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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. CONDUITING AND WIRING

1. GENERAL

The system of wiring shall consist of single-core/multi-core PVC insulated Copper conductor
FRLS wires in Metallic conduits concealed/exposed or Raceways as called for.

2. CHECKING OF DRAWINGS

Before commencing the conduiting work, the Contractor shall carefully examine the
drawings indicating the layout of conduits, check the number and size of conduits with
respect to number of wires , location of junction boxes, sizes and location of switch boxes
and other relevant details. Any changes suggested by the Contractor shall be got approved
from the Consultants before the actual laying of conduits. Any discrepancy found in the
drawings shall be brought to the notice of the Architects/ Consultants promptly before
execution of the work.

3. MATERIAL

Conduits shall be black enameled mild steel and be solid drawn or lap welded conduits,
stove enameled inside and outside with minimum wall thickness of 1.6 mm for conduits upto
25 mm diameter and 2 mm wall thickness for conduits above 25 mm diameter. The conduits
shall be delivered to the site in original bundles and each length of conduit shall bear the
label of the manufacturer. The number of insulated copper conductor wires that may be
drawn in the conduits of various sizes are given below and the conduit fill shall not exceed
40%. The minimum size of conduits shall be 25mm diameter for lighting and outlets and
conduit size shall be increased as per relevant IS code depending on the number of wires.
Wires shall be PVC insulated copper conductor and ISI marked.
4. CONDUIT FILL :-
The maximum number of 650/1100 Volts grade single core PVC insulated copper conductor
wires that may be drawn in the conduits of various sizes are given below.
Size of wire Size of Conduit (MS)
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Area of the wire 25 32 40 50
Sq. mm (Number of wires maximum)
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1.5 10 14 - -

2.5 8 12 - -

4.0 6 10 14 -

6.0 5 8 11 -

10.0 4 7 9 -

16.0 2 4 5 12

25.0 - 2 2 6

35.0 - - 2 5

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5. CONDUIT CONNECTIONS :-

The threads of pipe and sockets shall be free from grease and oil and shall be
thoroughly cleaned before making the screwed joints. All joints shall be fully water tight.
Junction boxes and running joints shall be provided at suitable places to allow for
subsequent extension if any, without undue dismantling of conduit system. Diagonal run of
conduits shall be not allowed. Joint between conduit and iron clad distribution boards and
control gear shall be effected by means of conduit couplers into each of which will be
coupled smooth rubber bushes from the inside of box or case.

Conduit system shall be vertical and straight as far as possible. Traps where water may
accumulate from condensation shall be avoided, however if it is unavoidable suitable
provision for draining the water shall be made. Separate conduits shall be run for lighting
and 15 amps power outlet wiring. Wires belonging to different phases shall not be run in
the same conduit. For every phase wire a separate neutral wire shall be run. Conduits
connections for MS conduits shall be screwed metal to metal and be painted with one coat
of self etching zinc chromate primer and two coats of enamel paint. The threads and
sockets shall be free from grease and oil. Connections between screwed conduit and sheet
metal boxes shall be by means of a rubber bush. The joints in conduits shall be free of
burrs to avoid damage to insulation of conductors while pulling them through the conduit.
External conduits ( exposed to elements ) should be insulated through clamp and water tight
fitting.

6. BENDS IN CONDUIT :-

Where necessary, bends may be carried out by means of conduit bends and/or circular
inspection boxes with adequate and suitable inlet and outlet screwed joints. In case of
recessed system, each junction box shall be provided with a cover properly secured and
flushed with the finished wall/ceiling surface, so that the conductors inside the conduit are
accessible. No bends shall have radius less than 7.5 cm. Special spring may be used for
bending the conduit. Heating to soften the conduit for bending is not allowed. No length
shall have more than the equivalent of four quarter bends from outlet to outlet.

7. FIXING OF CONDUITS

Conduits and junction boxes shall be kept in position with the help of proper hold fasts while
the walls, slabs and floor are under construction. Fixing of standard bends or elbows shall
be avoided as far as practicable and all curves maintained by bending the conduit pipe itself
with a ling radius which will permit easy drawing of conductors. All threaded joints of conduit
pipes shall be treated with approved preservative compound to secure protection against
rust. Conduits shall be arranged so as to facilitate easy drawing of wires through them.
Adequate no. of junction boxes shall be provided. All conduits shall be installed away from
steam and hot water pipes. After the conduits, junction boxes, outlet boxes and switch
boxes are installed in position, their openings shall be properly plugged or covered, so that,
water, mortar, insects or any other foreign matter does not enter into the conduit system.
Where called for, surface conduits shall be fixed by means of spacer bar saddles at intervals
not more than 300 mm from both sides of fittings or accessories.For conduits in chase it
shall be not more than 600mm. The staples or saddles of galvanished mild steel flat,
properly treated, shall be secured and fixed by means of nuts and bolts/rawl plugs and
brass machine screws at 600 mm intervals. Cutting of horizontal chases shall be avoided.
Fixing of standard bends or elbows shall as far as possible, be avoided.Conduit pipes shall
run at a minimum distance of 500mm from steam and hot water pipes.

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8. CHASE IN THE WALL

The chase in the wall shall be neatly made and shall be of ample dimensions to facilitate the
recessing of conduit and flushing with cement plaster. All these shall invariably be done
during the construction stages itself, as otherwise breaking and flushing to the original finish
may not be practicable at subsequent stages.

