TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS

CIVIL WORKS
(A) MATERIALS
GENERAL :
All materials is to be used in works shall confirm to Indian Standards specifications as
published by I.S.I. from time to time ( and in the absence thereof as approved by employer ).
A-1)BRICKS :
All bricks shall be approved quality of standard specifications, made of good brick earth,
uniform deep red, cherry colour, thoroughly burnt in kiln ( machine made ) without being
vitrified, regular in shape and size, sound, hard, homogeneous in texture, true to shape and of
standard dimensions and shall be free from cracks, chips, flaws, stones or humps of any kind
and shall not show appreciable signs of efflorescence either dry or subsequent to soaking in
water. The bricks shall emit a clear ringing sound on being struck and have a minimum
crushing strength of 70kg / sqcm. All the bricks which absorb water more than 20% of their
own dry weight after 24 hours immersion in cold water shall be rejected.
a) The bricks shall be locally available kiln brunt bricks of generally regular and uniform
size, shape & color uniformly well burnt but not over burnt. The bricks shall be free
from cracks, chips, flaws, stones or lumps of any kind and the rating of efflorescence
shall not be more than "moderate" when tested as per I.S. 3495 of latest edition. They
shall not have any part unburnt. They shall not break even after being dropped on the
ground on their flat face in a standard condition from a height of 60 cms.
b) The size of brick shall normally 250 mm x 125 mm x 75 mm or 230 mm x 115 x 65 mm.
Bricks of one standard size shall be used on one work unless specially permitted by the
Owner / Architects.
c) After immersion in water, absorption by weight shall not be exceed 20% of dry weight
of the brick when tested according to IS 1077 of latest edition shall be less than 75
kg./Sq.cm.
d)

Prior approval of owner / Architects shall be obtained for the brands of bricks to
be used in the work after compliance with the above specifications tests.

A-2) COARSE AGGREGATES FOR CEMENT CONCRETE WORKS

:
Stone chips or stone ballast for cement concrete ( plain or reinforced ) shall be hard, of uniform
and fine texture, free from faults or planes of weakness and free from weathered faces and
coatings. The ballast or chips must be free from loam, clay, or any surface coating, free from
organic matter or other impurities and screened, free of dust. Trap stone of black and hard
variety as is generally available from quarries in Pakur or Chandil areas will be normally
used. Stone aggregates from other sources may also be used provided the same is a trap
stone with high density, linear cleavage, low absorption of water and finally found suitable in
the opinion of Employer. The opinion of employer must be recorded in writing. The ballast or
chips shall be obtained by breaking from large blocks and must be more or less cubicle in
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aggregate with flakiness index more than 25% is not allowed.

SIZE OF COARSE AGGREGATES :
For any of the following nominal sizes of graded coarse aggregates, grading shall be in
conformity with the requirements laid down in the Indian Standard Specification IS. 383
1963 as shown in the Table 1.
TA B L E 1
Percentage passing for graded aggregate
of nominal size

I.S.Sieve
designation

12.5mm

16mm

20mm

40 mm

I.S.Sieve
designation

100
90 100
40 85
0 10
-

100
90 100
30 70
0 10
-

100
95 100
25 55
0 10
-

100
95 100
30 70
10 35
05
-

80mm
63mm
40mm
20mm
16mm
12.5mm
10mm
4.75mm
2.36mm

When coarse aggregate brought to the site is ungraded, single size coarse aggregate of
different nominal sizes conforming to the requirements vide Table 2 given below, shall be
mixed at site with the other ingredients of concrete either directly in the mixture or on the
platform to the proportion indicated in Table 3 below :-TA B L E 2
Percentage passing for single sized aggregate
I.S.
Sieve
of nominal size
designation
10mm 12.5mm
16mm
20mm
40mm
63 mm
7

100
100
85 - 100 85 - 100
0 - 20
0 - 45
0-5
0 - 10
-

5
100
85 - 100
0 - 30
05
-

100
100
85 100
100
85 - 100
85 - 100 0 - 30
0 20
0-5
0 20
05
0-5
0-5
-

1
80mm
63mm
40mm
20mm
16mm
12.5mm
10mm
4.75mm
2.36mm

TABLE 3
Parts of
Parts of
Parts of
aggregate aggregate aggregate
of size 10
of size
of size 20
mm.
mm.
12.5
mm.
8

1.1 / 2
1/2
1
1
1

3
-

6
3
3
2.1 /
2.1 /
2
2
1.1 /
1.1 /
4.1 /
1
3
2

2
2

2
2
2

Parts of
aggregat
e
of size
40
mm.
5
9
7.1 / 2
6
4.1 / 2
2.1 / 2
-

Parts of Nominal Cement Sl.

aggregat
Conc. No.
size of
aggregat
e
Mix.
of size
e
63
mm.
4
3
2
1
9
7.1 / 2
6
4.1 / 2
-

63mm
40mm
63mm
40mm
63mm
40mm
63mm
40mm
20mm
40mm
20mm
12.5mm
20mm

1 : 6 : 12
1 : 6 : 12
1 : 5 : 10
1 : 5 : 10
1:4:8
1:4:8
1:3:6
1:3:6
1:3:6
1:2:4
1:2:4
1:2:4
1 : 1.5:
3

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Notes :- The proportions indicated in Table 3 above are by volume. These proportions may be
varied somewhat by employer after making sieve analysis of the aggregates brought to the
site, when considered necessary for obtaining better density and strength of concrete.
A-2.1)ALL IN- AGGREGATES : If combined aggregates are available, they need not be
separated into fine and coarse, but necessary adjustment may be made in the grading by the
addition of single sized aggregates.
The grading of the all in aggregate when analysed as described in IS : 2386 ( Part 1 ) shall
be in accordance with Table 4.

TABLE 4
Percentage passing for all in
aggregate
20mm. Nominal
100
95 100
30 50
15 35
0-6

40mm. Nominal
100
95 100
45 75
25 45
8 30
0-6

I.S. Sieve
Designation
80mm
40mm
20mm
4.75mm
600micron
150micron

A 2.3 ) JHAMA chips, not to be used in structural concrete whether plain or R.C. for cement
concrete work shall be obtained by breaking good quality over burn bricks or jhama bats,
must not be spongy or with any coating of foreign materials and should be homogeneous in
texture. The chips shall be more or less cubicle in shape and to be screened to make removal of
dust. No under-burnt brick aggregates should remain present. All coarse aggregates for
concrete woks must be well-graded. These shall be screened for removal of dust and if so
necessary in the opinion of employer shall be washed at the cost and expense of the
contractor.

A 3) COARSE AGGREGATE FOR LIME CONCRETE WORKS

:
I ) Brick aggregates for lime concrete if made shall consist of approved, clean hard and over
burnt jhama khoa. The khoa must be well-graded and unless otherwise specified, shall pass
through 32mm. Sieve.
2 ) Brick aggregates for lime terracing work on roof shall consist of khoa broken from 1st
class bricks bats and unless otherwise specified, shall pass through 25mm. Sieve and be
suitably graded. No over burnt or under burnt bricks or bats are to be broken for preparing
such aggregates. No jhama khoa should be used in lime terracing work.
A 4) SAND :
All sand shall be clean sharp and free from clay, loam, organic or any other foreign matter
shall be obtained from approved source. The silt content should be as minimum as possible and
in no case it should exceed 0.10% by wt. of fine aggregate. The contractor shall get the sample
of sand to be used in different kinds of work approved by the Employer before using the same
in work. Sand, which in the opinion of the Employer or his representative is dirty, must be
washed to his satisfaction at the cost and expenses of the Contractor.
1 ) . Sand for all cement concrete work must be coarse. The sand shall pass through a mesh
4.75mm. square measured in the clear. Sand shall not be used for concrete works if contains
more than 10% of fine grains through a 76 mesh sieve as used for cement test nor should
fineness modules be less than 2.00
2 )
Medium course sand may be used for cement mortar, for masonry plaster etc. Fineness
modulus shall be between 2 to 1.8.

3)

Sand filling in plinth or foundation where specified may be done with fine sand or silver

sand but should be free from clay or loam.

A 5) CEMENT :

A) Unless otherwise specified, cement shall be ordinary Portland cement / Slag cement
of grade 43 or 53 conforming to IS : 8112 & IS : 12269 of approved make and brand
and to be tested at an approved laboratory.

B) It shall be stored in a dry place in regular piles not exceeding 10 bags high and in such
a manner that it is adequately protected from moisture and contamination.
C)

Different consignments shall be stacked separately so that they can be used in the
order in which they are received.

A 6) STEEL REINFORCEMENT
1 ) MATERIALS :
A) Mild steel reinforcement shall be cold rolled mild steelbars conforming to IS : 432
Grade 1 or IS : 226 1962 Standard Quality . Other qualities of Steel shall not
be acceptable.
B) Strength of cold rolled mild steel deformed bars shall conform to IS : 1139 and cold
twisted deformed bars should conforming to IS : 1786.
C) Each consignment shall be of approved make and if necessary certificates of test
performed by a recognized testing laboratory or the manufacturer shall be produced.
These test certificates shall give the ultimate stress, yield stress, elongations and
results of cold bend test. If further required steel shall be tested at an approved
laboratory.
D) Reinforcing steel of different varieties and sizes and types shall be stacked separately.
E) Reinforcement bars shall be stored at the site in such a manner as to prevent rusting
and contamination of the surface by deleterious materials like dirt, oil, grease, paint, etc.
F) When placed in the work, reinforcement shall be free of loose mill scale, rust, dirt,
oil, grease, paint, etc.
G) Steel reinforcement shall always be protected from damages due to impact and
rough handling.

2) FABRICATION, BENDING & SPLICING :

A) Bars shall be cut to size and bent to shape in accordance with the appropriate
dimensions shown in the drawings. When an overall or an internal dimension of bent
bar is specified, the tolerance unless otherwise specified, shall be as in Table 11 of IS
:
2502.

B) Bars shall be bent cold gradually by machine or any other means approved by employer

C)
D)
E)

F)

G)

H)

except in case of mild steel bars larger than 28mm. If approved by employer, mild steel
bars greater, than 28mm. dia and conforming to IS : 433 only may be bent hot at
cherry rod heat ( not exceeding 850 C ). Bars bent hot shall be allowed to cool
gradually in air and shall not be cooled by quenching. High yield strength deformed
steel bars shall not be hot bent.
Bars having cracks or splits shall be rejected.
All bars shall be properly tagged for easy identification.
All reinforcement shall be furnished in full length indicated in the drawing. Splicing
of bars, except those shown on the drawings, will not be permitted without the
written authority of employer.
At a tension splice, the minimum clear distance between bars shall be maintained.
Splices in adjacent tension bars shall be staggered. At a compression splice, each side
of lapped bar may be contacted but the minimum clear spacing between the splice and
an adjacent splice shall be that specified for adjacent unspliced bars.
In no case shall the clear distance between two adjacent bars be less than the
diameter of the bar (larger of the diameters to be considered if the adjacent bars of
different diameters ) or 6mm more than the maximum size of coarse aggregate used
in the concrete Guidance as per I.S.I code 456.
Unless otherwise stated in the working drawing provisions of clause No. 25.4 of IS : 456
regarding cover to the reinforcement shall be followed.

3) PLACING AND FASTENING :

A)

All steel reinforcement shall be accurately placed in position shown on the drawing
and firmly held during the placing and setting of concrete. Bars shall be tied together
with mild steel wire ( annealed ) not less than 0.9mm dia. ( conforming to IS : 280
) or secured with clips at all intersections. Where the spacing of intersection is less
than
30cms. In each direction alternative intersections shall be tied. Binders shall tightly
embrace and shall be securely held. Placing of bars on layers of fresh concrete as the
work progress shall not be permitted. Adjusting bar spacing in concrete already poured
shall not be permitted.

B) Distance of the bars from the form work shall be maintained by approved concrete
spacer blocks, ties, hangers and other approved supports. Metal chairs which are in
contact with the exterior surfaces of concrete where specially allowed shall be
galvanized or painted with epoxy. Layers of bars shall be supported at correct
spacing by precast mortar blocks or other equally suitable devices approved by the
Engineer In Charge.
C) The mortar for the precast blocks shall have the same composition as the concrete in
which it is embedded
D) and shall have been cured for at least 28 days before being placed in position. The use
of pebbles, pieces of broken stone of bricks, metal pipe or wooden blocks will not
be permitted for use as spacers.
E) No reinforcement shall be bent when in position in the work without the approval of
employer whether or not it is partially embedded in concrete. Workmen will not be
permitted to climb on bar extensions until the concrete has sufficient strength so as
not to be damaged and no movement of the bar is possible.
A 7) TIMBER :
All timber shall be of specified type best quality well seasoned and / or well treated for

preservation and protection against decay etc. It shall be uniform in substance, straight in fibre
free from large or dead knots, sap, flaws, sun-cracks, shakes or blemishes of any kind. Any
insect damage or splits across the grain shall not be permissible. The colour of the timber
shall be uniform throughout, firm and shining with a silky lustre when planed and shall not
emit dull sound when struck.
A 8) GLASS :
All glasses shall be of the specified type, colour , clear visibility and sound and shall be free
from cracks, flaws spick bubbles and blemishes and shall not weigh less than 7.4 Kg. / Sq.m.
unless otherwise specified.
A 9) TIMBER DOORS, WINDOWS, ETC. AND THEIR FITTINGS :
i)
ii)

Doors and windows works shall be carried out as per detailed or as directed by the
Engineer in Charge. Specified timber shall be used, and it shall be sawn in the
direction of the grains and be straight and square.
Fittings shall be of anodized iron, brass, aluminium or as specified. These shall be
well made, reasonably smooth and free from sharp edges, flaws and other defects.
Screw holes shall be counter sunk to suit the head of specified wood screws. Iron
fittings shall be finished bright or black enameled or copper oxidized. Brass fittings
shall be finished bright, brass oxidized or chromium - plated ( Electroplated ) .
All fittings shall be finished bright or anodized, or as specified. Fittings shall be
got approved by the Employer before fixing. In case of renewal works, the new
fitting shall, as far as possible, match with the existing ones. Screws shall be
driven with screw driver and not hammered in.

A 10) PAINT ETC

All paints shall be Hi gloss Synthetic Enamel and shall be delivered in strong containers and
marked with the colour of the paint, brand, volume of paint content in litres and of the best
quality of approved make and brand as approved by employer. Under no circumstance shall the
paint be diluted with licensed oil or otherwise. Any paint although or approved brand, which
so hardens in the container that it cannot be readily broken up with a stirrer to a smooth
painting consistency, shall be rejected. Any paint too thick for proper brush application shall be
rejected. No paint should be used after one year of the date of manufacture.

(B) EXECUTION

GENERAL :
All works shall be carried out in proper workmanlike manner. Items of works not covered by
the following, shall carried out as per best practice according to the directions of the
Employer and to his satisfaction. Unless otherwise specified in this section or in the
description of item, the cost of all stages of works mentioned hereunder shall be deemed to
have been included in the rates of items provided in the Tender.

B 1 (A) EXCAVATIONS OF FOUNDATION AND FILLING UP TRENCIES :

i)

ii)
iii)

Foundation when excavated to the level shown in the drawing will be shown to
employer and if on account of bad ground or for any reason whatsoever he decides
to go deeper with the foundation, the Contractor shall excavate further to the
depths required by employer . In no case shall the foundation soling or concrete
be laid prior to receiving orders to that effect from employer or his
authorized representative.
Excavating shall include throwing the excavated earth at least one metre or half the
depth of excavation, whichever is more, clear of the edge.
The excavated areas around the foundation of structures are to be filled up
properly to the required levels with earth obtained from excavation or other
materials as directed, well rammed with water and consolidated in layers not
exceeding 150mm. at a time. The quality for this item of work will be measured
on the basis of the quantity of the excavation paid for less the volume occupied
by the structure in foundation.

(B) SHORING

i)

Shoring for loose earth and when the depth of the excavation exceeds 3 metres
poling boards ( Vertical members ) of 50 to 75mm. In thickness and 75 to 225mm.
in which preferably of sal wood to be placed closed together and to be driven
about 300mm. in ground below the bottom of the trench with intermediate salbullah pilling of dia. not less than 100mm. at the rate of 900 to 1000mm.center to
be placed in between the vertical surface of trench and the poling boards and
double struts of sal-bullah of not less than 100mm. in dia. between two
wallings ( horizontal members ) of 250mm. in with and 75mm. thickness held
horizontally between them.

ii)

For medium clay and when the depth of excavation exceeds 2 metres but does
not exceed 3 metres single struts will be provided and sal-bullah pilling may not
be placed. Other requirements are to be satisfied as ( i ) above.

