General Specifications
General Specifications
General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
1.1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Definitions, Abbreviations and Interpretation 1–2
1.1.2 Execution of Agreement 2
1.1.3 Clause on Novation/Assignment/Transfer 2
1.1.4 Drawings 2
1.1.5 Master Programme and Organisation Chart 2
1.1.6 Monthly Progress Report 3
1.1.7 Variation in Quantity 3
1.1.8 Temporary Site Offices, Stores and Other Temporary Facilities 4–6
1.1.9 Temporary Sanitary Facilities 6
1.1.10 Access Roads and Protective Crossings 6
1.1.11 Water 6–7
1.1.12 Electricity 7–8
1.1.13 TOL Fee for Land Outside Contract Boundary 8
1.1.14 Air Pollution by Plant and Equipment 8
1.1.15 General Notice to Residents 8–9
1.1.16 Temporary Hoarding 9
1.1.17 Project Information Signboard 9 – 10
1.1.18 Preservation of Trees 10
1.1.19 Bribery 10
1.1.20 Attendance of Contractor, His Agents or Foreman 10
1.1.21 Research Work 11
1.1.22 Power to Take Works out of Contractor's Hands 11
1.1.23 Administrative Charge of 20% 11
1.1.24 Right to Order and Execute Specialised Work 11
1.1.25 Site Possession 11
1.1.26 Essential Maintenance Services Unit (EMSU) 11
1.1.27 Protection of Works, Materials and Personal Belongings 12
1.3 HOUSEKEEPING
1.3.1 Periodic Cleaning Up 13
1.3.2 Provision of Bins for Waste and Debris 13
1.3.3 Cleaning of Public and Town Council Maintained Roads and Drains 13
1.3.4 Dumping of Debris and Rubbish 13
1.3.5 Cleaning Up on Completion 13
1.3.6 Use of Carpark 14
1.3.7 Pest Control and Prevention of Mosquito Breeding 14
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
1.4 MATERIALS
1.4.1 Metric Components 15
1.4.2 Quality of Materials, Goods and Workmanship and Tests 15
1.4.3 Approval of Samples and Trade Names 15 – 16
1.4.4 Local Products 16
1.4.5 PSB Quality Certificate 16
1.4.6 Storage Facilities for Materials 16
1.4.7 Care of the Works and Materials 16
1.9 PAYMENTS
1.9.1 Payment of Employer’s Bills, Expenses, etc 22
1.9.2 Overclaim Leading to Overpayment 22
1.10 LABOUR
1.10.1 Labour Laws 22
1.10.2 Employment of Illegal Immigrants 22
1.10.3 Keeping Records of Workmen 22
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
1.11 SAFETY
1.11.1 Site Safety Measures 23 - 39
1.11.2 Safety Infringement 40
1.11.3 Reporting of Accidents 40
APPENDICES
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 GENERAL
In these Specifications, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby
assigned to them except where the context otherwise requires:-
“or other approved” shall mean as approved by the S.O./ S.O. Representative and as further
defined in Clause 1.4.3 (Approval of Samples and Trade names) of
the General Specifications
Words importing the singular also include the plural and vice versa where the context requires.
The Clause headings in these Specifications shall not be deemed to be part thereof or be taken
into consideration in the interpretation or construction thereof or of the Contract.
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All Clauses in the Specifications shall be deemed to be directed at the Contractor unless
expressly specified otherwise to the contrary and the Contractor shall perform and/or comply
with such instructions, directions, requirements and obligations specified in the Specifications
as required under the Contract.
All Acts of Parliament, statutes, regulations, bye-laws, orders, local and foreign standards and
codes of practice specified shall be deemed to refer to the latest and shall be deemed to include
any amendments, and/or modifications and/or additions and/or re-enactments thereto.
The Contractor shall upon the award of Contract, execute agreement in the format enclosed
with the Town Council.
The Contractor shall bear all stamp fees, legal costs, disbursements and all costs incidental
thereto in executing the agreement.
In the event that the management of the estates or any part thereof be transferred to another
Town Council or other Government bodies, the Town Council shall from time to time have the
right to and the Contractor shall agree and accept that from time to time the whole or any part of
the Contract be transferred by assignment or novation to the said Town Council or other
Government Bodies at the same price and upon the same terms and conditions. The Contractor
shall bear all the costs and expenses, including stamp fees, of the assignment and/or novation
and/or transfer and shall not hold the Town Council liable in any way for any loss or damage
howsoever caused that he may have suffered relating to the said novation and/or assignment
and/or transfer.
1.1.4 Drawings
The drawings referred to in this Specifications and Contract are as listed and any modifications
of such drawings approved in writing by the S.O. Representative and such other drawings as
may from time to time be issued or approved in writing by the S.O. Representative.
The Contractor shall submit a realistic master programme chart showing the detailed sequence
of Works to be executed and a site organisation chart showing the manpower for the works.
The Contractor shall submit the Programme within 14 days upon award of Contract. This
programme and organisational chart must be reviewed and updated frequently.
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(a) The Contractor shall report the monthly works progress to the S.O. Representative at
the end of each month or at regular site meetings. The details are as follows :-
Programme Chart shall reflect an update of the overall approved programme and
details of the subsequent month’s programme. The Contractor’s write-up shall
include -
(i) actual achievement against items targeted the previous month in percentage
value; reasons for deviation from target;
(ii) how the Contractor intends to take remedial action to bridge the deviation if
the problem lies with him;
(iii) any request the Contractor has of the S.O. Representative if it is Town
Council that is causing delay to the Contractor; or in any other way
contributing to the deviation;
(iv) any other foreseeable problems that they can perceive in subsequent future
months and how the Contractor/S.O. Representative can avoid them;
(c) The Contractor shall furnish photographs (including negatives) of all type of works
carried out showing the before and after effect of the finished works. The Report shall
be signed by the Contractor’s Project Manager and submitted to the S.O.
Representative for approval.
The quantities specified in the Form of Tender (if any) shall serve only as a general guide as to
the extent of the quantity that may be required for the Contractor to price his tender. The Town
Council does not bind itself to order or purchase all the quantities as stated in the Form of
Tender.
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(This Sub-Clause only applies to Repairs and Redecoration, Reroofing, Interim Upgrading
Programme and Improvement projects of more than six (6) months duration. The Contractor
need not provide such facilities for Construction of Children Playgrounds, Fitness Corners,
Cosy, Residents’ and Senior Citizen Corners projects.)
The Contractor shall provide on the site, a temporary container site office with locking
arrangement for the sole use by the S.O. Representative and Clerk of Work only. The
Contractor will have to liaise with the S.O. Representative to survey a suitable location for the
site office and then obtain the approval of the S.O./S.O. Representative and relevant Authorities
before stationing the site office.
The Contractor shall maintain the site office in a clean condition during the contract period and
promptly remove it upon completion of works including making good the site to its original
state to the full satisfaction of the S.O. Representative or as and when directed. Such making
good shall include but not limited to the reinstatement of damaged turf including topping up
with good quality top soil. All concrete areas shall be thoroughly washed.
The container site office shall be of minimum area 6m x 3m with 2 nos. of window.
The Contractor shall provide site offices for the sole use by the S.O. and his representative
complying fully with the following facilities:-
(i) 1.5m x 0.8m office table complete with at least 3 drawers 1 No.
with locksets
(ii) 1.5m x 0.8m working table complete with storage space 1 No.
for drawings
c 1.7m x 0.8m x 0.4m steel cabinet complete with shelves and 1 No.
double-leave doors
1.1.8 Temporary Site Offices, Stores and Other Temporary Facilities (Cont’d)
If the Contractor fails to provide the aforesaid facilities to the satisfaction of the S.O.
Representative, the S.O. may impose liquidated damages calculated at a rate of $50.00 per day
per site office.
The S.O. Representative reserves the right to omit or add on certain elements and its quantities
from or to the contract. The rate for each element for purpose of valuation of such variations
shall be as shown in Appendix I to the General Specifications.