9. EXPANSION JOINTS

When crossing through expansion joints in the buildings, the conduit sections across the
joints shall be jointed through flexible conduits (non metallic) of the same size as rigid
conduits. Alternatively, the two sections shall be jointed by means of over sized conduit
lengths with over lapping on both ends. The gaps in between the two pipes shall be suitably,
cemented to prevent the ingress of moisture. In addition, it shall technically be a desirable
arrangement to provide MS boxes of suitable size at both ends for termination of PVC
conduits and jointing through flexible (non metallic) conduits.

10. PROTECTION

To minimize condensation or sweating inside the conduit pipes, all outlets of conduit system
shall be adequately ventilated. All socketed connections shall be made fully water tight by
use of proper jointing compound.

11. SWITCH – OUTLET AND JUNCTION BOXES

All outlets for switch and other receptacles shall be equipped with rust proof outlet boxes of
MS as called for, having external and internal surface true to finish. Where called for, outlet
boxes for receiving switches shall be fabricated to approved sizes and covered with
approved White Polycarbonate modular cover plate. All boxes shall have adequate
number of knock- out holes of required diameter and an earthing terminal screw. The
junction boxes and switch/socket outlet boxes shall be provided with approved White
Polycorbonate modular cover plate secured to the box with brass countersunk screws.
Outlets exposed to the weather shall be fully water tight, complete with rubber gasketed
covers. The outlet boxes shall be painted with two coats of bituminous paint before they are
fixed in position. Outlet boxes fixed in concrete shall be of a minimum depth of 75 mm and
the wall thickness of the boxes and spouts shall not be less than 2mm. Outlet boxes fixed in
wall shall be of a minimum depth of 50 mm and the wall thickness of the boxes and spouts
shall not be less than 18 guage.

12. INSPECTION BOXES

Rust proof inspection boxes of cast iron and of required size, having smooth external and
internal finish shall be provided to permit periodical inspection and to facilitate removal and
replacement of wires when required. Inspection boxes shall be mounted flush with
ceiling/finished wall surface and shall be provided with screwed cover of 1.5 mm thick M.S.
cover plate secured to the box with brass screws. Adequate holes shall be provided for
ventilation in inspection box covers. The minimum size of inspection boxes shall be 75 mm x
75 mm.

13. TELEPHONE/COMPUTER SYSTEM

Conduits, junction boxes, draw boxes, outlet boxes and covers for telephone/ computer
system shall be as described under relevant clauses of the specifications. Conduits for
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conduits for telephone/computer wiring shall be of specified size and shall terminate at
outlets, as indicated on the drawings.
14. BUNCHING OF WIRES
Wires carrying current shall be so bunched in the conduit that the outgoing and return
cables are drawn into the same conduit. Cables originating from two different phases shall
not run in the same conduit.
15. DRAWING CONDUCTORS
The drawing and jointing of copper conductor wires and cables shall be executed with due
care so as to avoid any damage to the wire. While drawing insulated wires into the conduit,
care shall be taken to avoid scratches and kinks which cause breakage of conductor. There
shall be no sharp bends. Insulation shall be shaved off like sharpening of a pencil, and it
shall not be removed by cutting it across the wiring. Oxide-inhibiting grease shall be liberally
applied at all terminal points. Strands of wire shall not be cut for connecting at terminations.
The terminals shall have sufficient cross sectional area for all strands and shall have flat
ends. The pressure applied to tighten terminal screws shall be just adequate (neither too
much nor too less). Conductors having nominal cross sectional area (exceeding 10 sq. mm)
shall always be provided with cable sockets. At all bolted terminals, brass flat washers of
large area and steel spring washers shall be used. Brass nuts and bolts shall be used for all
connections.
PVC insulated wires of 650/1100 Volts grade shall be used for all internal wiring works. The
sub-circuit wiring for points shall be carried out in looping system and no joints shall be
allowed in the length of the conductors. No wire shall be drawn into any conduit, until all
works, that may cause injury to the wires is completed. Care shall be taken in pulling the
wires so that the insulation is not damaged. Before the wires are drawn into the conduit, the
conduits shall be thoroughly cleaned of moisture, dust, dirt, or any other obstruction by
forcing compressed air through the conduits.
16. JOINTS
All joints shall be made at main switches, distribution boards, socket outlets, lighting outlets
and switch boxes only. Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet.
17. MAINS AND SUB-MAINS
Mains and sub-main wires, where called for, shall be of the rated capacity and approved
make. Every main and sub-main shall be drawn into an independent adequately sized
conduit. Adequate no. of draw boxes shall be provided at convenient locations to facilitate
easy drawing of the sub-mains and main cables. An independent single run of earth wire of
proper rating shall be provided for every single phase sub-main, and two runs of earth wire
of proper rating shall be provided for every three phase submain. Where mains and sub-
main cables are connected to the switchgear, sufficient extra lengths of such cables shall be
provided at terminal ends to facilitate sub-sequent connections, maintenance and repairs.
18. LOAD BALANCING
Balancing of circuits in three phase installation shall be planned before the commencement
of wiring and shall be strictly adhered to.

19. COLOUR CODE OF CONDUCTORS

Colour code shall be maintained for the entire wiring installation : Red, Yellow, Blue for three
phases, Black for neutral and green for earth.

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II. SWITCHES, SOCKETS ,OUTLETS ,LIGHTING FIXTURES

1. SWITCH-OUTLET & JUNCTION BOXES

All Switch, socket outlets shall be provided with rust proof outlet boxes of MS as called for,
having external and internal surface true to finish. Where called for, outlet boxes for
receiving switches shall be fabricated to approved sizes and covered with approved White
Polycarbonate modular cover plate secured to the box with brass countersunk screws. All
boxes shall have adequate number of knock- out holes of required diameter and an earthing
terminal screw. Outlets exposed to the weather shall be fully water tight, complete with
rubber gasketed covers. The outlet boxes shall be painted with two coats of bituminous
paint before they are fixed in position. Outlet boxes fixed in concrete shall be of a minimum
depth of 75 mm and the wall thickness of the boxes and spouts shall not be less than 2mm.
Outlet boxes fixed in wall shall be of a minimum depth of 50 mm and the wall thickness of
the boxes and spouts shall not be less than 18 guage.

