Specification MOE/DIST/0100

Technical Specification for 11kV & LV

Distribution Overhead Line Supports

Purpose: Technical Scope: This specification covers

Specification for 11kV & LV the provision of tubular steel poles,
Distribution Overhead Line crossarms, fittings and accessories
Supports. This replaces all suitable for 11kV overhead lines
previous specifications for 11kV with maximum conductor size
& LV distribution overhead line 120/20 ACSR and LV lines with
supports that have been issued maximum conductor size 120mm2
by Kurdistan Regional AAC on MOE distribution
Government, Ministry of networks.
Electricity (MOE).

Specification Number MOE/DIST/0100

Revision 1 2011
Written By PB

Review and Approved by Ministry of

Electricity (MOE)
 CONTENTS
1. SCOPE
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENT
3. SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT
4. CONSTRUCTION AND FITTINGS
5. QUALITY CONTROL
6. HANDLING
7. PACKING
8. DRAWINGS
9. TECHNICAL SCHEDULES
10. NON-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
11. TEST CERTIFICATE SCHEDULE

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1. SCOPE

This Technical Specification has been prepared by MOE. This specification covers the provision of
tubular steel supports, crossarms, fittings and accessories suitable for 11kV overhead lines with
maximum conductor size 120/20 ACSR and LV lines with maximum conductor size 120mm2 AAC. It
supersedes all previous specifications for 11kV & LV distribution overhead line supports that have
been issued by MOE

Equipment covered by this Technical Specification shall comply with the following international
standards:-

ISO: International Organization for Standardization

ISO 261: ISO General Purposes Metric Screw Threads, General Plan
ISO 262: ISO General Purposes Metric Screw Threads, Selected Sizes
ISO 724: ISO Metric Screw Threads: Basic Dimensions
ISO 898: Mechanical Properties of Fasteners- Bolts, Screws and Studs
ISO 965: ISO General Purpose Metric Screw Threads
ISO 1459: Metallic coatings Protection against corrosion by hot dip galvanizing Guiding
principles
ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous materials. Gravimetric
determination of the mass per unit area.
ISO 1461: Metallic coatings Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated ferrous products
ISO 2178: Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates- Measurement of coating
thickness - Magnetic method.
ISO 6892: Metallic Materials - Tensile Testing
ISO 4016: Hexagon Head Bolts - Product Grade C
ISO 9000: Quality management and quality assurance standards

CEN - European Committee for Standardization

(Committee European de Normalisation)

EN 10025: Hot rolled structural steel

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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The equipment shall generally, except where varied by this specification, comply with the
appropriate requirements of all relevant sections of ISO/CEN, current at the time of tendering.
When tendering, all non-compliances with the appropriate Standards shall be stated by the
Manufacturer.
Table 1
Service Conditions
Altitude: Up to 1000metres above sea level
Ambient temperatures:
Outdoor:
Maximum peak: +55
Maximum daily average:
Maximum yearly average:
Lowest minimum: -
Highest one day variation:
Ground maximum:
Indoor:
Maximum Daily Average: +3

Humidity:
Max relative humidity: 92%
Min relative humidity: 12%
Yearly average: 44%

Wind:
Max wind velocity: 140km/hr (for design purposes)
Rain fall:
Minimum yearly: 50mm
Maximum yearly: 500mm
Maximum in one day: 65mm
Yearly average: 150mm

Atmosphere:
General: Subject to sand storms and windblown
dust.
Average number of days of dust storms: 21.5
Average number of day of thunder
storms: 15

Soil Conditions:
Ground Thermal Resistivity: 1.200C m/watt or as determined by local
test

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 Table 2
NETWORK PARAMETERS
Network
Parameter
11 kV LV
Nominal Voltage 11kV 0.416kV
Highest System Voltage 12kV 0.454kV
Number of Phases 3 3
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Resistance or Solidly Earthed
Neutral Point
reactance earthed
3 Phase Short Circuit Capability 31.5 kA 12kA
Duration of Short Circuit 1 sec 1 sec
Impulse Withstand Voltage (wet) 75kV 3kVp
Power Freq. Withstand Voltage 1 min 28kV 2kV
(wet)
Minimum creepage distance (mm/kV) 25 25

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 3. SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT

3.1 Load Cases

Case 1: Working load + self weight + wind on structure (Ps)

Case 2: (Working load + self weight + wind on structure) x 1.5 (Pp)
Case 3: (Working load + self weight + wind on structure) x 2.5 Destruction (Pb)

Tubular steel poles shall be supplied to the following dimensions and classifications.

