Retail

Construction
Standard

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN BUILDINGS

FOR
RETAIL SERVICE STATIONS

Engen Petroleum Limited

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June 2008
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This Standard w as compiled for ENGEN Pet roleum Ltd: by

De Villiers & Khan Inc.

207 Broad Road Medicentre
Broad Road
WYNBERG (CAPE) 7800
South Africa

Telephone: + 27-21-7620153
Facsimile: + 27-21-7620169
Cell: 083-4555787
e-mail: office@devkhan.co.za

All inquiries about the contents or the application of this Specification must be directed
to the above office, for the att ention of Willem de Villiers or Yusuf Khan.

THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE ENGEN
RETAIL ENGINEERING MANAGER.

SPECIFIC ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE COMMENT REGARDING THE GENERAL

NATURE OF THE DOCUMENT IN PART 2.

COPYRIGHT
The copyright for this standard resides w it h Engen Petroleum Limited or companies
affiliated thereto and may not be copied or distributed in any form w ithout the w ritten
approval of the Engen Retail Engineering Manager.

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CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION

1.0 GENERAL

2.0 DESIGN

3.0 LIGHTING, POWER AND TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

4.0 CABLE INSTALLATION

5.0 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

6.0 ATTACHMENTS

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PART 1

GENERAL

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and hand-over
of the building and site (including the forecourt canopy) electrical, data and
telecommunication installations of ENGEN Petroleum Limited service stations. The scope
of w ork shall be as follow s (Only main items are described, but the contractor shall
provide all materials, equipment and services to ensure a complete w orking installation):

 Pow er connection t o site and arrangements w ith the supply authority.

 All distribution boards, meter panels and data/t elephone panels, but excluding the
forecourt DB-F.(NOTE: The emergency stops, f ire man' s sw itches, photocell and
exterior lighting (including the under-canopy lighting and signage) on t he building are
part of the Contractor' s responsibility and are connected to DB-F). DB-F and its
associated circuits external to t he building w ill unless otherw ise indicated, be the
responsibility of the Electrical Contractor w ho is subcontracted to the „ pump and
tank‟ contractor.
The above distribution boards include a mini-DB for the aut omation system DB-AUT
as indicated on t he single line diagrams and located in the automation equipment
area.
 All connections to signage.
 The surge protection elements that are indicat ed on the draw ings in DB-M and
connected to the earthing system.
 Pow er distribution cabling and w iring in or on t he building, including the connection t o
DB-F.
 Pow er outlet equipment such as socket outlets and sw itches as w ell as lighting
outlets and luminaires internally to the building and on the building but not in or on
the canopy or feeder section or the site.
 Conduits and sleeves for the Telephone and Data installations.
 Cabling for t he data installation inside t he building.
 Earthing for t he installat ion as w ell as lightning protection if required. The
requirements of SANS 10142 must be complied w ith and the automation system
earthing must be provided as per the draw ings and to the automation supplier‟ s
approval.
 Sound system w here required.
 All checklists and as-built documentation w hich shall include a valid certificate of
compliance in terms of the OHS Act.

The follow ing is specifically excluded from t he Contractor‟ s scope of supply (unless
specified or indicated to the contrary):
 Cabling and connections to the outside lighting, dispensers and submersibles (see
note above re DB-F).
 UPS equipment .
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 Signage fittings.
 Air conditioning equipment.
 Appliances such as Freezers, Kitchen equipment.
 Emergency generator for the site w here required.

2.0 DAMAGE TO OTHER SERVICES

The Contractor w ill be f ully responsible and held accountable f or damage to other
services caused by any person directly or indirectly in his employ.

Other building services w ill be carried out simultaneously w ith the w ork for w hich the
Contractor w ill be responsible. It shall be required of the Contractor t hat he w orks in
close liaison w ith other contractors on the site in order to prevent damage and abortive
w ork.

3.0 COMPLETION

At the completion of the contract the Contractor shall provide ENGEN w ith a complete
set of “ as built” documentation reflecting the final state of the electrical installation.

The follow ing shall be included as a minimum:

 Layout draw ings indicat ing all equipment and circuit references.
 Schematic circuit diagrams, show ing colour coding, w ire numbers and t erminal
numbers.
 The test sheets as specified.
 A certificate of compliance. If there is no design engineer responsible for the specific
site, the installation shall be taken to be the „ design and supply‟ responsibility of the
contractor w ho shall make the necessary arrangements to satisfy the section 5.1
design requirements of the certificate of compliance.
 Check lists.
 Technical information of the equipment supplied and maintenance instructions.

The draw ings shall be of good quality for reproducing purposes and tw o paper copies of
each draw ing shall be provided.
Tw o copies of all other documentation shall be provided.

4.0 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 All equipment and material used in the electrical installation shall have the required
statutory approval in t erms of the OHS Act 85/1993 and shall comply w ith the relevant
SANS specifications (including but not limited to SANS 10142) and shall bear the SABS
mark or an alternative acceptable mark scheme such as VDE or BS.

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4.2 Equipment and materials shall in all cases be new and be used and installed in
accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.3 Equipment and materials purchased by the Contractor w het her they bear the SA BS mark
or not, are subject t o prior approval by ENGEN.

4.4 The nature, design, erection and workmanship of the installation shall comply with the
latest edition of the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993 and the
regulations contained therein and the requirements of this specification and drawings.
Specific reference shall also be made t o SA NS 10142: Code of Practice for the Wiring of
Premises. The installation shall also comply fully w ith the requirements of the local
authorities of t he region or the country in w hich the w ork is undertaken.

4.5 Workmanship shall be of a high standard, and qualified staff under proper supervision of
competent and experienced supervisors shall carry out the w ork.

4.6 Where any details regarding method, w orkmanship and materials are not clear the matter
shall be referred to the equipment supplier and ENGEN for clarification.

5.0 POWER SUPPLY

5.1 Unless otherw ise stated the electrical system w ill be nominally 400/230 volt, 3 phase, 4
w ire, 50 Hz alternating current, rated as per Part 2.

5.2 Variations in supply voltage w ill be generally be in the range of 85% t o 110% of nominal
and all equipment shall be suitable for operation at any voltage w ithin this range, as w ell
as w ith the surges and interruptions associated w ith the national netw ork and that
caused by standby generating plant. Care shall be taken to ensure that the installation is
suitable for local voltage and frequency variations that fall outside the above range. The
contractor shall make sure that he is fully conversant w ith such local conditions.

5.3 The installation shall be suitable for a standby generator if so indicated on the draw ings.
The generator shall provide pow er to the system w hen t he mains volt age falls outside the
allow able pre-set range described in 5.2 above

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PART 2

DESIGN

1.0 GENERAL

This Part defines guidelines w ith regard to specific service station related requirements
that shall be incorporat ed in the service station electrical installation.

The information provided in this document and on typical draw ings shall be adapted t o
suit the requirements of the specific installation. Where specific project related
information is not provided the contractor shall interpret the requirements of this
document and apply the same to provide a ' design and build' installation. In such cases
The Retail Engineering Manager' s approval shall be obtained for the proposed system and
installation details before erection.

If any uncertainty exists about these specific requirements or how the typical
requirements are to be interpreted to suit them, the Tenderer and Contractor shall ask
Engen for clarification.

Information may be included in schedules, drawings, project specifications, letters or

other documentation that has relevance to a specific project. In such cases, the
information that is specific to a certain project shall enjoy preference and shall be used to
clarify and amplify general requirements in this standard specification.

2.0 POWER CONNECTION

The Contractor shall liase w ith the local supply authority to ensure that their
requirements are met and that t he electrical connection w ill be correctly rated and
available at the correct time.

The contractor shall submit all t he required applications and documentation to the supply
authority and shall obtain from the supply authority the cost of the electrical connection.
Such costs shall be paid directly to the supply authority by the contractor and shall be
reimbursed by Engen.

The Contractor shall determine the rating of the pow er supply based on the requirements
of the installat ion. The follow ing shall be used as a guideline, but the Contractor shall
obtain Engen‟ s approval before applying for the connection:

DESCRIPTION RATING IN 400V 3-PHASE: AMPERE/

PHASE GIVEN
Service station w ith quickshop only 150A to allow for future expansion. If
there are severe restrict ions on the

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DESCRIPTION RATING IN 400V 3-PHASE: AMPERE/

PHASE GIVEN
availability of supply capacity, or onerous
cost implications, an engineering/value
decision must be made and approved by
Engen.
Service station w ith food franchise or 150A
bakery and shop
Service station w ith food franchise and 200A
bakery and shop
Service station w ith food franchise and 250A
bakery and shop and Woolw orths

At an installation that requires an emergency generator, the contractor shall confirm the
emergency pow er requirements and the reticulation requirements and then obtain
Engen‟ s approval for the configuration.

3.0 WIRING
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Wiring sizes shall not be less than 1,5 mm unless it is communication w iring, in w hich
case the specific duties shall determine the cable types and sizes.

Circuits shall be arranged to comply w ith SANS 10142 and a separate earth conductor
shall be run w ith each circuit. Only one circuit shall be installed per conduit or outlet
box. Multiple circuits may how ever be installed in trunking.