2. SWITCHES

All 6/16 amp switches shall be enclosed type and flush mounted type of 250 V AC grade.
All switches shall be fixed inside the switch boxes on adjustable MS strips/plates with
tapped holes and brass machine screws, leaving ample space at the back and sides for
accommodating wires. The switch controlling the light shall be located at 1000 m.m. above
finished floor level, unless otherwise indicated.

3. WALL SOCKET OUTLETS

All 6 amp wall socket outlets where called for on the drawings shall be combined type with 5
pins. All 6 amp workstation socket outlets where called for on the drawings shall be 3 pins.
All 16 amp wall socket outlets where called for shall be combined and 6 pin type. The
sockets shall be erected approximately 150 mm above floor level, unless otherwise
specified.
The switch controlling the point outlets and socket outlets shall be on the phase wire of the
circuit. The earth terminal of the socket shall be connected to the earth terminal provided
inside the box by means of insulated copper conductor wire.

4. LIGHTING FIXTURES

The light fixtures shall be assembled and installed in position complete and ready for service
in accordance with the detailed drawings, manufacturer's instructions and to the satisfaction
of the Architect/Consultant. Fixtures shall be suspended true to alignment plumb level
and capable of resisting all lateral and vertical forces and shall be fixed as required.It is the
duty of the Contractor to make these provisions at the appropriate stage of construction. All
switch and outlet boxes and light fittings shall be bonded to earth through connector blocks.
Wires brought out from junction boxes shall be encased in flexible pipes for connecting to
fixture concealed in suspended ceiling.

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III. MDB’s/UMDB/PDB /MCCB PANEL’S

This section covers the detailed requirement for supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of MDB’s/UMDB/PDB PANEL suitable for 415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 HZ, 4 wire
system.

1. GENERAL

The panels shall be indoor type having incoming and outgoing feeders as specified in the
schedule of quantity. The design shall be cubicle type as specified. The degree of enclosure
protection shall be IP 42 as per IS : 2147. The boards shall be of single front construction
suitable for top cable/conduit entry.

2. VERTICAL SEGREGATION

The MDB shall be divided into distinct vertical section of :-

a) Completely enclosed busbar compartment running horizontally.

b) Individual feeder modules in multi-tier fixed execution arrangement.

c) Enclosed vertical busbars serving all the modules.

d) Vertical cable alley covering entire height.

3. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

3.1 The panels shall be totally enclosed and extensible type. It shall be dust and vermin proof
and shall be suitable for the ambient conditions as specified. The design shall include all
provisions for safety of the operating and maintenance personnel. The general construction
shall conform to IS:8623 for factory assembled switch board. The switch board shall be
naturally convection cooled.

3.2 Cubicle type switch board shall be fabricated out of CRCA sheet steel 2.0 mm thick.
Wherever necessary, such sheet steel member shall be stiffened by angle iron frame
work.However bus bar support and base and top frame shall be of 3 mm thick. Aluminium
gland plates shall be provided in the panel having single core cables.

3.3 General construction shall employ the principle of compartmentalization and segregation for
each circuit. As the PDB shall be placed against the wall with no rear access, cable alley will
have to be in the front. Overall height of the board shall not exceed 2.0 meters. Operating
levers, handle etc. of highest unit shall not be at a height more than 1.7 m, and that of the
lowest unit at a height not less than 300 mm above finished floor level. Multi-tier mounting of
feeders is permissible. The general arrangement for multi-tier construction shall be such that
the horizontal tiers formed present a pleasing and aesthetic look. The general arrangement
shall be got approved before fabrication. Cable entries for various feeders shall be from the
front through cable alleys located in between two circuit sections. All cable entries shall be
through gland plates. There shall be a separate gland plate for each cable entry so that
there will not be any dislocation of already wired circuit when new feeders are added. Cable
entry plates shall therefore be sectionalised. The construction shall include necessary cable
supports for clamping in the cable alley for rear cable chamber.Partitions and compartments
will be plated and solidly connected to eliminate vibration problems and ensure grounding
integrity. Enclosure shall be such that special tool is required to open it. Doors shall be
grounded to frame for grounding integrity. Sufficient clearance shall be provided at the
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3.4 INDICATOR LAMPS

Indication lamps shall be provided as per the schedule of quantities. Necessary filter
G/Y/R/A shall be provided depending upon the function. All lamps shall be protected by
proper HRC fuses/MCB, and shall be LED type.

3.5 CONTROL WIRING

Control wiring for indication etc. shall be with stranded copper conductor PVC insulated
cable conforming to IS : 1554 Part I. Wiring shall be suitably protected within the
switchboard. Runs of wires shall be neatly bunched and suitably supported and clamped.
Where wires are drawn through steel conduits, the works shall conform to IS 732.
Identification ferrules shall be used at both ends of the wires. All control wiring meant for
external connection are to be bought out on terminal boards. Size of wires used for control
circuits and current Transformer circuits shall be 2.5 Sq. mm. Brass thimbles, insulation
tapes etc. shall be provided at joints and terminations as required.

