Technical Specification

SIPHONIC ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1.0 SYSTEM PRODUCT
This section specifies the requirements necessary for the design, manufacture, supply,
installation, testing & commissioning, warranty of Siphonic Roof Drainage System for the
conveyance of rainwater from the roof to ground discharge point via connection to the
drainage system for the whole project.
The Siphonic Specialist Contractor (Specialist Contractor) shall be responsible for the
design, supply and installation of the complete Siphonic Roof Drainage System (Siphonic
System). The Specialist Contractor shall install the complete Siphonic Roof Drainage
System where no sub-letting of installation works is allowed in this system.
Siphonic system outlets and calculation software must have test reports validated by
accredited test laboratories such as SIRIM, TUV SUD PSB.
1.2.0 RELATED WORK
1.2.1

This section shall be used in conjunction with, but not limited to, the other relevant
specifications, the Drawings and Contract Documents to establish the total requirements for
the installation of the Siphonic roof drainage system.

1.2.2

CAUTION: Using this section without including the above mention will result in omission
of the basic requirements.

1.2.3

In the event of conflict regarding the roof drainage system requirements between this section
and any other document, the more stringent requirement shall apply, unless otherwise
specifically instructed by the Architect, Superintending Officer or Employer Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1.0

STANDARD
The Siphonic system shall generally be designed and installed in accordance with the
requirements of SS525:2006.

2.2.0

PREVAILING CONDITION
The Siphonic system shall be designed and manufactured to meet the specified performances
and requirements on dimension, thickness and visual appearance, and fit for the prevailing
local weather conditions. The roof rainwater shall discharge effectively from the collection
points to the discharge points upon completion. Pipes and fittings must meet the local
manufacturers performance specification.
The Siphonic Roof Drainage System proposed by the Specialist Contractor must have a track
record of system design, supply and install in Malaysia for at least 8 years and have a track
record in the world market for more than 10 years.

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2.3.0

DESIGN PARAMETER

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The Siphonic system shall be designed to a dimensional rainfall intensity of 300mm/hr.

The roof at level 2 over the dining hall shall be designed to rainfall intensity of 350mm/hr.
2.4.0

DESIGN VELOCITY
The minimum flow velocity in the system shall not be less than 0.7 m/s for horizontal pipes
and 2.2 m/s for vertical pipes.
When the system is operating at its design intensity, the high velocity of the water will
ensure the system is performing self-cleansing inside the pipeline.
Self-cleansing shall also occur at the rainfalls as low as 50% of the design intensity. At
rainfalls less than the Siphonic roof drainage system shall operate under vented gravity flow
conditions.

2.5.0

OUTLET CONSTRUCTION
The Siphonic outlet shall be the proven product evident with design technical data,
performance graph, test certificate, etc for primary acceptance.
The system design shall also ensure that the outlets eliminate the intake of air into the
system. This set up full-bore flow and maximizes the capacity of the pipe work.
All exposed to weather component of the rain water outlet shall be of full metalic
construction able to withstand the industrial seaside condition for good weathering &
durability.

2.5.1

SIPHONIC OUTLET BASE UNIT CONSTRUCTION

The Siphonic outlet used shall be fully metallic (stainless steel and aluminium alloys).
The siphonic outlet stainless steel base plate shall not have a recess of more than 20mm into
the roof slab/metal gutter in order not to interfere with the structure element.

2.5.2

SIPHONIC OUTLET INTERFACING UNIT ON RC ROOF / SCUPPER

The Siphonic outlets shall come complete with stainless steel water proofing clamp ring for
water-tight interfacing with waterproofing material on RC roof / scupper construction.
Water-proofing material shall terminate within the base plate unit of the Siphonic outlet and
properly secured by the stainless steel water proofing clamping ring complete with stainless
steel bolts and nuts for water-tightness construction.
Water proofing membrane shall not rap into the outlet spigot as this will reduce the effective
bore of the siphonic outlet.

