PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR

INSTALLATION OF CIVIL PLANT FOR TELEPHONES

BY GOVERNMENT AND SEMI GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

1-1 GENERAL

This Technical Specification and MOC Standards for Materials, covers supply of materials and
installation of the various items of work required in connection with the construction of civil works
for the Telephone Network Department of the Ministry of Communications (hereinafter called
MOC). These works include lying of ducts/pipes and construction of Manholes and Hand holes and
associated works.

The following MOC Standards also form part of this specification

(a) G20:l0:00l:22 Hardware for use in MH & HH.
(b) G20:l0:00l:23 Manhole and Handhole Covers.
(c) G20:l0:00l:32 PVC Ducts, Bends, Couplings,
Duct Bonding Materials and
Spacers.
(d) G20:l0:00l:33 Materials for Civil Work.
(e) G20:l0:00l:34 Galvanised Ducts and Troughs.

The Contractor shall be required to carry out necessary field surveys, viz, accurate field
measurements (including level measurements), acquaintance of the route, verification of existing
services by digging Pilot holes, and make drawings to present accurately all details by correcting
incongruities with the drawings and/or making necessary supplement, as well as the other necessa ry
drawings, prepare details and submit them for Ministry’s approval. After obtaining the Ministry’s
approval, the Contractor will proceed with execution.
The Contractor has to submit B.O.Q in Design, Shop drawing & As Built drawings for MOC
Approval.

In case necessity arises for making on-the-spot corrections and changes in drawings during certain
phases of the construction work, the Ministry will not issue revised drawings to the Contractor.
When changes are made, dated and initialed by the Ministry’s Engineer in one of the Contractor’s
drawings, it shall be Contractor’s responsibility to incorporate the corrections in all other relevant
drawings in his possession.

All documents, including drawings to be submitted by the Contractor, must be prepared in

quadruplicate.

1-2 Contents of the Tender Specification

This tender specification consists of installation specifications, materials specifications, drawings,

etc. The appendices and MOC Standards as revised from time to time are also considered to form
part of this specification. Ministry of Communications reserves the right to make amendments to the
specifications and working practices during the Contract period. No claim shall be made for minor
amendments which shall be complied by the Contractor.

The Tenderers are expected to provide for all necessary associated materials, even if they are not
stipulated in the specification. The unit rate quoted for each item should include all accessories &
allied works and no separate claim shall be acceptable for such items required during execution of
work.

1-3 Price Quotations

The rates shall include for, but not by way of limitation, the following:

(a) Supplying & Laying of unp1asticised PVC Ducts/Asbestos Cement Ducts :

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 Supply of ducts, fittings, bends, cleanser, jointing adhesive and spacers, protection, laying, jointing
and testing. The work shall include excavation, backfilling, encasing with concrete when required,
carting away surplus excavations and cleaning of site. All work to be as per drawings and
specifications and to the satisfaction of the MOC Engineer.

(b) Supplying & Laying of Leading-in ducts :

Supply of UPVC Ducts, Bends, Galvanised Iron Ducts, protection, laying buried or fixing on walls
or poles and jointing, applying one coat of approved bitumen compound. The work shall include
excavation, backfilling, carting away surplus excavation, cleaning of site. All work to be as per
drawings and specifications and to the satisfaction of the MOC Engineer.

(c) Construction of Manholes and Handholes :

Construction of Manholes and Handholes as per contract drawing including excavation, backfilling,
carting away surplus excavation, concrete building base, walls and top slab, neck for M/H and
concrete surrounding for H/H, supply and fix complete ironwork and cast iron cover, frame, ladders
and number plate as per drawings and specifications and to the satisfaction of the MOC Engineer.

(d) Rates for above items of works shall include cost of field survey, all associated works, safety
precautions and protection of all existing services, submission of completion drawings, as built
drawings and documentations, and all types of testing.

In carrying out the work, if it proves necessary to move a cable or other existing MOC installation,
the Contractor may do so with the approval of MOC Engineer at his own expense provided that it
does not interrupt the normal telephone service and the moved cables/installations are returned to
their original place or suitable place designated by MOC Engineer after the completion of the work.
In case the depth of the existing ducts is reduced due to subsequent change in levels, the ducts should
be encased with concrete.

2-1 Materials to be supplied by MOC

No materials will be supplied by the Ministry of Communications.

2-2 Materials to be supplied by the Contractor:

2-2.1 The Contractor shall provide all the required materials. Materials manufactured in Kuwait such as
UPVC duct, AC duct, G.I. Pipe, Steel Pipe, MH Cover, HH Cover, Spacers for ducts, ready mixed
concrete etc. shall be used. The Contractor is responsible for the quality of the materials supplied,
and their continuous and timely delivery.

2-2.2 The materials for civil work such as sand, cement, aggregate cement blocks, iron bars, water etc.
shall be considered as part of the installation cost.

3-1 CIVIL WORKS INSTALLATION

3-1.1 Cement:

Cement to be used shall be sulphate resisting type 5.

The cement shall meet the requirements shown in MOC Standard G20:l0:00l:33 and satisfy the tests
contained in ASTM C-150.

Cement with appearances of setting even to a limited extent shall not be used.

The cement to be used for construction work must be brought in sealed branded bags and stored in a
proper manner.

3-1.2 Sand

Sand should be clean, sharp, gritty and free from loam, organic matter or adherent coatings and

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 should conform to BS 410, 812, 882 and MOC Standard G20:l0:00l:33. Sand, which on being shaken
with water in a graduated glass and allowed to settle, shows a layer of silt greater than 5% is
unsuitable and will be rejected. Sand for concrete should be well grained, the grains varying in size
upto 0.5 (half) centimeter, maximu m.

3-1.3 Aggregate

The aggregate for concrete should be clean screened ballast, gravel or stone conforming to BS 410,
812 and 882. The material should be in the form of cubes or spheres (not flakes), and should be
uniformly graded from 0.5 (half) centimeters upwards to the maximum size of 4 cms. It should be
free from dirt, floury stone dust, loam and earth or other like materials. Clin ker, brick, sandstone or
other porous stones should not be used.

3-1.4 Water

Only water from the potable supply system of Kuwait may be used.

For curing or washing aggregate, the water used shall not contain vegetable matter, acids, excessive
phosphates or other salts in such quantities as to cause efflorescence on the face of the concrete or
adversely affect the setting time.

3-1.5 Concrete Mixes

3-1.5.1 The grades of concrete to be used in construction shall be as follows

RE Q U IR EME N TS CLASSOFOONCRETE
K—140 K—300

Minimum crushing strength Kgf/Cm2

Preliminary Test Cubes at 7 days. 140 300

Minimum crushing strength Kgf/Cm2

Work Test Cubes at 7 days. 100 220

Minimum crushing strength Kgf/Cm2

Preliminary Test Cubes at 28 days. 175 400

Minimum crushing strength Kgf/Cm2

Work Test Cubes at 28 days. 140 300

Slump Maximum in Cm. 8 5

Water Cement ratio (Maximum). 65% 50%

Norminal Mix. 1:2.5:5 1:2:4

Minimum cement content required is 220 Kg/M 3 for K-140 and 380 Kg/M 3 for K-300.

3-1.5.2 Use of different classes of Concrete

Unless, otherwise specifically mentioned:

Concrete Class K-140 shall be used for all non-structural concrete works.

Concrete Class K—300 shall be used for all structural concrete works.

3-1.5.3 The minimum Crushing Strength of work test cubes at 7 days and 28 days must be strictly adhered
to. The test results shall be recorded properly and submitted to the Ministry, at the time of Final
Inspection.

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 Work Test Cubes should be as specified in BS 1881 for each new grade of concrete, or as directed by
the Ministry/MOC Engineer. Six (6) Test Cubes (6 in.) should be taken at each time and should be
marked with Date, Section of Work from which it was taken and other information required and
despatched to the approved Laboratory for testing for compressive strength. Three (3) cubes shall be
tested after 7 (seven) days. A further three (3) cubes shall be tested after 28 days. Their average
strength must not fall below the minimum strength specified for each type of concrete and the lowest
test result shall not be more than 20 percent below the average for the 3 cubes. If the result of 28 days
test is unsatisfactory, all concreting shall be stopped at the Contractor’s expense, and the Contractor
shall then in accordance with the instructions of MOC Engineer conduct tests of the concrete in the
suspected parts of the structure. The concrete may be test loaded in situ or cylindrical test cores may
be drilled out and tested. Should the tests prove that the concrete is unsatisfactory or the Engineer
judge that any sections of the concrete works are defective, then the condemned concrete shall be cut
out, removed and replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. All the above shall be at the
expense and responsibility of Contractor.

3-1.5.4 The ingredients shall be measured in gauging boxes or by other approved means and mixing shall be
done by machine. The mixing must be thorough.

3-1.5.5 Concrete shall be mixed in a batch mixer of type ‘approved by the Ministry Engineer and in good
condition having a drum rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis. Continuous mixer shall not be
used. Each mixer is to be fitted with a water measuring device having an accuracy within one per
cent (1%) of the quantity of water required for the batch. The water measuring device shall be such
that its accuracy is not affected by variations in the water supply pressure.

3-1.5.6 The batch shall be so charged into the mixer that some water (about 10%) enters the drum in advance
of the cement and aggregates. Water shall then be added gradually while the drum is in motion such
that all required water shall be in the drum by the end of the first quarter of the mixing time.

3-1.5.7 The concrete shall be mixed until a mixture of uniform colour and consistency is obtained. Where
double—drum high performance mixers of a type approved by the Ministry Engineer are used, a
minimum mixing time of 70 seconds may be allowed.