3.6 BUS BAR & BUS BAR CHAMBERS

The bus bar shall be of high conductivity Aluminium alloy of E 91 grade or high conductivity
copper and of adequate section.In case of copper busbar tinning shall be done.Whenever
copper busbar and aluminium busbar are connected to each other bimetallic strip shall be
used. The bus bar system shall comprise a system of totally enclosed horizontal bus bars
run at top and vertical bus bars serving all modules in vertical section on either side in cable
alleys. All connections to individual circuits from the bus bar shall be with solid connections.
All bus bars and connections shall be suitably sleeved with heat shrinkable PVC sleeves.
Maximum temperature of bus bars shall not exceed 85 0C i.e. 400C temperature rise over
450C.

3.7 BUS BAR SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS

Bus bar shall be firmly fixed on supports constructed from SMC ( glass fibre reinforced
thermosetting plastic ). The supports shall be sufficiently robust to effectively withstand
electro-mechanical stresses produced in the event of short circuit.

3.8 CONNECTION TO BUS BAR

a) Connections to bus bar shall be made with use of holes drilled into bus bar with bolts and
nuts.

b) The bolts and nuts used for connections to bus bars shall be of Aluminium alloy, tinned
forged brass or galvanised iron.

c) Further for tapping off connections from bus bars PVC insulated 1.1 kv grade wire may be
used for current capacities upto 63 amps and for higher current capacities solid
conductors/strips suitably insulated with PVC sleeves/tape shall be used. Wherever copper
bus bar and Aluminium bus bars are connected to each other, bimetallic strip shall be used.

3.9 CLEARANCES

a) The minimum clearances to be maintained for open and closed indoor air insulated bus
bars/electrically non-exposed and working at system voltage upto 600 volts shall be as
follows :

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For AC bus bars and Main connections

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Between Minimum Clearances

Phase to Earth 20 mm

Phase to Neutral 25 mm

Phase to Phase 25 mm
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3.10 BUS BAR MARKING

a) The colours and letters (or symbols) for bus bars :

b) Main bus bar connections and auxiliary wiring etc. shall conform to relevant Indian
Standard. A brief from I.S. 375-1963 ( revised) is given below :

For AC bus bars and Main connections

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S.No. Bus Bar & Colour Letter/Symbol
Main Connection
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1. Three Phase Red, R,Y,B.
Yellow,
Blue.

2. Two Phase Red, Blue R,B

3. Single Phase Red R

4. Neutral Connection Black N

5. Connection to Green E
earth
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c) PHASE SEQUENCE AND POLARITY

Bus bars and main connections, when marked shall be marked in accordance with the
following table to indicate the order in which the voltages in phases reach their maximum
values.

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System As indicated by Phase sequence
Colours or letters as indicated Vectorially
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Three Phase Red, Yellow, Blue R, Y, B.

Two Phase Red, Blue R, B.

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3.11 ARRANGEMENT OF BUS BARS & MAIN CONNECTIONS :

Bus bars and main connections which are substantially in one plane shall be arranged in
order given as follows :

a. A.C. System

i The order of phase connections shall be Red, Yellow and Blue.

ii When the run of the conductors is horizontal, the red shall be on the top or farthest away
from the centre line as viewed from the front.

iii When the run of the conductor is vertical, the red shall be on the extreme left.

iv When the system has a neutral connection in the same plane as the phase connections, the
neutral shall occupy an outer position.

v Unless the neutral connections can be readily distinguished from the phase connections, the
order shall be red, yellow, blue and black.

3.12 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a) The indoor type MDB shall conform to the following :

(i) The board shall comprise of incomers, outgoing feeders and bus couplers as specified. The
incomer shall be moulded case circuit breaker as specified. The outgoing feeders shall be
moulded case circuit Breakers or miniature Circuit Breakers as specified.

(ii) Bus bar for phase and neutral should have a rating as specified in Schedule of Quantity.

(iii) The entire switch board shall be industrial type conforming to IS : 8623 for factory
assembled switch board.

(iv) The incomer panel shall be suitable for receiving bus trunking or MV cable of size specified.

(v) The entire board shall have a common earth bar of size as specified with two terminals for
earth connections.

4. MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

4.1 Moulded case circuit breakers shall comply with the latest Indian Standards and IEC
standards. They shall have the voltage and current ratings, rated duty, rated short circuit
service breaking capacity and rated short - time withstand current as indicated.

4.2 MCCB's shall be of the independent manual closing air-break type, rated for an
uninterrupted duty, unless otherwise indicated.

4.3 Each MCCB shall have a facility for padlocking in the "OFF" position.

4.4 Each MCCB shall be provided with rotary operating mechanism.

4.5 CIRCUIT COMPARTMENTS

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Each circuit breaker shall be housed in separate compartments and shall be enclosed on all
sides. CRCA sheet steel hinged lockable doors shall be duly interlocked with the breaker in
'ON' and 'OFF' position. Safety interlocks shall be provided for breakers to prevent the
breaker from being drawn out when the breaker is in 'ON' position. The instruments and
indicating lamp shall not be mounted on the air circuit breaker compartment door. Sheet
steel barriers shall be provided between the tiers in a vertical section.

5. INSTRUMENT ACCOMMODATION

Separate and adequate compartments shall be provided for accommodating instruments,

indicating lamps, control contactors and control fuses etc. These shall be accessible for
testing and maintenance without any danger of accidental contact with live parts of circuit
breaker, bus bars or connections.

6. TERMINALS

The outgoing terminals of the breaker and neutral link shall be brought out to a terminal
block suitably located in the cable alley of the panel. Separate cable compartments shall be
provided for incoming and outgoing cables.