4.0 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

It should not be necessary for the building cont ractor to w ork in areas classified as
hazardous in terms of SANS 10108. If, how ever he is required to do so, the Contractor
shall ensure that the installation complies w ith t he requirements of the ENGEN Pump and
Tank Standard, and that the required certificate of compliance is issued by a Master
Installation Electrician.

5.0 ELECTRICAL SURGE PROTECTION

Surge protection shall be provided as per the draw ings. The Contractor shall
ensure that the specif ied equipment is provided and that the syst em earthing is
connected to this surge protection. He shall obtain the specified equipment
manufacturer‟ s approval for the method of installation and connection to phases,
neutral and earth.

6.0 POWER FLUCTUATIONS

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Because of t he essential pow er requirements at some service stations and their possible
sensitivity to voltage fluctuations, provision shall be made as indicated in the main DB for
a change-over system to accommodate an emergency generator, if so required.

7.0 EMERGENCY STOP

Tw o emergency stop sw itches in t he form of latching-in red pushbutt ons shall be

provided for the pump and dispenser installations as indicated on the forecourt DB
draw ing. The position of the sw itches shall be confirmed w ith ENGEN before installation.
The nominal positions shall be:
 One at the pay point in a convenient position for the attendant inside t o activate the
same, but out the w ay of accidental use.
 One at the attendant' s kiosk on the front w all f acing the forecourt. I

Both emergency stops shall be labelled and if the forecourt unit is out of sight from the
dispensing positions, a clear sign shall indicate its position. The Contractor shall install
these emergency stop sw itches and w ire and connect them to the Forecourt DB-F. The
DB-F w ill generally be provided by the Pump & Tank Electrical Contract or.

8.0 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

The contractor shall provide a dedicated red socket outlet w ith faceted earth pin for each
computer or forecourt controller UPS as indicat ed, w ired from the automation sub DB-
AUT. The outlet from each UPS‟ s shall be connected to at least four similar but Black
facetted earth pin socket outlets. The UPS shall be supplied by the automation
contractor, but socket outlets and w iring shall be by the contractor. The contract or shall
liaise closely w ith the automation supplier to confirm t heir requirements.

9.0 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Where kitchens installations are to be provided, a separate distribution board (DB-K) fed
from the main DB shall be provided f or the kitchen and outlets provided as per the
kitchen layout draw ings. Each outlet shall provide at least an isolator adjacent to t he
equipment and a 1000mm long flexible conduit connection w ith w iring to the equipment.

10.0 QUICK SHOP

The electrical requirements for the Quickshop shall be provided as indicated on the layout
draw ings and the contractor shall confirm the latest requirements and allow accordingly
in his outlet layout.

11.0 AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE

Provision shall be made for a dedicated outlet for an automated teller machine (ATM), as
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per the layout draw ing. The position of the required electrical outlets shall be confirmed
w ith ENGEN before installation.

The contractor shall ensure that the telephone sleeve is installed from the telephone
distribution board to the ATM position.

12.0 SITE LIGHTING AND SIGNAGE

Site lighting shall be controlled by a photocell w ith bypass connected to the forecourt
DB-F. The photocell shall be installed in a suitable position so as not to be affected by
site or other artificial light sources. The photocell and control w iring and cabling to site
lighting shall be provided by the Contractor. The external lighting mounted on the
building shall be provided and connected to DB-F by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall connect the signage on the building to the DB-F and that in the
building to DB-M or DB-K. Care shall be taken to ensure t hat all cold cathode („ neon‟ )
high voltage circuits are sw itched by a fireman‟ s sw itch as required in SANS 10142.

13.0 ELECTRIC MOTORS

All electric motors shall be provided w ith thermal overloads to accommodate the
maximum rated motor f ull load current. Overloads shall be set during commissioning at
the maximum running current of the mot or plus 10% w hich value shall not exceed the
maximum continuous f ull load rating. The Contractor shall as part of his final testing
ensure that all mot ors have adequately rated overload protection.

Control gear shall be of the Schneider Telemecanique type for AC 3 dut y.

14.0 EARTHING

The contractor shall provide an earthing installation to comply w ith the requirements of
SANS 10142, the local regulatory authorities, as w ell as any requirements indicated on
the draw ings.

Specific care shall be taken to bond the structural and other steelw ork to the earthing
system.

The detailed requirements of the supply authority shall be complied w it h in respect of

neutral earthing and earth resistance values.

Care shall be taken to ensure that the surge protect ion equipment are connected to a low
impedance earth path in accordance w ith t he supplier‟ s requirements.

15.0 TELEPHONE AND DATA CABLING

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The contractor shall provide sleeves, conduits and outlets for the telephone and data
communication installations in accordance w ith the requirements of the draw ings and of
the relevant telephone authorities. The contractor shall, at an early stage, liase w ith the
telephone utility company and the data cabling contractor(s) to ensure that their detailed
requirements are met.

16.0 COMPRESSOR

The contractor shall provide a compressor pow er connection w here provided, w hich shall
terminate in a w eatherproof isolator and cable connection to the compressor.

The Contractor shall obtain the compressor test certificate, guarantee and operating and
maintenance instructions from the compressor supplier and include the same in his
technical handbook.

17.0 SIGNAGE

Pow er connections shall be provided for the signage indicated on the draw ings and t hey
shall be photocell controlled w ith manual override.

19.0 AIR CONDITIONING (AC)

One circuit breaker per AC unit is to be installed in the main DB to supply pow er to
w eather proof isolator sw itches at the compressor units outside. The rating and position
of outlets shall be confirmed w ith the AC contractor.

The air-conditioning installation contractor w ill make final connection of condensers to

such isolators. The connection shall how ever be checked and signed off by the
Contractor as part of his certificate of compliance.

20.0 LIGHTING

All lighting in the shop and in the ancillary areas shall be provided as per the draw ings
and/or instructions.

The cable to be utilised shall be “ house w ire” in conduit or PVC covered Surfix or Tw in &
Earth type w ith eart h, inside the building in accessible ceiling spaces only, of minimum
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size 1.5mm . Each luminaire is t o be linked into the circuit loop via surface- mounted
socket outlets and plug tops. All cabling is to be saddled or tied, using poly - ties,
trusses, rafters, purlins or beams. No cable may lie on the ceiling grid or panels. Where
necessary, w hite unplasticised PVC conduits shall be utilised to cover spans betw een
trusses or rafters.

Where the cable loops to the light sw itch, no cables may be surface mounted, but m ust
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be located either w ithin a partition, or be run in conduits chased into brick w alls.

21.0 PUBLIC ADDRESS

If a public address sound system is required, the contractor shall provide one consisting
of the follow ing:
 A 120W InterM PA400 6x amplifier w ith balanced inputs suitable for, amongst
others, CD players, microphones, DSTV, etc. One such amplifier shall be provided
per 35 loudspeakers below .
 An InterM RM01 gooseneck microphone and heavy base.
 InterM Penton APACE 5T recessed ceiling mounted speakers spaced a maximum
distance of 6m apart in all directions (6x6m grid), tapped to 3W initially. Adjust to
suit the installation acoustic requirements.
 0,75 sqmm cabtyre w iring.

The equipment is obtainable from Wild & Marr outlets. If necessary, contact Raymond
Rix (Tel: 021-7628615 or cell 083-2708220).

22.0 DATA CABLING

The data cabling in the building for the Engen Service Station Automation System shall
be provided and installed by the data Contractor. The external data cables for the
dispenser communication, tagging and e-fuel systems w ill be supplied and installed by
the electrical contractor subcontracted to the „ pump and tank‟ contractor.

All cable connections f or these systems shall be by others.

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PART 3

LIGHTING, POWER AND TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

1.0 SCOPE

This specification provides for the type of mat erials to be used, method of w orking and
fixing of cabling, conduits and fitting` s and the methods of pulling in and terminating the
w iring.

2.0 CONDUIT SYSTEM

2.1 The installation in safe locations shall be carried out in PVC or “ BOSAL” type electro-
galvanised conduit. „ Surfix‟ may only be used in accessible ceiling spaces for lighting.

Conduit accessories installed w ith conduit shall comply in finish and construction w ith
the conduit system inst alled.

2.2 Conduit boxes for surface installations shall have external fixing lugs and shall be fixed to
w alls and ceilings w ith substantial screw s and to roof members w it h approved types of
girder fixings.

2.3 Use of conduit smaller t han 20 mm shall not be permitted.

2.4 Wall and ceiling outlet boxes shall be accurately positioned to ensure t hat cover plates fit
squarely and flush w ith finished surfaces. These boxes shall not be recessed more t han
15mm below the finished w all surface (Non-hazardous areas only).

2.5 All fittings or accessories for conduit shall be suitable to receive the conduit by either a
screw ed connection or by fixing by means of nuts or a nut and bush nut on bot h sides of
the w all of the accessory or fitting.

2.6 Holes drilled on site, pre-drilled or punched int o fittings or accessories shall be done to
close tolerance such that the bush nuts or used for fixing the fitting or accessory to the
conduit may have sufficient body thus providing a strong mechanical and electrical
connection.

2.7 Cast and built-in conduits shall be installed and fixed in position w ell before the time of
concrete pouring or building of w alls. Chasing of face brick w alls and concrete w alls
shall not be permitted.

