GENERAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

CATERING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

IN

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

OF

THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

2001 EDITION

©
THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

BUILDING SERVICES BRANCH

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
 COPYRIGHT

This General Specification for Catering Equipment Installation is copyrighted and all
rights (including subsequent amendments) are reserved. No part of this General Specification
document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system
without prior permission from the Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services
Department, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. This General Specification is solely compiled for use on catering equipment installation
in Government buildings of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

3. It is hereby declared that the specification contained therein may not be pertinent or
fully cover the extent of installation carried out by others. Prior consent by the Director of
Architectural Services must be obtained for adoption of this General Specification on
installations of other nature or locations.
 TABLE OF CONTENT

VOLUME I

PART A : SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION A1 : SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

A1.1 Scope of Specification

A1.2 Particular Specification and Drawings
A1.3 Scope of the Works
A1.4 Definitions and Interpretations
A1.5 Singular and Plural

SECTION A2 : STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS

A2.1 Statutory Requirements and Specifications

A2.2 Compliance with Specifications
A2.3 In Case of Conflict
A2.4 Guarantee
A2.5 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements
A2.6 Additional Information
A2.7 Intellectual Property Rights
A2.8 Design Responsibility
A2.9 Date Compliance

SECTION A3 : EXECUTION OF WORKS

A3.1 The International System of Units (SI)

A3.2 Programme of Work
A3.3 Builder’s Work
A3.4 Coordination of Contract Works
A3.5 Cooperation with Other Contractors
A3.6 Sample Board
A3.7 Advice of Order Placed

SECTION A4 : INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM TENDERER

A4.1 Information Furnished with Tender

SECTION A5 : DRAWINGS & MANUALS

A5.1 Contract Drawings

A5.2 Installation Drawings
A5.3 Builder’s Work Drawings
A5.4 As-fitted Drawings

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 A5.5 Sizes of Drawings
A5.6 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

SECTION A6 : MISCELLANEOUS

A6.1 Labels, Data Plates and Warning Notices

A6.2 Painting
A6.3 Training of Employer’s Staff
A6.4 Equipment Data Sheets and Circuit Diagrams
A6.5 Electrical & Mechanical Services Connections to the Catering
Equipment
A6.6 Spares and Tools
A6.7 Noise and Vibration
A6.8 Safety Facilities

PART B : GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION B1 : DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

B1.1 Component Co-ordination

B1.2 Operating Conditions
B1.3 Sound, Reliable and Safe Construction
B1.4 Safety Interlocking Devices for Door, Cover, Guard, etc.
B1.5 Adjustable legs for Floor Standing Equipment
B1.6 Stability Requirements
B1.7 Accessibility
B1.8 Design and Construction to Maintain Hygienic Conditions
B1.9 Location of Controlling Devices and Sensors
B1.10 Insulation for Heated or Refrigerated Appliances
B1.11 Descaling of Waterways
B1.12 Noise and Vibration Level
B1.13 Withdrawal and Re-installation of Individual Appliance
B1.14 Installation of Electric Elements
B1.15 Earth and Equipotential Bonding of Appliances
B1.16 Joints and Fittings in Direct Contact with Heated Elements
B1.17 General Safety, Hygienic, Operational Requirements for Electrical
Appliances
B1.18 Design of Equipment, Fixtures and Appliances

SECTION B2 : CONTROLS

B2.1 Manually Operated Control for Fuel isolation

B2.2 Automatic Control for Fuel Conservation
B2.3 Timer Control
B2.4 Automatic Protective Devices for Safety Reasons
B2.5 Minimum Requirements of Protective Devices
B2.6 Special Controls for Gas Appliances
B2.7 Controls for Steam Operated Appliances

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SECTION B3 : MATERIALS AND FINISHES

B3.1 General
B3.2 Materials in Contact with Food or Water
B3.3 External Surfaces
B3.4 Trays, Shelves and Baskets
B3.5 Stainless Steel
B3.6 Galvanized Iron
B3.7 White Metal and Aluminium Alloy Castings
B3.8 Vitreous Enamel Finishes
B3.9 Electric Motors for Appliances
B3.10 Electric Motors for Appliances
B3.11 Components, Pipes and Fittings in Water Side System
B3.12 Components, Pipes and Fittings in Refrigeration System
B3.13 Components, Pipes and Fittings in Fuel Gas System
B3.14 Components, Pipes and Fittings in Steam System
B3.15 Components, Cables and Fittings in Electrical System
B3.16 Exhaust Hoods, Fans and Ductworks

SECTION B4 : SERVICES AND SERVICES CONNECTIONS

B4.1 Fuel Gas Supply

B4.2 Electricity Supply
B4.3 Water Supply
B4.4 Steam Supply

SECTION B5 : SINKS AND FIXTURES

B5.1 Taps, Valves, Fittings, etc.

B5.2 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubing
B5.3 Structural Steel Sections
B5.4 Handles, Brackets, Locking Devices and Hardware
B5.5 Fasteners
B5.6 Bolts and Screws Construction
B5.7 Legs
B5.8 Leg Cross Bracing
B5.9 Leg Mountings
B5.10 Gussets
B5.11 Under-bracing
B5.12 Construction of Feet
B5.13 Under-shelving
B5.14 Drawers
B5.15 Water Inlets Location
B5.16 Construction of Pipe Chases
B5.17 Sliding Doors and Hinged Doors
B5.18 Welding
B5.19 Soldering and Brazing
B5.20 Grinding, Polishing and Finishing
B5.21 Construction of Sinks
B5.22 Construction of Hand Basins
B5.23 Construction of Metal Table Tops
B5.24 Construction of Enclosed Bases
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 B5.25 Construction of Shelves
B5.26 Construction of Wood Top Tables
B5.27 Splashback

PART C : COMMISSIONING, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

SECTION C1 : ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

C1.1 Adjustment, Commissioning, Functional and Performance Tests

C1.2 Commissioning to achieve Optimum Performance
C1.3 Labour and Materials Required for Functional/Performance Tests and
Commissioning
C1.4 Results of Tests and Certificates of Tests
C1.5 Statutory Inspections, Tests and Certification

SECTION C2 : MAINTENANCE DURING MAINTENANCE PERIOD

C2.1 General Maintenance Requirements

C2.2 Emergency Services
C2.3 Breakdown Services
C2.4 Routine Services - General
C2.5 Routine Services - Works Included

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 PART A - SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION A1
SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

A1.1 INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH THIS SPECIFICATION

This General Specification details the intrinsic properties (including materials and
workmanship) required of a catering equipment installation including commercial
kitchen equipment carried out for or on behalf of Architectural Services
Department, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

A1.2 INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH THE PARTICULAR

SPECIFICATION & DRAWINGS

The catering equipment installation shall comply in every respect with this General
Specification, the Particular Specification and the Drawings relating to a particular
job or modified by written instruction of the Architect.

A1.3 SCOPE OF THE WORK

The scope of the Works in this General Specification, the Particular Specification
and the Drawings relating to a particular project consists of the whole of the labour
and all materials necessary to form a complete installation and such commissioning,
adjustments, tests and maintenance as prescribed. It shall include not only the
major items of plant and equipment shown or specified but all the incidental sundry
components necessary for the completion of the Works and for the proper operation
and maintenance of the installation, including the necessary labour, whether or not
these sundry components are mentioned in detail in the Contract.

A1.4 DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATION & ABBREVIATIONS

In this General Specification, the following words or expressions shall have

meaning hereby assigned to them except when the context otherwise requires: -

A1.4.1 Terminology and Glossary of Terms

“Air Conditioning Contractor” means the person, firm or company

contracting, or sub-contracting to the Building Contractor, for the air
conditioning and/or ventilation installation, including the Air
Conditioning Contractor’s personal representatives, successors and
permitted assigns.

“Architect” means the person, company or firm appointed from time to

time by the Employer and notified in writing to the Contractor (or the
Contractor of the Main Contract in the sub-contracting arrangement) to
act as the Architect for the purpose of the Contract. The person

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appointed may be described by name or as the holder for the time being
of a public office.

“Building Contractor” means the person, firm or company who’s tender

has been accepted by the Employer for building construction, including
the Building Contractor’s personal representatives, successors and
permitted assigns. (The word “Building Contractor” may also mean the
Contractor of the Main Contract, as the context requires in sub-
contracting arrangement.)

“Contract” means the Articles of Agreement, the Tender and the

acceptance thereof by the Employer (including such further agreed
documents as may be expressly referred to in or by the same), Drawings,
General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions of Contract (if any),
Specification and priced Bills of Quantities or Schedule of Rates. (The
word “Contract” may also mean domestic or nominated sub-contract as
the context requires.)

“Contractor” means the person, firm or company whose tender for the
fire service installation has been accepted by the Employer and includes
the Contractor’s personal representative, successors and permitted
assigns. (The word “Contractor” may also mean domestic or nominated
sub-contractor as the context requires.)

“Drawings” means the drawings referred to in the Specification or Bills

of Quantities and any modification of such drawings approved in writing
by the Architect and such other drawings as may be from time to time be
furnished or approved in writing by the Architect.

“Electrical Contractor” means the person, firm or company contracting,

or sub-contracting to the Building Contractor, for the electrical
installation, including the Electrical Contractor’s personal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

“Employer” means the Government of the Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region.

“Maintenance Period” means the maintenance period named in the

Appendix to the Form of Tender commencing on the day following the
date of Completion of the Works or any Section or part thereof certified
by the Architect in accordance with the Contract.

“Particular Specification” means the specifications referred to in the

Contract for a particular project.

“Specification” means the specifications referred to in the Contract and

any modification thereof or addition thereto as may from time to time be
furnished in writing or approved in writing by the Architect.

“Temporary Works” means all temporary work of every kind required

for the construction, completion and maintenance of the Works.

“Town/L.P. Gas Contractor” means the person, firm or company

contracting, or sub-contracting to the Building Contractor, for the
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 town/L.P. gas installation, including the Town/L.P. Gas Contractor’s
personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

“Works” means the work or services including work or services to be

carried out by Nominated Sub-Contractors to be constructed, completed,
maintained and/or supplied in accordance with the Contract and includes
Temporary Works.

A1.4.2 Abbreviations

“ANSI” means American National Standards Institute

“ASTM” means American Society for Testing and Materials

“BEAB” means the British Electrical Approval Board, U.K.

“BS” means the British Standards, including British Standard

Specifications and British Standard Codes of Practice, published by the
British Standards Institution.

“BS EN” means European Standard adopted as British Standard.

“FSD” means the Fire Services Department of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

“EMSD” means the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of

the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

“HKSAR” means Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

“IEE” means the Institution of Electrical Engineers of United Kingdom

“IEC” means the International Electrotechnical Commission

Publications.

“ISO” means the International Operation for Standardization

Publications.

“LPG” means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas as defined under the Gas
Safety Ordinance (Cap 51).

“LPGA” means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of United

Kingdom (previously known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry
Technical Association)

“WSD” means the Water Supplies Department of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

A1.5 SINGULAR AND PLURAL

Words importing the singular only also include the plural and vice versa where the
context requires.

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 SECTION A2
STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS

A2.1 INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH OBLIGATIONS AND

REGULATIONS

The installation shall comply with this General Specification, and with the
following statutory obligations, regulations and specifications currently in force in
the HKSAR:

(a) The Gas Safety Ordinance, Chapter 51, Laws of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region and all the Gas Safety Regulations.

(b) Codes of Practice published by the Gas Authority.

(c) Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installation and Equipment published
by the Fire Services Department, the HKSAR.

(d) Requirements and Circular Letters of Fire Services Department of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region.

(e) Buildings Ordinance, Chapter 123, Laws of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region and all subsidiary Regulations and associated Codes
of Practice published by the Building Department, the HKSAR.

