Electrical Works Shelter Volume 4

KUWAIT
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

SPECIAL PROJECTs ADMINISTRATION
Ministry of Interior
Construction, Completion and Maintenance

of Financial & Administrative Affairs
Sector Building - Kuwait
‫انشاء وانجاز وتأثيث وصيانة مبني اإلدارة العامة للشئون المالية واإلدارية‬
‫ الكويت‬- ‫التابع لوزارة الداخلية‬
Tender No.: SPA/229

222 / ‫المناقصة رقم هــ م خ‬
‫ المواصفات الخاصة (أعمال الكهرباء)ار‬: 2-III ‫ جداول المستند‬: 5-
DOCUMENT III-2 : PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION
SHELTER
FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS BUILDING (SHELTER)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION-#. 16100 (Gen. Provision for Elect. Installations) ........................................ 2
SECTION-#. 16110 (Conduit).................................................................................... 14
SECTION-#. 16114 (Cable Tray) .............................................................................. 23
SECTION-#. 16115 (Trunking) .................................................................................. 28
SECTION-#. 16120 (Wire And Cables) ..................................................................... 37
SECTION-#. 16121 (Wiring Devices) ........................................................................ 48
SECTION-#. 16400 (Service And Distribution) .......................................................... 57
SECTION-#. 16450 (Earthing System) .................................................................... 75
SECTION-#. 16500 (Light Fittings) .......................................................................... 103
SECTION-#. 16620 (Emergency Power Supply)………………………………………..142
SECTION-#. 16721 (Fire Detection Alarm System).............................. …….171

SECTION-#. 16750 (Data Network Structure Cabling System) ............................... 122
Electrical Specifications Page 1 of 129
Al-Shaheen Consultants - ASCO

SECTION-#. 16100
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS

Part 1- General
1.01 Description
A. Related Work
1. Section 16110 - Conduits and conduit boxes

2. Section 16114 - Cable Trays
3. Section 16115 - Trunking
4. Section 16120 - Wires and Cables
5. Section 16121 - Wiring Devices
6. Section 16400 - Service and Distribution (600 and below).
7. Section 16500 - Light Fixtures
8. Section 16450 - Earthing System
9. Section 16620 - Emergency Power Supply
10. Section 16721 - Fire Detection and Alarm System
11. Section 16750 - Data Communication Cabling System
B. Section Includes:
1. The procurement, installation and other work described in this specification

and related contract documents are for provision of all labour, manufacture,
delivery to site, installation, execution, demonstrating, testing, commissioning,
put in to operation and maintaining for required duration of all equipments and
installations.
2. The tenderer shall also submit with his offer any deviations from the tender
drawings and specifications with detail of alternative offer and the reason.
3. Provision of additional hardware, incidentals and any other work necessary for
completion of the works and safe, correct operation of each system, whether
such item or work is mentioned in specification and on drawing or not.
4. The tenderer has to verify the existing condations on site before tendering,
coordinating with MEW and MOC for re routing their services, should such
services exist on the site.The contractor to include in his price for such works.
5. The provision of temporary supplies for construction purposes for the duration
of the works.
6. Arranging for new permanent supply by MEW, including submittal of
necessary documents, and securing all approvals having relevance. Also to
attend upon the MEW testing, installing the power supply and carrying out
relevent inspection and test.
7. Arranging for and carrying out necessary approvals i.e. shop and as built
drawing with Ministry of Communication for the Telephone system and with
Kuwait fire brigade for the Fire alarm system without any extra cost. The shop
drawings shall be approved before starting the execution on site.
8. Preperation of all shop,construction and installation drawings for approvals.
9. The complete installation of cables 415 / 240 V including pipes,trunking, cable

trays, cable ducts, Bus duct, complete network normal and emergency.
10. The complete installation of all equipments,distribution boards, M.L.T.B,
MSBs, Automatic Transfer Switches, SMSMs, MDBs, DBs and accessories.
11. Complete earthing system including for the transformer proposed to be
installed by MEW, Interior and Exterior luminares including normal and
emergency light fittings, switch fuses, pumps, water coolers, Diesel generator
system with all related accessories.

12. The contractor is responsible is to provide all low voltage systems mentioned
in this documents in fully operational status. Any additional quantities of
accessories or components shall be determined and supplied by the
contractor based on the requirments and reccommendations by the
manufacturers without any extra cost.
13. To provide electrical supply and installation of cables, conduits, boxes and
termination points for motors, starters, controls and the like for heating,
ventilation and airconditioning and plumbing services mentioned elsewhere
whether or not speicified or quantified in division 16 within contract price.
14. The contractor has to fullfill all the latest requirments of Ministry of Electricty
and Water, Ministry of Communication, Kuwait Fire Brigade Department,
Directorate of civil defence and the cost to be included in their offer.
15. Builders work, ducts, inserts, and sleeves required for work.
16. Electrical works to be coordinated with all other trades and services.
17. The As built drawings, Operation and Maintenance manuals and other project
relating record documents.
18. The electrical work for A/C equipments, Mechanical equipments shall be done
by respective contractors beyond the switch fuse or isolators provided by
electrical contractors.
19. All the control modules or interface units for equipments supposed to be
connected to fire alarm system shall be provided by fire alarm contractor and
connection from control modules to equipments done by respective services
sub contractor.
20. Training of employer staff in the operation of the systems installed.
C. Electricity Supply:
1. The Supply Authority will make available, at the incoming terminals of the
main switchboards (Low Tension Panel), a 3-phase, 4-wire, 415-V, 50-Hertz
supply of adequate capacity and having the following tolerances:
a) Voltage 415v 3 phase/240v single phase + or - 6%
b) Frequency 50 Hz + or - 4%
c) Neutral Solidly earthed
d) Fault Level 31 MVA at 415 volts at substation Main Low Tension
Panel.
e) Fault Duration 0.5 seconds
f). Earthing TT System
2. Phase rotation of supply: to BS 158.
3. Obtain confirmation from the supply Authority of the size and number of cables
they will provide to main switchboards.
4. Allow for adequate and appropriate cable glands and lugs.
D. Design Criteria
1. Electrical materials and equipment shall comply in all respects, as a minimum,
to the latest International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Recommendations or British Standard Specifications. Materials shall be the
best of their respective kinds.
2. Should any difference arise between IEC/BS and the Specification,
the requirements of the Specification shall prevail.
3. All electrical equipment accessories and fittings employed in works shall be
designed and constructed to operate satisfactorily.They shall be fully suitable
for prolonged,continous use in extreme climatic condations of kuwait having
the following salient features:

a. Maximum sun radiation temperature 84 Deg C.

b. Maximum ambient temperature 52 Deg C
c. Average ambient temperature in Summer 45 Deg C.

d. Minimum ambient temperature in winter - 6 Deg C.
e. The ambient temperature for equipment installed within building of
substantial construction having good heat insulating properties and
adequate ventilation shall be 40 deg C.
f. The equipment installed within plant rooms, engine rooms can go upto
55 deg C.
g. The altitude of kuwait may be taken as sea level.
I. The climate in kuwait is normally dry but periods of very high humidity
lasting for few days are liable to occur and a humidity of 100% at 30
degC has been recorded.
4. The capacities and ratings of the equipments, electrical components
and accessories shall be sufficient to give satisfactory service
in the enviromental condations stated earlier. The temperature
quoted above make no allowance for heat generated from
equipment itself or from any other equipment in vicinity.
5. The sizes of all electrical cables and wires are shown on drawings and shall
be determined by suitably derating the current ratings of cables and wires
according to the rating factors indicated in regulations. The contractor should
consider the severe climatic condations.
6. The ratings in ampere of circuit breakers shown on diagrams or drawings are
kuwait ratings permissable for such circuit. The contractor shall ensure on
completion of installation, to set the overload protection appropriate to the
actual load of each circuit. The contractor shall be held liable to make good
any demage resulting from overloading when it will be discovered that
overload were improperly or circuit breaker incorrectly rated.
7. Electrically operated equipment direct connected to the mains supply shall be
designed and manufactured to operate satisfactorily on the supply
characteristics specified.
8. Enclosures of solenoid operated switching devices and the like located outside
plant rooms shall have vibration mounts and non-combustible sound
absorbing linings.
9. Apparatus which in normal operation interrupts low frequency or direct current
shall have means for suppressing radio and TV interference frequencies so
caused. Equipment and methods used in determining the level of interference
shall be to BS 727. The radio interference suppression shall be provided
especially for rotating equipment confirming that this equipment will in no way
cause interference with radio communication or any other telecommunication
installations.
10. The components of main and submain switchboards, distribution boards and
other electrical equipment shall be clearly labeled in Arabic and English with
ivorine or other approved labels minimum; size 50 x 20 mm. Labels shall have
approved inscriptions suitably engraved in black with Arabic text, appearing at
the top or to the right of English text.
11. Distribution boards shall have circuit schedules fastened to the inside cover of
the board showing rating of the circuit breakers, type and number of points
served by circuit breaker, the locations of the points and their connected
loads.

12. Each of the following shall be labeled:

a. Power centers and secondary switchboards.
b. Panel boards.
c. Each primary and secondary distribution switch and breaker,
irrespective of whether they are mounted separately or grouped with
others in a single housing.
d. Wires and cables of connection in each primary and secondary feeder
at terminal points of connection and in each manhole, handhole and
the like.
13. Nomenclature used to identify power centers, network units, switchboards and
panel boards shall conform to that used on Drawings.
14. Nomenclature used to identify switches and circuit breakers shall:
a. Where they disconnect mains or services, designate this fact and have
suitable differentiating nomenclature where more than one mains or
service is involved.
b. Where they control feeders, designate the feeder number and name of
load supplied.
c. Where they control lighting and appliance branch circuitry, designate
the space and load supplied.
15. Nomenclature used to identify feeder wires and cables shall designate the
feeder number.
E. Regulations, Codes and Standards :
The design, manufacturing, erection and testing of all system equipment shall
confirm to the following,
1. Ministry of electricity and water MEW general specifications for electrical
installations MEW/S-1 and regulation for electrical installation MEW/R-1.
2. Requirments for electrical installations by the institute of electrical engineers
(IEE wiring regulations) U.K.
3. Recommendations from relevent American, British and European standard
specification U.L, IEC and BSI.
4. Recommendation and strandards relating to lighting, IEE, Illumination
Engineering society of North America (IES) and Chartered Institution of
Building Service Engineers (CIBSE).
5, Latest regulations of ministry of communication MOC, ANSI /EIA /TIA
standards for internal and external telephone system.
6. Regulations and standards for Fire detection and alarm system from Kuwait
Fire Brigade and BS 5839.
7. The fuel oil system shall confirm to the requirments of KNPC.
8. National fire protection association.
9. International organization for standards (ISO) certification.
All equipments and materials shall be best of their respective kind and
contractor shall ensure that all materils and equipments supplied shall be from
approved manufacturers with the source of origin mentioned here, only who
would assume single source responsibility only.
F. Quality Assurance ;
This shall be the responsibility of the contractor to select and erect the
equipments and materials as per the standards,codes,rules and regulations
mentioned in specification. The materials and equipments confirmity with
relevent standards to be attested by an official confirmity mark granted by the
standards organisation concerend or a certificate of confimity issued by an
internationally recognised laboratory or third party compliance statment.

The electrical installation shall be selected,erected,located and protected

mechanically against demage from external influences based on IEC- 364,
IEE wiring regulations and local standards. Minimum degree of protection
provided by an enclosure (IP code) shall be IP44 for wet area and pump
rooms,IP54 for outdoor installation unless otherwise indicated elswhere in the
documents.
The materials or equipments shall be of a particular range of one
manufacturer who would take full responsibility of the product.The
contractor shall submit the confirmation for the materials with the relevent
standards attested by official concerned or certificate of confirmity issued
by an internationally recognised laboratory. The materials shall be
accepted from the sources and country of origin mentioned in specification
only. The contractor shall also provide certificate of origin, shipping
documents along with packing list on delivery of materials and
equipments.The contractor shall submit detailed documentation i.e working
drawings,catalogues,descriptive literature of components for study
submitted for approval before placing any order. All the materials supplied
shall be from the mother country of a particular source.The approval of
concerned engineer does not relieve the contractor from his contractual
obligations mentioned in contractual documents.
G. Existing Services
1. The contractor is deemed to have visited and inspected the site know himself
with the existing condations and services at tender stage.
2. The contractor shall obtain the existing services record drawings from various
utility services departments and coordinate the work on site, shop drawings
and existing services.
3. The contractor shall take care of existing services and be fully responsible for
demages to existing services including repairs and any penalties imposed by
concerned parties. This shall include cost for removing any obstacles such as
underground cables,pipes,civil work which is obstructing his work on the site.
The contractor shall be fully responsible for liaision with concerned
governament departments.
H. SUBSTATION WORK
The contractor shall be responsible for and liable for preparing shop drawings
for substation and taking its approval from ministry of electricity and water
before work can be started.The delay due to follow up or taking approval from
MEW shall be contractor responsibility without any claim to the employer.Any
portion of works which should reasonably and obviousely be inferred as
necessary by the engineer or MEW for satisfactory operation of installation as
whole be not expressly described or specified shall be executed by the
contractor without any extra payments in that account.The works shall include
but not be limited to 4 or 6 inch ducts, rubber plugs, trenches and chequered
plate.All works shall be as per approved drawing from ministry of MEW for
substation.
I. Electrical contractor and Staff

• The electrical contractor shall be registered with central tender committee
minimum of grade II category.
• The electrical work shall be carried out by experienced and qualified staff
and intended staff shall be submitted for approval within 15 days of the
receipt of the order to commence the works.

• The contractor shall appoint one graduate electrical engineer full time with
minimum of 15 years experience in similar works.The engineer shall be
member of kuwait society of engineers and license holder from ministry of
electricity and water kuwait.
• 2 nos electrical forman ( one for electrical and second for low voltage
systems) of minimum 15 years experience in similar projects should be full
time avilable on site for direct follow up and implementation of the
electrical works.
1.03 Submissions
A. Shop Drawings / Product Data
1. Tender drawings indicate general layout of the requirments of respective
electrical systems. coordination shall be done with the drawings of all other
trades i.e. Archetectural, Structural, Mechanical, HVAC. Provide shop
drawings, to a scale not smaller than the corresponding layout drawings,
showing all installation details including the following but not in a way of
limitation and obtain approval before commencing work:
a. Exact runs and sizes of conduits, cable trays and trunking, cable’s.
b. Layout drawings for each separate electrical installation showing the
Actual locations of points, suitably identified, the locations of
switchboards and distribution boards, details and types of fittings.
c. Schedules of points, indicating how the various outlets are connected
to the distribution board, size of circuit wiring, the rating of the
protective device and the type and size of appliance or fitting.
d. Schematic diagram of connections of distribution boards, and
equipment to main switchboards showing sizes of feeders etc.
e. Underground cable layout for the different services, showing routes,
sizes and types of cables.
f. Notes on the drawings referring to individual items of work take
precedence over the specification.
g. The contractor shall ensure that all builders work details for various
electrical and low voltage works (MOE service ducts and manholes,
substation, generator, switchgears, cable routes,Telephone ducts, and
handhole and any requirments for other services) which are needed
early in construction programme, are well established in early stages of
construction.
h. Any other data necessary for the proper maintenance of the
installations.
i. The contractor shall accept full functional responsibility and compliance
of all electrical,communications and fire systems to the
regulations,specifications.In case of conflict between requirments of
local authorities and specified international strandards, the former shall
have precedence, unless otherwise specified more stringent. The
contractor should bring in due course to the notice of any conflicts.
j. The contractor shall submit 2 sets of blue prints in initial submittal and 3
sets of blue prints in final submittal, one copy of each item for product
data and 1 set for samples.
1. Drawings shall be standard size. Lettering shall be stenciled. Shop

drawings and samples shall be properly identified with the name of
project, the contractor, the sub contractor, the date and signed by
contractor authorized engineer.

2. Final coordaination of electrical works with mechanical, structural and

architectural work will be carried out from complete shop drawings and
sufficient time shall be allowed for coordination and checking of shop drawings
and calculations after shop drawings are submitted. Individual shop drawings
shall be submitted following the distribution of coordination drawings and shall
bear a stamp indicating that the work has been coordinated with other trades.
3. All the works should comply the MEW, MOC & Kuwait Fire brigade
requirements, and the tender drawings didn’t exempt the contractor from his
responsibility to comply it.The contractor should submit the design drawings to
ministry of energy for approval in initial stage and submmit all calculations.The
contractor should comploy with any modification required by ministry of energy
without any additional cost.
B. Progress Drawing
The contractor shall provide one full set of shop drawings and keep it at the
site throughout the construction period for purpose of recording any changes
whether additions,deletions or relocation. This set of drawings shall be the
basis upon which the contractor will prepare the as built drawings.
C. As Built Drawings
The contractor shall prepare and furnish As Built drawings once all works are
completed as per contract. These drawings shall be record of construction, as
installed and completed by the contractor. These drawings shall reflect all
informations shown on the contract drawings and all modification and changes
from those drawings. In the event of contracor accomplished additional
work,which changes the as built condations of the facility after submission of
final as built drawings, the contractor shall submit revised/ additional drawings
as required to depict final as built condation.
The contractor shall provide at the conclusion of work, one setof drawings
drafted on AUTOCAD latest virgin on CD, one complete set of plots on
polyester film of the as built drawing for complete electrical installation and five
white paper prints of As built drawings. These drawings shall be titled As Built
Drawings and shall be prepared from marked up progress prints.
D. Warning signs, notices and label
1. The safety signs for giving safety informations,warning signs, as well as
prohibitations mandatory in accordance with british standards. Also to
identify all materials and equipments and circuits to be marked for easy
recognition in a durable and lasting manner as per british standard
BS7671 requirments of electrical installations.
2. The contractor shall certify and label the system at the completion of the
installation. All labelling shall be plastic or metal tags which will withstand
fading or corrosion.The labels shall be white in colour with black lettering
and shall be mechanically fastened to surface adjecent to device with
stainless steel screws.
E. Testing
On completation of electrical installation testing and commissioning of
equipments,installations and services of a specialised nature shall be
supervised by manufacturer technical representative in presence of engineer.
The visual inspection of the installation should be made to ensure all
equipment and materials comploy with relevent standards and regulations.
The electrical installation shall be tested in presence of engineer .The
sequence of test shall be as per IEE and MEW regulations and shall comprise
of but not limited to following, 1. Verification of polarity 2. Efectiveness of
earthing 3.Insulation resistance test 4. Test of ring circuit continuity 5. Phase
rotation. The results and readings obtained shall be equal or better than the

reqirments of IEE and MEW regulations. The tools and instruments required
for tests shall be supplied by the contractor. If the above tests are satisfactory,
the contractor shall be responsible for submission of as built drawings, its
approval and necessary test forms for testing and arranging for power supply
from ministry of electricity and water.The contractor shall commission all
equipements included in the contract after electrical supply has been
connected.
F. Guarantee
Manufacturers shall provide their standard guarantees for products furnished
under this contract. However such guarantees shall be in addition to and not
in lieu of all other liabilities, which manufacturers and contractor may have by
law or by other provision of contract documents. All materials, items of
equipment and workmanship under this contract shall carry standard warranty
against all defects in materials and workmanship. Any fault due to defective or
improper materials, equipment , workmanship or contractor design which
develop shall be made good, forthwith, by and at the expense of the
contractor, including all other demage done to areas, materials and other
systems resulting from this failure. Guarantee that all elements of the systems
are of sufficient capacity to meet the specified performance requirments as set
forth herein or as indicated.Upon receipt of notice from engineer,of failure of
any part of system or equipment during the period of maintenance, the
affected parts shall be replaced.
G. Spare Parts
The contractor shall submit a list of all spare parts required for 2 years of
proper operation starting from the date of issuance of the maintenance
certificate. The spare parts required include but not necessarily limited to the
items listed below or specified elswhere in contract documents or
recommended by the manufacturers of different equipments.
Main Low Tension Board, Main and Submain Switch Boards, Motor control
centre,
• 2% spare MCCBs of all different frame sizes,but not less than 2 nos.
• 10% of spare indicating lamps.
• One set of tools for switchgear maintenance.
• Complete spare parts for different sizes of ACB recommended by
manufacturer.
Distribution Board
• 5% spare combination magnetic motor starters from different rating.
• 5% spare circuit breakers for each rating of MCBs.
• 15% of HRC fuses for each rating.
• 5% spare of load break switch (isolators) of each size.
• 5% spare of residual current circuit breakers of each size.
• 5% spare of switch fuses or isolators of each sizes
Circuit Accessories
• Wall switches to be 5% of the number of each size and type installed.
• Socket out to be 5% of the number of each size and type installed.

Light Fixtures
• 2% of the total quantity of each type of light fitting, minimum one
fixture for each type of fitting.
• 5% diffusers of the total quantity for each type of light fixture, minimum 2
for each type.
• 15% of spare lamps of each wattage of different type.
• 5% spare of the total quantity of the control gear of each type and size but
in case not less than 6 nos of each size and type.
Emergency Generator Sets
• The following spares to be included and priced by the tenderers.
• One complete set of fan belts
• One set nozzles for injector
• One complete set of gaskets
• One complete set of filter elementsfor air, lubrication oil, and fuel oil.
• One complete set of water hoses
• One set of water pump repair kit
• One set of solenoid switches
• One set of valve cover gasket kit
• One set of regulator assemblies
• 12 spare fuses of each types and rating
• Complete set of indicator lamps
• 12 auxiliary relays
• One standard export package of manufacturers recommended spare parts.
• Two repair and parts manuals.
• Provide all special purpose tools required for service adjustments and
routine maintenance of generator set and its components.
• The contractor shall submit with his offer detail price of the spare parts
which is required to provide under the contract indicating the unit rate of
each item.
H. Maintenance
The contract shall furnish complete service and maintenance of the complete
electrical and other systems included in contract during construction, warrenty
and maintenance period.The maintenance work shall not be assigned to any
subcontractor without the written approval of the client or his representative.
In case of failure of any system included,the contractor will rectify the same
and showing deep deiligence to any defects at earliest possible. The
contractor shall rectify all faults,repair or replace parts that served their
expected service life and shall use parts produced by the manufacturer of the
original equipment. The contractor has to keep adequate stock of replacement
parts for emergency purposes,and shall have qualified person avilable for
maintenance work without loss of time. The spares shall be avilable for a
period of minimum 2 years after handing over of works and shall train and
provide periodical instructions to the employer operating or maintenance staff.
The contractor will be required to attend any emergency call during the
maintenance period, within 24 hoursof such call.
A. Sequencing
Coordinate electrical system,equipment and material installation with other
building components.The locations shown on the drawings for cable
routes,fittings,ducts,outlets are determined on site only during construction.
1. All dimension should be verified by field measurment.

2. To arrange for chases,slots, and openings in other building

components during construction for electrical installation.
3. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves
to be set in poured in place concrete and other structrul components,
as they are constructed.
4. Where coordination requirments conflict with individual system
requirments, refer the conflict.
5. The contractor shall coordinate for for connection of electrical system
with exterior underground and overhead utilities and services. Provide
required sleeves for ministry of electricity cables and earthing for HT
panel, Transformers as per MEW requirments. The contractor shall
include in his offer for such works.
6. Install systems, materials and equipments level and plumb, parallel
and perpendicular to other building systems and components, where
installed exposed in finished area. The installation shall be
such that to facilitate servicing,maintenance and repair or
replacement of equipments components.
7. All the systems, equipment and materials shall be installed in such a
way giving right-of-way priority to systems required `to be installed
Before the permanent electricity supply is connected the Electrical
Installations must be complete, tested and approved by the Engineer,
MEW, MOC and Fire Brigade .The as built drawings must
be submitted to and approved by the Engineer, MEW, MOC and
Kuwait Fire brigade.
8. No portion of work will be accepted and taken over before the
connection of power supply
9. The contractor is responsible for the installation and coordination of
work on site with other trades.The contractor shall plan the installation
before the work is commenced and to ensure the correct installation
during the course of construction.Any work which has to be redone due
to negligence in this respect will not constitute an extra to the contract.
Exect location of all electrical equipments shall be determined on the
contractor installation shop drawing.
10. Where the work includes the installation of large items of equipment
such as switchgear, Diesel generator, or long length of cables, the
contractor shall coordinate the work in good time when access is
required.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16110
CONDUIT

Part 1 - General
1.01 Related Documents
The drawings and general provision of the contract , including general and
supplementary condations Division 16 specification sections, apply to this
section.
1.02 Summary
A. This section include rigid metal conduits, rigid non metallic conduit,
flexible conduits and device, outlet, junction boxes.
B. The scope of work in this section is integeral with the whole of contract
documentation.
1.03 Quality Assurance :
A. Applicable Standards Referred To In This Section.
1. BS 4607 Non metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installation rigid PVC
conduits and fittings.
2. BS 4568 Steel conduits and fittings part 1& 2 class 4.
3. BS 731 Flexible steel condits and adapters .
4. BS 2782 Method of testing plastics.
5. BS EN60423 IEC 423 – A, Conduits diameter and threads for conduit and
fitting.
1.04 Description
A. The section include the supply, installation and commissioning of all conduit
work in accordance with project specification.
B. General
1. The light and power circuits, fire alarm, telephone and other low voltage system
wiring shall be drawn in conduits unless otherwise indicated.
2.The conduits shall generally be concealed and installed as indicated. Minimum
conduits size shall be 20 mm diameter.
3. Light, power, fire alarm, telephone and other low voltage system wiring shall
each be run in separate conduit and wireway.
4. Cables for different categories of circuits shall be segregated irespective of

service.
5. Conduits and fitting used shall be,
a. Where embedded heavy gauge rigid PVC to BS 4607, BS6057 and BS 699
part 2, section 2.2.
b. Where surface mounted exposed galvanize steel conduit as per BS 4568 part
1 & 2 class 4.
c. Where installed above false ceiling and voids galvanize steel conduit shall be
used throughout the circuit.
d. Where installed in flame proof and hazardous areas galvanize steel conduit
shall be used suitable for flame proof and hazardous area.
e. From terminal box to equipments, machines flexible steel conduit as per BS
731 shall be used.
1.05 Submissions
A. Samples
Cut away samples of all sizes of conduits, conduit boxes and fittings of each
type shall be fixed and labeled to a board and submitted to the Engineer for
approval.

B. Product Data
At time of submitting samples submit manufacturers’ details, catalogues and
copies of test certificates confirming that offered types comply with the
Specifications.
C. Shop Drawings :
Submit drawings in accordance with Section 01340 of proposed conduit layout
and obtain approval before commencing work.
Part 2 - Products
2.01 Rigid PVC Conduit And Fittings
A. Standards
1. Conduit and fittings shall comply with BS 4607 : Part 1 and CEE Publication
26. In addition, conduit and fittings shall comply with this specification where
requirements are more stringent.
2. The conduits diameter shall comploy with MEW regulations.
B. Physical Properties
1. Conduit and fittings shall be:
a. Resistance to high temperatures,
b. Non-hygroscopic
c. Self-extinguishing.
d. Of adequate insulation resistance and electric strength.
e. Inert to all liquid normally discharged from residential, commercial and
industrial premises.
f. Suitable for installation, storage and transportation at temperatures not
normally below -5 Deg C. or above 85 Deg. C and at these temperatures
shall not.
1. Soften or suffer any structural degradation.
2. Show signs of cracking, or deform so that cables cannot beeasily
drawn in or are likely to be damaged when drawing in, when bent,
compressed or exposed to extreme temperature.
g. Of adequate mechanical strength and thermal stability.
h. Suitably and indelibly marked and identified. Markings shall include
nominal size and be easily legible.
i. Smooth inside and outside and free from burrs and sharp edges
surfaces and corners over which cables may be drawn shall be smooth
and well rounded.
j. All joints shall be made with proper fittings and by using sealing cement to
ensure a water tight joint.
C. Sizes Of Conduit
1. Rigid pvc conduits shall be one of the following nominal sizes, 20, 25,
32, 38, 50 mm dia. Rigid pvc slip type coupler and coupling bends shall
be of the same nominal sizes as the conduits and shall fit to it properly.
2. Where size is not indicated: select in accordance with the regulations
and as proper to the number and size of conductors.
D. Pvc conduit boxes
The pvc conduit boxes shall be used through pvc conduit raceway system
and shall comploy with BS 4607. Metallic conduit boxes as specified
elsewhere in this specification can be used alternatively if required for pvc
conduit system.

E. Fittings :
Conduit entries shall be designed to ensure a watertight joint.
F. Expansion Fittings :
Type to be approved
G. Vinyl Cement
If required to ensure a watertight joint between conduit and fittings non-
hardening type
2.02 Flexible Conduit.

A. Flexible Steel Conduit.
1 To BS 731 : Part 1, Flexible conduits shall be water tight, pvc sheathed,
spiralled metal type. The conduit shall be terminated at boxes and equipments
by means of approved compression glands.
The flexible conduit shall be used for final connection of rigid condit to the
terminal box of machines fitted with means of drive adjustment or where
vibrations is likely to occur. The flexible conduit shall be of unpacked type for
normal atmospheric condations and non asbestos packaged for damp
situation. The adopters shall be solid type. The connection to electrical
machines are to be by multicore glands, the final termination shall be ring type
universal glands and locknuts, and adequate slack cable in form of loop or
spiral being left to allow for the movement of motors necessitated by belt
retensioning, vibration.
2.03 Galvanized Steel Conduit and Fittings

A. Galvanized Steel Conduit
1.To BS 4568 : Part 1 Class 4.
2.04 Steel Conduits.

A. Steel conduits shall be heavy gauge, screwed type having an interior and
exterior zinc coating of uniform quality and appearance throughout all
surfacess. The steel conduits shall be longitudinally welded and comply to BS
4568 Parts 1 & 2.
B. All conduit fittings and accessories shall be of galvanized steel to BS 4568
Class 4 with heavy protection inside and outside. It shall be welded steel,
screwed and hot dip galvanized.
C. The conduits shall not be less than 20mm diameter size and shall be
complete with all necessary threaded fittings, couplings and connecting
devices having galvanize equivalent finish.
D. All conduits shall be free from rust patches or mechanical damage.
E. All exposed threads, die marks and other abrasions shall be painted with two
coats of an approved metallic paint immediately after the conduit is installed.
F. All conduits shall be coupled to to boxes and trunking using brass male
bushes. The bushes shall be hexagone headed, heavy duty long threaded
type.
G. All conduits expansion couplings used shall be fabricated from materials equal
or equivalent to that of conduit with which the coupling is to be used, having
factory installed packing ring and pressure ring to prevent entrance of
moisture. All coupling shall be equipped with earthing ring or earthing
conductor.
H. The conduit system shall be connected to the earthing system at their
respective distribution boards by an approved method.

J. All conduits run shall be fixed using spacer bar pattern saddles giving not less
than 3mm clearance between the conduit and the surface to which it is
fixed.Saddle shall have finish to match the conduit and saddle clips shall be
secured to the bar by means of brass screws.
2.05 Metallic Conduit Boxes
Metallic conduit boxes shall be used throughout metallic conduit raceway
systems, and shall comploy with or be of demonstrated equivalent quality and
performance to BS 4658 requirments. All boxes and covers shall be
galvanized , zinc plated or equal rust proof finish.
Circular or rectangular boxes shall be used for pull boxes and terminating
boxes according to size and number of conduits connected to box. All boxes
other than those to which a fitting or accessory is to be directly mounted shall
be fitted with covers screwed to the box by brass screws. The covers and
accessory fixinfg provision shall be so positioned that the fixing screws lie
completely clear of cable entering the box. The boxes installed in exterior
locations shall be provided with approved type of gaskets to provide a water
proof seal between the box and cover.
Part 3- Execution
3.01 Preparation
A. Sets And Bends
1. Conduits up to 32 mm diameter: form on site with an approved bending
machine using proper formers, guides, springs etc, taking care not to deform
conduit.
2. Conduits over 32mm diameter: use coupling fittings
3.02. Installation Of Conduit.

A. Generally
1. Run conduit in square, symmetrical lines, parallel to or at right angles to walls.
2. Conduit system shall be mechanically continous and watertight after
installation.All conduit shall be arranged where ever possible to be self
draining.
3. Do not damage structure.
4. Do not run conduit through structure unless otherwise indicated.
5. Conduit runs between draw-in positions shall confirm to ministry of energy
regulations regarding no of bends and length of stright runs.
6. Installation shall permit easy drawing in of cables.
7. Keep conduits at least 100mm from pipes and other non-electrical services.
8. Install conduit so as not to interfere with ceiling inserts, lights or ventilation
outlets.
9. Where conduit runs are to be concealed in the structure or are to pass through
floor slabs, the contractor shall be responsible for marking the accurate
position of all chases and holes on the site. The contractor shall arrange
conduit routing to make maximum use any performed conduit holes and slots
provided in the structural beams. Conduit installation on shear walls shall be
kept to minimum.
B. Runs In Reinforced Concrete.
1. Obtain approval for placing steel sleeves before pouring concrete.
2. Run conduits in concrete slabs parallel to main reinforcing stell.
3. Additional openings in finished slabs, where approved, shall be made by
drilling, not by breaking.

