Part - 3 (Specifications)

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Section - 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 GENERAL :

1.1.1 Scope of work :

The work comprises the Construction, Completion, Maintenance and Handing-over of

the 2B+G+9 Typical Storey+Gym Building on Plot No. 247-397 at Al-Qusais Ind.
Forth, Dubai for Zanubia Iqbal Daud & Zulaikha Iqbal Daud Jullu Sadiq Vali,
including the following :

 Basement Level : Mainly Car Parking & Ancillary Services

 Ground Floor Level : Shops & Services
 Typical Floors (1st & 2nd) : Offices.
 Typical Floors (3rd to 8th ) : Residential Apartments
 Roof Level : Gymnasium & Other Services.

Supply and installation of six ( 3 ) Nos. Passenger Lifts including

electro-mechanical installation, commissioning and testing complete
as specified, detailed on Drawings and to the approval of the Engineer.

In addition to the above removal of debris shall be within the scope of the Works.

1.1.2 Definitions:

The following definitions shall apply to the Contract:

1) "BS" shall mean British Standard.

2) "CP" shall mean British Standard Code of Practice.
3) "PD" shall mean British Standard Provisional Document.
4) "DD" shall mean British Standard Draft for Development.
5) "Approved" or "Approval" shall mean approved by or approval of the Engineer
in writing.
6) "Submitted" or "Submit" shall mean submitted to or
submit to the Engineer in writing.
7) "Accepted" or "Acceptance" shall mean accepted by or acceptance of the
Engineer in writing.
8) "Inspected" of "Inspection" shall mean inspected by or inspection of the
Engineer.
9) "Directed" shall mean directed by the Engineer in writing.

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1.1 GENERAL [Cont'd]

1.1.2 Definitions [Cont'd]

10) "Authorized" or "Authority" shall mean authorized by authority of the Engineer

in writing.
11) "Required" shall mean required by the Engineer in writing.
12) "Rejected" shall mean rejected by the Engineer in writing.
13) "In Writing" above shall also mean verbally, later confirmed in writing.
14) "O.O.E.A.A." shall mean or other equal and approved.

1.1.3 Pricing Scope of Work to be Priced :

The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the Scope of the Work shown on the
drawings and described in the Contract Documents and his price shall be deemed to
cover all his obligations under the Contract and all matters and things necessary for
the proper Construction, Completion and Maintenance of the Work. The price shall
include for all material, labour and plant - whether mechanical or non-mechanical -
required for the completion of the Contract in accordance with the Drawings and
Specifications, and removing at completion and making good any surface disturbed,
and for cleaning and polishing the entire works where relevant inside and out, and if
also not included in any price inserted in the Schedule of Rates; for the insurances and
bonds required; for the costs of preparing as tender; for all work in connection with
the final account; for profit; and for all other establishment charges and on costs of
whatever nature. No claim for additional payment will be allowed for any error or
misunderstanding by the Contractor in these respects.

1.1.4 Items not Priced :

The Contractor should price all items for all sections which he considers have a value.
If any items are not priced by the Contractor, they will be deemed to be of no value or
that their value has been spread throughout the rates of the other items.

1.1.5 Intent and Meaning :

The Contractor shall execute the work in accordance with the intent and meaning of
the Drawings and Specifications taken together and supply all accessories and other
items essential for the proper execution of the Works and shall execute all work which
may be inferred whether or not specifically shown or described.

1.1.6 Discrepancies, Errors or Omissions :

The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall be liable to pay the extra costs, if
any, occasioned by any discrepancies, errors or omissions in the drawings, whether the
drawings are approved by the Engineer or not. This shall not apply to errors,
omissions or inaccurate information supplied to the Contractor by the Engineer or his
appointed representative in writing.

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1.1 GENERAL [Cont'd]

1.1.7 Dimensions :

Figured dimensions only shall be followed. No dimensions shall be scaled from

drawings.

1.2 USE AND PROTECTION OF THE SITE :

1.2.1 General :

The Contractor shall take such measures and exercise such care to protect the Site Plot
as shown on the Site Plan (hereinafter called 'The Site') during the course of the Works
as directed by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of any structure to be loaded with a
weight that will endanger its safety.

In pursuance of his obligations under the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall,
whenever required or directed by the Engineer, cover up and protect the Works from
the weather and from damage by his own or other workmen performing subsequent
operations.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary dustsheets, barriers and guard rails and
clear away same at completion.

The Contractor shall take all reasonable and proper steps for the protection of all
places on or about the Works which may be dangerous to his workmen or any other
persons or to traffic. The Contractor shall provide and maintain signs, red warning
lamps and barricades as necessary in such places.

1.2.2 Temporary Work Areas :

All temporary buildings and work areas such as site offices, workshops, stores,
buildings and yards, mess-rooms etc. shall be constructed inside the Site boundary, or
on adjacent land in positions approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall confine his apparatus, the storage of materials and the operations
of his workmen to limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits or direction of the
Engineer and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his materials.

The Contractor is to allow in his rates for any temporary screens and fencing as
required by the Engineer or by the relevant authority. On completion of the Contract,
the Site and any adjacent areas affected by the building operations shall be properly
cleaned of all temporary work, debris and other rubbish and all disturbed works and
ground made good to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

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1.2 USE AND PROTECTION OF THE SITE [Cont'd]

1.2.3 Site Access :

Access to and within the Site for construction traffic shall be agreed with the Engineer
before use. The Engineer may at any time withdraw approval for the use of any route
until such widening, strengthening or repair as he considers necessary has been carried
out to his satisfaction.

Existing roads, accesses and new roads, whether part of the Works or not, used by the
Contractor's traffic for the construction of the Works shall be kept clean of all dirt and
other material. The Contractor shall provide, and use suitable mechanical road
sweepers, solely for this purpose, to the approval of the Engineer.

1.2.4 Separate Contracts - Works by other Contractors :

The Employer reserves the right to let other separate contracts in connection with this
work under similar conditions. The Contractor shall afford other contractors'
reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the
execution of their work, and shall properly connect and co-ordinate his work with
theirs.