7. WIRE WAYS

A horizontal wire way with screwed covers shall be provided at the top to take
interconnecting control wiring between different vertical sections.

8. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Current transformers of cast resin type shall be provided for main distribution boards
carrying current in excess of 30 amps wherever shown in drawing. The current transformers
shall have accuracy class I and suitable VA burden to operate associated metering. Current
transformers shall be in accordance with IS 2705. Separate C.T.'s shall be used for
protective devices.

9. EARTHING

Aluminium earth bars of size 25 mm x 6 mm for shall be provided for the full length of the
panel and connected to the frame work. Provisions shall be made for connection from this
earth bar to the main earthing bar on both sides of Distribution Panel.Hinged door earthing
shall be done with 4 sq.mm. green PVC flexible copper wire.

10. LABELS

Anodised aluminimum PVC coated labels shall be provided on all incoming and outgoing
feeder switches. Circuit diagram showing the arrangement of the circuit inside the
distribution board shall be pasted on inside of the panel door and covered with transparent
laminated plastic sheet. All the distribution boards shall be subject to tests specified in
relevant Indian Standards and test certificates shall be furnished.

11. METERS

All the meters shall be housed in a separate compartment and accessible from front only.
Lockable doors shall be provided for the metering compartments. All meters and indicating
instruments shall be in accordance with relevant Indian Standard. The meters shall be flush
mounted. Indicating lamps shall be LED type.

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12. PAINTING

All CRCA sheet steel shall undergo process of degreasing, pickling in acid, cold rinsing,
phosphating, passivating and then sprayed with a high corrosive resistant primer. The
primer shall be baked in an oven. The finishing treatment shall be by powder coating.

13. CABLE COMPARTMENTS

Cable compartments of adequate size shall be provided in the cubical type boards for easy
termination of all incoming and outgoing cables. Adequate supports shall be provided in
cable compartments to support cables. All incoming and outgoing switches, terminals shall
be brought out to terminal blocks in cable compartments. The Boards shall be suitable for
both top and bottom cable entry.

14. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

Commissioning checks and tests shall include all wiring checks and checking up of
connections.

a. Operation checks and lubrication of all moving parts.

b. Continuity checks of wiring, etc. as required.

c. Insulation test : When measured with 500 V meggar, the insulation resistance shall not be
less than 100 mega ohms.

15. TEST WITNESS

Tests shall be performed in the presence of the Owner’s representative. . The Contractor
shall give at least one week days advance notice of the date when the tests are proposed to
be carried out.

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IV. WALL MOUNTED DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

This section covers the detailed requirement for supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of DB’s suitable for 415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 HZ, 4 wire system.

1. MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

1.1 Distribution Boards shall be suitable for operation on 3 phase/single phase 415/230 Volts,
50 Hz.

1.2 The Distribution Boards shall comply with the relevant Indian Standards and Indian
Electricity Rules and Regulations.

2. FABRICATION DETAILS AND COMPONENTS

2.1 The Distribution Boards shall be metal enclosed, CRCA sheet steel cubical, indoor, dead
front, wall mounting type. The Distribution board shall be totally enclosed, completely dust
and vermin proof. Gaskets between all adjacent units and beneath all covers shall be used
to render the joints dust proof. Doors and covers shall be fully gasketed with foam rubber
and/or rubber strips and shall be lockable. Sheet steel used in the construction of
Distribution Boards shall be 16 guage CRCA sheets and shall be folded and braced as
necessary to provide a rigid support for all components. Joints of any kind in sheet metal
shall be seam welded, all welding slag grounded off and welding pits wiped smooth with
plumber metal.

2.2 The distribution boards shall be mounted at height of 1200 mm from floor to bottom of panel
unless otherwise specified. All the panels and covers shall be properly fitted square with the
frame, and holes in the panel correctly positioned. Fixing screws shall enter into holes
tapped into an adequate thickness of metal or provided with hank nuts. Self threading
screws shall not be used in the construction of Distribution boards.

2.3 Knockout holes of appropriate size and number shall be provided at top and bottom to drill
holes for cables/ conduit entry as required, as per site conditions.

2.4 Removable sheet steel gland plates shall be provided at top and bottom to drill holes for
cables/conduit entry as required, as per site conditions.

2.5 The distribution boards shall be installed recessed or surface mounted on walls by fastening
to suitably grouted studs of not less than 12 mm diameter.

2.6 The distribution boards shall be provided with 3 pole neutral miniature circuit breaker with
neutral link ( TPN MCB) or double pole miniature circuit breakers ( DP MCB) of appropriate
capacity as incoming as per the Schedule of Quantities. The distribution boards shall be
provided with 3 numbers double pole earth leakage circuit breakers( DP ELCB) one for each
phase or four pole residual current circuit breaker on the incomer as per Schedule of
Quantity. The distribution board shall be provided with single pole miniature circuit breakers
(SP MCB) or TP MCB as outgoing, as per Schedule of Quantity.

2.7 MCB's shall be provided on the phases of each circuit. The individual banks of MCB's shall
be detachable. There shall be ample space behind the banks of MCB's to accommodate all
the wiring. All the distribution boards shall be completely factory wired, ready for
conections. All the terminals shall have adequate current rating and size to suit individual
feeder requirements. Each circuit shall be clearly numbered from left to right to correspond
with wiring diagram. All the switches and circuits shall be distinctly marked with a small
description of the service installed.