(f) Dangerous Goods Ordinance, Chapter 295, Laws of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

(g) Electricity Ordinance, Chapter 406, Laws of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region and all subsidiary Regulations and associated Codes
of Practice published by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department,
the HKSAR.

(h) The Waterworks Ordinance, Chapter 102, Laws of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

(i) Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Chapter 358, Air Pollution Control
Ordinance, Chapter 311, Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 400, Laws of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and all the regulations related to
the environmental protection.

(j) Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, Chapter 509, Laws of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region.

(k) Public Health and Municipal Service Ordinance, Chapter 132, Provision of
Municipal Service (Reorganisation) Ordinance, Chapter 552, Laws of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

(l) British Standard Specifications and British Standard Codes of Practice

published by the British Standards Institution, or internationally recognised
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 equivalent standards acceptable to the Gas Authority and demonstrated to be
equivalent in overall technical substitute on the type of construction,
functions, performance, general appearance and standard of quality of
manufacture and approved by the Architect.

(m) The General Specification for Electrical Installation in Government

Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch of the
Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region.

(n) The General Specification for Fire Service Installation in Government

Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch of the
Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region.

(o) The General Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation in

Government Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch
of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

(p) The General Specification for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation

and Central Monitoring and Control System Installation in Government
Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch of the
Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region.

(q) The General Specification for Building issued by the Architectural Services
Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

(r) Rules and regulations for town gas supply of The Hong Kong and China Gas
Co. Ltd.

(s) Requirements from relevant authorities for licensed premises.

All gas works shall be carried out in person by registered gas installers in
compliance with Gas Safety Ordinance. All electrical works shall be carried out or
supervised by appropriate grade of registered electrical workers in compliance with
Electricity Ordinance. Relevant work completion certificates shall be submitted.

All domestic gas appliances supplied and installed in the Works shall have the
approval by the Gas Authority in accordance with the Code of Practice GU05
“Approval of Domestic Gas Appliances” published by the Gas Authority, the
HKSAR.

Unless otherwise specified, all equipment, components and materials shall comply
with the relevant international recognised standards approved by the Architect.
Particular reference should be made to the following for general guidance: -

BS EN 10088 Stainless steels

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 BS EN 10258 Cold rolled stainless steel narrow strip and cut lengths.
Tolerances on dimensions and shape.

BS EN 10259 Cold rolled stainless and heat resisting steel wide strip and
plate/sheet. Tolerances on dimensions.

BS EN 1706 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Castings. Chemical

composition and mechanical properties.

ISO 3522 Cast aluminium alloys – Chemical compositions and mechanical

properties

BS EN 60335 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical

appliances.

BS 5258 Safety of domestic gas appliances.

BS 5784 Safety of electrical commercial catering equipment.

BS 3831 Specification for vitreous enamel finishes for domestic and

catering appliances.

BS EN 26 Specification for gas burning appliances

BS EN 126 Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances

BS EN 203 Specification for gas heated catering equipment

BS EN 631 Catering containers

ISO 5160 Commercial refrigerated cabinets

ISO 8187 Household refrigerating appliances, Refrigerator-freezers,

Characteristics and test methods

The British Standards, ISO Standards, IEC Standards and other standards referred
to within this General Specification indicate the basic requirements. The Contractor
may offer products, materials and equipment complying with alternative
internationally recognised equivalent standards acceptable to the Gas Authority and
demonstrated to be equivalent or better in overall technical substitute on the type of
construction, functions, performance, general appearance and standard of quality to
the relevant standards or other standards specified in this General Specification to
the Architect for approval.

A2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

The Tender submitted shall be deemed to be fully in compliance with the

Specifications and all statutory regulations currently in force. Any deviations due to
the substitution of other standards shall be detailed in a covering letter

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 accompanying the Tender. Any queries regarding interpretation should be
addressed to the Architect before submission of the Tender.

A2.3 IN CASE OF CONFLICT

In the case of conflict between the technical requirements of this General

Specification and any other requirements, the following order of preference shall
apply:

(a) Gas Safety Ordinance, Gas Safety Regulations and other statutory
requirements.

(b) The Particular Specification and/or the Drawings of specified work involved.

(c) This General Specification.

(d) Rules and Regulations of the local public utility companies.

(e) British Standards and Codes of Practice issued by the British Standards
Institution or acceptable equivalent.

A2.4 GUARANTEE

The Contractor in supplying a specific item of equipment or appliance, whether

specified herein by name or whether of a make selected by the Contractor, shall be
deemed to warrant its satisfactory performance under all local working conditions.

Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor’s guarantee for the equipment or appliances
supplied shall extend for a period of one year from the date of completion of its
installation or the contractual works whichever is later.

In the event of anything described in the Specification or shown in the tender

drawings being, in the Contractor’s opinion, unsuitable for or inconsistent with the
Contractor’s guarantee or responsibilities, the Contractor shall draw the Architect’s
attention thereto at the time of tendering.

Neither the time limit imposed on the Contractor’s guarantee, nor the Maintenance
Certificate issued by the Architect, nor the acceptance of installation by the
Employer, nor the approval by the Architect of any material or method shall in any
way absolve the Contractor from the Contractor’s responsibility for any latent
defects in the future and which are, in the opinion of the Architect, due to the
Contractor’s failure to use the materials and methods which comply with this
General Specification and the Particular Specification and Drawings.

A2.5 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Comply with all regulations on safety and occupational health aspects issued by the
Works Bureau, the Labour Department and other authorities of the Hong Kong
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 Special Administrative Region, from time to time. Particular attention is drawn to
the following:

(a) Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

(b) Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Electricity) Regulations

(c) Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety

Supervisors) Regulations

(d) Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulations

(e) Construction Site Safety Manual issued by the Works Bureau, the HKSAR.

(f) Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, Chapter 509, Laws of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region

A2.6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Any requests for additional information, e.g. Architectural Drawings, should be

addressed to the Architect before submission of the Tender.

A2.7 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

If the Contractor intends to use the intellectual property rights of another party in
performing the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract, appropriate licences
shall be obtained from the relevant rights owners.

Where any software is provided in the Works, the Contractor shall submit
documents showing that appropriate permission or licence has been obtained from
relevant beneficial owners of intellectual property rights for the use of the software
free of all fees for the whole operating life of the Works.

Where O&M manuals and as-built drawings are submitted, the Contractor shall
obtain appropriate permission or licence from relevant beneficial owners of
intellectual property rights to allow the Architect, the Employer and the subsequent
owners or occupiers of the Works, and all parties responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the Works free from all fees to make additional copies of the
manuals and drawings in connection with the execution of the Works and/or the
subsequent alteration, extension, operation and maintenance thereof.

A2.8 DESIGN RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall design the catering equipment installation to comply with the
statutory requirements and the performance requirements in the Specification. The
Drawings show the basic requirements. The Contractor shall develop the design
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 information shown in the Drawings and complete the detailed design and
installation details of the catering equipment installation to comply with the
requirements of the Specification and the statutory regulations. All design
drawings, calculation and installation drawings shall be submitted to the Architect
for approval.

A2.9 DATE COMPLIANCE

No value for current or future date/time will cause any interruption to operation
which will affect the performance or functionality of all or part of the systems
and/or equipment (including any supplied or supported embedded systems,
hardware, software, firmware, micro-code and programmes).

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 SECTION A3
Execution of Works

A3.1 THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI)

The International System of Units (System International d’Unites) of weights and

measures shall be used for all materials and equipment.

A3.2 PROGRAMME OF WORK

The Contractor shall submit a detailed programme of Work showing the

Contractor’s intended method, stages and order of proceeding with the Work in co-
ordination with the building construction programme, together with the period of
time he estimated for each and every stage of Work. The programme shall include
the following:

(a) Dates of order of equipment and materials.

(b) Dates of expected completion of builder’s work requirements, i.e. when

work site is required to be ready.

(c) Dates of delivery of equipment and materials to site.

(d) Dates of commencement and completion of every stage of Work in line

with the building construction programme, i.e. each floor level and/or
zone area.

(e) Dates of requirement of temporary facilities necessary for testing &

commissioning, e.g. electricity supply, steam, water, town gas etc.

(f) Dates of completion, testing and commissioning.

Short term programmes showing the detailed work schedules of coming weeks and
months shall also be provided to the Architect. Programmes shall be regularly
updated to reflect the actual progress and to meet the obligations under the
Contract.

In addition, detailed schedules showing the installation drawing submission,

equipment offer submission, and commissioning and testing shall be submitted to
the Architect for approval. The formats and information of the schedules shall be
as required by the Architect.

A3.3 BUILDER’S WORK

Where there is no Building Contractor carrying out the building work for a
particular project, all builder’s work for the catering equipment installation shall be
carried out by the Contractor.
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 Where there is a Building Contractor carrying out the building work for a particular
project, unless otherwise specified, all builder’s work including pipework openings,
holes through the building structure, partition walls and all concrete bases,
supports, ducts etc. required for the installation as shown in the Drawings will be
carried out in the building work by the Building Contractor and free of charge to
the Contractor provided that the Contractor shall submit in good time to the
Architect for approval, full details of such requirements, so that due consideration
may be given before the Building Contractor commences works in the areas
concerned. Following approval by the Architect, the Contractor shall be
responsible for marking out the exact positions and sizes of all such work and for
providing detailed information to the Building Contractor to facilitate him to carry
out such work as it proceeds. The Contractor shall check that the work so executed
will meet the Contractor’s requirements. The Contractor shall be liable for all
expenses incurred which are brought about by the Contractor’s failure to comply
with the above requirements.

Unless otherwise specified, all the electrical and mechanical services terminals
including electrical, cold and hot water, steam, gas, drain, exhaust duct etc. required
for the final connections of the equipment as shown on Drawings will be carried out
by the other services contractors at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor,
however, shall supply and install the final connections to these terminals provided
by others.

Any additional builder’s work items beyond those already included will also be
carried out by the Building Contractor and other services contractors provided that
the Contractor shall submit in good time to the Architect for approval, full details of
such requirements, so that due consideration may be given before the Building
Contractor or other services contractors have commenced work in the areas
concerned.

A3.4 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT WORKS

The Contractor shall coordinate the Contractor’s proposed programme of work and
the actual work on site with that of the Building Contractor and any other
contractors and sub-contractors and shall make any modification reasonably
required to suit the coordination or as necessary to the satisfaction of the Architect
in order to adhere to the approved overall construction programme.

A3.5 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate at all times with the Building Contractor and all
other contractors and sub-contractors in order to achieve efficient working on site.

A3.6 SAMPLE BOARD

Prior to the commencement of installation work, the Contractor shall submit to the
Architect for approval in good time a sample board of electrical and mechanical
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 accessories proposed to be used for the Contract. Each sample shall be firmly fixed
onto a rigid wooden or metal board and clearly numbered and labelled. A list shall
be affixed to show the item description, make and brand, country of origin and
locations of installation (if not generally used). Only samples deemed to comply
with the specification shall be displayed and items shall be adequate for the whole
installation unless otherwise clearly indicated as outstanding ones to be submitted
later. Samples rejected by the Architect shall be replaced as soon as possible.
Upon approval of all items in a sample board, the Architect will endorse the list of
the sample board and the Contractor shall deliver the sample board to the site office
for reference.

A3.7 ADVICE OF ORDER PLACED

The Contractor shall submit copies of all orders placed for major items of
equipment.

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 SECTION A4
Information Required from Tenderer

A4.1 INFORMATION FURNISHED WITH TENDER

The Tenderer shall complete the Equipment Schedule attached to the Tender
Document and also furnish the following information, where applicable, without
which the Tender will be considered incomplete:

(a) Name of manufacturer, country of manufacture, type and catalogue

number, and full technical performance details, of all major items of
equipment offered.

(b) Voltage & frequency of operation, current consumption and heating

power in wattage of electric appliances.

(c) Heating power in wattage and gas consumption of gas appliances.

(d) Steam pressure of operation, steam temperature, steam consumption and

heating power in wattage of steam appliances.