If any part of the Contractor's work depends for proper execution or results upon the
work of any other contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the
Engineer any defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution
and results. His failure so to inspect and report shall constitute an acceptance of the
other contractor's work after the execution of this work.

To ensure the proper execution of his subsequent work, the Contractor shall measure
work already in place and shall at once report to the Engineer any discrepancy
between executed work and the drawings.

The Contractor shall liaise and co-operate with all other contractors so that their work
shall proceed without delay.

1.2.5 Existing Services and Diversions :

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing services within
the Site and shall make good any damage to existing services resulting from his
carrying out the Works to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the relevant Authority.
The Contractor shall take all measures reasonably required by any Public Authority for
the support and protection of all main power and communication cables and other
networks affected by the Works, all to the satisfaction of the relevant Authority.

The Contractor shall be responsible for giving notice to the relevant Authority where
temporary or permanent re-routing of existing services is found to be necessary and
shall provide attendance upon any contractor employed to carry out such re-routing. It
shall be the Contractor's responsibility to make due allowance in his Programme of
Works for concurrent working by others for the diversion of existing services.

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1.2 USE AND PROTECTION OF THE SITE [Cont'd]

1.2.5 Existing Services and Diversions [Cont'd]

The Contractor shall be deemed to have included in his Tender Price for all protection
and working around existing services.

All damage to any cable, pipe duct, building, etc. or charges which may be claimed for
loss of electricity, water, etc. by reason of or owing to any excavating operations,
excavations, subsidence or work before or after filling or any other cause shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor who shall be liable for all costs and charges in
connection with the necessary remedial work or other actions and claims.

The Contractor shall, at all reasonable times, during the progress of the Works afford
facilities to all accredited agents of any Public Authority for access to their affected
apparatus to facilitate inspection, maintenance, renewal, removal or alteration of such
networks in connection with the construction of the Works or any other purpose
whatsoever.

The costs of locating or verifying the location of existing services, liaison with the
various Authorities and complying with the above requirements shall be borne by the
Contractor unless provided for elsewhere in the Contract.

1.2.6 Accommodation Works :

Where, in the Engineer's opinion, the convenience or amenity of an owner or occupier

or of the public generally is affected by the Works, the Engineer may instruct the
Contractor to complete any accommodation works, or part there of, with utmost
expediency irrespective of the Contractor's overall programme of the Works.

The Contractor will be responsible for making all necessary arrangements with the
owner and occupiers for carrying out accommodation works including, where
necessary, access on to or across private land.

1.3 SUB-CONTRACTORS :

1.3.1 Approval of Sub-Contractors :

All proposed Sub-contractors shall be to the approval of the Engineer.

Only Sub-contractors who are registered, licensed and based in the Dubai Emirate will
be approved, however, suitable and equal Sub-contractors will be considered. This
condition is applicable to all Sub-contractors in all sections of the Works.

In the event that any of the proposed Sub-contractors do not meet the Engineer's
approval, the Contractor shall re-submit the name or names of alternative Sub-
contractors until such time as a complete list of Sub-contractors approved by the
Engineer has been achieved.

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1.3 SUB-CONTRACTORS [Cont'd]

1.3.2 Co-ordination of Builder's Work :

The Contractor shall co-ordinate the requirements of all builder's work. No claim will
be entertained for abortive work executed due to lack of co-ordination.

1.3.3 Nominated Sub-Contractors :

Works Upon Nominated Sub-Contractors

The Contractor must allow, when pricing items of 'works' given after Provisional
Sums for nominated Sub-Contractors for the following :

a) The cost of placing and processing orders as directed by the Engineer.

b) The provision of power, light and water points adjacent to the Works as required
by the nominated Sub-contractor and the free use thereof.

c) The provision, erection, maintenance, dismantling and clearing away of all

external and internal scaffolding required.

d) The provision of all plant for receiving, off-loading, storing and subsequent
handling and hoisting of materials and equipment to their final position.

e) The provision and free use of mess-rooms, latrines, First-Aid facilities, etc.

f) All other facilities necessary for the proper execution of the Works.

g) Coordinating the nominated Sub-contractor's work with all other works and
arranging the nominated Sub-contractor's work to coincide with the main
construction programme.

h) Coordinating the nominated Sub-contractor's drawings with all other drawings

to ensure the proper integration of all the work on site and to avoid any resultant
delays.

j) Obtaining and providing all measurements and details necessary for the proper
execution of the nominated sub-contractor's work.

k) All nominated Sub-contractors for whom Provisional Sums have been included
shall provide their own offices, accommodation, workshops and stores in areas
set aside specially for this purpose by the Contractor, including all services
within each of these buildings up to the point of connection for power, water
and sewage by the Contractor. They shall also provide all labour for receiving,
off-loading, storing and subsequent handling and hoisting of materials and
equipment to their final position but shall require all other items of
"Attendance" as described above.

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1.3 SUB-CONTRACTORS [Cont'd]

1.3.4 Goods supplied by Nominated Sub-Contractors :

Provisional Sums for goods supplied for nominated Sub-contractors supplying

materials shall include placing and processing of orders as directed by the Engineer,
checking or ascertaining the correct quantities to be listed in the order and where
appropriate providing the nominated Sub-contractor supplying materials with correct
site dimensions, dealing with port clearance formalities and unloading from transport
on to shore and paying all charges in connection therewith, onshore loading and
transporting to Site, getting into store, protecting, unpacking and checking required,
initiating and processing insurance claims and returning packing cases carriage paid if
required.

1.4 SITE FACILITIES :

1.4.1 Water for the Works :

The Contractor shall provide water for the Works including that required by the Sub-
contractors, pay all charges and provide all necessary temporary pipe work, pumps,
storage tanks, etc. and remove on completion and make good all work disturbed.

Any cost of importing water by tanker and storing on Site, should this prove
necessary, shall be allowed for by the Contractor. No claims arising from any failure
and or dependence upon a main water supply will be entertained.

1.4.2 Electricity for the Works :

The Contractor shall provide electric light and power for the Works including that
required by the Sub-contractors, pay all charges and provide all temporary
installations and remove on completion and make good all work disturbed.