B 2) CEMENT CONCRETE WORKS ( PLAIN OR REINFORCED ) :

i)

SHUTTERING AND STAGING :

Wherever necessary, shuttering and staging must be provided. Unless otherwise
stated no payment will be made for shuttering or staging and the cost thereof will
be deemed to have been covered by the rate of relevant finished item of work.
Where payment for shuttering has been specified, the rate shall be deemed to cover
the cost of the necessary staging as well.
Payment if any, for shuttering will be on the basis of surface area of shuttering in
actual contact with concrete.
Shuttering may be of approved dressed timber true to line, not less than
25mm.

thick. Surface to be in contract with concrete are to be planed smooth except

where otherwise stated. As an alternative, sufficiently rigid steel shuttering may be
used. In every case, joins of the shuttering are to be such as to prevent the loss from
concrete. In timber shuttering the joins must be perfectly covered with polythene
sheets of approved quality. In case of steel shuttering also the joins are to be
similarly lined.
All shuttering and framing must adequately be stayed and braced to the
satisfaction of employer for properly supporting the concrete during the period of
hardening. Each shall concrete is vibrated.
Before the concrete is placed those faces of the form work come in contract with
the concrete shall be treated to prevent concrete adhesion to them and to reduce
the risk of damage to the concrete when the form work is struck. Light diesel oil
to be applied to the surface of the shuttering.
Interior of all moulds and boxes must be thoroughly washed out with a hose pipe or
otherwise so as to be perfected

clean and free from all extraneous matter prior to the deposition of
concrete.
All form works shall be removed without shock or vibration. Before the form work
is stripped, the concrete surface shall be exposed where necessary in order
to ascertain that the concrete has hardened sufficiently.
In normal weather and with ordinary cement, vertical or side shuttering may be
removed after days and the bottom shuttering of horizontal member after 14 days
in case of slab and 21 days in case of beams and 28 days for cantilevers etc. from
the date of placing the last concrete in the structure. The above figures are
minimum and may be extended if found necessary. Before stripping the
shuttering of structural member the contractor shall take prior permission of the
Employer or his representative.
No plugs, volts, ties, hold fasts or any other appliances whatsoever for the purpose
of supporting the shuttering are to be fixed in the structure of placed in such a way
that damage might result to the work in removing the same when the
shuttering is struck.
ii)

STRIPPING TIME :
Forms shall not be struck until the concrete has reached a strength at least twice
the stress to which the concrete may be subjected at the time of removal of form
work. The strength referred to shall be that of concrete using the same
cement and aggregates, with the same proportions and cure under conditions of
temperature and moisture similar to those existing on the work. Where possible,
the form work shall be left longer as it would assist the curing.
In normal circumstances and where ordinary Portland cement is used, forms may
generally be removed after the expiry of the following periods :

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24 to 48 hours as may be decided by

employer

a) Walls, Columns and vertical faces

of all structural members

3 days

b) Slabs ( props left under )

7 days

c) Beam soffits ( props left under )

7 days
14 days

d) Removal of props under slabs :

1) Spanning upto 4.50 m.
2) Spanning over 4.50 m.

14 days
21 days

e) Removal of props under beams

and arches:
1) Spanning upto 6.0 m.
2) Spanning over 6.0 m.
The above period are minimum and may be extended for other type of cement
used if necessary. Before stripping the shuttering of structural members the
contractor shall take previous permission of Employer or his representatives.

iii)

SCAFFLODING :
The scaffolding must be strong and rigid stiff end with necessary cross bracers and
always decked and boarded on the sills with close boarded ceiling and swings to
prevent any injury to persons. The contractor shall have to allow other traders to
make reasonable use of his scaffoldings as and when directed by the Engineer in
Charge.
If for the interest of the work contractors have to erect scaffolding in others
properties including local bodies Corporation, the arrangement for the same
including the cost of licensing fees etc. shall have to be borne by the contractor
and the department should be kept free from any liability on this account

MIXING, PLACING AND COMPACTING OF CONCRETE :

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS

Batching

Batching shall be done by weigh batchers conforming to IS : 2722. A platform

scale of capacity 300Kg. With fraction upto 100gms. shall be at site.
For water supply to mixture through metering system shall be
organized.
Design mix converted to volumetric may be permitted by EIC. Accordingly suitable
size of boxes equivalent to 1bag of 50Kg. Cement shall be prepared by the
contractor.
b) Mixer
Mixers used shall conform to IS. Type Capacity shall be as per size, extent and
nature of work.
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All structural concrete shall be mixed in mixture machine of appropriate capacity

& shall have to be vibrated with suitable vibrator ( needle or form vibrator ).
Mixing shall be continued until there is a uniform colour and consistency, but in
no case shall the mixing be done for less than two minutes. Concrete mix
obtained from mixture machine should be laid within 20minutes from the time
water is added to the dry mix. Beyond 20minutes the mix should not be used in
structural concrete. No hand mixing is permissible under any circumstances.
As the bulking of sand may vary from day to day and at different parts of the day on
account of varying moisture content, frequent tests for bulking shall be carried out
with the sand to be used and the amount of bulking allowed for in the field mix so
as to keep the actual proportion constant throughout.
Only such quantities are as required for immediate use are to be mixed at any one
time. Sufficient water is to be added to obtain proper workability so that the
mixture may flow readily round the reinforcement and into every part of the
moulds. The workability shall be measured by the amount of slump.
Water Cement ratios should be as follows
:
M10 :
0.60 ( For 1:3:6 mix 30 liter per bag of Cement )
M15 :
0.60 ( For 1:2:4 mix 30 liter per bag of Cement )
M20 :
0.55 ( For 1:1.5:3 mix 27.5 liter per bag of Cement )
0.50 ( For 1:1:2 mix 25 liter per bag of Cement
)

The total water content in each batch of concrete shall always be kept constant as
the amount previously determined by trial mixes. The quantity of water to be
actually added may, therefore, vary depending on the moisture content in the
aggregates. In actual job if the quantities of the ingredients remain constant the
amount of slump may be taken as a good guide indicating the total water content in
the mixture. The consistency and consequently the water content of the
concrete shall, therefore, be kept constant and checked from time to time as work
proceeds, by means of standard slump tests. The slump tests shall be carried
out with concrete immediately after it has been mixed and before any initial set has
commenced, the sample being taken perfectly at the point where the concrete is
being delivered for placing in the moulds.
The Slump Cone shall be filled about one-fourth of its height with concrete which
shall then be tamped, using 25 strokes of a 16mm. diameter rod, 60cm.long and
bullet-pointed at the lower end. The filling shall be completed in successive layers
similar to the first and top struck off so that the Slump Cone is exactly filled.
The Slump Cone then be removed by raising vertically immediately after filling. The
mould concrete shall then be allowed to subside and the height of the specimen
measured after coming to rest.
The consistency shall be recorded in terms of millimeters of the subsidence of the
specimen during the test, which is known as slump.

The following slumps shall be adopted for different works :12

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SLUMPS

TYPE OF WORK

Sl.
No.

When
vibrators

When
vibrators

50 to 75mm.

10 to 25mm.

80mm

10 to 25mm.

footings
and retaining walls and
pavements.

2.

100 to 125mm 25 to 40mm.

Mass concrete in R.C.C

3.

125 to 150mm 40 to 50mm.

foundations,
footings and retaining walls.

4.

are used
are not used
Mass concrete in foundation
1.

Beams, slabs and columns

IS : 456 1978 allows use of nominal mix of concrete upto grade M20 and may be allowed in
works at the discretion of Employer and will be guided by the provision of the IS : 456
1978. For grade of concrete above M20 design mix has to be adopted. For determination
of mix proportion of design mix concrete, the target strength should be higher than the
specified characteristic strength to ensure that characteristic strength is attained at 28 days.
Accordingly to the Explanatory Hand Book on IS : 456 1978 ( S.P. 24 1983 ).
Target strength = characteristic strength + 1.65 x Standard deviation.
If controlled concrete is to be adopted, design mix is required. Otherwise proportion with cubic
strength of concrete at 28 days shall be the guidance.

Standard deviation for different grades of concrete in absence of any test may be taken as per IS
: 456 1978 as follows :ASSUMED STANDARD
DEVIATION (N/MM2)

GRADE OF

2.3
3.5
4.6
5.3
6.0

M10
M15
M20
M25
M30

Once the target strength of cube moulds with specific mix design is obtained in the laboratory,
it may be inferred that corresponding characteristic strength of concrete, prepared with the
materials used in the test mould (s) cured under identical condition as that of the test
specimen, shall be obtained at site at 28 days.
Frequency Of Sampling :
Sampling Procedure A random sampling procedure shall be adopted to ensure that each
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concrete batch shall have a reasonably chance of being tested ; that is, the sampling should
be spread over the entire period of concreting and cover all mixing units.
Frequency The minimum frequency of sampling concrete of each grade shall be in
accordance with the following :-

NO.OF SAMPLE

QUANTITY OF
CONCRETE

15

6 15

16 30

31 50

4
( Plus one additional sample for
each

51 AND ABOVE

Test Specimen Three test specimens shall be made from each sample for testing at
28 days. Additional cubes may be required for various purposes such as to determine
the strength of concrete at 7 days or at the time of striking the form work, or to
determine the duration of curing, or to check the testing error. Additional cubes
may also be required for testing cubes cured by accelerated methods as described
in IS : 9013
1978. The specimen shall be tested as described in IS : 516
1959.
Test Strength Of Sample The test strength of the sample shall be the average of the
strength of three specimens. The individual variation should not be more than (+- ) 15
percent of the average.

Transporting, Placing, Compacting Concrete shall be handled from the place of mixing to
the place of final deposit as rapidly as practicable by methods which will prevent the
segregation or loss of the ingredients. It shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in the final
position to avoid rehandling or flowering. Unless specially permitted by the Engineer In
Charge, concrete shall not be dropped freely from a height of more than 1.5 metres.
Before placing the concrete, the moulds shall be cleaned of shavings, pieces of
wood or other rubbish. The concrete shall be carefully placed against the moulds
so that the faces of concrete shall be left perfectly smooth and free from honey
combing upon withdrawal of the moulds. Any defect in this respect must be dealt
with by the contractor as directed by employer without any extra charges therefore.
During placing and also immediately after deposition, the concrete shall be
thoroughly compacted by ramming, spearing etc. until it has been made to
penetrate and fill all the spaces between and around the steel rods, around
embedded fixtures, and into the comers of form work in such a manner as to

ensure a solid mass entirely free from voids.

addition to usual ramming,

If so directed by employer

spearing etc., sufficient number and suitable type of vibrators may have to be used
on important jobs to enable working with a comparatively low water-cement ratio
and ensure the maximum possible degree of compassion and homogeneity.
Use of form vibrators for slabs, nozzled vibrators for beam and columns are
permitted. It is imperative that the work should be done quickly as well as
efficiently and adequate number of hands must therefore be employed to ensure
this. Concrete shall be placed and compacted in its final position before setting is
commenced and shall not subsequently be disturbed.
Concreting shall be carried out continuously up to construction joints, the position
and arrangement of which shall be predetermined by employer or his
representative. Any rest, pauses, such as for meal, shall also be subject to his
approval. All concreting work should be so programmed as not to necessitate work
at night. If for any reasons this becomes imperative, the contractor shall obtain
previous permission of employer or his representative and make proper lighting
arrangements to his satisfaction.
iv)

PROTECTION AND CURING :

The Contractor shall adequately protect freshly laid concrete, for about 1 to 2 hours after its
laying from too rapid drying due to sunshine, drying winds etc. and also from rains or surface
water and shocks. About 24 hours after laying of concrete, the surface shall be cured by
flooding with water of minimum 25 mm depth or by covering with

wet absorbent materials. The curing shall be done for a minimum period of 10 days.
Over the foundation concrete the masonry work may be started after 48 hours of
its laying, but the curing of cement concrete shall be continued along with the
masonry work for a minimum period of 10 days.
In case of cement concrete used as sub grade for flooring, the flooring may
be commenced within 48 hours of the laying of sub grade. In case it is not
possible to do so due to exigencies of work, the sub grade shall be roughened with
a steel wire brush without disturbing the concrete, wetted and neat cement slurry
at the rate of
1.75 kg of cement per square /metre applied to the base before laying floor. Full
rate of IPS / mosaic flooring will be paid with the specific orders of the Engineer
In Charge. The curing to be continued along with the top layer of flooring
for a minimum period of 10 days.

v)

CONSTRUCTION JOINTS :
All joints in slabs and other horizontal members are to be formed by inserting
vertical boards against which the concrete deposited can be properly rammed. The
positions where such joints to be made will be indicated by the Engineer In
Charge or his representative.
In the case of horizontal joints any excess mortar or laitance shall be removed
from the surface after the concrete is deposited and before it has set.
When the work has to be commenced on a surface which has hardened, such

surface

shall be well roughened and all laitance removed, the surface shall then be swept
clean, thoroughly wetted and covered with a thin layer of mortar composed of
equal volumes of cement and sand.
Such works shall be deemed to be covered by the rates for
concrete.
vi)

MAJOR R.C.C. WORKS :

vii)

Where concrete is specified by strength the mix should not be leaner than 1 : 2 : 4
so as to give ultimate crushing not less than 15 N/mm2 at 28 days cured under
field condition. The mix for the concrete is to be so adopted and the slump is to
be so allowed as to give specified strength and proper workability at the
existing site conditions. Contractor shall remain fully responsible for producing
concrete of specified strength in the actual job and therefore cast at his own cost
test specimens of 15cms. cube as already specified during work and cure the same
in similar way as for laid concrete for being tested for strength. Each set of test
specimen shall be taken to cover the quality of concrete laid on the job during the
period from time of taking the previous set of specimens and the quality will be
estimated by the Engineer in charge from records maintained by him.

a) When the job concrete is compacted by ordinary methods, the test specimen
shall be moulded by placing the fresh concrete in the mould in three layers,
each approximately one-third of the volume of the mould. In placing each
scoopful of concrete, the scoop shall be moved around the top edge of the
mould as the concrete slides from it in order to ensure a uniform
distribution of concrete within the
mould. Each layer shall be rodded, 25 times with a 16mm. Rod, 60cm. In
strength, bullet pointed at the lower end. The strokes shall be distributed in a
uniform manner over the cross-section of the mould and shall penetrate into
the underlying layer. The bottom layer should be rodded, throughout its depth.
After the top layer has been rodded, the surface of the concrete shall be struck
off with a trowel and covered with a glass plate atleast 6.5mm. thick or
machined metal plate. The whole process of
moulding shall be carried out in such a manner as to preclude the alteration of
the water-cement ratio of the concrete, by loss of water either by leakage from
the bottom or overflow from the top of the mould.
viii)

R.C.C. CAST- IN-SITU BORED PILES :

Piles shall be of R.C.C. cast-in-situ bored piles & shall have sufficient embedment
into the hard strata of soil.
Boring operations are to be done by rotary or percussion type drilling rigs using
direct mud circulation method to bring the cutting out. In soft clays and loose sands
the bailer and chisel method should be used with caution to avoid the effect of
suction. The size of the cutting tool should not be less than the diameter of the pile
by more than 75mm. drilling mud ( Bentonite ) is to be used in stabilizing the sides
of the boreholes. The specific gravity of the bentonite solution should be about
1.12 and should conform to other basic properties as per IS 2911 (Part 1 / Sec
2 )
1979.

DRIVING

The boring tools shall be centered at the exact pile location. Boring and driving shall then
proceed alternately till the appropriate strata is reached. When the casing is being driven in,
care shall be taken to check that it is truly vertical. The casing shall be driven upto hard strata
to establish, that hard stratum has been reached the well boring shall be carried on for at least
half- an- hour or as directed by the Engineer- in-charge for each pile during which period the

penetration of the casing or bore-hole into the hard strata is negligible. If desired
by employer, the chiseling shall be allowed to ensure the hard stratum only and
proper records for rig hours shall be maintained for chiseling being carried out only
and not for sludge removing operations
after or before chiseling. However time required for change of chisel or cutting tool
from bailer & from bailer to chisel not exceeding 10m., minutes each time for
operation shall be measured under relevant item.
When the boring is done to a satisfactory stratum according to plan or as approved
by the Engineer in charge, all loose materials existing at the bottom of the
hole shall have to be removed before pouring concrete.
Water may be used in the boring operations only to the extent absolutely
necessary for facilitating boring. All necessary steps shall be taken to prevent
surface water from entering the bore hole.
If water is present in the bore hole it shall be removed by a bailer wherever
possible and concrete deposited by pouring directly into the bore. If necessary the
inside of the casing shall be inspected by lowering a light and it shall be seen that
any material like earth, clay etc. sticking to the casing is removed. If, however, this is
not possible, concrete will be placed underwater by means of a bottom-opening
to a height sufficient to nutralise the head of water.

TOLERANCE
Piles shall be installed as accurately as possible as per the designs and drawings
either vertically or to the specified batter. Greater care should be exercised in
respect of installation of single pile or piles in two-pile groups. As a guide, for
vertical piles a deviation of 1.5 percent and for raker piles a deviation of 4 percent
should not normally be exceeded. Piles should not deviate more than 75mm. or
D/10 whichever is more in case of piles having diameter more than 600mm. from
their designed positions at the working level of the piling ring. In the case of a
single pile in a column positional tolerance should not be more than 50mm. (
100mm. in case of piles having diameter more than 600mm. ) In case of piles
deviating beyond these limits and to such an extent that the resulting eccentricity
cannot be taken care of by a redesign of the pile cap or pile ties, the piles should be
replaced or supplemented by one or more additional piles.