(e) Water pressure of operation and water consumption of appliances using

water.

(f) Copies of test certificate showing compliance with the specified

standards of the offered equipment and materials issued by the British
Standards Institution or any other recognized international testing
authorities.

(g) Illustrated technical brochures in English showing all major items of

equipment and their installation requirements.

(h) Details of special builder’s works and any special works required to be
carried out by others.

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 SECTION A5
Drawings and Manuals

A5.1 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Should the arrangement and dimensions shown in the Drawings be considered

inadequate for the Contractor to properly proceed with the work as specified, the
Contractor shall draw the Architect’s attention to the fact within twenty-eight (28)
calendar days after the commencement of the Works together with details of
amendments required.

A5.2 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

Installation drawings including manufacturer’s shop drawings shall be prepared and

submitted to the Architect for perusal by the Contractor in sequence with the
Building Contractor’s construction programme. They shall contain layout plans,
sectional drawings (elevations and plans), isometric views, schematic diagrams,
standard details, special details, etc. and shall show the following particulars:

(a) Construction details of fabricated equipment.

(b) Electrical and mechanical control circuit diagrams.

(c) Schematic diagrams.

(d) Service routings, levels and requirements of the final connections relative
to the structure and other services.

(e) Plant and equipment locations with dimensions and weights.

(f) Service joints, supports and fixing details together with their locations.

(g) Location and size of service connections for gas, electricity, water etc;
with dimensions.

(h) Location of drain cocks, overflows, flues etc; with dimensions.

(i) Maintenance access, facilities and all necessary details relating to the
proper operation and maintenance of the systems.

The drawings shall include all design accessories and shall be drawn to match the
materials and equipment supplied by the Contractor. Drawings showing details in
spatial zones shall be prepared subsequent to proper coordination with the Building
Contractor and other trades on site.

All drawings shall be dimensioned in S.I. units and suitably scaled to show all
necessary details.

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 The manufacturer’s shop drawings are drawings for equipment or plant to be
manufactured by a specialist manufacturing supplier. The drawings shall show
detailed construction, principal dimensions and weights, clearances for
maintenance, etc.

The Contractor shall submit a detailed installation drawing submission schedule

and programme to the Architect. The Contractor shall allow adequate time in the
programme for vetting of the installation drawings by the Architect and for drawing
re-submissions as necessary.

Four (4) sets of the preliminary installation drawings shall be submitted to the
Architect who will then check, endorse and return two (2) sets to the Contractor for
onward submission to the Gas Authority for perusal. Works can only be
commenced upon receipt of a set of drawings approved by the Architect. Six (6)
sets of all such approved drawings shall then be submitted to the Architect.

A5.3 BUILDER’S WORK DRAWINGS

Unless otherwise agreed by the Architect, the Contractor shall submit to the
Architect, within six (6) weeks of the award of the Contract, six (6) copies of
drawings showing details of all builder’s work required for the catering equipment
installation, and showing all loads on beams or structures. Such drawings shall
clearly indicate the details and positions of all holes, trenches and cutting required
for pipework, drains, foundation plinths, ventilation requirements, etc. and
construction details for equipment bases.

A5.4 AS-FITTED DRAWINGS

Supply three (3) sets of the first draft prints of as-built drawings at least fifty-six
(56) calendar days prior to the commencement of commissioning of the
installation/services/equipment. Any details not available at that time (e.g.
commissioning and testing results) shall be provided with the penultimate drafts.

The Architect will check the drafts and return a set of marked up copies to the
Contractor within forty-two (42) calendar days from the date of submission by the
Contractor, together with comments necessary for final and approved documents.

The finalised approved as-built drawings shall be in three (3) sets of microfilm, two
(2) sets of computer disk, one (1) set of reproducible copy and four (4) sets of
prints, and shall be submitted as soon as possible but not later than one month after
the completion of the Contract whichever date is earlier.

The detailed requirements and the media of as-built drawings shall also be as
specified in the Preliminaries of the Contract.

A5.5 SIZES OF DRAWINGS

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 Each drawing submitted shall conform approximately to one or other of the
following standard sizes:

(a) 841 x 1189 mm (A0)

(b) 594 x 841 mm (A1)
(c) 420 x 594 mm (A2)
(d) 297 x 420 mm (A3)
(e) 210 x 297 mm (A4)

A5.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

Supply three (3) sets of the first draft of operation and maintenance manuals and the
lists of recommended spare parts, recommended spare parts for one year’s
operation and special tools complete with prices to the Architect for comment at
least fifty-six (56) calendar days prior to the commissioning and testing of the plant
and equipment. Any details not available at that time (e.g. commissioning and
testing results) shall be provided with the penultimate drafts.

The Architect will check the draft and return it to the Contractor within forty-two
(42) days from the date of submission by the Contractor with comments necessary
for final and approved documents.

The three (3) sets of finalised manuals shall be submitted as soon as possible but
not later than one month after the installation/services/equipment has been
commissioned. One set of the manuals shall be the original.

The detailed requirements, structure and contents of the operation and maintenance
manual shall be as specified in the Preliminaries of the Contract. All
commissioning and testing results, certificates and record photographs as necessary
shall be included in the final manuals. The lists of recommended spare parts and
special tools complete with prices shall be included in the final manuals.

The final manuals shall have pages of A4 size with A3 size folded where necessary.
The pages shall be of good quality paper that is sufficiently opaque to avoid “see
through”. Unless otherwise specified in the Preliminaries of the Contract, the
manuals shall be bound in durable loose-leaf ring binders of four ring type with
hard covers. Where specified, instead of ring binder, the manuals shall be
permanently bound and encased in durable hard covers. The manual shall have
labels or lettering on the front and spine of the covers. The number of separate
manual volumes required depends on the size and complexity of the installation
concerned. The Architect’s agreement is to be obtained on this at the draft manual
stage.

The Contractor shall include a set of original or certified true copies of all the
licences required in Section A2.8 for the intellectual property rights in the manuals.

The operation and maintenance manuals shall give details of the following, where
applicable:

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(a) the minimum clearance around the appliances necessary to comply with
the floor, wall, and, where appropriate, ceiling temperatures specified in
the relevant international or BS specification. If the appliance is intended
to be installed on a protective base, this shall be stated;

(b) requirements for fixings to floor or wall;

(c) requirements for water supply and drainage;

(d) recommendations for water treatment and method of descaling;

(e) grade of lubricants;

(f) data covering adjustments, tolerances, rating of fuses and testing

procedure;

(g) recommended servicing periods based on operating hours or fixed period;

(h) list of recommended spare parts.

Operation manuals shall be provided with each appliance. The following

information shall be given in the manuals:

(a) procedure and method for operating the appliance;

(b) recommended day to day servicing by the operator;

(c) method of stripping and assembly for cleaning;

(d) recommended cleaning agents;

(e) warning notice of potential hazards;

(f) equipment heating up time;

(g) maximum or minimum loading, including liquid levels.

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 SECTION A6
Miscellaneous

A6.1 LABELS, DATA PLATES AND WARNING NOTICES

Labels shall be provided to all pipeworks, valves, electric circuits, metal-clad

switches, indicators, cables, internal wiring terminals and all other equipment to
facilitate operation and proper maintenance of the installation.

Labels and notices required by statutory requirements shall be inscribed

accordingly whereas other labels shall indicate name and purpose of the equipment
together with ratings and commissioned set values where applicable.

Labels for equipment identifications shall be made of sandwich plastic material

with a red outer layer and a white inner layer. Lettering shall be engraved by
cutting away the outer layer to the outline of the required letters or characters,
exposing the white layer underneath. All labels shall be in both Chinese and
English.

Notices for safety warning and instructions shall be constructed of heavy gauge
aluminium sheets painted with symbols or wording as appropriate.

Labels and notices shall be fixed by screws. Where drilling and tapping is
impracticable, approved adhesive may be used subject to prior approval by the
Architect.

Each cable core shall be cramped at both ends with cable ferrules for identification.

A data plate shall display the information applicable to the appliance. The data
plate shall be fixed in such a position that it can be easily read with the appliances
in position.

Appliances incorporating an electrical system shall display a circuit diagram of the

system, preferably on the inside of the main terminal box cover.

Warning notice sufficiently durable and legible throughout the life of the equipment
shall be fixed to the appliance in a prominent position drawing the attention of the
operator to any potential hazard.

A6.2 PAINTING

All equipment, appliances, pipeworks, hangers, brackets, supports, etc. which form
part of the works shall be painted after erection. Painting shall be done in
accordance with the latest edition of “General Specification for Buildings issued by
the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region”. Painting materials used on heated surface shall be heat resistant.

Items that do not require to be painted unless otherwise specified shall include:

(a) Insulated ductwork with aluminium or hammer-clad finish,

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 (b) Copper pipework and fitting, (except where specifically stated),

(c) Stainless steel surface,

(d) Galvanized pipework, ductwork, conduit or cable tray where concealed

within duct shaft or false ceiling,

(e) UPVC pipework or ductwork,

(f) Materials with a factory applied anodised, baked enamel or painted

finish, provided that the colours are approved prior to application, and

(g) Insulated pipework or ductwork concealed within duct shaft or false

ceiling.

The requirement for painting of all pipework and ductwork is in addition to the
colour coding or banding as specified in the latest edition of “General Specification
for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring and
Control System Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the
Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region”.

All finishing to factory assembled appliances shall be factory applied in accordance

with the manufacturer’s normal practice and to a standard suitable for the duty and
location of the appliances.

Where factory applied finishes are approved, the Contractor must obtain from the
manufacturer touch-up paint kits and detailed instructions for making good after
completion any damage to finishes which may occur during transportation, storage,
installation or commissioning.

All surfaces requiring to be painted on site shall generally be painted with one coat
of an approved primer, two coats of an approved high gloss-finishing coat. Ferrous
surfaces shall be painted with one coat of an approved primer, one coat of an
approved undercoat and two coats of an approved high gloss.

A6.3 TRAINING OF EMPLOYER’S STAFF

The Contractor shall provide adequate training to the Employer’s staff at

completion of the Works after commissioning of the installation until they are fully
familiar with the operation, routine testing and maintenance of the installation.

A6.4 EQUIPMENT DATA SHEETS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

Unless otherwise specified, within six weeks of signing the contract, the Contractor
shall submit three (3) sets of the data sheet and circuit diagram for each of the
equipment for approval. The data sheet and circuit diagram shall be included in the
operation and maintenance manuals upon approval by the Architect.
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 The equipment data sheet shall include the important data, such as made, model
number, serial number, capacity, rating, power consumption, operating pressure,
testing pressure, operating voltage, size, etc.

The circuit diagrams for the electrical, electronic and refrigeration system of
equipment shall show all parts used and how they are connected.

A6.5 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES CONNECTIONS TO THE

CATERING EQUIPMENT

All mains operated electrical equipment shall be suitable for a supply of 380 V, 3
phases, 50 Hz and 220 V, 1 phase, 50 Hz.

The condition of the steam supply pressure and temperature, cold water supply
pressure, town/L.P. gas etc. will be specified in the Particular Specification.

The Contractor should seek the Architect’s confirmation of the conditions of

services supply prior to the ordering of equipment.

A6.6 SPARES AND TOOLS

The Contractor shall also supply all the spare parts and special tools required for the
whole Maintenance Period for operation and maintenance of the plant and
installation. All consumable parts except fuel and water supply shall be included.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit before the certified
completion date of the Works a price list for itemized spares and consumables
pertaining to all the equipment offered as recommended by the manufacturers for a
period of one year’s operation and maintenance following the completion of the
contract Maintenance Period. The prices listed shall be fixed and open for
acceptance up to the end of the maintenance period.

In addition, the Contractor shall submit before the certified completion date of the
Works a complete list of all the replaceable parts with model number, part number
and price which shall be for purchase and use after the expiration of the
Maintenance Period. The list shall be complete with suggested prices.

