Lusail

Lusail
Landscape
Constructio
n
Manual
LCMR0/05/2014
LUSAIL REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Landscape Construction Manual_R0/05/2014
Contents
SECTION A - LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
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7
1. General
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1.1. Landscape Principles
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1.2. Lusail Landscape Construction Manual
Objectives.........................................................................................................................
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2. Regulations
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8
2.1. Compliance with other Policies and Guidelines
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8
2.2. Definitions
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8
3. Safety Measures
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8
3.1. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
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3.2. Storage of chemicals
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9
3.3. Disposal of Toxic Containers
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10
3.4. Working on the Roadside and Roundabouts
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3.5. Working on Ladder and Steps
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SECTION B - SOFT LANDSCAPE
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1. General Requirements
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1.1. Introduction
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1.2. References:
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1.3. Submittals
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1.4. Quality Assurance
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11
1.5. Job Conditions
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1.6. Commissioning
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2. Products
13
2.1. General
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2.2. Top Soil
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13
2.3. Organic Fertilizer
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14
2.4. Peat moss
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14
2.5. Soil Moisture Retention Additives:
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2.6. Inorganic Fertilizer
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2.7. Planting Medium
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2.8. Drainage Products
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2.9. Root Barrier
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2.10. Mowing Edge
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2.11. Tree Stakes
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2.12. Tree ties
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2.13. Mulch
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3. Plant Material
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3.1. General
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3.2. Trees
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3.3. Palms
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3.4. Shrubs (including succulents and grasses)
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3.5. Groundcovers (including seasonal)
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3.6. Lawn
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4. Workmanship
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4.1. General
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4.2. Handling, Transportation and Storage of Plants
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4.3. Planting Medium and Soil Mixing
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4.4. Site Preparation and Soil Grading
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4.5. Setting Out
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4.6. Planting Pits
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4.7. Planting
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4.8. Watering
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SECTION C - HARD LANDSCAPE
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1.1. Scope of work

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1.2. References
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23
1.3. Submittals
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23
1.4. Quality Assurance
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23
1.5. Project Conditions
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1.6. Related Work
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24
1.7. Delivery, Storage and Handling
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1.8. Levels, Reference Points and Setting out
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24
1.9. Commissioning
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24
2. Paving Materials
25
2.1. Construction Materials
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2.2. Precast Concrete Curbs
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2.3. Concrete Paving
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2.4. Stone Paving
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2.5. Sampling and Testing
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2.6. Workmanship
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2.7. Additional Paving Materials
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3. Walls
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3.1. General
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3.2. Coping and Cladding
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3.3. Masonry walls
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4. Fences and balustrades
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4.1. General
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4.2. Chain link Fences

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4.3. Decorative Fences
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5. Play Equipment
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5.1. General
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5.2. Scope of work
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5.3. Submittals and References
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39
5.4. Product Handling
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5.5. Play Equipment Types
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5.6. Products / Material Specifications
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5.7. Recyclable Materials
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5.8. Product Guarantee
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5.9. Maintenance
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5.10. Safety Inspections
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6. Street Furniture
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6.1. General
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6.2. Scope of Work
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6.3. Submittals
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6.4. Product Handling
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6.5. Site Furnishings
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6.6. Products / Material Specifications
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SECTION D - IRRIGATION
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1.1. Scope of Work
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1.2. General Concept Design
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1.3. Silence of Specification
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1.4. Shop Drawings
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1.5. Materials Approval
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1.6. Protection of Existing Services
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1.7. As-Built Drawings
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1.8. Testing and Commissioning
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1.9. Trench Excavation and Backfilling
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2. Materials
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2.1. Pipes and Fittings
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2.2. Valves
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2.3. Irrigation Fixtures
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3. Head Unit
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3.1. Pumps
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3.2. Pressure Vessels
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3.3. Filters
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3.4. Basket Strainers

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3.5. Electrical Equipment:
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3.6. Break Tanks:
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4. Irrigation Control System:
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4.1. Definition and Acronyms
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4.2. Satellite Field Controllers :
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4.3. Two wire Decoder Controller :
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4.4. Field Decoders
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4.5. Controller Ground
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4.6. Field Wire Surge Protection
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4.7. Moisture Sensor
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4.8. System Backups
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4.9. Diagnostics
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4.10. Walk Around and Manual Runs
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4.11. Pause Events
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4.12. Handheld Remote Operations
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5. Hardware
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5.1. Display
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5.2. Power Input Requirements
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5.3. Power Output Requirements
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5.4. System Backup
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5.5. Surge Protection
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5.6. Sensor Input Ports
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5.7. Remote Communications
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5.8. Controller Enclosures
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5.9. Wire Specifications
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5.10.
Wire Path
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5.11.
Wire Installation Details
71
5.12.
Connectors
71
5.13.
Powered Decoders (12/24)
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5.14.
Powered Decoder Enclosures
74
5.15.
Field Decoders, Valve Decoders
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5.16.
Flow decoder
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5.17.
Flow meter
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5.18.
Pause Decoder
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5.19.
Air Temperature Decoder
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5.20.
Soil Moisture Sensor

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5.21.
PVC Two-Wire Ready Flow Sensor
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5.22.
The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter
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5.23.
Combination Flow Meter and Master Valves
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5.24.
Flow meter
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5.25.
Flow decoder
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5.26. Combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed

Master valve
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5.27. Flow meter
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5.28. Flow decoder
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5.29. Grounding
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5.30. Metal Wall Mount Enclosure Grounding
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5.31. Warranty
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5.32. Central Control System (CCS)
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5.33. Electric Wiring
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5.34. Workmanship
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5.35. Automatic Irrigation System Commissioning:
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6. Appendix
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6.1. List of Pre-qualified Manufacturers/Suppliers
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SECTION E - LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
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1.1. Scope of work
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1.2. References
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1.3. Definitions
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97
1.4. Submittals
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97
2. Materials
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2.1. General
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98
2.2. Landscape Lighting Fixtures
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98
2.3. Water Features Lighting Fixtures
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2.4. Lighting Poles
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2.5. Exterior Lighting Controls
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99
3. Installation
100
3.1. General
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100
3.2. 3.2 Lighting Poles Installation
100
3.3. Water Features Lighting Installation
100
3.4. Earthing
101
4. Testing and Commissioning
101
4.1. Inspection
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101
4.2. Testing
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101
5. List of Local Pre-qualified Street Lighting Suppliers (to
be updated soon.)
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SECTION A - LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS

1. General
1.1.
Landscape Principles
1.1.1. LUSAIL is dedicated to creating high standard open spaces

in all its projects. It is
committed
to
the
principles
of
environmental
sustainability and water efficient landscaping. The
Landscaping Department at the Design Group
invests
in continuous research and development to
implement new landscaping, horticultural and irrigation
technologies that promote water and soil conservation,
pollution control and ecosystem preservation.
1.1.2. This commitment to sustainability engages the efforts of
both stakeholders and
contractors to ensure that the aesthetic qualities,
environmental ethics, economic values and community
pride are preserved. Consistent with this philosophy, a
penalty system has been worked out and will be
disseminated later. The purpose of the penalty system is to
urge the Contractors compliance with the landscape
regulations and thereby protect quality within and around
LUSAILs developments.
1.2.
Lusail Landscape Construction Manual Objectives
1.2.1. The Lusail Landscape Construction Manual (LCM) comprise of

four sections highlighting
LUSAILs general guidelines on landscaping activities:
a. SOFT LANDSCAPE
b. HARD LANDSCAPE
c. IRRIGATION
d. LANDSCAPE LIGHTING.
1.2.2. The objectives of the LCM are as follows:
a. To provide a reference to the Landscape Consultant and
Landscape
Contractor
for
a
proper interpretation in the landscape design and
specifications.
b. To formulate a comprehensive guideline on the
approved landscape material
specifications and installation methods; to be adopted by
the Landscape Contractor
during the establishment and maintenance of the landscape
grounds
c. To ensure full compliance with drawings, specifications
and
general
terms
and
conditions of landscaping contracts on all LUSAIL projects
d. Guarantee highest standard procedures are followed by
Landscape
Contractors
during
execution of Landscape Projects at LUSAIL.
e. To assure the protection of the environment and the
ecosystem
by
engaging
in
sustainable landscape principles.
f. QCS2010 will prevail during any discrepancy or conflict with
this document.
1.2.3. The LCM sections shall be subject to periodic review whenever
necessary. This review
shall allow the incorporation of up-to-date technologies and
new products aiming to raise the landscape quality and
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2. Regulations
2.1.
Compliance with other Policies and Guidelines
2.1.1. The LCM shall be complementing the following

regulations and guidelines when
applicable:
a. QCS 2010
b. Lusail Landscape Guidelines and Implementation
Strategy
c. Lusail City Wide Paving And Kerbs And Channel
Strategy
d. Lusail Plant list
e. Lusail Nightscape Strategy
f. Lusail Health and Safety Requirements
2.2.
Definitions
2.2.1. The terms applied in this manual are defined as follows:

a. Health and Safety: Health and Safety Document - Lusail
City
b. Lusail Engineer: Client representative Project
manager/Landscape consultant.
c. Staff: Contractors Manpower on the site.
d. Personnel: Contractors Representative Employee on
the site
e. Tenant: Party or parties residing on or occupying
the
property
(Residential
and
Commercial)
f. Lusail Authorities: LREDC
g. Local Authorities: ASHGHAL, KAHRAMAA, MMUP,
QTEL,
QATAR
GAS,
Ministry
of
Environment.
h. Schedule of Penalties: List of fine per respective
violation to the LCM policy.
3. Safety Measures
3.1.
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
3.1.1. All landscaping works and services shall be

undertaken in strict adherence to the EHS
laws and regulations as laid down by the various
Ministries within the Emirates and any
related Decrees, as well as Lusail Health and Safety
Requirements.
3.1.2. All workers and staff to be supplied with safety

shoes of the appropriate type, in
accordance with the work they are undertaking.
Workers who spend the majority of
their time inside the offices and the like shall be
provided with lightweight safety shoes
which shall not be removed when entering the building
and which shall be kept clean
and smart at all times.
3.1.3. Operators handling hedge trimmers to be provided with
safety gloves and goggles. Staff
workers handling pruning of thorny branches, trees and
shrubs shall be provided with
safety gloves.
3.1.4. Face/dust masks to be provided to those working in
dusty areas. Operators handling or
spraying chemicals shall be properly protected with
long rubber gloves, facemasks,
goggles, rubber boots, aprons and other appropriate
safety apparel.
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3.1.5. All workers working at a construction site shall be provided

with safety helmets,
appropriate safe shoes and reflective safety vest.
3.1.6. Health of all staff, employees and third parties affected
by the operations and
activities of the Contract shall be properly addressed at all times.
3.1.7. The working site areas shall be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Debris, surplus material
and other unwanted substances shall be kept in neat, tidy
piles or in rubbish skips where it will not interfere with the
movement of the workforce. It shall be cleared regularly
from site as work proceeds.
3.1.8. The use of bicycles and motorcycles for transportation around
the worksite shall be
subject to the following conditions:
a. More than one person shall not ride on a cycle.
b. All personnel riding on a motorcycle or scooter
shall
wear
crash
helmets
including the pillion passenger, if any.
c. No tools shall be carried by hand either by the person
controlling
the
cycle
or
motorcycle, or the passenger
d. The cycle or motorcycle shall be equipped with a rear
carrying
rack
or
with
securely
fitted pannier boxes to carry any tools. Pannier boxes shall
be fitted in pairs
e. Any tools or materials carried on a rear-carrying rack shall
not overlap the perimeter
of the rack by more than 300mm in any direction and shall
be no higher than 600mm
above the platform, or be of a weight that will unbalance
the machine easily
f.
All personnel driving motorcycles shall be fully
competent
in
the
control
of
the
machine and hold a valid Emirates driving license of the
correct category
g. All personnel riding cycles or motorcycles shall understand
the general traffic rules in
regard to lane discipline and the like, and shall
observe these standards at all
times. Cyclists in particular shall always ride on the
correct side of the road,
particularly at junction when they are turning left
3.2.
Storage of chemicals
3.2.1. Chemicals shall be kept in special locked storeroom on site.

All chemicals shall be
segregated, labeled and stored in shelves or racks and in
accordance
with
the
conditions
advocated by the manufacturer. Any stock, which is
outdated
/
past
expiry
date
shall
be
removed from store and disposed off in accordance
with
the
manufacturers
recommendations.
3.2.2. An emergency eyewash/drench unit shall be in places where
chemicals are stored in
regular use, if no clean running water is available in the
immediate
vicinity.
Water
in
such units shall be changed frequently. Only trained and
authorized
personnel
shall
be
allowed in the store and to handle such chemicals. Such
personnel
shall
be
fluent
in
written English.
3.2.3. Use of Chemicals
a. Chemicals used in the execution of the Works
shall
be
approved
by
the
concerned ministry.
b. A list of chemicals detailing the intended use, chemical
specification,
manufacturer
and origin of the chemical, stock position, use rate and
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required in the use of subsequent disposal of outdated

chemicals
shall
be
available
at
store
c. Chemicals having toxicity levels above an LD 50,
higher than the permissible rate, shall
not be used, as they can cause damage to the
environment, be harmful to humans,
animals and plant life
d. Early application of chemicals shall be carried out to
control pests, disease, fungi and
other like attacks on the plantation or drenching in
ground in order that any such
attack is controlled or eradicated at an early stage
before the damage becomes too
severe and also to prevent spreading and infestation of
other areas of plantation
e.
Equipment
used
for
the
application
of
herbicides/weed
killers
shall
be
properly
labeled and shall not be used for applying insecticide,
fertilizers, or any other purpose.
f. When undertaking spraying operations of any
nature in or around the locality of
occupied facilities, notices in English and Arabic shall
be delivered 24 hours prior to
commencement of spraying operations. Highly visible
signs with approved design and
wording in English and Arabic and pictorial
support shall be displayed. When
undertaking spraying operations, the designated staff
shall use personal protective
equipment like goggles, masks, rubber aprons, long
shirts, rubber boots and hand
gloves
3.3.
Disposal of Toxic Containers
3.3.1. All containers and vessels that have been used for
storage of toxic materials, of
outdated or damaged chemicals shall be disposed
off
in
accordance
with
the manufacturers
recommendations, DM, Ministry of Environment and
Water legislations and sound EHS principles.
3.4.
Working on the Roadside and Roundabouts
3.4.1. When working on close proximity to the road, the

workers shall be provided with and
shall wear safety vests over their normal uniform.
3.4.2. Traffic cone shall be placed at approximately 600 - 1000
mm into the road to ensure
traffic is diverted from the workers.
3.4.3. Danger boards with exact wording in Arabic and English
shall be erected on the road at
least 400 meters before the working area, warning
drivers that work is ongoing and cautioning them to be
alert.
3.5.
Working on Ladder and Steps
3.5.1. A minimum of two staff workers shall always be present

when working on ladders and
steps; one to undertake the operation on the ladder or
step and the other to ensure that ladder is stable at all
times.
3.5.2. Ladders and steps shall be of the height accessible to
the desired areas. Operatives
working on steps or ladders shall not be forced to use the
top rungs in order to reach the work they are
undertaking.
3.5.3. Operatives shall not over- react to the sides in a manner
that will cause the ladder or
steps to become unbalance.
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3.5.4. All ladder and steps shall be firmly founded on a level

base before operatives ascend
them. Ladders that are going to be in place for work to
continue for any length of time
(in excess of ten minutes) shall be tied off at the top. Also
where the support at the top
is unstable in trees and the like, the ladder shall be tied off
no matter what the duration
of work is.
SECTION B - SOFT LANDSCAPE

