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Volume IV- Technical Specification
SECTION V: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

1. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
1.1 Scope of Work
1.1.1 Work under this section consists of furnishing all labour, materials equipment and
appliances necessary and required to completely install the water supply system as
required by the drawings, specified hereinafter and given in the Schedule of
Quantities.
1.1.2 Without restricting to the generality of the foregoing, the water supply system shall
include the following: -
a) Distribution system from main supply headers to all fixtures and appliances
for cold/hot water.
b) Cold water supply lines from tube-wells and city water connections to fire and
underground water tanks.
c) Municipal water and Bore-well connections to U.G. water tanks.
d) Garden irrigation system
e) Excavation and refilling of pipes trenches.
f) Insulation to hot water pipes if required.
g) Pipe protection and painting.
h) Control valves, masonry chambers and other appurtenances.
i) Connections to all plumbing fixtures, tanks, appliances and Municipal mains
1.2 General Requirements
1.2.1 All materials shall be new of the best quality conforming to specifications. All works
executed shall be to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.
1.2.2 Pipes and Fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as required in
a neat workmanlike manner.
1.2.3 Short or Long bends shall be used on all main pipe lines as far as possible. Use of
Elbows shall be restricted for short connections.
1.2.4 Pipes shall be fixed in a manner so as to provide easy accessibility for repair and
maintenance and shall not cause obstruction in shafts, passages etc.
1.2.5 Pipes shall be securely fixed to walls and ceilings by suitable clamps at intervals
specified.
1.2.6 Clamps, hangers and supports on RCC walls, columns and slabs shall be fixed only
by means of approved made of expandable metal fasteners inserted by use of
power drills.
1.2.7 All pipe clamps, supports, nuts, bolts, washers shall be galvanized MS steel
throughout the building. Painted MS clamps & MS nuts, bolts and washers shall not
be accepted.
1.2.8 Valves and other appurtenances shall be so located as to provide easy accessibility
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for operations, maintenance and repairs.

1.3 Water Supply System
1.3.1 Contractor should study the site plan and water supply system diagram for an
overview of the system.
1.3.2 Source
Water supply will be acquired from Municipal Corporation water mains to a service
connection and captive tube-wells within the site and collected in water storage
tanks located in basement.
1.4 Water Supply Piping System
All water supply work in side toilets in wall chase and on toilet ceiling shall be carried
out in CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH (Class-SDR11) pipes and fittings.
All water supply piping works in shafts and in exposed location upto 50 mm diameter
shall be carried out in CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH (Class-Schedule-40)
pipes and fittings.
All water supply piping works above 50mm dia and in pump room shall be carried
out in GI Heavy class pipes and fittings.
1.4.1 CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH Pipes & Fittings
The pipes shall be CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH (Chlorinated Poly Vinyl
Chloride) material for hot & cold water supply piping system using solvent welded
CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH fittings i.e. Tees, Elbows, Couples, Unions,
Reducers, Brushing etc. including transition fittings (connection between CPVC-
FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH & Metal pipes / GI) i.e. Brass adapters (both Male &
Female threaded and all conforming to ASTM D-2846 with only CPVC-FRLSZH-
FRLSZH-FRLSZH solvent cement conforming to IS standards with clamps /
structural metal supports as required /directed at site including cutting chases &
fitting the same with cement concrete / cement mortar as required, including
painting of the exposed pipes with one coat of desired shade of enamel paint. All
termination points for installation of faucets shall have brass termination fittings.
Installation shall be to the satisfaction of manufacturer & Project Manager.
. Joining Pipes & Fittings
a. Cutting:
Pipes shall be cut either with a wheel type plastic pipe cutting or hacksaw blade
and care shall be taken to make a square cut which provides optimal bonding
area within a joint.
b. Deburring / Beveling:
Burrs and fittings should be removed from the outside and inside of pipe with a
pocket knife or file otherwise burrs and fittings may prevent proper contact
between pipe and fittings during assembly.
c. Fitting preparation:
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sockets and tubing end. The tubing should make contact with the socket wall
1/3 or 2/3 of the way into the fitting socket.
d. Solvent Cement Application:
Only CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH solvent cement confirming to ASTM-
F493 should be used for joining pipe with fittings. An even coat of solvent
cement should be applied on the pipe end and a thin coat inside the fitting
socket, otherwise too much of cement solvent can cause clogged water ways.
e. Assembly:
After applying the solvent cement on both pipe and fitting socket, pipe should
be inserted into the fitting socket within 30 seconds, and rotating the pipe ¼ to
½ turn while inserting so as to ensure even distribution of solvent cement with
the joint. The assembled system should be held for 10 seconds (
approximately) in order to allow the joint to set up.
An even bead of cement should be evident around the joint and if this bead is
not continues remake the joint to avoid potential leaks.
Set & Cure times:
Solvent cement set and cure times shall be strictly adhered to as per the below
mentioned table.
Minimum Core prior to pressure testing at 150 PSI
Ambient Temperature Pipe Size

during
½ " - 1" 1.¼" -
Core period
Above 15 deg. C 1 Hr 2 Hrs
4-15 deg.C 2 Hrs 4 Hrs
Below 4 deg C 4 Hrs 8 Hrs
Special care shall be exercised when assembling flow guard systems in

extremely low temperature ( below 4°C) or extremely high temperature (above
45°C) In extremely hot temperatures, make sure that both surfaces to be joined
are till wet with cement solvent when putting them together.
f. Testing
Once an installation is completed and cored as per above mentioned
recommendations, the system should be hydrostatically pressure tested at 150
psi(10 Bar) for one hour. During pressure testing, the system should be fitted
with water and if a leak is found, the joint should be cut out and replacing the
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g. Transition of Flow guard CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH to Metals

