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Item 2: Rising Main - Supply, lowering, laying, jointing, testing & commissioning of
necessary D. I. K-9 grade rising main, as per site condition with instruction of
Engineer-in-charge, including refilling, bedding, specials, valves, valve chamber,
thrust blocks & crossings as per tender specifications.

1.0 HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE (HDPE - PE-100)

Providing & Supplying of ISI Marked High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE - PE-
100) Pipes in standard length suitable for Sewage & Industrial Effluents as per
IS Specification no. 14333-1996 or its latest revision / amendments including all
local & central taxes & duties, freight charges, loading, unloading &
conveyance to departmental stores etc. complete.

1.1 General Technical Specifications:

1.1.1 Scope of Item:

The item shall be covering manufacturing, supplying, and delivery of HDPE pipes
having pressure rating PN-6 & material grade PE -100 bearing IS 4984/1995 and its
latest version or amendments. The HDPE pipes shall be supply in standard length or
as per client requirements.
1.1.2 Standard:
The HDPE pipes is to be procured, supplied under the scope of this item and which
shall be meet the requirement of pressure rating of PN 6 and material grade PE-100
in accordance and confirming to IS:4984/1995 or its latest version or amendments
with IS certification mark.
1.1.3 Temperature Variation:
All the pipes to be supplied and delivered shall be subject to weather condition like
sun, dust, rain, wind as available in the state of Gujarat. They shall also be subject to
carry and convey drinking water under available temperature condition ranging from
4 Deg. Centigrade to 40 Deg. Centigrade.
1.1.4 Marking:
The method of marking to all the pipes to be used under the scope of contract shall
ensure that all the information as mentioned in clause 10 of IS:4984/1995 and/or its
latest amendments. The marking will remain legible even after transportation, storage
in open space etc. In general the legible and indelible marking upon the pipes shall
indicate the following:
a) Manufacturer's name or trade mark.
b) Grade of material.

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c) Class of pipes and pressure rating.

d) Nominal diameter.
e) Lot number / Batch number of manufacturer.
f) ISI certification Mark.
g) Purchasers mark.
h) Any other important matter that the manufacturer of purchaser deems fit to be
inscribed.
1.1.5 Packing and handling:
When the pipes are transported at railway risk, special packing as per IRCA rules are
absolutely necessary for which the extra cost if any sale be borne by in total by
bidders only.
The bidder shall have proper handling instrument / equipment and shall follow
suitable method of handling of pipes as may be approved by Engineer while
unloading, and stacking material.

1.1.6 Material and workman ship:

a) General requirement of material and workmanship shall mean any material or articles
either raw material or additives or finished are required to be used in the
manufacturing process of pipes.
b) The material used for manufacturing of pipes should not constitute any toxic hazards
should not support microbiological growth and should not give rise to unpleasant test
or odor, cloudiness or discoloration of water. The bidder shall have to produce Pipe
manufacturer's certificate, that the material meets the PE 100 requirements as per IS
4984/1995 and its latest revision / amendments. All other quality parameters like
density, MFR, carbon black content, anti oxidant and reworked material of raw
material use for manufacturing of pipes shall be strictly as per IS:4984/1995 or its
latest revision or amendment. The original invoice of raw material require to
manufacture ordered length of HDPE pipes and batch wise test certificate of raw
material will be verified and certified by Client or third party inspecting agency
fixed by client. The carbon black master batch if used shall be certified by the master
batch seller as fit for the purpose of standard for which the HDPE pipe are under
order.
c) The HDPE pipe shall be manufactured from the certified raw material of PE-100
grade and suppliers has to submit the certificate from raw material manufacturer.

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d) 1For PE-100 pipes the BIS license shall be furnished by those who have no valid BIS
at present.
e) Up to 110 mm dia. pipes only push fit joints shall be used for joining of pipes. these
fittings shall carry the necessary international approvals for leak proof jointing. The
following quantity per Km. and part thereof the pipe shall be supplied free of cost
along with the pipe as per the following

Table-1
Size coupler Threaded Bend Tee Flag joint
adopter
63 mm dia. 2 2 2 3 nil
75 mm dia. 3 3 2 3 2
90 mm dia. 5 5 2 3 2
110 mm dia. 7 7 2 3 2
160 mm dia. 8 8 2 3 2
200 mm dia. 9 9 2 3 2
250 mm dia. 10 10 2 3 2

1.1.7 Supply of material and manufacture of pipe:

The general requirement relating to supply of material and manufacture of HDPE
pipe shall be confirming to the relevant IS specification.
a) The dimensions, material compositions, test etc. shall be as per IS 4984/1995 or its
latest revision / amendment.
b) HDPE pipe shall be marked with the ISI certification mark.
c) The minimum and maximum wall thickness of pipe shall be as per specification in IS
4984/1995 or its latest revision / amendment.
d) The colour of pipe shall be black as per IS 4984/1995 or its latest revision /
amendment. For the identification purpose each pipe shall contain minimum three
equi spaced longitudinal strips of width 3 mm (min) in blue colour. These strips shall
be co-extruded during pipe manufacturing itself and shall not be more than 0.2 mm in
depth. The material of the strips shall be of the same types of rasin as used in based
compound for the pipe.
e) 100 % virgin material shall allowed no rework is to be used for the production of
pipes.

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2.0 LOWERING , LAYING, JOINTING OF HDPE PIPE:

Lowering, laying and jointing HDPE pipes and specials of following class and
diameter (By butt fusion welding method) including cost of conveyance from
stores to site of works including cost of labour, material, giving satisfactory
hydraulic testing etc. complete.

2.1 General
The bidder shall have to arrange demonstration of the installation and testing of pipe
by manufacturer including fixing all specials and valves properly at least up to 10 %
of total quantity to be supplied by them at any place of the site of work under the bid.
The bidder shall have to arrange for random testing of pipes brought on site, in
CIPET in the presence of client representative and on satisfactorily report from the
CIPET the payment of pipes will be made.

2.2 Welding
HDPE pipes are joined by BUTT Fusion welding method with the help of electric heat
(Mirror) and hydraulically operated welding jack.
2.2.1 Precautions:
Since critical parameters for sound welding joint are temperature and pressure,
welding methods should insure proper temperature and pressure by using proper
equipments. The welding area has to be protected from adverse weather condition
like rain water, moisture, rough wind, dust and low ambient temperature (less than 50
C. Primary inspection of pipes should be done for ensuring defect free pipe before
starting welding.

2.2.2 Welding Procedure:

Two ends of pipes to be welded are to be cut perpendicular to the pipe axis and then
cleaned and planed by using proper planning tool. The pipes are fixed in welding jack
and aligned properly in axial direction. The pipes then are pressed against a hot plate
(called heating mirror or simply mirror) till a bead of molten material is formed. The
mirror is electrically heated by in-built electric resistance heating coil. The heating
should be uniform all around mirror plate on both sides. The mirror should be
provided with a temperature control device so that during welding the surface
temperature is automatically maintained within the required limit i.e. 200 + 100 C.

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Proper Teflon cloth covering should be provided on mirror surface to avoid sticking of
melted HDPE material on plate surface.
After attaining the welding temperature of 200 c. on mirror surface the pipe ends are
simultaneously brought in contact with the heating surfaces of mirror. This is done by
using hydraulically operated welding jack. Initial contact pressure is applied which is
maintained till the uniform ring of molten bead is achieved. Then the contact
pressure is reduced until proper fusion takes place.
After proper fusion, the welding mirror is removed carefully without damaging the
head. The time of removal of the minor or should be as short as possible. After
removal of mirror, pipe ends are brought immediately to contact with each other
under initial welding pressure which is gradually increased to final welding pressure.
This pressure depends on the total welding surface of pipe.
The final welding pressure is maintained to be applied till the joint is cooled down to
ambient temperature naturally. Artificial cooling such as wrapping with wet cloth,
spraying of water etc. are not allowed.

2.2.3 Inspection of Joints:

The visual inspection of each joint should be done to ensure correct bead formation.
Weld joint should be checked for axial alignment of welded pipes.

2.3 Laying Of Pipes

The required length of HDPE pipes are made alongside the trench. The pipe is
lowered into the trench carefully avoiding damage to pipe and joints. Laying should
be carried out as per relevant I S.

2.3.1 Trench:
Since the welding of pipe is done outside of trench, the width of trench should be
kept as minimum as possible, Normally pipe O.D. plus 300 mm width should be
sufficient for laying. The depth of trench will be as per the requirement of client
depending on level survey (L.S) Here in our case the earth cover of average 1.2 mtr.
on top of pipe is to be provided. Hence the depth of trench will be pipe O.D. plus 1.2
mtr.
The trench should be made as straight as possible. Wherever necessary, trench can
be made with smooth curve but not below allowed bending radius of HDPE pipe,
which is 25 times of O.D.

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The bottom of trench should be properly dressed and made free from any sharp
objects.
2.3.2 Laying & Back Filling:
Laying of pipe lengths to be done carefully from one end without giving any impact on
pipe and As per I S. After laying of pipe, trench should backfilled with the layers of
good earth of dug soil as available. extra soil will be embedded on trench which will
be compacted by curing with water.

2.4 Hydro Testing:

The pipeline to be tested with fitted with metal blind flange at both ends with the help
of stub end(pipe end). These blind flanges are fitted with necessary arrangement for
supplying water into pipeline, air valve for air drain and pressure gauge. After filling
the water into pipeline, pressurized water is supplied with the help of pressure pump.
When the required test pressure (i.e. 6 Kg./cm2 in our case) is achieved, pressure
pump is stopped and valve is closed. This pressure will be kept for 30 minutes and
there should not be any drastic drop in pressure whole pipeline route under test is
inspected for checking any leakage. If there is no leakage, the pressure of 6 Kg./cm2
will remain same and it test is believed to be satisfactory. Please note that there
could be slight deep in pressure due to leakage from flange/ valve or due to
expansion of HDPE pipe under pressure. This drop up to 0.5 Kg./cm2 is normally not
considered

2.5 Connection Of HDPE To M.S Pipe

This connection will be made by using metal flange. We shall provide flange at the
end of HDPE pipe by using HDPE stub end. Matching flange connection from M.S.
pipe will be made by M.S. pipe agency to which flange of HDPE pipeline will be
connected by bolting and proper rubber gasket packing.