Where the Contractor requires land, void decks and the likes for setting up other site office,
stores and temporary facilities required out of or in connection with the works, he shall check
on the availability of such land or space and apply to the Town Council for approval to use
them. No fees will be imposed for the use of the land, void decks and the likes approved by the
Town Council for the setting up of the site office and stores for the execution of the works.
However, the Contractor shall be required to submit a written undertaking to the Town Council
to comply with all the conditions, such as the maintenance and reinstatement of the site to
match existing to the satisfaction of the Town Council upon completion of works, as may be
imposed by the Town Council’s in granting such approval.
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1.1.8 Temporary Site Offices, Stores and Other Temporary Facilities (Cont’d)
The use of parking lots for setting up site office, stores and the likes will not be allowed.
The Contractor shall be charged a fee of $100.00 per day per each site office, store or
temporary facilities erected if they fail to vacate from the site such temporary facilities a
month after the expiry of Contract unless waiver has been granted in writing by the Town
Council or the S.O. Representative to allow the Contractor to continue doing so.
The Contractor shall arrange with the Town Council for the use of sanitary facilities including
washing and cleaning at the Dustbin Compounds for the workmen throughout the duration of
the Works. Where this is not feasible, the Contractor shall, at his own cost, provide and install
sufficient numbers of portable water closets and mobile chemical toilets for the workmen
subject to approval by the S.O. Representative. The closets and toilets shall be of such type and
pattern approved by ENV. The Contractor shall make arrangement with ENV for such
connections and pay all charges and maintenance in connection therewith. Upon completion of
the Works, the Contractor shall remove these facilities, tidy up and reinstate the sites subject to
the satisfaction of the S.O. Representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages
and shall indemnify the Town Council against all liabilities in respect of temporary sanitary
provisions.
The Contractor shall repair and maintain all access roads serving the site provide temporary
protective crossings over existing drains, channels, footways, etc. throughout the duration of the
Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for making good all damage and/or clearing
away on completion to the satisfaction of the relevant Authorities.
1.1.11 Water
No other water except that from Public Utilities Board mains shall be used for this works and
the Contractor shall pay all charges and temporary plumbing required.
(a) The Public Utilities Act (Chapter 261 of 1990 Revised Edition);
(d) Application and installation of temporary water service works shall be made through
a licensed water service plumber. If the work involves design of a pumping system, a
professional engineer shall be engaged to make the submission for approval prior to
commencement of physical work by the licensed plumber. All water fittings, pipes,
storage tanks and materials used in the plumbing works shall be those which have
been approved by the PUB. In addition, the installation and operation of water supply
reticulation system shall also comply with all other relevant statutory requirements.
Where water is to be drawn from Town Council’s properties, the Contractor shall
obtain the prior consent of the S.O. Representative. The Contractor shall allow for all
temporary plumbing required water meter shall be installed to record the consumption
otherwise the Town Council shall establish and impose charges on the Contractor for
the use of water on per project basis. Such established sum of water charges shall be
deemed accepted by the Contractor and shall be deducted on a monthly basis from
their programme payment.
1.1.12 Electricity
No other electricity supply except that from PUB mains or temporary electricity supply as
approved by the S.O. Representative shall be used for this work. The Contractor shall apply to
Powergrid Pte Ltd and for Power Supply Pte Ltd and/or other relevant related agencies for a
separate metered supply for each of the blocks where works are to be carried out and shall pay
for all charges and temporary wiring works and equipment required.
Extensions of wirings from one block to the adjacent block(s) is not allowed. The Contractor is
not allowed to use the switch room as a store for materials and equipment.
The Contractor shall employ a licensed electrical worker of appropriate grade to carry out the
Work. The licensed electrical worker shall mean qualified competent person to perform
electrical works under the Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Act 1974. The
electrical worker shall be responsible for supervising the Works and shall be empowered to
receive and act upon instructions given by the S.O. Representative. Any such instructions to
the electrical worker shall be deemed to have been given to the Contractor.
(a) The Public Utilities Act (Chapter 261 of 1990 Revised Edition);
(d) Singapore Standard CP5:1988 Code of Practice for Wiring of Electrical Equipment of
Buildings;
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(e) Relevant Bye-laws, rules and regulations of all Government Authorities and Fire
Department.
Where the Contractor requires land outside the contract boundary for the setting up of
construction equipment and other temporary facilities required out of or in connection with the
Works, the Contractor shall check on the availability of such land and apply to the relevant
Authorities for the use of such land. In the event that the approval is given, a copy of the
approval shall be submitted to the S.O. Representative and the Contractor shall comply with all
terms and conditions, pay all TOL (Temporary Occupation Licence) fees, bear all costs and
expenses for the use and maintenance of and access to the said land imposed by the relevant
Authorities.
The Contractor shall use such land allocated solely for the purpose of executing this Contract.
The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to abate the discharge of smoke, fumes or
obnoxious gases from plant and equipment on Site. When notified by the S.O. Representative
that a particular plant or equipment is discharging excessive smoke, fumes or obnoxious gases,
the Contractor shall stop the use of that plant or equipment, and replace the same with
acceptable plant or equipment. No claims from the Contractor shall be entertained on account of
the foregoing.
(a) The Contractor shall within fourteen (14) days from the award of the Contract and before
the Commencement Date, submit his proposed works programme for the S.O.
Representative approval. The Contractor shall simultaneously collect sufficient no. of
standardised notice forms from the Town Council.
(b) Upon the S.O. Representative approval on the works programme, the Contractor shall
enter the required details into the notice forms. When completed, the Contractor shall
return the notices to the Town Council for cross checking and rubber stamping.
(c) The Contractor shall then distribute these forms to all the units in the block affected by
the works. The notices shall only be distributed five (5) working days before the actual
commencement of the works to the particular apartment/building block. Upon
completion of distribution, the Contractor shall inform the S.O. Representative and the
Town Council in writing.
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(d) The Contractor shall also provide poster at each lift landing or other places as directed by
the S.O. Representative as general notice to the residents on the works to be carried out to
the particular apartment/building block. The poster shall be printed on good quality
paper or dimensions and design as approved by the Town Council. The Town Council
reserves the right to amend the design of the Standard poster from time to time.
(e) The Contractor shall ensure that the posters are in functional condition throughout the
period that the works are being carried out. The Contractor shall remove the posters and
clean the affected surfaces on completion of works to the particular apartment/building
block.
(i) purport to represent the Town Council by drafting his own notices or design his
own posters and signing off with “Town Council” or “Town Council Contractor”
without the prior written approval of the Town Council; and
(ii) attach any advertisement, literature or letter together with the Town Council’s
standard notices when distributing these notices.
Temporary hoarding of approved suitable materials, size, height, design and supervision,
endorsed by the Contractor’s Professional Engineer shall be installed covering fully every
locations where works are to be carried out to protect against the residents, building users,
public and properties. A sample of two (2) types of hoarding designs are shown in the
Appendix II to the General Specifications. All hoarding shall be suitably painted in approved
consistent colours and the approved conditions shall be maintained throughout the course of the
works.
The Contractor shall submit for the S.O. Representative’s approval the provision of project
information signboards at prominent locations. The S.O. Representative reserves the right to
decide on the quantities of such signboards to be provided, as he deems fit.
The approval signboard shall be painted to approved colours and shall be so maintained
throughout the duration of the contract. No works shall be allowed to proceed without the
erection of such signboards.
Where erection of signboards with more than one language is required, all translations must be
carried out by competent translators. All completed signboards must be approved by the S.O.
Representative before proceeding with the works. The Contractor shall bear all cost and
expenses arising hereof including any licencing fees imposed by the Authorities (if any).
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The design and supervision of the installation of the project information signboards shall be
endorsed by the Contractor’s Professional Engineer. A sample of the signboard is shown in
Drawings.
Where the S.O. Representative has instructed that certain particular tree on the Site be
preserved, the Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid any possible damage or
injury to the tree and its roots.
The area around the tree must not be waterlogged and must be free of injurious concrete mixer
waste, oil spills and the like. A suitable tree guard shall also be constructed to avoid possible
damage by vehicles. No dumping of excavated materials, equipment and other items are
allowed around the bases of trees. The Contractor shall comply with the latest Parks and Trees
Act and the Parks and Trees Rules and all rules and its amendment (if any) made thereunder.