1.1.
Introduction
1.1.1. This section is a comprehensive guideline to the type, quality

and specification of the
approved soft landscape materials used on LUSAILs
projects.
It
highlights
contractual
requirements for plant material, preparation, installation
and
maintenance
of
the
landscaping
grounds.
Ensuring
high
landscaping
standards are met will improve the
aesthetic qualities and preserve the environmental values of the
community.
1.1.2. The soft landscaping section shall be read in conjunction with all
other relevant sections
and appendices of this LCM.
1.2.
References:
1.2.1. The following reference standards are applicable:

a. American National Standards Institute ANSI Z60.1American
Standard
for
NurseryStock
b. British Standards BS 3936-NurseryStock,Part1,Specifications
for Trees and Shrubs
c. British Standards BS 4428- General Landscape Operations
d. QCS 2010.
1.3.
Submittals
1.3.1. The Landscape Contractor shall submit to the Client and

Landscape Consultant the
following, for their review and action:

a. Shop drawings of planting plans and details of installation.
b. Product data and certifications of all products and planting
materials.
c. Soil and compost laboratory analysis.
d. Samples of plants and sundries for inspection.
e. Schedule of landscaping works execution and completion.
f. Method statement of pre-contract and post-contract
landscaping works.
g. Landscape Operations and Maintenance Manual for
their
entire
contract
period
(approximately 400 days).
h. Closeout submittals: As-Built, record documents on
substitutions & changes.
1.4.
Quality Assurance
1.4.1. In order to guarantee the delivery of high quality landscaping

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Contractor shall ensure the following conditions:

a. Engaging qualified and experienced personnel to
complete the landscaping works.
b. Establishing a holding/acclimatization nursery
adjacent
to
the
projects
site,
protected
from extreme weather and site conditions.
c. Provide all the specified plants for the Landscape
Consultants
selection
and
approval
prior to delivery to site
d. Proper handling, transportation and delivery of
materials and plants to site.
e. Installing plants during appropriate season as per
direction of consultant/client.
f. Requesting in writing, the inspection and approval of
the
Consultant/Project
Manager
for all landscaping installation site activities.
1.4.2. The Landscape Consultant/Project manager shall
make sure of all the above
conditions are met.
1.5.
Job Conditions
1.5.1. The Landscape Contractor shall abide by the following

job conditions, to ensure proper
flow of the works sequence:
a. Planting works shall be carried out during the cooler
times
of
the
day;
except
for
date
palms and grass, these could be planted at any time
b. Location of existing underground services / utilities
shall
be
determined
prior
to
the
start of any excavation works
c. Reporting to Project Managers shall be made in case
job
disruptions
by
other
parties
are hindering the landscaping works.
d. Storage of all landscaping materials and agricultural
soil
shall
be
in
suitable
protected
locations away from contaminants and shall need to be
approved by LUSAIL.
e. All products and chemicals used on site shall be non
toxic
to
humans
and
animals
and
shall be approved by the Doha Municipality and
LUSAIL.
f. All landscaping areas shall be kept clean and clear
from
litter
and
rubbish
materials
at
all times. All paving and walks adjacent to planting
areas shall be flushed clean.
1.6.
Commissioning
1.6.1. The Client (LUSAIL)/Landscape Consultant/PMCM/CS

shall inspect the landscaping
grounds at the time of Substantial Completion.
1.6.2. The Contractor shall ensure that all plants are in healthy
growing conditions and their
location is based on the planting design. Plant
quantities and specifications shall be in accordance with
the specifications set by the Consultant/Client (LUSAIL).
1.6.3. All defective/dead plants shall be replaced by the
Contractor during the Project
Execution Contract and the Maintenance period and
shall be replanted with plants from the LUSAIL Nursery.
Maintenance activities shall commence at time of
Substantial Completion or as agreed in the Contract.
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2. Products
2.1.
General
2.1.1. This section lists all the soft landscaping products

specifications approved by
LREDC and as per QCS2010. The use of organic, eco friendly
and sustainable products are highly encouraged for all
landscaping works. Products standards and certification
shall be of highest quality and first grade condition.
2.2.
Top Soil
2.2.1. Planting Soil shall be obtained from well-drained arable land

from a source approved by
LUSAIL/ Doha Municipality and as per QCS 2010. It shall be
free draining, non-toxic and capable of sustaining healthy
plant growth.
2.2.2. Soil shall not contain subsoil, refuse, roots, noxious weeds,
phytotoxic materials, rocks,
sticks, brush, litter, construction debris or any other deleterious
materials.
2.2.3. Soil may contain very limited amounts of minerals and
dissolved salts deemed toxic or
harmful to plants and their growth, including carbonates
and
bicarbonates,
chlorides,
sulfates, heavy metals, etc. The total level of such material
(TDS)
shall
not
exceed
250350 ppm.
2.2.4. The soil shall have the chemical characteristics as per
QCS2010 and to be approved by
LREDC. The soil test report to be submitted to LREDC for
approval. The following are for guidance only:
a. PH to be 6.0 to 7.5 of saturated soil
b. EC < 2500 mmhos in saturated extract
c. Chlorides < 220 ppm in saturated extract Sulphates < 15 ppm
in saturated extract
d. Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) < 5%
e. Nitrates < 75 ppm in saturated extract.
f. Phosphorus 10-25 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour
shake
g. Potassium 100-400 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour
shake
h. Magnesium 25-100 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour
shake
i. Boron < 1% ppm hot water soluble
j. Free carbonates < 0.5 % air dried soil

k. Exchangeable Sodium < 15 % in neutral normal ammonium
extract
l. Organic matter in the form of sphagnum peat shall meet
the
recommendations
set
by
the suppliers of the soil moisture amendments
2.2.5. Physical percentage composition to be as per QCS2010 and to
be approved by LREDC.
The following are for guidance only:
a. Sand (2 mm to 0.05 mm) 70-85% max
b. Silt (0.05 mm to 0.002 mm) 25-30 % max c) Clay (<
0.002mm) 5% max
2.2.6. The Contractor shall comply with all recommendations of the
soils testing laboratory
and add any additional soil amendments, necessary to
achieve proper nutrient levels to support healthy plant
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2.3.
Organic Fertilizer
2.3.1. All organic fertilizers shall be fermented, heat treated,

odorless, free of noxious weeds,
soil
or
sand,
free
of
any
harmful
pathogens/nematodes and free of any toxic heavy
metals (lead, mercury, cadmium).
2.3.2. The Organic Fertilizer analysis shall be as per QCS2010
and to be approved by LREDC.
The following chemical properties are for guidance only:
a. Organic Matter (OM) 40-50%
b. PH value between 6 and 7
c. Moisture content up to 25% of its weight
d. Electrical conductivity (EC) not to exceed 10mmhos/cm
e) C/N ratio not to exceed 20:1
e. Sodium chloride not more than 2%
f. Soluble sodium not more than 0.8%
2.3.3. Laboratory analysis and samples of organic
fertilizer to be used must first be
submitted to LREDC for approval. It shall be from a
source approved by the Ministry of Environment, Qatar
and the Doha Municipality.
2.3.4. The Organic Fertilizer shall be applied as per QCS2010
and to be approved by LREDC. The
following rates are for guidance only:
a. Palm pits:................................................. 35 Kg (Postapplication)
b. Trees:....................................................... 25 Kg / tree
pit
c. Shrubs:.................................................... 5 Kg / shrub
d. Ground cover, Seasonal Flowers and turf beds: < 8
Kg / m2
e. Lawn:....................................................... 5 Kg / m2
2.3.5. The approved suppliers for organic fertilizers will be
updated...
2.4.
Peat moss
2.4.1. The application of peat moss is advised during planting of

Palms.
2.4.2. The Peat moss properties shall be conforming to
British Standards 4156. It shall be
coarse white or brown sphagnum, free of woody
materials and of mineral matter as sulfur and iron,
delivered air free.
2.4.3. The peat moss shall have the chemical

characteristics as per QCS2010 and to be
approved by LREDC. The following are for guidance only:
a. PH value between................... 4 and 5
b. Organic matter content........... 95-99 weight % (dry)
c. Water holding capacity between 45-55%
2.5.
Soil Moisture Retention Additives:
2.5.1. The use of Soil Moisture Retention Additives is

required as water conservation is a
priority on all LUSAIL Projects.
2.5.2. In the Tender process, use of those additives shall be
guaranteed by the tendering party,
in terms of a percent of irrigation water use reduction
over a specified period of time.
2.5.3. Prior approval from LREDC or consultant is required for
the following amendments,
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which shall have the following characteristics:

a. Provide soil with high water holding/ retention/
absorbing
capacity
particularly
in
sandy and saline soils when incorporated in them
b. Have a quick soil wetting ability and a long lasting (at least
5
years)
stability
in
the
soil,
resisting fast natural degradation processes
c. Be environmentally friendly with no short or long term
impacts on the environment,
non toxic and non-hazardous to any ecosystem, soil
organisms, humans, animals and
underground water
d. Not contain levels of any element above those specified in
the
rules
and
regulations
of
local authorities, particularly heavy metals
e. Not hinder plant nutrient uptake or interfere with /
affected
by
application
of
fertilizers, pesticides or any treatment whether chemical or
biological
f. Belong to one of the following categories:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Organic co-polymers,
Acrylamides,
Acrylic polymers,
Volcanic ash/Basaltic volcanic parent material,
Amorphous silica or
Coated silica
g. Have a minimum absorption capacity of 75-100 ml

water/
gm
of
material
with
a
minimum of 85-90% available as plant water
h. Reduce irrigation water consumption by a minimum of 45%.
2.5.4. The following suggested products need to be approved by
LREDC. Any other product/s
suggested by contractors must obtain approval by LREDC before
application.
a. Aqua feed
b. Aquasoil
c. Sanoplant and the associated electro-kinetic technology
d. Sanonet
e. Stockosorb
f. Zeolux
g. Zeoplant
h. Ant - Green Turf maker
Note: No brands are approved or endorsed by LREDC.
2.5.5.
Refer
to
manufacturers
recommendation
for
appropriate
application
rate
in
the
planting soil mix.
2.6.
Inorganic Fertilizer
2.6.1.
All inorganic fertilizers shall be chloride free,
environmentally
friendly,
slow
release
and
in the lower PH range.
2.6.2. Fertilizers shall be furnished in standard containers
with the name, weight and
guaranteed analysis of the contents clearly marked.
General fertilizer shall be sulfur
coated and equivalent to N.P.K. (Nitrogen, Phosphorus,
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elements).
2.6.3. General Fertilizer shall be applied as per QCS2010 and
to be approved by LREDC. The
following rates are for guidance only:
a. Palm Pit: 200 gm (Post planting application)
b. Tree Pit: 150 gm/pit
c. Shrub Pit: 50 gm / shrub
d. Ground Covers, Seasonal Flowers and Lawn beds: 25
gm/m
2.6.4. Slow release fertilizer shall be applied to trees and
shrub pits, at the rates specified by
the manufacturer. The chemical composition shall be
equivalent to N.P.K ratio 3:3:1 + TE (trace elements).
2.7.
Planting Medium
2.7.1. Planting medium shall be evenly mixed at the nursery

and prior to delivery to the project
site, using a skip loader and avoiding any contamination
with debris, rocks, foreign soil, or toxic materials.
2.7.2. The planting soil mixture shall be composed of top
soil, organic fertilizer, moisture
retention additives and fertilizers in the rates specified
earlier.
2.7.3. Peat moss shall be applied to plants requiring slightly
acidic and moist medium.
2.7.4. Rates of fertilizers and compost may vary depending on
soil analysis and individual plant
species nutrient requirement.
2.8.
Drainage Products
2.8.1. Introduction: The use of drainage material as a soil

separator membrane on the bottom
of planting beds is recommended on all LUSAILs
projects. The main purpose of the drainage material is
to provide proper filtration of the excess irrigation
water and to minimize the discharge of fertilizers
and
pesticides
to
the
underground
water.
Furthermore, drainage material shall be used to
protect the planting pits/beds in offshore situations
from salt buildup in the soil. Refer to Appendices A, B, C
& D and QCS 2010 for typical drainage detail of planting
pits. The landscaping drainage system shall be
designed depending on site conditions.
2.8.2. Gravel
a. Specification: Drainage gravel shall be rounded rock
ranging
in
size
between
10-15mm
in diameter.
b. Usage: Gravel shall be laid in an even layer of
200mm at the bottom of all planting
pits/beds on all offshore projects and planters on
slab. The gravel layer shall be
wrapped in non woven geotextile membrane.
2.8.3. Drainage Cell
a. Specification: The subsoil drainage honeycomb
module shall be produced out of
recycled 60% polypropylene. It shall weigh
approximately 2.7kg/m2 and carry a load of
>100t/m2. The modules shall be resistant to
biological attacks and to chemicals. It
shall not allow root penetration
b. Usage: In situations where planter soil depth and/or
slab load weight capacity is
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minimal, such as roof gardens and landscaped decks, the