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3. MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Minature circuit breakers shall be quick make and break type, and shall conform to relevant
Indian Standards. The housing shall be heat resistant and having a high impact strength.
The fault current withstand capability of the MCB's shall not be less than 9000 amps at 230
Volts. MCB's shall be flush mounted and shall be provided with trip free manual operating
lever 'ON' and 'OFF' indications. The contacts shall be provided to quench the arc
immediately. MCB shall be provided with magnetic thermal releases for over current and
short circuit protection. The overload or short circuit device shall have a common trip bar in
the case of DP and TPN miniature circuit breakers. The contact closing shall be
independent of operator speed. The terminal shall be protected against any finger contact
to IP 20 degree of protection with no restriction for line & load.

4. EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

All live parts of earth leakage breakers shall be totally enclosed in an insulated heat
resistant housing. The operating mechanism shall be quick make and break, trip free and
shall be able to isolate automatically the electrical circuit under sustained earth fault. The
rated sensitivity shall be 100 mA, with a maximum permissible earth fault loop impedance of
1650 Ohms.In case of three phase DB with all single phase outgoings , three nos. DP ELCB
one for each phase shall be provided. In case of three phase DB with three phase/single
phase outgoings four pole ELCB shall be provided in the incoming itself.

5. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

Commissioning checks and tests shall include all wiring checks and checking up of
connections.

a. Operation checks and lubrication of all moving parts.

b. Continuity checks of wiring, etc. as required.

c. Insulation test : When measured with 500 V meggar, the insulation resistance shall not be
less than 100 mega ohms.

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V. CABLE WORK

This section covers detailed requirements for supply ,laying, testing and commissioning of
cables.

1. GENERAL

MV cable shall be supplied inspected, laid, tested and commissioned in accordance with
drawings, specifications, relevant Indian Standards Specifications and cable manufacturer's
instructions. The cable shall be delivered at site in original drums with manufacturer's name
clearly written on the drum.

2. MATERIAL

2.1 The MV power cable of 660/1100 V. grade shall be XLPE insulated Aluminium conductor
armoured cable conforming to IS : 1554 ( part - I ). MV cable shall be 3.5/4 core of size and
type as specified.

2.2 The MV control cables shall be PVC insulated copper conductor armoured cable.

3. STORAGE AND HANDLING

a. All cables shall be inspected upon receipt at site and checked for any damage during transit.

b. Cable drums shall be stored on a well drained, hard surface, preferably of concrete, so that
the drums do not sink in the ground causing rot and damage to the cable drums.

c. During storage periodical rolling of drums once in 3 months through 90 o shall be done.
Rolling shall be done in the direction of the arrow marked on the drum.

d. It should be ensured that both ends of the cable are properly sealed to prevent
ingress/absorption of moisture by the insulation.

e. Protection from rain and sun shall be ensured. Sufficient ventilation between cable drums,
should be ensured during storage.

f. The drums shall always be rested on the flanges and not on the flat sides.

g. Damaged battens of drums etc. should be replaced, if necessary.

h. When cable drums have to be moved over short distances, they should be rolled in the
direction of the arrow, marked on the drum.

i. For transportation over long distances, the drum should be mounted on cable drum wheels
strong enough to carry the weight of the drum and pulled by means of ropes. Alternatively,
they may be mounted on a trailer or on a suitable mechanical transport.

j. When unloading cable drums from vehicles, a crane shall preferably be used. Otherwise
the drum shall be rolled down carefully on a suitable ramp or rails, where necessary.

k. While transferring cable from one drum to another, the barrel of the new drum shall have a
diameter not less than that of the original drum.

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l. The cables shall not be bent sharp to a small radius. The minimum safe bending radius for
all types of PVC cables shall be taken as 12 times the overall diameter of the cable.
Wherever practicable, larger radius should be adopted. At joints and terminations, the
bending radius of individual cores of a multi core cable shall not be less than 15 times its
overall diameter.

m. Cable with kinks and straightened kinks or with similar apparent defects like defective
armouring etc. shall be rejected.

n. Cables from the stores shall be supplied by the contractor as per the site requirement in
pieces cut in the stores.

4. INSTALLATION

4.1 GENERAL

The cable installation including necessary joints shall be carried out in accordance with the
specifications given herein. For details not covered in these specifications, I.S. 1255 shall
be followed.No straight through joint shall be permitted in the system. The cables shall be
supplied as per cable schedule submitted by the contractor & approved by Engineer-in-
Charge.

4.2 ROUTE

i. Before the cable laying work is undertaken, the route of the cable shall be decided by the
Architect in consultation with Owner representative..

ii. While shortest practicable route shall be preferred, cable runs shall generally follow fixed
developments such as roads, footh-paths etc. with proper offsets so that future
maintenance, identification etc. are rendered easy. Cross country run to shorten the route
length is not desirable as it would lead to route identification and maintenance problems,
besides posing difficulties during later development of open areas etc.

iii. While selecting cable routes, corrosive soils, ground surrounding sewage and effluent etc.
shall be avoided. Where this is not feasible, special precautions as approved by the
Architect shall be taken.

iv. As far as possible, the alignment of the cable route shall be decided taking into
consideration the present and future requirements of other agencies and utility services
affected by it, the existence of any cable in the vicinity as may be indicated by cable
markers or cable schedules or drawing maintained for that area, possibilities of widening of
roads/lanes, storm water drains etc. Cable routes shall be planned away from the drains
and should be within the property.

v. Whenever cables are laid along well demarcated or established roads, the MV cables shall
be laid further from the kerb line than HV cables.

vi. Cables of different voltages and also power and control cables shall be kept in different
trenches with adequate separation. Where available space is restricted, MV cables shall be
laid above HV cables.

Where cables cross one another the cable of higher voltage shall be laid at a lower level
than the cable of lower voltage.