2.6 Air Valve Fixing

Suitable size of air valve will be installed on HDPE pipe with the help of metallic
saddle. Metallic flange for air valve will be provided on upper part of saddle for fixing
air valve. Valve chamber of suitable size with top cover will be made for each air
valve. HDPE fitting shall confirm I S 8360 and/ or 8008

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2.7 HDPE Specials

2.7.1 Material
The pipes used for the fabrication of HDPE fittings for potable water supplies shall
conform to IS : 4984-1972*.

2.7.2 Sizes Of Fittings

The sizes of the fittings shall be designated by their outside diameters at the free
end. The outside diameters at the free end of the fittings shall correspond to the
outside diameters of the pipes given in IS : 4984 1972*.

2.7.3 Dimensions of Fittings

The outside diameters and corresponding wall thicknesses of fittings at the free ends
for weld shall comply with those given in Table 1 of IS : 4984-1972
The outside diameters shall be the average of two measurements taken at right
angles. The wall thickness shall be measured with a ball ended micrometer.
Resulting dimension shall be expressed to 0.1 mm.

2.7.4 Performance Requirements

Hydraulic Proof Test - A fitting duly plugged, when subjected to a hydraulic proof test
of twice the recommended working pressure at ambient temperature and for a period
of one hour shall not show any sign of localized swelling, leakage or weeping_, and
shall not burst during the prescribed test duration.

2.7.5 Sampling
a) Lot - All fittings of the same size, same thickness, same length and fabricated in a
single consignment, shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
b) The conformity of the lot to the requirements of this specification shall be ascertained
for each lot separately. The number of fittings to be sampled from each lot shall
depend on the size of the lot and shall be in accordance with col 1 and 2 of Table 1.
c) These fittings shall be selected from the lot at random. In order to ensure the
randomness of selection, procedures given in IS : 4905- .1968t may be followed.
d) Number of Tests and Criteria for Conformity
e) Each fitting so selected shall be examined for requirements given in 4 and 5. Any
fitting failing in one or more of these requirements shall be considered as defective.

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The lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of this specification if

the number of defective fittings found in the sample does not exceed the
corresponding acceptance number A given in col 3 of Table 1
f) The lot rejected according to 6.3.1 may be retested for characteristics for which it has
failed. For this purpose, the number of fittings to be selected at random from the lot
shall be according to col 1 and 2 of Table 1. A fitting failing to satisfy the
requirements of any of these characteristics shall be considered as defective. The lot
shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of the specification if the number of
defective fittings found in the sample does not exceed the corresponding acceptance
number B given in col 4 of Table 1, otherwise the lot shall be rejected.

2.7.6 MARKING
All fittings shall be clearly and indelibly marked at a prominent place visible even after
the installation of the fittings with the following information:
a) The manufacturer’s name or identification mark, and
b) The size of the fitting and the appropriate class ( working pressure ) of IS :
4984-1972* to which the pressure rating of the fitting corresponds.
HDPE fittings conforming to specific requirements as prescribed in the relevant parts
of the standard may also be marked with the ISI Certification Mark

NOTE - The use of the ISI Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act and the Ruler and Regulations
made there under. The ISI mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys
the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that
standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which
is devised and supervised by ISI and operated by the producer. ISI markers products
are also continuously checked by 1% for conformity to that standard as a further
safeguard. Details of conditions under which a license for the use of.
The ISI Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be
Obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.

3.0 PROVIDING AND SUPPLYING OF D.I PIPE :

Providing and supplying D. I. pipes for following nominal bore diameter with
internal cement mortar lining including all taxes, insurance, transportation,

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freight charges, octroi, inspection charges, loading, unloading, conveyance to

departmental stores, stacking etc. complete. (IS 8329- 2000).

Latest version of IS 8329 is to be followed.

3.1 Specific requirement

i. Fluid to be handle: Raw Sewage
ii. Nominal Size: As per BOQ Pipe end for Rising main: Socket & Spigot
iii. Class of Pipe : As per BOQ
iv. Cement to be use for internal lining : Sulphate Resisting Cement
v. Marking : As per applicable IS Code
vi. Additional marking: “ISI” mark with CM/L no. of company, GWSSB & any
other details as per approved QAP.
vii. Testing: As per applicable IS code

3.2 Quality Assurance:

The manufacturer shall have a laid down Quality Assurance Plan for the manufacture
of the products offered which shall be submitted along with the tenders.

4.0 LOWERING, LAYING AND JOINTING OF D.I PIPE :

Lowering, laying and jointing C. I. S & S Spun pipes suitable for Tyton joints /
Mortar lined D. I. Pipes of various classes with CI / MS specials of following
diameters in proper position, grade and alignment as directed by Engineer-in
charge including hydraulic testing etc. comp.

4.1 General:
Most old C.I pipes are cast vertically but this type has been largely superseded by
spun iron manufactured up to a dia. of 900 mm. The cast iron pipe has good lasting
qualities and there are many example of cast iron mains in this country which
continue to give satisfactory service after a century of use.

C.I flanged pipe and fittings are usually cast in the larger diameters. Smaller sizes
have loose flanges screwed on the end of double spigot-spun pipes.
The method of C.I pipe production used universally today is to form the pipes by
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spun process results in faster production, longer pipes with vastly improved metal
qualities, a smoother inner surface and reduced thickness and consequent light
weight.
Centrifugally cast spun iron pipes are available in diameters from 50 mm to 900 mm
inclusive and are covered with protective coatings.
Pipes are supplied in 3.7 m and 5.5 m lengths and a variety of joints is available
including spigot-and socket and flanged joints.
The centrifugally cast ductile iron pipes, recently developed, along with ductile iron
fittings are made from a material produced by treating molten iron of suitable
composition with magnesium. It possesses properties of high mechanical strength
without losing the resistance to corrosion and good casting qualities inherent in grey
iron. The pipes are suitable for hydraulic working pressure up to 40 kg/cm2
dependent on diameter, being subjected at works to a hydrostatic proof test pressure

of 1 times the recommended maximum working pressure. They can resist impact

without damage be used in locations where high stress-concentration are anticipated

and can be produced with reduced thickness of metal.

4.2 Laying And Jointing:

Before laying the pipes, the detailed map of the area showing alignment, sluice
valves, scour valves, air valves and fire hydrants along with the existing intercepting
sewer, telephone and electric cable and gas pipes will have to be studied. Care
should be taken to avoid the existing sewer, telephone and electric cable and gas
pipes. The pipe line may be laid on the side of th street where the population is
dense. Pipes are laid underground with a cover of one meter on the top of the pipe.
All the pipes to be laid are cleaned thoroughly before being lowered into trenches
with the help of chain-pulley block taking care to see that earth does not get into the
pipe.

Several type of joints, such as rubber gas-kets known as “Tyton joint and Electrolytic
Joint” mechanical joint known as :Sewer Gland Joint” and conventional joint known
as “Lead Joint” are used. IS: 3114-1965 should be followed for laying of cast iron
pipes.

Joints are classified into the following three categories depending upon their capacity
for movement:

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(i) Rigid joint

(ii) Semi-rigid joint and
(iii) Flexible joint

Rigid joints are those which admit no movement at all and copies flanged, welded
and turned and bored joint. Flanged joints require
Perfect alignment and close fitting are frequently used where a longitudinal trust must
be taken, such as at the valves and meters. Welded joints produced a continuous
line of pipes with the advantage that interior and exterior coatings can be made
properly and are not subsequently disrupted by movement of the joint.

The semi-rigid joint is represented by the spigot and socket with caulked lead joint.
Lead wool may be used in wet conditions. Lead –covered yarn instead of ordinary
jute Yarn is of great use in repair work, since the leaded yarn caulked into place will
keep back water under very slow pressure while the joint is being made. Proprietary
jointing compounds may also be used. The socketed end of the the pipe should be
used. The socketed end of the pipe should be kept against the flow of water and the
spigot end of the pipe should be kept against the flow of water and the spigot end of
the other pipe is inserted into this socket. A twisted spun yarn is filled into this gap
and it is adjusted by the yarning tool and is then caulked well. A rope is then placed
at the outer end of the socket and is made tight fit by applying wet clay, leaving two
holes on the top, one for escape of the entrapped air inside. The rope is taken out
and molten lead is poured into the annular space by means of a funnel. The clay is
then removed and the lead is caulked with a caulking tool.

Flexible joints are used where rigidity is undesirable such as with filling of granular
medium and where two sections cannot be welded. They comprise mainly
mechanical and rubber ring joint or tyton joints which permit some degree of
deflection at each joint and are, therefore, able to stand vibration and movement. In
tyton jointing special type of spigot and socketed end. The gasket is inserted into the
socket in the groove, the spigot end being lubricated with grease and slipped into the
socket by means of a jack used on the other end.

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uniform temperature are all conducive to the preservation of rubber and consequently
this type of joint is confidently expected to last as long as the pipes. Hence rubber
jointing is to be preferred to lead jointing and this therefore, obviates the necessity of
the import of this metal. In the flanged joints, the flanged ends are brought together in
alignment, rubber packing being inserted in between and bolted.

4.3 TESTING OF THE PIPELINE

4.3.1 General
After laying and jointing the pipeline must be pressure tested to ensure that pipes
and joints are sound enough to withstand the maximum pressure likely to be
developed under the working conditions.

