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SCHEDULE A: PROJECT BRIEF
PART 3: PROJECT DATA
ANNEXURE 1:
PROJECT SPECIFIC CODES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
The Authority
Public Works Authority
PO Box 22188
Doha
State of Qatar
September 2023
STATE OF QATAR SCHEDULE A: PROJECT BRIEF
ASHGHAL PART 3: PROJECT DATA
ANNEXURE 1: PROJECT SPECIFIC CODES AND SPECIFICATION
I. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS, REGULATIONS, NOTICES AND

CIRCULARS
II. AMENDMENTS / ADDITIONS TO QCS 2014
SECTION 1 GENERAL
Part 1 Introduction
Part 3 Site Access and Entry onto the Site
Part 4 Protection
Part 5 Interference
Part 7 Submittals
Part 8 Building Demolition
Part 9 Materials
Part 10 Occupational Health and Safety
Part 11 Engineer’s Site Facilities
Part 12 Contractor’s Site Facilities
Part 13 Setting Out of the Works
Part 15 Temporary Controls
Part 16 Traffic Diversions
Part 17 Project Coordination
Part 21 Final Inspection and Handover Procedures
Part 25 Stakeholders Management and Public Outreach
SECTION 5 CONCRETE
Part 1 General
Part 2 Aggregates
Part 3 Cementitious Material
SECTION 6 ROADWORKS
Part 3 Earthworks
Part 5 Asphalt Works
Part 9 Recycled Materials for Roadworks
Part 11 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
Part 12 Fencing
Part 13 Traffic Signs, Markings and Studs
Part 14 Works in relation to Services
Part 15 Road Lighting
Part 17 Road Drainage
Part 18 Geosynthetics
SECTION 8 DRAINAGE WORKS
Part 1 General
Part 2 Earthworks
Part 3 Pipes and Fitting Materials
Part 4 Pipeline Installation
Part 5 Valves, Penstocks and Appurtenances
Part 6 Miscellaneous Metal Works
Part 7 Glass Reinforced Plastics
Part 9 Trenchless Pipeline Construction
Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 1 Rev. 0

ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN BIRKAT AL-AWAMER – SECTOR 8
SECTION 10 INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
Part 6 Ashghal ICA Specification
SECTION 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Part 1.9 Addendum to Health and Safety

Part 2.3 Environment and Sustainability Management
Part 6 Surface Water Drainage
SECTION 27 EXTERNAL WORKS
Part 2 Block Paved Areas

Part 3 Fences and Gates
Part 5 Site Furniture
Part 9 Miscellaneous Other External Works

I. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS,

REGULATIONS, NOTICES AND CIRCULARS
1 The Works shall be executed in accordance with the following specifications,
regulations, notices, circulars and applicable codes, including all subsequent
revision(s) and amendments(s) if any:
a. The Qatar Construction Specifications 2014 (QCS2014) Revision IV dated

October 2014 technical regulation QS 27/2014;
b. The Code of Practice and Specification for Trench works in the Highway
prepared by the Ministry of Industry & Public Works, April 1992 (amended
December 2014);
c. The Guide for Civil Users of Explosives in Qatar prepared by the Ministry of
Public Works;
d. The Qatar Survey Manual prepared by Urban Planning and Development

Authority (UPDA);
e. The Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM) and Qatar Highway Design Manual
(QHDM) prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications;
f. Projects Affairs (formerly Infrastructure Affairs) (Drainage Networks Projects

Department), Standard Supplementary Specification to Qatar Construction
Specification;
g. Safety Rules issued by the Department of Electricity Networks;
h. The Jointing Manual prepared by Department of Electricity Networks;
i. The Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment

and Air Conditioning Equipment, sixth re-issue dated April 1992 as prepared by
the Ministry of Electricity and Water, PO Box 41, Doha, Qatar;
j. Water Department & Electricity Department of Qatar General Electrify and

Water Corporation (QGEWC) also known as Kahramaa, Specification;
k. Asset Affairs Handover Procedural Document (AA-QAGUI-001) and the latest

Handover Policy;
l. Handover Procedures issued by other Agencies / Stakeholders;
m. Construction Dewatering Guidance Manual, issued by the Public Works

Authority;
n. CESMM3, Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, 3rd Edition

(1991) published for the Institution of Civil Engineers published by Thomas
Telford Services Ltd, 1 Heron Quay, London, E14 4JD, United Kingdom;
o. Engineering Information System (AutoCad Layering Standards - Version 1.0);
p. Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) and any other rules and
regulations issued by the State of Qatar;

q. Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) current edition, published by

the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ and all subsequent revision(s) and
amendments, if any;
r. Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Ooredoo and the like

specification and requirements;
s. Minister of Labour and Social Affairs requirements and specifications housing

of Workers. Refer to Ministerial Decision number 18 (2014), official Gazette
umber 17 dated 20 November 2014 and including all subsequent revision(s)
and amendment(s) if any.
t. Ashghal Interim Advice Notes (IAN) - available on the Public Works Authority`s
Portal web-pages “Customer Zone”, through the following link:
http://www.ashghal.gov.qa/services/customerzone/en/Pages/ServiceDetailsPa
ge.aspx?serviceID=18&userCat=2&scatid=1
2 The Contractor shall be deemed to have his own copy of the Authority's specifications,
regulations, notices, and circulars referred to in (a) to (t) above.
3 The Authority’s specifications, regulations, notices and circulars referred to in (a) to (t)
above may be amended, amplified and complemented by Schedule A: Project Brief.
4 EXISTING SERVICES:
i. Existing Utility lines located adjacent to structures or falling within the

Contractor’s required working zone, for different construction activities, shall
be maintained or temporarily diverted in accordance to the Contractor’s
proposed method of Construction. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer
for approval, a detailed method statement for relocation and/or providing
temporary supports or protection for these utilities according to the particulars
of his proposed construction method. The Contractor’s method statement shall
follow requirements of the different utility agencies and shall clearly address
shut-down periods, phasing of works, coordination of the works with the
different utility agencies, etc. The Authority shall not bear any cost related to
temporary works, i.e. relocation, and/or temporary supports and/or protection
of these utilities. The Contractor shall allow for Works and the cost of these
items with the submission and rates.
ii. Any proposed crossings and/or utility protection works at any existing Qatar
Petroleum (QP) facilities and the like, have to be coordinated and adjusted
according to the existing pipe lines alignment and elevation obtained from site
trial pits carried out on site according to QP Regulations. The method of
construction is subject to the approval of the Engineer.

AMENDMENTS TO QCS 2014

QCS 2014 shall be supplemented by the following amendments / additions and the
contractor is deemed to have allowed for them within the contract.
SECTION 1: GENERAL
PART 01: INTRODUCTION
1.5 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
1.5.1 General
Add new abbreviations to item 3 as follows:

MLD Materials and Laboratory Division (to read as Qatar General Organization for
Standards and Metrology)
QGOSM Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology
The following additional Clauses shall be added as Section 1.7 Other

Requirements
1.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1.7.1 Site Specific Geotechnical Requirements
1 The Contractors attention is drawn to the ground conditions likely to be encountered in

the area as provided for information in Geotechnical Investigation Report which is part of
this Contract package. Construction Works will involve excavation in rock and running
sand. The Contractor should assess and make allowance for carrying out additional
geotechnical investigation to confirm such ground conditions.
1.7.2 Blasting Restrictions
The Contractors attention is drawn to the fact that the Works may be undertaken in areas
where blasting activities may be restricted.

PART 03: SITE ACCESS AND ENTRY ON TO THE SITE

3.2 ACCESS ROADS
3.2.1 Temporary Access Roads
Delete paragraph 2 and substitute with the following:
2 Reinstatement shall include restoring the area of any route to at least the degree of
safety, stability, drainage, level, contour and landscaping that existed at the time the
Contractor is given Possession of Site and all such reinstatements shall meet the
minimum requirements of the QCS and latest ACOP.
3.3 SITE ENTRY
3.3.1 Entry onto the Site
Delete paragraph 3.
Add new paragraph 8 as follows:
8 The work permit for plants, which are under operation by Authority Operations and
Maintenance Department will be issued as per ‘Operations and Maintenance
Department Permit Procedure’ based on the Contractor’s application through the
Engineer or his designated representative.

PART 04: PROTECTION

4.3 PROTECTION OF OTHER WORKS
4.3.1 Protection against Damage
Add the following new paragraphs 5 to 6:
5 The Contractor shall employ a third-party Environmental Consultant to develop a

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) based on the outline CEMP
provided as part of the Contract package. This CEMP shall include procedures to mitigate
the impacts on air, noise, water, land, and light pollution during construction, and address
t h e prevention of any pollution accidents and set up a response procedure for any
unforeseen incidents. The Contractor shall implement the CEMP requirements on site as
per the requirements outlined in Part 2.3 – Environmental and Sustainability
Management.
6 The Contractor shall aim for zero reportable environmental accidents. If any such
incidents occur, the actions undertaken and resulting impacts shall be recorded and
reported as part of the requirements of the Environmental and Sustainability
Management requirements described in Part 2.3.
4.3.2 Procedure for Complaints and Claims for Damage
1 Details of all claims for damage or warning of intended claims for damage which the
Contractor may receive shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer without delay.
Likewise, any such claims or warnings, which may be submitted directly to the Engineer,
shall be passed on to the Contractor without delay.
4.3.3 Protection of Survey Control Points
Delete paragraphs 4 to 7, and substitute with new paragraphs 4 to 7 as follows:
4 The Contractor shall consult the Lands & Survey Department of the Urban Planning
Affairs of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and Authority prior to the
commencement of any works to determine if the work is likely to disturb survey marks.
If the Lands & Survey Department requires a survey mark to be moved the Contractor
will be responsible for recreating the survey mark to an approved design and
specification, and for resurveying the point using survey companies approved by the
Lands & Survey Department.
5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the survey marks within the
boundaries of the Site for the duration of the Contract and shall be liable for all costs of
any remedial work required by the Lands & Survey Department.
6 Prior to the issuing of the Certificate of Completion of Works the Lands & Survey
Department. will issue a certificate stating that all survey marks, whether disturbed or
otherwise by the Contractor, have been reinstated or protected to the satisfaction of the
Lands & Survey Department.
7 In the event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Clause the Authority, without

prejudice to any other method of recovery, may deduct the costs of any remedial work
after the Time for Completion carried out by the Lands & Survey Department, from any
monies in its hands or which may become due to the Contractor.

PART 05: INTERFERENCE

5.2 GENERAL
5.2.1 Land Interests
3 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of his intention to utilise any land
outside the Site and obtain the written approval of the Engineer before approaching any
landowner for use of their land.
4 Before exercising any right negotiated by him in connection with using land outside the
Site, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of such arrangements. The details
of the arrangement shall include drawings and description of the land to be used,
purpose of its use and duration of the Contractor's use of the land.
5.2.2 Existing Properties
1 The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer before interfering with access
to any property, and shall also obtain the approval of the Engineer to any alternative
access arrangements.
2 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the relevant owners and occupiers in writing
fourteen (14) days in advance of any such interference and shall confirm to the Engineer
that the alternative arrangements have been agreed with the relevant owners and
occupiers.
5.2.3 Existing Roads
4 The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage caused by him, his work
people, sub-contractors or suppliers to public or private roads, paved areas, paths
verges, trees, shrubs, fences, boundary walls, gates, signs, drains, ducts and services
during the execution of the Contract and shall bear the cost of making good any damage
to the entire satisfaction of the local and other authorities and owners. The Contractor
shall keep all private roads and paths clean and free from dirt and debris and any
obstruction associated with the Works, which would prejudice the safe and unimpeded
normal use of the said roads and paths.

PART 07: SUBMITTALS

7.2 DEFINITIONS/INTERPRETATION
The following additional item shall be added to Section 1, Part 7.2.1 Product Data
and Shop Drawings
4 Working drawings and shop drawings for utility installations including but not limited to
Water, Electric, Telecommunications, Security and other installations shall be prepared
by the Contractor and will include for the detailed working drawings and shop drawings
to obtain appropriate utility authority approval prior to commencement of such works on
site. The working drawings and shop drawings, provided by the Contractor, shall include
for , but not limited to, pipe and duct profiles, connection arrangements, house
connections, valve chamber locations and arrangements, bend arrangements, thrust
blocks, cable jointing and cable jointing pits, etc. all in accordance with appropriate
authorities standards and requirements.
7.6 PLANS
Add new Sub-Clause 7.6.4 as follows:
7.6.4 Construction Environmental Management Plan
1 Preparation of the CEMP shall be by a third party environmental consultant hired by the
Contractor. The Contractor is required to regularly update the plan when required.
Adherence of the Works to the plan will be supervised and documented by the
Contractor’s HSE Officers. The Contractor shall appoint sufficient number of HSE
Officers at its own costs to enable permanent supervision of the works during its
execution.
2 The CEMP shall be submitted to the Engineer’s Representative and Engineer for review
and comments. The CEMP will then be presented to PWA for which comments from the
Engineer’s Representative, the Engineer and PWA. The comments should be
addressed by the Contractor and resubmit to PWA for approval.
3 Preparation of CEMP shall consider all requirements / conditions set out by the Ministry
of Municipality and Environment (MME) in the Environmental Permit, or LR&DP CEMP
template in the PMDS.
7.8 REPORTS
Add new Sub-Clause 7.8.4 as follows:
7.8.4 Soil and Groundwater Condition
The Contractor’s plan/methodology/remedial measures should be comprehensively covered in

the CEMP and obtained approval from relevant authorities. The need for soil and groundwater
remediation shall be conducted via a Quantitative Risk Assessment
7.9 PHOTOGRAPHS
7.9.2 Pre-Construction Photographs

1 The Contractor shall arrange to obtain a photographic and video record of the Site before
the Commencement Date of the Works to fully record the existing conditions of the Site
and other matters of interest in connection with the Works or their surroundings of the
Project, by taking photographs and video films from positions agreed with the Engineer.
Two number 125 x 90 mm prints of each photograph and a digital copy of the
photographs/video film on a DVD shall be handed to the Engineer within 7 days of the
photographs/videos being taken. Any photograph/video which is not clear and distinct,
double exposed, over exposed, blurred, etc. shall be retaken until approved by the
Engineer at the Contractor’s expense. All shall cross reference to a location with
chainage.
7.9.3 Monthly Photographs and Videos
Delete paragraph 1 and 2 and substitute with the following:
1 The Contractor shall obtain a photographic record of the execution of the Works by taking
photographs from various points as agreed with the Engineer at the commencement of
the Works, and also as the Engineer may specify from time to time during the course of
the Works. The number of photographs to be taken shall be as specified by the Engineer.
2 Photographs shall be taken at each of the specified points on a monthly basis until the
completion of the Works. The date when the photos are taken shall be clearly visible on
the photo image. Any photograph which is not clear and distinct, double exposed, over
exposed, and the like shall be retaken until the Engineer is satisfied, at the Contractor's
expense.
Add items 3, 4, and 5 under Sub-clause 7.9.3 as follows:
3 A digital copy of the photographs on DVD shall be submitted to the Engineer within 7
Days of the photographs being taken. A selection of these photographs as agreed with
the Engineer shall be included in the Progress Reports as described in Sub-clause 7.8.3
of Part 7, complete with labels describing the work shown in the photos and its location
at Site.
4 The Contractor shall also obtain video records, in mp4 format, showing the progress of
the Works, and any distinctive events or other matters of interest in connection with the
Works, at locations and times as specified by the Engineer. The video quality shall not
be less than Full HD. Any video which is not clear and distinct, double exposed, over
exposed, blurred, and the like, shall be retaken until approved by the Engineer at the
Contractor's expense.
5 The Contractor shall submit two videos on DVD to the Engineer within 7 Days of the
recordings being taken in two versions:
a) A video that includes audio review of the progress of the project with text explaining
the elements recorded by the video and its location at Site.
b) Another video that includes the raw format of the subject being recorded without
adding effects or texts.
7.10 DRAWINGS
The following additional item shall be added to Section 1, Part 7.10.1 Working
Drawings and Shop Drawings

3. All drawings and shop drawings related to utility installations and prepared by the
Contractor shall be approved by the relevant utility authority prior to the commencement
of such works on site. Responsibility for obtaining the utility authorities approvals to said
working drawings and shop drawings shall be that of the Contractor.
Delete item 7.10.2 and substitute the following:
7.10.2 As-Built Record Drawings
1. The Contractor shall produce As-built drawings for the project. As-built drawings shall
be prepared using AutoCAD Civil 3D, in accordance with the requirements of the PWA
CAD Standards & GIS Database Standards Manuals and the Authority’s requirements.
a. The Contractor shall be provided with the digital drawing files of the Issued for
Construction drawings.
b. The Contractor shall be responsible for updating any of the drawing files as
necessary to conform to the requirements for AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings.
c. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a QA/QC Plan for the
preparation of the As-built drawings in conformance with the PWA CAD Standards
Manual and the Authority’s requirements.
d. The latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D shall be utilized.
e. The As-built drawings shall include all existing and constructed utility works by
other agencies within the project limits.
2. The final CAD files shall be properly configured in order to support the transfer of
designated drawing information directly into the Authority’s GIS database. Ownership of
the final approved digital CAD As-built drawing files shall be transferred to the
Authority’s Engineering Services Department (ESD) which is responsible for the
Authority’s Drainage and Road Layers of the Qatar Centre for GIS (CGIS) repository.
a. The Contractor shall convert any required portions of the CAD drawing files as may
be necessary in accordance with the Authority’s Data Dictionary for Drainage and
Roads Layers, and perform QA/QC of the converted files.
b. The Engineer shall be responsible for the upload of data into the CGIS layers as
designated by the Authority`s ESD.
c. The CGIS software is ESRI ArcGIS.
3. The Contractor shall prepare As-Built Record Drawings and submit them to the
Engineer for approval. Upon approval, the Contractor shall submit a further four (4)
copies of each As-Built Record Drawing to the Engineer. All As-Built Record Drawings
shall be prepared on easily reproducible medium approved by the Engineer.
4. The Contractor shall also submit two digital copies of As-Built Record Drawings. The
As-Built Record Drawings shall be accompanied by operation and maintenance
manuals, service literature and list of spare parts where applicable.
5. Submittal requirements shall include a digital copy in the appropriate electronic

format/software, etc. agreed with the Authority. It shall be fully indexed and cross

referenced, together with original drawings provided for the purpose of site services and
but not limited to:
a. Digital drawing files in DWG and PDF formats, and Civil 3D model, all in
accordance with the PWA CAD Manual and the Authority’s requirements;
b. Digital outputs for upload to the CGIS;
c. Four (4) prints of every drawing issued by the Authority, Contractors, Specialist
sub-Contractors and Suppliers, marked up to show the whole of the Works as built;
d. Four (4) sets of the copies of all manufactures’ manuals issued in connection with
the Works;
e. Four (4) copies of every report, test results, site instruction, or correspondence
issued or received in connection with the Site Monitoring of the Works;
f. All Utility Services approvals from all relevant agencies; and
g. As built surveys and third party approvals.
6. The Contractor may be required to obtain approvals from utility departments on the As-
Built drawings as a pre-requisite for the Engineer’s final approval.
7. Contractor shall up-load the As-built drawings on the DC Automation Application system
in order to obtain approvals from the relevant authorities.
8. As-Built Record Drawings and other documents shall be submitted before the expiry of
the period of maintenance named in the Contract. The final completion certificate will
not be issued, and therefore the final payment will not be released before the
submission by the Contractor, and approval by the Engineer of all drawings, documents,
and records of the project. One copy of each drawing and document shall be marked
for archival storage.
9. No final payment shall be made until the As-Built Record Drawings are complete in all
respects and approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any
extra payment or extension of time for the preparation of the As-Built Record Drawings.
PART 08: BUILDING DEMOLITION

8.1.5 Materials Arising
Add new paragraph item e as follows:
Item e The Contractor shall coordinate with the Landscaping Section of the relevant authority
for replanting or delivery locations for the trees identified in the Contract to be retained
and/or new trees installed

PART 09: MATERIALS

9.1.2 Materials from AGCC States
The following additional items shall be added to Section 9.1.2
2 The Contractor shall attempt to allocate at least 40% of the total construction expenditure
to source the following from Qatar to contribute to the national economy:
• Building Materials
• Construction Materials
• Construction Equipment
• Temporary Rental Spaces
3 Where technically feasible, the Contractor shall reuse excavated material on site for
backfill / compaction as appropriate rather than import virgin material into the site.
4. In the event the Contractor is unable to source and acquire materials and equipment from
countries stated in the approved manufacturers/supplier/vendor list due to embargo, the
Contractor shall source and acquire equivalent materials and equipment from other
alternative countries accordingly if required without additional cost incurred to Authority.
5. A 10% price preference shall be granted to national products over similar foreign products.
A 5% price preference shall be granted to national products over similar products of
national origin. In the event of unavailability of national product, a 10% preference in price
shall be granted to products of national origin over similar foreign products. These
preferences shall be such that:
a. Where the level of national supply of a certain product fails to meet the full demand
requirements of the Works, the supply requirements of the Works shall be met by
products of national origin, failing which foreign products shall be used to meet their
demands. This shall be subject to the provisions of paragraph (5) herein and the
two conditions regarding quality and delivery.
b. The prices shall be calculated for the purposes of the preferences set out in
paragraph(5) herein based on the delivery prices at the Works stores. In cases
where foreign products are exempted from customs duties or are subject to any
other exemptions, the value thereof shall be added when calculating the prices for
the purposes of comparison.
c. The national products, products of national origin and foreign products must meet
the specifications of the Standards and Metrology Specification for the GCC States.
They must also be approved by the State of Qatar or meet the standards and
specifications applicable in the State of Qatar if any, or else the international
standards shall apply.
9.3 TESTING OF MATERIALS
9.3.1 General
9 The laboratory shall be provided with equipment and trained personnel sufficient for
carrying out all the tests for earthworks, subbase I road base, concrete, asphalt, etc.

referred to in the Specification. The laboratory shall be capable of carrying out all the
relevant tests at the frequency required by the Specification and by the rate of progress
required by the Contractor's approved programme for the Works.
Add new paragraphs 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as follows:
10 All the specified and compliance testing in accordance with QCS 2014 shall be undertaken
by the contractor at one of the Authority approved laboratories. The laboratory can be a
field or off site laboratory. For a field laboratory provided by the Contractor, all testing
personnel shall be from the Authority approved Third Party Laboratory. Sampling of
materials at a field laboratory shall be done under the supervision of the Engineer.
11 Sampling and testing at the Authority approved off site laboratory shall be carried out by
personnel from the approved laboratory.
12 The Authority also intends to subject all its construction projects to an independent audit.
This would entail a random audit of all construction projects, involving 5% testing carried
out on behalf of the Authority by an independent laboratory at Authority expense.
13 Ashghal Guidelines for Approval of Third-Party Laboratories.
In order for a Laboratory to be Ashghal Approved they must meet the following minimum
requirements:
(a) The Laboratory must meet all Qatar Government requirements in respect of Qatar
government registration, Conformance Certificate etc.
(b) The Laboratory must hold an ISO 17025 Accreditation Certificate issued by a
recognised accreditation organisation and the Laboratory must agree to extend
this Certification to cover any Field Laboratories performing sampling and testing
on Ashghal projects.
(c) Accept random inspections and reviews by Ashghal personnel in both their main
and Field laboratories.
(d) Fully apply Ashghal Circulars
1. Project Managers and Project Consultants are advised not to send any
samples for quality control purposes through Contractors in order to assure
the credibility of results. Samples delivered by Contractors will not be
accepted.
2. Independent Laboratories:
a. They must not receive samples for project quality control except from
Project Managers, Consultants or their representatives.
b. Laboratories should send copies of test results to Quality and Safety

Department directly.
c. Contractor has the right to send samples to Laboratories for his own
quality control but these will not be considered by Ashghal.
(e) Accept that all test results generated by the Third Party Laboratory for testing
undertaken on Ashghal Projects must be entered by the Third Party Laboratory

into the Ashghal Quality Tracking System Database (Lastrada).
(f) All Contractors to consult the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) Approved Test List
and use an Approved third party Laboratory/Testing House. All third party
laboratories/testing houses shall be on the published list at the time of the testing
is undertaken.

PART 10: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
10.9 WELFARE, SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF WORKMEN
10.9.3 Safety Equipment
The following additional items shall be added to Section 10.9.3 Safety Equipment:
12 All site managers and supervisors should receive health and safety, and environmental
management training prior to mobilisation on site.
13 The Contractor shall develop and provide a series of ‘toolbox talks’ covering health and
safety, environmental and sustainability management for Construction site managers to
use in monthly training sessions. These talks will be in line with the outline CEMP
provided as part of the Contract package.
14 The occurrence of these ‘toolbox talks’ and any feedback and updates resulting from
these talks should be recorded on a monthly basis.
10.9.4 Support Facilities for Contractor Staff and Labour
11 The Contractor shall provide support facilities for all staff and labour and all
accommodation facilities for labour to be in line with section 10.9.4 of the QCS 2014. The
Workers Welfare Officer shall conduct Monthly audits on all facilities to ensure compliance
with QCS 2014 requirements.
12 As part of on-going health and safety procedures, the Contractor shall implement and
record measures in place to support and enhance the wellbeing of site workers, and to
protect members of the public or any sensitive receptors identified adjacent to the
worksite. This shall be reported along with the Monthly audits outlined in sub-clause
10.9.4.11.
13. The Contractor shall conduct medical screening for the entire work force including sub-
contractors for chronic diseases – Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Dyslipidaemia.
Records of such screening and follow up treatment actions shall be maintained and
provided to the Authority as and when requested.
14. Contractor shall in accordance with the regulations provide the required approved medical
facilities such as First Aid Units / Clinics on the Project for the duration of the Project.

PART 11 - ENGINEER’S SITE FACILITIES

11.1 GENERAL
11.1.1 Scope
Delete the Clause 11.1.1 item 1 and replace with
1. This Part specifies the requirements for the Engineer’s temporary site facilities and
includes site offices, utility connections, provision of equipment and supplies and
attendance. It also includes requirements for the Engineers Representative which may
include but not be limited to the following list of staff:
• Director of Construction Services

• Senior Resident Engineer
• Resident Engineer- Road Work
• Resident Engineer - Drainage Work
• Resident Engineer - Utility Works /Services
• Senior Material Engineer
• Material Engineer
• Senior Safety Engineer
• Senior Planning Engineers
• Senior Site Engineers - Road Work
• Senior Site Engineers - Drainage Work
• Senior Site Engineers - Utility Works /Services
• Site Engineers - Road Work
• Site Engineers - Drainage Work
• Site Engineers - Utility Works /Services
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Land Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor
• Safety Inspector
• Traffic Engineer / Site Traffic Management Supervisor
• Senior Works Inspector - Road Work
• Senior Works Inspector - Drainage Work
• Senior Works Inspector - Utility Works /Services
• Works Inspector - Road Work
• Works Inspector - Drainage Work
• Works Inspector - Utility Works /Services
• Support Staff- Document Controller
• Support Staff – CAD Technician
• Publicity Officer
• Support Staff / Administrators
11.2 ENGINEER’S SITE OFFICES

11.2.2 Type 1 Offices
Delete this clause.
11.2.3 Type 2 Offices
Delete the Clause 1 to 3 and replace with
1 Type 2 Office shall be provided within the Contractor's designated working area and
arranged to provide the layout described in clause 3 below. The offices are to be removed
within 90 days of the issue of the date of the Certificate of Completion. Should the
Contractor, at the end of this contract, be awarded another C2 project in close proximity
to these site offices, he may request to retain the offices for that project. This Office should
conform to the general requirements for Type 2 Offices as defined by QCS 2014 but with
the following particular requirements.
2 The offices and furniture shall be of high quality reflecting the prestigious nature of the site
and project. They shall remain the property of the Contractor on completion of the contract.
All Site Offices used for the Authority`s projects shall be manufactured and sourced in
Qatar.
3 The office complex formed from Type 2 Offices shall be arranged and partitioned as
described below and be used for the exclusive use of the Engineer, Engineer
Representative and the Authority:
Office Assignment Occupants Size (m × m)

Director of Construction Director of Construction Services 6×4
Resident Engineer Resident Engineer 4×4
Commercial Senior QS; QS 6×4
Technical 2 × Site Engineer; 2 × Inspectors 6 × 4 (2nr)
Governance 1 Safety Engineer; QA/QC Inspectors 4×4
Administrator/Document Administrator; Document
6×4
Control Controller; PRO
Reception Administrator 6×4
Meeting Room Meetings 10 × 6
Planning Team Senior Planner, Planner 6×4
Mechanical, Inst. Engineers and
MEI Team 6×4
Inspectors
Area Support PWA / Visitors 6×4
Visitor Orientations and Area for visitors and public
Reception and
Site Rules public information consultation
Office
information consultation programme staff and store area
Archive / File Room 4×4
Male Wash Room 4×4
Female Wash Room 4×4
Pantry 4×4
Equipment Room with
4×4
Shelves
Sample Room 4×4

Within 7 days of commencing of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide a drawing
showing the Office Complex layout to the Engineer for his approval.
Delete Clause 13 and 14 and replace with:
13 Each washroom shall have the following sanitary fittings to the approval of the Engineer
and an adequate supply of hot and cold water at all times:
Male Washroom:
• 4 Nr lifting WC suites with toilet roll holders
• 4 Nr basins
• Roller hand drying towel and hot air dryer
• 1 Nr. shower tray, mixer fitting, rose and shower curtain
• 4 Nr mirrors fixed over basins
Female Washroom:
• 4 Nr lifting WC suites with toilet roll holders and sanitary towel disposal unit
• 4 Nr basins
• Roller hand drying towel or hot air dryer
• 1 Nr shower tray, mixer fitting, rose and shower curtain
• 4 Nr mirrors fixed over basins
14. In Addition to the individual offices detailed above a meeting room shall be provided with
the following furniture to the approval of the Engineer:
(b) 16 Nr. folding or stacking chairs.
(c) 1 Nr. wall mounted Whiteboard, 1000 x 2000 mm in size with white board markers (4
colours) and eraser.
(f) 1 No. HD LCD Projector & minimum 2000mm x 2000mm screen.
Add the following to the Clause 11.2.3 item 16 (e).
(e) 1 Nr. refrigerator/freezer with a capacity of 900 litres.
Add to the beginning of clause 15:

• All furniture and equipment shall be new and of high standard.
• Add Clause 11.2.3 -21 as follows:
21. The Contractor shall provide male and female prayer room facilities.
11.2.4 Car Parking Facilities
Delete the Clause 11.2.4 item 2 and replace with:
2 The number of shaded car parking spaces required shall be 36 Nr and 8 Nr visitor.
11.3 UTILITY CONNECTIONS
11.3.4 Telephone

Delete the Clause 11.3.4 item 1 & 2 and replace with
1. The Contractor shall arrange for the provision of two (2) land lines for the sole use of the
Engineer and Engineers Representative staff for Type 1 Offices and three (3) land lines
for the sole use of the Engineer for Type 2 Offices. Plus extra per staff member.
2. The Contractor shall also arrange for the provision of two (2) land lines for the sole use of
the Visitor Orientations/ Site Rules public information consultation area. Computer
equipment and the like are set out separately for this area. All computers shall be provided
with software and the appropriate software licenses
11.4 PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
11.4.2 Computers and Scanners/Printers
Delete the Clause 11.4.2 item 1 and replace with the following:
1. The Contractor shall provide new network/internet capable computers and

scanners/printers for the sole use of the Engineer and other Engineer's Representative
staff. The number of computers and scanners/printers required and their performance
specification shall be as detailed in the Project Documentation. The Contractor shall also
supply and install any computer software as detailed in the Project Documentation.
7 The Contractor shall provide the network at the Type 2 offices and the following equipment
for use by the Engineer or their nominated representative as a minimum requirement:
• 5 Nos. laptop and 10 Nos. desktop computers

• 10'' flat screen colour monitors for desktop computers
• 3 Nos. A4 laser printer
• 1 Nos. A3 colour printer
• 1 No. A0 plotter
8 The desktop computers shall comply with or exceed the following:
a) HP 800ED TWD (or similar)

b) i7 4770 Processor
c) 1 TB HDD
d) 16GB RAM
e) 1 GB Graphics card
9 The laptop computers shall comply with the following:
a) HP Elite Book 1040 G2 (or similar)

b) 4600U 14” Processor
c) 1 TB HDD
d) 16GB RAM
e) 1 TB HDD
10 Additional hardware requirements:

(a) All users to be provided with a web-cam and skype/IP telephony supported latest
headsets.
(b) All users to be provided with wireless mouse and keyboard.
11 The desktop and laptop computers shall comply with the software and licenses defined
as follows:
• 2 Nos AutoCAD / Civils 3D Software Purchase & License

• 20 Nos. Microsoft Office Professional Purchase & License
• 3 Nos Primavera 6 Purchase & License
• 7 Nos Adobe Acrobat Professional Software Purchase & License
• 3 Nos Microsoft Visio Purchase & License
• 4 Nos Management Enterprise Purchase & License
• 1 Nos ESRI ArcGIS Purchase & License
• 3 PMWEB Full User Purchase, License & Support. To provide all-inclusive access to
the entire PMWEB Enterprise Platform, plus the comprehensive ability to create
records and documents including as required adoption of users security settings, set
by the users Systems Administrator. Full User License to be registered in the name
of Ashghal, or to be fully transferable at any time at the instruction of Ashghal.
• 3 PMWEB Guest User Purchase, License & Support. Guest
Users have access to the entire PMWEB Enterprise Platform
including as required adoption of users security settings set by the
users Systems Administrator. Guest User License to be
registered in the name of Ashghal, or to be fully transferable at
any time at the instruction of Ashghal
11.4.3 Photocopier
1. The Contractor shall provide a new colour / black and white photocopier for the sole use
of the Engineer and Engineer's Representative staff. The performance specification for
the photocopier shall be as detailed in the Project Documentation.
Add the following as clause 11:
11 The photocopier shall have the following capabilities:
• Photocopy up to A3 size in colour as well as black and white.