The amount of concrete’ ‘mixed in any one batch is not to exceed th e rated capacity of the mixer.
The whole of the batch is to be removed before materials for a fresh batch enter the drum.

3-1.5.8 On cessation of work, including all stoppages exceeding 20 minutes, the mixer and all handling plant
shall be washed with clean water. If old concrete deposits remain in the mixer drum, it shall be
rotated with clean aggregate and water prior to production of new concrete.

Concrete mixed as above is not be modified by the addition of water or in any other manner to
facilitate handling or for any other reason.

3-1.5.9 In very cold weather (+50 C or below) rapid hardening cement shall be used by the Contractor for
concreting, if required by the Ministry.

3-1.5.10 Water-proofing material shall not be added to cement without the co nsent of the Ministry Engineer.

3-1.6 READY-MIXED CONCRETE

3-1.6.1 In selecting the concrete plant, consideration shall be paid as to the required transportation time to a
work—site, the production capacity, the numbers of transporting vehicles, the prod uction facilities in
the plant and quality control procedures applied in the plant.

For ordering concrete, designation of standard design, strength, the slump as well as the maximum
measurement of the coarse aggregate shall be made. Also proper instructio n as to the class of cement,
kinds of aggregate, water—cement ratio, the limit of cement unit amount as well as the air volume
shall be given from time to time.

The Contractor shall hold meeting with concrete producer as to the delivery date, class of con crete,
qualities, unloading place and timing of delivery, prior to concrete placing, to ensure smooth

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 concrete placing work. Also, the Contractor shall be in continuous contact with the concrete
Manufacturer in the course of concrete placing work, so that no disruption of concrete placing work
occurs.

3-1.7 TRANSPORTATION AND POURING OF CONCRETE

3-1.7.1 Concrete shall be delivered without any delay in order to minimize materials separation time and be
readily placed and be thoroughly compacted.

3-1.7.2 Cleaning of transportation equipment and placing machine as well as mould prior to concrete
placing work, is required to prevent mixing of dirts in the concrete. Precaution must be taken to
moisten portion of surfaces, before concreting, which are likely to absorb moisture from the
concreting.

3-1.7.3 Concrete once mixed shall be used within a maximum time of one hour and any un -used material left
after expiry of one hour from the time of mixing shall be discarded. Cleanliness shall be observed in
all operations and in regard to all materials.

3-1.7.4 The concrete shall be deposited (not thrown) into its position, as quickly as possible after being
mixed and shall be lightly vibrated using a mechanical poker 40 mm diameter to fill all cavities and
to produce a dense and uniform mass. Floors and foundations shall be leveled carefully.

3-1.7.5 On pouring concrete, care shall be taken so that arrangement of reinforced bars may be firmly
maintained. Also, care shall be taken to minimize moving of concrete on ce it is placed inside the
mould.

3-1.7.6 The coarse aggregate which is separated, shall be buried in the concrete with high mortar mix. In
case of observing noticeable material separation in the course of placing work, the concrete shall be
remixed to have even mixture.

3-1.7.7 It shall be the practice to carryout concrete placing horizontally in one block of placing area. Height
of one layer for the concrete placing shall be less than 40 cm.

3-1.7.8 In case of concrete placing of more than two layers, upper layer shall be placed prior to hardening of
the concrete in lower layer.

3-1.7.9 The use of internal vibrator shall be adopted for compacting concrete. Care shall be taken to allow
the concrete reach around the circumference of reinforced bar and in to every nook and corner of
mould. Care should be taken not to touch the reinforced bars with the vibrating poker. Poker size
shall not be greater than 40 mm dia.

3-1.8 Curing

3-1.8.1 Concrete shall be prevented from drying too rapidly by shielding it from sun and wind. The concrete
shall be kept moist for 7 days by covering it with saturated sack cloth and sprinkling frequently with
water.

3-1.8.2 Where necessary, placed concrete shall be covered to protect it against excavation material falling on
it. Any foreign matter falling, in spite of precautions, shall be carefully removed.

3-1.9 Mortar

3-1.9.1 Mortar for cement blocks shall be of 1:3 mix of cement and sand.

3-1.9.2 The materials, after being gauged, shall be thoroughly mixed in a dry state on a non-absorbent base
and then worked up with sufficient sweet water, applied through a hose or sprinkler to form a stiff
paste. Mortar once mixed shall be promptly used before the initial setting takes place, i.e. it must be
used within one hour of mixing. Where mortar is not used within this time, the materials should be
discarded. The addition of fresh material to restore stiffness to sloppy mortar or the addition of water
after setting has commenced is not permissible.

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3-1.9.3 The walls shall be kept continuously damp for at least 2 days.

3-1.10 Cement Blocks

The cement blocks shall be used only in case of repair of existing Block type Manholes or Handholes
and all new MHs and HHs constructed shall be reinforced type.

Cement Blocks shall be solid and of first quality to the specifications of Kuwait Government,
Ministry of Public Works, made in vibrating pressure machines and thoroughly cured. All blocks
shall be for bearing walls and when tested according to B.S. Standard or Kuwait Standards have
minimum compressive strength of 50 Kg/Cm2 and average value of compressive strength for 12
blocks shall not be less than 60 Kg/Cm2 after 28 days of casting. The blocks shall be hard, sound and
clean with sharp well defined edges and of dimensions required for the work. The blocks shall be
presoaked for a minimum of 4 hours immediately prior to use.

The Ministry’s/MOC’s Supervising Officer may at his discretion, send samples of blocks proposed to
be used for inspection and test by the Kuwait Government Testing Station. Work shall not normally
be delayed for the result of the tests to be ascertained but should blocks prove unsatisfactory under
test, the unused portion of the consignment will be rejected. The MOC will have the right to either
reject any work on which the particular blocks of unsatisfactory quality have been used or require
from the Contractor an indemnity against any loss which may be incurred from imperfection of the
work which may show up subsequently.

3-1.11 Reinforcing Bars

3-1.11.1 All reinforcing bars used shall comply with the requirements given in MOC Standard G20:10:001:33.

The cost of the steel reinforcement shall be included in the concrete rates and shall not be measured
separately.

3-1.11.2 The quantity of reinforcing bars shall be as shown in the approved drawings.

3-1.11.3 The reinforcing bars shall be free from Mill Scales, Cracks, rust or other deformities.

3-1.11.4 The reinforcing bars shall not suffer any impairment on bending.

3-1.11.5 The reinforcement bars shall be made in accordance with the shape and measurement given in the
design drawing, by the method without spoiling the quality of materials being used.

3-1.11.6 The reinforcing bars shall be cleared and cleaned prior to assembly from rust, mud, oil and paint, etc.,
on the surface.

3-1.11.7 Reinforcement bars shall be properly arranged at designated positions and be firmly tied with mild
steel wire. Approved spacer blocks of cement mortar shall be provided to maintain spacing between
formwork and bars, so that they may not be shifted at the time of concrete placing.

3-1.11.8 The tensile reinforcement joints shall, when they are lap joints, be composed of lapping of a length
more than 40 times of the bar diameter, clamped in several places with more than 0.9 mm annea led
iron wire, or by any other method equally or more effective than the one just mentioned.

No separate payment shall be made for steel reinforcement, its fabrication, placement in RCC works,
which will be deemed to be included in the RCC MH or relevant item in the bill of quantities.

3-1.12 Iron works and fittings in Manholes and Handholes etc.

3-1.12.1 All iron works used in Manhole, Handhole etc. shall conform to MOC Standard G20:l0:00l:22. Mild
steel anchor irons, cable racks and support, ladder and other iron required for manhole, handhole, etc.
shall conform to B.S. 4360 or equivalent and be in accordance with the MOC Drawing TX368/1,
TX—483.

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3-1.12.2 Manhole and Handhole Covers:

Manhole and Handhole Covers are of medium duty cast iron. Each complete manhole cover shall
consist of the cover and its frame. Each complete handhole cover shall consist of two pieces called
the upper cover and lower cover and its frame. The Manhole and Handhole Covers shall conform
with MOC Standard G20:l0:00l:23 and MOC drawings shown below

Manhole Covers & Frames. ... TX: 481

Handhole Covers & Frames. … TX: 482

In the case of Key hole the following dimensions are permissible : —

Specified Acceptable to MOC.

15 mm. 14 to 16 mm.
30 mm. 29.5 to 33 mm.

3-1.13 Formwork for Concrete

The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply, design, erection, stability, striking and removal of
any formwork and centering required so as to preserve the concrete from damage or distortion during
setting. The form work shall be of such quality and strength as will ensure complete rigidity during
placing, ramming, setting and curing of concrete. Removal of forms shall not begin until the concrete
has either obtained the percentage of the 28 day design strength or until after the period shown below
unless otherwise authorized by the Ministry Engineer:

False work supporting. Period. Percentacie DesicTn Strencith.

Slabs or beams. 7 days. 80%

Walls. 1 day. 70%

The Ministry Engineer shall be informed in advance when the Contractor intends to strike any form
work.

All new-placed concrete shall be cured and curing shall begin immediately after removal of form
work and shall be continued throughout any finishing processes and for at least seven days.

Any work that causes loading of manhole and passage of traffic can start after concrete has required
design strength.

No separate payment shall be made for erecting and removing form work, curing etc.

3-1.13.1 Concrete Finishes

On completion of RCC manhole/handhole, the floor shall be rendered with cement mortar in
accordance with relevant drawings. The walls of concrete manhole shall have a smooth finish, any
slight cavities disposed when the shuttering is removed shall be made good with cement mortar and
any projections removed. Under no circumstances shall the walls be coated with a cement or
cement/sand wash or mortar rendering/plastering.