A6.7 NOISE AND VIBRATION

The Contractor shall select and offer equipment that do not have any objectionable
noise and vibration and shall take all necessary steps to reduce and prevent the
transmission of such noise and vibration from the equipment.

A6.8 SAFETY FACILITIES

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Facilities for operational and maintenance safety shall be supplied and installed to
comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and with the
requirements of Labour Department. All moving parts shall be appropriately
covered and emergency stops shall be supplied and installed where necessary.
Adequate spaces and facilities shall be allowed for maintenance and access.

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 PART B – GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION B1
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

B1.1 COMPONENT CO-ORDINATION

Equipment shall be made to meet the technical, functional, safety, dimensional and
finishing requirements stipulated in the Particular Specification, this General
Specification and/or indicated on the Drawings, and be designed on metric system.
Equipment for European cooking shall be a dimensionally co-ordinated unit.
Unless otherwise specified, it shall be designed to accommodate a range of
containers with sizes selected from BS EN 631-1.

B1.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS

Equipment including all components shall be suitable for operation in tropical

climatic conditions. These conditions will be -50C to 450C with a corresponding
relative humidity of 98%.

B1.3 SOUND, RELIABLE AND SAFE CONSTRUCTION

Equipment, including its components, shall be soundly constructed so that in

normal use it is reliable and will operate without danger to the user or damage to
the surroundings.

Equipment shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed that it

will not deform and will withstand such rough treatment as may be expected in
normal use.

Equipment shall be free of sharp edges and pointed protrusions that would be liable
to cause injury to personnel or damage to clothing.

Equipment with hot parts shall be properly insulated or designed to avoid direct
contact and injury to personnel.

B1.4 SAFETY INTERLOCKING DEVICES FOR DOOR, COVER, GUARD, ETC.

Parts that are intended to be removable by the user, e.g. for cleaning, shall be
readily accessible, shall not require the use of tools for their removal, shall be easy
to assemble correctly and impossible to assemble incorrectly.

Handles, knobs, hinges, catches, and fittings shall be so constructed and fixed that
they do not work loose, deform or break in normal use, or harbour grease or food
debris.

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 Any door, cover or guard accessible to the user which, if opened or displaced could
expose the user to danger or injury, shall require a tool to release it or shall be
interlocked so that it cannot be opened or displaced until safe conditions have been
established.

B1.5 ADJUSTABLE LEGS FOR FLOOR STANDING EQUIPMENT

Floor standing equipment shall be mounted on pedestal or on legs with adjusters for
levelling, with base of the equipment not less than 150 mm clear of the floor.

B1.6 STABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Equipment, unless designed to be fixed in position, shall comply with the stability
requirements given in the relevant International Standards. Any appliance for
which there is no specific method of test for stability shall comply with the
international standards for a similar type of equipment.

B1.7 ACCESSIBILITY

Equipment shall be constructed to allow easy access to components requiring

periodic cleaning, adjusting and servicing. Access panels shall be provided as
specified and indicated on the working drawings and recorded on the as fitted
drawings to shown the location especially where panels are built-in or concealed.

B1.8 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO MAINTAIN HYGIENIC

CONDITIONS

Equipment shall be so designed and constructed to permit it to be maintained in a

hygienic condition without difficulty. Working surfaces and food compartments
shall have smooth surfaces and be free of crevices. Wherever practicable corners
shall be rounded. Where applicable, means shall be provided to collect spillage and
condensate, e.g. a removable tray under open top boiling rings.

Spaces that are not easily accessible to the user, e.g. spaces between adjacent
appliances in ‘en-suite’ arrangements, shall be sealed to prevent ingress of spillage,
dirt and vermin or the space between each appliance shall be sufficient to allow
cleaning of adjacent surfaces. Tubular legs and box section material shall be
completely sealed.

Equipment e.g. deep fat fryer, that needs to be emptied for cleaning shall be
provided with a means for completely draining the contents. Where a draw off tap
is provided for this purpose it shall be protected against inadvertent operation.

Unless otherwise specified, steam heating equipment shall be supplied and installed
with steam jacket or product having equivalent performance and function to
separate steam from direct contact with items being cooked.

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B1.9 LOCATION OF CONTROLLING DEVICES AND SENSORS

Suitable types of controlling devices, sensors, starters, etc. shall be supplied and
installed in accordance with appropriate international standards so as to facilitate
proper operation of the equipment and for maintenance purposes.

All controls mounted on external vertical surfaces of the appliances shall be set into
recessed die-stamped stainless steel cups, or otherwise protected and/or guarded to
prevent damage, to avoid accidental operation and to shelter from spillage in
normal use.

All sensors fixed inside the appliances shall be protected by suitable compartment.

B1.10 INSULATION FOR HEATED OR REFRIGERATED APPLIANCES

Heated or refrigerated appliances shall be thermally insulated to minimise heat

losses or heat gains and to prevent direct contact with hot/cold parts. Thermal
insulation shall be securely located and protected against mechanical damage,
spillage, and sealed against infestation by insects and ingress of fluid.

All hand wheels, knobs and handles for the heated or refrigerated appliances shall
be efficiently insulated.

B1.11 DESCALING OF WATERWAYS

It shall be possible to descale all waterways where the formation of scale may
occur. The recommended method of descaling shall be given in the manufacturer’s
servicing instruction.

B1.12 NOISE AND VIBRATION LEVEL

The level of noise and vibration from any source associated with the appliances
shall be as low as practicable under all operation conditions.

In particular, no rattles, vibrations, or discreet tones shall be discernible in occupied

area outside the room housing the appliance or appliance enclosures. Silencers
with insertion losses, sound-sealing panels, isolation and damping devices, etc.
shall be supplied and installed if required, to attenuate the noise of the appliances
and to damp the vibration of machinery to a reasonable level having regard to the
use of the building and works.

B1.13 WITHDRAWAL AND RE-INSTALLATION OF INDIVIDUAL APPLIANCE

The method of construction of ‘en-suite’ appliances shall permit individual

appliance to be withdrawn or re-installed without difficulty.

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 Modular ‘ en-suit’ back-to-back appliances shall incorporate a compartment to
accommodate the services to individual appliance.

Appliance connections for external services shall be so positioned that:

(a) an appliance can be connected and disconnected with the appliance in

position. Alternatively for ‘en-suite’ appliances approved flexible
connections are acceptable to enable an appliance to be connected and
disconnected in the withdrawn position;

(b) the services can be grouped together and installed clear of the space
under the appliances to facilitate cleaning.

B1.14 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC ELEMENTS

Appliances operating with water, such as bain marie and steamer, shall be supplied
and installed with immersion type heating elements of sufficient wattage to bear
and maintain the water contained in the appliances at a temperature of 980C. The
heating elements shall be fitted with water-tight bushings extending through the
bottom or side of the appliances. Terminals shall be protected by removable caps.
Each element shall be fitted with a thermostat control with a pilot light indicator.

Appliances requiring dry heat, such as plate warmers, shall be fitted with strip or
ring heaters of sufficient wattage to provide the desired heat. Unless otherwise
specified, these heaters shall be installed directly below the bottom shelf. They are
to be mounted in suitable channels and are to be inter-connected with insulated
nickel wire. Each appliance shall be provided with one or more thermostatic
controls with a pilot light indicator.

All wiring shall be properly protected in enclosures.

B1.15 EARTH AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING OF APPLIANCES

All electric appliances shall be provided with an earth terminal. This terminal shall
provide an effective electrical connection with all exposed metal parts of the unit
and shall be effectively connected with the consumer’s earth terminal via the earth-
continuity conductor of the final circuit for the appliances.

All fixed appliances shall be provided with a terminal or means for the connection
of an external equipotential conductor. This terminal shall maintain an effective
electrical connection with all fixed exposed metal parts of the appliances and shall
allow the connection of a conductor having nominal cross sectional area up to 6
mm2. It shall be located in a position convenient for the connection of the earth
conductor after installation of the appliances.

Snap-on type connectors shall not be used to connect conductors that are associated
with bonding and earthing of an appliance.

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B1.16 JOINTS AND FITTINGS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HEATED
ELEMENTS

All joints and fittings in direct contact with materials subject to direct burner flame
or heater elements shall be brazed or welded.

Copper that is subjected to direct heat shall be of a thickness not less than 1.2 mm.
This requirement does not apply to heat exchanger fins that shall be of a thickness
not less than 0.8 mm.

Where copper is used for water heating appliances the internal surfaces in contact
with water shall be heavily tinned or nickel-plated.

B1.17 GENERAL SAFETY, HYGIENIC, OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The appliances including its components parts, shall be soundly constructed so that
in normal use it will operate without causing danger to the user or damage to the
surroundings. Any guard accessible to the user which, if opened or displaced,
would expose the user to danger or injury shall require a special tool to release it
and be interlocked so that the machine cannot be operated unless the guard is in
proper position. A warning notice shall be securely fixed to the appliance in a
prominent position for the attention of the operator.

Appliances shall be designed and constructed allowing it to be maintained in a

hygienic condition without difficulty. Working surfaces and food compartments
shall be smooth and be free of crevices.

Handles, knobs, hinges, catches and fittings shall be so constructed and fixed that
they will not become loose, deform or break in normal use or harbour grease or
food debris.

The method of construction of ‘en-suite’ appliances shall permit individual

component to be withdrawn and re-installed without difficulty.

The equipment shall be provided with a terminal for the connection of an external
equipotential conductor.

The electric motors of the equipment shall have the appropriate motor protection in
accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations.

All mechanical moving parts and cutting surfaces shall be adequately protected
with guards.

B1.18 DESIGN OF EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design of the catering equipment,
fixtures and appliances to meet with the performance and functional requirements.
In particular, the design shall meet with the hygiene requirements in Public Health
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and Municipal Service Ordinance and Provision of Municipal Service
(Reorganisation) Ordinance, the safety and occupational health requirements in
Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and all the statutory regulations in
environmental protection. The Contractor shall allow all facilities and features in
the equipment design to meet with the environmental statutory requirements on its
own unless otherwise stated. Where a number of catering equipment, fixtures and
appliances are provided by the Contractor, the Contractor shall design and co-
ordinate the most appropriate layout and arrangement and submit to the Architect
for approval. The design shall take full consideration on the operational flow,
steps and requirements in the use of the equipment, fixtures and appliances for
catering purpose. Particular attention is required on the difference between
preparation of Chinese foods and foods of western style. All design shall meet with
the statutory licensing requirements.

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 SECTION B2
CONTROLS

B2.1 MANUALLY OPERATED CONTROL FOR FUEL ISOLATION

Fuel consuming appliance shall be provided with one or more manually operated
control to enable all fuel consuming components to be isolated from the fuel
supply.

B2.2 AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR FUEL CONSERVATION

Wherever practicable fuel consuming appliances shall incorporate automatic

control devices to conserve fuel by reducing latent heat losses and eliminating
unnecessary heating when the cooking process is interrupted or completed.

B2.3 TIME CONTROL

Whenever the electrical heating elements or gas burners of the grills, ovens, solid
top hot plates, boiling tops, etc. are specified to be under timer control, a variable
timer shall be provided and be capable of being reset manually either forward or
backwards at any time after the initial setting. The timer shall clearly indicate the
time expire period of operation or time remaining. Time setting range shall be in
accordance with the maximum cooking process time of individual appliance and as
indicated in the appropriate parts or Schedule in the Appendix to the Particular
Specification.

B2.4 AUTOMATIC PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR SAFETY REASONS

Appliances shall incorporate adequate automatic protective devices to ensure that

safe conditions are maintained if the normal automatic temperature or pressure
controls fail or the power supplied to the appliances be interrupted.

B2.5 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES

B2.5.1 WATER HEATING APPLIANCES

(a) NON PRESSURE TYPE

Non-pressure type water heating appliance shall be provided

with at least:

(i) A vent to atmosphere of adequate dimension so that no

part of the boiler can exceed atmospheric pressure when
operated continuously at maximum heat input.