When making a transition connection to metal threads, special Brass / plastic
transition fitting (Male and female adapters) should be used. Plastic threaded
connections should not be over torqued Hard tight puts one half turn should
be adequate.
Threaded Sealants
Teflon tape shall be used to make threaded connections leak proof.
Solvent Cement
Only CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH solvent cement conforming to
ASTMF 493 should be used for joining pipe with fittings and valves. Flow
guard CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH cement solvent have a minimum
shelf life of 1 year. Aged cement solvent will often change colour or being to
thicken and become gelatinous or jelly like and when this happens, the
cement should not be used. The cement solvent should be used within 30
in order to avoid its freezing. The freezed cement solvent should be discarded
immediately and fresh one should be used. The CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-
FRLSZH solvent cement usage should be adhered to as given in table below
Diameter of pipe in inch

( flow guard)
Approx. nos. of joints 200 No. 180 No. 150 No. 130 No. 100 No. 70 No
which can be mode per
litre of solvent cement.
Hangers and supports

For Horizontal runs, support should be given at 3 foot ( 90 cm) intervals for
diameters of one inch and below and at 4 foot (1.2m) intervals for larger sizes.
Hangers should not have rough or sharp edges which come in contact with the
tubing.
Supports should be as per the below mentioned table:
21°C 49°C 71°C 82°C

Siz
e of Pipe
Inch Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft.
5.5 4.5 3.0 2.5

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5.5 5.0 3.0 2.5
6.0 5.5 3.5 3.0
6.5 6.0 3.5 3.5
7.0 6.0 3.5 3.5
7.0 6.5 4.0 3.5
SCHEDULE 40
Recommended Support spacing (in feet)
Nom. Pipe Size Temperature oC
(In) (mm) 23 38 49 60 71 82
2½ 65 7½ 7 7 6½ 6 3½
3 80 8 7 7 7 6 3½
4 100 8½ 7½ 7½ 7 6½ 4
6 150 9½ 8 8 7½ 7 4½
8 200 9½ 8 8 7½ 7 5
1.4.2 LAYING AND JOINTING OF G.I. PIPES (EXTERNAL WORK)

Unloading
The pipes shall be unloaded where they are required.
Unloading (except where mechanical handling facilities are available)
Pipes weighing up to 60 kg shall be handled by two persons by hand passing.
Heavier pipes shall be unloaded from the lorry or wagon by holding them in loops,
formed with ropes and sliding over planks set not steeper than 45 degree. The
planks shall be sufficiently rigid and two ropes shall always be used to roll the pipes
down the planks. The ropes should be tied on the side opposite the unloading. Only
one pipe shall be unloaded at a time.
Under no circumstances shall the pipes be thrown down from the carriers or be
dragged or rolled along hard surfaces.
The pipes shall be checked for any visible damage (such as broken edges, cracking
or spalling of pipe) while unloading and shall be sorted out for reclamation. Any pipe
which shows sufficient damage to preclude it from being used shall be discarded.
Storing
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them. These shall be lined up on one side of the alignment of the trench, socket
facing upgrade when line runs uphill and upstream when line runs on level ground.
Each stack shall contain pipes of same class and size, consignment or batch
number and particulars of suppliers, wherever possible, shall be marked on the
stack.
Storage shall be done on firm, level and clean ground. Wedges shall be provided
at the bottom layer to keep the stack stable.
Trenches
The galvanised iron pipes and fittings shall be laid in trenches. The widths and
depths of the trenches for different diameters of the pipes shall be as in Table.
Dia. Of Pipe Width of trench Depth of trench

(mm) (cm) (cm)
15 to 50 30.0 60.0
65 to 100 45.0 75.0
At joints the trench width shall be widened where necessary. The work of excavation
and refilling shall be done true to line and gradient in accordance with general
specifications for earth work in trenches
When excavation is done in rock, it shall be cut deep enough to permit the pipes to
be laid on a cushion of sand minimum 7.5 cm deep.
Cutting and Threading
Where the pipes have to be out or rethreaded, the ends shall be carefully filed out
so that no obstruction to bore is offered. The end of the pipes shall then be carefully
threaded conforming to the requirements of IS 554 with pipe dies and tapes in such
a manner as will not result in slackness of joints when the two pieces are screwed
together. The taps and dies shall be used only for straightening screw threads which
have become bent or damaged and shall not be used for turning of the threads so
as to make them slack, as the later procedure may not result in a water tight joint.
The screw threads of pipes and fitting shall be protected from damage until they are
fitted.
Jointing
The pipes shall be cleaned and cleared of all foreign matter before being laid. In
jointing the pipes, the inside of the socket and the screwed end of the pipes shall
be oiled and rubbed over. Teflon Tape should be used on threads instead of
pipe wrench. Care shall be taken that all pipes and fittings are properly jointed so
as to make the joints completely water tight and pipes are kept at all times free from
dust and dirt during fixing. Burr from the joint shall be removed after screwing. After
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of water, soil or any other foreign matter.

