Specifications

NAIROBI OPERATIONAL HUB
render the equipment suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. Full
considerations shall be given to the severe climatic conditions.
1.08 FUSING AND PROTECTION
A. The rating (in amperes) of circuit breakers, switch fuses and circuit ways of
distribution boards given on diagrams or drawings are the maximum normal
(operating) rating permissible for such circuit.
On completion of the installation it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor
to set the overload protection appropriate to the actual loading on each circuit.
The Contractor shall be held liable to make good any damage resulting from
overloading should it be discovered that overloads where improperly set or
fused incorrectly rated.
Under no circumstances shall cartridge fuse carriers be bridged with loose fuse
wire. In the event of such malpractice being discovered, the Contractor will
be required to replace the whole assembly if such a fuse is blown.
1.09 RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
A. All electrical equipment shall be provided with suitable means of suppressing
radio frequency interference fully in accordance with various requirements
stipulated in relevant British Standards.
1.10 DIMENSIONS OF EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall ensure that all plant and equipment included in his offer
can be accommodated in the position shown on the drawings without
structural alterations. The Engineer will not consider any claims for additional
payments resulting from modifications arising from equipment of unsuitable
dimensions being provided.
1.11 DRAWINGS
A. Before signing the contract, the Contractor should obtain a set of the approved
drawings by the local authorities. It shall deemed to be understood that
Contractor has taken into account the difference between Tender
Document/Drawings and the approved drawings and that he shall not be
eligible for any additional payments/variations etc.
B. Refer to all other Architectural, Structural and Mechanical Drawings to verify
all spaces and conditions affecting the electrical work and to ascertain the
location and routes of all gas and water services, AC ducts, piping ...etc. so as
to maintain adequate clearance between electrical and other services. The
Drawings shall be available at the main contractor's Office. In case of
discrepancy the decision of the engineer shall be final.
C. Shop Drawings