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 (ii) A low water level protective device if no automatic water
level control is incorporated in the appliances.

(b) PRESSURE TYPE

Water heating appliances of pressure type, including water

boilers, steam generators, pressure jacketed boiling pans, and
etc. shall be fitted with at least:

(i) A pressure safety valve

(ii) A vacuum release valve

(iii) A pressure gauge

(iv) A low water level cut-out (except live steam heated

boiling pans)

(v) A water gauge marked with maximum and minimum

water level (except boiling pans).

B2.5.2 Fryers, Deep and Shallow Type

Gas or electric fryers shall incorporate at least the followings:

(a) A high temperature limit thermostatic cut out of the manual

reset type. A tool shall be required to gain access to the
reset mechanism.

(b) A device to isolate the gas or electricity supply to the

burners or heating elements when the tilting pan is
displaced from the normal operating position.

(c) A permanent mark to indicate the maximum oil level and

adequate capacity above this level for surge boiling
conditions.

B2.5.3 ELECTRICAL POWER OPERATED APPLIANCES

Appliances such as mixer, mincer, peeler, chipper, slicer, meat saw,

dishwasher, etc., and any appliances that has power driven moving parts
or high pressure steam/hot water jets which could be exposed when
operating or cleaning the appliances, shall incorporate devices to prevent
automatic restarting after a stoppage due to drop in electrical voltage,
steam pressure or failure of fuel supply. Overheat safety cut-out shall be
provided for electric water heater.

B2.5.4 GAS APPLIANCES - FLAME FAILURE PROTECTION

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 (a) Main burners in an enclosed or semi-enclosed space shall
be provided with an ignition device and flame failure
protection devices. It shall not be possible for gas to pass
to the main burner until a pilot flame has been established,
and the gas to the main burner and pilot burner if fitted,
shall automatically cut-off if the pilot flame or other means
of igniting the main burner fail.

(b) Main burners not in an enclosed or semi-enclosed space

shall incorporate automatic controls to cut off the gas to the
main burner should the pilot flame or other means of
igniting the main burner fail.

B2.6 SPECIAL CONTROLS FOR GAS APPLIANCES

Controls, such as timers and thermostats, provided to regulate the cooking process
shall not control the gas supply to pilot burners. The manual ON/OFF control and
automatic safety cut-out device (if fitted) of a main burner shall also control its
associated pilot burner.

Automatic ignition, when specified, shall be of continuous spark fail-safe type by

piezo-electrostatic.

B2.7 Controls for Steam Operated Appliances

All steam-heated appliances shall be suitable for the stated working pressures. The
Contractor shall supply and install pressure reducing valve sets for those appliances
requiring to be operated at lower pressures, each incorporating a direct acting
reducing valve with screwed bronze body and bronze excess pressure relief valve.
The reducing valve shall be preceded by a Y-type strainer and high and low
pressure gauges with isolating valves shall be fitted at the up-and-down-steam of
the pressure reducing set. Each pressure reducing set shall be capable of
maintaining the required pressure under no-flow conditions.

A bronze stop valve with integral seat, screwed BSP shall be supplied and installed
in the steam connection to each item of equipment, and a steam trap set shall be
supplied and installed in the condensate discharge connection.

Adjustable thermostatic controls shall be included.

Steam traps serving boiling pans and steam heating coils shall be of the ball-float
pattern and shall discharge into the common condensate system. Each
compartment of the wet steaming ovens and each of the high-speed ovens shall be
drained by a trap of the balanced pressure thermostatic type discharging over the
floor gully provided. Ball-float trap shall be preceded by a strainer and followed by
a combined sight/check valve, pipe union and stop valve. Strainers shall not be
fitted to balanced pressure traps.

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 SECTION B3
MATERIALS AND FINISHES

B3.1 GENERAL

Materials used in appliances shall comply with the relevant approved international
standards and shall be appropriate to the duty and conditions arising in the part of
the appliances in which they are used. All metal components shall be corrosion
resistance or be treated to resist corrosion.

B3.2 MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD OR WATER

Materials that make contact, or are liable to make contact with food shall not cause
contamination. All food containers shall be made of high-grade stainless steel and
shall have smooth surface and be free of crevices.

B3.3 EXTERNAL SURFACES

The external surfaces of appliances shall be of vitreous enamel finishes or

manufactured with high-grade stainless steel. The appliances shall have pleasant
appearance and all surfaces shall be smooth with no sharp edges and pointed
protrusions that would be liable to cause injury to the user or damage to clothing.

B3.4 TRAYS, SHELVES AND BASKETS

Trays, shelves and baskets shall be of stainless steel. The compartments shall have
smooth surfaces, well rounded corners for ease of cleaning and shall be free from
scrap traps.

B3.5 STAINLESS STEEL

Unless otherwise specified, stainless steel shall be austenitic 18-8 type No. 304 or
316 having a content of 17-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel and a maximum of
0.15% carbon.

The stainless steel shall be free from scale and all surfaces shall be polished to type
4 commercial (satin) finish.

The thickness of stainless steel sheet shall be adequate to support the designed load
with a good safety margin. Unless otherwise specified, the thickness of the
stainless steel sheet shall be 1.5 mm for top surface, shelving, trays, baskets, sinks,
etc; 1.2 mm for exposed front, rear and end sections and 0.85 mm for all internal
panel sections. Doors shall be double sided, 1.2 mm thick outside and 0.85 mm
thick inside and shall slide easily and silently and be readily removable without the
use of tools.

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B3.6 GALVANIZED IRON

Galvanized iron shall conform to BS EN 10143 - Continuously hot-dip metal

coated steel sheet and strip – tolerances on dimensions and shape. It shall be
galvanized on an 8% copper bearing alloy sheet with approved hot pure zinc
galvanizing. Where galvanized iron has been welded, all seams shall be leaned and
scale removed and finished with a prime coat of aluminium paint.

B3.7 WHITE METAL AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY CASTINGS

Where white metal is specified, a white metal (commercially known as nickel

silver) casting is intended. Such metal shall be of corrosion resistant quality having
not less than 30% nickel content.

Aluminium alloy casting shall have chemical compositions equal to ISO 3522 Al-
Si8Cu3Fe or better.

All castings shall be rough ground, polished and buffed to a bright lustre, free from
pits, cold runs, checks, burrs or other surface imperfections.

B3.8 VITREOUS ENAMEL FINISHES

Vitreous enamel finishes shall comply with BS3831 - Vitreous enamel finish.

B3.9 ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR APPLIANCES

All motors shall be of totally enclosed type class F fan cooled, if necessary, having
two-hour duty cycle and ball bearings (except small timing motors which may have
sleeve bearings). All motors shall have windings impregnated to resist moisture.
Motors shall have ample power to operate machines for which they are designated
under full load operating conditions without exceeding their rated capacities.

Starting switches shall be provided to match the particular appliances.

All single-phase electrical plug-in appliances shall be equipped with three wire
cords. A three-wire core shall be supplied together with the appliances.

All motors of 0.75 kW and over shall be equipped with overload protection.

All motors 0.25 kW and under shall be furnished with a manual starting switch with
thermal overload, unless these motors shall be used for devices requiring automatic
operations, in which case switches shall be of magnetic type with manual reset.

All motor 0.33 kW and above shall be furnished with magnetic push button station,
complete with manual reset.

B3.10 THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS

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 Thermal insulating materials shall be inert, non-hydroscopic, non-flammable and
shall not give off noxious or toxic fumes. It shall be of any type as specified in the
General Specification for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central
Monitoring and Control System Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong
issued by the Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

B3.11 COMPONENTS, PIPES AND FITTINGS IN WATER SIDE SYSTEM

Components, pipes and fittings in water side system shall comply with the General
Specification for Building issued by Architectural Services Department of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region. The installation shall comply with
Waterworks Ordinance.

B3.12 COMPONENTS, PIPES AND FITTINGS IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Components, pipes and fittings in refrigeration system shall comply with the
relevant sections of the General Specification for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration,
Ventilation and Central Monitoring and Control System Installation in Government
Buildings, Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch of the Architectural
Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

B3.13 COMPONENTS, PIPES AND FITTINGS IN FUEL GAS SYSTEM

Components, pipes and fittings in Town Gas System shall comply with the Codes
of Practice published by the Gas Authority, the requirements of the Fire Services
Department, Hong Kong and the Operating Procedures published by The Hong
Kong and China Gas Co. Ltd.

Components, pipes and fittings in L.P. Gas system shall comply with the General
Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation in Government Buildings,
Hong Kong issued by the Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services
Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

B3.14 COMPONENTS, PIPES AND FITTINGS IN STEAM SYSTEM

Components, pipes and fittings in steam system shall comply with the British
Standards published by the British Standards Institution or approved equivalent
together with any amendments made thereto.

B3.15 COMPONENTS, CABLES AND FITTINGS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Components, cable and fittings in electrical system shall comply with the General
Specification for Electrical Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong
issued by the Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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B3.16 EXHAUST HOODS, FANS AND DUCTWORKS

Exhaust hoods, fans and ductworks shall comply with the relevant sections of the
General Specification for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central
Monitoring and Control System Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong
issued by the Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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 SECTION B4
SERVICES AND SERVICES CONNECTIONS
B4.1 FUEL GAS SUPPLY

The gas pipe including stop cocks, gas cocks, flexible hoses and all necessary
accessories for a complete installation shall be supplied and installed for the
connection of appliances to the adjacent gas supply point.

B4.2 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

The electrical supply will be 380/220 volt, 50 Hz unless otherwise specified in the
Particular Specification. Equipment not designed for the above voltage shall be
provided with a transformer of adequate capacity in compliance with the current
IEC 60076 for the appliances.

The electrical load of single-phase appliances shall not exceed 10 kW and three
phase appliances shall be balanced as far as practicable. A sufficient length of PVC
insulated single core cable enclosed in PVC covered flexible conduit shall be
supplied and installed for connection of fixed appliances to the adjacent power
supply point.

B4.3 WATER SUPPLY

Appliances that require main water supply shall conform to the requirements of the
Water Supplies Department.

B4.4 STEAM SUPPLY

All steam pipes including insulation, fitting and pressure reducing device shall be
supplied and installed for the connection of steam supply point to the appliances
requiring steam.

Steam trap equipment complete with accessories shall be supplied and installed for
condensing steam drain to the condensate system.

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 SECTION B5
SINKS AND FIXTURES

B5.1 TAPS, VALVES, FITTINGS, ETC.

Brass/bronze taps shall be provided for sinks. The taps shall be chromium-plated
and provided with ball check to prevent cross flow of hot and cold water. Exposed
piping and fittings forming part of the tap assembly shall also be chromium-plated.

Draw-off taps for hot liquids shall be of all metal bodies with insulated handles.
Valves, taps and cocks shall be of smooth bore type and capable of being cleaned
easily.

B5.2 STAINLESS STEEL PIPES AND TUBING

Whenever stainless steel pipe or tubing is specified, it shall be seamless or welded

of gauge specified and of true roundness. Seamless tubing shall be thoroughly and
properly annealed, pickled, ground smooth and finished to match adjacent work.
Welded tubing shall be thoroughly heated and then drawn true to size and
roundness and ground as required. All tubing, where exposed to view, shall be
given a final grind of polishing after installation.

B5.3 STRUCTURAL STEEL SECTIONS

All angles, bends, channels or other structural sections used for framing shall be
uniform and ductile in quality, free of hard spots, runs, checks, cracks or other
surface defects. Where such sections are specified as galvanized or tinned, they
shall be done by hot dipped process with all fluxes removed. In the case of
galvanized, the finished surface shall be smooth and free from cold runs, blisters
and uncoated or scaly patches.

B5.4 HANDLES, BRACKETS, LOCKING DEVICES AND HARDWARE

Wherever appliance is provided with handles, knobs, hinges, brackets or other

miscellaneous hardware, they shall be of either heavy satin finish chromium-plated
brass or stainless steel, or other alloys as specified.

