1.

0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

1.1 Furnish all labour, materials, equipment, transportation, and services required to
install complete and put in operation work of this Section as shown in the drawings
and in accordance with these specifications.

1.2 The Contractor shall follow manufacturer's directions and recommendations in the
application and installation of products and materials and shall observe all directions
for guarantees and warranties.

1.3 Contractor should include in his price all adjustments required any as per final
layouts for Laundry, Kitchen & Service areas.

2.0 PRINCIPAL WORK IN THIS SECTION

The work of this section shall include, but not be limited to the following principal
items:-

a. Booster set, filters, softener, boilers, circulating pump & lifting pump.

b. Domestic water G.R.P. tanks. on roof

c. Connections required for underground concrete tank.

d. Sanitary sewer, waste and vent piping.

e. Indirect drains as per requirement.

f. Domestic cold and hot water piping.

g. Plumbing fixtures fixation & according to Client's selection.

h. Valves, traps, strainers, hangers and supports, flashing, sleeves and all
accessories required for complete piping systems.

i. Access doors and panels as specified.

j. Excavation and backfilling, concrete bases and all other builders work for
the works of this section.

k. Sterilization of domestic water piping.

l. Miscellaneous, including instrument, equipment supports, vibration

isolation, water hammer arrestors, tags, and marking testing and adjusting,
all accessories and items.

m. Testing at Site, setting to work, commissioning and maintenance whole

work of this section for a period of one year from date of acceptance and
taking over.

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3.0 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS

a. Concrete work, except as otherwise specified.

b. Motor starters, disconnect switches, electrical line and voltage wiring,

conduit and connections except as otherwise specified.

c. Painting, except as otherwise specified.

d. Cutting and patching, except as otherwise specified.

4.0 ANCHORING OF EQUIPMENT

Equipment's shall be anchored to concrete floors, pads or building construction as

determined by its location, and in accordance with equipment manufacturer's
recommendations. Where anchor bolts are required in concrete construction this
Contractor shall provide templates for spacing and size of bolts.

5.0 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

5.1 The Contractor for the work of this Section shall do all excavation and backfilling
required to install his work both inside and outside. All excavation and backfilling
shall be in accordance with that specified under section "EXCAVATOR" in the
General Specifications. Excavations shall be of proper depth and width to install the
required piping and / or equipment.

5.2 Piping outside of the building shall be buried to a depth above the top of the pipe of
not less than 2'-6" below finish grade unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Do not
backfill until after final inspection and approval of pipe work.

5.3 All piping laid in backfill shall be adequately supported by grade beams and caissons
to prevent any settlement or distortion of piping & encased by concrete layer of
minimum 6 inches around the pipes.

6.0 BUILDING FOOTING CLEARANCES

Under no circumstances shall pipes and conduits be run through footings. They shall
cross below Ground Beams, through sleeves through Ground Beams by the
governing codes, but in no case closer than twenty-four (24) inches to the face of the
footing and not below a plane having a downward slope of two (2) horizontal to
one(1) vertical, from a line nine (9) inches above the bottom of the footing.

7.0 CONCRETE WORK

7.1 All concrete anchor blocks, thrust blocks, and utility piping support beams and
caissons shall be provided under the work of this Section. All other concrete work
including inertia bases, equipment bases and housekeeping pads will be provided by
the " CONCRETE" Section of the General Specifications.
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7.2 The Contractor of the work of this Section shall furnish all required dimensioned
drawings for equipment bases and pads and locations thereof, and shall furnish and
install anchor bolts for equipment.

7.3 Concrete provided under the work of this Section shall be K - 250 concrete,
proportioned and mixed as specified in the General Specifications.

8.0 OPENINGS, CUTTING AND PATCHING

8.1 The Contractor for the work of this Section shall co-operate with all trades in
providing information as to openings required in building construction of his work.

8.2 All drilling, cutting and patching of the general construction work, rough finish and
trim, required for installation of work being done by Sections of this Division, shall
be performed by the respective trades covered under other Divisions of the
Specifications.

8.3 Holes in any structural beam are prohibited without written consent of the Engineer.
Holes through already poured and existing concrete floors and walls shall be by core
drilling only. This Contractor shall prepare a dimensioned drawing showing the exact
locations, of all proposed holes through concrete slabs and submit the drawing to The
Engineer for approval as a shop drawing. The drawing shall show all holes in relation
to the existing beams.

9.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT APPROVAL

Submit for approval manufacturers detailed shop drawings, specifications, catalogue

cuts and data sheets for all equipment to be furnished under the contract. Data shall
be clearly identified by specification paragraph numbers and equipment schedule
numbers. Approval of shop drawings is solely for the purpose of determining
suitability for the correctness of measurements, quantities or performance.

10.0 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIAL

10.1 Contractor may bid on equal makes of materials and equipment in addition to the
specified items where permitted by the phrase "or approved equal" To obtain
consideration however each item shall be listed and attached to the bid proposal as a
proposed alternate, together with documentary proof of equality, and the difference in
cost, if any, shall be stated.

10.2 Substitutions will not be considered after the execution of the contract unless the
specified item cannot be delivered to the job in time to complete the work in proper
sequence due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor.

11.0 SHOP DRAWINGS

11.1 The Tender Drawings shall serve as design drawings for the general layout of the
various items of equipment. However, layout of equipment, accessories, and piping
systems are diagrammatic unless specifically dimensioned and detailed, dimensioned
shop drawings for the installation of the work shall be prepared and submitted for
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 approval. These shop drawings shall be new drawings prepared by the Contractor
and shall not be reproductions of tracings of the consultant's drawings. In preparing
shop drawings, establish lines and levels for the work specified and check project
drawings to avoid interference's with structural features and the work of other trades.
Notify the Engineer in writing of any interference's found.