Finally inside the neck, soffit roof slab and top side of the wall shall be cleaned using a suitable water
soluble detergent followed by a clean water rinse to remove shuttering oil. Water shall be wiped off
with a clean cotton rug and the prepared surfaces shall then be painted with one coat of a white paint
approved by MOC. Mixing and application of the plant, shall be strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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3-1.14 Bitumen

Bitumen used should conform to B.S. 3416 Type — 1 or equivalent.

3-1.15 Unplasticised P.V.C. Ducts

3-1.15.1 Unplasticised PVC Ducts and Spacers shall conform with MOC Standard G20:l0:00132.

When PVC Ducts are procured, the installation Contractor shall make a thorough examination to
ensure that the ducts are undamaged. Damaged ducts shall be rejected and promptly removed from
site of works.

When bends are used at curved positions, the materials of the PVC bends proposed shall be in
conformity with MOC Specifications for ducts and prior approval from MOC shall be obtained for
sample of bends.

3-1.15.2 PVC Ducts for MH and HH Route

The PVC ducts shall be supplied in 6 meter lengths. The ducts laid in Manhole/Handhole routes shall
have minimum 100 mm internal diameter and minimum 4.5 mm wall thickness. The PVC ducts shall
have one end plain and the other end a 100 mm expanded socket for spigot coupling. The expanded
end shall have a wall thickness not less than that specified for the duct, and the tolerance on the fit of
the spigot and socket shall be compatible with the requirements for jointing specified herein. Suitable
couplers shall be used for jointing PVC ducts with steel ducts when required and the sample of these
couplers shall be got approved by MOC.

The spigot end of each duct shall be indelibly marked with a continuous circumferential black line
100 mm from the end of the duct. This line shall be used as a measure of the penetration of the spigot
into the socket of the adjoining duct. Joints which show, in the opinion of the MOC Engineer,
inadequate penetration may be rejected. Manufacturer’s name and year of manufacture shall be
clearly marked on the duct.

Pre-made slow bends of 100 mm dia., PVC Pipe shall be in full conformity with the material
specification and dimensional details shown in Figure I (G20:10:001:32). A 90 mm dia. x 300 mm
long mandrel shall pass through this bend. Sample shall require due approval from MOC.

3-1.15.3 PVC Ducts for Leading-in

The ducts shall be supplied in 4 meters lengths. The ducts shall have a minimum 3 mm wall
thickness and external diameter of 50 mm.

The ducts shall be jointed using the method of spigot and socket couplings and cement solvent. The
coupling for jointing with G.I. duct shall be made of PVC and have one end threaded, and the other
end shall be sealed with solvent cement. Suitable reducing couplers shall be used for jointing 50 mm
PVC ducts with subscriber’s duct of different sizes. The manufacturer’s name and year of
manufacture shall be marked on each duct.

Pre-made 90 degree long bends of 50 mm PVC Pipe shall be in full conformity with the material
specification and its dimensional details shown on Figure 2 (G20:10:00l:32). Sample shall require
due approval from MOC.

3-1.16 Storage of PVC Ducts

Unless otherwise approved by the Ministry’s Engineer, PVC ducts shall be stacked in accordance
with the Manufacturer’s instructions and in inside storage. Where outside storage is approved the
ducts shall be supported at least 300 mm above ground on suitable bases spaced to avoid bending of
the ducts. The ducts shall not be stacked to more than 10 layers height and be covered with
impermeable sheets and secured with ropes to avoid movement. The ducts shall be stored in~ the
shade at all times.

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3-1.17 Cement Solvent

All joints for PVC Ducts are to be made with cement solvent conforming to MOC Standard
G20:l0:001:32.

The number of joints that can be made with one kg of solvent an d one kg of cleanser shall be
indicated. Shelf life and any special precaution to be taken during use, must be clearly stated. Solvent
cement and cleanser shall be packed in airtight tins of 1 kg. and 0.5 kg. respectively. The Contractor
shall submit the test result of shear strength and long term hydrostatic pressure for approval.

3-1.18 Asbestos Cement Ducts

Cement Asbestos Ducts of 100 mm internal diameter shall be in accordance with the Canadian
Government Specifications Boards No. 34-GP-8 and subject to the Crushing Test and Bending Test
requirements specified in the I.S.O. Recommendation R-160.

The ducts shall be in lengths of 4 meters for laying along the straight routes and 1 meter length for
laying along the curves.

The cement asbestos joints s hall be pressed home and shall be made water tight with bitumen or
approved sealing compound.

4 Meters long ducts shall be bi-conical and must allow the jointing collars to enter from either side
for a distance of 25 + 2.5 mm, when snugly fit to form a dust tight joint.

1 Meter long ducts shall have Magnani Jointing Collars and Rubber Rings.

The ducts shall be stored, handled and laid in strict conformance with the recommendations of the
Manufacturer.

3-1.19 Steel Ducts

The steel ducts shall conform with MOC Standard G20:10:001:34. Steel Ducts for MH and HH route
shall be of 100 mm internal diameter.

The ducts shall be supplied in 6 metre lengths.

The wall thickness of the 100 mm G.I. Duct shall be 5.4 mm.

Threaded coupling shall be used for jointing two lengths and the joints shall be made water tight by
applying white lead pigment. The ducts shall be given two coats of an approved first quality
anticorrosive paint.

3-1.20 For Service Ducts used for leading-in from Handhole/Manhole to building

Steel ducts, accessories and couplings used for service ducts (leading -in) or for coupling with P.V.C.
leading-in ducts for use in exposed portions shall be medium duty, seamless, galvanized steel ducts
of 40/50 mm nominal bores and 3.25/3.65 mm wall thickness conforming to MOC Standard
G20:l0:001:34 and the International Standards referred therein.

3-1.21 Spacers for PVC Ducts

The Spacers shall conform with MOC Standard G20:10:001:32 Clause 4-10. Samples of spacers are
to be submitted to MOC for approval before use.

3-2 EXCAVATION

3-2.1 Excavation by hand or mechanical aids shall be carried out down to the required level by the
Contractor in all types of surfaces, soils and rocks in any part of Kuwait.

3-2.2 The Contractor shall normally carry out the excavation in Telephone Plant reservation in

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 carriageways and sidewalks indicated in the contract drawings and where no such reservations exist,
in the position indicated by the Ministry Engineer. These reservations will be given to the Contractor.

3-2.3 The Contractor shall support the sides of the trench with timber or other materials, where the depths
of the trench, nature of soil or proximity of other services make this necessary. The Contractor
cannot claim charges for any extra quantity of excavations th at is necessitated by his failure to
provide adequate timbering or due to the need for laying ducts or constructing manholes with
additional depth. No separate charges will be paid for sheeting, bracing etc.

3-2.4 The Contractor shall dig pilot holes at his cost to confirm the location of existing services before he
commences his works in an area where existing services of MOC and third party might exist.

3-2.5 Great care shall be taken by the Contractor to avoid undermining or otherwise disturbing the du cts,
cables and installation. If despite precautions, such soil is disturbed, the plant concerned shall be
temporarily supported and the void filled with a concrete mixture of K-140.

3-2.6 The Contractor shall protect and/or transfer, if necessary, all MOC and other existing services in a
manner approved by the concerned Ministry and in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry
Engineer, at Contractor’s expense.

3-2.7 The Contractor shall keep all excavations clear of water during laying of ducts or cables, installation
of manholes and handholes and joints. He shall install well point system if required. No separate
charges are payable for water removal.

3-2.8 The line of trench shall be kept as straight as possible. Where a change in direction is indicated
between manholes or handholes, the trench shall be excavated so as to provide as large radius as
possible, unless otherwise noted in the drawing.

3-2.9 In no case, shall, the width of trench excavation be greater than is necessary for the satis factory
execution of work. The width of the trench beneath the surface shall never exceed the width at the
surface.

3-2.10 The Contractor shall be solely responsible for settling of all claims, damages and other suits arising
out of his work and the MOC s hall neither be involved nor held responsible for settling such claims.

3-3 Depth of Trenches

3-3.1 In case of installing Nos. of ducts of less than maximum capacity for the type of MH, the lowest duct
shall be laid at 40 cm from the base of manhole, so that standard depth may be ensured for future
expansion.

3-3.2 (a) Standard Depth of Trench for Manhole Route

The depth below the surface to the top of the uppermost ducts shall be 0.80 Meter or more.

(b) Standard Depth of Trench for Handhole Route

The depth below the surface to the top of uppermost ducts shall be 0.6 Meter or more.

(c) In case of direct buried cables the depth below the surface to the top of the cable shall be 1 Meter or
more.

(d) Leading-in Duct

The depth below the surface to the top of the leading duct shall be 0.4 Meter or more.

(e) In case that these routes cross the carriageway, the depth below the surface shall be 0.2 Meter extra.

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 (f) In case the depth of laying of ducts is likely to be different from standard depth due t o the presence
of buried facilities or other reasons, the Contractor should submit the longitudinal profile drawings of
the proposed duct route showing the location, elevation and size etc. of all other buried facilities
including MOC ducts and manholes to the Ministry for approval.

(g) Meaning of “SURFACE” in the above context :

The “Surface” appearing in the context of the foregoing sub — paragraphs means the level of
horizontal extension of the kerb top in case of footways and the centre of the asphalte d road in case
of carriageways.

Where a MH — HH has to be connected with a carriageway crossing, all depths are to be related to
the depths of its carriageway crossing, not less than the standard construction dimension.

3-3.3 Where the surface of the ground is uneven; the trench shall be dug to a greater depth so that the ducts
or cables shall not undulate like the surface. Any grading of level, such as, is necessary at road
crossings or in passing from sidewalk to carriageway and vice versa or where duct s have to enter
manholes, handholes or in any other circumstances, shall be gradual as the Ministry Engineer may
direct. The Ministry Engineer may also require the Contractor to lay ducts in depths other than the
Standard Depths given above.