use of Drainage Cell in the place of gravel is required. In
situations where gravel access is hindered, Drainage Cell
matt can be used to replace gravel as drainage
material.
2.8.4. Geotextile membrane
a. Specification: The soil separator membrane shall have
the following specifications or
equivalent and approved: Non-woven, Geosynthetic,
resistant to tear, stress and soil
acidities. It shall be 30% polyethylene and 70%
polypropylene, weighing 125g/sq.m,
150 micrometer pore size, permeability at 100 l/m2.s and
shall have a thickness of
1.0mm
b. Usage: Geotextile membrane shall be used to wrap the
drainage
layer
of
the
gravel
&
Drainage Cell
2.8.5. Salt Barrier
a. Specification: The geotextile composite product shall have
the following specifications
or equivalent and approved: Non-woven thermally
laminated either side to a drainage
core, enabling permeable capillary break and barrier to
salt. It shall have a tensile
strength of 30 KN/m, mass per unit area 850g.m2 and a
thickness of 5.5mm.
b. Usage: Salt barrier shall be placed at the bottom of all
planting pits in high salinity
coastal locations designated by the Landscape
Consultant. This lining will minimize
the amount of water draining into the underground
aquifer (and consequently to the
adjacent coastal waters). At the same time, it will
prevent fluctuating tidal saline
underground water drawn to the root zone
2.8.6. HDPE Liner
a. Specification: High Density Polyethylene membrane
shall have the following
specification or equivalent and approved. It shall have a
thickness of 1.00mm, with
break strength of 40kN/m, carbon black content of 2.03.0% and 50% UV resistance
b. Usage: The geomembrane shall be used on all vertical

sides of trees/palms/large
shrubs pits in open ground situations on all offshore
projects. Its purpose is to prevent
water percolation sideways
2.9.
Root Barrier
a. The root barrier shall be used to redirect trees with
invasive roots away from
hardscape surfaces, preventing structural damage from
root encroachment. The
structure is protected by placing the root barrier vertically
between the trees root ball
and structures such as sidewalks, retaining walls,
parking lots, swimming pools,
foundations, patios, septic systems, services etc.
b. The root barrier shall be a composite, non woven
geotextile
and
HDPE
material,
placed to appropriate depth along the hard structure.
c. Refer to manufacturers specifications for installation
detail.
(Refer
to
Landscape
Consultant for locations of root barriers).
2.10. Mowing Edge

a. Aluminum edger shall be used, where gravel/pebbles
areas are interfaced with
planting beds. It shall also be used to separate lawn areas from
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b. Aluminum mowing whip edge shall be placed around

all
trees/palms
planted
in
lawn
areas.
c. Material shall be 3.5-4% Carbon Black for UV
stabilization, height 10-15cm and
thickness 2-2.5mm.
d. Use of interlock blocks or aluminum edging shall be
used
whenever
specified
by
the
Landscape Consultant.
2.11. Tree Stakes

a. All trees shall be supported with stakes.
b. The stakes shall be pressure impregnated with wood
preservative and painted with
water proof green or brown color paint. The color of
the stake shall be consistent
throughout the project site.
c. Tree stakes shall be square in section and the length
shall be equal to the clear height
of the trunk with sufficient and appropriate length
inserted below ground as per
QCS2010.
2.12. Tree ties

a. Tree ties shall fix the trees to the stakes. Type of
plant
ties
shall
be
consistent
throughout the project site.
b. Ties shall be black straps of fabric webbing, UV
resistant,
with
a
plastic
adjustable
buckle.
2.13. Mulch
a. Mulch shall be applied to all shrubs beds /tree pits for
the purpose of retaining the soil
moisture and enriching the soil with organic matter,
while preventing the growth of
weeds.
b. The mulch specified shall be organic, non toxic,
resistant to rapid decay and it shall be
a Pine bark product or as approved by LREDC and
QCS2010. Chip Nugget dimensions
shall range from 30-60mm length, 20-30mm width and
15-25m thickness. Mulch shall
be laid over the top soil, in a 70mm deep layer.

c. Type of mulch to be approved by LREDC prior to
application.
3. Plant Material
3.1.
General
a. The planting design shall be based on a standard
specification and composition of
suitable plant material, adaptable to the projects
climatic conditions and to the
landscape needs.
b. All plants shall be according to the specifications set
by the Landscape Consultant.
Specification parameters shall include stem
height, overall height and girth of
trees/palms. Shrubs, grasses and succulents and
groundcovers shall be specified by
height and container size.
c. All plants shall be container grown up to high
standards,
where
they
shall
be
inspected
and approved by the Consultant/LUSAIL prior to
delivery to site. All plants shall show
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no signs of nutrient deficiency or disease. All avenue trees

and palms shall be uniform in size and appearance.
3.2.
Trees
3.2.1. Tree selection: All trees to be of good form and vigor, grown at a
nursery in a container.
The girth of the trees shall be a minimum of 10cm and a
clear stem of 1.5m, unless otherwise specified by the
Consultant. All stems shall be straight, free of any diseases
or pests. Trees at delivery shall have a minimum of three
branches; color, size of leaves typical to the growth habit
of the species. All saw cuts shall be clean, free from any
ripping or splitting and shall be trimmed smooth after
cutting. Roots shall be mature, healthy, with no signs of
girdling at the container surface. Height and girth of trees
shall match the specifications in the tender documents.
3.2.2. Tree installation: Care shall be taken when installing trees in
the landscape. The tree
shall be held by its container. Tree shall be watered
sufficiently
during
storage
and
one
day before installation. Soil around the excavated tree pit
shall
be
cultivated
and
well
drained. Tree pits to be as per QCS2010. Soil backfill shall
include
organic
component,
the soil mix and soil water retention additives. Once
backfilled,
the
tree
soil
surface
shall
be the same as the height of the soil in the container or
the
height
of
the
root
ball.
Water trees with a hose right after planting and compact
the
soil
around
it.
Stake
the
trees with two number timber stakes, planted 1.0m deep
and
a
surface
height
equal
to
the tree stem. Install a minimum of two drip irrigation
header
per
tree
and
apply
a
mulch layer to the tree pit as instructed by Consultant or
LREDC.
3.2.3. Existing tree protection: If an existing tree is healthy and
located in a suitable location
in the development, then protecting it would be of asset to
the
project.
The
Consultant
shall select the trees for retentions and design works
on
the
site
shall
take
into
consideration the existing trees to maximize the chances of
its
survival.
Irrigation
shall
be provided to the tree during and after construction activity
on the property.
3.3.
Palms
3.3.1. Palm selection: All ornamental palms except Phoenix palms

and Washingtonia palms
shall be container grown, or balled and burlapped. All
palms
shall
be
free
of
pests,
diseases, infection, or nutrient deficiency when inspected.
Date
palms
stock
shall
be
free
of Stem boring beetles and from a source approved by the
Client.
All
palms
shall
have
straight trunk when inspected. Trunks of palms shall have
no
cavities,
defects,
or
scars
caused by old boots. Size of girth and trunk height shall be
uniform
for
palms
planted
formally along an avenue, unless otherwise stated by the
Consultant.
Palms
shall
have
a
developed root system when inspected. The fronds of palms
shall
be
healthy,
developed
and true to the species color.
3.3.2. Palms installation: All palms shall be treated by anti-desiccant
prior to transplanting to
their final location. The fronds of date palms quantities
shall
be
reduced
by
thirty
percent. The fronds and root ball shall be covered by a
Hessian,
in
preparation
for
transplanting. All large palms shall be lifted by a crane, with
care
taken
to
avoid
injuring
the trunk. A pit size as per QCS 2010 shall be dug for all
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palms. These latter shall be planted in a pit as specified

by the Landscape Consultant or as specified in
QCS2010. The soil mix shall exclude inorganic &
organic fertilizers at planting. The palms shall be
planted with the base of the trunk buried at least
250mm below soil surface. Contractor shall guarantee
the verticality of the palms when planted. A basin shall
be formed around the newly planted palm. Water
should be provided immediately for irrigating after
planting.
3.4.
Shrubs (including succulents and grasses)
3.4.1. Shrubs selection: All shrubs shall be nursery

container grown. Shrubs to be well
balanced and well formed sound, vigorous, healthy
and
free
of
disease,
sunscald,
abrasion, harmful insects or insect eggs and with a
healthy,
un-broken
root
system.
All
shrubs, grasses and succulents shall be bushy, with full
developed branching stems.
Color of leaves, spikes or flowers, shall be true to the
species at this growing season. Height/spread of shrubs
shall match the specifications in the tender documents.
3.4.2. Shrubs installation: All shrubs shall be handled by
their container. Soil around the
excavated shrub pit shall be cultivated and well
drained. Shrub pits shall be as per QCS 2010. Large
shrubs (> 1.7m Mature Height) shall be planted in a pit
size as specified in QCS 2010. Soil backfill shall
include organic component and soil water retention
additives. Manual watering after planting is necessary, if
automated irrigation system is not yet installed. Apply
mulch layer on all shrub beds.
3.5.
Groundcovers (including seasonal)
3.5.1. Groundcovers selection: All groundcovers shall be

nursery container grown. Plants shall
be evenly balanced to allow equal growth in all
directions and have fully developed root system and
leaves. A bed of seasonal, where specified, shall be
planted with one plant variety and color.
3.5.2. Groundcover installation: All groundcovers shall be
planted at 0.3m depth minimum.
3.5.3. Soil backfill shall include organic component and soil

water retention additives. Manual
watering after planting is necessary, if automated
irrigation system is not yet installed. Add high
potassium fertilizer for seasonal.
3.6.
Lawn
3.6.1. Lawn selection: Lawn shall be of a salt and drought

tolerant grass variety. It shall be of
the Paspalum vaginatum or saltine hybrid, unless
otherwise specified or approved by Consultant. Grass
Stolons shall be 50-75mm length with 3-6 buds. Stolons
shall be well established, vigorous, well rooted and
healthy, free from diseases, insects, weeds and any
other harmful or deleterious material. Contractor shall
furnish certification from the grower for the type and
trueness to name of the grass variety. Dormant stolons
shall be kept refrigerated, until areas to be planted are
prepared.
3.6.2. Lawn installation: Prior to planting the stolons, the area to
be grassed shall be cultivated
to a depth of 300mm, by mixing all the required soil
amendments
into
the
ground.
The
soil shall be compacted and irrigated to ensure proper
drainage.
Automated
Irrigation
system shall be fully operational to ensure full coverage
of the grassed areas prior to
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sprigging. Frequent irrigation shall be given till grass

establishes and rooting starts. Spacing for sprigging shall
not be more than 120-150mm. In case of carpet lawns, the
turf soil must be intact. The carpets shall be installed
closely without keeping any gap between and shall be
followed with adequate irrigation.
4. Workmanship
4.1.
General
a. Management and implementation of planting activities
shall be conducted in the
highest standard of safety, amenity and environmental
protection. All planting
activities shall require Client and/or Consultant inspection
and approval prior and post
execution.
b.
Contractor shall ensure all works on site are
coordinated
with
other
contractors
working on the same site to prevent disruptions to the
planting process.
c. All landscaping personnel shall be experienced and
qualified
to
carry
out
all
the
operations, installations and maintenance practices on
project site.
4.2.
Handling, Transportation and Storage of Plants

a. All plants shall be stored and acclimatized at an on-site
nursery prior to planting. The
plants shall be protected at all times against extreme
weather conditions, such as
winds and excessive heat. Plants shall be watered and
maintained during temporary
storage and put in ideal locations during acclimatization
and shall be protected from
pest and diseases if observed.
b. During truck transportation, all plants shall be covered
and packed adequately to
avoid physical injuries. Preferably, trucks with multiple
shelve-layers and covered
hoods shall be used for transportation.
c. Plant material shall be held by the container at all times.
Palms
shall
be
held
by
their
trunk when lifted by a crane.
4.3.
Planting Medium and Soil Mixing

a. Soil components of the planting medium shall be mixed
thoroughly,
and
soil
additives
shall be added at the specified rates.
b. The medium shall be mixed mechanically by an
approved method to create a
homogeneous mixture. The planting medium should be
mixed prior to placement and
stockpiled on site for test sampling and approval.
4.4.
Site Preparation and Soil Grading

a. Earthwork and topsoil replacement shall include
excavation and backfilling for the
irrigation system and preparation for the spreading,
cultivation and raking of topsoil,
including additions of soil amendments.
b. Drainage system shall be installed as specified by
Landscape Consultant. Testing for
proper water percolation and drainage shall be
performed. Sub-Soil excavation shall
ensure no disruptions occur to underground services.
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d. The planting medium shall be graded smoothly to the

required landscape finish level.
e. Soil mix to be spread at levels to accommodate
specified
mulch
where
required.
Final
grades should not be deviated more than +/- 25 mm
from the finish grade specified.
f. Root barriers shall be provided, where specified
by
Landscape
Consultant,
to
appropriate depth for plants with invasive root
properties.
g. Following leveling, soil shall be watered, to field
capacity to remove all air voids. Soil
shall be left to settle. Backfilling shall be required if
level of soil does not reach the
required level, after watering.
4.5.
Setting Out
a. Contractor shall stake out the outline of planting
areas, ground cover beds and
individual trees and shrubs location for the
inspection and approval of
Client/Landscape Consultant, prior to planting. All
accent palms shall be placed under
the supervision of the Landscape Consultant.
b. Contractor shall ensure plants location do not
interfere
with
underground
services
and/or lighting poles.
4.6.
Planting Pits
a. The planting pit/bed shall be large enough to take
the
plant
root
ball
and
shall
be
thoroughly watered prior to planting.
b. Planting beds and pits shall follow QCS 2010.
4.7.
Planting
a. Following the pit excavations, filling and prior to
planting,
tree
stakes
shall
be
fixed
in
the pit.
b. All plants shall be planted with the level of the stem
collar matching the finished soil
level. During backfilling, slow release fertilizer
tablet shall be placed and the soil
around the pit compacted. Soil shall be raked and
leveled after planting.
4.8.
Watering
a. Immediately after planting, all plants shall be
thoroughly
watered
in,
to
eliminate
all
air pockets until final soil level is reached.
SECTION C - HARD LANDSCAPE

