KENCANA SQUARE

PLUMBING TANKS
SECTION PB-421
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1.0

GENERAL

1.1

DESCRIPTION
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1.2

WORK INCLUDED
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1.3

1.4

Work of this Section shall conform to the requirements of the Contract

Documents.

Water Tanks.

SUBMITTALS
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Tank construction.

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Manufacturers Technical Data

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15 years warranty for product and workmanship

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Written approval on installers from manufacturer

QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Applicable Standards
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BS 1564

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SYABAS / SPAN

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Local Authority

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J.K.R Guidelines

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Singapore Standards (SS)

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JIS

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Jabatan Kesihatan dan Keselamatan Pekerja (JKKP)

2.0

PRODUCTS

2.1

FIBREGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER SECTIONAL WATER TANK

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TANK DESIGN AND STANDARD

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The water tank shall be designed and manufactured in

accordance with Singapore Standard 245: 1995, Specification for
Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester Sectional Water Tanks and the
tank so manufactured shall undergo and pass all tests specified.
Certified test certificate shall be submitted. Tanks manufactured
and tested to other approved Standard shall not be acceptable.

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Tank shall be made using automatic press. Handmade or semihandmade tank is not acceptable.

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All tanks supplied shall be from manufacturers approved by JKR,

SYABAS and any local authorities having jurisdiction to the
installation.

PANEL MATERIAL
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Material for the manufacturing of panels shall be based on an

unsaturated polyester resin in combination with fibreglass. Results
of sanitation tests conducted must comply to local authority
requirement. A copy of Test Certificate shall be submitted with the
tender.

.2

The unsaturated polyester resin used shall be of suitable grade to

meet the requirements of JIS K. 6919 or equivalent.

.3

The fibreglass used shall be a non-alkaline type conforming to an

appropriate standard within JIS R. 3411 to 3417 or equivalent.

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METHOD OF MANUFACTURING
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The panels shall be designed and manufactured to have sufficient

strength to withstand the expected load and to conform to the
mechanical and physical requirements as stipulated in SS 245:
1995. Panel corners and other critical points shall be reinforced
with glass fibres roving cloth.

.2

For maximum panel strength, the manufacturing process shall use

the sheet moulding compound (SMC) or Matched Metal Die Hot
Press Moulding Method which uses continuous strand mat
fibreglass as reinforcement instead of chopped fibreglass.

FABRICATION OF PANEL FLANGES

.1

Panels shall be manufactured with a combined double flange at an

angle of 45 and 90 to the face of the panel. This is to facilitate
direct 90 connection (L - shaped) joints along the bottom edges
and the 4 corners to the tank. Panels installed in intermediate
positions may have single flanges at an angle of 90o to the face of
the panel.

.2

The width of the flanges shall be not less than 45mm holes for the
bolts shall have a clearance of 1.5 to 2.0mm in diameter. The
number of bolt holes drilled on the flanges shall be 8 - 15 per
meter length of flanges. The panel flanges shall be designed to
have the appropriate thickness and strength to withstand the
hydrostatic test as set forth in SS 245: 1995.

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BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS

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All internal bolts, nuts and washers in contact with water shall be
in stainless steel to JIS G4315 (SS304) or Rubberlined/PlasticCoated to JIS G3539 or equal.

.2

All external bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot dipped galvanised
in accordance to JIS H8641 (HDZ 35) or electrically galvanised
with coat of 0.008mm or more in accordance to JIS H8641 or
equal. The diameter of all bolts shall not be less than 10mm.

SEALING MATERIALS
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Materials used for sealing shall be non-toxic and chemically

resistant to the water stored. The sealants shall also be able to
withstand the prevailing environmental conditions during service.

.2

Tests on the materials for the effects on water shall be carried out
and a certificate of approval complying with the sanitary standards
required by SYABAS shall be submitted with tender.

.3

Packing between panels shall be of sealing materials made of

foamed PVC gasket. Sealing at the corners is with corner blocks.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REINFORCEMENTS FOR PANELS

.1

The internal supports and reinforcement members for the panels

shall be chemically resistant to the water stored. They shall be
made of stainless steel, uPVC or GRP.