• Reduction/Enlargement facility in a size range from 25% to 400%
• Colour scanning
• Connectivity to computer network (for both printing and scanning)
• E-mail functions
• The specification shall be responsible for the supply of all necessary ink cartridges,
replacement parts and plain white paper and for maintenance of the equipment by
the manufacturer's agent throughout the supply period.
11.4.4 Measuring and Recording Equipment

1 The Contractor shall provide measuring and recording equipment for the sole use of the
Engineer and other Engineer's Representative Staff. The following items, which shall be
to the approval of the Engineer, shall be provided for the duration of the Contract:
Replace the Clause 11.4.4 item 1 (a), (h), (i), (j), (k) & (l) with the following:
(a) 1 No. Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) station complete with 3 tripods, 2
targets and 1 handheld pogo stick.
(h) 10 No. 5m pocket tapes.
(i) 12 No. Ranging rods.
(j) 1 No. Mason’s Spirit level 1m and 4 No. Mason Spirit level 300mm.
(l) 3 No. digital camera with minimum requirements of 10 megapixel, 10X optical zoom,
date recording, built in Wi-Fi/GPS and USB download functions.
Add the following after Clause 11.4.4 item 1 (m):
(n) 2 No. 30m linen tapes
(o) 1 No. hand held GPS with Qatar Grid
11.4.5 Stationary Supplies
Add the following to the Clause 11.4.5 – 1 item (j).

(j) Batteries assorted as necessary.
11.4.7 Telephones and Facsimile Machines
Add in Clause 11.4.7 item 2 with:
2. For Type 2 Offices, the Contractor shall supply and install a facsimile machine and
telephone, which should contain an information screen to identify the caller as well allowing
conference call. The telephone and facsimile machine should conform to the relevant
provisions of any Ooredoo standard – (or other similar standard providers) or requirement.
3 The Contractor shall provide a new A4 size plain paper desktop facsimile machine
complying with the following. Facsimile machines shall comply with the following
specification:
• New 24 A4 size plain paper desktop.

• 2 line × 24 character LCD display.
• ITU compatible.
• Resolution: Horizontal scanning: 8 pixel/mm
• Vertical scanning
• Standard: 3.85 lines/mm
• Fine: 7.70 lines/mm
• 150 sheet paper tray (80g/m2 paper)
• 123 number automatic dialler
• 6 second transmission speed with 14.4 Kbps modem.
• 8MB of memory (minimum).
The Contractor shall be responsible for supply of all necessary toner or ink cartridges,
replacement parts and plain white and coloured paper and for maintenance of the

equipment by the manufacturer's agent throughout the supply period.
11.4.8 Photographs and Videos
1 The Contractor shall supply and maintain four digital cameras and one digital video camera
for the exclusive use of the Engineer with full insurance and warranty, and supply software,
batteries, memory cards, cables, DVDs, CDs, and photograph albums as required. The
digital cameras shall have a minimum specification of 24 –480 zoom, with a minimum of
16.0 Mega pixels for prints up to 20” x 30”, 32 GB internal memory and video/audio facility.
The cameras shall be returned to the Contractor at the end of Period of Maintenance in a
used condition

PART 12: CONTRACTOR’S SITE FACILITIES
12.2 CONTRACTOR’S SITE FACILITIES
12.2.1 Buildings
Add the following as clause 8:
8 If the Contractor’s allocated working are as are considered insufficient, the Contractor
shall identify and obtain any other suitable sites for all office, fabrication, storage areas
(and other spaces) that he may require including all necessary permissions, payments
and provision of utility connections.

PART 13: SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS
13.3 LEVELS AND REFERENCE GRID
13.3.1 Temporary Bench Marks
1 The Contractor shall establish accurate temporary bench marks on permanent blocks
from which the levels to which the Works are to be constructed may be transferred. The
location of temporary bench marks shall be agreed with the Engineer. The level of
temporary bench marks shall be related to the Qatar National Height Datum.
13.4 SURVEYING
13.4.1 Site Survey
Delete paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 and substitute with the following:
1 The Contractor shall provide the Site ground survey and the correctness of that survey
shall be entirely the Contractor's responsibility.
2 The Site ground survey shall comply with the requirements of the Qatar Survey Manual
as a minimum.
3 The Contractor shall, within 21 days of the date of commencement of the Works, carry
out a check of the co-ordinates and levels of all permanent monuments, bench marks
and survey markers used in the determination of the site survey model and proposed to
be used for the setting out of the Works.

PART 15: TEMPORARY CONTROLS
15.2 TEMPORARY CONTROLS
15.2.5 Pollution Control
3 The Contractor will be held responsible for and shall indemnify the Authority and the
Engineer against all claims in connection with noise, vibration, dust, smoke, diesel
spillage and any other nuisance arising from the execution of the Works.
15.2.7 Environmental Protection
In Clause 1 and 2
Replace “Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves” with “Ministry
of Municipality and Environment.”

PART 16: TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
16.2 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
16.2.1 General Requirements
3 Where paved carriageways, unpaved carriageways or ramps are required, they shall be
provided and maintained to a standard suitable in all respects for the class or classes of
traffic or pedestrians requiring to use them. The surface provided shall be equivalent to the
surface of the existing carriageway or footway.
16.2.2 Maintenance of Traffic flow
Add the following as Clause 6 and 7 as follows:
6 The Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements detailed in the Qatar Work Zone
Traffic Management Guide. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive
Temporary Traffic Management Plan (TTMP), which shall encompass all traffic
diversions required throughout the duration of the Contract all in accordance with the
Work Zone Traffic Management Guide. The following shall also be taken into account
by the Contractor while preparing the “Work schedules” in order to minimise the impact
on traffic and residents:
(a) Closures must never exceed one block between two intersections and must
never occur at the same time on two parallel roads
(b) Wherever roadside space is available and required to grant vehicular passage
the Contractor must execute minor improvements on side drains, sidewalks,
etc.
(c) Excavation works at the street corners shall be conducted ensuring safety and
visibility for turning vehicles,
(d) Close collaboration with the residents must be ensured to prevent any major
public outcry.
(e) Road signs shall comply with the standards required by the concerned
authorities; however any special road signs will be subject to their prior
approval.
7 Specific requirements are to be observed in special areas, as follows:
(a) Wide roads, such as 64m, 40m and 32m roads:
i. Two traffic lanes to be kept open at all times.

ii. Pedestrian access to all roadside buildings/shops to be granted at all
times.

iii. Proper planning for traffic diversion at major junctions should be worked
out.
(b) Roads such as 24m, 20 and 16m wide:
i. At least one traffic lane, minimum 3.0m wide, to be kept open at all times.
ii. Pedestrian access to all roadside buildings/shops to be granted at all times.
(c) Narrow roads less than 5.0m wide:
i. If works are carried out which results in the road being closed for a period
of time, then appropriate diversions must be provided, as agreed
beforehand with the Engineer and the traffic police authorities.
ii. Pedestrian access to roadside properties must be granted at all times.
Add new sub clauses 16.2.3, 16.2.4, 16.2.5, 16.2.6 and16.2.7 as follows:
16.2.3 Safety Equipment
All traffic management operatives shall wear high visibility reflective vests and trousers
which comply with BS EN 471 Table 1, Class 3. Any vehicles used for installing or
maintaining traffic management shall be fitted with high visibility chevron markings, roof-
mounted flashing amber warning light bar.
16.2.4 Communications
The Contractor shall ensure that appropriate publicity is given relating to any lane or road
closures. Local residents and other stakeholders shall be consulted to mitigate the impact
of such measures. The Contractor shall advertise any major road closure or diversion in
a local newspaper, in advance of implementation.
16.2.5 Performance Requirement
Relevant Traffic Management Plans (TMP) and Traffic Diversion Plans (TDP) shall be
developed and submitted to the Engineer for approval in advance of any TM measures
being installed. Approved TMP and/or TDP shall be available on site for inspection by the
Engineer. The following penalties will be imposed on the Contractor for failure to comply.
(a) TMP/TMD not approved by the Engineer/Authority/Police/Contractor prior to

commencement of TM measures – QAR 5,000.00
(b) TMP/TMD not available for inspection by the Engineer – QAR 1,500.00 per instance
16.2.6 Reporting of Road Traffic Incidents
The Contractor shall record and report all traffic related incidents within the site limits to
the Engineer. Any serious incidents or accidents involving members of the public shall in
addition to the authorities be reported immediately to the Engineer.

16.2.7 Traffic Management - General
1. Traffic management incorporating Work Zone Traffic Management Guide shall form part
of the Contract. Work Zone Traffic Management Guide, shall be used for planning,
implementing, and maintaining traffic management installations at roadworks.
2. Existing procedure for preparing and submitting traffic management proposals shall be
enhanced by the use of qualified traffic engineers employed by the Contractor. These
Contractor resources shall be approved by the Engineer and the Authority.
3. All Traffic Management (TM) proposals will be reviewed by the Engineer, and submitted
to the Authority’s Traffic Department for review and acceptance in accordance with
procedure details as advised by the Authority. No Traffic Management (TM) shall be
installed without final approval from the Traffic Police. A copy of all the approved TDPs
shall be provided to the Engineer and the Authority.
4. The Contractor`s TDP staff shall undertake daily inspections of the TM installations, and
keep appropriate records of all audits undertaken by the Engineer and the Authority.
5. The TM installations shall be subject to random and periodic checks by enforcement

inspectors deployed by the Authority. Traffic management equipment shall be installed
and maintained by a dedicated TM team provided by the Contractor. Operatives in the
team shall be trained in all aspects of TM work.
6. TM equipment shall be cleaned and maintained regularly. Defective and/or damaged

equipment shall be replaced promptly.

PART 17: PROJECT COORDINATION
17.1 GENERAL
17.1.2 Responsibility
2 No major operations shall be commenced or work outside the usual working hours be
carried out without the consent in writing of the Engineer or without full and complete
notice also in writing being given to him sufficiently in advance of the time of operation so
as to enable him to make such arrangements as he may deem necessary for its
inspection. To be read in conjunction with Schedule A Part 2.
17.2 Coordination
Add new sub clauses 17.2.6 and 17.2.7 as follows:
17.2.6 Other Programmes
During construction of the numerous projects issued as separate Works under the
contracts entered into between the Authority and the Contractors as part of the overall
delivery of the Project, there will be numerous other infrastructure projects under
construction in Qatar. These other projects are likely (but not limited to) to be the
Expressway, Qatar Rail Company (QRail) projects, and Inner Doha Re-sewerage
Implementation Strategy (IDRIS). Accordingly, it is imperative that the Contractor shall
engage, coordinate and maintain close liaison with other contractors working in the
vicinity of its own Works in order to minimise any adverse impact on its own programme
for the Works. Some of the coordination may entail sharing access to the Site, its other
working areas and adjacent areas to the Site, common traffic management or diversion,
diversion of utilities, etc. The following shall be read in conjunction with Schedule C
[Resource Schedules] Part 3 [Supply Chain] and Contract documents.
17.2.7 Logistics
Due to the number of infrastructure and other contracts that will be under construction
during the term of the Contract, there is expected to be a heavy demand on primary
construction materials and labour. Accordingly, the Contractor is expected to put in place
a timely and robust system for planning and tracking the procurement and delivery of all
main and critical materials required for the timely completion of the works. The Contractor
should also implement a plan for the provision of labour.
1. For transporting of materials, it is envisaged that the Contractor will take due
cognisance of restrictions in the movement of heavy goods traffic which may be
imposed in line with the “Keep Doha Moving” philosophy.
2. The Authority is working together with representatives of the other transportation

programmes in order to have an integrated plan to improve procurement, reliability
of supply and distribution of construction resources. The first objective is to
determine the following:

a. Determine the quantities of main material required;
b. Identify main sources for the supply of primary materials;
c. Identifying large areas of land for stockpiling key construction materials in
advance of anticipated key demand;
d. Routes for the delivery of materials.
3. The objective of the Authority and its Agents is to consider securing the timely
supply of sufficient quantities of at least the below listed primary materials, to be
available at predetermined rates for the Contract works. If and when this facility is
put in place, the Contractor may be instructed to use this facility in order to
streamline and improve the efficiency on the supply of construction materials.
a. Cement
b. Bitumen
c. Gabbro
d. Limestone
e. Washed Sand
f. Steel Reinforcement
There could be additional primary materials, which will be identified by the Authority
/ Engineer on a project basis.
4. The Contractor is required to provide to the Engineer a Logistics Plan within 14

days of Contract award. The Logistics Plan shall include as minimum the following
details:
a. The requirements for gabbro, limestone, concrete, asphalt paving, washed

sand, steel reinforcement, labour, and other commodities identified to the
Engineer. The Logistics Plan should provide a schedule for the entire duration
of the contract, month by month, reflecting the expected delivery of the
materials to the Works.
b. A schedule for the entire duration of the contract, month by month showing the
site staff and labour workforce expected to be required for the works. The
labour requirement should be segregated by skilled and unskilled labour.
c. The Logistics Plan shall as a minimum identify the origin, sources for these
items, the means of delivery, scheduling, and the Contractor’s contingencies
for dealing with any issues that my impact the Logistics Plan.
d. Include the daily volume of construction traffic expected for the works
e. Provide details of the routes that will be used for the delivery of construction
materials to Site.
f. Include details of the location and facilities of the labour accommodation,

including transport arrangements.
g. Submit updates to his Logistics Plan on a monthly basis.
h. Include reporting of planned requirements against actual deliveries.

PART 21: FINAL INSPECTION AND HANDOVER PROCEDURES
21.1.1 Scope
Add new paragraph 3 below:
3 The Contractor shall comply with the following requirement during the handing
over of the Project
a. Submit the handover plan and up-date it on a monthly basis till completion
date of the Project.
b. The inspection shall be carried out during the construction stage as

recommended by the Engineer`s representative.
c. Upon Completion of part of the Works of the whole project, the Contractor`s
request shall be forwarded to the maintenance department by the Engineer`s
representative and a suitable date for the inspection shall be arranged by the
maintenance department, and snags will be issued to the Contractor with a
view to take over this part of the Works.
d. The Contractor shall complete the Works to the satisfaction of the Engineer
before requesting the Completion Certificate, including Pump Stations and any
Mechanical and Electrical installation encounter.
e. Any non-significant (minor) snag and outstanding works lists developed by the
Engineer`s Representative shall be carried out by the Contractor during the
maintenance period.
f. The Contractor shall undertake post construction road safety audits.
g. The Engineer`s representative shall confirm submission of all required project

documents including As-built drawings to the concerned PWA authorities, the
process of review and approvals shall continue during the Maintenance
Period.
21.1.3 Approvals from Public Authorities
Add new paragraph 3 below:
3 The Contractor shall obtain, as a pre-requisite for the issuance of the Maintenance
Certificate, the approvals/clearance required from public authorities (whenever
applicable) including, but not necessarily limited to:
- KME & KAW – Kahramaa Water and Electricity

- QAF – Qatar Armed Forces
- Vodaphone
- Ooredoo
- CRA – Communications Regulatory Authority
- Store Clearance from PWA – General Service Department

- MME (Demarcation and CGIS)
- MME (Public Parks Dept.)
- DC Clearance from the EBD
21.1.4 Hand Over
Add new item (e) below:
e) The Contractor shall obtain NOC recommendation letter from Asset Affairs
Department.
Add new sub-clause 21.4.5 below:
21.4.5 Pre-requisite to issue the Maintenance Certificate
1 The following documents shall be obtained prior to the issue of the Maintenance
Certificate:
a) A certificate stating that the outstanding Works and snags have been
inspected by all parties and have obtained the satisfaction of the Engineer`s
representative, Engineer, Maintenance Department, and all other concerned
Authorities.
b) A certificate stating that all the requirements of the Project Documentation

have been approved by the end users and concerned Authorities.
c) A certificate from the appropriate Municipality regarding cleanliness of the Site.
d) A certificate confirming that all required clearances have been obtained.
e) A certificate from Engineering Business Department (EBD) stating that the

documentations are up-loaded and approved.
f) The Contractor shall obtain an NOC recommendation letter from Asset Affairs
Department.
g) A certificate confirming closure of all NCR`s.
Add new Part 25 as follows:
PART 25: STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC OUTREACH

25.1 GENERAL
The Contractor shall comply with all Stakeholder Management requirements as stated in
this section and as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall ensure Stakeholder
satisfaction and requirements are met throughout the different stages of the project
starting at initiation, execution, closure and maintenance. Project Stakeholders include,
but not limited to, the following:

i. The public (including but not exclusive to business owners and operators; residents;
public entities; community entities)
ii. Public Works Authority Departments
iii. Utility, approving and licensing agencies
iv. Relevant municipalities
v. Ministry of Municipality and Environment
vi. Ministry of Interior
vii. Qatar Armed Forces
viii. Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
ix. Qatar Rail
x. Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)
xi. Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN)
xii. Ooredoo
xiii. Vodaphone
Related Sections and parts are as follows:
• This Section Part 5 Interference

• This Section Part 17 Project Co-ordination
• This Section Part 19 Regulatory Requirements
25.2 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT PLAN
1 At project initiation; the Contractor shall identify all relevant Stakeholders. The Contractor
is solely responsible for identifying all project relevant Stakeholders who have an influence
and/or interest in his project. The Contractor shall submit a Stakeholder Management Plan
within 14 days of the Contract Award. The Stakeholder Management Plan shall be
updated on a Quarterly basis as directed by the Engineer subject to the approval of the
Engineer. The plan shall include the following as a minimum:
(a) Introduction and Stakeholder identification methodology.

(b) List of key project Stakeholders.
(c) Stakeholder management plan identifying;
i. Strategy for ensuring Stakeholder satisfaction.

ii. Public outreach and awareness plan.
• Adhering to the Authority Stakeholder Communications Guidelines on

what communication channel(s) to use for each land use category.
• Adhering to the Authority Stakeholder Communications Guidelines and
templates on stakeholder engagement to include, but not exclusive to.
• Adhering to the Authority Stakeholder Communications Guidelines on
messaging surrounding project.

iii. Public complaints and requests management plan.
• Adhering to the Authority Stakeholder Communications Guidelines.
iv. Plan for obtaining timely approvals from utility agencies and licensing
agencies.
v. As-Built approval management plan.
2 The Stakeholder Management Plan shall include a section on deliverables and schedule
for submittals of the specific deliverables. These deliverables shall include, but not limited
to, public awareness campaigns timeline, approval requirements timelines, schedule of
licenses and submittal of as-build drawings for approvals.
Notification to the Public on works being undertaken and time periods and signage to avoid
closures, diversions and the like.
25.3 COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
25.3.1 Utilities, Approving and Licensing Authorities’ Engagement
The Contractor shall implement, based on the approved management plan, all strategies
required to obtain the timely approvals, received required licenses and submit /receive final
approvals on as built drawings. The plan shall ensure no delay to such approvals, licenses
and as-build submissions/approvals.
25.3.2 Public Outreach, Requests and Complains
1 The Contractor shall contribute to the public awareness programme to inform the public of
the implications of the work on individuals, traffic, noise and traffic diversion. This
contribution shall include, but is not limited to, information packs, banners, posters, signs,
PowerPoint presentations and other communication outreach activities.
(a) Contractors may not engage in public communication activities without the express
direction and approval of the Authority on content, materials and activities.
2 All Contractor contributions to the public awareness programme must:

(a) Adhere to the accompanying Authority communications guidelines on what
communication channel(s) to use for each audience group.
(b) Adhere to said Authority communications guidelines and templates on stakeholder
engagement to include, but not exclusive to;
i. Messaging surrounding project.

ii. Content approvals procedures.
iii. Service level stipulations on when community should receive information
updates on works.
25.3.3 Public Stakeholder Communication
1 At project initiation; the Contractor shall identify all relevant public Stakeholders directly
affected by the project. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying all project
relevant public Stakeholders who have an influence and/or interest in the project as
directed by the Engineer.
2 The Contractor is not expected to develop any communication outreach plans and actions
beyond the requirements identified in this document and in the accompanying Authority
communications guidelines. The Contractor shall commit to the below Public Stakeholder
communication activities:
(a) Stakeholder identification:
i. Any entities of significant influence and/or interest in the project in the affected
area of the works will be identified by the Contractor and approved by the
Engineer at Gateway 2 - this will include (but not be limited to); commercially
important brands, significant building size, community influence, significant
direct impact, government entities, influential persons etc.)The Engineer will
provide the Contractor with standard formal notice content material in soft
copy for production and a content distribution plan. Any and all content must
have final approval from the Engineer prior to distribution.
ii. All content material must be produced using Authority communications

guidelines at the Contractor’s cost and own responsibility no less than three
weeks prior to the planned mobilisation date on site.
iii. The Contractor commits to distributing all content material in accordance with
Authority communications guidelines no less than two weeks prior to
mobilisation on site.
(b) Stakeholder information distribution during works:
i. The Contractor commits to providing the Engineer a project update at a

minimum the fourth week of every month written for the Authority website.
This content must be aligned to the accompanying Authority website content
guidelines.
ii. The Contractor commits to immediately informing the Engineer should any
major issue that will increase disruption for buildings and/or people in the area
of the works.
(c) Public complaints and requests management plan:
i. The Engineer will issue the Contractor with Authority instructions on how to
answer queries related to the works in the form of prepared statements. The
Contractor commits to instructing all personnel involved in the works to use
these statements.
ii. The Contractor must adhere to the Authority communications guidelines on

engaging the public on complaints
(d) Any and all complaints are to be immediately notified to the Engineer using the
template(s) in the accompanying the Authority communications guidelines via email
noting date and time; full name, address and contact details of complainant; nature
of complaint and other required details.

(e) Unless instructed otherwise by the Engineer, the Contractor shall use pre-prepared
statements provided by the Engineer to immediately respond to a complaint or
request.
25.3.4 Stakeholders Management Team
The Contractor shall assign a Stakeholder management team capable of implementing the
Stakeholder management plan to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Stakeholder
management team shall be led by a bi-lingual Stakeholder manager with the qualifications
set forth in the Works. The Stakeholder manager shall be supported by the Stakeholder
management team to ensure public awareness and satisfaction, approvals by utility and
licensing agencies. The team will be responsible for replying and managing all public
complaints to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The size of the Stakeholder management
team will depend on the size of the project size and expected interaction with Stakeholders.
25.3.5 Amendments to the Authority (PWA) Communication Guidelines
The Authority reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to the Authority
Communications Guidelines document reflecting changes to communication policies. The
Contractor will accept and adopt any changes to the guidelines without additional cost to
the Authority
END OF SECTION

SECTION 5 – CONCRETE
PART 1: GENERAL
1.2 IMPLEMENTATION
1.2.3 Rejected materials
3 Rejected materials shall be disposed of to a properly licensed tip.
PART 2: AGGREGATES
2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 Scope
Reference on paragraph 2 should read as follows:
2 Part 8, “Transportation and Placing of Concrete”.
2.1.4 Source Approval
9 The Contractor shall ensure that the sources of all aggregates have been approved by the
Municipality concerned and by the Authority, working in collaboration with the Authorities
Approved Supplier, as required.
PART 3: CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL

3.2 SOURCE APPROVAL
Insert the following sentence at the start of paragraph 1:
All cement shall be manufactured by Qatar National Cement Company or other

manufacturer as approved by the Authority and the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 6 - ROADWORKS
PART 3: EARTHWORKS
The following amendments to Part 3 (Earthworks) of QCS 2014 shall form part of the
specifications.
3.3.1 MATERIALS
3.3.1 General
Delete Clause 3.3.1 Paragraph 3 and replace with the following:
3 All excavated material whether requiring disposal, processing or treatment for re-use in filling
arising from all the excavations whatsoever as required in the Works, including but not limited
to general earthworks, trenches, shafts, manholes and chambers, foundations and footings,
and any other underground structures, shall be disposed of off-site; either to tip or to the
designated Logistic Area by Named Sub-Contractor in accordance with the Schedule G -
Transportation Agreement .
7 The Contractor shall not undertake, either on site or elsewhere, any crushing or screening of
all earthworks material excavated from or for use in the works.
3.3.2 Unsuitable Materials
Add (f) Slurry arising from micro-tunneling
Add 2. All excavated material that is capable of being processed into suitable material by
crushing, screening, mixing and/ or other means shall be transported by the Named Sub-
contractor, Named Sub-Contractor to the designated Logistics Area and delivered to QPMC.
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all records of deliveries and
documentation relating to the quality of such material.
3.3.3 Fill and Subgrade Materials
Add 8. The Contractor shall remain responsible for all fill and subgrade materials incorporated
into the works. The Contractor shall take measures to ensure that each load of fill received
from QPMC is in accordance with the specification requirements and for rejecting unsuitable
material. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all records of deliveries and
documentation relating to the quality of such material.
9 Contractor shall ensure the subgrade of the roadway is tested to a depth of up to 500 below
the subgrade formation level and complies with the requirements listed in Table 3.1
3.5 EXCAVATION GENERAL
3.5.2 Excavating High Level Areas
4 In all excavations, the groundwater level shall be maintained at least 1.0m below the
formation level.

