SPECIFICATION FOR WATER

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

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title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

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 Table of Contents page

1. SCOPE...................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................3
1.2 Approval ......................................................................................3

2. CODES AND STANDARDS ..................................................................3

2.1 Environmental Conditions............................................................3

3. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................3

4. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.......................................................................3

5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................4
5.1 General Drainage Requirements .................................................4
5.2 Surface Water Drainage ..............................................................7
5.3 Foul Water Drainage ...................................................................8
5.4 Contaminated Water Drainage ..................................................13

6. INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ..............................14

6.1 Inspection Requirements...........................................................14
6.2 Testing.......................................................................................15
6.3 Commissioning ..........................................................................15

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 1. SCOPE

1.1 Introduction

This specification covers the requirements for the design, inspection, testing, supply,
installation and commissioning of the water drainage systems.

The CONTRACTOR shall prepare all necessary detailing and construction drawings and
details for ADWEA/ENGINEER approval, based upon this specification together with project
drainage layouts, process layouts, schematics and general arrangement drawings.

1.2 Approval

Where ADWEA/ENGINEER approvals are required in this document, it shall mean that the
ADWEA/ENGINEER reserves the right to approve. However the ADWEA/ENGINEER may
elect to waive approval of certain aspects as will be informed in writing by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.

2. CODES AND STANDARDS

GENERAL:

Reference shall be made to the following British and International Standards :

BS 6297 Small Sewage Treatment Work & Cess pools

BS 8301 Building Drainage

BS EN 124 Gully Tops & Manhole Tops

BS EN 752-1 Sewerage

BS EN 12056-2 Sanitary Pipework

2.1 Environmental Conditions

All field installations shall be suitable for operation in an outdoor, industrial, humid and salty
atmosphere under ambient conditions as specified in the Tender Documents.

The design rainfall rate is to be considered as the maximum rate as defined in the Tender
Documents.

3. DEFINITIONS

Refer to Specification for General Technical Requirements.

4. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Refer to Specification for General Technical Requirements.

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 5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General Drainage Requirements

5.1.1 Setting out

Deviations from pipework levels shown on the approved drawings shall not be greater than
+20 mm. Gradients shall generally not be steeper than 1 in 75 nor flatter than 1 in 250
generally and with a permissible deviation not greater than 1/20 of the given gradient.

Sight rails shall be set in position, using a surveyor's level and properly established bench
marks alongside the work. The practice of "transferring" levels by means of a straight edge
and spirit level will not be permitted.

Where long lengths of sewers are to be constructed in trenches, sight rails shall be fixed
across the trench at intervals of at least 20 metres and, at a height equal to the length of the
looning rod to be used, above the required invert level of the drain or sewer, at the point
where the sight rail is fixed. There shall at no time be less than three sight rails in position on
each length of sewer or drain under construction at any one gradient.

5.1.2 Laying Drains and Ducts

All pipe laying shall be done by skilled and experienced personnel.

The drains shall be accurately laid in straight lines and to self-cleansing gradients. Pipes
shall be laid singly and the level of each pipe shall be tested in a approved manner using
sight rails erected at manholes and at intermediate positions as necessary. Pipes shall be
laid with the sockets facing upstream.

Immediately prior to laying, all pipes and fittings shall be examined carefully to ensure that
they are sound. No damaged or defective pipes shall be used. Any part length used shall be
cut squarely and cleanly at the end. All pipes shall be clean before laying and jointing.

All service systems shall include bends, tapers, junctions and other special pipes of a
particular pattern as required.

When pipes pass through walls a flexible joint is to be fitted, situated as close as possible to
the outside face and permitting a minimum deflection between adjacent pipes of 3o.

Pipes which are laid, or built into walls and manholes, but not immediately connected up, shall
be fitted with suitable temporary stoppers or seals, and the position of such pipes shall be
clearly defined by means of stakes or training wires properly marked or labelled.

Wherever the depth of cover to the pipe laid under a road or driveway is less than 1.20 m, a
concrete cover slab spanning the trench width shall be provided.