4.3.2 Testing of pressure pipes

The field test pressure to be imposed should be not less than the greatest of the
following:

(i) 1 time the maximum sustained operating pressure;

(ii) 1 time the maximum pipeline static pressure; and

(iii) Sum of the maximum sustained operating pressure or the maximum pipeline
static pressure and the maximum calculated surge pressure

Subject to a maximum equal to the works test pressure for any pipes and fittings
incorporated in the pipe line.
The field test pressure should wherever possible be not less than two-thirds of the
works test pressure appropriate to the class of pipe expect in the case of spun iron
pipes and should be applied and maintained for at least 4 hours
Where the field test pressure is less than two-thirds the works test pressure the
period of test should be increased to at least 24 hours. The test pressure shall be
gradually raised at the rate of nearly 1 kg/cm2/min.

In the case of spun iron pipes, the hydrostatic test pressure after installation is to be
adopted instead of the works hydrostatic test pressure which is 35kg/cm2 uniformly
for all classes of pipe.
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allowance should be made for the static head between the lowest point and the point
of measurement to ensure that the maximum pressure is not exceeded at the lowest
point. If a drop in pressure occurs, the quantity of water added in order to re-establish
the test pressure should be carefully measured. This should not pipeline per day for
each 30m head of pressure applied.

The allowable leakage during the maintenance stage of pipes carefully laid and well
tested during construction however. Should not exceed

qL =

Where,

qL=allowable leakage in lpd;

N =number of joints in the length of the pipeline;

D=diameter in mm:and

P=average test pressure in kg/cm2

This figure is applicable to spigot and socket CI pipes and AC pressure pipes , thice
this figure may be taken for steel and prestressed concrete pipes.

4.3.3 Testing Of Gravity Flow Conduits

The pipe line shall be subjected to a test pressure of 2.5 m head of water at the
highest point of the section under test for 10 minutes. The leakage or quantity of
water to be supplied to maintain the test pressure during the period of 10 minutes
shall not exceed 0.2 liters/mm dia. of pipes per kilometer length per day.

5.0 D.I. Specials:

Manufacture, Supply & Delivery of Ductile Iron Flange socket spigot bends,
tees, reducers or any other specials as per BS-EN-545/1995 Class-A series K12
suitable for use with D.I. Pipes manufactured as per IS:8329/1994delivery of
specials is to be made to GWSSB store or site of works anywhere in Gujarat
including all taxes, loading, unloading, carting, stacking, insurance, inspection
charges, octroi etc. complete

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Latest version of IS 9523 is to be followed.

5.1 Specific requirement

i. Fluid to be handle: Raw Sewage
ii. Nominal Size: As per Piping and instrumentation diagram /
Requirement
iii. Pipe end for Rising main: Flange End
iv. Flange PN Rating : PN 10
v. Class of Pipe/Fitting : K12
vi. Cement to be use for internal lining : Sulphate Resisting Cement
vii. Marking : As per applicable IS Code
viii. Additional marking: “ISI” mark with CM/L no. of company, GWSSB &
any other details as per approved QAP.
ix. Testing: As per applicable IS code

5.0 AIR VALVES:

Providing, Supplying, Lowering, Laying and Jointing C.I. Air valves of
approved make & quality of following class and diameter including all taxes,
insurance, transportation, freight charges, octroi, inspection charges, loading,
unloading, conveyance to departmental stores, stacking etc. complete. Air
valves double acting (DS2)

5.1 Providing And Supplying Of Air Valves

Air valve (as per IS 14845) with sluice valve for isolation to be provided. For Sluice
valve Specification as per clause 6.1 is to be followed.

5.1.1 Specific requirement

i. Fluid to be handle: Raw Sewage
ii. Nominal Size & Type of Valve: As per BOQ
iii. Nominal design pressure: PN 1.6
iv. Material of Construction: For major component refer Table 2.3, for
remaining component applicable IS code to be followed
v. Flange Dimensions: As per applicable IS code

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vi. Marking: As per applicable IS code

vii. Additional marking: “GWSSB” or as per approved QAP
viii. Testing: As per applicable IS code

Table 2.3: Material of construction for Air Valve

Sr. No. Component MOC
Body, cover, valve disk, stuffing box,
1 valve guide, cowl, gland, cap, joint IS:210, FG 260
support ring
2 Float (both) SS AISI 304
3 High pressure orifice, Float guide IS : 318, LTB-2
4 Gasket IS: 638, Type B
5 Fasteners SS 304

5.2 Inspection
This clause is applicable in general to all items / materials supplied by the contractor.
Inspection of items / materials shall be carried out at factory site by Inspecting
agency. The inspection call should be given 7 days in advance. Inspection shall be
carried out normally within one weeks time and on receipt of such intimation the
inspecting agency will inspect the materials as per the specification and on satisfying
itself, will mark the inspection marks on all pipes and issued inspection note to the
supplier and concerned consignee.
For inspection purpose the manufacturer has to go in for stenciling for identifying size
and class for proper segregation. The stock of offered material shall be in a
manageable batch with adequate space like spreading the pieces etc. to permit
proper inspection and inspection authority to be present during stamping so as to
ensure that only actually cleared material is stenciled. Manufacturer should not load
material after sunset to avoid inadvertent dispatch of wrong material.
Inspection note shall be issued by the inspection agency to supplier as well as
consignee. Materials with inspection mark will be dispatched to stores stipulated in
supply order and on receipt at stores, verification will be carried out by concerned
Engineer as regards quantity and quality. Here quality means physical soundness of
materials as precaution against breakage during transit. The supplier has to submit
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the consignee along with the dispatch documents of materials. The material shall be
considered as received only on receipt given by the concerned Engineer after
verifying and satisfying the above requirements.

5.3 Lowering, Laying and Jointing Air valves:

Suitable size of air valve will be installed on HDPE pipe with the help of metallic
saddle. Metallic flange for air valve will be provided on upper part of saddle for fixing
air valve. Valve chamber of suitable size with top cover will be made for each air
valve.
5.3.1 The air valve shall be lowered in to the trench carefully, so that no part is damaged
during lowering operation.
5.3.2 The rubber packing shall be three ply and of approved thickness. The packing shall
be of full diameter of the flange with necessary holes and the air valve bore. It shall
be even at both the inner and outer edges.
5.3.3 The flange faces thoroughly greased.
5.3.4 If flange faces are not free, the contractor shall use thin fibers of lead wool.
5.3.5 After placing the packing, nuts and bolts shall be inserted and tightened to make the
joint.
5.3.6 The valve shall be tightly closed when being installed to prevent any foreign materials
from getting in between the working parts of the valve.
5.3.7 Each flange bolt shall be tightened a little at a time taking care to tighten diametrically
opposite bolts alternatively.
5.3.8 Extra excavation required for facility of lowering and fixing air valve shall not be paid
for.

6.0 SLUICE VALVES:

Providing, supplying, laying, lowering and jointing ISI mark CI D/F Sluice
Valves , Butterfly Valves & Reflux Valves of following class and diameter
including all taxes, insurance, transportation, freight charges, octroi,
inspection charges, loading, unloading, conveyance to departmental stores,
stacking etc. complete.

6.1 Providing And Supplying of Sluice Valve

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Sluice valve shall conform to IS 14846-2000 or relevant internationally recognized

standards.
The valve shall be of non-rising spindle type. The valve shall be furnished with a
bushing arrangement for replacement of packing without leakage. They shall also
have renewable channel and shoe linings. The gap between the shoe and channel
shall be limited to 1.5 mm.
The gate face rings shall be securely pegged over the full circumference.
Valve of 450mm and above shall be provided with thrust bearing arrangement for
ease of operation.
Valve of diameter 400 mm and above shall be provided with enclosed gear
arrangement for ease of operation. The operation gear of all valves shall be such
that they can be opened and closed by one man against an unbalanced head 15% in
excess of the maximum specified rating. Valve and any gearing shall be such as to
permit manual operation in a reasonable time and not exceed a required rim pull of
400N.
All valves, spindles and hand wheels shall be positioned to give good access for
operational personnel.
All hand wheels shall be arranged to turn in a clockwise direction to close the valve,
the direction of rotation for opening and closing being indicated on the hand wheels.

6.2 Specific requirement

i. Fluid to be handle: Raw Sewage
ii. Nominal Size of Valve: As per Piping and Instrumentation diagram
iii. Nominal design pressure: PN 1.6
iv. Material of Construction: For major component refer Table 2.1, for
remaining component applicable IS code to be followed
v. Flange Dimensions: As per applicable IS code
vi. Body Type: PD type short body
vii. Marking: As per applicable IS code
viii. Additional marking: “GWSSB” or as per approved QAP & shut and
open direction on hand wheel
ix. Testing: As per applicable IS code

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x. Mode of operation: Manual Hand wheel operated for below 400 mm

size & For 400 mm and above manual hand wheel operated with gear
arrangement

Table 2.1: Material of construction for Sluice Valve

Sr. No. Component MOC
Body, Bonnet, Dome, Stool
Cover, Wedge, Stuffing Box,
1 IS:210, FG 260
Gland, thrust plat, Cap, Hand
Wheel, Gear Housing
2 Stem SS AISI 410
Wedge Nut, Shoe, Channel,
3 Body seat ring, wedge facing IS : 318, LTB-2
ring & Bushes
4 Gasket, Gland packing IS: 638, Type B
5 Gear IS: 1865, Gr 500/7
IS:1570, part 3,
6 Pinion & Pinion Shaft
C55Mn75
7 Fasteners SS 304

6.3 Lowering And Jointing In Position:

Cast iron double-flanged sluice valve with two tailpieces suitable to pipe conforming
to the latest relevant IS shall be supplied and carted by the contractor to the site of
work including loading, unloading and stacking at site. The sluice valve and tailpieces
shall be examined before laying for cracks and other flaws. They shall be
undamaged in all respect. The sluice valves shall be cleaned before laying. All grits
and foreign materials shall be removed from the inside of the valves before placing.
All the four faces shall be thoroughly cleaned and coated with a thin layer of mineral
grease. The tightening of gland shall be checked with a pair of inside-calipers.
Clearance between the top of stuffing box and the underside of the gland shall be
uniform all the sides.
6.3.1 Jointing Material

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The contractor shall provide all necessary jointing materials such as nuts bolts,
rubber packing, white zinc, jute, lead wool etc. All tools and instruments, which are to
be required for installation of sluice valve shall be provided by the contractor. All
jointing materials shall be got approved from the engineer-in-charge before use. The
nuts and bolts shall conform to the relevant IS. The rubber packing shall conform all
specifications as narrated in respective IS.