11.2 Shop drawings shall include floor, site and riser layouts drawing to a minimum scale
of 1:50 and equipment's layouts Sections & Elevations to a minimum scale of 1:20
showing all piping installed under this section. Layout shop drawing shall be given a
drawing number which shall be retained throughout all revisions.

12.0 "AS BUILT" DRAWINGS

12.1 The Contractor shall, as the work progresses, keep a complete and accurate record of
all approved deviations from contract drawings, shop drawings and specifications,
indicating the work as actually installed. The record shall be neatly and correctly
entered, supplemented by notes, on a print of drawing affected. The Engineer shall
keep the prints at job site for inspection as the work progresses and shall be turned
over to the Engineer at the completion of the project. Prepare and supply four sets of
as built drawings with schedule of all equipment.

13.0 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

13.1 Cold & Hot water pipes exposed on roof, tanker filler & city main are to be
Polybutylene or PP-R3

1. Multi Layer composite pipes HDPE / AL / PEX-b manufactured per ASTM

F 1986 USA and approved by NSF 14 and NSF 61 Standard. Certified by
DVGW, SKZ, SVGW, OEVGW, CSTB, KIWA, ATG, Wrc/BS, D H 517, C.
INSTAL, ITC ZLIN, GOSTR, ABS, GL, DNV. DIN 16 893, CPT, TIN,
SABS/JASWIC

2. Fittings:
a: Brass or Gun Metal fittings with press fitting joints

b: PVDF fitting with press fitting joints approvals; ASTM F 1986 USA and
approved by NSF 14 and NSF 61 Standard. Certified by DVGW, SKZ,
SVGW, OEVGW, CSTB, KIWA, ATG, Wrc, D H 517, C. INSTAL, ITC
ZLIN, GOSTR, ABS, GL, DNV. DIN 16 893

3. Operating temperature 0 – 95C. 50 year service life at 70C, 10 Bar with I

intermittent peaks of 95 C (150 hours per year)

4. Maximum expansion factor 0.026mm/mK

5. Average internal surface roughness 7 Mym

b) Polybutylene
Up to 1” Push on joints with rubber ‘O” ring, washer and stainless steel
grab ring inside the socket.
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 Above 1” Electro fusion or socket fusion.

a) General

Supply and install Polybutylene pipes ,fittings and valves for hot and
cold water piping from same manufacturer according to DIN 16968 and
DIN 16969.ALL polybutylene pipes, fittings and valves shall have
approvals/certificates from at least five international standards. All
Polybutylene valves shall be metric sizes manufactured by the same
manufacturer in accordance with EN ISO 15876 and fully compatible
with the piping. Valves should be suitable for connection with PB pipe
directly, or with adaptors to flanged or threaded connectors. All valves
should be should be PB, UPVC, CPVC, PP OR ABS and the metal
parts should be brass type DZR.

1. Piping shall generally be of the rigid type.

2. Semi-cylindrical channels of galvanized sheet steel
construction, attached to piping with dead-lock type plastic ties shall be
used if required to prevent sagging.
For design of PB system, follow the table below
Copper Polybutylene
ND ND OD ID
in mm mm mm
½” 12 16 11.6
½” 15 20 14.4
¾” 19 25 20.4
1” 25.4 32 26.2
1 ¼” 32 40 32.6
1 ½” 38 50 40.8
2” 51 63 51.4
2 ½” 64 75 61.4
3” 76.1 90 73.6
4” 102 125 102.2
5” 127 160 130.8
6” 152 160 130.8
8” 203 225 184

b) Joints

1. Polybutylene: Socket or Electro Fusion welded joints (DN16

mm-DN110mm). Butt-welding fusion for bigger sizes (DN
125mm-315mm)

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 2. Threaded / flanged adapters and plastic insert (compression)
joints may be used where appropriate
c) Unions and Flanges
1. Unions shall be of Polybutylene with fusion ends
2. Flanges shall be of Polybutylene with fusion ends
3. Compressed fibre gaskets shall be used at all flanges (rubber
gaskets shall not be used)
D. Pressure Rating (Continuous)

1. Polybutylene Pressure: // 1,034 kPa (150 psig) // 1,379 kPa (200

psig) //

E. Mixing of two manufacturer pipes and fittings not allowed for

warranty purpose.
13.2 Cold & Hot water pipes in all other areas is to be Polybutylene,or Polypropylene
(PPR-3). complete with all accessories as recommended by manufacturers and as
approved by Engineer.

13.3 Water piping below grade shall be coated and wrapped with grease tape.

13.4 All pipes exposed to view shall be insulated with ¾ inch thick rigid fiber glass &
protected by three layer of Benjamin foster & water proofing paint to the color
accepted by Engineer.

14.0 SANITARY SEWER, WASTE AND VENT PIPING

(including Interior Downspouts and Condensate Drains).

14.1 Pipes for internal & external drainage below & above ground to be polyethylene high
density (HDPE) according to ISO R 161/1 with electrically welded joints & fittings
including all accessories as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

14.2 Pipes are running above false ceiling shall be HDPE silent type complete with
fittings, joints, adapters, brackets, supports, hangers, testing, and all other accessories
required.