The method used for chasing of rough brickw ork shall be by means of an adjustable
pow er driven cutting machine or chasing hammer.

2.8 Where conduit and accessories are cast in or built into w alls and floors, these items shall

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be laid out accurately as per the draw ings involved taking building dimensions into
account and fixed rigidly into position to prevent movement w hen the concrete is poured
or brickw ork is carried out.

2.9 Conduit being cast in shall be w holly embedded in any floor, w all or roof slab, positioned
suitably to avoid reinforcing bars w here applicable, w ith only the draw boxes, sw itch
boxes, plug boxes and other outlet boxes positioned flush w it h the finished concrete
surface.

2.10 Conduit being cast in or built in shall be suitably plugged to ensure that no cement or
concrete enters t he conduiting.

2.11 Where conduiting is to be cast in or built -in from a distribution board into a roof space,
25% spare conduits shall be installed in the concrete or brickw ork from the distribution
board to the roof space.

2.12 Conduits w hich cannot be concealed in w alls or roof slabs or are specified as being on
surface shall be neatly f ixed to the surface by means of galvanised heavy duty distance
saddles to allow clearance behind the conduits. Saddling shall also be used for fixing to
steel structure or w ooden structures.
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2.13 Draw boxes shall be provided after every 90 bend. No inspection bends shall be used.

2.14 Conduits shall be cast in or fixed to t he neutral axis of any beam or slab w here possible
and shall be positioned to suit standard shattering sizes in order that special shuttering
need not be made to accommodate conduiting unless absolutely unavoidable.

2.15 Conduiting generally and specifically in roof spaces shall run parallel to structural
members as far as possible for ease of mounting.

2.16 Spacing betw een saddles supporting conduiting shall not exceed 2m f or vertical runs and
1m for horizontal runs. Flexible conduit shall be saddled or supported every 300 mm. In
roof space a maximum of 2m is allow ed betw een saddles.

2.17 The use of inspection elbow s and tee-pieces shall not be permitted. Where necessary
round conduit boxes shall be used for inspection purposes.

2.18 Steel conduit w here used shall not be considered to provide satisfactory earth continuity.

2.19 Expansion joints shall be installed at building expansion joints.

2.20 Brass female conduit bushes shall be used on st eel conduits.

2.21 Fischer plugs or similar shall be utilised for fixings.

2.22 Conduiting shall be thoroughly cleaned out before draw ing in any w ires.

2.23 Round head screw s shall be used on all conduit accessories. All external fixings, and
those exposed t o the w eather shall be done using brass screw s.
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2.24 Only factory made conduit accessories shall be used unless instructions to the contrary
are given by ENGEN.

2.25 The use of manufactured bends, elbow s and tees shall be kept to a minimum and the use
of running couplings is to be avoided w here possible.

2.26 All conduits shall have a smooth bore. Where steel conduit has been cut, the cut edges
w ill be reamed smooth and cold galvanising shall be applied.

2.27 The entire interior of a conduit system w hen installed is to be smoot h, free from burrs
and ot her defects.

2.28 No cables/w ires shall be draw n int o conduit until the conduit has been completely
installed and cleaned.

2.29 Conduits flattened or split or damaged shall not be permitted.

2.30 All telephone and communication conduits shall not be smaller than 25 mm and shall be
installed complete w ith draw w ire and shall be to t he telephone utility company or the
communications/data w iring contractor‟ s requirements. The Contractor shall liase bef ore
installation w ith these companies to ensure that their requirements are met.

2.31 Conduits shall be so installed as to avoid as far as possible the condensation or

accumulation of moisture w ithin them. Where condensation is likely to occur w ithin
conduits, they shall be laid w ith a fall (w here feasible) and drain holes (3mm diameter)
shall be provided at the low est point.

2.32 Where conduit passes through a w all, floor, partition or ceiling, the hole shall be
permanently closed to t he full original thickness w ith non-ignitable material.

2.33 Steel conduits shall be made electrically and mechanically continuous across all joints
therein by means of screw ed joints or bonding clamps (designed for t he purpose) or
forming part of joint boxes in order to ensure compliance w ith the earthing regulations.

2.34 Earthing w ill be w ired in PVC insulated copper w ire.

2.35 All conduit and trunking shall be adequately vermin proofed.

2.36 Conduit shall be run beneath and kept 150 mm clear of steam and hot w ater pipes and
50 mm clear of gas, cold w ater and other services.

2.37 In areas w here conduit boxes or junction boxes are exposed to w eather, steel cover
plates shall have a minimum thickness of 1,6m and sealing shall be by means of 3mm
thick rubber cork gaskets.

2.38 All inspection, expansion and draw -in boxes shall be accessible w hen conduit is run in
concrete or plated and in the case of concrete ceilings shall be face dow nw ards on the
underside of the concrete.
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3.0 WIRING

3.1 No jointing of w ires in conduits or trunking shall be permitted. Suitable junction boxes
must be used for this purpose.

3.2 When draw ing w iring into conduit the use of compound or lubrication material shall be
avoided. Lubrication materials such as French chalk may be used only w ith ENGEN‟ s
w ritten approval.
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Wiring shall not be smaller than 2,5 mm 7-strand. The exception being lighting and
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control w iring associated w ith relay or contactor coils w hich may be 1,5 mm 3-strand.

3.3 Wiring shall be PVC insulated and generally to SANS 150.

3.4 Cutting aw ay of strands in order to facilitate termination of w iring shall not be permitted.

3.5 Each individual circuit w hether 3-phase or single phase, shall have its ow n earth w ire and
the cross sectional area of the earth shall be a minimum of half that of the insulated
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w iring but not less than 2,5 mm .

3.6 All w iring running through metallic sheeting or conduits shall be suitably protected
against insulation damage by using brass bushes. Grommetting shall only be used in
distribution boards.

3.7 Special precautions shall be taken w here any w iring is run in the heated surrounding hot
equipment e.g. connect ions to geysers and w here w iring connects to or runs through
light fittings.

3.8 PVC w iring connecting geysers shall be thermally shielded by means of approved heat
resistant sleeving. This sleeving shall extend into the attached conduit for a distance of
300 mm.

3.9 PVC w iring in luminaires shall be thermally shielded for a minimum distance of 300 mm
on either side of the ballast or control gear. The exception t o this is incandescent light
fittings that shall have t hermally resistant sleeving over all the w iring in the fitting and for
as far as 300 mm into the conduit attached to the fitting.

3.10 The thermally resistant sleeving used shall be an electrical insulant and be of the w oven
glass type.

3.11 Other equipment w hich generates heat w hich could possibly create a w orking
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temperature of the w iring of 70 C or more shall be fitted w ith high temperature w iring
suited to the conditions and be provided w it h a special terminal box.

3.12 The number of any part icular size of w ire in any conduit shall not be in excess of that
specified in SANS 0142.

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3.13 Each circuit in a distribution/starter board shall be harnessed independently w ith

“ Hellerman” type strapping. The separate circuits may then be harnessed in a bunch
should t his facilitate bet ter installation.

3.14 Wiring passing into-out of any accessory shall be protected by means of a suitable bush.

3.15 Control circuits shall be numbered w ith the correct size and kind of marking ferrule at all
terminations. The letter/number shall be as indicated on the draw ings.

3.16 Sufficient slack shall be left in the w iring at accessories, expansion boxes and terminal
boxes to facilitate maintenance, but at the same time so that the slack can easily be
positioned in t he box behind t he accessory inside the expansion/junction box.

3.17 Lugs fitted shall be correct size for the relevant w iring concerned and w ill be crimped
w ith the correct size of crimping plier only. The lug eye size w ill coincide w ith that of
the terminating screw /bolt.

3.18 One lug only shall be screw ed by each screw /bolt. All connection shall be electrically
and mechanically sound.

3.19 Single phase appliances that are fed by means of conduit carrying tw o or more phases
shall have a separate return for each phase to t he distribution/sw itch board.

4.0 LUMINAIRES

4.1 The Contractor shall supply and install the luminaires scheduled or indicated on the
draw ings. LUMINAIRES SHALL BE SELECTED FROM THE ATTACHED LUMINAIRE
SCHEDULE AND PURCHASED FROM THE NOMINATED SUPPLIER.

The mounting positions of luminaires shall be verified on site. All luminaires shall be
placed symmetrically w ith respect to ceiling panels, battens, beams, columns or other
architectural features of the space. The layout as show n in t he draw ings shall generally
be adhered t o but any discrepancies or clashes w ith structural or other features must be
referred to ENGEN before commencing erection of the installation. Should t he Contractor
neglect to refer such discrepancies to ENGEN, cost incurred as a result of subsequent
alterations to suit the architectural features w ill be to the Contractor‟ s account.

4.2 Cover plates shall be fit ted over all draw boxes and outlets for fittings t hat are not
covered by t he luminaire body, lampholder, ceiling rose or similar accessories.

4.3 Where an outlet box or draw box provides the necessary support for a luminaire, all
luminaires w ith the exception of fluorescent fittings mounted against ceilings shall be
fixed directly to the box. Luminaires w ith a mass in excess of 10 kg shall how ever, be
suspended independently of the outlet box. Any luminaire w ith a mass in excess of 3 kg
or a dimension in excess of 400 mm in any direction may not be fixed directly to screw
lampholders.