3.5.3 Rock Excavation
Delete paragraphs 1 and 2 and substitute with the following:
1 Rock materials [moderately weathered/ slightly weathered/ un-weathered/ unaltered/ fresh/ firm
and rigid igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary solid rock] that can only be excavated by using
pneumatic hammers/ pneumatic rock breakers, hydraulic hammers/ hydraulic rock breakers,
bulldozers fitted with rippers or blasting (if permitted) shall be considered as rock excavation,
provided requirements as per QCS 2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 8, Part 03: Earthworks
Cl. 3.3.4 Rock Fill and QCS 2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 13, Part 03: Earthworks Cl. 3.5.3
are also satisfied.
Notwithstanding the above, excavation in rock with the following engineering characteristics
shall also be considered as ‘Rock Excavation’ with the following engineering characteristics,
unless at the discretion of the Engineer.
Point Load Strength (PLI) Range: Range > 0.5 MPa

RQD: > 25 %
The Laboratory test methods to determine the PLI shall conform to the standards specified in
QCS 2014.
A minimum of three (03) samples shall be selected at each of the representative depth and
interval during excavation as directed by the Engineer to perform the laboratory Wet and Dry
Uniaxial Compressive (UCS strength) and the Dry Point Load Strength/Index (PLI) to establish
the material as Rock, as specified in QCS 2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 8, Part 03:
Earthworks Cl. 3.3.4 Rock Fill. The average UCS and PLI values shall be considered.
A minimum of two samples shall be selected at each depth and interval during excavation as
directed by the Engineer to perform Laboratory Unconfined compressive strength with young’s
modulus determination.
2 QCS 2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 8, Part 03: Earthworks Cl. 3.3.4 Rock Fill and QCS
2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 13, Part 03: Earthworks Cl. 3.5.3 should also be referred in
conjunction to the above to meet the required criteria for the material to be accepted as Rock
and the excavation as rock excavation. If there are differences for consideration of the material
under Rock Excavation, the Contractor should thoroughly demonstrate the non excavatability
and rippability of the strata by use of lower capacity plant/ backhoe/ excavator until the hard
strata [moderately weathered/ slightly weathered/ un-weathered/ unaltered/ fresh/ firm and
rigid igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary solid rock] is reached where pneumatic hammers
or rippers or similar higher capacity plant would be required for excavation in the encountered
earth material to prove it as Rock Excavation at the Contractor’s cost, to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
Notwithstanding the above, the contractor shall also prove the excavatability conditions of the
encountered earth material using graphical methods such as Pettifer & Fookes chart and/ or
Franklin’s chart based on the UCS, PLI and Fracture Spacing of the rock formation
encountered.
3.5.4 Manual Excavation
Add new paragraphs 3 and 4 as follows;
3 All quaternary deposits, top soil, residual soil, overburden soil, filled/ backfilled soil, loosely filled/
compacted soil fill or any other material other than rock [above or below groundwater] that can
be dug easily manually and by using conventional excavation equipment’s such as scrapers,
backhoes and hydraulic excavators that are fitted with buckets or shovels for digging.
4 Weathered Rock [Completely weathered/ Highly Weathered/Soft Disintegrated Weathered

Rock] that can be excavated or scraped using conventional excavation equipment’s such as
scrapers, backhoes and hydraulic excavators that are fitted with buckets or shovels for
digging shall also be considered as ‘Manual Excavation’.
3.6 FILLING GENERAL
3.6.4 Contractors Imported Fill
Paragraphs 1 to 9 inclusive shall be deleted and substitute with the following:
1 The Contractor shall source fill material required for the Works from the Nominated
Supplier, Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC). Transport to the site shall be by the
Named Sub-Contractor in accordance with the Schedule G – Transportation Agreement
2 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all permits or permission and make any
payments that may be required in acquiring the borrow material.
3 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to carry out all testing to ensure the imported fill
meets the specification.
4 The Contractor’s haul and traffic management arrangements shall be subject to approval
by the Engineer before the Commencement of the Works.
3.7 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND FILLING
3.7.3 Dewatering
3 The Contractor’s submitted drawings shall show the arrangement, location and depths of
the proposed dewatering system if required. A complete description of the equipment and
materials to be used and the procedure to be followed shall be shown, together with the
standby equipment, standby power supply, and the proposed location or locations of
points of discharge of water. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Contract, the
Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Authorities in accordance with QCS2014
and PWA Guidance for discharge and all associated works.
The Contractor may be required to undertake grouting works to limit the quantities of
ground water flowing into the excavations. Complete design calculations, shop drawings
and any provisional ground movement measurements (piezometer, inclinometers. etc.)
shall be submitted by the Contractor for the Engineer’s approval.
3.7.4 Excavation for Structures
9 The Contractor may be required to undertake a pattern of rotary probe holes within the
footprint of critical structures where there is considered to be a hazard from voids within
the rock mass beneath. Details shall be proposed by the Contractor and agreed with the

Engineer.
3.7.6 Cofferdams
5 As an alternative to a cofferdam, the Contractor may propose a Well Point dewatering system,
for approval by the Engineer and Authorities, to keep structural excavation works dry. Such
proposal shall include, but not be limited to, sufficient calculations, sketches and drawings, to
justify the Well Point positions and lengths in addition to pumping capacity required. The use
of a well point dewatering system may not preclude the use of support or shoring within the
excavation to provide adequate stability and safety to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Where
well-point systems are proposed the Contractor shall follow the requirements of Sub-Clause
3.7.3 of Section 6 Part 3.
PART 5 – ASPHALT WORKS

5.7.2 Spreading and Finishing
Add paragraphs 15 and 16
15 Final Asphalt layer weather wearing or base course shall only be carried out at least seven (7)
days after manhole frames and covers are installed. The manhole cover and frame levels shall
be rechecked and verified to match the wearing course levels prior to laying of wearing course.
16 The Contractor shall carry out testing of the final surface to ensure for adequate drainage of
surface water, prior to opening to traffic. This will be done by spraying potable water on the
finished road surface to verify water flow to gullies. Any areas of water ponding shall be rectified
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Add the following Clause
5.11.4 Evenness around the manhole covers and gullies
Evenness around the manhole covers and top entry gullies shall be verified with 3m rolling
straight edge. None of the measured deviations between asphalt surface and ironwork shall
exceed 5mm in any direction (Longitudinal or Transverse or any angle).
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MIX DESIGN AND QUALITY

CONTROL OF CRMB ASPHALT MIXES, WHERE SPECIFIED IN THE PROJECT
DESIGN AS APPLICABLE
These are supplementary guidelines to the requirements of Section 6 Part 5 – Asphalt

Works, of QCS 2014, which must still be complied with, apart from the modifications
contained in these supplementary guidelines. This section shall be used in conjunction
with the Guidelines for Mix Design and Quality Control of CRMB Asphalt Mixes and the
guidelines for Pre-qualification of Crumb Rubber and CRMB Producers, issued by Ashghal
in 2018.
6.16 USE OF BINDERS MODIFIED BY CRUMB RUBBER
1 Performance Grade Crumb Rubber Modified Binders (CRMB) must provide improved
rheological properties across the in-service temperature range when compared to

conventional binders, in addition to the environmental benefits. CRMB must meet the
provisions outlined in this section and are able to be graded to the appropriate
Performance Grade.
2 Asphalt binders modified using Crumb Rubber are referred to as Performance Grade
Crumb Rubber Modified Binders (CRMB) and shall be produced by blending the crumb
rubber modifier before introducing to the mix.
3 Suppliers of CRMB are required to be prequalified and comply with the quality
requirements of QCS Section 2, following the frequency of testing, for modified binders,
shown in Section 6 Part 5.
4 Crumb rubber must be produced from recycled car and truck tyres, which are processed
to maximum 30 mesh size (600 microns). The modified CRMB shall not include fibres or
other discrete particles other than rubber with longest dimensions of more than 250μm
when tested according to ASTM D5546 or AASHTO T44.
5 The residue from the solubility test shall be examined using ignition oven or furnace at
400°C for 1 hour to confirm that no mineral/metal particles exist by measuring the
residue. The maximum measurable weight of the ignition oven or furnace residue shall
not exceed 1% of the original modified binder weight from the solubility test.
6 The physical properties (i.e. gradation, metal contaminants, fibre contaminants,

moisture content, and method of production) of the crumb rubber modifier must be
reported. Percentages of crumb rubber by weight of CRMB shall be a minimum of 10%
but not exceeding 25%.
7 Crumb rubber shall contain less than 0.75% moisture by weight and shall be free flowing.
The specific gravity of rubber shall be 1.15 ± 0.05. Crumb rubber shall not contain
visible nonferrous metal particles and not more than 0.01% ferrous metal particles by
weight. Fiber content shall not exceed 0.1% by weight of Crumb rubber. Other foreign
contaminating materials such as glass, sand, wood, etc. shall be less than 0.25% by
weight.
8 Moisture content shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D1864, except that the
oven temperature shall be 105 ± 5C. Metal particles shall be detected and separated
out by thoroughly stirring a magnet through a 50g sample and weighing the captured
particles. Nonferrous metal content can be detected by visual inspection.
9 Sieve analysis shall be carried out according to ASTM D5644 and method of determining
fiber content shall be specified by supplier and subject to user and Engineer approval.
10 AASHTO T 315 and AASHTO T 350 shall be performed at a 2mm gap height. Cup and
Bob measurement of G* and phase angle are acceptable alternative methodologies.
11 For binders with viscosity values exceeding the specification limit, footnote (c) in Table
1 of AASHTO M332 shall be followed. In addition, the supplier needs to be consulted
for any special handling procedures, including pumping capabilities.

12 The CRMB must be stored in continuously agitated tanks at the modification terminal and
the asphalt plant. The binder shall also be stored and used in accordance with storage
and handling guidelines provided by the supplier.
13 CRMB shall be graded in accordance with AASHTO M332. However, solubility

requirements stated in Clause 5.4 shall be waived and JnrDiff requirements shall be
reported.
14 The supplier shall declare in the binder certificate that crumb rubber is used and not
inorganic filler. The supplier must provide a certificate confirming conformance of the
CRMB with the specifications stated above and is required to submit quality management
plan for the approval of the Engineer.
When specified in the design as applicable to each project, the Contractor must also
follow the following guidelines for the mix design, utilisation, and quality control of CRMB
Asphalt Mixes:







PART 9 – RECYCLED MATERIALS FOR ROADWORKS

The requirements of QCS 2014 Section 6 Roadworks Part 9 Recycled Aggregate for Roadworks,
shall be supplemented or revised as appropriate by the following:
9.1 GENERAL
9.1.2 References
1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

ASTM C88...............Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
Sodium Sulphate or Magnesium Sulphate
ASTM C136.............Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates
ASTM C117.............Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates
ASTM C535.............Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-
Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles
Machine
ASTM C131.............Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-
Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles
Machine
ASTM D1556..........Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place
by Sand-Cone Method
ASTM D1557......Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics
of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3))
ASTM D1883..........Standard Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of
Laboratory- Compacted Soils
ASTM D2216..........Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
ASTM D2419..........Standard Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and
Fine Aggregate
ASTM D4318.........Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity
Index of Soils
ASTM D4429..........Standard Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of Soils
in Place
ASTM D4791..........Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or
Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
ASTM D4944..........Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water
(Moisture) Content of Soil by the Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure
Tester
ASTM D5821............Standard T e s t M e t h o d f o r Determining the Percentage of
Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate
ASTM D 6 9 1 3 . . ......Standard Test Methods for Particle Size Distribution (Gradation)

of Soils Using Sieve Analysis
ASTM D6938............Standard Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content of
Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
BS 1377 Part 3 ...Methods of test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes:
Chemical and electro-chemical tests
BS EN 933-11 .........Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates. Classification test
for the constituents of coarse recycled aggregate
9.1.3 Definitions
1 Demolition Waste: Waste Material obtained from demolished concrete structures.
2 Excavation Waste: Waste obtained from excavated materials.
3 Maximum dry density (MDD): The dry density of soil obtained using a specified
compaction effort at the optimum moisture content when determined in accordance
with the modified compaction test ASTM D1557. Unit weight and moisture content of
materials containing more than 5% by mass of oversize fraction tested in
accordance with ASTM D1557 should be corrected following ASTM D4718.
4 Optimum moisture content (OMC): the moisture content of soil at which a specific
compaction effort will produce the maximum dry density when determined in
accordance with the ASTM D1557.
5 Recycled Aggregate: Aggregate produced by the reprocessing of recycling waste

materials.
These include but are not limited to reclaimed asphalt, excavation waste, demolition
waste, industrial waste such as steel slag and aggregate produced by sand washing
plants.
6 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP): Milled or processed materials generated from

the asphalt Wearing and Base Course layers of existing pavement.
7 General Fill: Fill materials of acceptable quality having specified characteristics to be

used at more than 1m of structures.
8 Select Fill: Fill materials of acceptable quality having specified characteristics to be

used within 1m of structures.
9 Subbase: It is the layer between the subgrade and the Road Base. It consists of
compacted selected granular materials.

10 Road Base: It is the layer directly beneath the asphalt course layers and above the
subbase or subgrade layer. It consists of compacted selected materials. It can be
untreated or treated with suitable stabilizing admixtures.
9.1.4 Submittals
1 The Contractor shall submit recent test results for the proposed sources of materials
for all quality requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall submit a test
certificate that proves that the raw materials that are purchased/used comply with
specifications. The testing shall be performed by an approved private laboratory.
2 The contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval method statements for the
following:
(a) Source of materials facilities quality procedures.
(b) Materials production, handling, storage, identification, marking and traceability to

source of production.
(c) Quality control testing plan.
(d) Equipment and its suitability to fulfill all construction activities to the required
quality.
(e) Personnel capability.
(f) Safety and environment preservation measures.
9.2 RECYCLED AGGREGATE

9.2.1 Sources of Materials
1 Recycled aggregate, including Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Slag, can be
obtained from the Ashghal Recycling Compound at Rawdat Rashed, and other
approved sources, including Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), and
transported to the project site in accordance with the Schedule G – Transportation
Agreement.
2 Combined materials include recycled aggregates shall be mixed in suitable locations

by suitable means to assure consistency of final mix.
3 Materials shall be clean, tough, hard, durable, non-organic, chemically stable and
contains no harmful matter in quantities sufficient to adversely affect construction
works. Materials shall be free from tree and plant stumps, perishable materials,
materials subject to spontaneous combustion, material from sabkha and marshes.
4 Source of recycled aggregate shall not contain amount of deleterious material, which
may affect its reuse.
5 Sources of aggregate shall be thoroughly investigated to ensure the quality of

material is satisfactory.
6 Subject to the quantity of the Asphalt reclaimed and upon instruction from the
Engineer the following shall apply:-
a. If the milled quantity exceeds the required RAP for the a s p h a l t Base
Course, the remaining quantity shall be disposed of to the Ashghal Recycling
compound at Rawdat Rashed by the Named Sub-Contractor, or any other
designated Ashghal approved disposal area.
b. If the milled quantity is less than the required RAP for the asphalt Base Course,
additional RAP shall be obtained from the Ashghal recycling Compound at Rawdat
Rashed Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), or from other projects known
to have excess disposable RAP, with the prior full permission of the Engineer.
9.2.2 Storage and Handling of Materials
1 Debris pieces collected from demolition works shall be stock piled at suitable location
where different types of materials can be separated.
2 Materials shall be stock piled separately according to materials type, required nominal
sizes and proposed use.
3 If the construction waste consists of wood, paper, glass, plastic, metals and other non-
mineral fractions, they should be adequately separated and disposed/recycled in a
legal way.
4 Samples shall be taken of the recycled aggregate constituents for classification by

hand- sorting the coarse aggregate particles in accordance with BS EN 933-11. The
test shall be carried out by a suitably trained laboratory technician who has
demonstrated competence in classifying the constituent classes in accordance with
the test method.
5 Storage and handling of RAP materials shall be in accordance with the PWA Reclaimed
Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Management Plan
9.2.3 Inspection Testing and Control
1 Loose materials for source acceptance and approval by the Engineer prior to use
shall be sampled from stock piles not greater than 2000 m3.
2 Loose materials for testing and acceptance shall be sampled from the un-compacted

in-place layer.
3 For verification of plant weights and measures, character of materials used in the
preparation of the mixes, testing and other quality control requirements, the Engineer
shall at all times be provided access to all portions of the mixing plant, aggregate
plant, storage yards, crushers and other facilities used for producing and processing
the materials of construction.
4 The Engineer shall have authority to take samples and perform tests on any material
supplied to the site from any source whatsoever in order to establish compliance and to
accept or reject as he deems necessary. Samples shall be taken from completed work to
determine compliance.
5 The Contractor shall provide suitable facilities at the quarry or plants to carry out all
necessary tests on the raw materials and mixes.
6 The Contractor shall arrange for obtaining specimens of materials and samples taken from
stockpiles, including the provision of any necessary equipment and plant. This work shall
be performed in the presence of the Engineer if so directed by him.
7 Materials that are not in compliance shall be rejected and removed immediately from the
site of the works unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer.
8 Where defects in the materials or the completed work have been corrected, the Contractor
shall not proceed with subsequent work until approval has been given by the Engineer.
9.2.4 Applications
1 A maximum of 100% of recycled aggregate obtained from excavated material can be

used in unbound layers and asphalt layers following the specifications provided in
Section 6, Parts 3, 4 and 5, of QCS 2014.
2 Deviations from permissible uses stated in Table 9.1 are subjected to the Engineer
evaluation and approval.
3 Carefully selected recycled aggregate can be used in the applications shown below:
Table 9.1 Permissible use of recycled materials
No. Material Classification Permissible Use

Walkways, cycle ways and light
1 Unbound layers 100% max. vehicle parking areas
2 General Fill 100% max.
3 Select Fill 100% max.

100% max.
4 Subgrade Materials
100% max.
5 Subbase Materials
Roads with traffic levels up to 10

million ESALs
50% max.
Roads made to serve as temporary
6 Road Base Materials roads or diversions
Roads with traffic levels of ≥10 million
20% max.
ESALs
7 Aggregate for ducts 100% max.
bedding
8 Aggregate for pipe 100% max.
bedding
9 Sand for cable bedding 100% max.
10 Aggregate for concrete Section 5 Part 2

15% RAP
11 Asphalt base courses  Roads made to serve as temporary
20% Steel
Slag max. roads or diversions.
4 Estimation of Foreign Materials percentage shall be carried out as follows:

a) The collected sample shall be reduced following ASTM C702 to minimum 3kg and
dried at 50 – 60 C to constant mass and left to cool down to ambient temperature.
b) Dry sample shall be split into two sizes, materials which are retained on the 4.75mm
sieve, if any, and materials, which are passing the 4.75mm sieve and retained on the
2.36mm sieve, if any. Materials shall be sieved manually for not less than 2min
following ASTM C136 procedure.
c) Each sample shall be sorted by hand and classified in accordance with Table 9.3. The
amount of Foreign Materials shall be calculated for each size as percentage of the
original total dry mass. The percentage of Foreign Materials for each class is the sum
of percentages of these materials for all sizes of same class reported to the nearest
0.1%.
Table 9.2 Foreign Materials Classification

Class No. Description Materials
I High density solid materials Metal, glass, asphalt, stone, ceramics and slag
II Low density crushable materials Plaster, clay lumps and other friable materials
Rubber, plastics, bitumen, paper, cloth, paint,
III Compressible materials
wood and vegetable matter
Table 9.3 Specifications of Recycled Aggregate for use in Earth Works Related to Roads1
Specification Limits
Minimum
Parameter Standard
Select Fill & Frequency
General Fill
Subgrade
Percent passing the 75mm
ASTM C136 100% 100%
sieve
Percent passing the 0.075mm
ASTM C117 30% max. 35% max. - Each Source
sieve
ASTM D4318 - Visible change in
Liquid limit 30% max. 40% max.
Method A material
Plasticity Index ASTM D4318 10 % max. 12% max.
- 1 per 1000 m3
California Bearing Ratio 15% min. at 15% min. at
(CBR) ASTM D1883 95% MDD 95% MDD
(Soaked)
Swelling 2% max. 3% max.
ASTM D6938 Min. 95% of Min. 95% of - 1 per 200 m2 per

Field Density
ASTM D1556 MDD MDD layer
In Place Moisture ASTM D6938 - 1 every 75m per

ASTM D4944  2% of OMC  2% of OMC
Content2 lane per layer
In Place California
ASTM D4429 15% min. 15% min. 1 per 2000 m 2
Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Acid soluble Chloride
BS 1377 Part 3 2% max. - 1 per 2000 m 3
Content
Acid soluble sulphate
BS 1377 Part 3 3% max. -
content
Organic Matter BS 1377 Part 3 2% max. 2% max.
High density materials3 See Paragraph 2 20% 30%
Lowdensity/crushable 1 per 1000 m3

See Paragraph 2 1% 2%
materials4
Compressiblematerials5 See Paragraph 2 0.2% 0.3%
1Loose materials for testing and acceptance shall be sampled from the un-compacted in- place layer.

2During compaction.
3Such as mortar, metal, glass, asphalt, ceramics and slag
4Such as plastic, brick, plaster, clay lumps and other friable materials
5Such as rubber and wood
9.2.5 Subbase and Road Base Layers
1 Loose materials for testing and acceptance shall be sampled from the un-compacted in-
place layer.
2 The required properties of fine aggregate for Road Base and Subbase layers are listed
in Table 9.4.
Table 9.4 Specifications of fine aggregates for Road Base and Subbase layers
Parameter Standard Minimum Frequency
Road Base Subbase
Liquid Limit ASTM D4318 25%max. 25% max. - Each source
Plasticity Index ASTM D4318 6 % max. 6 % max. - Visible change in material
- 1 test every 1000m 3

Sand equivalent ASTM D2419 35 min. 25 min.
BS 1377
Organic content 1.0% max. 1.0% max.
Part 3
3 The required properties of coarse aggregate for Road Base and Subbase layers are
listed in Table 9.5.
Table 9.5 Specifications of coarse aggregates for Road Base and Subbase layers
Road Base Subbase
Fractured Faces ASTM D5821 50% min. 50% min.
Flat and Elongated - Each source

Particles (5:1) ASTM D4791 10% max. 15% max.
- Visible change in
ASTM C131
Loss by Abrasion ASTM C535 30% max. 40% max. material
Soundness - 1 test every 2000m 3

(5 cycles by MgSO4) ASTM C88 15% max. 20% max.
4 The required properties of combined aggregate for Road Base and Subbase layers are
5 Unit weight and moisture content of materials containing more than 5% by mass of
oversize fraction tested in accordance with ASTM D1557 should be corrected following
ASTM D4718.
Table 9.6 Specifications of combined aggregates for Road Base and Sub-base layers 1
Road Base Subbase
Maximum Dry Density ASTM D1557 3 2.15 min. 3 2.15 min. - Each source.
Gradation ASTM C136 Table 4.4 Table 4.4 - Visible change in

material
California Bearing
ASTM D1883 80% min. 70% min.
Ratio (CBR) - 1 test per 1000m 3
(Soaked)
Swelling 0.5% max. 1.0% max.
ASTM D6938
Field Density 100% of MDD - 1 per 200 m 2 per
ASTM D1556 100% of MDD
layer
In Place Moisture ASTM D6938 - 1 every 75m per
 1.5% of OMC  2% of OMC
Content2 ASTM D4944 lane per layer
In Place California
ASTM D4429 80% min. 70% min. 1 per 2000 m 2
Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Acid soluble Chloride
BS 1377 Part 3 2% max. 2% max.
Content
1 per 3000 m 3
Acid soluble sulphate
BS 1377 Part 3 3% max. 3% max.
content
High density materials3 Section 9.2.5 10% 15%
Low density/crushable Section 9.2.5 1% 2%

1 per 1000 m3
Compressible Section 9.2.5 0.2% 0.3%
materials5
1Loose materials for testing and acceptance shall be sampled from the un-compacted in- place layer.
2During compaction.
3Such as mortar, metal, glass, asphalt, ceramics and slag
4
Such as plastic, brick, plaster, clay lumps and other friable materials
5Such as rubber and wood
6 Gradation requirements of combined aggregate for Road Base and Subbase layers are
Table 9.7 Gradation limits for Road Base and Subbase
Sieve Size Road Base Subbase
50.0 mm 100 100

37.5 mm 95 – 100 90 – 100
19.0 mm 70 – 92 70 – 90
9.5 mm 50 – 70 45 - 75
4.75 mm 35 – 55 30 – 60
0.600 mm 12 – 25 10 – 30
0.075 mm 0–8 0 – 12
9.3 REUSE OF RECLAIMED ASPHALT

This section shall be used in conjunction with the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
Management Plan issued by PWA in 2019
9.3.1 Field Recovery of RAP
1 The main properties of RAP are the age of binder, grading and properties of aggregate.
RAP needs to be consistent and of known properties to optimise its level of use
efficiently. Thus, processing the RAP to create a consistent raw material feed is a critical
component of the total process and essential to the mix design.
2 The use of RAP shall be systematic and properly controlled starting by the milling
process passing by adequate transportation, sieving and stockpiling. The asphalt
mixture designs shall be optimised by using certain percentage of RAP which at the
same time provides equivalent or better level of performance as the one obtained
when asphalt mixtures are produced using virgin aggregates.
3 Milling is the best method of recovering RAP from existing asphalt pavement
surfaces. RAP must not be contaminated with underneath layers (e.g. subbase or
subgrade). Also, when milling a certain asphalt layer, a thin cushion of existing layer
shall remain un-milled to prevent any potential contamination.
4 Milled materials shall be kept clean and segregated in separate stockpiles

before further processing.
9.3.2 Processing of RAP
1 Processing must be carried out to recover original aggregate grading of recovered

material while aggregates remain coated with bitumen; this is referred to as granulation.
Crushing of RAP causes fractured faces and result in a lower acceptable RAP
percentage in the final mix.
2 Generally, the best recyclable fractions are in the finer range. RAP is first screened to
fine fractions since more bitumen is present in fine aggregates. Oversize, slabs and dig
out materials are passed through a granulation process to form smaller particles without
crushing to avoid generation of excessive fines. Granulated materials can be screened
to the correct sizes.
3 RAP fractions shall be assessed by determining materials properties for both binder and
aggregate. This is to obtain successful asphalt mixtures with optimum RAP content. Mix
design optimization is essential and mixes with RAP shall be engineered for favorable
outcomes.
9.3.3 Testing of Reclaimed Aggregate
1 Summary of tests for reclaimed aggregate are provided in Table 9.8:
Table 9.8 Aggregate Testing
ASTM D5444
Gradation ASTM C136
ASTM C117
- Each source.
ASTM C127
Specific Gravity and absorption - Visible change in
ASTM C128
material
Resistance to degradation by Micro-Deval apparatus ASTM D6928
Flat and Elongated Particles (5:1) ASTM D4791 - 1 test per 500m 3
Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate ASTM C1252
9.3.4 Testing of Binder
1 Binder shall be extracted from RAP using ASTM D2172 - Method A and rotary
evaporator using toluene as a solvent. Binders shall be analyzed following AASHTO
T315 and AASHTO T350 and graded to AASHTO M332 specifications. Summary of
binder tests are provided in Table 9.9.
Table 9.9 Binders Testing
ASTM D2172
Binder extraction Method A
ASTM D5404
- Each source.
Rheology of base binder AASHTO T315

- Visible change in material
Rheology of RAP binder (MSCR) AASHTO T350
- 1 test per 500m 3 RAP
Rheology of RAP Binder (BBR) AASHTO T313
Rheology of RAP Binder (LAS) AASHTO TP101
Automated Heithaus Titrimetry ASTM D6703
2 Adjustment of blended grading with virgin binder shall be made with an approved
rejuvenation agent to create a combined binder of no more than one PG grade higher
than the required virgin grade. Take traffic, shear and actual temperature maximum into
account.
3 RAP binder shall be extracted from the RAP where toluene is used for the chlorinated
solvent for a complete extraction by rotary evaporator. After extraction, the recovered
binder is tested for rheology and composition and compared to the database.
9.3.5 Design Guidelines
1 The following guidelines can be used based on amount of RAP included in the mix:
(a) 0-10% RAP
Use MS-2 Marshall design criteria. Rejuvenation and performance tests are not
required.
(b) 10-15% RAP
Use MS-2 Marshall design criteria. Gyratory compactor shall be used instead of
Marshall compactor.
Existing Mix Design Certificated are considered valid for RAP contents up to 15%
provided all Marshal design criteria are duly satisfied
(c) 15-30% RAP
Use MS-2 Marshall design criteria. Gyratory compactor shall be used instead of
Marshall compactor.
2 Asphalt mix design guidelines shown in Table 9.10 are recommended for asphalt
mixes include RAP.
Table 9.10 Mix Design Guidelines
Traffic Level (ESALs) Mix Design Criteria
< 3 X 106 Marshall volumetric mix design

Marshall volumetric mix design + performance testing includes:
Resilient Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures by Indirect Tension (ASTM
3 X 106 – 10 X 106 D7369), Effect of Moisture on Asphalt (ASTM D4867) and Refusal
Density using Gyratory Compactor (ASTM 6925) at 250 cycles

Resilient Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures by Indirect Tension (ASTM
10 X 106 -30 X 106 D7369), Effect of Moisture on Asphalt (ASTM D4867), Refusal
Density using Gyratory Compactor (ASTM 6925) at 250 cycles and
Wheel tracking (BS EN 12697-22)
Resilient Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures by Indirect Tension
>30 X 106 (ASTM D7369), Effect of Moisture on Asphalt (ASTM D4867),
Refusal Density using Gyratory Compactor (ASTM 6925) at 250
cycles, Wheel tracking (BS EN 12697-22) and Fatigue Life of Asphalt
(AASHTO T321)
The mix design must be done using the Superpave methodology and meet all the
requirements of QCS and the Project Specific Specifications. Trial blends shall be
undertaken to optimise packing. QSD will review the mix design for suitability and
approval.
Suitability for traffic will be approved by the engineer and based on performance testing
recommendations by QSD.
The RAP must be fractionated to 3-4 fractions and recombined to meet the needs of
the mix design and production.
The RAP binder must be extracted and theologically characterised to determine the
rejuvenation requirement either by additive or with virgin binder addition in the design.
The consistency of RAP stockpiles must be established to ensure correct total binder
content.
9.3.6 Manufacturing of RAP Mixes
1 RAP shall not be heated with virgin aggregate. Addition of a preheater for RAP can
assist in optimization of mix temperature. Rejuvenation agent can be sprayed onto
the RAP feed or dosed with bitumen.
2 For batch plants and continuous plants, a cold fed system is essential with separate
RAP bins. In batch plants, a conveyor system into the pugmill may be used. This
limits RAP to about 25%.
PART 11 - KERBS, FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS

11.1 GENERAL

11.1.4 Quality Assurance
Add new paragraphs 4 and 5 as follows:
4 Supervision Consultant shall ensure that the paving blocks are in full compliance with
applicable project specifications including production line, raw materials, control on non-
conforming product procedures and conformity criteria.
5 Supervision Consultant must conduct audits on Paving block/Kerbs factories & relevant
facilities / plants from ordering the product, during production, storage of product, testing of
product in the factory, as well as transportation and delivery of the product to the site
11.2.1 GENERAL
7 Precast radius kerbs in accordance with BS 7533 shall be adopted for any curvatures with
radius less than 12m
11.3 PRECAST CONCRETE PAVING BLOCKS
4 The Coarse and Fine aggregates used in making the paving blocks shall be Gabbro, and they
shall comply with section 5 of QCS.
Add paragraph 9 and 10 as follows:
9 A sealant shall be used on the face for surface protection and the paving block manufacturer
shall provide the Employer with a 10-year warranty against surface deterioration.
10 This specification should be read in conjunction with latest revisions of Interim Advice Notes
IAN No. 021/14
11.4 LAYING PRECAST CONCRETE PAVING BLOCKS
6 Paving blocks should be laid with a joint width typically range of 2mm to 5mm
PART 12 - FENCING
12.5.2 Galvanised Steel Rails
Add the new Paragraph 8 as follows:
8 In case Coating application is required, Polyester Powder Coating of Pedestrian Guardrails

shall be applied as final layer after the Hot-dip Galvanization, subject to the approval of the

Beautification Committee and the Engineer.
PART 13 – TRAFFIC SIGNS, MARKINGS AND STUDS

13.5 REFLECTIVE STUDS
13.5.1 General
2 Road studs for all roads shall measure minimum 100 mm x 100 mm x 20 (maximum +2)
mm, and for trucks roads the road studs shall measure minimum 150 mm x 150 mm x
20 (maximum +2) mm. Road studs shall have anchorage shafts. Road studs shall
withstand a mechanical load of minimum 60 tons (for all roads and truck roads).
3 The shaft shall be "Anti-Twist/Hot-Tite", minimum 50 mm long for all roads. For truck
roads the shaft shall be "Anti-Twist/Hot-Tite", minimum 75 mm long.
6 The body of the stud shall be constructed either in one integral part, or alternatively a
two-piece stud, subject to the Engineer’s approval.
PART 14 – WORKS IN RELATION TO SERVICES

14.1 GENERAL
14.1.4 Notifications to Service Authorities & Statutory Bodies
1 All works in relation to services shall be carried out by a contractor or sub-contractor

prequalified and approved by the concerned service authority. Proof of such approval
shall be required in writing before the start of Works on the Site. The name of any sub-
contractor to be used shall be designated. Any design work to be undertaken for the
relocation or protection of an existing or proposed service as part of the Works shall be
undertaken by a consultant appointed by the Contractor who is approved by the relevant
service authority or statutory body. Written proof of a consultant's approval shall be
provided by the Contractor.
14.3 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
14.3.2 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, Water Network Affairs
(QGEWC, WNA)

4 The Contractor is to obtain the most recent approved list of manufacturers & suppliers
of materials for water works projects from QGEWC. All relevant water works materials
used on the project will be obtained from a manufacturer & supplier which is included
on this list. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the list to the Engineer prior to
ordering any material.
PART 15 – ROAD LIGHTING
15.1 GENERAL
15.1.1 Scope of Works
8 Landscape lighting luminaire, its ballast or driver, support and related accessories shall
be designed and suitably rated to ensure correct operation and continuous trouble free
service under the prevailing climatic conditions.
15.2 APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT
15.2.1 General
Add new paragraphs 11 to 16 as follows:
11 The selection of landscape lighting fixtures and its accessories shall be from the latest
approved MME-PPD Vendor’s list. Contractor shall collect the latest vendors list from
MME-PPD and the material submittals for all the components/material related to the
landscape lighting system shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before
commencing with the procurement/execution.
12 Landscape lighting luminaire specification data sheet arrangement:

For each landscape lighting luminaire and support component, arranged in order of
lighting unit designation. The Contractor shall include data on features, accessories, and
finishes.
The data sheets will contain adequate information for the reader to select and specify a
particular model from the luminaire range. Including but not limited to:
• Luminaire diagram external dimensions.
• Lamp type and configuration
• Optical arrangement (reflectors types, shield)
• System power consumption
• luminaire output (lm)
• luminaire efficiency (lm/W)
• Control and switching options
13 The Contractor shall provide the shop drawings and supporting calculations required by
the specification, as well as the provision of all required supporting technical literature
and samples in connection with the approval of proposed equipment.
14 The equipment supplied shall include all necessary items for a complete installation
according to the specification requirements in order to provide for satisfactory operation,

notwithstanding errors and omission. The equipments listed in the Contract documents
are, therefore, indicative and not limitative.
15 The Contractor shall submit four copies of his equipment proposals to the Engineer. This
submission shall be comprehensive and clearly state any manufacturer’s deviations from
the specification. Manufacturer’s literature associated with the submission shall be
originals and not photocopies. Specific reference to the compliance of certain
specification requirements shall be identified.
16 The Engineer shall review this submission. The Engineer’s approval shall be as follows:
• Approval shall be transmitted to the Contractor in writing once the approval of the
relevant departments within the PWA, has been given.
• All submissions shall give clear, unambiguous details and performance data of the
equipment proposed, together with all supporting calculations where necessary. Clear
catalogue identification references shall be provided.
• With the Engineer’s comments and recommendations attached, a copy of the
submission shall be forwarded to the departments concerned within the PWA, to
obtain their approval.
• Where minor deviations exist from the specifications but do not affect the performance
of the equipment or installation, the Engineer’s recommendations to accept such
deviations, his approval together with a copy of the submission shall be forwarded to
the departments concerned within the PWA, to obtain their approval.
• The Contractor shall not order any equipment for the incorporation into the Works
before receipt of formal approval in writing.
• The contractor shall refer the contract documents and refer to the technical
requirements of MME PPD for landscape lighting luminaires, cables, and other
electrical accessories.
15.11 LED LIGHTING UNITS
15.11.1 Lighting Units
Delete paragraph 3 and replace with:
3 The luminaire assembly shall be tested and approved by an independent ENEC (European
Norms Electrical Certification) national certification body, and awarded the ENEC mark.
Contractor shall provide verifiable certificates featuring the contact information of the
certification body.