1.1.
Scope of work
a. The hard landscape section details the specification of
the
materials
workmanship
for
the installation of curbs, paving, walls, fences, play
equipments and outdoor furniture.
b. The Landscaping Contractor shall verify the location of
any
services
and
utilities
within
the
landscaping
scope
of
works
prior
to
commencement of construction.
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1.2.
References
1.2.1. Latest editions of all the following British Standards shall be

used:
a. BS435:1993 Specification for dressed natural stone curbs,
channels, quadrants
and sets
b. Part 1: 1986 Specification of pavers
c. Part 2: 1986 Code of practice for design of lightly trafficked
pavements
d. Part 3: 1986 Method of construction for pavements
e. BS 6717
Precast concrete paving blocks
f. Part 1:1993 Specification for paving blocks
g. Part 3:1989 Code of practice for laying
h. BS7263
Precast concrete flags, curbs, channels and
edgings
i. Part 1: 1990 Specification
j. Part 2:1990 Code of practice for laying
k. BS 7533:1992 Guide for structural design of pavements
constructed with clay or
concrete block pavers
1.2.2. All works shall refer QCS2010 and Lusail Specifications.
1.2.3. Any differences between the contract requirements and this
specification shall be
brought to the notice and submitted to the Engineer for his
advice.
1.3.
Submittals
1.3.1. Product Data: Submit manufacturers product data,

installation instructions, use
limitations and recommendations. Provide certifications
stating that materials comply with requirements.
1.3.2. Verification Samples: Submit representative samples of each
element to be used in the
finishes, showing the full range of color and finish
variations. Provide at least four unmounted units to locations
agreed with the engineer for comment.
1.3.3. Large scale shop drawings for fabrication and installation
of all stone work to
include plans and details showing exact size,
shape,
profile,
curvature
and installation method.
Submit all drawings to the Engineer for comments.
1.4.
Quality Assurance
1.4.1. Mock-ups: Before beginning primary work of this section,

Landscape Contractor shall
provide
mock-ups
of
representative
installations
acceptable
to
Engineer
and
obtain
Engineers acceptance of visual qualities. Protect and
maintain
acceptable
mock-ups
throughout the work of this section to serve as criteria for
acceptance of this work.
1.4.2. Where a choice of manufacturer or source of supply is
allowed for any particular
product, the whole quantity required to complete the work
must
be
of
the
same
type,
manufacturer and batch and/or source unless otherwise
approved.
Written
evidence
of
sources of supply shall be produced when requested
by
the
Engineer,
client
or
Consultant.
1.4.3. When required, samples shall be taken off to assure the
approved specification of the
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1.4.4. Materials required for this section shall be required to be

tested in 3rd party labs and the
same to be verified at site for engineer/clients approval
to proceed.
1.5.
Project Conditions
1.5.1. Landscaping Contractor shall ensure that weather

condition is appropriate for
construction and is not harmful to materials on site.
1.6.
Related Work
1.6.1. All schematic design information shall be read in

conjunction with relevant architectural
and engineering drawing.
1.6.2. The Contract Documents for requirements which affect
the work of this section shall be
carefully reviewed.
1.6.3. Landscape Consultants and Project Manager to approve
any variations or modifications
to the standard design details documentation prior
to the commencement of construction.
1.6.4. All footing of structural elements shall be at a distance
as per QCS 2010 away from any
service line. All foundations/footings or buried structural
elements
shall
be
coordinated
with all nearby utilities and verified with the QCS2010
requirements for all clearances.
1.6.5. Materials that have not been individually specified shall
be of first class quality and the
minimum standard acceptable shall be the relevant
British standards, QCS2010 and Lusail specification as
and where applicable.
1.7.
Delivery, Storage and Handling
1.7.1. All delivery, storage and handling of materials shall be

according to manufacturers
instructions and recommendations. Materials shall
be stored above ground and protected from damage.
1.8.
Levels, Reference Points and Setting out
1.8.1. The works are to be set out from primary Qatar

National Datum levels. Setting out
points should be indicated on the drawings based on
WGS84 or as provided by the Engineer on site.

1.8.2. The Contractor shall submit his proposals, for
setting out and controlling the
alignment of the Works, to the Engineer and obtain his
approval prior to the start of construction.
1.8.3. The Contractor shall supply to the Engineer details of
the value and location of all
temporary benchmarks and reference points established.
1.9.
Commissioning
1.9.1. The Client/ Landscape Consultant shall inspect for

approval the landscaping works at the
time of Substantial Completion.
1.9.2. The Contractor shall ensure that all Landscape scope of
work is done with high quality
and following the hard landscape design and
specification, QCS
2010 and Lusail
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Specifications.
1.9.3.
report
Rectifications/Amendments to works stated in the snag

shall
be
performed
by
the
Contractor during the Project Execution Contract and the
Maintenance period.
2. Paving Materials
2.1.
Construction Materials
2.1.1. The paragraphs below provide a guide to the requirements of

different paving material,
which range of sizes and thickness, for use in the
construction of paved areas.
2.1.2. Where materials used in this section have been
specified elsewhere in this
document, the relevant clauses shall be applied to this
section.
Materials
that
have
not
been individually specified shall be of first class quality
and
the
minimum
standard
acceptable shall be the relevant British Standard where
applicable
and
QCS
2010
and
Lusail Specifications.
2.1.3. White Cement/Portland cement shall be obtained from an
approved manufacturer and
shall comply with the relevant British Standard and QCS 2010
and Lusail Specifications.
2.1.4. Sealant: All stone surfaces to be treated with minimum two
coats of sealant applied in
accordance with manufacturers printed instructions.
Sealant to be applied in three coats on underside prior to
laying and three coats on topside after laying and cleaning
on completion of works.
2.1.5. Aggregates
a. The fine and coarse aggregate shall consist of naturally,
clean, crushed or uncrushed
material complying with the quality requirement set out
in the British standard BS
882, QCS 2010 and Lusail Specifications. The nominal size
shall not exceed 15mm.
b. The salt contents shall not exceed the following limits:
i. Acid soluble Chlorides: 0.06% by wt of Fine Aggregates
and 0.02% by wt of
Coarse Aggregates
ii. Acid Soluble Sulphates: 0.03% by wt of Fine and Coarse

Aggregates
2.1.6. Water: The water shall be clean and free from any deleterious
matter. Water shall have
PH value in the basic range of 7.9. The inorganic
impurities shall not exceed the following limits:
Total dissolved solids
2000 mg/liter
Chlorides
600 mg/liter
Sulphates
500 mg/liter
Alkali Carbonates & Bicarbonates1000 mg/liter
2.1.7. Pigment: Any pigments used in coloring of the paving shall
comply with BS 1014, QCS
2010 and Lusail Specifications.
2.1.8. Additional material: Any additional materials required to
produce special properties
such as texture or color, shall not have any deleterious effect on
the concrete.
2.2.
Precast Concrete Curbs
2.2.1. Precast concrete curbs, channels, edging and quadrants shall

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2010 and Lusail Specifications and shall be hydraulically

pressed. They shall be laid on mortar bed not less than
10mm and not more than 40mm thick, on a
foundation of concrete grade 20.
2.2.2. Before backing with concrete, the curb line shall be
checked for line and level and the
foundation shall be cleaned and wetted. Any unit
deviation by more than 3mm in 3m distance from line
and level shall be taken up and re-laid.
2.2.3. The curb backing and foundation shall be protected
by a method agreed by the
engineer.
2.2.4. Joints between precast units shall be not more than
10mm.
2.2.5. Using special units at curves according to the designed
radius.
2.2.6. Stone curbs and brick curbs are allowed
according to design and engineers
approval.
2.3.
Concrete Paving
2.3.1. Concrete paving blocks

The Concrete paving blocks must be constructed
by
a
process
which
ensures
the
following:
a. 60mm/ 80mm thick depending on the purpose of
the pavements (60 mm for
Pedestrian and 80mm for Vehicular Access)
b. Sub base thickness depending on the nature of the
ground
and
the
amount
of
traffic.
It should be free of debris or mud and its surface
should be level.
c. The laying course shall be 50mm thick, consist of
sharp sand with a particle size of
4mm containing not more than 3% and/or clay by
weight. The sand shall be obtained
from a single source, allowed to drain before use and
shall be covered with suitable
sheeting to minimize moisture changes.
d. Pattern installation as per consultants design.
e. The positioning of the first block demands extra care
to give the required pattern. The
edge to the paved area shall be laid in advance of the

laying course and all obstacles
within the area, such as manhole covers, shall be
constructed to the correct finished
levels.
f. If joint begin to open, the blocks should be knocked
together with a hide mallet.
g. The blocks are vibrated to their final level with a plate
vibrator,
a
machine
with
a
plate
area between (0.2-.0.3) m2 and a centrifugal force of
approximate one ton is suitable.
h. After the initial vibration, sand is brushed over the
surface
of
the
blocks
and
vibrated
into the joints.
2.3.2. Precast concrete paving slab
The paving slab must be constructed by a process which
ensures the following:
a. Exposed aggregate, shot blasted finish and color to
engineers approval.
b. Prevention of segregation of finer particles of concrete
as far as predictable.
c. 60mm thick at least
d. Water / cement ratio between 0.45 and 0.55
e. All slabs shall be laid on 50mm sand bed or on 25mm
mortar screed (As per design
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f. Where blocks/slabs do not fit at the edge, restraints or
other
obstructions
such
as
manholes or up stands the gaps shall be filled using cut
blocks/slabs.
g. Blocks/slabs shall only cut by using a saw. Any damaged
or broken block/slabs shall
not be laid. Any blocks/slabs damaged during
compaction shall be replaced
immediately.
2.3.3. Stamped concrete / Texture concrete
a. Textured concrete - a cast on site concrete slab having
the
surface
colored
and
imprinted with pattern and texture while the concrete is
still in the plastic condition.
b. Stamped
concrete / Texture
concrete
shall
be
performed
on
site
by
experienced
workmen
c. Concrete, color hardener, release agent, imprinting tools,
removal
of
release
agent
and all material needed to complete the work shall be
submitted by the contractor
d. Provide contraction joints as required and apply two coats of
sealer
e. Pattern, color and texture according to drawings and engineer
approval
f. Stamped concrete / Texture concrete shall be constructed
on
50mm
thick
sand
bed
over compacted sub-base minimum 100mm of crushed
stone
g. Chemical stain, exposed aggregate, stencil and other
techniques
are
allowed
according
to engineers approval
h. The contractor shall provide a job site sample to be
approved
by
Engineer
prior
to
start of the construction works
2.4.
Stone Paving
2.4.1. Sandstone: Shall have the following characteristics:

a. Color /Size / Texture Finish shall be as specified and
designed
by
the
Landscape
Consultant.
b. Stone paving to steps shall be honed finish with rounded front
edges.
c. Sand stone shall be bedded on mortar bed not less than
25mm
in
thickness
mortar
mix shall be to civil engineers recommendations.
d. All stone paving shall be sealed with the appropriate
product
sealant
applied
in
strict
accordance with manufacturers details, after site
installation.
2.4.2. Slate: Shall have the following characteristics:
a. Compressive strength of minimum 20,000psi.
b. Water absorption: maximum 0.18%.
c. Absorption resistance: minimum 13.5.
d. Finished Surface and Color shall be as specified and
designed
by
the
Landscape
Consultant.
e. Slate shall be bedded on a 25-40mm thick waterproof
mortar
bed,
1:4
latex
modified
cement mortar to manufacturers recommendations.
f. Contractor to allow for providing sample of specified
material
and
other
comparative
samples as deemed appropriate by the.
g. Consultant/Engineer and for the construction of 2.0m x
2.0m
panels
of
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2.5.
Sampling and Testing
2.5.1. Facilities for Sampling

The Engineer or Consultant shall have access to the place
where slabs/ blocks are
manufactured or stored for the purpose of examining
and sampling the raw materials,
testing mix batches, checking finished paving slabs
and inspecting the process of
manufacture.
2.5.2. Test of Compressive Strength
a. The Engineer or his representative shall inspect
before delivery, five sample paving
slabs for every order or more provided that sampling
does not exceed 2% of that total
order and the order is greater than 200m 2.
b. The sample specimens shall be tested in a wet
condition after being stored for at least
24 hours in water maintained at a temperature about
27
degrees
Celsius.
Before
the
specimens are submerged in water, the necessary area
shall be determined as follows:
i. Where possible the wearing surface area shall be
calculated by multiplying the
length by the width.
ii. Alternatively the wearing area shall be calculated
by cutting out shapes of
cardboard and weighing it to the nearest 0.01g
iii. As = 20000 ms
m
Where
As = Area of block (sq mm)
Ms = mass of cardboard shape matching
test block (g); the block shall
be placed wearing surface uppermost
on the cardboard
m = mass of 200x 100mm cardboard
rectangle (g) Cut from the same
cardboard
c. The Width or radius of chamfer edge shall be
measured and marked on the cardboard
shape. This shape shall then be cut out accurately
and weighed to calculate the
wearing surface area.
d. Plywood, nominally 4mm thick, shall be used as
packing between the upper and lower

faces of the specimen and the machine platens and
these boards shall be larger than
the specimen by a margin of at least 5mm at all
points. Fresh packing shall be used for
each specimen tested
e. The load shall be applied without stock and
increased continuously at a rate of
approximately 15N/sqmm per minute until no
greater load can be sustained. The
maximum load applied to the specimen shall be
recorded. The strength shall be
expressed to the nearest 0.1 N/sq mm.
2.5.3. Independent test
Independent tests could include Tensile Breaking Load,
Water Absorption and Abrasion
Resistance all paving product if requested by the
Consultant or the Engineer.
2.6.
Workmanship
2.6.1. Examination of the paved area shall ensure the following:

a. Surfaces to be paved shall be inspected prior to start
of work to ensure compliance
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with requirements for installation tolerances and