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the necessary supports, hangers, conduit extensions, angle brackets or any fixing
method approved by ENGEN.

4.5 Luminaires (especially fluorescent luminaires) may also be suspended from ceilings be
means of suspended metal channels. Conduits or threaded rods or chains may support
the metal channel. Should metal rods be utilised, these shall be screw ed to anchor bolts
fixed in the roof slab, w iring shall either be inst alled in conduits fixed t o the metal
channel or in the metal channels. Purpose-made clamps shall be used to fix the fittings
to the cable channel.

4.6 In all cases w here luminaires are fixed in false ceilings, the Contractor shall ensure that
the ceiling is capable of carrying t he w eight of the luminaires before commencing
installation. Should any doubt exist in t his regard, the matter shall be referred to ENGEN.
In cases w here the ceiling does not carry the mass of the luminaire but by a support or
other suspension method, provision shall be made to prevent relative mov ement bet w een
the ceiling and luminaire, ceiling rose or connection point.

4.7 Luminaires shall be fixed in such a fashion to ensure that the complete luminaire can be
removed w ithout difficulty.

4.8 Where w ooden blocks are used to suspend luminaires, ceiling battens shall not be cut.
The w ooden blocks shall be cut to fit around battens and shall be screw ed to the ceiling.
Battens may how ever, be cut w here fluorescent or incandescent luminaires w ith metal
canopies have to be installed against a false ceiling.

4.9 Fluorescent luminaires t o be installed directly against concrete slabs or w alls shall be
fixed to the outlet box and at t w o additional pints. The additional fixing may be effected
by:

(a) bolts built into t he ceiling or w all;

(b) screw s and approved plugs;
(c) anchor bolts.

Shot-fired fixings are not acceptable. If specified or w here approved by ENGEN

fluorescent luminaires may be fixed to metal channels installed against concrete slabs or
w alls. The metal channel fixing may in this case be shot-fired or fixed by any of t he
above-mentioned methods. Purpose-made clamps shall be used to fix luminaires to cable
channels.

4.10 When fixing fluorescent luminaires to false ceilings, a gap shall not be visible betw een
the luminaire and t he ceiling. The luminaire shall be fixed directly to t he ceiling beams by
means of 40 mm round-head brass w oodscrew s and w ashers or alternatively be fixed to
50 x 76 mm w ooden supports t hat are fixed to the ceiling beams. In the case of tiled
ceilings w ith exposed or concealed T-section supports, the luminaire shall be fixed to t he
metal supports by means of butterfly screw s, pop-rivets or bolts w ith nuts and w ashers.
Self-tapping screw s may not be used.

4.11 In cases w here fluorescent luminaires are installed in tandem, only one connection outlet
needs to be supplied per circuit. All luminaires shall be coupled to one another by means
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of nipples or brass bushes and lock nuts to ensure that w iring is not exposed and that
earth continuity is maintained. Luminaires on t he same circuit may be w ired through t he
channel f ormed by t he luminaire bodies. In this case silicon-rubber insulated conductors
shall be used and internal connections shall be made at terminal blocks. Screw
connectors are not acceptable. The w iring for any other circuits or outlets, even though
these may be in the same row may, not be installed through the luminaire bodies. The
Contractor shall ensure that continuous row s are straight and parallel t o the relevant
building lines.

4.12 Where recessed luminaires are required, the Contractor shall maintain close liaison w ith
the Main Contractor and/or other contractors. In the case of tiled ceilings, the luminaires
shall be installed w hile t he metal supports are being installed and before the tiles are
placed in position. The Contractor shall be responsible for the co-ordination of t he
cutting of ceiling tiles w ith the Main Contract or. All mounting rings and ot her
accessories shall fit closely into cutouts to ensure a proper finish.

If there are no Main or other contractors, t he Contractor shall be responsible for all ceiling
related w ork.

4.13 Waterproof luminaires shall be screw ed directly to the conduit end. Draw boxes that
may be required shall be of the sae sealing rating.

4.14 Surface mounted bulkhead luminaires shall not be screw ed directly to conduit ends. The
conduit shall terminate in a round draw box at the top or back of the luminaire. The PVC
insulated conductors shall terminate in a porcelain terminal strip in the draw box.
Asbestos or silicon-rubber insulated conductors shall be used from the terminal strip to
the fitting lampholder. Screw connectors w ill not be allow ed.

5.0 SWITCHES AND SOCKET OUTLETS

5.1 All flush w all sw itches shall comply w ith SANS 163 of 1951 as amended and shall bear
the SAbS mark. Sw itches shall have rocker or toggle action and shall be rated at 10A.
Single or double gang sw itches shall be installed in such a fashion that the toggle or
rocket action is vertical. Terminals shall be suitable for rear connection.

Equipment shall be of t he CLIPSAL or CRABTREE type.

5.2 Surface mounted sw itches shall consist of single or multi-gang sw itch units mounted in a
common box. Rocket or toggle action shall be vertical. The box and cover shall be of
heavy gauge approved metal and all corners and sides rounded. The cover shall fit neatly
over the box and shall be fixed by means of at least tw o chromium plated counter-sunk
screw s. The sw itch toggle or rocker shall be shrouded w here it protrudes through the
cover.

5.3 Watertight sw itches shall be 5A single pole, suitable for surface mount ing. The unit shall
consist of a circular or square galvanised cast iron box w it h w atertight lid and handle.
The handle shall either be at the front or side of the box. The “ on” and “ off” positions
shall be clearly indicated. Entry shall be through holes that have been drilled and tapped
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w ith 20 mm electrical t hread. The sw itch interior shall be a 5A sw itch w ith porcelain
base and strong quick acting spring mechanism, w ith heavy gauge brass contacts.

5.4 Flush socket outlets shall each consist of a sw itch and 3 pin plug arrangement w ith 2
shuttered poles and an earth socket suitable f or mounting in a standard pressed steel box
under a common cover plate. Sockets and sw itches shall be rated at 250V, 16A unless
clearly specified to the contrary. Sw itches shall comply w ith SANS.163. The sockets
shall comply w ith SANS 164.

5.5 Surface mounted socket outlets shall consist of a sw itch and 3 -pin plug arrangement
w ith 2 shuttered poles and an earth socket contained in a pressed steel box suitable for
surface mounting.

5.6 The box and cover plat e shall be manufactured of 1,6 mm steel w it h all corners rounded
and finished in aluminium. The lid shall fit neatly over the box and shall be fixed by
means of t w o counter-sunk screw s. A knock-out shall be provided on each side of the
box for t he termination of 20 mm conduits. The sw itch toggle shall be shrouded w here
it protrudes through the cover plate. Sockets and sw itches shall be rat ed at 250V, 16A,
unless clearly specified to the contrary. The unit shall comply w ith SANS 163 and 164
w here applicable and shall be tested in accordance w ith SANS 109 of 1950 as amended.

6.0 INSTALLATION OF LIGHT SWITCHES

6.1 The Contractor shall supply and install all light sw itches 1400 mm above the finished
floor level unless specified to the contrary. Mounting heights given shall be measured
from the finished floor level to the centre of the sw itch.

6.2 Unless specified to the contrary, sw itches adjacent to doors shall be installed on the side
containing the lock. If t he position of the lock is not show n on the draw ings, the
position shall be verified before the sw itchbox is installed. Sw itchboxes in brick or
concrete w alls, shall be installed 150 mm from the doorframe. Light sw itches installed in
partitions or doorframes shall be of the type designed for that purpose.

6.3 Where the low er portion of a w all is facebrick and the upper portion plastered, light
sw itches shall be installed w holly in the plaster provided that t he low er edge of the
plaster is not higher than 1600 mm above the f inished floorlevel. In general w here
different w all finishes are used in the same area, sw itches shall be installed w ithin the
same finish and not on the dividing lines betw een finishes.

6.4 Bevelled cover plates w hich overlap the sw itchbox and w hich fit tightly against the w all
finishes shall be installed in the case of flush mounted sw itchboxes. Suitable spiral type
steelw ire spacers shall be used to fix the cover plate to deep set flush sw itchboxes. All
fixings screw s in cover plates shall be supplied and securely fitted.

6.5 Surface mounted sw itches shall consist of a metal sw itchbox, cover plate and sw itch
specially manufactured for the purpose. Sw it chboxes shall be securely fixed to the
surface by means of brass screw s and w all plugs.

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6.6 Sw itch boxes and cover plates shall be installed parallel to the relevant horizontal and
vertical building lines.

6.7 Light sw itches installed in partitions shall preferably be of the type designed f or this
purpose to be accommodated in the partition design. Sw itches installed in the metal
support do not require sw itch boxes. Sw itches may not be flush mounted in partition
w alls w ithout sw itch boxes.

6.8 Sw itches that are exposed to the atmosphere or are installed in damp areas shall be of
the w aterproof type.

6.9 Where specified, multi-gang sw itches shall be installed in a common sw itch box.
Sw itches controlling dif ferent circuits shall be installed in separate sw itch boxes.