PART 17 – ROAD DRAINAGE

Delete Clause 17.4 and 17.5 and replace with the following:
17.4 ROAD GULLIES
1 The type, position, dimensions and clear openings of gullies will be as designated on
the drawings or in the project specifications.
2 Gullies shall be rated for D400 loading category.
3 Gullies shall be constructed so that no part of the spout or trap has a cross sectional area
less than 2/3 that of the outlet.
4 Precast concrete gullies shall comply with BS 5911 Part 6 and coated on all surfaces
with two coats of solvent free epoxy paint with a minimum (x̄ – 2σ) DFT of 250µm.
5 Gully tops shall be kerb type entry complying with EN 124 unless otherwise shown on
the Contract Drawings.
6 Gully connections shall be a minimum 150mm diameter.
7 Gullies and connections to 1.2m cover from the final road surface shall be backfilled to
road formation level with flowable concrete.
8 Where shown on the drawings, the remaining length of gully connections shall be bedded
and surrounded with C20 SRC concrete with movement at the joints permitted by the
insertion of compressible material which shall extend to the outside of the concrete
surround
9 Gullies shall be precast concrete or polypropylene with removable basket, 50mm

diameter 9 no. holes, 6 rows, 3 numbers in each row @ 120mm centre to centre. Cut-out
to be provided in the filter basket where pipe connections discharge to gullies.
10 Top entry gullies shall be used. Material subject to approval by the Engineer.
17.5 MANHOLE COVERS AND GULLY TOPS
17.5.1 General
1 Products shall be designed, developed and manufactured within an EN ISO 9001 quality,
an EN ISO 14001 environmental and an EN ISO 45001 occupational health and safety
management system, which has been assessed by an International organisation with
accreditation to EN ISO 17021.
2 All manholes covers and gully tops shall have been certified as conforming to EN 124-1
and EN 124-2 by an International accredited third party assessment body for materials,
design, performance and testing compliance. The assessment shall be made by an
organisation with accreditation to EN ISO 17065.

3 EN 124-1 and EN 124-2 standards shall be referred to for the purposes of technical
requirements, testing methods and frequencies for manhole covers and gully tops.
4 The products shall have been type tested by a third party International testing
organisation that has accreditation to EN ISO 17025 and EN 124 within its scope. The
assessment shall be made by an organisation with accreditation to EN ISO 17065.
5 Manhole covers and gully tops shall be manufactured from ductile cast iron grade EN-
GJS-500-7 to EN 1563.
6 Covers, tops and frames shall be kept together as a supplied unit and interchangeability
between various covers and frames shall not be permitted.
7 Manhole covers in the road carriageway shall be located out of the wheel tracks of each
lane, wherever possible.
8 Class E600 manhole covers shall be used where the manhole is located in a road
carriageway with a posted speed limit above 80km/hr. Class D400 manhole covers shall
be used where the posted speed limit is ≤80 km/hr and in hard shoulders, parking areas
and other areas as designated on the drawings or project specification.
17.5.2 Manhole Covers and Frames

1 Manhole covers for sewerage, surface ground water and treated sewage effluent
systems shall have the following words embossed in both English and Arabic:
(a) Sewerage: Drainage Foul
Sewer
(b) Surface ground water: Drainage
Surface Water
(c) Treated sewage effluent: Drainage
Treated Sewage Effluent.
2 The size and coverage of the lettering and pattern shall be meet the skid resistance
criteria of Clause 7.4 of EN 124-1.
3 The type of manhole cover; i.e., hinged, circular, square, rectangular, double triangular
or multiple cover shall be as designated on the drawings or project specification.
4 The manhole frames shall provide a minimum clear access opening of 750mm square
or 750mm diameter.
5 The minimum frame depth for D400 covers shall be 100mm and 150mm for E600
covers.
6 Frames weighing more than 15 kg shall be provided with lifting holes located to permit a
balanced lift and shall be marked accordingly.
7 The frame bearing area should be designed to give a nominal bearing pressure in
relation to the test loads in EN 124 should not exceed 2.1N/mm2. Frames shall have an
overall minimum bedding width of 50mm of metal with enlarged corner webs and

strengthening ribs. The bedding flange shall have a minimum thickness of 5mm.
8 Seating of manhole covers and gully tops within frames shall be manufactured in such
a way as to ensure that long-term stability and quietness are achieved when trafficked.
Low- density vinyl acetate cushioning inserts and gaskets are permitted. Adhesives
shall not be used to secure the inserts and gaskets to the frame.
9 The inserts and gaskets, if used, shall have the following properties. Table 17.1
Cushioning Insert and Gasket
Properties
Properties Requirements Standard
Density 0.918 gcm3 ASTM D1505
Hardness 38 Sh.D EN ISO 868
Elastic Limit 15 MPa EN ISO 527-2
Elongation 730% EN ISO 527-2
Temperature range with 100% -15 to +60 ℃
mechanical properties
10 For double triangular manholes covers, a three-point cover seating shall be adopted to
prevent any movement or rocking. Double triangular covers shall be loosely coupled with
hexagon headed M16 stainless steel bolts with two locking hexagon nuts. For circular,
square and rectangular covers, a non-rocking design shall be provided.
11 Hinged manhole covers shall open to a minimum of 110° with safety blocking at 90° and
removable from the frame at 90°. If the design incorporates a separate hinge pin, the
pin shall be manufactured from 316L stainless steel. The hinge shall be designed such
that the hinge pin or cast hinge stubs when closed will carry no traffic load. On single
hinged covers, the hinge shall be on the side facing the direction of the traffic.
12 Securing of unhinged manhole covers within the frame shall be achieved by mass per
unit area. The minimum mass per unit area of D400 covers shall be 250 kg/m 2 and 275
kg/m2 for E600 covers.
13 The covers and frames on foul sewers shall incorporate a removable self-sealing GRP
or similar corrosion resistant plate meeting the requirements of Part 7 of this Section. The
plate shall fit between the cover and the frame such that no surface area of the frame
shall be exposed to the atmosphere within the manhole. This shall be achieved by the
inclusion of a neoprene sealing ring or by a similar approved method. The plate shall be
complete with a lifting handle on the upper surface. The design of the frame, cover and
plate shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
14 A heavy grease seal shall be formed in all cases between the cover and frame to prevent
the ingress of sand.
15 The Contractor shall supply one pair of manhole keys and a manhole cover lifter, as
appropriate with each 30 covers provided with a minimum of one tool for each type of
cover. Keys and manhole cover lifter shall be of an appropriate approved design to match
the different cover configurations. Keyways in manhole covers shall be of the closed
type.
17.5.3 Gully Tops
1 Gully tops shall be D400 loading category.
2 The upper surface of top entry gully tops shall be flat except where otherwise designated.
Slots in gratings or between gratings and frames shall not be orientated parallel to the
direction of traffic, except where the slots are less than 170 mm long and between 16 to
32 mm wide.
3 Where hinged top entry gully tops are installed, the edge with a hinge shall face the
direction of the traffic.
4 Hinged gully tops shall open to a minimum of 110° with safety blocking at 90° and be
removable from the frame at 90°. The hinge shall be designed such that no traffic load
will be carried by the hinge pin or cast hinge stub when closed.
17.5.4 Coating
1 All castings shall be blast cleaned and coated on all surfaces with an epoxy primer and
black solvent free epoxy paint finish with a minimum (x̄ – 2σ) DFT of 300µm for Foul Sewer
manholes and a minimum (x̄ – 2σ) DFT of 200µm for Treated Sewage Effluent covers and
Surface Ground Water manholes and gully tops.
2 Where the Manufacturer is offering a factory applied alternative paint or enamel finish
and DFT, the Manufacturer shall demonstrate through long-term third party testing by an
International testing body with ultimate accreditation by IAF, that the offered coating
provides an equivalent specification in terms of corrosion resistance, asset life and
durability to the specified epoxy primer and paint finish.
3 The coating on Foul Water manhole covers and frames shall meet the requirements of
QCS Section 08, Part 01, Clause 1.2.2 100 Day Acid Test.
4 Blast cleaning shall be to the standard specified by the coating Manufacturer and in
accordance with EN ISO 8503.
5 Coating shall meet the Table 17.2 requirements through testing by an ISO 17025-
accredited third party testing body:

Table 17.2 Coating Tests by the Manufacturer
Test
Test Name Requirement Specification
Category
No rusting, discoloration
and flaking.
40 days UV Type Non-porosity - Low voltage ISO 16474-3
weathering test Test as required below. (Method A Cycle 1)
Adhesion pull-off as
required below.
40 days salt spray Type
Same as above ISO 9227
test Test
100-days acid Type No degradation and
QCS 08.01 1.2.2
test (Foul Sewer Test discoloration
only)
Minimum (x̄ – 2σ) ≥ 300µm
Routine (Foul Sewer) or ISO 2808-6A or
Dry film thickness Minimum (x̄ – 2σ) ≥ 200µm
Test ISO 19840
(Other) or
as accepted in 17.5.4.2
Routine Average ≥ 8MPa and
Adhesion pull-off ISO 4624
Test Minimum single value ≥
6MPa
Routine
Holiday detection To be non-porous ISO 29601
Test
Impact resistance Routine To remain non-porous
ISO 6272-2
(5N.m) Test after the test
17.5.5 Installation
1 Asphalt laying and road rolling equipment shall not be permitted to cross over the
manhole covers, gully tops and frames.
2 The installation of all manhole covers and top entry gully grates and frames
in the carriageway shall take place after the final compaction of the
wearing course.
3 The opening in the manhole cover slab and top entry gully pot shall be temporarily
steel plated while the basecourse and wearing course are laid and compacted. The
asphalt shall then be neatly cut back to expose the temporary steel plate. Seating
rings and frame shall be installed and bedded on a thermo-setting polymer resin
material or a fast setting fibre reinforced filling mortar. Final adjustment of the
seating ring level shall take place and the frame bedded on the bedding material,
ensuring no voids are trapped in the material, and tamped to the adjacent road
level. The frame bedding flange shall not over- hang the inside or outside faces of
the seating rings. An additional layer of bedding material shall be placed over the
bedding flange ensuring that all holes are filled, to give a minimum thickness of
10mm over the flange.

4 The area around the frame shall be filled to no higher than 40mm of the finished
road surface with cement mortar or quick setting micro concrete. The top surface of
the mortar or concrete shall be left rough to provide a key. When the bedding
material and fill has hardened, cold joint sealer shall be applied to the asphalt
edge and exposed frame and the remaining wearing course installed, taking care
not to roll onto the frame.
17.9 TRENCH SOAKAWAYS
17.9.1 General
3 Trench soakaways shall have a minimum cover of 1000mm from the proposed road
level.
4 Impermeable 0.50mm thick HDPE membrane shall be provided for trench soakaways
with groundwater pipes. HDPE membrane to lap with geotextile @ 100mm.
17.9.3 Pipe
Delete paragraph 1 and substitute the following:
1 Distributor pipe shall be ¾ perforated VC or HDPE pipe subject to approval by the

Engineer, supported on 20mm nominal single-size coarse aggregate bedding
conforming to Section 8. Pipe perforations shall be 10mm diameter in staggered rows
around the circumference of the pipe with a pitch of 40 degrees. The longitudinal
spacing between each row of holes shall be 200mm.
17.9.5 Single Sized Coarse Aggregate
4 The granular material to be used for trench soakaways shall carefully consider the
selection of materials and construction methodology to ensure a permeability not less
than 1x10-4 m/s. Single sized coarse aggregates shall be gabbro material as per PWA
Standard Details SD 8-2-307.
Add new clause 17.10 as follows:
17.10 Not Used
17.11 Groundwater Pipe
1 Groundwater pipe shall be minimum 300mm diameter VC top half perforated pipe.
17.12 Line Channel Drain
1 Line channel drain shall be provided as shown in the drawings and at the plot gates
entrance with lower levels than the road.

2 Prefabricated channels, inlet box and other peripherals shall be compliant to D400 load
Class per DIN EN 1433, monolithic in construction and colour subject to Engineer’s
approval.
3 Outlet option shall depend on slope and cover available to connect to a catchpit,
manhole or gully. Line drain connection shall be connected preferably to the nearest
catchpit/manhole. Contractor to verify site conditions and provide pipe protection where
cover is less than 1.20m.
4 Prefabricated sump unit shall be provided at the end of the line drain and shall
serve as the outlet for the connecting pipe to catchpit or gully. The sump unit shall
have removable grate and filter basket.
PART 18 - GEOSYNTHETICS
18.2 REQUIREMENT FOR GEOTEXTILES
18.2.2 Drainage Applications
5 Geotextile shall be laid with minimum overlap between sheets of 300mm in any
direction and 300mm on top.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 8 – DRAINAGE WORKS

Contractors shall comply with the following specifications in respect of any alternative pipe
materials that they may desire to propose both during the tender and construction stages and
shall clearly specify their selected choice of materials that they intend to use for each project.
All alternative pipe materials proposed must comply with Qatar Construction
Specifications - QCS 2014, along with the following amendments and
supplements listed below in this Section 8 – Drainage Works.
Specifications of pipes as per QCS 2014, Section 8, Parts 3and 9 – Clauses 3.2, 3.4, 3.10, 3.11
and 9.3, shall apply in respect of VC, GRP, HDPE and Polymer Resin Concrete Pipes Only
(Excluding pipe materials PVC-U and ABS).
The use of HDPE structured wall pipes is limited to a maximum of 600 mm internal diameter.
However, diameters up to 3000 mm can be considered for special structures such as offline
storage tanks, subject to individual design.
The following tables may be used as a guide only as to potential alternative materials available,
while the requirements of QCS 2014, BS EN 14636, and the following amendments and
supplements listed below in this Section 8 – Drainage Works, shall always be implemented.
Foul Sewers (Non-Pressure Pipe)
Diameter Existing Alternative
Comments
(mm) Material Material
150-600 ID VC GRP GRP pipes SN 10,000
HDPE PE100 Non-pressure solid wall pipe
160-1000 OD VC with minimum thickness of SDR 17
150-600 ID VC HDPE HDPE Structured wall pipe, Type B,

2
SN
For 8 KN/m
open cuts, only pipes with
standard spigot and socket are
150-1200 ID VC
Polyester Resin accepted. For jacking pipes, only pipes
Concrete with stainless collars are acceptable
as per QCS Section 08, Part 09, Para
150 – 1800 ID GRP 09.13.
Surface and Ground Water (Non-Pressure Pipe)

Diameter Ex sting Alternative
Comments
200-800 ID VC-Solid GRP GRP pipes SN 10,000

PE100 Non-pressure solid wall pipe
250-900 OD VC-Solid HDPE with minimum wall thickness of SDR
17
HDPE Structured wall pipe, Type B,
200-600 ID VC-Solid HDPE
SN8
200-300 ID VC-Solid u-PVC Solid wall pipe. Gully connections only

200-1200 ID VC-Solid For open cuts, only pipes with standard

Polymer spigot and socket are accepted.
Resin For jacking pipes, only pipes with
Concrete
Concrete stainless collars are acceptable as per
>1000 ID HDPE QCS Section 08 Part 09 Para 09.13
lining
Surface and Ground Water Perforated Pipes
Diameter Existing Alternative Comments

VC- PE100 Non-pressure solid wall
250-900 OD HDPE - Perforated pipe with minimum wall thickness
Perforated
of SDR 17
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1.1.1 Scope
Add the following to paragraph 3
List of ‘Approved Suppliers’ prepared by the Public Works Authority
1.2 TESTING OF MATERIALS
Add new sub clause 1.2.3 as follows:
1.2.3 Approved laboratories
Testing of concrete and other materials shall only be undertaken by laboratories

approved by the Authority.
1.3 IMPLEMENTATION
1.3.1 Site Information
Add new paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 as follows:
4 The Contractor shall conduct confirmatory ground investigation to facilitate design and
constructability review, the extent, approach and methodologies of which shall be
subject to the approval of the Engineer’s Representative.
5 The ground investigation programme shall enable assessment of existing soil and
groundwater conditions at the site and identify any soil instabilities such as slope
failures or geologic faults that may affect design and construction activities. This
primary information will define appropriate excavation & backfill, bearing capacity,
potential pipe floatation, settlement of foundations, stability of pipe trenches, earth
pressures on supporting structures and the effect of chemically aggressive soil
conditions.

6 The ground investigation programme shall be clearly defined in the Project Quality Plan
including Inspection and Test Plan.
PART 02: EARTHWORKS

2.2 EXCAVATIONS
2 The Contractor shall source fill material required for the Works from the Nominated
Supplier, Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC). Transport to the site shall be by
the Named Sub-contractor in accordance with the Schedule G – Transportation
Agreement.
Imported fill shall have the following properties
(a) maximum stone size of 75 mm except as specified in Clause 2.3.2 of this Part
(b) liquid limit less than 35 %
(c) plasticity index of not more than 10.
Clause 2.2.3 Paragraph 3, add
3 The Named Sub-Contractor shall transport it to Qatar Primary Materials Company

(QPMC) and off-load it at the designated Logistics Area.
4 All excavated material whether requiring disposal, processing or treatment for re-use
in filling arising from all the excavations whatsoever as required in the Works, including
but not limited to general earthworks, trenches, shafts, utilities, manholes and
chambers, foundations and footings, and any other underground structures, shall be
disposed of off-site; either to tip or to the designated Logistic Area.
9 The Contractor shall not undertake, either on site or elsewhere, any crushing or
screening of all earthworks material excavated from or for use in the works.
Delete Clause 2.2.3 Paragraph 12
2.2.8 Excavation in Roads
10 In addition to any barriers necessary to provide protection against traffic all

excavations shall be provided with fencing with fine mesh netting to a height of
1.75m.
2.3 BACKFILL
2.3.1 Pipe Bedding

Delete Clause 2.3.1 Paragraph 3(a) and replace with the following:
Material (either single sized or graded) which is used for pipe bedding around wet
utilities (excluding TSE), must include Gabbro hardstone aggregates. In the case of
filtration and percolation systems such as ‘french drains’, soakaways, and ground
water lowering systems, Gabbro hardstone aggregate shall be used throughout the
whole filtration / percolation medium it is designed for, regardless of the current level
of ground water identified on site.
2.3.3 Geotextile Filter Membrane
1 Non-Woven needle punched Geotextile filter membrane shall be used for the pipe
bedding structural support and surround, as well as surrounding the backfilled
material above, for all FS, SWD and TSE trenches. The Geotextile shall also conform
to the requirements of Section 6 Part 18 and shall extend up to the sub-grade level
regardless of the current long term ground water level on site.
2 Selected fill material for trench backfill in open areas, shall be suitable material selected
from the excavated material as specified in Clause 2.2 of this Part.
Delete Clause 2.3.4 Backfilling Excavation Paragraph 13:
2.3.6 Backfilling Excavation with Flowable Fill (Foamed Concrete)
The Contractor is to implement the requirements of QCS 2014 – Section 08 – Part 2

– Sub-clause 2.3.6 Backfilling Excavation with Flowable Fill (Foamed Concrete)
during the construction phase as the mandatory backfilling material for all manholes
in trafficked carriageways.
2.4 REINSTATEMENT OF SURFACES
2.4.2 Reinstatement of Surfaces Other Than in the Highway
1 The Contractor shall reinstate all disturbed surfaces in accordance with the latest
reinstatement guidelines of PWA Assets Management Affairs Roads Operations &
Maintenance Department – Amendment to the Code of Practice and Specification for
Road Openings in the Highway (January 2011) and to the satisfaction of the Engineer’s
Representative.
PART 03: PIPES AND FITTINGS MATERIALS

3.1.2 References
Insert the following Standards:-

BS EN 14636 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure drainage and sewerage
— Polyester resin concrete (PRC); Parts 1 & 2
BS EN 1610 Construction and testing of drains and sewers
ASTM D 6783 Standard specification for Polymer Concrete Pipe
ASTM C 579 Standard test method for compressive strength of chemical-

resistant mortars, grouts, monolithic surfacing and polymer
concrete
ASTM C 478 Standard specification for precast reinforced concrete manhole

sections
ASTM C 443 Standard specification for joints for concrete pipe and manholes
using rubber gaskets.
ASTM C 857 Standard practice for minimum structural design loading for
underground precast concrete utility structures.
ASTM C 923 Standard specification for resilient connectors between

reinforced concrete manhole structures, pipes and laterals
ASTM C 497 Standard test method for concrete pipe, manhole sections or tiles
ASTM 33 Standard Specification for concrete aggregates
BD 37/01 Loads for Highway bridges
ATV-A 127 Static calculation of Drains and Sewers
3.10 MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PIPES
3.10.1 Applicable Standards
Insert the following additional Standards:-
BS EN 13476 Plastic piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage

and sewerage – Structured-wall piping systems of un-plasticized
polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene
(PE)
DIN 16961 Thermoplastic pipes and fittings with profiled wall and smooth
pipe inside – Parts 1 and 2.
ISO 9969 Thermoplastic pipes – determination of ring stiffness Plastic

piping systems. Thermoplastic piping systems for buried non-
BS EN 1277 pressure applications. Test methods for leak-tightness of
elastomeric sealing ring type joints.

UK WIS 4-35-01 Specification for thermoplastics structured wall pipes, joints and
couplers with a smooth bore for gravity sewers for the size range
150-900 inclusive
UK WIS 4-35-01 Specification for thermoplastics structured wall pipes –

supplementary test requirements
3.10.2 Manufacture
• Sub-clause 5 first line, insert the word “pressure” between “HDPE” and “pipes”;
• Sub-clause 8 first line, insert the word “pressure” between “MDPE” and “pipes”.
3.10.4 HDPE Solid Wall Pipes and Fittings for Gravity Applications
Insert new sub-clauses as follows:-
1 The pipe manufacturer shall confirm that all fittings to be provided for the pipe system
meet the same quality requirements as for the pipes to ensure the same
performance over the design life cycle.
2 Pipes shall be black in colour.
3 All joints in pipes and fittings shall be butt fusion or electro-fusion welded or push fit
with integral sockets and sealing rings.
4 The elastomeric joint sealing rings used for jointing shall be EPDM manufactured to
BS EN 681. The joints shall be tested for load case D in accordance with BS EN
1277.
5 The elastomeric ring seal sockets and spigots shall be formed in accordance with
BS EN 12666-2005+A1:2011
6 Minimum wall thickness of pipes shall be SDR 17.
3.10.6 HDPE Perforated Pipes
1 HDPE Perforated pipes and fittings for drainage applications shall PE100 solid wall
pipes suitable for carrying surface water and ground water at temperatures up to
40°C.
2 Minimum wall thickness of pipes shall be SDR 17 according to IOS 4427.
3 The holes in the perforated pipes shall be circular, slotted pipes are not permitted.
4 Holes shall be evenly formed or cut during the manufacturing process. Site drilling
of holes is not permitted.
5 The holes shall be positioned in rows parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, the
holes in each row being spaced equidistantly and staggered from adjacent rows.
6 The holes shall not reduce the pipe ring stiffness by more than 5%.
7 The size and arrangement of perforations shall be:

a) Diameter of the holes shall be 10mm or 13mm.
b) The minimum pitch between holes shall be 50mm.
c) The minimum inlet area for 180 deg. perforated pipes shall be 20cm2/m length
of pipe.
d) The minimum inlet area for 270 deg. and 360 deg. perforated pipes shall be
30cm2/m length of pipe.
e) Pipes shall not be perforated within 75mm of their ends.
8 All joints in pipes and fittings shall be butt fusion or electro-fusion welded or push fit
with integral sockets and EDPM rings.
9 The net cross sectional area of the pipe at any one location on welded pipelines or
where the pipeline has no intermediate push fit spigot and socket joints, shall be
sufficient to resist the tensile forces due to thermal movement with a factor of safety
of 2, for a temperature range of 20C to 40C with the pipe restrained using integral
puddle flanges cast into the anchorage points at both ends.
3.10.7 HDPE Structured Wall Pipes and Fittings for Gravity Applications
1 Structured wall pipes and fittings for gravity applications shall be suitable for carrying
sewage, surface water and ground water with a pH range between 4 and 9 and at
temperatures up to 40°C for a minimum life of 50 years.
2 Structured wall pipes and fittings shall be BS EN 13476-3 Type B manufactured from
virgin High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with minimum flexural modulus of 1100
MPa as an integrated system.
3 Mixing of different resin compound is not permitted. Recycled PE shall not be used.
Any change in the material, the material specification, or the manufacturer`s location
shall be subject to the prior approval of PWA Qatar.
4 In addition to meeting the requirements of BS EN 13476-3 Type B, the HDPE

structured wall pipe shall meet the following test requirements related to the long
term service of structured wall HDPE pipes:
Property / Test Requirements Test Method

Notched, Constant Ligament-Stress Average failure time shall
(NCLS) test to Determine slow crack be ≥ 24 hours; no single ISO 13479 / ASTM F
growth resistance of HDPE resin / value shall be less than 17 2136
HDPE corrugated pipe. hours
Environmental stress crack
Maximum 20% failure ASTM 1693
resistance (Method B)
Long term chemical resistance test Pass the test without any
ASTM D3262
for Sewer pipe failure
Longitudinal bending < 5% WIS 4-35-01

Resistance to Internal Puncture No crack WIS 4-35-01

No Crack by deflection
Pipe Flexibility ISO 13968
30% of external diameter
Tightness test No Leak EN 1277
Impact test No Crack EN 744
5 The additional of mineral fillers and /or foaming agents shall not be permitted.
6 The internal surface shall be smooth bore with a maximum Colebrook White friction
coefficient Ks = 0.03 at new and yellow, grey or any similar light colour. The external
surface shall be coloured black.
7 Nominal size and tolerances to be orientated to inside diameter in accordance with

DIN 16961-1 Table 4.
8 Pipes and fittings ≤900 ID shall have a minimum ring stiffness class SN 8 KN/m’ and
>900 ID shall have a minimum ring stiffness class SN 4 KN/m2 according to ISO
9969. Ring stiffness for 5900 ID shall be based on a maximum long term deflection
of 4% and 90% standard Proctor density for the bedding and surround. Pipes, fittings
and special fabrications >900 shall be designed for a maximum long term deflection
of 5% based on 90% standard Proctor density for the bedding and surround. The
structural design of buried pipelines and fittings shall be in accordance with BS EN
1295 with stiffness tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 9969.
9 All pipeline joints shall be integral push fit spigot and socket type and the elastomeric
joint sealing rings used for jointing shall be EDPM manufactured to BS EN 681.
10 Structured wall pipes and fittings shall meet the requirements of UK WIS 4-35-01
Appendix B – Resistance to Internal Puncture.
11 Structured wall pipes and fittings shall meet the requirements of UK WIS 4-35-01
Appendix C – Resistance to Water Jetting.
12 The manufacturer shall provide a valid Certificate of Conformity to EN 13476 for

diameters up to 600mm and to DIN 16961 for diameters greater than 600mm. The
certification shall include diameter range and stiffness class of pipes and fittings. The
certificate shall be issued by an independent certification body or authority.
13 Elastomeric joint sealing rings used for jointing shall be EPDM manufactured to BS
EN 681. The joints shall be tested for load case D in accordance with BS EN 1277.
14 The Manufacturer shall be responsible for stacking the pipes with adequate
cushioned support on timber bearers with wooden wedges on both sides of the stack
in order to prevent the pipe from sliding, bundling the pipes in pallets, shipment,
identification and tracking of the pipe to limit damage.
15 The socket shall be ribbed injection moulded fitting of type B construction in

accordance with EN 13476-3.

3.11 POLYESTER RESIN CONCRETE (PRC) PIPING SYSTEMS FOR NON-
PRESSURE DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
3.11.4 Design of PRC Manholes:
1 Manholes shall be designed to withstand all live load and dead loads as described
in Project Specification. The manhole shall be designed to resist hydrostatic loading
conditions with groundwater at ground level, traffic load, radial earth pressure,
overburden load, down-drag loads caused by settlement of surrounding soil and
axial loads.
2 Manholes wall thickness shall be designed to resist hydrostatic pressure with

minimum safety factor 2.0 for full depth ground water conditions from grade to invert.
Manholes shall be designed with sufficient bottom anchorage and side friction to
resist buoyancy.
3 The structural design of PRC manhole shall satisfy loading and design requirements
of ASTM C 857, ATV-A 127 and ASTM C 478. In no case shall the wall thickness be
less than 60 mm for 1200mm diameter and 70mm for 1500mm diameter and larger.
4 Manholes shall be designed for the wheel load equivalent to 45 units of HB loading
in accordance with BD 37/1.
5 Manhole shall be resistant to aggressive soil with a resistivity less than 1500
ohm.cm, suitable for carrying raw sewage and associated gases with a pH range
between 1and 10 and at temperatures up to 40°C for a minimum life of 50 years.
6 The Contractor shall obtain approval of Engineer for shop drawings and provide
approved shop drawings and site data to the manufacturer for designing the
manhole.
3.11.5 Materials and Manufacturing:
1 Materials used for manufacture of polymer concrete elements shall conform to BS

EN 14636. The manufacturer shall use only polyester resin system designed for use
with this particular specification. Resin content shall be a minimum of 7% by weight.
2 All aggregates, sand and quartz powder shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 33.
3 Polyester Resin Concrete Manhole shall be manufactured in accordance with BS EN

14636-2.
4 Manhole components shall be manufactured by the vibratory vertical casting process

resulting in a dense, non-porous, corrosion—resistant, homogeneous, composite
structure.
5 Section Joints: Joint between manhole units shall be fixed with an adhesive of epoxy
resin base to establish water-tight connection.

6 Manhole base units shall be supplied containing connections for pipes prefixed into
the unit at manufacturer’s works. Manufacturer shall provide suitable jointing system
for jointing different pipe materials to Polymer concrete manhole. Joint qualification
test shall be carried out for each pipe material. The test frequency of joint test shall
be once at the beginning of the project for each diameter, each material and each
supplier of pipe.
7 Pipe to Manhole connection: Pipe shall be directly connected to manhole using

resilient flexible pipe to manhole connector in accordance with ASTM C923. In case
where ASTM C 923 connectors cannot be used, the pipe shall be grouted into the
manhole using a non-shrink corrosion-resistant grout and rubber water stop grout
ring.
8 Reducer slabs, base slabs and adjusting rings shall be of the same material as
adjoining riser sections by the same manufacturer as an integral system.
9 Manhole base unit with benching and integral connecting pipes shall be factory built
with polymer concrete. If the benching is not formed in polymer concrete, either a
10mm thick PRC screed or a GRP lining as QCS Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.5.1 shall
be used. The underlying benching concrete shall be C40 SRC.
10 Manufacturer of manholes shall employ manufacturing method and material

formulation in use for a minimum of 5 years. Manufacturer of manholes shall have
been actively producing manholes under current name for a minimum of 5 years. In
case of local manufacturer, it is not applicable.
11 Submit manufacturer’s valid certificate of conformity to BS EN 14636 -2 for Polyester

resin concrete (PRC) manhole. The certification shall include the diameter range and
depth of manhole to be supplied. The certificate shall be issued by an independent
certification body or authority.
12 All materials needed for grouting and patching shall be a polyester mortar compound
provided by the manhole manufacturer or an equivalent compound approved by the
manhole manufacturer.
3.11.6 Warranty:
1 The manufacturer shall provide 30 years warranty for replacement / repair of all the
components of the Polyester Resin Concrete pipes and manholes including relevant
civil works in case of structural failure / cracks / leakage / manhole to Sewer joint
failure / defective workmanship or material at free of cost from the date of issuing
practical completion certificate.