Thrust Blocks
In case of bigger diameter pipes where the pressure is very high, thrust blocks of
cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement: 2 coarse sand: 4 graded stone aggregate of 20
mm nominal size) of adequate size and shape shall be provided on all bends to
transmit the hydraulic thrust to the ground, spreading it over a sufficient areas,
depending upon the type of soil met with.
Testing of Joints
The pipes and fittings after they are laid and jointed shall be tested to hydraulic
pressure of 6 Kg/ sq. cm (60 meter). The pipes shall be slowly and carefully charged
with water allowing all air to escape and avoiding all shock or water hammer. The
draw off taps and stop cocks shall then be closed and specified hydraulic pressure
shall be applied gradually. Pressure gauge must be accurate and preferably should
have been recalibrated before the test. The test pump having been stopped, the
test pressure should be maintained without loss for at least half an hour. The pipes
and fittings shall be tested in sections as the work of laying proceeds, having the
joints exposed for inspection during the testing. Pipes or fittings which are found
leaking shall be replaced and joints found leaking shall be redone, without extra
payment.
Trench Filling
The pipes shall be laid on a layer of 7.5 cm sand and filled up to 15 cm above the
pipes. The remaining portion of the trench shall then be filled with excavated earth
as described in 20.3.7. The surplus earth shall be disposed off as directed.
Measurements
The lengths shall be measured in running meter correct to a cm for the finished
work, which shall include G.I. pipe and G.I. fittings such as bends, tees, elbows
reducers, crosses, plugs, sockets, nipples and nuts, but exclude brass or gun metal
taps (cocks), valves, unions, lead connection pipes and shower rose. All pipes and
fittings shall be classified according to their diameters, method of jointing and fixing
substance quality and finish. In case of fittings of an equal bore the pipe shall be
described as including all cuttings and wastage. In case of fittings of unequal bore
the largest bore shall be measured.
Note: G.I. unions shall be paid for separately in external work as well as in internal
work.
Digging and refilling of trenches shall either be measured separately as specified in
the appropriate clauses of excavation and earth work or clubbed with main item.
1.4.3 LAYING AND JOINTING OF DUCTILE IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS (EXTERNAL
WORK)
Ductile Iron pipe Double Flanged screwed/welded centrifugally Spun ductile iron
pipe of class K-9 conforming to IS: 8329 with flanged C.I Specials conforming to
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Unloading
The pipes shall be unloaded where they are required.
Unloading (except where mechanical handling facilities are available)
Pipes weighing up to 60 kg shall be handled by two persons by hand passing.
Heavier pipes shall be unloaded from the lorry or wagon by holding them in loops,
formed with ropes and sliding over planks set not steeper than 45 degree. The
planks shall be sufficiently rigid and two ropes shall always be used to roll the pipes
down the planks. The ropes should be tied on the side opposite the unloading. Only
one pipe shall be unloaded at a time.
Under no circumstances shall the pipes be thrown down from the carriers or be
dragged or rolled along hard surfaces.
The pipes shall be checked for any visible damage (such as broken edges, cracking
or spalling of pipe) while unloading and shall be sorted out for reclamation. Any pipe
which shows sufficient damage to preclude it from being used shall be discarded.
Storing
The pipes and specials shall be handled with sufficient care to avoid damage to
them. These shall be lined up on one side of the alignment of the trench, socket
facing upgrade when line runs uphill and upstream when line runs on level ground.
Each stack shall contain pipes of same class and size, consignment or batch
number and particulars of suppliers, wherever possible, shall be marked on the
stack.
Storage shall be done on firm, level and clean ground. Wedges shall be provided
at the bottom layer to keep the stack stable.
Trenches
The gradient is to be set out by means of boning rods and the required depth to be
excavated at any point of the trench shall be regarded as directed by the Engineer
-in-Charge. The depth of the trench shall not be less than 1 meter measured from
the top of the pipe to the surface of the ground under roads and not less than 0.75
meter elsewhere.
The width of the trench shall be the nominal diameter of the pipe plus 40 cm but it
shall not be less than 55 cm in case of all kinds of soils excluding rock and not less
than 1 meter in case of rock.
Laying
Any deviation either in plan or elevation less than 11.25 degrees shall be affected
by laying the straight pipes around a flat curve of such radius that minimum
thickness of lead at the face of the socket shall not be reduced below 6 mm or the
opening between spigot and socket increased beyond 12 mm at any joint. A
deviation of about 2.25 degree can be affected at each joint in this way. At the end
a wooden plug to prevent entry of water, soil, rats and any other foreign matter into
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Flanged Joints
Ductile iron pipes may be jointed by means of flanges cast on. The jointing material
used between flanges of pipes shall be compressed fiber board or rubber of
thickness between 1.5 mm to 3 mm. The fiber board shall be impregnated with
chemically neutral mineral oil and shall have a smooth and hard surface. Its weight
per m2 shall be not less than 112 gm/mm thickness.
Each bolt should be tightened a little at a time taking care to tighten diametrically
opposite bolts alternatively. The practice of fully tightening the bolts one after
another shall not be allowed.
Several proprietary flexible joints are available for jointing Ductile iron pipes and
these may be used with the specific approval of the authority, however, they shall
For joints in small diameter cast iron piping, copper-alloy screwed unions or ferrules
shall be used, and for large dia. The joints shall be made by flanged connecting
pieces.
1.4.4 G.I. Pipes, Fittings & Valves (In Plant rooms and for Equipments)
All pipes inside the buildings and where specified, outside the building shall be
galvanized steel tubes conforming to I.S. 1239 of medium/ heavy class as specified
in the BOQ.
Fittings shall be malleable iron with a reinforcing ring over the threaded ends upto
50mm dia and without reinforcing rings for sizes 65mm dia and above. Each fitting
include Couplings, Bends, Tees, Reducers, Nipples, Unions, and Bushes. Fittings
shall conform to I.S:1879 (Part I to X).
Pipes and fittings shall be jointed with screwed joints. Care shall be taken to remove
burr from the end of the pipe after reaming with a proper time.
Pipe threaded joints will be made by applying suitable grade of TEFLON tape used
for drinking water supply.
All pipes shall be fixed in accordance with layout and alignment shown on the
drawings. Care shall be taken to avoid air pockets. G.I. pipes inside toilets shall
be fixed in wall chases well above the floor. No pipes shall be run inside a sunken
floor as far as possible. Pipes may be run under the ceiling or floors and other as
shown on drawings.
Pipe Supports
All pipes clamps, supports, hangers, rods, pipe supports, nuts and washers shall
be factory made galvanized MS steel or alternatively galvanized after fabrication to
suit site requirements.
G.I pipes in shafts and other locations shall be supported by galvanized M.S clamps
of design approved by pipes in wall chases shall be anchored by G.I hooks, pipes
at ceiling level shall be supported on structural clamps fabricated from M.S
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angles/channels as specified elsewhere.