Should the tree's growth be stifled arising from the negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor
shall, inter-alia, bear the cost of all making good (inclusive of Town Council's charges).
1.1.19 Bribery
During the currency of this Contract, the Contractor and his authorised agents or representatives
shall not offer or attempt to offer any bribes, commission or gift to the Town Council’s or its
agents’ employees. Should it be discovered that bribes, commission or gift have been given to
any of the Town Council’s or its agents’ employees, the employment of the Contractor in this
Contract may be terminated. The decision of the Town Council with regard to the
interpretation and implementation of this Clause shall be final and binding and conclusive
against the Contractor.
The Contractor, his agent, foreman or servant approved by the Town Council shall attend at his
own costs and expenses whenever required by the Town Council at the Town Council ‘s office
or on the work site to receive the orders of or to receive all directions or instructions from the
S.O./S.O. Representative.
Further to the above provision, the Contractor shall deem to include the provision of appropriate
supervisors/engineers to meet the requirement specified by any local Authorities or Statutory
Board to ensure the effective supervision of work and site safety etc. as imposed for the work
carried out on site within the proximity of the zone belonging to the appropriate Authority or
Statutory Board.
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The Contractor shall provide access to the Site and render all necessary assistance to the S.O.
Representative conducting research work in the various aspects of work.
Without prejudice to Town Council's rights under other provisions in this Contract, if the
Contractor's performance is deemed unsatisfactory, the Town Council reserves the right to
employ other persons to execute such work in part or in whole. All costs in connection
therewith shall be recovered from the Contractor.
Further to Clauses 38 (1) and (2) of the Conditions of Contract, the Employer shall in addition
to recovery of the cost, recover an administrative charge equivalent to 20% of the cost from the
Contractor.
The Town Council reserves the right to issue variation to omit certain works or services from
the Contract which in the opinion of the S.O. Representative are deemed to be of a specialised
nature, and such works shall be carried out by other contractors or firms specialised in this type
of work, separately.
The Town Council has engaged and/or will engage another contractor(s) who will be in
occupation of the site at the same time as the Contractor is carrying out his Contract and the
Contractor is not to make any claim against the Town Council in respect of acts or omissions of
such other contractor or contractors other than claims falling within Clause 38 of the Conditions
of Contract. The Contractor shall not delay or obstruct or interfere with such other contractors
in the carrying out of such other contractors’ works.
The Town Council has appointed other contractor as Town Councils EMSU to provide the
essential maintenance services. The Contractor shall avail himself to attend to and take all
necessary remedial actions as instructed or directed by the Town Councils EMSU after office
hours on weekdays and Saturdays, and on twenty four (24) hours for Sundays and Public
Holidays.
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During the execution of the works, all materials on site, existing building, furniture, fitting and
personal belongings of the occupants shall be protected from damage or loss by weather, fire,
carelessness of the workmen or any other causes. Such damage or loss that may occur
regardless of whether the Contractor has taken the prior precautionary measures, shall be made
good or replaced by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) no. of mobile telephone during the contract period.
Upon receipt of the Town Council’s Letter of Acceptance of the Contractor’s tender, the
Contractor shall immediately apply for minimum one (1) no. of mobile telephone. All fees and
expenditure incurred by the application, installation and maintenance of the mobile telephones
shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be deemed to be included in the tender.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the works as specified in this Contract to the Town
Council's properties. The Town Council's properties is deemed to include:-
(a) all existing properties under the management of the Town Council;
(b) all newly completed properties to be taken over for management by the Town Council
from time to time;
(c) other properties in any part of Singapore taken over from other Statutory Boards for
management by the Town Council on the Agency Basis. The Town Council reserves the
right to direct the Contractor to carry out works to such properties;
(d) the Town Council's properties where other Government Ministries, Statutory Boards,
organisations or persons who are undertaking as the Town Council’s agent; and
Further the Contractor agrees and accepts that in the event of anyone of the above happening the
Contractor shall forthwith at his own costs and expenses, including stamp fees, effect to issue
new separate security deposit, indemnity, warranty, public liability and workmen compensation
insurance policies and others to the Town Council when requested.
Further it is hereby fully agreed and understood by the Contractor that any company nominated
by the Town Council shall have the same rights as the Town Council to purchase any quantity
of the works at the same price or rates and upon the same terms and conditions as stated in this
Contract. The works shall be executed as ordered by the S.O./S.O. Representative from time to
time during the contract period.
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1.3 HOUSKEEPING
All rubbish and debris shall be cleared from the site from time to time as they accumulate or
when so directed by the S.O. Representative. Particular attention shall be directed to those
areas where other trades or Statutory Boards’ contractors are working in and around those
locations which are of Public thoroughfare.
The Contractor shall provide proper bulk bins of adequate size for storage of construction waste
and debris in compliance with the requirements of ENV.
1.3.3 Cleaning of Public and Town Council Maintained Roads and Drains
The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicles used by him, his servants or agents, or by his sub-
contractors or suppliers, their servants or agents (hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor's
vehicles") do not dirty the public and Town Council maintained roads (and drains). In this
respect, it is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all such vehicles are properly cleaned
before they move onto the public or Town Council maintained roads.
The Contractor shall dispose all unwanted debris, rubble or excess earth at approved dumping
grounds. All charges levied for the use of the dumping grounds shall be borne by the
Contractor.
If the Contractor is found to have dumped debris, rubble or excess earth on any land owned by
the Government or other relevant Authorities without written permission, he shall be liable for
the removal of all such like elements as before described found at the dumping site, or as
directed by the respective Authorities at his own costs.
The Contractor shall remove all rubbish, plant and surplus materials, wash or scrub floors,
staircases, paving, drains and all parts of the building and its affected surroundings and leave
the Works in a clean and hygienic condition fit for habitation on completion. The site and its
periphery shall be cleared of all rubbish resulting from the Contractor's work.
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The Contractor shall not be allowed to use the parking lots for storage of material, debris, etc. or
for purpose of carrying out works without the HDB’s or other relevant agencies approval.
The Contractor shall place plywood or canvas sheet over the parking lots before unloading
building materials or executing Works on the parking lots, if such approval have been granted.
Upon the removal of the material, debris, etc or the completion of the Work, the
plywood/canvas sheet shall be removed and the affected parking lots cleaned and reinstated to
existing condition.
The Contractor shall engage approved pest control firms to implement comprehensive pest
control and its surveillance programmes on Site, including taking all necessary measures to
prevent the Site from becoming favourable to the breeding or harbouring of vectors.
The Contractor shall pay all charges due to the local Authorities for anti-malarial work (where
applicable).
Pest Control measures and its surveillance programmes shall fully comply with the requirements
of ENV and shall include but not limited to the following :-
(a) The Contractor shall submit detailed pest control and its surveillance programme to
Environment Health Office, ENV.
(b) The Contractor shall maintain a site register which gives an up-to-date account of pest
control and surveillance work that has been carried out.
(c) The Contractor shall submit monthly summarised returns of the site records to the
respective Environment Health Office, ENV.
The Contractor shall carry out site checks at least once a week to detect and remove breeding
and harbouring grounds. If breeding or harbouring of vectors is found at the Site, enforcement
actions will be taken against the Contractor by ENV. The Town Council may also exercise its
right under the provision of the Contract to impose the necessary Nuisance and Irregularities
charge’s against the Contractor.
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1.4 MATERIALS
All components for incorporation into the Works shall be in metric units. However, when
metric components are not available, their equivalent in imperial units may, subject to the
approval of the S.O./S.O Representative, be used and such a substitution shall not constitute a
variation to the Contract.
All materials, goods and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in the Contract.
The Contractor shall, as directed, furnish the S.O. Representative with approved documents to
prove that the materials are as specified. All references to local or foreign standards and/or
Codes of Practice shall be deemed to be inclusive of the latest amendments to these standards
and/or Codes of Practice.
Samples of materials shall be submitted to the S.O. Representative for approval before order is
placed with the supplier. Such materials goods and workmanship shall be subjected from time
to time to such tests as the S.O. Representative may direct, whether at the place of manufacture
or fabrication or on Site or at such other place or places as the S.O. Representative may require.