Before the commencement and for the smooth progress of the pipeline work, the
CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and finalise the routes, ground/invert levels, positions of the
manholes etc. with the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

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 All changes in the design shall be subject to the approval of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

5.1.3 Pipe Bedding Material

When the as dug material is suitable, the bottom of the trench shall be trimmed and loosened
to form the bed otherwise the trench shall be excavated to a depth below the invert level to
allow for the thickness of bedding material.

When as dug material is not suitable, imported granular material as per the table given below
shall be used to provide a 50mm bedding and side fill.

Table - Requirements for imported material for bedding and surrounding

Nominal pipe size Material (complying with BS 882: Pt.2).

110 mm 10 mm nominal single sized aggregate.
160 mm 10 or 14 mm nominal single sized or
5 to 14 mm graded aggregate.
225 mm and over 10, 14 or 20 mm single sized or 5 to 14
or 5 to 20 mm graded aggregate.

If the as dug material contains stones larger than 40 mm the bedding material must be
extended 100 mm above the circumference of the pipe. Alternatively the backfill can be
graded to eliminate stones exceeding 40 mm and this selected backfill used for the first 300
mm above the circumference of the pipe.

5.1.4 Manholes, Sump Pits and Inspection Chambers

All drainage related concrete and steel structures shall be carried out in accordance with the
relevant codes and specifications :

Manholes shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or of solid concrete blocks. Manholes

shall be designed for the vehicular or other loading to which they will be subjected.

Foundations to manholes shall be of concrete complying with the relevant clauses of the
Concrete Specification and shall finish flush with the manhole sides unless specifically
otherwise required.

Concrete block walls shall be bedded and jointed in cement and sand 1:4 mortar and the
joints on the internal faces raked out to form a key for rendering. Walls shall be constructed
in stretcher bond.

The bottoms of all manholes shall be provided with half round main channels, tapered or
curved where necessary and half round and three quarter section branch bends of requisite
radii. These shall be bedded and jointed in cement sand 1:1 mortar and shall be benched in
concrete vertically from the channels to a height equal to the soffit of the outgoing pipe and
thence upwards to the sides of manholes at a slope of 1 in 6 and floated in cement and sand
1:1 mortar to a smooth and even surface.

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 The internal surfaces of concrete block walls shall be rendered with cement and sand 1:2
mortar 10mm thick and the rendering shall be finished with a smooth and even surface.

The CONTRACTOR shall prepare comprehensive manhole schedule drawings for each
drainage system using the area layout and general arrangement drawings. These shall be
submitted for ADWEA/ ENGINEER approval and shall follow the proforma schedule drawings
as issued.

The ends of all pipes shall be neatly built into the blockwork and finished flush with mortar.

Moderately sulphate resisting portland cement conforming to ASTM Type II may be used for
all concrete, concrete blocks, mortar and render. However Type of cement used for concrete
mixes is to be selected as per relevant soil condition.

Where the depth of invert of manholes exceeds one metre below the finished ground level,
aluminum steps as specified in BS 1247 part 3 shall be built in at vertical intervals of 300mm,
with alternate steps in line vertically and at 225mm centre to centre horizontally.

Entry to deep manhole chambers (> 2500 mm) shall be by means of one or more caged
vertical aluminium ladders.

Manhole covers and frames shall be coated cast-iron complying with BS EN 124 or approved
equal and shall be designed for the loading category to which they will be subjected. The
CONTRACTOR shall bed and haunch frames in cement and sand 1:3 mortar and seal covers
with thick grease. Two sets of keys shall be delivered to the ADWEA/ENGINEER for each
pattern of cover supplied.

5.1.5 Gully Gratings and Frames

Gullies shall consist of a concrete pit with cover.

Gully gratings and frames shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 124 (Grade A) or
equal with straight bars. The CONTRACTOR shall bed and haunch frames in cement and
sand 1:3 mortar.

The finish of steel components shall be given 2 coats of black coal tar epoxy paint with a
minimum thickness of 250 microns.

