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MECHANICAL WORKS

SPECIFICATIONS – GENERAL AND TECHNICAL

1. MATERIALS:
a. STEEL PLATES: Plates shall conform to IS: 2062 GR. B Fully
Killed subject to stipulations provided in IS: 803.
b. STRUCTURAL SECTIONS: Structural steel will conform to IS:
808 latest Edition.
c. Sectional weight will be considered for payment purposes.

2. WELDING ELECTRODES:
a. Manual arc welding electrodes shall conform to E-60 & E-70
classification series in the latest edition America Welding
Society, AWS A 5.1 “Carbon Steel covered Arc Welding
Electrodes”. Following makes may be allowed:

M/s ESAB India Ltd. M/s Honavar Electrodes Ltd.

M/s Advani Orlekons M/s Modi Arc Electrodes Co

M/s D & H Sechron Electrodes M/s GEE Limited

Ltd.

M/s D & H Welding M/s Kobe Steels

3. GASKETS: Gaskets shall be of Compressed Asbestos Fiber (CAF) 3

mm thk conforming to IS: 2712. Following makes may be allowed:

M/s IGP M/s Seimer Engg Pvt Ltd

M/s Cikson & Co M/s Madras Industrial Products

4. SAND: Sand shall be natural river sand from a source approved by

the owner before commencement of work. It shall be clean, durable,
angular, gritty & free from mica, salt and organic or vegetable
matter Sand shall be screened free of all foreign matter and shall
conform in grading to the requirements in Grading Zone III of Table
No. 3 of latest edition of IS 383 for fine aggregates.

5. MURRUM/CLAY: Murrum/Clay shall be of best quality available and

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free from all foreign material. Same shall be brought at site after
approval from site Engineer.

6. WATER: Water for consolidation shall be potable and free from

mineral salts. Same shall be got tested from a reputed test house for
suitability before the start of works.

7. BITUMEN: Bitumen for the Carpet shall be VG 10 grade.

8. SETTING OUT: Before starting the work, the contractor shall line
out the position of the foundation as per layout drawing and
construct a concrete benchmark which shall be the datum for levels.
The benchmark shall be constructed in a manner, which will ensure
that it is not disturbed or undergo settlement. The laying out of the
benchmark shall be approved by Site Engineer.

9. GENERAL: All materials required for the work shall be supplied by

the contractor after being approved by the Site Engineer.

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1.0 TANK INSTALLATION FOR UNDERGROUND TANKS

This relates to the general scope for installation of all types of M.S.
horizontal tanks in Earth/ Masonry pit with strip or mat raft as per
standard drawings/procedure.
1. Excavation
i. The excavation shall be carried out as per detailed
specifications (for excavation) mentioned.
ii. All levels prior to excavation shall be taken. The setting
out shall be done before the excavation. Excavation
shall be carried out to precise locations and levels. Any
extra or over excavation shall not be paid for and shall
be rectified as described in detailed specifications for
excavation.
iii. Proper gradient wherever required shall be given while
excavating itself. Consolidation to the final surface be
done with hand rammers/rollers including watering, etc.
2. Soil Classification
i. The type of soil shall be identified and commencement
of excavation shall be got approved from the IOCL.
ii. While excavating, each strata depth to be recorded and
shown in the cross-section of the tank pit.
iii. Separate record shall be maintained if soft or hard rock
strata encountered while excavating.
3. Bailing out Water
i. Wherever the sub-soil water or any other water exists,
the water accumulated in the tank pit shall be removed
continuously with the help of a suction pump.
ii. The water shall not be allowed to accumulate in the
tank pit, and regularly pumped out to avoid any damage
to the pit or tank foundations.
4. Shoring
i. Shoring of wooden sleepers or steel plates with
sufficient supports shall be provided for restricting
falling of earth from the side embankment wherever
required as per IS 3764. All timber shoring shall be as
per detailed specifications mentioned.
ii. The shoring to be removed after the entire work is
completed.
5. Tank Foundations
i. The sand for filling purposes, shall be clean, hard, sharp
and free from organic/ vegetable matters /dirt /lumps

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/stones etc. and filled/ consolidated In 200 mm layers

as per laid down procedure, therein.
ii. The cement concrete for the sub-grade shall be of
specified ratio, and shall be laid / consolidated as per
standard specifications mentioned.
iii. The cement concrete for the tank foundation in the
prescribed ratio shall be laid as per standard
specifications mentioned. The holding down anchor bolts
and general reinforcement shall be provided wherever
required as per the standard drawings before laying
concrete.
iv. The formwork for the purpose of casting tank foundation
shall be wooden or steel of specified thickness and size,
as per standard specifics mentioned.
v. The steel reinforcement shall be of as per standards
mentioned. Mechanical vibrators shall be used for the
concrete compaction.
6. Doping of Tanks (600 microns)
i. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for doping after final
hydro-testing of the tank inside the pit as per the
specifications. Contractor shall bail out all water after
hydro-testing.
ii. The surface preparation shall be on the outside surface
of the tank. The turn buckle, anchor bolts, buried
portion of the manholes, nozzles, saddles, etc shall be
thoroughly cleaned to bare metal. All mill scales, dirt
shall be thoroughly cleaned and anti-corrosive coating
as specified shall be applied.
iii. Scrapping and doping of tank with 3 coats of high build
bituminous paint (Shalimastic-HD) anti-corrosive
treatment after preparing the surface as per
manufacturer specifications. In case of old tank the
contractor will have to scrap the old primer and bitumen
before applying the fresh primer & bitumen without any
extra cost to corporation.
7. Lowering of Tanks
i. The M.S. Horizontal tank is lowered in the
earth/masonry pit in one of the following procedure
a) Mechanical Method
The tank is lifted mechanically with the help of a
suitable capacity crane and the tank is lowered
very carefully/smoothly and made to rest over
the tank foundations. Care shall be taken that no

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damage is done to tank, the foundation and tank

pit.
b) Chain Pulley Method
The tank is rolled over the wooden-sleepers very
carefully and brought to the edge of tank pit
parallel to the foundation. The tank shall
thereafter be lowered in the pit over a temporary
earth ramp with the help of chain Pulley
arrangement. Care shall be taken while rolling as
well as lowering that no damage is done either to
tank or foundations.
ii. Subsequent to lowering in the pit/masonry enclosure,
each tank is required to be tested hydrostatically as per
the standard procedure and then doped with anti-
corrosive paint as per the standard specifications.
iii. Finally, the tank is aligned and positioned so as to
maintain correct level, and both the manholes are in
one horizontal plane. Then the fixing of hold down bolts
supplied, shall be completed.
8. Back Filling
Back-filling operations are most important to the life of
Installation. Back filling below, around and above tanks should
be of clean, non-corrosive material, such as, clean sand/ sand
as specified. Watering and consolidation should be as per
detailed specifications mentioned.
A. INSTALLATION OF SUPPLIED 10 KL TANK AS PER
SPECIFIED DRAWINGS AND AS PER DETAIL MENTIONED
IN SCHEDULE OF RATES AND AS PER WORK
DESCRIPTION DETAILED BELOW:
i. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT AS PER
DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without
manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer,
Consumer or Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the
place of installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per

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drawing, in all types of soils such as ordinary /

hard soil, kankar, murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri,
stone boulders big or small, soft rock, mud,
asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit
area.
8. Bailing out sub-soil water or any other water, if
met with, from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden
planks, ballies or steel Plates as approved by the
Engineer-in-charge.
10. Spreading clean dry coarse sand under the tank
over the entire area of the tank upto a
consolidated depth as indicated in the standard
drawings.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the
tank in the pit. The tank is required to be
lowered in the pit with mechanical aids, such as
crane/chain pully only. No extra payment shall be
made on this account.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5 Kg/Cm2, including supply of potable water,
emptying and cleaning the tank as mentioned.
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank
for any dents etc. at the time of taking over the
equipment at the fabrication yard. If any, dents,
puncher, damage etc, has taken place on the
equipment during the transportation, the same
has to be rectified by the contractor at free of
cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags,
jute, etc. In case of old tank the contractor will
have to remove the dead stock, sludge, and store
at a place as directed by the Engineer-in-charge,
prior to testing of the tank. The contractor will
make the tank gas free as per the approved
procedure under the supervision of the Engineer-
in-charge, prior to taking up the cleaning/repairs
to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In
case of old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap
the old primer & anti-corrosive paint to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge by the
methods as approved, before applying the fresh
paint, without any extra cost to the Corporation.

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16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside

dip pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement,
including fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes,
suction pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes
and flanges and also fixing corporation supplied
outside fill pipe at the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacement of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil
gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1, nuts, bolts,
washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/ missing. Item also includes facing
of manhole flange and cover plate to be done
before fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos.
permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr
0/1.
19. Filling with the clean earth inside the tank pit is to
be done and unwanted / debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or
unobjectionable place for disposal, as directed by
Engineer-in-charge.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks (1:1.5:3) (1
cement : 1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded
stone metal of 12 to 20mm nominal size)
complete as per drawing referred above,
including shuttering centering, curing, supply of
MS / TOR / TMT reinforcement, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge MS binding
wire (This includes the cost of reinforcement and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation supplied, Anchor bars in R.C.C. block
(2 Nos. bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Handling, assembling, fixing & tightening of
Corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn
buckles after RCC blocks are fully set.
22. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around
tank as per site requirement for which payment
shall be made under item rate separately.
23. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/
blasting), measurement shall be taken and
payment shall be made under appropriate item of
civil works, after deducting the value for
earthwork excavation.
24. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per
the requirement at site.

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ii. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT AS PER DRG.:

1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without
manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer,
Consumer or Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the
place of installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per
drawing, in all types of soils such as ordinary /
hard soil, kankar, murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri,
stone boulders big or small, soft rock, mud,
asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit
area.
8. Bailing out sub-soil water or any other water, if
met with, from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden
planks, ballies or steel Plates as approved by the
Engineer-in-charge.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the
tank in the pit. The tank is required to be
lowered in the pit with mechanical aids, such as
crane/chain pully only. No extra payment shall be
made on this account.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5 Kg/Cm2, including supply of potable water,
emptying and cleaning the tank as mentioned.
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank
for any dents etc. at the time of taking over the
equipment at the fabrication yard. If any, dents,
puncher, damage etc, has taken place on the
equipment during the transportation, the same
has to be rectified by the contractor at free of
cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags,
jute, etc. In case of old tank the contractor will
have to remove the dead stock, sludge, and store
at a place as directed by the Engineer-in-charge,
prior to testing of the tank. The contractor will

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make the tank gas free as per the approved

procedure under the supervision of the Engineer-
in-charge, prior to taking up the cleaning/repairs
to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In
case of old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap
the old primer & anti-corrosive paint to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge by the
methods as approved, before applying the fresh
paint, without any extra cost to the Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside
dip pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement,
including fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes,
suction pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes
and flanges and also fixing corporation supplied
outside fill pipe at the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacement of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil
gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1, nuts, bolts,
washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/ missing. Item also includes facing
of manhole flange and cover plate to be done
before fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos.
permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr
0/1.
18. Filling with the clean earth inside the tank pit is to
be done and unwanted / debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or
unobjectionable place for disposal, as directed by
Engineer-in-charge.
19. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around
tank as per site requirement for which payment
shall be made under item rate separately.
20. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/
blasting), measurement shall be taken and
payment shall be made under appropriate item of
civil works, after deducting the value for
earthwork excavation.
21. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per
the requirement at site.
22. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per
drawing referred above in the entire area of the
pit including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.

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23. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1.5:3) (1 cement :

1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal
of 12 to 20mm nominal size) Mat Raft, complete
as per drawing referred above including
shuttering centering, curing, supply of MS / TOR /
TMT reinforcement bars with 16 gauge of M.S.
binding wire (This includes the cost of
M.S./TOR/TMT reinforcement, M.S. bars for chairs
and binding wire). Item also includes embedding
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat
raft. (2 Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts).
24. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1
cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone
metal of 12 to 20mm nominal size) pedestals (4
Nos.) complete as per drawing referred above
including shuttering, centering & curing etc.
25. Handling assembling fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied holding down bolts, turn
buckles after the RCC matt raft is fully set.
iii. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT &
BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP
SLAB AS PER DRG. :
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without
manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer,
Consumer or Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the
place of installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per
drawing, in all types of soils such as ordinary /
hard soil, kankar, murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri,
stone boulders big or small, soft rock, mud,
asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit
area.
8. Bailing out sub-soil water or any other water, if
met with, from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden
planks, ballies or steel Plates as approved by the

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Engineer-in-charge.
10. Spreading clean dry coarse sand under the tank
over the entire area of the tank upto a
consolidated depth as indicated in the standard
drawings.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the
tank in the pit. The tank is required to be
lowered in the pit with mechanical aids, such as
crane/chain pully only. No extra payment shall be
made on this account.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5 Kg/Cm2, including supply of potable water,
emptying and cleaning the tank as mentioned.
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank
for any dents etc. at the time of taking over the
equipment at the fabrication yard. If any, dents,
puncher, damage etc, has taken place on the
equipment during the transportation, the same
has to be rectified by the contractor at free of
cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags,
jute, etc. In case of old tank the contractor will
have to remove the dead stock, sludge, and store
at a place as directed by the Engineer-in-charge,
prior to testing of the tank. The contractor will
make the tank gas free as per the approved
procedure under the supervision of the Engineer-
in-charge, prior to taking up the cleaning/repairs
to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In
case of old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap
the old primer & anti-corrosive paint to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge by the
methods as approved, before applying the fresh
paint, without any extra cost to the Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside
dip pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement,
including fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes,
suction pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes
and flanges and also fixing corporation supplied
outside fill pipe at the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacement of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil
gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1, nuts, bolts,

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washers (approved make), which might have

been damaged/ missing. Item also includes facing
of manhole flange and cover plate to be done
before fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos.
permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr
0/1.
19. Filling with the clean dry sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and unwanted / debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or
unobjectionable place for disposal, as directed by
Engineer-in-charge.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks (1:1.5:3) (1
cement : 1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded
stone metal of 12 to 20mm nominal size)
complete as per drawing referred above,
including shuttering centering, curing, supply of
MS / TOR / TMT reinforcement, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge MS binding
wire (This includes the cost of reinforcement and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation supplied, Anchor bars in R.C.C. block
(2 Nos. bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Assembling, fixing & tightening of Corporation
supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles after
RCC blocks are fully set.
22. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/
blasting), measurement shall be taken and
payment shall be made under appropriate item of
civil works, after deducting the value for
earthwork excavation.
23. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per
the requirement at site.
24. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as
per drawing referred above) along the periphery
of the tank pit including shuttering, ramming and
curing etc.
25. Providing wall of brick masonry (330mm thick) or
stone masonry (380mm thick) of locally available
good quality approved bricks/ stones as per
drawing referred above, in cement mortar (1:5)
(1 cement : 5 coarse sand) including curing,
providing scaffolding, raking of joints, complete
as per drawing.
26. Providing and laying 150mm thick plain cement
concrete ([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4

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crushed graded stone metal) coping continuous

all-round over the width of the masonry wall
including centering, shuttering as per drawing.
27. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar
(1:3) (1 cement : 3 coarse sand) including
curing, raking of joints irrespective of all lead and
lifts.
28. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal
of 12 to 20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm
thick complete as per drawing referred above
including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
M.S./ TOR/TMT reinforcement bars including its
cutting, bending positioning and binding with 16
gauge of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost
of reinforcement bars and binding wire).
29. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the
masonry wall with excavated or imported earth,
free from all foreign matter, boulders etc. in
200mm thick layers well watered and
consolidated up to top most level of tank pit.
30. The Exact number of chambers & covers for
manholes required as per site conditions are to be
constructed/ provided. Additional manhole covers
apart from shown in the drawings shall be paid
separately under item rate.
iv. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT &
BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP
SLAB AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without
manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer,
Consumer or Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the
place of installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per
drawing, in all types of soils such as ordinary /
hard soil, kankar, murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri,
stone boulders big or small, soft rock, mud,

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asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC / RCC.

7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit
area.
8. Bailing out sub-soil water or any other water, if
met with, from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden
planks, ballies or steel Plates as approved by the
Engineer-in-charge.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the
tank in the pit. The tank is required to be
lowered in the pit with mechanical aids, such as
crane/chain pully only. No extra payment shall be
made on this account.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5 Kg/Cm2, including supply of potable water,
emptying and cleaning the tank as mentioned.
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank
for any dents etc. at the time of taking over the
equipment at the fabrication yard. If any, dents,
puncher, damage etc, has taken place on the
equipment during the transportation, the same
has to be rectified by the contractor at free of
cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags,
jute, etc. In case of old tank the contractor will
have to remove the dead stock, sludge, and store
at a place as directed by the Engineer-in-charge,
prior to testing of the tank. The contractor will
make the tank gas free as per the approved
procedure under the supervision of the Engineer-
in-charge, prior to taking up the cleaning/repairs
to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In
case of old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap
the old primer & anti-corrosive paint to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge by the
methods as approved, before applying the fresh
paint, without any extra cost to the Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside
dip pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement,
including fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes,
suction pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes
and flanges and also fixing corporation supplied

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outside fill pipe at the decanting point.

17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacement of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil
gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1, nuts, bolts,
washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/ missing. Item also includes facing
of manhole flange and cover plate to be done
before fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos.
permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712 Gr
0/1.
18. Filling with the clean dry sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and unwanted / debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or
unobjectionable place for disposal, as directed by
Engineer-in-charge.
19. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/
blasting), measurement shall be taken and
payment shall be made under appropriate item of
civil works, after deducting the value for
earthwork excavation.
20. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per
the requirement at site.
21. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per
drawing referred above in the entire area of the
pit including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
22. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1.5:3) (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal
of 12 to 20mm nominal size) Mat Raft, complete
as per drawing referred above including
shuttering centering, curing, supply of MS / TOR /
TMT reinforcement bars with 16 gauge of M.S.
binding wire (This includes the cost of
M.S./TOR/TMT reinforcement, M.S. bars for chairs
and binding wire). Item also includes embedding
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat
raft. (2 Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts).
23. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1
cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone
metal of 12 to 20mm nominal size) pedestals (4
Nos.) complete as per drawing referred above
including shuttering, centering & curing etc.
24. Handling assembling fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied holding down bolts, turn
buckles after the RCC matt raft is fully set.
25. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as

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26. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone

masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good
quality approved bricks/ stone as per drawing
referred above, in cement mortar (1:5) (1
cement : 5 coarse sand) including curing,
providing scaffolding, raking of joints, complete
as per drawing.
27. Providing and laying 150mm thick plain cement
concrete ([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4
crushed graded stone metal) coping continuous
all-round over the width of the masonry wall
including centering, shuttering as per drawing.
28. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar
(1:3) (1 cement : 3 coarse sand) including
curing, raking of joints irrespective of all lead and
lifts.
29. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal
of 12 to 20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm
thick complete as per drawing referred above
including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
M.S./ TOR/TMT reinforcement bars including its
cutting, bending positioning and binding with 16
gauge of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost
of reinforcement bars and binding wire).
30. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the
masonry wall with excavated or imported earth,
free from all foreign matter, boulders etc. in
200mm thick layers well watered and
consolidated up to top most level of tank pit.
31. The Exact number of chambers & covers for
manholes required as per site conditions are to be
constructed/ provided. Additional manhole covers
apart from shown in the drawings shall be paid
separately under item rate.
v. HANDLING, INSTALLING OF 10 KL TANK ABOVE
GROUND ON EXISTING BRICK MASONRY CHAIRS.
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without
manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.

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3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till

handing over the installation to Engineer,
Consumer or Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the
place of installation within the site limit.
5. Providing 50mm thick layer of coarse sand mixed
with hot bitumen on the 380mm wide beds of
existing 4 Nos. chairs.
6. Handling, hoisting, positioning, aligning, leveling
the tank on the chairs.
7. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure to
0.5 Kg/Cm2 including supply of potable water,
emptying, cleaning the tank as mentioned.
8. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank
for any dents etc. at the time of taking over the
equipment at the fabrication yard. If any, dents,
puncher damage etc, has taken place on the
equipment, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
9. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags,
jute, etc. In case of old tank the contractor will
have to remove the dead stock, sludge, and store
at a place as directed by the Engineer-in-charge,
prior to testing of the tank. The contractor will
make the tank gas free as per the approved
procedure under the supervision of the Engineer-
in-charge, prior to taking up the cleaning/repairs
to the tank.
10. Scrapping and painting of the tank outer surface
with 2 coats, to a DFT of 30-35 micron per coat,
of red oxide Zinc Phosphate primer and two coats
of synthetic Aluminium finish paint to a DFT of
15-20 microns per coat as per IOC specification.
In case of old tank, the Contractor will have to
scrap the old primer & paint before applying the
fresh primer & paint without any extra cost to
Corporation. Also, painting 2 Nos. Indian Oil
monograms (of required size) & writing name of
product, capacity of tank as per direction of site
Engineer.
11. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside
dip pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement,
including fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
12. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside suction pipe
including fixing / tightening of bushes/flanges.

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13. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes

including fixing/tightening of bushes, flanges and
also fixing, corporation supplied outside fill pipe
at the decanting point.
14. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts
(approved make), washers, which might have
been damaged/ missing. Item also includes
facing of manhole flange and cover plate before
fixing.
B. INSTALLATION OF SUPPLIED 15 KL TANK AS PER SPECIFIED
DRAWINGS AND AS PER WORK DESCRIPTION:
i. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per drawing. In
all types of soils such as ordinary/hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways &
with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Spreading clean dry sand under the tank over the entire
area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as per
drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pulley. No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying and

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cleaning the tank as mentioned

13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In case of
old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap the old
primer & anti-corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge by the methods as approved, before
applying the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been torn out/
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing.
19. Filling with the clean earth inside the tank pit is to be
done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding
wire. (This includes the cost of reinforcement bars and

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binding wire). Item also includes embedding,

Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Handling, assembling, fixing & tightening of Corporation
supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles after RCC
blocks are fully set.
22. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
23. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting)
strata, measurement shall be taken and payment shall
be made under appropriate item after deducting the
value for earthwork excavation.
24. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
ii. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per drawing. In
all types of soils such as ordinary/hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways &
with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pulley. No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying and
cleaning the tank as mentioned.