The Contractor shall provide such assistance, instruments, equipment, labour, materials and
goods normally required for examining, measuring and testing any Work and the quality,
weight or quantity of the materials and goods used and shall supply at his cost : samples of
materials and goods before incorporation into the Works for testing as may be selected and
required by the S.O. Representative.
The cost of any test (including destructive tests) shall be borne by the Contractor and such cost
shall be deemed to have been allowed for in the Contract Sum.
Where the test indicates that the finished or partially finished Work under load is unsatisfactory
or is inappropriate for the purpose which it was intended to fulfil, then all such Work shall be
removed and made good to the satisfaction of the S.O. Representative at the Contractor’s own
cost and expense.
Where trade names or catalogue numbers are specified herein and/or indicated in the Drawings,
they are intended only to serve as a guide to the respective type and quality of material required.
Other material proposed by the Contractor may be used subject to the prior approval of the S.O.
Representative. In this respect, the Contractor shall submit sample or samples of the proposed
material to the S.O. Representative for approval.
The Contractor shall point out to the S.O. Representative all items in the approval sample form
which do not comply with or deviate from the Specifications and Drawings.
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Notwithstanding approval of sample has been granted by the S.O. Representative, the
Contractor shall still be liable should such approved sample be later found to be short of the
equivalent standards and which the Contractor has failed to point out to the S.O. Representative.
Where two or more alternative materials are proposed by the Contractor under Clause 1.4.3
(Approval of Samples and Trade Names), the S.O. Representative may at his sole discretion
give preference to the use of materials manufactured locally in lieu of imported materials
provided that, in the opinion of the S.O. Representative, the locally manufactured materials are
considered equivalent or better in performance and quality.
Where two or more alternative materials proposed by the Contractor under Clause 1.4.3.
(Approval of Samples and Trade Names) are manufactured locally, the S.O. Representative
may at his sole discretion give preference to the use of a material that is approved under any of
PSB’s quality certification schemes.
The Contractor shall provide adequate storage facilities at the Site to accommodate materials for
the Works. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent spillage, damage of
Employer's properties, and shall make good areas disturbed.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the care of the Works and the safe custody of all
materials delivered to site by his specialists, suppliers or sub-contractors, against all risks arising
from weather, negligence, damage or loss, etc. until the Works are certified completed by the
S.O. Representative. The Contractor shall also allow for all necessary watching and security
lighting.
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Upon written notification by the S.O. Representative, the Contractor shall within the time frame
stipulated and at his own cost repair, rectify and make good to the satisfaction of the S.O.
Representative all defects, imperfections shrinkages and other faults arising from or out of the
use of materials or workmanship not in accordance with the Contract or from the neglect or
failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any obligation on his part under the
Contract which may appear, arise or become manifest.
If the Contractor fails to repair, rectify and make good as aforesaid, the Contractor shall be liable
to pay to the Town Council a sum of $100.00 per defect, imperfection, shrinkage or other fault
as aforesaid per day for each day until the same are repaired, rectified and made good all to the
satisfaction of the S.O. Representative.
Without prejudice to the aforesaid, the Town Council shall have the right to engage other
person(s) or contractor(s) to repair, rectify and make good all such defects, imperfections,
shrinkages and other faults if the same are not repaired, rectified and make good after the time
frame stipulated by the S.0. Representative and the cost of repair, rectification and making good
the same shall be recovered from the Contractor by deducting the same from any monies due or
becoming due to the Contractor or recovered as a debt due by the Contractor to the Town
Council.
The decision of the S.O. Representative on the interpretation and implementation of this Clause
shall be final and binding and conclusive against the Contractor.
Without prejudice to Town Council’s rights under other provisions in this Contract, if the
Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory the Town Council reserves the right to employ other
persons to execute such Work in part or in whole. All costs in connection therewith shall be
recovered from the Contractor.
The Contractor shall execute the Works and immediately thereafter reinstate all affected
fixtures, fittings and finishes with the type colour, texture and material to as near to the original
as possible and to the satisfaction of the S.O. Representative.
All affected services shall be temporarily disconnected and/or redirected by the Contractor for
the purpose of carrying out the Works and reinstated immediately upon completion of the
Works to the satisfaction of the S.O. Representative.
The Works shall be carried out without causing damage to the adjoining structure, pavement
and property. The Contractor shall reinstate and make good at his own expense any damage
caused as a result of the Works. Such repairs made good shall be properly executed with
materials and workmanship to match in every respect with the surrounding elements.
The Contractor shall also allow in the contract other minor repairs and miscellaneous works
necessary for the satisfactory completion of the Works as directed.
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(a) Omitting building materials or labour, reducing the sizes of the materials, using
inferior materials; or works constructed not in accordance with the Specifications or
Drawings;
(b) Creating nuisance at the Site thereby causing inconvenience to the S.O.
Representative or the public or committing similar acts (such as not complying with
site safety requirements, etc.) which are likely to bring the Town Council into
disrepute;
The S.O. reserves the right to impose on the Contractor, and the Contractor hereby fully accepts
and agrees to pay without dispute or question the following charges as specified below for the
inconvenience caused, investigation and administration expenses incurred by the Town Council
and for damage to the Town Council's reputation and standing generally. Furthermore, the
Contractor may be debarred from tendering for a specific period, to be deducted by the Town
Council :-
In addition to the above charges, the S.O. or S.O. Representative is empowered either:-
(a) To order any irregular work to be removed and made good to the satisfaction of the
Town Council at the Contractor’s expense,
or
(b) In lieu of correcting work not done in accordance with the Contract, the S.O.
Representative may allow such work to remain and shall recover any cost differences
between the specified requirements and the non-compliance.
For nuisance committed on Site, the Contractor shall take immediate action to cease the
nuisance committed upon instruction given by the S.O. Representative.
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In the event that damage is done to public/private services or property such as cables, pipes, etc.
by the Contractor whether by accident or otherwise causing black-out or other nuisance or
inconvenience to the public or which is likely to bring the Town Council into disrepute, all
expenditure for such necessary reinstatements or repairs incurred shall be recoverable by the
Town Council from the Contractor by direct payment or by deduction from monies due or
becoming due to the Contractor or as a debt due by the Contractor to the Town Council.
The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the provisions in PUB Amendment Act (1988) and Cable
Detection Water Regulations 1989 or its latest amendments, etc.
The Contractor shall be deemed to have visited and examined the site carefully and have
ascertained the nature thereof and to have made provision in the prices to cover for the types of
ground conditions, constraints and be refrained from damaging the underground services.
The Contractor shall engage PUB licensed cables/services detection workers to carry out all
cables/services detection works. The proposed line of excavation piling or area of other
underground works shall be checked for existing services in a systematic manner by making
sufficient passes in a grid formation to cover the entire affected area.
The extent of detection carried out shall be properly documented and endorsed by the approved
licensed cable detection worker. Notwithstanding the precautions taken, the Contractor shall
still be liable for all charges and costs incurred if he damages any services.
Should the Contractor have any query on the location of existing cables/services of any
Government Department or Statutory Board he may seek assistance from the relevant
Government Department or Statutory Board. In the case of PUB cables/services, the Contractor
may seek assistance from the Cable Damage Prevention Unit, PUB.
The Contractor shall maintain and protect all public drains, sewers, gas mains, water mains,
electrical mains, telephone cables and the like in connection with or in the way of the Works
and shall make good all damages to such public utilities during the execution of the Works and
shall indemnify the Town Council against any claim arising therefrom.
All positions or locations of services indicated in the Contract Drawings are for the guidance of
the Contractor and such details shall not be taken as complete. The Contractor shall, at his own
expense, determine the existence of services etc in close promixity to the Works which not be
shown in the Drawings by either cutting trial trenches or by making enquiries with the relevant
Service Departments.
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Immediately one month after commencement of the Contract or prior to any Works which
require excavation, the Contractor shall locate (by cutting trial trenches) the exact positions of
all existing sewer mains, gas mains, water mains, electrical cables, telecoms cables and
other utility services. The works shall include locating the service utilities, all
measurements of the depth of services, taking photographs, disposal of excavated materials
and complete reinstatement of the affected area upon completion.
