SECTION 15500

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SERVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01

GENERAL
A.

Scope
The work covered by this section consists of manufacture, supply, installation
and maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation
for the project and includes the design, manufacture, inspection and testing at
manufacturers premises, packing for export shipment insurances, deliver to
site, erection setting to work, adjusting, perfect operating and running
condition including maintenance and all necessary associated electrical works.
The works of the heating ventilation and air-conditioning installations are
shown on the project layout drawings, and are described in this specification,
particular specifications and the schedule of rates and the bills of quantities.

B.

Specialist Sub-contractor qualifications

The Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Works shall be executed by an
Air-conditioning Specialist Sub-Contractor and shall be of minimum second
category as defined by Central Tender Committee (CTC).

C.

Codes, Standards and Regulations

The equipment, materials and works covered under the Heating, Ventilation
and Air-conditioning Services shall generally be according to the following
standards, codes and regulations where applicable except where otherwise
mentioned under each particular Section.
MEW
KISR
KFBD
GCDD
BSI
BSS
ASHRAE
AABC
ARI
ASME
ASTM
AWS

Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait Codes & Regulations

Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research, Kuwait
Kuwait Fire Brigade Department
General Civil Defence Department, Kuwait
British Standards Institute
British Standards Specification
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Engineers.
Associated Air Balance Council (National Standards for Total
Systems Balance)
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials
American Welding Society

SMACNA Sheet Metal

Associations

and

Air-conditioning

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National

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NFPA
CTI

Underwriters Laboratories
National Fire Protection Association
Cooling Tower Institute

The publications to be taken into consideration shall be those of the most

recent editions. Standards other than those mentioned above could be
accepted provided that the standards chosen meet the minimum requirements
of the specified standards and the contractor shall submit proof of this at the
request of the Engineer.
D.

Drawings and Specifications

The drawings, specifications, schedules of equipment and Bills of Quantities
and all other contract documents are complementary to each other and any
material, equipment, plant or works called for by either parts shall be
furnished by the Contractor and included in the Contract as if called for by all
parts. Should the Tenderer discover any conflict, discrepancy, error or
omission in the tender documents, he shall notify the Employer in writing in
reasonable time during the tender stage period for directions regarding such
alleged conflict, discrepancy, error or omission. The Employer shall issue his
instructions to all tenderers by supplement notices and each Tenderer shall
comply with and allow in his rates for complying with such instructions before
submitting his Tender on the prescribed date.
The Contractor shall take into consideration that the drawings are meant to
show the general picture and layout with not much details and shall not reflect
the final execution of the works. The Contractor shall furnish all drawings
sketches and all details required and all items parts and material necessary to
make the installation complete ready to operate without any additional cost in
price whether such items are particularly specified or not.
The contract drawings shall indicate the extent and general arrangement of
the specified systems. If any departures from the Contract Drawings are
deemed necessary by the Contractor, details of such departures and reasons
therefore shall be submitted as soon as practicable to the Engineer for
approval. No such departures shall be made without the prior written
approval of the Engineer.
The works covered by this specification in general shall be sized, located and
performed as indicated on the drawings and in the specifications. They shall
be installed and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
and these specifications to ensure they fulfill the design conditions.

However, the Contractor shall be responsible for checking and making sure
that the systems design, drawings and schedules of all equipment satisfy the
design requirements. The design, drawings and schedules shall not relieve the
Contractor of his obligation towards proper selection and functioning of all
specified equipment. If, after the systems are in operation, any equipment and
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any work should appear inconvenient, abnormal, or give unsatisfactory

operation after adjustment, the Contractor shall replace them with a type
selected by the Engineer and shall make any other changes that may be
necessary without any additional charges to the Employer.
The Contractor shall install the works as closely as possible to the layout
shown and the layout shall be checked and exact locations shall be determined
by the dimensions of the equipment approved. The Contractor shall be
responsible for coordination of his Drawings for space clearances with the
works of other trades and services affecting his works and shall consult the
architectural and structural drawings for all dimensions, openings, clearances,
partitions, false ceilings, beams, expansion joints, structural supports,
foundation details etc., before submitting the working drawings for approval.
E.

Coordination of HVAC Work.

1.

2.

F.

General
a.

Arrange HVAC work in a neat, well organized manner with

piping and similar services running parallel with primary lines
for the building construction.

b.