Table 3
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4
Effective length (M) 11.00 9.00 11.00 9.00
Top Section
Length x outside diameter
3100 x 216.3 2000 x 165.2 2500 x 114.3 2000 x 89.1
(mm)
Minimum wall thickness
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
(mm)
Middle Section
Length x outside diameter
3050 x 267.4 2300 x 216.3 3000 x 139.7 2300 x 114.3
(mm)
Minimum wall thickness
4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0
(mm)
Bottom Section
Length x outside diameter
4850 x 318.5 4700 x 267.4 5500 x 168.3 4700 x 139.7
(mm)
Minimum wall thickness
5.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
(mm)
Sinking Depth (M) 1.8 1.5 1.8 1.5
Working Load (kgf) 700 700 (250) (200)
Point of load application from top
(1.2) 0.6 (1.2) 0.6
(M)
Factor of Safety Case 1(Ps) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Factor of Safety Case 2(Pp) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Factor of Safety Case 3(Pb) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Maximum deflection Case 1 (mm) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Maximum deflection Case 2 (mm) 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0
Min yield strength N/mm² 340 340 340

4. CONSTRUCTION AND FITTINGS

4.1 Tubular Steel Supports

Supports shall be manufactured from longitudinally welded tube sections of hot rolled carbon steel
of minimum yield strength 340 N/mm2 ) . The supplier is responsible for ensuring that the final
design complies with the load cases stated in section of 3.1 of this specification.
Steel shall have a low silicon and phosphorus content (Si <0.04%. P<0.02%).
The poles shall be manufactured using the following methods:-

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 Type 1 and type 2 Welded sections
Type 3 and type 4- swaging Section
The supplier shall submit a welding procedure detailing joint configuration and welding parameters
for review/approval and mill certificates before manufacturing commences. The supplier shall
submit, with the tender, drawings showing overlap lengths in the case of welded sections and detail
dimensions of all filling pieces used in the manufacture of welded section poles.
All supports shall be galvanised using the hot dip method according to ISO 1461.

4.1.1 Drillings
Poles shall be drilled according to the dimensions given in Figs 1 4. All holes shall be drilled
prior to the galvanising process and have smooth uniform finish after galvanising.

4.1.2 Pole Cap

Each pole shall be supplied with a pole cap, to seal the aperture at the top of the pole. The
cap shall be manufactured according to the dimensions given in Figs 1 4.

4.1.3 Clamps
Type 1 and type 3 poles sha clamp for the purpose of
supporting the pin stalk of a top phase insulator. The additional height due to the
attachment of the clamp shall not be considered as part of the effective length of the pole

pole structure.
The A shaped clamps shall be manufactured according to the dimensions in Figs 1 & 3 from
steel plate of the same grade and properties as the material of the main pole and the
completed clamp shall be welded to the pole before galvanising. All welding and drilling
lvanising
process.

4.1.4 Identification marks

A line of dimension 5mmx150mm shall be engraved/punched/embossed on each pole. The
line shall be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis at a distance of 3M from bottom edge of
the pole before galvanising. The following text shall be engraved/punched/embossed 20mm
below the line:-
a) Manufacturers name/Trade mark,
b) Year of manufacturing,
c) Batch No.
The text shall be at least 10mm in height and the depth of engraving/height of embossing
shall be such that the text remains legible after galvanising.

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4.2 Crossarm (Strain)
Each Type 1 pole shall be supplied with a cross arm and its associated clamp according to the
dimensions in Fig 1. The cross-arm is intended to be fixed to the pole by means of the clamp at a
distance of 600mm below the pole top. Every set shall include the following:
One galvanised steel channel cross arm according to the dimensions given in Fig 1
manufactured from steel of grade S235JR
One galvanised steel clamp according to the dimensions given in Fig 1 manufactured from steel
of grade S235JR
Two galvanised, high-tensile steel M16 x 60 bolts with a minimum threaded length of 50mm.
Each bolt shall be supplied complete with a galvanised nut, plain washer and spring washer.

4.3 Crossarm (Intermediate)

Each Type 3 pole shall be supplied with a cross arm and its associated clamp according to the
dimensions in Fig 3. The cross-arm is intended to be fixed to the pole by means of the clamp at a
distance of 600mm below the pole top. Every set shall include the following:
One galvanised steel channel cross arm according to the dimensions given in Fig 3
manufactured from steel of grade S235JR
One galvanised steel clamp according to the dimensions given in Fig 3 manufactured from steel
of grade S235JR
Two galvanised high-tensile steel M16 x 60 bolts with a minimum threaded length of 50mm.
Each bolt shall be supplied complete with a galvanised nut, plain washer and spring washer.