.2

The exterior reinforcement metal parts shall be fabricated from

mild steel, hot dipped galvanised in accordance to JIS H8641 or
equal.

.3

There shall be continuous external vertical bracing as required by

SYABAS.

TANK COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

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The FRP sectional tank shall be provided with the following

components and accessories:

a.

Floor Panels
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A non-slip design with stud-like protrusions shall be

incorporated to ensure the safety of workers during tank
installation and cleaning.

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b.

Air Vents
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c.

Access Manhole Hatches

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d.

Openings, located at appropriate positions shall be

provided for inlet, outlet, overflow and drainage pipe
connections. The dimensions of these openings shall
comply with the requirements of BS 4504, 1990 or JIS
K6742 for flanges. In case the positions of the openings
cannot be confirmed at time of manufacture, the openings
shall be cut and drilled on site during installation. Panels
offered shall have this flexibility.

Anchors
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g.

Internal & external ladders shall be of aluminium

comprising 25mm diameter solid rungs passing through
and fillet welded at 300mm centres to 75mm x 37mm
channel stringers spaced at 375mm apart. All aluminium
sections and bar shall comply with BS 1474 and BS 1161.

Openings for Piping Connections

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f.

For uniformity, the manhole panel shall be made of

Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester complying to JIS K6919 or
equal using the same manufacturing process as the other
panels. The hatch shall have an opening of not less than
600mm in diameter and the hinges shall be made of
aluminium alloy or stainless steel. Hinges made from
rubber sheets shall not be acceptable.

Internal and External Ladders

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e.

Air vents shall be made of PVC complying to JIS K6741 or

equal with insect-proof screens that are corrosion-resistant
to chlorine vapour.

Anchors for securing the tank to the steel skid shall be

provided and they shall be made of mild steel galvanised to
JIS H8641.

Water Level Indicators

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Water Level Indicators shall be provided at suitable

positions. The indicators shall be with 600mm diameter
circular scale and supplied complete with non-coroding
floats, plastic coated steel cord and counter weights.
OR

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h.

Warning and overflow pipes

i.

Scour pipes complete with gate valves;

j.

Incoming pipes complete with copper dual ball float valves brass
lever and heavy duty washer.

k.

Sampling point of 25mm dia. shall be provided for all tanks.

SANITATION REQUIREMENTS
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In addition to the test requirements of SS 245 for the effects of the

panels on water, the panels and sealing materials offered shall
also comply fully with the Food Sanitation Act (Notification No.
434) as required by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare
or equal. A copy of Test Certificate shall be obtained and
submitted with the tender.

PROTECTION FROM SUNLIGHT

.1

All panels exposed to the sun shall be coated externally to protect

against the penetrations of sunlight which could promote the
growth of algae and other micro organisms.

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The panel shall be manufactured with a shield layer of black nonwoven fabric in the panels. The screen layer shall not in any way,
effect the strength and durability of the panels.

.3

The effectiveness and performance of the shield screen provided

shall be tested in accordance with JIS Z8722 and a Test Report
obtained and submitted with tender.

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The use of colour as means of protection against ultra violet light

is proven to be ineffective, therefore not acceptable.

PANEL COLOUR
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Water Level Indicators of the graduated scale type shall be

provided for attachment to the side of tank. The indicators
shall be supplied complete with non-corroding floats,
pulleys, plastic coated steel cord, weighted pointers and
scale graduated in meters to suit the depth of tank.

A suitable colour shall be used for the panels. It shall be pleasing

in appearance and suitable in contrast to the tank surrounding.

STEEL BASE FOR WATER TANK

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Steel base (skid) shall be of the crossed girder type and it shall be
designed to provide continuous support to all flanges to the floor
panels of the tank. Provisions shall be made to anchor the tank to
the supporting structures.

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2.2

All steel members used for fabricating the steel foundation shall
comply with either JIS G3101 or BS 7668, 1994 and coated with
corrosion resistant paint.