14.3 All drain pipes for sewage & sump pump discharge should be UPVC according to
DIN16 bar pressure type.

14.4 All drain pipes embedded in columns & walls should be galvanized heavy duty
seamless according to BS 1387 class C.

15.0 PLUMBING FIXTURES

15.1 General

a. Fixtures and accessories of the same type shall be of one manufacturer as

specified herein and shall be identical in each category.
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 b. All fixtures shall be according to Client's request, or as mentioned in Bill of
Quantity or Architectural specifications.

c. All brass work and exposed piping, used in conjunction with fixtures shall be
chromium plated, unless otherwise specified.

d. All supplies and wastes shall have escutcheons.

e. Exposed supply connections to fixture supply stops, flush valves and exposed
waste connections from traps shall be made with chrome plated IPS brass
nipples, tubing sleeve covers are not acceptable.

f. All supplies shall have loose key stops except where otherwise indicated.

g. All fixture P-Traps shall be cast brass. All exposed traps shall be chrome
plated. Where concealed in cabinets below counters P-Traps may be rough
brass and waste connections shall be made with plain IPS brass nipples, except
where otherwise indicated.

16.0 DRAINS:

16.1 Types specified below shall be coordinated with architectural floor tile layout and
installed according to Engineer’s directions as shown in drawings. Where installed in
construction with waterproof membrane, drains and floor sinks shall be provided with
flashing clamp device with corrosion-resistant clamping bolts.

F.D. (Floor Drain): Cast iron drain and flashing ring with adjustable nickel bronze
heel-proof strainer with built in clean out as required on the drawings.

17.0 TRAPS

17.1 Soil and Waste: All drains and floor sinks connected to sanitary sewer system shall
have cast iron "P" traps with seal as required by local Code, and of weight
conforming to piping system in which installed.

7.2 Fixture traps shall be as specified under the particular fixture. Traps not specified
with fixture shall conform to local Code requirements.

18.0 CLEANOUTS

18.1 Cleanouts shall be installed where indicated and at all bends, angles, upper terminals
and where required by Code, all readily accessible. The Engineer before installation
shall approve location of cleanouts in finished portions of the building. Cleanouts
shall be of size as required by the local Plumbing Code.

19.0 VALVES

A. General

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 1. Valves from same manufacturer shall be provided throughout the project,
where possible. For Polybutylene or Mepla pipes use valves manufactured
from the same manufacturer as of pipes and fittings.

2. Special Applications

a. Manufacturers proprietary products may be used as isolating valves for

manifolds, in specialized piping systems such as flexible Polybutylene pipe in
conduit systems

b. Valves of the same material as the piping, supplied by the piping system
manufacturer, shall be used in plastic piping systems

3. Pressure Rating

1. Valves shall be rated for // 1,034 kPa (150 psig) // 1,379 kPa (200 psig) //
1,724 kPa (250 psig) // working water pressure at ambient temperature, unless
otherwise indicated or dictated by selection

2. Contractor shall allow for selecting higher pressure rated valves to meet the
valve construction features

B. Acceptable Manufacturers:

1. Crane. - ENGLAND
2. Nibco. - U.S.A.
3. Hattersley. – ENGLAND
4. Tour and Anderson – Sweden
5. Econosto - HOLLAND
6. George Fisher - Switzerland
7. or other equivalent, equal and approved.

C. Regulatory Requirements
1. Threaded ends, bronze body according to MSS SP-80.

2. For face to face and end to end dimension of flanged or welding end
valve bodies comply with ANSI-B16-10.

19.1 GATE VALVES

A. Gate Valves up to 50mm Dia: Bronze body, non-rising stem and union bonnet,
solid wedge or disc, threaded ends.

B. 65mm dia. and above: Iron body, bronze mounted (IBBM), outside screw and
Yoke (O.S.&Y), solid wedge, renewable seats, flanged ends.

Or
Gate Valve-plastic

1. Up-to 63mm (2”) OD size, PN 16 pressure rating, Polybutylene valve housing

allowing bi-directional flow with direct sealing of slide-in valve body

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 operating 90º to flow, EPDM gasket for potable water, hand wheel with
red/green changeover disc for demarcation.

19.2 GLOBE VALVES METAL

A. Up to 2 inches (50mm): Bronze body, rising stem, union bonnet, renewable

composition disc, threaded ends.

B. Over 2 inches (50mm): Iron body, bronze mounted (IBBM), rising stem,
O.S.&Y renewable seat, flanged ends.

Or
Globe Valve-plastic

A. Up-to 125mm (4”) OD size, PN 10 or PN 16 pressure rating, Manual or

actuated valves U-PVC or C-PVC valve housing Type 546 or PPR or
equivalent, Solvent cement or socket fusion adaptors, bi-directional flow with
floating ball, two spigot seals with O-rings, PTFE ball seals, reinforced
polypropylene handle complete with double socket disconnecting ends and
removable seals.

19.3 SILENT CHECK VALVES METAL

A. Up to 2 inches (50mm): Bronze, in-line, resilient seat and disc, spring loaded,
screwed ends.

B. Over 2 inches (50mm): Iron body, bronze trim, spring loaded, renewable
composite disc and seat, flanged ends.

C. Over 2 inches (50mm): Iron body, bronze trim, swing type with external lever
and weight, renewable seat and disc, flanged ends.
Or
Check Valve-plastic

A. Ball-type check valve 360 or equivalent, DN 10 to DN 80mm size, PN 10 or

PN 16 pressure rating ABS, PVC-C or PVC-U valve housing with solvent
cement socket ends or female threaded.

B. Angle seated-type check valve 303 or equivalent , DN 10 to DN 80mm size,

PN 10 pressure rating, ABS or PVC-U valve housing with hand operated
screw valve nut with O-ring, solvent cement ends.

C. Wafer-type check valve type 369 or equivalent, DN 32 to DN 300mm size, PN

6 pressure rating, PVC-U or PP valve housing, flanged type inline connection.

19.4 BALL VALVES

A. Up to 2 inches (50mm): Bronze body, stainless steel ball teflon seats and
stuffing box ring, lever operated, threaded ends.