Clamps
G.I. pipes in shafts and other locations shall be supported by M.S. clamps of design
approved by Project Manager. Pipes in wall chases shall be anchored by iron hooks,
Pipes at ceiling level shall be supported on structural clamps fabricated from M.S.
structural steel as described above. Pipes in typical shafts shall be supported on
slotted angles/channels as specified.
Anchor Fasteners
All pipe supports, hangers and clamps to be fixed on RCC walls, beams, columns,
slabs and masonry walls 230mm thick and above by means of galvanised
expandable anchor fasteners in drilled holes of correct size and model to carry the
weight of pipes. Drilling shall be made only by approved type of power drill as
recommend and approved by manufacturer of the anchor fasteners. Failure of any
fastening devices shall be the entire responsibility and contractor shall redo or
provide additional supports at his own cost. He shall also compensate the owner for
any damage that may be caused by such failures.
Unions
Contractor shall provide adequate number of unions on all pipes to enable easy
dismantling later when required. Unions shall be provided near each gunmetal
valve, stop cock, or check valve and on straight runs as necessary at appropriate
locations as required and/or directed by Project Manager.
Flanges
Flanged connections shall be provided on pipes as required or where shown on the
drawings, all equipment connections as necessary and required or as directed by
connections shall be made by the correct number and size of GI nuts, bolts &
washers with 3 mm thick gasket. Where hot water connections are made insertion
gasket shall be of suitable high temperature grade and quality approved by Bolt
hole dia for flanges shall conform to match the specification for C.I. sluice valve to
I.S.780. and C.I. butterfly valve to IS: 3095.
1.5 Valves
Ball Valves
Valves upto 50 mm dia. shall be screwed type Ball Valves with stainless steel balls
spindle teflon seating and gland packing tested to a hydraulic pressure of 20 kg ,
sq.cm., and accompanying couplings and steel handles.( to BS 5351 )
Butterfly Valves Slim Seal Type
Valves 65 mm dia and above shall be cast iron butterfly valve to be used for
isolation. The valves shall be bubble tight, resilient seated suitable for flow in either
direction and seal in both direction with accompanying flanges and steel handle.
Butterfly valve shall be of best quality conforming to IS: 13095.
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Where specified, non-return valve shall be provided through which flow shall occur
in one direction only.
Each Butterfly and Slim Type Swing Check (NRV) Valve shall be provided with a
pair of flanges screwed or welded to the main line and having the required number
of nuts, bolts and washers of correct length.
Y-Strainer
Where specified, Y-Strainer shall be provided through which gravels shall not pass
through it towards pump impeller.
Each Butterfly, Y strainer and Slim Type Swing Check (NRV) Valve shall be
provided with a pair of flanges screwed or welded to the main line and having the
required number of nuts, bolts and washers of correct length.
1.6 Testing
All pipes, fittings and valves, after fixing at site, shall be tested by hydrostatic
pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure or 7 kg / sq.cm whichever is more.
Pressure shall be maintained for a period of at least thirty minutes without any drop.
A test register shall be maintained and all entries shall be signed and dated by
Contractor (s) and Project Manager.
In addition to the sectional testing carried out during the construction, Contractor
shall test the entire installation after connections to the overhead tanks or pumping
system or mains. He shall rectify all leakages and shall replace all defective
materials in the system. Any damage done due to carelessness, open or burst pipes
or failure of fittings, to the building, furniture and fixtures shall be made good by the
After commissioning of the water supply system, Contractor shall test each valve
by closing and opening it a number of times to observe if it is working efficiently.
Valves, which do not effectively operate, shall be replaced by new ones at no extra
cost and the same shall be tested as above.
Hot water pipes chased into the walls shall be provided with a 6mm thick insulation
with elastic flexible material having hermetic closed cell structure of expanded
synthetic material rated for 60ºC hot water supply.
1.7 Measurement
Pipes above ground shall be measured per linear meter (to the nearest cm) and
shall be inclusive of all fittings e.g. coupling, tees, bends, elbows, unions, flanges
and U clamps with nuts, bolts & washers fixed to wall or other standard supports.
Jointing with teflon tape, white lead, solvent, crimping and insertion gasket of
appropriate temperature grade.
Cutting holes, and chases in walls, floors, any pipe support required for pipes below
ground & making good the same.
Excavation, backfilling, disposal of surplus earth and restoring the ground & floor in
original condition.
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Fabricated and / or galvanised supports shall be measured by weight. Weight for