Locate operating and control equipment properly to provide

easy access, and arrange entire mechanical work with adequate
access for operation and maintenance.

c.

Give right-of-way to piping which must slope for drainage.

Advise other trades of openings required in their work for the
subsequent move-in of large equipment of HVAC work.

Coordination Drawings : For locations where several elements of

mechanical (or combined mechanical and electrical) work must be
sequenced and positioned with precision in order to fit into the
available space, prepare coordination drawings (shop drawings)
showing the actual physical dimensions (at accurate scale) required for
the installation. Prepare and submit coordination drawings prior to
purchase-fabrication-installation of any of the elements involved in the
coordination.

Quality assurance
1.

Materials and workmanship shall comply with the applicable

requirements of the following :
a.
b.

Specifications and drawings

Codes and Standards listed in these Specifications
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c.
d.
2.

G.

Local regulations
Equipment manufacturers instructions

Guarantee : The Contractor shall submit all guarantees and warranties

as specified in related specification clauses and notwithstanding the
Conditions of Contract, all equipment guaranteed for a time beyond
the termination date of the Maintenance Period shall be held to remain
under guarantee for the full period of such guarantee.

Design Conditions
1

Climatic Conditions
The climate is severe in Summer, between May and September very
high ambient temperatures are experienced. The ambient temperature
in the Summer months reaches just above 50o C in the shade. From
October to April temperatures are generally moderate but extreme
temperature of - 3o C have been recorded. Rainfall is sparse but the
intensity of the precipitation may be considerable. Storms during
which 25mm of rainfall in one hour have been recorded. The
prevailing winds are form the North West with secondary winds from
the South East. Velocities are usually below 6-7 meters per second
(13.4 to 15.6 mph) and winds of over 15 meters per second (34 mph)
are rare, although gusts of 33 meters per second (75 mph) have been
recorded. Relative humidity of 100% have been registered at a
temperature of 29.4oC (85oF) Fine dust is always found in the
atmosphere and sand-storms occur.

2.

Geological Data
Altitude Kuwait City and Coastal Area, Sea Level, Interior District is
+ 200M
Latitude
29.5 Deg. N Kuwait City
Longitude
47 Deg. E Kuwait City

3.

Outside Design Conditions.

Summer : 46 Deg. C (115 Deg. F) DB and 28 Deg. C(82 Deg. F) WB
Winter : 4.5 Deg. C(40.1 Deg. F) DB and 2 Deg. C (35.6 Deg. F) WB
Daily Range : 13.33 Deg. C (24 Deg. F) in Summer

4.

Indoor Design Condition Summer db

24 0C / 50% rh
Indoor Design Conditions:

Winter db
Indoor Design Conditions
(Winter db)
22 0C

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5.

Ventilation Requirement
Toilets & Pantries

10-12 air changes per hour

Buildings will be maintained at a positive pressure with respect to

outdoors.
6.

Room Noise Criteria (Typical Values)

Noise level generated by ventilating and air conditioning equipment
should not exceed the following when measured at 1 meter distance
from air outlets within the area served. The tabulated values are based
on scale A.
Area

DB(A)

NC Level

35

35

General

Sound attenuators/duct liner shall be installed where indicated on the

drawings and wherever required to achieve the above permissible
sound levels. The Contractor shall submit the calculation of sound
attenuation for HVAC System to prove that the room sound levels are
maintained.
1.02

HANDING OVER AND MAINTENANCE

A.

Training of Employers Personnel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for training a number of persons, who
will be selected by the Engineer in the correct and careful operation, control
and maintenance of all the HVAC services provided under the contract before
the works are handed over to the Employer. The training shall be carried out
by the qualified commissioning staff of Contractor for each particular service
and shall be continued throughout the period preceding the taking over unless
the specifications call for more extended period or as mutually agreed
between the Employer and the Contractor. Training program shall be
submitted for approval.

B.

Certificate of Completion of Works.

As soon as the works have been completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents (except in minor respects that do not effect their use for the
purpose) and have passed the reliability tests successfully, the Engineer shall
issue a certificate of substantial completion in which he shall certify the date
on which the works have been so completed and have passed the said tests
and the Engineer shall be deemed to have taken over the works on the date so
certified, but the issue of a certificate of substantial completion shall not
operate as an admission that the works have been completed in every respect.
In the event of works being divided into two or more sections, the Engineer,
shall be entitled to take over any section or sections before the other or others
and thereupon a certificate of substantial completion shall be issued in respect
thereof.