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12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In case of
old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap the old
primer & anti-corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge by the methods as approved, before
applying the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been torn out/
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing.
18. Filling with the clean earth inside the tank pit is to be
done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to be
transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
19. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
20. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting)
strata, measurement shall be taken and payment shall
be made under appropriate item after deducting the
value for earthwork excavation.
21. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the

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requirement at site.
22. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per
drawing referred above in the entire area of the pit,
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
23. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) Mat Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering centering, curing,
supply of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars including
cutting, bending, positioning and binding with 16 gauge
of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of M.S./
TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft (2
Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts) as per drawing.
24. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
25. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles
after the RCC mat raft is fully set.
iii. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT &
BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB
AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per drawing. In
all types of soils such as ordinary/hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways &
with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.

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9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,

ballies or steel Plates.
10. Spreading clean dry sand under the tank over the entire
area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as per
drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pulley. No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying and
cleaning the tank as mentioned.
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In case of
old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap the old
primer & anti-corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge by the methods as approved, before
applying the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been torn out/
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing.

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19. Filling with the clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to
be transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding
wire. (This includes the cost of reinforcement bars and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Assembling, fixing & tightening of Corporation supplied,
holding down bolts, turn buckles after RCC blocks are
fully set.
22. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting)
strata, measurement shall be taken and payment shall
be made under appropriate item after deducting the
value for earthwork excavation.
23. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
24. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
25. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick)of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones as per drawing referred above, in cement
mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse sand) including
curing, providing scaffolding, raking of joints complete
as per drawing.
26. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous all round over the
width of the masonry wall including centering,
shuttering, curing as per drawing.
27. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
28. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm thick
complete as per drawing referred above including

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shuttering, centering, curing, supply of M.S./TOR

reinforcement including its cutting, bending positioning
and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding wire (This
includes the cost of M.S. Reinforcement and binding
wire)
29. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth, free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
30. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed /
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
iv. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC MAT RAFT & BLOCKS
UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB AS PER
DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earthwork excavation is to be done as per drawing. In
all types of soils such as ordinary/hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravel, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways &
with CC / RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pulley. No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5

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Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying and

cleaning the tank as mentioned.
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank as mentioned. In case of
old tank, the Contractor will have to scrap the old
primer & anti-corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge by the methods as approved, before
applying the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been torn out/
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing.
18. Filling with the clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to
be transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
19. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting)
strata, measurement shall be taken and payment shall
be made under appropriate item after deducting the
value for earthwork excavation.
20. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.

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21. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per

drawing referred above in the entire area of the pit,
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
22. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) Mat Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering centering, curing,
supply of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars including
cutting, bending, positioning and binding with 16 gauge
of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of M.S./
TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft (2
Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts) as per drawing.
23. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
24. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles
after the RCC mat raft is fully set
25. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
26. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones as per drawing referred above, in cement
mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse sand) including
curing, providing scaffolding, raking of joints complete
as per drawing.
27. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous all round over the
width of the masonry wall including centering,
shuttering, curing as per drawing.
28. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
29. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm thick
complete as per drawing referred above including
shuttering, centering, curing, supply of M.S./TOR

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reinforcement including its cutting, bending positioning

and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding wire (This
includes the cost of M.S. Reinforcement and binding
wire)
30. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth, free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
31. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed /
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
v. HANDLING, INSTALLING OF 15 KL TANK ABOVE
GROUND ON EXISTING BRICK / STONE MASONRY
CHAIRS.
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Providing 50mm thick layer of coarse sand mixed with
hot bitumen on the 380mm wide beds of existing 4 Nos.
chairs.
6. Handling, hoisting, positioning, aligning, leveling the
tank on the chairs.
7. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure to 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
8. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage etc,
has taken place on the equipment, the same has to be
rectified by the contractor at free of cost.
9. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of

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the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the

cleaning/repairs to the tank.
10. Scrapping and painting of the tank outer surface with 2
coats, to a DFT of 30-35 micron per coat, of red oxide
Zinc Phosphate primer and two coats of Aluminium
finish paint to a DFT of 15-20 microns per coat as per
IOC specification. In case of old tank, the Contractor
will have to scrap the old primer & paint before applying
the fresh primer & paint without any extra cost to
Corporation. The item also includes painting 2 Nos.
Indian Oil monograms (of required size) and writing
name of product, capacity of tank as per direction of
site Engineer.
11. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
12. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside suction pipe
including fixing / tightening of bushes/flanges.
13. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes including
fixing/tightening of bushes, flanges and also fixing,
corporation supplied outside fill pipe at the decanting
point.
14. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts (approved
make), washers, which might have been torn
out/missing. Item also includes facing of manhole
flange and cover plate before fixing.
C. INSTALLATION OF SUPPLIED 20 KL TANK AS PER SPECIFIED
DRAWINGS AND AS PER WORK DESCRIPTION:
i. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation as per drawing. In all types of
soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar, murrum
gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or small, soft

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rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC /

RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Spreading clean dry coarse sand under the tank over
the entire area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as
per drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.

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18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including

replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been damaged /
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing. Item includes
upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712
Gr 0/1.
19. Back filling with the excavated or imported earth free
from all foreign matters, boulders etc. in 200mm thick
layers, each layer well watered and consolidated upto
top most level of tank pit.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding
wire. (This includes the cost of reinforcement bars and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Handling, assembling, fixing & tightening of Corporation
supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles after RCC
blocks are fully set.
22. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
23. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
24. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
ii. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,

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vegetation or any other materials laying at site.

6. Earth work in excavation as per drawing. In all types of
soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar, murrum
gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or small, soft
rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC /
RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at

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the decanting point.

17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been damaged /
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing. Item includes
upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712
Gr 0/1.
18. Back filling with the excavated or imported earth free
from all foreign matters, boulders etc. in 200mm thick
layers, each layer well watered and consolidated upto
top most level of tank pit.
19. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
20. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
21. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
22. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per
drawing referred above in the entire area of the pit,
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
23. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) Mat Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering centering, curing,
supply of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars including
cutting, bending, positioning and binding with 16 gauge
of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of M.S./
TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft (2
Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts) as per drawing.
24. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
25. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles
after the RCC mat raft is fully set.

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iii. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT &

BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB
AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation as per drawing. In all types of
soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar, murrum
gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or small, soft
rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC /
RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Spreading clean dry coarse sand under the tank over
the entire area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as
per drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of

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the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been damaged /
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing. Item includes
upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712
Gr 0/1.
19. Filling with the clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to
be transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering, centering, curing, supply of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, cutting, bending
positioning and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding
wire. (This includes the cost of reinforcement bars and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Assembling, fixing & tightening of Corporation supplied,
holding down bolts, turn buckles after RCC blocks are
fully set.
22. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value

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for earthwork excavation.

23. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
24. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
25. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones as per drawing referred above, in cement
mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse sand) including
curing, providing scaffolding, raking of joints complete
as per drawing.
26. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous all round over the
width of the masonry wall including centering,
shuttering, curing as per drawing.
27. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
28. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1.5:3) (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm thick complete as
per drawing referred above including shuttering,
centering, curing, supply of M.S. binding wire (This
includes the cost of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars,
M.S. bars for chairs and binding wire) to be under item
rates.
29. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth, free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
30. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed /
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
IV. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC MAT RAFT & BLOCKS
UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB AS PER
DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.

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3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till

handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes, trees,
vegetation or any other materials laying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation as per drawing. In all types of
soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar, murrum
gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone boulders big or small, soft
rock, mud, asphalted / WBM driveways & with CC /
RCC.
7. Dressing / levelling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel Plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.

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15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip

pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts, washers
(approved make), which might have been damaged /
missing. Item also includes facing of manhole flange
and cover plate to be done before fixing. Item includes
upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket conforming to IS 2712
Gr 0/1.
18. Filling with the clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit
is to be done and disposals of unwanted/debris are to
be transported beyond municipal limits or un-objected
place as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
19. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
20. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
21. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per
drawing referred above in the entire area of the pit,
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
22. Providing and laying R.C.C. 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) Mat Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering centering, curing,
supply of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars including
cutting, bending, positioning and binding with 16 gauge
of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of M.S./
TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft (2
Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts) as per drawing.
23. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
24. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of

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corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles

after the RCC mat raft is fully set.
25. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
26. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones as per drawing referred above, in cement
mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse sand) including
curing, providing scaffolding, raking of joints complete
as per drawing.
27. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous all round over the
width of the masonry wall including centering,
shuttering, curing as per drawing.
28. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
29. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1.5:3) (1 cement : 1.5
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 325mm thick complete as
per drawing referred above including shuttering,
centering, curing, supply of M.S. binding wire (This
includes the cost of M.S./ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars,
M.S. bars for chairs and binding wire) to be under item
rates.
30. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth, free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
31. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed /
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
v. HANDLING, INSTALLING OF 20 KL TANK ABOVE
GROUND ON EXISTING BRICK / STONE MASONRY
CHAIRS.
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till

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handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or

Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Providing 50mm thick layer of coarse sand mixed with
hot bitumen on the 380mm wide beds of existing 4 Nos.
chairs.
6. Handling, hoisting, positioning, aligning, leveling the
tank on the chairs.
7. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure to 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
8. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage etc,
has taken place on the equipment, the same has to be
rectified by the contractor at free of cost.
9. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
10. Scrapping and painting of the tank outer surface with 2
coats, to a DFT of 30-35 micron per coat, of red oxide
Zinc Phosphate primer and two coats of Aluminium
finish paint to a DFT of 15-20 microns per coat as per
IOC specification. In case of old tank, the Contractor
will have to scrap the old primer & paint before applying
the fresh primer & paint without any extra cost to
Corporation. The item also includes painting 2 Nos.
Indian Oil monograms (of required size) and writing
name of product, capacity of tank as per direction of
site Engineer.
11. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
12. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside suction pipe
including fixing / tightening of bushes/flanges.
13. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes including
fixing/tightening of bushes, flanges and also fixing,
corporation supplied outside fill pipe at the decanting

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point.
14. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts (approved
make), washers, which might have been torn
out/missing. Item also includes facing of manhole
flange and cover plate before fixing.
D. INSTALLATION OF SUPPLIED 50/70 KL TANK AS PER
SPECIFIED DRAWINGS AND AS PER WORK DESCRIPTION:
i. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT AS PER DRG. NO.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation is to be done as per drawing.
In all types of soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone Boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted/ WBM driveways & with
CC/ RCC.
7. Dressing / leveling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel plates.
10. Spreading clean coarse dry sand under the tank over
the entire area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as
per drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage

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etc, has taken place on the equipment during the

transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick permanite packing gasket, nuts,
bolts, washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/missing. Item also includes facing of
manhole flange and cover plate to be done before
fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1.
19. Filling with clean earth inside the tank pit is to be done
and unwanted/debris are to be transported beyond
municipal limits or un-objected place for disposal as
directed by Site Engineer.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering centering, curing, supply for
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement, cutting, bending
poisoning and binding with 16 gauge of MS binding wire
(This includes the cost of M.S. reinforcement and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding
Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.

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21. Handling, assembling fixing & tightening of Corporation

supplied holding down bolts turn buckles after RCC
blocks are fully set.
22. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
23. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
24. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
ii. IN EARTH PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation is to be done as per drawing.
In all types of soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone Boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted/ WBM driveways & with
CC/ RCC.
7. Dressing / leveling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage

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etc, has taken place on the equipment during the

transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick permanite packing gasket, nuts,
bolts, washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/missing. Item also includes facing of
manhole flange and cover plate to be done before
fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1.
18. Filling with clean earth inside the tank pit is to be done
and unwanted/debris are to be transported beyond
municipal limits or un-objected place for disposal as
directed by Site Engineer.
19. Providing Brick/ Stone Masonry kerb wall around tank
as per site requirement for which payment shall be
made under item rate separately.
20. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
21. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.

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22. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per

drawing referred above in the entire are of the pit
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
23. Providing and laying R.C.C. [Link] (1 cement : 2 coarse
sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to 20mm
nominal size) Mat. Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering, centering, curing,
supply of MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars with 16
gauge of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied, Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft.
(2 Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts).
24. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
25. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles
after the RCC mat raft is fully set.
iii. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC STRIP RAFT &
BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB
AS PER DRG.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation is to be done as per drawing.
In all types of soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone Boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted/ WBM driveways & with
CC/ RCC.
7. Dressing / leveling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel plates.

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10. Spreading clean coarse dry sand under the tank over
the entire area of the tank upto a consolidated depth as
per drawing.
11. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
12. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of
0.5Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
13. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
14. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
15. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
17. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
18. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick permanite packing gasket, nuts,
bolts, washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/missing. Item also includes facing of
manhole flange and cover plate to be done before
fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1.
19. Filling with clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit is

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to be done and unwanted/debris are to be transported

beyond municipal limits or un-objected place for
disposal as directed by Site Engineer.
20. Providing and laying R.C.C. blocks 1:1.5:3 (1 cement :
1.5 coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) complete as per drawing referred
above, including shuttering centering, curing, supply for
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement, cutting, bending
poisoning and binding with 16 gauge of MS binding wire
(This includes the cost of M.S. reinforcement and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding
Corporation supplied Anchor bars in R.C.C. block (2 Nos.
bars in each block) as per drawing.
21. Assembling fixing & tightening of Corporation supplied
holding down bolts turn buckles after RCC blocks are
fully set.
22. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
23. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.
24. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
25. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones (50 class bricks) as per drawing referred
above, in cement mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse
sand) including curing, providing scaffolding, raking of
joints complete as per drawing.
26. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous alround over the width
of the masonry wall including centering, shuttering,
curing as per drawing.
27. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
28. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1½:3) (1 cement : 1½
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 350mm thick complete as
per drawing referred above including shuttering
centering, curing, supply of M.S / TOR / TMT

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reinforcement including cutting, bending, positioning

and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding wire (This
includes the cost of M.S. Reinforcement and binding
wire) to be paid under item rates.
29. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
30. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed/
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos.) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
iv. IN BRICK MASONRY PIT WITH RCC MATT RAFT &
BLOCKS UNDER DRIVEWAY INCLUDING RCC TOP SLAB
AS PER DRG. NO.:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Clearing the site of installation from any bushes,
vegetation or any other materials lying at site.
6. Earth work in excavation is to be done as per drawing.
In all types of soils such as ordinary/ hard soil, kankar,
murrum gravels, pebbles, Bajri, stone Boulders big or
small, soft rock, mud, asphalted/ WBM driveways & with
CC/ RCC.
7. Dressing / leveling & consolidation of the tank pit area.
8. Bailing out of water or any other water, if met with,
from tank pit area.
9. Shoring shall be done with necessary wooden planks,
ballies or steel plates.
10. Handling, lowering, aligning and positioning the tank in
the pit. The tank is required to be lowered in the pit
with mechanical aids, such as crane/chain pully, No
extra payment shall be made.
11. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure of 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning

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the tank .
12. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment during the
transportation, the same has to be rectified by the
contractor at free of cost.
13. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the
cleaning/repairs to the tank.
14. Scrapping and doping of tank. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & anti-
corrosive paint to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge by the methods as approved, before applying
the fresh paint, without any extra cost to the
Corporation.
15. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing/tightening of bushes & flanges.
16. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes, suction
pipe including fixing/tightening of bushes and flanges
and also fixing corporation supplied outside fill pipe at
the decanting point.
17. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick permanite packing gasket, nuts,
bolts, washers (approved make), which might have
been damaged/missing. Item also includes facing of
manhole flange and cover plate to be done before
fixing. Item includes upto 2 nos. permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1.
18. Filling with clean dry coarse sand inside the tank pit is
to be done and unwanted/debris are to be transported
beyond municipal limits or un-objected place for
disposal as directed by Site Engineer.
19. In case of any hard rock (required chiseling/blasting),
measurement shall be taken and payment shall be
made under appropriate item after deducting the value
for earthwork excavation.
20. Number of suction points shall be indicated as per the
requirement at site.

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21. Providing and laying base cement concrete as per

drawing referred above in the entire are of the pit
including ramming, consolidation, curing etc.
22. Providing and laying R.C.C. [Link] (1 cement : 2 coarse
sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to 20mm
nominal size) Mat. Raft complete as per drawing
referred above including shuttering, centering, curing,
supply of MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement bars with 16
gauge of M.S. binding wire (This includes the cost of
MS/ TOR/ TMT reinforcement, M.S. bars for chairs and
binding wire). Item also includes embedding,
Corporation’s supplied, Anchor bars in R.C.C. mat raft.
(2 Nos. bars in each Anchor bolts).
23. Providing and laying cement concrete [Link] (1 cement :
2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) pedestals (4 Nos.) complete as per
drawing referred above including shuttering, centering,
curing etc.
24. Handling, assembling, fixing and tightening of
corporation supplied, holding down bolts, turn buckles
after the RCC mat raft is fully set.
25. Providing and laying base cement concrete (as per
drawing referred above) along the periphery of the tank
pit, including shuttering, ramming and curing etc.
26. Providing brick masonry (330mm thick) or stone
masonry (380mm thick) of locally available good quality
bricks/ stones (50 class bricks) as per drawing referred
above, in cement mortar (1:5) (1 cement : 5 coarse
sand) including curing, providing scaffolding, raking of
joints complete as per drawing.
27. Providing and laying 150mm thick cement concrete
([Link]) (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 crushed graded
stone metal) coping, continuous alround over the width
of the masonry wall including centering, shuttering,
curing as per drawing.
28. Plastering brick masonry internal wall surfaces in
masonry pit with 12mm thick cement mortar (1:3) (1
cement : 3 coarse sand) including curing, raking of
joints irrespective of all lead and lifts.
29. Providing and laying R.C.C. (1:1½:3) (1 cement : 1½
coarse sand : 3 crushed graded stone metal of 12 to
20mm nominal size) top slab 350mm thick complete as
per drawing referred above including shuttering
centering, curing, supply of M.S / TOR / TMT
reinforcement including cutting, bending, positioning

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and binding with 16 gauge of M.S. binding wire (This

includes the cost of M.S. Reinforcement and binding
wire) to be paid under item rates.
30. Back filling is to be done on outsides of the masonry
wall excavated or imported earth free from all foreign
matter, boulders etc. in 200mm thick layers well
watered and consolidated upto top most level of tank
pit.
31. The Exact number of chambers & covers for manholes
required as per site conditions are to be constructed/
provided. Additional manhole covers apart from shown
(2 Nos.) in the drawings shall be paid separately. Under
item rate.
v. HANDLING, INSTALLING OF 50/70 KL TANK ABOVE
GROUND ON EXISTING BRICK/ STONE MASONRY
CHAIRS AS PER DRG. NO. ENG/326-1/2 & 2/2:
1. Installation of New/Old tank with or without manhole.
2. Detaching all inside/outside fittings from tank.
3. Keeping the tank with fittings in safe custody till
handing over the installation to Engineer, Consumer or
Dealer.
4. Shifting/rolling of the tank (with fittings) to the place of
installation within the site limit.
5. Providing 50mm thick layer of coarse sand mixed with
hot bitumen on the 380mm wide beds of exiting 4 Nos.
chairs.
6. Handling, hoisting, positioning, aligning and levelling the
tank on the chairs.
7. Testing the tank hydrostatically to a pressure to 0.5
Kg/Cm2 including supply of water, emptying, cleaning
the tank .
8. The contractor will thoroughly examine the tank for any
dents etc. at the time of taking over the equipment at
the fabrication yard. If any, dents, puncher damage
etc, has taken place on the equipment, the same has to
be rectified by the contractor at free of cost.
9. Cleaning the tank from inside with gunny bags, jute,
etc. In case of old tank the contractor will have to
remove the dead stock, sludge, and store at a place as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge, prior to testing of
the tank. The contractor will make the tank gas free as
per the approved procedure under the supervision of
the Engineer-in-charge, prior to taking up the

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cleaning/repairs to the tank.