C. Horizontal Or Cross Runs :

1. To be avoided in partitions and side walls.
D. Surface Mounted Conduit (Including Conduit Installed Above False
Ceiling):
1. Fix with distance spacing saddles to allow conduits to be taken directly into
accessories without bends or sets ( This item is forbidden and it is allowed
only as necessary demand).
E. Concealed Conduit :
1. Fix securely to prevent movement before casting of concrete and screeds,
application of plaster and the like.
2. Spacing of clips shall be not greater than as follows:
CONDUIT SIZE SPACING
Up to 25 mm 600 mm
32 to 38 mm 900 mm
50 mm 1000 mm
3. Supports for exposed conduit shall be fixed at each side of bends.
G. Expansion Fittings:
1. Fix in conduit wherever it crosses an expansion joint in the structure to which it
is fixed.
H. Terminations:
1. Make with a flanged coupling, lead washer and hexagonal male brass bush,
where conduit runs terminate in cable trunking, distribution boards or any
sheet metal structure.
I. Ends Of Conduits And Outlet Boxes Awaiting Fixtures Or
Cables.
1. Cover conduit ends and outlet boxes with approved material to exclude dirt.
J. Conduit Boxes
1. Fix at all outlet points
3.03 Installation Of Flexible Conduit

A. Flexible Conduit
1. Fix at final connections to motors and other equipment liable to vibration and
for light fixtures, whenever applicable.
2. Fix a through type conduit box to the rigid conduit system before conversion to
flexible.
3. Fix flexible conduit for light fixtures where applicable.
B. Earthing.
1. Run an insulated copper earthing conductor, sized in accordance with
specified regulations, within the flexible conduit and solidly bond to rigid
conduit system and metal work of the equipment.
3.04 Installation Of Steel Conduit

A. The route and installation of conduit, both surfaces and concealed shall be to
the approval of the Engineer.
B. The earth continuity of the conduit system shall be electrically and
mechanically continuous throughout and shall be efficiently earthed.
C. Earth continuity of any conduit system shall be tested after completion of
installation and for cat in system before pouring in the concrete.
D. Adequate number of suitably sized draw boxes shall be provided.

E. Draw-in boxes shall be used as per ministry of energy requirments.

F. Where conduit is terminated at any metal box or enclosure a solid coupler and
brass male bush shall be used.
G. Conduits shall be cleaned and swabbed out free from damp and moisture
before wiring is started.
H. All conduit bends shall be made by an approved and suitable bending
machine such that there is no flattening at the end.
I. All burrs and sharp edges shall be removed before installation and ends shall
be reamed so that there are no internal projections.
J. Steel conduits shall not be installed in floor screeds, sand, floor tiles etc.
where there is a danger of corrosion. Where such installations are necessary
they shall only be done with the Specific approval of the Engineer. The
conduit shall then be protected by two thick coats of hot bitumen or lead oxide
paint or similar.
K. Any conduit laid directly in the ground shall be protected as above. Where the
protective coating of any steel conduit is damaged for any reason it shall be
similarly treated.
3.05 Approved Manufacturer :

1. AL ADASANI-KUWAIT
2. WALSALL - ENGLAND.
3. EGA TUBE- ENGLAND
4. BARTON-ENGLAND
5. MARUCHI-JAPAN
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16114
CABLE TRAYS

Part 1- General
1.01
1. The related documents are drawings, general provision of contract,
including all general and supplementary condations and specifications.
1.02 Submittals
Submit the following as per specifications and contract
condations.
1. Product data for each components of tray including type of
tray, its dimensions and finishes.
2. Select the correct grade of cable tray to meet the Specification and site
conditions.Determine the size of cable tray based on the number and size of cables
laid on cable tray plus 20 % space for future growth. Cables laid on cable tray shall be
spaced twice their overall diameter (consider the largest cable the largest cable as
reference).
3. Calculations to validate suitability of selected trays to support
permissible cable loads over a continous span in accordance with the
recommendations of the manufacturer.
4. coordaination drawings showing the floor plans with cable
layout and components of other services. Also the shop
drawing detailing installation of cable tray with all its
components and accessories.
1.03 Quality Assurance

A. The firm selected shall be experienced in cable tray manufacturing and has
a record of successful in – service performance.
B. Comploy with ISO 9002.
C. Comploy with IEC 61537, BS cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
for cable management.
D. The cable tray and its components shall be from one single source.
Part 2- Products
2.01 Cable Trays
A. Cable Trays:
1. Perforated, heavy gauge epoxy coated, return flanged type, not less than 1.5
mm thick for trays upto 300mm wide and 2mm for trays more than 300mm
wide. The tray shall be in 2.5m nominal lengths, hot dipped galvanize after
fabrication to BS 729 with zinc coating not less than350kg/m2.The
accessories (tees, bends, joints, reducers, wrapover, couplers, elbows etc)
shall be pupose made, tray manufacturer standard. The sun shade cover of
same material of cable tray shall be provided as per regulations. All brackets,
support and hangers shall be of hot dipped galvanize steel. Width of cable
tray shall be such as to permit adequate access for installation and
maintenance of cables.
B. Cable Fixings :
1. Cables shall be tied to trays with approved non-ferrous straps, (such as PVC
sheathed aluminum), profiled to hold cables to tray.
2. Cable cleats, saddles and straps shall comply with cable manufactures
recommendations and shall be compatible with the cable tray finish and cable
sheathing.
3. When cable tray are exposed to sun, shall be properly shade

2.02 Fabrication
A. Site Fabrication:
1. If cable trays shown on Drawings apparently necessitate site fabrication, seek
specific approval .
2. Standard of fabrication and fittings shall be not less than that of
manufacturer’s standard items.
3. Cut trays along a line of plain metal, not through perforations, and remove
burrs and sharp edges prior to installation.
4. Bush holes in cable trays with grommets.
5. Make good damaged metal by treating with a rust proofing agent similar to
that used in tray manufacture, apply cold galvanizing agent and apply finish to
match remainder of the tray.
Part 3- Execution
3.01 Installation
A. Generally:
1. Leave a minimum 25 mm space behind installed runs of cable trays.
2. Install trays to give direct support to cables without the use of cleats or
saddles and install with sufficient space to to permit access for installing
cables.
3. Do not install vertical runs of tray along the line of vertical expansion joints in
structure and make cable tray connection using standard fittings.
4. Remove burrs and sharp edges of cable trays.
5. Firestop penetrations through fire and smoke barriers, including walls,
partitions, floors and ceilings after cables are installed.
B. Jointing :
1. Joint cable tray and accessories in accordance with manufactures
recommendations.
2. Joint with mushroom-head roofing bolts, nuts and washers.
3. Joint PVC coated trays with brass bolts nuts and washers.
4. Joint galvanized trays with galvanized or sheradized steel bolds, nuts and
washers. Do not use brass.
5. If manufacture’s recommendations preclude the use of bolts, obtain approval
of jointing method before ordering.
6. Where horizontal runs cross expansion joints, cut the tray at the joint and joint
with bolts nuts and washers in elongated holes allowing 10 mm minimum
lateral movement.
7. Avoid mid-span joints.
C. Supporting
1. Install fixings and supports.
a. At 1200 mm centers
b. 150 mm from bends, tees, intersections and risers.
c. As close as practicable to joints.
d. Each side of expansion joints.
e. Or as approved/ recommended by the manufacturers.

D. Fire Barriers.
1. Install sealing fitting where cable tray enter or leave hazardous locations.
Provide fire barrier at fire compartment areas and locate fittings at suitable,
approved, accesible locations and fill them with approved sealing
compound.
2. The materials shall be complete halogen free, vermin proof, chemical and
smoke resistant, withstand high temperature and humidity.
E. Earthing :
1. Cable trays and accessories shall be :
a. Electrically and mechanically continuous throughout their length and
b. Bonded to earth continuity system.
2. Bond trays carrying LV cables to earth with 16mm2 green or
green/ yellow PVC insulated copper single core cable.
3. Bond trays carrying HV cables to earth with 25 x 3 mm copper
tape.
3.02. Cleaning And Adjustment

A. Making Good
1. PVC coated trays: make good damaged trays to match adjacent work.
2. Galvanize trays : make good with zinc rich epoxy or other approved method.
3. On completation of installation of system with fittings, inspect exposed
finish.Remove burrs, dirt, and construction debris and repair demaged
finishes, Including chips, scratches, and abrasions.
3.03. Approved Manufacturers

1. Swift - ENGLAND
2. Tolertoise - FRANCE
3. Legrand - FRANCE
4. Davis - ENGLAND
5. Ebomach – KUWAIT
6. Keplic - KUWAIT
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16115
TRUNKING

Part 1- General
1.01 Description
A Description Of Trunking System :
1. The contractor shall supply ,install the complete trunking system, as applicable
and shown on drawings

A. Design Criteria :
1. Trunking system shall confirm to the requirments of the BS7671: 2001
requirments for electrical installation (IEE wiring regulations) and the local
regulating authorities.
2. The system shall be from the manufacturers whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar services in state of kuwait for a period not less than
10 years.
B. Applicable Standards Referred To In This Section :
1. British Standard Specification :
a. BS 729: Hot dipped galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles –
specifications and test method.
b. BS 2989 Hot-dip zinc coated steel sheet and coil.
c. BS 3382 : Part 2 Zinc or steel components.
d. BS 4678 : Part 1 Steel surface trunking.
e. BS EN 10142 : Hot dipped zinc coated sheet steel.
Part 2- Products
2.01 Trunking Generally
A. Trunking System
1. Trunking, associated parts and accessories shall be fabricated from hot
dipped galvanized sheet steel not less than 16 SWG.
2. Trunking shall be supplied in 3 m lengths, each length complete with lid,
coupler and coupler screws and shall provide adequate earth continuity
throughout the whole trunking run.
3. The trunking size shall be selected such that 45% capacity fill and 25% spare
foer future expension.
4. To be complete with necessary fittings and accessories.
5. Trunking , associated parts and accessories shall be from the same
manufacturer.
B. Trunking And Connectors :
1. To be to BS 4678 : Part 1, but thickness of metal for body and cover material
may exceed those in Table 1.
2. Metal thickness for trunking and connectors exceeding 150 x 150 mm external
dimensions shall be to approval and shall not be less than that specified in BS
4678 : Part 1 for the largest trunking detailed.
3. Finish :
a. For internal use: Class 3 heavy protection internally and externally
(e.g. galvanized steel to BS 2989 Class 2 A or 2 B protection to BS
4678 : Part- 1).
b. For external use: Class 3 protection.
4. Cover Lids shall be clip in type and fixed but not exceeding in centers by quick
release cam type fasteners.

5. Metal partitions shall be at least 1 mm thick, finished to same standard as

trunking. The means of fixing partitions shall prevent them being misplaced
and shall not cause long term corrosion or electrolytic action.
6. Connectors shall span the complete internal surface of the trunking. Trunking
section shall have butt joints.
C. Bonding Links And Fastenings :
1. To satisfy continuity conditions of BS 4678.
2. Shall not cause electrolytic corrosion.
D. Braided Copper Tape.
1. To be 15 x 2 mm having a resistance from fixing to fixing equal to or less than
the links used in standard trunking joints.
E. Steel Screws And Fasteners :
1. To have a zinc coating finish to BS 729 or BS 3382 : Part 2, or equivalent.
2. Fixings used for securing or fitting shall not cause long term corrosion or
electrolytic action. Block screws are not acceptable.
3. Brackets: mild steel angle or channel finished to same standard as trunking.
F. Vertical Trunking
1. Sizes exceeding 100 x 50 mm shall have cable separators with insulated pins
at not exceeding 2 m centers.
I. Horizental Trunking
1. The sizes exceeding 100x50mm shall have cable seperators with insulated
pins at not exceeding 2m centres.
2.02 Fabrication
A. Site Fabrication :
1. Obtain approval for site fabrication before commencement of same.
2. Standard of fabrication and finish shall not be less than that of manufactures
standard items.
Part 3 - Execution
3.01 Installation
A. Fixing Trunking
1. Trunking shall be properly aligned, and securely fixed at not exceeding 2m
centers on straight runs. At bends, angles and offsets fix with additional
fixings at not exceeding 150 mm on each side of the fittings.
B. Settlement And Expansion Joints.
1. Make a trunking joint where trunking crosses such joints.
2. Make connection through slotted holes allowing a 10 mm movement
horizontally and vertically.
3. Earth continuity link across joints shall be braided copper tape which is long
enough to allow for the maximum movement of trunking. Fold braid ends.
C. Fire Barriers :
1. Install non-combustible, non-metallic fire barriers:
a. Where trunking passes through walls, floors and ceilings.
b. At each floor level when trunking is installed in riser shafts and as per
fire code and K.F.B. regulations.
D. Connections.
1. Make connections to conduits, multiple boxes, switchgear and distribution
boards with flanged units.

E. Cable Retaining Straps

1. Fix at not exceeding in centers or as manufactures recommendations.
3.02 Cleaning And Adjustment

A. Making Good
1. Make good cutting and damage, remove burrs and rough edges and corrosion
and treat with a rust proofing agent, followed by an application of zinc epoxy
(eg Armour 1527 or other approved).
2. Class 2 finishes shall receive a coat of paint to match adjacent surfaces
following the zinc epoxy.
3.03 Raised Floor Trunking System

A. Raisedfloor trunking'
1. The trunking shall be accessible along its route with modular cover plates to
accommodate flushfloor service outlets at the spacing of 40cm and allow
maximum flexibility for installation of cable and service outlets including future
changes addition or relocation.
2. The trunking shall be 3 compartments supplied in nominal size of 450 x 38mm.
3. Standard trunking length shall comprise of trunking base : two extruded
aluminium side profiles each with anti drumming gasket and a floor guide
profile., two coupling links for connecteing trunking length, sets of comparment
partitions, six screed anchors- slab brackets, 3 modular cover plateswith
screws and two earth bonding terminals one for each end of the trunking
length.
4. Trunking shall be provided with easy to fix components kits such as end caps
each with requisite an extruded aluminium profile, a galvanize sheet steel end
plate, a screed anchor – slab bracket to close off trunking at terminal ends,
internal seperators to form 4way/3way junctions within the trunking and an
earth bonding terminal shall be supplied.
5. The trunking section shall be manufactured from 1MM aluminium minimum
and cover plates from 3MM galvanize sheet steel and shall be supplied in
standard length of 2400mm.
B. RAISED FLOOR SERVICE OUTLET BOX
1.The service floor box 3 or 4 comartment as shown on drawings shall be fully

compartmentalized and shall be suitable to fix in raised access floor for
installation of power, data and communication services socket.
2.The carpet protection frame with its lid shall be made from hard wearing fire
resistant, halogen free polyamide.Lid shall be easily removable for installation
and on site wiring for of sockets.The floor service boxes shall withstand the
working load mentioned in specification of raised floor. The carpet frame
colour shall be grey (RAL7011) unless otherwise mentioned.Lids shall be
provided with rugged cord caps to prevent demage to cables and being
broken during normal usage, cocealed retractable stainless steel lifting handle
, 3mm load plate and 6mm recess or floor covering.
3.The floor shall be manufactured from hard wearing, haogen free, polamide
and shall be suitable for installationin raised floor tiles. The thickness of floor
tiles shall be from 15mm – 50mm and depth of floor box shall not be more
than 80mm or 90 mm. The floor box shall permit quick and easy no tools
installation. The floor box shall be secured to to the raised floor tileswith an
easy to fix and remove blade assembly without having to secure the boxes
with fixing screws.

4.Individual compartmental module shall be fully compartmentalized and

segerated and shall be provided with 20/25mm knock outs on either side
for terminatingflexible conduits. The compartment space which is not used
shall be closed by blank plate.The floor box shall permit easy replacement
of the blank plate with a module without to disturb existing modules that are
wired.
5.Service outlet boxes shall be suitable for installation 2 nos 13 ampere 2
gang switch socket, 1 nos RJ45 twin for telephone and 1 nos RJ45 twin for
data sockets and provided with necessary mounting plates.
B. Service Outlets
The 3- compartment flushfloor outlets unit shall be suitable,for floor covering fitted
onto modular cover platesof flushfloor trunking system.The hinged lids of service
outlets shall be easily removable and shall be reversible to facilitate entry of
service connection cable on either side of service outlets. Lids shall be provided
with rugged cord caps and concealed retractable stainless steel lifting handle.
The carpet protection frame/lid base shall be manufactured from hard earing, fire
resistant, halogen free polyamide with matt surface and lid plate from 4mm
galvanize steel. The colour of carpet protection frame shall be to the approval of
engineer. The Power, Telephone and Data socket outlet shall be installed with
purpose made steel or plastic mounting plates with an easy to fix
compatmentalized galvanized steel mounting tray which is secured within the
trunking.The carpet protection frame of service outlets shall in turn be secured to
the tray.The steel tray shall be provided with an earth bonding terminal.The
service outlet shall be suitable for 1 no 13 ampere switch socket twin, 1 no twin
plus I no single RJ11 telephone socket and 1 no 2 gang RJ45 data outlet.
C. Installation
1. The flushfloor trunking shall be installed as shown in approved floor layout
drawing. The installation can be started only after taking approval of samples
of trunking and floor service outlet.The trunking shall be installed in such a
way that all trunking sections are installed consistently in level with the screed
level and not any part of the sections are seen above or below the final screed
level, failure to comploy, the affected sections shall be re installed.
2. The floor trunking shall be installed and earthed strictly as per manufacturer
recommendations.
3. Only the purpose made fittings such as end caps, crossover bridges and
vertical riser bends of crosssection similar to trunking shall be used. The
crossover seperator shall be installed at the junction as required to ensure
proper segregation of power, voice and data services.
4. The service outlets shall be installed within trunking after installation is
completed and wiring is carried out , onto cover plates which are provided
with suitable pre punched aperture with blanks for installation of service
outlets.
3.04. Underfloor Plug in Power Tracks
A. Under Floor Power Track
1. Power track shall be designed to comploy with EN60439-2, 1993 and IEC
439-2, 1987 and BS 5733, tested and ASTA certified.short circuit rating for
power tracks shall not be less than 16KA.
2. The construction shall be from pre galvanize sheet steel and casing of tracks
shall be heavy duty , totally enclosed welded construction.

3. The power track shall be provided with integral shuttered sockets at 30cm or
60cm pitch, to achieve maximum flexibility. The enclosure shall be provided
with laminate insulation at top and bottom internall to prevent internal short
circuit within the power circuits.
4. The track shall be in standard modular length of 120cm, 240cm and 360cm.
The track shall be provided with integral end caps, mounting brackets , inter
link bends, power feed units, factory wired tap-off units with galvanize flexible
steel conduit, fitted with terminal adaptor.
5. The power tracks rating shall be 40A/63A, 240V, 50HZ comprising 3 bar, PE-
N1-L1 with dirty earth for 1 phase.
6. 13 Ampere, 3 pin , fused Tap-Off units shall be supplied as per drawings.
7. Tap- off unit shall be factory wired with single insulated LSF cable in galvanize
steel flexible conduits provided with terminal adaptor, shall be of heavy duty
construction and Snap-Fit type.
8. Factory built and wired inter links wired with LSF cable shall be installed for
interconnecting power tracks at different angles, on site if required.
B. RAISED FLOOR SERVICE OUTLET BOX
K. The service floor box 3 or 4 comartment as shown on drawings shall be fully
compartmentalized and shall be suitable to fix in raised access floor for
installation of power and communication services socket.
2. The carpet protection frame with its lid shall be made from hard wearing fire
resistant, halogen free polyamide.Lid shall be easily removable for installation
and on site wiring for of sockets.The floor service boxes shall withstand the
working load mentioned in specification of raised floor. The carpet frame
colour shall be grey (RAL7011) unless otherwise mentioned.Lids shall be
provided with rugged cord caps to prevent demage to cables and being
broken during normal usage, cocealed retractable stainless steel lifting handle
, 3mm load plate and 6mm recess or floor covering.
3. The floor shall be manufactured from hard wearing, haogen free, polamide
and shall be suitable for installationin raised floor tiles. The thickness of floor
tiles shall be from 15mm – 50mm and depth of floor box shall not be more
than 80mm or 90 mm. The floor box shall permit quick and easy no tools
installation. The floor box shall be secured to to the raised floor tileswith an
easy to fix and remove blade assembly without having to secure the boxes
with fixing screws.
4. Individual compartmental module shall be fully compartmentalized and
segerated and shall be provided with 20/25mm knock outs on either side for
terminatingflexible conduits. The compartment space which is not used shall
be closed by blank plate.The floor box shall permit easy replacement of the
blank plate with a module without to disturb existing modules that are wired.
5. Service outlet boxes shall be suitable for installation 1 no 13 ampere 2 gang
switch socket, 2 nos RJ11 twin for telephone and 2nos RJ45 twinfor data
sockets and provided with necessary mounting plates.
C. RAISED FLOOR JUNCTION
1. The junction outlet boxes shall be of robust construction with a base plate and
side walls manufactured from C. minimum 1mm thick galvanize sheet steel
and main levelling frame from die cast or extruded aluminium and shall
comprise of 4 heavy duty levelling bolts. Height of junction box shall be from
70mm to 120mm.
2. The floor junction box shall be supplied with disposable cover plates.The floor
service outlet boxes shall be supplied with 4mm thick galvanize steel load
cover plates so as to ensure maximum rigidty and to provide enough load
bearing capacity.

3. Junction boxes shall be substantially dimenssioned to liminate congestion and

to provide ample working space. The junction box shall supplied with cross
over bridges for segeration of power, telephone and data supply cables.
INSTALLATION
1. The 3 compartment Raised floor trunking shall be installed as shown in drawing.
The samples for trunking,junction and floor service outlet shall be approved from
the engineer before starting installation.
2. The Raisedfloor trunking system shall be installed as per manufacturer
recommendations and the execution shall be in such a way that all Raisedfloor
boxes are in same level. Earthing shall be carried out as per manufacturer
recommendations.All works shall be to the satisfaction and approval of engineer.
3. All the accessories such as end caps, crossover bridges and vertical bends of
cross section same as that of floor trunking shall be used. The crossover bridges
shall be installed at the junctions as required to ensure proper segregation of
power, data and voice service cable is maintained.
4. Service outlets shall be installed within floor boxes after completion of installation
and wiring , onto cover plates which are provided with suitable pre punched
aperture with blanks for installation of service outlet.
3.05 Recommended Manufacturers
1. Davis – U.K.
2. EGA – U.K.
3. Legrand - France
4. Swifts – U.K.
5. Ackleman - Germany
6. Ebomach or KLeplic for trunking over false ceiling.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16120
WIRES AND CABLES

To be read in conjunction with Section 16100 General Provisions for Electrical

Installations.
Part 1 - General
1.01 Description
A. Section Includes
1. Insulated unsheathed wires
2. Non armoured sheathed cable
3 Armoured cable
4. MICC cable
5. Flexible cable.
6. Heat resistant cable
7. Telephone cable
8. Accessories

A. Design Criteria
1. If cable sizes are not indicated on Drawings or in schedules, determine the
correct size based on current rating and/ or voltage drop, as relevant, after
taking into Account.
a. Type of cable?
b. Ambient conditions?
c. Method of Installation?
d. The disposition of each cable relative to other cables.
2. Calculate and submit voltage drop and current ratings based on
information given in MOE Regulations or IEE Regulations
whichever is more stringent.If any modification is required due to these
calculations, contractor should comploy with those modification without any
extra cost.
3. All cables and wires shall be suitable for installation and continous services in
the ambient condations described in this specification.
B. Applicable Standards Referred To In This Section ;

1. British Standard Specification :
a. BS 6004 IEC227 PVC insulated cables,
b. BS 6346 PVC insulated cables for electrical supply.
c. BS 6746 PVC insulation and Sheaths.
d. BS 5468 IEC 502 XLPE insulated and sheathed cables
e. BS 5467 IEC 502 Armoured cable with thermosetting insulation.
f. BS 6360 Copper Conductors in insulated cables
g. BS 6500 IEC 227 Insulated flexible cords.
h. BS 6207 IEC 245 Mineral insulated cables
i. BS 1442 Galvanized Mild steel wire for armouring cables.
j. BS 2897 Aluminium strip armour for cables
k. BS 4121 Mechanical cable glands.
l. BS 4579 Performance of mechanical and compression joints for cables

1.03 Submissions
A. Shop Drawings And Product Data
1. Submit fully detailed shop drawings for review scale 1:100 showing all
cables routes, number and size of cables and wires in raceways, size and
location of cable trays and trunking support details.
2. Submit copy of test certificates from the manufacturer or an independent
testing authority confirming that cables comply with the specification.
3. Samples, one length each of 45cm of cable assembly of each type and
each length to include manufacturer markings, tag indicating cable size.
4. Gland and terminations for each type of cables
5. Sizing calculations for wires and cabling where a route with greater length
or different ambient temperature.
1.03 Qualification
The manufacture shall be specialist in specified product having minimum of
ten years experience. All electrical cables shall be as per ministry of electricity
and water requirments, Telephone cables as per ministry of communication
and fire alarm system cables as per kuwait fire brigade requirments.
1.04 Project Condations
1. The field measurements should be verified as shown on drawings before
ordering any cables and no joints shall be allowed in on cables.
2. The cables size are based on copper and ambient temperature
condations specified in section 16100.
3. wires and cable routes shown on drawings are approximate unless
dimensioned.
4. Where wire and cable routings are not shown except the destination,
exect length and routing to be determined.
5. All the cable routing shall be coordinated with other services to avoid
interference and required seperation between cables and other services
to be maintained.
Part 2- Products
2.01 Cables
A. Generally
1. Conductors shall be high conductivity copper, to BS 6360 unless otherwise
indicated.
2. Copper conductors shall be stranded for sections 2.5 mm 2 and over.
3. Signal control cables shall have solid conductors.
4. Flexible cords shall have fine stranded conductors.
5. Conductors sizes shall be in metric. Conductors with cross sectional areas
smaller than those specified will not be accepted.
6. The current carrying capacity of conductors has been determined in
accordance with the specified regulations, the specified type of insulation and
the expected conditions of installation. No change will be accepted in the
specified type of insulation, unless warranted by special conditions and
approved by the Engineer.
7. Insulation for each conductor shall be colour coded or otherwise identified as
required by the regulations.Color coding shall be maintained throughout the
installation.

B. Manufacturers :
1. Gulf Cable and Electrical Industries Kuwait.
2. BICC England.
3. Riyad Cables K.S.A.
4. Duratube England.
5. A EI U.K.
C. PVC Insulated Unsheathed wire:
1. Single conductor insulated wire to BS 6004.
2. Conductor: annealed high conductivity single stranded copper up to 2.5 mm2
and multi stranded copper for above.
3. Insulation voltage shall be 450/750 volts minimum and current carrying
conductor minimum size shall be 1.5 mm2 and protective conductor 1mm2.
4. Insulation : PVC to BS 6746 suitable for conductor operating temperature 85
deg C. colour red,yellow,blue for phase
conductors,black for neutral and green for earth.Size of neutral conductor shall
be same as that of phase conductor and protective conductor size shall be as
per M.O.E. minimum requirments
D. Non Armoured Sheathed Cable :
1. Single or multi core insulated and sheathed cable to BS 6346 for PVC
insulation and BS 4567 for XLPE insulated.
2. Conductor : Multi stranded high conductivity annealed copper.
3. Insulation : Insulation as shown on drawings, PVC to BS 6746 type 5 suitable
for conductor operating temerature 85 degC,
and XLPE to BS 4568 suitable for conductor operating temperature 90 deg .
4. The insulation voltage shall be 600/1000 volt with outer sheath black PVC.
E. Armoured Cable:
1. Single or multi core insulated and sheathed cable, BS 6346 for PVC insulated
cables and BS 4568 for XLPE insulated cables.
2. The conductor shall be multi stranded annealed copper and insulation voltage
600V /1000V.
3. The type of insulation shall be as per drawings. PVC to BS 6746 type 5
suitable for conductor operating temperature 85 deg C and to BS 5468
suitable for conductor operating temperature of 90 degree C.
4. The outer sheath shall be black PVC and colour of insulation shall be as per
ministry of energy regulations.
F. Heat Resistant Cable :
1. Annealed copper conductors to BS 6360 insulated with silicone base rubber
compound.
2. Sheath for surface type cables to protect from demage and moisture resistant.
3. Fire resistance shall be to BS 6387.
G. Flexible Cable:
1. 3 core cables to BS 6500, generally used for final connection of luminaries.
2. The conductor shall be fine stranded annealed copper and sheath heat
resising PVC.
3. Flexible cables subject to excessive heat shall be insulated with silicone base
rubber compound with an overall varnished glass fibre braiding.

H. M.I.C.C. Cable
1. This shall be single or multi core heavy duty cables with mineral insulation and
metal sheath confirming to BS 6207 rated 600/1000v..
2. The conductor high conductivity copper complying BS 6017 and insulation of
compressed magnesium oxide powder voltage rating 750 volt.
3. The sheath of annealed copper phosphorus deoxidized type and outer cover
zero halogen plastic covering suitable for 80deg C continous operating
Temperature. Red colour shall be used for lighting, power and orange colour
for fire alarm system.
4. Seals for MICC cables shall be of cold screw pot type consisting of brass pot
complete with anchoring wedges and caps. The saddle shall be of copper of
the spacer bar stand-off pattern.The gland shall be of ring type, of free
machined brass with compression type cone grip at one end and the other
screwed male to BS conduit to suit size of ¾ inch to 1 inchonly, and complete
with lock out.
5. The accessories shall be from same approved cable manufacturer. The
terminations consisting of brass with 105 degC sealent and cover, brass
gland, locknut and compression ring, gland shroud and silicone rubber
conductor sleeving. Externally threaded gland shall be used for threaded cable
entries such as explosion proof or weather proof boxes and internally threaded
gland for unthreade cable entries.The cable clips shall be copper with plastic
sleeve.
I. XLPE INSULATED CABLES
1. The cable shall confirm to BS 5467/ IEC502, 1000 grade and conductor shall
be plain annealed copper to BS 6360.
2. Cables shall comprise plain copper, stranded circular
conductors insulated with an adequate thicknessof extruded cross linked
polythene.the conductors shall laid up together and wormed circular with with
suitable pre formed fillers and wormings, bound with polythene terephthalate
(PTP) tape and covered with an extruded PVC sheath minimum thickness
1.4mm.
3. Multicore cables shall have steel wires or tape armouring, extruded sheath of
black PVC, PCP or CSP.Single core cables shall be unarmoured, unless
otherwise specified with extruded black PVC, PCP, or CSP outer sheath.The
outer sheath of single core and multicore shall be at least 2.5 mm thick.
4. The design electrical stress at any point in the insulation shall not exceed 3KV
per mm.Prevent void formation in insulation by careful control of its passage
through the temperature graded water baths.
2.02 Sundries
A. Joints
1. For conductors up to 16mm 2 barrel type connectors with pinching screws, the
whole shielded in porcelain or hard resistant materials are not permitted.
2. For conductors exceeding 16mm2 : to be made with bakelite shrouds
B. Jointing Boxes :
1. For use where intermediate joints are necessary on MICC mains cables: to be
suitably sized galvanized malleable from adaptable box with glands and fixed
base mechanical clamping connectors of approved design. For external use
the jointing box shall be enclosed in a second galvanized box with glands.
2. For use on plastics and elastomer insulated cables: inner box with provision
for making a watertight seal on to inner sheaths of cables, on an outer cast
from box with provision for making a watertight seal to cable outer sheaths,
clam0ping cable armour and bending the armour across the joints.

C. Compression Glands
1. For terminating plastic or synthetic cables to switchgear and other equipment:
to BS 6121 and approval.
D. Termination Boxes :
1. For terminating paper insulated cable: suitable cast iron or welded steel
termination box, with :
a. Cast or pressed brass coned wiping glands;
b. Substantial armour clamps;
c. Compound filling point
d. Air vent for enclosed boxes.
E. Cable Terminations :
1. For plastics or synthetic rubber insulated cable:
Suitable brass compression glands, unless otherwise recommended by cable
manufacturer. Glands for armoured or screened cables shall have suitable
clamps therefore.
2. External compression glands shall have close fitting PVC shrouds.
3. Earthing for armouring and metallic sheaths: suitable brass or copper clamps,
and copper strip conductor of section not less than MEW Regulations
requirements and not less than 2. 5mm 2.
F. Cable Sockets And Ferrules :
1. To be correct size for type of cable.
2. To be sweating type, or an approved crimping type used with an approved
crimping tool.
3. Sweating sockets for conductors 70mm 2 and over : machined cast brass.
G. Fire Barriers :
1. Install cable/ raceways sealing fittings where cables /pipes enter or leave
hazardous locations.Provide fire barrier at fire compartment areas. Locate
fitting at suitable, approved and accessible locations and fill them with
approved sealing compound.
2. The fire barrier shall consists of a cable / pipe frame and selectable modular
cable/pipe penetration blocks with mechanical clamping, simple
construction.The material shall be completey halogen free, vermin proof,
chemical and smoke resistant, withstand high temperature and humidity.
3. The fire barrier shall be manufactured under strict quality control by
companies having ISO-9000 accredition. The barrier shall be avilable in
various rating i.e. A60 / A120 / ETC.
H Underground Cable Covers.
1. To BS 2484.
2. Concrete covers exceeding 300 mm wide shall be reinforced.
I. Pipe Ducts :
1. To be heavy gauge PVC or asbestos cement, as indicated.
J. Solder :
1. An alloy of lead and tin to BS 219 Grade F or H unless otherwise
recommended by cable manufacturer.
K. Cable Sealing Compounds :
1. To be :
a. To BS 1858 and
b. Approved by cable manufacturer.
2. To be tropical grade in locations where normal ambient temperature is likely to

exceed 30 Deg C.