Any cost of temporary electricity generating equipment, should this prove necessary,
shall be allowed for by the Contractor. No claims arising from failure of and
dependence upon a main electricity supply will be entertained.

1.4.3 Sanitary Conveniences :

Sanitary conveniences for the use of persons employed on the Works shall be provided
and maintained by the Contractor to the extent and in such a manner and at such
places as shall be approved by the Engineer and the Authority concerned and all
persons connected with the Works shall be obliged to use them.

The Contractor shall make all temporary arrangements for the proper discharge of
sewage, drainage, storm and rainwater from or in connection with the Works and shall
maintain same to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Authority concerned for as
long as they are required.

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1.4 SITE FACILITIES [Cont'd]

1.4.4 Offices for the Engineer :

1.4.4.1 Office Accommodation :

The Contractor shall provide air-conditioned and lighted office

accommodation and furnishings in accordance with the attached schedule of
temporary site offices. These office facilities shall be for the exclusive use
of the Engineer.

Accommodation shall be available within four ( 4 ) weeks of commencement

of the Contract.

Keys to all doors shall be held by the Engineer's Representative. All desks
and cabinets shall be provided with locks and keys.

Refreshment rooms shall be fitted with :

a) Kitchen sink with stainless steel top and cupboards below and having
a potable water supply.
b) Refrigerator of minimum 10 cubic feet capacity.
c) Electric kettle.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance
of the offices, their fixtures and fittings. In the event of failure or
malfunction of any item of equipment in the office, the Contractor shall
provide a substitute item equivalent to the defective item without undue
delay for the full period. The item is required to the approval of the
Engineer.

The toilet shall have a European W.C., wash hand basin and electric hand
drier.

The Contractor shall provide all consumable, paper, pens, and other basic
office stationary.

1.4.4.2 Telephones :

The Contractor shall provide 2 No. direct telephone line; with 2 extensions.
All charges including connection, disconnection, rental, calls within United
Arab Emirates shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.4.4.3 Carports :

Carports shall be minimum 6m x 3m each with a clear height of 2.5 meters.

All carports shall be fully shaded.

1.4.4.4 Survey Equipment for the Engineer :

Equipment shall be provided as per attached schedule of "Survey

Equipment".

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1.5 MATERIALS :

1.5.1 Standards :

Wherever in the Specifications tests on materials, test on completed work and

construction control tests are called for or implied, they shall be carried out according
to, and the materials shall comply with the requirements of the specifications (latest
edition) issued by :

a) The British Standards (B.S) Institution and/or

b) The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) and/or
c) The American Society for Testing Materials. (A.S.T.M.)
d) Others as stated in this Specification.

Priority of selection of latest standard methods for specifications and testing shall be
as follows :

- UAE & DM Standards

- International Standards such as ISO
- National Standard such as BSI & DIN
- Others as stated in the specification such as ASTM, AASHTO etc.

Where materials are not specified to be British Standard and a standard exists in
respect of such materials, then the materials shall in all respects comply with the
relevant and current British Standards. In such cases where British Standards do not
exist, the materials used shall be of the best type available and shall be to the
Engineer's satisfaction.

1.5.2 Material Quality :

The Contractor shall comply with all requirements to the latest British Standards and
Local Orders issued by Dubai Municipality from time to time pertaining to the quality
of the materials.

All the materials and manufactured goods are to be the best of their respective kinds
and as described in the Specifications and Bill of Quantities and the Contractor shall
submit for the approval of the Engineer within a reasonable time after receipt of the
Engineer's order to commence the Works, a list of the names and addresses of the
manufacturers, the trademarks and types of all materials and articles he proposes to
employ together with all specifications and descriptions that may be required in this
connection before any orders are placed. Materials Approval Forms are to be
submitted in duplicate only and should include samples and relevant catalogues and
data sheets etc. within a reasonable time the Engineer shall issue his written decision
on the Contractor's proposals. If any of the manufacturers, materials, etc. have been
rejected by the Engineer, then the Contractor must propose acceptable alternatives to
the Engineer within one week of such rejection. The Engineer's decision shall be final
and binding on the Contractor.

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1.5 MATERIALS [Cont'd]

1.5.2 Material Quality [Cont'd]

All materials and equipment specified in the Contract Documents which are to be
incorporated into the Works must be obtained from or through a Dubai Emirate
Supplier and or Manufacturer who must be registered and licensed by the Dubai
Municipality. If such specified material or equipment is not available from the Dubai
Emirate, then any source is acceptable.

All products / materials shall have an approved National Certificate of Conformance

similar to BSI Quality kite mark for standardized products of National Agreement
Certificate such as BBA for non-standard product systems to be approved by the
Engineer.

1.5.3 Proprietary Products :

Where proprietary materials or equipment are referred to in the Contract it intended

only to indicate the acceptable standard, the Contractor may offer alternative materials
or equipment of an equal standard.

The Contractor must submit at the time of tender a statement listing proposed
alternatives together with such information and samples as the Engineer may require
to satisfy himself that the alternatives offered are of equal quality in all respects to the
items specified.

All proprietary materials incorporated in the Works shall be fixed or applied and
protected strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

1.5.4 Materials Unobtainable :

If during the course of the Contract certain materials for use in the Works should be
unobtainable despite the best efforts of the Contractor, then the Contractor may offer
for the approval of the Engineer substitute materials. These substitute materials,
although not complying fully with the Specification, must nevertheless be suitable and
appropriate for use in the Works.

Acceptance or refusal of such substitute materials shall be at the sole discretion of the
Engineer. In the event of acceptance of substitute materials, a suitable price reduction
shall be made in respect of decrease in quality or value. In the event of refusal of the
substitute materials, the Contractor shall not be relieved of any of his obligations
under the Contract and shall be solely liable for any delay or loss occasioned by his
failure to provide materials as specified.

1.5.5 Materials to be imported :

The Contractor will be held entirely responsible for ensuring that all materials to be
imported arrive on Site in sufficient time to maintain the programme.

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1.5 MATERIALS [Cont'd]

1.5.6 Ordering Materials :

The Bill of Quantities shall not be used as a basis for ordering materials and the
Contractor is entirely responsible for assessing the quantities of materials to be
ordered and no claim will be entertained in this respect.