WATERTIGHTNESS
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On completion of erection of the tank, it shall be filled with water to

leave 100m of freeboard and left for 24 hours. A thorough check
shall be made the following morning for any wetness or leaks. If
any leak is found, the tank shall be emptied. The panels bounding
the defective areas shall be unbolted, joints relined, panels bolted
up tight and the tank refilled as before.

.2

When the Contractor considers that the tank is satisfactory as

regards to water tightness, he shall notify the E.R. again for a retest to be conducted. This procedure shall be repeated until the
tank is to the satisfaction of the E.R..

.3

All expenses incurred for testing the tank including watertightness

and disinfection shall be the sole liability and responsibility of the
Contractor.

DISINFECTION OF WATER TANK

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After the tank has been satisfactorily tested, it shall be thoroughly

scoured to remove whatever debris and dirt which may remain
therein. The tank shall then be disinfected by fully charging it as
directed by the E.R. with chlorinated water containing at least 40
part per million of chlorine and left for at least 24 hours. At the end
of this period samples of water shall be collected from the tank
and tested for residual chlorine. All sample shall have a free
residual chlorine of not less than 0.2p.p.m. If any sample gives a
free chlorine residual figure smaller than 0.2p.p.m. the tank shall
be scoured and the disinfection repeated until this condition is
satisfied.

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Disinfection shall be carried out to the entire satisfaction of the

E.R..All workmen engaged in the disinfection of the tank shall
have a valid certificate from the Health Office showing that they
are medically fit for carrying out the said work and free from waterborne diseases.

R.C. TANK
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GENERAL
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The R.C. structured work shall be carried out by the builders. The
plumbing scope of work shall comprise of but not limited to the
following :a.

Mechanical vertical type scale water level indicators

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b.

Internal and external aluminium cat ladders

c.

Pipework, pipe specials and cast-in pipes

d.

Access manhole hatches and air vent

e.

Digital field sensors and associated wiring for BCS

interfacing of high and low water level status, together with
all the associated works for an efficient and effective
operational system.

INSTALLATION OF PIPES
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The R.C. Tank shall be provided with:

a.

inlet or rising main

b.

outlet including bellmouths and strainers

c.

warning, overflow and scour pipes

d.

ball valves and other sluice valve

e.

interconnecting pipes

and all other items as indicated on the contract drawings.

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In each case, the pipes shall terminate at the face or tank bottom
with flanged ends to BS10 Table E.

ACCESS ALUMINIUM CAT LADDERS

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Aluminium cat ladders shall be installed in all the reinforced

concrete water tanks to provide access to the interior of the tanks
as shown in the drawings.

.2

All bolting done on the internal walls of the water tank shall not
penetrate through the reinforced concrete or in any way cause
any leakage at the bolt position.

.3

Aluminium cat ladders shall consists of 25mm diameter solid

rungs passing through and fillet welded at 300mm centres to
75mm x 37mm channel stringers spaced at 375mm apart. The
cat ladder shall be fixed securely to the structures with appropriate
stainless steel bolts.

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All aluminium sections and bars shall comply with BS 1474 and
BS 1161.

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Access Manhole Hatches

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2.3

The manhole panel shall be made of heavy duty aluminium

material. The cover shall have facility for locking and shall
also have a sturdy hand hold on the ledge for ease of
entry. The hatch shall have an opening as shown on the
tender drawings or not less than 600mm in diameter and
the hinges shall be made of aluminium alloy or stainless
steel.

WATER TANK LEVEL CONTROLLER

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For normal operation, the starting and stopping of pumps shall be initiated
by level controllers unless otherwise specified. The level control units
shall be operated by suspended electrodes and shall be of "No Float"
type.

.2

The level control electrode ends shall be sealed. When required,

intermediate insulated support brackets shall be installed to prevent the
electrodes swaying. A complete set of electrodes shall be installed in
each tank compartment and be arranged to start and stop the pumps as
detailed in Controls Section. Each set of electrodes shall be enclosed by
a suitable casing, extending from the highest water level to bottom of the
tank, to minimize effect of wave of water.

END OF SECTION PB-421