3. To be an oil-resisting compound where the difference in level between cable

ends exceeds 6m.
L. Cleats :
1. To be cast aluminum, gunmetal or brass of approved type
Part 3- Execution
3.01 Installation Generally
A. Installation Cables Generally :
1. Pull cable into position by hand, wherever possible, using an adequate
number of operatives roller guides suitably positioned along cable length.
2. Obtain approval of pulling cables by winch or similar appliance.
3. When pulling by winch or the like, fit a suitable tension gauge into the haulage
line between winch and cable.Pulling tension shall not exceed the limit
recommended by the cable manufacturer.
4. Do not allow cable to twist or rotate about its longitudinal axis.
5. Cables shall not cross in trenches and protect cables with a continous layer
interlocking concrete cover.
6. Lay 3 phase groups of single core cables in trefoil formation. If this is not
possible obtain instruction.
7. Install cables to allow any one cable to be subsequently removed without
disturbing the remainder.
B. Bending Raidus :
1. Keep as large as possible and do not allow cable to bend to a radius less than
that specified in IEE Regulations to relevant BS.
C. Underground Cables.
1. Lay in pipe ducts, service subways or trenches, as indicated.
2. Obtain approval of trenches before laying cable.
3. Do not lay cables direct in to ground if a corrosive agent is present.
4. Run cables at least 300 mm clear of other services, whether the latter run
parallel or transversely to cable trench.
5. Run cables below intersecting piped services, unless the cable would be at a
depth exceeding 2m, in which case seek instructions.
6. Cables shall not cross in trenches.
7. Protect cables with a continuous layer of interlocking concrete or earthenware
covers.
8. Width of covers :
a. For single cables : 100 mm (minimum) greater than cable diameter.
b. For multiple cables : 100 mm (minimum) greater than aggregates of cable
diameters.
9. Draw cables into pipe ducts where they :
a. Cross roads and paved areas.
b. Cross unpaved areas regularly used by vehicles;
c. Pass through corrosive soils;
d. Enter buildings.
D. Above Ground Cables :
1. Protect exposed cables where they are likely to be damaged.
2. Run cables at least 50 mm from each other.
3. Run cables at least 150 mm from piped services.

E. Jointing :
1. Joints in wires and cables shall be avoided wherever possible. Joints in
flexible cables and cords are not permitted. Where joints are unavoidable they
shall be permanently accessible and made only in junction boxes.
2. Leave at least 150 mm of free conductor at each outlet, switch point and pull
box for the making up of joints or the connection of fixtures and devices,
except where conductors are intended to loop without joints through lamp
holders, socket outlets and the like.
3. Complete joints and termination in the shortest possible time without
interruption.
4. Do not commence jointing and terminations without approval, except where
the work is in a dry, weather proof building.
5. Do not make joints in wet or dirty conditions.
6. Make outdoor joints under a suitable tent or shelter.
7. Fill joints with compound filling in stages to allow the material to flow. Do not
allow compound to cool to the point where re-heating is necessary.
8. Ensure sealing compounds are poured at the correct temperature. Check
compound level and top up if necessary, after cooling.
9. Make intermediate joints on plastics and elastomer insulated cables in a joint
box. Arrange to have each joint inspected by the Engineer before closing
and filling.
10. External joints on MICC cable: Fill outer box with jointing compound.
11. Joint cables in straight through joints and main cables in tees and other
branching joints core to core.
F. Terminations :
1. Take cable cores through the terminating box directly to equipment terminals,
without crosses, unless impracticable and make off with sweated cast brass or
hydraulically crimped sockets.
2. Sweat cable core solid 25mm on each side of compound level and over-tape
the exposed core insulation with two layers of PVC or other approved tape in
appropriate phase color, half-lapping the tape.
3. Plumb the cable sheath to the brass wiping gland, neatly lay back the armour
wires over the gland and fix with an armour clamp effectively bonded to earth.
4. Cut back tape of tape armoured cables neatly below the wiped gland,
thoroughly clean, secure with a suitable armour clamp and bond to the body of
the terminating box with two soft copper tapes at least 70mm2 aggregate cross
section.
5. Equipment to which cables are connected will have blank, undrilled gland
plates. Drill holes necessary for fitting glands.
G. Cable Support :
1. Run single core cables used to make up 3 phase circuits in trefoil formation,
unless otherwise indicated, and support in cleats.
2. Adjust spacing of cable supports and fixing devices below and specified
maximum as necessary to prevent cables sagging and are cables must
deviate to pass obstructions.
3. PVC/SWA/PVC Cables : run on cable trays or fixed to walls, as indicated .
4. PVC/ PVC cables : run on cable trays.
5. XLPE Cables : run on cable trays, in trunking or conduit, as indicated.
H. Heat Resistant Cables :
1. In areas where a constant ambient temperature exceeding 55 deg C will
occur, run all final sub circuit and distribution cables in heat resistant cable.

2. Make conversion from PVC cable to heat resistant cable with a fixed block
connector housed and fixed into a conduit box or equal, except where the
conversion of cable types emanate from a switch, ceiling rose or similar fixed
connector accessory.
I. Flexible Cables :
1. Keep flexible cables to a minimum.
2. Install out of sight.
3. Mechanical retainment shall not depend on electrical connections.
J. Sealing Cables.
1. Seal both ends of cables immediately after tests.
2. Seal MICC cables immediately after cutting to prevent hygroscopic action by
the dielectric.
3. Seal lead, lead alloy and aluminum sheathed cables with a metal cap plumbed
to the sheath.
4. Seal plastics sheathed cables with a plastic cap embracing the wires and
outer sheath.
5. Mark cable ends in accordance with the relevant BS.
3.02 Installing Cable In Cable Trays:

A. Generally
1. Install cables on trays in a single layer, unless otherwise specified. Leave
25% of tray width for future use.
2. Use purpose made straps or saddles to maintain cables in a neat, regular
disposition.
3. Secure cables with load bearing cleats securely fixed to the tray, where trays
do not directly support the cables.
4. Space cleats, saddles and straps at maximum centers recommended in MEW

Regulations.
END OF SECTION

SECTION-#. 16121
WIRING DEVICES

To be read in conjunction with Section 16100 General Provisions for Electrical,

installation.
Part 1- General
1.01 The work of this section is integral with the whole of contract documents and is
not intended to be interpreted outside that context.The section will include all
labour, materials, appliances and accessories necessary for complete
performance of all switches, sockets outlets etc. All individual items or materials
shall be of same make throughout the project unless specifically approved by
the engineer.

A. Applicable Standards Referred To In This Section :
1. British Standard Specification
a. BS 88 HRC fuses
b. BS 5419 Fuse switches and switch fuses
c. BS 1363 13A Plugs,Switched and Unswitched Socket Outlets and Boxes.
d. BS 3676 Switches for Domestic and Similar Purpose (for Fixed or Portable
Mounting).
e. BS 4343 Industrial Plugs, Socket outlet.
f. BS4662 Boxes for enclosure of electrical accessories.
i. BS 5733 General requirments for electrical accessories.
j. BS 4177 Cooker control units rated 30 and 45 amperes 250 volts.
k. Ministry of energy general specifications.
Part 2- Products
2.01 Outlet Boxes
A. Outlet Boxes
1. Galvanized or shearadized one piece pressed steel. Sizes and designs shall
suit devices to be fitted. The boxes shall be as per BS 4662. The boxes to be
provided with brass earth terminal and adjustable lugs.
2. In fuel tank room and battery room : explosion proof.
B. Exterior Mounted Boxes
1. Totally sealed to ensure watertightness.
The outlet boxes shall be from MK, BARTON, CRABTREE, U.K.
2.02 Switches
A. Lighting Switches
1. To BS 3676.
2. Grid fixing type rated 20 Amps unless specified otherwise.
3. Recessed with concealed conduit, surface pattern elsewhere.
4. Quick make slow break type.
5. Single pole, double pole, one way or double way, as indicated.
6. Switches controlling fluorescent lighting shall have a current rating of not less
than twice the total steady current which it is required to carry.
7. Grids shall be provided with suitable earth terminal.
B. Waterproof Switches :
1. To be operated by means of a brass disc.
2. To be water tight and metal clad.

C. Switch Plates.
1. Where two or more switches are grouped together and connected to the same
phase, multi-gang devices and common plates shall be used.
2. Rectangular with Matt chrome finish shall be used in all places except VIP
area i.e. undersecretary office, Secretary and meeting room associated with
undersecretary office, Manager offices and Director offices on different floor
Where all accessories shall be satin brass finish or as approved by the
architect to match with other interior finishes.
2.03 Socket Outlets

A. General Purpose Socket Outlets
1. To BS 1363 of 1984
2. 3 Rectangular pin ( 2 P+E) shuttered, with combined switch, rated 13A, 240V
and pilot lamp.
3. Unit shall be similar to MK-2458 MCO or approved equivalent.
B. 13 Amps Duplex Socket Outlet
1. Shall comply to BS 1363 : of 1984
2. Shall contain 2 sets of 3 rectangular pin (2P+E), shuttered with independent
switch rated 13A, 240V and independent pilot lamp.
3. Unit shall be similar to MK- 2448 MCO or approved equal.
C. 15A Socket Outlet :
1. To BS 346.
2. 3-round pin (2P+E) shuttered with combined switch rated 15-amps at 240-
volts.
3. Unit shall be similar to MK-2448 MCO or approved equivalent.
D. 32 Ampere Socket Outlet :
1. Shall comply to BS 4343 and IEC 309.
2. The unit shall be (2 P+E) with combined switch, rated 32 Amps, 240 volt.
3. The socket shall be provided with spring operated front cover which
automatically closes the plug while not in use.
4. The unit shall be surface mounted in polycarbonate enclosure and shall be
similar to MK- 9643 BLU.
E. Weatherproof Sockets :
1. 13A Sockets : to BS 1363, 3 rectangular pins, unswitched type.
2. 5A and 15A Sockets : to BS 546, 3 round pins, unswitched type.
3. To be complete with weatherproof plugs.
4. Plugs for 5 Amps and 13 Amps sockets : fused type with single pole cartridge
fuse link of same rating as plug.
5. Plugs for 15A sockets : unfused.
6. Sockets and plugs :
a. To have minimum IP44 grade protection.
b. Housing parts : brass or pressure die-cast in 32 base alloy finished in
Grey hammered stove enamel;
c. Plugs
7. Cable grips shall have rubber compression rings;
8. There shall be rubber gaskets between plug and socket to ensure weather
tightness.
a. Sockets shall have screw on caps that close tight on socket when plug is
not inserted.

F. Socket Outlet Plates :

1. Matt chrome finishes or satin brass for VIP area as 2.02 (C)2.
2. Plates on emergency system shall be distinctly engraved to be readily
identifiable.
G. 20 Amps Double Pole Switch.
1. Shall comply to BS 3676 Part I : 1989

2. Unit shall be suitable for installation in boxes to BS 4662 having a minimum
depth of 35 mm.
3. Unit shall be rated for 20 Amps.
4. Unit shall be fitted with an earth terminal
5. Unit shall be recessed and shall have a matt chrome finish, cover plate with
the name of the respective equipment WATER COOLER, WATER HEATER
and HAND DRYER engraved.
6. Unit shall be provided with a neon pilot lamp indicator.
7. Unit shall be similar to MK-5233 MCO or approved equal.
H. Flush 32 Amps Tripple Pole & Neutral Switch
1. Shall comply to BS 5419 : 1977
2. Unit shall be suitable for installation in flush mounting boxes to BS 5733:1979.
3. Unit shall be rated at 440-volts with a motor load rating of up-to 12-KW at
415-volts 3-phase and shall have a utilization category of AC-22 switching mixed
resistive and inductive loads for a continuous duty of 32-amps.
4. Unit shall be fitted with an earth terminal

5. Unit shall be recessed and shall have a matt-chrome finish cover plate with
the name of the respective equipment engraved.
6. Unit shall be provided with a neon pilot lamp indicator.
7. Unit shall be similar to MK 5114 MCO or approved equivalent.
I. Telephone socket outlet
1. To be to BS EN 50173 and ISO 11801.
2. To have fully shuttered front aperture.
3. To be RJ 45 with finish to match other devices.
J. Data socket outlet
1. To be to BS EN 50173 and ISO 11801.
2. To be RJ 45 and same finish as other devices.
3. To have fully shuttered front aperture.
2.04 Push Buttons
A. On/ Off Pattern Push Buttons For Lighting Control
1. To have shrouded buttons coloured green for “ON” red for ‘OFF”.
B. Operating Mechanisms :
1. To be contained in the device box.
2. Operating voltage shall be 240 v and rating shall be 20 ampere.
3. Shall be push to make and push to break momentary contact type.
C. Multiple Push Buttons
1. Where two or more buttons occur in one position they shall be contained in
one case and each shall be appropriately labeled to indicate its function.
2.05 Disconnect Switches And Switch Fuses.

A. Generally
1. To be metal clad with front operated handles interlocked with switch fuse
case to prevent opening switch in the “ON” position.

2. Switch shall have “On/Off” indication and means of locking in “Off” position.
3. Protection class shall be IP 65 for outdoor IP 44 for indoor.
4. The enclosure fabricated from rust protected sheet steel in grey stoved paint
finish and with removable top and boyyom endplates incorporating knockouts
and gasketed door with front operated chromium handles. The interiors shall
be porcelian bases fitted with non ferrous conducting components. The switch
fuse shall be up to 100 Amp TPN rating and above that shall be all fuse
switches.
B. Fuse Switches And Switch Fuses
1. To BS 5419 (IEC 408).
2. Fuses : to BS 88 bolted type, class Q1, certified for 415v and AC3 duly, rated
as indicated.
3. Fused switch carriages : withdrawal type.
4. Fuse switches : ASTA certified to 50 KA.
5. This shall be from MEM, SQUARE-D, SIMPLEX.
C. Disconnect Switches Or Isolators :
1. Same design as switch fuses, with solid copper links in place of fuses.
2. Single pole and neutral, or triple pole and neutral.
3. Ratings : as indicated.
D. Connection Unit :
The connection unit shall be switched and fused, also having flex outlet and neon
indication lamp. The unit shall confirm to BS 1363 and suitable for flush
mounting. The face olate shall be similar to other accessories. The unit shall
be similar to K971, MK wiring accessories.
2.06 Junction Pull And Terminal Boxes.

A. Boxes :
1. Heavy gauge rigid PVC/steel as applicable with removable covers.
2. The junction box shall be completed with a terminal block suitable for
connecting upto 10 sq mm copper conductor (phase,neutral, earth ) and an
insulated moulded white cover plate with removable covers and shall be
raised for connecting outgoing cables.
2.07 Ceiling Roses

A. Ceiling rose shall be of three or four plate type as required. The terminal shall
be clearly marked to indicate the phase or line, neutral and earth
conductors.The base fixing screw hole slotted to accept a variation in fixing
2.08 Industrial Sockets

A. Sockets shall be equipped with switch and fuse carrier.
B. Sockets shall be rated 16A, 415 v, 3 phase.
C. Sockets shall be 5 pin type.
D. Sockets shall be provided with plug tops of the same make.
E. Sockets and plugs to conform to BS 4343.
Part 3- Execution
3.01 Installation Of Outlet Boxes
A. Location Of Boxes
1.Determine exact location of boxes on site and obtain the Engineer’s
approval before commencing installation.

2.Make allowance for overhead pipes, ducts, variations in arrangement,

thickness of finish, window trim, paneling and other construction when
locating boxes.
3.Outlet boxes in all food preparation areas shall be recessed such
that all wiring devices shall be mounted flush with walls.
B. Mounting Heights :
1. Mount boxes as indicated or as approved by the Engineer.
2. Where mounting height is not shown or specified, obtain instructions.
3. Boxes for similar equipment: mount at uniform heights within same or similar
areas
4. Switches and socket outlets: mount at 1400 mm and 400 mm above finished
floor level, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.
5. TV/ FM outlets, telephone outlets and the like: mount 400 mm above finished
floor level unless otherwise indicated.
C. Fixing
1. Fix outlet boxes securely.
2. Fix exposed outlet boxes to permanent inserts or lead anchors with machine
screws.
3.02. Installation Of Switches

A. Lighting Swtiches Near Doors :
1. Locate at the strike side of the door.
B. All sockets, switches, disconnect switches, fused switches etc. located in food
preparation areas shall be mounted flush to wall.
3.03 Installation Of Junction, Pull And Terminal Boxes

A. Generally
1. Fix junction, pull and terminal boxes where indicated and where required to
facilitate pulling of wires and cables and connection of future appliances.
2. Locate boxes as inconspicuously as possible but accessible after work is
complete.
B. Pull Boxes.
1. Fix at maximum 10 m spacing and to limit the number of bends
in conduit to not more than two 90 Deg. Bends.
3.04 Testing
Test all switches,sockets outlets for polarity and continuity of conductors to the
entire satisfaction of engineer. Carryout live phase to earth loop impedence
test at all switches and sockets outlet with an approved earth loop impedence
tester .Contractor has to ensure that all devices plates have satisfactory earth
continuity to the protective conductor system. Also to test all socket outlets for
instantaneous tripping of associated distribution board current operated earth
leakage circuit breakerusing testing equipment approved by the engineer.

3.05 Recommended Manufacturer
All switch sockets accessories shall be from single manufacturer.
1.MK United Kingdom

2.Windsworth United Kingdom
3. Crabtree United Kingdom.
4. Lewden U.K.
5. MEM U.K.
6. Siemens Germany.
7. Legrand France.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16400
SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION

Part 1- General
1.01 Description
The work of this section is integral with the whole of the contract
documents.Coordinate the work with all other services affecting the work of this
section. This section work shall include the supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of all switchboards i.e. Main low tension boards, Automatic Transfer
Switches, Main switchboards, Sub main switchboards and Distribution boards.
A. Related Work Specified Elsewhere :
1. Section 16100 -General provisions for electrical
installation
2. Section 16114 - Cable tray
3. Section 16110 - Conduits
4. Section 16115 -Trunking
5. Section 16120 - Wires and Cables.
6. Section 16121 - Supporting Devices
7. Power Factor Improvements

A. Applicable Standards Referred To In This Section
1. BS 88 : Cartridge fuse
2. BS 142 : Electrical protective relays
3. BS 159 : Busbar and connections
4. BS 37 : Electricity meters
5. BS6231: PVC insulated cables for switchgears
6. IEC 185 : Current transformer
7. IEC 337-2 : Control devices
8. IEC 51 : Indicating measuring instruments
9. IEC 529 : Degree of protection of enclosures
10. IEC 947- 1:2000 LV switchgear and controlgear general rules
11. IEC 947- 2: Circuit breakers
12. IEC 947-3: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch-disconnector and fuse-
combination units.
13. IEC947-4: 2000 Contactors and motor starters
14. IEC60439-1:1999 LV Switchgear and controlgear assemblies
15. Ministry of Electricity and Water Regulations & Specifications
16. Power Factor Improvements as per MEW specifications
For those parts of equipment, where no mention is made of relevent standard,

reference is made to latest IEC standards and when a conflict occurs between
these standards, the most stringent shall be applied.
B. The distribution equipment shall be factory type tested assembly (TTA). If

certain steps of assembly need to take place outside the factory of the
manufacturer, prior approval would be necessary.
C. Prior to placing order of the equipment ,ensure that the physical dimension of
the equipment do not infringe the working space required by the applicable
standards.
D. Single source responsibility- The contractor has to make sure that that each
category of selected materials or equipment shall be of a particular range of
one manufacturer to have better discrimination and coordination bertween
upstream and downstream levels.They would take full responsibility of the

product.The contractor shall submit certificate of origin, shipping documents

and packing list for all materials. The material shall be accepted from parent
country of the sources mentioned here.
E. All switchboards,motor control centres manufactured by overseas
manufacturer shall be submitted for testing by an internationally approved
testing agency and test certificates shall be submitted prior to delievery to
shipment. Locally manufactured switchboards and control centres shall be
tested at the manufacturer testing laboratory witnessed.
F. The proto type assemblies shall confirm to the following 7 type test defined in
IEC60439 – 2.
1. Verification of temerature rise( at 55 deg C ambient
temperature of Kuwait climatic condations).
2. Verification of dielectric properities.
3. Verification of short circuit withstand test.
4. Verification of efectiveness of protective circuit.
5. V verification of clearances and creepage distances.
6. Verification of mechanical operation.
7. Verification of degree of protection.
The comparision study of proposed switch board with type tested assembly
shall be submitted for approval. Assemblies manufactured under licence
agreements are not accepted.Cascading is not allowed for components short
circuit levels.
1.03 Submissions
A. Product Data
1. Submit :
a. Fully detailed specifications for the enclosures and components of
switchboards, panel boards and distribution boards showing the model no
and country of origin for respective components, with relevant sheets of
manufacturer’s catalogues.
b. Shop drawings for each switchboard including dimensioned plans and
elevations, components and device lists, single line diagram showing main
and branch bus current ratings and short time and short circuit rating of
switch board. Also to make sure ample working space for maintenance.
c. Manufacture schematic wiring diagram.
d. Schedule of features, charactristics, ratings and factory setting of individual
protective devices.
e. Point to point control wiring diagram.
f. Provide clause by clause compliance statement with the project
specifications.
g. Submit short circuit calculations to validate that selected breakers are
suitable to meet the fault level at the various locations.
Part 2- Products
2.01 General
A. Products from the following manufacturer are subject to compliance with
specification and provide certificate of origion.
1. Eaton Electric-USA/Europe
2. Marlin Girin France
3. Siemens Germany/ USA.
4. ABB - Germany.

B. Switch Gear Assembly Plants

1. Al Ahelia Switchgear Co Kuwait.
2. Electrical Board Manuf Co Kuwait.
3. Salem Al Nisf Electrical co Kuwait.
4. General Control Group Kuwait.
C. Provide complete distribution equipment which shall comprise Main low
tension panel, Main switch boards, Sub Mainswitch Board, Automatic Transfer
Switch, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centre, Aircircuit breakers (ACBs),
moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB’s), isolators, switch fuses, Miniature
Circuit Breakers, lighting contractors etc.
D. The supply and distribution arrangement shall be as indicated on schematic
diagrams and in the Drawings.
2.02 Panel Boards

A. Main Low Tension Board :
The Main Low Tension Board (MLTB) shall be of indoor construction purpose
made ,floor standing ,dead front ,totally enclosed ,cellular type ,dust protected
and vermin proof, front operated and of clean and modern appearances,
containing the main components as shown on the drawing or as specified.
The switchgear shall be constructed in accordance with IEC439-1 and shall be
Form 3b minimum and by the one manufacturer using the same components.
The switchboard shall be complete with Air circuit breaker, Mouldedcase
circuit breakers, Relays, Instruments, Transformers, Ancillary devices
necessary for operation, protection, or measurement. All the accessories
required for proper and safe operation shall be provided whether mentioned or
not. Minimum fault breaking capacity to withstand thermal and mechanical
stresses produced by short circuit condations shall be, 65KA RMS for MLTB
and MCC fed directly from transformer. All breaking capacities shall be in
service breaking capacities.
35 KA RMS for MSB, MCC and SMSB fed from MLTB.
25 KA RMS for SMSB and MCC fed from MSB.
This is contractor responsibility to calculate short circuit rating at each point
and provide protection accordingly.
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FABRICATION : The switchboard shall be factory built ,totally enclosed and

accessible from rear side, size and ratings shall be as per drawings.This shall
consists of standard cubicles assembled together on continous base channel
to form a rigid in line flush front operated free standing continous switchboard
assembly.The sheet metal for the build up of panels shall be not less than
2mm thick.The panels shall be rigid enough to withstand all operatin forces
without deformations or damage.Each switchboard shall be divided integrally
into busbar and circuit section which shall be further divided into into main and
emergency circuit breakers and other devices. Access into the internal
components of any compartment shall be possible only after isolating its
particular switch.Each unit of the switchboard shall be housed in its own cell
fitted with hinged door shall be mechenically interlocked with the switch in
such a manner that the door can be opened in off position only. The
equipment in the switchboards shall be accessible with indicating instruments
mounted not higher than 2 meters and centre lines of operating devices not
higher than 1.9 meter above switchboard base.All the hinged doors and
covers shall be gasketed to provide protection against dust.The switchboard
shall have access doors for maintenance purpose and back panells of board
shall be completely removeable.The panels shall have means of lifting and

capable of being rolled or moved to installation position and bolted to the

floor.The switchboard shall have top or bottom cable entry as required.Main
incoming cables shall be bottom entry with necessary cable glands ,the size
and numbers as per the requirments as well as earth bonding connection.After
fabrication .steel work shall be cleaned ,zinc sprayed and stove enameled
with one primer coat ,two under coat, and one finishing coat and
electostatically coated with polyester epoxy powder with minimum 60 microns
coating.The finishing colour shall be light gray or as approved by the engineer.
LABELS : All components in the boards shall be identified by by means of
white labels of an approved design and engraved with black lettering and
secured by screws to outside of each items. Engraving shall be both in english
and arabic approved by the engineer.
WIRING : Complete wiring shall be provided in switchboard including all
cleats, and terminal blocks.Control and instruments wiring shall be made with
colour coded cable having fire resistance braid and minimum size shall be 2.5
mm square. All wires shall be numbered as per the wiring diagram of the
manufacturer including the terminal blocks.
BUSBAR :The busbar shall be electro tinned hard drawn copper to BS 159,
high conductivity 99.9% purity, suitably sleeved or painted for phase
identification to BS 158.The busbar shall be extended through the length of
the board with the same cross section, earth busbar shall be at least 50% of
the phase busbar and to be providedd along the full length of the board. The
busbar bracing shall maintain the same mechanical strength and current
carrying capacity under normal operating and fault condations.The busbar
shall be supported by porcelain or moulded insulators spaced at suitable
centres to withstand forces due to thermal expension under normal operating
condations and the fault current specified .The busbar shall be housed in
separate ventilated compartment and will not contain any other wiring except
the one required for connection to busbar.
AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER : This shall be air break, trip free, draw out type and
main contacts encased in a reinforced polyester casing and offer doubble
insulation from the operators in breaker front face. The ACB shall comploy
with IEC 947-2 utlization category B with Icu=Ics= Icw and shall accept
reverse feeding without reduction of performance. The ACB shall comply with
isolation function requirments of IEC 947-2 section 7.1.2 and shall have
minimum 690V, 50Hz operational voltage,1000v, 50Hz rated insulation voltage
and 12 Kv withstand surge voltage.
The rating shall be as per drawing for 3-pole and 4-pole version.The neutral
pole rating for 4-pole ACB shall have same rating of other pole. The breaking
capacity shall not be less than 65KA symmetrical for 1 sec at 415 volt.
Evidence of the service breaking capacity Ics shall be produced by test
certificates from one of the internationally recognized high voltage laboratories
i.e. ASTA, CESI, KEMA. The operating mechanism shall be of the O-CO-O
stored energy spring type with a closing time less than or equal to 80
millisecond. Electrically operated circuit breakers shall have the spring
charging motor connected so that the springs remain charged always with the
motor disconnected after charging. The spring charging time shall not exceed
4 seconds. There shall be provision for standby operating manual handle for
spring charging, in case of power or motor failure. There shall be three
position of the drawout mechanism, namely service position where all main
and auxiliary contact are made, test position where main contacts are open
but auxiliary contacts are closed and isolated position where all contacts are
open. Mechanical indication in front of ACB shall be provided to show these

three positions. Each ACB shall be provided with but not limited to the
following components and accessories,
1- Auxiliary contacts and Arc chutes
2- Folding extension rail
3- Charging handle
4- Open and close Push button
5- Over current trip indicator
6- Key lock on trip button
7- Spring charge condation indicator
8- Breaker position indicator
9- Making current release
10- Automatic shutter for busbar terminal
11- Carriage for every size of ACB exceeding 25KG in weight.
12- Operation counter
13- Shunt trip mechanism
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent withdrawing or inserting of
breakers when it is in ON position.Any attempt to do so shall trip the breaker
automatically. An interlocking shall be provided to prevent the insertion of circuit
breaker having a rating higher than current rating of the ACB cradle. The insulated
safety shutter shall screen all live parts in the ACB cradle when the breaker is in the
isolated or racked out position. The moving contacts comprising the main and arching
contacts shall have visiual wear indicator and be of spring loaded type.The electrical
endurance shall not be less than 4000 operations for rating upto 3200A and not less
than 2000 operations for rating above. The breaker shall have sufficient contacts for
interlocking and interfacing with different system as per the requirments of clients and
two sets of normally open and closed spare contacts. The circuit breaker shall be
equipped with MCR, overcurrent and making current release and earth leakage
protection by means of self powered microprocessor based solid state RMS sensing
current relays. The long time overcurrent protection shall have a setting range
between 40 and 100% of the sensor rating in step of 10%. The ACB shall be
equipped with trip unit which shall have fault (LSIG) indicators to indicate type of fault
and shall be calibrated at 50 degree C ambient temperature.
The correspondiong time delay shall be adjustable from 3 to 140 seconds. The short
time overcurrent protection shall have a setting range from 1 to 10 times the sensor
rating. The instantaneous overcurrent protection shall be adjustable from 1.5 to 15
times rated current. The earth leakage protection shall have current setting from 10%
of the rated current to 1200 amp in steps of 10 %. The time delay setting shall be
variable from0.2 sec to 1 second. The ACB shall be equipped with trip unit which shall
have the functions of displaying interrupted current and phase current with the
addition of maintenance indicator giving the indication of main contact wear according
to the number of operations. The trip unit shall have fault indicator to indicate type of
fault with the addition of thermal memory, which should in event of repeated
overloads of faults memorise temperature rise by using thermal integration.The ACB
shall have sufficient numbar of auxiliary contacts for interlocking system as shown on
the drawing and shall be suitable for interfacing with building automation system. The
ACB on bus section shall be identical to the specified ACB but without any protection
and with circuir breaker open and close indications.
MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS : The moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB)
shall comploy with IEC 947-1 and IEC 947-2 and shall be of quick make quick break
type having free toggle mechanism ensuring full contact pressure untill time of
opening, whether actuated manually or automatically . MCCB shall be of utlization
category A having rated service breaking capacity Ics as per drawing. The MCCB
shall be suitable for isolation as per IEC 947-2 and shall have rated operation voltage