1.5.7 Samples :

The Contractor shall furnish for approval, with reasonable promptness, samples for all
materials and workmanship. The Engineer shall check and approve such samples with
reasonable promptness only for conformance with the design concept of the Work and
for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents.

The work shall be in accordance with approved samples. The procedure for
submission and approval of samples shall be as follows :

a) All materials samples shall be delivered to the Engineer's office with all charges
in connection therewith paid by the Contractor.

b) Duplicate final approved samples, in addition to any required for the

Contractor's use shall be furnished to the Engineer, one for office use and one
for the Site.

c) Sample shall be furnished so as not to delay fabrication, allowing the Engineer

reasonable time for consideration of the sample submitted.

d) Each sample shall be properly labelled with the name and quality of the
material, manufacturer's name, name of project, the Contractor's name and the
date of submission, the Specification Article number to which the sample refers.

Sample shall be obtained in accordance with the standard sampling method for that
material contained in the appropriate BS, ASTM or other relevant standard. If no
method is specified, then a sampling method shall be prepared and approved by the
Engineer. All methods shall be approved in writing prior to sampling. All sampling
shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer or Engineer's representative.

1.5.8 Delivery, Handling and Storage of Materials :

1.5.8.1 Delivery of Materials :

All materials or manufactured items that are liable to damage shall be

delivered in the original package, containers, etc., bearing the name of the
manufacturer and the brand.

Material or manufactured items shall be carefully loaded, transported,

unloaded and stored in an approved manner, protected from damage and
exposure to weather or dampness during transit and after delivery to the Site.
Material or manufactured items damaged during and after fixing in position
shall be removed, repaired or replaced by and at the Contractor's expense.

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1.5 MATERIALS [Cont'd]

1.5.8 Delivery, Handling and Storage of Materials [Cont'd]

1.5.8.2 Storage of Materials :

The Contractor shall erect and maintain ample temporary and weatherproof
sheds for proper storage and protection of his own and for Sub-contractor's
materials. Cement and other perishable materials shall have floors raise
150mm off the ground. The Contractor shall clear away at completion and
make good all work disturbed.

1.5.9 Testing of Materials :

Laboratory Testing :

Testing of all the materials and completed works shall be carried out by the following
laboratory :

- Independent laboratory in accordance with Appendix A1.

1.6 TEMPORARY WORKS :

1.6.1 Design, Construction :

The Contractor is entirely responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and
removal of all temporary works employed in carrying out the Contract. The
Contractor shall submit the design and layout of all temporary works to the Engineer
for his approval prior to commencement of work and the Engineer's approval will in
no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety of the works,
operatives, adjoining property, structures or services and compliance with appropriate
regulations and Codes of Practice. Temporary works supporting adjoining buildings,
property and public utilities and roads including temporary shifting of all existing
facilities in the site working area, shall also be submitted to the appropriate Authority
or agent for their approval if requested.

The temporary works shall be designed and constructed in such a manner as to enable
the permanent structures to be built around them without detriment to their
effectiveness and due allowances will be deemed to have been made for all necessary
adjustments there to enable the work to proceed.

Shoring, boards, struts or similar items shall not be left in position upon completion of
the Works without the written consent of the Engineer.

All services or utilities on or adjoining the Site which are required to be maintained
operational shall be protected from movement, subsidence or damage from any cause
whatsoever by adequate temporary props, struts, shores and protective screens to the
approval of the Engineer and agent of the service or utility.

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1.6 TEMPORARY WORKS [cont'd}

1.6.2 Diversion of Traffic :

The Contractor shall construct temporary diversion ways wherever the construction of
the Works will interrupt existing public or private roads or rights of way.

The standard of construction and lighting of diversions shall be suitable in all respects
for the volume, size and speed of traffic using the existing way.

1.6.3 Scaffolding :

The Contractor shall provide, erect, maintain, dismantle and clear away at completion
proper and adequate internal and external scaffoldings including that required for all
Sub-contractors and Specialists. Any holes shall be made good to match the adjacent
surfaces as the scaffolding is dismantled. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible
for all safety precautions in connection with scaffolding and for its entire sufficiency
for the work.

1.6.4 Cleaning of site :

The Contractor shall maintain the Site in a reasonable neat and orderly condition free
from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish during the entire construction
period, all to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Immediately prior to handing over of
the Works all drain pipes, ducts, gullies, manholes, chambers, etc., are to be cleared by
rodding, etc. or by other approved means.

On completion the entire site and its environs are to be cleaned of all construction
materials, etc. to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

1.6.5 Protection :

In pursuance of his obligations under the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall
wherever required or wherever directed by the Engineer, cover up and protect the
Works from the weather and from damage by his own or other workmen performing
subsequent operations. He shall provide all necessary dust sheets, padding, protective
strips, sheets, panels and layers, barriers and guard rails and clear away same at
completion.

The Contractor shall take all reasonable and proper steps for the protection of all
places on or about the works which may be dangerous to his workmen or any other
persons or to traffic. The Contractor shall provide and maintain signs, red warning
lamps and barricades as necessary in such places.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS :

1.7.1 Drawings provided to the Contractor :

The Contractor will receive from the Engineer the drawings listed together with any
further drawings.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS [Cont'd]

1.7.1 Drawings provided to the Contractor [Cont'd]

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing all Sub-contractors, whether
nominated or otherwise, with sufficient copies of all relevant drawings in order that
they can complete their work within the approved construction programme.

1.7.2 Workshop Drawings :

The Contractor and all Sub-contractors, whether nominated or otherwise, shall prepare
the following drawings and information based upon the drawings issued by the
Engineer :

a) Bar Bending Schedules :

The Contractor shall prepare bar bending schedules for all reinforcement in a
format to be agreed with the Engineer.

b) Workshop Drawings for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installation and

all other services involved in the project.

The Contractor shall prepare all workshop drawings for Mechanical, Electrical
and Plumbing Installations.

c) The Contractor and all Sub-contractors, whether nominated or otherwise, shall

provide workshop drawings for their own trades, where applicable, or when
requested by the Engineer.