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If, by reason of any default on the part of the Contractor, a Certificate of

Substantial Completion has not been issued in respect of the works after the
date fixed by the Contract for the completion of the works, the Engineer
shall be at liberty to use the works or any portion thereof in respect of which
a certificate of substantial completion has not been issued, provided that the
works or the portion so used as aforesaid shall be reasonably capable of being
used without harm to the equipment (except normal wear and tear) and that
the Contractor shall be afforded reasonable opportunity for taking such steps
as may be necessary to permit the issue of the certificate of substantial
completion.
The period of maintenance for the HVAC works shall commence from the
date of Certificate of substantial completion for the building works or part
thereof as appropriate, provided the HVAC services are operational on that
date. In the event that operation of the HVAC services is delayed beyond the
date of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the building works or part
thereof, then the period of maintenance in respect of the HVAC services or
part thereof shall commence from the date of their actual operation.
C.

Maintenance (Defects Liability Period).

The Contractor shall during the maintenance period of two (2) years, replace,
repair with utmost speed and at his own expense, any part of the plant or
work performed or furnished under the HVAC Services in the Contract which
may prove defective in design, erection, operation performance, workmanship
or from any act or omission of the Contractor that may develop under the
conditions provided for the Contractor and under proper use of the works or
any section thereof, as the case may be have or has been taken over by the
Engineer.
If any defects be not remedied within the time stipulated by the Engineer and
to his full satisfaction, the Employer may proceed to do the work at the
Contractors risk and expense.
If the repairs, replacements or renewals are of such a character as may affect
the efficiency of the works or any portion thereof, the Engineer may within
one (1) month of such repair, replacement or renewal give to the Contractor
notice in writing requiring that Tests at Site be made, in which case such Tests
shall be carried out as provided in this specification.
Until the Maintenance Certificate shall have been issued, the Contractor shall
have the right of access, at all reasonable working hours, at his own risk and
expense by himself and his duly authorized representative whose names shall
have been communicated previously in writing to the Engineer, to all parts of
the works for the purpose of inspecting the working thereof, and to the
records of the working and performance thereof, for the purpose of
inspection the same and taking notes there from. Subject to the approval of
the Engineer which shall not be unreasonably withheld, the Contractor may at
his own risk and expense make any tests which he considers desirable.
Before the termination of the Maintenance period, the Contractor shall, upon
the request of the Engineer, assume responsibility for dismantling of any
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defective part of the plant and apparatus indicated by the Engineer. If such
dismantling, however, necessitates the interruption of service of the works,
such period of interruption shall not affect the extent of the Maintenance
Period.
The Contractor shall obtain and submit to the Engineer any guarantee or
certificate of warranty available from the manufacturers but only as
supplementary to the Contractors own guarantees and in no way invalidating
them.
D.

Operation and Consumables

The Contractor in addition to the normal maintenance during the maintenance
period (defects liability period) must also do the complete operation of the
entire electromechanical system / equipments including the consumables for a
period of one year from the substantial completion of the project. The
duration is extendable at the discretion of the client. During the period of
operation contractor must provide necessary operating staff details of which
shall be submitted along with the tender.

E.

Maintenance Completion Certificate.

The Maintenance Completion Certificate shall be issued after completion of
the maintenance period.
The Contractor shall be responsible in the last routine check preceding the
end of the Maintenance Period to demonstrate that the complete HVAC
system is in satisfactory working order.

1.03

SUBMITTAL
A.

General
The attention of the Contractor is drawn to the quality of the materials and
equipment to be installed in the project. Materials and equipment shall be new
and of the best of their respective kinds suitably tropicalized and adequately
protected against the prevailing weather conditions of Kuwait.
The Contractor shall submit for approval of the Engineer the documents
specified hereinafter, this shall be done as soon as practical after the award of
the Contract and in all cases prior to any shipment to the site. Acceptance of
these documents shall not relieve the contractor from his responsibility to
supply the required materials and equipment, it shall further not be construed
as acceptance of the materials or equipment and shall not restrict the right of
the Engineer to reject equipment and materials in case of unsatisfactory
installation or testing.

B.

Submittals of Materials and Equipment

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval all materials and
equipment to be included in the works.