of 690v 50 Hz, insulation voltage of 800V, 50Hz. The MCCB shall be 3 or 4 pole as
required and poles shall operate simeltaneously for opening, closing, and tripping.
The MCCB shall be calibrated at 50 degree C ambient temperature to perform at
prevailing extreme temperature in Kuwait and within the switchboard and derating
should be applied if required.The mechanism shall be completely enclosed in
compact moulded bakalite case and shall provide class II insulation between the front
and internal power circuit. The MCCB shall be designed for both vertical and
horizental mounting and should be possible to supply power from upstream or
downstream side without any effects on electrical performance. Evidence of service
breaking capacity Ics shall be produced from internationally recognised laboratories
by test certificates (KEMA,ASTA, CESI, SATS). MCCB shall have the rating and rated
service breaking capacity Ics as per IEC 947-2 as shown on drawing and the
breakers shall be current limiting type.MCCB shall have inverse time tripping
chractristic with automatic release secured through action of a combination of thermal
magnetic or electronic trip units which shall trip free of the handle and operate in
response to an overload or a shortcircuit. The MCCB shall have provision for adding
auxiliary contacts such as shunt or undervoltage release after installation at site and
auxiliaries shall be seperated from power circuits. This shall be possible to assemble
earth fault protection of MCCBs by adding a residual current device directly to circuit
breaker case and shall operate without an auxiliary supply. MCCBs upto 160 ampere
shall have fixed thermal and magnetic protectionand above that shall be adjustable.
The breakers contacts shall be made of non welding and non corrodible composition.
The circuit breaker shall be actuated by a toggle or handle that cleasrly indicates
three position ON, OFF and TRIP thus indicating clearly abnormal condation of the
circuit.The operating mechanism shall be designed in such a way that the toggle or
handle can only be in off position if the powers are actually seperated. Wherever
earth fault protection is indicated ,MCCB shall be fitted with residual current device
directly to the circuit breakers case and this shall operate without an auxiliary power
supply. The addS on RCDs shall comploy with appendix Bof IEC947-2 standard and
shall be immunized against nuisance tripping as per IEC 255 and IEC 801-2 to
IEC801-5 standards.The mccb shall be able to receive a locking device in the isolated
position and should have push to trip button in front to test the operation and opening
of the poles. Single pole breakers with a handle tie or a bar equivalent construction
are not acceptable. MCCB with rating upto 250 A shall be equipped with thermal,
magnetic or electronic trip units which shall be fully interchangeable. The breaker with
rating over 250A shall be equipped with electronic trip unit which shall remain
operational for ambient temperature up to 70 deg celsius.The breakers should have
the provision to be fitted with lead seals to prevent unauthorised access to the
settings of electronic and thermal units. MCCB with thermal magnetic trip units shall
have adjustable thermal protection 70% to 100% times rated currentas well as
adjustable magnetic protection. The MCCB over 250A up to 630A shall be equipped
with electronic trip units and shall sense actual RMS values for long time
protectionfrom 40% to 100% of the trip unit rating and short time protection shall be
adjustable from 2 to 10 times thermal setting. The instantaneous protection threshold
shall be adjustable from 1.5 to 11 times nominal current . The load monitoring shall be
an integral part of the electronic trip units. All MCCBs shall have auxiliary contacts to
communicate with building management system.
The MCCBs used for motor protection shall be equipped with adjustable magnetic trip
unit for short circuit protection with setting from 6 to 12 times the normal rating of
device.
EARTH FAULT RELAY : This relay shall comploy with IEC60755 and shall be
protected against nuisance tripping caused by switching surges or by lighting surges.
The relay shall be solid state type, self protected from high magnitude earth fault and
protected against dirt, vibration and moisture. Relay should operate in presence of

fault current with DC components. Each relay shall accept a wide range of auxiliary
supply voltages from 48 volts to 240 volt and 48v to 300 volts DC as per the
requirments. The sensitivity of relay shall be adjustable from 0.03a to 1A. The relay
shall be compact type and shall be able to install on symmetrical rail horizentally or
vertically. The continuity of measurment circuit shall be monitored to ensure that
toroid circuit is not open. Current sensor or Toroid shall be rectangular type for bus
duct feeders and circular type for cable feeders. The toroids shall be of close type
with an inside diameterranging from 30 to 200mm and the maximum link resistance
from the toroid to the relay must not exceed 3 ohms. This shall have cable guide to
ensure the feeder cable is centered within the sensor.
CURRENT & POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER : CTs and PTs shall be bar primary
type, air cooled and suitably insulated. The transformer shall be of class 1.0 accuracy
for measurment and 10P10for protection in accordance withb IEC 185. CT and PT
shall be rated not less than 15 VA & 50 VA respectively and shall have thermal and
mechanical rating at least equal to those of the main breakers. The secondary
windings shall be ratedat 5A. The potential transformer shall have draw out type
constuction and current transformer shall be suitable for withstanding thermal and
dynamic stresses imposed on electrical system for I second.
KWH METERS : The kwh meter shall be suitable to work on 415/240V, 3 phases, 4
wire 50 Hz supply and shall confirm to BS 37 part 1 & 4. The meters shall be dust
proof, vermin proof protected from corrision due to high humidity and compensated
against the effect of temperature upto 55 degree C and shall keep its accuracy for
long time under kuwait climatic condations. The counter shall be cyclo meter type with
six figures ,the lowest figure being unit and not tenth of units. The cover and cases of
meter shall be metal and shall be operated through the current transformer and the
counter of the meter shall be calibrated to read primary KWH. The meters shall be
handed over to ministry of energy for calibration before the installation.
INSTRUMENTS :The measuring instruments shall include ammeters, voltmeters,
power factor meters, maximum demand indicator, selector switches and associated
accessories. The measuring instruments shall be moving iron vane type, flush pattern
with dust and moisture proof enclosures. The instruments shall have anti glare glass
fronts and white faces with black numerals and indicating at approximately at 180
degrees. The instruments cases shall be semi flush mountedand shall be 36x36mm
square. Accuracy shall be one percent of full scale values. Moving elements shall be
provided with zero adjustments external to the cases, located at face of dial.
Ammeters shall be moving iron type,to BS 89 scaled in accordance to their circuit
breakers.Ammeters shall be capable of withstanding twice rhe rated currents for 10
minutes and overload sustained under fault condations, without demage or loss of
accuracy.
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Voltmeters shall be moving iron type to BS 90 scaled 0-500v and provided with 6
position selector switches allowing reading of line to line and line to neutral voltages.
Voltmeter shall withstand twice the rated full scale voltage for one minute without
demage.
Maximum demand indicator shall be thermal type with a 20 minute time delay. Power
monitoring unit shall be provided with the capability of measuring incoming currents
on each phase , voltages between phases and phases to neutral, active and reactive
powers, power factor and total energy consumed. The KWHM reading shall be stored
in password protected non volatile memory.The unit shall be microprocessor based
mounted on the incomer cubicle at a height not more than 1,6 meters from floor level.
The backlit display unit shall be high contrast type, having light emitting characters of
height not less than 15mm. The unit shall work on system voltage without the need for
any separate auxiliary power.The function of power monitoring unit for remote

indication and alarm shall be included. No ammeter and voltmeter shall be provided in
case of power monitoring unit.
The earth busbar for MLTP shall be of copper, minimum half the size of phase busbar
extended throughout the length of the switchboard and fixed to brass nuts brazed to
the steel member of switch board.
Circuit and connection : All outgoing circuits shall have separate compartment so
that equipment of any one circuit can be maintained without risk of contact with live
connections on any other circuit.
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The feeders for circuit rated up to 63 amperes shall be connected to the terminal
blocks located in separate compartment at top or bottom. The feeders rated more
than 63 amp shall be provided with copper links suitable extended, rigidly supported
and covered with coloured PVC sleeves.
All feeders shall be provided with cable lugs and brass cable glands.Removable gland
plates suitable for glands required for specified cable shall be provided. Where the
cables are single core , the gland plate shall be of non ferrous metal.
The control wiring shall be of stranded copper of size not less than 2.5mm2 ,neatly
bunched and enclosed in purpose made plastic trunking. Each connection shall have
separate incoming and outgoing terminals and not more than two wire shall be
connected to any tyerminal. All wires shall be identifiedby using plastic ferrules at both
ends.
MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE : The motor control centre (M.C.C) shall be multi
cellular type, modular, with individual doors and concealed hinges. For combination
starter units provide interlocks so the disconnect means must be in off position before
door can be opened, and so door can not be closed with the disconnect means in the
on position. MCC shall be type tested assemblies comploying with performance
requirments of IEC 60439-1. The MCC shall be constructed to Form 4b requirments.
Provide separate busbar chamber and separate compartment for each functional unit.
Each functional unit shall have separate termination and its own glanding facility.. The
MCC shall include a set of main copper busbars and the required number of drooper
busbar to suit the coloumn of starters. The MCC shall be free standing or wall
mounted type and extendable at both ends.The operation shall be from front with all
switches being accessible from floor level. The MCC frames,cover, doors and
mounting plates shall be fabricated from minimum 2mm thickness steel. The bed
frame shall have 3mm thickness minimum. The removable steel component mounting
plate shall be provided in each cubicle located clear of the cubicle rear panel.
Components shall not be located within the assembly more than 2000mm or less than
500mm above finish floor level.The MCC shall be vermin proof and minimum degree
of protection shall be IP 54. Provide cooling and heating arrangment for
compartments when required. Gland plates shall be provided for cables and shall be
removable type. Contacts shall be provided for interfacing with BAS.
All the panel boards with starters shall be similar to MCC fabrication wise.
The busbar shall be extended throughout the length of the board with same cross
section and earth bar to be sized atleast 50% of phase busbars and shall be provided
along the full length of the board. Busbar shall be housed in separate ventilated
compartment and shall not contain any wiring other than that required for connection
for busbar. The busbar shall be continousely rated, with rating as indicated on the
drawings, at an ambient temperature of 50 deg celsius. Connection from busbar to
outgoing circuit breakers or fuse switches shall be via copper busbar, cable not
acceptable. The busbar shall be electro tinned hard drawn, 99.9% purity
copper,suitable PVC heat shrink sleeved for phase identification to BS 158 and PVC
shrouds shall be provided over joints.

The internal wiring for control and instrumentation shall be generally carried out using
660/1000v grade, single core, pvc insulated, multi stranded copper cables to BS
6231size of cable shall be 2.5mm2 for power circuits and 1.5mm2 for control
circuits.Sufficient number of terminals shall be provided for all control and
instrumentation wiring, identified at each end by means of plastic ferrules showing the
wiring number.
The MCC shall contain incoming and outgoing circuit breakers or fuse switches as
shown on the drawings. The main circuit breaker shall be externally operated and
interlocked with cubicle door. The unit shall also be capable of being interlocked in the
OFF position. Fuse switch shall comploy with BS EN60947-3, be of doubble break
design and utlisition category AC23. Circuit breakers shall comploy with BS EN
60947-2. Circuit breaker shall be provided means of isolation and protection for every
motor controller incoming circuit and to be in common enclosure. The selector
switches of rotary type, current transformer, indication lamps, push buttons, earth
leakage and protection relay shall be provided as shown on drawings.
STARTERS Shall be of electromagnetic, air break type suitable for 3 phase 50 Hz,
415 volts AC supply in accordance with IEC 292.The withdrawable starter
compartment shall be built as per IEC 60439 – 1 which regulates the drawer
extraction and locking system.The connection mechanism shall be designed to allow
the drawer to be set to any of the four positions i.e. connected, test, disconnected and
drawer removed. The degree of protection shall be IP 54 and shall be maintained in
all positions.The starters controlling motors less than 11KW shall be direct on line
type and 11KW and above shall be star delta automatic starter.Each motor starter
shall have single phasing, under voltage and earth leakage protection with the
addition of 3 phase overload relays.
The contactor used for starters shall be utilization category AC3 with type 2
coordination. The contactor shall be continous duty rating . The starters shall be
provided with a set of ON and OFF push button, ON, OFF, TRIP, indication
lamp.Ammeter with selector switch shall also be provided for motors above 15 KW.
The circuir breaker, starter for each motor shall be housed in in one withdrawable cell
and interlocked so that the cell door cannot be open and starter unit cannot be
withdrawn unless the breaker is in off position. The starters feeder shall be as per
requirments of IEC 947 – 1.
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH : The automatic transfer switch shall be supplied

and installed along with MLTB to provide emergency supply in the event of failure of
MEW supply. Automatic transfer switch with 2 way manual bypass, its ampere, poles,
voltage and withstand current ratings are as shown on the drawing. The ATS shall
confirm to IEC 947-6-1, IEC-947-2 and MEW requirments. Panel shall be cellular type
totally enclosed, dust protected, vermin proof and sheet steel construction fitted with
hinged and lockable door.
The Manual bypass shall be provided to ATS to bypass the ATS in case of
maintenance or repair. The control voltage of ATS shall be fed from main supply and
in case of failure of the main supply, this shall be fed automatically from emergency
supply. The ATS shall be discussed and coordinated with the generator supplier and
his approval is required for satisfactory operation of emergency system. The ATS
shall provide five operating modes, normal, Emergency, Automatic, Test, and Off.
Test mode permit entire emergency system testing including the Automatic Transfer
Switch with no interruption of power to the load. The off mode shall completely isolate
the automatic transfer switch from all source and load power coductors. In automatic
mode the bypass contact shall be out of power circuit so that they will not be
subjected to faults currents to which the system may be subjected. The two way
bypass isolation switch shall provide manual bypass of the load to either source and

permit isolation of ATS from all source and load power conductors. All main contacts
shall be manually driven. Power interconnections shall be electro tinned copper
busbars of 99.9 % purity. Seperate bypass and isolation handle shall be utlised to
provide clear distinction between the function. Handle shall be permanently affixed
and operable without opening the enclosue door. Loose operating handle and
opening of enclosure door to operate the handle are not acceptable. The ATS shall
make neutral first and break last, the neutral shall be in fact non floating neutral.The
bypass contacts shall operate at the same speed as the transfer switch and shall be
independent of the speed at which the manual handle is operated.
Microprocessor control panel shall be provided which shall direct the operation of
ATS. The panel sensing and logic shall be controlled by a built in microprocessor for
maximum reliability and minimum maintenance. The ATS shall be easily
disconnectable from transfer switch for maintenance.
The voltage of each phase of normal source shall be monitored, with pick up
adjustable from from 85 % to 100% of nominal and dropout adjustable from 75% to
98% of pick up setting for open transition operation. Voltage and Frequency shall be
field adjustable. A time delay shall be provided on transfer to emergency, adjustable
from 0 to 3 minutes and on retransfer to normal adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes. The
time delay shall be automatically bupassed if emergency source fails and normal
source is acceptable. For cooling down of engine generator on shut down time delay
shall be provided adjusable from 0 to 10 minutes. A test switch shall be provided to
stimulate a normal source failure with the addition of excrsion timer.
The ATS/MBP shall be rated to close on and withstand the avilable rms symmetrical
short circuit current at ATS terminal. The complete switch shall be tested in factory to
ensure proper sequence of operation and individual components. The switch
manufacturer shall be certified to ISO 9002 and shall have third party certification for
verification. The automatic transfer switch with bypass isolation switch shall be UL
listed in accordance with UL 1008.
A.Main & Submain Switchboard :

To be floor standing, totally enclosed cellular type, dust protected vermin proof,
equipped with hanged door with suitable locking device, containing the main
isolator, busbars, branch moulded case circuit breakers, earth leakage relays,
ammeters, voltmeters, indicating lamps etc as shown on the drawings or in
specification, Fabricated to IEC 60439 -1.They shall have minimum IP42 protection in
accordance with IEC529.
2. The assembly of the board shall be such that the main isolator and outgoing
mccbs can not be reached when the door of the cabinets are open.
3. Shall withstand thermal and mechanical stresses set up by short circuit
condations from a source fault level as indicated on drawing.
4. Breaking capacity of the MCCBs shall be 35 KA.
5. The main isolator shall be tripple pole and neutral moulded case circuit breaker
without tripping element confirming to IEC947-3.
6. The busbar shall be high conductivity copper bars to BS159 with ratings as
indicated on drawings.
7. Main and Submain switch boards installed in mechanical roomshall be of IP-
54 protection degree and cable entry shall be from top or bottom sealed
knockouts.

B. Cabinet
1. To be suitable to withstand the fault current stresses available.
2. To be constructed from sheet metal panels built up on a substantial rolled
steel or folded sheet steel sections framework.
3. Cabinet shall have stiffeners to ensure a rigid structure.
4. Sheet metal for the build up of panels shall be not less than 2 mm.
5. Switchboard shall be divided integrally with sheet metal webs to separate low
voltage equipment from instruments and control equipment and to ensure
overheating does not occur.
6. Access doors shall have concealed hinges, stops and interlocks where
required, and a dust excluding gasket contained in rebate.
7. Door handles shall be the rotating type closing on to ramps, of approved

pattern, finished in a black, hard warding non conductive material.
8. Cabinet shall have adequate means for lifting and shall be capable of being
rolled or moved into the installation position and bolted directly to the floor.
9. Switchboards shall have necessary cut-outs, drillings and the point of entry of
bus duct feeders.
10. After fabrication, steelwork shall be cleaned, zinc sprayed and stove enameled
with one primer coat, two undercoats and one finishing coat, the surface being
rubbed down after each coat.
11. Finished colour : light grey or as per engineer approval.
C. Components
1. Components shall be the product of one manufacturer.
2. Switching and protective devices shall have clear On/Off identification.
3. Circuit devices shall be individually mounted in a cubicle form, front accessible
for installation, adjustment and inspection and rear accessible for connection
with line and load connection terminals. The operating handles of each
protective device shall project from cut outs in the front door.
4. Components shall be labeled for easy identification.
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D. Internal Wiring
1. PVC insulated, colour coded cables to BS 6231.
2. Factory installed, neatly bunched and supported and extended on to labeled
terminal boards for the connection of external services.
3. Terminals : anti-turn solderless type suitable for cable sizes shown on the
drawings.
A. Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
1. The moulded case circuit breakers shall comply with IEC 947-1 and 947-2
standards and breakers shall have rating and rated service breaking capacities
(ICS) as per IEC 947-2. The breakers shall be suitable for isolation as per IEC
947-2 and to ensure that suitability, the operating mechanism shall be designed
such that toggle can only be in Off position if the power are all actually seperated.
2. To have a combination of thermal and magnetic tripping giving an inverse time
delay protection against sustained overloads and instantaneous tripping under
heavy overloads and short circuits. Breaking capacity shall be 35 KA .
3. Operation shall be by a toggle handle.
4. Breakers shall have a quick-make, quick-break over current switching
mechanism that is mechanically trip - free from the handle so that contacts
cannot be held closed against short circuits and abnormal currents.
5. Tripping due to overload or short circuits shall be clearly indicated by the
handle assuming a position midway between the manual On and Off position.
6. Latch surfaces shall be polished.
7. Poles shall be constructed to open, close and trip simultaneously.
8. Ampere ratings shall be clearly visible.

9. Breakers shall be completely enclosed in a moulded case to IEC No. 157-1A,

suitable for installation inside switchboards.
10. Non-interchangeable trip breakers shall have the trip unit sealed.
11. Where feeder earth fault protection is used the feeder moulded case circuit
breaker shall include an earth fault shunt trip element activated by the feeder
earth fault relay.
12. Frame sizes :
a. MCCB rated up to 100 Amps : 100 Amps frame
b. MCCB rated125 up to 225 Amps: 225 Amps frame
c. MCCB rated 250 up to 400 Amps: 400 Amps frame
d. MCCB rated 500 up to 800 Amps: 800 Amps frame
e. MCCB rated 1000 up to 1600 Amps: 1600 Amps frame.
13. MCCB of 100 Amps frame size shall have non-adjustable thermal trips and
non-adjustable magnetic trips.
14. MCCB of 225 Amps frame size and over shall have non-adjustable,
interchangeable thermal trips and adjustable
magnetic trips.
15. The breaking capacity rating shall be not less than the
prospective short circuit current at the point at which the
breaker is installed and shall be in service short circuit
breaking capacity.
16. Indicator lights to show breaker closed, and open
17. Moulded case circuit breakers shall be fitted with thermal and magnetic
overlead trips on each pole quick make, quickbreak trip free mechanisms.
18. Moulded case circuit breakers shall be provided with mechanical indication on
Off/On/Tripped.
19. Separately mounted moulded case circuit breakers shall be housed in metal
enclosure and shall be provided with earth terminal.
20. The breakers shall be provide class II insulation between the front and internal
power circuit.
21. The breakers shall be designed for both vertical and horizontal mounting and
shall be possible to supply power for upstream or downstream side without
any effects on electrical permormance.
22. Evidence of in service breaking capacity (Ics) shall be provided by test
certificate from one of internationally recognized high votage laboratories.
F. Current Limiting Circuit Breakers.
1. To be similar to moulded case circuit breakers, but shall be capable of
interrupting heavy short circuits current similar to the cut of characteristic of
high rupturing capacity fuses.
2. To incorporate electromagnetic repulsing mechanism, shall have a breaking
capacity of 100-kA @ 415-V and shall limit the symmetrical fault current to 3.0
kA.
I. Bus Bars :
1. Electro-tinned, hard drawn, high conductivity copper, suitably sleeved for
phase identification to BS 158.
2. Rating : as indicated on the Drawings.
3. To be adequately supported by porcelain or moulded insulators spaced at
suitable centers so that the complete assembly can withstand the maximum
mechanical stresses to which it may be subjected under fault conditions.
4. To be enclosed in separate compartments and arranged so that all conductors
can be brought on to the bars without undue bending.
5. Bus bar compartments shall not be used as switchboard wiring ways.
6. An earth bus bar, minimum size 25x3-mm, shall be provided for the full length
of each switchboard with each separate section of the board bonded to it.

2.03 Secondary Grounding

(Refer To Section 16450)
2.04 Distribution Boards

A. Distribution Boards Feeding Lights, Fans, Sockets Outlets And Other
Appliances.
1. To be totally enclosed, dust protected, vermin proof, recess or surface type,
IP-41 protection degree, containing all the necessary switching and protective
devices, busbars and moulded circuit neutral connector block.
B. Cabinet
1. Construction: robust sheet steel, fully rust proofed and stove enamelled.
2. Cabinet shall have a hinged door fitted with a lock and key.
3. The cabinet shall be constructed so that it is necessary to open the door to
operate miniature cirucuit breakers. Access to interior components and
internal wiring shall be gained by dismantiling and removing a separate barrier
within the enclosure.
C. Bus Bars :
1. To be of appropriate current carrying capacity at least equal to the
rating of the main incoming isolator.
2. To be copper.
D. Moulded Circuit Neutral Connector Block :

1. To be of ample size to ensure a separate way is available on the
connector block for the neutral conductor of each circuit.
E. Miniature Circuit Breakers

1. MCB shall comploy with IEC 947 – 2 and shall be rail mounted type
and shall be avilable one, two, three or four poles version. Each pole
shall be provided with bi metallic thermal element for overload
protection and magnetic element for short circuit protection.
2. Trip free type with quick-make, quick break mechanism. The terminals
shall be tunnel type in order to minimise the risk of direct contact.
3. The operating mechanism shall be mechanically trip free from the
operating handle so as to prevent the contacts from being closed
against shortcircuit and over load condations.
4. The rated ultimate breaking capacity rating shall be not less than the
prospective short circuit current at the point at which the breaker is
installed and shall be 9-kA minimum if not indicated on drawing.
5. The MCB shall have thermal overload trip to accept 5% overload and
trip at 30% of rated current as per IEC 947-2.
6. The instantaneous magnetic trip shall operate at 5 to 10 times the
rated current of circuit breakers unless otherwise indicated.
7. Triple pole miniature breakers shall have inherent characteristics to
prevent single phasing and shall be fully suitable for motor duty.
8. To be arranged so that it is possible to replace three single phase units
with one three phase unit.
9. Evidence of the ultimate breaking capacity (ICU) shall be produced by
test certificate of internationally recognized high voltage laboratories
(ASTA, KEMA) or equivalent.

F. Lighting Contactors :
1. To IEC 947-4.
2. Single coil , electrically operated, mechanically held type.
3. Positive locking shall be obtained without the use of hooks, latches or
semi-permanent magnets.
4. Contractor rating and number of poles : as shown on the drawings.
5. Operating coil; suitable for 240 V, 50 Hz supply.
6. Main contacts : double break silver to silver type protected by arcing

contacts.
7. Contacts: self-aligning, renewable from the front panel.
8. Solenoids: shaded pole pattern of such construction that lamination
noise is eliminated.
9. Control of contractor : by local or remote switches as indicated. A
manual operating lever shall also be included.
10. Separate bus bar shall be provided in the distribution boards for the
contactors controlling part of the lighting circuits.
11. Lighting contactors controlling all or part of the lighting circuits of
distribution boards shall be mounted in the board enclosures.
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G. Residual Current Circuit Breakers ( RCCB)
a. Residual Current circuit breakers within distribution boards are connected on

main feeders shall provide accident protection by interrupting dangerous
contact voltages which may be present in faulty appliances as a result of
frame faults, insufficient insulation or misuse.
b. They shall provide the function of isolation, switching and earth leakage
protection of circuits against earth faults, fire hazards and electric shock. The
breaker shall comploy with CEE 227 or IEC 1008.
c. Breaker shall have residual current operated electromechanical release which
operates without auxiliary source of supply to an earth leakage fault between
active conductor and earth.RCCB shall have a filtering device to avoid
unwanted tripping due to transient voltage. RCCB shall have trip indication on
front face by red mark.
d. RCCB shall be avilable in 2 and 4 pole versions with current rating and earth
leakage trip rating as specified in schedule of points. Breakers shall be
suitable for operation on 415-V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50Hz supply, Breaker
terminals shall be suitable for conductor size specified.
e. Breakers shall have a minimum short circuit withstand
capacity of 9-kA and must be protected with short circuit
protective devices installed upstream.The earth leakage
trip rating shall be as specified in the schedule of points.
B. Breakers shall consist of the following mounted in a
robust body of all insulated material.
1. A current transformer
2. A tripping coil with contact assembly.
3. Main supply contact.
4. On/ off switch
5. A test button
6. A trip free mechanism
i. Where a breaker is used as a separate item and not housed within a
distribution or switchboard, it shall be housed in a dust protected enclosure to
prevent accidental contact with live terminal.

j. Breakers protecting the lighting and power sections shall be mounted in the
panel board enclosure.
k. Distribution board shall be flush mounted/surface mounted to suit the situation
and as directed by the Engineer at site. They shall be installed with the
Vertical sides plumb and the top of DB at 180 cm above finished floor level or
as directed by the Engineer.
The boards shall be properly earthed by connecting an earthing conductor from the
main distribution earth bus bar to an earth connector welded to the cabinet and
earthing bushing on the incoming and outgoing feeder circuits.
Bus way/ Bus Duct Specifications

Part-1 General
1.01 Scope
A.The contractor shall furnish and install the bus way system including all necessary
fittings, hangers and accessories as specified herein and as shown on the contract
drawings.
1.02 References
A. The low voltage bus way and all components shall be designed, manufactured
and tested in accordance with the latest applicable standard IEC60439-2.
Submit below listed Type Test Certificates as per IEC60439-2 for each proposed
bus way ratings from one of the following testing agency ASTA or KEMA.
Verification of temperature rise limits, clause 8.2.1
Verification of dielectric properties, clause 8.2.2
Verification of short circuit strength, clause 8.2.3
Verification of the effectiveness of the protective circuit, clause 8.2.4
Verification of clearances and creep age distances, clause 8.2.5
Verification of the degree of protection, clause 8.2.7
Verification of electrical characteristics of bus bar trunking system, clause 8.2.9
Verification of structural strength, clause 8.2.10
Verification of crushing resistance, clause 8.2.12
Verification of the resistance of insulating materials to abnormal heat, clause 8.2.13
Verification of flame propagation, clause 8.2.14
Additional tests requirement:
Fire resistance test (240 minutes) in building penetration, clause 8.2.15
Electro-magnetic compatibility test
B. In order to guarantee final product quality, each bus way section shall have KEMA
KEUR or ASTA Diamond or UL marking. Necessary supporting documents shall be
provided to confirm that the bus way manufacturing plant is periodically inspected by
the above mentioned testing bodies.
C. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor, without any cost implication to the
project owner, to upsize the bus way ratings wherever required to meet 55degC
ambient temperature, 65KA/1sec fault level and voltage drop requirements as per
project specification.
1.04 Submittals for Review / Approval
A. The following information shall be submitted to the engineer:

1. Master drawing index.
2. Isometric drawing of each bus way run.
3. Bus way ratings including:

a.Short-circuitrating
b.Voltage
c. Continuous current
4.Majorcomponentratingncluding:
a. Voltage
b. Continuous current
c. Interrupting ratings
5. Cable terminal sizes.
1.05 Submittals for Information

A. When requested by the Engineer, the following product information shall be
submitted:
1. Descriptive bulletins.
2. Product sheets.
1.06 Submittals for Close-out

A. The following information shall be submitted for record purposes:
1. Final as-built drawings and information for items listed in Section 1.04.
2. Installation information.
1.07 Qualifications
A. All components shall be of the same manufacturer as the bus way, tap-offs, circuit
breakers etc.
B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9000, 9001 or
9002 certified.
C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical
equipment for a period of at least 20 years and the local supplier / agent should have
minimum 5 years documented local experience in executing bus way projects of
similar size.
1.08 Delivery, Storage and Handling

A. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. One copy of these instructions shall be included with the equipment at
the time of shipment.
1.09 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

A. Three copies of the equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be
provided.
B. Operation and maintenance manuals shall include the following information:
1. Instruction books or leaflets.
2. Recommended renewal parts list.
3. Drawings and information required by Section 1.06.
Part 2 – Products
2.01 Manufacturers
Subject to total compliance to project specifications, provide products from one of the
below listed manufacturer.
The products shall be manufactured and supplied as per the Country of Origin
mentioned against each of the below listed manufacturers. Necessary supporting
documents shall be furnished to the Engineer to conform country of manufacture of
the supplied material. Products manufactured in Far East or elsewhere by below
listed manufacturers is not acceptable.

A. Eaton – made in USA

B. General Electric – made in USA
C. Siemens – made in USA
D. Square D – made in USA
2.02 Ratings
A. The bus way shall be 3-phase, 4-wire with 100% neutral and 50% internal copper
earth bar. Bus way shall have 1000V insulation voltage.
2.03 Construction
A. The bus way and associated fittings shall consist of copper conductors totally
enclosed in a two-piece extruded aluminum housing. Outdoor feeder, indoor feeder
and indoor plug-in of same rating shall be interchangeable without the use of special
adapters or splice plates. Fittings shall be identical for use with both the plug-in and
feeder types of bus way. The bus way shall be capable of being mounted in the
flatwise, edgewise or vertical positions without rerating. Provide one hanger for every
2mtrs of horizontally mounted bus way. On vertical runs provide one spring,
suspension type hanger per floor and at the end of the bus run on the last floor.
2.04 Conductor Bus Bars

A. Bus bars shall be fabricated from 99.9% conductivity copper and shall be silver or
tin plated at all joint and contact surfaces.
B. Bus bars shall be insulated over their entire length, except at joint and contact
surfaces, with Class B, 130degC, epoxy insulation applied by the fluidized bed
process. The epoxy insulation shall extend fully to the joint contact surface.
C. The bus way shall be capable of carrying rated current continuously without
exceeding a temperature rise of 55degC.
D. The bus way shall carry the full rated current at 55 degree C ambient temperature.
Apply necessary rerating factor to achieve full rated current of the bus way at 55
degC.ambient temperature.
2.05 Joint Connections

A. Each bus way section shall be furnished complete with a factory installed bridge
joint. The bridge joint shall be a single bolt, non-rotating design which shall be
removable from the side without disturbing adjacent sections of the bus way. All
bridge joints shall be furnished with torque-indicating, double-headed bolts. The
bridge joint shall utilize a captive nut retainer on the opposite side of the torque-
indicating bolt. The bridge joint design shall ensure proper installation without the use
of a torque wrench, and provide visual indication that the joint is properly secured.
Each bridge joint shall allow for a, minimum to maximum, 1 inch adjustment in section
length at each joint connection. De-energization of the bus way shall not be required
for safe testing of joint tightness.
2.06 Housing
A. The bus way housing shall be of all aluminum construction. The housing shall be
manufactured as a two piece design only, and shall be fabricated from extruded
aluminum.
B. The bus way shall have a minimum short circuit withstand rating of 65KA for 1
second if connected directly to the MLTP.
C. The bus way enclosure finish shall be ANSI 61 light gray, baked epoxy powder
paint applied by an electrostatic process.
D. Feeder and Plug-in bus way shall have minimum IP54 degree of protection.
Feeder bus way in car park, plant rooms or kitchen shall have IP65 degree of
protection.