2.5.3

SIPHONIC OUTLET INTERFACING UNIT ON METAL ROOF / GUTTER

Siphonic outlets shall come complete with aluminum counter flange and EPDM water seal
for outlet installation on metal gutter for water-tightness requirement on Metal roof / gutter
construction. Silicon joint as primary with tightness barrier for outlet installation on metal
gutter is not acceptable.
All aluminum flanges and EPDM insulation should be properly secured with the base plate

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unit of the Siphonic outlet complete with stainless steel bolts and nuts for water-tightness
construction.
2.6.0

DESIGN CALCULATION
The Siphonic system shall be designed by customized Fast-Flow computer program
specifically developed for this field or system. The computer program shall have test report
validated by accredited test laboratories such as SIRIM, TUV SUD PSB.
System design shall be supported by calculation report generated for each designed system.
Details of in-line components contained within each system shall also be clearly indicated.
The calculation report shall show clearly the following:

Drainage capacity
Velocity
Upstream pressure
Downstream pressure
Headloss

The calculation report must clearly indicate the system imbalance in separate sections. In
system more than one outlet, the imbalance in the system should not exceed 10% of the
hydraulic head (m) or 0.5m, whichever the smaller.
2.7.0

OUTLET SIZING
The Siphonic system shall be designed by selecting suitable size and quantity of outlet to
accommodate the computed rainfall.
The computed flow from an individual outlet shall not exceed the specified maximum
capacity for each outlet type size.

2.8.0

PIPES & FITTINGS

2.8.1

The pipes material shall be of UPVC "AE" Class VU (PN6) pipes complying to JISK 6741
standard or equivalent complete with matching UPVC fittings in accordance to the
Specialist requirement.

2.8.2

The selection of pipes & fittings must be able to withstand a working sub-atmospheric
pressure of 0.9bar.

2.8.3

Pipe joints must be capable of either resisting longitudinal forces without sliding apart or
must be restrained to prevent relative movement.

2.8.4

The Siphonic Roof Drainage System shall be designed to use pipes & fittings for the whole
UPVC AE range subject to their ability to withstand both positive and negative pressure
required by the system.

2.8.5

Siphonic System moulded or fabricated pipe fittings must be capable of either resisting
longitudinal forces without sliding apart or must be restrained to prevent relative movement
to the Siphonic Specialists requirement.

2.8.6

Sharp radius bends in excess of 45 degrees deviation from the direction of flow should not
be used.

PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.1.0

SUBMITTAL

3.1.1

SAMPLE
Within 2 weeks of the acceptance of his tender and prior to the commencement of the
installations, the Specialist Contractor shall submit to the S.O. for approval a sample board
of essential components proposed to be used in the Contract.
However, the Specialist
Contractor may request the S.O. in writing for a longer period for submission if 2 weeks are
practically insufficient.
Item displayed shall be deemed to be adequate for the installations unless otherwise clearly
indicated. Each sample, with clear numbering and labeling, shall be firmly fixed onto a
rigid wooden or metal board. A list shall also be affixed on the sample board to show the
item description, make and brand, country of origin an locations of installation (if not
generally used). Sample submitted shall be accompanied with relevant Product data, such
as catalogue, technical data as the supporting documents for review & approval. Samples
rejected by the S.O. shall be replaced as soon as possible. Upon approval of all items, the
S.O. will endorse the list on the sample board and the Specialist Contractor shall deliver the
board to the site office for reference.
The board shall contain samples of all compact sized materials and accessories to be used
in the installation. Written approval of all samples and technical details shall be obtained
from the S.O. before commencement of any installation work.
In the context of this General Specification the term compact means any item that will fit
into a 300mm cube.
The following items shall be included in the sample board as a minimum:

3.1.2

(a)

Siphonic outlets with at least one installation mock-up sample;

(b)

Pipework, fitting and their support complete with fixing accessories;

(c)

Any additional items which may be required by the S.O.

SHOP DRAWING
The Specialist Contractor shall submit 3 sets of Shop drawings & Typical Installation
Details showing outlets position, pipe routes, location and length of each pipe size,
including all relevant details of accessories and assemblies for approval before construction.