7.0 INSTALLATION OF SOCKET OUTLETS

7.1 The Contractor shall supply and install socket outlets generally at t he follow ing heights
above finished floor level. The contractor shall, how ever, refer to the Q-Shop and other
building detail draw ings to confirm t hese dimensions and their positions:

Flush mounted socket outlets in general 450 mm

Surface mounted outlet above w orktops in general 1100 mm
Storerooms, surface or flush mounted 1400 mm
Workshops, surface or flush mounted 1400 mm

All mounting heights shall be measured from finished floor level to the centre of the
outlet box. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the socket outlet positions w ith architectural
and shopfitting details and the relevant draw ings.

7.2 Where the low er portions of brick w alls consist of facebricks and the upper portion of the
w all is plastered, the outlets shall be installed in the plastered portion of the w all.

If how ever, the plastered portion of the w all commences 650 mm above floor level, the
outlets shall be installed in the facebricks. Where a w all has different surface finishes,
the outlets shall be inst alled in one of the types of w all finish only. The outlets shall not
be installed in the joints betw een the different w all finishes. All outlets shall be installed
at lease 150 mm aw ay from door frames.

8.0 CONNECTIONS TO LIGHT FITTINGS

8.1 Connections to t he w iring of light fittings and other appliances w here connectors are
used shall be effected by means of brass screw couplers shrouded in PVC or by means
of approved spring steel locking connectors insulated in unbreakable material. Other
types of connectors are not acceptable.

8.2 Where knock-outs are used for the w iring of light fittings and other appliances, brass
bushes or gripper glands shall be used.
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8.3 In fittings capable of housing incandescent lamps, the w iring from the lampholder to the
general w iring shall be heat resisting silicon compound insulated conductors.

8.4 Connections to fittings w ith incandescent lamps shall be installed in a box situated
behind the fitting or ceiling rose.

8.5 Connections to fittings w ith fluorescent lamps may be installed inside the metal canopy
on condition that t he frame and/or diffuser holder w here applicable can be removed
w ithout disconnecting t he conductors.

The central terminal of Edison Screw (E.S.) lampholders shall be connected to the phase
conduct or (i.e. conduct or w ith red insulation) and the screw ed housing to the neutral
conduct or (i.e. conduct or w ith black insulation).

9.0 CONNECTIONS TO HOT WATER CYLINDERS

9.1 Hot w ater cylinders (geysers) w ill be supplied and installed by ot hers unless otherw ise
specified or indicated. The Contractor shall how ever, provide t he electrical supply and
make the connection t o the cylinders.

9.2 The connection to each hot w ater cylinder shall consist of :

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(a) Capacity 3kW and less: 2 x 2.5 mm conduct ors and
2
1 x 2,5 mm earth conductor.
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(b) Capacity 4 kW: 2 x 4mm conductors and 1 x 2.5 mm earth conductor.

Conductor sizes for larger hot w ater cylinders shall be determined in accordance w ith the
requirements of the Standard Regulations for the Wiring of Premises w ith a safety factor
of 15%.

9.3 The conduit from the sw itchboard shall terminate in a flush round draw box near the
terminals of the hot w ater cylinder. The connection betw een the draw box and terminal
box of t he hot w ater cylinder shall be by means of a coupling and brass male bush or a
locknut and brass bushnut.

9.4 Only in instances w here hot w ater cylinders are mounted out of normal reach eg. in high
roof areas high above w alkw ays or in inaccessible built -in cupboards, may the connection
be made by means of flexible conduits. In these instances a round draw box w ith dome
lid shall be provided for the connection.

9.5 Each hot w ater cylinder shall be served by a separate circuit and shall have a separate
earth conductor. Circuit protection shall consist of a 250V, 5kA double pole circuit
breaker w it h a local isolator at the hot w ater cylinder.

10.0 CONNECTIONS TO MOTORS

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10.1 Connections to motors or other vibrating equipment shall be made using multi-core
armoured PVC insulated 4-core (three phase) and 3-core (single phase) cable and the
spare core used as the primary earth conductor.

10.2 Supply cables may not be installed across floors that are for general use.

10.3 All cables and/or flexible conduits shall terminate in suitable glands and shall have
sufficient slack to allow positioning of the motor, especially w here slide rails have been
provided.

11.0 TELEPHONE AND COMMUNICATION/DATA INSTALLATION

11.1 All sleeves, manhole covers and accessories show n on the draw ing shall be supplied and
installed by others unless otherw ise indicated.

11.2 Cables or conductors for telephone, communication and data (TCD) services shall be
separated from all other services by installation in separate channels or conduits.
Conduits or w iring channels installed for TCD services may not be used for any other
purpose.

11.3 The main telephone dist ribution board w ill be provided by the Contract or to t he telephone
utility company‟ s requirements. All conduits t o telephone outlets in the building as w ell
as the main incoming sleeves, shall terminate at the main distribution board as indicated
on the draw ings.

Other communication and data service conduit s shall be as indicated on the draw ings or
as required by the relevant companies that install the systems.

11.4 Where 100 x 100 x 50mm draw boxes are indicated, these shall be flush mounted and
provided w ith a cover plate. A w ooden panel need not be provided in t hese cases.

11.5 TCD outlets in w alls shall consist of flush mounted 100 x 100 x 50mm draw boxes w ith
blank cover plates. Out lets shall be inter-connected and connected to t he TCD
distribution boards as show n on the draw ings. If t he inter-connecting conduits are not
specified, conduit sizes shall be determined as f ollow s:

(a) Inter-connection of 5 outlets maximum 20 mm dia.

(b) Inter-connection of 10 outlets maximum 25 mm dia.
(c) Inter-connection of 20 outlets maximum 32 mm dia.

11.6 All conduits and all ducts shall be provided w it h galvanised steel draw w ires.

11.7 This specification covers only the supply and installation of outlet points and w iring
channels and/or conduits for TCD services in buildings. The TCD w iring installations w ill
be carried out by others.

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12.0 CONNECTIONS TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

The Contractor shall provide connections t o the Kitchen equipment an appliances as

scheduled on the draw ings.

He shall liaise w ith the equipment suppliers and ENGEN to ensure that correct final
installation details are obtained.

A separate earth continuity conductor shall be provided.

Where the appliance does not have a main isolator or sw itch, the Contractor shall provide
one.

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PART 4

CABLE INSTALLATION

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification provides for the supply and installation of electrical pow er cables. It
details further the terminating, connecting and marking of these cables.

2.0 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 All equipment and material used in the installation shall comply w ith the relevant SANS
specifications and shall bear the SANS mark, or shall be as specified on the draw ings.

2.2 Materials purchased by the Contract or w hether they bear the SA BS mark or not, are
subject to approval by ENGEN.

2.3 The w orkmanship and nature of the installation shall comply w ith the latest edition and
amendments of SANS 10142 “ Code of Practice for the Wiring of Premises” .

2.4 Workmanship shall be of a high standard, and qualified staff under proper supervision of
competent and experienced supervisors shall carry out the w ork.

2.5 Where any details regarding method, w orkmanship and materials are not clear the matter
shall be referred to the Engineer for clarification.

2.6 The latest issue of the f ollow ing standards apply :

SANS.1507: “ PVC insulated electrical cables and flexible cords:.

2.7 Single line diagrams and layout draw ings show ing details of cable routing and sleeves
shall also apply.

3.0 CABLE INSTALLATION

3.1 When laying cables care shall be taken to avoid tw isting, kinking, excessive tension,
mechanical pressure and sharp bending.

3.2 Cable being run out shall in no instance be subjected to tension or tw isting.

3.3 Minimum bending radii of cables measured t o t he inside of the bend shall be as laid dow n
in SANS 10142 “ Code of Practice for the Wiring of Premises” .

These minimum bending radii are not to be reduced under any circumstances.
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3.4 Sufficient spare cable length shall be allow ed at each termination point in order to
facilitate the cable termination.

3.5 No joints shall be allow ed in any cables w ithout the w ritten permission of ENGEN.
Where permission has been granted, jointing shall be done by responsible and suitably
trained artisans in strict compliance w ith any w orking instructions as may be issued by
the supplier of t he jointing or terminating equipment. Making of all underground cable
joints must be w it nessed by ENGEN.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining from the equipment supplier the fully
comprehensive jointing instructions.

3.6 The follow ing types of cable and accessories shall be used:

(a) 1000/600V grade PVC PVC SWA pow er and control cables to SANS 1507.

(b) Terminations shall be done using cadmium plated brass cable glands w ith PVC
shrouds. Where draw ings indicate a hazardous environment the glands used are
to be appropriately certified and documented proof of such certification provided.

3.7 Glands

Use Pratley or CCG glands recommended by t he manufacturer for the various

applications, w ith shroud.

Termination shall be made bearing in mind that each core, phase or number is t o be
connected to the corresponding phase or number on the sw itchgear on w hich it is being
terminated.

3.8 Where cables are terminated, they shall be labelled at the earliest opportunity in
accordance w ith the relevant single line diagram. This shall consist of approved
“ Critchley” type lettering in approved holders. Fixing of these labels shall be by means of
tw o “ Critchley” type self locking cable ties. The position of the labels shall allow for
easy reading. Cable cores shall be labelled as w ell using ferrule type markers.

Labels shall be provided at both cable ends.