6.3.2 Installation
The sluice valve shall be lowered in to the trench carefully, so that no part is
damaged during lowering operation. If necessary tailpieces shall be fitted with sluice
valve first outside the trench and then lowered in to the trench. The rubber packing
shall be three ply and of approved thickness. The packing shall be of full diameter of
the flange with necessary holes and the sluice valve bore. It shall be even at both the
inner and outer edges. The flange faces thoroughly greased. If flange faces are not
free, the contractor shall use thin fibers of lead wool. After placing the packing, nuts
and bolts shall be inserted and tightened to make the joint. The valve shall be tightly
closed when being installed to prevent any foreign materials from getting in between
the working parts of the valve. Each flange bolt shall be tightened a little at a time
taking care to tighten diametrically opposite bolts alternatively. The sluice valve shall
be installed in such a way that its Spindle shall remain in truly vertical position. The
other end of tailpiece shall be fitted with pipes so that continuous lines can work.
Extra excavation required for facility of lowering and fixing sluice valve shall not be
paid.

7.0 VALVE CHAMBER:

Construction of valves chambers in brick or bela stone masonry, locally
available in C. M. 1:6. Foundation concrete 150 mm thick in C. C. 1:4:8 of trap
metal size 25 mm to 40 mm thick, inside cement plaster in C. M. 1:3 and cement
pointing outside in C. M. 1:3 and top cover of precast RCC slab 100 mm thick
(with key hole in two parts, each with handles or MS Bar etc. complete as given
size) Upto 1 Mt. depth from G. L. to pipe invert level incl. complete civil works
but excl. cost of excavation and refilling, with cast in situ RCC slab in one
single piece with fixing of CI-MH Frame and cover (excl. cost of CI-MH Frame
and cover) with 23 mm thick brick masonry wall in C.M.1:6

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Additional excavation required to be done shall be carried out as per instruction of

Engineer-in-charge. For foundation chamber 15 cm. thick 1:4:8 PCC shall be
provided and 23 cm. up to 1.0 m. depth and beyond 1.0 m. depth RCC wall with
minimum 150 mm thick base slab shall be constructed.

Second Class bricks of Standard size shall be brought by the Contractor & shall get
approval before use in the work from the Engineer-in-charge. Brick Masonry wall in
CM1:6 & thickness of wall 23cm. Inside plaster 20mm thick inside plaster in C:M1:3.

12 mm thick cement plaster in CM 1:3 shall be provided on inside and outside of

walls up to 20 cm below from G.L. Cement pointing in CM 1:3 shall be provided for
outside below G.L. from 20 cm.

20 mm dia. MS bar steps shall be provided and fixed in wall at 30 cm c/c for
facilitating access into the chamber. First step should be at a depth of 0.5 m from top
and last step should be 0.5 m above bottom.

Chamber shall be covered with 150 mm thick RCC 1:2:4 pre cast or cast in situ slab
in four parts with key hole to insert key for operation.

Reinforcement for the cover slab shall be provided considering heavy traffic load.

Curing of concrete, BB masonry, RCC etc. shall be done using chemical or water for
14 days.

12 mm dia. MS bar handles minimum two nos. shall be provided to each piece of
slab during the time of casting of slab.

Sides of chamber shall be refilled properly with selected excavated earth.

All the above items shall be carried out in workman like manner as per prevalent
sound engineering practice and instruction of Engineer-in-charge.

8.0 STEEL /REINFORCEMENT BARS:

Supplying cutting, bending, binding and placing in position steel as per plan
and design and as per ISS 2502 including cost of steel and binding wire for
reservoirs/structures only including lift up to 6 meter height or depth below
G.L. for all diameters

8.1 Scope Of Work:

The scope of work consists of providing and laying TMT reinforcement for RCC
works of various components of the structure. This may be of Tiscon Sulekhram,

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SAIL or Punjab Rolling Mill or any other Approved make or ISI marked. This includes
cuttings, bending, binding, placing, with all Equipments and labour required for the
work as directed by the Engineer-in charge and all operations covered within the
intent and purpose of the Specification.

8.2 Bending Of Reinforcement:

Reinforcing steel shall conform accurately to the dimensions shown on relevant
designs and drawings and conforming to the relevant IS codes (latest revision) &
tested steel shall be used.
Bars shall be bent cold to the specified shape and dimensions or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge using a proper bar bender, operated by hand or power to attain
proper radii of bends. Bars shall not be bent or strengthened in a manner that will
cause injury to the material. Bars bent during transport or handling shall be
straightened before being used on work; they shall not be heated to facilitate
bending.
The bending of the TMT bars shall be carried out as per the following
Operation Size TMT Fe-500
1 Bend Up to 22 mm dia. 3d
Over 22 mm dia. 4d
2 Rebind Up to 10 mm dia. 4d
Over 10 mm dia. 5d

8.3 Placing Of Reinforcement:

All reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed in the exact position shown on the
drawings, and shall be securely held in position during placing of concrete by
annealed binding wire not less than 1 mm. in size and conforming to IS: 280 and by
using stays blocks or metal chairs, spacer, metal hangers, supporting wires or other
approved devices at sufficiently close intervals. Bars will not be neither allowed to
sag between supports nor displaced during concreting or any other Operation over
the work. All devices used for positioning shall be of no corrodible material. Wooden
and metal supports will not extend to the Surface of concrete, except where shown
on the drawings, Placing bars on layers of freshly laid concrete as the work
progresses for adjusting bar spacing will not be allowed. Pieces of broken stone,
brick or wooden blocks shall not be used. Layers of bars shall be separated by
spacer bars, precast mortar blocks or other approved devices. Reinforcement after
being placed in position shall be maintained in a clean condition until completely

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embedded in concrete. Special care shall be exercised to prevent any displacement

of reinforcement in concrete already placed. To protect reinforcement from corrosion,
concrete cover shall be provided as indicated on the drawings. All bars protruding
from concrete to which other bars are to be spliced and which are likely to be
exposed for an indefinite period shall be protected by a thick coat of neat cement
grout. In the case of columns and walls, vertical bars shall be kept in normal position
with timber templates having slots accurately cut in for bar position. Such templates
shall be removed after the concreting has progressed up to a level just below them.
Bars crossing each other, where required, shall be secured by binding wire
(annealed) of size not less than 1 mm and conforming to IS : 280 in such a manner
that they do not slip over each other at the time of fixing and concreting. As far as
possible, bars of full length shall be used. In case this is not possible, overlapping of
bars shall be done as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. When practicable,
overlapping bars shall not touch each other, but be kept apart by 25 mm or 1 1/4
times the maximum size of the coarse aggregates whichever is greater, by concrete
between them. Where this is not feasible, overlapping bars shall be bound with
annealed steel wire, not less than 1mm thickness twisted tight in eight shape around
the lapped bars. The overlaps shall be staggered for different bars and located at
fixed locations only along the span where neither shear nor bending moment is
maximum.

8.4 Welding Of Bars

33 per cent of the rods are welded. No pre-warming or post heat treatment is
necessary. Interpose temperature should be limited to 200°C with low heat input and
equivalent strength low hydrogen type electrode. Suitable means shall be provided
for holding the bars securely in position Welding of TMT bars can be permitted if
specified on the drawings, joints of Reinforcement bars shall be butt welded so as to
transmit their full strength. Welded joints shall preferably be located at points where
steel will not be subject to more than 75 percent of the maximum permissible
stresses and welds so staggered that at any one section, not more than during
welding. It must be ensured that no voids are left in welding and when welding is
done in 2 or 3 stages, previous surface shall be cleaned property. Ends of the bars
shall be cleaned of all loose scale, rust. Grease, paint and other foreign matter before
welding. Only competent welders shall be employed on the work. Welded pieces of
reinforcement shall be tested. Specimens shall be taken from the actual site and their
number and frequency of tests shall be as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

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Item No 3 - Effluent Disposal pipe: Design, supply, lowering, laying, jointing, testing &
commissioning of RCC NP2 Test Pressure, 0.7 Kg /Sq.m pipeline for effluent disposal,
as per design, beyond 500m, including refilling, encasing, provision of manholes at
every 30m, bedding & crossings as per tender specifications.

1.0 R.C.C PIPES (HORIZONTAL CAST) :

Providing and supplying ISI Standard R.C.C. pipes(of Sulphate Resisting
Cement) in standard lengths of following class and diameter suitable for either
collar joints or rubber ring joints including all taxes, insurance, transportation,
freight charges, octroi, inspection charges, loading, unloading, conveyance to
departmental stores, stacking etc. complete. (IS - 458/ 1989)
Class NP2 Test Pressure 0.7 Kg/sq.cm

For pipes Latest version of IS 458 is to be followed.

1.1 Special Requirements

1.1.1 Cement used for the manufacture of RCC pipes should be Sulphate Resisting
Cement (SRC) only and shall confirm to relevant IS codes.
1.1.2 Owner/Engineer shall at all reasonable times have free access to the place where
the pipes and collars/rubber rings are manufactured for the purpose of examining
and testing the pipes and collars/rubber rings and of witnessing the test and
manufacturing.
1.1.3 All tests specified either in this specification or in the relevant Indian Standards shall
be performed by the supplier/contractor at his own cost and in presence of
Owner/Engineer. For this, sufficient notice of 7 days before testing of the pipes and
fittings shall be given to Owner/Engineer.
1.1.4 If the test is found unsatisfactory, Owner/Engineer may reject any or all pipes of that
lot. The decision of Owner/Engineer in this matter shall be final and binding on
Contractor and not subject to any arbitration or appeal.