ROUTINE
PILES

TEST

ON

The routine load is to be carried out either on individual working pile or on a group
of working piles or both as will be directed by employer. The routine load test shall

be carried out as specified in IS 2911 ( Part 4 ) 1985 by maintained load method

for a test load of at least one and half times the working load, the maximum
settlement of test loading in position being not exceeding 12mm. The number of
tests is generally one-half percent of the total number of piles as required.
Compression load is applied to the pile top by means of a hydraulic jack against
rolled steel joist or suitable load or suitable load frame capable of providing
reaction. The test loads are applied in increments, each increment being of about
20 percent of safe load in the pile. The settlement of the piles shall be recorded with
minimum 2 dial ganges for single pile and 4 dial ganges of 0.01mm. sensitivity for
groups, each positioned at equal distance around the piles and normally held by
the datum bars resting on immovable supports at a distance of 3D, subject to a
minimum of 1.5m. from the edge of the piles, where D is the pile stem diameter.
The application of increment of test load and taking of measurement of
displacement in each stage of loading is maintained till rate of displacement of the
pile top is either 0.1mm. in first
30 minutes or 0.2mm. in first one hour or till 2 hours whichever occur first. The
final
test load shall be maintained for 24 hours before taking records of the final
settlement.

B3) 1st CLASS BRICK WORKS :

Cement mortar shall be prepared by mixing sand and cement in specified proportion. Sand shall
be measured on the basis of its dry volume. In case of damp sand, its quantity shall be
increased suitably to allow for bulkage.
Brick work shall be laid in English bond. The brick shall be laid by Larrying method. A layer of
mortar shall be spread on full width for suitable length of the lower courses. Each brick shall
first be laid so as to project over the one below, both at the end and at the side, then pressed
into the mortar and shoved into final position so as to embed the brick and to fill its inside face
fully with mortar cut bricks shall not be used except where necessary.
The walls shall be taken up truly plumb with plumb bob. The thickness of brick courses shall
be kept uniform and for this purpose, wooden straight edge with graduations giving thickness
of each brick course including joint shall be used. All courses shall be laid truly horizontal and
all vertical joints shall be truly vertical. Vertical joints in alternate course shall come directly
one over the other.
A set of tools comprising wooden straight edge, masons sprit level, square, half metre rule,
line and pins, string and plumb shall be kept for every 3 masons for frequent checking
during progress of work. Faces of walls found not in plumb shall be dismantled.
Both the faces of walls of thickness greater than 25 cm (10 ) shall be kept in proper plane.
All the connected brickwork shall be carried up nearly at one level and no portion of the work
shall left more than 1m. below the rest of the work. Where this is not possible, the work shall
be racked according to bond (and not left ) at an angle not steeper than 45 degrees.
Brick shall be so laid that all joints are quite full of mortar. The thickness of the joints shall

not

exceed 10mm. Bricks shall be laid with frogs upward except in the top course where from
shall be placed downwards. The face joints shall be racked to a minimum depth of 15 mm. by
tacking tools daily during the progress of work when the mortar is still green, so as to
provide proper key for plaster or pointing to be done. Where plastering or pointing is not
required to be done, the joints shall be flush and finished at the time of laying.
The face of brick work shall be cleaned the very day that brick work is laid and all mortar
droppings removed.
Green work shall be kept wet for a period of at least 7 days. The top of masonry work shall be
left flooded at the close of the day Scaffolding shall be sound and strong and holes left in
masonry work for supporting the scaffolding shall be filled and made good before plastering.

B4)
DAMP
COURSE

PROOF

This shall be laid to specified thickness over walls for the full thickness of the super-structure
walls. The surface shall be leveled and prepared before laying the cement concrete. Edge of
damp proof course shall be straight, even and vertical. Side shuttering shall consist of wooden
form and shall be strong and properly fixed so that it does not get disturbed during compaction
and the mortar does not leak through. The concrete mix shall be of workable consistency and
shall be tamped thoroughly to make a dense mass. When the sides are removed, the surface
should come out smooth without any honey-combing. The damp proof course shall be laid
continuous and the surface shall be double chequered. Damp proof course shall be cured for at
least seven days, after which it shall be allowed to dry. Water proofing materials of approve
quality shall be added to the concrete mixture in accordance with the manufacturers
specification. No extra payment will be made for such admixture of water proofing compound.

B 5) CEMENT PLASTER
:
The proportion of mortar of exterior or interior plaster shall be as specified in the items of
work.
The plaster shall be of thickness as specified and the surface shall be similarly cures as for
cement concrete. The moulding shall be carried out as shown in the drawing and shall be
separately measured in overall length unless otherwise specified in the items. Interior
comers and edges of openings if so directed by employer shall be rounded of or chamfered
with the same mortar for which no extra payment will be allowed. All cement concrete surface
should be chipped off properly before taking up the plastering work.

(i)

Barium Plaster shall be done by mixture of one part of cement , two parts of fine
barium sulphate and two parts of coarse barium sulphate thoroughly mixed with
requisite amount of water. Cement used shall be fresh Portland cement of approved
brand and sand shall be medium clean and free from organic matter and clay or
any other deleterious materials. Water to be used shall be clean potable water.

The

mixture shall be well stirred during the use to maintain an even

consistency.

The mixture as mentioned above shall be applied over a layer of cement sand (1:4)
backing of thickness of 20mm. admixtured with approved water proofing
compound as per manufacturers specification. The application of the mixture
shall be done uniformly to maintain a thickness of about 1.5mm. and to be rubbed
thoroughly with wooden trowel. Finishing shall be done with steel trowel to give a
smooth surface. The surface should be kept wet by sprinkling water for at least one
week.
B 6) WHITE WASHING, COLOUR WASHING :
Preparation of surface : All surface for white washing, colour washing, painting, shall
thoroughly cleaned free from mortar droppings and foreign matter and prepared to the
satisfaction of Engineer- in charge, before application of the treatment.

Before white washing, all the nails etc. have to be removed from the walls and all the nails
or other holes, small depressions or damages in plaster or wall surface shall be filled or
repaired to original condition with lime consisting 2 parts of shell lime and 1 part of stone lime.
Treatment of oily surface to be done with soda & sajimati cleaned with fresh
water.
Preparation of White wash : The white washing is to be done with 5 parts of stone lime and
one part of shell lime with necessary gum ( 2 kg. Per cu. m. of lime ) using indigo as necessary
and to be mixed as per standard practice.
Preparation of Colour wash : Colour washing shall have primer of white wash and shall be of
shade as approved by employer. Sufficient quanity of colour wash enough for complete job
shall prepared in one operation to avoid any difference in shade. Procedure and
preparation of surface shall be same as in white washing.
Application of white wash and colour wash : The operation for each coat shall consist of
four consecutive strokes of the brush, one horizontally from right to left and next from left to
right and the third stroke bottom upward and the fourth from top downward before the
previous stroke dries. Each coat shall be allowed to dry before the next coat applied. No
portion of the surface shall be left out initially to be patched up later on. The brush shall be
dipped in white wash or colour wash, pressed lightly against the wall of the container and then
applied by lightly pressing against the surface with the full swing of hand.
The white wash on ceiling should be done prior to that on
walls.
Protective Measures : Surface of doors, windows, floors, articles of furniture, beams etc. and
such other parts of the building not to be white or colour washed shall be protected from
being splashed upon. Such surface shall be cleaned of white or colour wash splashed, if any
Dados are to be cleared as also the windowsills.
Plaster of Paris : The material ( gypsum ) shall be in the form of a fine white powder of
smooth texture, free from foreign matter and lumps conforming to IS : 2547.
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The Plastered surface over which plaster of Paris to be applied shall be thoroughly cleaned
and kept wet with water for at least 24 hrs. before application. The powder should be stirred
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requisite quantity of water to form a paste shall be applied uniformly to maintain a thickness
of about 1.5 mm. and the surface shall be rubbed thoroughly with wooden trowel. Finishing
should be done with steel trowel to give as a shining appearance.
B7) DRY DISTEMPERING :
Dry distemper of approved brand and manufacture shall be used. The shade shall be got
approved from the Engineer in - charge before application of the distemper. The dry
distemper shall be stirred slowly in clean water using 6 decilitres ( 0 6 litre ) of water per kg.
of distemper or as specified by the manufacture. Warm water shall preferably be used. It shall
be allowed to stand for at least 3 minutes ( or if practicable over night ) before use. The
mixture shall be well stirred before and during use to maintain an even consistency. Distemper
shall not be mixed in larger quantity than is actually required for one days work.
Before new work is distempered, the surface shall be thoroughly cleared free from mortar
dropping and other foreign matter and sand papered smooth. New plaster surface shall be
allowed to dry for at least two months before applying distemper. In case of old work, all
loose pieces and scales shall be removed by sand papering. The surface shall be cleaned of all
grease, dirt etc. Pitting in plaster shall be made good with plaster of Paris mixed with dry
distemper of the colour to be used. The surface shall then be rubbed down again with a fine
grade sand paper and made smooth. A coat of the distemper shall be applied over the patch.
The surface shall be allowed to dry thoroughly before the regular coat of distemper is applied.
The priming coat of whiting shall be applied and no white washing coat shall be used as
a priming coat for distemper.
Whiting ( ground white chalk ) shall be dissolved in sufficient quantity of warm water and
thoroughly stirred to form a thin slurry which shall be screened through a clean cloth. Areldite
or equivalent adhesive to be added as per manufacturers specification and the mix then be
diluted with water to the consistency of milk so as to make a wash ready for use.
The treated surface shall be allowed to dry before distemper coat is given. In the case of new
work, the treatment shall consist of a priming coat of whiting followed by the application of
two or more coats of distemper till the surface shows en even colour. For old work the surface
is to be prepared as described above and one or more coats of distemper shall be applied till
the surface attains an even colour. The application of each coat shall be as follows :The entire surface shall be coated with the mixture uniformly, with proper distemper brushes
(ordinary white-wash brushes shall not be allowed) in horizontal strokes followed
immediately by vertical ones which together shall constitute one coat. The subsequent coats
shall be applied only after the previous coat has dried. The finished surface shall be even and
uniform and shall show no brush marks. Enough distemper shall be mixed to finish one room
at a time. The application of a coat in each room shall be finished in one operation and no work
shall be started in any room, which cannot be completed the same day. After each days
work, the brushes shall be washed in hot water and hung down to dry. Old brushes which are
dirty or hardened with distemper shall not be used.
B8) PAINTING :
All surface for painting shall be properly sand papered and cleaned and where necessary good
quality ready-mixed putty shall be used to hide all holes, cracks, open joints etc. The rate for

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painting includes such work. Paint shall be applied with approved brushes and surfaces shall
be sand papered after drying of every coat. All work when completed shall present a smooth,
clean solid and uniform surface, to the satisfaction of the Employer.
a) Primer : All surface for painting, if they are new, should have a coat of priming before
application of the paint. Old surface where existing paints have been completely worn out
and raw wooden surface is exposed owing to long use should also receive a coat of priming
before application of fresh painting. The primer should be of approved quality of ready mix
primer.
i) Wood Primer : Wood primer of approved brand and manufacture is to be applied on the
wooden surface which would be free from moisture and loose particles.
ii) Steel Primer : For steel surface red oxide primer, zinc chromate primer of approved brand
and manufacture and as per direction of the Employeris to be applied on the surface. The
surface should be made free of grease, rust, moisture and loose particles. All blistered surface
should be made free by hammering, filling or otherwise so as to have smooth surface after
priming.
iii)Cement Primer Coat ( Alkali Resisting Primer ) : Cement primer coat is to be used as
base coat on wall finish of cement, lime or lime cement plaster or on asbestos cement surface
before application of any wall coating e.g. oil bound distemper, oil based paints, synthetic
enamel, plastic emulsion etc on them. The cement primer is composed of a medium and
pigment which are resistant to the alkalis present in the cement, lime or lime cement in wall
finish and provides a barrier for the protection of subsequent coats of the bound distemper or
paints. Priming coat shall be preferably applied by brushing and not by spraying. Hurried
priming shall be avoided particularly on absorbent surface. New plaster patches in old work
before applying oil bound distemper paints etc. should also be treated with cement
primer. The surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of dust, all white or colour wash by
washing and scrubbing. The surface shall then be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours. It shall
then be sand papered to give a smooth and even surface. Any unevenness shall be made good
by applying putty, made of plaster of Paris with water on the entire surface including filling
up the undulation and the sand papering the same after it is dry. The cement primer shall be
applied with a brush on the clean dry and smooth surface. Horizontal stroke shall be given
first. Vertical strokes are to be applied after horizontal stroke is absorbed on wall / ceiling
immediately afterwards. This entire operation will constitute one coat. The surface shall be
finished as uniformly as possible leaving no brush mark. It shall be allowed to dry for at least
48 hours before oil bound distemper or paint is applied.
b) Aluminium Paint : Aluminium paint of approved brand and manufacture shall be used. The
paint comes in compact dual containers with the paste and the medium separately. The two
shall be mixed together to proper consistency before use. Each coat shall be allowed to dry
for
24 hours and lightly rubbed down with fine grade sand paper and dusted before the next coat
is applied. The finished surface shall present an even and uniform appearance. As aluminum
paint is likely to settle in the container, care shall be taken to frequently stir the paint during
use.
c) Plastic ( Acrylic ) Emulsion Paint : Plastic ( acrylic ) emulsion paints are not suitable for
application on external surface and surface which are liable to have condensation and are to
be used generally on internal surface. For plastered surface a cement priming coat is required
before application of plastic emulsion. Plastic emulsion paint of approved brand and
manufacture and of the required shade shall be used. The paint will be applied in the usual
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manner with the brush or the roller. The paint dries by evaporation of the water content and
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soon as the water has evaporated the film get hardened the next coat can be applied. The time
for drying varies from one hour on absorbent surface to 2 to 3 hours on non- absorbent
surfaces. Thinning will be particularly required for the undercoat which is applied on the
absorbent surface. The quantity of thinner to be added shall be as per manufacturers
instructions. The surface on finishing shall present a flat, velvety, smooth finish. If necessary
more coats will be applied till the surface present a uniform appearance.
Precaution :
i)

Brushes should be quickly washed in water, immediately after use and kept
immersed in water during break periods to prevent the paint from hardening on the
brush.

ii)

In the preparation of walls for plastic emulsion painting, an oil base putty shall be
used in filling cracks, holes etc.

iii)

Splashes in floors etc. shall be cleaned out without delay as they will be difficult to
remove after hardening.

iv)

Washing of surface treated with emulsion paints shall not be done within 3 to 4
weeks of application or the time specified by manufacturer.

OIL EMULSION ( OIL BOUND DISTEMPERING

) Materials :
Oil emulsion ( Oil Bound ) distemper ( IS 428 1969 ) of approved brand and manufacture
shall be used. The primer where used as on new work shall be cement primer or distemper
primer as described in the item. These shall be of the same manufacturer as distemper. The
distemper shall be diluted with water or any other prescribed thinner in a manner
recommended by the manufacturer.
Only sufficient quantity of distemper required for days work shall be
prepared.
The distemper and primer shall be brought by the contractor in sealed tins in sufficient
quantities at a time to suffice for a fortnights work, and the same shall be kept in the joint
custody of the Contractor and the Engineer. The empty tins shall not be removed from the site
of work, till this item of work has been completed and passed by the Engineer.
Preparation of the Surface
:
For new work the surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of dust, old white or colour wash by
washing and scrubbing. The surface shall then be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours. It shall
then be sand papered to give a smooth and even surface. Any unevenness shall be made good
by applying putty, made of plaster of Paris mixed with water on the entire surface including
filling up the undulation and then sand papering the same papering the same after it is dry.
In the case of old work, all loose pieces and scales shall be removed by sand papering. The
surface shall be cleaned of all grease, dirt etc. pitting in plaster shall be made good with plaster
of Paris mixed with the colour to be used. The surface shall then be rubbed down again with a
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fine grade sand paper and made smooth. A coat of the distemper shall be applied over the
patches. The patched surface shall be allowed to dry thoroughly before the regular coat of
distemper is applied.