3.9 Where one core of a cable has been used as an earth, this core shall be taped green w ith
PVC adhesive tape from the gland crutch to the termination.

3.10 Spare cores shall be left long enough to reach any of the terminals provided in the
board/terminal box.

3.11 Termination of cable conductors shall be made using compression lugs crimped w ith an
approved type crimping tool using hexagon head dies. The diameter of the lug eye shall
correspond to that of the fixing bolt and the lug shall be so positioned that the full
contact area of the lug is utilised. Alternatively smaller conduct ors t hat are terminated in
clamp type terminals must be fitted w ith “ boot lace” type crimped ferrules before
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termination. Care shall betaken not to damage the copper core w hen terminating.

When stripping back inner PVC sheath care should be taken so as not to damage core
insulation. Conductors shall only be stripped back far enough to allow the conduct or
insulation to be carried right up to the metal at the terminal throat .

Only one conductor may be terminated on a terminal.

3.12 Insulation stripping tools shall be used to strip insulation for fitting lugs and/or ferrules.
Due care shall be taken not to damage the conductor strands.

3.13 Where glands are used for termination it should be ensured t hat:

(a) The outer PVC sheath of the cable is inserted as far as possible into the gland.

(b) The armour w ires in t he cable are securely fixed by the compression ring or cone
so as to make sound mechanical and electrical connection and,

(c) The inner PVC sheath is to be taken right t hrough the gland.

(d) The inner and outer flexible sealing rings are properly installed.

3.14 Gland holes shall be either punched or cut . No gland holes shall be flame cut. Gland
holes on explosion proof equipment w ill be factory-made and shall not be tampered w ith.

3.15 Where cables are liable to mechanical damage, these cables shall be protected by
adequate kick pipes.

3.16 Where the cable passes through a floor, w all, partition or ceiling, the hole shall be made
good w ith cement or similar non-combustible material to the full t hickness of the material
of the floor, w all partition or ceiling and space through w hich fire might spread, shall not
be left around the cable.

3.17 Wherever terminals are to be provided by t he Contractor, these shall be of t he

“ KLIPPON” or “ PHOENIX” type.

3.18 Installation w ork in areas show n to be hazardous on draw ings is to be carried out to t he
recommendations of the SANS 10086 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Engen Pump
and Tank standard.

3.19 When junction boxes are used in conjunction w ith cable installations (above ground only)
care shall be taken that the boxes are compatible w ith the environment in w hich they are
used.

3.20 Particular note should be taken of the fact that all junction boxes in areas classified as
hazardous must alw ays be of the Ex E type.

3.21 Cables laid in the ground

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The Contractor w ill take all necessary precautions and provide the necessary w arning
signs and/or lights to ensure that the public and/or employees on site are not endangered
as long as the trenches are open.

3.22 The w idth of the cable trenches provided by the Contractor shall be as follow s:

450 mm for up to 4 cables arranged side by side w ith 100 mm minimum distance
betw een cables.

Cables shall be laid at a minimum depth of 600 mm.

3.23 After the Contract or has excavated sufficient amount of trench and provided a 75 mm
layer of clean bedding sand to enable the installation of cables, the Contractor shall
supply and install the cables. After the cables have been installed a layer of 150 mm
approved sifted sand shall be supplied and installed on top of t he cable.

The Contractor shall ensure that no stones or rocks are backfilled directly onto the cables
and he shall at all times be present w hen trenches are backfilled. The cost to repair
cables damaged by rocks backfilled on cables shall be claimed from the Contractor.

3.24 Approved cable markers of pyramid shaped concrete w ith an aluminium plate insert shall
be installed on t he surf ace along the cable routes only in landscaped areas. Cable
markers shall be placed at intervals not exceeding 20 m and at every change of direction
and w here indicated by ENGEN. The first marker shall be placed immediately above the
point w here the cable enters a building. Cable markers are also required w here cables
are installed in underground pipes. Cable markers shall have an arrow indicating the
direction of the cable route and shall be marked “ LV cable” or “ X Electr. Sleeves” etc.
w here X indicates the t otal number of sleeves.

3.25 Sufficient slack shall be allow ed at both ends on underground cable routes so as to
prevent mechanical stress on the cable and cable ends.

The Contractor shall take note that co-operation w ith the Main Contractor is absolutely
essential. The Contract or shall be responsible t o timeously have available on site the
required quantities of various cables w hich have to be installed. He shall continuously
co-ordinate his activities w ith those of the Main Contractor and or any other Contractors
that may be on site. He shall also ensure that the cables are installed in the trenches
w ithin a period in accordance w ith the construction programme.

Any re-excavations w hich might be necessary because of lack of perf ormance on the
part of the Contractor shall be at his cost.

3.26 The Contractor shall supply and install plastic w arning strip w hich shall be installed
150mm above electrical cables. This cover strip shall have a minimum w idth of 300mm
w ith a bright orange colour and bearing the electrical hazard w arning signs.

The minimum thickness of t he w arning strip shall be 800 gauge and the strip shall be
installed above all distribution cables. Where lighting cables only are laid, the w arning
strip is not required.
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3.27 After the cables have been installed and spaced in the trenches, the installation shall first
be inspected and approved by ENGEN before t he trenches may be refilled. Should the
Contractor not meet w ith this requirement , or if he fails to give ENGEN sufficient notice
of an inspection, portions of the trenches or the complete trench may have to be re-
excavated by the Contractor at his ow n expense for inspection purposes, as required by
ENGEN.

3.28 Where cables enter buildings or cross concrete forecourts or roads or other services the
cables shall be installed in hardw alled 110 mm diameter PVC sleeve pipes w hich w ill be
supplied and installed by others. Bot h ends of all pipes installed in hazardous areas shall
after installation of t he cables be completely sealed by the Contractor using
“ FLAMASTIC” .

The number of pipes, their diameter and their routing details shall be show n on the
relevant layout draw ings. The Contractor shall confirm to ENGEN that the indicated
sleeves are adequate for his use.
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3.29 A 2mm galvanised draw w ire shall be left in each pipe w hen it is laid and new spaper or
similar material shall be used as a stopper in the ends of pipes to prevent the ingress of
soil.

3.30 The Contractor shall be responsible for plotting the true position of any cable or pipes on
sketches should t hese in any w ay deviate from the positions given on the relevant
draw ings. These plotted positions shall be measured from fixed landmarks, surveyor‟ s
pegs or similar objects. This practice w ill enable the Contractor to position his cable
route marker directly above the cable accurately. This practice w ill also be required for
accurate “ AS BUILT” draw ings

3.31 Cable Installed in Air

Cables installed in air shall be supported on galvanised, w ire mesh “ Cabrack” type trays
or suitably spaced brackets along the routes indicated on the relev ant draw ings.

3.32 Cables may not be mounted directly onto w alls - heavy distance saddles must be used
for surface fixing. In the case of groups of cables, cable trays must be used, but these
too must be spaced aw ay from w alls.

3.33 Cables may be laid alongside each other on a tray.

3.34 Cables shall be kept 150 mm clear of and run beneath steam and hot w ater pipes and 50
mm clear of gas, cold w ater and other services.

4.0 CABLE STRAPPING

4.1 Cable running in any position other than horizontally along a tray shall be strapped in
order to fix cable rigidly in position.
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4.2 Black 12 mm w ide polypropylene strapping and buckles shall be used f or cable strapping.
Strapping and buckles t o be ultra-violet radiation resistant w hen installed out doors. An
acceptable alternative being stainless steel “ bandit” strap carefully used to avoid
excessive pressure on cables.

4.3 Cables may be strapped separately or in bunches depending on the situation.

4.4 Cables shall be strapped at intervals not exceeding 500 mm.

4.5 Where cables follow a bend (in the horizontal plane) in the cable tray, the cables shall be
strapped so as to keep them in position.

4.6 Cables supported on single angle irons shall be strapped for the full length of t he angle
iron.

5.0 CABLE TRAYS AND SUPPORTS

5.1 Cable trays shall be inst alled in the position indicated on the relevant draw ing and in such
a w ay that they are mechanically sound.

5.2 The tray shall be of the galvanised w ire mesh “ Cabrack” type. The tray shall be
supported at intervals recommended by the supplier to avoid sagging or distortion. Tray
bends, sets, curves and straight lengths shall be shop manufactured.

5.3 All support brackets etc., shall be hot -dip galvanised in coastal areas and painted t o 125
micro metre finish in accordance w ith the paint supplies instructions in inland areas.

5.4 Galvanised steel should be left unpainted, except w here the zinc coating has been
damaged, in w hich case it is required t hat exposed steel be covered by cold galvanising.

5.5 All bends shall comply w ith cable bending radii as specified in paragraph 3.3 above. No
right angle bends shall be allow ed.

5.6 No sharp edges shall be allow ed on the trays w hich could damage the outersheath of the
cable.

6.0 INSPECTIONS

6.1 Inspections of w ork covered by this specification shall be called for by the Contract or at
the stages detailed below . The inspector shall be a representative of ENGEN.

(a) After tray installation.

(b) After cable installation and laying.

(c) Where cable is laid in a trench, inspection shall be held before backfilling of the
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trench w hen cable has been laid and again after backfilling.