3-4 LAYING OF DUCTS

3-4.1.1 In general, UPVC ducts shall be used for all duct laying works with exception of situation, in the
case of steel ducts. AC ducts are to be used, only when it is required to repair or to be jointed with
existing AC ducts. Jointing between AC and UPVC ducts shall be allowed in exceptional cases, after
the approval of MOC Engineer.

The Contractor shall lay steel ducts in a portion where sufficient depth below the surface is not
practicable, after obtaining the Ministry’s approval.

The Contractor shall use PVC Ducts in accordance with the design drawings and instruction of the
MOC Engineer.

The duct configuration must be based on the standards given in Drawing No. TX: 347/4/D-l & TX:
347/4/D-lA.

The Contractor shall propose to the MOC, the expansion method after performing detailed field
survey.

When proposing the expansion method, studies on the number of ducts in expansion and existing
ducts, depth and arrangements of existing ducts, laying status of existing cable, road reservation and
construction method as well shall be duly taken into consideration.

Consideration shall also be made as to the shift of existing ducts and re-arrangement of duct position.

Where required by Ministry, the Contractor has to lay new ducts instead of existing d ucts which are
to be abandoned. The Contractor shall make all necessary termination arrangements and seal
abandoned ducts by approved methods. No separate payment will be made for such works and the
whole work will be measured as laying of new ducts.

In principle, expansion toward upper direction or horizontal direction shall be made for spans
between manholes.

In installing duct at manhole position, a minimum depth below the surface and the minimum distance
from duct axis to side wall / roof / base slab shall be ensured and effective duct arrangement shall be
taken into consideration so that cable can be easily accommodated in manhole.

The work for feeder route where overlapped with distribution route shall be carried out with utmost
care so as not to cause any damage to existing ducts of distribution route and not to interfere with

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 cable work.

The Contractor should provide the spacers at intervals of 2 M. to hold the ducts in proper alignment.
Spacers should also be provided at 1 M on either side of the joint point. Hence, for each AC duct, 2
spacers are to be provided whereas, 3 spacers for PVC ducts.

Two types of spacers viz. (1) top and bottom spacers, (2) intermediate spacers are to be used for the
purpose. The top and bottom spacers are single sided and the intermediate spacers are double sided.

The spacers provided at one point should be in the same vertical plane and it may be fastened tightly
with vinyl rope of less than 5 mm dia over the spacers to secure the duct nest with a minimum of two
bindings. Alternatively, any other method for jointing of spacers may be used with prior approval of
the MOC. In case of expansion of ducts, only the new ducts are to be connected together.

If ducts are not occupied fully in a pair of spacer, small length of 30 cm. of duct should be provided
in order to have a compact strength.

Spacers should be divided into two categories such as, one for AC ducts and the other for PVC ducts.
Spacers supplied shall be suitable for various configurations shown in Civil Drawing No. TX:
347/4/D-lA.

The Contractor may also use separate spacers with the interconnecting facilities. These spacers can
be jointed for increasing the number of ducts and the minimum tensile strength of the connecting
portion shall be 50 kg/sq. cm., or more. Spacers should be capable of withstanding a minimum
compressive load of 500 Kg.

Spacers should be made of synthetic resin material and should be hard. Sample of spacer shall
require approval from MOC before use.

The Tenderer should submit the specification, drawings, and sample spacers while submitting the
offer. The cost of providing spacers shall be included in the cost of duct laying and no separate
charges shall be claimed by the Contractor.

The installation cost of laying ducts should include, asphalt, RCC / Concrete cutting, removal of
tiles, pilot holes, excavation of all types of soil and rock, shuttering, dewatering, protection and
transfer or rearrangement of existing cables, protection of existing MOC ducts and other services,
removal of any existing ducts, laying and jointing of ducts, providing of spacers, termination of ducts
in MH and HH wall, sealing of ducts in cable vaults or tunnels, sealing of all ducts in the first
manhole from cable vault, sealing / plugging of all ducts in othe r MHs and HHs, concrete
encasement, backfilling and compaction, reinstatement and retiling to match with the original
surface, mandrel test, pressure test, cleaning of work site and other necessary works.

As a matter of general instructions, utmost care s hall be taken at the time of installation, not to
damage any cable or joints provide perfect protection as per MOC standard and with consultation.

The bottom of the trench shall be cleaned of all water, dirt, sand, rubbish etc. , and shall be carefully
leveled, watered and rammed. Where the ground is rocky, the duct shall be laid on well rammed 8
cms thick layer of earth, free from stone, arranged by the Contractor. The Contractor must examine
each duct before it is laid. If any defective or broken duct is laid, the Contractor should replace it at
his expense. The Contractor cannot claim any additional charges for this from the Ministry.

In case the ducts are required to be laid through the manholes of other services viz, water etc., the
Contractor shall secure permission from the concerned Ministry, make suitable holes in the walls of
the manholes with utmost care and seal them properly with cement mortar of 1:2 mix of cement and
sand after laying the ducts etc. No additional charges shall be paid to the Contractor for such works.

The ducts shall not be constructed in an ‘S’ curve either in the latitudinal or longitudinal section
except the portion near manhole in case of duct expansion as shown in Drawing Nos. 347/4/D-1 &
D-lA.

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 straight for a distance of not less than 3 M. from the face of any manhole or handhole.

Level of any part of a duct between manholes shall not be lower than the duct terminating level at the
manholes to prevent stagnation of water.

3-4.1.2 Expansion of existing Ducts

Where new ducts are shown on the drawings or are directed by the Ministry Engineer to be
installed to increase the size of an existing duct run, the new ducts shall be laid so as to maintain a
standard duct configuration as far as is possible.

Wherever practical, and subject to the approval of the Engineer and the Ministry of Communications,
the new ducts shall be laid on top of the existing duct. The practicality of such a procedure shall be
determined by the minimum cover available and the requirements for duct termination arrangements
at the adjacent manholes being acceptable to the Ministry of Communications.

Where the installation of new ducts on top of an existing duct is impractical or is not approved, the
Contractor shall install the new ducts in accordance with the details shown on the drawings for “Duct
Expansion” TX: 347/4/Dl & D-lA.

The method of excavation, laying of the new ducts and backfilling shall be agreed with the Ministry
Engineer before work is commenced.

The existing duct run shall be adequately supported at all times to the satisfaction of the Ministry
Engineer.

In all cases the new ducts shall be of UPVC.

In the case of expansion or increase of ducts the Contractor shall make necessary re—arrangement at
the terminating position if proper clearances are not obtained.

3-4.1.3 Replacement of existing Ducts

Where a new duct route conflicts with an existing route which is to be removed after re-cabling, the
existing ducts containing cables shall be carefully broken out to provide slack in the cables to allow
clear passage for the new work. Subject to the approval of the Engineer and the Ministry of
Communications additional. slack may be obtained by releasing cables from clamps in adjacent
manholes. The releasing of cables shall only be permitted under the supervision of the Ministry of
Communications. The exposed cables shall be supported and protected to the entire satisfaction of
the Engineer and the Ministry of Communications.

3-4.1.4 Repair of Ducts

The Contractor shall repair ducts in the following cases

(1) When directed by the MOC Engineer.

(2) Whenever existing ducts which are to be retained are damaged, and the Ministry’s approval
to carry out repair work has been obtained.

Ducts shall be repaired so that the original level and alignment of the ducts are maintained and so
that cable can be laid or removed smoothly without obstruction.

The Contractor shall carry out all necessary excavation, backfilling and testing in accordance with
the requirements of these specifications.

The Mandrel Test shall be carried out on all repaired ducts which do not co ntain cables.

3-4.1.5 Blocked Ducts in Manhole and Handhole Routes

If, after mandrel test, an existing duct is found to be blocked at one place in a span, it is to be
repaired.

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 If blockages are found at more than one place in a span, the duct can be aban doned or removed, as
instructed by the Ministry’s Engineer. New ducts be installed in lieu of abandoned ducts and it will
be considered for payment purposes at the rate of laying of new ducts. Removal of abandoned ducts
shall not be measured or paid separately but will be considered as incidental to the rates for installing
the ducts.

3-4.2 Jointing of Ducts

(a) A.C. Duct joints shall be pressed home and shall be securely sealed with the bitumen or rubber rings,
so that the resultant joint is watertight. In no circumstances shall dirt or grit be allowed to enter the
joints or foreign matter allowed to enter the ducts.

(b) Jointing of UPVC ducts using cement solvent.

The unplasticised PVC ducts shall be jointed with an approved cement solvent resulting in permanent
gas tight and watertight joints.

After cleaning the duct ends for minimum 10 cms for dirt, dust, grease, oil etc., a thin coat of solvent
cement shall be applied on both sides at the joint points and pushed until snugly fit. Shear strength
and long term hydrostatic pressure of cement solvent when tested shall be in accordance with BS
4346. Joints should not be disturbed for at least 15 minutes. At very low temperature a longer time
shall be allowed.

The Contractor shall provide documentary evidence that the cement solvent proposed for use is
compatible with the UPVC ducts to be used and that it has been used in similar conditions to produce
watertight and gas tight joints which would satisfy the requirements of this specifications. It shall
conform to MOC Standard G20:l0:00l:32 Clause 4.9 and International Specifications (B.S. 4346,
DIN 16970 or equivalent) referred therein. Before the procurement of solvent cement in larger
quantities the Contractor shall supply 2 samples of joints made with the UPVC ducts and the cement
solvent proposed for use along with test certificate from an independent laboratory for its strength
and ability to withstand high pressure.

The Contractor shall also submit in detail, method of jointing employed to make the sample joints.

