PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY FOR FACAULTY OF

TECHNOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SRI
JAYAWARDHENAPURA, HOMAGAMA

SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF THE
PROPOSED BUILDING COMPLEX AT PITIPANA
HOMAGAMA

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR

LIGHT FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

Contractor:
MAGA ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD,
No. 200, NAWALA ROAD,
NARAHENPITA.
Tel : 2808835-44 Fax : 2808846-47
Table of Contents
1. General ............................................................................................................................................ 2

2. Application of the Section............................................................................................................... 2

3. Quality of Material and Equipment ................................................................................................ 2

4. Manufacturer’s Literature ............................................................................................................... 3

5. Materials, Fittings and Accessories ................................................................................................ 3

6. Un-named Products ......................................................................................................................... 4

7. Samples ........................................................................................................................................... 4

8. Emergency battery backup ............................................................................................................. 4

9. Materials/Finish .............................................................................................................................. 4

9.1. Internal light fittings and accessories ...................................................................................... 4

9.2. External light fittings and accessories ..................................................................................... 5

10. Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 5

10.1. LED Light fittings with control gear................................................................................... 5

10.2. Florescent lamp ................................................................................................................... 5

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Lighting Fittings
1. General

The types of lighting fittings to be provided are shown on the drawings and described in the
accompanied schedule of lighting fittings. All lighting fittings shall be supply complete with
lamp, control gears and power factor correction capacitor if required.
At every lighting fitting, an approved type-earthing terminal shall be provided for
connection to the earth continuity conductor of the final sub-circuit.
Plastic diffusers where used, shall be of non-deteriorating and ultra-violet stabilized
material and shall not change in shape with time or due to handling. Plastic diffusers shall
be washed with a detergent solution and drip-dried immediately prior to installation to
restrict electrostatic dust adhesion.
Fittings and accessories for external use shall be of weatherproof construction specially
treated for corrosion for use in salt laden atmosphere. Totally enclosed fittings shall have
sealing gaskets and shall be insect-proof.
Cables within the lighting fittings shall be neatly bundled by nylon self-locking cable ties.
Wiring shall be properly routed and secured away from heat-generating accessories like
control gear etc.
Each light fitting for interior use shall be design, manufacture and tested in accordance with
the appropriate section of BS 4533: 102.1/EN 605982.1 and together with all components
shall be suitable for service and operation in the local climatic conditions. It is the
Contractor's responsibility to get the approval from the Engineer for all light fittings before
the installation.

2. Application of the Section

The items specified in this section are applicable to all sections of this specification.

3. Quality of Material and Equipment

The Contractor shall supply all equipment to be used under the scope of this contract with
each facility where component items of mechanical and/or electrical are furnished under-this
contract in accordance with the following clauses.

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4. Manufacturer’s Literature
The contractor shall submit to the Engineer three (03) copies of manufacturer's descriptive
literature in English for each and every item of equipment furnished complete not later than
2 months prior to the date of provisional hand over.

5. Materials, Fittings and Accessories

Bidders are specifically cautioned to the following minimum considerations, which will be
reviewed by the Engineer prior to approving any materials, item of equipment or assembly
of construction.

1. Full conformance with architectural and engineering design criteria, design concepts
and performance requirements.
2. Physical dimension requirements to satisfy the space limitations, indicated on the
drawings.
3. Static and dynamic weight limitations.
4. Audible noise level and vibration generation of equipment or assemblies with moving
parts.
5. Interchange ability of parts and components.
6. Accessibility for preventive maintenance, possible removal and replacement.
7. Compatibility for preventive maintenance, possible removal and replacement.
8. Compatibility with other materials, assemblies and components.
9. Full compliance with all applicable test requirements.
10. Full compliance with guarantee requirements.

Although these designs are mainly based on British Standards and IEE regulations,
equipment designed according to other internationally recognized standards and satisfying
the design criteria and performance requirements mentioned therein will be acceptable if
proved equal or better.

Light fittings should be supplied such that a complete set including frame, deffucer, ballast,
holder, internal wiring from the same manufacturer. Only the bulbs can be supplied
separately.

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6. Un-named Products
Materials, equipment, fixtures, apparatus, appliances, accessories and similar manufactured
products supplied without a manufacturer's name or without a trade name of the
manufacturer, shall include catalogue numbers or similar descriptive data indicating clearly
that the products comply with all requirements of the specification and the appropriate
drawings.
Products, which deviate in minor respects from those specified, may be proposed after the
award of contract; providing that the proposal is accompanied by a document and drawings
of deviation clearly stating all deviations. Supplying and installing approved deviations
shall be executed at no additional cost.

7. Samples
Samples of all electrical, materials, fittings and accessories should be handed over
to the Engineer and approval obtained before commencing the supply. The supply shall be
carried out using such fittings and accessories. These samples will be returned to the
Contractor on successful completion of the project.

8. Emergency battery backup

Emergency battery backup unit should be ‘maintained type’ and should meet the requirement
of 3 hrs battery backup

9. Materials/Finish
All fittings shall confirm to BS 4533 and shall be of approved design and of a reputed make
and shall be made with M.S. Sheet not less than 24 SWG and painted with one coat of anti-
corrosive paint and finished with white stove enameled. Capacitors shall be parallel
connected. All accessories shall conform to the following specifications.

9.1. Internal light fittings and accessories

All fittings shall be included with all accessories such as frame, deffucer, ballast, holder,
internal wiring etc. and should meet the specification as per the described in each fitting and
shall be a minimum of IP 20 rated.

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 9.2. External light fittings and accessories
All fittings shall be included with all accessories such as frame, deffucer, ballast, holder,
internal wiring etc., should meet the specification as per the described in each fitting, and shall
be IP 65 rated.

10. Warranty

10.1. LED Light fittings with control gear

All fittings with LED lights and control gear shall have minimum of 03-year warranty.

10.2. Florescent lamp

All florescent lamp fittings including ballast, holder accessories shall have minimum 1.5 years
of warranty and bulb shall have minimum of 01-year warranty.

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