PART 04: PIPELINE INSTALLATION

4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 Scope
Add the following to paragraph 2:
4.1.10 Setting Out and Pipeline Alignment

6 The horizontal alignment of the pipeline shall not deviate from the position shown on
the Drawings by more than 20mm.
7 The invert level of the pipeline shall not deviate from the level shown on the Drawings
by more than ±10mm.
8 A backfill at any location shall not be permitted.
9 The grade at any part of the pipeline shall not be flatter than the gradient shown on
the drawings by more than 4 percent.
4.4 PIPE LAYING
4.4.7 Deflection Criteria for Flexible Pipelines

Insert new Sub-Clauses as follows:-
7 Each pipe length of a HDPE Structured Wall pipeline shall not exceed the horizontal
and vertical deflections at each of the construction stages tabled below:
Internal Pipe Bedding Installation Handover
Diameter Acceptance Acceptance Acceptance Acceptance
<900 ±5% ±2.5% ±3% ±4%
≥900 Ave. ±1.25% Ave. ±0.625% Ave. ±1% Ave. ±1.25%
Timing of On site not Completion of Not less than Pipeline

Deflection more than one bedding & four weeks handover
Measurements week before surround, after
the pipe is before trench completion of
placed in the backfilling the trench
trench backfilling
Average values for both horizontal and vertical deflection shall be based on
measurements at the joints and at three equal intervals of the pipe length.
The deflection at any point and orientation along the pipe shall not exceed four times
the average value tabled above.

4.5 PIPELINE STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES
4.5.1 Manholes for Foul Sewerage
Delete paragraph 21 - Backfill around manholes using granular materials - in its

entirety.
Instead the Contractor is instructed as a mandatory requirement for the backfilling of

manholes in trafficked carriageways to implement the requirements of QCS 2014
Sub-clause 8.2.3.6.
4.6 TESTING OF PIPELINES
4.6.1 General
14 All costs associated with provision and disposal of water used in testing shall be
borne by the Contractor.
4.6.2 Gravity Sewer Pipelines
The Contractor is to undertake One Hundred Percent (100%) coverage for CCTV
records of all newly constructed sewers and underground pipes and shall include
the requirement within the submitted price. Should this survey indicate sections of
pipeline which fail to meet the specification requirements, the Contractor will be
required to carry out remedial works and undertake additional CCTV surveys at his
expense. This requirement supersedes any other specification that may exist in this
connection. All CCTV surveys must be IBAK compatible and approved by the end
user (i.e. PWA O & M).
4.6.3 Pressure Pipe Lines
The pipeline shall be tested between valve chambers or into sections not exceeding
400m in length unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. The section tests shall
be carried out as per relevant QCS requirement.
When all sections have been joined together after completion of section testing,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, the entire pipeline shall than be subjected
to final test as per QCS.
4.6.4 Other Pressure Pipelines
Water Pipelines and Other Pressure Piping Carrying Liquids
Water pipelines and other pressure piping carrying surface water ground water and
treated sewage effluent excluding raw sewage pressure pipelines having socket and
spigot gasket joints shall be given a pressure and leakage test.
Add new Sub-Clause 4.6.6 as follows:-
4.6.6 Air/ Water testing requested by the Engineer.
Each pipeline 600 mm or less in diameter shall be tested by air test. Should any pipe
fail the air test, the Engineer may order a water test to be carried out. Acceptance of

the pipeline will then be based on the results of the water test. All pipelines up to and
including 1200 mm shall be tested by air test in accordance with the requirements of
BS EN 752.
The Contractor shall submit for the Engineer's approval details of his proposed
methods and programme for testing (including details of test equipment) and shall
arrange for all tests to be witnessed by the Engineer or other person appointed by
the Engineer. Test equipment shall be approved by the Engineer and calibration
certificates when requested by the Engineer shall be submitted. The Contractor shall
provide all equipment necessary for carrying out testing and cleaning including
pumps, gauges, piped connections, stop ends, and all other temporary works. All
water required for testing and cleaning the pipelines shall be from a source approved
by the Engineer.
4.7 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
4.7.1 Manhole Covers and Frames
Delete Clause 4.7.1 (Refer to Section 6-Roadworks Part 17 updated Clause 17.5).
Insert new Sub-Clauses as follows:-
4.10 INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF POLYESTER RESIN CONCRETE

MANHOLES
4.10.1 Installation
1 The dimensional requirements including maximum deviation from straightness shall

be in accordance with BS EN 14636-2.
4.10.2 Inspection and Testing
1 Type testing of PRC manholes shall be in accordance with BS EN 14636-2 and site
testing shall be in accordance with BS EN 161022015.
2 Type tests shall be carried out at design service temperature of 40°C to establish
derating factors for all long term properties to be used in design.
4.10.3 Handling and Shipping:
1 Handling and shipping shall be performed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s

instruction.
PART 5 – VALVES, PENSTOCKS AND APPURTENANCES

5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Scope

5.4 BUTTERFLY VALVES
Delete 5.4 and replace with the following:
5.4 Eccentric butterfly valve

1 Butterfly valves shall comply with BS EN 593 and be of the double flanged, non-
wafer, bi-directional and eccentric (Double Offset) type.
2 Valves shall be suitably designed to protect the disc edge from the effects of
corrosion and erosion.
3 The valve body ends shall be double flanged and the flange dimensions shall comply
with the relevant requirements of BS EN 1092. The body shall be manufactured from
Ductile iron. The body parts shall be circular and the diameter not less than that of the
nominal pipe bore. The valve body shall be provided with suitable lifting lugs.
4 The disc shall be designed to withstand the maximum pressure differential across the
valve in either direction of flow. The disc shall be contoured to ensure the lowest
possible resistance to flow and shall be suitable for throttling operation. Disc material
shall be SS316 S31.
5 The shaft shall be designed to withstand the maximum torque that will be imposed by
the operator. It may be in one piece or attached as two stub ends on opposite sides
of the disc. The means of attachment of the shaft to the disc shall be by using fixings
in a homogeneous corrosion-resistant material of a pattern which precludes the
assembly becoming loose in operational service. The attachment of shaft to the disc
shall be either by key, splined or polygon profile type. Grub screws, pins or clamps
shall not be acceptable. The shaft material shall be stainless steel SS316 S31. Self-
lubricating PTFE faced bearings with '0' ring seals shall be provided.
6 The body seat shall be stainless steel SS316 S31 and the disc seat shall be one
piece moulded nitrite rubber / EPDM They shall be designed to be drop tight in either
direction at maximum differential pressure.
7 Valves shall be provided with suitable stops to prevent movement of the shaft beyond
the limits corresponding to fully open and fully closed position of the disc.
8 A suitable external locking device shall be provided on the non-drive shaft end, to
enable the geared unit to be removed with the valve remaining in service in the open
or closed position.
9 Fasteners like nuts, bolts and washers of stainless steel SS316 S31 shall be
provided.
10 Unless otherwise specified each valve shall be provided with a suitable hand wheel of
adequate diameter for the duty required and gearing shall be supplied where
necessary to ensure that the required operating force applied by hand to the rim of
the wheel does not exceed 25 kgf.
11 Extension spindles, headstocks and foot brackets shall be provided where specified.
Headstocks shall incorporate a valve position indicator.
12 The valve shall be closed by clockwise movement of an actuator or hand wheel.
Direction arrows clearly indicating 'open' and 'closed' positions shall be provided on
the actuator or cast on the hand wheel.

13 Valves shall be provided with a position indicator to show the positions of the disc,
mounted on the driven shaft end.
14 All Valves above 350 mm diameter shall be provided with lifting lugs or eye-bolts.
5.13 FLAP VALVES
5.13.1 Flap Valves (General Purpose)
6 Gunmetal shall be good quality to BS EN 1982 Grade LG2. Stainless steel shall be to BS
970 Part 4 Grade SS316 S31.
PART 6 – MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS

6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 Scope
6.4 FABRICATION AND ERECTION
6.4.1 General
Add new paragraphs 9(h) and 9 (i) as follows:
(h) All holding down and anchor bolts, nuts, washers and anchor plates for use externally
or in internal areas which are subject to contact with sewage or in ‘wet’ areas but above
the top water level shall be stainless steel conforming to BS 970:1991 SS316 S31.
(i) All holding down and anchor bolts, nuts, washers and anchor plates for use internally in
areas not subjected to contact with sewage shall be steel galvanised to BS EN 1461 or
Sheradised to BS 4921 :1973 Class I and all exposed surfaces shall be painted after
assembly and tightening.
PART 7– GLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS

7.1 GENERAL
7.1.2 Related Section and Parts
Add the following:
7.1.6 Warranty
Modify item 1 as follows:

1 Change 7-year unconditional guarantee to 10-year unconditional guarantee.
7.3 FABRICATION AND ERECTION
7.3.4 GRP Lining for Pump Station Wet Wells
5 Pumping station wet wells, discharge chambers and inlet channels shall incorporate a
corrosion resistant lining to all internal surfaces. Linings shall comply with Clause 8-
7.3.4, sub-clauses 1 to 3 inclusive.
PART 9 TRENCHLESS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

9.1 GENERAL
9.1.1 Scope
The contractor is responsible for the detailed design of all micro tunnelling works – this
includes, but is not limited to, temporary enabling works and permanent structures,
access shafts which may also referred to as manholes, access shaft top slabs and
bases, permanent or temporary connections to main or subsidiary pipes, man entry
systems, ladders, landings and safety equipment, providing the proposed design
parameters of all structures relating to construction and normal use of the permanent
works are retained.
2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of confirmatory surveys and
investigations to facilitate preparation of shop drawings prior to commencement of
construction for micro-tunnelling, by trenchless method of installation. The extent of
micro-tunnelling is shown on the project drawings for information. Caps/Plugs shall be
provided in strategic locations or where instructed by the Engineer.
3 The Contractor shall ensure that the construction method shall produce a micro-tunnel
that is fit for the purpose of which it is intended.
4 The Contractor shall ensure that the location and depth of various shafts in the micro-
tunnelling shall be so positioned as to receive the flows from the network at the
locations and depths shown in the associated drawings.
9.1.7 Specialist Subcontractor
2 The Contractor shall provide a certificate of assurance from a reputable TBM

manufacturer or refurbished to warranty that the proposed TBM is fit for purpose to
carry out the intended works.

2 All pipes delivered to site shall be the subject of inspection and approval by the
Engineer before they can be incorporated in the works. Any and all rejected pipes shall
be immediately removed from site and replaced with pipes acceptable to the Engineer.
Pipes and pipe gaskets shall be stored or stacked on site in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
9.1.9 Site Conditions
Delete first sentence in paragraph 1 and substitute the following:
1 Geotechnical data shall be made available to the Contractor for his reference in the
performance of the works. The Contractor shall familiarize himself with the conditions of
the site and report to the Engineer any condition that is different from available
information and shall plan the works accordingly. All shop drawings shall be submitted
for approval by Engineer prior to commencement of works.
2 Contractor shall provide TBM machines fit for drilling through the lower clayey rock
formation and provide method statement stating the precautions measures for drilling
through piezometric water pressures.
9.3 MATERIALS
9.3.1 Pipes
Delete paragraph 13 and replace with the following:
13 All Jacking pipes shall use stainless steel collars, and shall be manufactured from
weldable stainless steel plate Grade 316 Ti (EM 1.4571). They shall be provided with
suitable stainless steel lugs or anchors to enable them to be cast into the body of the
pipe.
9.3.2 Grout
3 Unless agreed to the contrary in writing by the Engineer, the annulus around the
installed pipes shall be filled with cement grout installed under pressure by an approved
means.
9.4 THRUST AND RECEPTION SHAFTS
14 Tunnel seepage and wastewater arising from the works shall be collected and
discharged via a settlement tank. Seepage and wastewater shall not be discharged into
the public drainage system unless it meets the standards listed below. Where
necessary, the water shall be treated to achieve these standards.
15 The Contractor shall comply with BS 6031: 1981 Code of Practice for Earthworks or
equivalent, regarding the general control of site drainage and the requirements of the
Relevant Authority. The Contractor shall ensure that water which may have come into
contact with contaminated material shall be disposed of in an appropriate manner. The
Contractor shall have to apply for consents and approvals as follows:

(i) Obtain and complete standard permit application form for proposed discharge into
a Drainage Affairs system.
(ii) Before any discharges can be permitted into a Drainage Affairs pipeline, written
approval shall be obtained from Maintenance Department of Drainage Affairs.
Failure to obtain the permit can result in immediate closure of the works.
16 The Contractor shall make provisions that all hazardous substances including oil drums
or containers on site are controlled in accordance with the relevant legislation and are
properly stored so that no oil or their contaminants are allowed to reach watercourses
or groundwater.
9.6 MICRO-TUNNELLING
9.6.14 Construction Responsibilities
Add the following sentence to paragraph 3:
3 The contractor shall secure discharge permit from relevant authorities prior to
discharging to any public sewer network or EFA. Environmental standards shall be
complied with.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 10 – INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Add new Part 6 as follow:
The “Ashghal ICA Specification” issue date 14 June 2021 shall complement the relevant
specifications stated in Section 10 (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) of QCS 2014.

{Insert Ashghal ICA Specification here}

SECTION 11 – HEALTH & SAFETY

Part 1.02: Occupational Health and Hygiene (Regulatory Document)
Construction Site Safety
1.2.1 The Management of Health on Site
1.2.1.8 Radiation, sunshine and heat stress
Delete and replace paragraph 11
11 Contractors must remove or reduce the sources of heat by:
(a) CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE using engineering solutions, e.g.

(i) Change the processes,
(ii) All Plant and Equipment with closed cabins shall be equipped with a serviceable air
conditioning system.
(iii) Use physical barriers that reduce exposure to radiant heat.
Part 1.04: Safe Use of Plant Equipment (Regulatory Document)
1.4.6 Plant and Work Equipment
1.4.6.8 Types of plant and equipment -specific requirements and risks
All-round visibility
Delete and replace paragraph 28 and 29
28 This can usually be achieved by the use of additional mirrors, convex mirrors or and by
CCTV (camera and display feed screen/monitor).
29 Installation of mirrors, camera and display system does not relieve the Contractor from
providing a qualified signaler working exclusively with the plant operator.
Add the following paragraph 33, 34, 35 and 36
33 Contractor shall ensure that the following type of construction plant, equipment and
vehicles which cause potential harm while reversing shall be fitted with a suitable rear
view camera and a display feed screen (monitor) in the operator cabin to enhance the
maximum rear side field vision for the operator.
• Wheel loaders,
• Road graders,
• Wheel and Crawler Excavators
• Road Rollers
• Dozers,
• Back hoe loaders,
• Dump trucks (tipper trucks),
• Boom trucks,
• Tanker Lorries

Roads and Infrastructure in North of Ain Khalid (Zone 56) - Package 2
34 The Minimum specification requirements for such Camera and monitor shall be as follows
• Monitor Size : 5”
• Image Ratio 16:9
• Resolution 800X400
• Viewing angle 70(L) / 70(R) / 50(T) / 70(B)
35 Such camera and display system shall be maintained in serviceable condition at all times.
36 Contractors shall ensure that the equipment operators do not cover up the sides and rear
wind shields using curtain cloths and card board sheets for protection from direct sunrays
and heat. Such practices shall not be permitted as it obscure all around vision.
Add the following part 1.9 to Part 1:
1.9 ADDENDUM TO HEALTH & SAFETY
1.9.1 Introduction
This specification identifies and encompasses the working behaviours and safe work
practices which will supplement and support the requirements of Qatar Construction
Specifications 2014 (QCS 2014).
This Health and Safety addendum has been compiled to allow the Contractor, its
subcontractors and their employees to play their part in maintaining the highest
possible standards for safe working, and to define particular health and safety
requirements for the Works.
2 Health and Safety Policy
The Contractor must set objectives and targets that shall be applicable to - Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, and Realistic and to a Time scale (SMART).
The objectives that are set by the contractor must tie in with the Engineer’s Zero
Harm initiative that shall be communicated via the Engineer – see below.
Zero Harm is defined as;
❖ Zero fatalities
❖ Zero permanently disabling injuries
❖ Zero injuries to members of public
❖ Zero long term harm to health
❖ Accident Frequency Rate below 0.1 measured against 1000,000 man hours.
1.9.4 Zero Harm Fatal Risk Activities On The Local Roads And Drainage Programme
(LR&DP)
1 Fatal Risk Activities Identified on the Local Roads and Drainage Programme
(LR&DP)
(a) Working at height;

(b) Working with or near plant & equipment;
(c) Tunnelling & excavations;

(d) Temporary works;
(e) Cranes & mechanical lifting and lifting gear;
(f) Confined space work; and
(g) Working with live services.
(h) Traffic Management
2 All Staff, Supervisors and Workers Involved in Fatal Risk Activities Must
(a) Have been trained and deemed competent to undertake the work;
(b) Have received instruction in the safe method of work;
(c) Have received instruction on the risks relevant to the specific activity;
(d) Be advised of all nominated control measures that have been established;
(e) Be advised of all required authorities and permits to work that have been
obtained; and
(f) Be advised of any emergency response requirements.
3 General Requirements for Supervisors
Supervisors must be able to demonstrate at any stage of the Fatal Risk Activity that;
(a) All identified / designated controls are in place and / or being implemented;
(b) All required authorities and permits to work have been obtained; and
(c) The appropriate emergency response is defined, known by all involved in the
activity and is ready to be executed.
4 The Responsible Supervisor Shall Ensure that All Persons Involved in the Fatal Risk
Activities
(a) Have been trained and deemed competent to undertake the work;
(b) Have received instruction in the safe method of work;
(c) Have received instruction on the risks relevant to their specific activity; and
(d) Understand these risks and the required controls.
1.9.5 Competence Requirements
1 Occupational Health, Safety and Security Manager
Contractor’s requiring the appointment of Health and Safety personnel must first
submit the CV(s) of the person(s) requiring to work on PWA Projects to the General
Engineering Consultant (GEC) Health and Safety Manager.
The GEC Health and Safety Manager, after review and approval will submit the CV to
the Authority for the final review and approval.
The CV will be assessed against the job criteria and QCS requirements, and if
approved by the Authority, may be required to attend an interview.

If a candidate meets the required standards, he/she will be approved by the Authority
and subject to a 3 month probationary period.
2 Competence of Operatives
The following shall demonstrate the Contractor competency:
(a) Knowledge – Mentor or classroom gained.
(b) Ability – Competence based assessment.
(c) Technical training
(d) Experience – Site hazard and operations awareness.
3 Competence of Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
In addition to the above the competence of the Contractor’s Managers, Engineers and
supervisors shall include the following;
(a) Relevant experience in relation to the contract.
The Engineer will be responsible for approving the Contractor’s personnel and have
the right to reject.
1.9.6 Subcontractors
Any sub-contractor engaged by the Contractor to conduct work shall comply with the
PWA`s health and safety requirements as described in this appendix.
The Contractor shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence at audit that the said
sub-contractor shall have been prequalified to demonstrate competence.
As an example the Contractor should ensure that the sub-contractor provides the
following.
(a) Organisation chart and CVs’ of key health and safety personnel;
(b) Health and safety induction programme;
(c) Health & safety statement policy signed by an authorised person;
(d) Copies of the most recent audit and inspection procedures;
(e) Copies of the most recent internal/external audit reports;
(f) Copies of the most recent inspection reports;
(g) Copy of the most recent master list of health & safety documents;
(h) Copy of ‘example’ site specific health & safety plan;
(i) Copy of the most recent health & safety related training sessions held;
(j) Copy of the most recent annual health & safety training plan; and

(k) Documents that relate to incident management showing:
• Accident incident reporting & investigation procedure;
• Health & Safety statistics including accident and incident data for the last
3 years;
• Copies of accident & incident investigation reports that highlight
corrective and preventive action; and
• Hazard identification and risk assessment procedure and supporting
documents
1.9.7 Incident Investigation and Reporting
1 Classifications and Definitions
The Contractor shall refer to, and in particular, QCS 2014 (Section 11, Part 2) for all
incident classifications and definitions.
The Contractor shall be required to submit the Incident notification reports to the
Engineer electronically or by telephone immediately.
2 The Contractor shall adhere to the LR&DP Standards and Requirements specified by
the Engineer with regards to the “Incident Notification, Investigation and Management”.
1.9.8 Health and Welfare Management
The Contractor shall ensure that occupational health and welfare facilities/services are
provided and employees do not have their health put at risk as a result of the conditions
under which they are required to work.
The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are medically fit for the job assigned.
Health assessments must be carried out for all site employees bi-annually.
Personnel conducting critical safety activities, as deemed so by risk assessment, will

be required to take additional occupational health tests such as;
(a) Eye test; and

(b) Hearing test
The availability of welfare facilities, their location and maintenance needs to be

considered at the planning and preparation stages of every construction project. They
should be considered during the tender process, and thereafter in the initial health and
safety pre-construction meeting.
1.9.9 Monthly Reporting and Performance (Statistics)
The Contractor shall ensure that their project monthly health and safety statistics report
is completed and submitted by the agreed date to the Engineer.
The Engineer will provide the necessary format for this report. Training shall be
provided by the Resident Engineer to enable the Contractor to fill out the report. The
information collected will be submitted to the Engineer HSS manager.
The Contractor shall ensure acceptable occupational health and safety performance
of all subcontractors, visitors, vendors and public and other parties that may enter the
worksite.
Should acceptable occupational health and safety performance not be maintained by

the Contractor then the Engineer may, in addition to any other amounts withheld under
the Contract, withhold the amounts identified in the Works Schedule B, including any
Bills of Quantity and the like.
1.9.10 Stoppage of Work
1 If the Engineer deems that there is a health and safety activity/condition that may
cause harm to a person or cause damage to property or equipment, then the Engineer
has the right to stop the Works.
2 The Engineer shall issue either a Safety Enforcement Notice depending on the
circumstances. Any financial loss or lost time shall be borne by the Contractor.
(a) Stop Work Notice; Full cessation of work until such time as the Engineer is fully
satisfied that the Contractor has resolved the circumstances safely; and
(b) Improvement Notice; Work may continue, however certain requirements must
be resolved in a suitable timeframe as dictated by the Engineer.
1.9.11 Discipline
If the Engineer considers any person on site to be working unsafely or putting other
persons at risk, he has the right to ask for their removal from Site.
PART 2.3: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT

Delete Section 2.3.15.1 to 2.3.15.14 and substitute with the following:
2.3.15.1 General
Environmental management pertains to the protection, conservation, and efficient use

of natural resources and avoidance or minimization of their degradation with
multidisciplinary considerations from local to global levels.
The State of Qatar’s core environmental policy components rest on the precautionary,
prevention, and polluter pay principles, which are embedded, directly and/or indirectly,
in many other national strategies and international agreements.
(a) The precautionary principle shall apply to situations with scientific uncertainty,
following an objective evaluation, about a suspected risk to human or
environmental health emanating from a particular action, with implementation
measures that are non-discriminatory and proportionate.
(b) The prevention principle shall apply to protect the ecosystem and organisms, as
well as land, marine, and atmospheric resources, while also allowing for their
use in sustainable productivity, but not compromise the integrity and coexistence
of other species and natural habitats.
(c) The polluter pays principle shall apply the cost of any resulting damage to the
existing natural environment to the responsible party.
In accordance with the State of Qatar’s national strategies and international

commitments, environmental management shall be targeted to achieve at least three
basic performance objectives as listed below.
(a) Comply with all statutory requirements as stipulated by the regulating authorities;
(b) Commit to sustainability through an approach that integrates all dimensions of
life;
(c) Implement best practices and work towards continuous improvement.
An EMS is a core and crucial component of environmental management that shall be

developed and implemented in accordance with ISO 14001 specifications or a similarly
recognized standard, although formal certification is not mandatory.
An EMS shall be structured to encompass all environmental management

considerations with plans, policies, and a set of tools as basic elements to fulfil
statutory requirements, associated obligations, and best practices relevant to a project.
An EMS shall be clearly defined in the form of a CEMP prepared by

qualified/competent third party environmental consultant and approved by the relevant
authority (or its delegate) prior to the start of construction.
A CEMP shall be tailored based on a project’s scope, scale, and complexity and, at a
minimum, include the below listed topics.
(a) Introduction: Provide project context, background, and purpose, as well as

identify the proponent and other relevant parties (i.e. Consultant, Contractor,
Sub-Contractor, etc.);
(b) Project Description: Provide project location, scope, planned activities,
schedules, milestones, etc.;
(c) Policy: Provide project statement applicable to environment, ideally with a
pledge to natural resource protection/conservation/efficiency, health and safety,
and statutory compliance;
(d) Environmental Commitments: Provide project commitments to environmental
management, preferably with specific targets;
(e) Roles and Responsibilities: Provide project chain of command with a description
and chart of roles and responsibilities, positions, and contact details of relevant
organizations and individuals involved in environmental management;
(f) Legal and Other Register: Provide project summary of applicable statutory
requirements, standards, agreements (i.e. contractual), and permits with
associated activities;
(g) Environmental Aspects: Provide project baseline conditions, impacts, and
control plans with associated activities to the surrounding environment and
sensitive receptors using relevant methodologies, data, etc. (referencing
Section 32-Part II of this document for further guidance);
(h) Training and Awareness: Provide project approach identifying needs and
schemes, frequency, and levels of training and awareness, including information
on trainer and trainees, to ensure all relevant individuals are aware of the EMS
and its requirements;
(i) Audits and Inspections: Provide project internal and external audit and
inspection scopes and schedules, specific procedures on raising and recording
non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions, and identification of
responsible parties to address requirements to ensure and/or determine
appropriate implementation of EMS related requirements;
(j) Monitoring and Reporting: Provide information on monitoring and reporting
methods, frequency, and recording, at a minimum, along with associated
templates, trackers, tools pertaining to all EMS related activities;
(k) Emergency Response Plans: Provide project risk scenarios and procedures for
emergency situations and responses for activities that could impact human
and/or environmental health and safety with relevant coordinators and contact
information.
(l) Documentation and Review/Updates: Provide project procedures for review of
EMS with stipulations to maintain copies and accessibility of the Environmental
Plan and associated updates and records as appropriate
An EMS shall also include site and risk assessments, sustainability, permitting,
stakeholder engagement and coordination, procurement, and project staffing as other
integral features, in addition to any other topics deemed appropriate by the contracting
authority/proponent.
2.3.15.1.1 Project Lifecycle Considerations
To ensure effective environmental management at the time of construction, site and

risk assessments, sustainability, permitting, stakeholder engagement and
coordination, procurement, and project staffing are all mandatory requirements of an
EMS that shall be initiated at the planning or concept design stage and considered
throughout the project lifecycle.
2.3.15.1.2 Environmental Site and Risk Assessments
Site and risk assessments shall be conducted at the beginning of a project lifecycle
and regularly reviewed.
The project is required to undergo a site assessment, regardless of whether or not

field studies will be conducted, to collect baseline data of the surrounding area.
The project equally requires a risk assessment, in collaboration with other disciplines,
to support informed decision making and policy evaluations regarding pertinent issues
such land use, hazardous installations, and resources.
The environmental aspects to be assessed are outlined in Section 32-Part II and the
relevant categories shall be applied as per the scope of the project.
(a) Environmental Site Assessment: With the aim of understanding the areas
vulnerable as a consequence of the project, the site assessment shall include,
at a minimum, the below items.
(i) Identify sensitive receptors;
(ii) Locate contaminated/potentially contaminated areas;
(iii) Determine past and present uses of the area;
(iv) Review any relevant files related to the site (i.e. owner, authority, etc.);
(v) Interview/Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (i.e. property owners, etc.)
(b) Environmental Risk Assessment: With the aim of characterizing the potential
adverse impacts to the environment as a consequence of the project, the risk
assessment shall include, at a minimum, the below items.
(i) Planning - Acquire relevant information about the site and develop a
methodology to approach and execute risk management;
(ii) Identification - Describe any, direct or indirect, hazardous situations that
could lead to an adverse effect on the environment, human health, or
quality of life;
(iii) Analysis - Prioritize risk based on probability of environmental hazard
being realized for both short-term and long-term consequences;
(iv) Response - Develop an action plan with options to reduce or remove
threats to acceptable levels;
(v) Monitoring & Control - Track effectiveness of action plans throughout the
project
The site assessment shall be incorporated in an EMS and considered in the

development of the project’s design and construction implementation.
Information from the site assessment, along with design details and schedules, are
required in order to conduct a risk assessment to adequately identify and characterize
the nature of existing and potential adverse effects to humans and the environment
resulting from exposure to hazards.
The risk assessment shall be compiled and maintained in a register and/or method
statement throughout the project lifecycle and provided to the project proponent to
determine an informed decision.
Reference QCS chapters regarding asbestos, structure or system failures, or other

high risk items for additional guidance on appropriate assessments and management.
2.3.15.1.3 Sustainability
Ideally, sustainability should be included as an inherent part of the project’s design.
While this section does not dictate prescriptive sustainability measures, the
deliberation of four major pillars shall be included in the development and
implementation of an EMS as listed below.
(a) Human Development: Evaluate the project’s potential contributions and/or

effects to the local people and communities;
(b) Social Development: Evaluate the project’s ability to preserve and/or enhance
cultural and/or archaeological heritage;
(c) Economic Development: Evaluate the project’s suitability for existing and future
land-use and growth;
(d) Environmental Development: Evaluate the project’s impacts to all resources,
habitats, and species.
Practical application of sustainability options, such as the selection of durable

materials or technologies and calculating carbon/ecological footprints, will vary among
disciplines and be dependent on the scope and scale of the project. However, all
selected options shall be adopted in accordance with prevailing statutory requirements
and specifications, national strategies and agreements, as well as best practices.
Regardless, of the selected option, the project shall demonstrate the consideration
and assessment of sustainability at least in the construction phase as deemed
appropriate by the contracting authority/proponent (i.e. via a report or tools).
The use of sustainability tools, such as GSAS®, CEEQUAL®, LEED®, ENVISION®,

GreenRoad® may be applied, even without formal verification.
Furthermore, statistical data shall be collected to monitor the consumption of energy,

water, and waste, at a minimum, during the construction phase of a project.
2.3.15.1.4 Permitting
As a statutory requirement, each project scheduled for construction shall obtain an

environmental permit prior to the start of the Contractor’s initiation of activities.
An Environmental Permit Application (EPA) shall be submitted by the contracting

authority/proponent to the regulating authority, Ministry of Municipality and
Environment (MME).
The MME will respond with a determination that the project is permitted with
conditions, or requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study.
If an EIA study is necessary, then the contracting authority/proponent shall submit a