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Contractor shall submit the corresponding Manufacturers data Catalogues

and Statements of Conformance with these Specifications.
Information, data and catalogues etc., shall be submitted in four sets, one set
at least shall be original.
The submittals for approval of material and equipment shall be supported by
sufficient descriptive materials, such as Catalogues, showing dimensions,
performance characteristics, capacities, wiring diagrams and controls,
performance curves, charts, layout drawings, and other data published by the
Manufacturer, to demonstrate compliance to the specification requirements,
model numbers alone will not be acceptable.
The data submitted shall also include the name and address of the nearest
service and maintenance organization that regularly stocks repair parts.
Sufficient information and data shall be also furnished by the Contractor for
any item that functions as part of an integrated system.
Where materials or equipment are specified to conform to requirements of
applicable standards, the Contractor shall submit proof of such compliance.
When requested by the Engineer, Contractor shall submit samples of materials
and equipment for approval.
In the event of written objections by the Engineer to a particular material or
equipment, the Contractor shall submit three (3) alternative materials for the
Engineers approval and the Engineer shall reject or approve all or any of
those materials. This procedure shall be repeated until such time as a material
submittal is approved by the Engineer.
Failure on the part of the Contractor to obtain the Engineers approval, which
shall not be withheld unreasonably to all or any one material submittal shall in
no way relieve the Contractor of his liabilities and obligations under the
contract.
After approval of the Contractors submittal, the Contractor shall not deviate
in any way form the design, details, dimensions, materials, colours, textures
or any other characteristics defined or shown on the approved submittal
without the written consent of the Engineer.
C.

Working Drawings and Samples.

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval before starting the
erection of the works and according to the approved programme of works all
the working drawings, samples, required for the erection of the various plants
and equipment and all of the works in the manner and to the standards
described elsewhere.
Working drawings shall be submitted in one lot where they pertain to related
items.

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Copies of working drawings for which approval is required shall be submitted

in four sets. Three copies of the approved/commented drawings shall be
retained by the Engineer, and one copy shall be returned to the Contractor.
The Engineer may instruct the Contractor to make the modifications to the
said drawings and the Contractor shall comply with such instructions in order
to obtain the Engineers approval.
The Contractor shall start with the working drawings as soon as possible and
he shall allow in his work programme sufficient period of time for the
Engineer to study the working drawings, approve or communicate his
comments.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any discrepancy, error or omission to
the drawings and other particulars supplied by him whether such drawings
and particulars have been approved by the Engineer or not.
All drawings shall be coordinated by the Contractor for space clearances and
dimensions with the building structure and with the other trades and services
before submission and a note stating this fact shall be placed on each drawing
by the Contractor and his specialist Sub-contractor.
D.

Electrical installation and wiring drawings of the plant showing routes of all
conduits, cables, etc., along with full details of each and every type
connections including :
Final wiring diagrams of individual components and accessories.
Final schematic diagram including power and control wiring.
Type and size of conduit with number and size of wires in cover
Type and size of cable
Details of protection and interlocks
Details of instrumentation.
Description of sequence of operation etc.,

E.

Detailed working drawings for every automatic control system and equipment
including complete list of materials, schematic flow diagrams of all controlled
media of the individual plant and location of all sensing and control elements,
location of controls, panel terminal strips, colour code input and output range
and set point of each control device with all interconnecting wiring and
capillary systems shall be indicated. Sequence of operation for each individual
control system etc., shall be included.
The above mentioned drawings are to be prepared in a professional manner
by the qualified competent personnel to the following requirements :
1.
2.
3.
4.

Generally all drawings to be on A1 size paper or smaller A size subject

to the nature of the information being detailed, folded to A4 size.
Will have the project title and number thereon all to match the tender
drawings.
Numbered in accordance with code provided by the Engineer.
Bear the names of :Engineer
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5.

Contractor
Sub-contractor
Manufacturer
Detailed description of materials used and any workmanship to be
stated on the drawings in English and applicable Standards.

6.

Dimensions shall be in S1 units

7.

Revisions shall be indicated and dated

8.

Field dimensions shall be clearly identified as such.

9.

Specification section number

10.

A blank space 110 mm x 130mm for the Engineers stamp.

11.

Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

12.

The Contractors stamp, initialled or signed, certifying to review of

submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with the
Contract Documents.
Should the Contractor change the source of supply of specialist items
from that which is specified, and this requires amendments and
revisions to working drawings affecting other parts of the works, then
all such revisions and amendments to drawings and the provision of
any additional drawings will be carried out by the Contractor at no
extra cost to the Employer.