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4.3 WAY LEAVE

(i) It may be necessary to obtain way leave for the cable route from the appropriate authorities
some of whom are listed below :

a) Drainage, Public Health and Water Works.

b) Telephones and Telegraphs.

c) Gas works.

d) Other Undertakings.

e) Owners of properties.

(ii) Where necessary, joint inspection with representatives of other authorities may be arranged
so that mutual interests are safeguarded. In case of private property, Section 12/51 of the
Indian Electricity Act shall be complied with.

4.4 PROXIMITY TO COMMUNICATION CABLES

Power and communication cables shall as far possible cross at right angles. Where power
cables are laid in proximity communication cables the horizontal and vertical clearances
shall not normally be less than 60 cms.

4.5 LAYING METHODS

(i) Cables shall be laid direct in ground or in pipes/closed ducts, in open ducts or on cable trays
suspended from slab depending on site conditions.

(ii) Laying in Pipes/Closed ducts :

a) In location such as road crossing, entry to building, on poles, in paved areas etc. cables
shall be laid in pipes or closed ducts.

b) GI or Hume Pipes ( spun reinforced concrete pipes) shall be used for such purposes. In the
case of new construction, pipes as required shall be laid alongwith the Civil works and
jointed according to the instructions of the Engineer-in-Charge as the case may be. The
size of pipe shall be as indicated in the electrical drawings. GI pipe shall be laid directly in
ground without any special bed. Hume pipe ( Spun reinforced concrete pipe ) shall be laid
over 10 cm. thick cement concrete 1:5:10 (1 cement :5 coarse sand : 10 graded stone
aggregate of 40mm nominal size) bed, after which it shall be completely embeded in
concrete. No sand cushioning or tiles need be used in such situations. Unless otherwise
specified, the top surface of pipes shall be at a minimum depth of 1mtr. from the ground
level when laid under roads, pavement etc.

c) Where steel pipes are employed for protection of single core cables feeding AC load, the
pipe should be large enough to contain both cables in the case of single phase system and
all cables in the case of polyphase system.

d) The pipes on road crossing shall preferably be on the skew to reduce the angle of bends as
the cable enters and leaves the crossings. This is particularly important for high voltage
cables.

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e) Manholes of adequate size as decided by the Engineer-in-Charge shall be provided to

facilitate feeding/drawing in of cables and to provide working space for persons. They shall
be covered by suitable manhole covers with frame of proper design. The construction of
manholes and providing the cover is not in the scope of this Contract and shall be got
executed and paid for by the Engineer-in-Charge through another agency.
f) Pipes shall be continuos and clear of debris or concrete before cable is drawn. Sharp edges
at ends shall be smoothened to prevent injury to cable insulation or sheathing.

g) Pipes for cable entries to the building shall slope downwards from the building and suitably
sealed to prevent entry of water inside the building. Further the mouth of the pipes at the
building end shall be suitably sealed to avoid entry of water. This seal in addition to being
waterproof shall also be fireproof.
h) All chases and passages necessary for laying of service cable connections to buildings shall
be cut as required and made good to the original finish and to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-Charge.
i) Cable grips/draw wires and winches etc. may be employed for drawing cables through
pipes/closed ducts etc.

(iii) Laying on Cable Trays

Cables, where indicated in approved shop drawings, shall be laid on overhead cable trays
which are suspended from ceiling or supported from wall, by anchor fasteners as required.
The Contractor shall provided for all accessories for the installation of the cable trays, such
as bends, tees, reducers coupler plates, trifoil clamps and structural steel members
(comprising of channels, angles, flats, rods) to be fabricated at site for structural supports
for cable trays racks etc.
5. TERMINATION
Brass single compression glands shall be provided for MV cables termination
6. TESTING
i. All 650/1100 Volt grade cables before laying shall be tested with a 500 V megger or with a
2,500/5,000 V megger for cables of higher voltages. The cable cores shall be tested for
continuity, absence of cross phasing, insulation resistance to earth/sheath/armour and
insulation resistance between conductors.

ii. All cables shall be subject to above mentioned tests during laying, before covering the
cables by protective covers and back filling and also before the jointing operations.

7. CABLE TRAYS
7.1 Prefabricated Cable trays of perforated type and associated accessories, tees, bends,
elbows & reducers shall be fabricated from 14 gauge (2 mm thick) mild steel. Perforated
cable trays and associated accessories tees, elbows, and reducers shall be fabricated from
14 guage (2 mm thick) MS steel.
7.2 Cable trays and accessories and covers shall be painted with one shop coat of red oxide
zinc chromate primer and two coats of Aluminium alkyd paint.
7.3 The Contractor shall provide for all accessories for the installation of the cable trays, such
as bends, tees, reducers coupler plates, trifoil clamps and structural steel members
(comprising of channels, angles, flats, rods) to be fabricated at site for structural supports
for cable trays racks etc.

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VI. EARTHING

This section covers detailed requirements for earthing.

1. GENERAL

1.1 The non-current carrying metal parts of electrical installation shall be earthed properly. All
metallic structure, enclosures, junction boxes, outlet boxes, cabinets, machine frame,
portable equipments, metal conduits, trunking, cable armour, switchgear, distribution
boards, lighting fittings and all other parts made of metal in close proximity with electrical
circuits shall be bonded together and connected by means of specified earthing conductors
to an efficient earthing system. All earthing will be in conformity with the relevant Indian
Electricity Rules 1956 and Indian Standard Specification IS : 3043. Every item of equipment
served by the electrical system shall be bonded to earthing system.