10. Scrapping and painting of the tank outer surface with 2
coats, to a DFT of 30-35 micron per coat, of red oxide
Zinc Phosphate primer and two coats of synthetic
Aluminium finish paint to a DFT of 15-20 microns per
coat as per IOC specification. In case of old tank, the
Contractor will have to scrap the old primer & paint
before applying the fresh primer & paint without any
extra cost to Corporation. The item also includes
painting 2 Nos. Indian Oil monograms (of required size)
and writing name of product, capacity of tank as per
direction of site Engineer.
11. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside and outside dip
pipes, gun metal cap, locking arrangement, including
fixing, tightening of bushes & flanges.
12. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside suction pipe
including fixing/ tightening of bushes/flanges.
13. Fixing, Corporation supplied, inside fill pipes including
fixing/tightening of bushes, flanges and also fixing,
supplied, outside fill pipe at the decanting point.
14. Fixing of manhole cover plate in position including
replacing of 3mm thick CAF, permanite oil gasket
conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1, nuts, bolts (approved
make), washers etc, which might have been
damaged/missing. Item also includes facing of manhole
flange and cover plate before fixing.
2.0 SUPPLYING, LAYING, PAINTING HEAVY DUTY MS ERW PIPE
(SCREWED) AS PER SPECIFICATION:
i. Supply, fabrication, laying and testing of MS, BLACK, ERW,
threaded pipes, heavy class conforming to IS 1239, PART I as
per IOCL specifications including pipeline fittings like bends,
tee etc as required and as directed.
ii. Laying pipeline in trenches excavated in the required
alignment along-with fittings and making all connections
including those at tank and pumps by welding as per API 5L
and table 4 and with threaded connections at swing joints at
all bends. Union/flanged joints are to be provided after the
check valve. The suction pipe from tank to pump shall be laid
sloping towards the tank. The joints are to be made leak proof
by using jointing materials like litharge, glycerin, shellac, hold
tight etc.
iii. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all piping materials like pipes,
fittings (along with gaskets, bolts, nuts), anti corrosive
treatment, paints, etc., as mentioned/ required. Item also
includes providing supports and accessories like U-bolts,

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iv. Scope of supply shall also include weather hoods for bare
pipes crossing ceilings and walls.
v. Any other materials or items required to complete the work
shall also be supplied by the CONTRACTOR whether
specifically listed or not.
vi. UNDERGROUND COATING: The underground pipeline shall
be protected by coating ( brush application ) with 3 coats of
SHALIMASTIC (shalismatic – HD Thixotropic) or equivalent (as
approved by the Engineer-in-charge), cold applied anti-
corrosive treatment for a total DFT of 600 microns after
preparing the surface as per Manufacturer specification and as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
vii. ABOVEGROUND PAINTING: The aboveground pipeline shall
be painted with two coats of synthetic enamel over two coat of
specified primer or equivalent (as approved by the Engineer-
in-charge) after preparing the surface as per Manufacturer
specification and as directed by the Engineer-in-charge
viii. Excavation and PCC shall be paid extra on item rate basis for
piping work.
ix. The pipe line laid shall be tested hydrostatically to a pressure
of 7 Kg/cm2.

3 SUPPLYING, LAYING, PAINTING HEAVY DUTY MS BLACK PIPE

(WELDED) AS PER SPECIFICATION:
i. Supply, fabrication, laying and testing of MS black, welded,
heavy class pipes conforming to IS 1239 and as per IOCL
specifications including pipeline fittings like bends, tee etc as
required and as and 2 coats of synthetic enamel / aluminium
finish paint as per IOCL specs.
ii. Laying pipeline in trenches excavated in the required
alignment along-with fittings and making all connections
including those at tank and pumps by welding as per API 5L
and table 4 and with threaded connections at swing joints at
all bends. Union/flanged joints are to be provided after the
check valve. The suction pipe from tank to pump shall be laid
sloping towards the tank. The joints are to be made leak proof
by using jointing materials like litharge, glycerin, shellac, hold
tight etc.
iii. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all piping materials like pipes,
fittings (along with gaskets, bolts, nuts), anti corrosive
treatment, paints, etc., as mentioned/ required. Item also
includes providing supports and accessories like U-bolts,
clamps, rods, etc.

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iv. Scope of supply shall also include weather hoods for bare
pipes crossing ceilings and walls.
v. Any other materials or items required to complete the work
shall also be supplied by the CONTRACTOR whether
specifically listed or not.
vi. UNDERGROUND COATING: The underground pipeline shall
be protected by coating ( brush application ) with 3 coats of
SHALIMASTIC (shalismatic – HD Thixotropic) or equivalent (as
approved by the Engineer-in-charge), cold applied anti-
corrosive treatment for a total DFT of 600 microns after
preparing the surface as per Manufacturer specification and as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
vii. ABOVEGROUND PAINTING: The aboveground pipeline shall
be painted with two coats of synthetic enamel over two coat of
specified primer or equivalent (as approved by the Engineer-
in-charge) after preparing the surface as per Manufacturer
specification and as directed by the Engineer-in-charge
viii. Excavation and PCC shall be paid extra on item rate basis for
piping work.
ix. The pipe line laid shall be tested hydrostatically to a pressure
of 7 Kg/cm2.

4 LAYING, PAINTING OF CORPORATION SUPPLIED PIPELINE AS

PER SPECIFICATION:
i. Cleaning and scrapping, with wire brushes & abrasives, the
outside surface of the pipeline.
ii. Laying pipeline in trenches excavated in the required
alignment along-with fittings and making all connections
including those at tank and pumps by welding as per API 5L
and table 4 and with threaded connections at swing joints at
all bends. Union/flanged joints are to be provided after the
check valve. The suction pipe from tank to pump shall be laid
sloping towards the tank. The joints are to be made leak proof
by using jointing materials like litharge, glycerin, shellac, hold
tight etc.
iii. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all piping materials like pipes,
fittings (along with gaskets, bolts, nuts), anti corrosive
treatment, paints, etc., as mentioned/ required. Item also
includes providing supports and accessories like U-bolts,
clamps, rods, etc.
iv. Scope of supply shall also include weather hoods for bare
pipes crossing ceilings and walls.
v. Any other materials or items required to complete the work

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shall also be supplied by the CONTRACTOR whether

specifically listed or not.
vi. UNDERGROUND COATING: The underground pipeline shall
be protected by coating ( brush application ) with 3 coats of
SHALIMASTIC (shalismatic – HD Thixotropic) or equivalent (as
approved by the Engineer-in-charge), cold applied anti-
corrosive treatment for a total DFT of 600 microns after
preparing the surface as per Manufacturer specification and as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
vii. ABOVEGROUND PAINTING: The aboveground pipeline shall
be painted with two coats of synthetic enamel over two coat of
specified primer or equivalent (as approved by the Engineer-
in-charge) after preparing the surface as per Manufacturer
specification and as directed by the Engineer-in-charge
viii. Excavation and PCC shall be paid extra on item rate basis for
piping work.
ix. The pipe line laid shall be tested hydrostatically to a pressure
of 7 Kg/cm2.

5.0 SUPPLYING, WELDING, PAINTING MS FORGED BUTT WELD

FITTINGS-BENDS, REDUCERS ETC.
Supplying, handling, welding, doping/ painting (as per relevant item
specifications) of MS “C” Class/ Schedule 40, Forged bends, reducers
of required size. However the minimum wall thickness shall be as
under:

S. Size (bend, Reducer-higher Wall thickness in mm

No. dia) in mm

01 40mm 3.60mm
02 50mm 3.90mm
03 65mm 5.10mm
04 80mm 5.40mm
05 100mm 6.00mm
06 150mm 6.30mm

In case 45 degree bends are required, 2 No. 45 degree bends will be

taken as 1 No. 90 degree bend for the purpose of payment.
Measurement
The measurement will be done as each no.
Note: The specification for Fabrication, Welding, Electrode - as
mention in Item for welded pipelines

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6.0 SUPPLYING & WELDING MS SLIPPON FLANGES

Supply & welding slip-on flanges conforming to IS2062 GrA, ANSI
B16.5, Class#150 with 3 runs of weld outside and one run of weld
inside the flanges as per specifications and standard Drg. enclosed
here in AS PER DRG [Link]/425 M
Supplying of steel flanges class 150 as per IOC drawing, including
transportation of the same to the work site. Material for SORF/ BLRF
flanges to conform to ASTM A-105 classs 150 for sizes upto 300mm.
Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5.
All flanges shall have raised serrated faces finished to 125 AARH. The
bore of SORF Flanges shall match the OD of the attached pipe. The
rate includes all cost for delivering the flanges at site
A. Slip on flanges
B. MS Blind flanges
7.0 MAKING FLANGED JOINTS SLIP ON & BLIND FLANGES etc.
including providing/ supplying 3 mm thick CAF , permanite oil
confirming to IS 2712 Gr 0/1 gasket, nuts, bolts, bonding with 3
mm dia copper wire etc. complete as per IOCL specifications.
8.0 SUPPLY, WELDING OF BLIND FLANGES conforming to IS 2062,
Gr A, ANSI B 16.5, Class 150 as per specs
Supplying of steel flanges class 150 as per IOC drawing, including
transportation of the same to the work site. Material for SORF/ BLRF
flanges to conform to ASTM A-105 classs 150 for sizes upto 300mm.
Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5.
All flanges shall have raised serrated faces finished to 125 AARH. The
bore of SORF Flanges shall match the OD of the attached pipe. The
rate includes all cost for delivering the flanges at site
A. Slip on flanges
B. MS Blind flanges
9.0 Supplying and fixing basket strainers of the SIZES 200MM, 150
MM & 100 MM DIA suitable for flow rate of 1200 lpm (max) for line
size 100NB and 2400 LPM for 150 NB and above. The design
pressure shall be 15 kg/[Link]. and the mesh shall be of SS material.
Rate includes making flange connections at both ends and painting to
the required colour coding.

10.0 S&I OF CLASS 150 FLANGED CS BALL VALVE- S/I CLASS150

FLANGED CS BALLVALVE 80MM
Supplying CS Gate / Ball Valve as per the following specifications.
CAST STEEL GATE VALVES (BS 1414 – 1991):
Rating : 150 class as per ANSI B 16.34

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Ends : Flanged RF conc. Serrated , 150

class
Body Bonnet : ASTM A 216 gr WCB
Trim : 13 % Cr steel
Disc : Solid welded for gate valves
Swing type for check valves
BALL VALVE (BS 5351 – 1991):
Rating : 150 class as per ANSI B 16.34
Ends : Flanged RF conc. Serrated, 150 class
Body Bonnet : ASTM A 216 gr WCB
Ball : SS 304
Seats & Seals : 25 % glass reinforced PTFE
Port : Reduced port
Antistatic device : Required
Fire safe design : Required
Operation : Lever FM sizes ≤ 100 mm
Gear FM sizes ≥ 150 mm
11.0 HANDLING, ALIGNING & FIXING OF SUPPLIED FLANGED
FITTINGS : GATE VALVE / CHECK VALVE
Handling, aligning & fixing corporation supplied gate valve / check
valve / box strainer etc. in pipeline sections including jointing with
specified. Item also includes supplying & fixing necessary gasket
3mm thick CAF, PERMANITE OIL conforming to IS 2712 Gr O/1,
approved Make nuts & bolts, washers etc.
12.0 PROVIDING MS CAPS (THREADED) AS PER REQUIRED SIZE
To supply & fix the above mentioned item as per relevant drawings,
specification and approval of site in-charge. The item includes fixing
of the same on tanks with all material complete. Steel caps as per
Drawing.
Measurement
The measurement will be done as each no.
13.0 PROVIDING MS BUSHES, NIPPLES, UNIONS, TEE & ELBOW AS
PER REQUIRED SIZE
Supply & fixing welded/ screwed above mentioned items as per
relevant specification and approval of site in-charge . The item
includes fixing of the same on tanks with all material complete.
The material shall be mild steel.

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Measurement
The measurement will be done as each no.
14.0 PROVIDING ALUMINIUM CAM LOCK COUPLING (THREADED)
AS PER REQUIRED SIZE
To supply & fix the above mentioned item (male/female type) as per
relevant drawings, specification and approval of site in-charge. The
item includes fixing of the same on tanks with all material complete.
Measurement
The measurement will be done as each no.
15.0 PROVIDING LOCKING ARRANGEMENT FOR FILL & DIP PIPES
AS PER DRG [Link]/303-1/2 INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS OF WORKS:
With clamp and lock (Approved Make) 7 Lever 50mm size:
i. Supply of approved make lock.
ii. Providing & fabricating arrangement and fixing with nut, bolt
or welded to the fill and dip pipe.
iii. Supplying and fixing in locking-clamp approved Make (or)
equivalent approved make pad-lock of size 50mm with
duplicate keys.
16.0 PERMANITE OIL PACKING 600 MM DIA 3MM THICK FOR TANK
MANHOLE
Permanite oil packing 600 mm dia 3mm thick for tank manhole
conforming to BS – 1832/58
17.0 PROVIDING FOLLOWING FITTINGS AS PER REQUIRED SIZE:
To supply & fix the below mentioned item as per relevant drawings,
specification and approval of site in-charge. The item includes fixing
of the same on tanks with all material complete.
i. Aluminium & Brass dip rod as per Drg No. ENG/303-2/2 for
15/20 KL tank & Drg. No. ENG/320-2/2 for 50/70 KL tank.
ii. Vent hood as per Drg No. 333-4/4.
iii. Vent hood jali made out of SS Wire 32 SWG 11 mesh per linier
cm. Fixing shall be as per drg no: ENG/333-4/4
Measurement
The measurement will be done as each no.
18.0 SUPPLYING AND PROVIDING M.S. IS 1239, HEAVY pipe of
suitable length for exhaust arrangement for diesel engine including
clamping & insulating the exhaust pipe with asbestos rope etc.
19.0 SUPPLYING AND FIXING PRESSURE/ COMPOSITE GAUGE 0-15
KG/[Link] RATING OF I.S. APPROVED MAKE:

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Providing and fixing pressure gauge composite gauge 0-15 Kg/cm2

rating on pipeline. Item also includes providing, fixing and welding
socket in pipeline and providing and fixing 12mm dia GM isolator
valve complete as directed by Engineer.
20.0 Supply and fixing of Silica Gel trap assembly dia made of
acrylic / glass tube with silica gel as per standard drawings
enclosed.
21.0 Handling and installation of IOCL supplied flow meter as per
manufacturer’s instructions including fixing supplied valves,
providing 80mm dia . 2 Nos pipe supports with suitable
clamps, straps, nuts, bolts, washers and 6mm thick base
plate, G.I. Sheet box with cover (16 SWG) including providing
window glass on the box cover, locking arrangement, etc.
complete as per instructions and detailed specifications
complete
Unpacking, handling, assembling, aligning, installing the Flow meters
in pipeline system including making flanges joint on inlet/outlet ends.
The required support for Flow meters will be provided of brick
masonry / angle iron for which, separate payment will be made
under item rate. The job includes testing & commissioning the Flow
meter.
22.0 INSTALLATION OF CORPORATION SUPPLIED DISPENSING
PUMP:
a) Un-packing of the dispensing pump from the wooden crate.
Wooden crate shall be the property of the contractor.
b) Handling and shifting to the pump island and handing over
loose items like nozzles, hose pipe, handles etc. to Engineer,
dealer/consumer.
c) Providing and laying CC [Link] (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4
crushed stone metal of 12 to 20mm nominal size) for
foundation bolts, including boxing, supply and fixing of
foundation bolts as per Manufacturers requirement or as
directed by Engineer.
d) Aligning and positioning of dispensing pump over CC
foundations, supplying and tightening the nuts with washers.
e) Sand filling in the hollow portion under the dispensing unit.
23.0 SUPPLYING AND INSTALLATION OF APPROVED MAKE AIR
COMPRESSOR SINGLE/ THREE PHASE WITH ACCESSORIES
Air Compressors 2HP, 3HP & 5 HP
This includes supplying and fixing air compressor assembly with
delivery pressure of 12 kg/sq cm(g) of approved make, which shall
be provided with pressure gauge, high pressure releasing valve, non-
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suitable electrical connections & all standard accessories, including

civil works. A three phase 440V, AC induction motor approved Make
shall be coupled with air compressor. High-pressure valve switch
shall be connected to motor control circuit in starter.
A 440v, 50 Hz AC relevant capacity of approved make DOL starter
(direct on line) shall be connected to motor circuit.
Note: Installation to be carried out as per manufacturer’s
specification, drawings or as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.
24.0 AIR GAUGE AND INFLATORS:
Supply & installation of Digital tyre inflator which is microprocessor
based, automatic air pressure controller with solenoid controlled
nozzle for automatic fill and release functions. Complete with
weather proof cabinet, 3 digit LCD displays with backlight
illuminations i.e. one for actual tyre pressure and another for set
pressure. Air filter, remote controller, cables, PVC hose pipe and
working pressure upto 10bar ( Excluding civil work for foundation,
etc.)
Supply & installation of Mechanical tyre inflator with working
pressure in the range of 0 to 10 psi including all necessary works,
fittings, accessories etc.
26.0 HOSE ASSEMBLY:
Supplying and fixing of hose (6mm ID) assembly for Mechanical Air
tower.
27.0 BRAIDED RUBBER HOSE
Supplying & fixing braided rubber hose of approved make suitable for
oil installation. The pipe should have continuity for earthing etc. as
per the specification.
28.0 TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LOADING &
UNLOADING FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER INCLUDING
ENROUTE ALL TAXES, LEVIS AND UNLOADING, BY A SUITABLE
VEHICLE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS PURPOSE:
The above item includes the following item of works:
1. Handling, loading, unloading and transportation of 10/ 15/ 20/
50/ 70 KL Tank with fittings dispensing pump, air compressor,
other pumps and engineering materials from one location to
another under the jurisdiction of Delhi State Office.
2. The dispensing pump/air compressor/ all the pumps shall be
transported on lumpsum basis.
3. The payment for transportation shall be made only on
production of issue note, invoice and builty by the contractor
employed.
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any other mechanical method, staging, ramps etc. no extra

payment shall be made
5. For loading/ unloading the pump, compressor etc. with chain
pulley, block, or any other mechanical method, staging, ramps
etc. or manual means no extra payment shall be made
6. Extra payment shall be made for loading/ unloading pump,
compressor etc. in case a suitable vehicle/ crane is employed
specially for this purpose. The payment for the same shall be
reimbursed only on production of receipt. The same is already
included in the item specified in the schedule of rates.
7. Octroi if paid, shall be reimbursed on production of receipt.
8. Contractor shall be responsible for any damages and losses
during loading / unloading and transporting of material. If the
materials are required to be insured for “Transit Insurance”
the actual expenses so incurred shall be borne by the
Contractor.
9. Contractors may be asked to pack the materials and in that
event, packing charges shall be paid extra on mutually agreed
rates.
10. The item includes taking delivery of material from the
prescribed location, transporting and delivery of the same at
destination as per the instruction of dispatch location.
11. The payment shall be made on the basis of shortest distance
between two locations and the kilometerage shall be given on
the basis of Corporation working and the contractor shall be
bound by the same.
12. Payment shall be made on production of MRN only, along with
bills.
13. The transportation of IOC material will be done by the vehicle
exclusively for IOC job and no other material of any outside
party will be loaded in the vehicle.
29.0 HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF MS PIPELINE INCLUDING
CLEANING, SCRAPPING ETC. COMPLETE:
1. Exposing the underground pipeline from all sides by
excavating the pipeline trench up to required depth and back
filling the same after the testing of pipeline or doping is
complete.
2. Item includes costs for rent for hydraulic pump, supply of
water for testing, etc.
3. Filling water in the pipeline.
4. Removal of product from pipeline to be tested in the barrels,
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5. Testing pipeline at 10.5 Kg/[Link], keeping it for 6 hours and

rectifying the leakage if any.
6. Removal of water & its disposal outside the RO/CP.
7. Item includes cleaning and scrapping the pipeline complete
30.0 HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF 10/15/20/50/70 KL TANK:
Testing the tank hydro-statically with sweet water, to a
pressure of 0.5Kg/[Link]. (Testing includes supplying, filling
and emptying out the water after testing) cleaning the
internal surface of the tank etc. complete
1. Removal of product (dead stock) if any / or sludge etc., by
manual labour.
2. Opening the tank & making it gas free.
3. Supply of water and filling the same in the tank for testing.
4. Testing the tank to a pressure of 0.5Kg/Sqcm.
5. Rectifying leaks if any, however it shall be paid separately
depending upon the quantum of work.
6. Removal of water from the tank & its disposal outside IOC
premises.
7. Cleaning the tank thoroughly from inside with Gunny bags,
soft cloth etc. & reconnecting the pipe line, fittings including
replacement of packing nuts and bolts etc., if required for
commissioning the tank.
8. After testing the tank hydrostatically, the gasket used in the
manhole cover has to be replaced with new one.
31.0 DOPING OF 10/15/20/50/70 KL TANK AND PIPELINE:
1. The item includes removing the existing doping (in case of
existing tank / pipeline), etc. and the surface shall be
completely cleaned.
2. The surface shall be made totally dry and free from moisture,
oil, etc. before the commencement of the application of the
anti-corrosive paint, Shalimastic – HD or equivalent.
3. The Shalimastic – HD or equivalent paint shall be properly
stirred first and then cold applied over the prepared surfaces
in three coats with brush. There shall be an interval of 24Hrs
between each coat. The minimum DFT per coat shall be 200
microns and the total DFT shall not be less than 600 microns.
4. The above mentioned entire application shall be carried out as
per the Manufacturer specifications and as directed by the
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32.0 CLEANING OF 10/15/20/50/70 KL TANKS:

Item includes following jobs:
1. Removal of dead stock from the tank and collecting the same
in IOC/consumer supplied empty barrels and handing over the
same to the owner.
2. Degassing the tank by filling the water in tank upto the
manhole till it overflows and removing the water from the
tank.
3. Removing the sludge from the tank and dumping the same at
the place indicated by Engineer-in-charge/Location-in-charge
of IOC or the consumer.
4. Cleaning the inner surface of the tank with soap water solution
and hessian cloth and removing all foreign matter from the
tank. The cleaning process shall be carried to the full
satisfaction of IOC representative / consumed.
5. Reaffixing the manhole cover with new 3mm thick permanite
oil packing and also replacing defective nuts and bolts for
manhole cover as well as pipeline connection to the tank
including connecting/ jointing all pipelines to tanks.
6. Back filling the manhole chamber and clearance of site
including removal of malba, if any.
7. Additional manholes, if required, shall be opened with cold
cutting and welding the manhole after gas freeing. The rate for
cutting and welding shall be paid separately.
33.0 GENERAL
33.1 These specifications define basic requirements for painting
work for a petroleum installation.
33.2 It is deemed that the work shall be carried out by the
contractor with the best quality of specified material and
workmanship at his own cost.
33.3 Adequate numbers of required tools, brushes, blast material,
scaffolding, shot/sand blasting equipment, air compressors
etc. shall be arranged by the contractor at site.
33.4 During storage and application of paints, the paint
manufacturer’s instructions shall be strictly followed.
Particular attention shall be paid to the following:
ƒ Proper storage avoiding exposure and extreme
temperature .
ƒ Specified surface preparation.
ƒ Mixing and thinning.
ƒ Application of paints and the recommended time
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33.5 The cleaned surface shall not be kept exposed to atmosphere

for more than 24 hours (particularly at night time when
humidity %age in atmosphere is more and might spoil the
surface prepared).
33.6 The first coat of primer shall be applied soon after cleaning
and before any visible rusting occurs.
33.7 The paint coat shall be smooth and even and shall not show
any trace of brush mark. The bands, lettering, etc. shall be
carried out as per drawing after the external painting is
completed.
33.8 The contractor has to position an ELCOMETER at site for
checking the paint thickness by the site engineer.
33.9 Lettering, painting directional signs and relevant data shall be
painted in suitable size as directed by Engineer in Charge.
34.0 EMPTYING OUT PRODUCT FROM UNDER GROUND TANKS/
SUPPLY OF WATER ETC.
i. Removing product from the underground tanks and emptying
it including collecting the product in barrels supplied by the
Corporation. It shall be ensured that no loss of product is
taken place, while carrying out the job. The job will be carried
out in the presence of Corporation and dealers
representatives.
ii. Supplying & Filling sweet water in the underground tank
(10/15/20/50/ 70KL) to avoid floating of the tanks during
monsoon, etc. as directed.
iii. Removing the water carefully from U/G tank with SR pump, in
such a way that there is no loss of product. The water has to
be thrown away and the product to be put back into the tank
etc. complete.
35.0 EXHUMING OF UNDER GROUND TANKS WITH FITTINGS:
(a) From earth pit without RCC blocks/rafts:
The item includes the following works:
1. Dismantling of tanks with fittings, its pipeline
connections, manhole cover plate, if any and stacking
the same within the RO/CP premises.
2. Degassing the 10/ 15/ 20/ 50/ 70 KL Tank as per the
approved procedures as per the direction of Engineer-
in-charge.
3. Removing dead stock, sludge oil trace and storing them
in barrels at safe place as per the direction of Engineer-
in-charge.
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earth work and excavation upto the bottom most level,

lifting the tank by manual or mechanical means,
including dismantling earthing provisions, etc. complete.
5. Stacking the 10/ 15/ 20/ 50/ 70 KL Tank within the
premises.
6. Back filling the pit upto ground level with excavated and
imported earth in 200mm layers well watered and
consolidated upto the top most level with earth rammer,
etc. as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
(b) From masonry pit with RCC blocks/rafts:
The item includes:
1. Same as item (i) to (vi) under (a).
2. Dismantling of RCC blocks/rafts and disposal of debris
outside the RO/CP premises as per the directions of site
in charge.
3. Dismantling of Anchor bolts straps etc. and stacking the
same within the RO/CP premises.
4. Excluding brick masonry walls, if required to be
dismantled shall be paid under separate item of this
schedule.
36.0 DISMANTLING DISPENSING PUMPS/ MPD
Dismantling of dispensing pump from pump island including
disconnecting pipeline and electrical connections, removing product
from pump body sealing inlets, stacking the unit at site and handing
over the same.
36.0 REINSTALLING DISPENSING PUMPS/ MPD
Re-installing the dispensing pump on existing foundation including
connecting pipelines, electrical connections, tightening nuts of the
foundation bolts etc. complete.
37.0 DISMANTLING OF MS/GI PIPELINE (SCREWED/WELDED)
WITH FITTING, VALVES ETC.:
Disconnecting, dismantling the existing welded/ screwed pipeline
both above/ Underground including excavating, breaking the
enclosure walls, backfilling & restoring the surface in original
condition, disconnecting all the fittings, valves, strainers, filters,
adjustable supports and all other fittings either by gas-cutting or
hacksaw cutting after gas the lines, dismantling BM pedestals if
required and stacking the dismantled pipes and fittings at site as
directed
This item includes the following item of works:

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Above Ground:
1. Dismantling of all pipelines, fittings like flanges, check valves,
elbows, bends, sockets union nipples etc, including cutting, if
required, as per site conditions.
2. Stacking of all the above material within the RO/CP premises
and handing over the material to the Engineer.
3. Any other facilities/equipment (which is not required to be
dismantled), if damaged while carrying out the above job shall
be made good at contractors cost.
Underground:
1. Same as item No. (i) to (iii) under above item.
2. Excavation in trenches, in all types of soil (upto 2m
maximum), WBM/ Asphalted area etc.
3. Uplifting the pipe from the trenches, cutting the same in
appropriate lengths after dismantling the sockets/flange joints.
4. Back filling the trenches with the excavation or imported
earth, watering and consolidating with hand roller.
38.0 REPLACING EXISTING MANHOLE GASKETS
Replacing existing manhole gaskets for 15/20/50/70 KL U/G & A/G
tanks including disconnecting the pipelines, removing nuts, bolts &
manhole cover and supplying and fixing permanite oil gaskets, nuts
& bolts as per relevant specification and drawings and reconnecting
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PIPELINES AND FITTINGS:

TABLE – 1
(Service: For various petroleum products like petrol, kerosene, diesel, at
retail outlets only) (sizes < or = to 150 mm)

S. ITEM MATERIAL DIMENSIONAL

SPECIFICATION STANDARD
N
O

1 PIPES, ERW, ONE CARBON STEEL, IS1239 PART I, HEAVY

END SCREWED & BLACK CLASS, THREADING AS
OTHER END PER IS 554(TAPER)
SOCKETED

2 FITTINGS SCREWED CARBON STEEL, IS1239 PART II , TO

(ELBOWS, TEES, BLACK, SCREWED SUIT HEAVY CLASS
REDUCERS, UNIONS) ENDS AS PER IS
554 TAPER.

3 PLATE FLANGES IS 2062 GR A ANSI B 16.5,150 CLASS,

SCREWED AS PER RF, SERRATED FINISH
IS554

4 GASKETS CAF, PERMANITE ANSI B 16.21, 150

OIL, IS 2712, GR CLASS, 3mm THICK
0/1

5 MACHINE BOLTS & IS 1367 ,CLASS IS 1363, TO SIUT 150

NUTS 4.6/4 CLASS FLANGES

6 VALVES - GATE & REFER PARA 5.0, REFER PARA 5.0 ,CL 5.1
CHECK CL 5.1 (SPECS FOR BRONZE
(SPECIFICATION VALVES)
FOR BRONZE
VALVES)

TABLE – 2
(Service: For various petroleum products like petrol, kerosene, diesel, LDO
& FO at Consumer depots, Taluka kerosene depots, Terminals, Depots and
Aviation fuelling stations) (Sizes 80 mm TO 200 mm)

S. ITEM MATERIAL DIMENSIONAL

NO STANDARD

1 PIPES, BLACK, API 5L Gr A / API 5L Gr API 5L

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S. ITEM MATERIAL DIMENSIONAL

NO STANDARD
BE, WELDED B

2 FITTINGS ASTM A234 Gr WPB, ANSI B16.9 (SEE

(ELBOWS,REDUC SEAMLESS FOR SIZES TABLE-6 FOR
ERS) 80NB TO 150NB. ASTM THICKNESS)
A234 Gr WPBW
WELDED WITH 100%
RADIOGRAPHY FOR
SIZE 200NB

3 PLATE FLANGES IS 2062 GR A ANSI B 16.5 , 150

CLASS RF,
SLIP-ON
SERRATED

4 GASKETS CAF, PERMANITE OIL, ANSI B 16.21, 150

IS 2712 GR O/1 CLASS, 3mm THICK

5 MACHINE BOLTS IS 1367 , CLASS 4.6/4 IS 1363, 150 CLASS

& NUTS

6 VALVES – GATE, REFER PARA 5.0 , CL REFER PARA 5.0,CL

BALL& 5.2 & 5.3 5.2&5.3 (SPECS FOR
CHECK,FLANGED (SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES)
VALVES)

7 HOSES REFER PARA 6.0 REFER PARA 6.0

(SPECIFICATION FOR (SPECS FOR HOSES)
HOSES)

TABLE – 3
(Service: Compressed Air and Water at all locations, SIZES < or = 80 NB)

S. ITEM MATERIAL DIMENSIONAL

NO STANDARD

1 PIPES, ERW, CARBON STEEL, IS1239 PART I,

SCREWED, ONE GALVANISED HEAVY CLASS
END SOCKETED

2 FITTINGS CARBON STEEL, IS1239 PART 2,

SCREWED GALVANISED HEAVY CLASS

3 PLATE IS 2062 Gr A, ANSI B

FLANGES,SCREW 16.5,150#,RAISED

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ED GALVANISED FACE, SERRATED

FINISH

4 GASKETS CAF, PERMANITE OIL, IS ANSI B 16.21, 150

2712 Gr O/1, 3mm CLASS
THICK ,

5 MACHINE BOLTS IS 1367 , CLASS 4.6/4 IS 1363, 150 CLASS

& NUTS

6 VALVES - GATE REFER PARA 5.0, CL 5.1 REFER PARA 5.0 ,CL
& CHECK (SPECIFICATION FOR 5.1 (SPECS FOR
BRONZE VALVES) BRONZE VALVES)

TABLE – 4
(Welding electrodes)

FILLER MATERIAL
S. BASE
WELDING PROCESS
NO MATERIAL ROOT FILLER
PASS PASS

1 CARBON E-6010 E-6013 SHIELDED METAL ARC

STEEL WELDING

TABLE – 5
(API 5L pipe thickness)

S.N SIZE(mm) WALL THICKNESS(mm)

O (minimum)

1 80 4.7

2 100 4.8

3 150 6.3

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ELECTRICAL WORKS
GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.0 GENERAL: The entire electrical installation work shall be carried

out in accordance with approved drawings and in general conformity
with the requirements of the Indian Electricity Act 1910, the Indian
Electricity Rules 1956, the relevant IS codes of practice as amended
to date, wherever applicable and the regulations of the local licensing
bodies/ C.E.I.G etc., and where such installations are subject to
inspection and approval of Fire insurance and Explosive Authorities, the
installation shall be planned and executed conforming to their
regulations/ rules.

2.0 WORKMANSHIP: First class workmanship and neat appearance are

the essential requisites for compliance with these specifications.

3.0 MATERIALS AND MAKES: All materials, equipment, fittings, fixtures,

appliances, accessories, etc., to be used in the installation shall
conform to the relevant Indian Standard Specifications and generally
shall be as per approved make given in the SOR/specification. The
tenderer will specify the makes, which he proposes to use from the list
of approved makes of electrical goods. If he specifies more than one
make, in any category, the Clients shall be entitled to assume that the
best of the different makes so specified will be used by the Contractor
on the works.

4.0 TEST CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS: Test certificates/ Reports for

various equipment/ material and for installation work shall be produced
by contractor for IindianOil’s review and records.

5.0 SERVICE CONNECTION: Contractor has to obtain the necessary

service connection, if required from the Electricity board and electrical
licencing board by paying the statutory payment. The payment made
shall be reimbursed on production of cash bill by the client. For all the
fabricated items, namely Panel, etc, the general arrangements /
Fabrication drawings are to be prepared and approval obtained from
IndianOil, before commencing fabrication.

6.0 CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE: It will be the responsibility of the

 

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CONTRACTOR to obtain necessary License/Authorisation permit for

work from the Licensing Board of the locality/state where the
installation is to be carried out.

7.0 WORKMANSHIP: The CONTRACTOR shall ensure workmanship of

good quality and shall assign qualified supervisors/ engineers and
competent welders/labour who are skilled and experienced in their
trades.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 1.1 KV GRADE (LT) CABLES: This specification covers the

requirements of 1100V grade Power, Control, Lighting, Cables with
general purpose insulation and sheaths. The design, construction,
manufacture and performance of cables shall comply with all currently
applicable statues, regulations and safety codes in locality where cables
will be installed. Nothing in this specification shall be construed to
relieve the CONTRACTOR of this responsibility. These specifications
are for 600/1100 Volts grade solid/stranded, aluminium, copper
conductors, XLPE / FRLS insulated and sheathed galvanised round/ flat
steel wire armoured / unarmoured and PVC overall sheathed cables.
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The design, manufacture and
workmanship of cable shall be in accordance with the latest
practice. All the materials to be used shall be new, unused and of
the best quality. The material of conductors shall be from
electrical purity, aluminium 3/4 H or H temper or from
annealed high conductivity copper, as specified elsewhere.
Conductor shall be of either circular or sector shaped stranded,
conductor or circular solid construction. The conductor shall
comply with the requirement of IS: 8130.
The material of insulation shall be of XLPE / FRLS as indicated in
specification sheet. Also insulation of cores shall be XLPE,colour
coded for identification. Insulation shall be free from
contamination and voids. The cable shall have suitable fillers
wherever required, laid up with conductors to provide
substantially circular cross section before the inner sheath is
applied. The material of inner sheath shall be PVC/ un-
vulcanised rubber compound. The material of armouring shall be
galvanised round steel wire or flat steel wire (Strip) over inner
sheath of cables. The material of outer sheath shall be black or
grey FRLS for best resistance to INDOOR /OUT DOOR enclosure.
The overall dia. and dia under armour of the cables shall be
indicated by the vendor in the technical particulars. These shall
be guaranteed with a tolerance of ±5% but not exceeding 2 mm.
The cut end of the cables shall be sealed by means of non-
hygroscopic materials. Cables shall be supplied wound on non
returnable wooden drums of heavy duty construction and shall
be covered fully with wooden battens. Drums shall be
suitably marked with manufacturer's name, type, size, voltage
grade of cable, length of cable in metres, drum No, BIS,
Certification mark, direction rotation, year of manufacture and
gross weight, name of the IOCL Location etc. as per IS/BS. Size
and requirement of all cables shall be as per system
requirement. The cable of one size shall be in one length only, if
the requirement is less than full standard drum length.
 

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1.2 TESTS: Cables shall be routine and acceptance tested in

accordance with the latest edition of the relevant Indian / British
Standards. One drum per size or on random shall be offered
for inspection of re rolling the cables to check the uniformity of
outer sheath & to confirm the total length as mentioned in the
drum. Four copies of type test and routine test certificates shall
be submitted for customer’s approval before dispatch.
1.3 INSPECTION: Inspection including witnessing routine tests will
be carried out by Customer or his authorised representatives.
Contractor shall notify Customer or his authorised
representatives in writing at least fifteen (15) days prior to
Contractor's scheduled inspection tests.
1.4 GUARANTEE: Contractor shall guarantee design
materials/workmanship and performance for a period of twelve
(12) months from the date of commissioning and handing over
the installation to the Owner, duly certified by the site-in-charge.
/Owner representative for satisfactory operation of the
equipment.
1.5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Catalogues giving all technical details
and instruction booklets on installation in three (3) copies shall
be furnished. Cables shall be packed in wooden drums / steel
drums as the case may be suitably to facilitate
installation/transportation and to prevent damage during
transportation.
1.6 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: Cables shall be installed in air /buried
U/G, ambient temperature of 50ºC with 95% relative humidity,
unless otherwise specified in data sheet.
1.7 CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE & TESTING:
1.7.1 Construction, Performance and testing of Power and
Control cables shall conform to IS: 1554. Part - 1 (PVC
insulated heavy duty electric cables for working voltages
upto and including 11000V).
1.7.2 Construction, Performance & Testing of 1100 V grade
lighting, Misc./Light duty unarmoured cables shall conform
to IS: 694 (PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto
& including 1100V).
1.7.3 Recommended current ratings for cables shall conform to
IS:3961 (PART II) 1967: PVC insulated & PVC sheathed
heavy duty cables and IS: 3961 (Part V) 1968: PVC
insulated light duty cables.
1.7.4 Armouring shall conform to IS:3975-1979 (Mild steel
wires, strips & tapes for armouring of cables - first
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1.8 CONDUCTOR:
1.8.1 Plain aluminum conductor, solid / stranded, grade H4,
Class I or 2 (as applicable), as per IS 8130 (conductors for
insulated electric cables and flexible cords).
1.8.2 Plain annealed, high conductivity Copper Conductor solid /
stranded, Class 1 or 2 (as applicable), as per IS 8130.
Conductor shall be tinned when indicated.
1.8.3 The conductor shall be clean, reasonably uniform in size
and shape, smooth & free from harmful defects.
1.8.4 Power cables shall be with Cu./Al conductors. Power cables
upto and including 4 sq. mm shall be with copper
conductor. All power cables above 4 sq. mm shall be with
aluminium conductor. Control cables shall be with copper
conductor only.
1.8.5 Cables upto 6 sq mm shall be with solid/stranded
conductor, but all cable including and above 10 sq mm
shall be with stranded conductor.
1.9 INSULATION: Insulation for cables shall be PVC Type A as per
requirement indicated herein and shall conform to the properties
covered in IS 5831 – ‘PVC insulation and sheath for electric
cables’ applicable standard. The insulation shall be so applied
that it fits closely on the conductor and it shall be easily possible
to remove it without damage to the conductor.
1.10 CORE IDENTIFICATION: Colour coding shall be acceptable for
all cables upto 5 cores, Cables with more than 5 cores shall have
printed numerals on each core.
1.11 INNER SHEATH: It shall be so applied that it fits closely on the
laid up cores & it shall be possible to remove it without damage
to insulation. It shall be ensured that the inner sheath is as
circular as possible. Inner sheath shall be of PVC and applied
either by extrusion and shall be compatible with the insulation
provided for the cables.
1.12 ARMOUR: Armouring is given for mechanical strength I
protection of cables from external damage. This shall comprise
galvanised steel in the form of round wires or strips. These shall
be of following types:
W - Galvanised single steel
F - Galvanised single steel strip
1.12.1 Armouring is applied over insulation in case of single
core cables and over inner sheath in case of multicore
cables. The direction of lay of the armour shall be left
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1.13 Outer Sheath: The outer sheath shall be of an extruded layer of

PVC compatible with the specified ambient and operating
temperature of the cables & conforming to the requirement of IS
5831 as follows:
1.13.1 Type ST1: General purpose sheath intended for use
in Cables operating at a maximum rated conductor
temperature 70oC.
1.13.2 Type ST2: Heat resiting sheath intended for use
in cables operating at a maximum rated conductor
temperature of 90oC.
1.13.3 The sheath shall be resistant to water, ultra violet
radiation, fungus, termite and rodent attacks. The colour
of the outer sheath shall be black unless otherwise
specified. The sheathed cables shall be weatherproof,
suitable for indoor / outdoor [Link] outer sheath shall be
applied over armouring in case of armoured Cables.
1.14 Cable Code:
The following code shall be used for designating the
Constituent Code letter
Al conductor A
PVC insulation Y
Steel wire armour W
Steel strip armour F
Steel double wire armour WW
Steel double strip armour FF
PVC outer sheath Y
1.15 MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION: The manufacturer’s
name or trademark, Voltage Grade, Year of manufacture and
type of Insulation shall be indented, printed or embossed
throughout the length of the cable at every 1 meter length on
the outer sheath.
1.16 CABLE IDENTIFICATION: In order to distinguish electric cable
from telephone cables, the word ‘ELECTRIC’ shall be indented,
printed or embossed throughout the length of the cable on the
outer sheath.
1.17 CABLE ENDS: Cable ends shall be sealed with non-hygroscopic
sealing
1.18 TEST AND TEST EQUIPMENT: Cables shall be subjected to
routine and acceptance tests in accordance with standards
specified. Test methods shall conform to IS 10810 (Methods of
 

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Test for Cables). CONTRACTOR shall ensure use of calibrated test

equipment having valid calibration test certificates from standard
laboratory traceable to National Standards.
2.0 FRLS CABLES: The FRLS cables shall be generally as per the above
specification except the outer sheath shall be of Extruded FRLS PVC.
These Cables shall meet the requirements related to flame retardance,
low smoke emission, and low acid and toxic gas emission as per
applicable standard.
3.0 CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION WORKS:
3.1 CABLE LAYING: The cables shall be laid in build up trenches,
directly buried in ground, vertical raceways, clamped on
structures / walls / ceiling, pulled through pipes and
conduits, etc. The scope of cable laying shall include laying,
pulling cables as above, proper dressing of cables, supply and
installation of cable fixing saddles, spacers and metallic cable
clamps as required.
3.2 CABLE INSTALLATION: The Installation rates shall include
supply and installation of accessories like cleats, clamps,
identification tags and associated hardware.
3.3 DIRECTLY BURIED CABLES: Excavation in all types of soil
including WBM Asphalting/ CC/ RCC /Brick Masonry/Hard & Soft
rock for making trenches upto a depth of 600 mm below.
Supplying and spreading dry river sand 100 mm thick cushion
over the entire area of excavated trench and also filling in
between the brick lining so as to embed the cable as per
drawing. Supplying and laying dry brick or stone patties duct on
the sides and top of the cable shown in the drawing. Back filling
the trench with excavated or imported earth free from all foreign
matters, including consolidated and disposal of surplus earth
beyond the premise.
3.4 CABLE FIXING ON WALL, COLUMN OR ABOVE GROUND:
Cable shall be clamped on wall/column with necessary clamp
using zinc coated /Cadmium plated screws and nuts when the
cable is run above ground level.
3.5 CABLE TERMINATION: The scope of termination at each end
shall include dressing, and connecting all the cores of the cables.
It shall also include:
3.5.1 Making the requisite holes on the gland plate of the
switchgear/any other panel, fixing glands, terminating
the cables in the cable boxes, earthing the cable
armour, crimping of cable lugs on each core, neatly
clamping the cable inside switchgear / panel cable alleys,
connecting the cable to the terminals and proper
tightening of terminals. The cable and core identifying tags
 