The workshop drawing shall clearly show all dimensions, details, specifications,
connections or joints to other trades, incorporation of the work of other trades,
etc.

d) Builder's Work Drawings :

Sub-Contractors, whether nominated or otherwise, shall provide drawings

showing the exact dimension and location of all holes, ducts, recesses, access
points, etc. These drawings shall also specify all necessary Builder's Work in
connection with movement precaution, sound and thermal protection etc.

e) Manufacturer's Drawings :

The Contractor and all Sub-contractors, whether nominated or otherwise, shall

provide manufacturer's drawings for their own trades, where applicable, or
when requested by the Engineer. The manufacturer's drawings shall clearly
show all dimensions, details, specifications, connections or joints to other
trades, incorporation of the work of other trades, etc.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS [Cont'd]

1.7.2 Workshop Drawings [Cont'd]

During the currency of the Contract, the Contractor and all Sub-contractors, whether
nominated or otherwise, shall arrange for the manufacturers to prepare and submit for
approval by the Engineer five ( 5 ) copies of manufacturer's drawings of major items
of equipment such as boilers, refrigeration plant, air handling plant, cooling towers,
switch-gear, starter panels, etc, in plant rooms and associated areas. In addition they
shall also provide workshop drawings of any portions of the work which the Engineer
may require to be shown in greater detail than that indicated on the manufacturer's
drawings.

The Contractor shall provide to the Engineer at the time of completion of the works an
"AS BUILT" Drawings for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installations etc.
and Working and Maintenance Instruction Manuals for other installations or sections
of the Works where required by the Engineer.

Immediately on completion of any Sub-Contract Works, all Sub-contractors shall

prepare a set of "AS BUILT" drawings of the Sub-Contract Works. These drawings
shall be a complete record of the Sub-Contract Works showing the position of pipe
runs, valves, equipment, automatic controls, etc. for the Mechanical Services and
cable routes, switch-gear, distribution boards, switches, socket outlets, lighting points,
auxiliary equipment, etc. for the Electrical Services.

The drawings shall also indicate the position of all access panels for encased works.
During the preparation of these drawings, the Sub-contractor shall agree with the
Engineer a logical system of switchboard distribution and circuit reference numbers,
and these numbers shall be shown on the As-Built Drawings.

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with five ( 5 ) bound sets of Working and
Maintenance Instruction Manuals for all services, installations and equipment
installed. The Working and Maintenance Instruction Manuals shall contain all
manufacturers' operating and maintenance instructions, and detailed drawings of all
equipment supplied. The detailed drawings do not required to be specially prepared,
and can comprise copies of the Manufacturer's workshop drawings with suitable titles
and reference numbers added. The exact scope and details of the Operating
Instructions shall be agreed with the Engineer. The provision of the above Working
and Maintenance Instruction Manuals shall form part of the Contract, which shall not
be deemed to be complete until they are received.

After approval by the Engineer, the Contractor shall forward to the Engineer four ( 4 )
prints and one ( 1 ) reproducible copy of each drawing.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS [Cont'd]

1.7.3 Contractor's Responsibilities :

1.7.3.1 Co-ordination :

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all Drawings including

those produced by Sub-contractors whether nominated or otherwise and
Government, Municipal or Port Services Authorities or others employed
direct in connection with the Works so that the work of each may be installed
in such a manner as to ensure proper performance and adequate fixing to the
structure and to avoid conflicts in the positioning of various ducts, pipes,
cables, other items of service installation and other like items.

The Contractor shall employ a competent person experienced in the co-

ordination of engineering and other installations to perform this duty. He
shall arrange for his Sub-contractors, including nominated Sub-contractors,
Government, Municipal or Port Services Authorities, or others employed
direct to attend necessary co-ordination meetings.

Any amendments to the Drawings consequent upon the co-ordination of the

various installations shall be made by the sub-contractors or others
concerned prior to such drawings being submitted to the Engineer for
approval.

1.7.3.2 Approval of Drawings :

All drawings prepared by the Contractor, his Sub-contractors whether

nominated or otherwise, or Government, Municipal or Port Services
Authorities or Others employed direct in connection with the Works, shall be
submitted at the appropriate time to the Engineer by the Contractor and this
will be the only accepted and contractual method. The Engineer shall check
and approve these drawings in a reasonable time and issue them to the
Contractor as "Approved for Construction". Such approval shall not relieve
the aforementioned parties of responsibility for any discrepancies, errors or
omissions in their submittal.

It the Engineer shall instruct the re-drawings, alteration or amending of any

of the submitted drawings which, in his sole opinion, do not properly
interpret the intent of the Contract or for any reason do not comply with
good building practice, then the Contractor shall ensure the carrying out of
the Engineer's instructions and no claim for extra payment shall be allowed
for any reason in this respect.

Should the Engineer instruct the alteration or amending of any drawing

prepared by any of the parties above, then the Contractor shall ensure that
this is done immediately in order to avoid any delay to construction
programme and no claim for extra payment or extension of time for
completion of the Works shall be allowed for any reason in this respect.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS [Cont'd]

1.7.3 Contractor's Responsibilities [Cont'd]

1.7.3.2 Approval of Drawings [Cont'd]

The Contractor shall prepare a detailed programme for the production of the
drawings and information required immediately upon receipt of the
Engineer's order to commence the Works. The programme, which will be
subject to the scrutiny of the Engineer who may alter or amend it as he sees
fit, shall be compatible with the programme for the construction works. The
programme shall show the following in detail :

a) Dates on which the Contractor and Sub-contractors whether

nominated or otherwise shall commence the drawings.

b) Dates on which the Contractor shall submit the drawings to the

Engineer.

c) Reasonable period for Engineer to check and approve the submitted

drawings.

d) Date of commencement of the relevant work on Site.

e) All trades and/or elements as appropriate in their proper sequence.

f) Any other information the Engineer may request.

The Contractor shall ensure that all other parties above meet the dates in this
detailed programme.

None of the said parties shall put in hand any related manufacture or
installation before drawings called from them, together with any explanatory
literature, are approved in writing by the Engineer.