After getting approval from MOC Engineer for the sample joints the Contractor shall submit a
detailed proposal regarding method of field jointing which shall include manufacturer’s
recommended jointing procedure with any deviations therefrom. The Contractor shall demonstrate
the suitability of his proposed jointing method by making 4 test joints under field conditions in the
presence of the MOC Engineer and get his approval.

After getting approval for the test joints the Contractor shall strictly adhere to the method of jointing
and any deviation from the above method shall be made only with the prior written approval of the
MOC Engineer.

The cement solvent shall be supplied in sealed containers with the Manufacturer’s name and date of
manufacture and date of expiry of the solvent clearly marked on them. The cement solvent shall be
uniform in quality and shall contain no precipitation or floating agent.

If the cement solvent is to be used with a primer the Contractor should also supply the primer along
with the cement solvent. The solvent shall be stored with the containers tightly closed in a dark and
cool place away from fire

(c) Cutting of ducts

Where it is necessary to cut ducts all burrs are to be removed and the cut end of the duct is t o be
chamfered.

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3-4.3 Protection of Ducts - If the depth below the ground surface to the top of duct is less than 80 Cm in
the case of manhole route and less than 60 Cm in the case of handhole route the ducts should be
protected by concrete K-140. Ducts laid at all road crossings shall be encased in concrete K—140
irrespective of their buried depth.

A concrete encasement shall be constructed around the duct as shown in Drawing No. TX: 347/4/Dl
& D-lA.
Concrete : K-140.
Length : As required.
Thickness : Ref. Drawing No. TX: 347/4/Dl & D-lA.
Width : Ref. Drawing No. TX: 347/4/Dl & D-lA.

The actual method of installing the encasement shall be agreed with the MOC Engineer before
commencement of work.

3-4.3.1 The duct arrangement and concrete protection wherever provided shall be based on the standard
given in Drawing Nos. TX: 347/4/D—l & D—lA.

Spacers shall be used to hold ducts in proper alignment and to keep the stipulated space between
each duct. The Contractor shall submit Technical Specification, Test Report, drawings and two
samples of the proposed spacers and obtain the MOC Engineer’s approval for the materials of
spacers to be used before ordering any spacers for the work.

3-4.4 Termination of Ducts

To install ducts in new or existing manhole, handhole or exchange vault, K-300 concrete shall be
used to perform the water—proofing work. For manholes specified in Drawing Nos. TX: 347/4/D1 &
D-lA, place the water-proof concrete in 20 cms. thickness from the outside of the wall and similar
terminations can be made in the case of handhole also. In the case of Exchange vault, place 100 cms.
thickness water-proof concrete.

In case of R.C.C. Manholes and Handholes waterproofing membrane, rubber rings and protection to
waterproofing shall be provided to make the termination of ducts completely watertight. The
Contractor should submit the proposal and get it approved by the Ministry Engineer before execution
of work.

All ducts installed in Exchange cable vault or tunnel, and first manhole from cable vault s hould be
sealed by spigot of synthetic rubber or compound irrespective of whether the ducts are occupied or
unoccupied, in order to prevent entry of water and insect into the exchange before execution.
Sealing/plugging shall be done for all new ducts in MH/HH.

In such cases, the end of ducts shall be stopped 3 cms inside the wall from the inner wall surface of
manhole, handhole or exchange cable vault.

And thereafter, taking duct axis, as a centre point, finishing shall be made in a trumpet shape with
mortar of 1:2 mix, so that there are no projections on the surface which may cause damage to the
cable. (Refer to Drawing Nos. TX: 347/4/Dl & D-lA).

In the case of PVC ducts the duct socket (Bellmouth) may be used at the end of duct in the
manholes/handholes instead of duct termination method mentioned in the previous two sub -
paragraphs.

In case, duct bellmouths are to be used, the Contractor shall submit the sample, drawings and
technical data for approval of the MOC before commencement of the work.

The material for the duct bellmouth should be the same as that of the PVC ducts. Regarding the size
and shape of the duct socket, the Contractor may refer to the Drawings that will be supplied by the
Ministry so as to facilitate proper cable accommodation and to have necessary strength for the joint
of the Bellmouth with the PVC duct.

The whole work of sealing, termination of ducts into the wall, providing waterproof membrane,
rubber rings, protection to water proofing, breaking of walls in existing manholes, ha ndholes and

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 exchange cable vault or tunnels, refacing or plastering the complete wall and dressing ducts ends
shall be considered as part of the laying of ducts for the purpose of payment.

3-4.4.1 At road crossings, if the ends of ducts are not terminated in manholes or handholes, the duct
openings shall be effectively sealed with an approved sealing material or end cap to prevent possible
blockage of the ducts by entry of soil or water.

The duct at road crossing shall extend beyond the Kerb or asphalt line upto the centre line of the
telephone reservation. Where the number of ducts to be installed is less than the maximum capacity
of the manhole type designated, the ducts shall be laid to form the lowest rows of the standard
configuration duct layout unless other wise shown on the drawings.

3-4.5 Re-arrangement of ducts termination for manhole wall

The Contractor shall make necessary arrangement for duct terminating position whenever cable
laying work inside manhole is difficult or if any instruction giv en by the Engineer, due to improperly
existing duct terminating position in the manhole.

In such case, the Contractor shall make necessary excavation for duct -moving and re-construction of
a part of manhole, if necessary.

Cost of any such rearrangement s hall be included in the cost of duct laying / manhole construction.

3-4.6 Testing of Ducts

Testing of ducts shall be carried out after laying and backfilling, but with any dewatering system still
in operation, in accordance with the following requirements

All tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer or his representative and of a
representative of Ministry of Communications.

(a) Mandrel Test

All ducts in every duct run shall be checked for alignment and freedom from foreign matter
by passing two brushes attached to the ends of an approved iron or hard wood or plastic
mandrel through in both directions. Where necessary or where directed by the Ministry
Engineer the Contractor shall clean ducts with a stiff brush.

The mandrel shall be 90 mm in diameter and not less than 300 mm in length. The ends of
the mandrel shall not have more than a 10 mm radius bevel. The diameter of the brushes
shall be at least 60 mm greater than the nominal diameter of the ducts and at least 80 mm in
length.

All labour and materials required for the testing shall be provided by the Contractor. The
testing shall be successful if the mandrel passes freely through the duct in both directions.

In the event of any length of any duct failing to pass the test the entire length of duct will be
rejected.

Test results obtained by the Mandrel Test shall be properly recorded and shall be
immediately made available to the Ministry Engineer upon request. All results shall be
presented to the MOC Engineer prior to the Final A cceptance Testing.

A Vinyl rope of 5 mm shall be provided after successful mandrel test of all ducts newly laid
and after successfully rodding in existing ducts where required by the Ministry and all
tested ducts shall be suitably colour marked as approved by the Ministry. The Vinyl draw
rope shall be left in the duct and securely tied to the hardware at each end for future cabling.

(b) Pressure Test

After successful completion of the Mandrel Test the Contractor shall test a minimum of

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 10% of the UPVC Duct runs in every MH/HH span (subject to minimum of one duct run)
with air at a pressure equivalent to a head of 10 M. of water using equipment and a method
of test approved by the MOC Engineer.

Each duct run shall be stoppered and the pressure applied for a minimum period of 10
minutes to allow stabilization of conditions within the duct. The pressuring unit shall then
be shut off and the pressure must remain without measurable loss for a period of 10
minutes.

The pressure shall be measured by an approved pressure gauge accurate to 2% at the

required test pressure or an equivalent water head.

In the event of any duct run failing to pass this test all duct runs in the duct shall be tested,
and the MOC Engineer shall decide upon the acceptability of the duc t based on the results
of all the tests. Should the MOC Engineer decide that the duct is unacceptable the
Contractor shall carry out such remedial, repair or replacement works as approved by the
MOC Engineer and the duct shall be retested.

3-4.6.1 Retesting

Should the MOC Engineer have cause to believe that damage or disturbance has occurred to any duct
at any time after completion of the pressure test, he shall have the right to order retesting of the duct
by the mandrel and/or pressure test.

3-4.6.2 Acceptance of Ducts for Payment Purposes

Notwithstanding any approvals given by the Engineer in accordance with the requirements of this
clause, the installed ducts shall not be considered as accepted for payment until they have passed all
the tests specified in this clause and written approval has been obtained from the Ministry of
Communications.

3-4.7 Leakage of Ground Water

Any leakage of ground water into any duct run of any duct shall be cause for the MOC Engineer to
reject the whole of that duct between adjacent manholes or handholes.

3-5 BACKFILLING

3-5.1 No backfilling shall be commenced before obtaining the approval of the Ministry Engineer for the
works covered by the backfilling.

3-5.2 The space outside the walls of manholes, handholes, and around ducts shall be carefully filled in with
earth free from stones and rammed, care being taken to avoid any damage.

3-5.3 Backfilling and compaction around ducts shall be carried out as each layer of duct is installed using
fine sand (Filler material). If more than one layer of ducts are to be installed the spacers required for
supporting the second layer of ducts must be pushed on before the filler material is bedded around
the first duct layer. When laying all further layers proceed in a similar manner.

The filler material introduced into the trench should be watered and compacted between the ducts
with wooden rammers. The filler material is levelled with each laid out PVC duct layer in succession,
whereby the thickness of filler material above the upper most duct layer must be 10 cm.

The upper layer above ducts shall be filled only after approval of pressure test and compaction
between ducts by Ministry’s representative.