F.

Substitute Material. Where materials of a specified make, type, standard or

catalogue reference are called for the Contractor shall first obtain the written
approval of the Engineer attempting to install anything which varies in any
way from the specifications. The Engineers decision shall be final and
binding.
Where due to non-availability of any material, or for any other reason the
Contractor desires to substitute another brand or type of material for the one
specified or already approved by the Engineer he shall submit his application
to the Engineer accompanied by the following :
1.
2.
3.
4.

Samples of the proposed material with all necessary technical

information.
Detailed comparison of the properties of both items.
Detailed price analysis of both items.
Explicit reasons for desiring the change.

The benefit of any saving from the Substitute Material shall be passed to the
Employer and any increase in costs shall be borne by the Contractor.
Substitution involving a decrease in quantity and/or efficiency will not be
accepted.
The acceptance by the Engineer of Alternative or Substitute material shall in
no way relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations as to the completion
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date and/or guarantee and maintenance or any other obligation under the
Contractor.
G.

List of Imported Materials and equipment. Within a reasonable time after

signing the contract, the Contractor shall submit a complete and detailed list
of all imported materials and equipment proposed for use in the works
together with the names and addresses of Manufacturers/Suppliers, Brand,
Name, Trade Mark and Types.

H.

Delivery Schedule. As soon as all materials have been approved by the

Engineer, schedules shall be prepared by the Contractor, showing a
description of the materials, date of approval, name of manufacturer, date of
order, details of shipping, date of arrival and all such schedules shall be
formally submitted to the Engineer for his comments/records. The Engineer
shall be notified of any changes in delivery dates and amended delivery
schedules shall be issued promptly. The effect of such changes in the delivery
dates on the programme shall be assessed by the Contractor and he shall
immediately advise the Engineer of any delays that may occur.

I.

Work Programme and Progress of Works. The Contractor shall submit after
signing the Contract and according to the date set in the Contract a detailed
programme chart for the Air-conditioning, Heating and Ventilation works and
all associated services to the Engineer for approval.
The work programme must show all the works broken down into their
component parts and indicating the phasing of manufacture, delivery,
approval of working drawings, erection of all parts, testing, balancing and
commissioning etc., to give the completion of the whole works by the
required date.
Progress of works charts shall also be provided by the Contractor on an
approved form and supplied to the Engineer in duplicate once a month during
the progress of the works, giving full particulars of the actual progress in
relation to the schedule progress of works.
Work programme and progress of works charts shall be signed by the
Contractor. This programme shall be submitted by the Contractor in addition
to any other work programmes required by the contract.

J.

Record Drawings rints shall be kept in the site office as a permanent record.
All deviations from the project documents due to Site coordination, variation,
modifications or amended shall be recorded on such prints in coloured pencil
at time of occurrence on a daily basis.
Dimensions for underground utilities from permanent identifiable structural
points, shall be indicated.

K.

Record drawings shall be available for periodic inspection by the Engineer

and shall be submitted for review with the as-built drawings.

L.

As-Built Drawings and Micro Films.

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At completion of the works, the Contractor shall update all drawings to

conform with the record drawings to show all connections, equipment
component settings to As-Built.
The As-Built drawings shall also show all details of the works including the
routes of underground services whether laid direct in ground or concealed in
trenches, service shafts and ducts giving locating dimensions and depth with
particular regard to road crossing and adjacent buildings and structures.
Utilization of ducts provided are to be clearly indicated showing the reference
numbers of cables in each duct and which ducts have been left unused for
other or future purposes.
The Contractor shall issue four prints and a transparency to the Engineer of
every As-Built drawing. In addition, the Contractor shall supply three sets of
Standard 35mm microfilm aperture cards photographed from As-Built
drawings. Full particulars of the drawings conveyed on the film such as
drawing number, title and reduction ratios shall be furnished on the reverse
face of the card. The As-Built drawings and the microfilms shall be submitted
prior to acceptance and taking over the works.
M.

Operation and Maintenance Instructions.

1.