All drawers, enclosed cabinets and storage bins shall be provided with heavy-duty
chromium-plated cylinder type locking devices.

B5.5 FASTENERS

All welds, bolts, screws, springs, washers and nuts shall be of steel, except
otherwise specified, in which case they shall either be of brass or stainless steel.
Where dissimilar metals are fastened, screws, bolts and nuts shall be such as to
ensure suitable fastening and prevent bulging of metals being fastened.

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B5.6 BOLTS AND SCREWS CONSTRUCTION

All exposed surfaces on appliances shall wherever possible be free of bolts, screws
and rivet heads. Where bolts are used to fasten trim to panelling and body of
warmers, cabinets, counters, etc. and in particular to fasten tops of counters, dish
tables, etc., to top of framing, such bolts and screws shall be of concealed type. If
the threads of bolts and screws wherever inside the fixtures are either visible or
possible to come in contact with the hands or wiping cloth, such bolts and screw
thread square to be capped with suitable lock washer and chromium-plated brass or
bronze acorn nuts. Where screw threads are not visible or readily accessible, they
may be capped with standard lock washer and steel nuts to prevent rusting or
corroding. When bolts or screws are welded to the underside of trim or top, the
reverse side of weld shall be neatly finished and uniform with adjoining trim or top
surfaces. Depression at these points will not be acceptable.

B5.7 LEGS

All legs shall be constructed of not less than 38 mm outside diameter 2.0 mm thick
stainless steel tubing, cold drawn annealed and pickled, and shall be spaced not
more than 1800 mm from centre to centre. All legs shall be of uniform finish.

B5.8 LEG CROSS BRACING

All leg cross bracing, where required, shall be constructed of not less than 25 mm
outside diameter stainless steel tubing, cold drawn, annealed and pickled. All cross
bracing shall run horizontal and level between all legs, approx. 200 mm above floor
unless otherwise specified. All joints shall be completely welded around entire
circumference of the tubing to form a complete seal. All welds shall be ground and
polished smooth to match adjacent work.

B5.9 LEG MOUNTINGS

Where units are mounted on legs, under-bracing shall be supplied and installed.
Legs in all cases shall be provided with sanitary type stainless steel channel braces
along full length of respective tops. Channel shall measure approx. 100 mm in
width including flanges and 25 mm high. Ends of channel shall be rounded and
fully enclosed by welded stamping, matching cross section of channel. Channel
shall be projection welded to underside of stainless steel units at intervals of not
more than 250 mm and at ends not more than 250 mm from centre to centre.
Crevices between channel and underside of unit shall be fully closed and sealed off
with filler. Channel braces to receive supporting legs shall be concentric with legs.

B5.10 GUSSETS

Legs shall be held firmly in position by reinforced leg sockets or gussets welded to
the underside of channel braces. Gussets shall have stainless steel socket and
stainless steel base plate. The stainless steel base plate shall be welded to top.
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B5.11 UNDER-BRACING

All stainless steel counters, tables, drain boards and dish table tops shall be braced
below with inverted “U” type channels of approx. 100 mm wide and 25 mm high
spaced not more than 750 mm on centres and run the whole length of the fixtures.

B5.12 CONSTRUCTION OF FEET

Bottom of legs shall be sealed for sanitation purpose and height of the legs shall be
adjustable for levelling. The legs shall be fitted at bottom with sanitary type
stainless steel bullet-shaped feet, fully enclosed and with a slightly rounded bottom
to protect the floor. Top of each foot shall be fitted with a male threaded stem to fit
into the end of the pipe legs and provided with a total adjustment of 40 mm.
Bottom of each pipe leg shall be finished off smoothly and overlap the stem to
provide sanitary fitting and prevent the accumulation of grease of other debris at
this point.

All feet are to have one-piece die-stamped closed bottoms to ensure sanitation.

B5.13 UNDER-SHELVING

Where flat under-shelving is specified, under-shelves shall be constructed of 1.2

mm polished stainless steel. All shelving sides shall be turned down to form a
channel shape of size approximately 12 x 38 x 12 mm and with corners cut out to
fit contour of leg. Shelving shall be bolted to leg with stainless steel round head
bolts. Under-shelving shall be reinforced with 25 x 100 x 25 mm, 2.0 mm thick
stainless steel welded channels.

Removable type shelving shall be of the same material, rolled down on all sides,
with corners notched to contour of leg, with resulting notches ground and polished
smooth. Under-shelving shall be constructed in sections of not more than 1000 mm
and where butted against adjoining shelf section, shelving sides shall be turned
down to form channel shape approximately 38 mm x 12 mm. Supporting channel
shall be furnished on underside of each shelf section and shall be of size
approximately 25 x 100 x 25 mm and of stainless steel.

Where slotted under-shelving is specified, it shall consist of a series of stainless

steel panels or sections, slotted and with sides of slots turned down to form cross
channels. Slots shall be approximately 32 mm wide and channels approximately 75
mm wide. Panels shall have all edges rounded and polished, ground smooth to
assure easy cleaning. Panel shall be removable. Panels shall be not more than 750
mm wide in any direction. Slots shall run from front to rear in all cases. Adequate
reinforcement shall be provided beneath panels.

B5.14 DRAWERS

Drawer fronts shall be of not less than 1.2 mm thick stainless steel, double pan
type, with resulting corners welded, ground and polished smooth. Drawers shall set
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 into an enclosed 1.2 mm stainless steel vermin-proof housing closed on all sides
and bottom, stainless steel channel shaped slides, four (4) ball bearing rollers, two
(2) rear, auto stops and release catches. Drawer face shall be provided with
recessed stainless steel pull handle welded to face.

Drawers shall be provided with suspension and stop to prevent drawers from pulled
out a minimum of two third of their length and support heavy load without
deflection. Drawers shall, however, be easily removed without the use of tools.

Refrigerated drawers shall be provided with a full-perimeter soft gasket.

B5.15 WATER INLETS LOCATION

Water inlets shall be located in all cases above positive water level to prevent
siphoning of liquids into the water system.

B5.16 CONSTRUCTION OF PIPE CHASES

Where it is necessary for plumbing and supply piping to be passed through the
base, this piping shall be enclosed in a suitable pipe chase with easily removable
access panels. These access panels shall not be held in place with screws or
latches, but shall be formed in a pan shape, removable without tools or hinges.

The foregoing only applies to fixtures where an access is required from the front of
the fixture, as in the case of sinks. Pipe chases at the end of fixtures containing
bottom and intermediate shelves need not be enclosed unless otherwise specified.
Unless otherwise specified, shelves in these fixtures shall be turned up a minimum
of 75 mm at the edge of the pipe chase.

In detailing fixtures, the Contractor should consult with the building Contractor to
ensure that due allowance is made for traps or other controls, particularly under
lower shelves that site on masonry bases.

Where plumbing and supply piping pass through shelves on open base tables,
shelves shall be neatly punched or die-stamped for the piping. The Contractor shall
note the location of such pipe chases or stamped pipe openings, on the plan and/or
detailed drawings. These shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all necessary
risers so that additional holes need not be cut on site.

B5.17 SLIDING DOORS AND HINGED DOORS

Sliding doors for cabinets, counters etc. shall be made of not less than 1.2 mm
polished stainless steel exterior and not less than 0.85 mm stainless steel interior,
unless otherwise specified. Doors shall be equipped with die-stamped recessed
stainless steel pull handles. Doors shall be of double pan construction, filled with
suitable sound attenuating material of 12 mm thick, with all corners welded, ground
and polished smooth to uniform finish. Doors shall be designed to permit removal
for cleaning or adjustment without use of tools. Bolts and screws shall be kept to a
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 minimum and be of corrosion resistant metal. Upper suspension stainless steel
rollers shall be heavy duty and ground to minimize wear and noise. Precaution
shall be taken in all cases to avoid friction or rubbing between doors, door
suspension and upper sliding framework, including hardware. Double doors shall
be provided with double overhead tracks and carriers for maximum clear door
opening. Units shall be provided with trackless bottom with concealed guide for
overhead roller doors. Guides shall be equipped with limit stops to prevent
telescoping of doors.

Hinged doors for cabinets, counters, etc. shall be made of polished stainless steel
exterior and stainless steel pan-shaped interior, filled with suitable sound
attenuating material not less than 12 mm thick, with all corners welded, ground and
polished smooth. Doors shall be flush mounted and fitted with stainless steel
concealed hospital type offset butt hinges with concealed fasteners. Door handles
shall be of stainless steel and flush mounted. Locks and full magnetic door seal
shall be provided if particularly specified.

B5.18 WELDING

All welding shall be done by electric fusion, metal-arc method. Stainless steels
shall be welded by inert gas, e.g. argon. Carbon-arc or gas welding will not be
permitted. All welding shall be done in a thorough manner, with welding rod of
same composition as sheets or parts welded. Welds shall be complete welds, strong
and ductile, with excess metal ground off and joints finished smooth to match
adjoining surface. Welds shall be free of mechanical imperfections such as gas
holes, pits, runs, cracks, etc. and shall have same colour as the adjoining surfaces.
All joints on tops of fixtures, tables drain boards, exposed shelving, sinks, etc. shall
be welded. All tops which are constructed of more than one piece of sheet metal,
shall be continuously butt-welded together with welds ground smooth and polished.
Butt welds made by spot welding and filling in the voids with solder and finishing
by grinding will not be acceptable.

All welded joints shall be homogeneous with the sheet metal itself. Where sheet
sizes necessitate a joint, such joint shall be welded. Tops of fixtures shall be
fabricated in the factory with welded joints to reduce field joints to a minimum.
Where fixtures join, tops of such fixtures shall be continuous with welded joints.
All joints made in the field shall be closely butted, pulled together in field, field
welded, ground and polished smooth in accordance with Section B5.20 of this
General Specification. Tops of fixtures, with welded factory joints, shall be of
maximum length to permit bringing of fixtures to their final positions, and to
reduce field joints to an absolute minimum. Wherever welds occur on surfaces not
finished by grinding and polishing as specified, such welds and the accompanying
discoloration shall be suitably coated in factory by means of metallic base paint to
prevent the possibility of progressive corrosion to such joints.

B5.19 SOLDERING AND BRAZING

Soldering where required shall be done with solder consisting of 75% pure tin and
25% lead. Stainless steel requiring soldering shall be first thoroughly cleaned of
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 surface oxides and shall then be applied with a suitable stainless steel soldering
flux. After the soldering has been completed, excess or remaining flux shall be
passivated clean and the entire soldered joint cleaned with liquid alkaline or
neutralizing agent to prevent any attachment on stainless steel by soldering flux.

Particular and special care shall be given to neutralizing all excess soldering flux.
In no case shall soldering be relied upon for stability of seams of joints. The
soldering shall serve only as a filler to prevent leakage. Soldering shall not at any
time be considered as replacing welding or brazing. Solder shall not be used in or
on containers or food handling equipment coming in contact with foods.

Brazing shall only be applied to the jointing of brass and bronze connecting fittings,
particularly in the case of steam coils. All steam coils requiring dip tinning shall be
fist brazed with surplus flux removed, so that metal is exposed and then dipped.
Low temperature melting silver base hard solder will be considered as the
equivalent of brazing.

Brazing or hard silver solder shall not in any event replace a welding operation.
Stainless steel to stainless steel joints shall be made by brazing or hard silver
soldering using hard solder.

B5.20 GRINDING, POLISHING AND FINISHING

All welded exposed joints shall be suitably ground flush with adjoining material
neatly finished to harmonize therewith. Wherever material has been sunken or
depressed by welded operation, such depressions shall be suitably hammered and
preened flush to adjoining surface, and if necessary, again ground to eliminate low
spots. All ground surfaces shall then be polished or buffed to match adjoining
surfaces, consistent with good workmanship. Care shall be exercised in all
grinding operations to avoid excessive heating of metal and metal discolouration.
In all cases grain of rough grinding shall be removed by successive polishing
operation. Texture of final polishing operation shall be uniform and smooth,
consistent with reasonable care and good workmanship. General finish of all
equipment shall be of high grade.