Application :
Priming Coat The priming coat shall be with distemper primer or cement primer, as required
in the description of the item.
If the wall surface plaster has not dried completely cement primer shall be applied before
distempering the walls. But if the distempering is done after the wall surface is dried
completely, distemper primer shall be applied.
Oil bound distemper is not recommended to be applied, within six months of the completion
of wall plaster.
Distemper Coat
For new work, after the primer coat has dried for at least 48 hours, the surface shall be lightly
sand papered to make it smooth for receiving the distemper, taking care not to rub out the
priming coat.
All loose particles shall be dusted off after rubbing. One coat of distemper properly diluted
with thinner ( water or other liquid as stipulated by the manufacturer ) shall be applied with
brushes in horizontal strokes followed immediately by vertical ones which together constitute
one coat.
The subsequent coats shall be applied in the same way. Two or more coats of distemper as are
found necessary shall be applied over the primer coat to obtain an even shade.
A time interval of at least 24 hours shall be allowed between consecutive coats to permit the
proper drying of the preceding coat. For old work the distemper shall be applied over the
prepared surface in the same manner as the new work. One or more coats of distemper as are
found necessary shall be applied to obtain an even and uniform shade.
15cm. Double bristled distemper brushes shall be used. After each days work brushes shall be
thoroughly washed in hot water with soap solution and hung down to dry. Old brushes which
are dirty and caked with distemper shall not be used on the work.
Touch Wood Finish
Touch wood polyurethane clear wood finish to be applied whenever specified in the Bill of
quantities as per the following direction of use : -

Touch Wood Clear Matt : is to be applied on filled wood surface, ( Apcolite wood filter )
which have been smooth sanded along the grains with emery paper No.320. Staining with
Apcolite wood stainer is also to be done. It is to be ensured that suffice coated is

free from all loose dust. TOUCHWOOD Clear Mat is a single pack system. The contents should
be well stirred and strained through a clean muslin cloth prior to use. Two coat of touch wood
to be applied by brush with thinner 101. The first coat of TOUCHWOOD Clear Mat should
be allowed to dry for 6 8 hour prior to sanding and recoating. Containers should be well
capped after use.
Flat Wall Painting : The painting coat shall consist of Distempering Primer or Cement Primer
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The flat wall paint shall be of approved brand and manufacture and of required shade. The
surface shall be prepared as described in sub-head Cement Primer Coat . Flat wall paint
shall normally be applied on walls twelve months after their completion ( in case of new work
) , in which case Distemper Primer will be sufficient. If the walls are to be painted earlier the
primer coat shall consist of cement Primer.
When the surface is dry, painting with the wall in uniform and even layers will be done to the
required number of codes. Each coat shall be allowed to dry overnight and lightly rub with
very fine grade of sand paper and loose particles brushed off before the next coat is applied. If
after the final coat of wall paints the surface obtained is not up to the mark, further one or
more coat as required shall be given to obtain a smooth and even finish at the cost of
Contractor. If primer or wall paint gets thickened it shall be thinned suitably with the thinner
as recommended by manufacturer.
B 9) TERRAZZO FLOORING (CAST IN SITU) I.S. 2114
1962
(a) (i)
colour.

The aggregates used

in terrazzo topping shall be marble aggregates of required

Marble powder used in terrazzo topping shall pass through I.S. Sieve 30.
(i)

Aggregates for terrazzo under layer as well as the base concrete shall conform to
the requirements of ordinary cement concrete.

(b) Cement used for floor finish work shall ordinary cement or whit cement of approved
quality as specified in the bill of quantity.
(c) Pigments incorporated in terrazzo shall be of approved make and brand and of
permanent colour.
(d) The dividing strips may be of aluminium or glass or similar materials as specified in the
bill of quantities. The thickness of the strip shall not be less than 1.5 mm.and width not less
than 20 mm.
(e) (i) The base concrete shall be lean cement concrete of mix 1 : 3: 6 or lime concrete of mix
18
: 36 : 100 and thickness shall not be less than 100
mm.
(ii) The cushioning layer shall preferably be lime concrete of mix 18 : 36 : 100 and
thickness shall not be less than 75 mm..
(ii)
The under layer shall be of cement concrete of 1 : 2 : 4 size of coarse aggregates not
exceeding 10mm. he thickness of terrazzo topping shall be not less than the
following, depending upon the grades and size of chips used.

Minimum thickness
topping
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm

Size of Chips

Grade No.

1 to 2 mm
2 to 4 mm
4 to 7 mm
7 to 10 mm

00
0
1
2

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marble aggregates and water. The proportions of cement and marble powder shall be three
parts of cement and one part of powder by WEIGHT. For every part of cement marble of
powder mix , the proportion of the aggregates by VOLUME shall be as follows depending upon
the size and grade of marble aggregates : Proportion of aggregates For grades 00.0 and 1
to
under mix
1.1/4 Parts
1.1/3 Parts

For grades 00.0 and 1

(g) The proportions of cement shall be inclusive of any pigments added to cement. The
proportions in which pigments are mixed with ordinary cement or white cement to obtain
different colours to the binder, shall be as specified in the following Table :
Proportion
Proportion
of
ordinary
white
cement
Nil
15 to 20
Nil
25 to 40
100 to 400
Nil
Nil
100 to 400
Nil
25 to 75
Nil
50 to 150
1 to 2
1

Proportion of Pigment to be
pigment
used
Portland
1
Red Oxide of
iron
1
Carbons Black
1
Red Oxide
1
Yellow Oxide
1
of
1
iron
NIL
Lead chromed
Green
Chromium
oxide
------------------

Colour

Red
Black
Pink
Cream
Yellow
Light
Green
FrenchGre
y

(h) (i) Terrazzo topping shall be laid while the under after layer is still soft but is hardened
sufficiently, normally between 18 and 24 hours. After the laying of the under layer, terrazzo
topping may be laid. A current slurry, preferably of the same colour as the topping shall be
brushed on the surface immediately before laying is commenced.
The terrazzo topping shall be compacted thoroughly by tamping or rolling and trowelled
smooth. Excessive trowelling or rolling in early stages shall be avoided. The compaction shall
ensure that air is cleared from the mix.
(ii)
The surface shall be left dry for a duration of 12 to 18 hours and then be cured by
allowing water to stand in pools over it for a period of not less than 7 days.
(iii)
Grinding and polishing may be done either by hand or by machine. The first and second
grinding shall be done with carborundum stone of grit size 60 and 80 respectively. After each
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grinding, the surface shall be washed clean and grouted with neat cement grout of the same
colour ( without marble powder ) of cream like consistency and then shall be allowed to dry
for
24 hours and wet cured for 4 days. The third grinding shall be done with carborundum stone
of grit 120 to 150 and the surface shall then be washed clean and allowed to dry for 24 hours
and weight cure for 4 days. The fourth grinding shall be done with carborundum stone of grit
size
320 to 400 and the surface shall then be washed clean and rub hard with felt and slightly
moistened oxalic acid powder ( 5 gms. Of Oxalic Acid Powder per sq.m of flow area shall be
adequate ) and finally the surface shall be washed clean with dilute oxalic acid solution and
dried.

B 10) ARTIFICIAL STONE FLOORINGS

:
All cement concrete surface should be chipped off properly before taking up flooring work.
The artificial stone flooring shall be laid in panels of shape and size as directed. The casting of
the panels will be so programmed as to prevent bonding on the freshly laid panel with
adjacent panels.
Unless otherwise specified, the underlay shall be with graded stone chips 12 mm. down the
thickness of topping shall be of 10 mm. thick and colouring pigment as may be required shall
only be added with the topping. The topping and the underlay shall not be laid in one
operation. After laying the Underlay the surface shall be left out top dry. The topping shall be
laid only after the Underlay has sufficiently dried after and thoroughly brushing with hand
wire brush and sweeping clean and after application of slurry. The topping shall be finished
with an English trowel and a piece of clean dry linen. During all the stages, the required level
shall be carefully observed and maintained. Suitable grading, where required shall be provided
in the flooring for water drainage as directed by the Engineer In Charge.
The corner between floor and wall shall be round of if directed by the Employer for which
no separate payment shall be made.
1. IRONITE FLOORING :
Ironite flooring shall be done with the mixture of 6 mm. nominal stone chips, cement and
Ironite powder ( or equivalent metallic floor hardening compound ). Four parts of cement to be
mixed with one part of Ironite powder with requisite amount of water to form a paste. One part
of the paste shall be mixed with two parts of 6 mm. point nominal size stone chips with
requisite amount of water to get workability and the mixture to be laid over a backing of 40
mm. thick cement concrete ( 4 : 2 : 1 ) (4 parts of graded stone aggregate 20 mm. nominal size :
2 parts of coarse sand : 1 part of cement ) . The mixture shall be laid uniformly to maintain a
thickness of
12 mm. and the surface should be finish smooth with steel trowel. Immediately after the
flooring surface is finished it shall be protected from rapid drying by erecting barriers
against wind, or straight sunlight.
As soon as the surface is hardened curing shall be started and continued for at least 10 days
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2. TERRAZZO (MOSAIC) TILES :

Materials :
a)

Marble mosaic tiles ( Terrazzo tiles ) shall be of the colour and pattern approved by
the Engineer and the size shall be 25 cms. x 25 cms. They shall be conform to IS :
1237 in respect of contituent materials, manufacture, shape, dimensions, tolerances,
wearing layers, colour and appearance, general quality, strength resistance to
wear, water absorption etc. Prior to use, the samples of tiers shall be approved by the
Engineer who shall keep them in his office for reference. Tiles shall be properly cured
by immersion in water before incorporation.
Tiles shall conform to the detailed specification, and shall be of colour and pattern as
approved by the Engineer, who shall keep samples in his office for reference.
Mortar for bedding the tiles shall be in the proportion of 1 part of cement and to four
parts of sand. The mortar shall be thoroughly be mixed either manually or
mechanically. The water added shall be the minimum required to give sufficient
plasticity in length and compacting. Care shall be taken in the preparation of the
mortar to ensure that there are no hard lumps that would interfere with the even
bedding of the tiles.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS :

A bed of cement mortar consisting of 1 part of cement to 4 four parts of sand shall
be laid and
properly levelled to an average thickness of 20 mm., the surface being kept slightly rough
to provide a key for the tiles.
a)

Neat cement paste of honey like consistency shall spread over the mortar bed over
such an area
as would be covered by about 20 tiles.
b)

Tiles should be soaked in water for 15 minutes and allowed to dry for an equal
amount of time
before being late.
c)

The tiles shall then be ported with a thin coat of cement paste on the back and fixed
in place
and gently tapped with a wooden mallet till it is properly bedded and level with
the adjoining
tiles. The joints between the tiles shall be fine and nearly imperceptibly ( 1.
mm. maximum )
.
d)

After tiles have been laid in a room or a days work completed, surplus cement
paste that has
come out of the joints should be wiped clean. A thick slurry of coloured cement, matching
e)

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the
colour of the tiles is then spread over the laid tiles and rubbed so as to seal even the
thinnest joint between the tiles.
f)

The floor shall be cured for 14 days.

g)

The floor shall be polished and finished in accordance with IS : 1433.

Skirting :
Skirting shall be 25 cms. high unless otherwise specified and shall perfectly match with the
adjacent flooring. Mortar used shall be 1 : 4 cement mortar and polishing shall be done by hand
to a smooth and plane surface. Skirting tiles shall be as per 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A 1B, 2 b, and 3 B
shown in IS : 1237.

3. Specification of Granite tile including fixing

Granite Tile Flooring

i)

Machine cut granite tile shall be of 10mm. to 12mm. thickness, having uniform colour
tile should be free from all defects.
ii) In machine cut tiles, edges shall be protected from any damage in transit. No broken
tiles shall be permitted.
All edges shall be sharp, perfectly rectangular. Edged shall be pencil-rounded and
polished for exposed corners and faces.
iii) Granite tiles to be laid with 20 mm thick 1 : 4 ( 1 cement : 4 Sand ) mortar.
Structural concrete or base slab shall be cleaned free from foreign particles and to be
weighted properly. Mortar shall be spread uniformly, tamped and levelled with a 3m.straight
tool. The bed shall be keyed prior to finishing of the days work. Thickness shall be as specified
but at no point shall the bed be less than 12 mm.
iv) Laying of granite.
A thick cement slurry/paste shall be spreaded over the bedding and cleaned stone
should be laid over this grouted area. Grouting shall be such that the area is covered
within 15 20 minutes. Joints shall be as thin as possible and limited to 1 2 mm at the
maximum.
Laying shall start after due consideration is given to following points and approved by
the Engineer in charge.
a) Datum levels of floors in rooms, adjacent rooms, passages,
etc. b) Stores in openings and doors are equally placed.
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c)
Passage may be laid first to achieve
doors.

evenness in

d) Stones in room shall be symmetrical and equal cut tiles shall be around the
edges.
e) In case of differently coloured stones in passages and rooms, a diving script shall be
provided and
change over of colour shall be under the shutter.
f)

In case there is any other architectural or structural feature, the same shall be
considered and the pattern adjusted accordingly.
v) After the stones are laid, surplus cement slurry from the joints shall be cleaned and on the
following day the joints shall again be cleaned, washed and wire
brushed.
Grouting of joints shall be carried out with coloured ( pigmented cement ) cement or grey
cement that matches the
colour of stones. Grout shall be worked into joint. Excessive
grouts shall be cleaned off.
vi) The floor shall be kept wet for a period of 7 days. No traffic shall be allowed on the bedding
and bedded tiles for at least 2 days.
vii)

Following additional points should be taken into consideration while laying.

a) If no specific pattern is given by the architect, dry laying shall be carried out and the
same should be approved by Engineer In Charge. Prior to final laying.
b)
All closing pieces, should be proved by EIC /
architect.
c)
The flooring shall be protected till the side is handed over to
employer.
d) Measurement shall be in square metres. Skirting height shall be measured in sq.ms. or
as detailed in BOQ. Rates shall include costs for all labours, materials, cutting,
dressing, polishing of exposed faces and edges, wastage etc. including dry laying in
pattern, providing dividing strips, special cut pieces of various sized to create the
pattern as shown in the drawing and polishing to require standard etc. No
extras shall be permitted on any account.
4. Specification
Tiles

of

Paving

The pavement is to be constructed with precast octagonal beveled-edged cement concrete

tiles of red shade.
The tiles are to be manufactured under hydraulic pressure of not less than 140 kg. per
sq.cm. with 6 mm. nominal size coarse aggregates of hard rock in the proportion of 1 : 11/2 :
3 of cement, sand and pores aggregates respectively complete with
adequate curing. The size of the octagonal tiles shall be 100 mm. each and thickness being 30
mm. The sub grade concrete on which the tiles are to be laid shall be cleaned, wetted and
mopped. Tiles are to be laid face to face with under lay of 20 mm. thick sand cement mortar ( 3
:
1 ). The pavement shall then be kept wet for a minimum period of 7 days.
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8. Specifications of terrazzo ( Mosaic ) Tiles Page No. 28 of technical specification Vol-III

should be read as follows :

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5. GREY, TERRAZZO ( MOSAIC ) TILES LAID IN ROOF

Materials :
Terrazzo tiles of 20 mm thick shall be of GREY colour with multicoloured chips ( No.2 & 2B )
as approved by the Architect/ Employer and the size shall be 25 cms. x 25 cms. They shall
conform to IS : 1237 in respect of constituent materials, manufacture, shape, dimensions,
tolerances, wearing layers, colour and appearance, general quality, strength resistance to wear,
water absorption etc. prior to use, the samples of tiles shall be approved by the Engineer
who shall keep then in his office for his reference. Tiles shall be properly cured by
immersion in water before incorporation.
Tiles shall conform to the detailed specification, and shall be of colour and pattern as approved
by the
Engineer, who shall keep samples in his office for
reference.
Mortar for bedding the tiles shall be in the proportion of 1 part of cement to 4 parts of sand.
The mortar shall be thoroughly mixed either manually or mechanically. The water added shall
be the minimum require to give sufficient plasticity in laying and compacting. Care shall be
taken in the preparation of the mortar to ensure that there are hard lumps that would interfere
with the
even bedding of the tiles.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
a) The tile shall be laid over 2 coats of hot bitumen by keeping 8 mm. gap in between the
tiles on either direction and the gap will be properly filled with Grey mosaic mortar ( 1 part
Grey cement : 2 parts Marble dust : 4 parts of No.1 multicoloured marble chips ).

b) A bed of cement mortar consisting of 1part of cement to 4 parts sand shall be laid and
properly levelled to an average thickness of 25 mm., the surface being kept slightly rough
to provide a key for the tiles.
c) Neat cement paste of honey like consistency shall be spread over the mortar bed over such
an area as would be covered by about 20 tiles.
d)
Tiles should be soaked in water for 15 mins. And allowed to dry for an equal amount of
time before being laid.
e) The tiles shall then be coated with an thin coat of cement paste on the back and fixed in
place and gently tapped with a wooden mallet till it is properly bedded and level with the
adjoining tiles. The joints
between tiles shall be fine and nearly imperceptible (1.1/2mm
maximum.)

f) After tiles have been laid in a portion or a days work completed, surplus cement paste
that has come out of the joints should be wiped clean. A thick slurry of coloured cement,
matching the colour of the tiles is then spread over the laid and rubbed so as to seal even
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g) The floor shall be cured for 14 days.

h) The floor shall be polished and finished in accordance with IS :
1433. Skirting :
Skirting shall be 25 cms., high unless otherwise specified and shall perfectly match with the
adjacent flooring mortar used shall be 1 : 4 cement mortar and polishing shall be done by
hand to a smooth and plane surface.
Skirting tiles shall be as part 1A, 2A and 3A, 1B, 2B and 3B shown in IS : 1237.