B. Over 2 inches (50mm): Cast steel body; stainless steel, full bore, floating ball;
teflon seat and stuffing box seals, lever or key operated flanged ends.
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 Or
Ball Valve-plastic

A. Up to 125mm (4”) OD size, PN 10 or PN 16 pressure rating, Manual or

actuated valves U-PVC or C-PVC valve housing Type 546 or PPR or
equivalent, Solvent cement or socket fusion adaptors, bi-directional flow with
floating ball, two spigot seals with O-rings, PTFE ball seals, reinforced
polypropylene handle complete with double socket disconnecting ends and
removable seals.

19.5 Butterfly Valves – metal

1. Up to DN 50 (2 inch): SG iron, wafer type body with long neck; lever

operated, Aluminum bronze disk; EPDM liner; stainless steel shaft with
memory stops; suitable for installation between flanges

1. DN 65 (2½ inch) and above: SG iron, semi / full lug body with long neck;
lever operated, Aluminum bronze disk; EPDM liner; stainless steel shaft with
memory stops; suitable for installation between flanges

Or

Butterfly Valve - plastic

1. UPVC Butterfly Valves: DN 63 to DN 225mm size, Type 567 or equivalent, PN

10 pressure rating, PVC-U or PVC-C valve housing, lockable grip handle,
manual valves with hand lever or reduction gear, double eccentric operating type,
double internal shaft sealing on both sides.

19.6 DRAIN VALVES

A. Bronze angle globe pattern, key operated, threaded inlet and hose connection
outlet with cap and chain.

19.7 VALVE OPERATORS

A. Provide hand wheels/operating levers for valves as appropriate. Hand wheels
for gate and globe valves 2 inches and smaller, shall be non-ferrous metal (die
cast zinc/aluminum alloy etc).
B. Provide one key/wrench of appropriate size per lever operated valve installed.

C. Provide chain operated sheaves for valves located more than 7 feet above
floor. Extend chains to about 5 feet above floor and hook to clips in order to
clear walk ways and equipment.
D. Provide geared operators for valves 8 inches and larger in size.

20.0 STEP IRON

A. Step Iron shall be of light duty constructed of cast iron material grade 12
(weight of 1.7Kg.) and with an overall dimension of 250mm x 150mm.
Approved manufacturer is Kuwait Foundry Co. S.A.K.

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21.0 PROTECTIVE WRAPPING OF PIPES

A. Protect buried pipes with long wrap tape of a homogenous blend of petrolatum
and inert filler coated to both sides of an anti-bacterial polyester fabric carrier.
Minimum thickness of the tape is 1.15mm, weight 1.44 Kg. /sq.M and strength
100 Newton, and temperature range up to 700C.

22.0 PIPE JOINTS

22.1 Cast Iron Soil Pipe: Stainless steel clamp and neoprene gasket for above ground &
cast iron clamps and rubber gasket for underground.

22.2 UPVC pipes: Push in rubber gasket or cement solvent joints.

22.3 Threaded Steel Pipe: Threads shall be cut with clean dies, full thickness of dies. After
jointing, not more than two threads shall remain exposed. Male threads of pipe only
shall have thread compound, applied smoothly. Fittings shall not be doped. After
inspections and final approval, the exposed threads shall be coated with red lead.
Each piece of pipe shall be carefully renamed prior to erection and carefully
inspected before installing. Joints shall be made up with graphite and oil or an
approved graphite compound.

22.4 Threaded Brass Pipe: Threads shall be cut same as for steel pipe. Application of
thread compound, same as for steel pipe, except as otherwise specified. Pipe shall be
made up with friction clamps and friction's wrenches.

22.5 Copper Tubing: Cut pipe square and remove all burrs. Thoroughly clean end of pipe
equal to depth of the fitting. Use sand cloth sandpaper or steel wool for cleaning
purposes. Liquid flux shall not be permitted. All tubing and fittings shall be
installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Solder to be used shall be
tin-antimony 95-5. The contractor shall use the proper flux as recommended by the
solder manufacturer.

23.0 UNIONS, FLANGES AND ACCESSORIES:

23.1 General: Unions or flanges shall be installed on both sides of all equipment and
apparatus and where required to facilitate easy removal of valves, traps, etc.

23.2 Unions: On all piping 2" and smaller, ground joint pattern.

a. On Copper Tubing: 150 lb., cast bronze sweat type.

b. On Brass Pipe: 200 lb., cast bronze, screwed.
c. On Steel Pipe: 250 lb., malleable iron with brass to iron seat, screwed, black or
galvanized as required by pipe with which used.

23.3 Flange: On all piping 2-1/2" and larger and flanged pump connections.

a. On Copper Tubing: 150 lb., cast bronze sweat type.

b. On Brass Pipe: 50 lb., cast bronze, screwed.

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 c. On Black Steel Pipe: 150 lb., flanged steel with raised face. Flanges of the 300
lb., series shall be provided where required by bold circle of valve with which
used. All flange faces shall be matched. Welding neck or slip-on flanges may
be used throughout except as otherwise specified.

d. On Galvanized Steel Pipe: 125 lb., galvanized cast iron, screwed.

e. All bolts and /or studs and nuts shall be in accordance with the requirements of
ASA-B16.5 for the specified flange with which used.

23.4 Gaskets for all services shall be of a compressed asbestos composition of 1/6"
thickness except 125 lb., steam which shall have stainless steel spiral inserts. Gaskets
material for all flanged connections shall be full faced or ring type to suit facing on
flanges.

23.5 Nipples: 3" or shorter in steel pipe lines shall be extra heavy.

23.6 Gauge connections and thermometer wells:

a. Screwed Piping: Screwed fittings as specified for the pipe line.