3.1.3

WORK PROGRAM
The Specialist Contractor shall submit a detail Work Program with referenced to the Master
Work Program depicting the interfacing works with the Building Contractor and their scope
of works. The programme shall include:
(a)

Dates for the placement of orders for equipment and materials;

(b)

Expected completion dates for Building Contractors work requirements, i.e. when
the work site needs to be ready for the various stages of installation;

(c)

Delivery dates of equipments and materials to the site;

(d)

Dates of commencement and completion of every stage of the installation in line with

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

Dates of requirement of temporary facilities necessary for testing & commissioning;

(f)

Dates of water supply and drainage/sewage pipe connection;

(g)

Dates of completion, testing and commissioning.

(h)

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

In addition, detailed submission schedules for installation drawings, equipment and

testing and commissioning shall be submitted to the S.O. for approval. The formats
and information to be included in the schedules shall be as directed by the S.O.
3.1.4

AS BUILT DRAWING
The Specialist Contractor shall submit the As-Built Shop drawings upon the completion of
installation and handing over of the system for permanent operation.

3.2.0

INSTALLATION

3.2.1

BUILDING WORKS
All builders work including openings or holes thorough building structure or partition
walls; trenches, ducts and cutting; and all plinths, concrete bases, supports, ducts, etc.
required for the installations will be carried out as part of the building works by the Building
Contractor at the expense of the Employer provided that the Specialist Contractor has
submitted full details of such requirements within a reasonable time to the S.O. for approval,
so that due consideration may be given before the Building Contractor commences the
building works in accordance with the building programme in the areas concerned. After
obtaining the said approval of the S.O., the Specialist Contractor is required to mark out at
the relevant locations of the Site the exact positions and sizes of all such works and to
provide detailed information of such works to the Building Contractor to facilitate him to
carry out the builders works as the works proceed.
All cutting-away and making-good as required to facilitate the Specialist Contractors
works will be carried out by the Building Contractor, except for minor provisions required
for the fixing of screws, raw plugs, redhead bolts, etc. which shall be carried out by the
Specialist Contractor. The Specialist Contractor shall mark out on Site and/or supply
drawings of all cutting-away to the Building Contractor within a reasonable time.
All expenses properly incurred and losses suffered by the Employer as a result of the
Specialist Contractors failure to comply with the above requirements are recoverable by the
Employer from the Specialist Contractor as a debt under the Contract or via the Building
Contractor as if it is a debt liable to the Building Contractor under the Subcontract as
appropriate.

The Specialist Contractor shall ensure that such works are essential for the execution of the
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installations. In the event that any of such works is proved to be non-essential, unnecessary
and/or abortive, the Specialist Contractor shall bear the full cost of such works including but
not limited to any unnecessary or incorrect cutting-away and making-good and shall
reimburse the Employer for all cost incurred in this connection are recoverable by the
Employer from the Specialist Contractor as a debt under the Contract or via the Building
Contractor as if it is a debt liable to the Building Contactor under the Subcontract as
appropriate.
Upon completion of the builders works by the building Contractor, the Specialist Contractor
shall forthwith check and examine that all builders works so executed have been completed
in accordance with his requirements. If at any time it becomes apparent to the Specialist
Contractor that any builders works completed by the Building Contractor does not comply
with his requirements in any respect whatsoever, the Specialist Contractor shall forthwith
give notice in writing to the S.O. and specify in details the extents and effects of such noncompliance in that notice. The Specialist Contractor is deemed to have satisfied with the
builders works after a period of 14 days from the date of completion of the builders works
if the above notice is not served to the S.O. within such period. All additional expenditure
properly incurred and all loss suffered in this connection by the Employer in having such
works red-executed and rectified shall be recoverable by the Employer from the Specialist
Contractor as debt under the Contract or via the Building Contractor as if it is a debt liable to
the Building Contractor under the Subcontract as appropriate.
3.2.2

COORDINATION OF INSTALLATIONS
The Specialist Contractor shall coordinate the installations with those works of the Building
Contractor and any other contractors and subcontractors of the Building Contractor. The
Specialist Contractor shall note that the drawings supplied to him only indicate the
approximate locations of the installations. He shall make any modification reasonably
required of his programme, work sequence and physical deployment of his work to suit the
outcome of work coordination or as necessary and ensure that all cleaning, adjustment, test
and control points are readily accessible while keeping the number of loops, cross-overs and
the like to a minimum.
The Specialist Contractor shall pay particular attention to the building works programme and
shall plan, coordinate and programme his works to suit and adhere to the building works in
accordance with the building programme.
Any significant problems encountered during the coordination work, which are beyond the
Specialist Contractors control, shall promptly be reported to the S.O.