6. POLISHED STONE TILE WORKS :

This item relates to the requirements of furnishing materials and installations of Polished
Stone Tile Work. The types of work that are mainly intended under this head are Marble, Kota
stone, Dholpur stone, Agra red stone, and Tandoor, Shahabad or Cuddappah stone slabs in
flooring and wall facing.
Reference to Standard specifications
:
IS : 1805 Glossary of items relating to stone, quarrying and
dressing. IS : 1129 Dressing of Natural Building Stones.
IS : 1143 Laying anf finishing of natural Building stones.
IS : 1128 Lime stone ( Slabs and tiles )
IS : 1130 Marble ( Blocks, slabs and tiles
)
IS : 3622 Sand stone ( Slabs and tiles
)
Materials :
Stone shall be of the best quality available in the locality and of specified colour. The stone
shall stand weathering and immersed in water for 24 hours shall not absorb more than 5% of
its dry weight, when tested according to IS : 1124. All stones shall generally be freshly
quarried and shall not have any streaks or flaws and shall be free from discolorations, oil or
any unwanted matter that may prevent adhesion of mortar or the otherwise harmful to the
work. Particular attention shall be paid to uniformity of color and matching patterns and
grains. The thickness shall be as specified in the detailed specifications.

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Laving and polishing :

The tiles shall be machine cut to specified sizes and shall be of approved color and quality.
They shall be of specified thickness and laid to patterns as directed. The floor surface to be
tiled shall be thoroughly dust and scrubbed and profusely watered and cleaned. Mortar for
bedding shall be as specified and shall be no less than (20 mm.) thick.
Immediately each stone is laid it shall be tapped with a wooden mallet and set joints shall be
not more than 1mm. thick . The floor shall be perfectly even with no depressions or mounts as
per levels indicated and joints shall be in line. Joints shall be grouted with cement
mortar of matching color with the tiles. The tiled surface shall be kept wet and allowed to set
for 14 days. No movement of personal be allowed over newly set tiles for at least 3 days.
After the work has set, the surface shall be machine polished to be satisfaction of employer.
The final polish shall be with Oxalic Acid.
7. GLAZED TILES :
General :
This item relates to the furnishing of materials and installations of glazed tiles in flooring, dado,
and also in counters, shelves, sinks etc. tiles shall conform to IS : 777 and workmanship shall
be per IS : 1443.
Materials :
The tiles shall be of first quality of KAJARIA, JOHNSON or other approved manufacturers.
The size of tiles shall be as specified as directed in the drawing and shall be at least 6mm.
thick. No chipped, cracked, crazed or worked tiles shall be used.Glazed rounded corners and
cups ( convex or concave ) shall be provided at corner of walls, edge, junctions of floor and
dado etc. if so specified. The mortar shall be in the proportion (1 : 3). Preparation of the
mortar shall be as specified for Terrazzo tiles.
Laying :
The fixing shall generally conform to IS :
1443.
Workmanship :
The surface to be covered shall be plastered rough to a thickness 20mm. Fix 12 mm. size
stone chips (5 no. 1in each corner and 1 in the middle of each tile with Adhesive viz, Araldite
of equivalent for keying action ) and the tiles shall be soaked in water for at

least 2 hours prior to fixing at size. A thin layer of cement paste shall be buttered on the back
of the tile and on the side after which the tile shall be pressed and tapped with necessary
with Adhesive taking care that the corner tiles are perfectly matching. After the backing port
has set the tile joints shall be grouted with neat white cement slurry with necessary
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surplus slurry that remains on the surface shall be carefully wiped off before it sets. Care
shall be taken to ensure that the finished surface is absolutely plumb any and to proper level
without any profusions, waviness or zigzag. Joints between tiles shall be uniformed in
straight level lines. After completion of the entire work or part of it, the surface shall be
cleared of all stains, cement etc. By washing with Oxalic Acid ( 1 : 10 ) or any other approved
compound.

B-11) CARPENTARY WORK :

Door, Window, Frames and Shutters : - All doors, window, frames must have plaster rabbit
12 mm. x 12mm. Rabbit for receiving shutter 12mm. deep. Wood work shall not be painted,
oiled or otherwise treated before it has been approved by employer. All portion of timber
abutting against or embedded in masonry or concrete shall be painted with boiling coal tar or
creosote, before being placed in position. In case of door, frames without sills, the vertical
members shall be buried in floor in 40 mm. deep. When sills are provided these sills shall be
sunk in the floor to
40 mm. depth and shall rest on damp proof pores. Sills shall be provided, where so directed.
The door frames without sills while being placed in position shall be provided with temporary
wooden bracing or dry well wedged between the styles at the sill level. These shall be retained
to keep the frames from where being during construction. The frame shall also be
protected
from
damage
during
construction.
EXTERNAL DOORS :
All external doors Factory made Panel doors made of Kiln seasoned and chemically treated
commercial hard wood ( Hollock timber of Assam or approved variety timber ) to all styles
and rails accurately plained, and rounding shaped to the size rebates, and rounding as
per dimensions shown in drawings, jointing or plugging to knots of any kind shall not be
permitted. All panels are of 12 mm.thick water proof pressure treated plywood ( conforming to
IS : 4990
1969 ) of full width of panel. Panels other than 1 part are not
permissible.
Door,
window
Holdfasts:

Clamps

or

a) Unless otherwise specified the clamps shall be fixed to outer side of the frame with
screws. For the purpose of receiving clamps a recess of at least 12 mm. deep of suitable
size shall be cut into the frame. After fixing the frame true to plumb with the clamps,
the exposed face of the clamps shall be covered by a thin wooden covering fixed
with screws.
The side of the door, window frames which remains in contact with masonry shall invariably
be painted with coal tar or creosote oil.
Schedule of Fittlings:
i)

Fittings shall be of iron, aluminium or as specified.

This shall be well made, reasonable smooth and free edges, corners, flaws and other

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defects. Screw holes shall be counter sunk to suit the head of specified wood screws. All
hinge pins shall be of steel and their riveted heads shall be well formed.
Iron fittings shall be finished bright or black enameled or copper oxidized. Brass fittings

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shall be Bright, brass oxidized or Chromium plated (electro plated ) and all aluminium
fiiting shall be of extruded section and surface screwed should be used. Fittings shall
be got approved by the Employer before fixing.
ii) Screws used for fittings shall be of the same metal and finish as the fittings. However,
anodized brass screws or chromium brass screws shall be used for fixing aluminium
fittings.
iii) Fittings shall be fixed in proper position as shown in the drawings or as directed by
employer. These shall be truly vertical or horizontal as the case may be. Screws shall
be driven home with screw driver and not hammered in. Recesses shall be cut to the
exact size and depth for the counter sinking of hinge.
(2) FALSE CEILING
:
These specifications refer to the supply
ceiling.

and installation of false

Materials :
(A) Suspension system
:
The main load bearing member shall be a rectangular pressed metal formed section of size 2 x
1.5 fabricated from 22 gauge G.I. sheet. The cross runners or furring channel shall be in the
form of a trough 2 x 3/8 fabricated from 24 gauge G.I. sheet. Wall angles shall be 1 x 1.
The main runners or load bearing members shall be suspended from the R.C.
Roof by means of a metallic expansion fastener. The hanger rods with threaded ends and 2
heavy M.S. Checknuts shall hold the main runners with label adjusting holding clamp of size 3
x
1. The main runners shall be fixed at 3 center to center and the cross runner shall be fixed to
the under side of the main runners at a distance not greater than 1 6 and at right angles to
the main by means of Galvanized Clips diagonally made of 10/12 SWG G.I. Wire.

(B) Ceiling Tiles

:
The ceiling tiles shall be 12 mm. teakwood particle bored plain tiles bonded with phenol
formaldehyde synthetic resin or as specified. They shall be of approved quality and
manufacture.
Workmanship :
After the runners are fixed at the required height they shall be checked for straightness. They
shall be made perfectly level by means of the threaded hangers. Before fixing the tiles, the
upper surface and the edges of the tiles shall be treated with double coat of double boiled
linseed oil or water- resistant varnish. They shall then be screwed onto the underside of the
cross runners. Care must be taken that the tiles present an absolutely flat and level surface
and that all joints are perfectly straight. All joints shall be sealed with filter of approved quality.
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B-12) RAIN WATER PIPES

: Materials :
P.V.C. Pipes :
P.V.C. pipes shall conform to the relevant specifications of IS : 4985. (Pipes shall be Wavin
make or equivalent). They shall be made of unplasticised polyvinyl chloride and shall be with
good surface finish, mechanical strength and opacity. During manufacture, only those
additives may be added which are required to produce the above characteristic. No additives
shall be added separately or together in quantities sufficient to constitute toxic hazard,
or impair the fabrication or welding properties of the pipe, or impair its chemical or
physical properties. Addition of the manufacturers own re-work material is permissible only
upto 10%. Pipes shall be spigot and socket type. Pipes shall have pressure rating ( Class 3).
Tolerance shall be as per IS : 4985.
(ii)Jointing P.V.C. Pipes
:
The pipe shall be cut to length required with a hackshaw. Pipe shall be cut square. The socket
and spigot shall be clean and dry and burrs removed, both inside and outside, with a file. The
surface of the lengths to be in contact shall be roughened with emery paper, and dry fit
checked. A thick coat of solvent cement shall be applied to the outer surface to the spigot
and on the inside surface of the socket by means of a brush.
Solvent cement shall be of approved make and manufacture. The pipe shall then be inserted
into the socket and turned for 90 degrees to ensure even distribution of cement. Excess
solvent cement shall be wiped off.
B-13) STEEL WORKS
:
Mild Steel Grills :
These should be made of the best quality material and shall be of the shape, size and pattern
ordered. They shall be free from dust, burrs, blisters and cracks. Welding shall be nearly done
and slag chipped off, before primer coat is applied. Spot welding only will not be accepted.

Grills shall be true to shape and accurate in dimensions so that they fir exactly into the
door/window frame. They shall be fitted into the frame by means of 10m. square steel lugs
welded to the grill. If screws are used, the screw heads shall be welded to the grill and
welding is grounded off nearly.
Rate shall include cost of materials, cutting, fabricating, transport to site, fixing etc., complete
with one coat of shop paint. Rate shall be in sq.m. or kg. as specified.

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STEEL WINDOW / VENTILATIONS :

General :
( a ) All steel casement windows and ventilators shall be approved make and quality and shall
conform to IS : 7452. Putty for glazing shall be as specified in IS : 420. Hinges shall be of
projecting type. Handles and peg-stays shall be of steel or as specified. Suitable legs to be
provided for fixing.
( b ) Glazing clips shall be provided at a spacing not exceeding 30cms. The holes for the
same will have to be drilled during fabrications by the manufacturer and not while fixing
glazing.
( c ) The sections for the fixed and hinged frame shall be mitred and electrically flash butt
welded to form a solid and true right angle.
( d ) All windows shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, mild scale dirt, oil etc., either by
mechanical or by chemical means and be given 2 coats of primer.
( e ) All steel casement windows and ventilators etc. shall be stacked vertically at site
and proper acre taken that they are not warped or twisted.
Construction Operation :
( a ) Casement shall be fitted to their frames by the Contractors as to provide continuous
contact for weathering on the inside and outside and shall be secured in closed position by the
fittings which shall have been properly checked and adjusted.
( b ) All windows , ventilators shall have be got checked by employer before erecting in position.
( c ) All the steel windows are to be fixed in brick masonry or concrete on the sides and
concrete
lintel on
bottom.

top

and

sill

at

( d ) The sizes of the prepared openings should be checked first and these should be cleared
of all the obstructions. All the units shall be fixed into the opening. They shall not be forced into
the openings which are not square or too small. The sizes shown on drawings are those of
the opening before plastering. The size of the window, ventilators shall be 15mm. less all
round to allow for plastering. The frames of each unit shall be grouted with cement mortar (1 :
2) tamped into the channel of the frame.
( e ) The windows, ventilators shall be erected and set straight to plumb
operate satisfactorily after fixing.
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( f ) Directly after fixing, and before glazing, the units shall be thoroughly cleaned set and

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bedded and then painted with 1 coat of paint. After glazing, the final coats of paint shall be
applied. In most circumstances shall the finishing coats contains the lithophone or carbon
black.
( g ) There shall be no direct contact between glass and metallic cut of the frame without a
layer of putty in between.

GLAZING :
Glass for glazing shall be as specified in the drawing and slash or specifications. Or glass shall
be sheet free from spots, stains, air bubbles, waviness or other defects.
All glazing shall be bedded on putty and secured by glazing clips and putty of approved quality.
When the unsupported area of glazing is less than 1.50sq.m. 4 mm. glass shall be used. Where
unsupported glazing area is 1.50sq.m. or more, thickness of glass shall be 5.5mm. All glazing
shall be cleared of all cement, paint and other stains, putty etc. Before handing over.
ROLLING SHUTTER AND GRILLS
:
Rolling Shutters :
The rolling shutters shall be of approved of make and the design and shall be suitable for
fixing in the position shown in the drawing i.e. inside and outside, or below lintel or below
joints. The shutter shall be of the manually push and pull type upto 9 sqm. If the area of
the shutter is between 9 sq.m. and 12sq.m. There ball bearing shall be provided for easy
operation. When the area is more than 12 sq.m. mechanical gear arrangements shall be
provided. The rolling shutters shall generally conform to I.S. : 6248. The shutter shall be
complete with door suspension, shaft, locking arrangements, pulling handles and other
accessories. The slats shall not be less than 1 mm. point in thickness.
Mode of Measurements :
( a ) Measurements shall be in
Sq.M.
( b ) Payment shall be made for the clear size of the opening only and the contractor shall
include in his rate for the side guide rails, pipe shaft, springs, hood/cover and brackets.
( c ) Rate shall include for all materials, fabrications, transport, erection, maintaining in place
till completion of the job. One coat of shop paint, all tools, tackle, plant, equipment, scaffoldings
etc., required for the completion of the job as per the specifications.
COLLAPSIBLE
DOOR

GATE

The collapsible gate / door shall be of approved make and design. It shall be of single or
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double leaf as indicated in the drawing made out of 20mm gate channel with jointing of 20 mm
x 5 mm throughout the length and height of the gate, fitted with ball bearings, handles and a
coat of red-

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oxide paint. The spacing

ways.

of lattice shall be 150mm both

The rollers shall be of 40 mm dia. and fixed to alternate lattices at the bottom. The rollers
shall roll over a Tree rail fixed inside a channel box. The top guide shall also be a continuous
channel section. The fixed end of the shutter shall be fixed to the joints by welding the
shutter to top plate insert already left in wall complete
with locking arrangements and all accessories.

B-14) ALUMINIUM DOORS & WINDOWS AND PARTITIONS

:
Materials :
( a ) All sections shall be obtained from approved, reputed, manufacturers such as Jindals or
Indal and shall be extruded from aluminium alloy conforming generally to I.S. : 733 1983
and I.S. : 1285 1975.
( b ) Sections shall be as per detailed drawings and generally, conform to IS :
1948.
( c ) All sections shall be anodized in natural matt finish or such colour as specified. The
thickness of anodizing shall be a minimum of 20 micros and the contractor shall furnish
necessary evidence in proof of this to the satisfaction of employer.
( d ) The engineer at his discretion may send samples to an independent laboratory for testing
at the cost of the contractor and if the test report from the laboratory indicates any deficiency
the materials shall be rejected.
Workmanship :
( a ) All frames for windows, ventilators, doors partitions etc., shall be flat, with all corners at
right angles and shall not be worked.