3-5.4 All excavated materials shall be screened to get soil free from rubbish, stone, deleterious materials
etc. and soil shall be approved before backfilling. This soil shall be replaced in layers not exceeding
20 Cm thick after compaction, the compaction field density to a degree of 95% in paved areas and
90% in unpaved areas of the maximum possible density of the same type of soil as tested after being
compacted in the laboratory or to the requirements as per the General Specifications for Roads and

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 Drainage. Compaction in the laboratory will be achieved by modified proctor method. Power
rammers shall be used whenever practicable and where such use is impracticable, hand ramming may
be employed.

3-5.5 Degree of compaction of backfilled material shall be tested in accordance of ASTM or BS or Kuwait
Standard Test Procedure. Test should be carried out at the rate of at least one specimen per span per
layer or as directed by the Ministry Engineer. In case the specimen does not confirm to the required
density and thickness, additional test may be taken to ascertain the limit of failing d uct span, after
which the Contractor shall re-excavate, breakup, fill, water, compact and level the layer again, if
necessary, replace the material or add new earth at his own expense. The Contractor shall allow in
his daily schedule of work enough time to permit the performance and checking of test before
proceeding to any subsequent operation. Any faulty compaction shall be rectified by the Contractor
to the satisfaction of the MOC’s Supervisor. The test for Compaction shall be performed by the
Contractor at Government laboratory at his own expense.

Test result obtained through proctor test method shall be properly recorded and be included as
document for Final Inspection and Acceptance Tests.

3-5.6 The Contractor shall remove all surplus material such as waste earth, broken ducts, and all debris
from site and leave all affected areas and surfaces in a clean and proper condition to the satisfaction
of the Municipality Inspector and Road Section of the Ministry of Public Works. The Contractor
shall furnish a certificate that all surplus materials have been cleared after the completion of the
work; this certificate shall. accompany the Contractor’s bill.

3-5.7 The Contractor shall daily maintain the level of all road crossings by providing fill as necessary until
re-surfacing

3-5.8 The surface of all footway trenches shall also be regularly maintained by the Contractor until such
time as he shall undertake permanent reinstatement.

3-5.9 Poor compaction of fill, failure to leave the site of work clean and tidy or non-observance of any
requirements laid down above or of directions given from time to time will be regarded as a serious
breach of contract which if repeated, be sufficient to justify the Ministry taking action against the
Contractor.

3-5.10 The Contractor shall reinstate trenches in paved or unpaved footways to match the original surface.
Reinstatements of concrete in site or concrete flags and tile pavings shall be carefully executed and
matched to the original surface. Any new flags or tiles us ed in replacement of broken / chipped ones
shall match the original in colour, size, design and shall be mortar bedded and jointed. All necessary
materials shall be provided by the Contractor at his cost.

3-6 MANHOLES AND HANDHOLES

3-6.1 Drawing References.

The Contractor shall construct Manholes and Handholes etc. according to the following latest
standard amended Construction Drawings of the Ministry of Communications

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No. Description No. of Ducts Drawing No. No. of Sheets
1 Handhole (Precast or insitu) Upto 2 TX:371/5A 1
2 S1 Type Manhole (reinforced) 4 TX:347/9-1R 1
3 S2 Type Manhole (reinforced) 5–9 TX:347/9A-1R 1
4 S3 Type Manhole (reinforced) 10 – 20 TX:347/9B-1R 1
5 S4 Type Manhole (reinforced) 21 – 28 TX:347/9C-1R 1
6 S5 Type Manhole (reinforced) 29 – 40 TX:347/9D-1R 2
7 S6 Type Manhole (reinforced) 41 – 48 TX:347/9E-1R 2
8 L1 Type Manhole (reinforced) 4 TX:347/9-2R 2
9 L2 Type Manhole (reinforced) 5–9 TX:347/9A-2R 2
10 L3 Type Manhole (reinforced) 10 – 20 TX:347/9B-2R 2
11 L4 Type Manhole (reinforced) 21 – 28 TX:347/9C-2R 2
12 L5 Type Manhole (reinforced) 29 – 40 TX:347/9D-2R 3
13 L6 Type Manhole (reinforced) 41 – 48 TX:347/9E-2R 3
14 T1 Type Manhole (reinforced) 4 TX:347/9-3R 2
15 T2 Type Manhole (reinforced) 5–9 TX:347/9A-3R 2
16 T3 Type Manhole (reinforced) 10 – 20 TX:347/9B-3R 2
17 T4 Type Manhole (reinforced) 21 – 28 TX:347/9C-3R 2
18 T5 Type Manhole (reinforced) 29 – 40 TX:347/9D-3R 2
19 MT2 Type Manhole 9 TX:347/9A-4R 2
(reinforced)
20 MT3 Type Manhole 10 – 20 TX:347/9B-4R 2
(reinforced)
21 MT4 Type Manhole 21 – 28 TX:347/9C-4R 2
(reinforced)
22 MT5 Type Manhole 29 – 40 TX:347/9D-4R 2
(reinforced)
23 Exchange Manhole (reinforced) TX:347/5R 2
24 Pre- Cast Manhole TX:347/15 & 15-1 2
25 Standard Duct Arrangement, TX:347/4D-1 & 1
Encasement for existing and D-1A
proposed ducts, termination of
ducts.
26 Base of Cabinates. TX:347/6B/D 1
27 Iron work and construction of TX:348/1 1
Necks for Manhole.
28 Laying & Coupling of leading TX:347/4D 1
in duct
29 Standard Draw Box and TX:483 1
Sumphole Cover for Manhole.
30 Typical Services Distribution in TX:320/G 1
sidewalks.
31 Manhole Cover and Frame TX:481 1
32 Handhole Cover and Frame TX:482 1
33 Guard Post for Cabinate TX:449/1 1
34 Symbol for Telephone Network TX:347/8D 1
35

NOTE

1. All Manholes shall be constructed with neck as shown in Drawing TX:368/l.

2. Manhole Covers recess to be filled with K—300 concrete.

K-300 concrete shall be used for construction of manholes and ‘handholes. A leveling course with 10
Cm thick K—140 concrete shall be provided below the bottom slab of all R.C.C.
Manholes/Handholes. The offset for the leveling course shall be of 10 Cm on all sides.

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 The Contractor should inform the MOC Engineer to check the meas urement of reinforced bars
according to the diagrams prior to the placing of concrete in the mould in case of R.C.C.
Manho1es/Handholes.

R.C.C. Manholes situated wholly or partially below the ground water level shall be protected by
applying self adhering waterproofing membrane to the external surface. Manholes situated wholly
above the ground water level shall be protected by painting two coats with rubberised bitumen. The
Contractor shall submit to the MOC Engineer for approval the samples and procedure of work before
execution.

Pre-cast Manholes shall be provided with 100 mm UPVC bell mouths on all faces according to the
full capacity of the Manhole.

Pre-cast handholes shall be terminated with 2 Nos. 100 mm PVC bell mouths on each terminated
face and two Nos. 50 mm UPVC bell mouths for leading in pipe termination. Cast insitu handholes
shall be terminated 100 mm PVC ducts instead of bell mouths. Two Nos. 50 mm PVC leading -in
duct termination of 1 M. length sha11 be provided one on each side of cast in situ handholes instead
of bell mouths. Duct ends, bell mouths and lead-in ducts which are not extended shall be sealed in
an approved manner at both ends.

In all R.C.C. manholes / handholes (cast insitu) in which number of ducts terminated is less than t he
full capacity, additional number of ducts required to make up full capacity shall be installed for a
length of 1 M. on each termination face and their ends shall be sealed in an approved manner.

Wherever there is existing cables, MOC proposes to construct insitu Manhole & Hand hole.

All the above work including materials shall be considered as part of the work of manhole / handhole
construction for purpose of payment.

Bell mouths for Manhole / Handhole shall be approved by the MOC Engineer before exec ution.

3-6.2 Iron works for manhole and handholes shall conform to the materials and supplies specifications.
Anchor iron should not be placed by breaking a part of manhole but should be placed before placing
of concrete. For RCC Manholes, anchor iron should be set in shuttering and concrete cast.

Position of step installation shall be between neck and slab in case the neck is provided and at a
middle point of slab in ease neck is not provided.

3-6.3 The cement blocks approved by the Ministry for repair of existing Manhole/Handhole etc. shall be
properly bedded in mortar with all joints full, courses level and faces vertical. Cement blocks shall be
pre-soaked for a minimum of 4 hours immediately prior to use.

Exposed faces and internal faces of manholes or handholes shall be finished smoothly as there is no
ruggedness of cement and bond and plaster as shown in the drawings.

The block work for the outer face of MH/HH should be well pointed.

3-6.4 In paved areas (Carriageway, Footways etc.) MH & HH covers shall be set to the same level and to
the same falls as the surrounding paved areas. In unpaved areas MH neck shall be set 200 mm above
finished surface level unless otherwise shown on the drawings or directed by the Ministry Engineer.
In all cases the Contractor should collect information about future plan of road and should decide the
level in consultation with the MOC Engineer.

3-6.5 The Contractor may also be required to build manholes and handholes of dimensions different from
the standard type of manholes and handholes. In this case, the Contractor shall prepare new drawings
and submit them to the Ministry for due approval and shall submit the strength calculations of the
structure also. The above mentioned work such as designing, drawing and strengt h calculation etc. of
special type of manholes and handholes are duly a part of the work of the Contractor and hence the
Contractor cannot claim any additional payment for this from Ministry.

If the variation in the total quantity of reinforcement concret e + cement concrete + cement blocks due

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 to the modification, alteration etc. is less than 15% of the total quantity of the above items of each
standard manhole, handhole, no extra charges are payable. For calculation of the excess mentioned
above, the neck shall not be taken into consideration.

The rate of charge for the special type of manholes and handholes shall be calculated on pro —rata
basis of the manhole / handhole volume as against that of similar types of standard manholes /
handholes.