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and core identifying ferrules shall be supplied and installed

by the CONTRACTOR as a part of cable termination work.
3.5.2 Cost of supplying cable glands and cable lugs shall be
included under unit rates for cable termination.
3.5.3 Control cables/cable cores entering control panel /
switchgear / MCC / miscellaneous panels shall be neatly
run in PVC channels / trough or bunched, clamped and
tied with cable ties to keep them in position.
3.5.4 The CONTRACTOR shall tag /ferrule all control cable cores
at all terminations. The panels where a large number of
cables are to be terminated and cable identification may
be difficult, each core ferrule shall include the complete
cable number as well as the terminal number.
3.5.5 Spare cores shall be similarly tagged / ferruled / cross
ferruled with a suffix letter ‘’S’’ along with cable numbers
and coiled up after end sealing.
3.5.6 All cable entry points shall be sealed and made vermin and
dust protected. Unused openings shall be effectively
sealed.
3.6 CABLE JOINTING IN HAZARDOUS AREA: Cable jointing in
hazardous area shall be through FLP junction box of minimum 80
mm dia JB with 4 way terminal block suitable for minimum 16 sq
mm stranded cable. Job includes supplying, installation, testing &
commissioning at site of flameproof junction box of approved
make, cable termination FLP cable gland, earthing through 4 sq
flexible stranded Al. cable.
3.7 CONDUITS/PIPES INSTALLATION: The CONTRACTOR shall
install all conduits / pipes (inclusive of all accessories) required
for the cable work. Conduit shall be of 50 mm dia GI pipes.
Conduits/ pipes shall be laid buried in ground, laid along the
walls / structural members, along floors and ceilings. Conduits
and pipe sleeves which are required to be embedded in walls,
roof slabs, floors, trench and tunnel walls, under roads and
tracks etc shall be installed by the CONTRACTOR. All conduits /
pipes shall have their ends closed by caps until cables are pulled.
Water-proof sealing shall be done for all outdoor to indoor
conduit/pipe sleeves by means of bell mouth termination pieces
and bitumen based cold set water-proof compound.
3.8 CABLE JOINTS: Jointing of cables shall be made in accordance
with relevant codes of practice and MANUFACTURER’s special
instructions. Cables shall be firmly clamped and supported within
300 mm from the joint to avoid mechanical stresses on the joint.
When two or more cables are laid together, joints shall be
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3.8.1 The CONTRACTOR shall plan and cut the cables in such a
way that joints are avoided as far as possible and also
the wastage of cable is limited to a minimum. Joints shall
not be permitted in control cables. However, in long runs
of power cables, joints shall be permitted at an accessible
location which shall be chosen in consultation with IOCL
before work is taken up.
3.8.2 The straight through jointing method and its
application technique shall be of thoroughly proven
type. Jointing kits shall be suitable for the type of cable
and for underground buried /overhead cable installation.
The CONTRACTOR shall offer cast resin type jointing kits,
complete with insulating materials, stress grading/relieving
materials, plastic mould, resin, tinned copper lugs and
necessary accessories to make a complete joint in all
respects. Unit rate quoted for outdoor straight through
joints/Jointing kits shall include erection of temporary
shelter and safeguarding against ingress of moisture.
3.8.3 Jointing kits shall conform to IS 13573/VDE specification
with test certificate.
3.9 CABLE TAGS AND MARKERS: Each cable shall be tagged with
numbers that appear in the cable schedule.
3.9.1 The tag shall be aluminum with the number punched on it
and securely attached to the cable/conduit by not less
than two turns of 20SWG GI wire conforming to IS:280.
Cable tags shall be of rectangular shapes for cables.
3.9.2 Location of cables laid directly underground shall be clearly
indicated with cable marker made of galvanized steel
plate.
3.9.3 Location of underground cable joints shall be indicated
with cable marker with an additional inscription “Cable
Joint”.
3.9.4 The price of cable tags and markers shall be included in
the installation rates for cable/conduits quoted by the
Contractor.
3.10 CABLE ACCESSORIES (CABLE GLANDS): The CONTRACTOR
shall quote for supply of double compression type cable
glands. Cable glands shall be heavy duty and shall be of
robust construction capable of clamping the cable and armour
rigidly without injury to insulation and provide dust/leak proof
termination. All cable glands shall be heavy duty brass/steel
chrome casting, machine finished and Nickel plated except skid
washer & sealing devices. Rubber components used in cable
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shall be marked on the cable glands for easy identification. Each

gland shall comprise the following:
3.10.1 Gland body
3.10.2 Nipple with cone for clamping armour and neoprene
compression ring. Nipple shall have external threads.
3.10.3 Check nut and 2.3 to 3 torn thick neoprene washer
3.10.4 Metallic compression ring having internal taper to
match with armour wire diameter and outside diameter
of cone.
3.10.5 Compression nut having internal threads to fix to the
nipple body.
3.10.6 Compression nut with neoprene compression ring for
outer sheath of cable.
3.10.7 Flame-proof (FLP) glands shall be similar to double seal
cone grip type glands described above except that
construction shall be suitable for installation in
hazardous areas. Cable gland shall be as of specified
make and CMRS certification number and size shall be
embossed on the gland. Approval certificate of
relevant authority on flameproof apparatus shall be
furnished.
3.11 CABLE LUGS: Cable Lugs shall be of tinned
copper/Aluminum, solderless crimping type of reputed make
confirming to relevent standards suitable for aluminium or copper
conductor cable connections. Copper lugs shall be used for
copper cable and Aluminum lugs shall be used for Aluminum
lugs.
4.0 GI CABLE TRAYS: Supplying, fabricating and installing of various sizes
of perforated GI cable trays including horizontal and vertical bends,
reducers, tees, cross members and other accessories as required and
duly suspended from the ceiling and/or fix to steel/RCC columns,
beams or any other structure members with MS suspenders, angles,
channels, etc complete as per the direction of Indian Oi, as per
following general requirement:
4.1 The cable trays and accessories shall comply with latest edition
of Indian standards IS: 1363, IS: 1367 (part-13), IS: 26299, IS:
5968.
4.2 The cable trays shall be ladder type prefabricated, hot dip
galvanized. The ladder Type trays shall consist of side runners &
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4.3 The ladder type trays and accessories shall be fabricated out of
hot rolled sheet steel & shall have rigid welded construction. The
rungs shall be welded to the side runners.
4.4 Sheet thickness of 2mm shall be used up to 600mm wide for
cable trays and 2.5mm thick for 750mm & above.
4.5 Side runners shall be 100 x 45mm channel with the flanges
facing inside rungs shall be 40 x 15mm slotted channel type.
4.6 Cable trays shall be suitable for a cable weight of 75 kg per
meter of running length of tray and shall be supported at 3m
intervals. In addition, trays shall be suitable for a point load of 75
kg (equivalent weight of a man working on the cable trays).
4.7 Side runner channels shall be connected at ends using 4 splice
plates as shown in following sheet.
4.8 Supports in general shall be below splice joint of 3m length trays
i.e. at 3000 center to center. In actual layout overhang beyond
support shall not be more than 1m.
4.9 The side runner will also have suitable holes at every meter to
cleat earth strip. Suitable threaded holes shall be provided on the
runner top and bottom for supporting and fixing tray covers with
screws at every meter.
4.10 Hot dip galvanizing shall be done after fabrication as per the
relevant Indian standard specifications. The amount of
galvanizing shall be minimum 610 gm / sq meter.
4.11 The type of construction shall be such as to facilitate easy
handling, assembly and installation at site. The straight length of
cable tray shall be 3m (without splice plate)
4.12 The workmanship shall be such as to ensure easy laying of cables
without causing damage to cable. All surfaces shall be free from
defects such as burrs, sharp edges etc.
4.13 The hardware shall conform to the relevant Indian standard
specifications and shall be able to withstand the maximum
loading conditions as required. All hardware and fitting shall be
hard chrome or cadmium plated or zinc passivated. Hardware
shall include bolts, nuts, washers etc.
4.14 The bends, tees, reducers and droppers shall have a bending
radius as described in the schedule of rates.
4.15 In general, cable trays and fittings etc. Shall be manufactured as
per drawings to be approved by client / consultant in line with
details shown in following sheets.
4.16 The following tests for the amount of zinc coating shall be carried
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4.16.1 Thickness of galvanized coating by elcometer.

4.16.2 Mass of galvanized coating by stripping test.
4.16.3 Determination of uniformity of galvanized coating.
4.17 DATA SHEET FOR CABLE TRAYS

S. PARTICULAR PERFORATED CABLE TRAY

NO.
1 Dimensions
1.1 Side Runner 50mm
1.2 Rung NA
1.3 Distance Between Rung NA
1.4 Coupling (Both side of 200mm X 35mm x 2mm
tray)
1.5 Standard Length 3 Mtr
1.6 Quantity Ref BOQ
1.7 Width Ref BOQ
1.8 Thickness Ref BOQ
1.9 Nut Bolt washer for M12 X 20 mm (1 Flat & 1
Coupling Spring washer )
1.1 Hole to Hole distance for As per IS
coupling
1.11 Transverse Punching As per IS
2 Technical Description
2.1 Material of consumption MS Sheet with GI coating
2.2 GI Coating 65 Micron
2.3 GI Density vendor to indicate
2.4 Bending Radius Ref BOQ
2.5 Distance Between Support 1500mm
Required
3 Standard Referred
3.1 Hot Dip Galvanization NA
3.2 MS Sheet 1079 Grade ' O '
4 DOCUMENTS
4.1 Quality Assurance Plan Required
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5.0 EARTHING AND ALLIED WORKS: The entire earthing installation

shall be in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and
provisions of relevant standards. The entire installation shall fully
comply with the Indian Electricity Rules and Acts in force. The scope of
includes the following:
5.1 Earth work in excavation upto a depth of minimum 3.75 Meters
or upto level of moist soil in all types of soil.
5.2 Supplying and laying of earth pipe/plate and earthing conductor
from main board/equipment to earth pit, conductor size 25x6
mm GI strip.
5.3 Supplying and laying 2.7 m. long 50mm. dia G.I. ‘B’ class pipe
with top funneling arrangement or 3.8 M long 80 mm dia GI
heavy duty pipe as per requirement/order.
5.4 Supplying and spreading required capacity of charcoal and of
common salt in the earthing pit.
5.5 Back filling the pit with excavated or imported earth, duly
consolidated with water in 200mm thick layers and disposal of
surplus earth to an un objected place.
5.6 Supply of earth conductors in outdoor areas, buried in ground,
shall include excavation of earth up to 500 mm deep, laying of
conductor, brazing/ welding/jointing if required, of main grid
conductor, joints as well as riser of length 500 mm above ground
at required locations and then backfilling.
5.7 Interconnection of all the earth pits using 50x6 mm GI strip to
make a earth grid to reduce the earth resistance of the system.
5.8 Connecting the earthing conductor with lighting and power main-
circuit equipment.
5.9 The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the earthing of all equipment/
panels/ structures etc. as per relevant industry practices. All
welding brazing equipment, necessary tools and testing
equipment shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR. All incidental
hardware & consumables including associated works shall be in
CONTRACTOR’s scope.
5.10 RECOMMENDED EARTHING CONDUCTOR SIZES FOR
VARIOUS EQUIPMENT:
5.10.1 Earth Electrode - 50 NB GI pipe, length 3.0m
5.10.2 Interconnection of earth electrodes - 50 x 6 mm GI
Strip
5.10.3 Distribution boards / Panels (415V) - 25 x 6 mm GI
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5.10.4 Lighting fixtures-6 sq mm Al or 2.5 sq mm Cu PVC

insulated
5.10.5 Non-electrical equipment (storage tank / vessels) - 25
x 6 GI strip/25x3 mm Cu. strip
5.10.6 Oil Tankers - Two earth station connected with 1Om
long flexible single core 50 sq mm copper PVC insulated
cable with crocodile clip I welding clamp.
5.10.7 Lightning Protection- 35 x 6 mm Gl strips or 25x3 mm
Cu. Strip.
6.0 ELECTRICAL PANELS/DISTRIBUTION BOARDS: Lighting and Power
distribution MCB DB shall be provided with relevant capacity MCB (SP,
DP, TP version) and isolator, ELCB as per IS 12460-1988. The breaking
capacity MCB is 10KA, the double pole (DP) MCB shall be connected to
pump and TP MCB connected to 3-phase Power as per IS 8828-1928.
6.1 STANDARDS TO BE FOLLOWED: The design manufacture and
testing of the equipment shall comply with the latest issue of the
following Indian Standard unless otherwise specified.
6.1.1 IS : 8623 - Specification for low voltage switchgear and
control gear assemblies.
6.1.2 IS : 13947 - General requirement for switchgear and
control gear for voltage not exceeding 1000 V AC and
1200 V DC.
6.1.3 IS : 5578 - Guide for marking of insulated conductors.
6.1.4 IS : 10118 - Code of practice for selection, installation
and maintenance of switchgear and control gear.
6.2 Various components housed in the distribution board shall
conform to the Indian Standard specification and shall be as per
approved make.
6.3 The design and operational features of the equipment offered
shall also comply with the provisions of the latest issue of the
Indian Electricity Rules and other Statutory acts and Regulations.
The supplier shall wherever necessary, make suitable
modifications in the equipment to comply with the above.
6.4 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
6.4.1 Mounting : Floor / Wall as per site requirement.
6.4.2 Enclosure : Sheet steel (CRCA) Minimum 14 gauge
(2mm)
6.4.3 Minimum Degree of protection : IP42.
6.4.4 Painting : All the sheet metal work shall be
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two coats of zinc chromate primer and two coats of

epoxy paints Both the primer and the final paint shall
be stoved. Both inside and outside final paint shall be
epoxy. Outside shade 630 as per IS 5 and inside white.
6.4.5 Bus bar: Switchgear shall be provided with three phase
or three phase and neutral bus-bars as indicated in the
Technical specification / single line diagram. Except as
noted bus-bars shall be of high conductivity aluminium.
Bus bars shall be provided with at least the minimum
clearances in air as specified IS 5082 grade 63, 40%
fault with stand capacity 50 KA per seconds. All bus-
bars, bus-taps shall be insulated with close fitting
sleeve of hard, smooth, dust and dirt free heat shrunk
PVC insulation of high dielectric strength to provide a
permanent high dielectric non ageing and non- tracking
protection, impervious to water, tropical conditions and
fungi.
6.4.6 The insulation shall be non-inflammable and self-
extinguishing and in fast colours to indicate phases.
The joints shall be insulated in such a way to
provide for accessibility of contact bolts for
maintenance. The dielectric strength and properties
shall hold good for the temperature range of 0 to 90
degree centigrade. If the insulating sleeve is not
coloured, bus bars shall be colour coded with coloured
bands at suitable intervals.
6.4.7 All bus-bar joints and bus-tap joints shall be silver
faced. Bus-bar joints shall be of the bolted type and
shall be insulated. Spring washers shall be provided to
ensure good contact at the joints. Bus bars shall be
thoroughly cleaned at the joint locations and a suitable
contact grease shall be applied just before making a
joint.
6.4.8 Bus-bars shall be located in air insulated enclosures.
Direct access to, or accidental contact with bus-bars
and primary connections shall not be possible. All
apertures and slots shall be protected by baffles to
prevent accidental shorting of busbars by the entry of
maintenance tools. To provide a tight seal between
cubicles, bushings or insulating panels shall be
provided for bus bars crossing from one cubicle to
another.
6.4.9 Positive / live terminal or busbar shall be located at the
top or on the left for two pole, vertical and horizontal
layout respectively. Sequence of red, yellow, blue

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phases and neutral for four pole equipment shall be left

to right and top of bottom, for horizontal and vertical
layouts respectively.
6.4.10 Indication Lamp : LED lamps for ON & OFF shall be
provided at incomer and also at outgoing feeders with
current rating more than 63 Amp.
6.4.11 All the external hardware shall be cadmium plated/zinc
passivated. The hardware for fixing the removable
parts shall be provided with retaining devices.
6.4.12 The doors and removable covers shall be provided with
non deteriorating neoprene gaskets.
6.4.13 All the components shall be accessible for inspection
and maintenance without the necessity for removal of
the adjacent ones.
6.4.14 Adequate arrangement for earthing shall be provided to
safeguard the operator or other personnel from electric
hazard under all conditions of operation.
6.4.15 The meters, switches and lamps shall be flush
mounted.
6.4.16 Minimum clearance between two live conductors or
between conductor and body shall be minimum 20 mm.
6.4.17 All metal parts other than those forming part of
an electrical circuit shall be connected to a copper
earth bar run along the inside bottom of the terminal
cabinet and extended at both ends for external
connection. The minimum section of the earth bar shall
be (20 mm x 3mm) in case of copper bus and 25x3
mm in case of Al. bus.
6.5 CONTROL WIRING: The switchboard shall be completely
factory wired and ready for external connections.
6.5.1 The wiring shall be carried out with stranded PVC insulated
copper conductor cables of 1100 volts grade. Minimum
size of wire shall be 1.5 sq mm. Numbered ferrule shall be
provided at both ends of each wire.
6.5.2 Panel wiring shall be securely supported, neatly arranged
and easily accessible.
6.5.3 Wiring gutters, troughs, channel with covers, shall be used
for this purpose. Extra flexible wires (with 19 strands)
shall be used where flexible cables are laid across hinges
to devices mounted an doors.
[Link] Size of wires for CT connection not less than
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[Link] Size of wires for VT connections not less than

1.5 mm2
[Link] Other circuits not less than 1.5 mm2.
6.5.4 Wiring termination shall be made with solderless crimping
type tinned copper lugs.
6.5.5 Insulation sleeves shall be provided at all terminations.
6.5.6 Core identification with plastic ferrules Marked with wire
numbers shall be provided at both ends.
6.5.7 Trip circuit wires shall be distinguished by an additional
red coloured ferrules.
6.5.8 Generally only one wire shall terminate on a terminal,
except in case of jumpering, wherein maximum of two
wires is permitted.
6.6 INSTRUMENTS AND METERS: All instrument shall be flush
mounting type with square face and shall be tropicalized and
dust tight. All meters shall have 0-240 degree scale moving iron
spring controlled type of class 1.5 accuracy as per IS : 1248. The
meters shall be of 96 x 96 mm size
6.7 DRAWING AND DOCUMENT: GA drawings showing the overall
dimensions with layout of the major components and bill of
materials with rating and make of the components shall be
submitted for approval before execution of work. All drawings
and documents shall have description written boldly like Name of
Client, Enquiry/Order No./Project Name etc.
6.8 SWITCHES, STARTERS, CONTACTORS, FUSES: This standard
covers supply and fixing of different components like switch,
fuse, contactors, MCCB, MCB, ELCB etc in new or existing panels.
6.9 AIR BREAK SWITCHES: Air break switches shall be of heavy
duty, group operated load break, fault make type and of required
continuous rating complying with applicable standards.
6.9.1 Whenever solid links are used for connection between
switches and fuses, such link shall be fitted with insulating
sleeves. Whenever the links are of less than 100 mm
length and sleeves can not be provided, taping shall be
provided.
6.9.2 All live parts be switches shall be shrouded.
6.9.3 Switch operating handle shall be suitable for padlocking in
OFF position. It shall be possible to open the door only
when the switch is in OFF position. The defeat interlock
facility shall also be provided.
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having a certified rupturing capacity not less than 80 KA at 440

Volt.
6.10.1 Fuses shall be provided with visible indication to show
that they have operated.
6.10.2 Fuses shall preferably be mounted in moulded plastic
carriers and shall be complete with fuse base.
6.10.3 Wherever it is not possible to mount fuses on carriers,
fuse shall be directly mounted on plug in type of base.
6.11 CONTACTORS: Motor starter contactor shall be of the
electromagnetic type rated for un interrupted duty as defined in
applicable standard. Class of co-ordination for starter module
shall be class Z as per IS : 8544.
6.12 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB)
6.12.1 MCCBs in AC circuit shall be 4 – Pole construction
arranged for simultaneous four pole manual closing and
opening. Operating mechanism shall be quick make,
quick break and trip free type. The ON, OFF and TRIP
positions of the MCCB shall be clearly indicated and
visible to the operator. Operating handle shall be
provided for operation from door of the board.
6.12.2 The MCCB shall confirm to IS 13947 (Part II) – 1993
IEC 947 (Part II) breaking capacity of 36 KA with earth
fault release and under voltage release with
electromagnetic tripping mechanism is provided.
6.12.3 The thermal and instanteous tripping element
adjustable over a wide band make these MCCB and
confirm to IEC 947 (Part II) IS 13947 (Part II).
6.12.4 The thermal over load setting can be adjusted between
70 to 100 % of the rated current on site depending
on the load requirement also the breaker should
be capable of feature increasing in load requirement.
6.12.5 The mechanical interlocking arrangement should be
made with the MCCB suitable phase bearer and
necessary external terminal connected to the main bus
bar chamber.
6.13 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCB): Miniature circuit
breakers shall comply with the requirement of applicable
standards and shall have fault interrupting capacity of 10 KA.
6.14 INTERNAL WIRING: Panels/boards shall be supplied completely
wired, ready external connections at terminal blocks. Engraved
identification ferrules marked to correspond with the wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire.

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6.14.1 All wiring shall be terminated on terminal blocks.

Terminal blocks shall be one piece moulded, suitable
for 650 V, of reputed make preferably stud type for
higher current ratings such that wires are connected by
cable lugs and complete with nuts and washers.
Terminals shall be adequately rated for the circuit
current, the minimum rating shall be 20A.
6.15 LABELS & DIAGRAM PLATE: All door mounted equipment
as well as equipment mounted inside the boards/ panels
shall be provided with individual labels with equipment
designation/ rating. Also the boards/panels shall be provided on
the front with a label engraved with the designation of the
board/panel as furnished by the PURCHASER. Labels shall
be made of non rusting metal. Inside the door of lighting panels
a circuit diagram/description shall be fixed for reference and
identification.
7.0 POINT WIRING: Wiring of lighting fixtures and their associated
control switches, regulators of fans, & switches of receptacle units shall
be on point wiring basis. Job includes the following:
7.1 Cutting of brick masonry/plastered/C.C. surface with chisel &
hammer to provide suitable PVC 15mm – 25mm dia. 2mm thick
recessed conduit pipe or PVC conduit pipe, and making the
surface to original after laying conduit pipe.
7.2 Providing necessary clamps for fixing conduit pipe on the
structure etc.
7.3 Providing & laying PVC 19mm. dia. 16 Gauge recessed conduit
pipe or PVC conduit pipe to accommodate [Link]. multi stand
PVC Wire.
7.4 Providing & laying PVC insulated copper conductor wire IS
approved in conduit pipe with 1.5 sq mm copper wire for
earthing and providing end connections etc.
7.5 Providing inspection bends, junction boxes, 14 Gauge GI boxes
of required size to be embedded in walls.
7.6 Providing ordinary type or plate type modular switches of
approved make for each point.
7.7 All conduit wiring concealed or exposed wiring shall have
provision for easy inspection. Exposed wiring when run along
wall shall be as near the ceiling as possible. Where cable wiring is
specified, cable shall be cleated on to the wall as close to the
ceiling as possible. In all types of wiring, due consideration shall
be given for neatness and appearance.
7.8 Wherever lighting system has three phase distribution, separate
conduits shall be used for different phases.
 