3.2.3

COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACORS

The Specialist Contractor shall cooperate at all times with the Building Contractor and all
other contractor and sub-contractors of the Building Contractor in order to achieve efficient
workflow on the Site.
Any significant problem beyond the Specialist Contractors control shall promptly be
reported to the S.O.

3.2.4

PIPE WORK
All pipe works shall be fabricated, assembled, jointed and supported as per pipe
manufacturers recommendation & requirements subject to the material chosen and
confirmed by the Architect.

3.2.5

CHANGED OF DESIGN (DURING SITE INSTALLATION)

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The Specialist Contractor shall maintain all pipes installation is as per system designed. Any
changed of piping re-route, level, dimension deviated from the approved shop drawings
which might be significantly affected the performance shall be reconfirm by System
calculation and gain approval by the System designer and Architect.
The Siphonic Specialist Contractor must have its own in-house Design and Operation
Department. The specialist must submit its company profile and CV of staffs to facilitate the
design and installation of the project.
3.2.6

SYSTEM PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

The Specialist Contractor shall be responsible for the safe custody of all materials and
equipment as stored or installed by him. In addition, the Specialist Contractor shall protect
all work against theft, fire, damage or inclement weather and carefully store all materials and
equipment received on site but not yet installed in a safe and secure place unless otherwise
specified.
All cases of theft and fire must immediately be reported to the police, the Building
Contractor, the S.O. and the S.O.s Representatives on site with full details.
Where necessary the Specialist Contractor shall provide lockable steel container or other
equally secure enclosures placed within a securely fenced-in compound provided by the
Building Contractor on site for the storage of materials and equipment.
The Specialist Contractor shall coordinate and arrange with the Building Contractor who
shall provide clean, reasonably finished and lockable secure accommodation for the storage
of sensitive and/or expensive items before installation.
The Specialist Contractor shall provide a method statement for the protection of the system
during the construction period.

3.2.7

RECORD OF MATERIALS DELIVERY

All materials and equipment delivered to site shall be accurately listed and recorded in the
site record books maintained by the S.O.s Representative on site.
Such materials and equipment shall not be removed from site without the prior approval of
the S.O. in writing.
Where the Building Contractor is in overall control of the site, the Building Contractor may
also be required to record details of all incoming/outgoing materials. In this case, the
Specialist Contractor shall comply with the Building Contractors arrangements.

3.2.8

TEMPORARY DRAINAGE
The Siphonic System shall not be used as temporary roof drainage system during the
construction period without specific approval in writing from the Superintending Officer
and/or the Specialist Contractor. In which case, the Specialist Contractor shall provide a
corresponding method statement for the said temporary drainage and the subsequent making
good of the Siphonic System, if any, for the system to function fully and properly as
intended. The temporary usage shall not compromise in any way the long term performance
of the Siphonic System.

3.3.0

TESTING & COMMISSIONING

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The Specialist Contractor shall submit method statements to the S.O. for the testing and
commissioning of the Siphonic System which shall includes
3.3.1

LEAK CHECK (OUTLET)

The Specialist Contractor shall conduct the Leak Check to the outlet during the roof water
proofing Ponding Test by ensuring proper jointing and water tightness around outlets.

3.3.2

LEAK TEST (PIPE LINE)

The Specialist Contractor shall conduct flow test to all pipe works and carry out visual
inspection to ensure proper jointing at all joints is maintained.

3.3.3

FLOW TEST
The Specialist Contractor shall conduct dynamic flow tests to the satisfaction of the S.O. to
ensure proper discharging from collection points to discharge points.

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