3-6.6 Duct termination in manholes and handholes shall be in position so as to facilitate accommodation of
cables. When new ducts are installed or expanded in the manhole they shall be terminated at the
centre portion of the manhole in the horizontal plane as far as possible. Minimum distance between
the top duct axis and the roof slab or the bottom duct axis and the base slab shall be 40 Cms.
Corresponding ducts shall be terminated on the same level as far as possible. However in L & T type
and Exchange Manholes, level difference between ducts fixed in the straight direction and branching
off direction should be not less than 34 Cm to avoid interference in cable laying and jointing. The
angle of ducts termination with manhole and handhole shall be at right angle. If this is not possible
the Contractor should submit the longitudinal profile drawings of the proposed duct route showing
the Location, size and elevation etc. of all other services including MOC ducts, handhole and
manhole to the MOC for approval. If the number of ducts terminated is less than the maximum
capacity of the Manhole / Handhole spare ducts of length 1.0 M. shall be provided to obtain the
maximum capacity of the Manhole / Handhole. The ends of these ducts shall be sealed in accordance
with these specifications. No additional payment will be given for these spare ducts.

NOTE :

Cable racks fitting position for S-1 and L-1 type manholes shall be only one side (Building side) and
so position of duct termination shall be at the cable racks fitting side from the centre line of the
manhole.

3-6.7 In the case of manholes in water-logged areas, water-proofing, shall be done by the Contractor at his
own expense.

3-6.8 The manholes and handholes shall be thoroughly cleaned after construction is over and sh all be free
from water, dirt, sand, rubbish etc.

All manholes and handholes shall be watertight and constructed at locations as shown in the
approved drawings.

3-6.9 The Contractor shall provide necks for all newly installed manholes (Refer to Drawing No . TX
368/1). The construction of neck shall be of R.C.C.

Height of the neck shall be of 20 Cms. Necks of height above 20 Cms. upto 60 Cms. is allowed if the
site conditions do not permit to have 20 Cms. height. Whenever the height is less than 20 Cms or
more than 60 Cms, the Contractor shall submit the necessary document for MOC’s approval. A neck
higher than 60 Cms. may be directed by MOC in special cases.

Contractor shall fix the number plates for each new and existing Manholes and Handholes
respectively.

The number plate shall be of size 100 mm x 60 mm and shall be made of stainless steel plate 1 mm
thick. The plate shall be provided with four (4) holes 4 mm diameter for fixing on wall with screws
and dowels. Letters shall be of size 7 mm, embossed or engraved and painted in black with white
background painting in the plate.

Number plate for manhole shall clearly mention name of Exchange area, manhole number, type and
size of manhole and year of installation. Number plate for handhole shall mention name of exchange
area, handhole number and year of installation. Sample of number plate and method and position of
fixing should be got approved by MOC, before commencement of work.

Number plate shall be fixed with screws and dowels on the neck of manhole or the shorter side wall
of handhole at 10 Cms below the frame.

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 In the case of existing manhole without neck, number plate shall be fixed at roof slab near the frame
of manhole cover.

3-6.10 The Contractor may have to construct neck on existing manholes to a height upto 20 Cms. or above
20 Cms. upto 60 Cms. depending on the ground level conditions. A neck higher than 60 Cms . may be
directed by MOC in special cases.

.The existing manhole cover and frame shall have to be recovered in the first stage, taking due care
for the existing cables, joints, fixtures etc., inside the manhole. The existing roof shall be chiselled to
a depth of 5 Cms. and width of 25 Cms around.

Construction of the neck is the same as in the case of new manhole construction (Refer Drawing No.
TX: 368/1).

The surface of roof around the neck shall be given a smooth finish and the manhole cover placed
after curing.

3-6.11 In case that neck of existing manhole is just out of the road surface, banking around the neck should
be done to avoid danger to pedestrians and vehicles etc. The correct banking material should be piled
up to the same level as the neck with easy slope and should be compacted sufficiently so that it is not
blown away by wind etc.

Contractor should investigate about the places where the banking is to be done at the time of field
survey and should get approval from MOC.

3-6.12 In case the existing manhole or handhole is to be demolished and re-constructed or a manhole or
handhole is to be newly established in the middle of the existing duct route, the cable in the duct
concerned and other facilities shall be supported and protected with a completely safe method as
approved by the MOC.

Manholes or Handholes and the portions of the duct termination shall be such that on comp letion, all
existing cables will be fully supported on the cable racks.

Existing ducts falling within the newly constructed manhole shall be cut without damaging cables, if
required by Ministry. Such cutting and removal of ducts shall be treated as part o f manhole
construction.

3-6.13 The Contractor shall install a manhole cover to the existing manhole where cover is missing or
damaged. Manhole covers voids shall be filled with K-300 concrete.

3-6.14 The existing Manhole roofs which have slid or are damaged, shall be replaced. In demolishing the
roof for replacement, care must be taken not to cause any damage to cables and other facilities in the
manhole.

3-6.15 In case of having duct projected inside the existing manhole, the Contractor shall shave the inner wall
face of the manhole in the area of 3 Cm of duct circumference and 3 Cm in depth to cut the duct off.

The treatment as mentioned in para.3-4.4 shall be applied. Duct face shall be finished by plastering.
In this case, care shall be taken not to cause damage to the existing cable.

3-6.16 In case of removing the existing manhole and handhole, the Contractor shall perform the removal
work with utmost care, so that the jointing points and other places are not damaged. In case new
manhole construction is required at the same place, where the existing manhole has been removed,
costs for excavation, backfilling and restoration shall not be duplicated in the price schedule.

3-6.17 In case, cable racks are not sufficient in quantity or corroded in the existing manhole, the Contractor
shall provide cable racks at the specified position, in accordance with the specified drawing and the
specified position for supporting cables. For installing the cable rack, it is necessary to make a cavity
at the position of fixing the hook-bolt and to fill the same with mortar (mixing ratio -Cement, Sand
1:2) and insert the hook-bolt in to the cavity. Surface shall be finished with plastering.

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3-6.18 The Contractor shall provide iron ladder for the existing manhole, if the ladder is not provided with
the Manhole No. duly embossed or engraved on it.

Necessary step shall be installed. Position of step installation shall be between neck and slab in case
the neck is provided and at a middle point of slab in case the neck is no t provided. If the neck height
is more than 40 Cms, steps shall be provided at every 25 Cms.

3-6.19 Pre-cast handhole may be constructed for the new handhole route where there is no existing cables
(Refer to Drawing No. TX: 371-5A). Approval to be taken from MOC before execution.

3-6.20 Pre-cast manholes can also be proposed by the Contractor where there is no existing cables and
approval obtained from the MOC before execution. Design details and calculations must be
submitted by the Contractor. Rates shall not exceed rate for similar RCC Manholes and shall be
subject to approval of the Ministry.

3-6.21 The newly constructed manholes shall be equipped with the following

Manhole Cover and Ring according to Drawing No. TX: 481.

Steel Ladder.

Cable Racks.

* Cable Supports.

Steps.

Anchor Iron and Sump hole Cover.

Number Plate.

* Each Cable Rack shall be equipped with Cable Supports in all positions (Full
capacity).

3-6.22 The newly constructed handhole shall be equipped with handhole cover and its fra me (Drawing No.
TX - 482), cable rack for handhole and number plate.

3-7 LEAD-IN DUCT

Guideline related to install leading- In UPVC ducts and the relevant accessories DP-box (only
relevant for overhead installation / wooden poles ) termination in box – HH- coupling to existing
subscribers’ UPVC ducts wall numbering ONT labeling.

3-7.1 The Contractor shall lay lead-in duct (for laying the lead-in cable to the subscriber’s premises or
building from manhole, handhole or pole) to the subscriber’s intake duct and shall joint them.
The lead-in ducts shall be of UPVC from the manhole, handhole or pole to the draw box, except the
exposed portions. The exposed portions near the draw box or pole  shall be of galvanized iron in
accordance with material specifications. Suitable adaption according to the size of the ducts must be
provided by the Contractor to connect the G.I. and PVC ducts with the approval of the MOC
Engineer.

3-7.2 If there is no draw box on a boundary wall in the subscriber’s premises, as mo st of the subscribers
have intake duct ready upto the outside of their premises, the Contractor shall carry out the field
survey at the site, locating the existing duct by excavation, if necessary, and shall arrange to have the
new PVC ducts effectively coupled to the existing duct, adopting a coupling and have the proposed
method of coupling approved, by the MOC. A draw rope of thermoplastic material of minimum 5
mm dia shall be provided throughout the full length of duct from handhole to the subscriber’s intake
in order to lay cable at a later stage, securely tied to its hardware at each end.

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3-7.3 A marker plate made of steel (V2A standard ) and size 10cm x 10cm showing the location of the
leading- In pipe from the subscriber and shall be fixed on the outside wall by the concerned agency/
owner constructing the building.

3-7.4 Power socket of 230V AC has to be provided by the side of main termination box inside the building
by the concerned agency/ building owner powering up the future MOC GPON ONT.

3-7.5 In case, no intake UPVC duct exists in the subscriber’s premises, the Contractor shall obtain the
subscriber’s consent on the position of intake UPVC duct to be laid with the approval of the MOC
Engineer.
After installing the two intake UPVC ducts (50mm outer diameter) by the concerned agency/ owner
between the in house terminal box and the outside of the boundary wall the two intake UPVC ducts
shall be properly sealed as per MOC standard at both ends.

3-7.6 Incase of rehabilitation of area along with other services, the Contractor has to install a new leading
in pipe along with draw box to each house.

3-7.7 The route of the lead-in ducts shall be shortest. In footpaths, care is to be taken of other services and
standard reservations as shown in Drawing No. TX: 320/G.