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7.9 For long conduit wiring runs, inspection /pull boxes shall be
provided at intervals not extending 10m. Such facilities shall also
be provided at conduit bends.
7.10 Each final sub-circuit from a lighting panel shall be controlled by
a single pole switch connected to the live conductor.
8.0 GALVANIZED OCTAGONAL POLES: Design of Octagonal Poles shall
be designed to withstand the maximum wind speed as per IS 875. The
top loading i.e. area and the weight of fixtures are to be considered to
calculate maximum deflection of the pole and the same shall meet the
requirement of BS: 5649 Part VI 1982.
8.1 Pole Shaft: The pole shaft shall have octagonal cross section
and shall be continuously tapered with single longitudinal
welding. There shall not be any circumferential welding. The
welding of pole shaft shall be done by Submerged Arc Welding
(SAW) process.
8.2 All octagonal pole shafts shall be provided with the rigid flange
plate of suitable thickness with provision for fixing 4 foundation
bolts. This base plate shall be fillet welded to the pole shaft at
two locations i.e. from inside and outside. The welding shall be
done as per qualified MMAW process approved by Third Party
Inspection agency.
8.3 Door opening: The octagonal Poles shall have door of
approximate 500 mm length at the elevation of 500 mm from the
Base plate. The door shall be vandal resistance and shall be
weather proof to ensure safety of inside connections. The door
shall be flush with the exterior surface and shall have suitable
locking arrangement. There shall also be suitable arrangement
for the purpose of earthing.
8.4 The pole shall be adequately strengthened at the location of the
door to compensate for the loss in section.
8.5 Material:
8.5.1 Octagonal Poles - HT Steel Conforming to grade S355JO.
8.5.2 Base Plate - Fe 410 conforming to IS 226 / IS 2062
8.5.3 Foundation Bolts - EN.8 grade
8.6 Welding: The welding shall be carried out confirming to
approved procedures duly qualified by third party inspection
agency. The welders shall also be qualified for welding the
octagonal shafts.
8.7 Pole sections: The Octagonal Poles shall be in single section
(upto 11 mtr). There shall not be any circumferential weld joint.
8.8 Galvanization: The poles shall be hot dip galvanised as per IS
2629 / IS 2633 / IS 4759 standards with average coating
 

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thickness of 70 micron. The galvanizing shall be done in single

dipping.
8.9 Fixing Type: The Octagonal Poles shall be bolted on a pre-cast
foundation with a set of four foundation bolts for greater rigidity
8.10 Top Mountings: The galvanized mounting bracket shall be
supplied along with the Octagonal Poles for installation of the
luminaries.
8.11 Manufacturing: The pole manufacturing & galvanizing unit shall
be ISO 9001: 2000 & ISO 14001 certified to ensure consistent
quality & environmental protection.
9.0 LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES: The lighting fixtures and
their associated accessories such as lamps tubes, reflectors, housings,
ballasts, etc. shall comply with the latest applicable standards as
indicated below. Where no standards are available. the supply items
shall be backed by test results, shall be of good quality and
workmanship. Any supply items which are bought out by the
CONTRACTOR shall be ISI certified and from approved make.
9.1 Lighting Fixture
Code of practice for Industrial Lighting IS : 6665
Code of Practice for interior illumination IS:3646 (Part I,II)
Luminaires for street lighting IS : 2149
Decorative lighting outfits IS : 5077 -1969
Luminaires, general and safety requirements IS : 1913
Photometric testing of incandescent type IS : 7678 - 190075
Industrial luminaire with metal reflectors IS : 1777 - 1978
Flood Light IS : 1947 - 1980
Electric lighting fittings for Zone 2 areas IS : 8224 - 1976
Dust proof electric lighting fittings IS 4012 - 1967
9.2 Lamps & Lamp Accessories
Ballasts for fluroescent Lamps for Switch IS:1534 start circuit
Ballasts for HPMV lamps IS : 6616
HPMV Lamps IS:9900 (Part I to
IV)
High pressure Sodium vapour lamps IS: 9974 (Part I&II)
Capacitors for use in lamp circuits IS : 1569
9.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Luminaires shall be designed
for continuous trouble-free operation under atmospheric
conditions prevailing at site without reduction in lamp life or
without deterioration of materials and internal wiring. Outdoor

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fittings shall be weather-proof and water-proof type.

9.3.1 All luminaires shall be supplied complete with lamps
suitable for operation on a supply voltage and the variation
in supply voltage and frequency prevailing at site.
9.3.2 Fluorescent type, mercury vapour, sodium vapour and
metal halide type luminaires shall be complete with
accessories like lamps, ballasts, power factor imprvement
capacitors, starters etc. These shall be mounted as far as
possible in the luminaire housing only. If these can not be
accommodated integral with the luminare then a separate
metal enclosed control gear box shall be included to
accommodate the control accessories together with a
terminal block suitable for loop-in, loop-out connections.
Outdoor type fixtures shall be provided with outdoor
weather-proof box with minimum degree of protection IP
54.
9.3.3 Fluorescent type luminaires with more than one lamp
shall be provided with capacitors connected in lead-lag
circuit for correction of stoboscopic effect.
9.3.4 Each luminaire shall have a terminal block suitable for
loop-in, loop-out and T-off connection by 1100 V, I core
PVC insulated copper conductor wires upto 6 [Link] in
size. In outdoor corrosive and hazardous areas the
termination at the luminarie shall be suitable for 1100 V,
PVC insulated copper/ aluminum conductor, armoured
cables of sizes upto 6 [Link] conductor. Terminals shall be
of stud or clamp type. The internal wiring shall be
completed by the MANUFACTURER by means of stranded
copper wire of minimum 1.5 [Link] size and terminated
on the terminal block. Terminal blocks shall be mounted
with minimum two fixing screws.
9.3.5 Mounting facility and conduit knock-outs for the luminaires
shall be provided.
9.3.6 hardware used in the luminaire shall be suitable
plated or anodized and passivated for use in chemical,
industrial and power plants.
9.3.7 Earthing: Each luminaire shall be provided with an
earthing terminal suitable for connection to the
PURCHASER,s earthing conductor of 1.5 sq mm stranded
PVC wire or unless otherwise specified.
9.3.8 Where separate control gear box is provided for housing
the accessories, the same shall be provided with an
earthing terminal suitable for connecting external earthing
conductor.
 

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9.3.9 All metal or metal enclosed parts of the luminaire / control

gear box shall be bonded and connected to the earthing
terminal so as to ensure satisfactory earthing continuity.
9.3.10 Painting / Finish: All surfaces of the luminaire/
control gear box housing accessories shall be
thoroughly cleaned and degreased. It shall be free from
scale, rust, sharp edges and burrs.
9.3.11 The luminaire housing shall be stove-enamelled /
epoxy stove enameled/ vitreous enamelled or anodised as
indicated under various types of fittings. Aluminium paint
on flame proof fittings is prohibited.
9.3.12 The surface shall be scratch resistant and shall show
no sign of cracking or flaking when bent through 90 deg,
over 12.5 mm die mandrel.
9.3.13 The finish of the luminaire shall be such that no
bright spots are produced either by direct light source or
by reflection.
9.3.14 External control gear box provided for housing
accessories shall be painted or galvanised
9.4 FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRES (DECORATIVE TYPE):
9.4.1 Mounting rail type: The fixtures shall be suitable for 2 X
36/40W fluorescent lamp, provided with CRCA sheet steel
mounting channel, good quality acrylic opal diffuser of non
yellowing type and high impact polyesterene black end
plates. The mounting channel shall be provided with a
reflector plate to hold the diffuser so that the same shall
not come out when the end plates are removed.
Decorative luminaires with mercury vapour / sodium
vapour / metal halide lamps shall be generally outdoor
weather-proof type with degree of protection IP - 55
suitable for conduit mounting.
9.4.2 Recess Mounted Type: The fixture shall be suitable for 2 x
36/40W fluorescent lamps and recess mounting on the
false ceiling. The fixture have CRCA sheet steel housing
accommodating all the accessories, reflector plate and
good quality non-yellowing type opal acrylic diffuser. It
shall be possible to have access to lamp and other
accessories from below. The housing and the reflector
plate shall be stove enamelled.
9.5 INDUSTRIAL TYPE: Fluorescent lamp fixtures shall be suitable
for 2 x 36/40 w fluorescent lamps. The fixture are provided with
CRCA sheet steel, mounting channel containing all the
accessories suitably covered with reflector stove enamelled for
general industrial application and vitreous enamelled for humid
 

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atmosphere. Hose proof fixture shall be suitable for 2 x 36/4OW

fluorescent lamps totally enclosed type, suitable for outdoor
installation having IP-55 degree of protection. All external
hardware used shall be of stainless steel.

9.6 INCANDESCENT/ HPMV/ SODIUM VAPOUR/ MLL

BLENDED/ METAL HALIDE LUMINAIRE:
9.6.1 High, Medium and Low Bay Luminaires: High and
medium bay luminaires shall be with cast alummium /
stove enamelled housing, anodised aluminium mirror
polished reflector, canopy with eye bolt for suspension,
cooling fins. Glass cover shall be provided if specified.
9.6.2 The luminaire shall be suitable for mercury vapour lamps
/ sodium vapour lamps / metal halide lamp upto 400W.
The control gear accessories shall be mounted integral
with the luminaire.
9.6.3 Low bay luminaires may be with sheet steel / cast
aluminium enclosure, wide angle distribution type polished
reflector, acrylic cover and wire guard complete with
neoprene gaskets, mounting bracket etc.
9.6.4 The lummaire shall be suitable for mercury vapour lamps
upto 125W and sodium vapour lamps upto 70W. The
control gear accessories shall be mounted integral with the
luminaire.
9.6.5 All luminaires used with metal halide lamps shall be of
enclosed type.
9.7 FLOOD LIGHT: The fixtures shall be of weatherproof
construction and shall be suitable for HPMV / Sodium Vapour
lamp upto 400W and comprise of epoxy stove enamelled, cast
alummium alloy body, a clear heat resistant flat toughened glass,
an anodised mirror polished aluminium reflector and a focussing
device. The fixtures shall have an arrangement of rotation on
both horizontal and vertical planes and locking in any desired
position. Neoprene gaskets shall be provided where necessary to
make the fixture suitable for outdoor installation. The complete
unit shall be mounted on a structural platform. A separate
control gear box suitable for the rating of the lamp specified shall
be supplied alongwith fixture.
9.8 STREET LIGHTING: The fixtures shall be totally enclosed type
with gaskets to prevent ingress of dust, moisture and insects
inside the fixture. They shall be of outdoor weatherproof type. All
external hardware such as bolts, and screws, toggle lever, hinge
pin etc. shall be stainless steel. Control gear box can be integral
or supplied separately suitable for mounting on the pole or
 

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structure.
9.9 FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRES: The luminaire shall be of semi-
cut off or non-cut off type, with CRCA sheet steel housing,
vitreous enamelled, plain or corrugated clear acrylic cover,
complete with integral mounted control gear, neoprene
gaskets, side pipe entry or top suspension type. The
luminaire shall be suitable for 1 x 40 / 36 watts or 2 x 40/36W
fluorescent tubes.
9.10 MERCURY VAPOUR AND SODIUM VAPOUR LUMINAIRE: The
luminaire shall be of semi-cut off or cut-off type, with cast
aluminium housing, acrylic or prismatic cover, polished
aluminum reflectors, complete with integral mounted control
gear, neoprene gaskets and with rear pipe entry. The
luminaires shall be suitable upto 25OW mercury or sodium
vapour lamps.
9.11 ACCESSORIES FOR LUMINAIRES:
9.11.1 Reflectors: The reflectors shall be made of CRCA sheet
steel I aluminium / silvered glass /chromium plated
sheet copper as indicated for above mentioned
luminaires. Reflectors made of steel shall stove
enamelled / vitreous enamelled / epoxy coating finish.
Aluminium used for reflectors shall be anodized / epoxy
stove enamelled / mirror polished. Aluminium paint on
the reflectors of flame proof lighting fittings is
prohibited. Reflectors shall be free from scratches or
blisters and shall have a smooth and glossy surface
having an optimum light reflecting coefficient such as
to ensure the overall light output specified by the
MANUFACTURER. Reflectors shall be readily
removable from the housing for cleaning and
maintenance without disturbing the lamps and without
the use of tools. They shall be securely fixed to the
housing by means of positive fastening device of
captive type.
9.11.2 Lamp / Starter Holders: Lamp holders shall comply
with relevant standards. They shall have low contact
resistance, shall be resistant to wear and shall be
suitable for operation at the specified temperature
without deterioration in insulation valve. They shall
hold the lamps in position under normal condition of
shock and vibration met with under normal installation
and use. Lamp holders for the fluorescent lamps shall
be of the spring loaded bi pin rotor type. The lamp
holder contacts shall provide adequate pressure on the
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Lamp holders for incandescent, MLL blended, metal

halide, mercury vapour and sodium vapour lamps shall
be of Edison Screw (E.S.) type. Starter holders for
fluorescent lamps shall conform to relevant
standards. All material used in the construction of the
holder shall be suitable for tropical use.
9.11.3 Ballasts: The ballasts shall be designed, manufactured
and supplied in accordance with the relevant
standards. The ballasts shall be designed to have a
long service life and low power loss. Ballasts shall be
mounted using self locking, anti-vibration fixings and
shall be easy to remove without demounting the
fittings. They shall be in dust tight, non combustible
enclosures. The ballasts shall be of the inductive, heavy
duty type copper wire wound, filled with
thermosetting, insulating, moisture repellent polyester
compound filled under pressure or vacuum. Ballasts
shall be provided with taps to set the voltage within
the range specified in project information. End
connections and taps shall be brought out to a
suitable terminal block rigidly fixed to the ballast
enclosure. Ballasts shall be free from hum and such of
those which produce hum shall be replaced by
CONTRACTOR free of cost. Separate ballast for each
lamp shall be provided in case of multi lamp
luminaires, except in the case of 2 x 20 watts
luminaires.
9.11.4 Electronic Ballast: Electronic ballast shall be suitable
for 1 x 36 W/40 W, 2 x 36 W/40 W fluorescent lamp
and shall be energy saving, warm start type having a
power factor better than 0.96, having an optimum
wattage delivery to the lamp. The choke shall be
suitable for 180-270 V AC for operation at ambient
temperature range of -150C to +50 C.
9.11.5 Starters: Starters shall have bimetal electrodes and
high mechanical strength. Starters shall be replaceable
without disturbing the reflector or lamps and without
the use of any tool. Starters shall have brass contacts
and radio interference capacitors. The starters shall
generally conform to the relevant standards.
9.11.6 Capacitors: The capacitors shall have a constant value
of capacitance and shall be connected across the supply
of individual lamp circuits. The capacitors shall be
suitable for operation at supply voltage as specified and
shall have a value of capacitance so as to correct the
power factor of its corresponding lamp circuit to the
 

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extent of 0.95 lag or better. The capacitors shall be

hermetically sealed preferably in a metal enclosure to
prevent seepage of impregnant and ingress of
moisture.
9.12 LAMPS: Lamps shall be capable of withstanding small vibrations
and the connections at lead in wires and filaments / electrodes
shall not break under such circumstances. Lamps / tubes shall
conform to relevant standards specified and shall be suitable for
supply voltage and frequency specified in project information.
9.12.1 Incandescent lamps: General lighting service (GLS)
lamps shall be tungsten filament incandescent type.
The filament shall be coil type rated for 230-250 volts,
single phase AC. Lamps shall be with Edison Screw
metal lamp caps to prevent pilferage. Lamps shall be
milky white for diffused, soft, glare free lightning rated
upto 100watts. Unless otherwise specified lamps shall
be clear type for rated upto 500 watts.
9.12.2 Halogen Lamps: Halogen lamps shall be tungsten
halogen type suitable for fitment in flood light
luminaires. Lamps shall be rated 250 volts single phase
AC upto 1000watts.
9.12.3 Gas Discharge Lamps
[Link] Fluorescent Lamps: Fluorescent lamps shall
be low pressure mercury vapour type with
low wattage consumption and high efficiency
and longer burning life (about 7500 hours).
Lamps shall be of warm white or cool day
light type with triband phosphor coated, type
suitable for operation on 240V. single phase
AC in standard lengths of 2 and 4 feet.
[Link] Compact Fluorescent Lamps: These compact
fluorescent lamps shall be of low pressure,
low wattage type with integral glow switch
starter with separate/inbuilt ballast. Suitable
for operation on 240 V, single phase AC with
burning life (about 7500 hours).
[Link] Lamps shall be rated 7 W, 9W, 11 W for
compact fluorescent (PL) type and ratings
upto 25 W for bulb (SL) type.
9.12.4 High Intensity Discharge Lamps: These lamps include
the high pressure mercury vapour blended lamp,
high pressure mercury vapour lamp and the high
pressure sodium vapour lamp.
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[Link] High pressure mercury vapour lamps shall be

with quartz discharge tube, internal coated
shell, quick restrike time (of within 5
minutes) and with burning life (about 5000
hours) in standard ratings upto 1000 watts
[Link] High pressure sodium vapour lamps shall be
with polycrystalline translucent, coated
discharge tube, coated shell, quick restrike
time (of within 5 minutes) and with burning
life (about 10,000 hours) in standard ratings
upto 400 watts.
[Link] Metal halide lamps shall be single ended or
double ended as required. The lamps shall be
with quartz discharge tube and
transparent/internal coated shell, quick
restrike time (of within 5 minutes) with
burning life (upto 5000 hours) in standard
ratings upto 2000W. The colour rendering
index of these lamps shall be very high.
These lamps shall be used only in enclosed
luminaires (lamps without protective coating).
10.0 GENERATORS: The diesel generator shall be complete with Base, Disel
engine, Alternator, Fuel Tank and Control panel and the Aquostic
Enclosure. The DG shall be air-cooled type with 6 Nos. of heavy duty
Dunlop Make anti vibration mounting pads. The capacity of engine in
withstanding the full load current carrying of power requirement shall
be as per IS 10002, BS 5514, DIN 6271 and ISO 3046. Anti vibration
mounting will be supplied by Contractor. The DG set shall be installed
150mm above floor level on a concrete (PCC [Link]) platform.
10.1 The design, manufacture, erection, testing, commissioning and
performance of DG set shall comply with this specification and all
relevant specifications, code of practices of BIS/BSS wherever
applicable, as also to the following.
10.1.1 Indian Electricity Rules & Act
10.1.2 Fire insurance regulation
10.1.3 Regulation laid down by Chief Electrical Inspector of
the state
10.1.4 Regulation laid down by Chief Inspector of explosive

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10.1.5 Regulation laid down by Factory inspector or of the

state
10.2 The DG set shall be provided along with all the equipment as
mentioned.
10.3 Acoustic Enclosure: The entire DG set shall be mounted in
acoustic enclosure. The engine and alternator set shall be housed
within a five sided canopy, approved by authority like ARAI. The
sound level shall be maximum 75 db at 1 Meter from the
enclosure under free field condition as per applicable
CPCB norms. The fuel tank and control panel shall be housed
outside the enclosure. The enclosure shall have made up of 16
guage sheet with other [Link] sheets shall be
treated chemically to ensure that they withstand harsh tropical
environment (as per the drawing no.: IOCL/ENGG/E/805 & 806).
10.3.1 Bonded rock wool (100mm thick, with a high density of
48 kg/m3) shall be used inside the Acoustic enclosure.
This rock wool shall be fire resistant type, which can be
accommodated with 20 SWG aluminium perforated
sheet and this material shall be covered by tissue
cloth. Hamerstone silver gray paint shall be used for
the inner surface of the enclosure.
10.3.2 Acoustic enclosure shall be provided with a sliding /
hinged door for easy access to all components from
outside. The roof sheet shall be provided with 20° slope
for sliding of water and any other solid particles.
Necessary hinges and lock shall be provided. Powder
coating (Siemens grey) shall be done as per the
standard engineering practice on outer surface of the
enclosure. Control panel shall be fixed outside the
enclosure, preferably in the DG room.
10.3.3 Ventilation duct: The natural drought ventilation duct
with sound absorption with flatten shall be provided to
arrest sound leakage and to provide air circulation in
the cabin. One number of axial flow and two numbers
of radial flow fan (Almonard or equivalent approved
make) shall be fitted for proper aspiration of DG set.
Scaling materials and base frames with spacer (70 x
40mm MS channel) shall be provided at the bottom of
the cabin to avoid any vibration and noise etc. Proper
supporting arrangements shall be made for exhaust
pipe line with residential silencer and the same shall be
insulated with asbestos rope.
10.3.4 Electric system: One number of tube light with wiring
shall be provided inside the enclosure.
10.4 First filling of 50 litres diesel shall be provided for initial
 

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running, testing and commissioning and approval getting from

CEIG also included in the scope of work.
10.5 General Description: DG set comprises the diesel engine
coupled to a self regulated brush less AC generator by means of
a coupling & mounted on a common base plate. The DG set is
to be used in conjunction with the control panel, battery &
fuel tank. The general requirement of above items shall be as
follows:
10.6 Description of Diesel Engine: The diesel engine shall be Air
cooled type, totally enclosed, compression ignition, four stroke
suitable to give rated BHP at 1500 RPM, generally in accordance
with ISO-3046/DIN-6217/IS-10000/BS-5514,. The engine shall
be capable of taking an overload of 10% for one hour during any
12 continuous hours running. The following items are to be
included:
10.6.1 Suitable turbo charger driven from exhaust gas.
10.6.2 12 Volt electric starting system complete with starter
gear ring, starter motor, battery charging alternator
with in built regulator.
10.6.3 Instrument panel
10.6.4 Fly wheel without flywheel housing.
10.6.5 Coupling guard
10.6.6 Gear type Lube oil pump, Lube oil filter and lube oil
cooler.
10.6.7 Fuel Oil Filter, Fuel Injection System complete with
injector pump, nozzles, & governor
10.6.8 Exhaust Manifold (uncooled)
10.6.9 Engine cooling fan with fan cowling
10.6.10 Standard Fuel Tank for 12 hours continuous running.
The fuel tank shall be fitted with a vent pipe, having
provision for extension of the pipe and fuel level
indicator.
10.6.11 AVM Pads
10.6.12 First fill lube Oil
10.6.13 Set of Standard Tools.
10.6.14 Standard oil resistant flexible hoses connection for fuel
systems.
10.6.15 Exhaust flexible pipe with necessary
flanges/connections.
10.6.16 Set of Batteries and connecting leads.
 