24.0 DIELECTRIC ISOLATORS:

24.1 Dielectric fittings shall be installed where piping of dissimilar metals is connected.
Where piping passes through floor slabs, the Contractor shall be responsible to verify
that the piping does not come in contact with reinforcing steel or other piping.

25.0 SLEEVES AND ESCUTCHEONS:

25.1 Sleeves:

25.1.1 Furnish and install sleeves for all pipes passing through slabs, concrete
beams and walls and lath and plaster partition and ceilings. Sleeves shall
extend 1-1/2" above floors and be flush with walls, ceilings and partitions.
The Contractor shall be responsible for setting each sleeve at the exact
location and elevation required, and at the correct angle to confirm to the
grade of the piping.

25.1.2 Joints, girders, beam, columns or reinforcing steel shall not be cut or
weakened. Where construction necessitates the rout-framing or under
footing, written permission to make such installation shall first be obtained
from the Engineer.
25.1.3 Piping shall be located to clear steel reinforcing bars in walls. Reinforcing
bars in walls shall be offset to clear piping and sleeves.

25.1.4 Omit insulation in sleeves. Provide 1/2" clearance between sleeve and none
insulating piping, unless, otherwise specified. Where pipes pass through
outside walls below grade provide full 1" clearance between pipe and sleeve.

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 25.1.5 Sleeves set in firewalls shall be caulked between pipe and sleeve with
asbestos rope, and water tight caulking or sealing material.

25.2 Sleeve Materials:

25.2.1 In Slab Construction: Schedule 40 black steel pipe, with upper surface to be
sealed watertight.

25.2.2 In Concrete Walls: Schedule 40 black steel pipe. When installed in outside
walls seal outer surface watertight.

25.2.3 In Lath and Plaster Partitions and Ceilings: 24 gauge galvanized iron or
steel.

25.2.4 Sleeves Through Waterproof Membranes: Cast iron or Schedule 40 steel

with flashing clamp device and corrosion resistant clamping bolts. Caulk
space between pipe and sleeve with under outer surface sealed watertight.

25.3 Escutcheons: Provide chrome plated brass or polished brass, as selected by Engineer,
hinged escutcheons on all exposed pipes passing through walls, floors, ceilings and
partitions in finished portions of the building. Escutcheons in equipment areas shall
be prime coated steel. On insulated piping escutcheons shall fit tightly to outside of
insulation and on bare pipe shall be firmly secured with set screws.

26.0 EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION:

26.1 Swing joints and bends shall take care of expansion and contraction in the piping
system located inside the structure. Cast brass fitting, i.p.s., shall be used on copper
tubing lines at swing joints.

27.0 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS:

27.1 Horizontal Pipes: Hangers and supports shall be hung from adequate solid rods, the
lengths of which shall be adjustable. In lieu of individual hangers, trapeze hangers
may be used for parallel pipes. Hanger rods for both single and trapeze hangers shall
be hung from suitable clips, beam clamps or inserts, as necessary. For concrete
construction, inserts shall be set in forms before concrete is poured. Explosive type
fasteners or studs will not be permitted.

"Phillips" type shields may be used when authorized be Engineer. No piping shall be
supported by any strap, wire, rope, wood or other makeshift device. Types of
hangers shall be as specified below.
27.2 All piping except as otherwise specified: Adjustable split ring type hanger or
adjustable cleaves type hanger.

27.3 Where hanger supports are longer than 18" provide lateral bracing at every fourth
hanger or as directed.

27.4 Maximum spacing for supports of horizontal piping shall be as follows:

Steel 3/4" 6ft.
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 Steel 1" and 1-1/4" 7ft.
Steel 1-1/2" 9ft.
Steel 2" and larger 10ft.
Copper tubing 1" 7ft.
Copper tubing 11/4" - 1 1/2" 8ft.
Copper tubing 2" & larger 8ft.

27.5 Hanger Rods shall be solid mild steel in accordance with the following Schedule:

Pipe Rod
2" and smaller 3/8" diameter
2-1/2" to 3-1/2" 1/2" diameter
4" to 5" 5/8" diameter
6" 3/4" diameter
8" to 12" 7/8" diameter

27.6 All Vertical Pipe Lines shall be supported, not hung, at each floor. Malleable iron or
steel pipe clamps of ample size, bolted around the pipes, shall be used for these pipe
supports.

27.7 Provide vibration dampers at domestic water main riser pipe supports at point of
contact with building structure.

27.8 Isolating Sleeves: Provide felt with metal backing, vibration isolation sleeves or pads
at all hangers and supports for all un-insulated water piping and for all bare pipes in
contact with hangers and supports fabricated of dis-similar materials. Isolating sleeve
shall completely encircle the pipe preventing any metal-to-metal contract between
pipe and hanger or support, and shall be designed to prevent any slippage of the
hanger.

27.9 Insulation Protection Shields: Hangers and supports shall fit outside of all pipes
insulation and insulation inserts. Provide galvanized steel protection shields
centrally located at all hangers and supports of insulated piping. Shields shall be 12"
long 14-gauge on piping 8" diameter and smaller, and 10-gauge on piping larger than
8" diameter. Shields shall cover one-half of the insulation or inserts to prevent any
direct contact of hanger or support. Insert sections shall be provided as specified
under section entitled "Insulation-Mechanical".
27.10 In lieu of the above insert sections with shields and hangers previously specified, The
Contractor may use Uni-Grip combination shielded-insert-hangers. The Uni-Grip
combination hanger shall be equal in all respects to the separate hangers, shields and
insert sections specified. Include detailed information with Submittal Data.