6.2 Engen reserves the right to open junction boxes, sw itchgear etc. for inspection purposes
and the resultant cost of reinstatement shall be for the Contractor‟ s account.

7.0 TESTING OF THE INSTALLATION

7.1 The Contractor shall make allow ance in his tender for the complete testing of installed
cables. All tests shall be carried out in the presence of ENGEN or their representative
and notice of the testing date shall be given at least ten days beforehand.

7.2 The Contractor shall make allow ance in his tender for the supply of all instruments and
test equipment that w ill be required.

7.3 Should any part of the cable installation fail during a test, or should the test equipment in
the opinion of ENGEN not meet w ith the requirements, the Contractor shall replace,
repair or correct such equipment at his ow n expense, to the satisfaction of ENGEN.

7.4 Proper test certificate of all site tests shall be submitted up detailing the cables and the
test results.

7.5 The follow ing tests shall be carried out prior t o sw itching on t he installation.

(a) Continuity tests to prove the correct connection and correct phase rot ation of all
low voltage cables.

(b) Continuity tests to prove the earthing of all cable armouring and earthing
conduct ors.

(c) Should ENGEN have reason to believe that the cables may be damaged; a
pressure test shall be conducted on the armouring to determine the state of the
PVC sheath.

7.6 LV cables shall be tested on site as detailed in SANS 1507.

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PART 5

DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

1.0 General

The contractor shall provide distribution boards of the sheet met al type in
accordance w ith the requirements on the draw ings.

2.0 Size

All sw itchboards shall be of ample size to accommodate all the specified sw itchgear
and provide space for future sw itchgear. For every 6 (or part of 6) circuit breakers of
a kind on a sw itchboard, space for an additional circuit breaker of similar size shall be
allow ed unless future space requirements are clearly specified the clearance betw een
adjoining sw itchgear or sw itchgear openings shall be as required by t he equipment
suppliers.

3.0 External Dimensions

All external dimensions for sw itchboards shall be determined from final architect‟ s
draw ings and site measurements. If the clearances specified in paragraph 4.2 cannot
be adhered t o as a result of restricting external dimensions, the Electrical Contractor
or Manufacturer shall obtain the opinion of t he Engineer before manufacturing t he
sw itchboards.

4.0 Positions

The Electrical Contractor shall ascertain the exact position of sw itchboards and shall
arrange timeously for the installation of cable sleeves, openings in the structure, flush
draw trays behind sw it chboards and supports over cable trenches.

5.0 Moisture and Vermin

All sw itchboards shall be rendered moisture, dust and vermin proof. During erection
of the installation the sw itchboard shall be protected against damage and penetration
of moisture, dust or vermin.

6.0 Mounting Heights

In general flush and surface mounted sw itchboards shall be mounted 1400 mm above
finished floor level – measured to t he centre of the sw itchboard. The upper ends of
sw itchboards may not be higher t han 2,3 metres above finished floor level.

7.0 Construction of flush trays

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Bonding trays for flush mounted sw itchboards shall be of rigidly constructed 1,6 mm
thick galvanised steel, braced and reinforced. Formed gussets shall be provided at the
corners. All t he tray joints shall be properly w elded. A brass or cadmium plated steel
earth connecting stud and nut shall be provided. Unless the depth of t he
sw itchboards are specif ied, the dept hs shall be determined in accordance w ith
paragraph 4.

Where sw itchboards are to be built into 114 mm thick w alls, expanded metal shall be
spotw elded to the rear of the bonding trays. The expanded metal shall protrude at
least 75 mm on each tray side to prevent plast er from cracking.

Ample knock-outs shall be provided in the top and bottom ends of each sw itchboard
tray to allow for t he installation of conduits for the specified and fut ure circuits.
Knock-outs shall be allow ed for any size of specified conduit. Provision shall how ever,
be made for termination of at least 2 x 25 mm dia. conduits at the top and 2 x 25 mm
dia. conduits at the bot tom of each tray.

The architrave frame shall be of 1,6 mm thick sheet steel w ith bevelled edges. The
architrave frame shall accommodate the chassis, panels and doors. The architrave
shall overlap the bonding tray by at least 25 mm on each side. The architrave frame
shall be fixed t o the t ray in such a fashion to allow for depth adjustment and
irregularities of t he w all.

Semi-flush mounted sw itchboards shall be equipped w ith extension frames. Generally

the frame depths shall be 40 mm but may be altered to suit each application.

The chassis for mounting of sw itchgear and equipment in accordance w ith paragraph
4 shall be of rigid construction and shall be fixed securely to the architrave frame or
bonding tray by means of bolts screw ed int o tapped holes or bolts and nuts. Self -
tapping screw s are not acceptable. The chassis position shall be adjustable in the
horizontal plane.

A suitably stiffened panel manufactured of 2,0mm thick sheet steel shall be installed
in the architrave frame for flush mounting of sw itchgear. This panel shall have
machine punched slots for housing the specified and future sw itchgear, instruments,
fuse holders, isolating sw itches, indicator lamps, etc. In exceptional c ases contractors
w ill be allow ed to protrude through the panel. Blanking plates shall be provided in
positions w here fut ure sw itchgear w ill be installed.

The distance betw een t he inside of the closed doors and t he panel shall be not less
than 40 mm. No equipment may be mounted on the panel (face plate) unless it is
permanently hinged to t he sw itchboard frame.

The panels for each sw itchboard shall be secured t o the architrave frame by means of
6 mm studs and chromium plated hexagonal domed nuts. Alternatively, the panel
may be secured to the architrave frame by means of tw o pins at the bottom and a
latch or lock at t he top of the panel. Self tapping screw s w ill not be allow ed. Where
it is required that equipment be mounted on the panel, the panel shall be securely
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hinged to t he sw itchboard frame.

Tw o chromium-plated handles shall be provided on each front cover. The handles

shall be mounted at the top and bottom of each panel.

Where hinged panels are specified, t he hinges shall be fixed t o the architrave frame
and the panel shall be secured by means of studs and hexagonal chromium plated nuts
or by means of a suitable lock or latch that can be operated w ith a screw driver. The
panel shall be removable w hen it is in the open position.

All sw itchboards shall be equipped w ith flush fitting doors unless otherw ise specified
in the detailed specification. The doors shall be of a smooth flat finish suitably braced
to ensure stiffness and w hen in the closed position, shall be flush w ith the architrave
frame. The doors shall be of 1,6 mm sheet steel. The door w idth shall not exceed
600 mm. Doors exceeding 450 mm in w idth or height shall on all four sides be bent
inw ards to ensure stiffness. The corners shall be w elded and smoothed.

All sw itchboard doors shall be equipped w ith lockable handles and catches. Handles
consisting of a pushbut ton-and-handle combination w ith spring loaded latch or rotary
handle-and-catch combination shall be installed. Square key operated catches are not
acceptable unless specified in the Detailed Specification.

8.0 Construction of Surface Mounted Sw itchboards

NB: This section refers to surface mounted sub-sw itchboards and not t o floor
standing main sw itchboards in substations.

Surface mounted sw itchboards shall be equipped w ith a 1,6 mm sheet steel reinforced
tray. Securing lugs shall be provided to fix the tray to w alls or any other structure. A
solid brass or cadmium plated steel earth connection stud and nut shall be provided.

All joints shall be securely w elded. The tray shall be square and neatly finished
w ithout protrusions. The front tray sides shall be rounded w ith an edge of at least 20
mm to accommodate flush doors.

Unless the depth of t he sw itchboard is specified the dimensions shall be determined

according to the requirements.

The requirements of chassis, panels and doors shall be as specified for flush mounted
sw itchboards. The doors shall be hinged and shall fit flush in the frame in the closed
position. Knock-outs shall not be provided unless specifically called for.

9.0 Mounting of equipment

All equipment, busbars and w iring shall be completely accessible w hen the front
panels are removed.

In designing the sw itchboards the follow ing requirements shall strictly be adhered to:
 A minimum of 75 mm betw een any piece of equipment and the frame or
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internal partitioning. This minimum space is required above, below and one the
sides of the equipment.
 A minimum of 75 mm betw een horizontal row s of equipment. The maximum
outside dimensions of equipment shall be considered.
 Single and double pole circuit breakers up t o a rating of 60 amps and t riple pole
circuit breakers up t o a rating of 30 amps may be installed adjacent to each
other.
 A minimum of 40 mm betw een circuit breakers and isolators w ith a maximum
rating of 100 amps. For higher ratings the minimum spacing is 75 mm.
 Sufficient space shall be provided for w iring allow ing for the appropriate
bending radius.
 Space for future equipment shall be allow ed as described.

10.0 Chassis

The chassis of flush mounted and smaller surface mounted boards shall be mounted
on the tray, leaving suff icient space for w iring betw een row s of equipment and on the
sides. For all freestanding sw itchboards and surface mounted sw itchboards w here the
main sw itch rating exceeds 100 amps (triple pole), space for w iring shall be provided
betw een the chassis and tray. This space shall also be adequate to pass the supply
cable behind the chassis to connect to the main sw itch w ithout making use of sharp
bends.