( b ) Frames shall be fabricated from sections machine cut to length, mitred and riveted with
clips at corners. Sub dividing bars should be tenoned and riveted into the frame.
( c ) Side hung windows shall generally have projecting type hinges made of aluminium alloy
and riveted / welded to the frames, and shall have stainless steel paints. Peg stays, handles
and blocking arrangements shall be of approved quality and design.
( d ) Sliding windows shall be two track or three track as specified. Shutters shall have
approved quality rollers and neoprene gasket to ensure easy and noiseless operation and fully
weathered seal.
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( e ) Hinged door shall be provided with approved quality floor springs, and aluminium push
plates. Push plates shall extend the full width of the shutter, and shall be provided with tower
bolts and approved quality lock.
( f ) Partitions profile are to be made from anodized aluminium rectangular tube section of
INDAL made measuring 63.50mm x 38.10mm x 2.5mm (thick) complete with all accessories.
Partition panels are to be either 6mm. thick MODIGUARD FLOAT GLASS, or with cement
bonded particle board ( BISON BOARD or EQUIVALENT ) of 10mm. thick or as specified in the
drawing.
All the members of all shutters have built in grooves to take on snap on aluminium beading.
Neoprene gaskets shall be provided to prevent direct contact between glass and aluminium
and made the shutter completely weather seal. Lead lining is to be provided for doors,
windows and partitions of X-Ray Room as per manufacturers specification.
( g ) The Contractor shall measure each opening before fabrication. Employer shall not be
responsible for any variation in the widths and heights of the openings.
( h ) Frames shall be fabricated so that during fixing 6mm clearance is obtained all
round. ( I ) The contractor before fabrication shall submit shop drawings to employer
for prior
approval.
( j ) Before erecting frames coming in contact with masonry , plaster, concrete or dissimilar
metal shall be ported with a coat of zinc chromate conforming to IS : 104. The contractor shall
cover the frames with a transparent lacquer or other protective materials to protect the
member from contact with cement during installation.
( k ) Plain or printed glass or glazing as specified shall be
fixed.
( l ) Cement Bonded Particle Board partition panels should conform to IS : 14276 1995. The
Boards used for partition should be resistant to weather, fire, termite and fungus. Each should
act as sound insulation and should be chemically stable and have smooth surface and good
workability with normal wood working tools.
The size and thickness of panels should be as specified in the Bill of Quantity. The board panels
for partition wall should be constructed with steel stud or Aluminium Stud or Timber Stud as
specified and fixing of Board to the Stud should be done as per manufacturers specification.
( m ) On completion, the contractor shall wash the aluminium work with non- alkali soap and
water.
Mode of Measurement and Payment :

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( a ) Measurement shall be in Sq. m.

( b ) The weight for doors, window, Glass partitions shall include for all materials including

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glazing, fabrication, transport to site, erection, cost of scaffolding, maintaining in position till
completion of job and including all tools, tackle, plant and equipment and all necessary works
incidental to the completion of the work as per these specifications. For partitions with
BISON panel in Aluminium frame the rate should also be inclusive all materials labour and
tolls and plans.
( c ) Doors shall be measured as follows :
Height, from sill to outer edge of top member of frame. Windows shall be measured from
outside edge to outside edge of the frame.

B-15) POST CONSTRUCTION ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT

:
( a ) Anti-termite treatment to the outside of foundation with chemical emulsion by admixing
1.0% by weight of concentrated chloropyrifos or equivalent emulsified with water as
specified in Code IS : 8944 1978 including cutting shallow channel by excavating soil along
and close to the wall face upto a depth such extent that Chemical emulsion will be dispersed
to a depth of
300mm from ground level by rodding with 12mm dia. M.S.rod at 150mm interval 2.25lts
quantity of chemical emulsion per metre length shall be used. The work is to be carried out as
per Code IS : 6313 ( Part 3) 1981.
( b ) Anti termite treatment of the soil under floor with chemical emulsion or equivalent by
admixing 1.0% by weight of concentrated Chloropyrifos or equivalent emulsified with water
as specified in Code IS : 8944 1978 including drilling vertically 12 mm holes at the
junction of floor and walls at 300mm intervals to reach the soil below, using hand operated
pressure pump to squart chemical emulsion into the holes at the rate of 1 m. per hole. The
holes shall be sealed after operation to match with existing floors. The work is to be carried out
as per Code IS : 6313 (Part 3) 1981.
( c ) Anti-termite treatment to the junction of the wood works and masonry walls with
chemical emulsion by admixing 1.0% by weight of concentrated chloropyrifos or equivalent
emulsified with water as specified in Code IS : 8944 1978 including spraying at the points
of contracts with the adjoining masonry by drilling 6mm holes as a down ward angle of about
45 deg. At the junction of wood work and masonry and squarting chemical emulsion into
these pores at the rate of half ltr per hole. The holes shall be sealed after operation. The work
is to be carried out as per code IS : 6313 (part 3) 1981. The shutters are to be sprayed
with emulsion on both sides. All wooden fixtures like almirahs, racks, etc.. Also to be
thoroughly sprayed with chemical emulsion.
( d ) Treatment to the external Perimeter of building with chemical emulsion by admixing 10
% by weight of concentrated chloropyrifos / equivalent emulsified with water as specified in
Code IS 8944 1978 including digging holes in the soil along and parallel to the wall upto a
depth of such extent that chemical emulsion will be dispersed to a depth of 300 mm. from
Ground level by rodding with 12mm dia. M. S. Rod at 150mm. internal 2.25 lts quantity of
chemical emulsion per meter length shall be used. The work is to be carried out as per Code IS
6313 ( PART 2 )
1981.
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LIST OF APPROVED DOOR / WINDOW FITTINGS, PAINTS, GLAZED TILES ETC. :

Make Brand

Materials

Sl. No

Afsoruddin, Lohin or
equivalent

Anodized aluminium fittings etc.,

socket, bolt
etc., (with extruded section)

MOUZI Heavy type or

equivalent

Oxidised Iron Fittings, hinges.

Nettlefold or equivalent

Steel services

Ready mixed Shalimar or

Putty for fixing glasses
equivalent
Godrej or equivalent

Steel Mortice Locks 7 Levers

Godrej or equivalent

Door Closure

Gunmetal or as per I.S.I.

specification

Gravity Hinges

Johnson / Kajaria / Euro

/
Glazed Tiles
Varmora or equivalent

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
To be used as under:
For wooden surfaces or Steel
Surfaces1 ) Hi-gloss synthetic enamel
st
or 1 quality Brolac / Dulux
/ Luxol 3 or equivalent
Apcolite
No.1 ACRYLIC Washable
distemper of Shalimar or
equivalent

Paints

10
Washable Distemper
11

Shalimar superlac Acrylic

emulsion / Asian Paints
or similar approved
Brand

Plastic Emulsion Paint

Super Snowcem or
equivalent

Cement based paint

12

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13
Wood of steel Primer

Brand of Primer to be used

matching with the brand
of paint

MODES OF MEASUREMENTS

C-1 Bricks walls :a) The thickness of the brick wall made with one brick laid on edge(with the long side
paralleled to the length of the wall) shall be measured as 75 mm. Similarly, a wall made
with one brick laid flat (with the long side parallel to the length of the wall) shall be
measured as
125 mm. One brick thick walls (with the length of the brick parallel to the thickness of the
wall) shall be measured as 250 mm; Two bricks wall measured as 500 mm. and soon. The
width of lintels etc. covering the entire thickness of the brick wall shall also be measured
as equal to the corresponding wall thickness. In measuring depth of brick work in
foundation two courses of brick work will be measured as 150 mm.
b) Net measurements of all walls will be taken after deduction of all opening etc. This applies
to
125 mm. thick and 75 mm. thick walls also. Parapets( upto 106 cm. height) will be measured
along with the brickwork of the floor just below the roof and will be paid for at the same
rate.
c) No extra will be paid for curved or chamfered work even though it may necessitate cutting
of bricks. For small curves or chamfers the Employer may, at the discretion allow, all
measurement on the square (i.e. without deduction for the quantity removed for forming
the small curve or chamfer).
C-2 Concrete(Plain or reinforced):Finished nett measurement will be taken after deduction of large holes, rebates etc., but
without deduction for the volume of reinforcement if any, in the concrete.
C-3 Reinforcement :The measurement will be on the basis of calculated weight of reinforcements only( i.e. without
considering the weight of tying wires) actually consumed in the finished work as per drawing
and design or as per direction of the Employer or his representative. If the length of any rod
be more than that shown in the drawing (but has been allowed to be used) the length will be
taken on the length shown in the drawings. Hooks and laps, as per standard practice will be
measured and paid for.
C-4 Plaster :For measurement of plaster (exterior or interior ) deduction is to be made for door, windows
or openings of similar dimensions and
allowance is to be made for jambs, sills and soffits. Payment will be made on the basis of
surface measurement of such openings and without any separate measurement for jambs
sills and soffits. In case of large openings, however as in the case of verandahs with columns,
payment will be made on actual measurements.
C-5 White washing and colour washing
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:Payment will be made on the basis of surface measurement without any deduction for door
window or opening of similar dimensions and without any separate measurement for
jambs,

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sills and soffits of such openings.

C-6 Painting :a) Measurement for painting work in doors and window grills, gratings, collapsible gates
corrugated roofing etc. shall be on the following basis. In all such case the (Area shall
be measured flat (and not girthed).
For doors and windows, no separate payment shall be made for the frames
(chowkhats)Area in such cases represent the area of the wall opening covered by
the frames (including the frames).
For grills, gratings etc. the Area represents the Area of the opening covered by the
outer frames.
b) The Area measured as above shall be multiplied by the factor given below at the work of
painting be paid on the quantities thus arrived at.

sides

Multiplying factor
painting one side

Multiplying factor
painting both

Name of Surface Painted

i)

Timber doors, windows etc. full glazed or with

Glass substitues)
Fully panelled or flush or battened
Fully venetian of fixed-louvre
2/3rd panelled 1/3rd glazed
panelled glazed
1/3rd panelled 2/3rd glazed
1/3rd panelled 2/3rd venetian (or fixed louvered)
2.66
1/3rd glazed 2/3rd venetian (or fixed louvered)
2.94
Neted (without painting on the net)
Neted (with painting to the net as well)
1.25
Corrugated (i.e. with leaves of C.I. Sheets)

ii) Corrugated iron sheet roof or wall

iii) Corrugated asbestos sheet roof or wall
2.40
iv) Trafford asbestos sheet roof or wall
v) Cast iron or wooden railing (complete)
1.50
vi) Grill, gratings (normal type)
vii) Heavy type grating or grated doors (as in jails etc.)
viii)
Collapsible gate
1.50
ix) Steel roll-top shutters (including top casing)
x) Glazed steel windows

0.8
1.3
1.8
1.14
1.0

1.6
2.6
3.6
2.28
2.0

0.75

1.50
1.33
1.47

0.3

0.6
0.63

1.25

2.5

1.14

2.20
1.20

1.10

2.20
-----

---------

1.00
1.50
-----

1.10
0.50

2.20
1.00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY

GENERAL
:
1 . The contractor shall arrange with Local Municipal Authorities for getting the water and
sewerage connections the actual connections charges to be paid to the local bodies will be
reimbursed by employer.
2. No payment will be made to the Contractor for submission for plans to the Municipal
Corporation and obtained sanction of the same. The rates coated by the contractor shall be
considered to be inclusive of this item.
3. The rates are of complete items as fixed in position and overall costs eg. Cutting of holes,
chases, etc., and also for provision of fixing arrangement viz., clamps, brackets, wooden blocks
etc., the rates shall also include restoration to original condition of all damaged to walls,
floors, etc., during the process of fixing sanitary installations, water supply and drainage. All
debris of plumbers excavation , etc., shall be removed without any extra charge. The
plumbing / or the building work effected by the plumber work shall be left thoroughly clean
to the satisfaction of Engineer in charge.
4. Unless specified to the contrary, all material should confirm to ISI specifications and be of
best quality and make as approved by employer. Testing shall be undertaken for various pipe
lines and as may be directed by employer.
5. All G.I. pipes ( Except concealed pipes and underground pipes ) and brackets and fixtures and
manhole covers shall be painted with 2 coats of synthetic enamel paints.
6. All concealed and underground G.I. pipes and specials shall be painted with 2 coats of
bituminous paint.
7. All Paint work shall be carried out to the satisfaction of employer and cost thereof shall be
covered in the rates of all the respective items.
8. The Plumbers shall obtain the drainage completion certificate and the certificate of
adequate water supply from the Municipality and shall abide by the rules and regulations
prescribed by or them or other authorities concern wherever necessary.
9. In case of concealed G.I. pipe work, the chases in floors and walls shall be made as approved
by employer. The pipes shall be secured to the walls with clamps. The chases shall be filled
with cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 (1 cement : 2 pores :4 hard Jhama aggregate 20mm. nominal
size). Payment shall be made for cutting chase3s filling in the cement concrete and making
them good as per relative item in the Bill of quantity.
10. The cast iron pipe shall be laid exposed on all with M.S. holder bat clamps made from
32mm thick. M.S. flats of approved design and required size. A clear minimum of gap 25mm
between the wall and the pipe shall be left. All the clamps shall be embedded in the cement
concrete block sized 20cm. X 20 x 10cm. In 1 : 2 :4 mix (1 cement : 2 pores :4 hard Jhama
aggregate 20 mm. nominal size) the holes in walls and R.C.C. work shall be made at point
approved by employer and shall be made by the contractors. Payment shall be made as per

related item in

the bill of quantity.

11. All plumbing and sanitary fixtures, pipes and pipe fittings, traps etc., which are to be
embedded into the concrete or masonry work or other building work shall be placed in
position and embedded for concealed at the time of casting of concrete and during the work
shall be placed in position and embedded for concealed at the time of casting of concrete and
during the work of construction. In case where chasing or cutting of concrete, masonry, or
other structural or constructional work is unavoidable, the location of such fittings, pipelines
and traps etc., shall be chalked out at the various places and the cutting, chasing or disturbing
or the construction or shall be proceeded only after the due approval of the supervising
authority in charge.
12. All cuttings, chasing and fixing work shall be completed before commencement of
plastering, or tiling or finishing work.
13. Galvanized
quality.

iron pipes and pipe fittings shall be of medium

14. SAMPLES :
Sample of the materials proposed to be used shall be submitted for approval of employer
before taking up the work in hand.
15. Materials, workmanship and samples
:
All the materials and workmanship are to be of the best possible description and to the
entire satisfaction of employer and the contractors shall immediately remove from the
site any materials and / or workmanship which, in the opinion of employer, is defective or
unsuitable and shall substitute proper materials and / or workmanship forth with.
16. The contractors shall if required by employer arrange to test material and / or portions
of the works at his own cost in order to proof their soundness and efficiency. If after any such
test, the work or portions of water of works is found in the opinion of Employer to be
defective or unsound. The contractor shall pull down and reexecute the same at his own cost.
DEFECTIVE materials shall be removed from the site within 7 days from receipt of such order.
17. Wherever references has been made to Indian Standard Or any other specifications, the
same shall mean to refer to the latest specifications irrespective of any particular edition of
such specifications being mentioned in the specifications or schedule of quantities.
18. The rates quoted shall be for all heights and
depths.
19. Bidders should note that the quantities Bill of quantities are approximate and are subject
to variation.
20. MATERIALS :
General :
( a ) All materials shall be of best of their kind and shall conform to the latest Indian Standard
specification.
( b ) A set of specification samples of all approved materials shall be kept in the office of
employer cost of which is to be borne by the contractor.
1.

SANITARY WARES

All sanitary wares and fittings shall be of 1st class quality white vitreous China as manufacture
by Parryware, Hindustan Sanitary Wares, Neycer, CERA or equivalent.
Stainless steels sinks and draining board shall be of best quality stainless steel of Neelkanth

or equivalent.

1. CAST IRON SOIL PIPE :

All cast iron soil pipes shall be of standard make. The thickness and specification shall conform
to Indian Standard specifications IS: 3389 / 1970 and IS : 1929 / 1964. All piles shall
be quoted with Dr. Angus smiths solution.
Pipes and fittings shall be true to shape smooth cylindrical, their inner and outer surfaces
being as nearly as practicable concentric.
Pipe when tested for soundness by striking with a light hand - hammer shall emit a clear
ringing sound. The pipes shall be free from cracks, lapse, pin holes or other imperfection and
shall be neatly dressed and carefully felted.
The fittings shall be of easy clean type. The access door fittings shall be designed so as to avoid
dead spaces in which filth may accumulate. Door shall be provided with (3 mm )rubber
insertion packing and when closed and bolted, these shall be water tight.
Pipes and fittings shall be supplied without ears, each by fittings shall have the trade mark of
the
Manufacturer and nominal size suitably marked on
it.
M.S. Stays and clamps shall be made from 1/16 inches (1.6mm )thick M.S. flat of 1.1/4 inches
(30mm)width bent to the required shape and size to fit tightly on the socket., when tightened
with screw bolts. Lead to be used for the jointing of the pipes shall be refined, lead of best
quality.
Floor traps should be of approved make, P or S type with minimum of 2 (50mm) water
seal. These shall be provided with 5 dia. (125mm). CP brass grating of approved make.
2. G.I.PIPES AND FITTINGS :
All shall be of galvanized iron heavy quality TATA make unless otherwise specified. All
fittings shall be of R brand or other equivalent make bearing ISI mark certification mark.
The pipes shall be seamless screwed of socketed conforming to the requirement of IS : 1239
1985. These shall be of the diameter (nominal bore) specified. The pipes and sockets shall
be cleanly finished, well galvanized in and other defects. All screw threads shall be clean and
well cut. The ends shall be cut cleanly and square with the access of the tube.
Full way valves :
These shall be of gun metal heavy quality or leader or equivalent conforming to IS : 778

1971 specification and tested to 21 kg.per sq.cm. for 2

minutes.