2.07 Plug-in Bus way

A. Where required, bus way shall be of the plug-in type. Plug-in outlets shall be
provided on both sides of the bus way. Covers for plug-in openings shall have a
positive screw close feature and shall require the use of a tool to open. Plug-in outlet
covers shall prohibit dirt and debris from entering the plug-in contact opening in the
bus way.
B. The plug-in contact surfaces of the bus bars shall be constructed of conductor
tabs, welded to the side edges of the bars. The tabs shall be of the same thickness,
rating and material as the bus bars. The contact surfaces shall receive the same
silver-plating process as the joint contact surfaces.
C. Plug-in and feeder bus way of the same ampere rating shall have identical short
circuit withstand ratings.
D. Positive mechanical guides for plug-in units shall be provided at each plug-in outlet
to facilitate unit alignment and prevent improper installation.
E. The plug-in bus way shall maintain the same sandwich bus design as the feeder
bus way. Plug-in bus way with bus bars that are separated or flared at the plug-in
opening shall be unacceptable.
F. Plug-in outlets shall be furnished with barriers across the plug-in openings to
prevent accidental contact with a live part by an operator or installer.
2.08 Tap Off Units

Where required, tap off units of the types and ratings indicated on the contract
drawings shall be supplied. Tap off units shall be fitted with suitably rated MCCB’s.
Tap off units up to 800A shall be plug-in type and above 800A shall be bolt-on type.
Tap off units shall be mechanically interlocked with the bus way housing to prevent
their installation or removal while the switch is in the ON position. The ground stab of
any plug-in unit shall make a positive connection with a bus way ground contact,
inside the plug-in outlet, before the phase and neutral stabs make contact with the
contact surfaces of the bus bars. All plug-in units shall be equipped with a defeat able
interlock to prevent the cover from being opened while the switch is in the ON position
and to prevent the accidental closing of the switch while the cover is open. The
operating mechanism and handle shall remain in control of the disconnect device at
all times, permitting easy operation from the floor by means of a hook stick or chain.
For safety reasons, no projections shall extend into the bus way housing other than
the plug-in stabs. All plug-in units shall be interchangeable without alteration or
modification to the bus way.
Molded Case Circuit Breakers installed in Tap off units shall have minimum 65KA Ics
ratings.
2.07 Expansion Joints

Expansion joints shall be installed in accordance with bus way manufacturer’s
recommendations and wherever bus way crosses building joint.
Part 3 – Execution
A. Bus way and tap-off units shall be installed complete with all necessary fittings and
hardware in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Particular care shall be
taken to ensure that the bolted connections are properly torque and that adequate
allowance is made for expansion where necessary.
B. Fire barriers shall be installed at floor and wall penetrations as
Required according to KFD requirements.
C. Contractor shall verify site dimensions and coordinate actual routings and
equipment locations. Contractor shall not fabricate the bus way without the approval
of the shop drawings. It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with all services
and equipments to make sure that the bus way routings are accur

SPECIFICATION FOR CAPACITOR BANKS TO IMPROVE

POWER FACTORIN LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
I – GENERAL
1. Scope:
This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing, at the
manufacturers work at country of origin before dispatch, installation details, site
testing, warranty, etc., of Automatically Switched Low Voltage Capacitor Banks to be
installed and connected at the Main LV Distribution systems or at the service intake
of the consumers, in order that the power factor can be maintained within 0.95
lagging and unity, as per the requirements of the Ministry of Electricity and Water,
Kuwait.
2. Electrical Distribution Systems in Kuwait:

The equipment required shall be suitable for the electrical distribution systems, the
characteristics of which are:
System voltage 11 KV 415 volts.

System Highest voltage 12 KV 457 volts.
Frequency 50 HZ 50HZ
Neutral Earthed solidly or through Solidly earthed
10.5 Ohms resistance.
Maximum fault level 25 KA at 12 KV 50 KA
Maximum fault duration 1.25 seconds 0.50 seconds
3. Standard Specifications:
i. All materials and equipment shall comply as a minimum:
A. With the latest relevant recommendations of the International Electro-
Technical Commission (IEC) or relevant standards/recommendations of
American national standards institution (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and/or Under writer Laboratories (UL), if
available.
B. If (A) above is not available, with the latest relevant British Standard
Specification (B.S.S). This applies to quality of material, testing etc... If
standard as mentioned above contradict with this specification, then the
requirements of this specification shall apply.
ii. Manufacturers who manufacture materials and equipment based on standards

other than those Mentioned under (i) above can do so provided they confirm that
such standards meet the requirements under (i) as a minimum and shall prove
this if needed by the purchaser.
iii. What is mentioned under (i) and (ii) above applies to wherever BSS is mentioned
in the different clauses of this specification.
4. Climatic Condition:
Climatic conditions in Kuwait are rigorous and the summer season during which the
equipment will function under continuous maximum load conditions is long and shall be
considered to fall during the period starting form 15th November. The remainder of the
year shall be considered as winter season since autumn and spring seasons are very
short in Kuwait.

The following are prevailing atmospheric conditions:
Ambient temperature in shade : Maximum 52 Degrees C (summer day)
" " " : Minimum – 6 Degrees C (winter night)
Maximum sun radiation

Temperature as measure
With a black bulb thermometer : 85 Degrees C.
Average maximum ambient

Temperature : 45 Degrees C.
Periods of high humidity are common and a humidity of 100% has been recorded at 30
degree centigrade. However, high temperature is normally accompanied with low humidity.
Violent sand and dust storms occur with wind speeds up to 120 Km/hour, and even on
comparatively still days, fine dust is carried in the atmosphere. The average rainfall in a
year is 15 cms. But this can be concentrated into 2 or 3 severe downpours.
The capacitors banks, series reactors, power factor controllers, power quality meters,
switchgear and other equipment called for in this specification must give continuous and
trouble free service under the arduous conditions mentioned above. If required suitable
air-conditioning or forced ventilation system shall be provided in to ensure uninterrupted
operation of theses devices.
DETAILS OF RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
The supplier/manufacturer/installer before supplying any installing capacitor banks in any

part of the electrical distribution system, shall carry out a comprehensive facility survey,
study and cost analysis in order to ensure that maximum benefit is derived from installing
such capacitor banks with respect to the KVAR saving and power quality improvement,
and there will be no undue problems of any kind when the capacitor bank is installed into a
distribution system and/or from harmonic resonance and capacitor switching transients.
The supplier/manufacturer/installer shall be fully responsible for his equipment and

installation of capacitor banks into electrical distribution systems and in case of any
damage to any distribution system equipment like transformer, switchgears, cables, etc.
due to negligence to his work, improper study of the distribution system and/or unsuitable
equipment selection and installation, at any time starting from the initiation of the
installation works up to a period of three (3) years form the date of commissioning, the
supplier/manufacturer/installer has to replace all damaged distribution system equipment
with new ones as approved by the purchaser's engineer and at on extra cost whatsoever.
In
addition, for any power failure due to such incidents, penalty of KD.100/- per hour will be
charged from the supplier/manufacturer/installer till the power supply is satisfactorily
reinstated after all repair and replacement works.
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR BANKS:
1. Type:
The power factor correction capacitor banks shall be three phase, of modular design, shall
be switched ON/OF automatically in steps through the use of Electromagnetic Contactors
designed for capacitor switching or be Thyristor controlled depending on the type of

electrical loads and shall incorporate series reactors for blocking harmonic current and to
prevent resonance.The supplier/manufacturer/installer shall study the load profile before
selecting the suitable type of switching system.
2. Normal Rating:
The normal rating of the capacitor banks shall be the maximum continuous rating under
the worst temperature conditions encountered in Kuwait (i.e., at 52ºC, see climatic
conditions). in case the capacitor banks are installed inside air-conditioned rooms, the
rating of the capacitor banks/units shall be selected accordingly.
3. Applicable standards:
Unless specified otherwise the capacitor banks shall conform in design, material,
construction and performance to the latest editions of the IEC standards, their
corresponding British/European (BS EN) OR American (ANSI, UL) standards and in
particular to the following publication:
IEC 61921 : Power capacitors – low voltage power factor correction banks.
IEC 60831-1 : Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems
having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V – part 1:
General – performance, testing and rating-Safety requirements-Guide
for installation and operation.
IEC 60831-2 : Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c.
systems
having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V – part 2: Ageing
test, self-heading test and destruction test.
IEC 60076-6 : Power transformers – part 6: reactors.
IEC 60747-6 : Semiconductor devices. Discrete devices. Part 6: Thyristors.
IEC 60085-1 : Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation.
IEC 60664 : Insulation coordination for equipment with low-voltage

systems.
IEC 60439-1 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies part 1:

Type-
tested and partially type-tested assemblies.
IEC 60947-1 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – part 1: General

rules.
IEC 60947-2 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – part 1: Circuit-

breakers.
IEC 60947-4-1 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – part 4-1:

Contactors and
motor starters.

IEC 60529 : Degree of protection provided enclosures (IP code).
UL 508A : Low voltage switched power factor correction banks

assembly.
UL 810 : Low voltage capacitors.
IEEE 519-1992 : IEEE Recommended practices and requirements for

Harmonic
Control in Electric power Systems.
In addition to the above listed standards, the regulations for electrical installations issued
by the Ministry of Electricity & Water, Kuwait, shall also be adhered to.
4. Drawings and information:

The proprietor or his consultant and the supplier/manufacturer/installer of the capacitor
banks shall furnish the following drawings and documents along with their submittal for
approval:
i. Design calculations for KVAR capacity as per MEW practice.

ii. Dimensioned drawing showing outline of the capacitor bank.
iii. Single line diagram showing all the major electrical components.
iv. Protection and control schematics of the capacitor bank.
v. Details of cable terminations and fittings.
vi. Foundation plan, including foundation loading.
vii. Original catalogues for various proposed components.
viii. Type test certificates of all the major components including the capacitor bank.
ix. Technical Manual giving installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
x. Schedule of recommended spare parts.
A. CAPACITOR UNITS:
The capacitor units shall be dry, self heading type with individual discharge resistors shall
be protected against internal faults, over pressure, etc. and shall fully comply with and
tested to the requirement of the international Electro-technical Commission Publication
No. IEC 60831, Part-1 and Part-2.
a) The capacitor units will be installed in an electrical distribution system having

system voltage of 415 volts (System highest voltage 457 volts) and shall be rated
at 480 due to the voltage rise caused by connecting the detuned series reactors
provided the room temperature is maintained at less than 40ºC by suitable air-
conditioning system. If the ambient, temperature of the room exceeds 40ºC or the
capacitor banks are installed outdoor, then the capacitor bank and its components
should be derated, the capacitor units in such cases shall be rated at 550V.
b) The ambient temperature category of the capacitor units shall be-5/D as per the
IEC Publication No.60831, Part-1.
c) The capacitors shall be completely leakage proof and of dry type construction
without any filling of jelly, wax, etc. They shall be of the self-heading type utilizing
low-loss metalized polypropylene film dielectrics.
d) The capacitors element casings shall be from Aluminum or high temperature

withstanding material.

e) Each capacitors element shall have an internal HRC fuse combined with a
secondary solid foil electrode to ensure safe disconnection from the circuit at the
end of its normal working life. Alternatively, external replaceable type HRC Fuses
to protect the capacitor shall be provided.
f) A suitable device shall be provided to automatically disconnect the capacitor unit

from supply if excessive pressure is generated inside the unit.
g) The capacitors shall have permanently connected built-in discharge resistors to

ensure safe discharge of the capacitors to less than 50 volts in 1 minute after
switch off.
h) The total losses including discharge resistor to be less than 0.5 Watt/KVAR.
i) The capacitors shall be rated for a minimum of 130% continuous current overload
and 110% continuous voltage overload based on the Rated voltage of the
capacitors.
j) Suitable rating plates from non-corrosive material shall be provided on each

provided on each capacitor unit giving fully detailed information as follow.
Capacitor Unit Rating Plate:
a) Manufacturer.
b) Serial number and manufacturing year.
c) Rated total output in Kilovars (KVAR)
d) Rated voltage in volts (V)
e) Rated frequency in hertz (Hz)
f) Temperature category and temperature range.
g) Discharge device.
h) Reference of self-heading design.
i) Connection symbol.
j) Internal fuses.
k) Indication for the overpressure.
l) Insulation level in kilovolts.
C . SERIES REACTORS TO PREVENT AMPLIFICATION OF SYSTEM

HARMONICS:
The three phase series reactors to be connected in series with each capacitor unit
for blocking harmonic current and to prevent resonance shall be iron cored type
with copper windings. The reactors shall comply with the IEC publication No.
60076-6.
c. The current ratings of the reactors shall be increased suitably to take into take
into account the effect of harmonics in the networks which cloud be generated by
variable speed drives, dimmers, elevators, UPS system, fax machines,
computers, fluorescent and other discharge lamps, etc. The offered reactors shall
be tested by harmonic current generating test equipment with magnitudes
corresponding to the maximum harmonic current measured in any distribution
system. All necessary test reports for such tests and measurements shall be
submitted to the purchaser for scrutiny and record purposes.
c. The reactor insulation shall be Class "H" rated at 180ºC to IEC 60085-1. The
maximum temperature of the reactor at maximum continuous RMS amperage

c. shall be no higher than 145ºC with a 45ºC ambient. The maximum continuous
RMS amperage of the reactor shall be sized to match the maximum continuous
RMS amperage of the capacitors. The minimum reactor Q factor shall be 25.
c. The reactor shall be equipped with snap action thermostats to trip at 160ºC and
shall be wired to the associated controller output contact. In the event of a
Reactor over Temperature the stage contactor associated controller shall open.
There should be an option of automatic re-closures or latching action. When a
higher class of insulation rated at 220ºC is provided for the reactors, the snap
action thermostats shall be set to trip at 180ºC.
c. The capacitors and the reactors combination shall be tuned below the lowest
harmonic present in a particular distribution system. The detuning factors shall be
7% and the rectors to be used shall be as follows.
i. 14% reactors shall be used where 3rd harmonics are significant as in IT

and software parks and as a harmonic blocking device in cases where
abnormally high harmonic distortion are encountered.
ii. In all other cases. 7% reactors shall be used.
The supplier/manufacture/installer must ensure that the compensation of reactive

power at fundamental frequency is achieved along with avoidance of resonance at
harmonic frequency.
c. With capacitors and reactors connected in series it should be proved through

submission of software simulations / calculations that the Total Demand Distortion
(TDD) / Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is with in the limits as specified in IEEE
Std 519-1992, standards on IEEE recommended practices and requirements for
Harmonic Control in Electric Power system.
c. If the TDD / THD limits are exceeded even with use of the detuned capacitor
bands, then suitably rated active Harmonic Filters shall be proposed in
conjunction with the detuned capacitor banks to limit the TDD/ THD below the
specified limits in IEEE 519. The active harmonic filters shall meet the
requirements stated in clause G below.
B. CIRCUIT BREAKERS:
The capacitor bank shall have a suitably rated circuit breaker at the incomer.
The circuit breaker shall be a three pole 'MCCB' and shall fully comply with the
requirements of the IEC 60947-1 & 2.They shall be rated for a minimum
insulation voltage of 660 V and designed for 52 degrees C ambient
temperature. The current rating shall be at least 1.5 times the full load current
of the capacitor bank and have a mechanical endurance of a minimum 1000
operation. It shall have a rotary front operating door mounted handle and
should be interlocked with the door to ensure that the capacitor bank is de-
energised when door is open.
Each stage of the capacitor bank shall also have a suitably rated circuit
breaker or a high rupturing capacitor (HRC) fuse for protection purposes. The
circuit beaker shall be adjusted to trip if the RMS current of the stage exceeds
130%.
The incomer circuit breaker and the stage circuit breaks/fuses shall preferably from
the same manufacturer to ensure proper coordination between the protective devices.

C. THYRISTOR SWITCHED CONTACTOR:
The thyristor switched contactor shall fully comply with and tested to the requirements
of the relevant IEC and/or BS specifications and shall be rated for 2200 PIV. They
shall be fully suitable for the extreme temperature and weather conditions prevailing
in Kuwait and guaranteed for fully satisfactory operation and running under such
temperature and weather conditions.
a) The thyristor switched contactor shall be capable of handling the continuous

current of 130% the rated capacitor current at rated voltage of 415V. The
blocking voltage of the thyristor switch during off condition should be minimum
2200 volt peak. Every thyristor switch should be capable of handing
the dv/dt of 2000 volts/microS. This is to avoid spurious turn off while powering
up as well as due to supply transient.
b) The thyristor switched contactor used shall turn on at zero differential voltage
across it. This zero differential voltage tolerance shall not exceed 6 Volts peak
value around zero.
c) The time delay between turn off and subsequent turn on should be as
minimum as possible and in the range of milliseconds, there should not be any
discharge devices across capacitor that can exceed the watt loss of more than
30 watt. The capacitors should not be discharged to zero level before they are
put back in the circuit. The differential zero voltage sensing should even be
able to the peak of the main voltage waveform. (This is to avoid wastage of
energy stored in capacitor while fast switching conditions.)
d) The thyristor switched contactor shall be provided with adequate protections

against any external transients that create current and/or voltage spikes.
Adequate arrangement like forced commutation and/or tuning reactors shall
be provided with every thyristors switched unit block to prevent the thyristors
from exceeding its i2 rating.
e) Thyristor Damage Monitoring:
Every thyristor switching block shall be monitored for thyristor status.

MCB/MCCB with shunt trip shall be used so as in case of thyristor short circuit
or damage, the particular block will be tripped off. Thryristor failure shall be
detected by automatic power factor controller and necessary indication with
identification of location of thyristor shall be displayed.
f) Over- temperature of heat-Skin:
The heat sink on which the thyristors are mounted shall be monitored
continuously for over temperature. The over temperature fault shall switch off
the thyristor switches put on the heat sink. The recommended trip level is at
80ºC. this fault shall have an auto-restart function.
D. ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTACTOR:
The electromagnetic contactors shall be 660 volts rated, of 3-pole type

suitable for switching 'on' and switching 'off' operations of capacitor bonks and

shall capacitor banks and shall comply with the requirements of the IEC
60947-1 & 4-1. The supplier shall choose a contactor of a suitable operational
current rating taken into consideration the inrush current and the special
considerations of capacitor banks shall be taken into account. The supplier
shall furnish data sheet of contactor in support of proper selection of the
contactor rating including the making and breaking current ratings. The
contactors shall isolate all three supply phases to the capacitor on switch off.
The rated voltage of control coil shall be 415V (phase-to-phase). This voltage
is subject to a variation of (+) 20% and (-) 40%. The contactors shall work
satisfactorily within this voltage range. The pick up voltage of coil shall be 60%
and drop out voltage shall not be more than 50% of rated voltage.
The mechanical endurance of contactors shall not be less than 3 million

operating cycles at no load. The electrical endurance at normal utilization duty
for capacitor shall not be less than 200,000 operations.
The contactors shall be subjected to routine and type tests as described in

IEC 60947.
E. ACTIVE HARMONIC FILTERS FOR HARMONIC CURRENT FILTERATION

(IF APPLICABLE):
The active harmonic filters shall work on the principle of measurement of

harmonic currents and generate actively a harmonic spectrum in opposite
phrase to the measured distorting harmonic current thereby canceling the
original harmonics.
a) The rating of active harmonic filters shall be so selected that the total
harmonic current and voltage distortion at the point of common coupling is
brought down to below the total harmonic current and voltage distortion limits
specified in IEEE 519, as extracted below.
b) Table 10-3 – Current Distortion Limits for General Distribution Systems

(120 V Through 69 000 v)
Maximum Harmonic Current Distortion in Percent of/L
Individual Harmonic Order (Odd Harmonics)
Isc/IL <11 11≤h<17 17≤h<23 23≤h<35 35≤h TDD
<20* 4.0 2.0 1.5 .06 0.3 5.0

20<50 7.4 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.5 8.8
50<100 7.4 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.5 8.8
100<1000 7.4 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.5 8.8
>1000 7.4 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.5 8.8
Even harmonics are limited to 25% of the odd harmonic limits above.
Current distortions that result in a de offset, e.g., half-wave converters, are not
allowed

All power generation equipment is limited to these values of current distortions,

regardless of actual Isc/IL
Where
Isc = maximum short-circuit current at PCC.
IL = maximum demand load current (fundamental frequency component) at PCC.
Table 11-1 – voltage Distortion Limits
Individual voltage Total voltage

Bus Voltage at PCC Distortion (%) Distortion THD (%)
69 KV and blew 3.0 5.0

69.001 KV through 161 KV 1.5 2.5
161.001 KV and above 1.0 1.5
c) Should there be a large component of single phase non linear loads

present in distribution system (offices, shopping malls, etc.) then
measurements must be carried out to ascertain the magnitude of the third
harmonic current and provisions shall be made for a suitably rated 3
Phase,4 wire active harmonic filters.
d) Should there be a large component of three phase non linear loads

present in distribution system (industrial load with VFD's etc.) then
measurements must be carried out to ascertain the magnitude of the third
harmonic current and provisions shall be made for a suitably rated 3
Phase,4 wire active harmonic filters.
e) The active harmonic filters shall be of parallel configuration.
f) The active harmonic filters shall monitor all three phases of the low voltage
line current in real time by means of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
g) The output to the DSP unit in combination with a micro-controller based

system shall generate a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to control
power modules based on IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)
technology which act as a current source.
h) The PWM signal shall be of fixed witching frequency.
i) The system shall be operated under closed loop control and shall have a
maximum response time of not more than 40 milliseconds. The control
system shall be such that the active Filter cannot be overloaded.
j) Simultaneous filtering shall be provided for all harmonics up to the 50th

one.
k) The filtering efficiency shall be typically of better than 97%.
l) The operating power factor of the active harmonic filters shall be

programmable over the range 0.7 capacitive. Both fixed and dynamic

m) reactive power compensation shall be available for selection by the bridge

abnormal operation.
n) The active harmonic filters shall be protected against over current, short-
circuit, thermal overload and IGBT bridge operation.
o) The design of the active harmonic filters shall be that the current rating of
the filter system can be increased by the addition of extra power modules.
p) Optional graphic monitoring of the wave shape shall be provided.
q) Optional on-line harmonic analysis shall be provided.
r) After the installation of the active harmonic filters, harmonic measurements

shall be carried out to prove that the total harmonic distortion is within
IEEE 519 limits.
F. AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CONTROLLER:
The automatic power factor controller shall be microprocessor based VAR

Sensing type and shall comply with IEC 61326. The controller shall be able
to sense the reactive current requirement and switch on / off to the
required stage of the capacitor bank.
a) The automatic power factor controller shall maintain a targeted power

factor within 0.95 lagging and unity.
b) Controller shall be programmed to have different switching sequences. In

general, for 500, 450, 400, and 350 KVAR Capacitor banks, the
sequences shall be respectively 1:1:2:2:2:2 (i.e., 50/50/100/100/100/100
KVAR), 1:1:1:2:2:2 (i.e., 50/50/50/100/100/100 KVAR) 1:1:2:2:2 (i.e.,
50/50/100/100/100 KVAR), 1::2:2:2 (i.e., 50/100/100/100 KVAR), and
similar. Other switching sequences as per the manufacturer's
recommendation shall also be considered.
c) Controller shall sense current from a single phase and voltage from two
phases to compute the average 3-phase power factor and accordingly
compensate by switching in necessary capacitor stages.
d) Controller shall be suitable for 1A or 5A current input.
e) The voltage on the capacitor terminals may be particularly high at time of

light load conditions. In such cases, some or all of the capacitor shall be
switched out of circuit in order to prevent overstressing of the capacitor
and undue voltage increase in the distribution system.
f) The controller shall be easily programmable from front panel itself.
g) The controller shall be able to recognize the connection of CT and voltage

and be able to automatically adjust itself to the phase angle difference.
h) The voltage input to the controller should be through a VT and protected

by a fuse.

i) There should be a time delay of 120 seconds for switching on a capacitor

bank into circuit, from its last disconnection from the circuit.
j) The controller shall be have LED / LCD display. Parameter in display

should be cyclic with suitable time delay. Necessary membrane key pad
for manual scrolling of display parameter shall be provided. The display
unit shall be easily visible without opening the doors of the capacitor bank
enclosure.
k) The automatic power factor controllers shall allow the following settings
and readings.
i. Discharge time
ii. Disconnection pause of relay stages
iii. Power station service
iv. Choke degree
v. Voltage transformer ratio
vi. Harmonic table
vii. Switching frequency of transistor stages
viii. Averaging time for reactive power
ix. Averaging time of the mean value cos (phi)
x. Fan control
xi. Over temperature disconnection
xii. Indication in manual mode password
xiii. Contrast
xiv. Reset of programming
xv. Connection
xvi. Software release
xvii. RS485 interface
xviii.
The automatic power factor controllers shall initiate alarms and warnings in the
following events.
i. Insufficient capacitor output and/or low power factor

ii. Over current
iii. Under voltage
iv. Over voltage
v. Over temperature
vi. Total voltage harmonic distortion limits exceeded.
The automatic power factor controllers shall instantaneously switch off the
thyristor in the following contingencies occurring in any of the Phases.
i. Voltage above 457V.

ii. Voltage below 290V.
Load current imbalance +/- 50 %
iii. Instances of spike current

Notes:
(a) In case of (i) and (iii) above, normal automatic functioning of the capacitor
bank will resume after the excessive voltage has dropped to below 457V in the
case of (i), the low voltage has risen above 290V in case of (ii) and the imbalance
in load currents reached to below 50% in the case of (iii) and the specified values
in all these cases are maintained for two minutes.
(b) In case of (iv) above, the Contactor/thyristor will not switch ON again till the
fault condition is attended to.
G. POWER QUALITY METERING AND REMOTE MONITORING:
The Power Quality (PQ) Meter shall be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based
micro controller operating as an intelligent unit to monitor and measure all the
electrical parameters of the system as well as that of the capacitor control panel.
The controller shall sense and monitor 3 Phase Currents, neutral Current, 3
Phase Voltages, 3 Phase Power Factors, 3 Phase KW, KVA, KVAR, KW-HR,
KVAR-HR, Capacitance of all 3 Phase, Capacitance of all 3 Phase, capacitance
of each capacitor and % THD, and shall switch in necessary rating of capacitors to
maintain the minimum power factor specified.
The Power Quality (PQ) Meter shall be installed either in the incoming circuit of
the Main Low Voltage Distribution Board or in the Capacitor bank Enclosure
System. For larger electrical installations having installed capacity of 10 MVA and
more, and having multi-location Low Tension (LT) rooms, power quality meters
shall be communication capable type having remote monitoring facility; it shall be
connected to centralized control system, like building Management System
(BMS). For smaller electrical installations the meters can be without
communication option; however it should be able to measure all electrical
parameters.
A separate power quality meter need not be provided when the automatic power
factor (APC) controller incorporates most of the salient features of the power
quality meter. Also, provision of a power quality meter is not required for smaller
electrical installations having installed capacity of less than 2 MVA.
1. Compliance to Standards:
a) The power quality meters shall comply with one or more of the following
safety/construction standards:
i. IEC 61010-1 (EN 61010-1): Safety requirements for electrical

equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
ii. CSA C22.2 No 1010-1: Canadian Standards Association. Certified

by Canadian Standards Association.
iii. UL 61010B-1 Measuring, Testing and Signal Generation

Equipment.
iv. IEC62050-11: Electricity metering equipment (AC) – General

requirements, tests and test conditions.

b) The power quality meters shall comply to the following electromagnetic

immunity standards:
i. IEEE C.37-90.1: IEEE Standards Surge Withstand Capability

(SWC) Tests for Protective Relays and Relay Systems (ANSI). All
inputs tested, except for the network communications port.
ii. IEC 1000-4-2 (EN61000-4-2/IEC801-2): Electrostatic Discharge

(B).
iii. IEC 1000-4-3 (EN61000-4-3/IEC801-3): Radiated EM Field

Immunity (A).
iv. IEC 1000-4-4 (EN61000-4-4/IEC801-4): Electrostatic Fast

Transient (B).
v. IEC 1000-4-5 (EN61000-4-5/IEC801-5): Surge Immunity (B).
vi. IEC 1000-4-6 (EN61000-4-6/IEC801-6): Conducted Immunity (B).
vii. IEC 1000-4-12 (EN61000-4-12/IEC801-12): Immunity to damped

oscillatory waves.
viii. IEC 1000-3-2 (EN61000-3-2): Limits for harmonic currents

emissions (equipment input current < 16 amps per phase).
ix. IEC 1000-3-3 (EN61000-3-3) Limitation of voltage fluctuations and

flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated
current < 16 amps.
c) The power quality meters shall have a 3rd party certification proving
compliance to one or more pf the following electromagnetic emission
standards:
i. FFC Part 15 Subpart B Class A: Class a Digital Device, Radiated

Emissions.
ii. ICES-003, Industry Canada, Interference Causing Equipment

Standard (ICES) Class a Digital Device, Radiated/Conducted
Emissions.
iii. EN55011 (CISPR 11): Radiated/Conducted Emissions (Group 1,

Class A).
iv. EN55022 (CISPR 22): Radiated/Conducted Emissions (Class A).
2. Current/voltage input:
a) The current input for power quality meter as well as APF controller shall be
taken from the same current transformer on the LV board.
b) The power quality meter shall have no less then 4 voltage inputs and 5
current inputs.

c) In its standard configuration, the meter shall be able to accept 600VAC LL

/ 347VAC LN without using potential transformers.
d) It shall be able to withstand 1500 VAC RMS continuously without

damaging the device.
e) It shall be have adequate nominal and overcorrect current ratings.
3. Measured Values:
a) The power quality meter shall provide at minimum the following voltage,
current, power and energy values:
Voltage:
i. Voltage L-L Per Phase
ii. Voltage L-L 3-Phase Avg
iii. Voltage L-N Per Phase
iv. Voltage 3-Phase Avg
v. Voltage % unbalanced
Current:
i. Current Per-Phase
ii. Current, Neutral (measured)
iii. Current 3-Phase-Avg
iv. Current % unbalanced
Power:
i. Real power (Per-Phase, 3-Phase Total)
ii. Reactive power (Per-Phase, 3-Phase Total)
iii. Apparent power (Per-Phase, 3-Phase Total)
iv. Power Factor – (Per-Phase, 3-Phase Total)
v. Power Factor – Displacement (Per-Phase, 3-Phase Total)
Energy:
i. Accumulated Energy (Real kWh, Reactive kVARh, Apparent kVAh)

(signed/Absolute)

ii. Incremental Energy (Real kWh, Reactive kVARh, Apparent kVAh)

(signed/Absolute)
iii. Conditional Energy (Real kWh, Reactive kVARh, Apparent kVAh)

(signed/Absolute)
iv. Reactive Energy by Quadrant
b) The power quality meter shall provide a minimum/maximum value for any
measured parameter.
c) The power quality meter shall capable of deriving values for any
combination of measured or calculated parameter, using the following
arithmetic, trigonometric and logic functions (or equivalent PLC
capabilities):
i. Arithmetic functions: Division, multiplication, addition, subtraction, c

power,absolute value, square root, average, max min RMS, sum, sum-of-
sugars, unary minus, integer ceiling, integer floor, modulus, exponent, Pl.
ii. Trigonometric factions: COS, SIN, TAN, ARCCOS, ARCSIN,

ARCTAN, LN, LOG10
iii. Logic functions: =, =>, <=, <>, <, >, AND, OR, NOT, IF
iv. Thermocouple linearization functions: Type J, Type R, Type RTD,

Type T
v. Temperature conversion functions: C to F, F to C
4. Accuracy:
The power quality meter shall meet the following accuracy classes.
a) ANSI C12.20 accuracy class 0.2.
b) IEC602053-22: Electricity metering equipment (AC) – particular

requirements –part 22: static meters for active energy, accuracy class .02S
c) IEC602053-23: Electricity metering equipment (AC) – particular

requirements –part 23: static meters for reactive energy, accuracy class 1
5. Sampling:
The power quality meter shall sample at 256 samples/cycle.

The meter shall be able to perform high speed sag/swell detection of voltage
disturbances on a cycle-by-cycle basis, providing the duration of the
disturbance, the minimum, maximum, and average value of the voltage for
each phase during the disturbance. Disturbance less than one cycle in
duration can be detected.

6. Display:
a) The power quality meter shall have a LCD display of reasonably high level
pixel value.
b) It shall support direct display of all parameters on the front panel.
c) It shall provide a trend display of any parameter internally recorded at

regular intervals.
d) It shall have a user programmable custom display that is capable of

displaying up to 20 quantities on a single screen.
e) It shall be able to display advanced graphical representations of metering

information including at minimum spectral components, phase diagrams,
and trending charts.
f) It shall be able to display measurements in either IEC or IEEE formats.
g) It shall be able to display the following front panel screens:
i. Numeric: Display 2, 3, 3 with timestamp, 4, 8 10 or 20 parameters

at a time.
ii. Event Log: display recent events written to the power quality
meter's event log, including diagnostic events.
iii. Nameplate: Display information in a tabular format (default

nameplates show owner, meter and power system details).
iv. Trend Bar: Display up to 4 real time numeric parameters along with
their upper and lower extremes.
v. Histogram: Display harmonics content in histogram format,

including 2nd to 63rd harmonic, THD (total, even, odd); current
harmonics histogram screens display K Factor and Crest Factor.
vi. Phasor: Display phase information in phasor diagram format,

including phase, voltage and current magnitudes; phasors the are
too small in magnitude are shown as table entries only.
7. Logging (applicable for larger electrical installations having installed

capacity of 10 MVA and more only):
a) The power quality meter shall have at least 5MB user

programmable onboard data logging field Expansion shall be
possible.
b) The PMS will store all critical internal and revenue data upon sudden
power loss.
c) The meter shall have non-volatile memory.

d) It shall have a time-stamped event log with the following features:
i. Supports at least 500 events.
ii. The number of records in the log is programmable.
iii. Each event is recorded with the date and time of the event, the
cause and effect of the event, and the priority of the event.
iv. All events relating tot set-point activity, relay operation and self-
diagnostics is recorded in the event log.
v. Time stamps have a resolution of 1 millisecond.
vi. Time stamps can be synchronized to within 100 ms between

devices on the same serial communications medium.
vii. Minimum event recording response time is ½ cycle (8.3 60Hz,

10ms 50Hz) for high speed evens and 1 second for other events.
viii. The priority of set-point events is programmable.
ix. The quality meter shall be able to log any parameter in the meter
including min/max and waveforms.
8. Alarming:
a) The quality meter shall have set-point driven alarming capability.
b) It shall be able to generate an email on an alarm condition.
c) It shall have millisecond timestamp resolution on alarm entries.
d) It shall be able to readjust alarm set-points based on the alarm quantity

(Alarm Set-point learning)
e) It shall support consecutive high-speed alarm conditions which trigger on

cycle-by-cycle basis with no "dead" time between events (i.e. no need for
rearming delay time between events).
f) It shall be able to operate relays on alarm conditions.
g) It shall be able to initiate datalog captures on alarm conditions.
h) It shall be able to digital output relays in an AND or an OR configuration,

using pulse mode or latch mode operation, for control and alarm purposes.
i) It shall be able to combine any logical combination of ant number of

available set-point conditions to control any internal or external function of
event.