28.0 PIPE FLASHING

Provide on each pipe passing through the roof, a six lb., one-piece seamless lead
flashing assembly with 10" skirt and steel reinforced boot, complete with a caulk type
cast iron counter flashing sleeve and waterproof sealing compound. Vents shall
extend a minimum of 7 inches above the roof.

29.0 PIPE WRAPPING

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 Steel pipe & copper tubing installed in ground shall be factory wrapped & dipped in
accordance with Asphalt Institute Specifications. Field wraps fittings & joints with
identical material.

30.0 ACCESS PANELS AND DOORS

30.1 General: All concealed valves, controls, water hammer arrestors, wall cleanouts,
etc., shall be furnished under this Section and installation shall be the responsibility
of the General Contractor. Access opening shall be sufficiently large to permit
disassembly and complete removal of concealed equipment. Access doors are not
required in removable ceilings.

30.2 For Tile Walls: Access panels shall be chrome plated.

31.0 ACCESSORIES FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Except where otherwise noted in the specifications or drawings or where provided by

a manufacturer as an integral part of his equipment, all thermometers, gauges,
strainers safety valves, etc., required for similar functions shall be of the same
manufacturer and model.

31.1 Thermometers: Red reading mercury thermometers in one piece brass or aluminum
case, 9" scale adjustable angle type. Thermometers shall be installed in approved
locations so that they may be easily read from floor level. All thermometers shall be
installed with separable sockets. Thermometers installed on insulated lines or
vessels shall be provided with an extension piece.

31.2 Pressure Gauges: Pressure and compound gauges shall be the Borden Tube Type,
corrosion-resistant movement of unlike metals, with recalibrating adjustment, 4 1/2"
dial with white face with black numerals, graduations and pointer, and black enamel
finish casing. All gauges shall be installed with a shutoff cock and snubber.

31.3 Safety Relief Valves: Safety valves, pressure relief valves, temperature relief valves,
and combination temperature and pressure relief valves shall be ASME rated and
shall be provided with a manual test lever. Relief valves shall be installed for
equipment and apparatus as specified and / or as shown on drawings and where
required by codes and regulations. Valves shall be properly sized for the system in
which installed. Discharge pipe shall be not less than one pipe size larger than inlet
pipe size of valve and shall terminate at nearest suitable floor sink or as shown on
drawings and shall be free of any traps.

31.4 Strainers: Strainers shall be installed on the upstream side of meters and make-up
connections, at the suction of all pumps, and where indicated on the drawings.

29.4.1 Strainers shall be Y-pattern, pressure rated for the intended service, cast iron
or steel body when installed on steel or wrought iron piping and bronze
bodies for copper or brass piping. Strainers shall have over size screen
body area, gaskets machined strainer caps and easily removable screens of
monel or stainless steel with standard perforations for the service in which
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 installed, except where otherwise specified. Strainers shall be flanged in
sizes 2 1/2" and over.

32.0 WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS

Install a water hammer arrestor on each hot and cold water header supplying a group
of fixtures and on the hot and cold water line to a single fixture that is not supplied
from a header, and elsewhere as indicated on the drawings. Arrestors shall be sized in
strict accordance with a Plumbing and Drainage Institute Standard PDI-WH 201.
Water hammer arrestors not installed in accessible places shall be provided with
access panels.

33.0 BACKFLOW PROTECTION

All plumbing fixtures and all other equipment having domestic water connection
shall be protected against all possible back-siphonage. On lavatories and sinks,
discharge outlets shall have clear overflow rim at least 1 inch. Toilet and urinal flush
valves shall be provided with approved vacuum breakers. Back flow preventers on
supply lines shall be the double check or reduced pressure type where indicated and
of size shown on the drawings.

34.0 CAST IRON ACCESSORIES FOR MANHOLES

A. Manhole Covers and Frames

Cast iron covers for manholes shall be heavy duty, round, single seal type with
closed keyholes or medium duty, square, double seal, recessed type with closed key
holes. They shall be of sound manufacture and free from projections or voids and
shall be treated with two coats of an approved tar compound (Inertol thick L or
equal).

Frames shall be double seal, square type according to the dimensions conforming in
general to the Kuwait Foundry. The covers shall be fixed on to the previously
installed frames after filling the seal grooves with a mixture of grease and sand.
B. Step irons shall be of galvanized cast iron conforming to BS 1247. The
weight of the step iron shall not be less than (3.2) lbs. and shall be (10) inch
long and (6) inch wide.

C. Two numbers prising and lifting bar of an approved design shall be supplied
by the Contractor for the Project.

34.1 INSTALLATION OF MANHOLE ACCESSORIES

A. Frame of manhole cover shall not be cast in together with roof slab of manhole.

B. Covers and frames shall be fixed in such a way as to match adjacent surface
levels with tolerances not exceeding + or - 3mm. Before the maintenance
period expires, check all manhole covers and readjust them if they are in excess
of above mentioned tolerances.

C. Fix all cast iron accessories to concrete manholes using cement and sand
mortar (1:3).
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35.0 G.R.P. WATER TANK

35.1 Water Tank Panels

A. Approved manufacturers

i) Samsung -

ii) Or approved equal by Engineer.

B. The panels shall be made of glass reinforced plastic (GRP). The

specification of panel materials.

Item Value

1. Water absorption 0.1 % or less

2. Specific gravity 1.8
3. Barcon hardness 53
4. Bending strength 17 kgf / mm2
5. Tensile strength 9 kgf / mm2
6. Pressive strength 1,300 kgf / mm2
7. Compressive strength 30 kgf / mm2
8. Charpy impact strength 52 kgf / mm2
9. Coefficient of thermal expansion 2.1 x 10 - 5 / o C
10. Glass content volume 30 % or more

C. The center of the panel to be curved / pressed to evenly distribute the stress
applied to it.

D. The corner sections shall comprise a steel angle that resists a repeated load.

E. Double packing shall be used at joint faces. The synthetic resin foam
material shall not deteriorate under repeated changes of temperature for a
long time.

