Specifications

NAIROBI OPERATIONAL HUB
The following related service installations are specified in other divisions of the
Specifications. The Contractor shall co-ordinate all his installation with the related
works such as:
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Fire Fighting
- Interior Finishes & Architectural Works
- Any other sub-contractor engaged for the project.
1.03 REGULATIONS
A. Authorities and Regulations
The Contractor shall comply with all statutory requirements and regulations
issued by the local authorities within whose area of jurisdiction the site is
contained.
The Contractor shall also comply with the relevant "Codes of Practice" issued
by the British Standards Institution and the latest edition of the "Regulations
for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings" issued by the Institution of
Electrical Engineers, and any supplements thereto.
1.04 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
A. Extremes of temperature and humidity are experienced. Periods of high
humidity has been recorded.
Sand and dust storms occur and even on comparatively still days, fine dust is
carried in the atmosphere.
B. All equipment and materials forming the electrical installation work shall be
designed and constructed to provide satisfactory service without any harmful
effects for prolonged and continuous use in the climate of the project
Generally, the following temperatures shall be made as design criteria:
1. 35 Deg. C if installed within buildings having good heat insulating
properties and adequate ventilation.
2. 40 Deg.C if installed in well ventilated positions and shaded from
direct sunlight throughout the day.
3. 45 Deg.C if exposed to direct sunlight.
C. Minimum Temperatures Likely to Occur are:
1. -5 Deg.C outdoors.
2. 10 Deg.C indoor.