SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 16010
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK

PART - 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION
All electrical work shown on the Contract Drawings or inferable therefrom.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General provisions contained in this Section, shall apply and form a part of each and
every section of specification.
B. The Contractor shall verify that the materials, appliances, equipment or devices he
furnishes and installs under this Contract, meet the requirements of the Local Saudi
Standards, as regards fire and casualty hazards. The Contractor shall submit
independent proof for review by the Client that the materials, appliances or devices
conform to established standards, including methods of test, of the country of origin.
C. In addition to the requirements shown or specified in the Contract Documents, all
equipment shall be manufactured, tested and installed in accordance with the latest
editions of the following standards:
1. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
2. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
3. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society
4. SEC - Saudi Electricity Company
5. ISO - International Standardization Organization
6. ETA/TIA - Electronic Industries Association / Telecommunication
Industries Association
7. CISPR - International Special Committee on Radio Interference
8. Ministry of Industry and Electricity, K.S.A.
9. Ministry of Communications, K.S.A.
10. Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)
11. ASHREA / IESNA: American Society of Heating Refrigeration and
Airconditioning Engineers 90.1 – 99.
12. IECC: International Energy Conservation code , Code , 2000.
13. NEC: National Electrical Code
14. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
15. UL: Underwriters Laboratories
16. ANSI: American National Standards Institute
D. All items of labor and material required to comply with such standards and codes in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be included. Where
quantities, sizes or other requirements indicated on the drawings or herein specified are
in excess of the requirements of the standards and codes, the specifications and/or the
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Contract drawings shall govern.

E. The electrical drawings shall serve to indicate the general layout of the various items of
equipment. However, layout of equipment, accessories, specialties, wireways and
conduit systems are diagrammatic unless specifically shown and/or dimensioned. They
do not necessarily indicate every required fitting, elbow, transition, junction box, pull
box or similar item required for a complete installation. Except for areas of particular
importance from the design stand-point, branch circuit and associated wire and conduit
routing are not shown adjacent to equipment. The Contractor shall provide required
branch circuit conduit and wire as required to serve equipment with the circuits
assigned on the Contract Drawings. Where branch circuit information and routing are
shown, conduit and wiring for same shall be installed accordingly.
F. The general arrangement of conduit, wiring and equipment shall be as shown on the
drawings. Detailed drawings and proposed departures due to actual field conditions or
other causes shall be submitted to the Client for review. The Contractor shall carefully
examine all drawings and shall be responsible for the proper fitting of materials and
equipment in each location as indicated, without substantial alterations. The Contractor
shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions affecting his work and
shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing such fittings and accessories as may be
required to meet such conditions.
G. Contractor shall refer to specification of Division 1 for any additional requirements.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall submit for review by the Client, detailed
dimensioned shop drawings as stipulated in the other sections of specification Division
16, Electrical. These drawings shall be prepared by the Contractor, shall be based on
manufacturers installation instructions and shall not be reproductions or tracings of the
design drawings. In preparing shop drawings, lines and levels for the work specified
shall be established and the drawings shall be checked thoroughly to avoid interference
with structural features and the work of other trades.
Shop drawings shall show all equipment, wire ways and conduit to be installed. Shop
drawings and/or data sheets shall be based on information stated in the specifications
and as shown on the drawings and shall show all pertinent information and data for the
fabrication and complete installation.
B. Manufacturer's literature: Manufacturer's data sheets shall be submitted indicating the
necessary installation dimensions, weights, materials and performance information. The
performance shall include complete electrical data, including power conditions and
identifying types and numbers. Where pertinent, electrical diagrams shall be provided.
The above information may be provided by standard sales catalogue sheets marked to
indicate the specific equipment provided.
C. Operation and Maintenance Instructions: The Contractor shall furnish data covering
model, type and serial numbers, capacities, maintenance and operation of each item of
equipment or apparatus in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents. Operating instructions shall cover all phases of control. And also shall
provide all additional requirements from materials, spare parts tools, equipment in
accordance with the section (01730).

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1.04 ELECTRICAL UTILITIES

A. The substation shall accommodate the consumers medium voltage equipment 13.8 kV,
3 PH, 60 Hz., transformers to step this voltage down to 380 / 220 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz.,
TNC.S system.
Unless otherwise noted, the following voltage levels shall be utilized:
1. The incoming to all buildings will be 400 / 231 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz.,
2. HVAC large equipment will be powered at 380 V, 60 Hz.
3. Lighting : 220 V.
4. Convenience outlets : 220 V
5. Motors : 220 V, 1 PH for motors ≤ ½ HP
380 V, 3 PH for motors > ½ HP

1.05 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping stocks of material and equipment
stored on the premises in a neat and orderly manner.
B. The exposed surfaces of wire ways, conduit systems or equipment which have become
covered with dirt, plaster or other material during handling and construction shall be
thoroughly cleaned by the Contractor, before such surfaces are prepared for final finish,
painting, or enclosed within the building structure.
C. The Contractor shall clean and maintain the work in accordance with the Contract
stipulations.