Butt joint and contact joint shall be close fitting and shall not require solder as
filler. In no case shall any soldering operation be done where dependence is placed
solely on soldering for strength and stability of joint or fixture itself.

Wherever bends occur, they shall be free of undue extrusion and shall not be flaky,
scaly or cracked in appearance and where marks are found on uniform surface or
material, all such marks shall removed by suitable grinding, polishing and
finishing. Wherever sheared edges occur, they shall be free of burrs, fins, or
irregular projections and shall be finished over such sheared edges. Where mitres
or bull nose corners occur, they shall be neatly finished with under edge material
neatly ground to uniform condition and in no case will overlapping materials be
acceptable.

Where a welding operation occurs on stainless steel, the possibility of corrosion

shall be entirely eliminated. Ways shall be used to eliminate the possibility of
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 carbide precipitation. Each joint of welding shall be suitably finished in a bright
finish to eliminate possibility of progressive corrosion. Underside of each weld
shall be suitably ground or coated to prevent possibility of oxidization and
progressive corrosion. Welding done by any process that eliminates or reduces
carbide precipitation in connection with bolts and screws need not be so treated.

Wherever welded framing is specified of galvanized or tinned angle or channel

construction, welding shall be done before hot galvanized. If galvanized structural
sections are used for such a welded framework, welded joints shall be suitably
treated by means of metallic coating to cover up all surfaces marred by welding and
grinding operations. All iron or galvanized pipe or other parts shall be cleaned and
Duco finished in the factory with not less than two (2) coats of Duco Grey or other
approved products having equivalent general appearance, performance and
functions.

Equipment shall be neatly finished without any scarf, or other manufacturing

foreign matter. All external metal surfaces shall be smooth with no sharp angles,
and shall be stoved enamel coated, properly painted, or finished. Where stainless
steel is specified, exposed surfaces shall be given a finish equal to No. 4 (satin) or
product having equivalent general appearance, performance and functions. When
manufacturing process and welding disturb the original finish, it shall be carefully
reground and polished and restored to match the rest of the surface.

Where specified, all cabinets, doors shelves, whether inside or outside of cabinet
and wherever exposed, are to be No. 4 finish. This applies to inside finish of any
cabinet having doors or otherwise. An exposed surface shall be interpreted as
meaning an inside surface exposed to view when sliding or swinging door is
opened. Underside of shelf need not be No. 4 finish but such finish shall be at least
equal to No. 80 ground finish. Indication of die markings not blending with final
finish will not be acceptable.

B5.21 CONSTRUCTION OF SINKS

All sinks shall be fabricated of not less 1.5 mm polished stainless steel and of the
size and design as specified under the particular item. The backs, bottom and front
shall be formed of one continuous shell with the ends welded into place. Partitions
for compartment sinks shall be of the same materials, electrically welded in place.
The partitions shall be of double thickness with a half round top edge.

All corners both vertical and horizontal shall be covered on a minimum 15 mm

radius electrically welded, ground smooth and polished. Solder in filleted corners
will not be acceptable.

Across the back of all sinks, unless otherwise specified, there shall be a 150 mm
minimum high splashback extended backward 25 mm across the top. Ends shall be
enclosed. Unless otherwise specified, two tap holes for hot and cold water taps on
approximately 200 mm centres shall be provided over the centre line of partitions
between compartments, 50 mm approximately from the top of the splash. Drain
boards shall be pitched toward sink compartments.

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 The bottom of each compartment shall have four (4) radial die-stamped grooves
pitched to the drain and shall be provided with a heavy-duty standpipe drain plug
with removable stainless steel strainer. Connected overflow for drain valve shall be
supplied and installed. The drain point shall be suitably located so that the
standpipe will not hinder any washing work.

Body shall be mounted on not less than ∅38 mm tubular stainless steel legs fitted
with stainless steel adjustable feet. Legs shall be fitted with die-formed, enclosed,
sanitary closed gussets. Open type or two sided gussets will not be accepted.
These gussets shall be welded to the underside of the sink.

Sink insets shall be of one-piece deep drawn construction of at least 1.6 mm

stainless steel with all corners rounded on not less than 15 mm radius. Sinks shall
be welded integral with counter tops with no gap between.

All sinks shall be provided with drains and connected overflows. Connected
overflow shall be furnished with stainless steel perforated plates constructed so that
constant water level is at least 25 mm below dividing partitions. All sinks shall be
360 mm approximately deep unless otherwise specified.

B5.22 CONSTRUCTION OF HAND BASINS

All hard basins shall be constructed with at least 1.6 mm stainless steel, sanitary,
ground and smooth, with backsplash. Basin shall be furnished with swivel spout
mixing tap and cast brass grid drain plug with tailpiece and completed with anti-
siphon trap. Detergent dispensers and paper dispensers for all hand basin units
shall be supplied and installed. Dispensers shall be mounted on wall at a
convenient level suitable for use.

B5.23 CONSTRUCTION OF METAL TABLE TOPS

Metal tabletops shall be constructed of single pieces of stainless steel sheet not less
than 1.6 mm thick, ground smooth, and polished. All working tops on closed base
fixtures shall be reinforced on the underside with a framework of at least 40 mm
iron channel sections of galvanised steel of same thickness as top. All open base
tables shall be reinforced with 40 mm x 40 mm x 3 mm approximately stainless
steel angles or alternatively inverted ‘U’ channels 100 mm wide with 25 mm turn
downs of the same thickness as top. Reinforcing sections shall be spaced not more
than 750 mm apart.

Cross-angle members or inverted ‘U’ channels shall be placed at each pair of legs.
One angle runner or ‘U’ channel, running lengthwise, shall be provided on tops up
to 750 mm; two provided on all tops over 750 mm. All tops shall be reinforced so
that there shall not be any noticeable deflection and all reinforcements shall be stud
welded to the underside of the top. No rivets or bolts shall be used through the top.

Field joints shall be provided in the top where necessary and they shall be located
for practical construction and consistent with sizes convenient for shipping and
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 All metal tops shall be turned down approximately 50 mm in a box section except
where adjacent to walls or other places of equipment. The wall side shall be turned
up 150 mm and back 25 mm approximately unless otherwise specified. Ends of
this splash shall be closed.

Where tables meet with dish-washing machine or pot washing machine, their sides
shall be turned down and a flange shall be provided, arranged so as to permit the
bolting of 5 mm neoprene gasket between the flanges and turn down of table
forming water tight joint across top edges of tables.

Underside of tables shall be provided with suitable sound attenuating materials,

where specified. Sound attenuating materials shall be waterproof. Dish table and
sink table shall be provided with sound attenuating materials.

B5.24 CONSTRUCTION OF ENCLOSED BASES

All enclosed bases or cabinet bodies shall be of a least 1.6 mm stainless steel unless
otherwise stated in the Particular Specifications. They shall be enclosed on the
ends and sides. The bases shall be reinforced at the top with a framework of 40 mm
x 40 mm x 3 mm approximately stainless steel angle or inverted ‘U’ channel
sections with all corners of said framework mitred and welded. Bottom shall be
reinforced with channels and gussets where necessary. Additional angles and
channel cross members shall be provided to reinforce shelves and support tops. All
free corners of enclosed bases or cabinet bodies shall be rounded on 15 mm radius
and all corners against walls and other fixtures shall be square.

In the case of fixtures fitted against or between walls, the boxes shall be set in at
least 25 mm from the wall line, but the tops will extend back to the wall line. This
shall permit adjustment to wall irregularities. A vertical trim strip of the same
material as the body shall be provided at each end of the fixture to close the gap
between the back edge of the body and the wall, or the end of the body shall extend
25 mm to the wall line.

These fixtures shall be constructed with 150 mm long legs as specified in Section
B5.7.

B5.25 CONSTRUCTION OF SHELVES

All interior shelves in cabinet bodies and enclosed bases shall be constructed of not
less than 1.6 mm stainless steel. The front shall be flanged down 50 mm and under
12 mm approximately. The rear and ends shall be turned up approximately 50 mm
against the interior of the body. Shelves shall be solid in un-heated bases and shall
be perforated in heated bases. Perforations shall be 20 mm in diameter and spaced
100 mm on centres. All shelves shall be rigidly reinforced with angle and/or
channel framework to prevent sagging.

The elevated shelves above work tops shall be constructed of not less than 1.2 mm
stainless steel. All edges shall be turned adjacent to walls or other fixtures where
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 they shall be turned up 50 mm approximately. All corners shall be welded and
ground smooth. Shelves on wall line shall be mounted on not less than 2.0 mm
thick stainless steel brackets. Brackets shall be spaced not more than 900 mm.
Shelves over the top of free standing fixture shall be mounted on not less than 25
mm diameter stainless steel uprights or not less than ∅38mm stainless steel tubular
stands at the back edge of the fixture with cantilever stainless steel brackets on the
top.

B5.26 CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD TOP TABLES

Where wood top tables are called for, tops shall be not less than 75 mm thick
sectional, hard rock, kiln dried maple construction. This shall be constructed of a
series of maple strips 32 mm wide and approximately 75 mm thick, bolted by a
least 12 mm steel rods spaces approximately 500 mm apart, threaded and fitted with
nuts and washers at each end. Bolts to be counter sunk at ends holes filled with
maple plugs. Both top and bottom of tabletop shall be sanded down smooth and
finished with two (2) coats of hot paraffin. The top shall be tight, homogeneous
and wrap free. Wood tops shall be mounted on 1.6 mm thick stainless steel
channels running front to back.

Where wood baffles are called for, they shall be provided at the ends or backs of
tops. Baffles shall be constructed as to terminate in fully cover intersections where
baffle meets tabletop.

B5.27 SPLASHBACK

Stainless steel tables and counters adjacent to building walls, unless otherwise
specified, shall be furnished with not less than 150 mm high splashback returned 25
mm approximately to wall with welded closed ends.

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 PART C – COMMISSIONING, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

SECTION C1
ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

C1.1 ADJUSTMENTS, COMMISSIONING, FUNCTIONAL AND

PERFORMANCE TESTS

(a) The Contractor shall commission the installation and carry out complete
functional and performance tests for all equipment and systems installed by
the Contractor, make all necessary adjustments, including setting all
controls and checking the operation of all protective and safety devices in
accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, the requirements of the
statutory rules and regulations and to the satisfaction of the Architect
before the installations will be accepted. Prior to any tests, the Contractor
shall submit detailed procedures and a programme for commissioning and
testing to the Architect for approval at least 4 weeks before commencement
of commissioning and testing or within six months after commencement of
the Contract whichever is earlier.

(b) The detailed procedures submitted shall follow “Testing and

Commissioning Procedure No. 9 for Catering Equipment Installation in
Government Buildings, Hong Kong” issued by Building Services Branch
of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region with additional details and tests proposed by the
Contractor to the approval of the Architect and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendation, relevant standards and statutory
regulations.

Commissioning and testing shall include, but not limited to: -

(i) Factory tests to be witnessed where required

(ii) Visual inspection and checking

(iii) Safety and quality tests

(iv) Commissioning, tuning and adjustment

(v) Functional tests

(vi) Performance tests

Visual inspection and checking shall include verification of the installed

equipment being the approved models. The Contractor shall submit
relevant documents including delivery orders and payment vouchers to
substantiate the equipment installed on site being the approved models if
the identification of the manufacturer and model name cannot be seen
easily on site.

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 The Contractor shall make a detailed plan on the programme of the
commissioning and testing works at the commencement of the Contract, in
order to ensure that all of such works can be completed within the Contract
period. The commissioning and testing programme submitted shall detail
the types of commissioning and testing works required, the breaking down
of the programme into area basis, the tests that are required during
construction and at the time before the completion of the Works, the
period of tests with float time allowed, and the programme for the
completion of various builder’s works.