F. The panel sizes shall be 1,000 x 1,000 x 75 mm half and quarter size panels
can be used where necessary.

G. The manhole panel shall have a 600 mm dia opening and a factory made
hinged and lockable plastic cover.

35.2 Footing, Mount

A. The concrete foundation shall comply with section.

B. Sizes of the concrete foundation shall be in accordance with the tank

manufacturer's instructions.

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 C. The horizontal steel mount shall be constructed in accordance with the
manufacturer's detailed instructions and typical drawings.

D. The mount shall be hot dip galvanized welded steel construction.

35.3 Float Valves

A. Delayed action, pilot operated float valves for core and roof level storage
tanks. Angle pattern iron body, stainless steel mounted diaphragm valves
with glanced ends, rated 250 psi., working water pressure, complete with
pilot assembly, type K copper capillary lines, mounting plate, plastic float
and operating rod, adjustable stops etc.

35.4 Pipe Connections, Flanges

A. Pipe connections shall be of the size and at the location indicated on the
drawings.

B. Flanges shall meet the pipe standards and in accordance with the tank
manufacturer's recommendations.

35.5 Water Tank Ventilation

A. Air vent shall be made of ABS material size 50mm dia. With insect screen and
to be supplied by the tank manufacturer.

36.0 SAND WATER FILTER

A. Filter Tank – Approved manufacturer Arabi, Culligan Co., Aquamatch,

Pure Aqua Inc. or approved by Engineer.

Tank shall be fabricated from steel with dished heads and bottoms, and shall be
protected by an inside epoxy coating or GRP. The outside shall be painted with a rust
inhibiting primer.

Pipe & Fittings

The main piping and fittings shall not be smaller than the valves. Pipes shall be
galvanized mild steel and fittings galvanized malleable iron.

Mineral
Multiple layers of various media capable of filtering particles down to (10) microns
at rated flow. The filter media shall be of good quality, possessing characteristics of
durability, long life and resistance to attrition and shall not impart taste, odor or
colour to the water being treated.

Automatic Control

The operation cycle shall be accomplished by the opening and closing of a nest of
diaphragm valves.
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 A differential pressure setting device with adjustable cams shall program the
operation cycles of the filter.

A pilot controller activated by the differential pressure sensor controls the openings
and closing of the diaphragm valves according to the preset operation cycles.

The differential pressure sensor shall carry out the backwash before the pressure drop
reaches the maximum allowable value.

37.0 PACKAGED PUMP SETS

A. Booster Pump set for fresh water – Approved manufacturer's are :-

i) Grundfoss - Denmark

ii) KSB - Germany

iii) DP Pumps - Holland

iv) Or approved equal by Engineer.

1. Type: Hydro Pneumatic stainless steel booster set with frequency

standby complete with base, alarms, vibration isolators, valves, flexible,
controls, electrical & all other accessories.

2. Function: Domestic supply from the elevated fresh water tank.

3. Pumps: Booster set with two (2) Nos., 40 gpm each both working as
shown in drawing.

a. Impeller (s) - Gunmetal

b. Shaft - Stainless steel
c. Stage - Single.
d. Base & head - Steel frame.
e. Seal - Mechanical
f. Case - Cast Iron.

4. Pressure Vessel: Welded steel construction with polypropylene lining on

wetted areas, butyl rubber diaphragm, hooded charging valve etc. suitable
for 10 / 16 bars working pressure, pre-charged with nitrogen. Capacity to
be suitable for limiting the number of pump starts to 15 per hour.

5. System pipe work shall be type 'K' copper with brazed joints. Manifold
ends shall be flanged.

6. Valves: All bronze gate valves at suction and discharge of each Pump
and bronze wafer type self closing (non-slam) check valve at discharge of
each pump.

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 7. Relief Valves: Provide suitable bypass pressure relief valve from
discharge to suction manifolds to prevent pump operation at shutoff head.
8. Accessories: Compound gauge at suction manifold and pressure gauge at
discharge manifold, flexible connections at suction and discharge
connections.

9. Pump motor and control panel: See section for details.

10. Finishing: The assembly shall be given two coats of primer and one coat
of gloss enamel at the factory.

11. Capacity: See schedule of equipment in drawings.

B. Sump & Sewage Pumps (Not Applicable)

1. Type: Submersible. (2 nos pumps one working & one standby)

2. Function: Waste water ejection.

3. Pumps (S) Constructions:

a. Shaft - Stainless steel

b. Impeller - Bronze
c. Casing - Bronze
d. Seal - Mechanical

4. Controls: Float type level control (high and low).

5. Capacity: See schedule of equipment in drawings.

6. Approved manufacturer's are :-

i) Grundfoss - Denmark

ii) Capari - Italy

iii) Homa - Germany

iv) ABS - Ireland

v) Or approved equal by Engineer.

C. Hot Water Circulating Pumps

1. Type: In-line centrifugal type of 2990 rpm speed, twin units. Materials
of construction shall be as follows:

a. Impeller - Stainless steel

b. Shaft - Stainless steel
c. Casing - Stainless steel
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 d. Seal - Mechanical

2. Connections shall be union ends for copper pipe work or flanged, as

appropriate.

3. Accessories: Pressure gauge at inlet and outlet, dielectric flanges share

required, bronze gate valves at inlet and outlet and bronze non-slam
check valve at outlet, thermostatically controlled, flexible auto/manual
changeover.