Brass Bib Cocks :

These shall be of gun metal heavy quality of Leader or Annapurna or equivalent approved
quality conforming to IS specification.
Ball valve :
The ball valves shall be of high Pressure as specified. The ball valve shall be of brass and the
float of copper sheet. The minimum gauge of copper sheet used for making the float sheet
shall be of 26 SWS (0.580mm) for float of upto 4.1/2 dia. (114mm) size.the body of the ball
valve shall be capable of withstanding a pressure of 200 lbs. Per sqm. (14 kg. per sqm.). the ball
valve shall conform to IS specification No. 1708 1962.
1.

DRAINAGE-STONE WARE PIPES :

All pipes shall be of best salt glazed variety conforming to IS specification. The pipes shall be
free from visible defects such as fire cracks or as hair cracks. The glaze of the pipes shall be
free from blisters. The pipe shall conform to IS : 651 1965.
C.I. Pipes :
These shall be spun iron pipes (class 7A) conforming to Indian Standard IS : 1536 /
1976.

TESTING OF MATERIALS AND WORKS

:
As and when required by employer, the contractor shall arrange to test materials and /
or portions of work at his own cost to prove their soundness and efficiency. If after tests,
any materials, work or any portions of work are considered defective or unsound by the
Engineer in-charge, the contractor shall remove the same from the site.
( A ) SANITARY INSTALLATIONS
:
1. The W.C. Pans shall be of white Vitreous China (58mm) Orissa Pattern fitted with P or S
trap of vitreous China with effective 2 seal and 2 vent as per IS : 771 1963 & IS : 2556 (
Part ii & vii), 1967.
Fixing:
The W.C. Pan shall be laid in floor sloped towards the pan in a workman like manner, care
being taken not to damage the pan in the process of fixing. It shall be fixed on a base of
cement concrete 1 : 3 : 6 mix ( 1 cement : 3 coarse sand : 6 stone ballast 40mm and down gauge
) taking care that the cushion is uniform and even without having any hallows between the
concrete and pan, the joint between the W. C. pan and the trap shall be made with cement
mixed with water proofing compound and made leak proof.

Flushing Cistern For Ipwe

:
The flushing of W.C. pan shall be done by pull and let go flushing cistern of cast mosquito proof
of 13.61 litres capacity together with cover, C.I. chain and pull of specified quality, ball
valve with copper flat and necessary unions etc. for connection with inlet and outlet pipes
and overflow. It shall be valveless siphon type ( IS 774 1964 )
Brackets :
The cistern shall be fixed on cast iron or rolled steel cantilever brackets which can be firmly
embedded in the wall or fixed by using wooden plugs and screws or by rawl plugs to the
satisfaction of employer.
Overflow :
The cistern shall be provided with 15mm (1/2) P.V.C. overflows pipe with fittings which shall
terminate into mosquito proof coupling of approved Municipal design with 0.5mm dia.
perforation.
Flush Pipe :
The outlet of flush pipe from the cistern shall be of 40mm P.V.C. pipe or galvanized iron pipe
a specified in the schedule of quantities, this shall be connected to the pan by means of an
approves type of joint.
Stop Cock :
This shall be of Leader make or as of specified in the schedule of quantities.
2. ANGLO INDIAN TYPE W.C. PAN :
The W.C. Pan shall be of white vitreous China and shall be of Hindustan sanitary ware
Parryware or equivalent approved make, these shall be fixed to floor with rawl plugs and
brass screws.
Seat & Lid :
These shall be of black plastic hygienic seat and lid or as specified with rubber buffers, CP
brass hinges and screws of Commander or Bestolite or equivalent approved make.

Flushing Cistern For Epwe :

Unless otherwise specified in the schedule of quantities, these shall be low down PVC (10
gallons) capacity with internal fitting and PVC brass flushing handle. These shall be connected
to the W.C. Pan with 40mm dia. PVC flush bend with unions complete in all respects.
Cistern shall have 15mm. (1/2) dia.PVC overflow pipe.
3. URINAL :
The urinal basin shall be flat back of white vitreous China of specified size. It shall be fixed in
position by using wooden plugs and screws at a height of 650mm. from the floor level to the
top lip of the urinal. Each urinal shall have 40mm. dia. outlet with C.P. brass hinged domed
gratings ( IS : 2556 (Part vi ) 1697.
Trap :
Each basin shall have 40mm. dia C.P. brass P or S trap complete with unions of approved
make. This shall be further connected to 40mm. lead of G.I. waste pipe as specified in the
schedule of quantities, including wiped plumber joint complete with unions.
Flushing Cistern for Urinal
:
These shall be automatic flushing cisterns of cast iron or as specified in the schedule of
quantities complete with wall place syphon fittings conforming to IS : 774 1960. These shall
be supported on brackets of standard pattern of standard and fix to rawl plugs embedded in
the wall with brass screws.
Angle Valve:
The cistern shall be fed with 15mm C.P. Brass inlet tube and angle valve of Ego make complete
with C.P. Brass union unless otherwise specified in the schedule of quantities.
The capacity of the flushing cistern and size of the flush pipe for the number of urinals shall be
as follows : Size of distribution

Main

Capacity if flushing
No of Urinal
cistern

15
15
15
15

20 mm
25 mm
32 mm

5 litres
10 litres
10 litres
15 litres

mm
mm
mm
mm

1.
2.
3.
4.

The main and distribution pipes fittings and clamps shall be of C.P. brass unless otherwise
specified in the schedule of quantities, distribution pipes shall feed the urinals with C.P. brass
spreaders of approved make.
Painting :
In case of cast iron flushing cisterns, painting shall be done as specified in the Bill of
quantity.

4. LAVATORY BASIN / LABORATORY SINK / DOCTORS SINK /BED SINKS :

Lavatory Basin :
These shall be of white vitreous China with single or two three holes as specified in the
schedule of quantities as per manufacturers specification. This shall be supported on a
pair of C.I. brackets of approved design. This shall be supported on a pair of C.I. brackets
of approved design. These should conform to the provisions of IS : 775 1965.

Fittings :
Each basin / sink shall have single or pair of pillar tap / special taps for the type of sink
specified and other fittings as specified of ESSCO or equivalent make 32mm. C.P. brass waste
( C.P.) C.P. brass angle wall with inlet connection of C.P. brass chain and rubber plug.
Waste Connection :
Waste pipe shall be of 40mm dia. P.V.C. of approved make complete with unions. These shall
discharge into a floor trap.
Puff Pipe :
These shall be galvanized iron termination with a brass perforated cap screwed on
it.
5.STAINLESS STEEL
PATHOLOGY

SINKS

AND

DRAIN

BOARD

FO R

LABORATORY

These shall be of specified size of crest stainless steel 2mm thick sheets and shall have 32mm
dia. C.P. brass or S trap.
Fixing:
These shall be supported on C.I. cantilever brackets or placed on wooden or marble counter.
The joint between the masonry or wood shall be fixed with mastic, filler to make it absolutely
water tight. The drawing board shall be sloped towards the sink in order to drain out all the
water in the sink.
Fitting :
Sinks shall be provided with 15mm . C.P. brass valve mixing fitting ESSCO or equivalent make
complete with swinging spout.
Waste Connection :
The waste pipe shall be PVC 40mm. dia. Discharging upto floor trap. The rates shall include
the cost of all materials and labour involved in all the operations described above.
Bed Pan Sink :
Should be of mosaic of size 600mm. x 450mm. x 250mm. with C.I. brackets , P trap high level
100 litres capacity C.I. cistern with C.I. bracket, discharge by, C.P. hot and cold water mixture
inlet pipe and spray nozzle complete. Two coats of painting to be applied over cistern and
C.I. bracket.
( B ) TOILET REQUISITES
:
Mirrors:
Mirrors shall be of 5.5mm. thick plate glass ATUL or approved equivalent make. The glass
shall be uniformly silver plated at the back. Silvering shall have a uniform protective coating
of red lead paint. The mirror shall have fibre glass frame of approved quality and color. The
mirror and its backing shall be fixed on the wall faced to wooden cleats with C.P. brass
screws and washers.
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Glass Shelf :
The shelf shall be of glass of approved quality with edges rounded of. The size of the shelf shall
be as specified. The shelf shall have aluminium guard rail with rubber washers in positions
resting on glass plate and C.P. brackets which shall be fixed with C.P. brass screws to wooden
plugs firmly embedded in the wall.
Toilet Paper Holder
:
Toilet paper holder shall be of white vitreous China or a specified. It shall be recessed in
wall.
C.I. Spun Soil Waste And Vent Pipes And Fittings
:
All soil, waste and vent pipes and fittings shall be of cast iron conforming to the latest
Indian standard specifications for heavy grade C.I. pipes. The pipes shall have spigot and
socket ends, with bead on spigot and shall be without ears. The standard weights and thickness
of pipes shall be given below with a tolerance upto 4%.
Approximate mass in Kg. for
Thickness
Socket
Barrel Nomina
effective
l dia.
length in Metres Of
1.50
0
9.2

1.75
0
8.5

1.83
0
9.2

2.5
0
11.3

3.0
0
14.4

(E)

(P)

( DI )

3.5

60.10

73-3.0 57
3.0

50

12.2

12.7

18.8

16.8

20.0

3.5

65.10

99-3.0

75

18.4

19.2

21.0

25.6

30.0

4.0

70.10

34.0

35.5

38.5

47.0

56.0

5.0

75.10

1263.0

0.15

0.25

0.5

1.4

1.9

2.9

2.1

3.5

4.3

3.2

4.0

6.5

5.8

5.0

12.0

1793.0

( DE )

33-3.0
1093.5

( ON )

100
150

1614.0

These shall be free from cracks and other flaws. The interior of pipes and fittings shall be clean
and smooth and painted inside and outside with Dr. Angus Smiths solution of other approved
anti-corrosive paint.
The access door fittings shall be of proper design so as not to form any cavities in which filth
may accumulate. Doors shall be provided with 3mm. rubber insertion packing and when closed
and bolted they shall be fully water type.
Fixing :
The pipes and the fittings shall be fixed to walls by using proper holder that can, the pipes
shall be fixed perfectly vertical or in a lying as directed. The spigot end and the shoulder of the
socket leave no annular space in between. All soil pipes shall be carried up above the roof
and shall have HCI terminal guard.
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Connections between main pipe and the branch pipes made by using proper branches and

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bends invariable with access-doors for cleaning. All vertical pipe should be covered on top
with a wire down. The pipes and fittings should be firmly attached to the wall at least 5mm.
clear of the wall and should be strongly supported at the foot upon a bed of concrete.

Lead Caulked Joints :

The annular space between the sockets and spigot will be first well packed in with spun yarn
leaving 25mm. from the lip of the socket for lead the joint may be leaded by using proper
leading rings or if they are not available by wrapping a ring of hemp rope covered with clay
round the pipe. The lead shall be rendered thoroughly fluid and each point filled in one
pouring. Before caulking, the projecting lead shall be removed by flat chisel and the joint
caulk round with proper caulking tools and a hammer of 1 to 1.1/2kg. ( 2 to 3pounds ) in
weight in such a manner as to make the joint sound. After being well set the joint is to be flush
neat and even the sockets.
Testing :
All HCI pipes and fittings including joints will be tested by a smoke test and left in working
order after completion. The smoke test shall be carried out as stated under. No extra payment
will be made for the test. Smoke shall be pumped into the brains at the lowest end from a
smoke machine which consists of a blow and burner. The materials usually burn are greasy
cotton waste which form clear pungent smoke which is easily detectable by site as well as
smell if leaking at any point of drain the contractor will have to rectify all defects traced in
such tests at his own expense to the complete satisfaction of the engineering charge.
Hydrostatic testing of C.I. Pipes and Joints
:
After a new pipe has been laid and jointed it shall be subjected to the following pressure tests :
( a ) Pressure test at a pressure to the specified by the Engineer Pipe and joints shall be
absolutely watertight under the test.
( b ) Leakage test ( to be conducted after the satisfactory completion of the pressure test ) at
a pressure to be specified by the Engineer for a duration of 2 hours.
Floor Traps :
The traps shall be of self-cleaning design provided with 25mm. puff pipe where the length of
the waste is more than 1.5 m of the floor trap, is connected to a waste stack with bends. The
other specifications for these shall be the same as those for HCL soil and vent pipes and fittings.
Waste Connections :
Waste from labs floor traps, sinks and baths shall separately discharge over the gully trap on
the ground floor and shall be separately connected to waste stack on higher storeys.
Every starting manhole will have a 100mm HCI vent terminating at 1mt. Above parapet
of nearest builiding.
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Anti- Syphonage Pipes:

Anti-syphonage pipe shall be HCI pipes with lead caulked joints. The main anti-syphonage shall
be 50 mm (2) internal diameter or as specified.
Painting:
All the exposed HCI pipes and fittings shall be painted with 2 coats of synthetic enamel paint
of approved quality, manufacture, color and shade to match the surroundings. The cost of
such paintings should be included in the Contractors rates for pipe work.
The surface of pipe and fittings to be painted shall be cleaned thoroughly. Red lead or other
primer shall be painted as specified and allowed to dry. The finishing shall be done by painting
to or more coats with paint in and approve color and shade.
( C ) LEAD PIPES
:

All lead pipes shall be hydraulic drawn and of equal substance throughout. When not
supported on bearer, all lead pipes should be supported by strong lead tracks at least 40 mm
(1.1/2) wide soldered onto the pipes at suitable intervals. They should conform to IS : 404.

Wide Solder Joints

:
All joints of lead pipes shall be wipes solder joints and describe :
The pipe ends to be jointed shall be cleaned with the wire brush and freed from oxide if any.
Chalk shall then be rubbed to kill the greasy nature of the lead. After these plumbers black
shall be applied. The length of the joints given below then be marked on the pipe. A fine
shaving of lead shall be removed from these lengths with a shave hook. Pallow shall be then
smear over the prepared surfaces.

The molten solder, and alloy composed of 3 parts of tin and 7 parts of lead, shall be poured in a
thin stream from laddle moved in an elliptical direction over the joint position including a
portion of the soiled pipe of each end beyond the mark. When sufficient solder has been
poured the joint shall be wiped with a pad of wiping cloth with long continuous movements
in one direction only so as to leave neatly formed elliptical shaped joint. Surplus solder
remaining on the joint shall be removed with a tool called draw off.
The length of the wiped solder joining shall be as follows
:
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Length of the Joint

Size of the pipe

Maximum

Minimum

70mm (2.1/4)

60mm (2.1/2)

15 mm (1/2)

70mm (2.3/4)

65mm (2.1/2)

20mm (1/4)

75mm (3)

70mm (2.3/4)

25mm (1)

80mm (3.1/4)

70mm (2.3/4)

32mm (1.1/4)

80mm (3.1/4)

70mm (2.3/4)

40 mm (1/2)

90mm (3.1/2)

70mm (2.3/4)

50mm (2)

90mm (3.1/4)

75mm (3)

75mm (3)

90mm (3.1/2)

80mm (3.1/4)

100mm (4)

The joints shall be water tight, air tight and shall be free from tears, burn strings, ribbeds or
dropenings.
Lead Pipe Openings:
The joints between lead pipe and C.I. or stoneware pipe shall be made under
:One end of the brass ferrule or thimble shall be slipped into or over the lead pipe and jointed
to it by means of a wiped solder joint. The other end of the ferrule shall then be inserted into
the socket of the cast iron or stoneware pipe. In the case of former, the joint shall be made
with molten lead (lead caulked) and in the case of the latter with cement mortar as in
stoneware pipe drains.
The joints between outgo of a WC pan and lead pipe shall be made as under
:The lead pipe shall be slipped into a brass socket and jointed to it by a wiped solder
joint.
Painting:
All exposed lead pipes shall be painted as in HCI pipes and fittings. The cost of such paintings
should be covered in the contractors rates for the lead pipes.
( D ) WATER SUPPLY :
1. G.I. PIPES AND FITTINGS:
The pipe shall be of galvanized steel, welded and seamless screwed and socketed and shall
conform to latest Indian Standard specifications for medium quality.
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The details of pipes regarding nominal bore thickness in lbs. Per R.ft. are follows : -

Weight of pipe in lbs. Per Rft

Thickness of
pipes
S.W.G.