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10.6.17 Any other material required to complete the set.

10.7 AC Generator: AC Generator shall be brushless type, SPDP, with
IP 23 degree of protection, of 10 to 50 KVA rating (as per
requirement), 3 phase 50 Hz, 415 Volts, 4 wire, not less than 0.8
power factor, self regulated, self excited, fitted with end shield,
ball /roller bearings. Alternator shall generally confirm to BS
2163/IS 4722, Class F insulation, with temperature rise limited to
class B, The excitation to be provided by an over hung exciter
of rotating armature type with rotating diode assembly in
conjunction with a static automatic voltage regulator (AVR).
10.7.1 Technical particulars of AC Generator:
Power factor : 0.8 (lag)
Governing specification : IS 4722
Type of enclosure : IP 23 (Minimum)
Insulation class : F with temperature rise limited to
class B.
Speed in rpm : 1500
Frequency : 50 cycles
Rated Volts : 415 Volts
No. of phases : Three
50 % of over load capacity: 15 second.
Minimum 10% of overload for 1 hour for every 12 hours of
operation.
Direction of rotation : Anti clockwise when viewed from
non driving end.
Method of lubrication : Grease
Type of excitation units : Brush less
Terminal box : Suitable for termination of 1 No.
three and half core power PVC-
A- PVC Al. cable, as per DG
rating
Earthing terminal : 2 Nos. external.
10.8 BASE FRAME: The engine and alternator shall be coupled on a
sturdy channel steel base through a flexible coupling.
10.9 CONTROL PANEL: The control panel shall be of fabricated
sheet metal construction, dust & vermin proof, floor mounting
type, suitable for indoor use having cable entry from the
bottom. The components & other details shall be as per the data
sheet attached.
 

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10.9.1 Construction
Mounting : Floor
Enclosure : Sheet steel (CRCA) Minimum 14 gauge
(2mm). The front & the rear doors shall be hinged
type.
Degree of protection : IP 54
Painting : All sheet metal work shall be
degreased, pickled, phosphated and then applied with
two coats of zinc chromate primer and two coats of
epoxy paint. Both the primer and the final paint shall
be stoved. Both inside and outside final paint shall be
epoxy. Outside shade 630 as per IS 5 and inside white.
10.9.2 Components:
MCCB : L & T/Siemens/GE make, 4 Pole, 415 V with
static releases for O/C, E/F and under voltage.
AC Voltmeter with selector switch : 0-500 V
AC ammeter with selector switch : As per DG rating
Frequency meter : Reed type.
KW meter: All the above instruments shall be flush
mounting type of size 72x72 mm
CT & PT for protection and metering : As required
Indication lamp (LED) : ACB ON : Red ACB OFF :
Green ACB tripped : Amber
Fuses, auxiliary contactor and other control switches:
As required
ANNUNCIATION: The following annunciation to be
provided in the panel
10.9.3 Battery Charger: An automatic constant voltage
battery charger shall be incorporated for charging the
battery of cranking motor for keeping the battery under
trickle charge when the engines are not running. The
inter lock between the charger and the engine starting
switch shall be so provided that when the engine is
being started or running the battery charger shall be in
off condition. The charger shall be mounted in the
lower half / front of the DG panel. The charger shall
consist of following:
Transformer rectifier unit
DC Ammeter 15-0-15 A
DC voltmeter 0- 30 V
 

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OFF/Trickle/Boost
Auto manual switch
Indicating lamps (LED)
Charger- ON
Boost - ON
Trickle Charger ON
10.9.4 TERMINALS & ACCESSORIES:
CABLE SIZE : Incoming -1 Nos. 3.5 C Power cable,
[Link], PVC insulated cable from Generator to
Control panel.
Outging - 1 Nos. 3.5 C Power cable, [Link], PVC
insulated cable
For Battery charger : 3 x 2.5 sq. mm (cu) cable.
Gland Plate : 3 mm thick MS gland plate undrilled shall
be provided in the panel
10.10 AMF PANEL (Automatic Mains Failure Panel): The AMF
Panel shall house normal DG Control Panel along with facility
for auto change over from main to DG during normal power
failure. The AMF Panel shall perform the following additional
compared to the normal DG control Panel in the event of
Mains failure. When mains power fails, AMF Panel shall sense
the absence of mains voltage and initiate automatic start of
the DG set and simultaneously the Load shall be disconnected
from the mains. As the power generated by the DG set
reaches the pre-determined voltage & frequency, the Load
shall be connected to the DG set within a pre set time. If the
DG set fails to start in three successive attempts and attain
the operating speed, it shall get disconnected and locked out
automatically with annunciation to this effect. When normal
power restores to the normal voltage for a pre set time the
electrical load shall be automatically thrown back to the
normal supply. The DG set shall run at full speed at no load
for a pre set time and then switched Off automatically if the
normal power supply continues to be healthy. In case the
automatic operation is not required, provision for Manual start
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 WEATHER PROOF JUNCTION BOX FOR EMBLEM POLE, SINGLE

AND DOUBLE ARM LIGHT POLE:
1.1 Supplying and fixing of FLP junction Box/ weatherproof
junction box wherever necessary.
1.2 Weatherproof junction box shall be 3mm thick 100mm square
type and FLP junction box shall be of 125 mm dia. The JBs shall
be of 3 or 4 way.
1.3 4 Way 6A B type connector shall be fixed inside the junction box
over a Hylam sheet.
1.4 Two coat of synthetic enamel paint over a coat of red oxide
primer.
2.0 CABLING & ALLIED WORKS: ARMOURED CABLES Supply & laying of
XPE insulated PVC sheathed aluminium/ copper conductor, 1.1 kV grade
armoured cable conforming to IS:7098, as per approved make in
ground/ trench/ surface/ pipe, etc. wherever required as per direction
of Engineer In-charge. Note: The rate of Installation should be inclusive
of Cable clamps, tags Saddles, Consumables etc. Trays/ pipes,
trenches, fabricated tray supports etc will be covered & paid in
Separate Items.
3.0 CABLE TERMINATION GLANDS:
3.1 NON-FLP HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE COMPRESSION GLAND:
Providing termination of 1.1 kV grade armoured cable for the
following sizes including supply of NON FLP heavy duty Double
Compression cable glands, crimping type lugs and allied jointing
materials, etc. all complete as per specification & direction of
Engineer In-charge. Glands and lugs shall be of approved make.
Copper lugs for copper cables and aluminium lugs for aluminium
cables shall be used
3.2 FLP HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE COMPRESSION GLAND: Providing
termination of 1.1 kV grade armoured cable for the following
sizes including supply of FLP heavy duty double compression
cable glands, Baliga/ CEAG-FCG/ Flexpro/ FEPL make, crimping
lugs and allied jointing materials, etc. all complete as per
specification & direction of Engineer In-charge. Copper lugs for
copper cables and aluminium lugs for aluminium cables shall be
used.
4.0 CABLE JOINTING: Providing straight through joint of following 1.1 KV
grade XLPE insulated armoured cable with M-Seal make jointing kit,
and other jointing material, etc. all complete including supply of all
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5.0 CABLE ROUTE MARKER: Supplying and installing of GI cable route

marker with 100mm x 100mm x5mm thick GI Plate with inscription
thereon, bolted/welded to 35mm x 35mm x 6mm angle iron, 600mm
long and fixing the same in ground as per drawing & direction of
IndianOil Job also include painting with one coat of redoxide and
finishing paint.
6.0 CABLE BRICK DUCT: Providing & constructing underground brick duct
650mm below GL for laying of 3 cables of max. diameter 70mm,
complete with supply and laying of sand, bricks & including Excavation
and backfilling in all kind of soils.
7.0 CABLE PIPE DUCT: Providing and laying minimum class-B 50mm dia
GI pipe for cable routing under flooring/ EB post leading including
sealing both ends with jute and Bitumen/ M seal, including required
excavation/ back filling for all kinds of trench works.
8.0 COPPER FLAT TYPE SUBMERSIBLE CABLE (FOR SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP):
8.1 Supplying and Laying 3 x 2.5 Sqmm submersible flat type copper
cable from submersible pump to motor starter shall be provided.
Waterproof jointing material shall be used for cable jointing
between motor and starter cable under the water surface.
8.2 Supplying and Laying 3 x 4 Sqmm submersible flat type copper
cable from submersible pump to motor starter shall be provided.
Waterproof jointing material shall be used for cable jointing
between motor and starter cable under the water surface.
9.0 JUNCTION BOXES AND ALLIED WORKS:
9.1 Junction boxes with terminals shall be supplied for
branching and terminating lighting cables wherever required for
outdoor areas, 3 phase receptacles etc.
9.2 The junction boxes shall be dust and vermin proof of outdoor
/weatherproof construction(IP55) and shall be made of from cats
iron / cast aluminium and shall be complete with all accessories.
They shall be provided with gasketed front door hinged at one
end and fixed with captive screws at other end. Paint shade shall
be 630 as per IS 5.
9.3 The boxes shall have provision for wall, column, pole or structure
mounting and shall be provided with cable/conduit entry knock
cuts, terminal blocks as per the requirement.
9.4 The terminal blocks, with specified number of terminals, shall be
mounted securely on brackets welded to the back sheet of the
box. The terminals block shall be rated for 1100V and 15A, one
piece construction complete with terminals, insulation barriers,
galvanized nuts, bolts and washers etc. and provided with
identification strips of PVC. The terminals shall be made of
 

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copper alloy and shall be of box clamp or clip on type. The

terminals shall be suitable for terminating 2 nos. 2.5 sq min
stranded copper conductors on each side. At least two terminals
in each box shall be suitable for terminating 4 sq- mm
conductors.
9.5 The boxes shall be hot dip galvanized or painted with one coat of
red oxide zinc chromate primer followed by a finishing coat of
paint (Shade 630 as per IS: 5).
9.6 Junction boxes shall be of flameproof type for zone-1 & II
areas. Flameproof junction boxes shall be of approved make and
shall be approved by competent certifying authority regarding
their suitability for use in hazardous areas.
10.0 FLEXIBLE COPPER CABLE WITH CROCODILE CLIP: Supplying &
laying of single core 50 [Link] multi stand flexible copper wire with
suitable size of crimping socket on one end and other shall be crocodile
clip. This shall be installed near tanker unloading area. One end of the
flexible cable shall be terminated in the nearest earth strip.
11.0 LIGHTNING PROTECTION: Supplying and laying of GI strip/copper
flat as mentioned from individual earth pit to lightning arrester as per
IS: 2309 – 1963 for protection of buildings and allied structure against
lightning. Job includes supply and installation of air terminal at the top
of the structure through the porcelain insulator. Earthing system of
lightning protection must be independent of an equipment earthing
system as per IE rules.
12.0 EARTHING CONNECTION: All connections in the main earth
conductors in earth/concrete and connection between main earthing
conductor and earth leads shall be of welded/bolted type. Connection
between earth leads and earthing terminal provided on the equipment
shall be bolted type unless specified otherwise. Welding operations and
fluxes shall be as per the approved standards. All joints shall be made
such that contact resistance is negligible. All bimetallic connections
shall be treated with suitable compound to prevent moisture
ingression. Metallic conduits and pipes shall be connected to the
earthing system unless specified otherwise. Lightning protection
system down conductors shall not be connected to any earthing
conductors above ground level.
12.1 TESTING OF EARTHING SYSTEM: The CONTRACTOR shall
ensure the continuity of all conductors and joints. Following
tests shall be done after completion of entire earthing job.
12.1.1 Earth pit resistance measurement by earth meggar of
10 Ohm range. Earth pit resistance for earth pits shall
not be more than 1.0 Ohm. Incase earth resistance is
more than 1.0 Ohm, increase number of earth pit.
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12.1.3 Certificate for earth test shall be submitted by the

contactor as per IE rules & regulation.
12.1.4 The CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of all such tests.
12.2 RECOMMENDED PRACTIES FOR EARTHING:
12.2.1 Earth Resistance of the System should not exceed 1
ohm
12.2.2 Minimum Spacing between two electrodes shall be
twice the length of the electrode
12.2.3 Earth Grid shall be 1.5 metre away from building
column and to be buried at a depth of 600 mm.
12.2.4 Interconnection of G.I. strips in the earth grid should
be done by welding instead of bolting, and the welded
portion should be painted with zinc-rich paint (Epilux: -
4 or black bitumen paint to avoid rusting.
12.2.5 The connection of the grid strips with the earth
electrodes shall be made by grouting C type clamp on
the side walls of the earth pit so that it shall be possible
to isolate the earth electrode and measure it’s earth pit
resistance.
12.2.6 Down conductors of lightning arrestors shall be
connected to the separate earthing pits and not to the
earthing grid directly.
12.2.7 All the earthing pits shall be interconnected with the
earth grid so as to obtain the minimum earth
resistance of 1 ohm.
12.2.8 Equipment earthing should always be crimped in
suitable lugs if done with cable/ GI Wire ropes. Usage
of solid conductor to be avoided, as it gives rise to
loose connection with crimped socket.
12.2.9 The earthing for UPS system and Computers shall be
routed through insulated PVC pipe.

13.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN SWITCH ROOM/GENERATOR ROOM ETC:

13.1 Supplying, laying in position on cable trenches, 6mm thick MS
chequered plate of IS approved Make in required size including
cutting, grinding, smoothening of edges etc.
13.2 Providing 11KV tested rubber mat of superior quality at site
conforming to Indian Electricity Rules, for MCC rooms &
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13.3 Providing 11KV tested rubber hand gloves of superior quality at

site confirming to Indian electricity rules, for MCC rooms &
Generator room.
13.4 Supplying and affixed resuscitation chart both English and local
language with 40mm thick wooden frame and 3mm thick along
with plain glass covering.
14.0 ELECTRICAL PANELS:
14.1 Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of cubicle type
power and motor control centre with 6nos of LED type (RYB)
indicating lamps, 3 Nos. of ammeters,[Link] voltmeter with
selector switch,3nos. of 100/ 5A CTs, control fuses, control
wiring etc., and to be fabricated out of 16 SWG MS sheet
undergone 7 tank process and painted with anticorrosive primer
and two coats of grey enamel paint and having following specific
components complete as per enclosed standard drawings:125A
FP SFCOS with 125A HRC fuse as incomer-1 No125A TPN busbar
chamber with Aluminium bus63A TPN SDFU with 50A HRC fuse
as outgoings - 4 Nos63A 100mA RCBO (MCB+ELCB) - 3 Nos.63A
300mA RCBO (MCB+ELCB) - 1 No.6-32A SP MCB - 40 Nos.10A
DP MCB - 12 Nos.25A TP MCB - 3 [Link] plates - 23 Nos.
14.2 Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of cubicle type
power and motor control centre with six nos of LED type (RYB)
indicating lamps, 3 Nos. of ammeters,1No. of voltmeter with
selector switch, 3 Nos. of 100/5A CTs, control fuses, control
wiring etc. andto be fabricated out of 16 SWG MS sheet
undergone 7 tank process and painted with anticorrosive primer
and two coats of enamel paint& having following specific
components complete as per enclosed standard drawings:125A
FP SFCOS with 100A HRC fuse as incomer-1 No125A TPN busbar
chamber with Aluminium bus.63A TPN SDFU with 50A HRC fuse
as outgoings -3 Nos63A 100mA RCBO (MCB+ELCB) - 2 Nos.63A
300mA RCBO (MCB+ELCB) - 1 No.6-32A SP MCB -24 Nos.10A DP
MCB - 9 Nos.25A TP MCB -3 Nos. Dummy plates - 3 Nos.
14.3 Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of cubicle type
power control centre with 6nos of LED type (RYB) indicating
lamps, 3 Nos. of ammeters, 1No. of voltmeter with selector
switch,3 Nos. of 250/ 5A CTs, control fuses, control wiring etc.&
to be fabricated out of 16SWG MS sheet undergone 7 tank
process and powder coated /painted with anticorrosive primer
and two coats of enamel paint and having following specific
components as per enclosed standard drawings:125 A FPSFCOS
with 125A HRC fuse as incomer-1 No125 A TPN busbar chamber
with Cu bus.125A TPN SDFU with 125A HRC fuse as outgoings -2
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15.0 SWITCH FUSE UNIT WITHOUT FUSE: Supply & fixing switches/
accessories in sheet metal enclosure including providing of required
connections with supply of necessary cable/ conduits as required in
case of existing control switch panel/switch board etc. all complete as
per specification and direction of Engineer-In-Charge. (SFUs shall be of
approved make and SFUs shall be without fuse).
16.0 HRC FUSE LINK:
16.1 Supply, fixing and connection of following KNIFE TYPE HRC fuse
link AS PER IS:13703:1993 & IEC 269:1986 of M/S HAVELL/ L&T
/GEC Astholm/ Standard /MDS make or approved equivalent in
distribution board etc all complete with labour & materials KNIFE
TYPE HRC FUSE LINK.
16.2 Supply, fixing and connection of following BOLTED TYPE HRC fuse
link AS PER IS:13703:1993 & IEC 269:1986 of M/S HAVELL/ L&T
/ GEC Astholm/ Standard /MDS make or approved equivalent in
distribution board etc all complete with labour & materials
BOLTED TYPE HRC FUSE LINK.
17.0 DOL STARTER: Supply and installation of L&T / Siemens OR equivalent
make DOL motor starter (WITH ALL ACCESSORIES INCLUDING O/L
RELAY ETC.) confirming to IS:13947-4 on walls/steel structure,
connection of cables all complete with labour and materials as per
direction UPTO 5.5KW.
18.0 MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARD:
18.1 SINGLE PHASE MCB Supply & fixing of MCB Distribution Board
double door type, IP-42,inclusive of MCB, Single Phase, as per
approved make of following types with all accessories such as
tinned copper busbars, neutral link, earth bar, din bar,
knockouts, interconnections, earth studs, etc. (MCB - 10KA
Breaking Capacity).
18.2 THREE PHASE MCB Supply & fixing of MCB Distribution Board
double door type inclusive of MCB, Three Phase, as per
Approved Make of following types: (MCB -10KA Breaking
Capacity).
19.0 EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER: Supplying and fixing of
relevant capacity of 4 pole earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) 300 MA
sensitivity and breaking capacity of 10 KA as approved make shall be
provided as incomer of MCB DB as per IS specification.
20.0 CHANGE OVER SWITCH:
20.1 WITH MECHANICAL INTER LOCKING: Supply, Erection,
testing and commissioning of wall mounted type change
over switch board (off lead with mechanical inter locking) shall
be 1.6mm thick CRCA plain black shut steel dust and vermin
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20.1.1 A relevant capacity of fuse switch unit with HRC fuses

as a incomer of both supply (EB and DG set) with
relevant capacity of Tinned copper Bin bar (current
rating of Bin bar is not less than 1.5A / Sqmm) shall be
connected both supply main source as well as outgoing.
20.1.2 Two lock with one key mechanical inter locking
arrangements shall be provided on incomer of fuse
switch unit to avoid parallel operation of both supply at
a time.
20.1.3 This board also incorporated with 96 Sqmm Voltmetre,
Ammetre (CT operated) and selector switch for
Voltmetre, Ammetre, 3 Phase indicator lamp with 6A
control fuse- 3 Nos. relevant capacity of current
transformer (CT) for measuring current level in this
board as per IE rules.
20.2 4 POLE CHANGE-OVER SWITCH WITH NECESSARY
CONNECTIONS: Supply, erection, testing and Commissioning,
of wall mounted MCB Distribution shall be 1.6 mm thick CRCA
plain blank sheet steel dust and Vermin proof enclosure as per
Drg. No. IOC/ENGG/E/302 with relevant capacity of MCB’s are
incorporated with the board.
21.0 CAPACITOR: Supplying and installation of capacitor on suitable angle
iron frame. Per KVAR (MPP HD capacitor, 415 V)-10KVAR. Scope shall
be supply and installation of Capacitor bank of MPP type/All PP type of
approved make along with the cable termination. The capacitor bank
may comprise of suitable number of single phase units in series parallel
combination. Capacitor shall have inductive coil to take care of
inrush current. The performance characteristic of the capacitor banks
shall be as per relevant IS. Capacitor bank shall be connected by 3 core
cable of relevant size from MV panel/DB.(Cost of cable, and termination
shall be paid separately)
22.0 EB METER BOARD: Supply, Erection, testing and commissioning of
wall mounting type dust and vermin proof enclosed EB meter board as
per drawing no. IOC/ENGG/E/304. 4mm thick clear plain
[Link] shall be fixed infront of EB meter, to see meter reading
without opening the door. 10mm thick hylum sheet (Required size)
shall be used for fixing of EB meter. 100A rewireable porcelin fuse
carrier-3nos. shall be fixed with another compartment. Additional space
shall be provided for fixing of 125A TPN FSU(open execution) for EB
main controlling switch gear (cost of 125 A FSU shall be paid under
separate item of work.). Necessary loop wiring 3Cx25 sq mm copper
shall be inter connected between EB metre, fuse carrier and main
switch.
23.0 ENERGY METER 3-PHASE, 4 WIRE (KWH) - ORDINARY TYPE:
Supply and fixing of 3 ph 4 wire (30 to 40 A) A/c energy meter
 