1.06 PROTECTION
A. The Contractor shall keep all raceways and conduit system openings closed by means
of plugs or caps to prevent the entrance of foreign matter and cover all fixtures,
equipment and apparatus as required to protect them against dirt, moisture, water,
chemical or mechanical damage both before and after installation.
B. Plugs and caps shall be of such types as to prevent transmission of flood water through
any duct, conduit or raceway. Any fixtures, equipment or apparatus damaged prior to
initial acceptance of the work shall be restored to its original condition or replaced by
the Contractor. At completion, fixtures and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned.
C. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all damage done until initial acceptance.
Any material or equipment that is damaged in transit, damaged during installation or
damaged as a result of any phase of construction, will not be accepted, and should be
replaced at no cost to the Client.

1.07 COORDINATION
A. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the proper coordination of all phases of the
work under this Contract.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the work and equipment as
specified herein with work to be performed and equipment to be furnished, under other
sections of the specifications in order to assure a complete and satisfactory installation.

1.08 QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT

Quality shall be of the best grade for each type or class, even though such quality may
not be stated specifically in the specifications. All materials and products shall be new
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and manufactured by well known firms and shall be sound and uniform in quality, size,
shape, color and texture and shall be free from cracks, warpage, or other defects.

1.09 TEMPORARY POWER

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install all temporary electrical facilities, including
lamps, required for construction and safety operations. All such equipment shall remain
the property of the Contractor and shall be removed when permanent connections have
been completed. Where it is determined, during construction, that the temporary
facilities, as installed, interfere with other construction operations, the Contractor shall
relocate said facilities in an approved manner. No wire, bus or electrical equipment
which is part of any of the permanent electrical systems may be used for temporary
electrical service for construction operations. Temporary connections shall be safe and
in accordance with accepted practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for any
damage or injury to equipment, materials, or personnel caused by improperly protected
temporary installations. All costs for materials and installation for temporary electrical
facilities and energy for their operation shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
B. Electric welders used in the erection and fabrication shall be provided with an
independent grounding cable connected directly to the structure on which the weld is
being made rather than to adjacent conduit, piping, etc.

1.10 MANUFACTURERS' NAMEPLATES

Each major component of the equipment shall have the manufacturer's name, address,
model number and rating on a plate securely affixed in a conspicuous place. The
nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

PART - 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
All goods and products covered by these specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Client.

PART - 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WORKMANSHIP
Materials, products and equipment furnished by the Contractor, shall be installed and
all work shall be performed in a first-class workmanship manner, in conformity with
the best trade practices and the printed directions of the applicable manufacturers; by
skilled workers equipped to produce satisfactory results; in a safe, substantial manner
so as to avoid undue stresses, rigid enough to prevent undue movement, so as to present
a neat, orderly appearance and to facilitate operating, servicing, maintenance and
repairing. The engineer reserves the right to reject any part of the installation not
complying with the specifications, and the contractor shall carry out the necessary
remedial work or replacement free of charge without delaying the contract.

3.02 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

A. General: Excavation and backfilling of trenches required for the installation of all
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Electrical Services and underground wire ways and conduit systems shall be performed
as shown and noted on drawings and as specified.
B. Trenching: Excavate to the required depths and grade, the bottom of trenches to secure
the required slope for conduit and/or duct as hereinafter specified. Rock or existing
concrete, where encountered, shall be excavated to a minimum depth of 150mm below
the bottom of conduit, duct or concrete envelope, if so encased. Where mud or
otherwise unstable soil is encountered in the bottom of the trench which is incapable of
supporting the conduit, duct or concrete envelope such soil shall be removed to firm
bearing and the trench shall be backfilled with sand to the proper grade and tamped to
provide firm, uniform support.

3.03 FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTS

A. The Contractor shall provide concrete pedestals, bases pads, curbs, anchor blocks,
anchor bolts, slab inserts, hangers, channels, cradles, saddles, etc., for installation of
equipment and apparatus shown on the drawings and specified in the various sections.
B. Concrete pads shall be 150 mm high, unless otherwise indicated, complete with steel
reinforcing and necessary bolts, anchors, etc. Where concrete pad is set directly on
concrete floor, dowels in floor to tie base to floor shall be provided. These pads shall be
extended at least 100 mm beyond the equipment outline on all four sides.
C. Individual hangers, trapeze hangers and riser clamps shall be provided for supporting
conduit and all parts and hardware shall be hot dip galvanized cast iron malleable straps
or structural steel with hot dip galvanized bolts and nuts.
D. Pipe straps and hanger rods shall be fastened to concrete by means of inserts or
expansion bolts, to brickwork by means of expansion bolts and to hollow masonry by
means of toggle bolts. Wooden plugs and shields shall not be used for fastening pipe
strips and hangers.
E. Under no circumstances shall ductwork, piping and mechanical equipment be used for
supporting electrical facilities.