each type of clamp shall be calculated on basis of the quantity of structural and MS
used from the theoretical weight calculated on basis of the components theoretical
weight of the sections.
Rate quoted for supports & hangers shall be inclusive of :
Expandable anchor fastens.
a) Galvanising of all supports & hangers.
b) Cutting holes in walls, ceilings on floors and making good where permitted.
c) Nuts, bolts and washers for fixing and assembling.
d) Wooden / PVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH pipe saddles for vertical or
horizontal runs.
Valves
Gunmetal, cast iron, butterfly and non return valves and puddle flanges shall
measured by numbers and shall include wheels I caps, GI nuts, bolts, washers,
insertion gasket.
Painting/pipe protection/insulation
Painting/pipe protection /insulation for pipes shall be measured per linear meter
over finished surface and shall include all valves and fittings for which no deduction
shall be made. No extra payment shall be made for fittings, valves or flanges.
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SECTION VI: SEWER &DRAINAGE

1. Scope of work
1.1 Work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labour, materials, equipment
and appliances necessary and required to completely install all the drainage system
as required by the drawings and specified hereinafter or given in the Schedule of
Quantities.
1.2 Without restricting to the generality of the foregoing, the drainage system shall
include:-
a) Sewer lines including excavations, pipelines, manholes, drop connections
and connections to the existing sewer.
b) Storm water drainage, excavation, pipelines, manholes, catch basins, drain
channels, recharge wells and connections to the existing storm water drain.
2. General requirements
2.1 All materials shall be new of the best quality conforming to specifications and
subject to the approval of the Project Manager.
2.2 Drainage lines and open drains shall be laid to the required gradients and profiles.
2.3 All drainage work shall be done in accordance with the local municipal bye-laws.
2.4 Contractor shall obtain necessary approval and permission for the drainage system
from the municipal or any other competent authority.
2.5 Location of all manholes, etc. shall be got confirmed by the Contractor from the
Architect / Landscape Architect. As far as possible, no drains or sewers shall be laid
in the middle of road unless otherwise specifically shown on the drawings or
directed by the Project Manager.
3. Excavation
3.1 Alignment and grade
The sewer pipes shall be laid to alignment and gradient shown on the drawings but
subject to such modifications as shall be ordered by the Project Manager. No
deviations from the lines, depths of cutting or gradients of sewers shown on the
plans and sections shall be permitted except by the express direction in writing of
the Project Manager.
3.2 Excavation in tunnels
The excavation for sewer works shall be open cutting only, unless the permission
of the Project Manager is obtained for laying pipes in tunnel where sewers have to
be constructed along narrow passages or difficult ground.
3.3 Opening out trenches
An excavating the trenches, etc. the solid road metaling, pavement, kerbing, etc.
and turf is to be placed on one side and preserved for reinstatement when the
trenches or other excavation shall be filled up. Before any road metal is replaced, it
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maintained to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