2.0 RCC PRECAST M.H. FRAME & COVER :

RCC precast M.H. Frame & Cover Manufacture, supply & Delivery at store or at
site of work precast RCC M.200 Frame & cover suitable to drainage M.H. and as
per type design & Drawing including cost of reinforcement M.S. Angles or Flat,
curing mould work etc.

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Frame & cover suitable for 50cm opening of MH

Latest version of IS 12592 (Part-I and Part-II) is to be followed.

2.1 Special Requirements

2.1.1 M.H. Frame & Cover shall be of Grade designation HD-20
2.1.2 Each Cover shall have following marking:
a) Manhole Number as per the hydraulic design
b) Direction of flow
c) Date & Batch of Manufacture
d) Name of Manufacturer
e) Name of Client
f) ISI mark
g) Grade Designation

3.0 SEWER MANHOLE :

Providing and constructing Sewer manholes, scraper manholes and unit house
connection chamber, as per the type design in brick masonry in C. M. 1:5 and
inside and outside 20mm thick plastering in C. M. 1:3 necessary 100 mm
coping with reinforcement in R.C.C. M 200 fixing C. I. steps and fixing manhole
frame and covers (But excluding supply of manhole frame and covers) over
manholes and house connection chambers and fixing Manhole covers (but
excluding supplying of manhole covers) over scraper manhole etc. complete,
providing and fixing safety chain wherever necessary as per the stipulations in
the type design complete as per latest CPHEEO manual. (excl. excavation).

3.1 Location:
Manholes shall be constructed at places approved by the Employer’s Representative.
In case manholes are to be laid along the river, they should be made of RCC or Brick
Manhole with appropriate jacketing arrangement or the top of brick manhole shall be
raised to a safe height above the highest flood level of river / drain as directed by
E.I.C.

3.2 Materials:
Manhole cover with frame of required size and weight shall be procured by the
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3.3 Excavation:
The excavation for construction of manhole including dismantling of all types of roads
surface guarding, barricading, lightening the trenches, dewatering if required,
removing and replacing, shifting of telephone/electric cables, pipe line etc. and all
other safety provisions like shoring and strutting etc. till refilling of trenches and
completion of manhole construction, stacking of excavated stuff within the specified
lead, back filling of selected excavated earth, watering and consolidation etc.
complete shall be carried out as per relevant specification of Excavation.

3.4 Plain Cement Concrete

The water, sand, cement & stone aggregate of 40 mm nominal size shall be used of
approved quality as per standard specification in I.S. 456. Detail specification of
materials as given in tender shall be followed.

Before starting concrete the bed of foundation trenches shall be cleared of all loose
materials, leveled, watered and rammed as directed
a) Mixing:
The concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer at the site of work. Hand mixing
may however be allowed for smaller quality of work if approved by the Engineer-in-
charge. When hand mixing is permitted by the Engineer-in-charge in case of
breakdown of machineries and in the interest of the work, it shall be carried out on a
water tight platform and shall be taken to ensure that mixing is continued until the
mass is uniform in colour and consistency. However, in such cases 10% more
cement than otherwise required shall have to be used without any extra cost. The
mixing in mechanical mixer shall be done for a period of 1.5 to 2 minutes. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required
workability for the purpose

b) Transporting and placing the concrete:

The concrete shall be handed from the place of mixing to the final position in not
more than 15 minutes by the method as directed and shall be placed into the final
position, compacted and finished within 30 minutes of mixing with water i.e. before
the setting commences.
The concrete shall be laid in layers of 15 cm. to 20 cm.

c) Compacting:

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The concrete shall be rammed rapidly with heavy iron rammers to get the required
compaction and to allow all the interstices to be filled with mortar.

d) Curing:
After the final set, concrete shall be kept continuously wet, if required by ponding for
a period of not less than 7 days from the date of placement.

3.5 Reinforcement:
All the reinforcement bars shall be accurately placed in exact position shown on
the drawings and shall be securely held in position during placing of concrete by
annealed No.1 binding wire not less than 1 mm is size and by using stay block
ornately chair spacers, metal hangers, supporting wires or other approved devices it
sufficiently close intervals. Bars shall not be allowed to bag between supports nor
displaced during concrete of any other operation of the work. Reinforcement after
being placed in position shall be maintained in a clean condition until completely
embedded in concrete. Special care shall be exercised to prevent any displacement
of reinforcement in concrete already placed. To prevent reinforcement from
corrosion, concrete cover shall be provided as indicated on drawings.

Bars shall be bend cold to specified shape and dimensions or as directed, attain
proper radius of bends; Bars shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will
injure the materials. Bars bend during transport of handling shall be straightened
before being used on the work. Unless otherwise specified for mild steel a `U' type
hook at the end of each bar shall invariably be provided to main reinforcement.
In case which are not round and in case of deformed bars, the diameter shall be
taken as the diameter of circle having an equivalent effective area. The cold twisted
steel bars shall be used or without hooks at the ends. Deformed bars without hooks
shall however, comply with relevant anchorage requirements.

Bars crossing each other where required shall be secured by binding wores
(annealed) of size not less than 1 mm in such a manner that they do not slip over
each other at the time of fixing and concreting.
As far as possible bars of full length shall be used. In case this not possible
overlapping of bars shall be done as directed. The overlaps shall be staggered for
different bars and located at points along the span where shear not bending moment
is maximum.

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When permitted or specified on the drawings joints of reinforcement bars shall butt
welded so as to transmit their full stresses. Welded joints shall preferably located at
points when steel will not be subject to more than 75 percent of the maximum
permissible stresses and welds so staggered that at any one section not more than
20 percent of the rods are welded. It shall be ensured that no viods are left in welding
and when welding is done in two or three stages, previous surface shall be cleaned
properly. Ends of the bars shall be cleaned of all loose scale, rust, grease, paint and
other foreign matter before welding. Only competent welders shall be employed on
the work.

3.6 Bricks For Sewer Chamber :

Bricks used for construction of sewer man hole chamber shall conform to the IS
4883-1988 .They shall be sound, hard, and homogeneous in texture, well burnt in kiln
without being vitrified, table molded, deep red, cherry or copper colored, of regular
shape and size and shall have sharp and square and parallel faces. The sewer bricks
shall be free from pores, chips, flaws or humps of any kind. Bricks containing
ungrounded particles and/or which absorb water more than 1/6th of their weight when
soaked in water for twenty-four hours shall be rejected. Over burnt or under burnt
bricks shall be liable to rejection. The bricks shall give a clear ringing sound when
struck and shall have a minimum crushing strength of 50 kg/sq.cm. Unless otherwise
noted in drawings. The class and quality requirements of bricks shall be as laid down
in IS: 4883-1988.
The size of the brick shall be 23.0 x 11.5 x 7.5 cm. unless otherwise specified; but
tolerance up to  3 mm in each direction shall be permitted. Only full size brick shall
be used for masonry work. Brickbats shall be used only with the permission of
Employer’s Representative to make up required wall length or for bonding. Sample
bricks shall be submitted to the Employer’s Representative for approval and bricks
supplied shall conform to approved samples. If required by the Employer’s
Representative, brick sample shall be tested as per IS: 3495 by Contractor. Bricks
rejected by the Employer’s Representative shall be removed from the Site within 24
hours.

3.7 Cement Mortar:

Mortar for brick masonry shall be prepared as per IS: 2250. Manholes shall be
constructed in brick masonry with cement mortar (1:5) unless otherwise specified.

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Gauge boxes for sand shall be of such dimensions that one bag containing 50 kg. of
cement forms one unit. The sand shall be free from clay, shale, loam, alkali and
organic matter and shall be of sound, hard, clean and durable particles. Sand shall
be as approved by the Employer’s Representative. If required by the Employer’s
Representative Sand shall be thoroughly washed till it is free of any contamination.

For preparing cement mortar, the ingredients shall first be mixed thoroughly in dry
conditions. Water shall then be added and mixing continued to give a uniform mix of
required consistency. Cement mortar shall be used within 25 minutes of mixing.
Mortar left unused in the specified period shall be rejected.

The Contractor shall arrange for tests on mortar samples if so required by Employer’s
Representative. Re tempering of mortar shall not be permitted.

3.8 Brick Masonry:

All bricks shall be thoroughly soaked in clean water for at least one hour immediately
before being laid. The cement mortar for brick masonry work of manholes shall be in
the proportion specified in drawing, and as per I S 2212-1962 Brick work 230 mm
thick and over shall be laid in English Bond unless otherwise specified. 115 mm thick
brick work shall be laid with stretchers. For laying bricks, a layer of mortar shall be
spread over the full width of suitable length of the lower course. Each brick shall be
pressed into the mortar and shoved into final position so as to embed the brick fully in
mortar. Bricks shall be laid with frogs uppermost.

All brickwork shall be in plumb and square/ circular unless otherwise shown on
drawing and true to dimensions shown. Vertical joints in alternate courses shall come
directly one over the other and be in line. Horizontal courses shall be leveled. The
thickness of brick courses shall be kept uniform. For walls of thickness greater than
230 mm both faces shall be kept in vertical planes unless otherwise specified. All
interconnected brickwork shall be carried out at nearly one level (so that there is
uniform distribution of pressure on the supporting structure) and no portion of the
work shall be left more than one course lower than the adjacent work. Where this is
not possible, the work shall be raked back according to bond (and not saw toothed)
at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees. But in no case the level difference between
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Brick shall be so laid that all joints are well filled with mortar. The thickness of joints
shall not be less than 6 mm and not more than 10 mm. The face joints shall be raked
to a minimum depth of 12 mm by raking tools daily during the progress of work when
the mortar is still green, so as to provide a proper key for the plastering to be done.
When plastering is not required to be done, the joints shall be uniform in thickness
and be struck flush and finished at the time of laying. The face of brickwork shall be
cleaned daily and all mortar droppings removed. The surface of each course shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all dirt before another course is laid on top. If mortar in the
lower courses has begun to set, the joints shall be raked out to a depth of 12 mm
before another course is laid.