9. Communication (applicable for larger electrical installations having

installed capacity of 10 MVA and more only):
a) Suitable plug-in terminal conforming to RS 232ºC (Serial Output)/Optical

port (IR port) shall be provided in the panel to read out the following
parameters at any point of time by using a portable computer and to
communicate through GSM modem for remote acquisition of capacitor
bank/APF controller data. The PQ meter shall have capability to give
output signal in critical conditions which enables GSM modem to send
SMS to base computer or to any mobile numbers, the portable computer,
software and accessories required for data downloading shall be provided.
b) The PQ meter shall have remote communication/data transfer facility using

GSM modem with APFC through RS-232 port (serial part) or optical port.
Is shall be two way communication facilities.
c) A hardware i.e. GSM modem for each capacitor bank unit and the base
computer shall be provide along wit all necessary high capacity
computer/server, software, etc. as and when asked by the Purchaser.
d) The GSM remote communication scheme shall provide regular update of

system information at required intervals i.e. hourly/daily/weekly monthly or
on demand for data related to transformer load, APFC unit and capacitor
bank status as stated in specification above and as detailed below.
Capacitor bank status
Number of banks ON/OFF
Number of banks declare faulty
Event Information
Power interruption (System & phase wise)

Voltage & current unbalance
Capacitor bank fault
Critical Fault Information
Overloading of transformer
Failure of capacitor bank
Failure of APFC
The volt free contacts for capacitor bank status, event information and critical
fault information should be provided through volt free contacts (VFC’s) to be
fed to the digital inputs (Dl’s) to the building management system.
Overall view of bases status information about all transformers and all
APFC units shall be available on one screen.
Mode of communication should be SMS mode in combination to data calls to

have lower operation costs.
Load profile, voltage profile, current profile reports shall be available as per
requirement.
Power supply availability, Interruption report shall be generated.
List of overloaded transformers, list of transformers with unbalance load, list of
transformers with defective capacitor band shall be generated demand.

Time for collection of FPFC controller data through GSM modem should be
very less i.e. @ 5 minutes.
H. CAPACITOR BANK ENCLOSURE SYSTEM:
The capacitor bank comprising of capacitor unit, power factor controller, series
reactors, electro-magnetic and/or thyristor switched contactors, MCCBs,
MCBs. etc. shall be housed in a suitable metallic enclosure having a front door
with a provision for locking arrangement.
a) The capacitor bank enclosures shall not be an integral part of the main or
sub-main distribution boards, shall be isolated and free-standing type and
installed adjacent or close to the main or sub-main distribution boards.
b) The enclosures shall be fabricated from pre hot dip galvanized sheet steel
of minimum thickness 2 mm. and having a zinc coating thickness of 275
gm/sq.mm. (38.5 microns). Alternatively, Aluzinc coated steel having a
coating thickness of minimum 25 microns shall be used for the enclosures.
c) The capacitor bank enclosures for indoor installations shall be forced

ventilated with suitably sized exhaust fans and the capacitors panels for
outdoor installation shall be installed inside a kiosk with a separate front
door and shall be suitably air-conditioned
d) The general arrangement of the capacitor bank enclosure system can be

made in sections, which can be arranged in separate compartments or in a
signal configuration. In case of separate compartments, these shall
generally comprise of:
i. Bus-bar, main connection and/or main isolation;

ii. Capacitor bank fuses or circuit-breakers and/or contactors;
iii. Reactors for harmonic control purposes;
iv. Capacitors;
v. Control fuses, terminals and controller.
e) The degree of protection of the enclosures for indoor installations shall be

minimum PI21 in accordance with IEC-60529 and the same for outdoor
installations shall be IP54. The compartment door(s) shall be fitted by
robust weather-proof stainless steel hinges and shall have suitable locking
devices.
f) Each item on the front panel of the capacitor banks shall have proper label
or adequate dimensions. These labels shall be made of suitable and
approved engraving material approximately 2 mm. thick having white
surface with black engraving. Alternative design of labels can be proposed
subject to Purchaser's approval.
g) All other labels be from similar material and engraved in English. Full
details and locations of all labels shall be indicated on the drawings and
shall be subject to approval of the Purchaser.
h) All fixing screws for the different components shall be from stainless steel
of adequate size.

i) The capacitor bank enclosure after fabrication shall be applied with a two-
component polyimide cured zinc-rich epoxy primer (Hempadure Zinc
15360 or equivalent) to a dry film thickness coating of minimum 40 microns
and then with a final coat of paint by using electrostatic dry power epoxy
polyester method of painting to a film thickness of 80 microns.
j) Each capacitor bank enclosure shall be provided with a 200 mm. x150
mm. electrical danger sign of approved type from non-corrosive metal
plate, which shall be fixed on the outside of the right hand side door of the
capacitor bank enclosure.
k) Substantial brass or stainless steel diagram and rating plate, which shall
be provided on the capacitor bank unit giving the following information as
minimum:
Capacitor Bank Rating Plate:
ii. Manufacturer's name.

iii. Type designation
iv. Serial number and Date of manufacture.
v. Rated reactive power in kilovars (KVAR) / number of switchable
Capacitor with capacity
vi. Rated voltage in volts (v)
vii. Rated frequency in hertz (Hz)
viii. Short-circuit withstand strength, in amperes (a)
ix. Maximum power consumption of APFC panel
x. Minimum and maximum ambient temperatures in degrees
Celsius (ºC)
xi. Degree of protection
xii. Guarantee period
I. INTERNAL WIRING:
All small wiring shall have a cross sectional area of not less than 2.5 sq. mm.
600/1000 volts, insulated with type 5 PVC table I of BS. 6746, stranded copper
conductors. All wiring shall be suitably terminated and fitted with identification
ferrules and marked with circuit numbers in accordance with "British Central
Electricity Authority Engineering Recommendations" S-12 standard numbers for
small wiring or similar approved standard.
The trip circuits shall have an additional ferrule coloured red and marked trip.
All terminal blocks shall be from an approved design and all exposed terminals
shall be enclosed by detachable covers. The trip circuit cables shall be coloure
black and the instrument transformer cables (C.Ts) coloured with their respective
phsase colours. Alternatively, all small wiring can be uniform colour (e.g., grey)
but instrument transformer cables shall have additional coloured ferrules at both
ends of each conductor run (in accordance with their phase colours). The wiring of
the auxiliary circuits shall be segregated from the main circuit by heat resistant
tubes made of insulating material covered by earthed metallic partitions. Terminal
blocks, small wiring terminations ferrules and wire numbering and colouring shall
be subject to the approval of the Purchaser.

J. CONTROL CURRENT TRANFORMERS:
Three (3) numbers of current transformers for sensing the load current (for
computation of KVAR) shall provided. The CTs shall be mounted on the busbars
of the LV Boards. The control CTs shall be for continuous operation in ambient
temperatures of up to 52 Deg. C. the primary current and secondary rating shall
be 5 amp or shall match the automatic power factor controller and/or power quality
meter requirements. These should be epoxy molded resin cast CTs with bar
primary. The inner diameter should be suitable for connecting it around the bus-
bar of the LV Boards. The VA rating of the CTs shall not be less than 5 VA. The
CTs shall be of 0.5S class accuracy and shall have the current sensing linearity in
the specified accuracy range from 1% to 120% of its rated current. The
terminations for the CTs shall have the provision to short the CTs.
K. INSTALLATION OF CAPACITOR BANKS
The installation of the capacitor bank shall be generally in accordance with

manufacturer's recommendations. Clearance shall be provided around the
capacitor bank for safety and adequate ventilation. The design of the capacitor
banks must be as to facilitate easy alignment and erection on the site.
Provision of proper earthling of the metallic enclosure of the capacitor bank shall
be. The capacitor banks at the Main LV Distribution Boards and Sub-main
Distribution Boards shall be connected to the earth ring bus by 1000 Volts grade
cables of adequate cross-sections.
The capacitor bank at the service intake of the consumers shall have an earthing
system consisting of a set of two (2) Nos. 1.5 metres (to make a 3.0 metres long
rod) x 19 mm dia. Copper bonded earth rods and connected by 1000 Volts grade
insulated cable of 70 sq. mm. The earth rods are to be installed inside pre-cast
hand holes of 30 cm. clear opening and a depth of 55 cm. provided with a heavy
duty concrete cover to enable checking of the connection and measurement of the
earth resistance.
L. TESTS
A. GENERAL:
The supplier/manufacturer/installer of the capacitor banks shall carry out the tests
specified in any applicable international Electro-technical commission (IEC) and/or
British Standard (BS) specifications, unless otherwise agreed upon and such
additional tests as in the opinion of the Purchaser or his representative are
necessary to determine that the works comply with the conditions of this
specification.
All instrument used for testing purposes, shall be calibrated by an approved

authority and calibration certificates shall be submitted along with the inspection
reports.
The test results/readings recorded during measurements and other observations

noted shall be compiled/tabulated separately for each item of equipment and
furnished to the Purchaser in a fully professional manner in three (3) compact

sets. Electronic copies of the reports shall also be submitted in three (3) complete
sets of compact disks (CDs).
B. TYPE TESTS:
The supplier/manufacturer/installer of the capacitor banks shall submit complete

type test certificates and reports from an internationally recognized independent
testing laboratory (ASTA, KEMA or CESI) for the capacitor bank units of the
specified design, construction and rating. The certificates and reports shall not be
older than five (5) years.
However, if such certificates and reports cannot be produced and/pr are not
acceptable to the Purchaser for any reason, all the necessary type tests as listed
below against each equipment shall be carried out in an internationally recognized
independent testing laboratory (ASTA, KEMA OR CESI) and test certificates and
reports shall be made available to the Purchaser for approval prior to delivery of
any of the equipment to the site.
The following type tests shall be carried out as indicated against each equipment:
1. Individual Capacitor Units:
All type tests shall be carried out in accordance with the international Electro-
technical Commission (IEC) Publication No. IEC 60831 as per the relevant
clauses mentioned against each test. Every capacitor sample to which it is
intended to
apply the type test shall first have withstood satisfactorily the application of all the
routine tests.
i. Thermal stability test (Cl.13)
ii. Measurement of the tangent of the loss angle (tan δ) of the

capacitor at elevated temperature (Cl. 14)
iii. Voltage test between terminals (Cl. 9.2)
iv. Voltage test between terminals and container (Cl. 10.2)
v. Lightning impulse Voltage between terminals and container (Cl. 15)
vi. Discharge test (Cl. 16)
vii. Ageing test (Cl. 17)
viii. Self-healing test (Cl. 18)
ix. Destruction test (Cl. 19)
2. Complete Capacitor Bank Units:
All type tests shall be carried out in accordance with the international
Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Publication No. ICE 61921 as per the
relevant clauses mentioned against each test.

i. Temperature Rise Test (Cl. 7.2.1)
ii. Di-electric Test (Cl. 7.2.2)
iii. Short-circuit withstand strength (Cl. 7.2.3)
iv. Effectiveness of the protective circuit (Cl. 7.2.4)
v. Clearances and creepage distances (Cl. 7.2.5)
vi. Mechanical operation (Cl. 7.2.6)
vii. Verification of degree of Protection (Cl. 7.2.7)
3. MCCB's, series Reactors, Thyristors, Electro-magnetic Contactor,

Current Transformers:
Complete type test certificates fro al major components, like MCCB's, series
Reactors, Thyristors, Electro-magnetic Contactor, Current Transformers,
etc. shall be submitted as per the relevant IEC/BS standards.
C. ROUTINE TESTS:
All routine tests shall be carried out in the presence of and to the
satisfaction of the Purchaser or his representative. Routine tests results
shall be produced and must be at the time of delivery or the equipment.
The following routine tests shall be carried out as indicated against each
equipment
1. Individual Capacitor Units:
All routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with the international
Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Publication No. ICE 60831 as per the
relevant clauses mentioned against each test. Routine tests shall be carried
out by the manufacturer on every capacitor before delivery.
i. Capacitor measurement and output calculation (Cl. 7)
ii. Measurement of the tangent of the loss angle (tan δ) of the

capacitor (Cl. 8)
iii. Voltage test between terminals (Cl. 9.1)
iv. Voltage test between terminals and container (Cl. 10.1)
v. Test of the internal discharge device (Cl. 11)
vi. Sealing test (Cl. 12)

1. Complete Capacitor Bank Units:
i. All type tests shall be carried out in accordance with the

international Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Publication No.
ICE 61279 as per the relevant clauses mentioned against each
test. Routine tests shall be carried out by the manufacturer on
every capacitor bank unit before delivery.
ii. Inspection of the assembly including inspection of wiring and , if

necessary, an electrical operation test (Cl. 7.3.1)
iii. Di-electric Test (Cl. 7.3.2)
iv. Checking of protective measures and of the electrical continuity of

the protective circuit (Cl. 7.3.3)
v. Verification of insulation resistance (Cl. 7.3.4)

SITE TESTS:
All site tests shall be carried out in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the
Purchaser or his representative. The following site tests/inspection shall be carried
out prior to energizing the capacitor banks:
Mechanical Tests:
a) Checking of panel conformity to drawing and Engineer's requirements.
b) Checking of all devices for proper mounting and all conductors and cables
for proper routing.
c) Checking of creepage and clearance distances
d) Checking of effectiveness of all mechanical devices, e.g. handles, locks,

interlocks, operating devices, etc.
e) Checking of electrical connections for tightness/surface area contacts.
f) Checking of Labels, Identifications, Nameplates, Danger Signs, etc.
g) Checking of installation works of capacitor banks and cabling, earthing,

etc.
h) Checking of capacitor bank enclosure for overall workmanship and smooth

finish.
Electrical Tests:
a) Insulation resistance measurements on the buses, phase to phase and

phase to ground, with all breakers in the fully connected position and
contacts open. Insulation resistance shall exceed 10 megaohms.
b) Control circuit insulation resistance to ground.
c) Flash test all main circuit at 2.5 kV for one minute. Leakage current
shall be measured and recorded.

d) Repeat insulation resistance measurements to verify the same has not

been affected by the dielectric test.
e) Primary and secondary injection tests of all relays, CT's and indication
and metering instrument.
Functional tests:
a) Functional test of all circuit breakers, switches, contactors, relays, etc, and
every circuit to verify correct operation.
b) Operation the equipment through all design functions, including remote

operation, actuation of alarm and indicating devices, mechanical and
electrical tripping and closing, and operation of the protective devices.
c) Inspect all relays and protective devices, and verify settings in accordance
with the manufacturer's instruction.
d) Inspect current transformers and relays for correct polarity of connections

and the installation of jumpers on unused current transformer circuits.
e) Simulate the operations and check the logic of interlocks.
f) Manually close and trip each breaker checking and adjusting the main
contact alignment and wiring action in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
g) Check the phasing on each side tie breaker, before closing.
h) Test protective relay operation for incomer circuit breakers.
i) Measurement of the power factor and system harmonics before and after
commissioning of the capacitor bank.
j) Data communication.
vi. GUARANTEERS
The supplier/ that all the capacitor banks shall submit the following guarantees.
i. Guarantee that all the capacitor banks and all parts and
components thereof like capacitor units, series reactors, thyristor
switched contactors, electromagnetic contactors, power factor
controllers .power quality meters, current transformers, MCCBs,
MCBs, Fuses etc., whether installed indoor or outdoor, will give
continuous trouble free service at Kuwait's extreme ambient
temperature (52ºC) and weather conditions (100% RH), and any
capacitor band and/or any will be replaced and reinstalled free of
charge.
ii. The supplier/manufacture/installer shall further guarantee fully

satisfactory operation and running of the entire equipment, whether
installed indoor or outdoor, for a period of three (3) year from the
date of commissioning.

APPENDIZ-1
LIST OF APPROVED MANUFACTURERS FOR CAPACITRO BANKS
The manufacturer of LV Capacitor Banks shall be one of the following:-
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Belgiu
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m
‫ﺷﺮﻛﺔ ﺷﻨﺎﯾﺪر اﻟﻜﺘﺮﯾﻚ‬ France Schneider Electric 2

‫اﻟﺸﺮﻛﺔ ﺳﯿﻤﻨﺲ ﻟﻼﻛﺘﺮﻧﺎت واﻟﺨﺪﻣﺎت‬ German
Siemens 3
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‫ﺷﺮﻛﺔ اوﻻد ﻋﺒﺪ اﻟﻌﺰﯾﺰ ﻋﺒﺪ اﻟﻤﺤﺴﻦ اﻟﺮﺷﺪ‬ France Areva T & D SA 4
German Janitza Electronics

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y GmbH
‫ﺷﺮﻛﺔ اﯾﺘﻮن اﻟﻜﺘﺮﯾﻚ‬ USA Eaton (Cutler Hammer) 6
APPENDIZ-2
LIST OF APPROVED LOCAL MANUFACTURERS FOR ASSMBLY OF

CAPACITRO BANKS
The manufacturer for Assembly of LV Capacitor Banks shall be one of the

following:-
SI.
Name of Local manufacturer address
No.
P.O. Box 25876, Safat
1. M/s. Al-Ahleia switchgear Co.
13119, Kuwait.
P.O. Box 145, Safat
2. M/s. Dakheel Al-Jassar
13112, Kuwait.
3. M/s. Elec. Boards Mnfg. Co.
13115, Kuwait.
4. M/s. General Control Group Co.
13127, Kuwait.
P.O. Box 295,
5. M/s. Industrial Electrical Projects Co. Dasman 15453,
Kuwait.
6. M/s. Kuwait Elec. Poles & Ltg. Ind. Co.
13054, Kuwait.
P.O. Box 6863,
M/s. Sahara Combined Gen. Trd. &
7. Hawalli 32043,
Contg. Co.
Kuwait.
P.O. Box 871, Safat
8. M/s. Salem M. Al . Nisf Elect. Co.
13009, Kuwait.

Notes:
An up-to-date list of approved manufacturers approved by the Ministry of

Electricity & Water, Kuwait for assembly of capacitor banks may be
obtained from the Electrical Distribution Networks department of the
Ministry of Electricity & Water, Kuwait, through a written request.
All capacitor units and major components for a locally assembled
Capacitor bank must be from an approved LV Capacitor Banks
manufacturers
Locally assembly LV capacitor banks must be type tested in an
internationally recognized independent testing laboratory (ASTA, KEMA or
CESE) and test certificates and reports shall be made available to the
Purchaser for approval prior tto delivery of any of the equipment to the site.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16450
EARTHING SYSTEM

Part 1- General
1.01 Description
A. Related Work :
1. Section 16110 - Conduit
2. Section 16114 - Cable Trays
3. Section 16115 - Trunking
4. Section 16120 - Wires and Cables
5. Section 16121 - Wiring Devices
6. Section 16400 - Services and Distribution (600V and below)
7. Section 16500 - Lighting
8. Section 16620 - Emergency Power Supply.

1. The earthing system shall generally be in accordance with BSCP 1013.
2. Comploy with IEE wiring regulations.
3. Comploy with ministry of energy kuwait regulations.
1.03 Recommended Manufacturer

1. W.J. FURSE UNITED KINGDOM
2. A.N.WALLIS UNITED KINGDOM
3. ERICO USA
4. HELITA FRANCE
2.01 Materials.
A. Generally :
1. Products used in the earthing system shall be copper or an approved copper
alloy, unless otherwise specified, and specifically manufactured for the
purpose.
B. Earth Continuity Conductors :
1. Sizes shall be as per MEW specification, unless otherwise indicated, but in no
case shall size be less than half that of the associated phase conductors.
2. Insulation shall be of the same material as insulation in associated sub-
circuits.
C. Main Earth Loops :
1. 25 X 3mm Tinned Copper Tape, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Copper wire 50mm2, 25mm2, 16mm2 or 6 mm2 pvc insulated
Yellow/green or green copper wire as required and applicable.
D. Rod Electrodes
1. To be the earth rod electrode type, unless impracticable to drive deep into the
particular soil.
2. Earth rod electrodes : 16mm diameter steel core copper jacketed type,
comprising a high strength steel alloy core with a molten welded copper
covering.
3. To be 3.6 m long, in 1.2-m sections coupled by strong bronze couplers.

E. Plate Electrodes :
1. To be either :
a. Copper ; or
b. Cast iron where artificial treatment of soil is necessary because of high
soil resistivity and shall be protected in a purpose made electrode
inspection pit.
F. Earth Connectors
1. For connection of rod electrodes : bolted type.
G. Removable Earth Links :
1. To comprise a bolted copper link fixed on porcelain insulators and complete
with studs, nuts and washers to take the earth tape and a bolted lug
adequately sized for the final connection of the earth electrode.
H. Bolts, Washers And Nuts In Bolted Connections :

1. High copper alloy or silicone bronze. Ferrous hardware is not acceptable.
I. Earth Pit Cover
1. To be of heavy duty cast iron cover.
2. To have a recessed lifting hook.
3. To have a brass plate, engraved “Electrical Earth Below”.
4. The approved manufacturer is Kuwait Foundary Company.
Part 3- Execution
3.01 Installation
A. Circuit Wiring
1. To have a green coloured insulated earth continuity cable connecting the earth
bus or earth terminal in panel boards to the outlet or device earthing lugs.
B. Main Earth Loops :
1. Fix in mechanical equipment rooms and other areas indicated on the
drawings, in convenient locations, allowing to return paths to earth.
2. Fix copper tape to structure with copper or brass saddles and/ or screws.
Make tees and straight joints by riveting and seating, welding or brazing.
3. Make branch connections between main loop and major equipment, such as
switchboards, large motors and motor control boards, with copper tape of
same size as main loop tape.
4. Make other branch connections to equipment with copper conductors of size
not less than half that of the relative phase conductor.
5. Provide Plant room, Generator room and oil tank room with 3x25-mm copper
tape.
6. Provide minimum 6mm square yellow/green or green copper conductor for for
communication service grounding.
7. Ensure that all joints are tinned.
C. Removable Earth Links.

1. Fix in every main earth lead to enable the electrode system to be
disconnected for testing.
2. Install in an accessible position above ground as close as possible to the earth
electrode.
.

D. Exposed Earth Cables :

1. Install and locate to provide maximum mechanical protection, utilizing ceiling
corners, suspended ceiling and webs of beams as much as possible.
E. Bolted Connections
1. Multiple bolt type
2. Where bare copper is bolted in connections contact surfaces shall be silver
electroplated.
F. Brazed Connections :
1. Where earthing terminal connections are to be brazed to equipment,
thoroughly clean metal prior to brazing and repaint impaired surfaces to
prevent corrosion.
G. Connections Between Dissimilar Metals :
1. Protect by :
a. Painting with a moisture resistant bituminous paint or compound, or
b. Wrapping with protective tape to exclude moisture.
H. Equipment Earthing :
1. Connect all non-current carrying metallic parts of the electrical /mechanical
installation to the earthing system.
2. Non-current carrying metallic parts of the electrical installation include:
a. Metal conduit cable armour (steel and aluminum - raceways, outlet boxes,
cabinets, and the like.
b. Exposed metal parts of apparatus.
c. Enclosures, doors, grilles, barriers and the like protecting or shielding
electrical equipment from direct access.
d. Main telephone box or MDF grounding separate.
e. Gounding of Diesel generator neutral.
3. Series earthing of one piece of equipment to another is not acceptable.
I. Fire Fighting Equipment :
1. Earth on a separate ring system.
J. Motors Earthing
1. Connect the motor terminal box to the relative earth loop. The terminal must
be mechanically connected to the frame or, where this is not feasible.
2. Extend the earthing conductor through an insulated bushed opening in the
connection box and connect to the frame.
K. Main Switchboards Earthing
1. Connect the special earthing lug or busbars inside the cabinet to the main
earth copper tape.
2. Connect all parts of the switchboard, other than “live’ parts, to the earth bar in
the board in an approved manner.
L. Distribution Boards Earthing.
1. Connect an earthing conductor from the main distribution earth busbar to an
earth connector welded to the cabinet and earthing bushings on the incoming
and outgoing feeder conduits.
M. Bus-Duct Feeders Earthing :
1. Connect the green coded earth busbar directly to the earth bus-bar in main
switchboard with earth copper tape.
N. Cable Armour Earthing
1. Connect steel and aluminium armour to the earthing system.

O. Earth Rod Electrodes :
1. Drive extensible rods of the same diameter into the ground, either manually or
by power driven hammer, to a suitable depth to obtain low resistivity in the
particular soil.
2. Weld earth connectors to the tope of the rods, in sufficient number to take all
incoming cables.
P. Earth Plate Electrodes
1. Use where :
a. Ground resistivity is low but increases with depth.
b. Where it is not possible to go deep in to soil.
2. Protect terminations against corrosion.
Q. Earth Pit
1. Construct a small concrete pit, complete with removable diecast iron cover
with recessed lifting hook and frame, at the head of the earth rod, to protect
the rod and allow access to connections for testing.The diecast iron cover and
frame shall of medium duty. The approved manufacturer is Kuwait foundary.
3.02 Site Quality Control

A. Testing
1. Test earthing systems by the earth megger test.
2. The resistance of any point in the earth continuity system to the main earth
electrode shall not exceed 1 ohm.
3. Install additional earth electrodes if these figures are not met.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16500
LIGHT FITTINGS

GENERAL:
Light fittings shall be of best quality made by the approved manufacturers . The light
fittings shall be suitable for trouble free operation on the system voltage and should
be complete with internal wiring. The light fittings shall be accepted only from the
sources mentioned herein and from parent countries only .The internal wiring shall be
executed by flexible cables of suitable size and to be of silicone rubber insulated heat
resistance flexible cables. The outdoor light fittings shall be protected and so
constructed to withstand the extreme local weather conditions either mentioned with
the fixtures details or not and the mounting height for fixtures shall be as directed by
the engineer. All light fixtures shall be provided earth terminal and fixture louvers to be
connected to the body by earthing lead. The light fittings shall be complete with all
accessories and fixing hardware must for installation and power factor shall not be
less than 0.9. All lighting fixtures flourescent shall comploy with lighting guide 7 as per
CIBSC. The contractor shall submit certificate of origin,shipping documents with
packing list for all lighting fixtures.This is the contractor responsibility to coordinate the
work mentioned in this division with the ceiling system, the contractor has to submit
the complete technicals Details of fittings including control gear, internal wiring
diagram and location of components. The contractor has to submit confirmation from
manufacturer that the control gear is suitable for prolonged and continuous service in
an ambient temperature of 50oC.
Lamps:- All light fixtures covered under contract shall be provided with Lamps, Lamp
used in temporary lighting shall not be used in the final lamping of fixtures and shall
be energy savers type. Lamps wattage are mentioned in fittings description and
colour shall be day light. The color temperature shall be between 5000 to 6500o K.
Color rendering shall be excellent for all lamps except plant and electrical room.
The lamp shall be frosted with voltage 240V.The discharge lamp shall be high power
factor.
Ballast:- All the fluorescent luminaries shall be provided with high frequency
electronic ballast of minimum 25 khz to IEC928 unless specified otherwise. The high
frequency electronic ballast shall be suitable for operation in an ambient temperature
upto 50 degree centigrade provided with automatic cut out of worn or defective lamps
for fluorescent and compact fluorscent.The ballast shall be suitable for lamp
specified.Two number electronic ballast shall be provided for four flourescent lamps
and 1 no for two flourescent lamp. The ballast used for discharge lamps shall be
suitable for that type of lamp with voltage 240 volt. When specified conventional type
low loss ballast shall be used with electronic starters and provide flicker free
operation. Ballast shall be from Helvar U.K, Shawaby Germany, Philips U.K and
Thorn U.K.
Luminaires: All luminaires shall be manufactured to BS 4533 with an apprpriate IP
classification to BS EN 60529. All LED Luminaires shall be provided Sink PAD(
MCPCB) technology which provides direct path to Hot LED, providing fast heat
transfer rate, lowering the LED junction temperature, in turn increasing the life of
fixture, giving more output, higher drive current, brighter light and fewer components.
The drivers/controller used for LED light fixtures shall be constant current versions
which are highly efficient over a wide power range.The LED drivers input voltage shall
be compatible with kuwait standard voltage.All Luminaires used in basment
Auditorium shall be with dimmable control gear.All light fittings shall be supplied with
complete control gears,lamps, mounting and fixing accessories whether mentioned in
discription of each light fitting or not. The light fitting shall be connected to the main
circuit wiring with heat resistant flexible cable of minimum conductor size of 1.5mm2
insulated with silicone rubber. Break joint rings shall be used in conjunction with
batten holder, ceiling roses or back plates mounted on to a flush installation.

Termination and Earthing ; Fused terminal blocks shall be fitted and be of

sufficient capacity for wiring involved. Each terminal shall be capable of
accommodating two 2.5mm2 conductors.
The connector strip terminals shall have a current rating not less than the rating of
circuit protective device and shall be encapsulated in polyethylene. The porcelain
connector shall be used where temperature in excess of 70 deg C is likely.
All light fittings shall be provided with an earth terminal which shall be connected to
earth continuity lead of of the final sub circuit. Aluminium louvers of light fittings shall
also be connected to earth terminal of the fixture.
Related Standards : The following standard are referred to in this part,

1. BS4533 Luminaries
2. BS3677 High pressure mercury vapour lamps
3. BS EN 60662 High pressure sodium vapour lamps
4. BS EN 61167 Metal Halide Lamps
5. BS EN 60529 Degree of protection provided by enclosures
6. BS EN 60081 Tubular flourscent lamps for general lighting
7. BS EN 60238 Edison screw lamp holder
8. BS5225 Photomatric data for luminares
9. BS 800 radio interference
10. BS 2818 Ballast for flouresent lamps
11. BS 4017 Capacitor for Flourescent lamps
12. BS 3772 Starters for flourescent lamps
Execution:- All the light fittings shall be fixed in false ceiling by cutting holes with
proper tools and resting on ceiling ensuring the perfect appearance of installation.
The fittings shall be installed in false ceiling such that the weight of fittings is taken by
the suspension rods and in no case fall on the false ceiling. The suspension rod shall
be threaded type generally of size not less than 6-mm. The weight of the fittings has
to be considered before deciding the dia of rod. The wiring shall be by single core
PVC wire drawn inside PVC conduits. Lighting outlets shall be provided through GI
circular boxes with the ceiling rose mounted adjacent to the fittings. Final connection
between outlet boxes shall by means of silicone rubber insulated, glass fiber braided
type flexible cord not less than 1.5-mm2.