Nominal bore
Sizes

Maximum

Minimum

0.987

0.831

12

15 mm (1/2)

1.425

1.132

11

20mm (3/4)

2.027

1.664

10

25mm (1)

2.840

2.375

32mm (1.1/4)

3.550

3.015

40 mm (1/2)

4.530

3.836

50mm (2)

6.375

3.375

65mm (2.1/2)

7.545

6.354

75mm (3)

The pipes shall be tested to a pressure of 50 kg/sqm. (700 lbs. Per sq.inch ). These shall have
threads and the sockets, paralleled threads.
Layering & Fixing
:
Where pipes have to be cut or re-threaded, ends shall be care-fully filled out so that no
obstruction to bore is offered.
In jointing the pipes the inside of the sockets and the screwed ends of the pipe shall rubbed
over with white lead and few tones of hemp yarn wrap round the screwed end of the pipe which
shall then be screwed home in the socket with a pipe range. Care must be taken that all pipes
and fittings are kept at all times free from dust and dirt during fixing.
Internal Work :
For internal work G.I. pipes and fittings inside and outside the walls shall be fixed either
visible(not in chase) by means of standard pattern holder bat clamps keeping the pipe 12
mm (1/2) clear of the wall everywhere or concealed as specified in Bill of Quantity. When
it is imperative to fix the pipe in front of house or in any conspicuous position where it
looks unsightly chasing may be adopted.
All pipes and fittings shall be fixed truly vertical and horizontals or as directed by the
Engineer- in Charge.
External Works:
For external work G.I. pipes and fittings shall be laid in trenches, the width of the trench shall
be the minimum width required for working the pipes laid underground level, they shall not
be less than 60CMS (2 feet) from the ground level, and wrapped with gunny cloth dipped in
hot bitumen. The work of excavation and refilling shall be done in accordance with the
instructions of employer.
Painting :
All internal G.I. pipes and fittings shall be painted with two coats of synthetic enamel paint of
approved quality manufacture, color and shade as specified under HCL pipes and fittings the
cost of such painting shall be included in the Contractors rates.

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Testing:
All G.I. pipes and fittings shall be tested to a pressure of 7 kg.per sqm. ( 100lbs. Per sq inches)
to ensure that pipes have proper threads and that proper materials (such as white lead and
hemp)have been in jointing. All leaky joints must be made leak-proof by tightening at
Contractors expense.
2. BRASS WATER FITTINGS :
All water fittings shall be of standard manufacture and shall be in all respects comply with the
latest Indian Standard Specifications. The brass fittings shall be fixed in the pipe line in a
workmanship like manner. Care shall be taken to see that joints between fittings and pipes are
made leak proof , the fittings and joints shall be tested to pressure of 21 kgs per sqm. (300lbs
per sq inch) unless otherwise specified. The defective fittings and the joints shall be repaired
or replaced.
3. Shower Rose :
The shower rose shall be of specified quality with flat bottom of specified diameter with
uniform perforations, the inlet size shall be 15 mm. (1/2) or 20 mm (1/4) as specified in stop
cock of the requisite size shall be provided to control the inlet water supply to the shower rose.
(E) DRAINAGE:
( a ) STONE WATER:
Pipes : All pipes must be new and perfectly sound, free from fire cracks and imperfection of
glazing, cylindrical straight and of standard nominal diameter, length and depth of socket.
They shall be hard burnt stoneware of dark grey color and thoroughly salt glazed inside and
outside. They should conform IS : 651 1965.
(b) TRENCHES FOR S.W.PIPE DRAINS :
Excavation : The trenched for the pipes shall be excavated to lines and levels as directed. The
bed of the trench shall be truly and evenly dressed throughout from one change of grade to the
next.
The gradient is to be set out by means of bending rods and should the required depth be
exceeded at any point the trench shall be refilled by the means of cement concrete of the
specification of the bed concrete, at the contractors own expense, the bed of the trench if in
soft or made up earth shall be well watered and rammed and depressions thus formed filled
with sand or other suitable materials as directed by employer before laying the bed concrete.
If rock is met with, it shall be removed to 15cms. (6) below the level of the pipe and the
trench will be refilled with concrete, sand or other suitable material as directed by employer to
bring it to required bed level, the excavated materials shall be kept away from the edge of the
trench at a distance equal to 1metre (3 ft) or equal to half the depth of the trench whichever is
greater.
The trench shall be kept free from water. Shoring and timbering shall be provided wherever
required.
The trench width shall be the nominal diameter of the pipe plus 36cms (15) but it shall not
be less than 52cms.(21) n case of all kinds of soils excluding rock and not less than 92 cms
(3feet) in case of rock.
Wherever the drain runs deeper, the width of the trench in the upper reaches may be
increased as per the direction of employer.
Road Crossings :
All road crossings shall be excavated half a time, the second half being commenced, after the
pipes have been laid in the first half and the trench refilled. The trench at the existing
road crossings shall be filled in with mud concrete for the full depth except for the 15cms. (6)
;layer, which shall be filled with cement concrete 1 :2 :4 or as directed.

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Protection
Services:

Of

Existing

All pipes, water mains, cables etc., met within the course of excavation shall be carefully
protected and supported. Such mains will be hung from timbers placed across the trench. Care
shall be taken not to disturb the electrical and communication cables, removal of which if
necessary shall be arranged by employer.
Lighting and Watch:
The open trenches shall be provided with requisite fencing and watchman to guard against
accidents. Red flags during day and red light during night shall be provided at the ends at
intervals along the sides of the trenches.
Sign boards with necessary wording such as SLOW, ROAD CLOSED etc. shall be provided at
least 30 metres ahead of road crossing where the work is in progress. The precautions will be
continued till the surface is restored.
Temporary bridges or planks shall be provided over the trenches for keeping open the access
to private or public property.
Refilling:
Refilling in trenches for pipes shall be commenced as soon as the joints and concrete have been
passed. The refilling on the top and around the drain shall be done with great care and in such
a manner as will obtain the greatest amount of compactness and solidity possible. For
this purpose the earth shall be laid in regular layers of 15 cms ( 6) watered and rammed had
each layers all surplus earth shall be disposed off as directed by employer.
( c ) CONCRETING
:
All C.I. pipes shall be laid on a bed of 15 cms (6) thick cement concrete as specified with
projection on each side of the pipe to the full width of the trench. The pipes with their crown
level at 1.22m (4 feet) depth and less from ground shall be covered with 15 cms (6) thick
concrete above the crown of the pipe and slit of to give a minimum thickness of 15 cms (6)
all round the pipe.
Pipes deeper than this shall be concreted upto haunches level with the top of the
pipe.
(d) LAYING AND JOINTING S.W.
PIPES: Laying :
The pipe shall be carefully laid to the levels and gradients shown on the plans and sections.
Great care shall be taken to prevent sand etc., from entering the pipes. The pipes between two
manholes shall be laid in straight line without vertical or horizontal undulations.
The pipes will be laid socket up the gradient. The body of the pipe shall for its entire length
rest on and even bed.

Jointing :
The cement mortar joints shall be cured at least for 7 days.
Testing :
All joints shall be tested to a head of 61 cms (2) of water above the top of the highest pipe
between pipe between two manholes.

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The lowest end of the pipe shall be plugged over tight. Water shall then be filled in manholes at
the upper end of the line. The depth of the water in the manhole shall be 61 cms. (2) plus the
diameter of the pipe. The joints shall then be examined. Any joint found leaking or sweating
shall be remade or embedded into 15 cms (6 ) layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) in length and
section re-tested, at the Contractors expense until satisfactory results are obtained.

( e ) GENERAL
:
Storm Water Drains :
When S.W. pipes are used for storm water drainage, no concreting will be necessary. The
cement mortar for jointing will be 1 : 1 or that as specified in the Schedule of Quantities.
Testing of joints also will not be required.
Precaution:
To avoid logging of drains, both ends shall be kept plugged until the construction of manholes is
completed in every respect. On completion, care shall be taken that each plug is removed and
the face of the drain made smooth.
Measurements:
The measurements for `providing, laying, and jointing S.W. pipes shall be recorded for the
finished length of the pipe line i.e., from inside of done manhole to the inside of other manhole.
( f ) S.W. GULLY TRAPS :
This must be new, perfectly sound free from fire cracks and imperfections of glazing of standard
nominal diameter and other dimensions. It shall be made of hard burnt stoneware of dark grey
color and thoroughly salt glazed inside and outside.
Each gully traps shall have a C.I. piping 15 x 15 CMs. ( 6 x 6 ) and one water tight C.I.
cover with frame 30 x 30Cms. ( 12 x 12) (inside dimensions) with machine seating faces
or as specified.

Excavation :
The excavation for gully traps shall be done true to dimensions and levels as indicated on
plans or as directed by employer.
Fixing :
The gully trap shall be fixed on cement foundation 70 Cms. (23) square and not less than
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10Cms. (4) thick.

The mix for the concrete will be 1 : 5 : 10 (1 cement : 5 Sand : 10 Stone ballast ) 40 mm (1.1/2
gauge ) or as specified. The jointings of gully outlet to the branch drain shall be done similar to
jointing of S.W. pipes.
Masonry Chamber :
After fixing and testing the gully and branch drain, a brick masonry Chamber 30 x 23 Cms (12
x
9) (inside in first class brick in cement mortar 1 : 5 shall be built with 11 Cms (4.1/2) thick
alround the gully trap from the top of the bed concrete upto ground level. The space between
the Chamber walls and the trap being filled in with cement concrete of the specifications of
the bed concrete. The upper portion of the Chamber i.e. above the top level of the trap shall
be plastered inside with cement mortar 1 : 3 ( 1 cement : 3 sand ) finished with floating coat of
neat cement. The comers and bottom of the Chamber shall be rounded off so as to slope
towards the grating.
C.I. Cover:
C.I. Cover with frame 30 x 23 cms (12 x 9) or as specified mechanical seating phases shall
then be fixed on the top of the brick masonry with cement concrete 1:2:4 and rendered
smooth. The finished top of cover shall be left 15Cms.(6) above the adjoining ground level so
as to exclude the surface water from entering the gully trap.
( F ) MANHOLES GULLY CHAMBER
ETC:

1. Manholes: (The size of manholes ) the size specified shall be in the internal size of the
manhole. The work shall be done strictly as per drawing and specifications. The
following specifications shall be adopted.
Excavation: The manhole shall be excavated true to dimensions and level, shown on the plan
or as directed by employer.
Brick Work: The brick work shall be with best quality brick in cement mortar 1.6. brick work
in arches shall be with first class brick in cement mortar 1.6. brick masonry round the pipes
shall also be with 1st class brick in cement mortar 1.6. The joints shall be made thoroughly leak
proof.
Bed Concrete :
The manhole shall be build on a bed of 15 cms.(6) thick cement concrete (6 : 3 : 1) with
jhama, Khoa, over a layer of brick flat soling.
Plaster:
Inside of the walls be plastered with 12mm. (1/2) thick cement plaster 1:3 ( 1 cement :
3 coarse sand finished with a floating coat of neat cement.
In wet brown, 12 mm. ( ) thick cement plaster of the above specifications shall be done on
the outside surface of the walls also. This plaster shall be water proof with addition of 1 kg. of
accoproof 250kg. (1 bag) of cement with addition of any other equal and approved water
proofing compound. The plastering shall be done upto 30 cms (1) above the wet soil line.
Extra shall be paid for plastering the out side surface wherever directed.

Pointing :

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Pointing shall be done with cement mortar 1 : 2.

Benching:
The channels is and benching shall be done in cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 and rendered
smooth with neat cement.
The following sizes of the channels shall be adopted for the bench: -

Depth at sides i.e., at

walls

Depth at the centre

Size of the drain

25cms (10)

15cms (6)

100mm (4)

30cms (12)

20cms (8)

150mm (6)

38cms (15)

28cms (11)

250mm (9)

45cms (18)

35cms (14)

300mm (12)

53cms (21)

43cms (17)

400mm (15)

R.C.C. Work :
R.C.C. work for slabs or lintels shall be in cement concrete 1 :2 :4 with steel reinforcement as
per details. Plain concrete is used for fixing manhole covers shall be of the above specifications.
Foot Rests:
These shall be of MS square rod 22mm (7/8) or as specified and shall be galvanized or
painted with coal tar, these shall be embedded in masonry in cement mortar at least 33cms.
(9) while the brick work is in progress. These shall be fix 30cms (1) apart vertically and
staggered laterally and shall not project more than 11cms. (4.1/2) from the wall.
C.I. Manual Covers:
The C.I. covers shall be of tough homogeneous cast iron of heavy or light type as specified. The
sizes specified are the clear internal dimensions. The approximate weights of the various
types of manhole covers with frames and their internal size will be as per specification in
schedule of
quantities and conform to IS : 1726 1966. Variations in weight tone the extent of 6% on either
sides shall be permissible. The powers used in manhole on sewer lines shall invariably bear
the war SEWER on the top and those used for storm water drains shall bear the word
S.W.D. . These markings shall be done during casting of the covers.
The frame of manhole cover shall be embedded firmly in the R.C.C.s lab or plain concrete as
the case may be on the top of the machinery.
After the completion of the work, manhole covers shall be sealed by means of thick mortar
greased. All exposed surfaces of the frames and covers shall be painted with coal tar. The cost
of such paintings should be included in the Contractors rates for the manhole cover.
Plain Manhole:
90cms x 45 cms (3 x 16) these type of manholes generally constructed within compounds
for house drainage only. Due to shallowness and narrowness the manhole is provided with
cover with bigger opening to facilitate cleaning and repairs. Cover of size 90 cms x45 cms (3 X
1 6) shall be used.
Plain Manhole:
1.2 x 0.9 mts (4 x 3), this type of manhole is constructed for main drainage work for depth
less than 2.4 mts (8).
When the manhole is built on the footpath these shall be provide with 45cms. (18 ) internal
diameter light type C.I. cover, when it is built within the width of the road under traffic, it
shall be provided with 53 cms (21) internal diameter heavy type C.I. cover.

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Levels of the invert :

Sewers of unequal sectional area should not joint with level invert in a man hole . The invert
of the smaller sewer at its junction with main shall be at least 2/3 rd dia. of the main above
the invert of the main .The branch sewer should deliver sewage in the manhole in the
direction of main flow and the junction must be made with ease so that flow in the main is
not impeded.
Measurements:
The depth of the manhole wall be reconed from the invert level of the channel to the top level
as to C.I. cover. The depth shall be measured correct to nearest 25mm.
House connections:
No drains from house fittings eg. Bully trap or soil pipe etc., Two manhole shall exceed a
length of 6 mts ( 20) unless it is unavoidable.
( 2 ) DROP CONNECTIONS:
In case where branch pipe sewer enters the manhole or the main pipe sewer at a higher
level than the main sewer, are drop connection should be provided.
C.I. Inspection bend shall be fixed in position at right angle to the drop pipe at the level of
the inlet branch drain. The plain C.I. shoe at the bottom shall be fixed in the benching cement
concrete 1: 2 : 4 ( 1 cement : 2 Sand : 4 stone ballast gauge) so as to discharge into the
channel. The joints shall be lead caulked as per specifications for the cast iron pipes for
water supply.
( G ) C.I. Pipe Drainage:
1) C.I. Drainage:
C.I. pipe drainage shall be adopted in the case mentioned below :
- ( a ) When the drain passes under a structure.
( b ) When the drain passes under a road which is subject top heavy traffic and where
the covering cushion is not considered sufficient.
( c ) When the drain passes through a place where it is subjected to
vibrations. ( d ) In hilly places where the slopes are very steep.
( e ) When drainage lines run on the surface or above the ground.
2) Trenches:
Specification for trenched, for stoneware pipe drains will apply in this case.
3) PIPES:
The pipes used shall conform to the Indian Standard Specifications for class A pipes.
4) Fittings :
C.I. trap with hopper, C.I. Inspection bends C.I. inspection Chambers etc., shall conform to Indian
Standard Specifications for C.I. fittings.
5) Laying :
For laying C.I. pipes and fittings Specifications for C.I. water mains will apply
The joints for pipes and fittings shall be lead caulk joints under water supply the joints shall
be leak proof.
All inspection doors etc., shall be provided with felt washers and strong brass bolts and nuts.

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Testing:
Testing of joints C.I. pipes and fittings shall be done by smoke test as specified under C.I.
pipes and fittings.
Masonry Chamber :
C.I. inspection Chambers and bends for underground shall be enclosed in masonry chambers.
LIST OF APPROVED WATER SUPPLY, SANITARY
MATERIALS ( CONFORMING TO I.S.I.
SPECIFICATIONS )
Make / Brand

Materials

Sl.no.

TATA

G.I. PIPE G.I.

R BRAND OR
EQUIVALENT

SPECIAL

BRASS FITTINGS

ANNAPURNA, NETA OR
EQUIVALENT
GEM : ESSCO OR
EQUIVALENT
NETA OR EQUIVALENT
PARRYWARE :
HINDUSTAN SANITARY
WARE,NAYCER OR
EQUIVALENT
PARRYWARE OR
EQUIVALENT
COMMANDER OR
EQUIVALENT
KOHINOOR-DELUX OR
EQUIVALENT
CONFORMING TO I.S.I
OR EQUIVALENT
SPECIFICATIONS
CONFORMING TO I.S.I
OR EQUIVALENT
SPECIFICATIONS
ATUL OR EQUIVALENT

GUN METAL WALL

SANITARY WARE
5
PVC FLUSHING CISTERN
6
E.W.C. SEAT
7
POLYTHENE,FLEXIBLE
CONNECTIONS C.I.

PIPE /FITTINGS
9
C.I./ FITTINGS
10
C.I. FRAMES AND COVERS
11
MIRROR
12

NOTE:
In case of non- availability of any particular brand of material or equivalent as specified in Bill
of Quantities bidder could also supply any other equivalent approved brand or material or
equipment conforming to the latest IS specifications.
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