3.04 SLEEVES, CHASES AND OPENINGS

A. Pipe sleeves for electrical conduit passing through walls shall be of sufficient length to
extend through the full thickness of the construction, with ends flush with the finish on
each side, unless noted otherwise.
B. The Contractor shall provide necessary chases and openings in the walls, partitions and
floors to accommodate his work.
C. Chases, sleeves and openings in fire rated walls and floors (telephone, electrical closets,
etc.) shall be packed with acceptable mineral wool insulation or approved flexible
barriers designed for the purpose shall be used.
D. Whenever any of the work of the electrical system has to pierce any water proofing,
this work shall be done with care and after the part of the system has been put in place
through this waterproofing, the opening made by same shall be waterproofed and made
absolutely watertight.

3.05 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. The Contractor shall provide chases, holes and openings for installation purposes and

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carefully fit around, repair, patch and otherwise make his work acceptable.
B. He shall furnish and install all sleeves and inserts required for this work. Cutting and
patching of any part of the structure shall be done only after review by the Client.

3.06 PAINTING
All shop fabricated and factory built equipment not galvanized, plated or provided with
a standard finish paint, shall be cleaned and given one shop coat of a lead free primer
paint, before delivery to the site. Any portions of the shop coat damaged in delivery or
during construction, shall be recoated. Under no circumstances, shall be nameplate,
label or tag of any equipment be covered with field painting.

3.07 TESTS
A. Prior to starting the electrical installation, the Contractor shall verify the correct
voltage, phases and current consumption of all utilization equipment to be connected.
B. The Contractor shall provide any materials, equipment and labor required and make
such tests as specified in the various sections and as deemed necessary to show proper
execution of the work.
C. Any defects or deficiencies discovered as a result of such tests shall be corrected
without additional cost to the Client.
D. After the installation is complete and properly adjusted, the Contractor shall conduct
operating tests. The various equipment and systems shall be demonstrated to operate in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests shall be performed
in the presence of the Client. The Contractor shall provide electric power, instruments
and personnel necessary for performing the various tests.

3.08 EQUIPMENT ERECTION

A. General: All electrical equipment shall be erected or installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations, good electrical engineering practice, and the relevant
drawings and specifications.
B. Location Tolerances: Equipment shall be located within 3mm of the dimensional
location on the Contract Drawings, unless otherwise permitted by the Client.
C. Bolted Electrical Connections: All metal surfaces to be bolted shall be thoroughly
cleaned before assembly. The connections shall be tightened with manual torque
wrenches to the manufacturer's erection instructions.
The tightened bolts shall be tested at random in the presence of the Client.
D. Lubrication: The Contractor shall furnish all oils, greases, and other lubricants in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, to the Client's approval.

3.09 EQUIPMENT TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. General: The testing of all electrical equipment shall include, but not be limited to, the
items below. This shall be in addition to testing specified in Article 3.07 or elsewhere in
this specification.
1. General equipment check.
2. Field wiring and ground system verification
3. Conductor insulation tests
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4. Equipment adjustment
The testing shall be a continuous process to maintain the construction schedule to
the satisfaction of the Client.
B. Grounding: All grounding materials and labor are part of electrical works. Testing and
grounding of manholes and cable, shall include, but not be limited to the tests below:
1. Earth continuity tests shall be made from each item of equipment to the
appropriate main ground system, and on the main ground system to the ground
rods.
2. The resistance to ground for selected ground rods:
All ground resistance measurements shall be made with a three terminal
"megger" type ground tester which applies alternating current to the electrodes
and which gives a reading in direct current ohms. Two reference ground probes
shall be used and all tests shall be made in accordance with the instrument
manufacturer's instructions for ground resistance testing.
Prior to connection of ground rods to the grounding system the Contractor shall
obtain individual measured ground resistance data from selected ground rods as
indicated on the drawings. These data shall be obtained, identified, and recorded
under the supervision of the Client and the results sent to the Client within five
days.
After connection of ground rods to each manhole's grounding mat, the Contractor
shall obtain a ground resistance measurement from a flush ground plate. These
data shall be obtained, identified, and recorded and the results sent to the Client
within five days.
The ground resistance measurement data may indicate that additional ground rods
are required. The Contractor shall furnish, install, and connect additional ground
rods as the Client may direct.

END OF SECTION

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