3-7.8 The lead-in duct shall bend smoothly at radius more than 6 times the outer diameter. The depth from
ground surface to the top of the duct should be 40 Cms. The ducts shall be so coupled throughout the
whole length that there will be no difficulty in laying of the lead-in cable.

Joints of leading in PVC ducts shall be made with PVC couplings and sealed with solvent cement
(BS 4346).

Coupling for jointing PVC duct to 50 mm G.I. duct should be made of PVC and have one end
threaded and the other end shall be suitable for sealing with solvent cement.

In case of existing subscriber duct having different diameter, a reducing coupling shall be used.

The Contractor shall in these cases, submit sample for approval of MOC.

Premade bends should have a minimum radius of 6 times the outer diameter of the duct (See MOC
Standard G20:10:001:32)

3-7.9 All galvanised steel ducts to be buried, should be given a protective coating of bitumen.

3-7.10 The Contractor shall write the D.P. Number on the D.P. Box cover, installed on the pole or boundary
wall as well as draw box, as instructed by the Ministry of Communications.

3-7.11 Any damage to subscriber’s property during the work shall be made good by the Contractor at his
own expense.

3-7.12 After laying the ducts, both ends shall be carefully sealed with removable sealing compound to
prevent insects and reptiles getting entry into the building.

3-7.13 The Contractor shall reinstate all trenches for laying lead-in duct in paved or unpaved footpath and
all other places to match the original surface.

3-7.14 In case that lead-in duct is newly laid or replaced in manhole or handhole, regardless of existing
conditions, in general principle, the duct should be fitted on the same side as main duct.

However, in case it is not possible to fix the duct on the same side, Contractor should take approval
from the MOC Engineer.

3-7.15 The cost of leading intake shall include all accessories, DP Box, Duct Termination in Box and
Handhole Coupling to existing s ubscriber’s ducts, numbering etc.

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3-8 CLEARANCE TO UNDERGROUND SERVICES AND FACILITIES

3-8.1 Storm water and Sanitary Sewers, Water and Gas Mains and other Services Duct lines - Subject to
the requirements of other service Ministries, Authorities and Companies, a minimum clearance of
150 mm shall be provided between telephone installations (ducts, ducts and cables) and storm water
and sanitary sewers, water and gas mains and other services duct lines.

3-8.2 Electricity Supply Poles and Pylons, Road Lighting Poles and Masts, Traffic Sign and Signal Poles,
Gantries and Overhead Supports - A minimum of 150 mm shall be provided from the above facilities
and their foundations to any telephone installations.

3-8.3 Electric Cables — The minimum clearance between telephone cables and electrical cables shall be as
follows

(i) High Voltage Single Core Cables of Voltage greater than or equal to
650 V, but not more than 132 KV. ... 450 mm.

(ii) High Voltage Multicore ‘Cables of

Voltage greater than or equal to
650 V, but not more than l32 KV.
(with resistance earthing of
neutral for 132 KV). ... 300 mm.

(iii) Low Voltage cables of Voltage less

than 650 V. ... 150 mm.

Exceptionally, with the permission of the MEW Engineer and the MOC Engineer, the clearances
given in (i) and (ii) above may be reduced at crossings of electric cables to a minimum of 150 mm. In
such cases, a 75 mm. thick layer of K-140 concrete shall be placed between the electric cables and
the telephone cables. The concrete layer shall be sufficiently wide to overlap the electricity cables by
75 mm on either side and be not shorter than the width of the telephone plant.

The minimum clearance between telephone installations and electric cables of voltage of 132 KV
with direct earthing of neutral and all cables carrying voltages greater than 132 KV shall be
determined as a special case for each location.

No reduction of the clearance shown on the drawings will be permitted without prior approval of the
MEW Engineer and the MOC Engineer.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining details of the type of electric cables to be crossed
by or to run adjacent to the telephone plant to be installed under the contract.

3-9 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROTECTION OF THE INSTALLED PLANT

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for maintenance and protection of plant installed by him
until such plants are provisionally handed over to the Ministry. In case any damage is caused to
MOC Plant before provisional handing over, due to work by other Contractor / Agencies, it is the
responsibility of the Contractor himself to get the plant repaired without delay and any cost incurred
due to such damages should be settled with such Agencies / Contractors and any of the above
responsibilities shall not be transferable to MOC in any manner.

3-10 COMPLETION REPORTS AND DRAWINGS

3-10.1 On completion of work, the Contractor shall prepare a written report of the final acceptance testing
including the tabulated results of all mandrel, pressure and compaction tests carried out, to the MOC
Engineer which shall be accompanied by

(a) Set of completion drawings 3 copies with newly installed plant marked in red and As-built
Drawings to scale 1:2000, 1:10000 and conforming to A-l size showing actual status of As -
built facilities. As-built drawings shall include three sets of prints and one set of Auto CAD
polyester film of 75 Microns (0.003”), from which prints can be taken out.

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 (b) All as built drawings must be Geographic Information Compatible pro-forma with
Coordinates.

(c) Key map to a suitable scale showing clearly the location of Area / Street / Road.

(d) The as built drawing should include the following information

(i) Name or number of main road, street name / number.

(ii) Width of road / footpath.
(iii) Distance of central line of plant from Kerbstone or centre of road.

Road Name MOC’s centre

Foot Path
Road No. Width of road line from kerb
Width
stone

Where,
A - Width of Footpath.
B - MOC centre line from Kerb Stone.
T.L - Telephone Line.
K.S - Kerb Stone.
B.L - Building Line.
(iv) Manhole No., Handhole No and drawing numbers.
(iv) Block No. , Plot No. ,
(vi) Type of MH S1, S2 etc. and if ordinary or R.C.C.
(vii) MH Span, HH Span (from Centre to Centre of HH or MH) with No. of
Pipes.

240.00 (9) UPVC

(viii) DP No. and Length of Lead- In Pipe.

(ix) Nos. and types of ducts.
(x) Details of protection of ducts (concrete surroundings).
(xi) Size of drawing.

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 MOC’S
59.4cm STANDARD SIZE
DRAWING
MOC’s
monogram
as per standard
2cm
84.0 cm

(xii) Direction of north may be marked on location plan & detail plan.
(xiii) When depth of top level of ducts if it exceeds 1M, complete profile drawings
should be submitted.
(xiv) Details of protection of ducts ( Concrete Encasement ) to be marked.
(xv) As built quantities:
Legend Quantities

Existing Hand hole

Existing Manhole Type S-1

Existing Manhole Type L-1

Legend Quantities

Pipe laying 1 way

Pipe laying 2 way

(2)
Pipe laying 4 way
(4)

When the Engineer is satisfied that the work is complete, that all t esting as specified have
been carried out, and all documents have been submitted, he will inform the Ministry of
Communications, who will carry out a final acceptance inspection for the provisional
acceptance of the plant.

(d) In case of partial inspection also the above drawings and details must be submitted by the
Contractor to MOC.

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3-11 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TESTS

3-11.1 The Inspection and Acceptance Tests specified herein shall be made after the physical completion of the
external plant facilities and shall not replace the normal supervision, inspections and tests to be made by the
Contractor and the Engineer during the progress of the construction work. All Inspection and Acceptance
Tests specified herein shall be performed by the Contractor at h is cost under the supervision of MOC
Engineer. Any reinstatement after the inspection is to be done by the Contractor at his cost.

3- 11.2 The main items of Inspection and Acceptance Tests by Ministry of Communications are given below:

Inspection Acceptance Tests

(1) Structure. (1) Mandrel Test.
(2) Sump Hole. (2) Pressure Test for
(3) Accessory Material. PVC Ducts.
(4) Pulling Bolt (Anchors) (3) Proctor Compaction
(5) Step. Test.
(6) Ladder.
(7) Cover Greasing.
(8) Cleaning
(9) Duct Laying and Termination.
(10) Manhole No. Plate.
(11) Cabinet.
(12) Draw Box.
(13) Lead – in Duct
(14) Handhole No. Plate.
(15) Wayer tightness of MHs/HHs.
(16) Break Inspection (To Ascertain the depth of
duct, concrete encasement, pointing,
providing of spacers) and any other
required information.

3- 11.3 “The physical completion of External Plant facilities” means:

(A) Manholes and Ducts for Feeder Cables.

After all works concerning Manholes and Ducts for the Feeder Cables to th e farthest point from the
Exchange in each Subscriber direction are completed.

(B) Handholes and Ducts for the Distribution Cables.

After all works concerning Handholes and ducts from a Cabinets to its dead-end for the Distribution
Cables are completed , including leading- in duct.

3- 11.4 Necessary equipment, laborers and costs for the Acceptance Tests and for any other tests required under this
specification shall be provided by the contractor. Written reports including the tabulated results of the tes ts
made by the contractor shall be prepared, signed by the contractor and the Engineer and submitted to MOC
upon completion of the work.

3- 11.5 The Contractor shall perform Mandrel Test by using hard wooden mandrel of 90 mm in diameter and 300
mm in length. The Contractor shall also perform Pressure Test as per Para 3-4.6(b) of this specification.
Ducts to be tested shall be designated by the Ministry of Communications.
In case the test mandrel cannot be pulled through the duct or failure of pressure test during the acceptance
tests the ducts shall be rejected.

3- 11.6 The Contractor should repair all defects in the plant and re-offer for second inspection within 21 days from
the date of first inspection. If the work is again rejected in the second inspection or if the contractor fails to
repair the defects within 21 days , MOC reserves the right to accept the work with due compensation from
the contractor to the ministry for repairing the defects. If third inspection is required MOC may charge the
contractor an inspection fee which will be decided by MOC. These compensation and other charges are with
prejudice to any provision contained in the contract or penalty for delay etc.

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