5.1.6 Continuous Trench Soakaways

Continuous trench soakaways shall be constructed as per design. The filter membrane
adopted for the soakaway surround shall be geotextile of appropriate guage. The
CONTRACTOR shall take every care to avoid damage to the membrane. In the event of
damage to the membrane during construction, the CONTRACTOR shall make good the
damage with a minimum lap of 500 mm all to be carried out at the CONTRACTOR's expense.

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 5.1.7 Local Soakaways

Local soakaways shall be provided at locations determined by the ENGINEER and to details
as approved by him and shall be similar to the soakaway to be provided at the septic tank
(refer section 5.3.6).

5.1.8 Joints

All joints shall have adequate strength which shall be demonstrated by the CONTRACTOR.

Pipe joints shall be fully flexible and capable of bearing the same pressure that can be borne
by the pipes. Prior to importing any pipes, fittings or jointing rings to the site, the
CONTRACTOR shall submit a works test certificate from the manufacturer, as to their
conformity with the Specification, for the approval of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that there is adequate suitable equipment on site to enable
the works to be carried out to the specified standard, as approved by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.

5.1.9 Valve Pits

All below ground valve pits and chambers shall have their invert laid to fall towards collection
sumps to allow pump out of accumulated rain water etc.

5.2 Surface Water Drainage

5.2.1 General

Surface water drainage is required to collect and direct rain water from apron and paving
areas and roof run-offs and will also be required to dispose of external washdown.

5.2.2 System Characteristics

The surface to be drained shall be laid to fall at a minimum slope of 1:250 generally. The
collected rainwater, wash water is to be drained by means of surface falls only towards local
soakaways at appropriate locations.

Roof run-offs to be collected by means of gullies, hoppers & downpipes discharging to grade
level local soakaways at appropriate locations.

All roads, aprons and paving shall be delineated by kerbs and laid to fall towards soakaways.
Parking area to be similarly drained towards soakaways.

5.2.3 Areas Contributing Surface Water Drainage

The following areas contribute to the Surface Water Drainage :

1) Roof of Pump Station

2) Roof of Service Block

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 3) Paving Around the Building

4) Roads & Aprons within the Plot

5) Parking and Approach Road

6) Roof of Chlorination Building

7) Other areas as applicable

Unpaved areas are to be terraced and gravel (size 20 mm – average) finished to allow insitu
soakaway of rain water or washwater.

5.2.4 Surface Water Drain Manhole

Manholes shall be provided as shown on the referred Surface Water System layout or as
required by the detail design of the CONTRACTOR.

5.2.5 Road Gully

Road gullies are to be provided with silt trap, heavy duty manhole, ductile iron grating non
rocking cover with frame and retaining bar as per the drawings. Road gullies shall be
provided as indicated on the Surface Water System layouts or as required by the detail
design of the CONTRACTOR.

5.2.6 Road Curb Gully

Road curb gullies are to be provided with silt trap, standard ductile iron cover and frame with
retaining bar. as per the layouts and CONTRACTOR's drawings. Road curb gullies are to be
provided as indicated in the Surface Water System layouts or as required by the detail design
of the CONTRACTOR.

5.2.7 Roof Drain Pipe

Roof drain pipes shall be provided as indicated in the individual building details and the storm
water drain system layout or as required by the details of the CONTRACTOR. The roof drain
pipes shall be provided with an inlet hopper, support brackets, stack and a splay end
terminating 150mm above local paving level and directing water away from the building
towards local soakaways as per the drawings.

5.3 Foul Water Drainage

5.3.1 General

The Foul Water Drainage System is required to collect the foul wastewater from the buildings.
The toilets, sinks, showers and kitchens are to be connected and routed to a septic tank and
local soakaway or connected to the main drainage of the power station. The scope of this
work shall include all septic tank/soakaway pits and foul drainage system pipework.