other conditions affecting performance of stone work
b. Installation shall not proceed until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected. The
installer shall be fully responsible for accepting the
condition of such surfaces prior to
initiation of work
c. Surfaces to be paved shall be firm, dry, clean and free of
greasy
films,
mortar,
soil
and
other foreign substances
2.6.2. Installation: Landscape Contractor shall abide by the following
during installation:
a. Strictly comply with manufacturers instructions and
recommendations,
except
where more restrictive requirements are specified in this
section
b. Clean sub-base to remove dirt, dust, debris and loose
particles.
c. Install pavers in full mortar bed according to the requirements
below:
i. Prepare setting bed over sub slab- Portland Cement
Concrete Paving Mix and
prepare mortar in compliance with mortar/grout
manufacturers instructions. Compact setting bed
and screed to proper depth so that tops of pavers
will be level with grades and as indicated on the
drawings.
ii. Watering concrete sub-base with clean water several
hours before placing
setting bed. Remove surface water about one hour
before placing setting bed.
iii. Spread and screed setting bed to a uniform thickness
and sub-grade elevations
required for accurate setting of stone paving to finish
grades indicated. Mix and
place that amount that can be covered with stone
prior to initial set. Cut back,
level edge and remove and discard mortar that has
reached initial set prior to
placing stone.
iv. Wet stones/ blocks thoroughly before setting. Set pavers
in patterns approved
by Engineer. Lay pavers symmetrically about
centerlines. Provide no longer than 6mm grout joints
between pavers.
v. Set stones/blocks before initial set of mortar bed occurs.
Do not set stone on dry
bed. Apply uniform 1.5mm thick slurry bond coat to
bed
or
back
of
stone
with
a
flat trowel
vi. Stone edge to edge alignment: +0.8mm at any location
d. Expansion and Control Joints: Provide 9.5mm wide sealant
filled joints in compliance
with relevant specification section. Provide sealant filled
expansion joints over all
cracks and joints in concrete walking surfaces, all to
Engineers approval.
e. Grout joints as soon as possible after initial set of setting
bed. Force grout into joints,
taking care not to smear grout on adjoining exposed
stone surfaces. After grout
initially sets tool joints slightly concave. Cure grout by
maintaining in damp condition
for 7 days except as others indicated by latex additive
manufacturer. Pointing shall be
flush unless otherwise specified.
2.6.3. Repair and cleaning: Landscape Contractor shall do the
following:
a. Remove and replace loose, chipped or broken pavers.
Clean exposed surfaces using
materials and methods recommended by manufacture.
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2.6.4. Sealant
a. Paving surface shall be treated with three coats of
water
based
penetrating
sealer,
applied in accordance with the manufacturers printed
instructions
b. Sealant shall be applied in three coats on underside
prior
to
laying
and;
three
coats
on
topside after laying and cleaning on completion of the
works.
2.6.5. Protection of Paving
a. All paving shall be protected from traffic and
saturation
until
all
materials
are
fully
cured.
b. The contractor shall inspect the paved areas after 4-6
weeks
and
top
up
any
fill
joints
with dry silica jointing sand if required.
2.7.
Additional Paving Materials
2.7.1. Rubber Flooring: Shall be a cushioned seamless

flooring system with the following
characteristics:
a. Color - as per Consultants specification and design.
b. Primer shall be single component moisture cured
polyurethane.
c. Binder shall be proprietary elastic polyurethane prepolymer,
MDI
based
with
no
TDI
polymers.
d. Rubber base mat shall be black SBR rubber
cryogenically processed and chopped to 13 mm shredded granules, with less than 4% dust,
supplied
in
bags
to
protect
SBR
from
moisture.
e. EPDM rubber wearing course shall be minimum of
30% EPDM with a density of 1.5 0.05, size range 1 - 3mm,0.5mm and 0.40 0.08mm( dust).
f. Rubber surface shall be tested for shock attenuation,
non-slip
characteristics
and
ease
of ignition.
g. Quality assurance: Contractor shall provide
recycled rubber flooring products
manufactured by a specialist firm, experienced in the
fabrication of such products and
of a type equivalent to those specified.
h. Utilize a professional installer having a minimum of

two years experience in installing
similar recycled rubber flooring products and with
projects of similar scale, scope and
complexity.
2.7.2. Brick paving:
Shall be applied in the following method:
a. Setting of bed mortar on the concrete surface to
indicated thickness
b. Brick pavers shall be laid in pattern specified by the
Landscape
Consultant.
Surface
irregularities shall be avoided.
c. Brick shall be cut with motor-driven saw equipment.
d. Largest size brick units possible shall be used, small
pieces
of
brick
or
large
mortar
areas shall be avoided
e. Grout release agent shall be applied to brick
pavers
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's printed instructions
f. Pack joints shall be full with grout, free of voids and pits
g. Mortar, grout and stains shall be removed from surface
of brick pavers
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2.7.3. Timber:
a. Timber shall be procured from certified (FSC accreditation
preferred) suppliers
supplying timber from recycled/managed forests.
b. Timber shall be clean, sound of merchantable quality,
properly seasoned and free
from woolly texture, soft, heart, splits, faults caused by
compression failure and any
defect or combination of defects, natural or otherwise.
c. Size of timber shall be in accordance with BS5450 (for hard
wood)
and
BS4471
(for
soft
wood).
d. All timber shall be solid section. No compound section will be
allowed.
e. The contractor must allow in his cost for forming faces from
appropriate larger sizes.
f. All timbers (softwood and hardwood) shall be kiln
dried
to
a
moisture
content
of
11% - 13% before transportation.
g. Each batch shipped shall have accompanying
documentation
verifying
this
and
any
batch without such documentation will be rejected.
h. The Engineer shall be informed of the firm undertaking
the timber treatment and the
Contractor shall obtain from the firm a certificate of
treatment for every consignment
of timber treated, which shall be resubmitted to the
Engineer.
i. Treatment shall be carried out after matching of timber.
Any cut areas subsequent to
the initial treatment shall be treated with two brushes
to spray applications of
preservative to the Engineers approval.
j. All water borne preservative treatment shall be carried
out in good time for timber to
dry out before allowing the treated timber to contact
any other materials or
components.
k. Mechanical fastenings and fittings is recommended. All
nails,
screws,
bolts,
washers,
nuts and cleats to be of 316 grade stainless steel.
l. All glue laminated parts shall be weather protected with a
minimum of one coat of
sealer applied in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. End grain

shall be sealed with a minimum of two coats of sealer.
Effective water repellency of
the sealer is 10 to 12 weeks.
m. All coated surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from all mould,
fungi.
n. The manufacturer shall supply the results of the
Quality Control Testing during
Manufacture in compliance with the requirements, for
seeking glue quality and
laminated end joints strength.
o. Timber shall be sorted and selected at the time of
fabrication
for
suitability
for
purpose.
p. The moisture content of timber shall be checked
before fixing; with a reliable
proprietary calibrated meter and timber with moisture
content in excess of 2% above
that specified shall not be fixed.
q. Loose joints shall be used where provision must be
made
for
shrinkage
or
other
movements acting other than in the direction of stresses of
fixing or loading.
r. The carpenter shall perform all necessary mortising,
grooving and matching, tonguing,
rebating and all other works necessary for correct
jointing. Where not specified
otherwise, select fixing and jointing methods and types,
sizes and spacing of fastenings
in compliance with appropriate British Standards, QCS2010
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s. All metal plates, screws and other fixings that may be
required
or
necessary
for
the
proper execution of the carpentry works shall be
provided
t. All trafficked edges of decks, boardwalks and bridges
shall be pencil rounded
2.7.4. Pebble and Gravel: shall have the following
characteristics:
a. All natural stones shall be locally found in the Qatar
GCC.
b. Pebbles and gravels shall be water worn and selected
for natural appearance - color
c. Size of pebbles and gravels shall be supplied based
on
the
drawings,
details
and
specifications, loosely laid or mortared in ground.
d. If mortared, Pebbles and gravels to be placed as
follows:
i. 150 mm soil excavation below finished level
ii. Laid on 100mm of crushed stone sub base
iii. Supply and compact 40 mm of the total thickness.
2.7.5. Natural boulders and cobbles: shall have the following
characteristics:
a. All natural stones to be weathered sandstone from
GCC.
b. Boulders and cobbles shall be selected for natural
appearance in color and texture.
c. No drill holes chisel marks or saw cuts shall be visible.
d. Boulders
and
cobbles
size
shall be
supplied
based
on
the
design
specifications.
e. Boulders shall be located on site under the supervision
of the Consultant.
3. Walls
3.1.
General
3.1.1. Where materials used in this section and have

been specified elsewhere in this
document, the relevant clauses shall be applied to this
section. Materials that have not
been individually specified shall be of first class
quality and the minimum standard
acceptable shall be the British Standard or QCS2010 or
Lusail Particular Specifications,

where applicable.
3.1.2. Construction of foundation for Walls and shall be
designed and specified by a structural
or civil engineer. Landscaping Contractor to ensure
qualified staff is engaged in the
construction of walls.
3.1.3. Low stone walls (450-500mm) will be finished in a
manner so that the top of the wall is
smooth, flat and comfortable enough to be used as
seating. These walls to be as per
approved design.
3.1.4. A well-crafted and proportionately sized cantilevered
concrete
cap
on
top
of
a
stone
wall is an acceptable design.
3.2.
Coping and Cladding
3.2.1. Stone used for coping & cladding shall be colored and
textured
as
indicated
on
the
drawings - and shall meet the following conditions:
a. Crushed strength, mass density, water absorption,
acid immersion test, Saturation
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coefficient should be approved and should meet the technical

specification
b. Stone shall be bedded on 25mm mortar bed. Mortar
mix to manufacturers
recommendations
c. Contractor should provide samples of specified stone
and others that meet the
technical specification and for the construction of 2m
length of coping and 3.0m 2 of
cladding of selected samples for engineers approval.
d. All stone coping to be sealed on the bedded face before
laying and on the wearing
surface after lying with a sealant as per QCS 2010.
Sealant to be applied in strict
accordance with manufacturers instructions.
3.2.2. Mortar /Grout Materials shall be as follows:
a. Mortar materials: Portland cement bed mortar shall be
provided to comply with
directions of manufacturer and as necessary to produce
stiff mixture with a moist
surface at the time the stone is set
b. Portland cement: Portland cement of natural color or
white
as
needed
shall
be
provided to produce color selected. Mortar to be sulphate
resistant.
c. Aggregates shall be as indicated below:
i. For joints narrower than 6mm aggregate graded with
100% passing the Number
8 sieve and 95% the 16 sieve shall be used.
ii. For pointing mortar, aggregate graded with 100% passing
the Number 16 sieve
shall be used.
d. Colored mortar/grout pigments: natural and synthetic
oxides
and
chromium
oxides,
compounded shall be used in mortar mixes.
e. Pigments with record of satisfactory performance in stone
mortars shall only be used.
Color shall be selected from the full range of
manufactures standard colors and
shall be to Engineers approval.
f. Grout material: Portland cement, factory blended grout
shall
be
provided,
to
comply
with directions of the manufacturer.
3.2.3. Workmanship of walls shall be as follows:

a. Wall construction: Contractor shall not proceed with
stone installation until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. The
Contractor shall be fully
responsible for accepting the condition of such surfaces
prior to initiation of stone
work. Surfaces to receive stone shall be firm, dry, clean
and free of oily or greasy films,
mortar, soil and other foreign substances
b. Installation: Contractor shall strictly comply with the following;
i. Strictly comply with suppliers and manufacturers
instructions and
recommendations, except where more restrictive
requirements are specified in
this section.
ii. Clean sub base to remove dirt, dust and loose particles.
iii. Do not use damaged, chipped or defective stones. Cut
stone with power saw to
provide clean cut edges. Beginning work means installer
accepts substrates and
conditions.
iv. Mix and prepare mortar in compliance with mortar/grout
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v. Saturate concrete sub base with clean water

several hours before placing setting
bed.
vi. Spread and screed setting bed to uniform
thickness for accurate setting of stone
to achieve a uniform surface. Mix and place
only that amount that can be
covered with stone prior to initial set. Cut back,
level edge and remove and
discard mortar that has reached initial set prior
to placing stone.
vii. Wet stones thoroughly before setting. Set
stones in tight packed pattern
approved by the Engineer. Provide no larger
than 4mm dry joints between
stones. Set stones before initial set of mortar
bed occurs. Do not set stone on
dry bed.
viii. A Portland cement slurry bond coat shall be
applied to the mortar bed using a
flat trowel and a slurry bond coat to the back of
stone just prior to placing on
the bed.
ix. Set stones into place with heavy mallet to
obtain full contact and adhesion
with setting bed. Stones shall not be disturbed
after setting.
x. Remove and relay stones that must be adjusted.
Mortar shall not be visible on
front face of wall.
c. Tolerance of walls shall be as follows:
i. Stone edge to edge alignment + 0.8 mm at any
location.
ii. Face width of joints + 0.6 mm at any location.
iii. Prevent disturbance of stone wall during setting or
within 24 hours after initial
setting of stones.
iv. Walls shall be erected or located such that each
surface edge or corner of a unit
shall not be more than 5mm from its true
position, relative to the main setting out lines,
finished levels and adjacent units.
d. Repair and cleaning of walls shall be as follows:
i.
Loose, chipped or broken pieces of stone shall be
removed and replaced.

ii. Exposed surfaces shall be cleaned using
materials and method
recommended by stone supplier
iii. Stone that cannot be successfully cleaned shall be
removed and replaced.
e. Sealant:
i. All finished stonework shall be treated with
two coats of Tufseal
waterproof proprietary sealant applied in
accordance with the drawings.
ii. Units shall be lifted and supported in their final
position both temporarily and
permanently in such a way that they will be
stressed only in the manner for which they
were designed.
f. Protection of Finished Surfaces:
i.
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The Contractor shall include in his rates for

adequately
protecting
all
surfaces
to
the satisfaction of the Engineer until Substantial
ii
Completion
of
the
whole
of
the
.
works.
Any or all of the above requirements may be varied
by the Engineer if the
accuracy of the position of the units is not suitable
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reasons, or for the proper assembly of the unit or

other adjacent units. This variation will only be
valid if given in writing by the Engineer.
3.3.
Masonry walls
3.3.1. Masonry walls are used as a barrier in landscaping areas and

public gardens; they shall
be built to Civil Engineer's construction design and to the
Landscaping Consultant's design and finish.
3.3.2. Concrete mix
a. Concrete mix for footings must have an approved
compressive strength or the
following proportions by volume:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
1 part Portland cement.

2 parts sand.
3 parts -inch maximum diameter gravel.
27 liters of water maximum per sack of cement.
b. Mortar mix must have an approved compressive Strength

or
the
following
proportions
by volume:
i. 1 part Portland cement
ii. 3 parts sand
iii. part hydrated lime or lime putty
c. Grout must have an approved compressive strength which
complies
with
directions
of
manufacturer. All blocks must be grouted wherever
reinforcing occurs
3.3.3. Workmanship: Contractor shall ensure the following:
a. Proper bonding between the footing and the first course
of block. A mortar key may
be omitted if the first course of block is set into the fresh
concrete when the footing is
placed and a good bond is obtained.
b. Soil is dampened prior to placing concrete footings. A
preliminary
soil
report,
compiled
by a licensed Civil Engineer, may be required.
c. Clean sub base to remove dirt, dust and loose particles.
d. All drawings, dimensions and specification shall be to
Civil
Engineer's
details
and
required examination.
4. Fences and balustrades
4.1.
General
4.1.1. Fences and balustrades shall be used as a

physical barrier to separate the
motorized routes from pedestrian walkways, in addition to
the aesthetic, screening and
enclosure effect provided to the designated area.
4.1.2.
that
All existing fencing shall be evaluated and if fencing at

particular
location
is
necessary, other aesthetic alternative can be assessed, such
as:
a. A plant hedge.
b. A well designed wrought iron fence.
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d. Polyvinyl coated chain link.