Manuals.
The Contractor shall prepare complete operation and maintenance
instructions covering all the equipment and systems of HVAC
services. The operation and maintenance instructions shall be in
manual form Standard A4 size and bound in hard covers. The
following identification shall be inscribed on the covers.
Operation and Maintenance Instructions. The name and location of
the building, the name of the contractor and contract number shall
also be inscribed.
The instructions shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
A brief outline of the operation of the plant.
System layout showing piping, valves and controls.
Approved wiring and control diagram, with data to explain the details,
operation and control of each component.
A control sequence describing start-up operation and shutdown,
noting any safety arrangements.
Details of each item of plant including the name and address of the
manufacturer, type and model, serial number, duty and rating.
Operation and maintenance instructions for all systems and equipment
with suggested frequency of action.
Details of all lubricating oils and greases required and filter
replacements.
Manufacturers bulletins, catalogues and descriptive data.

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Safety regulations and requirements.

Parts lists and recommended spare parts.
The Contractor shall forward two draft copies of the manual to the
Engineer for approval. After approval, the Contractor shall forward
four copies of the final approved operation and maintenance
instructions manuals to the Engineer, before acceptance and taking the
work.
2.

Framed Instruction Plates.

Approved wiring and control diagrams showing the complete layout
of the entire system including equipment, piping, valves and control
sequence, framed under glass or in approved laminated plastic, shall
be posted where directed by the Engineer. In addition condensed
operation instructions in Arabic and English explaining preventive
maintenance procedure, methods of checking the systems for normal
safe operation and procedure for safely starting and stopping the
system shall be prepared in typed form, framed as specified above for
the wiring and control diagrams and posted beside the diagrams.
Proposed diagrams, instructions and other sheets shall be submitted
for approval prior to posting. The framed instructions shall be posted
before acceptance and taking over the work.,

3.

Labelling and Identifications.

The Contractor shall provide and fix or securely attach at close
proximity to each switchgear, Starter, Valve, gauges instruments,
control board, pipe work, plant equipment etc., brass identification
labels.
The labels shall be engraved in Arabic and English. The Arabic
lettering to be above or to the right of English lettering. Labels and
inscription shall be approved by the Engineer.
The Labels in plant and equipment shall indicate the function and duty
of such equipment and on valves shall bear an identification letter or
number.
In addition the Contractor shall provide on all valves a 1.5mm thick
circular brass label arranged to fit over the threaded end of the
spindle, above the handwheel and held in place by the locknut and
engraved with the same letter or number as on the adjacent label.
Identification bands shall be painted on piping and ducting or
insulation at frequent intervals. Letter and colours to be approved by
the Engineer and are generally those specified in BS 1710.
Direction of flow by means of an arrow shall also be indelibly marked
on all pipe work, duct work etc.

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Charts showing the colours for identification shall be provided and

displayed at all points where they are likely to be needed for quick
reference.
Any equipment which requires periodic lubrication, greasing or other
maintenance shall be similarly labelled with the appropriate directions
including the grade of oil or grease to be used.
4.

Tools and Spare parts.

Tools and spare parts shall be supplied by the Contractor as required
in the Particular Specifications.

1.04. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A

Samples of Workmanship
Samples of workmanship shall be executed on site to the approval of the
Engineer, all at the expense of the Contractor, materials and workmanship
thereafter shall conform fully with the approved samples.

B.

Access Doors, Access Panels, Platforms and Ladders

Access doors and panels shall be provided by the Contractor as required to
provide proper access to all valves, traps, strainer, vents, cleanouts, dampers,
junction boxes, control devices, fans and all other concealed items which are
located above ceilings or in walls and in partitions, whether such accesses are
shown in the tender drawings or not.
All access doors shall be properly designed, sized and located to suit the
service required or as directed by the Engineer and to his satisfaction.
Dampers, filters or any other parts, installed in plant rooms which must be
operated or inspected regularly and cannot be reached readily by a man
standing on the floor, shall be provided with suitable platforms, ladders etc.,
with adequate handrails.

C.

Connection to other services and structures.

Where HVAC Services connect to that of another part or trade or to piping
or equipment in place, the Contractor shall take such measurements in the
field as may be necessary to make his work come true, or line up with that
work. The Employer cannot guarantee exactness of the dimensions on the
drawings.
Where work covered by these specifications connects to equipment furnished
by other trades, by the Government or under other contracts, the Contractor
shall check the flange drilling and/or required connections in the field and will
be held responsible for the proper connection to such equipment.

D.

Cutting, drilling, patching and sleeves.