All drawings by the Contractor shall be prepared in a clear and proper

manner, with adequate lettering size so that the drawings will be easily
legible even when reproduced on a reduced scale. They shall be drawn in
black on a white background to facilitate printing bearing at the bottom right
corner the approved Contract reference, title block and number.

All drawings by Contractors shall be orientated to match the design drawings

and shall have a key plan identifying the location or area of the Works to
which they apply. They shall also bear indication and make reference to the
geographic co-ordinates of the Site.

When a drawing is revised, the particulars of the current revision shall be

clearly marked or circled, to facilitate checking. All prior revision number
and references of drawings possibly superseded by the current issue shall
also be clearly shown.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S DRAWINGS [Cont'd]

1.7.3 Contractor's Responsibilities [Cont'd]

1.7.3.2 Approval of Drawings [Cont'd]

When drawings are submitted for approval without complying with these
requirements, they may be rejected.

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer two ( 2 ) prints of each drawing
or document. If the drawing or document is approved, one will be returned
to the Contractor bearing the "Approved for Construction" mark. The
Contractor shall then submit a further five ( 5 ) prints of the approved
drawing or document to the Engineer. If the drawing is not approved, one
will be returned to the Contractor, bearing the "Not Approved" mark for re-
submission.

Re-submission of drawings not approved shall be made using the same

procedures as in the original submission.

The Contractor shall ensure that drawings, etc. submitted for approval are
forwarded in sufficient time to allow the Engineer a reasonable time to
examine them.

The Contractor shall ensure that drawings are submitted at regular intervals,
on an even flow basis, with sufficient and reasonable time prior to the date
required for approval to permit amendments to be made.

1.8 PROGRAMME AND PROGRESS MONITORING :

1.8.1 Programme to be Submitted :

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval a Programme of Works
within one week of the award of the Contract. Five ( 5 ) copies of the approved
programme shall be provided by the Contractor. The programme shall incorporate the
following :

a) All construction activities by Main Contractor and Sub-contractors, including

Nominated Sub-contractors.

b) All works to be completed concurrently by Statutory Authorities or other

Contractors.

c) Indication of all critical activities.

d) A projected manpower and plant schedule to include Sub-contractors labour, but

excluding non-productive labour (e.g. supervisors, cooks, etc.).

e) A critical path network and flow chart detailing earliest start dates, earliest
completion dates, latest start dates and latest completion dates.

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1.8 PROGRAMME AND PROGRESS MONITORING [Cont'd]

1.8.1 Programme to be Submitted [Cont'd]

f) A weekly testing programme including the date, type and number of tests to be
performed.

g) Quantities of the various elements of the work along with outputs expected.

1.8.2 Programme to be Updated :

Should progress vary from the Programme of Works the Contractor shall, if so
instructed by the Engineer, provide a revised programme, updated to show measures
to be taken to complete the Works within the Contract Programme, or anticipated
overrun if such measures are not feasible.

1.8.3 Progress Reports :

The Contractor shall submit prior to each site meeting in a format to be agreed with
the Engineer a typed progress report including schedule of all Programme activities
indicating the programmed percentage completion and actual percentage completion
of each activity at the date of reporting. The report shall include details of any
information required from the Engineer.

1.8.4 Schedule of Material Orders :

Within four weeks of commencement of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit for
the Engineer's approval a schedule of materials including all horticultural plant
material to be ordered and sub-contract activities showing the required latest
commencement date on site or latest date of delivery of materials and latest date for
ordering in order to meet the Programme of Works.

1.8.5 Daily Report on Plant, Equipment & Manpower :

The Contractor shall submit at the beginning of every working day a report indicating
details of plant, equipment and manpower.

1.8.6 Daily Work Report :

At the beginning of every working day the Contractor shall submit a report to the
Engineer indicating the works which are in progress as well as the works which will
be taken up in hand. In this report the Contractor shall also indicate schedule of tests
to be carried out on that day.

1.8.7 Site Meetings :

The frequency and timing of site meetings shall be at the discretion of the Engineer.

The Engineer shall if deemed appropriate convene meetings in addition to regular site
meetings to discuss specific aspects of the Works.

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1.8 PROGRAMME AND PROGRESS MONITORING [Cont'd]

1.8.8 Progress Photographs :

The Contractor shall provide monthly record photographs of the Works. Photographs
shall be taken by an approved photographer and shall cover such extent of the
construction of the Works as the Engineer shall direct.

All progress photographs shall be taken by a digital camera copied on CD.

The Contractor shall supply each month 4 sets of up to 12 photographs as directed by

the Engineer. Prints shall be 180 x 130 mm (7" x 5") and copies on CDs also.

The copyright of all photographs shall be vested in the Engineer and negatives and
prints shall be delivered to the Engineer within one week of the date of exposure. The
photographs shall not be used for any other purpose without the Engineer's approval.

1.8.9 Monthly Valuations :

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer at the end of each calendar month, or as
otherwise agreed, an approximate valuation of the total work done with all items.

1.8.10 Completion Certificates :

The Contractor shall not be granted a Completion Certificate or Partial Completion

Certificate until such time as he has obtained approval in writing from the service
authorities for the applicable portion of the installation.

Duplicate copies of the approvals issued by the various Authorities should be passed
to the Engineer for his records.

1.9 PUBLICITY :

1.9.1 Boards to be Provided :

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain four ( 4 ) substantial illuminated
notice boards on the Site to the Engineer's approval. The boards shall be to an
approved size constructed of plywood and shall be sign written, by a skilled sign-
writer, in Arabic and English with the title and particulars of the Contract, Owner's
name and the names and addresses of the Consultants and General Contractor. Under
no circumstances shall Sub-Contractor's and Supplier's name-boards be fixed on
hoardings or elsewhere on the Site. Notice boards and their location must be approved
by the Engineer's Representative before erection. The Contractor is responsible for
obtaining all necessary approvals.

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1.9 PUBLICITY [Cont'd]

1.9.2 Engineer's Approval :

The Contractor or any agents in his employ shall not give information concerning the
Works for publication in any form without the written approval of the Engineer.

