SECTION-1-A WATER SUPPLY WORK (PPRC WORK)
1.1 DESCRIPTION
Work in this section shall include 2 ½ supply and installation of all the Polydex PPRC pipe lines for cold and hot
water supply work as per DIN 8077/8078 and DIN 16992 for fitting including all materials, plants, equipment,
labour etc. to compete the work in close conformity with the plans and in accordance with the provisions
included herein.
1.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
All un-installed pipes and fittings used in the building work whether hidden in block/concrete work or running
underground shall be of polydesx PPRC pipe lines and fitting as specified above and jointed with socket fusion
method at 260 C a approved by the Engineer and as per instruction of the manufacturer. It shall be ensured
that the fittings shall be tested by jointing at least 5 % of them to straight pipes in pipe vices with sufficient
pressure, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Defective fittings invariably crack on application of the pressure.
The fittings shall also be examined to detect blisters and minor cracks. The pipe, fittings and specials shall
conform to the following specifications:-
a) Polydex PPRC pipe
o DIN 8077/8087: Class-B
o Test Pressure = 300 ft
b) Fittings (i.e. coupling, Elbows, Tees etc.) for polydex PPRC Pipes 2 – 1/2” and below shall be of at
least same thickness and quality as per DIN 16963 ISO 3633 & PS 3214.
1.3 LAYING & JOINTING POLYDEX PPRC PIPES
All fittings shall be examined before jointing to ensure that are perfect. In case of any flaw be replace with
proper. The pipes shall be screwed up or fitted tightly with pipe fitter’s tongs etc to ensure that each and every
joint is perfectly water tight against the test head of water.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
1.4.1 Excavation & Refilling Of Trenches for Pipe Work
The trenches shall be set out to suit alignment of the pipe lines. The trenches shall be carefully trimmed at sides
and bottom compacted so that pipe lines when laid.
1.4.2 Bends, Tees and other Specials
Bends, tees and reducers and other specials shall be provided and jointed at points as shown on the drawings
or as directed by the Engineer. All changes in direction shall be effected by means of bends wherever
practicable and the use of elbows shall be restricted only to cases where there is no room for bends. In such
cases only round elbows will be allowed.
1.4.3 TEST
All pipe lines in course of or after laying and jointed but before being covered, shall be tested hydraulically,
using a test pump fitted with accurate pressure gauge to be approved by the Engineer to test pressure of at
least 1.5 times their normal operating pressure. All pipes, specials and fittings with their joints shall remain
perfectly water tight under the full test head for a period of not less than two hours after the whole length of the
pipe line has been examined and demonstrated to be water tight.
The Contractor shall furnish and install steel channels and angles for piping support. These supports will be
required at those which are not slabbed over and / or where the building structure is not directly useable for pipe
support.
1.4.4 PIPES SLEEVE
Every pipe line laid through any RCC walls, floors, ceilings or roofs shall be arranged to pass through proper hot
dipped galvanized sleeve pipes as approved by the Engineer or ample diameter embedded therein to enable
the pipe lines to pass easily and freely. The length of every such sleeve pipe shall be of the full width or
thickness of the wall and I he case of roof, ceiling or floor, shall be at least 4 cm (1-1/2”) longer than the
thickness thereof and shall project to that extent above the upper surface thereof unless the Engineer orders to
the contrary.
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1.5 MEASUREMENT
The pipe work shall be measured in running foot or meter and no separate measurement will be dine for tees,
bends, elbows, unions and other fittings. Unit of measurement for pipe work shall be taken along the centerline
and unit of measurement will be one linear Ft/m.
1.6 RATE AND PAYMENT
The rate shall include all cost of material i.e. pipe, fittings, jointing material, lubricant, sleeve pipes, hangers and
clamps and labour of every type and incidentals.
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