1.2 Every switch, lighting fixture and 6 Amp outlets shall be provided with insulated copper
conductor of 1.5 sq. mm for earthing. The computer workstations shall be earthed with 2.5
sq.mm.insulated copper conductor wire.

1.3 Separate copper earth pits shall be provided for UPS, EPABX & Networking equipment.

1.4 The raceways shall not be used as a grounding conductor.

2. CONNECTION OF EARTHING CONDUCTORS

2.1 Main earthing conductor shall be taken from the earth connections at the PDB to the
earthing pit. Circuit earthing conductor shall run from the exposed metal of equipment and
shall be connected to any point on the main earthing conductor, or its distribution
boards or to an earth leakage circuit breaker. Metal conduits, cable sheathing and
armouring shall be earthed at the ends adjacent to switch boards at which they originate, or
otherwise at the commencement of the run by an earthing conductor in effective electrical
contact with cable sheathing. Where equipment is connected by flexible cord, all exposed
metal parts of equipment shall be earthed with 2 no. G.I. strips/wires and non current
carrying metallic parts with, 1 no. G.I. strips/wires.

2.2 Neutral conductor, sprinkler pipes, or pipes conveying gas, water or inflammable liquid,
structural steel work, metallic enclosures cables and conductors, metallic conduits and
lightning protection system conductors shall not be used as a means of earthing an
installation or even as a link in earthing system. The Electrical resistance of metallic
enclosures for cables and conductors measured between earth connections at the main
switch boards and any other point on the completed installation shall be low enough to
permit the passage of current necessary to operate circuit breakers and shall not exceed 1
OHM.

3. EARTH CONNECTIONS

All metal clad switches and other equipment carrying single phase circuit, shall be
connected to earth by a single connection. All metal clad switches carrying 3 phase shall be
connected with earth by two separate and distinct connections. The earthing conductor
inside the building wherever exposed shall be properly protected from mechanical injury by
running the same in GI pipe of adequate size. The earthing conductor shall be painted to
protect it against corrosion. Earthing conductor outside the building shall be laid 600 mm
below finished ground level. The over lapping in G.I. strips in joints shall be welded. Lugs of
adequate capacity and size shall be used for all termination of conductor wires. Lugs shall

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be bolted to the equipment body to be earthed after the metal is cleaned of paint and other
oily substance and properly tinned.
4. PROTECTION FROM CORROSION
Connection between copper and galavanised equipment shall be made on vertical face and
protected with paint and grease. Galvanised fixing clamps shall not be used for fixing earth
conductors. Only copper fixing clamp shall be used for fixing earth conductors. When
there is evidence that the soil is aggresive to copper, buried earthing conductors shall be
protected by suitable serving and sheathing.

5. EARTHING STATION
5.1 PLATE ELECTRODE EARTHING
a) Earthing electrode shall consist of a Copper plate of 600 mm X 600 mm X 3 mm or G.I. plate
of 600mm x 600mm x 6.3 mm as called for in the Scedule of Quantity. The plate electrode
shall be buried as far as practicable below permanent moisture level but in any case not less
than 3 meters below ground level. Wherever possible, earth electrode shall be located as
near the water tap, water drain or a down take pipe as possible. Earth electrode shall be
kept clear of the building foundations and in no case shall it be nearer than 2 meters from
the outer surface of the wall.
b) The earth plate shall be set vertically and surrounded with 150 mm thick layer of charcoal
dust and salt mixture. A 20 mm dia GI pipe shall run from the top edge of the plate to the
ground level. The top of the pipe shall be provided with a funnel and a mesh for watering
the earth through the pipe. The funnel over the GI pipe shall be housed in a masonry
chamber approximately 300 mm x 300 mm x 300 mm deep. The masonry chamber shall be
provided with a cast iron cover resting over a CI frame. Test facility shall be provided with
test links for the earthing station.

5.2 PIPE ELECTRODE EARTHING

Earthing Electrode shall consist of G.I. medium class. 40 mm dia 4.5 m long pipe (without
any joint) G.I. pipe Electrode shall be cut, tapered at the bottom and provided with holes of
12 mm dia drilled not, less than 7.5 cm from each other upto 2 M of length from the bottom.
Pipe electrode shall be buried in the ground vertically with its top at not less than 200 mm
below the ground level. When more than one pipe is to be installed a separation of not less
than 2 M shall be maintained between two adjacent electrodes as called for in the drawings.
Wherever possible, earth electrode shall be located as near the water tap, water drain or a
down take pipe as possible. Earth electrode shall be kept clear of the building foundations
and in no case shall it be nearer than 2 meters from the outer surface of the walls. The pipe
electrode shall be set vertically and surrounded with 150 mm thick layer of charcoal dust
and salt mixture. A 40 mm x 20 mm reducer shall be used for fixing of funnel with mesh.
The funnel and mesh have been provided for watering the earth through the pipe. The
funnel over the G.I. Pipe shall be housed in a masonry chamber 300mm x 300mm x
300mm. deep. The masonry chamber shall be provided with a cast iron cover resting over a
CI frame. The breaked earth pit will be provided with test links in suitable enclosures.
6. ARTIFICIAL TREATMENT OF SOIL

If the earth resistance is too high and the multiple electrode earthing does not give adequate
low resistance to earth, as specified in Clause no. 7 then the soil resistivity immediately
surrounding the earth electrodes shall be reduced by adding sodium chloride, Calcium
chloride, sodium carbonate, copper sulphate, salt and soft coke or charcoal in suitable
proportions.

7. RESISTANCE TO EARTH

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The resistance to each earthing system shall not exceed 1.0 ohm.

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