Cutting or drilling of the work of other sections finished or otherwise must be
avoided wherever possible, however, if due to ill timed work or errors in
laying out of Contractors work, cutting or drilling can in no way be avoided,
the Contractor shall do such cutting, drilling and patching necessary for the
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proper installation and entry of his works and the cutting and drilling must be
held to a bare minimum. No cutting or drilling of any building structural
member will be permitted without the approval of the Engineer. All cutting,
drilling and patching of work shall be done by skilled workmen.
Contractor shall furnish and install sleeves for all pipes or duct work which
pass through foundations, walls, partitions, floors, ceilings or roofs.
E.

Supporting Structure for equipment installation and builders work.

All builders work including concrete foundations and supporting structures
necessary and required for the HVAC services and all associated electrical and
other services shall be provided whether such works are mentioned or shown
on the drawings or not. All builders work shall be made to match the design
of the buildings.
The Contractor shall provide reinforced concrete foundations for all floor
mounted equipment and machinery. All concrete foundations shall be
constructed to concrete as specified under Concrete Work. Foundations shall
be poured in plywood forms and exposed surfaces shall be finished with
cement mortar trowelled smooth.
Foundations shall be designed to fit the shape of the complete base and shall
conform to the contour designated by the manufacturers. All necessary anchor
bolts, washers, template etc., shall be furnished complete and bolts shall be
built into foundations with proper size sleeves.
Necessary supports shall be provided by the Contractor for plant, equipment,
apparatus, piping, valve, duct and all other works as required. These shall
include frames or supports for compressors, pumps, valves, air-handling units,
fans, coils, dampers and other similar items and plant requiring supports and
hangers for pipes, ducts conduit cable tray etc.
Support structures shall be constructed of rolled steel sections of adequate
strength bolted or welded together and painted with two coats of lead primer.
Unless otherwise specified, welding of supports to the building structure steel
work shall not be permitted.
All methods of anchoring and fastening to building structure shall be detailed
and submitted for approval.
Isolation vibration units shall be provided to minimize the intensity of
vibration and noise to the building structure as specified.

F.

Protection
The Contractor shall protect all pipe work, valves, fittings, duct work, plant
and equipment where any part or parts of the installation are liable to damage
from other trades or any cause whatsoever.
The Contractor shall take all due care to screen and protect all works,
whether complete or in course of completion from the ingress of dust or
moisture or from damage by any other means.

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Any open ended pipes left overnight or for a similar period shall be plugged
with approved type plugs to prevent the entry of dust, sand etc.,
Pipework, fittings, valves or any plant and equipment which shall be found to
be unduly marked by tools or damaged or distorted will be rejected by the
Engineer and immediately replaced by the Contractor at his own expenses.
G.

Painting and Polishing

The Contractor shall be responsible for painting all equipment which is not
factory painted.
All unpolished iron or steel shall have a coat of protective paint at the makers
works and the Contractor shall maintain the preservative until the work is
finally painted before being put into use.
All equipment shall be treated with rust inhibiting primer and two undercoats
before application of the finish.
All bright polished, chrome plated or similar finish components shall be
wrapped with self-adhesive plastic anti-corrosive tape at the makers works
and the contractor shall maintain this wrapping until the component is put into
use. The Contractor shall remove the wrapping, clean up and reinstate the
finish to the as made condition before the component is put into use.
For all parts of HVAC service, plant and equipment liable to corrosion, the
Contractor shall properly clean such parts and paint with at least two coats of
heat resisting paint and or corrosion resistant paint at works and further two
coats of final painting and finishing coats to approved colours.
Where final finishes are provided to equipment at Makers works all such
finishes shall be of an approved material, process and colour and the
contractor shall provide adequate protection during shipment and erection to
ensure that no damage is caused to the finishes.
All steel works in connection with supports for pipe work, duct work, plant
and equipment etc., and all un-insulated pipe work, duct work, tanks and all
parts liable to corrosion shall be painted two under coats and a further two
coats of enamel finish to approved colour.
Hot dipped galvanized metallic finishes shall not be painted.
All switchgears, panels, isolators and control equipment shall be finished in a
stove enamel paint with colour to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Pipe and other metallic parts that are required to be insulated shall be
protected by a corrosion-proof protective priming coat prior to insulation.

1.05. HVAC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Building is provided with DX A/C unit for the required air conditioning of the
building. Units are located closer to the zone which they are being served.
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