3.9 Cement Plaster:

All joints in masonry shall be raked to a depth of 12 mm with hooked tool made for
the purpose when the mortar is still green and in any case within 48 hours of its
laying. The surface to be rendered shall be washed with fresh clean water free from
all dirt, loose material, grease etc. and thoroughly wetted for 6 hours before
plastering work is commenced. Concrete surfaces to be rendered will however be
kept dry. The wall should not be too wet but only damp at the time of plastering. The
damping shall be uniform to get uniform bond between the plaster and the wall.

The proportion of the cement mortar shall be as approved on relevant drawings.

Cement shall be mixed thoroughly in dry condition and then just enough water added
to obtain a workable consistency. The quality of water, sand and cement shall be as
per relevant I.S 383. SRC Cement to be used for internal plastering. The mortar thus
mixed shall be used immediately and in no case shall the mortar be allowed to
remain for more than 25 minutes after mixing with water.

Curing of plaster shall be started as soon as the applied plaster has hardened
enough so as not to be damaged. Curing shall be done by continuously applying
water in a fine spray and shall be carried out for at least 7 days.

Plastering with water proofing shall be done on inner face of brick masonry in cement
mortar (1:3) and 20 mm thick unless otherwise specified, as per IS only and cement
should be used SRC for inside plastering.

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chambers, as per IS only.

Plastering work inside of M H Chamber shall be carried out in two layers using SRC
grade cement, Water Proof, to the inner face, the first layer being 14 mm thick and
the second layer being 6 mm thick by using water proof compound as per I S
standard. The first layer shall be dashed against the prepared surface with a trowel to
obtain an even surface. The second layer shall then be applied and finished leaving
an even and uniform surface, trowel finished unless otherwise approved by the
Employer’s Representative.

3.10 Cement Concrete Channel:

The channel for the manhole shall be constructed in cement concrete of M 20 grade.
Both sides of the channel shall be taken up to the level of the crown of the outgoing
sewer. They shall be benched up in concrete and rendered in cement mortar (1:1) of
20 mm thickness and formed to a slope of 1 in 6 towards the channel.

3.11 Pipe Entering Or Leaving Manhole:

Whenever a pipe enters or leaves a manhole, bricks on edge must be cut to a proper
form and laid around the upper end of the pipe so as to form an arch. All around the
pipes, there shall be a joint of cement mortar (1:2) 13 mm thick between it and the
bricks.

3.12 Scaffolding:
For brick work in M.H., single scaffolding shall be permitted. In such cases, the inner
end of the horizontal scaffolding pole shall rest in a hole provided only in the header
course for the purpose. Only one header for each pole shall be left out. Such holes
for scaffolding shall, however, not are allowed in pillars/columns less than one meter
in width, or immediately near the skew backs of arches. The holes left in masonry
works for scaffolding purpose shall be filled and made good before plastering.

3.13 Fixing Manhole Frame And Cover

Precast Manhole Frame & cover shall be fixed on manhole in RCC M 20 as per
technical drawing. Deformed / TMT bars confirming to relevant IS of grade Fe 415
shall be used for RCC work for fixing M.H. frame & cover on M.H.

3.14 C.I. steps:

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The steps as per detail specification shall be fixed in the fashion narrated in drawing.
Cast iron steps shall be as per IS: 5455-1969. The steps shall be of grey cast iron of
grade 15 as per IS: 210. The steps shall be clean, well cast and they shall be free
from air and sand holes, cold shuts and wrappings. The portion of the step which
projects from the wall of the manhole shall have a raised checkered design to provide
an adequate non-slip grip. C.I. steps shall weigh not less than 5.30 kg each and shall
be of 165 mm x 385 mm overall dimensions. These steps shall be coated with a
black bituminous composition. The coating shall be smooth and tenacious. It shall not
flow when exposed to a temperature of 63°C and shall not be brittle as to chip of at
temperature of 0 °C.

Where the depth of invert of manhole exceeds 800 mm, steps of approved pattern
shall be fixed in the brickwork at the interval of 300 mm vertically and staggered at
380 mm horizontally centre to centre. Providing and fixing safety chain wherever
necessary as per the stipulations in the type design etc complete.

3.15 75 mm all round vata in C.M. 1:3 shall be provided at bottom of outer periphery of
masonry work over foundation concrete as per drawing.

4.0 LOWERING, LAYING AND JOINTING R. C. C. PIPES

Lowering, laying and jointing R. C. C. pipes in C. M. 1:1 1/2 of following
diameters in proper position, grade and alignment as directed by Engineer-in
charge including conveyance from stores to site of work, labour, giving
hydraulic testing as per IS code.

4.1 Laying Of Pipes:

The laying of pipes shall conform to Item No. 2.6 of Part 1 of Specifications.

4.2 Jointing:
Jointing of RCC pipes shall be done with SRC cement only and as per the
requirements of following specifications and as per the relevant IS. The type of joints
shall be as below. After jointing, extraneous material, if any, shall be removed from
the inside of the pipe and the newly made joints shall be thoroughly cured. In case,
rubber-sealing rings are used for jointing, these shall conform to IS 5382 and shall be
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a) Flush joint (Internal)

This joint shall be generally used for culvert pipes of 900-mm diameter and over. The
ends of the pipes are specially shaped to form a self-centering joint with an internal
jointing space 13-mm wide. The finished joint is flush with both inside and outside
with the pipe wall. The jointing space is filled with cement mortar in the proportion as
specified in IS-458-2003, mixed sufficiently dry to remain in position when forced with
a trowel or rammed.

b) Flush joint (External)

This joint is suitable for pipes which are too small for jointing from inside. This joint is
composed of specially shaped pipe ends. Each end shall be butted against each
other and adjusted in correct position. The jointing space shall then be filled with
cement mortar as specified in IS-458-2003, sufficiently dry and finished off flush.
Great care shall be taken to ensure that the projecting ends are not damaged as no
repairs can be readily affected from inside the pipe

c) Spigot and socket joint (Flexible)

The RCC pipe with the rubber ring accurately positioned on the spigot shall be
pushed well home into the socket of the previously laid pipe by means of uniformly
applied pressure with the aid of a jack or similar appliance. The RCC pipes shall be
of spigot and socket type and rubber rings as specified in IS-458-2003, shall be used,
and the manufacturer’s instructions shall be deemed to form a part of these
specifications. The rubber rings shall be lubricated before making the joint and the
lubricant shall be soft soap water or an approved lubricant supplied by the
manufacturer. Socket & Spigot NP3 & NP4 pipe with rubber ring roll on joint for
diameter up to 900 mm should be provided as per table 14 of IS 458: 2003. Socket &
spigot NP3 & NP4 pipe with rubber ring confined joint for diameter 1000 mm to 2200
mm should be provided as per Table -17 of IS 458:2003

4.3 Cleaning Of Pipes:

As soon as a stretch of RCC pipes has been laid complete from manhole to manhole
or for a stretch as directed by Owner/Engineer, contractor shall run through the pipes
both backwards and forwards a double disc or solid or closed cylinder 75 mm less in
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of pipeline shall be securely closed as may be directed by Owner/Engineer to prevent

entry of mud or silt etc.
If as a result of the removal of any obstructions Owner/Engineer considers that
damages may have been caused to the pipelines, he shall be entitled to order the
stretch to be tested immediately. Should such test prove unsatisfactory, contractor
shall amend the work and carry out such further tests as are required by
Owner/Engineer.
It shall also be ascertained by contractor that each stretch from manhole to manhole
or the stretch as directed by Engineer is absolutely clear and without any obstruction
by means of visual examination of the interior of the pipeline suitably enlightened by
projected sunlight or otherwise.

4.4 Testing At Work Site

After laying and jointing of RCC pipes is completed the pipe line shall be tested at
work site as per the following specifications and as directed by Owner / Engineer In-
Charge. All equipment for testing at work site shall be supplied and erected by
contractor and shall be rectified by him to the full satisfaction of Owner / Engineer In-
Charge.
After the joints have thoroughly set and have been checked by Owner/Engineer and
before backfilling the trenches, the entire section of the sewer or storm water drain
shall be proved by contractor to be water tight by filling in pipes with water to the level
of 1.50 m above the top of the highest pipe in the stretch and heading the water up
for the period of one hour. The apparatus used for the purpose of testing shall be
approved by Owner/Engineer. Contractor if required by Owner/Engineer shall
dewater the excavated pit and keep it dry during the period of testing. The loss of
water over a period of 30 minutes should be measured by adding water from a
measuring vessel at regular 10 minutes intervals and noting the quantity required to
maintain the original water level. For the approval of this test the average quantity
added should not exceed 1 litre/hour/100 linear metres/10 mm of nominal internal
diameter. Any leakage including excessive sweating which causes a drop in the test
water level will be visible and the defective part of the work should be removed and
made good.
In case of pressure pipeline the completed stretch of pipeline shall be tested for site
test pressure as specified in IS-458-2003. The site test pressure should not be less
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case should it exceed the hydrostatic test pressure as specified in IS:458 (Latest
Edition).

Notes:
i) If any damage is caused to the pipeline during the execution of work or while
cleaning/testing the pipeline as specified. Contractor shall be held responsible for
the same and shall replace the damaged pipeline and retest the same at his own
cost to the full satisfaction of Engineer.
ii) Water for testing of pipeline shall be arranged by Contractor at his own cost.
ii) Pipes shall be brought on site proportionate to the required progress for Thirty days
only.