4.1.3. Measurement: by linear meter for each type and height.
4.1.4. Fence height is measured from the lowest grade
abutting the fence to the top of the
fence, except that the height of a fence on top of a
retaining wall is measured from the grade on the higher
side of the retaining wall.
4.1.5. The posts, post foundations, fabric, fittings, and
all accessories required to
complete fence installation should follow the fencing
specification.
4.1.6. Fencing and balustrade at special locations shall be
creative and integrate an artistic
element. The shape, height, color and material of the
fence or balustrade shall be integrated with the
surrounding landscape.
4.1.7. All fences and balustrades (wood, steel, glass and metal)
shall be built by qualified staff
based on the Consultant design and to the Engineer's
approval
prior
to
installation
on
site.
4.1.8. The contractor shall submit the following:
a. Layout of fence in the landscape area.
b. Cross sectional dimensions of posts, braces, rails,
fittings,
accessories
and
frames
design.
c. Spacing of posts and their design.
d. PVC coating color sample for proposed color.
4.2.
Chain link Fences
4.2.1. General
a. Chain link fences are mainly used as a physical
barrier
to
enclose
the
non
motorized
routes, providing safe movement to pedestrian.
b. Tags shall be attached to every roll, indicating mesh
size,
coating
weight
and
wire
gage.
c. Height and design shall be in accordance to
design and drawings of Consultants.
d. Ties used for attaching fabric to line posts shall be
made
of
the
same
material
as
fabric.
e. Using top and bottom tension wires in fixing fences and
rails.
4.2.2. Posts and Accessories:
a. Metal posts shall have the following characteristics:
i. Appropriate caps shall be fitted over the
outside section to exclude
moisture.
ii. Shape, dimension, and Weights of the Top Rails,
Braces, Tie Rods, Stretcher
Bars and Accessories shall be according to tender
specification
iii. Colors shall be as indicated in drawings
iv. Posts, Top Rail and Braces should be covered by
polyvinyl chloride coating
b. Wood/Timber posts shall have the following
characteristics:
i. If wood/Timber posts are used they should be well
treated.
ii. Preservative should be applied to the ends of
wood/Timber posts buried in the
ground.
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iii. Posts / pipes shall be set in concrete footings extending

into natural ground or
properly compacted fill. Wood/Timber posts must
extend through concrete footings to gravel below.
4.2.3. Insulation: Contractor shall perform the following when laying
chain fence:
a. Perform necessary clearing, excavation and filling to provide
clear line of fence runs.
b. Coat the metal posts with approved zinc chromate paint
prior
to
placement
and
touch
up with specified paint after concrete is placed.
c. Post Placement shall be done with an evenly space posts
at not more than 2.5m or
less than 1.5m on centers. Place additional posts at
each change in line and abrupt
change in grade.
d. Set corner or pull posts at each horizontal or vertical
angle
point
of
15
or
more
degrees and at no more than 100m intervals.
e. Set corner, end and pull posts with horizontal or
diagonal
brace
rail
and
tie
rod
to
nearest line post.
4.3.
Decorative Fences
4.3.1. General
a. Decorative fences are used to provide aesthetic and
privacy
feeling
to
the
designed
area
b. Fence design and height shall be approved by the
Engineer.
Fence
height
shall
not
exceed 1.2 m
c. Qualified manufacturers with a minimum of 5 years
experience manufacturing
Decorative wire fencing will be acceptable to the Engineer
4.3.2. Posts and accessories
a. Posts: Galvanized steel tubular members manufactured
having an approved strength.
The posts shall be coated internally and externally by
Zinc. Posts size, thickness,
weight and color according to design.
b. Panels: Wire galvanized coated steel shall be used, while
welding
the
vertical
wires
connected at every intersection by electric resistance
welding.
c. Rails: Decorative rail shall be used with suitable color &
design.
d. Accessories: Assembled panels with decorative mesh
accessories
shall
be
attached
using clips to prevent removal and vandalism.
e. Finish: All mesh, channels, posts, fittings and
accessories to be polyester coated
individually after drilling and layout, to ensure maximum
corrosion protection. All
components are given a 4-stage Power Wash pretreatment process that cleans and
prepares the galvanized surface to assure complete
adhesion of the finish coat. All
metal are given a polyester resin based powder coating
applied by the electrostatic
spray process.
4.3.3. Installation: Contractor shall perform as follows:
a. Verify areas to receive fencing are completed to final grades
and elevations.
b. Install fence in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
c. Space posts uniformly, center-to-center unless otherwise
indicated.
d. Concrete Set Posts: Drill hole in firm, undisturbed or
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diameter 4 times greater than nominal outside

dimension
of
post
and
depths
approximately (152 mm) deeper than post bottom.
Excavate
deeper
as
required
for
adequate support in soft and loose soils and for posts
with
heavy
lateral
loads.
Set
post bottom (457mm) below surface when in firm,
undisturbed
soil.
Place
concrete
around post in a continuous pour. Trowel finish around
posts
and
slope
to
direct
water
away from posts.
e. Check each post for vertical and top alignment
and
maintain
in
position
during
placement and finishing operation.
f. Align fence panels between posts. Firmly attach rail
band
to
posts
with
(6
mm)
bolt
and lock nut, ensuring panels and posts remain plumb.
g. Accessories: Install post caps and other accessories to
complete fence
h. Clean up debris and unused material and remove from
site.
5. Play Equipment
5.1.
General
5.1.1. The provision of play ground equipments in

landscaping is dependent on the social
values of a location and on the communal activities.
Playground equipments shall be specified for different
age groups, for recreational, educational and active
usage.
5.1.2. Standards:
Playground Equipment Safety Standards to follow:
a. ASTM F1487-11; Standard Consumer Safety
Performance Specification for
Playground Equipment for Public Use
b. ASTM F1148-12; Standard Consumer Safety
Performance Specification for Home
Playground Equipment.
c. ASTM F2373-11; Standard Consumer Safety
Performance Specification for Public
Use Play Equipment for Children 6
Months through 23 Months
d. ASTM F2729-12; Standard Consumer Safety

Specification for Constant Air Inflatable
Play Devices for Home Use.
e. ASTM F1918-12; Standard Safety Performance
Specification for Soft Contained Play
Equipment
f. ASTM F2075-10a; Standard Specification for
Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a
Playground Safety Surface Under
and Around Playground
Equipment.
g. ASTM F2049-11; Standard Safety Performance
Specification for Fences/Barriers for
Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family
Residential Use Outdoor Play
Areas.
h. ASTM F2225-13; Standard Safety Specification for
Consumer Trampoline Enclosures
i. ASTM F381-13; Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and
Labeling of Consumer Trampolines
j. ASTM F2056-09; Standard Safety and Performance
Specification for Soccer Goals
k. ASTM F2673-08; Standard Safety Specification for
Special Tip-Resistant Movable
Soccer Goals
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l. ASTM F1292-13; Standard Specification for Impact

Attenuation of Surfacing
Materials Within the Use Zone of
Playground Equipment
m. ASTM F1951-09b; Standard Specification for
Determination of Accessibility of Surface
Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment.
5.2.
Scope of work
5.2.1. The specifications and requirements listed below are based on

the qualitative aspects,
safety, aesthetic values and recreational demands set by the
Client and the Consultant.
5.2.2. The scope of this section covers the foundation, flooring and
minimum area allotment
for each type of equipment, keeping in view the safety,
over all harmony and the international standards.
5.3.
Submittals and References
5.3.1. Submittals related to all aspects of the products shall be made

available by the Supplier.
Submittals shall show proof of international standards,
quality, safety, durability and environmental values.
5.3.2. The contractor shall provide the following submittals for the
Consultant's approval:
a. Shop drawings showing the location of the
equipment,
foundation
and
installation details.
b. Product environmental and safety certifications.
c. Product certification and quality assurance.
d. Brochures and samples of materials to be used (if requested)
e. Laboratorial analysis report of material used in
equipments,
against
rust,
strength,
allergies due to coatings of enamel colors etc
f. Method statement of installation, safety checks
and
maintenance
of
equipments
g. Operation and maintenance schedule for all equipments
h. Log sheet for periodic safety checks and servicing
i. Closeout submittals: As Built, record documents on
substitutions & changes
j. Product references from various suppliers.
5.4.
Product Handling
The equipments shall be delivered, installed and
commissioned prior to opening for public use. Following
points need to be considered in above process besides
strictly
following
the
instruction
manual
by
manufacturers.
5.4.1. Delivery
a. The product must be delivered in the best condition
(undamaged).
b. The delivered material shall be protected at site until
installation.
c. The material shall be checked thoroughly prior to installation.
d. The material shall be inspected by the engineer to
verify
/
confirm
the
quality
as
agreed by the contractor or the supplier.
5.4.2. Installation
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b. Structure shall not be damaged while installing, if

this
happens,
the
components
shall be replaced with new ones.
c. Care shall be taken in installation of equipment at
its
right
position
as
per
plan
drawing.
d. The equipments shall be placed well away from
each
other
to
avoid
congestions
and overcrowding.
e. The site preparation, trenching and concrete
foundation
works
shall
be
completed
prior to delivery of equipments.
f. Disposal of construction debris shall be done from
time
to
time
while
installation
and after completing the works.
5.4.3. Commissioning
a. Commissioning of equipments shall be done in
temporarily
protected
/
fenced
area
to
avoid any unforeseen casualty due to safety laps.
b. Commissioning shall be done in presence of clients
Representative Engineer.
c. Safety checks shall be followed to ensure proper
installation
&
operation
of
the
equipment.
d. Flooring material shall be filled / placed as per
Engineers specification.
5.5.
Play Equipment Types
5.5.1. The playground equipments are divided into two

types depending on their
operation and use: mechanical and electrical playground
equipments.
5.5.2. Only mechanical recreational playground will be covered
in this section.
5.5.3. Considering the landscape developed with a purpose
of recreation for the property
holders the mechanical playground equipments are
most
suitable
types
to
be
introduced in community parks. These equipments are
mechanically
operated
play
ground structures, which are made of laminated wood,
hard
plastic
(polycarbonate/
polypropylene) and steel and are further divided based
on
the
purpose
and
users as described below.
types
of
its
5.5.4. Fun oriented - (for children): such as small animal rides, a

slide, see-saw balance, swings
etc.
5.5.5. Child developmental - (for children & adults): such as:
net climbing, step climbers, rope
hang-slides, alphabetical boards etc.
5.5.6. Aerobic and Activity centers - (for 3 generations): such
as: parallel bars, pull ups, push
up bars, slanting bench etc.
5.5.7. Adventurous (for children - multiple
users): such as complex structures of
animals, ships, train, birds, jungle etc.
5.5.8. For physically challenged peoples - (with adults
supervision)
These equipments are made especially for the children
with physical challenges. These
equipments shall be low in height, easy to access, simple
to use and safe with provision of special extra grips to
support the user.
5.5.9. Sports equipment and practice corners - (for teens and
adults): such as foot ball goal
post, basket ball - basket post, badminton net, tennis net
and cricket practice pitch etc.
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5.5.10. Shade structure type - (for children): such as small huts,

house, gazebo, tunnel, pet
house etc.
5.6.
Products / Material Specifications
5.6.1. Suppliers
All the products shall be supplied by quality producers with
international standards and reputations, with approval for the
product form local municipality along with submittal as listed
above in point 5.3.
5.6.2. Material specification
The equipments shall be made of wood, plastic, steel or
combination of two or more materials. Following are some
of the material specifications required in general but are
not limited to the listed below:
a. Wooden equipments
i. Shall be made of soft wood, polished, arsenic, chromefree, nod-free, crack-free,
seasoned, lacquer coated material, easy to clean
surfaces.
ii. Shall be protected against fungi like blue fungi and pest
like termites, white ants
etc.
iii. The joints must be strong, rust free and guaranteed for
the strength.
iv. Shall have no sharp edges, nuts and bolts should be
covered with smooth
plastic caps.
v. Shall be treated against ultra violet radiations.
vi. Shall have a strong steel foundation with depth of 30- 40
cm fixed over concrete
basement.
vii. The material should with stand harsh climate
and weather fluctuations. viii. Shall be non-toxic
to children.
b. Plastic parts / equipments
i. Shall be solid (no hollow plastics / double layered plastic
parts, unless specified
and approved by the engineer).
ii. Shall be made of recyclable materials, polycarbonate
polypropylene,
polyethylene etc.
iii. The joints must be strong and guaranteed for the
strength, rust free fittings,
without sharp edges, nuts and bolts should be covered

with smooth plastic caps.
iv. Shall be treated against ultra violet radiations.
v. Steel foundations with depth of 30- 40 cm shall be made
to hold and protect the
equipment.
vi. The material surfaces shall be easy to clean.
vii.
The material should stand harsh climate and
sudden fluctuations in weather. viii. Shall be non-toxic
to children.
c. Metal-body play equipments
i. Shall be well fabricated.
ii. Shall have no sharp edges.
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iv. Shall be painted with multiple coats of epoxy

paints.
vi. Foundation shall be strong with depth of 300- 400
mm.
vii. The material should stand harsh climate.
d. Ropes
i. The ropes used in various structures shall be of
polyester, polyamide type with
steel joints.
ii. The diameter of rope shall not be less than 12mm.
iii. It should be cut free, scratch free, joint free single
piece, closed end and covered
with protective rubber coverings (such as for
swings).
iv. Shall be treated against ultra violet radiations.
v. The material of rope shall stand harsh climatic
changes throughout the year.
vi. Shall be non-toxic to children.
5.6.3. Floor material specification
The floor shall be made from sand, gravel, rubber
safety
tiles
etc.
Following
are
some
of
the material specifications required in general but are
not limited to the listed below.
a. Sand
It shall be sweet sand (not from beach), free from
stones, roots, weeds, debris and any
unsafe material. The depth of sand bed shall be
minimum 30 cm above the
underground concrete foundation. The sand-floor level
shall always be maintained in
equal level to the lawn. All metal parts of foundation
shall be buried deep under the
sand. The outer edges of sand plot shall be provided
with black plastic edge, unless
otherwise specified by the Landscape consultant. The
size of sandy floor shall be large
/ wide enough to provide protection to the user in case
of any accidental fall / drop.
b. Zero size gravels
The gravels of zero size (coarse sand) could be used in
place of sand as per the
instruction of engineer. Various colors of gravels
provide contrasting options. All other specification will

be the same as stated for sand.
c. EPDM - Bounded rubber safety floorings
The tiles of 10 - 15 mm can be fixed or Cast-in-place
over the concrete floor to create
absorbent-safety flooring. The depth of floor
substances shall be as recommended by
the Landscape Consultant and manufacturer, which
shall be from 10 - 90 mm
depending on the height of fall. The bottom lining of
floor (over concrete) is filled with
SBR - shredded black rubber with binder and a top
layer of EPDM bounded rubber
(colorful soft rubber particles) are placed to form
patterns. The guarantee must be
provided for the sustainability of binding glue and
rubber flooring. The floor shall be
large / wide enough to provide full protection to the
user in case of any accidental fall
/ drop
5.7.
Recyclable Materials
5.7.1. As per LUSAILs environmental policies, the material of

play ground equipments shall be
sustainable as well as recyclable in nature at end of its
use. The equipments shall be
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made in environment friendly processing units / factories

besides
achieving
the
quality
standards.
5.7.2. It is advisable to use the materials (such as wood,
metal, plastic etc) from
sustainable natural resources or recycling plants to reduce
impact on environment.
5.8.
Product Guarantee
5.8.1. Written guarantee shall be given for each equipment

against structural strength,
damages due to harsh climate, allergies to users due to
surface
material
(such
as
paint
/
varnish etc) and against breakage of parts or components
due
to
inferior
quality
or
poor
workmanship.
5.9.
Maintenance
5.9.1. The following are some practices, which shall be adopted as

part of routine/ daily
/periodic maintenance, but not limited to the listed below:
a. Cleaning of equipments with water and blowers.
b. Racking of ground soil to keep floor neat and tidy.
c. Removal of litter from playgrounds.
d. Removal and cleaning of old paint.
e. Painting of equipments once a year with epoxy primers
followed
by
double
coating
with epoxy paints.
f. Greasing of all fittings in an equipment on monthly
basis
Repairing
/
welding
of
damaged equipments.
g. Replacement of irreparable parts.
h. Preparation and follow up of monthly maintenance schedule.
5.10. Safety Inspections