Prior to any diversion, realignment, relocation, raising, lowering or removal of any or all of
the utility services affected adequate support and protection for the same shall be provided
Contractor to the entire satisfaction of the S.O. Representative and in compliance with the
requirements of the appropriate Authority (eg PUB, Telecoms, Sewerage Dept). He shall
submit all details of the support/protection to the appropriate authority for approval prior to
construction.
The Contractor shall co-operate fully and render every possible assistance to the appropriate
Authority carrying out the aforesaid works.
The Contractor shall be required to assist in the diversion of existing or laying of new utility
pipes, cables, mains, during the construction period.
The Contractor shall liaise closely with the S.O. Representative and the appropriate Authority
regarding the work programme and manner for the trenching and subsequent reinstatement. No
trench shall be covered up without the prior permission of the S.O. Representative and
appropriate Authority.
Laying of new utility services by the various Authorities may take place during the Contract
Period. In such an event, the S.O. Representative shall instruct the Contractor to temporarily
suspend part or parts of the Works under the Contract in order to facilitate the laying of the said
utility services.
As and when directed by the S.O. Representative, the Contractor shall immediately supply all
labour, plant and material for the trenching and subsequent reinstatement works .
If the relocation or laying of services is delayed through no fault of the Contractor and the
progress of the Works is adversely affected, the Contractor may request, and the S.O.
Representative may grant an extension of time for the completion of the Contract. Any
additional cost, expense, loss or damaged incurred by the Contractor due to such delays shall
remain his responsibility and shall be borne by him.
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The Contractor shall comply with all the provisions under the Workmen's Compensation Act
1975 and any statutory modification re-enactment thereof (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").
Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract to the contrary, the Town Council shall not be
liable for or in respect of any damages compensation under the Act in consequence of any
accident or injury to any workman or other person where in the employment of the Contractor,
his servant or agents, and the sub-contractors, their servants or agents, and the Contractor shall
indemnify the Town Council against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges
and expenses arising in consequence thereof.
The Contractor shall at his own cost and expense effect and maintain in the joint names of the
Contractor and the Town Council until the issuance of the Maintenance Certificate a policy of
insurance with an insurer and on terms approved by the Town Council to cover all obligations
and to meet in full the assessment of the Commissioner for Labour in respect of compensation
due upon the death or injury of any workman of the Contractor, his servants or agents or of his
sub-contractors, their servants or agents under the Act and in respect of compensation under
Common Law. The Contractor shall deliver this insurance policy, together with the premium
receipts, to the Town Council before proceeding with the Works.
Should the Contractor default in making such delivery upon written request made by the Town
Council, the Town Council may then effect and maintain such insurance and deduct the cost
thereof from any monies due or becoming due to the Contractor or recover the same as debt due
by the Contractor.
If the Contractor fails to maintain and keep in force the issuance required to be effected under
this Clause, then the Town Council may effect and keep in force such insurance and pay such
premiums as may be necessary for that purpose and from time to time deduct the amount so
paid from any monies due or becoming due to the Contractor or recover the same as a debt due
by the Contractor.
1.9 PAYMENTS
The Contractor shall duly and punctually pay to the Town Council the amounts billed and any
other expenses incurred in respect of the supply of materials, services, etc. Notwithstanding
this, the Town Council reserves the right to set off such bills and expenses against monies due
or to become due to the Contractor before payment of the balance, if any, to the Contractor. In
this respect, all Town Council's bills to the Contractor and other expenses shall have priority
over those incurred by third parties.
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If at any time during the contract period the Contractor is found to have claimed and was paid
for more than the value of permanent works executed, the S.O. Representative reserves the right
to deduct from the Contractor's subsequent payments the sum overpaid together with interests at
prevailing commercial rates.
1.10 LABOUR
The Contractor shall pay his workmen promptly, and observe workmen's working hours and
holidays in accordance with current laws and regulations. He shall keep records and produce
them for inspection by the S.O. Representative.
The Contractor shall ensure that no illegal immigrants are employed by him and/or any sub-
contractor in the execution of the Works. The Town Council shall not be responsible for such
act or acts by the Contractor and/or any of his sub-contractor and the Contractor shall
indemnify the Town Council for all consequences arising thereof.
For the purpose of this Clause "illegal immigrant" means any person who has entered into the
Republic of Singapore in contravention of the provisions of the Immigration Act and any
statutory modification re-enactment thereof.
The Contractor shall comply with all labour laws regarding the engagement of non-citizen
workmen. The Contractor shall be held solely liable for and shall indemnify the Town Council
in respect of all actions against the Town Council for employing foreign workmen without
permits.
The Contractor shall keep proper records of all workmen engaged on Site. These records shall
include the following information :
This information must be recorded before any workmen is allowed to commence duty. Severe
action will be taken by the Town Council if the Contractor fails to record any of the
abovementioned information of any worker found at the Site.
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1.11 SAFETY
The Contractor shall comply with the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act 2006 and
all its relevant related subsidiary legislations (relevant related subsidiary legislations
hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”) and any latest subsequent amendments or
revisions or re-enactment thereto (collectively hereinafter referred to as “the Act’). Prior to
the commencement of the Works and if applicable, the Contractor shall first obtain a
Certificate of Registration under the WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006 and
any latest subsequent amendments or revisions or re-enactment thereto.
It shall be the duty of the Contractor to comply with all such latest requirements of the Act
and Regulations, as such may affect him or any person or persons employed by him, and as
related to any work, act or operation performed or about to be performed by him. The
Contractor shall not permit any person to do anything not in accordance with the generally
accepted principles of safe and sound practice.
The Contractor shall conduct risk assessments and maintain all such records on site for all
works activities and carry out the necessary existing and additional control measures
including implementing safe work procedures, if necessary, to eliminate the risks and
submit all such documents (including updated ones as and when required in compliance
with the Act and the Regulations) to the S.O. Representative relating to the WSH (Risk
Management) Regulations 2006 and any latest subsequent amendments or revisions or re-
enactment thereto failing which the Contractor shall not commence physical work which
may compromise the safety of the workmen and the public and the integrity of existing
adjacent properties. Any delay of the Works arising from such failure shall be the sole
responsibility of the Contractor and shall subject the Contractor to the provisions allowed
for such delay in the contract.
The Contractor shall ensure a safe environment on the Site at all times. All safety
provisions shall be properly maintained and shall not be removed without the written
approval of the S.O. Representative. The Contractor shall ensure that necessary and
sufficient precautions are taken by his workmen when safety provisions are used. The
Contractor shall not allow any of the safety provisions to be used unless he has satisfied
himself that the provisions are safe.
The Contractor shall submit safety programme to the S.O. Representative prior to Works
commencement covering issues such as emergency procedures, safety rules and regulations,
small group activities, company safety policy, safety cycle activities, safety slogans and
other such like-activities. The safety programme shall be displayed in the site office. The
Contractor shall display safety posters at site office, site canteen, exit/entry points of
buildings, passenger cum material hoist area and staircase area.
The Contractor shall submit safety drawings and/or documents, certified by his professional
engineer, within two weeks when instructed by the S.O. Representative. The receipt of the
drawings and/or documents by the S.O. Representative shall not relieve the Contractor and
his professional engineer of the need to ensure the adequacy and sufficiency of the safety
provisions.
The Contractor shall include in his Contract Sum all the costs and expenses for the safety
provisions and for all additional costs that may arise from any amendments made to the Act
and Regulations and changes in the requirements of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or
any governing body which such requirements come under in the course of their carrying out
the Works. The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of the Act and Regulations are
strictly complied with at all times.
Under The factories (Scaffolds) Regulations, where scaffolds are required for works
exceeding 4 metres in height (with the exception of tower and trestle scaffolds), the
Contractor shall ensure that the organization erecting such scaffolds is approved by MOM
and such scaffolds are erected in compliance with the said regulations or its latest revision.
Such approved scaffold organization must have in his employ qualified scaffold supervisors
and erectors in accordance with the said Regulations or its latest revision.