4.4 Bolts, Nuts & Washers

All bolts and nuts supplied under this series of Specifications shall comply with the following:
The bolts and nuts shall comply with ISO 4016. Mechanical properties shall be in accordance with ISO
898.
The dimensions and characteristics in this specification are intended to describe typical ISO metric bolts,
nuts, and washers, such as are commonly used in the construction of electrical distribution lines, plant
and equipment.
The safe working shear stress of bolts is taken as 120MPa, with the area of the bolt measured at the
root of the thread. The table below shows the ultimate tensile strength, the tensile stress areas, the
safe working tensile loads and the safe working shear loads for the bolts covered by this specification.
The ultimate shear strength has been assumed to be 75% of the ultimate tensile load and a factor of
safety of 2.5 has been applied:

Table 4
Ultimate Ultimate Safe Working
Tensile Stress Working Tensile
Bolt Size Tensile Stress Tensile Shear Load
Area (mm2) Load (kN)
(N/mm2) Strength (kN) (kN)
M16 400 157.0 62.80 25.12 18.84
M18 400 204.0 81.6 32.64 24.48
M20 400 245.0 98.00 39.20 29.40

Screw threads shall be parallel throughout their length. They shall be so formed that, after galvanising,
the nut can be easily screwed by hand over the whole length of thread, without excessive play. Before

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dispatch from the works, one washer shall be fitted to each bolt and a nut shall be screwed on the
whole threaded length and left in that position. Washers shall be round, flat, of mild steel, unless where
otherwise specified.
Spare bolts, nuts and washers to the amount of 5% of the total, shall be supplied.
In addition each pole shall be supplied with one M18 galvanised steel bolt, 60 mm long, with a threaded
length of 50mm, complete with a suitable nut, washer and lock washer

4.4 Galvanising
Galvanising shall be in accordance with ISO 1459 and ISO 1461. The zinc coating shall not be less than
650g/m2 and minimum thickness in any one place shall be 85 microns.
Poles and other hollow items shall be galvanised both inside and out.
The zinc coating shall be smooth, continuous and uniform. It shall be free from acid spots and shall not
scale, blister or be removable by handling or packing. There shall be no impurities in the zinc or
additives to the smelter bath that could have a detrimental effect on the durability of the zinc coating.
Before pickling, all welding, drilling, cutting and grinding shall be completed and all grease, paint,
varnish, oil and welding slag shall be completely removed. All protuberances which could affect the life
of galvanising shall also be removed.
To avoid the formation of white rust all galvanised material shall be packaged in such a way to ensure
adequate ventilation between parts during shipping and storage.

5. QUALITY CONTROL
The supplier shall submit evidence of ISO 9001 accreditation with his tender. The supplier shall also
submit detailed quality control procedures with his tender. Any potential supplier that does not
submit these documents shall be disqualified from the evaluation process.
Random samples from each batch shall be inspected by the engineers or the
nominated inspector. The minimum quantities for sampling from each batch are listed in the table
below

Table 5
Batch size Number of poles
up to 500 5
501 - 1000 8
1001 - 2000 13
2001 - 3000 18
3001 and above 20

standards, and allowing the inspector full use of the necessary tools, instruments and laboratory
equipment, together with ample space and assistance in the handling of poles for inspection. Any
costs incurred in assisting with the inspections shall be borne by the supplier.
The following parameters shall be examined:-
General appearance

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 Finish
Dimensions
Sweep
Thickness and appearance of galvanising

As a minimum requirement, the following dimensional checks shall be witnessed by the inspector:-

Table 6

Dimension Tolerance
Length +0.25%
Butt diameter and circumference +2.5%
Top diameter and circumference +2.5%
Wall thickness +10%
Concentricity ±1%
Accuracy of drillings ±0.5%
Sweep, where appropriate ±1%

Crossarms, clamps and fittings shall have the following parameters examined:-
General appearance
Finish
Dimensions
Straightness
Appropriate markings
Accuracy of drillings
Thickness and appearance of galvanising

As a minimum requirement the following dimensional checks shall be witnessed by the inspector:-

Table 7

Dimension Tolerance
Length +0.25%
Cross section of cross arm +10%
Dimensions of clamp +2.5%
Position and size of suspension holes ±0.5%
Verticality of all through holes ±0.5%