Terms of Reference and Scope of Works (ToR & SoW) report outlining the assessment
methodology and submit to MME for approval.
Upon approval of the ToR & SoW report and the completion of the field studies, the
project proponent shall submit the final EIA to the MME-EAD to obtain the
environmental permit.
Note that additional requests, guidelines, specifications, etc. may be required by the
MME-EAD to support the permitting process.
An EPA shall also be submitted to the relevant MME departments for each
construction activity, such as dewatering, micro-tunnelling, crushing and screening,
laydown areas, asphalt plants, etc. in order to obtain a permit.
The validity of all environmental and miscellaneous construction permits shall be

maintained and associated monitoring reports produced until the specific activities are
concluded.
Depending on the project’s scope of works, permits may also be required during the
operational phase and necessary coordination with the relevant parties shall also be
conducted.
A Project Close Out Report with the associated permits shall be issued to the MME or
its delegate for information upon completion of works.
2.3.15.1.5 Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
Engagement and coordination with relevant stakeholders shall be initiated in the

planning and/or concept design stage of a project as additional requirements, such as
approvals on drainage strategies, land acquisitions, sensitive/protected areas, etc.
may be obligatory to support the environmental permitting process and are often
necessary prior to the start of construction.
Project Staffing
The Contractor will be required to appoint a suitably qualified Environmental and

Sustainability Manager (ESM) / Environmental and Sustainability Officer – Site Based
(ESO) who will ensure that all relevant requirements are fulfilled. The Technical
Deliverables indicates the qualifications and experience required. The ESM and/or
ESO will hold regular meetings with the Engineer/Engineer’s Representative to
discuss construction activities and compliance with all environmental and sustainability
requirements.
All Contractor’s environmental and sustainability management personnel will be

subject to review and approval by the Engineer/Engineer’s Representative, who has
the right of rejection or to request an extended probation period if relevant individuals
do not reach the required criteria.
The project scope and technical specifications/standards shall determine the level of
qualifications and experience required for the ESM/ESO positions, but particular
education and training, as well as expertise in relation to the environmental and
sustainability disciplines are required, including, but not limited to the below listed
items.
(a) Environmental engineering/science/policy degrees
(b) Local legislation and regulations
(c) ISO 14001 specifications/standards
(d) Assessment of environmental aspects
(e) Measurements, monitoring, and reporting of environmental aspects
(f) Natural resource management
(g) Emergency response procedures
(h) Sustainability Management
2.3.15.1.6 Legislation, Standards and Guidance
Relevant national and international legislation, regulation, and agreements shall be a

core part of an EMS and taken into account throughout a project lifecycle.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the appropriate legislation, standards

and guidance appropriate to the project and apply the necessary requirements on site
to ensure statutory compliance.
In the absence of appropriate legislation, recognized standards and best practices

shall be applied.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to follow Client’s all contractual requirements,

procedures, processes as well as stakeholders’ and statutory obligations for
implementation throughout project life cycle.
The Contractor shall reference and implement all templates, guidance, reporting and
any other Client's requirements, regularly and consistently. Superseded information
shall be applied as deemed appropriate and effective immediately.
The Contractor shall be required to develop and implement all, but not limited to, the
below listed items:
(a) Environmental Management System (EMS): The Contractor shall develop and
implement a recognised Environmental Management System (EMS) such as
ISO 14001 or similar. The EMS may be developed in conjunction with the
Sustainability Management System (SMS) and/or Construction Environmental
Management Plan (CEMP) as a preferred option.
(b) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP): The Contractor shall develop and
implement a project specific SMP in compliance with the Client’s and national
development goals and vision as well as any other contractual and statutory
requirements. The SMP may be developed in conjunction with the CEMP as a
preferred option.
(c) Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP): The Contractor shall
employ a third party Environmental Consultant qualified/competent third party
environmental consultant and approved by the relevant authority (or its delegate)
prior to the start of construction. The CEMP shall be issued within 45 days from
the official commencement date, approved by the Client/Engineer and
appropriately documented.
(d) Permitting, Renewals and Close Outs: The Contractor shall obtain and maintain
the validity of all environmental and miscellaneous construction permits
throughout the construction phase of a project. All permits shall be closed out
with the relevant stakeholder upon completion of the associated activity.
Permitting, renewals and close out notifications/reports shall be issued in a
timely manner and appropriately documented.
(e) Monitoring and Reporting: The Contractor shall fulfil all monitoring and reporting
requirements in compliance with the general environmental permit,
miscellaneous permits, CEMP, Client’s requirements and any other project
specific conditions (i.e., Monthly Environmental and Sustainability Reports,
Environmental and Sustainability Statistics Sheets, Dewatering Reports, etc.).
Monitoring and reporting shall be issued in a timely manner and appropriately
documented.
(f) Inspecting and Auditing: The Contactor shall ensure regular inspections and
audits are conducted to fulfil contractual and statutory compliance. Inspections
and audits shall be in accordance with the recognized best practices and
appropriately documented.
(g) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (if applies to the Project): The Contractor
shall comply with the Client’s processes and procedures for KPIs throughout the
construction phase of the project. The KPIs shall be issued in a timely manner
as per the Client’s requirements and appropriately documented.
(h) Communication and Documentation Requirements: The Contractor shall follow
the communication protocol as per the Client’s requirements. In addition, the
Contractor shall establish and maintain communication procedures with all
internal and external stakeholders to effectively implement various
environmental obligations. The Contractor shall follow the documentation
protocol as per the Client’s requirement. In addition, the Contractor shall
establish and maintain a document control system to include all related records.
2.3.15.2 Environmental Aspects and Control Planning
2.3.15.2.1 Overview
This part provides the basic specifications to apply to Environmental Control Plans
(ECPs), which are integral to a CEMP/EMS and a mechanism to support sound
management on site.
All ECPs shall be developed and implemented prior to construction commencement
and all (hard or soft) copies readily available and accessible on site, particularly for
inspections and/or audits.
Standard environmental aspects are listed and the basic components to control
planning are outlined, including mitigation measures, compliance mechanisms /
monitoring, and performance indicators.
Each ECP shall be tailored with detailed procedures based on scope, scale and
complexity of a project.
Additional environmental aspects and ECPs may be required (i.e. socio-economics),

eliminated (i.e. marine environment), or further categorized/expanded (i.e. waste
management).
Environmental aspects and ECPs shall be scoped in and out based on the
methodology defined during the permitting stage and approved by the relevant
authorities.
Each ECP shall also consider the topics covered in projects site and risk assessments
as well as EIA studies. Any other requirement deemed appropriate by the
relevant/contracting authority/proponent as specifications in this part are prescriptive,
but not exhaustive.
In addition to the above-mentioned topics, each ECP shall contain the following listed
items
(a) A clearly defined objective

(b) Specific targets to achieve objectives
(c) A list of related legislation, regulation, and standards
(d) A list of relevant permitting/authorizing stakeholders relevant to the ECP and
their associated approval numbers
(e) A list of related permits and associated conditions specific to the ECP
(f) Other items deemed appropriate by the contracting authority (i.e. flow charts,
parameters, etc.)
(g) Baseline data of the environmental aspect
(h) Identification of potential impacts to the environmental aspect
2.3.15.2.2 Environmental Control Plans
2.3.15.2.3 Climate Change
The Climate Change ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impact from
carbon/ecological footprints with detailed procedures that implement specifications
provided in the below table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Climate Change
Mitigation • Minimize Green House Gas (GHG) emissions (i.e. avoid plant idling
Measures when not in use, etc.)
• Minimize energy consumption (i.e. install energy efficient lighting)
Minimize potable water consumption (i.e. install low-flow/low-volume
fixture/fittings for taps, etc.)
• Minimize materials consumption and waste production (i.e. prioritize
selection of materials with low embodied carbon/water footprints)
Compliance • Daily, routine, on-going monitoring
Mechanisms / • Environmental site visits, inspections, and audits
Monitoring
• Environmental reporting on a regular basis
Performance • Environmental monitoring reports showing
Indicators stabilisation/reduction in carbon/water footprints using
statistical data
• Training/Awareness logs
• Number of non-conformances and/or observations recorded
• Development and implementation of this/tailored and detailed
ECP
• Compliance with permit condition and other relevant
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.1 Air Quality
The Air Quality ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from dust, gaseous,
and odor pollutants to within the legal or ALARP levels with detailed procedures that
implement the specifications provided in the below table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Air Quality

Mitigation • Implement dust suppression techniques (i.e. watering access
Measures roads, etc.)
• Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and surrounding areas
• Ensure area is free from debris and regularly cleaned and
maintained (i.e. mess facilities, toilets, etc.)
• Appropriately store all materials and waste
• Minimize number, size, and height of stockpiles
• Cover stockpiles and vehicles during hauling of materials
• Reduce vehicle speeds and avoid engine idling
• Store and handle materials to avoid nuisance
• Avoid stagnant water (i.e. in lagoons, water tanks, toilets, etc.)
• Service/replace/fit all types of equipment to
control/reduce/avoid unnecessary emissions (i.e. black smoke)
• Restrict burning materials and waste
• Confine maintenance to workshop areas
• Consider wind directions and location of sensitive receptors in
any works relating to emissions
Mechanisms/ • Environmental site visits, inspections, and audits
Monitoring
Performance • Log of dust suppression activity with water consumption data
Indicators • Vehicle speed limit violations on site
• Site location of material storage
• Monitoring reports reflecting parameters for PM10 and PM2.5
are within allowable limits
Parameters Air Quality
• Ambient air quality standards for sensitive receptor are within
allowable limits
• Compliance of fuel specifications
• Maintenance/clean-up logs
• Compliance with permissible emissions limits for stationary
sources
• Registration and resolution of public complaints
ECP
• Compliance with permit condition and other relevant regulations
2.3.15.2.3.2 Noise and Vibration
The Noise and Vibration ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
nuisances to sensitive receptors both on land and in the sea to within legal limits or
ALARP levels with detailed procedures that implement the specifications provided in
the below table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Noise and Vibration

Mitigation • Select plant and construction methods to reduce noise to the
Measures extent possible and/or in conformance to
legislation/regulation
• Apply acoustic enclosures to noisy plants (particularly pumps)
• Implement operational hours as approved by the relevant
authorities and in coordination with public/residents.
• Locate noisy equipment away from sensitive receptors
wherever possible
• Use and maintain equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications
• Turn off equipment if not in use
• Reduce vehicle speeds
• Fit compressors and generators with properly lined and
sealed acoustic covers and close doors during operation
• Fit pneumatic percussive with mufflers or silencers of the type
recommended by the manufactures.
• Pile driving shall be carried out by plant equipped with a noise
reducing system or by silent driving systems.
• Manage and perform crushing, drilling, and cutting in a
manner to reduce noise pollution.
• Carry out any pile driving by plant equipped with a noise
reducing system or by silent driving systems
• Use low vibration plant and anti-vibration mounts in place, if
possible.
• Cut-off trenches to reduce vibration, if necessary.
Monitoring
Performance • Method statements to entail low noise producing alternative
Indicators activities
Parameters Noise and Vibration
• Selection criteria for plant, equipment and machinery
• Signage for high noise areas
• Maintenance logs for vehicles, equipment and machinery
• Materials delivery or dispatch traffic logs
• Results from noise monitoring at stations located at site
boundary / interface with sensitive receptors within Qatari
permissible limits.
• Compliance with criteria set by performance certification body
if applicable
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.3 Geology and Soil
The Geology and Soil ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
contamination and erosion with detailed procedures that implement the specifications
Parameters Geology and Soil

Mitigation • Construct silt fences and drainage systems to collect and
Measures dispose of contaminated water around unstable stockpiles
stored on site.
• Locate all stockpiles away and downwind from drainage lines.
• Minimize number, size, height, and steep slopes of stockpiles
• Separately stockpile topsoil recovered from site from other
material generated during site clearance
• Install a berm & trench system around long term stockpile
material to prevent sediment run off and entry of potential
storm water.
• Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and surrounding
areas
• Apply drip trays to any equipment and/or material that may
cause spills
• Select an appropriate location for laydown areas, waste,
chemical storage, and fuelling facilities
• Maintain spill kits for emergency cases
• Cover stockpiles to prevent wind erosion
Monitoring
• Specialized training to dedicated staff
Performance • No soil pollution resulting from sediment run off
Indicators • No significant remediation activities resulting in programme
delays
• Completed waste transfer documentation for hazardous
waste disposal
Parameters Geology and Soil
• Number of non-conformance and/or observations recorded
• Clear contingency plans prepared and communicated
• Procedures for any contamination clearly communicated
• Training/Awareness Logs (including emergency drills)
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.4 Water and Wastewater Management
The Water Management ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
contamination, while also applying mechanisms to reduce, reuse, and recycle
consumption with detailed procedures that implement the specifications provided in
the below table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Water and Wastewater
Mitigation General Water Use

Measures • Apply the principles of conservation, reuse, and recycling
• Anticipate demands for water use during construction activities
(i.e. concrete production, compaction of backfill materials, etc.)
and set specific targets to reduce consumption.
• Prohibit/minimize use of potable water for construction
activities and seek reclaimed sources.
• Import TSE/reclaimed water from the nearest available source
for construction activities (i.e. dust suppression, cutting
equipment, landscape irrigation, vehicle/plant wash-down etc.)
• Ensure water, including TSE/reclaimed sources, is analysed
and meets the appropriate quality standards, if used for any
construction activity (i.e. dust suppression).
• Install water efficient fixtures (i.e. in site offices, canteens,
toilets/washing facilities, etc.).
• Fully recycle condensate water from air conditioning systems
• Ensure only properly trained staff use standpipes, hoses,
boom sprayers, and other water consuming equipment.
• Monitor any site fixtures for leakage and repair.
Wastewater
• Ensure all equipment washing and cleaning activities are only
carried out over designated fluid containment tanks to prevent
ground contamination.
• Collect all wash fluids and solvents accumulating in the wash
tanks for appropriate off-site disposal to an approved liquid
waste treatment facility.
• Handle all wash fluids with care to prevent spillages or
leakages during collection and transportation by licenced
carriers of hazardous wastes.
• Empty and dispose of septic tanks at a licensed treatment
facility.
Parameters Water and Wastewater
• Reuse the Portable Treatment Plant (PTP) effluent if the

quality matches the specified criteria by the approving
authority
Dewatering/Micro-tunnelling
• Develop and implement a dewatering/micro-tunnelling plan
approved by the authorizing authority.
• Apply the most effective dewatering and discharge methods to
avoid /minimize environmental damage and protect human
health and safety.
• Test dewatering effluent quality against the list of
legislative/regulatory parameters
• Line of structures used to collect or store water to prevent
seepage into the groundwater.
Stormwater
• Avoid stagnant water
• Install proper drainage systems

Monitoring
Performance • Regular water quality and quantity monitoring for any reuse
Indictors and/or discharge (including PTP effluent, if applicable).
• Monitoring reports for discharge volumes to storm-water and
sewerage drainage systems
• Monitoring reports for potable water consumption, non-potable
water amounts used for construction processes, water reuse
volumes, and wastewater disposal
• Reduction in potable water use through reduction and
substitution measures.
• Water conservation, reuse, recycling initiatives.
• Water quality results and analysis to meet permissible limits for
reuse or disposal.
• Training/Awareness logs.
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.5 Waste Management
The Waste Management ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
generation, while also applying the hierarchy of reducing, reusing, and recycling, with
detailed procedures that implement the specifications provided in the below table as
minimal requirements.
Parameters Waste Management

Mitigation General Waste
Measures
• Provide a detailed and accurate forecast of the expected waste
types, sources and volumes associated with the works.
• Align the works with the waste hierarchy (avoid, reduce, reuse,
recycle, recover, treat and dispose) to manage all streams
• Provide separate and clearly labelled containers on site for
each waste stream to be recycled including inert materials,
plastics, metals, timber, glass paper, card, aluminium cans,
tyres, waste oil, organic compost, and Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) waste at a minimum
• Provide sufficient number of dedicated areas across the site
that are easily accessible to facilitate segregation and disposal
of waste.
• Remove in source separated waste from designated work
areas at regular intervals in agreement with approved recycling
facilities or disposal sites
• Prohibit accumulation of waste in undesignated areas
• Store all food and organic waste in containers with sealed tops
to minimize the possibility of vermin infestation or decay that
may generate odours.
• Assign and train operatives to be responsible for ensuring
there is no cross-contamination between the waste containers,
especially between hazardous / non-hazardous and recyclable
/ non-recyclable materials.
• Implement good housekeeping measures in relation to waste
management (i.e. no overfilled bins).
• Ensure waste storage does not exceed 80% capacity.
• Prohibit any littering or waste accumulation presenting an
environmental, health and/or safety hazard
• Ensure non-recyclable waste is collected at least once per
week
• Only recycle, recover, treat or dispose of residual waste
streams at licensed facilities and in compliance with approved
authorities.
• Ensure waste streams are appropriately disposed and not
illegally landfilled or fly tipped
• Prohibit burning/incinerating waste streams on site, even to
reduce volumes
• Records waste materials leaving the site with information
pertaining to weight volumes, material classification,
identification of individual removing materials, location of
material being transported, intended use of materials, receipt
certificates from approved reuse or recycle facilities / disposal
sites receiving materials
• All text on signage shall be in Arabic, English and Urdu, as a
minimum.
Hazardous Waste

• Maintain a list of potentially hazardous substances present on
site with their associated Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS)
forms that is ready for inspection at any time.
• Minimize the quantity of hazardous waste through the use of
alternative production techniques or substitution of less toxic
raw materials
• Promote recycling and reuse of hazardous wastes after
treatment
• Document and describe the generated hazardous waste by
both quantity and quality.
• Arrange to collect and transport the waste to a specially
designed waste facility by the approved authority, if treatment
at the source is not possible
• Ensure hazardous and flammable substances are stored in
suitable locations (e.g. shaded & secure with an impermeable
base etc.) to prevent accidental release or combustion in
accordance with the manufacturer’s MSDS and instructions.
• Avoid storing incompatible chemicals/materials in close
proximity to each other.
• Locate emergency oil and chemical spill kits and fire-fighting
equipment within ready reach of stored hazardous materials.
• Equip static plant equipment (i.e. compressors, generators,
task lights, etc.) with drip trays.
• Clean up any spills from hazardous liquid, including lubricating
oils and diesel which bypass any temporary bunds and impact
the ground.
• Ensure all vehicles, machinery and equipment are repaired
only at a single dedicated, properly equipped location
• Regularly inspect (at least once a week) and maintain storage
areas, the containers there-in, as well as the spill response
equipment and kits.
• Develop and train a Rapid Response Team who are available
on every shift to deploy fully stocked emergency oil & chemical
spill kits to minimise any potential spills impacting soil and
groundwater at depth.
• Spill response equipment to include, at a minimum, protective
gloves, goggles/safety glasses, heavy-duty oil resistant
storage bags, containment drip pans, absorbent granulate,
and absorbent booms (in case of spill in water).
Monitoring
Performance • Chain of custody, logs, certificates for all waste materials and
Indicators activities
• Standard of general housekeeping on site
• Specifications of waste storage area
• Identification of licenced waste carriers and approved facilities
• Percentage of non-hazardous construction waste diverted
from the landfill
• Volumes of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes being
generated, reused, recycled, recovered, treated, and disposed
• Inventory of hazardous waste materials

• Sufficient quality of drip trays, spill response equipment, etc.
• Provision and clarity of safety signage
• Number of registered public complaints
ECP
• Compliance with permit conditions and other relevant
regulations
Additional • Develop and implement separate Waste Management ECPs
Specifications for hazardous and non-hazardous materials, as well as any
others deemed appropriate.
• Waste containers shall be labelled and colour-coded as
follows:
Colour Type of Example of Waste

Code Waste
RED Asbestos Asbestos /asbestos containing materials

ORANGE Hazardous Wastes oils, chemicals, batteries, spray finishing,
compressed gases, combustible liquids, etc.
YELLOW Clinical Medical (i.e. contaminated first aid materials),
etc.
GREEN Recyclable Paper, plastic, glass, wood, metals, etc.
GREY Inert Bricks, concrete, etc.
2.3.15.2.3.6 Ecology and Biodiversity
The Ecology and Biodiversity ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
injury or disturbance to natural and/or protected habitat and species on land and in
water with detailed procedures that implement the specifications provided in the below
table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Ecology and Biodiversity

Mitigation • Conduct continuous visual observation for occurrence of
Measures protected species on site.
• Provide selected staff basic training for the identification of
sensitive fauna (e.g. Dhub Lizards) to enable them to act as a
“spotter” during initial activities across the site.
• Stop works if protected species are encountered at that
particular location immediately
• Liaise with appropriate authorities to ensure
removal/relocation of indigenous trees
• Fence areas with existing vegetation if not within the direct
footprint of project site to prevent any accidental disturbance
by surrounding works.
Parameters Ecology and Biodiversity
• Minimize injury and disturbance to wildlife or their habitats
caused by any work, light, noise, vibration, air, dust, and
pollution.
• Arrange animal passage if possible
• Ensure appropriate storage of domestic waste that will attract
animals
• Apply drip trays to any equipment and/or material that may
cause spills
• Maintain spill kits for emergency cases
• Select an appropriate location for fuelling facilities
• Apply sediment/erosion controls
• Minimize number, size, and height of stockpiles
• Prohibit staff to hunting, trap, or harass wildlife and provide
awareness training.
Monitoring
Performance • No disturbance outside of the approved clearance area
Indicators • Communication of procedures during routine site induction and
periodic response drills
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.7 Marine Environment
The Maine Environment ECP shall address and minimize or avoid impacts from
disturbance to natural and/or protected habitat and species and maintain/improve
quality of the sea/coast with detailed procedures that implement the specifications
Parameters Marine Environment

Mitigation • Provide baseline marine environment study (including marine
Measures hydrology, seawater and sediment quality as well as marine
ecology)
• No clearing or disturbance undertaken outside of the approved
work area
• Prohibit waste disposal, discharges, illegal drilling, sand
transportation, and blasting,
• Implement an appropriate proper discharge system (e.g.,
distance from the coast, depth of the outfall pipe, flow rate,
velocity, temperature, etc.)
• Enforce proper treatment of any discharge in compliance with
legal parameters prior to any discharges
Parameters Marine Environment
• Stop discharge in an emergency and do not resume work until
the case is resolved with appropriate mitigation measures in
place
• Do not apply any type of material during construction activities
that may have a chemical (or similar) reaction in the water (i.e.
from dissolved products).
• Consider marine hydrology as well as tidal changes and
seasons
• Stop works if weather conditions begin to compromise the
water environment (i.e., high speed winds)
• Marking construction site boundary and proper coordination
with the authorities/community
• Do not store chemicals, hazardous materials/waste, or
stockpiles near the coast or marine environment
• Do not refuel or conduct maintenance work within or in the
vicinity of the coast or marine environment
• Apply spill kits in appropriate locations
• Preparation and implementation of an Emergency Response
Plan
• Apply silt fences if necessary
• Avoid/minimize artificial lighting
• Apply all reasonably practical measures to minimise injury and
disturbance to marine life or their habitats caused by any work,
light, noise, vibration, dust, other air pollution,
Monitoring • Environmental reporting on a regular basis
Performance • Monthly satellite images of the site observing changes
Indicators • Training/Awareness logs
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.8 Landscape and Visual
The Landscape and Visual ECP shall address and minimize or avoid the impacts from
intrusion and obstruction to the surrounding area with detailed procedures that
implement the specifications provided in the below table as minimal requirements.
Parameters Landscape and Visual

Mitigation • Retain prominent features of the landscape if practical
Measures • Apply strategic, safe, and secure, use of fencing, vehicular
access/parking, storage of materials/wastes, siting of
installation and operation of equipment to minimize visual
impacts
• Remove excavated material as quickly as practicable with a
minimum number of stockpiles on construction sites.
Parameters Landscape and Visual
• Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and surrounding
areas
• Minimize light pollution of the surrounding vicinity to avoid
glares or obstruction to motorists and local residents.
• Install clear warning signage for pedestrians, cyclists and
motorists, compliant with regulations
Monitoring
Performance • Communication of procedures during routine site inductions
Indicators • No disturbance outside of the approved clearance area
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.3.9 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
The Archaeology and Cultural Heritage ECP shall address and minimize or avoid
impacts to any remains found on site and preserve heritage with detailed procedures
that implement the specifications provided in the below table as minimal requirements
Parameters Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Mitigation • Stop works upon the discovery of any archaeological or
Measures cultural deposit and report to the appropriate authorities
• Delineate and secure the area of discovery
• Assist in conducting the investigation of archaeological soils, if
needed, in the presence of relevant government authorities (all
finds, archaeological remains and samples shall be kept and
submitted to the concerned government authorities).
• Provide government authorities on0site office or storage areas
for any artefacts or material recovered during the excavation
process.
• Complete a report on the findings with the supporting
information to the concerned government authorities.
• Maintain a record of the find location and all remains.
• Do not conduct works on the areas until a clearance certificate
or a no objection letter has been issued by the appropriate
government authorities
Monitoring
Performance • No Incidents related to archaeological finds
Indicators • Communication of procedures during routine site inductions
Parameters Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
ECP
regulations
2.3.15.2.4 Construction Completion and Site Clearance
Upon completion of works, the Contractor shall ensure removal of all waste materials
and the site is restored in compliance with the terms of the contract.
Following site clearance, the contracting authority/proponent/Engineer shall undertake

a final inspection of the site.
Any environmental issues identified during the final inspection shall be raised and
mitigation measures with timeframes for completion agreed prior to handover.
Appropriate coordination shall be conducted amongst relevant parties to ensure all

environmental requirements (i.e. Operational Environmental Management Plans,
operational permits, etc.) are clarified as deemed appropriate to the scope, scale, and
complexity of the project.
PART 6: SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE
6.3 PIPE LAYING
6.3.1 General
Add new paragraphs 7, 8 and 9 as follow
7 For pipelines in trench and other structures, the Contractor shall keep any
accumulated water at a level lower than the bottom of the permanent work until the
backfilling is complete or for other such period as the Engineer shall direct.
8 Partially completed permanent works shall not be allowed to become flooded and the
Contractor shall allow for all additional standby pumps and equipment required to
ensure this.
A pump operator and maintenance fitter shall be on site 24 hours/day to supervise

pumping equipment.
In the event of partially completed trenches becoming flooded, the Contractor shall re-
excavate to formation level and re-lay the pipes.
9 For pipelines in trench and structures formations, the Contractor shall offer the
formation for inspection by the Engineer at two stages:
i. When excavation is complete to formation level and de-watered.

ii. On completion of the replacement of any unsound material in the formation as
directed in the specifications.
No bedding or blinding shall be placed until these inspections have been made by the
Engineer.
6.6 MANHOLES AND CATCHMENTS
Add the following sub-clause:
11 The tanking membrane shall be applied in two layers for reinforced concrete structures
and laps shall be staggered from one layer to the next. For mass concrete structures
and surrounds to manhole liners a single layer of tanking membrane shall be applied.
END OF SECTION
Part 10: Occupational Health and Safety
10.5 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS
10.5.3 Mechanical Plant and Equipment
Add:
8 Contractor is required develop and implement a documented process for ‘pre-mobilisation

and periodical inspection of Plant and Equipment and Equipment Operators’.
9 The Process shall include relevant steps involved in assuring legal and certification
requirements of Equipment and Equipment Operators (including that of the Sub-
Contractors and Equipment Suppliers) and assign responsible personnel for
implementing the process.
10 Contractors shall verify the validity of the relevant certificates through checking and
confirming with the Original credentials.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 27 – EXTERNAL WORKS
PART 2 BLOCK PAVED AREAS
2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 Scope
Related Sections are as follows:
Section 1 General
Section 2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Section 5 Concrete
Section 6 Road Works
Section 12 Earthworks Related to Buildings
Section 27 External Works
3 Furnish all labour, materials, plant, tools and equipment, and perform all operations
and services necessary for the supply and installation of precast concrete unit
paving to location and as detailed on drawings.
2.1.2 References
Add new standards to paragraph 1 as follows:
AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
AASHTO M 288-06 Geotextiles
American Concrete Institute, including but not limited to:
ACI 117 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
ACI 301: Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings
ACI 318: Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
ACI 533R-11: Guide to Precast Concrete Walls and Panels
ACI CP-01 Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of Concrete Field-Testing
Technician, Grade 1
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
ANSI: American National Standards Institutes. Including but not limited to:
ANSI A-118.6-1992: Specifications for Ceramic Tile Grouts
ANSI A-118.7: High Performance Cement Grouts for Tile Installation
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials, including but not limited to:
ASTM A 497 – 13e1: Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or
Tile
ASTM A 615M-03a Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C 39 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C 91 Standard Specification for Masonry Cement
ASTM C 136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM C 140 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
and Related Units
ASTM C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
ASTM C 144-11 Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
ASTM C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C 207-06(2011): Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
ASTM C 241 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot
Traffic
ASTM C 270 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C 293 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete
ASTM C 494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C 672 Standard Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces
Exposed to De-icing Chemicals
ASTM C 779 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Horizontal Concrete
Surfaces
ASTM C 780 Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of
Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
ASTM C 881/C881M-13: Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding
Systems for Concrete
ASTM C 920-14: Standard Specification for Elastomeric Sealants
ASTM C 979 Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Coloured Concrete
ASTM C 1077 Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for
Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation
ASTM C 1319 Standard Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units
ASTM C 1384 Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
ASTM D 448 Standard Classification for Sizes of Aggregate for Road and Bridge
Construction
ASTM D 698-12 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of
Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3))
ASTM D 1752: Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and
Recycled PVC Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
ASTM D 1056-14: Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or
Expanded Rubber 1,2
ASTM D 1557-12 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of
Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3))
ASTM D 2940 Graded Aggregate Material for Bases or Subbases for Highways or
Airports.
ASTM D 4355: Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure
to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus
ASTM D 4491 Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by
Permittivity
ASTM D 4751 Standard Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a
Geotextile.
ASTM D 6913 Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils
Using Sieve Analysis 3
ASTM E 514 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through
Masonry
ASTM G 115-10 Standard Guide for Measuring and Reporting Friction Coefficients
BS: British Standards, including but not limited to:
BS EN 1340:2003 Concrete kerb units
BS 3921:1985 Specification for clay bricks
BS EN 771-1:2011 Specification for masonry units, clay masonry units
BS EN 772-7:1998 Methods of test for masonry units, determination of water absorption
of clay masonry
BS EN 772-3:1998 Methods of test for masonry units, determination of net volume and
percentage of voids of clay masonry
BS 6677-1:1986 Clay and calcium silicate pavers for flexible pavements
BS EN 1344:2013 Clay pavers, requirements and test methods
PCI: Prestressed Concrete Institute
PCI MNL–120: Precast and Prestressed Concrete
PCI MNL-117-77: Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Architectural
Precast Concrete Products
International Masonry Industry All-Weather Council (IMIAC):
Recommended Practices and Guide Specification for Hot Weather Masonry
Construction
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA):
NCMA TEK Bulletin #8-2A Removal of Stains from Concrete Masonry
NCMA TEK Bulletin #8-3A Control and Removal of Efflorescence
Delete BS 7293 Precast concrete flags, kerbs, channels, edging and quadrants and
substitute the following:
BS EN 1339:2003 Concrete paving flags. Requirements and test methods
2 All reference to standards, regulations and requirements of statutory bodies shall
mean the latest published editions at the time of contract. Product manufacture,
testing and installation shall comply with the following references unless otherwise
stated in the specification or otherwise approved.
2.1.5 Materials
2 The colour of the concrete paving units at time of installation shall be as described in
the Project Documentation and hold their colour fast at least until when the
maintenance and warranty period is expired, whichever is greater.
Add new sub clauses 2.1.6 to 2.1.24 as follows:
2.1.6 Performance Requirements
1 Provide mortar mixes selected, manufactured, mixed and installed to comply with
the following:
a) ASTM C 270
b) ASTM C 780
2.1.7 Submittals
1 Product data for the concrete pavers and sand.
2 Samples for verification in full-size units of each type of unit paver indicated; in sets
for each colour, texture, and pattern specified, showing the full range of variations
expected in these characteristics.
3 Shop drawings including unit pavers colour, pattern, and interface with adjacent
units, where required.
4 Submit manufacture’s certificates that products meet or exceed requirements.
1 Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed unit
paver installations similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this
Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
2 Mock-up: Prior to installing unit pavers, construct mock-ups for each form and
pattern of unit pavers required to verify selections made under sample submittals
and to demonstrate aesthetic effects as well as qualities of materials and execution.
a) Locate mock-up in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated, as
b) Build Mock-up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the required standard is not
achieved, the Contractor shall replace (at the contractor’s cost) until the required
standard is achieved as judged by the Engineer.
c) Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.
d) Obtain written approval of mock-up from the Engineer before starting fabrication.
e) Maintain mock-ups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard
for judging the completed Work.
f) Approved mock-ups in an undisturbed condition at the time of Substantial
Completion may become part of the completed Work if approved by the engineer.
3 Substitutions: No substitutions permitted without written instruction from Engineer.
4 Take special care when construction in extremely hot weather. Comply with the
following standards:
a) IMIAC Recommended Practices and Guide Specifications for Hot Weather
Masonry Construction.
2.1.9 Delivery, Storage, And Handling