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 5.3.2 System Characteristics

The Foul Waste from Toilets, Washrooms and Kitchens shall be collected in the foul drainage
manholes & subsequently routed to the septic tank & soakaway pits. The system is to be
suitably trapped & externally vented. The Foul Water System is to be laid to fall at a minimum
slope of 1:100 generally.

5.3.3 Areas Connected to Foul Water System

The following sources shall be considered for the Foul Water System :

i) Toilets

ii) Kitchens

iii) Washroom sinks and showers

Note : Chemical storage & other industrial sinks shall be routed separately (refer 5.4.3).

5.3.4 Piping Requirements

Pipes and Fittings

All pipes & fittings to be used on the project shall comply with the requirements of the latest
relevant British/other standards approved by ADWEA/ENGINEER.

The pipes and fitting for pipe diameter sizes upto 300 mm shall be of uPVC conforming to BS
4660 and BS 5955. The joint sealing rings shall conform to BS 2494. Products to be
procured with BSI certification. The dimension & pressure rating of the pipes shall be in
accordance with ISO 161/1.

The pipes and fittings for pipe sizes equal to or greater than 300 mm shall be GRP pipes.
Requirements as per BS 5480 are to be followed for the pipes & pipe fittings. The pressure
rating of the pipes shall be a minimum of 10 bar.

Jointing Systems

The surface preparation to consist of the minimum following steps :

- Surface to be jointed are to be cleared of glass fibre and to be ensured to be free of

grease, humidity or dust.

- Surface to be ground, external layer of resin to be taken off and first glass fibre
uncovered.

- Surface to be rubbed with an emery cloth and cleaned with a volatile solvent so as to
remove all traces of grease, dust & humidity.

(No gluing shall be undertaken during sand storm or rainfall).

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 - The minimum requirements for adhesive are as follows :

- Adhesives shall be compatible with the resin and shall not be of a type affected by
hydrocarbon or inorganic contaminants that may be present.

- Type of adhesive shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR for ADWEA/ENGINEER

approval.

- Adhesives shall be two component, cold polymerization type. The two components will
be maintained within allowable temperature and mixed to form a homogenous mixture
just before application to the prepared joint.

- The joints shall have adequate strength and this shall be demonstrated by the
CONTRACTOR.

Pipe joints shall be fully flexible and capable of bearing the same pressure that can be borne
by the pipes. Prior to importing any pipes, fittings or joining rings to the site, the
CONTRACTOR shall submit a works test certificate from the manufacturer, as to their
conformity with the specification, for the approval of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that there is adequate suitable equipment on site to enable
the works to be carried out to the specified standard, as approved by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.

For the uPVC piping, the following minimum steps are to be taken while making a joint:

i) Proper alignment of the two pipes to be ensured.

ii) The surfaces to be joined are to be thoroughly prepared using sandpaper.

iii) Surfaces to be cleaned with solvent.

iv) Even layer of cement is to be applied.

v) Joint to be made.

It should be ensured the joint is held till the required drying time based on ambient conditions.
A minimum of 24 hrs. is required before pressure testing.

The joint shall be fully flexible and capable of bearing the same pressure as the pipes. The
joint strength shall be demonstrated by the CONTRACTOR.

5.3.5 Foul Water Drain Manholes

Manholes shall be provided as shown on approved Foul Water System Layouts or as required
by the detail design of the CONTRACTOR. The details of the manholes are to be as per
drawings.

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 5.3.6 Soakaways

Soakaways shall be constructed using precast/cast insitu concrete manhole rings to

designated dimensions and depths.

The concrete in the rings may be made using moderately sulphate resistant portland cement
in accordance with ASTM C 150 designation type II. However Type of cement is to be verified
as per relevant soil condition.

The rings shall be constructed with 75mm diameter holes at 410mm centres in rows spaced
300mm apart.

The bottom ring shall be founded on an in situ concrete base, to the approval of the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.

The soakaway shall be surrounded by granular material which shall in fill the whole void
between the soakaway and the undisturbed ground around the excavation. The granular
material shall be laid and tamped by hand in 300mm layers and shall be clean, crushed rock
to the approval of the ADWEA/ ENGINEER and shall be 20-40mm nominal size with little or
no fines.

