Monday, October 19, 2009

32.4 Material
32.4.1 PVC Conduits and Accessories
The PVC conduits and accessories for lighting and power circuits shall be furnished by the Contractor as shown in the drawings or given in BOQ. The PVC bends shall have enlarged ends to receive conduit without any reduction in the internal diameter at joint. Manufactured smooth bends shall be used where conduit changes direction. Bending of conduits by heating or otherwise will be allowed in special situations only, for which the consent of the Engineer shall be required. The use of sharp 90 degree bends and tees will not be allowed for concealed wiring.

The round PVC junction boxes for ceiling light or fan points shall have minimum dimensions of 63 mm diameter and depth. The junction boxes for wall light points shall have minimum dimensions of 63 mm diameter and 38 mm deep. Round junction boxes shall be provided with one piece PVC cover plate fixed to the box by means of brass screws.
The PVC conduits and accessories shall be of Galco, Beta, Prince brand or approved equivalent.

32.4.2 Inspection and Adaptable Boxes
Inspection/Pull boxes and adaptable boxes shall be provided in conduit runs wherever required to facilitate pulling operation. The drawings are diagrammatic and do not indicate the position and spacing of inspection/pull boxes or adaptable boxes. However, these shall meet the following requirements:

?? Inspection / Pull Boxes
The rectangular inspection/pull boxes shall be made of 16 SWG heavy gauge sheet steel of suitable design of receive conduits. The box shall be painted inside and outside with black enamel paint over a base coat of red oxide primer paint. The minimum length of the box shall not be less than four times the cable manufacturer recommended bending radius of the cable. All concealed type boxes shall have a white plastic sheet of appropriate size fixed to the box by means of galvanized screws.
If the spacing between the end points of conduit run with respect to bends exceeds the following, an inspection/pull box of suitable size according to the

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