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SIMPCO/ BHEL/IMP/ ALSTOM or equivalent make for calculating

electricity utilized from DG set supply on the existing MCB panel board
with required size (10mm thick) hylam sheet. Necessary inter
connection (7/16 VIR copper conductor) between energy meter and
change over switch shall be paid under separate item of work.
24.0 FUSE CARRIER: Supplying and fixing of relevant capacity of fuse
carrier kitkat rewirable type fixing in required size of teakwood board
on EB post as per local EB authority.
25.0 PROVIDING INTERNAL WIRING AND ALLIED WORKS: The wires
for wring in lighting system shall be 1100 V, 1 core PVC insulated,
unarmoured with stranded copper conductors, unless otherwise
specified. The wires shall conform to the applicable standards specified.
The minimum area of conductors shall be 2.5 [Link] for light fittings
and 5A receptacles and 4 [Link] for receptacles rated 15A. The wires
shall be coded white for phase/positive of DC and black for
neutral/negative of DC.
25.1 Wiring for light point/ fan point/ exhaust fan point/ call bell point
with 1.5 [Link] FR PVC insulated copper conductor single core
cable in surface / recessed medium class PVC conduit, with piano
type switch, phenolic laminated sheet, suitable size M.S. box and
earthing the point with 1.5 [Link]. FR PVC insulated copper
conductor single core cable etc as required.
25.2 Wiring for light point/ fan point/ exhaust fan point/ call bell point
with 1.5 [Link] FR PVC insulated copper conductor single core
cable in surface / recessed medium class PVC conduit, with
modular switch, modular plate, suitable GI box and earthing the
point with 1.5 [Link]. FR PVC insulated copper conductor single
core cable etc as required.
25.3 Wiring for light/ power plug with 2X4 sq. mm FR PVC insulated
copper conductor single core cable in surface/ recessed medium
class PVC conduit along with 1 No 4 sq. mm FR PVC insulated
copper conductor single core cable for loop earthing as required.
with modular switch, modular plate, suitable GI box.
25.4 Wiring for light/ power plug with 2X4 sq. mm FR PVC insulated
copper conductor single core cable in surface/ recessed medium
class PVC conduit along with 1 No 4 sq. mm FR PVC insulated
copper conductor single core cable for loop earthing as required.
with modular switch, modular plate, suitable GI box.
25.5 Providing following point wiring with standard wire/ cable, plug,
fittings, with suitable sockets, suitable GI box with front plate
etc. complete, to include circuits from distribution boards to
individual point boards, suitable PVC casing capping and required
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25.5.1 Supplying and drawing co-axial TV cable RG-6

grade, 0.7 mm solid copper conductor PE insulated,
shielded with fine tinned copper braid and protected with
PVC sheath in the existing surface/ recessed steel/ PVC
conduit as required
25.5.2 Supplying, drawing sub-main/power wiring with PVC
insulated Copper1100 V grade FRLS type through heavy
duty rigid PVC conduit either on wall or in concealed. The
job include terminations at both ends through proper
jointing materials all complete for the following. Make of
Insulated wires shall be as per approved make.
26.0 TELEPHONE POINTS: Providing & laying 19mm dia., 2mm thick PVC
rigid conduit pipe with 2 pair telephone cable 0.61mm tinned copper,
for telephone points. Supplying and fixing of 2 pin telephone socket
modular type shall be paid under separate item of work.
27.0 TV POINTS: Providing & laying 19mm dia., 2mm thick PVC rigid
conduit pipe with copper TV
28.0 CABLE FOR TV POINTS: Supplying and fixing of TV socket modular
type shall be paid under separate item of work.
29.0 POINT WIRING FOR STREET AND FLOOD LIGHTING: Supply and
installation of cables required between LDB and junction box mounted
on street lighting pole/flood lighting tower and also between junction
box mounted on food light tower to metal enclosed control gear box
located near flood light fixture, supply and installation of all the
termination accessories, termination, testing and commissioning of
cables. CONTRACTORs scope of work also includes excavation,
preparation of riddled soil bedding. supply and installation of protective
covers over the cable, backfilling, ramming. supply and installation of
route markers, supply and installation of pipes for road crossing,
supply and installation of necessary cleating arrangement for cabling
on flood light tower, supply of labour, supervision, welding equipment,
all tools and tackles and testing equipment as required. Earthing of
street light pole/ flood light tower lighting fixtures, etc. is included
under point wiring.
30.0 SUPPLYING AND FIXING ELECTRICAL FITTINGS/ FIXTURE OF
APPROVED MAKE: Wherever the replacement of any existing electrical
fitting is undertaken, the Corporation shall not make any payment for
dismantling the fittings from the existing position/equipment including
all connections. Fixing the newly supplied electrical fittings in position
including making end connections, wherever required with Electrical
fittings. Testing the supplied electrical fittings to the entire satisfaction
of our Site engineer.
31.0 LIGHT POLES: This specification covers the requirements of
supply and installation of street lighting poles & Decorative Poles,
junction box for pole lights and wiring for pole lights. Lighting poles for
 

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street lights and flood lights shall be of stepped tubular/swaged type

construction as per applicable standard & IOC’s drawings. The steel
poles shall be coated with bituminous preservative paint on the
inside as well as embedded outside surface. Exposed outside surface
of steel poles shall be painted with two coats of red lead oxide primer.
After completion of installation two coats of aluminium paint shall be
applied. The supply of poles shall be complete with fixing
bracket/necessary pipe reducer for fixing the fitting and also include the
necessary associated pole mounted junction boxes. The poles shall be
complete with internal wiring between junction box to fixing bracket.
32.0 Supply and installation of street light poles and decorative poles
including associated junction boxes, links and terminals for junction
boxes near each flood light fixtures of following types.
32.1 Supply, erection, painting of light poles of L-pole & Y-pole type of
different height (7M & 9M) as per relevant standard.
32.2 Supplying of Single/Double arm Decorative poles.
32.3 Supplying, fabricating flood light pole with single or double arms
decorative as per design, specification and drawing enclosed.
32.4 Painting the pole with two coats of red oxide primer and two
coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved make and shade
after scrapping the surface with wire brushes, abrasive etc.
32.5 Fixing of Single/Double arm poles & Decorative poles
32.6 Fixing of supplied Single arm pole & Single arm decorative pole
as per drawing.
32.7 Fixing of supplied Double arm pole & Double arm decorative pole
as per drawing.
33.0 AREA LIGHT POLES: Supply, erection and painting of area light poles
of following types including 38/50mm dia tubular arm, MS base plate,
earth boss, including concrete foundation (M 15) of approx. size 0.5M x
0.5M and depth varying from 1.25M to 1.5M as per IS:2713 (Part II)
and as per site condition, all complete as per site direction. Pole
painting to be done with two coats red oxide primer and two coats of
alluminium paint.
33.1 Supply, fitting, fixing of arm bracket, tubular type, 38mm/50mm
dia on pole including painting, all complete.
33.2 Supplying & drawing inside the poles 3 core 2.5 [Link] PVC
insulated flexible copper conductor, fixing of junction box at the
pole base (excluding supply of JB), making all connections on
both ends, all complete as per specification and direction of
Engineer In-charge.
34.0 7 METER HIGH GALVANISED OCTAGONAL POLE with top 70mm
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plate of size 220 x 220 x 12 with single arm 1500mm long bracket arm
made up of 4 8 O.D. pipe with EN 8 grade galvanised foundation bolts
and anchor plate on suitable concrete foundation as per standard
drawings enclosed herein(Civil & Electrical works shall be paid
separately) having fixing arrangement for mounting2 Nos. of 250W
Metal halide luminaries (on opposite sides)
35.0 9 METER HIGH GALVANISED OCTAGONAL POLE with top 90mm
(A/F), bottom 158mm (A/F), made up of 3mm thick plate having a base
plate of size 285 x 285 x 16 with single arm 1500mm long bracket arm
made up of 4 8 O.D. pipe with EN grade galvanised foundation bolts &
anchor plate on suitable concrete foundation as per standard drawings
enclosed herein (Civil & Electrical works shall be paid separately)
having fixing arrangement for mounting 2 Nos. Of 250W Metal halide
luminaries (on opposite sides)
36.0 INSTALLATION OF THE SUPPLIED LIGHT POLE: Erection,
Installation and commissioning of company supplied yard light poles
including grouting in C.C. & painting, internal wiring, etc complete as
per direction of Engineer In-charge (Civil job is included but painting
shall be paid separately.
37.0 ILLUMINATION AND ALLIED WORKS:
37.1 Providing fluorescent tube light fitting, with 2x36 watt lamps,
starter, choke, rotary holder, down rods (if required), etc. all
complete as per specification and direction of Engineer-In-
Charge. (For inside Building).
37.2 Providing mirror optic fluorescent tubelight fitting with 2x36 watt
lamps, starter, choke, rotary holder, down rods, etc. all complete
as per specification and direction of Engineer-In-Charge (for
inside the Sales building).
37.3 Providing fluorescent tube light fitting with 1x36watt lamps,
starter, choke, rotary holder, down rods(if required), etc. all
complete as per specification and direction of Engineer-In-
Charge. (For inside Building).
37.4 COMPACT FLUORESCENT & T5 LIGHT FITTINGS
37.5 SODIUM STREET LIGHT FITTINGS: Supply & fixing of street
lighting luminaries including supply & fixing of 150W HPSV lamp
(SON-T), control gears and other accessories all complete as per
specification and direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.6 SODIUM VAPOUR YARD LIGHT FITTINGS: Supply & fixing of
street lighting luminaries including supply &fixing of 250W HPSV
lamp(SON), control gears and other accessories all complete as
per specification and direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.7 MERCURY VAPOUR STREET LIGHT FITTINGS: Supply & fixing of
street lighting luminaries including supply & fixing of 250W
 

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HPMV lamp (HPL-N), control gears and other accessories all

complete as per specification and direction of Engineer In-
charge.
37.8 MERCURY VAPOUR YARD LIGHT FITTINGS: Providing and fixing
yard light luminaire with 1x250W mecury vapour lamp including
all required accessories on light poles, all complete as per
specification and direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.9 METAL HALIDE YARD LIGHT FITTINGS Providing and fixing yard
light luminaire with 250W MHL lamp including all required
accessories such as, control gear, fixtures,etc. on light poles, all
complete as per specification and directionof Engineer In-charge.
37.10 FALSE CEILING RECESSED MOUNTED FITTINGS: Supply and
fixing of following recessed mounting luminaires of Philips/
Crompton/ WIPRO make for false ceiling including provision of
suitable ply board over false ceiling for mounting of fittings, etc.
all complete as per specifications and equivalent to Philips cat no.
as per details given and direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.11 HOARDING LIGHT FITTINGS: Supply and fixing of following flood
light luminaires of approved make with all accessories for
Hoarding lighting, etc. all complete as per specifications and
direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.12 Supply installation testing & commissioning of Double ended
Metal Halide Fitting with 20mm dia M.S. Square Pipe supports for
providing illumination on hoarding for following wattages.
37.13 CANOPY LIGHT FITTINGS: Supply & fixing of Metal Halide
Luminaries for under Canopy lighting as per manufacturer's
recommendation including supply & fixing of High Pressure Metal
Halide lamp(HPI-T), control gears and other accessories all
complete as per specification and direction of Engineer In-
charge.
37.14 Supply & fixing of CFL Luminaries for under Canopy lighting as
per manufacturer's recommendation including supply & fixing of
3X36 Wlamp, control gears and other accessories all complete as
per specification and direction of Engineer In-charge.
37.15 Supply and erection of following flame proof/flood light fittings
with toughened glass and mesh suitable for HPMV lamp with
separate control gear box. The job includes the cost of fitting and
erection, lamp, erection of control gear on suitable MS brackets
etc.
37.16 BULKHEAD/ WELLGLASS LUMINARIES Supply & fixing of
bulkhead type Luminaries PHILIPS Cat. No. : NXC 101/ WIPRO
cat no. WKP 14109 including supply & fixing of lx9W PLS lamp,
etc. all complete as per specification and direction of Engineer In-
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37.16.1 125 W HPMV well glass fitting with lamp

37.16.2 250 W HPMV flood light fixture with lamp
37.17 Supply & fixing of wellglass type FLP Luminaries including s/f of
lxl60W MLL lamp, hanging arrangement by suitable MS frame,
etc. all complete as per specification and direction of Engineer In-
charge.
37.18 CEILING FANS Supply & fixing of ceiling fan for inside of the
sales building. Ceiling fans shall be suitable for operation on 240
V, 1 phase, 50Hz supply and shall be complete with standard
mounting accessories such as suspension rods, top and bottom
caps etc. The fans shall be supplied with appropriate speed
regulators. The fans shall generally conform to the applicable
standards. Details regarding blade sweep and suspension
requirements shall be as per price schedule
37.19 EXHAUST FANS Supply and fixing of exhaust fan including
electrical wiring all shall be with per specification and direction of
site In charge. These shall be of Propeller type giving axial flow
conforming to IS 2312. The fans shall be with louvers / shutters.
(The job does not include making suitable cut out in the wall for
fixing the fan).
38.0 MOTOR/DISPENSING PUMP REPAIRS:
38.1 Complete rewinding of single phase, 230V, 50Hz, AC, flame
proofelectric motor of dispensing pump (Make:
L&T/MIDCO/Tatsuno/Nouvopignone and Other Dispensing unit
Makes) includingsupply of identical rating motor for temporary
period and other materials etc. all complete as per specification
and directionof Engineer In-charge.N.B.: Party shall have to
under take rewinding work free of costif any defect is observed
within six month of rewinding of motor. The burnt out winding
shall be the property of the Party
38.2 Complete rewinding of three phase, 415V, 50Hz, AC electric
motor ofcompressor/ water pump, etc. including supply of
identical rating motors for temporary period and all other
materials etc. all complete as per [Link] direction of Engineer
In-charge.N.B.: Party shall have to under take rewinding work
free of costif any defect is observed within six month of
rewinding of [Link] burnt out winding shall be the property
of the Party
38.3 Supply & fixing towards replacement of following electrical
components/ accessories as per manufacturer's
recommendations foraforesaid make of dispensing pump as
applicable
38.4 Supply & fixing of Phosphor bronze motor bush for dispensing
pump (Make: L&T / MIDCO / Tatsuno / Nouvopignone)
 

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38.5 Supply & fixing of following items in Electronic Register Assembly

of dispensing pumps (Make: L&T / MIDCO / Tatsuno /
Nouvopignone) as applicable.
39.0 DISPENSING PUMP CONNECTIONS: Providing dispensing pump lighting
connection with copper conductor, single core PVC sheathed wire as per
recommendation of the pump manufacturer (make of pumps L&T
/MIDCO /AVERY /Tatsuno /Nouvopignone).
40.0 REPAIRING OF MOTOR/ DISPENSING PUMPS ETC AS PER THE
FOLLOWING:
40.1 Supply of electrical fittings for repairing of the dispensing pumps/
motors etc complete.
40.2 Wherever the replacement of any existing electrical fitting is
undertaken, the Corporation shall not make any payment for
dismantling the fittings from the existing position/equipment
including all connections.
40.3 Wherever required, supply of identical equipment for temporary
period and other materials etc. All complete as per specifications
and directions of Engineer-in-Charge shall be done by the
contractor without any extra charges to the Corporation.
40.4 Contractor shall have to undertake repairs/ replacement free of
cost, if any defect is observed.
40.5 Fixing the newly supplied electrical fittings in position including
making end connections, where ever required with Electrical
fittings
40.6 Testing the supplied electrical fittings to the entire satisfaction of
IOCL.
41.0 Supplying and fixing 12 volt Charged LA battery of approved make for
Electronic dispensing pumps including giving necessary electrical
connection for the following AH ratings.
41.1 Providing necessary electrical connection.
41.2 Testing commissioning etc complete.
42.0 UPS, CVT & STABLISER:
42.1 Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of On-line
UPS of various rating with a set of chargeable maintenance free
Lead Acid type batteries of required Amp. Hour Capacity to
sustain for 4 hours on full load on power disruption as per
specification
42.2 CONSTANT VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER (CVT): Supplying and
fixing of single phase, air cooled Constant Voltage Transformer of
approved make having input voltage range of 180-260V and
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and having automatic current limiting and short circuit

protection. The CVT shall deliver a constant output voltage for an
incoming voltage ranging between 180 to 260V.
42.3 SINGLE SERVO VOLTAGE STABILISER: Supply and fixing of
230V, Single phase, AC Servo voltage stabilizer of approved
makes for Individual dispensing pump shall be as per IE
Regulation. The Servo voltage stabilizer shall be high voltage
and low voltage cut-off system, automatic restart with time delay
shall be 1 minute or less and fail safe circuit etc. (The supply
shall be bye passed in case of component failure inside the
stabilizer). The servo voltage stabilizer shall work for 140 to
260V with minimum no load power loss. The servo stabilizer
shall indicate the following operations and caution non-
latching LED indication for Input Present, Output normal, Input
high, Input Low, Latching LED indication for cut off system,
output high, Output low, Output overloaded. Manual and auto
restart facility shall be provided with stabilizer.
42.4 THREE PHASE SERVO STABILIZER: Supplying and fixing of 3-
phase air cooled auto load changer servo stabilizer for balanced
and unbalanced load shall be independent correction of each
phase and as per specification. The stabilizer have digital
meter for voltage indication. The Stabilizer shall have under
voltage, over voltage protection with auto reset. In over load
protection the stabilizer shall have facility for manual reset.
Degree of protection shall be IP-55.
43.0 WATER PUMPS: Supplying and installation of Water pumps of
approved make with starter of L&T or approved make including Supply
and providing G.I. Sheet cover with locking arrangement. The pump
has to be installed as per manufacturer's specification.
43.1 0.5 TO 2 HP SINGLE PHASE MONO BLOCK WATER PUMP:
Supplying and Installation of 0.5 to 2 HP single phase mono
block pump conforming to IS 9079/1989 (maximum suction head
7.5 metre) with bronze impeller conforming to IS318 to deliver
water from open well with necessary foundation. Supplying and
fixing of relevant size foot valve with strainer and gate valve (as
per manufacturer’s recommendation), DOL starter of approved
make for motor are also included in the scope of work. The cost
of suction & delivery pipe, UG cable and gland shall be paid
under separate item of work.
43.2 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP: Submersible Pump shall be provided with
suitable total head and discharge to meet the required
capacity. The pump component shall be corrosion and
abrasion resistant, high grade engineering polymer/ stainless
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pump motor of approved make shall be to suit wide voltage

fluctuation and special PVC insulated copper winding.
43.2.1 A control panel of approved make shall be provided
with single phasing preventor and dry run preventor.
43.2.2 3 Core relevant capacity of approved make
submersible cable shall be used for connecting pump and
the control panel. Cost of cable shall be paid under
separate item of work.
43.2.3 A relevant capacity of TPN main switch shall be used
for controlling incoming power supply of submersible
pumps.
43.2.4 DOL starter of approved make provided for pump is
also included in the scope of work.
44.0 DISMANTLING OF ELECTRICAL FITTINGS / FIXTURES WITH ALL
LEADS AND LIFTS:
44.1 Dismantling is to be done as per the directions of the site
engineer.
44.2 Any damage to the existing shall be make good by the contractor
without any extra cost to the corporation.
44.3 In case of removal of MCB etc from the box the space shall be
provided with dummy cover without any extra cost.
45.0 GENERATORS:
45.1 Supply and installation, testing and commissioning of air cooled
Diesel Generator in Acoustic Enclosure with all necessary
accessories including Control panel, residential silencer, exhaust
line, fuel line, anti vibration mounting pads,diesel tank, electric
starter with battery and seperate battery charger etc in an
acoustic enclosure as required complete .
45.2 Erection, testing and commissioning of IOC supplied following 3-
phase Air cooled Generator (excluding the cost of cable, glands
and earthing) .
45.3 Supplying & Installation of acoustic enclosure for existing
Generators as per specification and standard drawings.
45.4 Supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 5 to 20 KVA
Single phase Air cooled Generator (excluding the cost of cable,
glands and earthing): A single-phase air-cooled diesel generator
shall be provided with suitable nos. of heavy duty Dunlop Make,
anti vibration mounting. The capacity of engine in withstanding
the full load current for the required power shall be as per IS
10002, BS 5514, DIN 6271 and ISO 3046. Anti vibration
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be installed 150 mm above floor level on a concrete (PCC [Link])

platform. The DG set shall have the following provisions.
45.4.1 Engine control panel consisting of on / off key, lube oil
pressure gauge and ammeter for battery current
45.4.2 Engine protection system for high cylinder head
temperature and low lube oil pressure, v-belt and over
speed mechanical shutdown devices for blower belt
failure.
45.4.3 One no. 12V, 20 AH lead acid battery Exide/Amco
Make, copper wire with copper socket.
45.4.4 Residential type exhaust silencer with thermal
insulation shall be provided.
45.4.5 100 ltrs. Capacity diesel tanks - square type with level
indicator.
45.4.6 Alternator shall be provided with brushless type AVR
(Automatic Voltage regulator) control.
45.4.7 A relevant capacity of 72 Sqmm ammeter for
measuring current and group control double pole
MCCB with protections, set run indication lamp and
volt meter shall be provided with control panel.
45.4.8 Supply and laying relevant capacity UG cable (approved
make) from DG set to control panel and change over
switch. (Cost of cable, gland shall be paid under
separate item of work)
45.4.9 Providing three nos. of earth pit as per IS: 3043/1986
one for Generator Neutral, one for Generator body
earth and other for common (Neutral and body earth)
(Cost of earth pit shall be paid under separate item of
work).

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