Scaffolds which are erected around buildings shall be provided with proper work platforms
at a vertical of not more than 4 metres. The use of timber scaffolds as working platform and
site access shall be subject to the governing authority’s latest safety provisions and
legislation on such use. The use of single row timber scaffolds is strictly prohibited. In
addition to the above, the Regulations require scaffolds to be fully enveloped with overlay
nets.
For non-standard design of scaffolds or complex configurations, the Contractor shall engage
his own professional engineer at his own cost and expense to ensure its full compliance
with the Regulations.
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain metal scaffold for all building
blocks of 4 storeys and above or 12 m in height and above. This requirement may
be waived, subject to the approval of the S.O. Representative, where
industrialised, semi-industrialised or other method of construction together with
peripheral safety nets are employed. The Contractor shall allow free use of the
scaffold by all contractors, sub-contractors, specialists, artisans and other
tradesmen employed by the Employer or the Contractor.
The metal scaffold shall be of a type approved by the MOM. It shall comply with
the requirements of the Singapore Standard Code Of Practice For Scaffolding, CP
14 and any amendment or re-enactment thereto. The metal scaffold shall be
prezinc galvanised or other approved by the S.O. Representative.
The metal scaffold and any components therein shall be designed according to the
CP 14 and Factories (BOWEC) Regulations by a Professional Engineer employed
by the Contractor (hereinafter referred to as “PE” for the purposes of this sub-
clause. The Professional Engineer’s drawings and calculation shall be submitted
for approval of the S.O. Representative before the erection of the scaffold. The
submission shall be effected before the completion of ground floor beams of the
first building block.
The scaffold shall be erected ahead of the structural work (including the
construction of water tank rooms) from the second storey and supported by
cantilevered platforms erected according to the Drawings of the PE. The
cantilevered platforms shall project about 1.1m from the edge of the building or
any other distance approved by the S.O. Representative. The scaffold shall be
erected within 300 mm from the building edge or at any other distance approved
by the S.O. Representative. Where the structure does not allow the scaffold to be
erected from the second storey or where the building is less than 15.0m in height,
the Contractor may erect the scaffold from the first storey subject to the approval
of the S.O. Representative.
The Contractor and his PE shall ensure that the building structure can resist the
load imposed by the scaffold. The scaffold shall be designed to carry metal
working platforms and two working levels in use concurrently. The maximum
average loading per working level per bay is 220 kg per m2. Signboards showing
the maximum loading allowed on the scaffold shall be displayed on the scaffold.
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain continuous galvanised metal
working platforms or other approved by the S.O. Representative at the second
storey, every sixth lift of the scaffold, the immediate level below the top most level
and the roof level of the building block under construction.
Where the height between the platform at the roof level and the platform directly
below is two lifts or less, the latter platform may not be necessary subject to the
approval of the S.O. Representative. No omission from the Contract Sum shall be
made in the event that such a platform is not necessary.
The material used for the metal working platform shall be at least 1mm thick
galvanised steel. Working platforms shall be adequately secured to scaffold
frames at the required levels. The connections between working platform and
scaffold frame, and between the working platforms shall be subject to the approval
of the S.O. Representative.
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For any portion of the working platform where the use of metal is not suitable, the
Contractor may use timber platform subject to the approval of the S.O.
Representative. The platform shall be complete with 200mm high metal coloured
toeboards and metal guardrails at least 1.1m above the platform.
The platform shall be at least 635mm in width and the edge of the platform shall
not be more than 40mm away from the inner face of the standards of the
scaffolding frame. The platform shall be used for:-
(ii) transferring of formwork and other materials from one working level to
another; and
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain an overlying screening net to
cover the entire external face of the scaffold. The installation of the net shall
follow the erection of the scaffold closely. A 200mm high metal coloured
toeboard shall be provided at the base of the net. After installation, there shall be
no opening between separate sets of the net and any torn net shall be repaired
immediately. The net shall comply with the following requirements:
The scaffold shall be effectively tied to the building structure by means of tie-
backs. All tie-backs shall be painted with bright colour for easy identification.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
to all workmen employed on the Site. The Contractor shall ensure that such
personal protective equipment comply with the requirements of the Regulations.
The Contractor shall also ensure that all equipment are properly used by his
workmen during the course of their work.
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The Contractor shall record the issuance of all equipment to his workmen in the
prescribed forms and such forms shall be kept in the site office and made available
for inspection at all times. Three mirrors of sizes 600 mm x 1500 mm are to be
installed for workers to check their personal protective equipment during Tool Box
Meeting. The location of these mirrors are to be approved by the S.O.
Representative.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain a safety net systems to catch person or
persons falling whilst working in any location from where he would liable to fall.
The safety net system shall be obtained from suppliers approved by the S.O.
Representative. The Contractor may propose an alternative system, to be certified
by his professional engineer, to the S.O. Representative for approval. He shall
submit his proposal at least one month prior to its installation.
The safety net shall comply with SS292 or other approved standards. The net shall
be of sufficient size and strength to catch any person for whose protection it is to
be used and the net shall be so located to cover the area of the possible fall.
The Contractor shall conduct a sample test on the safety net system, comprising
the net and its supporting structures, before it is installed. Subsequent tests shall
be carried out when directed by the S.O. Representative.
For buildings above four storeys, a peripheral safety net system shall be provided.
Initially the net shall be installed at the second storey. As construction progresses,
it shall be repositioned to follow the topmost working level but shall be kept at not
more than 6.0 below it. It shall be removed only with the approval of the S.O.
Representative.
The Contractor shall construct temporary working platforms, complete with toe
boards and middle and top rails, to the design and drawings of his professional
engineer. The working platforms shall be at least 635mm wide and shall be used
for:
The Contractor shall provide working platforms, according to the design of his
professional engineer, for the erection of lift shafts and void walls. The lift shaft
platforms shall effectively cover the lift voids.
The lift platforms at the lift landings shall be left in place until approval by the
S.O. Representative to remove them.
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain overhead shelters at every point
of entry/exit to buildings of two or more storeys in height. The overhead shelter
shall be constructed immediately below the second storey. The overhead shelters
shall project at least 3.0m from the building edge and shall be at least 1.5m wide.
The overhead shelters shall be made of curved metal roofing with radius of at least
1.5m or pitched metal roofing with a slope greater than one in two, with timber
boarding below supported by steel pipes resting on rigid base.
The overhead shelter shall be designed in accordance with the relevant statutory
requirements by a Professional Engineer. The Professional Engineer’s drawings,
detailings and calculation shall be submitted for the approval of the S.O.
Representative at least one month prior to its construction.
The access to, along and egress from the entry/exit points shall be kept free from
obstructions and accumulation of oil, greases, water and other substances causing
slipping and tripping.
Overhead shelters shall also be provided for workmen working in areas exposed to
falling objects.
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The Contractor shall provide peripheral overhead shelters for buildings of more
than 15.0m in height. It shall be erected in place when the construction reaches
the fourth storey slab. The overhead shelter shall be at least 2.0m wide, and
inclined so that the outer edge is at least 150mm higher than the inner edge. The
overhead shelter shall be sufficiently strong to support a weight of at least 75 kg
point load.
(h) Barricade To Lift Openings, Voids and The Open Sides of Buildings
The Contractor shall barricade all lift openings, internal voids and the open
buildings where a workman is liable to fall a distance of more than 3.0m. The
barricade shall be at least 1.1m high and shall have sufficient strength and rigidity
to withstand a load of 50 kg.
Where mechanical suspended cradle systems are to be used, the Contractor shall
first obtain a Certificate of Registration under the Factories Act from MOM and a
written approval from the S.O. Representative prior to the use. The mechanical
suspended scaffold system shall comply with the requirements of the Singapore
Standard Code of Practice for Suspended Cradles CP20. Where the use of access
scaffolding is not stipulated, suspended scaffolds may be used for finishing work.
All operators of suspended scaffold shall have undergone a training course
approved by the S.O. Representative. Life lines shall be provided for the
suspended scaffold users to anchor their safety harness.