The Contractor or any of his sub-contractors shall not erect a placard or advertisement
within the site without the written approval of the Engineer.

1.10 SAFETY :

1.10.1 Safety Rules and Regulations :

The Contractor shall at all time strictly observe the requirements for safety as per
Local Government rules and regulations.

1.10.2 Safety Officers :

The Contractor shall inform the Engineer in writing within 2 weeks of the start of
Works the name of the responsible persons resident on the Site who will be
undertaking the duties of Safety Officer and Safety Supervisor on Site.

1.11 FORMAT OF WEEKLY / MONTHLY REPORT :

The Contractor shall submit the weekly and monthly progress reports in an agreed format to
the Engineer, which shall include :

a) Programme - marked up with progress/delays. (Format inter-linked bar chart to clearly

show progress/delay - copies marked up with delay/progress clearly shown with respect
to phase completion dates and overall completion date).
b) Details of all work carried out in the last previous week/month.(including programmed
output against actual output).
c) Details of Project work for the next week/month.
d) Details of all testing and results.
e) Information regarding any design change.
f) Information regarding any variations.
g) Details of inspections and approvals to proceed with work.
h) Records of manpower, plant etc. compared to programmed requirements.
j) Weather records.
k) Records of delays and stoppages with reasons therefor.
l) Value of work done.
m) Progress photographs.

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1.12 ENGINEER'S REPRESENTATIVE FACILITIES :

The Contractor shall provide, maintain and keep clean, temporary site offices with all
associated equipment and services for the exclusive use of the Engineer's Representative and
his staff, from commencement until completion of the whole of the Works.

The temporary site offices shall be either prefabricated portable unit/s or alternatively of some
other form of weatherproof design and construction, to the approval of the Engineer.

The offices shall have full partitions and room sizes shall be as shown in the attached Schedule
of offices. All rooms shall have individual entrance doors.

Corridor and entrance areas shall be additional to the office sizes.

The offices shall be air-conditioned with the exception of the Toilet, Shower and Kitchen
areas.

All rooms shall have glazed windows complete with fly screens.

Adequate fitted hardware, electrical switches, sockets, lighting, and plumbing fittings, sanitary
ware and fittings and fixtures etc. shall be provided as necessary for the different areas.

The electrical installation shall provide for simultaneous use of all electrical appliances.

The Contractor may either arrange for a temporary power supply to the offices or alternatively
provide and maintain adequate diesel generator sets. All electricity bills shall be paid by the
Contractor.

The Contractor may either arrange for a temporary mains water supply or alternatively provide
tankered water supply. All water bills shall be paid by the Contractor.

A telephone line with extensions shall be provided for the offices of fittings and the Contractor
shall pay all installation and rental charges and call charges within the U.A.E.

Covered car parking areas shall be provided adjacent to the offices.

The Contractor shall submit any necessary drawing and calculations for the construction of the
offices for the Engineer's approval before commencing construction and shall be responsible
for ensuring that the offices are structurally sound. The Engineer may request alterations at
this stage.

The drawings shall be approved in writing by the Engineer before installation / construction
shall commence.

The offices shall be completed and all the equipment provided by the end of the Mobilization
Period.

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1.12 ENGINEER'S REPRESENTATIVE FACILITIES [Cont'd]

The Contractor shall provide all items listed in the attached Schedules.

Throughout the duration of the Contract, the Contractor shall ensure an uninterrupted supply
of gas, water and electricity to the offices.

1.13 ENGINEER'S OFFICE TIMINGS :

Engineer’s official office timings on normal working days are as follows :

 Sunday to Thursday : 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM

During the Holy Month of ‘Ramadan’, the official office timings will be as follows :
 Sunday to Thursday : 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

1.14 ENGINEER'S OVERTIME :

In the event that the Engineer or his Representative are obliged to supervise the Contractor’s
operations in excess of the official office timings as stated in Clause 1.13 here above, the cost
to the Engineer of such overtime will be charged as follows :
 Sunday to Thursday : @ Dhs. 200.00 per hour
 On Fridays & public holidays : @ Dhs. 300.00 per hour.

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SCHEDULE OF ENGINEER'S TEMPORARY SITE OFFICES

The office requirements on this contract are as follows :

Item Description Size

1. [Room No. 1 & 2] Consultant (2 Nos.) 4m x 6m each

2. [Room No. 3] Meeting Room 8m x 4m

3. [Room No. 4] Quantity Surveyor / Inspector 4m x 4m

4. [Room No. 5] Toilet 4m x 2m

5. [Room No. 6] Kitchen 4m x 2m

6. Covered car-park for 6 cars 3m x 6m for each car

7. Swivel chairs with arms 6 Nos.

8. Executive desk with lockable drawer units 4 Nos.

9. Lockable cupboards Item

10. Meeting table with chair to seat 12 people 1 No.

11. Drawing benchers Item

12. Chairs with arms 12 Nos.

13. Split decorative air-conditioning units As required

14. Adjustable wall shelving Item

15. Pin boardings 7 Nos.

16. Equipments Item

17. Desktop Pentium-IV Computer (1 No.) with Laser Printer

(1 No.) complete, to the approval of the Engineer Item

18. Fax machine with separate telephone line 1 No.

19. Photocopying machine as per approval 1 No.

20. All consumable, stationary, etc. to be supplied by the Contractor.

21. Safety shoes.

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SCHEDULE OF FITTINGS - ENGINEER'S TEMPORARY SITE OFFICES

The fittings required under this contract for the site offices indicated in the schedule offices, shall be to
the Engineer's approval and as follows :