5.0 EXCAVATION :
Excavation for Sewer Collecting System and sewer manholes including all
safety provision using site rails and removing and spreading the excavated
stuffs directed with lead upto 90 M.
5.1 General
5.1.1 The excavation for trenches will generally, refers to open excavation for trenches in
true line and level and shall have the width and depth as shown in the drawings and
or as directed in wet / dry conditions for Sewer collecting System and sewer
manholes construction work.
5.1.2 The item includes Dewatering/Desludging of existing Soak pits with all safety
measures and precautionary measures for all lifts coming across the line passing
through Soak pits by using suitable capacity of sewage mud pumps and disposed off
all rubbish of all kind, bush, wood and trees shall be removed as directed by
Engineer-in-Charge.
5.1.3 The restoration of the public utilities , on alignment of the pipeline net work such as
telephone line, electric line , soak pit , septic tank , pipe line for soak pit & Septic
tank, gas line , etc shall have to be restored in original shape including replacement ,
repairing , with all material , and labor to the satisfaction of engineer in charge.
During the execution of water network pipe line, there will be various types of utility
services on the alignment which may be damaged. The contractor has to inform the
engineer in charge for all these utilities and take approval of the concerned Govt
Dept or its owner before damaging the same. During the execution it should not be
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permission should be obtained and after getting permission it should be removed,

After laying of pipe line all the utilities shall have to be repaired and services shall
have to be restarted in its original condition to the satisfaction of engineer in charge
and the owner. All the cost of material and labor shall have to be borne by the
contractor .On getting clearance from the concerned owner the payment will be made
on Cubic metre basis.

5.2 Clearing Of Sites:

5.2.1 The site on which the pipelines are to be laid and shown on plan and the area
required for setting out and other operations shall be cleared and all obstruction
loose stones and materials, rubbish of all kinds, stumps, brushwood as trees shall be
removed as directed the roots shall be entirely grubbed up. The rate of site clearance
is deemed to be included in the rate of earthwork for which no extra will be paid.
5.2.2 The products of the clearing to restacked in such a place and in such a manner, as
directed by the engineer in charge.
5.2.3 All holes or hollows whether originally existing or produced by digging up roots, shall
be carefully filled up with earth, well watered, well rammed leveled off, as may be
directed.
5.2.4 The agency has to obtain necessary permission for diverting the traffic or public as
per requirement from competent authority for carrying out the work.

5.3 Safety Code for Excavation works:

I.S. 3764-1966 or its latest addition to be strictly followed by the agency
5.4 Setting Out:
The center lines of all pipe trenches etc. shall be given by the Engineer-in-charge
and it will be the responsibility of the contractor to install substantial reference marks,
bench marks, etc. and maintain them as long as required true to line, level curve and
slopes. The contractor shall assure full responsibility for alignment, and dimension of
trench.
The labour materials etc. required for setting out and establishing benchmarks and
other reference marks shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost.

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5.5.1 The excavation for the pipe trenches shall also include removal of all materials of
whatever nature and whether wet or dry condition necessary for laying of pipelines
exactly in accordance with alignment, levels grades and curves shown on the plans
or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Trenches shall be excavated to the exact
width and depth according to the size of pipe and the sides shall be left vertical as far
as possible or according to the angle of repose of various soils. Unless there is a
specific extra provision in the contract for shoring and strutting or for cutting side
slopes the contractor shall at his own cost do the necessary shoring and strutting or
cutting of slopes to the angle of repose or both approved by the Engineer-in-charge.
The contractor shall notify the Engineer before starting excavation to enable him to
take cross sectional levels for purpose of measurements before the ground is
disturbed. The bottom of the trenches shall be leveled both longitudinally and
transversely or slopped as directed by the Engineer. The contractor shall at his own
cost to remove such portions of boulders or rocks, as are rectified to make the
bottom of the trench level. No filling shall be allowed to bring the trench to level. If by
contractor’s mistake excavation is made deeper than shown on the plans and if
ordered by the Engineer the extra depth shall have to be made with selected
excavated stuff only with watering, ramming etc. as directed, by the Engineer and at
the cost of the contractor. Other hard excavation shall be cleared of all sorts including
loose materials and cut to firm surface, either level, stepped as directed by the
Engineer. The Engineer may order such changes in the dimensions and alignment of
pipe trench as may be deemed necessary to secure satisfactory cover over pipeline.
After each excavation is completed, the contractor shall notify the Engineer to that
effect and no laying of pipeline will be allowed to be laid until Engineer has approved
the depth and dimensions of trenches, level and measurements.
5.5.2 Excavation by the Use of Explosives
Unless otherwise stated herein, I.S. Specification “IS: 4081: Safety Code for Blasting
and related Drilling Operations” shall be followed. As far as possible all blasting shall
be completed prior to commencement of construction. At all stages of excavation,
precautions shall be taken to preserve the rock below and beyond the lines specified
for the excavation, in the soundest possible condition. The quantity and strength of
explosives used shall be such as will neither damage nor crack the rock outside the
limits of excavation. All precautions, as directed by Employer’s Representative, shall
be taken during the blasting operations and care shall be taken that no damage is
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of damage to permanent or temporary structures, Contractor shall repair the same to

the satisfaction of Employer’s Representative at his cost. As excavation approaches
its final lines and levels, the depth of the charge holes and amount of explosives
used shall be progressively and suitably reduced.
The contractor shall obtain a valid Blasting License from the authorities concerned.
Explosive shall be brought near the work in excess of quantity required for a
particular amount of firing to be done; and surplus left after filling the holes shall be
removed to the magazine. The magazine shall be built as away as possible from the
area to be blasted. Employer’s Representative’s prior approval shall be taken for the
location proposed for the magazine.
In no case shall blasting be allowed closer than 30 meters to any structure or to
locations where concrete has just been placed. In the latter case the concrete must
be at least 7 days old. Blasting for excavation in hard rock will only be allowed if
permitted by competent authority otherwise shall be done with chiseling only.
For blasting operations, the following points shall be observed.
i) Contractor shall employ a competent and experienced supervisor and licensed
blaster in-charge of each set of operation, which shall be held personally responsible
to ensure that all safety regulations are carried out.
ii) Before any blasting is carried out, Contractor shall intimate Employer’s
Representative and obtain his approval in writing for resorting to such operations. He
shall intimate the hours of firing charges, the nature of explosive to be used and the
precautions taken for ensuring safety.
iii) Contractor shall ensure that all workmen and the personnel at site are excluded from
an area within 200 m radius from the firing point, at least 15 minutes before firing
time by sounding warning whistle. The area shall also be given a warning by
sounding a distinguishing whistle.
iv) The blasting of rock near any existing buildings, equipments or any other property
shall be done under cover and Contractor has to make all such necessary muffling
arrangements. Covering may preferably be done by MS plates with adequate dead
weight over them. Blasting shall be done with small charges only and where directed
by Employer’s Representative; a trench shall have to be cut by chiseling prior to the
blasting operation, separating the area under blasting from the existing structures.
v) The firing shall be supervised by a Supervisor and not more than 6 (six) holes at a
time shall be set off successively. If the blasts do not tally with the number fired, the
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exploded by drilling a fresh hole along the misfired hole (but not nearer than 600 mm
from it) and by exploding a new charge.
vi) A wooden tamping rod with a flat end shall be used to push cartridges home and
metal rod or hammer shall not be permitted. The charges shall be placed firmly into
place and not rammed or pounded. After a hole is filled to the required depth, the
balance of the hole shall be filled with stemming, which may consist of sand or stone
dust or similar inert material.
vii) Contractor shall preferably detonate the explosives electrically.
viii) The explosives shall be exploded by means of a primer, which shall be fired by
detonating a fuse instantaneous detonator (F.I.D) or other approved cables. The
detonators with F.I.D. shall be connected by special nippers.
ix) In dry weather and normal dry excavation, ordinary low explosive gunpowder may be
used. In damp rock, high explosive like gelatin with detonator and fuse wire may be
used. Underwater or for excavation in rock with substantial accumulated seepage
electric detonation shall be used.
x) Holes for charging explosives shall be drilled with pneumatic drills, the drilling pattern
being so planned that rock pieces after blasting will be suitable for handling without
secondary blasting.
xi) When excavation has almost reached the desired level, hand trimming shall have to
be done for dressing the surface to the desired level.
Any rock excavation beyond an over break limit of 75 mm shall be filled up as
instructed by Employer’s Representative, with concrete of strength not less than
M10. Stopping in rock excavation shall be done by hand trimming.
xii) Contractor shall be responsible for any accident to workmen, public or Employer’s
property due to blasting operations. Contractor shall also be responsible for strict
observance of rules, laid by Inspector of explosives, or any other Authority duly
constituted under the State and / or Union Government as applicable at the place of
excavation.

5.5.3 Stripping Loose Rock

All loose boulders, detached rocks partially and other loose material which might
move therewith not directly in the excavation but so close to the area to be excavated
as to be liable, in the opinion of Employer’s Representative, to fall or otherwise
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from the area of the excavation. The method used shall be such as not to render
unstable or unsafe the portion, which was originally sound and safe.
Any material not requiring removal in order to complete the permanent works, but
which, in the opinion of Employer’s Representative, is likely to become loose or
unstable later, shall also be promptly and satisfactorily removed.

5.6 Shoring And Strutting:

Shoring & strutting if required shall have to be carried out by the contractor, for which
any extra charge will not be paid.
5.7 During excavation if water connections, sewage connections, telephone lines
khalkuva (soak pits) etc. are damaged by the contractor, the same shall have to be
restored by the contractor without any extra cost.

5.8 Protection:
The trenches shall be strongly fenced and red light signal shall be kept at night and
arrangement of watchman to prevent accidents should be done. Sufficient care and
protective measure shall be taken to see that the excavation shall not affect or
damage the adjoining structure. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for any
injury to life and damage to the properties etc. Necessary protection work such as
guide ropes, crossing places, barricades, caution boards etc. shall be provided by the
contractor.