The Contractor shall employ only experienced, trained and qualified operators for
his site machinery and vehicles. The Contractor shall submit a list of the
machinery and vehicles on the Site, together with the names, identity cards or
passport numbers and years of experience of the operators qualified to operate
them, not later than one month after the start of the Works. The Contractor shall
inform the S.O. Representative within one week of any change made. The list
shall also be displayed in the site office.
In the case for vehicles which are operated within the contract boundary, the
authorised operators shall possess a minimum valid Class 3 driving license from
the LTA or equivalent from their originating countries. The equivalent of a
minimum Class 3 driving licence shall first be verified by the respective embassy
in Singapore and thereafter submitted for approval by the S.O. Representative.
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The Contractor shall provide safety guards to all moving machine parts that are
likely to injure a workman.
The Contractor shall employ Site Safety Supervisors with recognised and
approved certification in construction safety to take charge of all matters related to
safety on a full time basis throughout the Time for Completion. The said Site
Safety Supervisors shall spend their time fully on the Site:
The Site Safety Supervisors shall put on a suitable uniform provided by the
Contractor. The type of uniform shall be subject to the approval of the S.O.
Representative.
The Contractor shall be deemed to have included in the Contract Sum for all costs
and expenses to be incurred by him for compliance with the requirements
stipulated in this subclause.
The Contractor shall submit the names, documentary evidence of the qualifications
of the Site Safety Supervisors within one month from the date of the Letter of
Acceptance for approval by the S.O. Representative. The type of uniform for the
Site Safety Supervisors shall also be subject to the approval of the S.O.
Representative.
All differences and/or disputes arising under this subclause (including questions
relating to the interpretation) shall be determined by the Superintending Officer
whose decision shall be final and binding on and conclusive against the
Contractor.
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When directed by the S.O. Representative, the Contractor shall send his
employees/staff as stipulated hereunder to MOM, CITI or other
approved training centre for appropriate safety training as shown
hereunder.
Courses Applicable to
Safety Officers Training Safety Personnel for registration as
Course Safety Officer
Safety Management Course Chairman of Safety Committees,
Managers, Engineers and
Supervisory Staff
Training Course for Safety Safety Committee Members
Committee Members
Building Construction Safety Building Construction Foremen and
Supervisor Course Supervisors
Industrial First Aid Course Workers, Safety Personnel and
Supervisors
Industrial First Aid Refresher Trained First Aiders
Course
SIC (Manhole) for Supervisors Supervisors
Safety Instruction Course for Supervisors
Lifting Supervisors
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Courses Applicable to
Crawler Crane Operator Course: Crawler crane operator.
o New entrant programme
Tower crane operation course Tower crane operator.
Explosive Power Tool Operator Explosive Power Tool
Course
The Contractor shall comply with all height restrictions on the use of tower crane
or other tall Construction Equipment, imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of
Singapore and Ministry of Defence. In addition, the height clearance of tower
crane or other tall Construction Equipment shall be submitted to the S.O.
Representative for approval before they are brought to the Site. Force limiting
device, speed limiters and moment limit switches shall be installed for all cranes.
The Contractor shall submit detailed layout drawings and safety requirement of the
tower cranes to the MOM and the S.O. Representative for approval at least one
month prior to their installation. The slewing radii of the tower cranes shall not
overlay, unless the tower cranes are equipped with slewing limit switches and their
jibs are at different levels. The slewing limit switch shall be activated to stop the
slewing action before the jib slews into the overlap zone.
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The jib of a tower crane shall not be allowed to slew outside the contract boundary
lines without the written approval of the S.O. Representative. The free standing
mast of a tower crane must be certified by the Contractor’s Professional Engineer
prior to its use on the site.
The Contractor shall submit detailed drawings and calculations of the type of
foundation support and the tie-back for the tower crane, duly endorsed by his
Professional Engineer, together with technical information to the S.O.
Representative for approval at least one month prior to their construction. The
Contractor’s Professional Engineer shall certify that the free standing height of the
mast is structurally adequate and sound before the tie-back is installed. No tower
crane shall be installed and supported on the constructed RC structure of a
building.
(o) Access For The Use of Mobile Crane And Piling Machine
Where the Contractor uses mobile cranes and piling machines on the Site which is
next to existing buildings or public roads or Mass Rapid Transit lines, the access
for the mobile cranes and piling machines shall be of steel plates or reinforced
concrete or bituminous pavement as approved by the S.O. Representative. All
such access shall be provided over adequate compacted hard-core base.
The Contractor shall provide full access for the movement of the cranes and piling
machines and for their lifting or pile driving operations. The access shall be able
to distribute the load so as not to exceed the bearing capacity of the underlying
materials.
The Contractor shall engage at his own cost and expenses a Professional
Engineering (hereinafter referred to as “PE” for the purposes of this sub-clause) to
design the access. The drawings and calculations endorsed by the PE shall be
submitted for approval by the S.O. Representative before the construction of the
access. The access shall be constructed according to the approved Drawings and
maintained in good condition at all times throughout the Time for Completion.
The Contractor shall display warning signs of sizes 900mm x 600mm at strategic
points around the periphery of the Site where trespassing is likely to occur. Such
signs shall have the words ‘DANGER - KEEP OUT” in the four official languages
painted in red on a white background in gloss finishing paint. Warning lights shall
be placed at similar positions at night to serve as a warning.
If work is carried out near public roads, all signage shall comply with the
recommendations of the Temporary Road Signage Manual issued by LTA.
(r) Housekeeping
The Contractor shall maintain and ensure a safe working environment by keeping
the site neat and tidy, and free from all hazards and debris. Materials shall be
stacked up safely. All workstations and accesses thereto shall be kept free from
hazards and debris. The Contractor shall submit such housekeeping technique to
the S.O. Representative for approval at least one month before commencement of
the Works.
Such housekeeping shall be carried out in such a manner and at such times so as
not to cause any inconvenience to either the adjoining owners, occupiers and the
public. Debris shall be wet to minimize the risk of dust. Containers for debris and
rubbish are to be provided at the designated places. All the material storage area
are to be barricaded using conical stand with steel rods in between.
The Contractor shall submit layout and details of the crane access to the S.O.
Representative for approval prior to the use of the crane on the access. The
Contractor shall ensure and check that the crane access is properly constructed.
The Contractor shall keep all records of inspections of the cranes access at the Site
and produce them for examination when requested by the S.O. Representative.
The boom of the mobile crane with hoisted load shall not be allowed to swing
outside the contract boundary without the written approval of the S.O.
Representative. All the hoisting area must be barricaded using conical stands with
steel rods in between.
The Contractor shall ensure the installation of barriers to warn the crane operator
of depressions, excavated areas and other obstructions.
Moment limiters shall be installed for all cranes. The Contractor shall station a
supervisor on the Site to oversee and guide the crane operator during positioning,
hoisting and slewing. The cranes shall be tested by an “Approved Person” before
its use on the Site irrespective of any valid test certificate.
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The Contractor shall ensure daily checks are carried out by the crane operator and
maintenance checks conducted once every three months. The crane must have
overhaul checks before it is used on the Site.
The Contractor shall comply with the Factories (Crane Drivers and Operators)
Regulations 1993. He shall appoint at least one full time lifting supervisor to
supervise all lifting operations of any crane for the Site. However, where more
than one crane are used on the Site, the number of lifting supervisor employed by
the Contractor shall be increased as required by the S.O. Representative. No
lifting activity shall be allowed without the supervision of the Lifting Supervisor.
The lifting supervisor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in
construction work and lifting operations. He must be a site foreman or site
engineer and possesses a certificate on Safety Instruction Course for Lifting
Supervisor. He shall spend his time fully on all lifting activities and ensure that
unsafe conditions are rectified.
The crane operator and lifting supervisor shall carry out their duties strictly
according to the abovementioned Regulations and other duties as the S.O.
Representative deems necessary from time to time.
The Contractor shall submit a list of crane operators and lifting supervisors with
the names, identification card or passport numbers, qualifications and years of
experience to the S.O. Representative for approval one month before the use of the
crane. He shall inform the S.O. Representative within one week of any changes
made. The list shall be updated and kept on the Site at all times. The S.O.