5.10.1. The following are some practices, which shall be
adopted
as
part
of
regular
safety
inspections, but not limited to the list below:
a. Checking of equipments against rust / corrosion.
b. Checking of equipments against breakage and repairs.
c. Checking of equipments against vandalism.
d. Checking of equipments against erosion of joints and defects.
e. Checking of sharp edges and exposed hazards.
f. Maintaining of Safety log sheet separately for all

equipments, monthly schedule
of safety inspection and a format to notify the
damages observed and their
rectifications with time frame.
g. Checking of safety on and underground.
h. Checking of level of sand / safety floorings under the
equipments.
i. Checking of surrounding safety such as fences, benches,
trees
etc.
and
to
provide
safety nets / fences for the damaged or equipments under
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6. Street Furniture
6.1.
General
6.1.1. Street furniture such as street structures, benches,

signage etc. are an important visual
amenity and tool shade for establishing and reinforcing
the desired image and character of the project.
6.1.2. The specifications below shall be applicable in general
to all conditions regardless of
location, design and type of furniture to be used in the
landscape as per consultants design and specifications.
6.2.
Scope of Work
6.2.1. The specifications and requirements listed below

are made based on the
qualitative aspects, safety, aesthetic values and
recreational demands of the park.
6.2.2. The scope covers the structural construction,
quality of material, details of
foundation, flooring, and minimum area allotment
for
each
type
of
furniture,
keeping in view the size of structure, its safety, over all
harmony
and
the
international
standards.
6.3.
Submittals
6.3.1. Submittals related to all aspects of the products shall be

made available by the supplier /
contractor and shall indicate the international
standards, qualitative, Safety and environmental
values beside innovativeness and durability.
6.3.2. The contractor shall provide following submittals for the
review of design and for the
execution of job:
a. Shop drawings stating the location of the furniture,
foundation and installation details.
b. Product environmental and safety certifications.
c. Product certification and quality assurance.
d. Brochures and samples of materials to be used (if
requested).
e. Laboratorial analysis report of material used in
equipments,
against
rust,
strength,
allergies due to coatings of enamel colors etc.
f. Method statement of installation, safety checks and

maintenance aspects.
g. Operation and maintenance schedule for all types of
furniture.
h. Log sheet for periodic safety checks and maintenance.
i. Closeout submittals: As Built, record documents on
substitutions
&
changes,
previous
maintenance records.
j. Product references from various suppliers.
6.4.
Product Handling
Various types of furniture shall be delivered, installed and

commissioned prior to opening
for public use. The following points shall be considered in
the process, while following the
instruction manual by manufacturers:
6.4.1. Delivery
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a. The product shall be delivered in the best condition

(undamaged)
b. The delivered material shall be protected at site until
installation.
c. The material shall be checked thoroughly prior to installation.
d. The material shall be inspected by the engineer to
verify
/
confirm
the
quality
as
agreed by the contractor or the supplier.
6.4.2. Installation
a. The safety measures should be promptly followed while
installing the product.
b. While
installation
the
structure
shouldnt
be
damaged,
if
this
happens,
the
components shall be replaced with new ones.
c. Care shall be taken in installation of furniture at its
right
position
as
per
plan
/
drawing.
d. Furniture products shall be well spaced to avoid
congestions and overcrowding.
e. The site preparation, trenching and concrete foundation
works
shall
be
completed
prior to delivery of equipments.
f. Disposal of construction debris shall be done from time to
time
during
installation
and
after completing the works.
6.4.3. Commissioning
a. Commissioning of products shall be done in temporarily
protected
/
fenced
area
to
avoid any unforeseen casualty due to safety laps.
b. Commissioning shall be done in presence of Clients
Representative
Engineer
and
Landscape Consultant.
c. Safety checks shall be followed to ensure proper
installation of structures & operation
of various other related features such as electric lights
inside gazebo, shade structures
etc.
d. Flooring material shall be filled or constructed as per design
specification.
6.5.
Site Furnishings
Listed below are the types of furniture used in landscaping
areas,
for
private
and
public
use.
6.5.1. Shade Structure for areas with mass sitting or traditional values
will be always provided
with benches, litter bins etc. The following are categories /
types of shade structures which can be used in the
landscape:
a. Nylon cloth tents.
b. Fiber made roofs.
c. Teflon coated PVC shade cloth.
6.5.2. Gazebo & Pergola
a. A gazebo is the sitting area which is made with roof,
standing
on
pillars
and
with
proper flooring which can be suitable for shaded seating
areas
b. A pergola is the series of arches made to provide partial
shade over a walkway or
open-to-sky courtyards. The structure of the
gazebo/pergola shall be (wooden, steel
or concrete structure).
c. Size, material, type, color, finish, and placement as
per
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d. The material shall be durable and properly treated.

e. Fixing of gazebo/ pergola shall be as per design
details.
Ground
fixing
is
recommended
where possible.
6.5.3. Trellis
These are the structures made to train the climbers
across a gate, entrances, parking areas and besides
seating points. Following are the types of trellis:
a. Wooden trellis
b. Metal trellis
6.5.4. Benches
a. Benches are an important feature in a landscaping
project.
b. The size, quantity and shape may vary as per the
importance
of
location
and
the
number of users.
c. Benches shall be made of (solid hard wood, steel,
cast
aluminum
with
polyester
powder coating or reinforced concrete benches).
6.5.5. Litter Bin
a. The litter bins or garbage bins shall be one of following
categories:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Galvanized sheet bins

Plastic bins
Wooden bins
Concrete bins
b. The quantity, design, size, color, weight and

capacity
shall
be
as
per
consultants
design and to Engineers approval.
c. Recyclable materials shall be used in litter bin
manufacture;
they
should
be
durable
and withstand our local weather.
d. An attractive design and coloring litter bin container
with
a
smooth
finish
and
weather
resistant shall be used for childrens area and
playground.
e. Ground fixing where possible and wall / post
mounting
are
acceptable
according
to
design and manufacturer recommendation
f. Ground fixing option
i. Using bolts for permanent ground fixing onto
concrete foundation or paving
slab.
ii. Bin sets into concrete foundation.
iii. Ground lock system which is installing the bin
without excavation or concreting
by using locking features, so bins cannot be
relocated.
g. Bollard fixing options
i. Below ground permanent fixing by using extended
fixing tube in concrete.
ii. Below ground socket fixing which avoid further
work to pavement
iii. Surface mounting which is recommended where
below ground fixing is not
possible, example (car parking, bridges)
6.5.6. Pedestrian bridge
a. The pedestrian bridges used in landscaping projects to
cross a stream or a pond shall
be constructed under civil engineering standards
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b. Bridges shall be categorized as follows:

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Wooden bridges
Floating bridges
Concrete bridges
Steel made bridges
6.5.7. Signs
Signs shall be as follows:
a. Size, material, type, color and placement shall be as
per
consultants
design
and
Engineers approval.
b. Shall have high quality and imaginative design.
c. Signs material shall be extremely durable (wood, plastic
or
metal).
If
wood
is
used,
it
should be properly sealed against weather deterioration
d. Free standing signs are subject to the Consultants designs)
Placement and fixing:
i. Wall signs shall be placed to establish faade
rhythm, scale and proportion.
ii. Ground fixing is recommended where possible.
iii. Using bolts onto concrete foundation or paving slab.
iv. Below ground fixing by using extended fixing tube in
concrete.
v. Surface mounting which is recommended where below
ground fixing is not
possible.
6.5.8. Art Sculpture
These features are designed and specified by the Landscape
Consultant and/or Architect, depending on the design
requirements. The sculpture could be made of wood, rock,
concrete and metal.
6.5.9. Plant Containers
a. The plant container size, type and location are
assigned
and
assigned
by
the
Landscape Consultant
b. The plant pots are categorized as follows (Fiber pots,
Ceramic
pots,
Earthen
pots,
Metallic pots, Wooden planter, Large granite pots)
c. Contractor shall ensure drainage is designed for the plant
containers
d)
Contractor
shall ensure irrigation connection to the pots location
6.6.
Products / Material Specifications
6.6.1. Suppliers
All products shall be supplied by companies of international

standards. Quality
certificates and other product and manufacturer information
submittals shall be subject to Engineer and Landscape
Consultants approval.
6.6.2. Material specification
a. The furniture shall be made of wood, hard plastic,
concrete, steel, some with galvanize
sheets or combination of two or more materials. The size
of the furniture depends on
the design set by the Consultant. The material
specifications required in general shall
be but not limited to the requirements listed follows
b. Wooden furniture: such as wooden benches, pergolas,
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& trellis around sitting area and play grounds etc

i. The wooden furniture shall be made of node-free,
crack-free, seasoned wood.
Shall be polished, chrome-free, lacquer
coated material and easy to clean
surfaces
ii. Shall be protected against fungi like blue fungi,
pest like termites and white ants
etc
iii. The joints must be strong, rust free and
guaranteed for the strength
iv. Shall have no sharp edges. The nuts and bolts
shall be flashed to level or
covered with smooth plastic caps. Shall not harm
in any case to the user
v. The furniture body shall be treated against ultra
violet radiations for longer life
and sustainability
vi. If the structure is big in size such as gazebo with
multiple joint, a strong steel
foundations with depth (as approved by The
Engineer) is recommended which shall be fixed
over concrete basement
vii. Small size furniture articles such as benches,
litterbins, signboards etc. shall also
be provided with concrete basement as per the
Engineers design.
viii. All concrete foundations shall be raised above
ground by 50-150mm (depending
upon the type of furniture) to avoid direct contact
with ground moisture. Such
raised portion of a foundation shall be painted to
match the surrounding
ix. The material should withstand fire and withstand
harsh, fluctuation weather
conditions
c. Plastic furniture: Such as entire or partly made plastic
benches, litter bins, signboards
etc
i. The plastic parts or components of a plastic-body
furniture shall be solid (no
hollow plastics or double layered plastic parts,
unless specified and approved by The Engineer).
ii. All furniture shall be made of recyclable
materials, polycarbonate
polypropylene, polyethylene etc.
iii. The joints must be strong and guaranteed for the
strength, rust free fittings,
without sharp edges, nuts and bolts should be
covered with smooth plastic caps.
iv. The furniture body shall be treated against ultra
violet radiations
v. If the furniture poses multiple joint, steel
foundations shall be made to hold and
protect the equipment as per the approval
from
clients
representative
Engineer.
vi. The material surfaces shall be easy to clean.
vii. The material should withstand fire and
withstand harsh, fluctuation weather
conditions.
d. Metal-body furniture : Such as steel benches,
pergolas,
gazebo,
galvanized
litter
bins,
shade structures, signboards, aluminum or cast iron
trellis etc
i. This type of furniture shall
ii be well fabricated. Have
.
no sharp edges.
iii
. The joints must be strong, durable and made of
ivcorrosion-rust-free steel body. Shall be painted with
. multiple coats of epoxy paints.
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vi. Foundation shall be with depth of 300- 400 mm or as
approved by The Engineer.
vii. The material should stand harsh climate.
e. Concrete components
i. All concrete components shall be as per the design
specifications and as per the
approval of Engineer. The concrete bases and
foundations of gazebo, pergolas and other furniture
shall fulfill the design specifications.
ii. If the proposed bridges, arches or pergolas are concrete
made (or half concrete
made). They shall be pre-cast concrete type
and shall follow the design specifications and
needs.
iii. The concrete pots sizes, shapes, colors, models, designs
can be pre -cast or
customized to fit the design requirements.
6.6.3. Product guarantee
Written guarantee shall be provided for each product
against fire, structural strength,
damages due to harsh climate, allergies to users due to
surface material (such as paint /
varnish etc) and against breakage of parts or components
due to inferior quality or poor
workmanship
6.6.4. Maintenance of furniture
The following practices shall be adopted as part of daily
routine / periodic maintenance, but not limited to the list
below:
a. Cleaning of furniture as per manufacturer recommendation.
b. Removal of litter on or beside furniture and from the litter
bins.
c. Removal and cleaning of old paint.
d. Painting of equipments once a year with epoxy primers
followed
by
double
coating
with epoxy paints.
e. Greasing of all fittings in a equipment on
regular
basis
as
per
agreed
maintenance schedule.
f. Repairing / welding of damaged furniture.
g. Replacement of irreparable parts.
h. Preparation and follow up of monthly maintenance schedule.
6.6.5. Safety inspections