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The group of poles or fittings offered at any one time shall constitute a batch. Within a batch, poles
and fittings presented for inspection shall be segregated on a size basis. If the inspected items have
damage or deviations on a quantity greater than 5% of the batch then the entire batch shall be
unconditionally rejected without further sorting
Poles delivered to stores or sites shall be free of all damage to protective zinc coating, and shall not
be out of straight by more than one thousandth of the length of the pole.
5.1 Testing
Test frequency shall conform to the inspection frequency listed in table 5. Testing shall be conducted
by the supplier as follows:-
Drop Test
The pole shall be dropped vertically from a height of 3M above a firm surface. The test will be
deemed successful if no welds crack or break.
Load Test
Table 8

Load Type of Load Acceptance Criteria

Ps Working load No deflection
Pp Ps x 1.5 Max deflection 13mm (no permanent set)
Pb Ps x 2.5 Destruction
All test loads shall be applied at a distance 600mm from the pole top with the direction of force
being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole. The butt of the pole shall be securely fixed
during testing at a distance equal to the sinking depth as shown in table 2. Loads shall be applied
gradually and held constant at the final value for a period of 2 minutes after which the load will be
released gradually.
The purchaser reserves the right to witness the testing at the expense of the supplier

6. HANDLING
Poles and cross arms shall be handled with due care. Specifically, poles shall not be dragged along
the ground and care shall be taken not to cause damage to the protective coating.

7. PACKING
7.1 Protection
All poles shall be packed suitably to provide full protection during multiple loading/offloading and
storage, as the poles will be redistributed several times to various destinations.

7.2 Bundle Size

Poles shall be packed in bundles on wooden supports placed at right angles to the pole axis with a
ledge for each layer of poles with one on top. The number of poles in each bundle shall be limited to
the following:

a) Type-1 Poles: Maximum 4 poles per bundle

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 b) Type-2 Poles: Maximum 4 poles per bundle

c) Type-3 Poles: Maximum 9 poles per bundle

d) Type-4 Poles: Maximum 12 poles per bundle.

There shall be a minimum of three evenly distributed sets of cross supports/ledges, having a
minimum cross section of 100mm x 100mm and adequate length. These ledges shall be carved on
top and bottom faces to suit the outside diameter of the pole at the plane of contact. The minimum
thickness of wood after carving shall not be less than 75mm.
Each Wooden support/ledge shall be strapped around by a tight steel band fixed to the ledges at
least at two points on each side to prevent slipping. Metal staples or similar devices, which do not
weaken the steel band, shall be used for fixing. The steel band shall not come in contact with the
poles. Two or more additional tight bands made of nylon or similar material, strong enough for the
application shall be provided between two wooden ledges.
The bundle shall be placed on wooden supports of minimum cross section of 150 mm x 100 mm
running along the entire length of the bundle. These wooden supports shall be fixed to the bottom
most ledges so that they become integral part of the bundle.
Both the ends of the bundle shall be covered using waterproof plywood sheets of minimum 6mm
thickness to protect the pole ends and A-clamps. All markings shall be indelibly made on one of
these plywood end shields.
The centre of gravity of the bundle shall be clearly marked to facilitate safe handling of the bundle.
The packing arrangement is typically illustrated in the sketch in Fig 5
Cross-arms and accessories shall be packed in sea-worthy wooden packing cases.

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8. DRAWINGS

Fig 1: Type 1 Tubular Steel Pole c/w Accessories

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Fig 2: Type 2 Tubular Steel Pole

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Fig 3: Type 3 Tubular Steel Pole c/w Accessories

C
A

D
B

F
10

10
40
600 114.3
Min.Thickness 3.5mm 2 25

100
1200

R4

30
2
100x50x6 1250 L

180
9

9
116

450

25
122

70
5 Nos holes, 17.5
116

75
6 th
345
8

8
139.7

Min.Thickness 4mm
1250
228
112.5 178 47.5
25 25
7

7
100
75

18
18 18
11000

1250
6

6
420

80 1090 80

50
R 10
27

25 R 57.15 25
50
5

5
168.3

Min.Thickness 4mm
G.L
Notes:
4

20 for hole 1. All materials to be hot dip Galvanized

2. Material as per specification
3. Tolerance for pipe dimension
Length: 0.25%
1800

1700

Thickness: +10 - 0%
Diameter: +2.5 - 1%
4. All dimensions are in mm
5. Pole holes should be in both sides
3

Item code Description Unit Qty

A 02 30 11 m tubular steel pole each 1
B 04 10 M16 x 50 mm GS bolt & nut with flat and spring washers each 2
All dimensions are in mm B 02 05 Cross arm for 11m tubular pole with bracket each 1
2

DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Ministry of Electricity
(MOE) 11m TUBULAR STEEL POLE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES
1