Type : H
Lamp Type : 2x8 W T5 fluorescent
Mounting : Surface-Mounted Luminary
Detailed specification:
Surface-mounted Luminary. Base is die-cast aluminum, powder-coated in Perm white
finish. Opal polycarbonate diffuser. Gear-tray is made of steel, powder-coated in
Perm white finish. The fixture should have approval from Kuwait fire brigade.IP:65
Approved Manufacturers: Thorn, Emergilite, Menvier
Location of use : Emergency

Type : I
Lamp Type : 2x8 W T5 Fluorescent light
Mounting : Surface-Mounted Luminaire
Surface-Mounted single-sided Exit luminaire. Body and gear cover made of steel,
powder-coated in Perm white finish. Legend panel made of clear acrylic with rear
screen printing. The exit should be written both in English and Arabic and approved
from Kuwait fire brigade.IP:20
Approved Manufacturers : RZB, Emergilite, Menvier
Location of use : Exit Light

Type : AN
Lamp Type : 2xTL5 35W
Mounting : Surface-mounted luminaire
Weather-proof surface-mounted luminaire. Luminaire body is made of glass-fiber
reinforced and flame retardent polyester, light grey. The top and bottom of part of
housing shall be screwed together and shall be sealed together using an aging
resistant rubber seal and plastic screw.Plexiglas diffuser with smooth clear exterior
surface with internal prisms and fine-grained front planes. Electronic control gear. The
luminaire shall be provided with heat resistant wiring.
IP : 65
Approved Manufacturers : Trilux Oleveon, Cooper,

Regiolux
Location of use Basement Shelter
Approved lamp manufacturers:

Subject to compliance with the requirements product shall be from the followings:
1. GEC - USA
2. Osram - Germany
3. Philips – Holland
4. Sylvania - Europe
END OF SECTION

SECTION-#. 16620
EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

The scope is to provide, install, test and commission an operable generators 3

phase, 415 volts and 50 hertz with prime rating 2 Nos 500KVA for shelter. On failure
of main supply at the main switch panels the generator shall be activated and on
verification of ministry supply will reverts to main by means of automatic transfer
switch. The system shall includes all equipment and devices mentioned here or
shown on drawings or not but required for the service, complete in all respect and
ready for work.The size of the generator shall be same or next highest strandard size
nearest to the rating specified.This is contractor responsibility to provide fuel to the full
capacity of daily fuel tank at the time of handing over. The contractor shall arrange for
all fuel and load bank at his own cost for the testing and commissioning of generator
set. The system shall be independent system for emergency power comprising of but
not limited to the followings,
a. Diesel engine driven electrical generating set.
b. Piping and safety devices.
c. Control panel and Automatic transfer switch.
d. Feeders and Engine mounted panel boards, conduits, wiring.
e. Fuel oil system, exhaust pipe system, and mechanical ventilation system.
f. Daily fuel tank capacities as shown in drawing or in BOQ.
g. Provision for interfacing with building automation system.
h. Sound attenuators of a sound pressure level 83db @ 1 meter and 72db @ 7
meter at full load.
REFERENCES
1. Relevent British Standards.
2. Relevent KNPC Regulations.
3. Relevent Ministry of Energy Regulations.
4. Relevent kuwait fire department requirments.
5. Requirments of Directorate of Civil Defence.
6. ISO 3744:2010 (as modified by EU Directive 2000/14/EC) – Enclosed
generating sets noise test requirements:
7. ISO 8528-10:1998 – Open generating sets noise test.
8. BS EN 12601:2010 – Safety of reciprocating internal combustion engine
driven generating sets.
9. BS 7671:2008 +A1:2011 IET Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition –
Requirements for electrical installations.
10. BS 7698-12:1998, ISO 8528-12:1997 – Emergency power supply to
safety devices (reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets).
11. BS EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 – Safety of machinery, Part 1: General
requirements – Electrical equipment of machines.
12. CE marking directive, requiring compliance with the Low Voltage directive
2006/95/EC, Machinery directive 2006/42/EC, EMC directive
2004/108/EC and noise directive 2000/14/EC.

The generator set and supplied accessories shall meet the

requirements of the following standards:-
• BS EN 60034, Rotating electrical machines, family of standards,

• Directive 76/464/EEC - Water pollution by discharges of certain
dangerous substances
• Directive 80/68/EEC on the protection of groundwater against
pollution caused by certain dangerous substances.
• ISO 8528-12:1998 – Battery Charger and Battery Charger
requirements.
• CE marking directive, as above.
14 The control system for the generator set shall comploy with
the
following standards.
• ISO 8528-4:1998 – Control equipment requirements.

• EMC directive 2004/108/EC using the following standards as
appropriate:
• BS EN 61000-6-1:2007. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Generic standards. Immunity for residential, commercial and light-
industrial environments.
Generic standards. Immunity standard for industrial environments.
Generic standards. Emission standard for residential, commercial
and light-industrial environments.
• BS EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011. Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for industrial
environments.
• EN 50082. Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference Characteristics of Industrial, Scientific and Medical
Equipment.
• BS ISO 8528-4:2005 Reciprocating internal combustion engine
driven alternating current generating sets. Control gear and
switchgear.
• CE marking directive, as above.
MANUFACTURERs QUALIFICATIONS
The equipment described as a minimum shall meet all requirments specified in this
section. The tender is limited to manufacturers and their representatives who should
have at least 10 years of experience of similar system in kuwait . All items in the
project shall be sourced from manufacturers with ISO 9002 qualification and shall be
backed by documentary evidence of support of engine genset manufacturer, who is
the prime supplier of equipment. Third party assemblies purchasing commercial
switchgear, vendor components and assemblies, in lieu of on site manufacturing shall
not be classified a manufacturer. The organizations of this classification shall be
prohibited from participating in the bid process.

SUBMITTALS :
1. The manufacturer product literature and performance data sufficient to verify
compliance with specification shall be submitted.
2. The specification compliance statement item by item to be submitted highlighting
thereby any deviations whatsoever and indicating the implications as applicable.
3. Dimensioned outline plan and elevation drawings of engine generator set and
other components specified.
4. Thermal damage curve for generator and time- current characteristic curves for
generator protective device.
5. 3 copies of shop drawing showing fabrication details, dimensions, weights, loads,
required clearances, method of field assembly, components, location and size of
each field connections.
6. Detail wiring diagram for power and control connections including emergency
transfer system showing all wiring between engine starting panel, engine
generator set and automatic transfer switch.
7. Submit the schematic diagram for altrnator control panel showing instruments,
protection and interlocks.
8. Operation and maintenance manuals shall contain the following,
a. Manuals for generator set, instruction book, maintenance schedules
and operator manuals for normal and abnormal condations.
b. List of tools recommended by manufacturer to be stored at project.
c.Spare parts books for engine generator and its associated
components..
d.Spare parts shall be provided as per the list mentioned in section
16100.
QUALITY ASSURANCE :
1. The engine generator set shall be product of a single manufacturer.
2. The manufacturer shall have local agent with proven successful experience
record in installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of
diesel/generators.
3. The agent should have association with manufacturer for minimum of ten
years.
4. The size of generator shall be the same or next higher standard size nearest
to the rating specified, when opearating at specified frequency, voltage,
altitude and maximum ambient temperature.
5. Provide certified factory test, startup by a supplier authorized by the
manufacturer, and on site testing of the system.
6. The generator set manufacturer shall warrant all equipments provided under
this section so there is one source for warranty and product service.
7. The Generator shall be accepted only from the parent countries of the
sources mentioned here.
GENERATOR :
The generator sets shall be standby for continuous duty during the interruption of
main power supply. The AC generator shall be synchronous, four pole, 2/3 pitch,
revolving field, drip-proof construction, single pre-lubricated sealed bearing, air cooled
by a direct drive centrifugal blower fan, and directly connected to the engine with
flexible drive disc. All insulation system components shall meet NEMA MG1
temperature limits for Class H insulation system. Actual temperature rise measured
by resistance method at full load shall not exceed 125°.The set shall be suitable for
240/415v alternating current service, three phase at 0.8 p.f lagging and 50 Hz.The
rated output of generator shall be as shown on drawing or given in BOQ with capacity

as required to operate as a unit at 55 deg celsius..The rated output of generator set

shall mean the net,full,continous, derated output in kuwait climatic condation after
subtracting the power consumed by radiator fan. The set shall be capable of carrying
a load of 10% above the full derated output for one hour at the rated speed without
undue heating of the engine or alternator. The set shall operate automatically at a
speed of 1500 rpm and shall be capable to work at humidity of 100% and at ambient
temperatrure of 55 deg celsius. A permanent magnet generator (PMG) shall be
included to provide a reliable source of excitation power for optimum motor starting
and short circuit performance. The PMG and controls shall be capable of sustaining
and regulating current supplied to a single phase or three phase fault at
approximately 300% of rated current for not more than 10 seconds.The generator
shall be mounted on a rigid steel structure base suitable for skidding.The generator
shall be a brushless, single bearing machine directly connected to engine through
flexible coupling and efficiency shall not be less than 90% at full load.The engine
generator set shall be complete with all necessary equipment and accessories
suitable for the intended services. Battery and battery charger to be provided. The
hermetically sealed voltage regulator, silicon control rectifier type to give voltage
stability of 1.5% with allowance for up to 3% speed variation. The automatic under
frequency protection shall be provided to allow the generator to be operated under
load at less than synchronous speeds for engine startup and shutdown procedures.
The excitor for the generator shall be fast response type with a rotating three phase
full wave bridge rectifier. The voltage regulation shall be +/- 0.5% at any power factor
between 0.8 lagging and unity, at any load from no load to rated load, at any
temperature from hot to cold and a speed droop variations up to 4.5 % of rated
speed. The transients variations shall be limited to a maximum of 17% for a duration
not exceeding 0.25 seconds.The generator to be provided with temperature
compensated solid state electronic voltage regulator to match engine and generator
characteristics, with voltage regulation plus or minus 1 percent from no load to full
load. Include manual controls to adjust voltage droop, voltage level (plus or minus 5
percent) and voltage gain. The mouldedcase or Air circuit breaker shall be provided
on generator equipped with electronic trip unit rated at required amperes, 4-pole and
600-volts.The circuit breaker shall comploy with the requirements of IEC 60947-2.
Restricted and unrestricted both earth fault protection shall be provided and shall give
alarm at the G/R set control panel.
AUDIBLE ALARM :
Auidable alarm horn shall be provided on the generator set for shut down
on fault condation. Any condation that causes the control to shut down
the set, the audible alarm horn shall be activated .Means shall be
provided to mute the alarm and reset the detection circuit in the control
panel.
ENGINE:
The engine shall be direct injection four stroke,1500-rpm, naturally
aspirated or turbocharged diesel engine to BS-5514 continuously rated at
site conditions to provide sufficient output power for the generator. The
engine shall be with integral air cooled radiator and shall include air filter,
fuel and lubricating oil filters, water pump, fuel and lubricating oil pumps,
oil cooler, governor, flywheel, starter motor ,tachometer, service hour
counter, oil and water gauges and safety devices. The air filter shall be of oil bath or
dry element type. The fuel filters shall be suitable for preventing all particles of 10
micron size or larger from passing and shall have primary and secondary fuel filters.
The pressure type lubricating system with gear type oil pump and filter shall be fitted
to the engine. A graduated dipstick shall be provided in accessible location. The heat
exchanger must be fitted in cooling water circuit for cooling the lubricating oil and to
keep its temperature within safe limits at all conditions.

The drain connection for draining of sump oil must be brought on side of generator
base. The camshaft bearing lubrication shall be fed directly from the lubricating oil
pump and not through the main bearing. The governor shall be electronic type to
maintain synchronous load sharing, speed sensing and to respond to load changes
which minimize speed dip and recovery time. The governor system shall include
magnetic pick up, proportional actuators, Oil pressure switch and control box. The
engine shall run steadily at any
load at its rated speed. Changes in speed shall comploy with BS 5514 or ISO 3046
for class A2 governor. The engine shall have safety devices to stop the engine and
give alarm in case of high water temperature, low oil pressure and overspeed. Drain
plugs and cocks for oil ,water and fuel shall be provided in accessible locations.
Emergency relief diaphrgms shall be provided to obivate danger of crank case
explosion, fitted on side remote from the generator. Engine mounted wiring shall be
by means of MICC cables properly fixed and protected and terminating in a box
mounted on the engine. Vibration isolators spring/pad type quantity as recommended
by manufacturer shall be provided. The diesel engine shall be derated according to
BS 5514 for operation in Kuwait climatic conditions (Altitude 500ft above sea level,
temperature 55 deg C, RH 50%) and manufacturers certificate for engine deration
shall be submitted for engineer approval. The set is required to deliver the capacity
mentioned under Kuwait climatic condations when it starts automatically or manually.
COOLING SYSTEM: The diesel engine generator set is cooled with an integral
radiator (set mounted).This shall be of heavy duty tropical design with mechanically
driven fan of sufficient capacity to maintain safe operation at the site in worst climatic
conditions.Coils shall be of copper alloy tubing with copper fins.The radiator shall be
provided with fan guard and shall be connected with flexible connections to engine
water pipes. A thermostatically Controlled valve shall be provided in the cooling
system to assist in rapid heating up of water in the engine jacket when starting from
cold. The thermostatically controlled electric heater shall be located in cooling water
circuit with On/Off switch in control panel. The heater shall be capable to maintain
cooling water temperature of 20-degrees centigrade with an ambient temperature of
0-degree centigrade. Indicating lamp in control panel shall indicate when the heater is
on. The heater shall be switched Off automatically when the engine starts and
switched On when the engine stops. Heater shall be easily removable for
replacement . All windows and doors of generator room shall be provided with louvres
and grills and should be adjustable type ,can be closed when the set is not in working
condation. This is recommended that total area of incoming air vents should be
atleast doubble that of the engine radiator outlet and all vents shall be protected
against ingress of rain. The contractor shall do his own calculation for air required by
diesel generator for cooling and submit it for approval. The cooling area outlet shall be
in front of radiator and as close as possible.
Water used for cooling shall have the following analysis,
Natural electric conductivityin microohms at 20 deg C = 388
Caculated TDS in PPM = 375
Ph =9
Total caustics in PPM (Na (OH) =5
Chlorides in PPM ( Cl ) = 75
Total alkalinity in PPM (Caco3 ) = 20
Sulphate in PPM ( SO4 ) = 70
Total hardness in PPM ( Caco3 ) = 100
Permanent hardness in PPM (Caco3) = 95
Temporary hardness =5
Free chlorine in PPM ( Cl2 ) = 0.7

EXAUST SYSTEM : The exaust system for the generator provided shall form a
continous path from the engine to termination point. Silencers shall be provided into
the exaust system to maintain the external noise level. Flexible gas tight joints shall
be provided between the engine and the exaust system as required to permit thermal
expension and prevent vibration transmission. The system shall be adequately
supported throughout. Mineral wool thermal insulation of 50mm thickness with 22-swg
aluminium cladding shall be applied to the pipework and silencer if the system is
within the confines of the building.Drain point shall also be provided at the lowest
point of the system and at the base of vertical flues for removal of condensate. A
weather cowl shall be provided at the exaust outlet to prevent the ingress of rain.
STARTING AND BATTERIES : The engine shall be started by a 24-volt DC starting

motor automatically engaging with engine flywheel and positively disengaging on
engine start. The engine starting equipment shall be arranged to disconnect the
battery charger to prevent it from being overloaded during starting. The battery shall
be sized as per generator set manufacturer recommendation and shall be supplied
complete with battery leads and battery stand. The capacity of the battery shall be
sufficient to prove 1 minute of continous cranking. The battery size shall be heavy
duty such that lead acid cells are not discharged below 75 % of their nominal voltage
after the repeat start requirments of specification have been met. Battery size
calculations shall be submitted for engineer approval.
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The batteries shall be high performance lead acid, vented type, 24-volt heavy duty
diesel starting type and of sufficient capacity to provide continous cranking of 1.5
minute duration without recharging and able to provide three successive starts in
60/90 seconds.The batteries shall be filled with electrolyte and installed in robust
containers complete with cables and clamps. The hydrometer shall be supplied with
the batteries. The battery charging shall be provided from a three phase full wave
rectification static charger with auto trickle charge installed in ventilated sheet steel
case and incorporated within the control panel. It shall be cell of syncronization panel.
The charger shall be complete with all relays, cutouts, controls, switches and
instruments for automatic charging of batteries. The charger shall automatically
control the charging rate to state of battery thus charging at high rate following a
period of use of battery and when battery nearly fully charged reversing to trickle
charging automatically. An Ammeter and voltmeter in control panel shall indicate the
state of battery and its charging rate.
EARTHING : The supplier shall supply and install the complete earthing system
including all earthing tapes, bars, earth electrode, and accessories associated with
diesel generator installation .
CONTROL PANEL :
Control panel shall be electronic, microprocessor based control system, generator
mounted type to provide automatic starting monitoring and control functions for
generator set. When mounted on the generator set the control shall be vibration
isolated and tested to verify the durability of all components in the system under the
vibration condations encountered. All switches, lamps and meters shall be oil tight
and dust tight, and the enclosure shall be gasketed. The sealed solid state module for
engine control and AC metering having the following control and monitoring features.
1- Three position lockable control switch labeled Run/ Off/ Auto. In the run position
G/R set shall start and accelerated to rated speed and voltage.In the Off position
the set shall immediately stopand in Auto position the set shall be ready to accept
a signal from remote device to start.

2- Push button emergency stop switch, by depressing this switch will stop the G/R
set immediately and be locked out from automatic restarting.
3- Push button reset switch, shall be used to clear a fault and allow restarting the
G/R set after it has shut down for any fault condation.
4- Push button panel lamp switch, by depressing this switch entire panel shall be
lighted with DC control power. The panel switch shall be automatically switched
off 10 minutes after the switch is depressed or after the switch is depressed
second time.
5- The G/R set shall be provided with voltmeter, ammeter, frequency meter, PF
meter and kilowatt meter. The voltmeter shall be provided with phase select
switch and an indicating lamp. Digital metering set, 0.5 %accuracy, to indicate
generator voltage and frequency, output current, output kilowatt, and
power factor. The output voltage display shall be available in line to line or
line to neutral voltage simeltaneousely.
6- The G/R set control shall indicate the following alarm and shut down condations
on a digital display panel. Audio and visual Alarm condations are for the
followings, low fuel level, high coolant temperature, oil pressure and engine
temperature, low coolant level, low DC voltage, high DC voltage, weak battery,
over load. The shut down codations exists for the following, low oil pressure, high
coolant temperature, fail to crank, over crank, over speed , high AC voltage, low
AC voltage, under frequency, over current ,short circuit, and emergency stop. In
addition there shall be provision for indication of four customer specified alarm or
shut down condations
7- The following informations shall be available from the G/R set control, engine oil
pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine oil temp, engine speed or RPM,
exaust temp, numbers of hours of operation, number of start attempts, and system
voltage, generator AC volts, AC amperes and frequency.
8- The control system provided shall include a cycle cranking system, which allow for
user selected cranking time, rest time and number of start cycles. Initial setting
shall be for 3 cranking periods of 10 seconds each with 10 second rest periods
between cranking periods. The control system shall include an engine speed
governor control which functions to provide frequency regulation .The governor
control shall include adjustments for gain, damping, and a ramping function to
control engine speed and limit exaust smoke while the unit is starting.The control
system shall include time delay start (adjustable 0-300seconds) and time delay
stop (adjustable 0-600 seconds) functions.
DAILY FUEL TANK : The daily fuel tank shall be fabricated from braced steel
plate of thickness 4mm. The capacity of daily tank shall be 6000 litres minimum
for Shelter and 3000 liters at basment-1 for remaining generator. The Daily Fuel
Tank shall be provided with side glass level indicator for fuel and Fuel level
indicator with flow rate ( Liter ) meter near the ground floor filling point.The fuel
supply to the engine shall be maintained by the daily fuel tank located at higher
level than fuel injection pumps to allow for gravity feed. opening to the bottom of
the tank for maintenance.Vent pipe shall be provided for the fuel tanks and shall
be carried to the required height within the building and termination with the vent
fitting. Daily fuel tanks should be as per requirements of Kuwait fire brigade and in
accordance with KNPC regulations.The electrically operated fuel pump shall have
capacity of four times the total fuel consumption of engine at full load. The fuel
system to be approved by KNPC/KFB including the filling point for fuel. All
electrical devices to be fire rated only with other equipments located in the same
room.The engine diesel oil shall have the following specifications,
1. Specific gravity at 60 of distillation (P .P. 123/40) = 0.834
2. IBM = 219 C
3. 10% = 250 C

4. 50% = 276 C
5. 90% = 314 C
6. F.E.P = 342 C
7. Flash point PME = 189 C
8. Sulphur = 1.1 %
9. Chlorific value, BTU/lbs gross carbon residues = 19,750
10. 0.01/wt Diesel index = 62
11. Viscosity redwood seconds at 100 = 34
INSTALLATION : All equipments shall be installed so as to avoid vibration to the
building. The unit shall be mounted on a rigid structrul steel base suitable for skidding
and to maintain alignment between components with bonded rubber anti vibration
units position between the engine and the alternator support feet, baseplate.The
foundation shall be carefully designed and constructed to carry the loads, reinforced
concrete, proper sand cement ratio and proper vibration isolation materials shall be
used. All this shall be as per manufacturer recommendations and subject to the
approval of engineer.
TEST : The diesel engine shall be tested at manufacturer premises for its output
power and relevant temperatures.Test certificate for both engine and complete set
shall be submitted. Full performance test for generator set shall be carried out at site
before handing over. This shall include partial load test, full load test ,and run for one
hour at 110% giving the temp of engine jacket water. The tests shall be carried out at
worst specified conditions in summer running for 8 hours daily for one week and
24hours of continous running once to the approval of engineer. If the work is
completed and the condition are not worst in summer, then the above site test shall
be made at the time of completion of installation works but full operation and
performance test shall be carried out in worst conditions in summer and at the
responsibility of the contractor.
WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE : The contractor shall be fully responsible for the
satisfactory operation of the D/G during the maintenance and warranty period. The
written warranty executed by the manufacturer or his agent agreeing to repair or
replace packaged engine generator and auxiliary components that fail in material and
workmanship within two years of warranty period. He shall carryout necessary
inspection, preventive maintenance and testing to keep the generator ready all the
time. The contractor shall provide all electrical and mechanical parts, grease,
lubricating oil, filters and touch up paints required for maintenance. The owner shall
provide diesel oil only whenever it is required. The contractor shall prepare log book
giving full details of maintenance work and log book entry shall be counter signed by
the employers representative. The components of control panel shall be installed in
the ambient temp of 55 degrees centigrade high relative humidity. Manufacturer
should guarantee that all components of control system (relays, diode, pre integrated
circuits, semi conductors etc) shall withstand, operate continously and effectively
without troubles in this high temp and climatic conditions. The warranty offered in this
article shall not deprive employer of other rights employer may have under other
provisions of contract document and shall be in addition to and run concurrent with
other warranties made by the contractor under requirments of contract documents.
APPROVED MANUFACTURER
Kohler - U.S.A
Cummins Power Generation USA/U.K..
Caterpillar - U.S.A
Mitsubishi - JAPAN
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16721
Fire Detection & Alarm System

GENERAL: The section includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of

high quality, intelligent and Analogue addressable fire detection and alarm system as
shown on drawing and as mentioned in specification. The system shall be composed
of fully electronic operated hardware of latest technology, to identify the source of fire
outbreak in very early stages and minimum alarm annunication of false fire
phenomena. The capacity of the system shall be sufficient to perform all function
specified with additional 25% spare capacity. The contractor shall furnish and install
all required wiring, controllers, control elements, installation sensor, making good,
coordination with mechanical contractor and other trades to allow for the complete
executionin of fire control mode for HVAC, Fire fighting pumps, Elevators, Smoke
exaust fan, Fresh air exaust fan, Auto doors etc.The system shall be complete in all
respect, anything required must to complete the system but not shown on the drawing
and mentioned in specification shall be provided by the contractor taking into account
its cost at the time of submitting his offer. Ech loop shall have the provision for 25%
extra after connecting all devices on it. The contractor shall obtain KFD approval on
shop and as built drawings. The contractor shall provide the system complete in all
respect ready for operation and include for all components which are required for the
system operation either mentioned in these documents or not and any modification
requested by KFD shall be done without any extra cost. Work includes but not limited
to the following.
1. Fire alarm control panel

2. Manual stations
3. Automatic Detectors
4. Alarm Horns
5. Control and Signal equipments
6. Power supply and backup batteries
7. Repeater panel(remote enunciator)
8. interface units
9. wiring
10. Accessories
REFERENCES: The system shall comply with the following,

NFPA72 - Installation, Maintenance and use of protection signalling system. NFPA
72 E - Automatic Fire Detection
NFPA 72G - Notification appliances of protective signalling system
NFPA 72H - Guide for test procedure for protective signalling system
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
NFPA 101 - Life saftey code
BS 5839 - Fire detection and Alarm system in building
BS 5445 - Components of automatic fire detection system
Latest regulations of Kuwait Fire Brigade for Fire Alarm, Detection and signalling.
SUBMITTALS
1- Submit product data as per requirments of contract documents.
2- Submit shop drawings showing details of equipment/device location and
connecting wiring of entire fire alarm and detection system.
3- Submit samples for all detection and alarm devices and accessories for approval.
4- Complete manufacturers catalogue data including supervisory power usage,
alarm power usage, physical dimensions, finish and mounting requirments.
5- Battery size calculations shall be submitted and size to be a minimum of 125% of
the calculated requirments.
6- Submit manufacture requirments for testing device loop card circuits and device
addresses prior to connecting to control panel.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
1- The fire alarm contractor must be registered with kuwait fire brigade and
approved of grade first (1).
2- The fire alarm contractor shall have minimum of 10 years experience in similar
jobs and adequate number of staff trained and experienced in design,
installation, commissioning and servicing of analogue addressable systems.
3- All components shall be from a single manufacturer and manufacturer shall be
approved to ISO 9002 quality system.
4- All deviations from this specifications that the contractor proposes to make shall
be clearly indicated in writing making reference to the relevent paragraph of this
specifications.
5- The fire alarm contractor given reasonable time shall permit the buyer or his
agent to conduct quality audit at the premises where the propose equipment is
manufactured.
6- The supplier shall submit the certificate for the source of origin and shipping
documents of approved materials. The material shall be accepted only from
mentioned sources (parent country).
SMOKE DETECTOR: The detector shall be surface mounted type, solid state ,dual
chamber ionisation type capable of detection visible and invisible products of
combustion. The sensitivity of detector shall be adjustable and should be unaffected
by changes in temperature , humidity and barometric pressure. The detector do not
require resetting or readjustments after actuation to restore them to normal operation.
The smoke entry windows of the detector shall be suitable for local air current pattern
, and shall be installed within safe locations as per manufacturer recommendations.
The detector and associated electronic components are mounted in a module which
connects to a fixed base with twist locking plug connection. Terminal in the fixed base
accept building wiring. The detector operation shall incorporate a time delay,
response integration circuit to minimize false alarms of smoking with build in facility to
isolate or connect this circuit according to the need of the protected room. A built in
indicator in the detector base shall indicate detector operation in alarm condations.
They shall require no switches both within the detector or its base and in the panel for
addressing. The detector shall provide satisfactory service without any harmful effects
for prolonged and continuous period in local climatic condations. Shall comply with BS
5445 and corresponding NFPA.
HEAT DETECTOR: The heat detector shall be surface mounted, solid state with the
combination fixed temperature and rate of rise detection operating in temperature
above 58degree C or rate of rise of 10degree C/minute. Shall have removable
protective cover to enable thorough cleaning and protect the detector from
mechanical damage. Rate of rise temperature detection shall be selectable at the
control panel while fixed temperature sensing is independent of rate of rise sensing
and is programmable. A built in indicator in the detector base shall indicate detector
operation in alarm condation. The base for both smoke and heat detector can be used
commonly.

BEAM DETECTOR: The beam smoke detectors shall be capable of detecting the
presence of smoke in large open-type interiors.The beam smoke detectors shall
project a modulated infra-red light beam from a transmitter unit to a receiver unit. The
received signal shall be analyzed and, in the event of smoke being present for a pre-
determined period, an alarm condition is activated.The detectors shall be capable of
providing cover in open areas up to 100m in length and up to 14m wide, giving an
effective protection area of up to 1400sq m.The fire alarm output of the detectors shall
be activated in the event of smoke reducing the signal strength between 40% and
90% for a period of approximately 5 seconds.In the event of a power failure at the
transmitter unit or if the transmitted signal is reduced by more than 90% for a period in
excess of 1 second, then a fault alarm condition shall be indicated. This condition
shall inhibit the fire alarm until the signal is restored.
The receiver unit of the detectors shall be capable of performing an automatic reset,
approximately 5 seconds after a fault is indicated, if the fault is no longer present.The
detectors shall include Automatic Gain Control (AGC) circuitry capable of providing
compensation for long-term degradation of signal strength caused by component
ageing or build-up of dirt on the optical surfaces of the transmitter and receiver unit
lenses.The beam smoke detectors shall meet the requirements of either BS5445: Pt.5
(EN54: Pt.5) for detectors suitable for normal environment or BS5445: Pt.8 (EN54:
Pt.8) for detectors designed for high ambient temperatures. The beam smoke
detectors shall be approved and listed by the LPCB or VdS.The receiver unit of the
detectors shall incorporate an alignment/fault lamp, clearly visible from the outside, to
provide indication of both alignment and fault conditions.
OPTICAL ANALOGUE DETECTOR; The photoelectric smoke detector is suitable to

the detection of slow burning fires. It employs infra red light source and photodiode to
provide early warning of hazard. The smoke particles entering the detection chamber
cause light scatter, which is detected by photo diode. The detector is resistant to false
alarms caused by dust , insect, high humidity and draughts.
ADDRESSABLE MANUAL ALARM CALL POINT: The manual call point shall be
electrically compatible with standard range of automatic detectors so that it can be
connected directly into a supervised 2 wire of the control panel for feed back loop
circuit.The manual call point contain the intelligence for reporting address, identity,
alarm and trouble to the fire alarm control panel. The manual call point
communications shall allow the station to provide alarm input to the systemand alarm
output from the system within less than 4 seconds.This shall have in built
microprocessor which shall ensure a response time of less than one second. The
manual call point shall be of streamlined and flat appearance permitting its use as a
flush mounted unit. The manual point shall be designed for fail safe operation and
shall accommodate the sealed electronic circuit for an individual address system. The
manual call point shall be equipped with self holding device to maintain the alarm
condation untill reset by authorized person. The unit cover shall be secured against
unauthorized removal because every removal of the cover shall release an alarm.
The call point shall have a built in lamp, automatically confirming its actuation when it
will light and it shall be possible to test the call point without destroying the seal or
removing the cover with a key operated testing facility.
The call point unit installed outside shall be provided with weather proof gasket to
improve its weather resistance to IP 54. The glass shall have instruction ( IN CASE
OF FIRE BREAK GLASS ) printed both in english and Arabic.

INTERFACE UNITS: The addressable control module(Interface unit) shall be

designed to convert specific signals on an analogue addressable detection line from
the control panel into control functions to actuate other modes.The interface used
shall be loop powered unit requires no mains connection and a versatile gateway into
and out of the addressable system. The output contact shall be rated for 0.5 amp and
240 V AC.The addressable control module shall have an input for connection of an
external contact to provide a confirmation signal to be sent back to the control panel
via the detection line after the control function has been carried out. The addressable
control elements shall be connected to the control navel via a fully supervised 2 wire
circuit and the control function assigned to the control element shall be programmable
at control panel. The interface unit shall have built in response indicator lamp to flash
during activation. Each unit shall be suitable to accommodate up to to four inputs or
outputs on the same unit shall enables a range of conventional fire detection and
protection devices to be connected or interfaced to addressable system. The loop
powered interface unit typically accept inputs from from sprinkler system, elevators,
security alarms, manual switches and other plant management devices. Output can
be provided to public address system , management system and other plant control
equipment. In addition to acting as an interface under fire condation the interface unit
shall also accommodate non fire applications. The input shall receive any alarms and
its list of application shall be endless. The unit shall operate reliably between 0 degC
and 60 degC and up to 95% relative humidity.All the interface units or control module
required for all equipments shall be supllied by fire alarm sub contractor or supplier.
The respective services contractors shall connect their equipments from control
module or interface unit to their equipments.
REMOTE DEVICE LOCATION INDICATING LIGHTS: The LED indicating light shall
be provided in the vicinity of each sprinkler water flow switch and valve temper switch
which shall indicate the associated device is in an abnormal or trouble condation. The
lamp shall be flush mounted on single gang wall plate. A red laminated, phenolic-
resin identification plate at the indicating light identifies, in engraved white letters , the
room where the valve is located or the protected spaces downstream from the water
flow switch.
ALARM DEVICES: The alarm siren shall be flush, suitable for wall mounting ,of
suitable construction to match the interior design and as approved by the engineer.
The alarm shall be fully electronic , low voltage and power consumption matching the
system. The volume of sound from an individual unit can be adjusted to give an
output of up to 100db at a distance of one meter and 800Hz continuous tone.The size
of alarm devices shall be as shown on drawing.
The General Alarm Siren shall be fully electronic of combined visual/ audible alarm
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horn and alarm flash light in a weather proof protective housing for out door areas.
The horn shall be multi tone switchable facility where tone can be selected within the
device provide continous, intermittent or siren tones at rated sound level within
105/115 dB at one meter and 1000Hz.
ADDRESSABLE RELAY OUTPUT MODULE:The addressable relay output module
shall provide a volt free changeover relay contact operated by command from the
control and indicating equipment .The contacts of the addressable relay output
module shall be rated at a minimum of 1Amp at 24 V d.c.The addressable relay
output module shall monitor the relay coil for open-circuit and transmit the fault signal
to the control and indicating equipment. The addressable relay output module shall be
capable of deriving its operating power from the addressable loop.The addressable
relay output module shall provide a red LED indication that the relay has
operated.The relay output module shall be capable of being adapted to switch mains
voltages without the need for additional power for relays.