11.0 Grouping

The follow ing equipment shall be provided and grouped in logical fashion:
 Main sw itch – to be installed at the top or bottom of the board w here the
rating exceeds 60 amps (single pole) or 30 amps (triple pole). The minimum
spacing distance of 75 mm specified shall apply.
 Short circuit protection equipment – fusegear or fuse sw itches.
 Change-over contactors or other contactors controlling the supply.
 Smaller circuit breakers.
 Other circuit breakers.
 Instrumentation and indication.
 Protection relays.
 Contactors.
 Control relays.
 Fuse sw itches for outgoing circuits.
 Where a portion of the equipment on the sw itchboard is supplied from a
standby pow er source, the change-over contactor and the associated
equipment shall be separately grouped.

12.0 Mounting of Circuit Breakers and Contactors

All moulded case circuit breakers and isolators shall be Schneider Merlin Gerin or
Hager or LeGrand DIN-rail system, rated at 5kA minimum and as the specific site
conditions require, flush mounted w ith the toggles only protruding. Surge protection
equipment shall be provided in DB-M and shall be of the Surgetech Dehngard type in
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accordance w ith the supplier‟ s recommendations.

THREE MCB LOCKOUT DEVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH BOARD.

Miniature circuit breakers may be installed in clip-in trays mounted on t he frame. All
other circuit breakers shall be bolted to t he frame. Special provision shall be made for
large main sw itches w hen designing the framew ork. Circuit breakers shall be installed
so that the t oggles are in the up position w hen “ ON‟ and dow n w hen “ OFF” .

Contactors shall be of t he Schneider Telemecanique or Lovato type, AC3 rated in

accordance w ith the supplier‟ s recommendations. Contactors shall only protrude
through the panel in special cases. Plastic covers or ot her coverings w ill not be
required.

13.0 Instrumentation

All metering instrument s shall be mounted flush in the front panel unless otherw ise
specified. In certain instances it may be required that instruments be mounted flush in
the door. In these instances the back of meters shall be covered by removable covers
of insulating material fixed to the door to protect the terminals of instruments and to
prevent accidental cont act.

Fuses for instrumentation shall be mounted in an easily accessible position and marked
clearly. Equipment shall be mounted normally in an easily accessible position and
marked clearly. Equipment mounted normally on the surface, e.g. time sw itches and
relays, shall be mounted behind the front panel. In t hese cases hinged access panels
shall be provided in the front panel.

14.0 Fuses

Fuse holders shall be mounted semi-recessed in the front panel so that fuses can
readily be changed w ithout removing the front panel.

15.0 Control Equipment

All equipment performing control functions, e.g. control relays, t ransducers and time
relays not requiring adjustment, shall be mounted behind the front panel.

16.0 Busbars

Busbars shall be colour coded and shall be sized and rated to the copper
manufacturer‟ s requirements and shall not cause excessive temperature rise.

Maximum surface temperature shall be 80 oC.

17.0 Wiring

Wiring shall be colour coded, lugged and sized in accordance w ith t he manufacturer‟ s
rating requirements to avoid over-temperatures.

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18.0 Painting

Metal components of the framew ork, panels and chassis shall be finished w ith a high
quality Plascon paint applied according to the best available method, in accordance
w ith the paint supplier‟ s instructions to a minimum final thickness of 0,08mm. Care
shall be taken to ensure that all edges and corners are properly covered.

The colour shall be w hit e on the outside and w hite on the inside unless specified to
the contrary. Colour is to be confirmed before manufacture.

Before the installation is handed over the Elect rical Contractor shall ensure that all
paint surfaces are clean and undamaged. Final coats of paint may be applied on site
immediately prior t o completion.

19.0 Labelling

Care shall be taken to ensure that all equipment is fully labelled and that accurate
descriptions appear.

Engraved plastic or ivory strips shall be used throughout. The strips shall bear w hite
lettering on a black background.

Engraved strips shall be secured by means of brass nuts and bolts or slotted label
holders. Self -tapping screw s w ill not be allow ed. Labels shall not be glued t o the
sw itchboard. Sufficient fixing bolts shall be provided to prevent labels from w arping.

20.0 Tests

Function tests of all equipment , control and int erlocking circuits shall be conducted.
The proper functioning of all protection relays and ammeters shall be proved by means
of current injection on t he primary side of the relevant current transformers. The
Contractor at no extra cost shall provide testing equipment and facilities including
instruments, dummy loads and additional sw it chgear and cables, at the factory or on
site.

21.0 Final Documents

Three complete set of “ as-built” documentation shall be submitted immediately after

completion of the Installation. The follow ing information shall be presented:
 The pow er and lighting installation.
 A complete w iring diagram of t he equipment on the boards.
 A complete layout of the arrangement of the sw itchboards, indicating all
equipment dimensions and the constructions of the boards. The positions and
method of fixing of busbars shall be show n.
 All labelling information in English.
 The make, catalogue number and capacity of all equipment such as isolators,
circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, etc.

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 terminal strip numbers, numbers and colours of conductors connected to the

terminal strips and numbers and colours of the conduct ors utilised for t he
internal w iring, and
 a separate schedule of all equipment.

Manuals
Three (3) sets of manuals for all main and other sw itchboards shall be f orw arded t o
the Engineer at no extra cost. These manuals shall include the follow ing information:
 complete information of the operation of the equipment ;
 complete information for maintenance of the equipment ;
 brochures and ordering information.

Completion

The Contract shall be regarded as incomplete unless all tests have been conducted
successfully and all draw ings and manuals have been handed t o the Engineer

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PART 6

ATTACHMENTS

The follow ing attachments form an integral part of this document:

1.0 DRAWINGS

Typical site layout w ith sleeves

Earthing arrangement
Main distribution board DB-M sld
Kitchen distribution board DB-K sld
Data cabling SLD
Cable block diagram

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2.0 SCHEDULE OF LUMINAIRES: INTERNAL LIGHT FITTINGS

ISIBANE LIGHTING (ENGEN VENDOR NO: 90117585)

CONTACT: TEL-021 4655137 FAX-021 4652409
OUTLINE AGREEMENTMENT WITH ENGEN NO: 4600002311

MATERIAL PRODUCT
NUMBER

2x70W Metal Halide recessed type adjustable

dow nlighters w ith OSRAM 70W lamps and OSRAM
electronic ballast.

104640 LBR 4 x 18 CW PLB/L 418

104644 LBR 4 x 18 TP PLB/L 418

104645 DICHROIC ADJ PLV 50W 12V

OSRAM “ Mouse” TRANSFORMER

11,5V-50W

104649 BULKHEAD
PHB/DCA/ENG/R /1 X 18W

104651 BULKHEAD
PBH/DCA/ENG/R 1 X 26W

104654 CHANNEL PUC/E 118 CW

104655 CHANNEL PUC/E 118TP

104656 CHANNEL PUC/E1/36 CW

104657 CHANNEL PUC/E1/36 TP

104658 CHANNEL 1 X PUC/E2/36 CW

104673 CHANNEL PUC/E2/36 TP

104653 BULKHEAD
PBH DCA/ENG/RB 2 X 18 W

104652 BULKHEAD
2 X PBH/DCA/ENG/RB 1 X 26W
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104659 DOWNLIGHT PDL FCR 2 X 26W

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3.0 CLOSE - OUT STATEMENT

3.1 DECLARATION

I/We,

(electrical contractor).....................................................................................................o f

(address)................................................................................................................. .........
.
herew ith certifies that the electrical installation at

(name of site)............................................................................................................... .....

(address of site)........................................ ........................................................................

is complete in all respects and in full w orking order and complies w ith t he requirements of the
ENGEN Petroleum Limited Electrical Standard Specification as w ell as any other statutory
requirements and the requirements of the supply authority, t he local authority and the telephone
utility company.

I/We attach the f ollow ing documentation to this close - out statement :

 Certificate of Compliance

 As-built draw ings of the installation as required in Part 1and 4.

 The attached check list.

Signed:................................................................................. Date:..........................

Print name:................................................................ ..........

Witness 1: ...........................................................................

Witness 2: ...........................................................................

Contact nos: TEL............................................ FAX.....................................................

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3.2 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

ITEM DESCRIPTION INITIAL TO

INDICATE
COMPLIANCE
1. Lightning surge protection is provided in the main
distribution board and are connected and eart hed in
accordance w ith Surgetech‟ s recommendations.

2. The certificate of compliance is attached.

3. The emergency pump stops w ere tested and the

emergency stop system is functional.

4. The fireman' s sw itch w as tested and it sw itches off all

the cold cathode (neon) HV light ing systems. The
sw itch is as required in SANS 10142.

5. All Gas Break Manholes are sand filled and t he ends of

sleeves are sealed in the prescribed w ay. There are no
open paths for flammable vapour to enter the building.

The installation w ill be considered incomplete if any of the above in 3.1 and 3.2 is outstanding
or non-compliant.

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3.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CLOSE-OUT

I have satisfied myself t hat the items listed in t he close-out statement by

(contractor)...................................... ..................................................................... for the

(installation)............................................................................................................... ...

are included and accept the same on behalf of ENGEN.

THE DOCUMENTATION WAS LODGED AS FOLLOWS:

. Certificate of Compliance :....................................................................................

. As-built draw ings :.................................................................... ................

Check list :............................................................................................................

Signed: ..........................................................................................

Print name: .....................................................................................

Date: ........................................

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