Specifications

NAIROBI OPERATIONAL HUB
UNOPS Building, UN Lane, Off UN Avenue Tel: [phone]
P.O Box 783,Village Market, 00621 E-mail: [e-mail]
Nairobi, Kenya Website: www.unops.org
UNOPS is ISO 9001 certified
A. On completion of the entire electrical installation work or any separate or
distinct part thereof, notify the Engineer, in writing, that the completed
part of the electrical work is ready for inspection. Before doing so,
perform initial trial tests. Test, correct, adjust, balance, regulate, ...etc. the
section concerned as necessary until required conditions are obtained.
B. The inspection of the Contract work shall be carried out in the presence of
the Engineer and in accordance with the requirements of Section 'E' of the
IEE 'Regulations for Electrical Equipment of Buildings’ and shall
comprise of but not be limited to:
1. Verification of polarity.
2. Effectiveness of earthing.
3. Insulation resistance test.
4. Test of ring circuit continuity.
5. Phase rotation.
6. Operation tests of relays, interlocks and any other protective and
control device to ensure correct functioning.
The results and readings obtained shall be equal or better than the
requirements of the IEE and the local authorities regulations and these
shall be recorded on forms similar to the ones described in the IEE
regulations.
C. Supply all instruments and tools required for carrying out the tests.
D. In case that the above mentioned tests are satisfactory and no errors or
faults appeared in the installation, submit the necessary test forms duly
filled, to the local authorities and to repeat, if necessary, the tests in the
presence of the local authorities Inspector.
E. Follow-up and make all necessary arrangements with the local authorities
for the purpose of providing permanent electricity supply and telephone
service. Also provide all facilities and attendance to the local authorities
for any other tests carried out before energizing the installation.
F. After the connection of the supply to the installation, commission all parts
of the electrical installation covered by this Specification and demonstrate
to the Engineer that the entire electrical installations are in perfect working
order.
G. When equipment or services of a specialized nature are involved, and if it
was found necessary, provide the services of a specialist from the
manufacturer who shall be present at the time of testing and
commissioning of this equipment. Include for all expenses incurred in this
respect as no claim for additional payment will be entertained.