Representative reserves the right to examine the list as and when required.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain 0.8m minimum wide temporary metal
staircases from one working floor to another. The staircase shall be placed against
the adjacent staircase walls or formwork of the staircase walls that are under
construction. The outer sides of the staircases shall be provided with metal
handrails 1.1m above the outer staircase strings. The bottom of the staircase shall
be covered fully with metal plate.
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The Contractor shall engage a Professional Engineer (PE) to design the staircases.
The Professional Engineer’s drawings and calculation shall be submitted for
approval by the S.O. Representative before the construction of the staircases.
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain a Safety Information Signboard
and Assembly Stage. The signboard shall be 6.0m x 3.0m made of timber
plywood and fixed at a steel frame. The signboard shall consist of safety posters,
safety theme and pictures, safety news, photos of good safety measures, one
600mm x 1500mm mirror, names of site safety equipment and machinery
suppliers. The safety posters, news and photos shall be protected from weathering.
The arrangement and size of display of all items referred herein shall be approved
by the S.O. Representative.
The stage shall be constructed in front of the signboard and made of concrete. The
stage shall consist of a raised platform of 4.5m x 1.0m with at least one step.
The signboard and stage shall be designed in accordance with the relevant
statutory requirements by a Professional Engineer. The Professional Engineer’s
drawings, detailings and calculations shall be submitted for the approval of the
S.O. Representative within one (1) month from the commencement of the Works.
The location of the signboard and stage shall be approved by the S.O.
Representative. As and when instructed by the S.O. Representative, the
Contractor shall remove or relocate and reconstruct the signboard and stage, and
reinstate all the affected ground to the satisfaction of the S.O. Representative all at
the costs and expenses of the Contractor. On satisfactory Substantial Completion
of the Works, the signboard and stage shall be cleared away upon the approval of
the S.O. Representative.
The Contractor shall use gas cylinders fitted with a low pressure gauge and a high
pressure gauge, reducing valve with pressure regulator, and safety relief device.
The gas cylinders shall not be kept in the same room where welding, cutting or
heating is being carried out or placed within five metres of any source of heat.
The gas cylinders must always be kept upright in a wheeled-trolley.
The hose connecting a gas cylinder to an apparatus for cutting, welding, heating or
other related works shall be of good construction and sound material, free from
Defect, properly maintained, and not entangled or kinked.
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A flashback arrestor or any other similar device which stops flashback that is
acceptable to the Chief Inspector must be fitted at every outlet of a gas cylinder
and every inlet of an apparatus.
The gas cylinders and hoses shall be colour-coded to conform to the Singapore
Standard 152:Identification of Contents of industrial Gas Containers or any
amendments thereof.
The Contractor shall engage a competent person to check the safety devices
referred herein once in every six (6) months. The competent person is any person
who is competent by education, training and experience on the safety and
operational aspects of the use of gas cylinders and related equipment.
The Contractor shall provide hearing protectors for workers who are
exposed to excessive noise and ensure that they are worn at all times.
Warning signs to remind workers that hearing protectors must be worn
shall be put up in areas with excessive noise.
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(iii) First-Aid
- first-aid facilities
- first-aid boxes
- first-aid room, where there are 500 or more workers at the Site;
- standard procedures.
(iv) Others
The S.O. Representative shall reserve the right to conduct periodic inspections on the
provision of safety measures with the Contractor’s site safety supervisor or Contractor’s
Representative. The Contractor shall rectify immediately any contravention of or non-
compliance with the Act or Regulations or safety measures specified. All Works or part of
the Works may be stopped when the S.O. Representative considers the working
environment or procedure is unsafe for Works to continue. In such events, the Contractor
shall not be entitled to any claims for compensation or extension of Time for Completion.
Upon any accident or mishap occurring on the Site, the S.O. Representative or any
competent authority upon receiving such notice may order a total or partial stoppage of the
Works, depending on the nature and extent of the accident/mishap, to allow investigations
and/or to carry out remedial measures. In such cases, the Contractor shall not be entitled to
any claims for compensation or extension of time for Completion in the event of :
(a) Fatal accident, if the S.O. Representative or competent authority is of the opinion
that the accident is the result of the defaults, acts, omissions or negligence, in part
or in whole, of the Contractor.
(c) Other accident which the S.O. Representative or competent authority is of the
opinion that the accident is the result of failure of the Contractor to provide
necessary and sufficient safety measures stipulated in the Contract or by the Act or
Regulations.
The Contractor shall extend to the S.O. Representative a copy of all notifications and
reports to the Commissioner for WSH, required under the WSH (Incident Reporting)
Regulations and any latest subsequent amendments or revisions or re-enactment thereto.
The Contractor shall implement a Permit To Work (PTW) Form system to control all works
involving scaffolding which includes mechanical cradle, work in confined space, lifting
works, excavation and hot works. All PTW Forms shall be signed by the Contractor’s Site
Safety Officer or Supervisor and endorsed by the Contractor’s Site/Contract/Project
Manager or site personnel overseeing the whole project site. No works under the PTW
Form system shall commence on site unless the PTW Form has been signed and endorsed
by all the said parties.
The Contractor shall within two (2) days from the occurrence of any accidents or event which
may reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim against the Employer in respect of any of the
liabilities and risks described in this Clause hereof give reference in writing to the Employer.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act 1975, the Contractor shall
give notice in writing to the Employer within ten (10) days of the occurrence of any accident
where the accident results in death or temporary incapacity of any workman employed by him
or his sub-contractors.
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In the event of any possible or actual pandemic outbreaks of infectious diseases as defined and
specified in the Infectious Diseases Act (Cap. 137) (the “Infectious Diseases Act”) or any
subsequent amendment thereof and the Regulations made under the Infectious Diseases Act (the
“Regulations”), its subsidiary legislation and/or any statutory re-enactment or amendment thereof
for the time being in force (the “Infectious Diseases”), the Contractor shall comply strictly with the
requirements, guidelines, measures and the like prescribed and implemented by the Ministry of
Health, Health Promotion Board and other relevant Authorities on the containment and prevention
of the Infectious Diseases.
The Contractor shall implement all necessary precautionary measures and the like to minimise the
risk of all workmen and staff at the Site and any person employed upon the Works (including his
sub- contractors, whether Designated, Nominated, directly or indirectly engaged) from contacting
and spreading the Infectious Diseases. All workmen, staff and persons who are suspected to be
carriers or contacts of the Infectious Diseases shall not be allowed on the Site at all times. All costs
and expenses, consequent thereon or incidental thereto, that may be incurred shall be borne by the
Contractor.
An extension of time may be considered by the S.O. Rep as appropriate (whose decision shall be
final and conclusive) after all necessary steps have been taken by the Contractor and progress of
the Works on the Site is still affected by the following requirements (the “Requirements”) as
prescribed under the Infectious Diseases Act provided always that these are not the consequence of
any negligence or default or breach by the Contractor or other matter for which the Contractor is
responsible under the Infectious Diseases Act and/or the Contract (including that of his sub-
contractors, whether Designated, Nominated, directly or indirectly engaged)
1. Investigation(s) carried out on the Site by the police officers or health officers who are
authorised in writing by the Director- General of the Public Health and/or the Director of
Medical Services; and
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any loss and expenses incurred or any other compensation,
damages or other amount whatsoever.
Nothing herein however shall affect or prejudice the Contractor’s right to notify the S.O. Rep in
accordance with Clause 26(1) of the Conditions of Contract of any event under the Requirements
which entitles him to an extension of time.
Appendix I To The
General Specifications
The Contractor shall note that the unit rate furnished in the following Schedule of Rates shall be used
for the valuation of variations of the work and shall deem to include for delivery, installation and their
subsequent removal off site upon the completion of works.
2 1.7m x 0.8m x 0.4m steel cabinet complete with shelves and No. $180.00
double-leaves doors.
6 Telephone installation :
(i) Fax machine with dedicated phone line. No. $350.00
8 Personal computer minimum pentium III 900mhz complete with No. $2,200.00
CD-Rom and colour inkjet printer (with auto-loading printer).
10 First aid box complete with fresh medical kits. No. $100.00