(c) Complete functional tests and performance tests shall be carried out for all
appliances provided under the Contract, either by the manufacturers during
production or by the Contractor on site. The Contractor shall be
responsible to provide the results of the functional tests and performance
tests for all non-standard production appliances.

(d) Functional tests and performance tests shall be carried out by competent
and experienced engineers and technicians and shall be in accordance with
“Testing and Commissioning Procedure No. 9 for Catering Equipment
Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong” issued by Building
Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region, BS Specification or other approved
international recognised standards, statutory rules and regulations and
supply companies’ requirements for the particular appliances.

(e) Performance tests shall include: -

(i) Heating up/cooling down time test;

(ii) Thermal efficiency test;

(iii) Temperature maintenance test;

(iv) Test on the proper operation of all functional control devices;

(v) Tests on the proper operation of all protective and safety devices;

(vi) Tests on the accuracy and proper operation of meters, gauges and
other indication devices;

(vii) Pressure tests on pressure type components incorporated in an

appliance, which operate above atmospheric pressure;

(viii) Leakage test on water circuits, steam circuits, refrigeration circuits,

fuel gas circuits, fuel oil circuits, etc;

(ix) Insulation and earth continuity tests for electrical circuits.

(d) Functional tests shall include demonstration and tests to prove the
functioning of the equipment and installation fulfilling the design intent

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 and operational requirements. This includes the tests on all switches and
control.

(e) Certificate of Test for Pressure Type Appliances:

A certificate of test issued by a competent person shall be provided for

each pressure type boiler, steam generator and vessels incorporated in an
appliance which operate above atmospheric pressure, in accordance with
the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance, Chapter 56, Laws of Hong
Kong.

(f) Certificate of Test of L.P. Gas Appliances:

When it is so required by the Gas Authority, the Contractor shall provide

certificate for L.P. gas appliances.

C1.2 COMMISSIONING TO ACHIEVE OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE

After testing and commissioning at completion of installation, the Contractor shall

despatch competent and experienced engineers and technicians to carry out further
commissioning of all equipment at completion of Works and in Maintenance Period
when the equipment are put into operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and “Testing and Commissioning Procedure No. 9 for Catering
Equipment Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong” issued by Building
Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region. The Contractor shall carry out necessary fine-
tuning, adjustment and commissioning to suit the catering operation to achieve
optimum performance.

C1.3 LABOUR AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR

FUNCTIONAL/PERFORMANCE TESTS AND COMMISSIONING

All labour, materials and fuel necessary for carrying out the functional/performance
tests and the commissioning shall be provided by the Contractor, except that the
Building Contractor will supply electricity and water.

The Contractor shall allow labour, materials and fuel for carrying out overall
acceptance test with the users and to provide training to the users on the use and
operation of the equipment.

C1.4 RESULTS OF TESTS AND CERTIFICATE OF TESTS

All commissioning and testing results shall be properly recorded during

commissioning and testing at the witness of the Architect. Immediately after the
commissioning and testing, the Contractor shall endorse the data recorded on site,
irrespective whether the tests are successful or not, and submit a copy of the data
record sheet to the Architect. A full commissioning and testing report shall be
forwarded to the Architect within fourteen (14) calendar days after completion of
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 commissioning and testing of the installation. The report shall be in accordance
with the “Testing and Commissioning Procedure No. 9 for Catering Equipment
Installation in Government Buildings, Hong Kong” issued by Building Services
Branch of the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.

Three (3) copies of the results of tests for all appliances and certificate of tests for
pressure type appliances and certificates for L.P. gas appliances signed by
authorised or competent person shall be submitted before the hand-over inspection
and shall be included in the operation and maintenance manuals.

C1.5 STATUTORY INSPECTION, TEST AND CERTIFICATION

The Contractor shall allow the costs for arranging all statutory inspections, tests and
certification on the acceptance of the equipment and installation. The statutory
inspection and test shall be arranged before completion of the Works.

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 SECTION C2
MAINTENANCE DURING MAINTENANCE PERIOD

C2.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

(a) The Contractor shall furnish maintenance, free of further charge, for the
complete catering equipment installation for the whole Maintenance Period
unless otherwise specified. This free maintenance shall include the
following services: -

(i) Emergency Services

(ii) Breakdown Services

(iii) Routine Services

(iv) Final inspections, tests and maintenance services

(v) All the services and requirements in Section C2

(b) The maintenance of the catering equipment installation shall be carried out
by competent personnel provided by the Contractor in accordance with this
General Specification and manufacturer’s instructions and manuals.

(c) All inspections, tests, maintenance services and repairs shall be carried out
generally in accordance with the manufacturers’
recommendations/instructions and to the satisfaction of the Architect. The
maintenance service is to maintain the catering equipment installation in a
good and functional working condition. The maintenance service shall
include preventive maintenance and all spare parts required in the
Maintenance Period. The Contractor shall despatch competent and
experienced engineers and technicians equipped with the appropriate
testing instruments, tools, equipment, etc. to inspect, service, test, adjust
and maintain the catering equipment installation in a satisfactory operating
condition. The Contractor shall allow for carrying out such inspection,
service, testing, adjustment and maintenance at a time outside normal
office hours including general holidays.

(d) All labour and materials necessary including cleaning materials, lubricants,
tools, instruments, replacement of parts, etc., and transportation required
for carrying out routine and emergency inspections, tests, repairs,
replacements and maintenance services shall be included in the Contract.
Any renewals or repairs necessitated by reason of negligence or misuse of
the equipment or by reason of any other cause beyond the Contractor’s
control (with the exception of ordinary wear and tear) shall be carried out at
an additional cost with prior notice to the Architect.

(e) The Contractor shall be responsible for all repairs necessary to maintain the
catering equipment installation in a safe, reliable and operative condition.
The Contractor must ensure that the Contractor’s servicing staff shall carry
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 out the necessary repairs by utilising manufacturer’s original replacement
parts. The Contractor shall ensure minimum interruption to the operation
of the catering equipment installation during each inspection, testing, repair
or maintenance service.

(f) The Contractor shall allow for carrying out emergency, breakdown and
routine services at time outside normal office hours including public
holidays whenever necessary. The Contractor shall submit a list with at
least two names, telephone and pager numbers and addresses of the
Contractor’s English-speaking and Cantonese-speaking representative to
who services calls should be directed.

(g) The Contractor shall allow all necessary expendable materials such as
cleaning fluid, oil, grease, jointing materials, abrasive anti-corrosive, touch
up paints, etc., required for the maintenance work.

(h) The Contractor shall, at the Contractor’s own expenses, make all suitable
arrangements to avoid damage to property or installations provided by
others during the course of the Works. The Contractor shall be responsible
for all losses and claims for injury or damage to any person or property
arises out of or in consequence of the execution of the maintenance work.
The Contractor shall, as and when instructed by the Architect, repair or
replace at the Contractor’s own cost any part of the installation proved to
be defective by reason of Contractor’s negligence, faulty design,
inadequate routine maintenance and supervision, workmanship or
materials. No claim whatsoever shall be made by the Contractor for such
repair or replacement if it is within the scope of the Contractor’s
responsibility.

(i) During the Maintenance Period, the Contractor shall supply and install
without charge to Government replacements for all equipment and parts
which in the opinion of the Architect become unserviceable where such un-
serviceability is due to faulty materials, workmanship, design, installation
or inadequate performance, rating and size of the work provided by the
Contractor.

(j) After each emergency, breakdown and routine inspection, testing and
maintenance service, the Contractor shall furnish to the Architect a report
complete with the following details: -

(i) Date and time of inspection, testing and maintenance service.

(ii) Persons carrying out the task.

(iii) Details of inspection and maintenance service.

(iv) Results of all tests performed.

(v) Any external factors significantly affecting the service and test
results.

(vi) Any follow-up actions as required.

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 (k) The Contractor shall carry the final inspection, testing and maintenance of
the catering equipment installation at the end of the Maintenance Period to
maintain and certify the equipment and installation in a good and functional
working condition. In the final inspection, testing and maintenance, all
routine services shall be carried out.

C2.2 EMERGENCY SERVICES

(a) Emergency services shall be rendered if the report involves gas leakage,
electricity leakage, explosion, fire hazard or human safety. Notification to
the Contractor of the required emergency services will normally be by
telephone from the Architect’s representative, or the user.

(b) The Contractor shall make suitable arrangements whereby competent

personnel can be despatched for emergency works at any time during the
day or night including public holidays, whether true or false, and attending
to such calls in the shortest possible time and using the quickest means of
transport. In general a response time of less than one hour will be expected
unless special arrangement is made and approved for very remote locations.

(c) Following response to an emergency call the Contractor shall on the next
working day submit a written “Emergency Service Report” to the
Architect.

C2.1 BREAKDOWN SERVICES

(a) The Contractor shall make suitable arrangement whereby competent

personnel can be despatched for repair works as soon as possible within 24
hours.

(b) Following response to a breakdown call the Contractor shall submit a

“Breakdown Services Report” to the Architect within 7 days after attending
to such call.

C2.1 ROUTINE SERVICES - GENERAL

(a) The Contractor shall carry out the routine services at the 6th month and the
12th month of the Maintenance Period, or at an interval shorter than 6
months as recommended by the manufacturer. The routine services shall
include preventive maintenance.

(b) Before routine maintenance is carried out on site the Contractor shall obtain
the Architects’ agreement on the programme of routine maintenance, such
as date and time taken.

(c) After the routine maintenance, the Contractor shall furnish to the Architect
the “Routine Service Report” within 14 days.

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 (d) The routing services shall be carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions where applicable and in compliance with all
relevant safety regulations and shall include all works specified in Section
C2.5.

C2.5 ROUTINE SERVICES - WORKS INCLUDED

(a) Gas/Oil Heated Appliances

(i) To check and where necessary correct for adequate provision of

combustion and ventilation air for each item of appliance.

(ii) To clean all combustion spaces up to the appliance outlet and all
internal boiler flue passages.

(iii) To clean and adjust all burner equipment including checking and
adjusting burner gas pressure.

(iv) To check and where necessary correct for satisfactory operation of

the gas pilot and ignition device.

(v) To check and where necessary correct the condition of all exposed
flue systems and terminals including the functioning of draught
diverters to ensure safe and proper combustion. Where flue pipes
have minor defects, these shall be repaired by welding and finished
with heat resisting aluminium paint.

(vi) To check and where necessary correct all gas valves, cocks and taps
to ensure that they are gas tight and easy to operate, in proper
condition.

(vii) To check and where necessary correct all pressure and temperature
operated valves, flame failure and all other control devices to ensure
that they are in proper working condition and are adjusted to give
correct control of operation.

(viii) To check and where necessary correct any water cock that forms an
integral part of a gas appliance.

(ix) To check and where necessary correct the general performance of

the appliance.

(x) To ensure that the appliance, on completion of its inspection and

maintenance is not leaking water or gas and is in proper working
condition and to the satisfaction of the user.

(b) Refrigerated Appliance

(i) To check condition of compressor and condenser fan and replace

defective and worn-out parts.

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 (ii) To clean condenser and remove dirt and dust between fins.

(iii) To check and refill refrigerant where necessary.

(iv) To check controls for proper operation.

(v) To check and correct the general performance of the appliances

where necessary.

(vi) To ensure the appliance is in proper working condition on

completion of its routine servicing.

(c) Electric Appliances

(i) To carry out insulation and earth test to ensure the safe operation.

(ii) To check all functional controls are in proper operation.

(iii) To ensure all protective and safety devices are working and set
properly.

(iv) To check components with moving parts and replace defective and
worn out parts.

(v) To check and correct the general performance of the appliances

where necessary.

(vi) To ensure the appliance is in proper working condition on

completion of its routine servicing.

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