1 Protect unit pavers and aggregate during storage and construction against soilage
or contamination from earth and other materials.
a) Wrap pavers in plastic or use other packaging materials that will prevent rust
marks from steel strapping.
b) Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at
temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
2 Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original packaging, with identification labels
intact and in sizes to suit project.
3 Separate waste materials for reuse or recycling in accordance with Client and/or
project requirements.
2.1.10 Available Manufacturers
1 Refer to PWA approved Vendor List or equal.
2.1.11 Precast Concrete Unit Pavers
1 Basis of Design Summary: Products specified hereinafter are specified for the
purposes of establishing minimum quality standards and performance requirements.
Products which are equal to, or better than those specified, and which conform to the
Engineer’s design requirements and colour selections, may be acceptable subject to
Engineer’s approval.
2 Materials are as indicated on:
a) Hardscape Schedule indicated on the drawings.
b) Paver location, size, colour, finish and layout pattern as indicated on the
drawings.
3 Precast Concrete Unit Paving: Solid concrete paving units locally or regionally
manufactured. Obtain each type of unit paver from one source produced in a single
batch to ensure products of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties.
4 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that would interfere with
the proper placing of the unit or impair the strength of the construction.
5 Precast Concrete Unit Paving shall be manufactured in a hydraulic automatic rotary
under a pressure of 1300 kgs per square inch.
6 Water absorption not greater than 5%, ASTM C 140.
7 The pavers shall be produced with a combination of additives which make the pavers
reduce penetration of liquids onto the capillary system.
2.1.12 Sand Setting-Bed Materials
1 Graded Aggregate for Sub-base: ASTM D 2940.
2 Graded Aggregate for Base: ASTM D 2940.
3 Sand for levelling Course: Sound, sharp, washed, natural sand or crushed stone
complying with gradation requirements of ASTM C-33 for fine aggregate.
4 Sand for Joints: Fine, sharp, washed natural sand or crushed stone with 100 percent
passing No. 16 (1.18mm) sieve and no more than 10 percent passing No. 200
(0.075mm) Sieve.
2.1.13 Portland Cement Mortar Setting-Bed Materials
1 Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I.
2 Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 207 Type S.
3 Aggregate: ASTM C 144.
4 Latex Additive: Styrene-butadiene-rubber or acrylic-resin water emulsion serving as
replacement for part or all of gaging water, of type specifically recommended by
manufacturer for use with job-mixed portland cement and aggregate, and not
containing a retarder.
5 Water: Potable.
2.1.14 Accessories
1 Compressible foam filler for expansion joints in pavers: Preformed strips, ASTM D
1056, Grade 2A1.
2 Provide expansion joints at intervals indicated on drawings.
a) Also locate expansion joints in cases of both aggregate and mortar setting bed
applications along fixed objects such as curbs, walls, edgings and penetrations
and where expansion joints occur in substrates.
b) Provide dowelled expansion joints at all pavement changes in surfacing direction,
interfaces of existing and proposed paving and at regular expansion joint intervals
as indicated on plans and detail drawings.
3 Precast Concrete Edge Restraints: Comply with requirements in Part 27-10-7 Precast
Concrete Curbs.
4 Job-Built Concrete Edge Restraints: Comply with requirements in Part 05-20-2 Cast-
In-Place Concrete for normal-weight, air-entrained, ready-mixed concrete with
minimum 28 day compressive strength of 20 MPa.
5 Cork Joint Filler: Preformed strips complying with ASTM D 1752, Type II.
6 Geotextile: Shall comply with Section 28.1.3.5.6 and Section 6.18. Nonwoven
geotextile, as indicated on the drawings, manufactured from polyester or
polypropylene fibers, with a permeability rating 10 times greater than that of soil on
which paving founded and an apparent opening size small enough to prevent passage
of fines from leveling course into graded aggregate of base course below.
a) Separation Geotextile: Woven geotextile fabric, manufactured for separation
applications; made from polyolefins or polyesters, with elongation less than 50
percent; complying with AASHTO M 288.
b) Drainage Geotextile: Nonwoven needle-punched geotextile, manufactured for
subsurface drainage applications, made from polyolefins or polyesters; with
elongation greater than 50 percent; complying with AASHTO M 288.
2.1.15 Grout Materials
1 Polymer Modified Grout: ANSI A118.7, sanded grout, in colour required.
a) Two component mix, containing acrylic resin in liquid latex form and pre-
packaged dry grout mix. Complying with ANSI A118.6. Grout colour to approval.
2.1.16 Mortar and Grout Mixes
1 General: Comply with manufacturers' written instructions for mix proportions, mixing
equipment, mixer speeds, mixing containers, mixing times, and other procedures
needed to produce setting-bed and joint materials of uniform quality and with optimum
performance characteristics. Discard mortars and grout when they have reached their
initial set.
2 Cement-Paste Bond Coat: Mix bond coat to a consistency similar to that of thick
cream and consisting of neat cement, sand, and latex additive.
3 Latex-Modified Portland Cement Setting-Bed Mortar: Proportion and mix portland
cement, aggregate, and latex additive for setting bed to comply with directions of latex-
additive manufacturer and as necessary to produce stiff mixture with a moist surface
when bed is ready to receive pavers.
4 Packaged, Polymer-modified Grout Mix: Proportion and mix grout ingredients
according to grout manufacturer’s written instructions.
5 Material: Pre-blended factory mix of Portland cement and hydrated lime, polymer
modified grout, masonry cement or mortar cement, sand aggregate and colour
pigments.
a) Mortar Type: Property Mixture type M.
b) Aggregate Type: Fine.
c) Material Standard for Aggregate: Comply with ASTM C144.
d) Material Standard for Portland Cement: Comply with ASTM C150.
e) Material Standard for Hydrated Lime: Comply with ASTM C207.
f) Material Standard for Masonry Cement: Comply with ASTM C91.
g) Material Standard for Mortar: Comply with ASTM C270.
h) Material Standard for Masonry Grout: Comply with ASTM C476.
I) Material Standard for Pigments: Comply with ASTM C979.
j) Material Standard for Mortar Cement: Comply with ASTM C1329.
k) Grout colour: Per indicated on drawings or to Engineer’s approval.
2.1.17 Sealer
1 Sealer: Colourless, slip and stain resistant sealer specifically formulated for Precast
Concrete Unit Paving, and not affecting colour or physical properties of paver
surfaces.
2.1.18 Examination
1 Examine surfaces indicated to receive paving, with Installer present, for compliance
with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of unit pavers. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected.
2.1.19 Preparation
1 Proof-roll prepared subgrade surface to check for unstable areas and areas requiring
additional compaction. Do not proceed with installation of unit pavers until deficient
subgrades have been corrected and are ready to receive subbase for unit pavers.
2.1.20 Installation, General
1 Site Verification of Conditions:
a) Verify that site conditions are acceptable for use of mortar / grout mixes.
b) Do not proceed with use of mortar / grout mixes until unacceptable
conditions are corrected.
2 Do not use unit pavers with chips, cracks, voids, discolouration’s, and other defects
that might be visible or cause staining in finished work.
3 Mix pavers from several pallets or cubes as they are placed to produce uniform blend
of colours and textures.
4 Cut unit pavers with motor-driven diamond blade equipped concrete saw equipment
to provide clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Cut units to provide pattern indicated and
to fit adjoining work neatly. Use full units without cutting where possible.
5 Joint Pattern: As per plans, details and plan enlargement drawings. Match field-
constructed mock-up once approved by Engineer and/or Landscape architect.
6 Expansion and Control Joints: Leave 20mm gaps in pre-determined location of
expansion joints in paving layout. Install joint filler before setting pavers. Sealant
materials and installation are specified in Part 24-15-05 Joint Sealants.
7 Provide edge restraints as indicated on the drawings. Install edge restraints before
placing unit pavers.
a) Precast concrete edge restraint: Refer to Part 27-10-7 Precast Concrete Curbs.
b) Cast-in-place concrete founding or header panels: Refer to Part 05-20-2 Cast-In-
Place Concrete.
8 Pre-blended Grout / Mortar Mix:
a) Fill head and bed joints for full thickness of the face shells to provide the
greatest resistance to water penetration.
b) Tooling:
Tool the mortar joints concave (vertical surfaces) and flush (horizontal surfaces) to
provide the greatest resistance to water penetration. Do not use raked, extruded,
struck, beaded, weathered or other joint profiles due to their reduced water resistance.
Tool the mortar joints when they are thumbprint hard to provide the greatest resistance
to water penetration and to help minimize hairline cracks between the mortar and the
CMU.
c) Cover the top of unfinished masonry work to protect it from the weather and to
prevent accumulation of water in the cores of the CMU.
d) Cleaning:
Remove primary efflorescence from masonry vertical and horizontal surfaces
exposed in the finished work in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
and NCMA TEK Bulletin #8-3A.
Remove dirt or stains from masonry walls exposed in the finished work in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and NCMA TEK Bulletin
#8-2A.
Promptly remove excess wet mortar containing integral water repellent mortar
admixture from the face of the masonry as work progresses. Do not use strong
acids, overaggressive sandblasting or high-pressure cleaning methods.
Comply with applicable environmental laws and restrictions.
2.1.21 Sand Setting-Bed Paver Applications
1 Compact soil subgrade uniformly to at least 95% modified proctor density of
ASTM D 1557 laboratory density.
2 Place graded sand for subbase over compacted subgrade. Provide compacted
thickness of base and subbase indicated. Compact subbase to 98% modified proctor
density of ASTM D 1557 maximum laboratory density.
3 Place sand for levelling course taking care that moisture content remains constant
and density is loose and constant until pavers are set and compacted.
4 Treat levelling bases with soil sterilizer to prohibit growth of grass and weeds.
5 Seal concrete pavers with penetrating sealer. Sealer shall be a water based liquid
applied aqueous siliconate compound, clear in colour and containing no volatile
organic compounds.
6 Set pavers with a minimum joint width of 1.5 mm and a maximum of 3 mm, being
careful not to disturb levelling base. Use string lines to keep straight lines.
7 Vibrate pavers into levelling course with a low-amplitude plate vibrator capable of a
14- to 22-kN compaction force at 80 to 90 Hz. Perform at least 3 passes across paving
with vibrator.
8 Spread dry sand and fill joints immediately after vibrating pavers into levelling course.
Vibrate pavers and add sand until joints are completely filled, then remove excess
sand. Leave a slight surplus of sand on the surface for joint filling.
9 Sprinkle sand over surface and sweep into joints. Recover joints with additional sand
until firm joints are achieved. Remove excess sands.
10 The surface elevation of pavers shall provide positive drainage and be flush with
drainage inlets, utility boxes, manholes, concrete collars or other non-concrete paver
treated structures located within the paved area.
2.1.22 Mortar Setting-Bed Applications
1 Saturate substrate with clean water several hours before placing setting bed. Remove
surface water about one hour before placing setting bed.
2 Apply cement-paste bond coat over surface of substrate about 15 minutes before
placing setting bed. Limit area of bond coat to avoid its drying out before placing
setting bed. Do not exceed 1.6-mm thickness for bond coat.
3 Seal concrete pavers with penetrating sealer. Sealer shall be a liquid applied aqueous
siliconate compound, clear in colour and containing no volatile organic compounds.
4 Apply mortar bed over bond coat immediately after applying bond coat. Spread and
screed setting bed to uniform thickness at subgrade elevations required for accurate
setting of pavers to finished grades indicated.
5 Mix and place only that amount of mortar bed that can be covered with pavers before
initial set. Cut back, bevel edge, remove, and discard setting-bed material that has
reached initial set before placing pavers.
6 Place pavers before initial set of cement occurs. Immediately before placing pavers
on setting bed, apply uniform 1.5-mm thick, slurry bond coat to bed or to back of each
paver with a flat trowel.
7 Tamp or beat pavers with a wooden block or rubber mallet to obtain full contact with
setting bed and to bring finished surfaces within indicated tolerances. Set each paver
in a single operation before initial set of mortar; do not return to areas already set and
disturb pavers for purposes of realigning finished surfaces or adjusting joints.
8 Spaced Joint Widths: Provide 10 mm nominal joint width with variations not exceeding
plus or minus 1.6 mm.
9 Grout joints as soon as possible after initial set of setting bed. Force grout into joints,
taking care not to smear grout on adjoining pavers and other surfaces. After initial set
of grout, finish joints by tooling to produce a slightly concave polished joint, free from
drying cracks.
10 Cure grout by maintaining in a damp condition for seven days, unless otherwise
recommended by latex-additive manufacturer.
2.1.23 Construction Tolerances
1 Mix mortar / grout using a mechanical mortar mixer to ensure homogeneity and
workability. Hand mixing of the mortar is permitted only with written approval of the
Architect / Specifier who will outline hand-mixing procedures.
a) Observe mixing times of 4–5 minutes, consistent from batch to batch.
2 Use clean, potable water; add the maximum amount consistent with optimum work
ability.
a) Maintain a uniform water/cement ratio.
b) At the end of the day, thoroughly rinse the mixer to avoid contamination of future
mortar batches.
3 Re-temper mortar by adding additional mixing water only to replace water lost due to
evaporation.
a) Do not re-temper coloured mortars.
4 Discard mortar 2.5 hours after initial mixing.
5 Tool mortar joints when surface is thumbprint hard.
a) Keep tooling time consistent.
b) Do not strike joint too early or too late in order to maintain colour consistency.
6 Cure mortar a minimum of 28 days.
7 For masonry core fill grout applications, comply with the requirements of ASTM C476.
8 Variation from Level: For horizontal bands, horizontal grooves, and other conspicuous
lines, do not exceed 3 mm in 3 m, 6 mm in 6 m, or 10 mm maximum.
9 Variation of Line: For position shown in plan and related portion of walls and partitions,
do not exceed 3 mm in 2400 mm, 6 mm in 6 m, or 10 mm maximum.
10 Variation in Joint Width: Do not vary joint thickness more than 1.5 mm or 1/4 of
nominal joint width, whichever is less.
11 Variation in Plane between Adjacent Stone Units (Lipping): Do not exceed 0.8-mm
difference between planes of adjacent units.
2.1.24 Repair, Cleaning, And Protection
1 Remove and replace unit pavers that are loose, chipped, broken, stained, or otherwise
damaged or if units do not match adjoining units as intended. Provide new units to
match adjoining units and install in same manner as original units, with same joint
treatment to eliminate evidence of replacement.
2 Cleaning: Wash and scrub clean exposed paver surfaces.
a) Wash and scrub clean exposed paver surfaces.
b) Clean masonry with the least aggressive cleaning solution and technique
possible.
c) Utilize the same cleaning procedure on the sample panel at selection and
during construction.
3 Apply sealer to cleaned pavers according to sealer manufacturer's written instructions.
4 Protection:
a) Protect installed work from damage due to subsequent construction activity on
the site.
b) Provide final protection and maintain conditions in a manner acceptable to
Installer that ensures that unit paver work is without damage or deterioration at
the time of Substantial Completion.

2.9 TACTILE PAVING BLOCKS
2.9.1 General
2.9.1.1 Summary
1 Furnish materials, labor, transportation, services and equipment necessary to furnish
and install architectural concrete pavers as indicated on drawings and as specified
herein.
2.9.1.2 Definitions
1 Detectable Warning (tactile paver): The detectable warning is a unique and
standardized surface intended to function much like a stop sign to alert pedestrians
who are blind or visually impaired to the presence of hazards in the line of travel. The
truncated dome surface should not be used for way finding or directional information.
2.9.1.3 Submittals
1 Product Data:
a) Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including preparation
instructions, Installation methods, Storage and handling requirements and
recommendations.
b) Submit test results from an independent testing laboratory for compliance with
performance requirements specified herein.
c) Submit two copies of written instructions for recommended maintenance.
2 Shop Drawings: Layout drawings of each paved area showing the pattern of pavers;
indicate pavers requiring cutting, indicate setting bed methods in each area, drainage
patterns and drains and indicate relationship of paving joints. Include details of setting
beds noting all materials and their thickness, show details at curbs and vertical
surfaces.
3 Samples: Submit two complete sets of colour chips representing manufacturer's full
range of available colours and texture. Colour will be selected by Architect / Engineer
/ Landscape Architect / Owner from manufacturer’s available standard and custom
colours.
2.9.1.4 Quality Assurance
1 Manufacturer Qualifications: All products covered under this Section shall be
produced by a single manufacturer unless otherwise specified with a minimum of ten
(10) years proven production experience.
2 Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
3 Installer Qualifications: Installer shall have a minimum of three (3) years proven
specialized construction experience with this product and be capable of estimating &
building from blueprint plans and details, in addition to proper material handling. All
Work must comply with local, state/provincial licensing and bonding requirements.
2.9.1.5 Project Conditions
1 Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within
limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products
under environmental conditions outside Manufacturer’s absolute limits.
2.9.2 Products
2.9.2.1 Manufacturers
2.9.2.2 Materials
1 High strength Concrete Pavers: Detectable Warning or ADA Truncated Dome
Pavers:
a) Enhanced with micro silica – 3 dimensionally reinforced with structural fibrillating
monofilament fibers or equal.
b) Colour: Standard and custom range: yellow (bus stop area only) and red (all other
locations), refer to drawings.
c) Size: Nominal 400 mm x 400 mm combination of panels as indicated or as
required by layout on drawings.
d) Dome Design:
a. Dome Base: 23 to 36 mm
b. Dome Top: 50 to 65 percent of the base diameter.
c. Dome Height: 5 mm.
d. Base to Base Spacing: 50 – 55 mm minimum.
e) Thickness: 80 mm
f) Surface Finish: Slip resistance (ASTM G 115-10) modified 0.8 wet or dry, Shot-
blasted or Honed.
g) Edge Finish: 1 mm bevel on all four (4) sides.
h) Concrete pavers shall have an average compressive strength of 10,000 ps/68,945
kPa per (ASTM C 140)
i) Flexural Strength (ASTM C 293): 1,100 psi (7584 kPa) average.
j) Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): < 5 % average.
k) Scaling Resistance (ASTM C 672): (50 cycles), 0 – 1.
l) Abrasion Resistance (ASTM C 799): (1 hour), < 0.5 mm.
2 Precast material requirements:

a) Portland cement: ASTM C 150 specifications for Portland Cement.
b) Aggregates: All aggregates to meet ASTM C 33 specifications cleaned and
properly graded to size. Aggregates shall be blended to meet individual project
requirements. Aggregates to meet ASTM C 241 & HA 10 minimum.
c) Colouring: Pigments used shall be inorganic, resistant to alkalinity and used per
d) Colour Blending: Factory-blend pre-cast paver that has a natural colour range so
products taken from one batch will have the same range as products from a
separate batch.
e) Cleaner: Liquid neutral chemical cleaner with pH factor between 7 and 8, of
formulation recommended by sealer manufacturer for type of precast paver used.
f) Sealer: Colourless, slip and stain resistant penetrating or acrylic sealer with pH
factor between 7 and 10 that does not affect colour or physical properties of
precast paver surface.
3 Sand-Set Method
a) Sand Setting Bed Material: Sand shall be common sand generally referred to as
concrete sand and shall be free of organic materials and any other contaminates
that could potentially stain or otherwise damage the unit pavers. 50 mm thickness
compacted.
b) Joint Filler Materials: Sand conforming to ASTM C 144-11 with 100% passing a
No.16 sieve.
2.9.3 Execution
2.9.3.1 Examination
1 Prior to starting work inspect the sub-grade to ensure that it has been properly
prepared. Commencement of work shall imply acceptance of sub-grade conditions.
a) Verify that sub-grade preparation, compacted density and elevations conform to
the specifications. Compaction of the soil sub-grade to at least 95% Standard
Proctor Density per ASTM D 698-12 is recommended. Higher density or
compaction to ASTM D 1557-12 may be necessary for areas subject to vehicular
traffic.
b) Stabilization of the sub-grade and/or base material may be necessary with weak
or saturated subgrade soils. The Architect/Engineer should inspect sub-grade
preparation, elevations, and conduct density tests for conformance to
specifications.
c) Verify that Geo-textiles, if applicable, have been placed according to
specifications.
d) Verify that aggregate base materials, thickness, compaction, surface tolerances,
and elevations conform to the specifications.
e) Verify that base is dry, uniform, even, and ready to support sand, pavers, and
imposed or anticipated vehicular loads.
f) Verify location, type, installation and elevations of edge restraints around the
perimeter area to be paved.
2 If preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of
deviations from manufacturer’s recommended installation tolerances and conditions.
2.9.3.2 Preparation
1 Clean surface thoroughly prior to installation.
2 Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for
achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
2.9.3.3 Installation
1 Install in accordance with contributing manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation requirements vary for each individual project site. Precast Pavers used,
pattern, grid layout, starting point, and finished elevation should be shown on plan
view shop drawings, which have been prepared and approved by the designer,
installing contractor and/or owner.
2 Placement Tolerance:
a) Maximum of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) height variation between adjacent pavers.
b) Individual pavers shall not vary more than 1/16 inch (1.6mm) from level across
width of the paver.
c) Paved areas shall not vary more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) from level in a distance of
10 feet (3m) measured at any location and in any direction.
d) The surface elevation of pavers shall be 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. (3mm to 6mm) above
adjacent drainage inlets, concrete collars or channels.
e) Joints between pavers to be 3/16 inch (4.8mm) or 1/8 inch (3mm).
3 Sand-Set Method Installation:
a) Spread a sand/cement mix evenly over the base course and screed to a nominal
1 in. (25 mm.) thickness, not exceeding 1-1/2 in. (40mm) thickness. The screened
sand should not be disturbed. Place sufficient sand to stay ahead of the laid
pavers. Do not use the bedding sand to fill depressions in the base surface.
b) Lay the pavers in the pattern(s) as shown on the drawings. Maintain straight
pattern lines.
c) Field cut pavers with wet masonry saw in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations for methods, equipment and precautions.
d) Tamp into bedding or use low amplitude, high frequency plate vibrator to vibrate
the pavers into the sand. Cover vibrator plate with carpet or cardboard to prevent
surface damage to pavers.
e) Sweep dry joint sand into the joints & sweep off excess sand when the job is
complete.
2.9.3.4 Protection
1 Protect installed pavers until completion of project.
2 Remove and replace pavers which are loose, chipped, broken, stained or otherwise
damaged, or if units do not match adjoining units as intended. Provide new units to
match adjoining units and install in same manner as original units, with same joint
treatment to eliminate evidence of replacement before Substantial Completion.
3 Protect the tactile warning panel surface from traffic until desired strength is
achieved. If necessary, protect panels with plywood over an underlayment layer
of non-staining, non-woven curing blanket until acceptance of work. Secure
plywood if needed.
4 Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion
2.9.3.5 Cleaning & Sealing
1 Wash entire surface with phosphate free neutral cleaner with pH factor between 7 to
10 and rinse with clean water and allow to dry thoroughly.
2 Remove all unused material, tools, and equipment. Dispose of properly.
3 Clean the panels in accordance with the manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance
guide.
4 Clean fresh dried concrete residues off panels with a stainless steel wire brush and
rinse with clean water and hydra sponge to ensure a clean appearance.
5 Apply sealer in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.
a) pH factor between 7 and 10
b) Non-discolouring and UV resistant.
c) Penetrating type designed especially for precast concrete pavers.
2.9.3.6 Maintenance
1 Extra Materials: Deliver supply of maintenance materials to the owner. Furnish not
less than 1 percent maintenance materials from same lot as materials installed, and
enclosed in protective packaging with appropriate identifying labels.
2.10 PRECAST CONCRETE SPECIALTIES
2.10.1 General
2.10.1.1 Summary
1 Furnish materials, labour, transportation, services and equipment necessary to furnish
and install architectural concrete pavers as indicated on drawings and as specified
herein.
2.10.1.2 Performance Requirements
1 Structural Performance: Design, engineer, fabricate, and install precast concrete
units to withstand design loads within limits and under service conditions.
2 Anchors, connectors, fasteners, supports and braces shall be designed using limit
states design and safety factors not less than as required under the applicable codes
and standards specified herein.
3 Reinforce units, as required, so that the members can safely sustain loads that may
be applied to them, including but not limited to vehicle guard loads and imposed loads
required by code and as specified. Make provisions in panels to allow anchorage of
items supported by precast panels; coordinate with other trades.
4 Reinforce all precast concrete bearing areas against diagonal tension, splitting,
rupture and flexure. Place extra ties, stirrups and reinforcing bars at support points.
Allow no bearing pressure on edges of unreinforced sections.
2.10.1.3 Submittals
1 Submit manufacturer’s technical data and type of manufactured units.
2 Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings indicating dimensions of the units detail of
special shapes installation detail showing foundations, condition at corner setting,
butting with adjacent paving etc.
a) Indicate locations and details of anchorage devices that are to be embedded in
other construction.
3 Sample: Submit full size sample for shape, colour and finish.
1 Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer with minimum 10 years’
experience in precast architectural concrete work similar in material, design, and
extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service
performance.
2 Fabricator Qualifications: Firm experienced in producing precast architectural
concrete units similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful
in-service performance as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required
units without delaying the Work.
3 Design Standards: Comply with recommendations of:
a) PCI MNL-120 "PCI Design Handbook--Precast and Prestressed Concrete"
applicable to types of precast architectural concrete units indicated.
b) ACI 301 "Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings."
c) ACI 318 (ACI 318M) "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete."
4 Quality-Control Standard: Comply with requirements of PCI MNL-117 "Manual for
Quality Control for Plants and Production of Architectural Precast Concrete Products,"
including manufacturing and testing procedures, quality-control recommendations,
and camber and dimensional tolerances for types of units required.
5 Mock-up: Prior to installing curb units, construct mockups as directed to verify
selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects as well
as qualities of materials and execution.
a) Build mock-ups in the location and of the size as directed.
b) Obtain approval of mock-ups before starting fabrication.
c) Maintain mock-ups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard
d) Approved mock-ups may become part of the completed works if undisturbed at
time of Substantial Completion.
2.10.1.5 Delivery, Storage, And Handling
1 Deliver precast concrete units to Project site in such quantities and at such times to
ensure continuity of installation. Store units at Project site to prevent cracking,
distorting, warping, staining, or other physical damage, and so that markings are
visible.
2 Delivery anchorage items that are to be embedded in other construction before
starting such work. Provide setting diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions,
as required, for installation.
2.10.1.6 Available Manufacturers
2.10.1.7 Precast Concrete Specialties
1 Basis of Design Summary: Products specified hereinafter are specified for the
purposes of establishing minimum quality standards and performance requirements.
Products which are equal to, or better than those specified, and which conform to the
Engineer’s design requirements and colour selections, may be acceptable subject to
Engineer’s approval.
2 Materials as indicated on:
a) Hardscape Schedule indicated on the drawings.
b) Edge location, size, colour, finish and layout pattern as indicated on the drawings.
3 Precast Concrete: Solid concrete units, locally manufactured. Obtain each type one
source produced in a single batch to ensure products of consistent quality in
appearance and physical properties.
4 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that would interfere with
the proper placing of the unit or impair the strength of the construction.
5 Precast Concrete shall be manufactured in a hydraulic automatic rotary under a
pressure of 1300 kgs per square inch.
6 Water absorption not greater than 5%, ASTM C 140.
7 The units shall be produced with a combination of additives which make the units
reduce penetration of liquids onto the capillary system.
2.10.1.8 Mold Materials
1 Forms: Provide forms and, where required, form-facing materials of metal, plastic,
wood, or another acceptable material that is non-reactive with concrete and will
produce required finish surfaces.
2.10.1.9 Reinforcing Materials
1 Reinforcing Bars: A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.
2 Deformed-Steel Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A 497, flat sheet.
3 Supports for Reinforcement: Provide supports for reinforcement, including bolsters,
chairs, spacers and other devices for spacing, supporting and fastening reinforcing,
complying with CRSI “Manual of Standard Practice” and PCI MNL 117.
2.10.1.10 Concrete Materials
1 Portland Cement: ASTM C 150 Type I.
2 Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33.
3 Water: Potable; free from deleterious material that may affect colour stability, setting,
or strength of concrete and complying with chemical limits of PCI MNL 117.
4 Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A.
5 Mix Design:
a) Properties of Mix: Adjust design mix (mixes) as required to obtain the strength
specified.
1 Compressive Strength: 28Mpa, cylinder strength at 28 days.
2 Slump: 75 mm maximum.
3 Air Entrainment: 3% minimum, 5% maximum.
6 Concrete Base and Haunching for Curb Units: Provide plain concrete base and
haunching for Curb Units, where laid on grade are as shown.
a) Compressive Strength of mix: 17.5Mpa cylinder strength maximum 28 days.
7 Setting and Jointing Mortar for Curb Units.
a) Cement: ASTM C150 type V.
b) Sand: Clean natural sand complying with ASTM C144.
c) Water: Portable Clean Water.
d) Mix: One part cement to two parts sand by volume with water as required to
produce a workable homogeneous mix.
e) Expansion Joint Filler: Comply with Part 27-10-11 Joint Sealants.
8 Shims: Hard wood or approved type, shape and size as shown and as required.
2.10.1.11 Connection Materials

1 Steel Shapes and Dowels: ASTM A 36.
2.10.1.12 Grout Materials
1 Epoxy Grout: ASTM C 881, of type, grade and class to suite requirements.
2.10.1.13 Sealant Materials
1 Sealant Filler: ASTM C920 – Low modulus multi component, non-sag urethane
sealant, specially formulated for dynamically moving building joints and that is non-
staining to substrates, complying with requirements of Type M, Grade NS, Class 35
according to ASTM C920. Use backup rods as in accordance with sealant
2 As per Part 27-10-11 Joint Sealants.
2.10.1.14 Fabrication
1 Do not start fabrication until the sample and mock-up is approved.
2 Fabricate precast concrete units with manufacturing and testing procedures, quality
control recommendations and dimensional tolerances as specified in PCI MNL-117 or
ACI 533R, unless more stringent requirements are shown or specified.
3 Fabricate units straight and true to size and shape, with exposed edges and corners
precise and square, unless otherwise indicated.
4 Accurately position steel dowels and other anchorage hardware for attachment of
loose hardware and secure in place during precasting operations. Locate anchorage
hardware where it does not affect the position of the main reinforcement or the placing
of concrete.
5 Cast-in holes, and other accessories in precast concrete units to receive dowels and
other similar work as indicated. Coordinate with other trades for installation of cast-in
items.
6 Reinforcement: Comply with the recommendations of CRSI's "Manual of Standard