The Contractor shall grub up and clear the surface over the trenches and other
excavations of all trees, stumps roots and all other encumbrances affecting
execution of the work and shall remove them from the site to the approval of the
Project Manager.
3.4 Obstruction of roads
The Contractor shall not occupy or obstruct by his operation more than one half of
the width of any road or street and sufficient space shall then be left for public and
private transit, he shall remove the materials excavated and bring them back again
when the trench is required to be refilled. The Contractor shall obtain the consent
of the Project Manager.
3.5 Removal of filth
All night soil, filth or any other offensive matter met with during the execution of the
works, immediately after it is taken out of any trench, sewer or cess pool, shall not
be deposited on to the surface of any street or where it is likely to be a nuisance or
passed into any sewer or drain but shall be at once put into the carts and remove
to a suitable place to be provided by the Contractor.
3.6 Excavation to be taken to proper depths
The trenches shall be excavated to such a depth that the sewer shall rest on
concrete as described in the several clauses relating thereto and so that the inverts
may be at the levels given in the sections.
3.7 Refilling
After the sewer or other work has been laid and proved to be water tight, the trench
or other excavations shall be refilled. Utmost care shall be taken in doing this, so
that no damage shall be caused to the sewer and other permanent work. The filling
in the haunches and upto 75cms above the crown of the sewer shall consist of the
finest selected materials placed carefully in 15cms layers and flooded and
consolidated. After this has been laid, the trench and other excavation shall be
refilled carefully in 15cms layers with materials taken from the excavation, each
layer is being watered to assist in the consolidation unless the Project Manager.
3.8 Contractor to restore settlement and damages
The contractor shall, at his own costs and charges make good promptly during the
whole period the works are in hand, any settlement that may occur in the surfaces
of roads, berms, footpaths, gardens, open spaces etc. Whether public or private
caused by his trenches or by his other excavations and he shall be reliable for any
accidents caused thereby. He shall also at his own cost and expenses and charges,
repair any make of any damage done to the buildings and other property.
3.9 Disposal of Surplus Earth
The Contractor shall at his own costs and charges provide places for disposal of all
surplus materials not required to be used on the works. As each trench is refilled
the surplus soil shall be immediately removed, the surface properly restored and

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roadways and sides left clear.

3.10 Timbering of sewer and trenches
a) The contractor shall at all times support efficiently and effectively the sides of
the sewer trenches and other excavations by suitable timbering, pilling and
sheeting and they shall be closed, timbered in loose of sandy strata and below
the surface of the sub soil water level.
b) All timbering, sheeting and piling with their walling and supports shall be of
adequate dimensions and strength and fully braced and strutted so that no
risk of collapse of subsidence of the walls of the trench shall be take place.
c) The contractor shall be held responsible and will be accountable for the
sufficiency of all timbering, bracings, sheeting and piling used as also for, all
damage to persons and property resulting from improper quality, strength,
placing, maintaining or removing of the same.
3.11 Shoring of Buildings
The Contractor shall shore up all buildings, walls and other structures, the stability
of which is liable to be endangered by the execution of the work and shall be fully
responsible for all damages to persons or property resulting from any accident.
3.12 Removal of water from sewer, trench etc
a) The Contractor shall at all times during the progress of the work keep the
trenches and excavations free from water which shall be disposed of by him
in a manner as will neither cause injury to the public health nor to the public
or private property nor to the work completed or in progress nor to the surface
of any roads or streets, nor cause any interference with the use of the same
by the public.
b) If any excavation is carried out at any point or points to a greater width than
the specified cross section of the sewer with its envelope, the full width of the
trench shall be filled with concrete by the Contractor at his own expenses.
3.13 Width of trench
Recommended width of trenches at the bottom shall be as follows:-
100 mm dia pipe 55 cms
225-250 mm dia pipe 60 cms
Maximum width of the bed concrete shall also be as above. No additional payment
is admissible for widths greater than specified.
3.14 Gully traps
Gully traps shall be of the same quality as described for DWC pipes in clause 3.14.1
above and used where shown on drawings.
Gully traps shall be fixed in cement concrete 1:5:10 mix (1 cement: 5 coarse sand:

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10 stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size) and a brick masonry chamber 30x30 cms
inside plastered with cement mortar I:5 with 15x 15 cms grating inside and 30x30
cms C.I. sealed cover and frame weighing not less than 7.3 kg to be constructed as
per standard drawing. Where necessary, sealed cover shall be replaced with C.I.
grating of the same size.
3.15 Reinforced cement concrete pipes
All underground storm water drainage pipes and sewer lines where specified (other
than those specified cast iron) shall be centrifugally spun S & S RCC pipes of
specified class. Pipes shall be true and straight with uniform bore, throughout.
Cracked, warped pipes shall not be used on the work. All pipes shall be tested by
the manufacturer and the Contractor shall produce, when directed a certificate to
that effect from the manufacturer.
Laying
R.C.C. spun pipes shall be laid on cement concrete bed or cradles as specified and
shown on the detailed drawings. The cradles may be precast and sufficiently cured
to prevent cracks and breakage in handling. The invert of the cradles shall be left
12 mm below the invert level of the pipe properly placed on the soil to prevent any
disturbance. The pipe shall then be placed on the bed concrete or cradles and set
for the line and gradient by means of sight rails and bonding rods etc. Cradles or
concrete bed may be omitted, if directed by the Project Manager.
Jointing
After setting out the pipes the socket shall be centered over the spigot and filled in
with tarred gaskin, so that sufficient space is left on either side of the collar to receive
the mortar. The space shall then be filled with cement mortar 1:2 (1 Cement: 2 fine
sand) and caulked by means of proper tools. All joints shall be finished at an angle
of 45 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the pipe on both sides of the collar neatly.
Testing
All pipes shall be tested to a hydraulic test of 1.5 m head for at least 30 minutes at
the highest point in the section under test. Test shall also be carried out similar to
those for stoneware pipes given above. The smoke test shall be carried out by the
contractor, if directed by the Project Manager and a test register shall be maintained
which shall be signed and dated by the Contractor/Project Manager.
3.16 Cement Concrete and masonry works (For Manholes, Gully Traps, Grease
trap and Chambers)
3.16.1 Materials
a) Water
Water used for all the construction purposes shall be clear and free from Oil,
Acid, Alkali, Organic and other harmful matters, which shall deteriorate the
strength and/or durability of the structure. In general, the water suitable for
drinking purposes shall be considered good enough for construction purpose.
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The aggregate for concrete shall be in accordance with I.S. 383 and I.S. 515
in general, these shall be free from all impurities that may cause corrosion of
the reinforcement. Before actual use these shall be washed in water, if
required as per the direction of Project Manager. The size of the coarse
aggregate shall be done as per I.S.383.
c) Sand
Sand for various constructional purposes shall comply in all respects with I.S
650 and I.S. 2116. It shall be clean, coarse hard and strong, sharp, durable,
uncoated, free from any mixture of clay, dust, vegetable matters, mica, iron
impurities soft or flaky and elongated particles, alkali, organic matters, salt,
loam and other impurities which may be considered by the Project Manager.
d) Cement
The cement used for all the constructional purposes shall be ordinary Portland
cement or rapid hardening Portland cement conforming to I.S. 269.
e) Mild Steel Reinforcement
The mild steel for the reinforcement bars shall be in the form of round bars
conforming to all requirements of I.S. 432 (Grade I).
f) Bricks
Bricks shall have uniform color, thoroughly burnt but not over burnt, shall have
plan rectangular faces with parallel sides and sharp right angled edges. They
should give ringing sound when struck. Brick shall not absorb more than 20%
to 22% of water, when immersed in water for 24 hours. Bricks to be used
shall be approved by the Project Manager.
g) Other Materials
Other materials not fully specified in these specifications and which may be
required in the work shall conform to the latest I.S. All such materials shall
be approved by the Project Manager before use.
3.16.2 Cement concrete (plain or reinforced)
a) Cement concrete pipes bedding, cradles, foundations and R.C.C. slabs for all
works shall be mixed by a mechanical mixer where quantities of the concrete
poured at one time permit. Hand mixing on properly constructed platforms
may be allowed for small quantities by the rate for cement concrete shall be
inclusive of all shuttering and centering at all depth and heights.
b) Concrete work shall be of such thickness and mix as given in the Schedule of
Quantities.
c) All concrete work shall be cured for a period or at least 7 days. Such work
shall be kept moist by means of gunny bags at all times. All pipes trenches
and foundations shall be kept dry during the curing period.
3.16.3 Masonry
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required shall be constructed from 1st class bricks or 2nd class as specified in the
Schedule of quantities in cement mortar 1:5 mix (1 cement: 5 coarse sand). All joints
shall be properly raked to receive plaster.
3.16.4 Cement concrete for pipe support
Wherever specified or shown on the drawing, all pipes shall be supported in bed all
round or haunches. The thickness and mix of the concrete shall be given in the
Schedule of Quantities. Width of the bedding shall be as per para 3.13 above.
Unless otherwise directed by the Project Engineer, cement concrete for bed, all-
round or in haunches shall be laid as follows: -
upto 1.5 m upto 3 m beyond 3 m

depth depth depth
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SW/RCC pipes All round Haunches All round
In open ground (1:4:8) (1:4:8) (1:4:8)
(no sub soil water)
R.C.C or SW All round Haunches Haunches

(In sub soil water) (1:3:6) (13:6) (1:3:6)
C.I Pipes All round Haunches Haunches

(In all conditions) (1:3:6) (13:6) (1:3:6)
R.C.C Pipes All round All round All round

Or C.I Pipes (1:3:6) (13:6) (1:3:6)
Under or building
(Ratio refer to cement: coarse sand: stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size)
R.C.C pipes or C.I. pipes may be supported on brick masonry or precast R.C.C or
in situ cradles. Cradles shall be shown on the drawings. Pipes in loose soil or above
ground shall be supported on brick or stone masonry pillars as shown on the
drawings.
3.17 Manholes and chambers
3.17.1 All manholes, chambers and other such works as specified shall be constructed on
brick masonry in cement mortar 1:5(1 cement: 5 coarse sand) as specified in the
Schedule of Quantities.
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such thickness and mix as given in the Schedule or Quantities or shown in the
drawings.
Where not specified, manholes shall be constructed as follows:- (all dimensions
internal clear in cms)
Size of manhole 90x80 120x90 91 dia 122 dia
type Rect. Rect. Conical Conical
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum depth 120 240 167 230
Average thickness
Of R.C.C slab 15 15 - -
Size of cover and

frame cms 60x45 60x60 56 dia 56 dia
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.17.3 All manholes shall be provided with cement concrete benching in 1:2:4 mix. The
benching shall have a slope of 10 cms towards the channel. The depth of the
channel shall be full diameter of the pipe. Benching shall be finished with a floating
coat of neat cement. (1 cement: 2 coarse sand: 4 stone aggregate 20 mm nom.
Size) as per standard details.
3.17.4 All manholes shall be plastered with 12mm thick cement mortar 1: 3 (1 cement: 3
coarse sand) and finished with a floating coat of neat cement inside. Manhole shall
be plastered outside as above but with rough plaster mixed with water proofing
compound.
3.17.5 All manholes with depths greater than 1 m. shall be provided with 20 mm square or
25 mm round rods plastic coated catch rings set in cement concrete blocks
25x10x10 cms in 1:2:4 mix 30 cms vertically and staggered. Foot rests shall be
coated with coal tar before embedding.
3.17.6 All manholes shall be provided with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) covers and frames
and embedded in reinforced cement concrete slab. Weight of cover, frame and
thickness of slab shall be as specified in the Schedule of Quantities or given above.
3.17.7 Road gullies, ramp drains, gratings in basement shall be Fiber Reinforced Plastic
(FRP) with frame as specified in the Schedule of Quantities.
3.18 Making connections
3.18.1 Contractor shall connect the sewer line of the building to the main manhole by
providing making holes and channels etc.
3.19 Measurement