5.9 Disposal Of Excavated Stuff

No excavated stuff from trench are to be placed even temporarily nearer than 1.5
meter or greater distance up to 90 meter or as prescribed by the Engineer from the
outer edge of trench. All excavated material will be the property of the owner. The
rate of excavation includes sorting out of useful materials and stacking them
separately as directed within specified lead. The excavated stuff suitable and useful
for refilling or for other use shall be stacked at convenient places. The materials not
useful in any way shall be disposed off as directed by the Engineer from the outer
edge of trench.
The site should be cleared off on completion of work.

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At the joints of pipes, the trench shall be excavated to an additional depth of 15 cm.
and width of 30 cm. And length of 15 cm. beyond the edge of collar on both the sides
or as directed. The rate include for such extra excavation made at the joints. The
trenches shall be excavated perfectly in straight line. The bottom of the trench shall
be kept as per invert level or as directed. To maintain the proper slope the usual
method of site rails and boning rods shall be adopted. The contractor shall have to
provide and fix and maintain sight rails and boning rods without any extra cost.
If the contractor fails or makes delay to give hydraulic test of the pipe line laid in any
of the section, without any genuine reason, he shall be responsible to get any part of
the length trenches refill in such case (i.e. before testing) for safety of pedestrian
and/or vehicular traffic as found necessary by the engineer-in-charge without any
extra cost. If found necessary and directed by the Engineer-in-charge, the contractor
shall have to excavate the refilled trenches, during hydraulic test without any extra
cost.
At all road crossings, trenches shall be excavated only for half width of the road and
pipe shall be laid. The other half shall be excavated only after back filling over the
laid pipeline is done so as to make it suitable for the traffic. The contractor shall
provide diversion when the pipeline is to be laid along the road as required and shall
maintain the diversion or any part of it, without any extra cost. At all road crossings,
the pipe shall be laid below the crest of road.
The contractor shall break the road surface by chiseling to the exact width and length
as shown on the drawing or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
The excavated stuff shall be deposited in uniform layers to avoid mixing with other
kind of materials at non-objectionable place or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

6.0 REFILLING THE PIPELINE TRENCHES :

Refilling the pipeline trenches incl. ramming, watering, consolidating disposal
of surplus stuff as directed within a radius of 3 km.
Filling in trenches for pipes and drains shall be commenced as soon as the joints of
pipe and drains have been tested and passed. The backfilling material shall be
properly consolidated taking due care so that no damage is caused to the pipes.

Where the trenches are excavated in soil, the filling from the bottom of the trench to
the level of the center line of the pipe shall be done by hand compaction with
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the center line of the pipes shall be done with selected earth by hand compaction, or
other approved means in layers not exceeding 15 cm. in case of excavation of
trenches in rock, the filling up to a level 30 cm above the top of the pipe shall be done
with fine materials such as earth, murrum, etc. The filling up to the level of the
centerline of the pipe shall be done by hand compaction in layers not exceeding 8 cm
whereas the filling above the centerline of the pipe shall be done by hand compaction
or approved means in layers not exceeding 15 cm. The filling from a level 30 cm
above the top of the pipe to the top of the trench shall be done by hand or other
approved mechanical methods with broken rock filling of size not exceeding 15 cm
mixed with fine material as available to fill up the voids.
Filling of the trenches shall be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the pipe to
avoid unequal pressure on the pipe.

7.0 BEDDING :
Providing bedding incl. ramming, watering, consolidating etc.
1.1 The sand/granular material to be use for bedding shall be free from salts, organic or
other foreign matter. All clods of sand shall be broken.
1.2 As soon as the work in trench has been completed and measured the site of trench
shall be cleared of all debris, brick bats, mortar dropping etc. sand filled with sand in
layers not exceeding 20 cms. Each layer shall be adequately watered, rammed and
consolidated before the succeeding layer is laid. The sand shall be rammed with
iron rammers where feasible and with the butt ends of crowbars, where rammer
cannot be used.
1.3 The finished level of bedding shall be kept to shape intended to be given to
excavation.
1.4 The consolidation may be done by hand rammers, where so specified. The extent of
consolidation required shall also be as specified.
1.5 The sand / granular material shall be allowed to be used in bedding the trenches.
Under no circumstances black cotton soil be used for bedding.The available
excavated earth should be compacted in such a manner that rocky surface shall not
be observed.

8.0 ROAD CROSSING :

A Drilling Horizontal borehole for Sewer main pipeline crossing under the road
incl. in all strata with required length incl fixing of M.S casing pipe with
pushing etc complete. (For 45 mt Length). Note: The above rates are for 45 mt

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length for all Road/Railway crossing, if crossing length is increased or

decreased than correction of Rs=(Rate of SOR)/45 per meter shall be + or - as
per actual length Without Sewer main (only casing pipe).

At Roads, Railway, public highways, at such other crossings as are shown in the
construction Drawings issued by the company the pipeline shall be installed in M.S.
casing pipes Conforming to the specifications given herein. The casing pipes shall be
installed in accordance with the details given in drawing And the casing, bushing and
insulators, etc., shall be installed on the carrier pipe as Detailed in drawings. Casing
pipe size shall be as per approved by appropriate authority to facilitate the insertion
of the sewerage pipe without disturbing the casing pipe and to provide adequate
drainage, Casing shall be installed with even Bearing throughout its length and shall
slope towards one end, as specified or desired by the engineer-in-charge. The ends
of the casing shall be sealed to outside of carrier pipe in accordance with the details
given in drawing. Before installation, holes for installing vent pipes shall be cut and
burrs if any shall be removed. The welding of both carrier pipe and casing pipe shall
be done in accordance with the welding specifications, given herein. Before installing
the casing Pipe, it should be cleaned of all internal obstructions and during
installation care Should be taken to keep the inside clean. The section of carrier pipe
to be placed in any casing shall be closed at each end, hydrostatically tested
preferably with dead weight tested for at least two hours. Only on successful
completion of this test, shall the carrier pipe section be inserted in the casing pipe.
The installation of casing may open cut as circumstances may permit or require as
directed by the engineer-in-charge. The installation of casing in bended section of the
carrier pipe shall be performed by meter bends of the casing pipe provided that the
length of each meter cut out of casing pipe shall be such as to provide a clearance of
at least 1-1/2" between the inside of the casing pipe and the outside of the coated
carrier pipe. Excavation for casing installation done if any shall be immediately
backfilled at the completion of the work with suitable solid matter and packed
thoroughly to prevent seepage of water into the excavation

9.0 RAILWAY CROSSING :

Drilling of Horizontal borehole for waste water main pipeline under the railway
tracks incl strata with required length incl fixing of M.S. casing pipe with
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providing & fixing of required size of G.I/M.S pipe for railway premises as per
instruction of Railway authority & under supervision of Railway authority incl
Providing &supplying fixing of ISI make sluice valve of required size at both
side of railway boundary with construction of brick age pavement incl C;C;
1:3:6 encasing of pipe at both side Providing & fixing of M.S/Iron Manhole
frame with cover for valve chamber with locking arrangement etc. complete
with all material labour fabrication, hydraulic testing of pipe & valve etc
complete (45 mt Length). Note: The above rates are for 45 mt length for all
Road/Railway crossing, if crossing length is increased or decreased than
correction of Rs=(Rate of SOR)/45 per meter shall be + or - as per actual length.

At, and Road , Railway ,& canal crossings the work shall be performed to the
specifications Of local authorities or such public bodies as may be in charge (S) of
Roads, Railway and Canals to be crossed. In case, however the minimum
requirements of the governing agencies are less than Those set out in the drawing or
the specifications given herein, then the Requirements given in the drawings and the
specifications given for encased line Shall be followed. Whereas the casing pipe in
the case of encased line to be laid normal by boring, tunneling, engineer-in-charge
may at his discretion permit open-cuts to be made for the installation of casing
provided, however, that the TENDERER shall procure the necessary permit / license
for the same from competent authority. At locations wherein the open cut methods
are permitted, the TENDERER shall pass the carrier pipe through the casing located
in the trench after the approval of the engineer in charge in writing and care shall be
exercised to avoid damage to pipe coating and wrapping during this operation. The
TENDERER shall produce a certificate in writing from concerned authorities for its
satisfactory restoration and payment therefore. At all crossings the carrier pipe shall
be laid straight without bends so that if Necessary the pipe at a later date may be
replaced without cutting the casing. The Carried pipe shall extend at least 2 meters
beyond the end of casing pipe at either End. At Road crossings the TENDERER shall
eliminate unnecessary bending of pipe to Conform to the contour of ground by
gradually deepening the ditch at such Approaches as directed by the engineer – in -
charge. Where the installation of the Casing has been made by open cut
TENDERER shall install suitable
Temporary bridge Work ensuring the safety of the traffic aids and safeguards for
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the engineer in Charge. At all Roads, Railway pipeline crossings shall be bored with
horizontal boring machine. The method of carrying out a cased crossing by boring for
various crossings on this Pipeline route shall be jointly inspected by the
representative of the COMPANY and TENDERER for each category of work prior to
commencement of actual work. Pipeline under Road track and irrigation canal an
applicable portion of the right of way shall be encased in accordance with the
specification. This item of work shall include, necessary clearing and grading
required therefore, trenching to the depths and widths required, welding of casing
and carrier pipes, testing, lowering in, Installation of vent assembles, end seals,
insulator and all other fittings that may be Required, backfilling, clean up, complete
restoration to the original condition and Further strengthening and protective works
as may be required. The work shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings
and as directed by the engineer-in-Charge. For various operations mentioned above,
the specifications pertaining to these operations shall apply in addition to the
specifications given herein. The TENDERER shall be permitted to use William Sons
type Neoprene seals in place of concrete end seals for the crossings. The item shall
be procured by the TENDERER Himself as per the provisions under the appropriate
head of work in case TENDERER so desires. The representative of the COMPANY
may also be associated to determine the quality of the material and its delivery
schedule from the open market. However, the particular work defined under the
proper head shall not be delayed on account Of non availability of Neoprene end
seals. In such case, concrete seals may be provided. On both ends of pushing
concrete supports are to be provided as per direction of Engineer in charge.

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