Scale: x:x Year :2011

C
A

D
B

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Fig 4: Type 4 Tubular Steel Pole

C
A

D
B

F
10

10
120

300

2000
9

9
5 Nos holes, 17.5

89.1
Min.Thickness 3.5mm

270
8

8
114.3
2300
7

7
Min.Thickness 4mm
9000
6

6
420
5

5
Min.Thickness 4mm

139.7
4700
4

G.L

20 hole
1500

1400

Notes:
3

1. All materials to be hot dip Galvanized

2. Material as per specification
3. Tolerance for pipe dimension
Length: 0.25%
Thickness: +10 - 0%
Diameter: +2.5 - 1%
4. All dimensions are in mm
5. Pole holes should be in both sides
All dimensions are in mm
2

DISTRIBUTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Ministry of Electricity
(MOE)
9 m TUBULAR STEEL POLE
1

Scale: x:x Year :2011

C
A

D
B

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Fig 5: Typical Packaging Arrangement

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9. TECHNICAL SCHEDULES
To be completed by all Suppliers
Schedule A: Type 1 Tubular Steel Pole
Item
Description Unit Offer
Number
1 Weight kg

2 Wall thickness

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

3 Length of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

4 Outside diameter of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

5 Effective length of pole M

6 Manufacturing method (swaged/welded)

7 Working load (Ps) kg

8 Deflection at Pp mm

9 Breaking load (Pb) kg

10 Factor of Safety (FOS)

11 Type of corrosion prevention system used

(Details and specification utilised to be

enclosed)

12 Grade and specification of steel

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 Schedule B: Type 2 Tubular Steel Pole
Item
Description Unit Offer
Number
1 Weight kg

2 Wall thickness

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

3 Length of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

4 Outside diameter of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

5 Effective length of pole M

6 Manufacturing method (swaged/welded)

7 Working load (Ps) kg

8 Deflection at Pp mm

9 Breaking load (Pb) kg

10 Factor of Safety (FOS)

11 Type of corrosion prevention system used

(Details and specification utilised to be

enclosed)

12 Grade and specification of steel

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 Schedule C: Type 3 Tubular Steel Pole
Item
Description Unit Offer
Number
1 Weight kg

2 Wall thickness

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

3 Length of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

4 Outside diameter of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

5 Effective length of pole M

6 Manufacturing method (swaged/welded)

7 Working load (Ps) kg

8 Deflection at Pp mm

9 Breaking load (Pb) kg

10 Factor of Safety (FOS)

11 Type of corrosion prevention system used

(Details and specification utilised to be

enclosed)

12 Grade and specification of steel

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 Schedule D: Type 4 Tubular Steel Pole
Item
Description Unit Offer
Number
1 Weight kg

2 Wall thickness

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

3 Length of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

4 Outside diameter of sections

a Bottom section mm

b Middle section mm

c Top section mm

5 Effective length of pole M

6 Manufacturing method (swaged/welded)

7 Working load (Ps) kg

8 Deflection at Pp mm

9 Breaking load (Pb) kg

10 Factor of Safety (FOS)

11 Type of corrosion prevention system used

(Details and specification utilised to be

enclosed)

12 Grade and specification of steel

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Complete a separate schedule for each type of cross-arm
Schedule E: Cross-arms and Accessories
Item
Description Unit Offer
Number
1 Type of crossarm

2 Grade and specification of steel

4 Fabrication standard

5 Dimensions mm

6 Steel section utilised

2
7 Steel tensile strength kgf/mm
2
8 Steel yield strength kgf/mm
2
9 Bending stress kgf/mm

10 Working load kg

11 Cross-arm and brackets compatible with line

Yes/No
fittings and poles offered?

12 Bolts, nuts and washers conform to this

Yes/No
specification?

13 Design calculations submitted where

Yes/No
applicable?

14 Details of galvanising method utilised and

standard/specification conforming to?

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 10. Schedule B: Non-compliance Schedule
On this schedule the Supplier shall provide a list of non compliance with this specification,
documenting the effects that such non compliance is likely to have on the equipment's life and
operating characteristics. Each non-compliance shall be referred to the relevant specification clause.
Where there are no deviations from specifications, the Supplier

Clause No Non Compliance

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11. Schedule C: Test Certificates Schedule
On this schedule a list of the test certificates included with the bid shall be provided. This list should
include type test certificates and sample routine test reports. Each certificate listed shall be referred to
the relevant specification clause and item of equipment to which the test applies.

Clause No Type Test Certificate or Routine Test Report

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