ADDRESSABLE CONTACT MONITORING MODULE:The addressable contact

monitoring module shall provide monitoring of the status of switched input signals
from either normally open or normally closed contacts.The addressable contact
monitoring module shall provide a red LED indication when the contact has
operated.The addressable contact monitor module shall be capable of deriving its
power directly from the addressable loop.
ADDRESSABLE SOUNDER DRIVER MODULE:The addressable sounder driver

module shall be capable of monitoring and driving a circuit of alarm sounders.The
output of the addressable sounder driver module shall be rated at 2A.The
addressable sounder driver module shall be capable of operating the sounders in a
pulsing or continuous mode as determined by the control and indicating equipment.
The addressable sounder driver module shall provide the facility to monitor the wiring
to the sounders for open or short-circuit and transmit the necessary fault signal to the
control and indicating equipment .The addressable sounder driver module shall
Srovide the facility to monitor for failure of the power supply for the sounders and
transmit the necessary fault signal to the control and indicating equipment.The
addressable sounder driver module shall provide a red LED indication that the
sounder circuit has been actuated.
SOUNDER BOOSTER MODULE:The sounder booster module shall be capable of

monitoring and a driving a heavy duty circuit of sounders up to 15 Amps.The sounder
booster module shall be capable of interfacing either to the common sounder outputs
of the control and indicating equipment or to the output of the addressable sounder
driver module.The sounder booster module shall be designed to maintain the
monitoring of the sounder circuit and transmit a fault signal either via the addressable
sounder driver module or directly to the control and indicating equipment
LOOP POWER SOUNDER MODULES:The addressable loop shall support sounder

modules, which are capable of providing power to electronic sounders derived from
the addressable loop.The addressable loop power sounder module shall provide a
red LED indication that the sounder circuit has been actuated.The addressable loop
power sounder driver module shall be capable of operating the sounders in a pulsing
or continuous mode as determined by the control and indicating equipmentThe
addressable loop power sounder driver module shall provide the facility to monitor the
wiring to the sounders for open or short-circuit and transmit the necessary fault signal
to the control and indicating equipment Each loop power sounder driver module shall
provide at least 80mA @ 24V d.c.
ADDRESSABLE POWER SUPPLY:The addressable power supply module shall be

capable of supplying up to 24 V d.c., 5 Amps of power to local sounder circuits and
ancillary equipment.The addressable power supply module shall derive its power from
the 115/240 V a.c. mains supply.The addressable power supply module shall be able
to contain and maintain in a charged state a 24 V battery set of up to 38 Ah
capacities.The addressable module shall monitor the mains power supply and the
battery and transmit a fault signal as appropriate to the control and indicating
equipment
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL: The fire alarm control panel shall be analogue
addressable basically of the capacity as shown on the drawing. The FACP shall be
complete with built in alphanumeric keyboard and thermal printer. The fire alarm
control panel shall make decision on whether a fire or fault exists by comparing the
plotted pattern from a fire sensor against the known fire and fault pattern held in
memory. System shall be true analogue with ability to print the output from a fire
sensor over a period of time. The control panel shall consists of wall mounted

enclosure, LCD display and operating terminal, plug in modules, mains and standby
power supplies and system interconnected terminals. The Panel shall be provided
with front lockable door to protect the controls and indications from damage or
misuse. The control panel shall be of modular design by means of plug-in cards
allowing its expansion and exact tailoring of detection zone and control output to the
building requirements. When the door is in closed position , the essential indications
large fire, fault, warning and power on lamps with the addition of a 16 line 40
character white on blue , backlit, super twist liquid crystal display can be seen. When
the front door is opened , a 40 character thermal printer, sounds alarms, silence
alarms, reset fire, cancel fault buzzer and keyboard with menu function keys are
revealed. Any correction in the labels shall have to carry out from built in keyboard of
FACP, use of separate PC or tools shall not be acceptable. Modules of light emitting
diode ( Red-fire, Green-power on, Yellow- warning and fault) shall be provided with
the addition of two tone buzzer for fire/ fault audible indication. The FACP shall be
equipped with on/off switches and push buttons for alarm acknowledge, reset and
lamp test. The addressable detector line circuit of the control panel shall have the
following charactristics.
a) Each addressable line circuit shall be working independently in order to maintain
full autonomous operationin case of trouble in anyone of line circuits.
b) Each addressable line module shall have its own microprocessor based circuit
working independently of from central processor board located in control panel.
c) The address assignment shall be determined automatically by the control panel
due to the physical position of detector base along the two wire line circuit.
d) All assignments of zones and positions shall be programmed at the fire alarm
panel.
e) The FACP shall have the provision to generate zone consisting of a single
detector only.
f) It shall be possible to determine the exect alarm or trouble device address in
FACP by means of numerical display.
g) The accurate detection device address shall comprise of the line number, device
number and programmed zone or loop number.
h) The detectors shall be exchangable without reprogramming the control panel or
user data.
The control panel shall continuously perform an automatic self test routine on each
detector which will functionally check detector electronics and ensure the accuracy of
the values being transmitted to control panel. The device loop card shall be capable
of intelligent devices distributed between two single line circuits. Any trouble on one
circuit shall not affect the other circuit.
The single line circuits shall be tested for open, short, ground, device status and
multiple response(2 device at same address) and communications with all
addressable devices installed before connection to the panel. System without this
capability shall have a test panel installedfor initial testing to eliminate any possible
short term or long term to the control panel.
An operator at control shall have the capacity to manually access the primary status,
device type, present average value, present sensitivity selected, peak detection
values and detector range for each device. The operator shall have the capability to
manually control clear peak detection values, enable or disable the point, clear
verification tally, establish alarm sensitivity and control detector relays driver inputfor
each device. This shall be possible to programme the control panel to automatically
change the sensitivity settings of each device based on time of the day and day of the
week.There shall be seven sensitivity settings available for each detector.
For increased smoke detection assurance, all individually addressed smoke detectors
shall be provided with alarm verification. Only a verified alarm shall initiate the alarm
sequence operation.

REPEATER PANEL ( REMOTE ANNUNCIATION PANEL):

The panel shall provide remote annunciation and control using a 90 character, back-
lit, alphanumeric, LCD readout. The information shall be in clear, discriptive english
language and include print status, alarm type(smoke detector, manual station),
number of system alarms, supervisory condations and a custom location label.
The alarm, supervisory and trouble condations are also indicated by dedicated LEDs
and a tone-alert. Each condation should have acknowledge push button switch that
shall silence the tone-alert but leaves the LED on untill all condation in that category
are restored to normal. The notification appliances can be deactivated by pressing the
ALARM SILENCE switch. Pressing the SYSTEM RESET switch restore the system to
normal operation. When the system activity is normal , the LCD display the time , and
SYSTEM IS NORMAL. Four programmable CONTROL switches and associated
LEDs are included. Typical application include manual evacuation, door holder
release bypass, elevator capture bypass. All switches on the annunicator are
controoled by ENABLE key switch with a key is removable only in the disabled
position.
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POWER SUPPLY UNIT :The FACP and Repeater panel shall have self contained
power supply unit to operate on mains power of 240 VAC -15% to +10%, 48 to 62
Hertz. The power supply shall be regulated and filtered. The power supply unit shall
contain suitable over voltage protection to prevent any demage due to line surges.
The unit shall be equipped with built in standby battery of nominally 24 volt DC, rated
to maintain operation for 24 hours and automatically revert to battery power after
mains power failure so that the system remain functional. When the power supply unit
is operating under emergency battery power, a signal should be generated main
terminal. Also when voltage drops below 20VDC of nominal 24VDC, a fault indication
should be provided on the system. When the ac power is restored , the power supply
unit shall automatically revert to normal operation. The power supply battery unit shall
automatically be maintained in charged condation by built in short circuit proof battery
charger. The battery charger shall be able to charge the system batteries up to
100AH. A thermister for monitoring battery temperature to control charging rate shall
be avilable. The load shall automatically be switched off when the voltage drops
below 19V, to protect battery cells from being demaged by complete discharge. The
batteries used shall be maintenance free sealed lead acid type for emergency power
source.
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WIRING : The wiring used for detection circuits shall be 1.5mm2, 2 core shielded
screen wire and as shown on the drawing. The system must allow up to 807 meters
wire length to the furthest addressable device. All exposed raceways of fire alarm
system shall only be galvanized steel conduits of minimum 25 mm diameter. Wire
shall be so routed to maintain sufficient distance between the forward and and return
loop as per requirements of Kuwait fire brigade.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING : Upon completation of the installation activity, the
fire alarm contractor shall test, start up, commission and handover the system. The
installation should be tested by KFD before handing over. The contractor shall be
responsible for inspecting and testing complete system including, detectors, call
points, sounders, ancillary devices, interface modules, FACP, operating and control
software. All the testing shall be carried out with the guide lines set out in BS 5839
and has recommended by manufacturer. The contractor shall test all function of the
system including the software to ensure the operation as per specifications and
relevent standards. The system shall be operated for a trial period to ensure that it
operates correctly.

The commissioning of the system shall constitute practical completation and

contractor shall demonstrate to the client or his representative that system performs
all of the functions set out in contractual requirments.
The contractor shall prepare a report giving details of all tests performed, results of
the test and details of any specific settings or adjustment made. The outstanding
tasks which are to be completed at another time shall be included in the report.
On completation of commissioning, the contractor shall provide a) copy of detailed

report b) component and equipment list c) product description sheets d) system
cabling, wiring and schematic drawings e) system operating and service manuals f)
fire system user handbookcontaining log book, routine maintenance instructions and
schedules.
DOCUMENTATION: The contractor shall supply to the owner system documentation
including but not limited to the following,
2. System record drawings and wiring details including one set of
reproducable drawings, a CD ROM with copies of record drawings in DXF
format for use in CAD drafting programme.
3. System operating, installation and maintenance manuals.
4. System matrix showing input signals to output commands.
TRAINING: The fire alarm contractor shall provide training to the client selected
maintenance staff. The scope of training shall depend on type, size and complexity of
the system. The contractor competant engineer familiar with the system shall provide
the training on site and at contractor premises if required.
The training shall include technical aspects of the system, instructions for routine
operation and maintenance of the systyem, procedure to be followed in case of fire
and false alarms. The recommended manufacturers are Thorn, Honeywell, Gent and
Simplex.
WARRANTY: The contractor shall warranty the entire system for electrical and
mechanical failures for a period of two years.The warranty shall begin with with the
completation of acceptance testing.
The fire alarm subcontractor shall offers for the owner consideration at the time of
system submittal a priced inspection, maintenance, testing and repair contract in full
compliance with the requirments of NFPA 72.
RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS:
SIEMENS – USA/EUROPE
THORN - U.K.
Honeywell - USA.
END OF SECTION.

SECTION-#. 16750
DATA NETWORK STRUCTURE CABLING

SYSTEM

SCOPE OF WORK: Includes to supply, install, connect, test and commission

complete data infrastructure cabling and connectivity network in according with the
requirements of this specification and drawings. This is contractor responsibility to
make sure that items which are described partially or missing from drawings or
specification but are must for the execution and completion of the services shall be
deemed to have been included by the contractor in his offer at the time of tender.
The contractor shall ensure that all materials and equipment manufacturers provide
warranties and guarantees for their respective materials as per contract documents.
The installation work shall be carried out by the contractor who are registered with
their respective manufacturers for the proposed work and will provide all informations
about their workforce certifying that the installers they intend to employ have the
required training and experience. The contractor shall carry out the necessary survey,
design and engineering to provide for the services as a complete system.The
contractor shall provide not less than 25 years unconditional warranty in writing for the
materials,equipments, workmanship and the system performance.
The scope of work includes the provision of all materials, labour, supervision,
construction, equipment, tools, consumables, spares and all other things which is
must for design, supply, install, test and commission the complete system. The
system components shall be from a single source, from one of the recommended
manufacturers list with the country of origin.The material shall be accepted only from
the parent country.The contractor shall submit the certificate of origin and shipping
documents for all components of the system with the addition of third party
compliance statement.The proposed vendor shall provide the list of project completed
in last five years for reference. The system shall be suitable for 10Giga Ethernet with
Augmented CAT6.The vendor must have completed minimum of 1000 points or
higher of category 6 plus/ CAT 6A (latest approved version) cabling system and 500
points of fiber installed and terminated. The selected material ensure the minimum
expected performance requirements for for LAN operation shall include ,but not
limitedto,ATM at 155 Mb/s and 622 Mb/s, 1.2 Gb/s and 2.4 Gb/s when class E
interfaces are avilable , including 10Gbps Ethernet and the system shall gurantee
minimum of 500 MHz bandwidth performance. The structure cabling system shall
comploy with cable balance and EMC requirments of EN 50288-6-1 and ISO 11801
Amm 1.1 and will not degrade the EMC performance of any electrical device
connected to it.The materials shall be strictly as per specification & minimum
requirement of category 6 plus/ CAT 6A( latest approved version).The active
components and fiber patch panels for this system shall be supplied by the owner.
STANDARDS AND REFERENCES:

1. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A Telecommunication Cabling.
2. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-1 Propagation delay and delay scew
specifications for 100ohms 4-pair cable.
3. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-2 Addendum 10D3.OTelecommunication cables
standard updates.
4. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A Standard for telecommunication pathways and
spaces.
5. TIA/EIA-568-B ,Horizental cabling practices for open offices.
6. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 Administaration standard for telecommunication
infrastructure of buildings.
7. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 Grounding and bonding requirments for
telecommunication.
8. ANSI/TIA/EIA TSB-67 Transmission performance specifications for
field testing of unshielded twisted pair cabling system.

9. ANSI/TIA/EIA TSB-75, Additional horizental cabling practices for open

offices.
10. ISO 11801 Generic cabling system
The installation of cables shall be as per latest edition of BICSI publications i.e
Telecommunications distribution method manual, Cabling installation manual and
vendor standards. All cables shall have third party approval status.
FIBER OPTIC CABLING: The backbone cable which shall interconnect the floor
cabinets to didtribution cabinet on the same floor and from distribution floor to main
data network cabinet in IT room in Basment-1.The interconnecting cable shall be 6
core multimode, graded index, 50/125 micrometer core/cladding diameter, tight
buffered with the buffer diameter of 900 micrometer,with mechanical and transmission
performances that shall meet or exceed CAT6 plus/CAT6A (latest approved version)
requirements. The cables to be laid in continous link, splicing or jointing of cables not
allowed.This is contractor responsibility to make sure that all fiber optic cables are laid
straight without any intermediate splices and shall be based on laser based
application and shall run either vertically between floors or horizontally to connect
main cabinets to sub cabinets. The sheath shall be LSZH and shall be water and
rodent resistant. The cables are to be dielectric and immune to lighting and
electromagnetic interference suitable for indoor and outdoor use..
PERFORMANCE: The crush resistance shall be less than 4000N/m, bending radius
during installation should not exceed 20 times the diameter of cable and pulling
tension shall not exceed 400 N. The temperature for storage should be -30 to +70
deg C, for installation -5 to +50 deg C, and operation -30 to +70 deg C. The fire
performances are flame retardant to IEC 60332-1, fire retardant to IEC 60332.3C, low
smoke capacity to IEC 10341/2 and halogen free to IEC 754-1/2. The optical
performance are as following,
Max Attenuation coeff @ 850nm (dB/Km) 3.5
Max Attenuation coeff @ 1300nm (dB/Km) 1.5
Bandwidth @850 nm (MHz/Km) more than 550
Bandwidth @1300nm(MHz/Km) more than 550
The backbone fibers shall be terminated on either side with ST type connectors, no
fibers shall be left un terminated and cables shall be tied down to the designated area
at the rear side using cables ties around the outer jacket leaving 2 to 3 meters of
excess cable for future modification, in addition to the length required for termination
process. The contractor shall provide suitable fiber connector to complete the entire
fiber cable termination as per manufacturer recommendations and to make sure that
the backbone is capable to handle the traffic and provide error free universal data
transport for foreseeable future. The contractor shall provide intelligent numbering
system which is based upon the destination and channel number. All terminated
cables to be dressed and connected to appropriate patch panels at either side.The
numbering system shall have prefix F to indicate that its fiber optic cable, followed by
destination IDF, then a hyphen and the channel within the cable.
FIBER PATCH PANELS: The fiber patch panels shall be 19 inch rack type, sliding
drawer supplied with screws and clip on caps, fitted with coilers constructed from mild
steel with painted finish in black. The panel shall secures, protect, and organize
multimode fiber terminations and provide interconnection or cross connect facilities
between horizontal and backbone system. The capacity of fiber panel shall be as
shown on drawing or given in BOQ. Crosspieces or adopters shall be ST or SC type
as per requirement and supplied with fixing screws and protection cap. The panel
shall provide sufficient space to ensure that fibers do not exhibit a bending radius as
per specification and standards. This shall organize and protect fiber connection and
splice tray in rackmount fiber applications. The smoke plastic front cover makes it
easy to view fiber connections and provide complete patch cord protection from dust

and dirt. The front and rear cover should be removable for easy installation and
access to patch cords and pigtails.
FIBER PATCH CORD: The fiber patch cord shall be of superior performance factory
terminated equipped withor combination connectors ST,SC, MT-RJ, or LC having low
signal loss, high reliability and long life. This shall be suitable for multimode 50/125
micrometer, 3-meter in length individually packed and labelled for ease of
identification. Each patch cord shall be identified with the ID batch reference and shall
be supplied with individual test certification.
HORIZENTAL CABLINGS:The cable used between data outlet and floor cabinet
shall be high performance 4 pair, 24 AWG,10Giga, (unshielded twisted pair ) UTP
cable of Category 6 plus/CAT6A performance minimum (latest approved version) as
per ISO 11801 latest standard and shall use a star physical topology.The maximum
distance between outlet and floor cabinet shall not be more than 90 meters free of
bridges, taps, and splices regardless of media type and if more than 90 meters fiber
optic cable shall be used for respective outlet.The UTP cable shall be up to highest
industry standards and should have performance specification of CAT 6 plus or
beyond that.The cable shall composed of 24 AWG bare solid conductors insulated
with LSZH materials and pairs will be around X shaped filler.The cable shall meet EN
50288-10-1 standard and flammability performance must meet IEC 60332-1 as a
minimum.The insulated conductors shall be twisted into individual pairs and four such
pairs twisted together and sheathed in a low smoke zero halogen outer jacket
providing high flame retardancy, no toxic fumes, halogen free and low smoke
emission as per IEC 60332-1 as a minimum.The acceptable bending radius shall be 4
x outer dia for installed cable.The colour coding for pairs shall be as per IEC/ISO
11801, colour contrast be such that each pair in the cable is distinguishable from
other pair.The bandwidth shall be 250 MHz and impedance shall be 100+/-5 ohm @
1MHz to 250MHz.The maximum attenuation should be 33.8 (dB/100m)and worst
NEXT(dB) to be 38.3.The ACR shall be 4.5 (dB). Both end of cables shall be labeled
at the patch panel and working area outlet as per EIA/TIA 606 standard.The
temperature range shall be 0 to 50 degree C (installation) and -20 to +75 degreeC (
operational).The UTP cable serving the wall mounted data outlet shall be brought up
to the flush mounted faceplate box and cable shall have 30 to 40 cm of excess length
to facilitate the termination process.
DATA OUTLET: The data outlet shall be dual type or as shown on drawings of
modular RJ45, 8 position, 8 conductors, CAT6 plus/CAT6A designed for high speed
networking application and use data transmission rates over frequency ranges up-to
500 MHz and beyond. The outlet shall be insulation displacement connector
type(IDC). The outlet shall meet category 6 plus/CAT6A (latest approved version)
transmission requirements for connecting hardware specified in IEC/ISO 11801 and
EIA/TIA 568A/B and class E design guidelines. The outlet shall be design to snap into
modular faceplate and when it is inserted into the faceplate, shall lock into place and
shall be released only using dual-purpose wire insertion tool. The faceplate jack must
be shuttered protected and include a label window for identification .The finishing of
faceplate shall be coordinated with other electrical accessories to be same. The outlet
shall be of high impact and flame retardant with a flammability rating meeting UL94V-
OUL, the jack wires shall be at least 50 micro inch lubricated ,gold plating over 100
micro inch nickel under plate. The connector shall be of copper alloy and shall accept
24 AWG solid copper wire conductors. The outlet shall support wiring configuration as
per T568A and T568B.The connector shall be wired only using insertion tools and
shall not untwist the paired conductors more than 13mm.Termination in patch panel
and in outlet shall be such that to ensure IEC/ISO and TIA/EIA category 6 plus( latest
approved version) transmission performance requirements.

UTP PATCH CORD: The patch cord shall be supplied by the contractor for all the
installed points on the network for each patch panel port as well as on each work area
outlet . The cord shall be of two different length 1.5 meter for each patch panel port
and 3 meter on each work area outlet, with two different boot colours. The patch cord
shall meet IEC/ISO 11801,EN 50173 and EIA/TIA 568A/B category 6 plus wiring
standards and shall be designed to provide support over frequency ranges up-to and
beyond 250MHz. The construction of the cord shall be of 4 pair stranded type high
performance factory crimped ,24 AWG, 8 conductors and shall be terminated to an 8
position RJ45 modular plugs on both side. The sheath shall be as per IEC 60322-1
and RJ45 connectors confirm to IEC 60603-7-4/5. The cord shall support the
transmission requirements as mentioned above. The cord supplied shall be of factory
crimped modular plugs at both ends with a label to write the ID number of the circuit.
The connector must be protected with colour coded strain relief boot.
PATCH CORD ORGANIZER: The patch cord organizers/interbay patch cord
organizers shall be supplied by contractor and shall be used for routing patch cords in
19 inch frames. The patch cord organizers shall support the requirements of routing
patch cords both at the equipment side as well as patch panel cabling side at the
wiring closets.The organizers shall be located in the 19 inch frame inside the wiring
closet. The organizers shall support the requirements of routing cords in both
horizontal and vertical pathways.
UTP PATCH PANELS (JACK PANELS): The modular patch panel shall meet the full
cabling system requirements of building. Every category 6 plus/CAT 6A cable serving
the data outlet shall be terminated at the patch panel. The patch panel shall meet the
IEC/ISO 11801, CAT 6 plus/CAT6A, EN 50173 and TIA/EIA 568 specification and
standards. The patch panel shall be 19 inch, rack mounted and rear panel shall
feature connecting block mounted on a printed wiring board. The connecting blocks
shall be capable for use in category 6 station wires .The modular patch panel shall be
capable of supporting up to 24/48 jack position (ports) and shall have the facility to
write the circuit designations details at front side of the jack. The jacks are to be
mounted in a staggerged manner so as to reduce alien crosstalk.The insulating
displacement connector field in patch panel shall be made continuous to the 8 pin
modular jack field on front panel through printed wiring board connections to enhance
the features to confirm to EIA/TIA 568A/B cabling recommendations. When the patch
panel are tested with methods described in EIA/TIA 568A/B and ISO/IEC 11801, EN
50173 and CAT6 plus shall meet the worst pair near end cross talk (NEXT)
requirements over the entire frequency ranges upto and beyond 500 MHz on all pair
combinations. The pair twist of the cable must be kept as close to the termination at
the patch panel IDC modular outlet and cables shall not be untwisted for more than
13 mm. The cable conductor entry shall be at the centre of the IDC module and
module shall be wired from the centre to outside. The IDC connectors must be colour
coded and each port of the panel must support colour icon to identify the port
function. Each port must be numbered in sequence with white printing on black
background. Each port panel must have a label place holder and for patch panel
number. The IDC connector on back of patch panel shall support 22 to 25 AWG solid
conductors cables and patch panel shall be complete in all respect.
CABLING CABINETS: The cabling system cabinets to be provided by the contractor
for active and passive network equipments. The main cabinet located in the computer
room shall be 2 nos 42U (80x80 cm) nominal width and depth and the sub cabinet or
floor cabinet located at each floor shall be 37U (60x80) cm. The cabinets shall have
welded steel frame which offers strong and sturdy support for installation of 19-inch
equipments and accessories i.e. 24/48 port patch panel and LAN equipments. The
side panels can be removed for easy accessibility with adjustable 19 inch mounting
front and rear. The front door shall be lockable glazed glass (minimum 4mm)

thickness and the rear door 1.5 mm minimum sheet steel with swivel handle. The load
rating shall be 500 kg and the cables entry shall be by top and bottom gland aperture,
ventilated top and bottom. All cabinets shall be supplied with 3 meter long lead and
13amp plug fitted switched type distribution panel complete with mounting
brackets.The distribution panel shall have minimum 12 numbers 13amp power outlet
and shall be installed at the rear pillar of the cabinet. The cabinets must include low
noise thermostatically controlled fans tray automatically switch on and off according to
the temperature inside the cabinets. The range of temperature shall be from 10 to 60
degree centigrade. The fan tray dimension shall be 60x80 mm with minimum 4 fans
250 volts and 50 Hz, installed at the top of the each cabinet. The cabinets shall be all
steel finished scratch proof in a durable enamel gray paint. The internal panel
mounting angle shall be supplied in pairs to provide 19 inch rack positions and the
panel mounting shall be fitted onto panel mounting angle supports to allow maximum
adjustments throughout the depth of rack. The cabinet shall be supplied with four
steel castors and rubber wheels of max height 40 mm, mounted at the four corners of
the cabinets and should be able to support the total weight of the cabinet. The four
castors should be provided with foot operated brakes. Four steel leveling legs with
rubber pads shall be mounted at each corner of the cabinet .The cabinets shall have
provision of fire alarm unit and to be provided with cable management accessories,
earth continuity option and bottom cover.
DRAWINGS: Drawings describing all interconnecting cables by means of one line
diagrams shall be submitted. Drawings showing jumpering details , including all wiring
used to make connection between Min cabinets, Floor cabinets and terminal points.
Outdoor/indoor main cabling laying and routing drawings in addition to shop drawings
before starting the work and as built drawings shall be submitted.
DOCUMENTATION: All documentation required shall be in english. The
documentation shall include the technical description of the tendered system,
operating instructions and service manuals for maintenance. The contractor shall
submit work programme schedule for all phases of work including the training
schedules and period proposed.The contractor shall submit handbooks covering all
facilities and equipment , in printed books of all texts,charts, tables of materials,
schematic diagram, block diagram and other data required by the engineer to
facilitate understanding the general theory of equipment operation and preventive
maintenance. All handbooks shall be delivered in binders suitable for heavy usage.
The handbook title , volume no, book no, shall be printed on the spine. Major section
of the book shall be seperated and tabbed by numbers or letters dividers. The
enginerr shall have the right for comments, modification or addition to these books
with no extra charge to the clients.
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EXECUTION: Install all materials and equipments as per manufacturer

recommendations and applicable standards.During installation of cables manufacturer
published specification for pulling tension, minimum bending radius and sidewall
pressure shall be followed. The workstation outlet cable shall be connected to
nearest communication closet and In any case the maximum cable length should not
exceed 90 meters for copper cable and 300 meters for fiber optic cables. Approved
wires, cables, wiring devices shall be used and all wire termination shall be neat and
unclutterd. All cables installed shall be in one contious piece, splices are not allowed.
The cables entering the building from outside shall be provided with over voltage
protection.
All equipment racks, housings, cabinets, and raceway shall be grounded.The
grounding work shall confirm to ANSI/TIA/EIA607.
All outlet shall labelled with self adhesive label with clearly visible characters printed
on contrasting label and all the patch panel to be labelled too.All the labels to be
machine printed.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING: The acceptance test shall be carried out by the
contractor and witnessed by the client representative. The contractor shall provide
atleast 14 days of notice of the date of commecement of the test. All the test
personnel shall be vendor certified personnel.The serial number of test equipment
provided by the contractor to be noted prior the test, where possible the same test
equipment to be used throughout the project. The test equipment should have
calibration certificate less than a year old and leads shall be changed after the
number of tests specified by the manufacturer.During the testing procedure the
contractor has to verify that each cable and outlet has permanent label. The
contractor shall issue fully detailed method statement for procedures to be followed
for all test.The methods statement shall be submitted for approval two weeks atleast
before the commencement of test. All the installation shall be tested 100% and the
test data must be reviewed and approve by the manufacturer before any warranty
certificate is issued. The network must be covered by a manufacturer 25 years
product and application warranty, installed by an installer accredited and trained by
manufacturer. The proof of training which must be less than 2 years old shall be
submitted.The contractor shall create a printed schedule for each cable in building
with appropriate coloumns for each test result and comments. The test shall be
conducted on site, recorded with date of test and signedby an authorized signatoryas
being true record of the test carried out.Failure and fault detected during test shall be
recorded, demaged cables shall be replaced with new onein complete runs because
no cable joints shall be acceptable.The contractor shall take into account the
transmission requirements of emerging application such as 10 Gbps Ethernet
including ATM services of 1.3 G.B per second are supported by generic cabling
specified in international standard of IEC/ISO 11801 and EN 50173 European
equivalent. This is contractor responsibility to ensure that each nominated cable link is
warranted to meet IEC/ISO 11801 class E link attenuation, Near end cross talk, and
attenuation to cross talk ratio specification. All permanent link must be tested to IEC
61935 with a level III cable tester and Cat 6 generic interface must be used on the
tester. The cable length, impedance, attenuation to crosstalk ratio (ACR) ,near end
cross talk, shall be measured to comply with the specified requirements in IEC/ISO
11801 and EN50173 transmission requirements using test instruments. For each
copper/ fiber link test result document shall be provided by the contractor. The cable
tester which shall be used to test and certify the cabling system shall meet the
requirements of EIA/TIA TSB 67 level II and must test the cable from both ends and
at the link at frequencies up-to 250 MHz. The fiber cable shall be tested with an
OTDR before and after laying to verify the attenuation parameters and continuity of
fiber. The test result along with an OTDR printout should be submitted to engineer or
client representative. The following are test parameters.
Fiber type Wavelength Cable attenuation coeff loss/connector loss/splice
50/125 850 3.75dB/km 0.75dB 0.3 dB
50/125 1300 1.5 dB/km 0.75dB 0.3 dB
After termination or spicing of fiber link, this should be tested from end to end. The
power loss should be less than power budget calculated.
The test equipments Power meter, Return loss measurement test sets and Optical
Time Domain Reflectometer(OTDR) with test leads shall be kept on site. The test
equipments shall comploy with BS 7718 or equivalent and shall be tested and
calibrated and accompanied by valid calibration certificateless than one year old
before delivery to site.
TRAINING: Training shall be provided to enable the client staff to take over the
operation and maintenance of the system in shortest possible time. The contractor
shall submit a training programme which shall include theortical and practical training.
The training shall cover both hardware and software installation.

SPARE PARTS: The contractor shall include in his offer the list of spares required for
two years. Final acceptance of the spare parts list is subject to engineer approval, and
approved parts shall be delivered before provisional handing over.
The special tools such as special keys, special screw drivers, tununng and
adjustment tools shall be supplied in addition to spares..
WARRANTY: The contractor warrants to maintain, repair or replace and make good
at his own expenses during period of 25 years from the date of acceptance certificate
any part of equipment, materials of work performed or furnished under this contract
which may prove defective in erection, installation, operation,performance and
workmanship.The contractor shall obtain a 25 twenty five years extended product
warranty and application assurance certificate from respective manufacturer of
selected materials. This warranty shall ensure against product defects for all cabling
system and its components and assurance of supporting the system for which it is
designed. The performance warranty requirements guarantee that cabling system
composed of category 6 plus components meet certain values for attenuation ,near
end cross talk (ACR), as per the latest specification of category 6 plus/class E,
IEC/ISO 11801 and TIA/EIA standards. The performance warranty shall cover the
complete network system of the project.This is contractor responsibility to arrange for
all consumables required for warranty period at his own cost. All the components
used in the system shall be from a single manufacturer.
Recommended Manufacturer:
Brand rex U.K.
Cooper USA
Lan-Master U.K.
FOR CABINETS:
Rittal – Germany
MK - U.K.
Lan-Master – U.K.
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KUWAIT

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

Construction, Completion and Maintenance

Tender No.: SPA/229

‫ المواصفات الخاصة (أعمال الكهرباء)ار‬: 2-III ‫ جداول المستند‬: 5-

DOCUMENT III-2 : PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION

SECTION-#. 16100 (Gen. Provision for Elect. Installations) ........................................ 2

SECTION-#. 16110 (Conduit).................................................................................... 14

SECTION-#. 16114 (Cable Tray) .............................................................................. 23

SECTION-#. 16115 (Trunking) .................................................................................. 28

SECTION-#. 16120 (Wire And Cables) ..................................................................... 37

SECTION-#. 16121 (Wiring Devices) ........................................................................ 48

SECTION-#. 16400 (Service And Distribution) .......................................................... 57

SECTION-#. 16450 (Earthing System) .................................................................... 75

SECTION-#. 16500 (Light Fittings) .......................................................................... 103

SECTION-#. 16620 (Emergency Power Supply)………………………………………..142

SECTION-#. 16721 (Fire Detection Alarm System).............................. …….171

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GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL

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1. Section 16110 - Conduits and conduit boxes

1. The procurement, installation and other work described in this specification

9. The complete installation of cables 415 / 240 V including pipes,trunking, cable

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a. Maximum sun radiation temperature 84 Deg C.

c. Average ambient temperature in Summer 45 Deg C.

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12. Each of the following shall be labeled:

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The electrical installation shall be selected,erected,located and protected

I. Electrical contractor and Staff

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1. Drawings shall be standard size. Lettering shall be stenciled. Shop

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2. Final coordaination of electrical works with mechanical, structural and

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1. All dimension should be verified by field measurment.

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2. To arrange for chases,slots, and openings in other building

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4. Cables for different categories of circuits shall be segregated irespective of

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