Practice" and PCI MNL 117 for fabricating, placing, and supporting reinforcement.
a) Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, and other materials that
reduce or destroy the bond with concrete.
b) Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement
during concrete placement and consolidation operations. Completely conceal
support devices to prevent exposure on finished surfaces. Do not use plastic-
coated or uncoated metal chair supports.
Place reinforcement to maintain at least 25mm minimum cover after finishing. Arrange,
space, and securely tie bars and bar supports to hold reinforcement in position
while placing concrete. Direct wire tie ends away from finished, exposed
concrete surfaces.
7 Mix concrete according to MNL-117 and requirements of this Section. Following
concrete batching, no additional water may be added.
2.10.1.15 Fabrication Tolerances
1 Fabricate precast architectural concrete units straight and true to size and shape with
exposed edges and corners precise and true so each finished panel complies with
PCI MNL 117 product tolerances as well as position tolerances for cast-in items.
2 Cure concrete, according to requirements in PCI MNL 117, by moisture retention
without heat or by accelerated heat curing using low-pressure live steam or radiant
heat and moisture.
2.10.1.16 Source Quality Control
1 Quality-Control Testing: Test and inspect precast concrete according to PCI MNL-
117 requirements.
2 Strength of precast concrete units will be considered potentially deficient when precast
concrete units fail to comply with requirements, including the following:
3 Fail to meet compressive-strength test requirements.
4 Reinforcement do not conform to fabrication requirements.
5 Concrete curing and protection of precast units against extremes in temperature fail
to meet requirements.
6 Units are damaged during handling and erecting.
2.10.1.17 Examination
1 Examine conditions for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, true
and level bearing surfaces, and other conditions affecting performance of precast
concrete units. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have
been corrected.
2 Do not install precast units until supporting concrete has attained minimum allowable
design compressive strength.
2.10.1.18 Installation
1 Anchor precast concrete units in position by grouting, or as otherwise indicated.
Remove temporary shims, wedges, and spacers as soon as possible after anchoring
and grouting are completed.
2 Bedding of precast concrete shall be on 1 part cement, 2 parts sand mortar, with
sufficient water to achieve the required jointing details.
3 Grouting Connections: Grout connections where required or indicated. Retain grout
in place until hard enough to support itself. Pack spaces with stiff grout material,
tamping until voids are completely filled. Place grout to finish smooth, level, and plumb
with adjacent concrete surfaces. Keep grouted joints damp for not less than 24 hours
after initial set. Promptly remove grout material from exposed surfaces before it
affects finishes or hardens.
2.10.1.19 Cleaning
1 Clean exposed surfaces of precast concrete units after installation to remove
markings, dirt, and stains.
a) Wash and rinse according to precast concrete fabricator's recommendations.
Protect other work from staining or damage due to cleaning operations.
b) Do not use cleaning materials or processes that could change the appearance of
exposed concrete finishes.
PART 3 – FENCES AND GATES

3.2.3 Ornamental Metal Fences
Add the new paragraph 2 as follows:
2 In case Coating application is required, Polyester Powder Coating of Ornamental
Fence shall be applied as final layer after the Hot-dip Galvanization, subject to the
approval of the Beautification Committee and the Engineer
PART 5 - SITE FURNITURE
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Scope
Add paragraph 2 as follows:
2 Related Sections are as follows:
Section 1 General
Section 2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Section 5 Concrete
Section 6 Road Works
Section 17 Metalwork
Section 18 Carpentry, Joinery and Ironmongery
Section 27 External Works
4 Furnish all labor, materials, plant, tools and equipment, and perform all operations
and services necessary for the supply and installation of precast concrete unit paving
to location and as detailed on drawings.
5 Design the foundations for the Site Furnishings and indicate on shop drawings for
each type of furnishing.
6 Perform all cutting and patching necessary for the work’s installation and
accommodation to the work of other trades including civil and electrical works.
5.1.3 References
1 American Concrete Institute, including but not limited to:
ACI 117 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
ACI CP-01 Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of Conc Field Testing
Technician, Grade 1
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ASTM C 39 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
ASTM C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C 293 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete
ASTM C 494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C 1077 Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation
2 All reference to standards, regulations and requirements of statutory bodies shall
mean the latest published editions at the time of contract. Product manufacture,
testing and installation shall comply with the following references unless otherwise
stated in the specification or otherwise approved.
Add new sub clauses 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9 and 5.1.10 as follows:
5.1.4 Submittals
1 Product data for the various site furnishings.
2 Samples for verification in full-size units of each type of indicated; for each colour,
texture, and pattern specified, showing the full range of variations expected in these
characteristics.
3 Manufacturer's literature, finishes, assembly instructions and drawings, and anchoring
details for each item.
4 Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, component details, and attachments to
other Work. Indicate materials, fasteners, anchorages, and accessory items.
1 Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed unit
paver installations similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this
Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
2 Mock-up: Build mock-up installation for each item to verify selections made under
sample Submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and
execution.
a) Locate mock-up in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated, as
b) Build Mock-up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the required standard is not
e) Maintain mock-ups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard
f) Approved mock-ups in an undisturbed condition at the time of Substantial
Completion may become part of the completed Work if approved by the engineer.
5.1.6 Delivery, Storage, And Handling

1 Protect site furnishings during storage and construction against soilage or
contamination from earth and other materials.
a) Wrap site furnishings in plastic or use other packaging materials that will
prevent rust marks from steel strapping.
b) Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling,
storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good
repair until removal is necessary.
2 Deliver Site Furnishings only when the site and mounting services are ready for
installation work to proceed.
3 Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities
5.1.7 Performance Requirements
1 Structural Performance: Provide site furnishings capable of withstanding the effects
of gravity loads and Wind Loads: Determine loads based on a wind speed of the
project acting in any direction.
2 Thermal Movements: Provide items that allow for thermal movements resulting from
maximum change in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling,
opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections, and other
detrimental effects.
5.1.8 Project Conditions and Coordination
1 Field Measurements: Verify dimensions of other construction by field
measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.
Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the
Work.
2 Coordinate installation of anchorages for Site Furnishings. Furnish setting drawings,
templates, and directions for installing anchorages and other items that are to be
embedded in concrete. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.
5.1.9 Warranty
1 Submit a written warranty in which the Contractor agrees to repair or replace site
furnishing items specified in this Section that fail in materials, finish or workmanship
within specified warranty period. Failures include but not limited to fading, peeling,
cracking, pitting, corroding and non-uniformity of colour.
2 Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
5.1.10 Available Manufacturers
5.2 PRODUCTS
5.2.1 Manufactured Units
Add new paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 as follows:
3 Refer to approved set of drawings for details of selected furniture.
4 Basis of Design products are as indicated on the drawing including:
a) Site Furnishings Schedule (street furniture)
5 All site furnishing shall be factory finished and factory assembled ready for installation
at site.
6 Basis of Design Summary: Items shown hereinafter are provided for the purposes of
establishing minimum quality standards and performance requirements. Items which
are equal to, or better than those shown, and which conform to the Engineer’s design
requirements and colour selections, may be acceptable subject to Engineer’s
approval.
See Table 1 for list of street furniture.
Table 1
ITEM TYPE MATERIAL SUPPORT MAUNFACTURER
Escofet or approved
Etched and
HEBI bench Free equal (Refer to
Bench waterproofed
(straight piece) standing MME-PPD list of
concrete
Approved vendors).
Metalco or approved
Bellow
Bollard Stainless steel equal (Refer to
DIX bollard – ground
and Aluminium MME-PPD list of
installation
Approved vendors).
Etched and Escofet or approved
PEDRA waterproofed equal (Refer to
Litter Free
NEGRA Litter concrete with MME-PPD list of
Bin standing
Bin stainless steel Approved vendors).
inner bucket
Etched and Embedded Escofet or approved
RAVAL Bike equal (Refer to
Bike waterproofed
Rack MME-PPD list of
UHPC
concrete Approved vendors).
Cylindrical
Refer to stainless-steel
Pedestrian Surface Refer to PWA
Dwgs. tube,
Guardrail Mounted Vendor List
Double steel
plate
Refer to Steel Pipe with Surface Refer to PWA

Median Fence Dwgs. Powder
Mounted Vendor List
Coated finish
5.3 EXECUTION
5.3.1 Installation
Add new paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as follows:
2 Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of
work.
3 Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
4 Carefully and neatly install items where indicated or directed, and as detailed, in a
stable and level manner, in place, in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
5 Field Quality Control: Upon completion, have manufacturer's representative inspect
units for compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. Make
field adjustments as required.
6 Clean Up: Clean finish surfaces and leave free from imperfections. Remove surplus
material and rubbish after completion of this work.
PART 9 – MISCELLANEOUS OTHER EXTERNAL WORKS

9.1 GENERAL
9.1.1 Scope
2 The work of this Section consists of all Bare Groundwork and related items as
indicated on the drawings and or as specified herein and includes, but is not limited
to, the following items:
Related Sections of QCS:
Section 6 part 2 – Site Clearance
Section 6 part 3 – Earthworks
Section 6 part 4 – Unbound Pavement Materials
4 All of the contract documents, including Section 1 General and any Supplementary
Conditions apply to the work of this Section.
5 Examine all drawings and all other Sections of the Specifications for requirements
therein affecting the work of this trade.
6 Coordinate work with that of all those affected by work of this Section. Cooperate with
such trades to assure the steady progress of all work under the Contract.
9.1.3 References
1 The following standards and definitions are applicable to the work of this Section to
the extent referenced herein:
American Concrete Institute (ACI):
ACI 117 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials and
Commentary
ACI 301 CH. 6 Specifications for Structural Concrete.
ACI 303R Guide to Cast-in-Place Architectural Concrete Practice.
ACI 309 CH. 7 Guide for Consolidation of Concrete.
ACI 347 CH. 5 Guide to Formwork for Concrete
Standard Specifications: Highway Department, Standard Specifications for Highways
and Bridges, latest edition.
AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
AASHTO M 288-06 Geotextiles
ASTM Volume 01.03, February 2014 - Steel--Plate, Sheet, Strip, Wire; Stainless Steel
Bar. Including A666-10 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked
Austenitic Stainless-Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
ASTM A 666-10 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic
Stainless-Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
ASTM A 947M-13 Standard Specification for Textured Stainless-Steel Sheet [Metric]
ASTM C131 Standard Test Method For Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size
Coarse Aggregates by Abrasion and Impact in Los Angeles Machine
ASTM C 136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM C 719-13: Standard Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric
Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)1, 2
ASTM C 920-14: Standard Specification for Elastomeric Sealants
ASTM C 1021-08 (2014): Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of
Building Sealants
ASTM C1127-09: Standard Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance
of Glazed Ceramic Tile
ASTM C 1193: Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants. Active Standard
ASTM C 1247-14: American Standard Test Method for Durability of Sealants Exposed
to Continuous Immersion in Liquids
ASTM C 1248-08(2012) Standard Test Method for Staining of Porous Substrate by
Joint Sealants
ASTM C 1330-02(2013) Standard Specification for Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use
with Cold Liquid-Applied Sealants
ASTM D 1056-14: Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Sponge or
Expanded Rubber1,2
ASTM D 4263-83(2012): Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by
the Plastic Sheet Method
ASTM E 548 -9 4e1: Standard Guide for General Criteria Used for Evaluating
Laboratory Competence
BS: British Standards
BS 381 C, Colour chart swatch.
BS EN 1097-2:2010, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates
BS 1377 Part 4, Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
BS EN ISO 17892-1:2014 Geotechnical investigation and testing, laboratory testing of
soil, determination of water content
BS EN ISO 17892-2:2014 Geotechnical investigation and testing, laboratory testing of
soil, determination of bulk density
9.3 ALUMINUM EDGING
9.3.1.1 Summary
1 Section includes general aluminium edging material and construction requirements.
9.3.1.2 Definitions
1 Aluminium edging: aluminium edge material used to define an edge for landscaping
bedding material.
1 Testing: components testing shall be required for adequacy of design and
manufacture and test reports shall be submitted to the Engineer. All costs for such
tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
9.3.2 Products
9.3.2.1 Manufacturing
1 All elements designated in the drawings as aluminium edging components shall be
manufactured by an approved manufacturer using approved aluminium
manufacturing process and to the dimensions as shown in the drawings.
2 Basis of Design: refer to drawings.
3 Heavy Duty Straight Profile Edging: 4.8mm x 102mm high, verify with drawing,
extruded aluminium, 6063 alloy, T-6 hardness, landscape edging for straight-line and
curvilinear applications in corrugated straight profile. Section shall have loops on side
of section to receive stakes spaced approximately 610mm to 915mm apart along its
length.
Thickness: 4.8mm
Length: 2.44m (minimum)
3 Connection: Section ends shall splice together with an interlocking stake less
snap-down design.
4 Stake: 305mm extruded aluminium stake. Stakes to interlock into section loops.
5 Finish: Mill Finish.
9.3.2.2 Execution
1 Fixing: Fixing method shall be proposed by the Contractor shall ensure that the
aluminium edging as fixed are in accordance with manufacturers and industry
standards best practices.
2 Location: Aluminium edging to be used between stone aggregate beds and planting
beds and between lawn areas and planting/aggregate beds (polyethylene edging to
be used when separating individual mass planting beds from each other).
3 Connection: Section ends shall splice together with an interlocking stake less snap-
down design.
4 Stake: 305mm extruded aluminium stake. Stakes to interlock into section loops.
5 Aluminium Edging: Install aluminium edging according to manufacturer's written

instructions. Anchor with aluminium stakes spaced approximately 900 mm apart,
driven below top elevation of edging.
6 Preparation: Ensure that all underground utility lines are located and will not interfere
with the proposed edging installation before beginning work. Locate border line of
edging with string or other means to assure border straightness and curves as
designed. Dig trench 25 mm deeper than set of edging bottom.
7 Set edging into trench with top at 12.7mm above compacted finish grade on turf side
with side having loops for stakes placed on opposite side of turf. Drive stakes through
edging loops until locked in place. Requires 5 stakes evenly spaced for each 4.88 m
section, or 3 stakes evenly spaced for each 2.44m section with a total of 8 stake loops
available in each 4.88m section if necessary. Provide additional stakes at
approximately 600mm apart, longer stakes, heavier gage stakes, or any combination
of previously mentioned as necessary to firmly secure edging for permanent intended
use.
8 Where edging sections turn at corners and at angled runs, cut edging partially up
through its height from bottom and turn back to desired angle to form rounded exposed
radius.
9 Backfilling and Clean-up: Backfill both sides of edging, confirm and adjust if
necessary that sections are securely held together, and compact backfill material
along edging to provide top of edging at 12.7mm above finish grade. Clean-up and
remove excess material from site.
9.4 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
9.4.1.1 Summary
1 Section includes general miscellaneous material and construction requirements.
9.4.1.2 Definitions
1 Joint Sealant: Multi-component urethane sealant recommended in writing by
manufacturer for substrate and joint conditions indicated and for compatibility with
traffic coatings.
2 This Section includes sealants for the following applications:
a) Exterior joints in vertical and horizontal surfaces
1 Control joints in cast-in-place concrete
2 Expansion Joints, concrete.
3 Joints in stone cladding.
4 Joints between different materials listed above and curbs/upstands.
1 Testing: components testing shall be required for adequacy of design and
manufacture and test reports shall be submitted to the Engineer. All costs for such
tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
2 Provide elastomeric joint sealants that establish and maintain watertight and airtight
continuous joint seals without staining or deteriorating joint substrates.
3 Submit documented proof that the material has a proven record of successful
performance for more than 10 years, confirmed by at least five local projects.
4 Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has specialized in installing joint
sealants similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project and
whose work has resulted in joint-sealant installations with a record of successful in-
service performance.
5 Manufacturer of sealants shall provide a qualified technical representative who will
visit the site for the purpose of advising the Installer of the proper procedures and
precautions in the application of the materials.
6 Source Limitations: Obtain each type of joint sealant through one source from a single
manufacturer.
7 Product Testing: Obtain test results for "Product Test Reports from a qualified testing
agency based on testing current sealant formulations within a 36-month period
preceding the commencement of the Work.
a) Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified

according to ASTM C 1021 to conduct the testing indicated, as documented
according to ASTM E 548.
b) Test elastomeric joint sealants for compliance with requirements specified by
reference to ASTM C 920, and where applicable, to other standard test methods.
c) Test other joint sealants for compliance with requirements indicated by
referencing standard specifications and test methods.
8 Preconstruction Field-Adhesion Testing: Before installing elastomeric sealants, field
test their adhesion to Project joint substrates as follows:
a) The tests shall be done by an independent testing agency approved by the
Engineer.
b) Locate test joints as directed by Engineer.
c) Conduct field tests for each application indicated below:
1 Each type of elastomeric sealant and joint substrate indicated.
2 Each type of non-elastomeric sealant and joint substrate indicated.
d) Notify Engineer seven days in advance of dates and times when test joints will
be erected.
e) Arrange for tests to take place with joint-sealant manufacturer's technical
representative present.
1 Test Method: Test joint sealants according to Method A, Field-Applied
Sealant Joint Hand Pull Tab, in Appendix X1 in ASTM C 1193.
2 For joints with dissimilar substrates, verify adhesion to each substrate
separately; extend cut along one side, verifying adhesion to opposite side.
Repeat procedure for opposite side.
f) Report whether sealant in joint connected to pulled-out portion failed to adhere
to joint substrates or tore cohesively. Include data on pull distance used to test
each type of product and joint substrate. For sealants that fail adhesively, retest
until satisfactory adhesion is obtained.
g) Evaluation of Preconstruction Field-Adhesion-Test Results: Sealants not
evidencing adhesive failure from testing, in absence of other indications of
noncompliance with requirements, will be considered satisfactory. Do not use
sealants that fail to adhere to joint substrates during testing.
9 Mock-ups: Before installing joint sealants, apply elastomeric sealants, as follows, to
verify selections made under sample Submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects
and to set quality standards for materials and execution:
a) Locate mock-ups in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated, as
b) Build Mock-ups to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the required standard is not
e) Maintain mock-ups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a
standard for judging the completed Work.
f) Approved mockups in an undisturbed condition at the time of Substantial
Completion may become part of the completed Work if approved by the
engineer.
9.4.1.4 Submittals
1 Product Data: For each joint-sealant product indicated.
2 Samples: For each type and colour of joint sealant required. Install joint sealants in
13 mm wide joints formed between two 300 mm long strips of actual material the
sealant to be with. To be inspected for staining one week and 4 weeks after the
sample is done.
3 Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of joint sealants certifying that
products furnished comply with requirements and are suitable for the use indicated.
4 Compatibility and Adhesion Test Reports: From sealant manufacturer indicating the
following:
a) Materials forming joint substrates and joint sealant backings have been tested
for compatibility and adhesion with joint sealants.
b) Interpretation of test results and written recommendations for primers and
substrate preparation needed for adhesion.
5 Product Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency indicating sealants comply
with requirements, based on comprehensive testing of current product formulations.
6 Submit a detailed schedule of sealant usage for all locations. List each sealant
material, joint fillers, colour and product data for each location of use.
9.4.2 Products
9.4.2.1 Manufacturing
1 All elements designated in the drawings as joint sealant components shall be
manufactured by an approved manufacturer using approved manufacturing process
and to the dimensions as shown in the drawings.
a) Complying with ASTM C 920, Type M, Class 25, Grade NS for sloping and
vertical applications or Grade P for deck applications, and Use, Grade T where
subject to traffic or Use Grade NT elsewhere.
9.4.2.2 Delivery
1 Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels
indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, colour, expiration date, pot
life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multi component materials.
2 Store and handle materials in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions to

prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, high or low temperatures,
contaminants, or other causes.
9.4.2.3 Warranty
1 Special Warranty: Written warranty, signed by Contractor, Installer and Manufacturer
agreeing to repair or replace joint sealants that do not comply with performance
and other requirements specified in this Section within specified warranty period.
a) Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
9.4.3 Materials
1 Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backings, and other related materials that are
compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and
application, as demonstrated by sealant manufacturer based on testing and field
experience.
2 Colours of Exposed Joint Sealants: To match adjacent surfaces and to approval.
3 Comply with ASTM C 1193 – Standard guide for use of Joint Sealants.
9.4.3.1 Elastomeric Joint Sealants
1 Elastomeric Sealant Standard: Comply with ASTM C 920 and other requirements
indicated for each liquid-applied chemically curing sealant.
2 Stain-Test-Response Characteristics: For sealants to be non-staining to porous
substrates such as marble, limestone, granite etc, provide products that have
undergone testing according to ASTM C 1248 and have not stained porous joint
substrates indicated for Project.
3 Continuous-Immersion-Test-Response Characteristics: When elastomeric sealants
will be immersed continuously in water, provide products that have undergone testing
according to ASTM C 1247, including initial six-week immersion period.
4 Exterior vertical expansion Joints in concrete:
a) Multi-component polyurethane elastomeric sealant, capable of ±50% movement
as measured in compliance with ASTM C719, ASTM C920, Type M, Grade NS,
Class 50, use O.
b) Basis-of-Design Product.
1 Colour: Grey.
5 Exterior joints in horizontal pedestrian traffic surfaces, and Joints between different
paving materials and upstands; Isolation and contraction joints in cast-in-place
concrete grade slabs:
a) Single component, polyurethane elastomeric sealant capable of ±25%
movement as measured in compliance with ASTM C719, ASTM C920, Type S,
Grade P, Class 25, Use T.
1 Colour: to match the surround.
6 Exterior horizontal expansion joints in pedestrian traffic surfaces.
a) Multi-component polyurethane elastomeric sealant, capable of ±50% movement
as measured in compliance with ASTM C719, ASTM C920, Type M, Grade NS,
Class 50, Use T.
1 Colour: to match the surround
9.4.3.2 Joint-Sealant Backing
1 General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are non-staining; are
compatible with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other joint fillers; and are
approved for applications indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience
and laboratory testing.
2 Cylindrical Sealant Backings: ASTM C 1330, of size and density to control sealant
depth and otherwise contribute to producing optimum sealant performance.
3 Elastomeric Tubing Sealant Backings: Neoprene, butyl, EPDM, or silicone tubing
complying with ASTM D 1056, non-absorbent to water and gas, and capable of
remaining resilient at temperatures down to minus 32 deg C. Provide products with
low compression set and of size and shape to provide a secondary seal, to control
sealant depth, and otherwise contribute to optimum sealant performance.
4 Bond-Beaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape recommended by sealant
manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint filler
materials or joint surfaces at back of joint where such adhesion would result in sealant
failure. Provide self-adhesive tape where applicable.
9.4.3.3 Miscellaneous Materials
1 Primer: Material recommended by joint sealant manufacturer where required for
adhesion of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from preconstruction
joint-sealant-substrate tests and field tests.
2 Cleaners for Nonporous Surfaces: Chemical cleaners acceptable to manufacturers
of sealants and sealant backing materials, free of oily residues or other substances
capable of staining or harming joint substrates and adjacent nonporous surfaces in
any way, and formulated to promote optimum adhesion of sealants with joint
substrates.
3 Masking Tape: Nonstinging, non-absorbent material compatible with joint sealants
and surfaces adjacent to joints.
9.4.4 Preparation/Project Conditions
1 Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint
sealants to comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written instructions and the
following requirements:
a) Remove all foreign material from joint substrates that could interfere with
adhesion of joint sealant, including dust, paints (except for permanent, protective
coatings tested and approved for sealant adhesion and compatibility by sealant
manufacturer), old joint sealants, oil, grease, waterproofing, water repellents,
water, surface dirt, and frost.
1 Clean porous joint substrate surfaces like concrete, masonry, unglazed
surfaces of ceramic tiles etc by brushing, grinding, blast cleaning,
mechanical abrading, or a combination of these methods to produce a clean,
sound substrate capable of developing optimum bond with joint sealants.
Remove loose particles remaining from above cleaning operations by
vacuuming or blowing out joints with oil-free compressed air.
b) Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.
c) Clean nonporous surfaces like metal, glass, porcelain enamel, glazed surfaces
of ceramic tile etc with chemical cleaners or other means that do not stain, harm
substrates, or leave residues capable of interfering with adhesion of joint
sealants.
2 Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where recommended in writing by joint sealant
manufacturer, based on preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests or prior
experience. Apply primer to comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written
instructions. Confine primers to areas of joint-sealant bond; do not allow spillage or
migration onto adjoining surfaces.
3 Masking Tape: Use masking tape where required to prevent contact of sealant with
adjoining surfaces that otherwise would be permanently stained or damaged by such
contact or by cleaning methods required to remove sealant smears. Remove tape
immediately after tooling without disturbing joint seal.
4 Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other
conditions affecting joint-sealant performance.
5 Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
6 Clean and prepare substrates according to resin bound paving manufacturers written
recommendations.
7 Mask adjoining surfaces not receiving traffic coatings, deck drains, and other deck
substrate penetrations to prevent spillage, leaking, and migration of coatings.
8 Concrete surfaces to be treated should be clean, dry and free of laitance, oil, grease
and loose friable particles which could affect adhesion. Asphalt surfaces must be
clean and dry, details of suggested suitable base build ups in accordance to
manufacturer’s recommendation.
9 Provide suitable edging detail using either brick, stone, concrete or steel as required
to provide a high-quality finish detail and as indicated on the drawings.
10 Environmental Limitations: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the
following conditions:
a) When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted
by joint sealant manufacturer.
b) When joint substrates are wet.
11 Joint-Width Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint
widths are less than those allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for applications
indicated.
9.4.5 Execution/Installation
1 Examine substrates, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements and
for other conditions affecting performance of traffic coatings.
a) Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates.
b) Begin coating application only after minimum concrete curing and drying period
recommended by traffic coating manufacturer has passed, after unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected, and after surfaces are dry.
c) Verify that substrates are visibly dry and free of moisture. Test for moisture by
method recommended in writing by manufacturer or by plastic sheet method
according to ASTM D4263.
d) Application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.
2 General: Comply with joint sealant manufacturer's written installation instructions for
products and applications indicated, unless more stringent requirements apply.
3 Sealant Installation Standard: Comply with recommendations of ASTM C 1193 for
use of joint sealants as applicable to materials, applications, and conditions indicated.
4 Install sealant backings of type indicated or required to support sealants during
application and at position required to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths of
installed sealants relative to joint widths that allow optimum sealant movement
capability.
a) Do not leave gaps between ends of sealant backings.
b) Do not stretch, twist, puncture, or tear sealant backings.
c) Remove absorbent sealant backings that have become wet before sealant
application and replace them with dry materials.
5 Install bond-breaker tape behind sealants where sealant backings are not used
between sealants and back of joints.
6 Install sealants by proven techniques to comply with the following and at the same
time backings are installed:
a) Place sealants so they directly contact and fully wet joint substrates.
b) Completely fill recesses provided for each joint configuration.
c) Produce uniform, cross-sectional shapes and depths relative to joint widths that
allow optimum sealant movement capability.
7 Tooling of Non sag Sealants: Immediately after sealant application and before
skinning or curing begins, tool sealants according to requirements specified below to
form smooth, uniform beads of configuration indicated; to eliminate air pockets; and
to ensure contact and adhesion of sealant with sides of joint.
a) Remove excess sealants from surfaces adjacent to joint.
b) Use tooling agents that are approved in writing by sealant manufacturer and that
do not discolour sealants or adjacent surfaces.
c) Provide concave joint configuration per Figure 5A in ASTM C 1193, unless
otherwise indicated.
d) Provide flush joint configuration, per Figure 5B in ASTM C 1193, where
indicated.
e) Provide recessed joint configuration, per Figure 5C in ASTM C 1193, of recess
depth and at locations indicated.
f) Use masking tape to protect adjacent surfaces of recessed tooled joints.
9.4.5.1 Terminations and Penetrations
1 Prepare vertical and horizontal surfaces at terminations, aluminium edging, and
penetrations through resin bound paving at expansion joints, drains, and sleeves
according to ASTM C 1127 and manufacturer's written recommendations.
9.4.5.2 Joint and Crack Treatment
1 Prepare, treat, rout, and fill joints and cracks in substrates according to resin bound
paving manufacturer's written recommendations.
9.4.5.3 Field Quality Control
1 Inspect joints for complete fill, for absence of voids, and for joint configuration. Any
sealant found out of plumb or cracking or any work otherwise defective shall be taken
out and replaced to approval, at no additional cost to the Project.
9.4.5.4 Cleaning
1 Clean off excess sealants or sealant smears adjacent to joints as the Work progresses
by methods and with cleaning materials approved in writing by manufacturers of joint
sealants and of products in which joints occur.
9.4.5.5 Protection
1 Protect joint sealants during and after curing period from contact with contaminating
substances and from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes
so sealants are without deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If,
despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove
damaged or deteriorated joint sealants immediately so installations with repaired
areas are indistinguishable from the original work.
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SCHEDULE A: PROJECT BRIEF

PART 3: PROJECT DATA

I. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS, REGULATIONS, NOTICES AND

II. AMENDMENTS / ADDITIONS TO QCS 2014

SECTION 8 DRAINAGE WORKS

Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 1 Rev. 0

SECTION 10 INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Part 6 Ashghal ICA Specification

SECTION 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Part 1.9 Addendum to Health and Safety

SECTION 27 EXTERNAL WORKS

Part 2 Block Paved Areas

Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 2 Rev. 0

I. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS,

a. The Qatar Construction Specifications 2014 (QCS2014) Revision IV dated

d. The Qatar Survey Manual prepared by Urban Planning and Development

f. Projects Affairs (formerly Infrastructure Affairs) (Drainage Networks Projects

g. Safety Rules issued by the Department of Electricity Networks;

h. The Jointing Manual prepared by Department of Electricity Networks;

i. The Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment

j. Water Department & Electricity Department of Qatar General Electrify and

k. Asset Affairs Handover Procedural Document (AA-QAGUI-001) and the latest

l. Handover Procedures issued by other Agencies / Stakeholders;

m. Construction Dewatering Guidance Manual, issued by the Public Works

n. CESMM3, Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, 3rd Edition

o. Engineering Information System (AutoCad Layering Standards - Version 1.0);

Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 3 Rev. 0

q. Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) current edition, published by

r. Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Ooredoo and the like

s. Minister of Labour and Social Affairs requirements and specifications housing

i. Existing Utility lines located adjacent to structures or falling within the

Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 4 Rev. 0

AMENDMENTS TO QCS 2014

PART 01: INTRODUCTION

1.5 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

Add new abbreviations to item 3 as follows:

The following additional Clauses shall be added as Section 1.7 Other

1.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1 Site Specific Geotechnical Requirements

1 The Contractors attention is drawn to the ground conditions likely to be encountered in

1.7.2 Blasting Restrictions

Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 5 Rev. 0

PART 03: SITE ACCESS AND ENTRY ON TO THE SITE

3.2.1 Temporary Access Roads

Delete paragraph 2 and substitute with the following:

3.3 SITE ENTRY

3.3.1 Entry onto the Site

Add new paragraph 8 as follows:

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PART 04: PROTECTION

4.3.1 Protection against Damage

Add the following new paragraphs 5 to 6:

5 The Contractor shall employ a third-party Environmental Consultant to develop a

4.3.2 Procedure for Complaints and Claims for Damage

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following:

4.3.3 Protection of Survey Control Points

Delete paragraphs 4 to 7, and substitute with new paragraphs 4 to 7 as follows:

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Project ID: PA 2023 C 023 G Schedule A: Part 3: Annexure 1: Page 8 Rev. 0