4. Capacity: 10 gpm @ 20 ft. head as mentioned capacity in drawings.

5. Approved manufacturer's are:-

i) Grundfoss - Denmark

ii) Or approved equal by Engineer.

D. Electric Water Heater

Packaged Central Water Heaters:

1. Stainless steel water heater type vertical storage type.

2. Storage Section: ASME rated (125 psi), glass lined steel shell insulated
with two (2) inch polyurethane foam or high density fiberglass, enclosed
in sheet metal jacketing.

3. Connections for cold water inlet, hot water outlet, temperature and
pressure relief valve and drain valve. Flanged connection for element
plant.

4. Anodic Protection: Two nos. extruded magnesium anodes attached to

shell.

5. Recovery Section: Immersion type elements, screw in style, made of

nickel chromium wire embedded in magnesium oxide, sheathed in incolly
tubes. Construction shall permit field replacement of elements. Watt
density shall be more than 75 watts per square inch for incolloy (50 watts
per square inch for copper sheathed elements).

6. Thermostat: Provide immersion type thermostats for each elements (3

phase) with variable setting for staged operation.

7. Accessories: Pressure temperature relief valve, vacuum relief valve, etc.

8. Control Panel:

9. Capacity: 50 gallons & 9.0 KW as mentioned in drawings.

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 10. Approved manufacturer's are :-

i) Bradford White - USA

ii) Thermax - Italy

iii) A.O. Smith - USA

ii) Or approved equal by Engineer.

38.0 PIPING INSTALLATION

38.1 Piping shall be promptly installed after excavation or cutting for same has been done
to keep all excavations for this work open as short a time as possible. No piping,
however, shall be permanently closed up, furred in, or covered over before it has
been tested and inspected and approved by the Engineer.

38.2 All pipe and fittings shall be carefully cleaned and all internal scale, sand, dirt and
other debris removed before installation. All water piping shall be water flushed
clean of all lose scale, dirt and foreign material before installation and the flushing
operation shall be repeated after it has been assembled and prior to being
hydrostatically tested.

38.3 Horizontal, sanitary, and drain piping shall be installed to a uniform grade of not less
than 3/4" per foot, unless otherwise directed. Vent piping shall be installed to
provide proper ventilation of the plumbing and graded to provide drainage of
condensate.

38.4 Opening in pipes, drains fittings, apparatus and equipment shall be kept covered or
plugged to prevent accumulating obstructions in the piping.

38.5 Water piping shall be run free of traps, sags, and bends, and graded and valued to
provide for the complete drainage and control of the system.

38.6 Piping shall be arranged to maintain head room and keep passageways clear, and
where necessary shall be offset to maintain the required clearances and conform to
structural features of building. All piping shall be run parallel and straight with
adjacent walls or ceilings and shall present a uniform appearance.

38.7 Rough outlets for all fixtures and equipment shall be set exactly to the measurements
furnished by the manufacturer of the fixtures, or equipment. Fixtures set in batteries
shall have their rough outlets set in straight lines at equal spacing.
38.8 All runs of piping shall be made of full length sections of pipe or lengths cut to fit.
Short lengths shall be used at the ends and not at the middle of the run. All offsets
shall be made with fittings, and pipes shall not be decreased from those shown on the
drawings.

38.9 All joints shall be made tight without any packing, and if any leaks develop, the
defective part must be remade with new materials. Street elbows, bushings, close

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 nipples, long screws, bulkhead tees or crosses shall not be used. All exposed
polished connections shall be made up with special care, showing no tool marks.

38.10 Provide for testing of all piping system.

38.11 Underground piping shall be laid with uniform bearing with excavations to receive
bell and coupling ends. Where the trench is excavated below the required grade, it
shall be refilled with sand and compacted to include the lower half of the pipe. Prior
to back filling, lines shall be visually inspected for grade, alignment and jointing.
Any pipe which is improperly jointed, not in true alignment, or shows any undue
settlement after laying, shall be taken up and repaid at the Contractor's expense. All
piping laid in backfill shall be adequately supported by grade beams, including
required caissons or other approved supports to prevent any settlement or distortion
of piping. Backfilling shall be with good quality sand compacted on both sides of
pipe in 6" layers to a depth of one foot over top of pipe. The remainder of the
excavation shall be backfilled in compacted one-foot layers using selected native soil.
Each layer shall be compacted to 90% by tamping. Watering down of backfill will
not be permitted.

38.12 Provide all sheeting and bracing for trenches and excavations to afford adequate
protection for the work and maximum safety for personal.
38.13 All hot and cold piping shall be separated by at least six inches and every precaution
taken to see that pipes do not come into contact. Ample space shall be provided
between piping for the proper thickness of insulation.

38.14 Expansion and contraction in piping systems shall be taken care of where necessary
by expansion joints, spring pieces, or swing joints. Cast bronze screwed fittings shall
be used on brass pipe and copper tubing lines at swing joints.

39.0 PAINTING

39.1 All Finish Painting will be provided under "PAINTER" Section of the General
Specifications, except as otherwise specified.

39.2 Apparatus and equipment furnished under this Section shall be provided with a shop
coat at the factory unless otherwise specified.

a. All motors, etc., with factory enamel finish shall be carefully cleaned oiled and
rubbed down before final acceptance.
b. All uncoated cast iron or steel cradles, etc., that will be concealed, or will not
be accessible when installations are completed, shall be painted with a black
asphalt paint.
c. All piping and supports with black iron finish shall be painted with a black
asphalt paint where installed between grade and the underside of a floor, in
trenches or tunnels.
d. All factory finished equipment that becomes marred or scratched shall be
touched up or repainted as directed.

40.0 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY PIPING SECTION

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 A. Prior to starting work, verify system in completed, flushed and disinfected.

* END OF SECTION *

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