Room No. and Quantity

Item Description Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Other

1. Executive desk with two locking

drawers & chair No. 1 - - - - - - -

2. Conference table No. - - 1 - - - - -

3. Desk with two locking drawers and

chair No. - 1 - 1 2 2 2 -

4. Chair plastic steel frame No. 2 2 10 2 3 2 2 -

5. Typist desk and chair No. - - - - - - 2 -

6. Full size drawing board with stand

stool and "T" square No. - - - 1 - 1 - -

7. Inclined plan table for drawings No. 1 1 1 - 1 1 - -

8. Six drawer plan chest No. 1 - 1 - 1 - - -

9. Samples cupboard No. - - 1 2 - - - -

10. Four drawers steel filing cabinet No. 1 1 1 1 - 1 2 -

11. Shelving and pin boards No. As required on site

12. In / Out Tray No. 2 1 - 2 1 2 2 -

13. Four tier filing tray No. 1 - 1 1 - - - -

14. Waste paper basket No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -

15. Telephone hand set (2 lines) No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -

16. Telefax No. - - - - - - 1 -

17. Portable dry powder fire extinguisher

No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -

18. Maximum - minimum thermometer No. 1 - 1 - 1 - - -

19. Refrigerator (10 cubic feet) No. - - - - - - - 1

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SCHEDULE OF FITTINGS - ENGINEER'S TEMPORARY SITE OFFICES [Cont'd]

Room No. and Quantity

Item Description Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Other

20. Water filter No. - - - - - - - 1

21. Sink unit No. - - - - - - - 1

22. Electric kettle No. - - - - - - - 2

23. Photocopier (minimum 2 Nos. sorter,

automatic feed for A4 & A3, min. 30
copies pr minutes, reduction &
enlargement) No. - - - - - - 1 -

24. Camera (digital type) No. 1 - - - - - - -

25. Refreshments As required on site

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SCHEDULE OF SURVEY EQUIPMENT

The equipment required on site under this contract shall be to the Engineer's approval and is as follows
:

Item Description Quantity

a. 1 Second Theodolite and tripod 1 No.

b. Automatic level, tripod and staff 2 Nos.

c. 2m ranging poles 6 Nos.

d. 30 meter steel tape 5 Nos.

e. 30 meter fiber tape 5 Nos.

f. Plumb bob and line 5 Nos.

g. Spirit level 2 Nos.

h. Survey arrows, wooden pegs, rails etc. as required

j. Safety helmets as required

k. One copy of all standards referred to in the Specification as required

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LABORATORY TESTING

1.0 The Contractor shall inform the Consultant of all failed results along with his course in
addition to submission of compliance materials testing reports.

2.0 Appendix "A2" - Testing at an Independent Laboratory :

2.1 Any testing which is required under the Contract and as detailed in Appendix "B" may
be carried out at the Contractor's expense at an approved Independent Laboratory,
provided this laboratory meets the following requirements :

a) Independent laboratories that operate in Dubai Emirate shall meet all the
requirements of DM rules and regulations including DM CQC & RS
accreditation requirements.

b) Independent laboratories that operate outside Dubai Emirates shall be accredited

to one of the National Accreditation Systems for laboratories such as NANAS,
NATA, etc.

2.2 All sampling for such test shall be carried out by the Consultant's representative and
labeled as per relevant standard sampling requirements and submitted by the
Consultant to the independent laboratory along with sampling reports.

2.3 Representative of the Consultant and the Contractor shall be permitted to witness the
testing carried out by the independent laboratory.

2.4 The testing of the works by the independent laboratory shall in no way absolves the
Contractor from his responsibility to carryout his own job control testing of the quality
of his work and the materials used according to the Contract Specifications.

2.5 The Contractor shall inform the Consultant of all failed test results along with his
course of action in addition to submission of compliance materials testing report.

2.6 The independent laboratory shall give original copies of the sampling and testing
report to the Consultant and copies to the Contractor and Client.

2.7 The independent laboratory shall divide non-destructive samples into three
representative sub-samples as follows :

a) Part "A" : to be tested by the independent laboratory;

b) Part "B" : for the Consultant's recheck;
c) Part "C" : for independent laboratory internal quality control.

Part "B" shall be kept for at least one ( 1 ) month from the date of issuance of the
reports.

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LABORATORY TESTING [Cont'd]

2.8 The Contractor shall enter into an agreement with an independent laboratory. This
agreement shall include all conditions as detailed in Appendix "A2".

2.9 Any material requiring certification as per DM regulations shall not be used unless
certified by the Consultant.

3.0 Appendix "B" - Laboratory Tests which may be carried out by Independent
Laboratories Accredited in Accordance with DM Accreditation Requirements :

Serial Name of Test Test method

No.

(1)* Determination of in-situ density test by sand

replacement method suitable for fine and medium BS 1377 : 1990
grained soils (small pouring cylinder method) Part 9 Clause 2.1

(2)* Determination of in-situ density test by sand

replacement method suitable for fine, medium and BS 1377 : 1990
coarse grained soils (large pouring cylinder method) Part 9 Clause 2.2

(3)* Determination of dry density - moisture content

relationship using 4.5Kg. Rammer for soils with BS 1377 : 1990
particles up to medium gravel size Part 4 Test 3.5

(4)* Determination of dry density - moisture content

relationship using 4.5Kg. Rammer for soils with some BS 1377 : 1990
gravel size particles Part 4 Test 3.6

(5) Method Determination of compressive strength of BS 1881 : 1983

concrete cubes Part 116

(6) Determination of the compressive strength of pre-cast BS 6073 : 1981

concrete masonry units Part 1 and 2

(7) Determination of the compressive strength of pre-cast BS 6717 : 1986

concrete paving blocks Part 1

(8) Determination of block density BS 6073 : 1981

Part 2

(9) Measurement of dimension of pre-cast concrete masonry BS 6073 : 1981

units Part 1

(10) Measurement of dimension of pre-cast concrete paving BS 6717 : 1986

blocks Part 1

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LABORATORY TESTING [Cont'd]

3.0 Appendix "B" - Laboratory Tests which may be carried out by Independent
Laboratories Accredited in Accordance with DM Accreditation Requirements [Cont'd]

Serial Name of Test Test method

No.

(11) Determination of chloride content in concrete blocks BS 1881 : 1988

Part 124

(12) Any other testing required for certification of blocks as

per DM regulations

(13) Any other testing which is required under the contract

and cannot be carried out by DM's CQS & RS

* For road works, the above test (1), (2), (3) and (4) may be carried out at an
independent accredited laboratory only of earthworks and filling outside the road
corridor.
Copied
Note : The most recent edition of any test method standard shall always be adopted by the
laboratory unless otherwise required by Dubai Municipality (DM).

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