Manhole covers and frames shall be coated cast-iron complying with BS EN 124 or approved
equal and shall be designed for the loading category to which they will be subjected. The
CONTRACTOR shall bed and haunch frames in cement sand 1 : 3 mortar and seal covers
with thick grease. Two sets of keys shall be delivered to the ADWEA/ENGINEER for each
pattern of cover supplied.

Filter fabric material lining to soakaway excavation shall be Geotextile of approved guage &
make. Placing and lapping sheets to be in accordance with MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER's
recommendations.

All pipes and fittings shall be assembled strictly in accordance with the written instructions of
the MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER and to the satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

5.3.7 Continuous Trench Soakaways

Continuous trench soakaways shall be constructed at the location and to the details as shown
on the drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall take every care to avoid damage to filter
membrane. In the event of damage to the membrane during construction, the
CONTRACTOR shall make good the damage with a minimum lap of 500 mm all to be carried
out at the CONTRACTOR's expense.

5.3.8 Floor Drains

All floor drains shall be supplied and installed at the locations and to the details shown on the
drawings and as specified herein.

Each floor drain shall be of heavy duty uPVC with "S" or "P" trap complete with chrome plated
heavy duty, 200 x 200mm, bronze strainer. The strainer shall be screwed to the body of the

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 drain. All floor drains shall have chrome plated removable covers to their strainers or heavy
duty aluminium cover.

5.3.9 Clean Outs

All clean outs shall be supplied and installed at the locations and to the details shown on the
Drawings and wherever specified herein.

Each clean-out shall be of the same material and dimensions as the pipe to be cleaned, and
shall be placed in walls, slabs or floors as required for ease of operation.

Where cleanouts terminate in floors, a bronze cleanout tile 200 x 200mm, with screwed and
sealed cover shall be provided. Tile and cover shall be chrome plated.

5.3.10 Vent Caps

Vent caps shall be supplied and installed on all waste, soil and vent stacks at the locations
and to the details shown on the drawings and in accordance with this specification.

Each vent cap shall be of uPVC and shall be solvent cemented onto the waste, vent and soil
stack.

5.3.11 Septic Tank

General

This shall be a rectangular chamber of concrete built underground and to dimension and
depth as shown on the drawings.

Construction

The base, walls and roof shall be of reinforced concrete construction. Concrete shall be to
grade C40.

The base shall be constructed on layer of 100mm blinding. For specification relating to
concrete, refer to Specification for Concrete Works.

One aluminum ladder shall be provided to access inside each section of the tank for cleaning
purposes from time to time. A 600mm x 600mm manhole opening shall be provided on the
roof of the septic tank. Adequate manhole cover of minimum size 680mm x 680mm with
hand grip shall be provided as described for soakaways. The floor of the tank shall slope 1 in
30 towards one side or centre to facilitate cleaning of sludge and the manhole shall be located
directly over this.

Commissioning

Initially the septic tank shall be filled with water to its outlet level before sewage is allowed to
enter the tank.

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 A small quantity of decaying organic matter should preferably be put into the septic tank to
start the initial reaction.

5.4 Contaminated Water Drainage

5.4.1 General

The Contaminated Water drainage system is required to collect specific discharges of

predominantly contaminated water together with floor spillages within the buildings and other
contaminant spillages. Flow rates, salinity, other contaminant levels and temperatures of the
contaminated drainage shall be determined.

Sources of possible spillage are to be routed via tundishes and hard piped systems above-
ground as detailed by the CONTRACTOR'S piping/mechanical department, discharging to
suitable lined reinforced concrete gullies and trenches from where the contaminated material
shall be routed to the main drain sump outwith the building from where it shall be pumped to
outfall remote from the plant.