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3.19.1 Excavation
3.19.1.1 Measurement for excavation of pipe trenches shall be made per linear meter under
the respective category of soil classification encountered at site and specified in the
tender.
a. Ordinary soil
b. Hard soil (hard moorum & soft rock)
c. Hard rock requiring chiseling
d. Hard rock requiring blasting
3.19.1.2 Trenches shall be measured between outside walls of manholes at top and the
depth shall be the average depth between the two ends to the nearest cm. The rate
quoted shall be for a depth up to 1.5 m or as given in the Schedule of Quantities.
3.19.1.3 Payment for trenches more than 1.5 m in depth shall be made for extra depth as
given in the schedule of quantities and above the rate for depth up to 1.5 m.
3.19.1.4 Timbering and Shoring Timbering and shoring as described above shall be
measured per sq m and paid for as per the type of timbering of shoring done at site
and as per the relevant item in the Schedule of Quantities. Rate for timbering and
shoring shall be for all depths and types of soil classifications including saturated
soil.
3.19.1.5 Saturated Soil
No extra payment for pumping and bailing out water shall be made for excavation
with an average depth of 1.5 m in saturated soil, surface water from rain falls or
broken pipes lines, or sieves and other similar sources. An extra rate as quoted in
the schedule of quantities shall be paid for excavation in saturated soil for pipe
trenches above average depth of 1.5 m. No payment is admissible for water
collected from surface sources and broken pipelines or sewers.
3.19.1.6 Refilling, Consolidation and Disposal of Surplus Earth
Rate quoted for excavation of trenches shall be inclusive of refilling, consolidation
and disposal of surplus earth within a lead of 200 m.
3.19.2 Stoneware Pipes/RCC/C.I. pipes
Stoneware/R.C.C./C.I. pipes shall be measured for the finished length of the pipe
line per linear meter i.e.
(a) Lengths between manholes shall be recorded from inside of one manhole to
inside of other manhole
(b) Length between gully trap and manhole shall be recorded between socket of
pipe near gu11y trap and inside of manhole. Rate shall include all items given
in the schedule of quantities and specifications.
3.19.3 Gully Traps
Gully traps shall be measured by the number and rate shall include all excavation,
foundation, concrete brick masonry, cement plaster inside and outside, C.I. grating

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and sealed cover and frame.

3.19.4 Cement Concrete for Pipes
Cement concrete in bed and all round or in haunches shall be paid per running
meter between the outside walls of manholes at bottom of the trench. No additional
payment is admissible in respect of concreting done for widths greater than
specified, for shuttering or centering and concreting in sub soil water conditions.
3.19.5 Manholes, Catch basins & Ramp drains
a) All manholes and catch basins shall be measured by numbers and shall
include all items specified above and necessary excavation, refilling &
disposal of surplus earth.
b) Manholes with depths greater than specified under the main item shall be paid
for under "extra depth" and shall include all items as given for manholes.
Measurement shall be done to the nearest cm. Depth of the manholes shall
be measured from top of the manhole cover to bottom of chancel.
c) Ramp drains shall be measured per meter length.
3.19.6 Making Connections
Item for making connection to municipal sewer shall be paid for by number and shall
include all items given in the Schedule of Quantities and specifications.
END OF SECTION VI

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SECTION V: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

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for operations, maintenance and repairs.

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Ambient Temperature Pipe Size

Above 15 deg. C 1 Hr 2 Hrs

4-15 deg.C 2 Hrs 4 Hrs

Below 4 deg C 4 Hrs 8 Hrs

Special care shall be exercised when assembling flow guard systems in

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g. Transition of Flow guard CPVC-FRLSZH-FRLSZH-FRLSZH to Metals

Diameter of pipe in inch

Hangers and supports

21°C 49°C 71°C 82°C

Inch Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft.

5.5 4.5 3.0 2.5

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5.5 5.0 3.0 2.5

6.0 5.5 3.5 3.0

6.5 6.0 3.5 3.5

7.0 6.0 3.5 3.5

7.0 6.5 4.0 3.5

Recommended Support spacing (in feet)

Nom. Pipe Size Temperature oC

1.4.2 LAYING AND JOINTING OF G.I. PIPES (EXTERNAL WORK)

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Dia. Of Pipe Width of trench Depth of trench

65 to 100 45.0 75.0

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of water, soil or any other foreign matter.

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angles/channels as specified elsewhere.

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Fabricated and / or galvanised supports shall be measured by weight. Weight for

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SECTION VI: SEWER &DRAINAGE

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maintained to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

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