5.4.2 Areas Connected to Contaminated Sump Pits

The following areas are to be served by the contaminated water drainage system :

i) Pump Station

ii) Service Block

iii) Battery Room

iv) Chlorination Building

v) Others as applicable

5.4.3 Facilities Connected to Contaminated Water System

The following facilities are connected to the saline contaminated water drainage system :

i) Floor gullies, drain trenches and cut-off drain channels.

ii) Safety shower outlets (if applicable).

iii) Tundishes & Industrial sinks.

iv) Others as applicable

5.4.4 Piping Requirements

For details of all pipes and fittings refer to Section 5.3.4.

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 5.4.5 Floor Gullies, Drain Trenches and Cut-Off Drain Channels

Refer to Section 5.3.8 generally.

Note : linings, covers and frames shall be suitably chemically resistant.

5.4.6 Clean Outs

Refer to Section 5.3.9 generally.

Note : linings, covers and frames shall be suitably chemically resistant.

5.4.7 Tundishes

Tundishes and their hard piping systems shall be provided at locations and to details as
determined by the CONTRACTOR's detailed design and shall be subject to the approval of
the ADWEA/ ENGINEER.

5.4.8 Industrial Sinks

Industrial sinks shall be provided at the locations and to the details shown upon the drawings
and shall drain to the contaminated water drainage system.

6. INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

6.1 Inspection Requirements

6.1.1 Civil Works

The following items shall be subject to field inspection in respect of setting out, excavation,
concrete works including reinforcement, protective membranes and linings, benching and
inserts rack filling and finishes, covers and frames, handrailing and access provisions:

Manholes, Inspection Chambers, Septic Tank, Soakaway Pits, Drain Sump, Floor Gullies,
Drain Trenches, Cut off Drain Channels.

6.1.2 Pipes and Pipe Fittings

(A) GRE/GRP Pipes & Pipe Fittings

As a minimum the following acceptance tests shall be performed at site:

i) Visual inspection

ii) Dimension check

iii) Curing

iv) Glass content

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 v) Hydrostatic pressure test

vi) Impact resistance test

(B) uPVC Pipes & Pipe Fittings

The minimum number and type of acceptance tests at site is to be as per BS 5955 : Part 6 .

The pressure testing at site is to be carried out in two phases, the preliminary phase is
required to allow for the elastic characteristics and the relatively high thermal expansion of the
uPVC piping. Care should be taken to evacuate all air from the piping to avoid surge
pressures.

6.2 Testing

The CONTRACTOR shall test all drainage pipelines, joints and fittings before carrying out
haunching of surrounding pipes or backfilling trenches. The tests shall be carried out
between two manholes in the presence and to the satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

Water shall be passed in the pipes to be tested, of whatever diameter, so that air is expelled,
and the pipes filled with water so that the highest point in the line shall be subject to the
pressure of a 1.5 metre high water head. The line shall be considered acceptable if no
leakage is visible from pipes, connections or fittings and if the above water head in a testing
pipe of 75 mm diameter is not reduced by more than 15mm per minute for each 30 metre
length of pipe. The CONTRACTOR shall, after filling the pipes, allow some time before
conducting the test in order to allow the pipes their first natural saturation with water. If any
damage is noticed in the pipeline the CONTRACTOR shall repair such damage to the
approval of the ADWEA/ ENGINEER.

If in the opinion of the ADWEA/ENGINEER any damage has occurred to the pipelines during
the processes of pouring concrete or backfilling, he shall have the right to order retesting of
the doubtful part. If a second testing proves that the pipe is not serviceable, then the
CONTRACTOR shall locate the damage, make it good and carry out retesting until meeting
ADWEA/ENGINEER approval.

The ADWEA/ENGINEER may instruct the CONTRACTOR to carry out tests to the manholes
to establish their watertightness, prior to backfilling around manholes, and any damage
revealed by such tests shall be made good.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary testing equipment and shall carry out such
other tests as may be required by the ADWEA/ENGINEER. Ground water shall not be used
for the purpose of testing.

6.3 Commissioning

All traps and flooded systems shall be charged and periodically refilled until final handover.
During commissioning flows shall be confirmed for all major runs.

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