The following practices shall be adopted as part
of daily routine / periodic maintenance, but not
limited to the list below:
a. Checking of rust / corrosion
b. Checking of breakage and repairs.
c. Checking of damages due to against vandalism.
d. Checking of sharp edges and exposed hazards.
e. Checking of electric fittings if available inside structures such
as gazebo.
f. Maintaining of Safety log sheet separately for all locations
having furniture.
g. Maintaining monthly schedule of safety inspection and
to
submit
monthly
safety
inspection report along with details of action taken over
incidences.
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SECTION D - IRRIGATION
1.1.
Scope of Work
The scope of work comprises of design, supply,
installation and testing, commissioning and statutory
maintenance (for a period of 24 months) of an
automatic irrigation system as detailed in the drawings
and in this specification and QCS2010, to the extent of
planting area as shown on the planting plans.
1.2.
General Concept Design
1.2.1. Water requirement for the plantation shall be followed as

per QCS2010, however the
maximum demand shall be as follows:
a. Palm trees.............................................. 150
lit/palm/day
b. Ornamental trees.................................. 100 lit/tree/day
c. Shrubs................................................... 20 lit/m/day
d. Ground covers & Ornamental Grass...... 18 lit/m/day
e. Lawn...................................................... 12 lit/m/day
f. Hedges.................................................. 13 lit/LM/day
g. Cactus & Succulents.............................. 07 lit/plant/day
1.2.2. A detailed valve schedule shall be prepared to show the
daily timing for irrigation system
and to ensure achievement of the daily water
requirement for each plant type.
1.2.3. Type of irrigation for each type of plantation shall be as
per as per the contract drawing
for installation details.
1.2.4. For pipe sizing, mean velocity of flow in main or lateral
pipes shall not exceed 1.5 m/sec.
Consultant shall provide ring main with suitable number
of tapping points and isolation valves to the approval of
the Engineer.
1.2.5. Total friction loss from the far end of the lateral up to
solenoid valve shall not exceed 2.5
meter. The total head loss in solenoid valve assembly
shall not exceed 3.0 meter.
1.2.6. The total head loss in pump station shall not exceed 7.0
meter.
1.2.7. The Consultant shall provide detailed calculations
for head loss including all

necessary breakdowns for Engineer review.
1.2.8. All materials and execution of works shall be to the
approval of the Engineer.
1.2.9. Contractor is to make sure that irrigation system is
watering only the areas intended,
with no water running into Walkways, Streets or Roads.
1.2.10. Sustainable work practices shall be followed to achieve
better conservation for precious
water to achieve better Global Sustainability Rating
System (GSAS) rating.
1.2.11. Plants with similar demand shall be grouped under same
Irrigation Zone.
1.2.12. Sound and effective fertigation branches shall be
developed to apply water soluble
fertilizers so as to deliver nutrients to plant root zone
directly.
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1.3.
Silence of Specification
The silence of the specification, drawings or other contract
documents as to any detail or the apparent omission from
them of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be
regarded as meaning that only the best general practice is to
be used.
All interpretations of the specifications will be
made by the Engineer on this basis.
1.4.
Shop Drawings
1.4.1. The Contractor shall carefully check and verify all

dimensions and information
provided on the tender drawings and shall prepare, for
approval by the Engineer, shop drawings including but not
limited to:
a. Detailed layout of secondary main, sub-main and lateral
pipes,
valves,
irrigation
heads
and other typical connections, including hydraulic
calculation.
b. Wiring diagram including conduits, pull boxes, sizing and
calculations to verify that
cable sizing is in accordance with cable and
valve manufacturer's printed
recommendations and local authority regulations.
c. Details for connection to the main line network and control
system.
d. Electric power and control wiring diagrams system for
irrigation
controller,
field
wiring
and grounding and computerized system control
components.
e. Shop drawings shall incorporate approved materials
and
equipment
that
will
be
shown to scale.
f. Upon approval of the shop drawings, the contractor shall
proceed
for
the
submission
of material submittals and method statements.
1.5.
Materials Approval
All materials shall be as described in the specifications. The
Contractor shall submit
samples of all materials, which are proposed to be used in
the system to the Engineer, for approval, prior to their
installation. Any materials used which are not approved nor
to the satisfaction of the Engineer, may be rejected and the
Contractor shall replace them, at his own cost, with

acceptable and approved items. The approved material shall
be used for construction and during maintenance period as
well.
1.6.
Protection of Existing Services
1.6.1. Particular care is to be taken to avoid damage to

underground utilities such as
electricity, telephone and water mains, drains, roads and
other
underground
services
during the progress of the works. The Contractor shall be
responsible
for
any
damage
caused to building works supplies or services and shall fully
indemnify. The owner of the
services or his representatives shall decide the method of
execution of repairs.
1.6.2. Prior to starting any work at the site, the contractor has to
check existing As-Built
services drawings and update these drawings based on
actual
site
conditions.
Copies
of
these drawings shall be submitted to the engineer before
starting
the
actual
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1.7.
As-Built Drawings
1.7.1. The Contractor shall maintain one set of contract

drawings for the sole purpose of
recording "As-Built" conditions of the irrigation
system as a whole. All changes previously approved
and all completed work shall be recorded on these
drawings. All valve locations and piping shall be
dimensioned and recorded (except cable routes,
common to pipe runs, need not be dimensioned).
1.7.2. The As-Built drawings shall be supplied to the Engineer
for approval prior to the issue of
the Completion Certificate.
1.7.3. On approval of the as-built drawings the Contractor
shall forward following for the
Engineer's retention:
a. Three complete sets of As-Built drawings properly
folded
and
provided
in
the
plastic
folders as part of the Operations and Maintenance
manual.
b. One set of soft copy of As-Built drawings stored in
compact discs (in CAD and PDF
Formats) compatible with the co-ordinate system that
is used in Lusail and it shall be
properly labeled and marked.
1.8.
Testing and Commissioning
1.8.1. Electrical Tests: Each electrical equipment, cable

and complete system shall be
thoroughly inspected and tested before finally
placing in service under the full responsibility of the
Contractor. All tests shall be made in compliance with
KAHRAMAA
and
other
applicable
regulations,
recommendations and standards. All testing shall be
demonstrated to the Engineer in a manner to be agreed
later.
1.8.2. Irrigation System Test: After successful pressure test
and acceptance thereof by the
Engineer, the automatic portion of the system including
all electric control valves, quick coupling valves,
sprinklers, spray heads and emitters, shall be
activated in a fully automatic manner and run through
a complete cycle. Station timings of the irrigation
controller will be programmed by the Engineer. Each
function shall be demonstrated in accordance with an

approved commissioning procedure developed by the
contractor. Failure of any components to function in
accordance with the design will require a complete
new start for a final acceptance test.
1.8.3. Operation and Maintenance Manual: The Contractor shall
provide three copies of the
operation and maintenance manual for the Engineer's
approval prior to issuing of the completion certificate.
Manuals shall contain comprehensive operational
schedules,
recommended
spare
parts
lists,
manufacturer's operating data, catalogues, warranties
and exploded parts diagrams where applicable for the
entire irrigation scheme. The material used for the
irrigation system shall be listed in the manual. Draft,
manuals shall be submitted for approval prior to
commencement of commissioning and shall be
revised in accordance with Engineer's instructions and
reflect and record the results of the commissioning
procedures described above.
1.9.
Trench Excavation and Backfilling
1.9.1. Trench excavation shall be carried out after

getting all necessary NOCs
(No
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objection Certificates). Excavation shall be by hand

wherever required to ensure the safety of utilities
encountered during excavation work. Excavation shall be in
accordance with line size as per the following:
a. Main lines: 8 inch @ 1.2 meter deep, < 8 inch @ 1.0
meter deep measured from the
crown of the pipe to the finish grade. Width shall be pipe
diameter +minimum 10cm
on each side of pipe
b. Laterals: 60 cm deep measured from the crown of the
pipe
to
the
finish
grade
and
40
cm wide
c. Storage in streets of excavated material not to be
immediately
reused
in
the
backfill
of
trenches will not permitted
d. The selected material for pipe surround and to 30 cm
above
the
top
of
the
pipe
shall
be suitable material selected from the excavated material
2. Materials
2.1.
Pipes and Fittings
2.1.1. UPVC Pipes and Fittings

a. All pipes and fittings shall be sized according to BS 3505:
1968
and
BS
3506
:
1969
and
Kite Marked.
b. All pipes shall be manufactured from virgin materials.
c. Main pipelines shall be HDPE class PE 100 (PN 16, SDR 11).
d. uPVC Pipe classes for pipes downstream of Solenoid Valves
shall be as follow:
i. Pressure pipes:....Class D (> 1 pipes) Class E (for 1 or
less pipes)
ii. Non pressure pipes: ... Class C (for conduits & ducts)
e. Joints and fittings for pipes sized 2 and less shall
generally
be
solvent
welded
type
while for 3 or larger will generally be integral bell socket
with rubber ring.
f. All uPVC fittings shall be Class E (15 bar working pressure).
2.1.2. Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
a. Polyethylene pipes and fittings for emitter lines shall be
manufactured from linear low
density polyethylene incorporating a minimum of 2.8%
carbon black and shall have a
working pressure of 4kg/cm

b. PE risers connecting the secondary uPVC
PE
tertiary
pipe
shall
be
follows:
pipe with the

as
i. Be of a size for sprayers, sprinklers and bubblers and

16mm for drippers.
ii. An independent riser shall be allowed for each sprayer,
sprinkler bubbler and for
drippers if used for irrigating palm tree.
iii. A common riser shall be allowed for ornamental trees,
shrubs, ground covers,
seasonal flowers, rockery plants and succulents.
Such riser shall be extended to the allowable length
as per irrigation design.
c. All PE fittings shall be compression fitting suitable for
pressure
rating
up
to10
bar,
Insert barbed type fittings secured by plastic ratchet clips
shall not be used.
d. Pipe suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by
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2.1.3. Steel Pipes and Fittings:

a. Steel pipes shall conform to API standard
schedule
80 or
equal and approved.
Welded fittings shall be schedule 80 and weld neck.
Flanges shall be in accordance with BS 4504 PN16.
All bolts nuts and washers used for flanged
connections shall be 316 stainless steel
b. All pipes and fittings to be coated inside and outside
by electrostatic fusion bonded
epoxy to average DFT 150 micron or by fusion
bonded plastic powder coating to
average DFT 500 microns
c. Threaded Steel Pipes & Fittings (for 3" and below)
shall be heavy duty class (C) hot
dip galvanized mild steel, manufactured in
accordance with BS 1387/67. Joints
shall be threaded and sealed with PTFE tape or
some approved method
d. Connections to the flanged equipment shall be via
threaded
flanged
adapters.
All
bolts, nuts and washers used for flanged connections
shall be stainless steel 316
e. All pipes and fittings shall be coated inside and outside
by electrostatic fusion bonded
epoxy to average DFT 150 micron or by fusion
bonded plastic powder coating to
average DFT 500 micron
f. Any galvanized pipe installed in contact with the soil
shall be wrapped with at least
two layers of an approved wrapping tape of
minimum thickness of 1.15mm and
applied with 50% overlap. The wrapping tape shall
extend at least 100 mm above the
soil level
2.1.4. GRP Pipes and Fittings
a. All pipes and fittings shall have a resin rich inner layer,
having a minimum thickness of
1.0 mm and resin rich outer layer having a
minimum thickness of 0.25 mm incorporating one
layer of C glass. The remainder of the liner shall
consist of at least one layer of 450 gm powder bound
acid resistant chipped glass strand mat having a
glass content between 25 and 30% by weight
b. All glass reinforcement shall be of the ECR type. All

pipes
and
fittings
shall
have
a
stiffness of not less than 2500 N/M and satisfy the
requirement of BS 5480
c. Pipes shall withstand longitudinal tensile
force of
100 N/mm of
circumference. All flanges shall be PN16.
2.1.5. Underground Warning Tape:
a. Warning tape shall be laid above the irrigation main
and sub-main pipes.
i. Tapes shall be of laminated polyethylene, durable
and flexible with at least
15cm wide and 250 microns thick and shall have
the phrase CAUTION IRRIGATION PRESSURE MAIN BELOW stamped in
black letters and repeated at maximum
intervals of 1.0 meter.
ii. The text of tape shall be made using a permanent
ink bonded to resist
prolonged chemical attack by corrosive acids
and alkaline. The text shall be in
Arabic and English. The tape shall be laid
continuously
over
pipelines
and
at
joints and there shall be a minimum of one
meter
overlapping.
Tape
shall
be
terminated inside valve boxes to allow clipping
of
detector
equipment
to
the
tape.
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2.2.
Valves
2.2.1. Solenoid Valves

a. Automatic remote control valves shall be of the sizes
prescribed on the plan.
b. Be a normally closed 24 volts 50 cycles, unless otherwise
specified,
solenoid
actuated
globe pattern with a balanced pressure diaphragm design.
c. The valve pressure rating shall not be less than 200 PSI.
d. Have both internal and external manual open/close
control (internal and external
bleed) for manually opening and closing the valve
without electrically energizing the
solenoid. The internal manual bleed shall prevent flooding
of the valve box
e. Have a captured plunger with a removable retainer for
easy
servicing
and
leverage
handle for easy turning.
f. Have a stainless steel flow control stem and cross handle
for
regulating
or
shutting
off
the flow of water.
g. Must open or close in less than one minute at 200 psi and
less
than
30
seconds
at
20
psi.
h. Shall be constructed such as to provide removable tops
for all internal parts of the
valve without disturbing the valve installation. It shall have
a contamination-proof (CP)
self-flushing nylon filter screen located at the valve inlet
to filter out grit and prevent
clogging of hydraulic control ports and assure reliable
operation.
i. Shall be capable of working under dirty (Treated sewage)
water
conditions,
inlet
and
outlet shall be threaded B.S.P.
j. Shall be provided with a pressure regulator capable of
regulating downstream
pressure between 15 to 100 PSI (within an accuracy
of +or- 5 PSI) regardless of
upstream pressure. IT shall provide full and accurate
pressure regulating capabilities
irrespective of whether it is operated electrically or
manually.
k. Rated working pressure shall be equal to or greater than
16 bars (PN16). The valve

body shall be Hybrid (Brass and Plastic) or Glass
Reinforced filled Nylon. Gate valves of
the solenoid valve assembly shall be brass gate valves up
to 3 and Kite marked
l. Valve assembly shall be equipped with PRS.
m. The pressure regulator shall function when the valve is
manually
opened
and
shall
regulate successfully for a cross valve headloss of 7.5m or
less
n. Valves shall be specifically designed for operation in arid
climate.
o. Solenoid valves suppliers have to be pre-qualified and
approved by LREDC.
2.2.2. Isolation Gate Valves
a. Gate valves three inches and above (>2):
i. Be double flange, ductile iron waterworks valves, with
wedge type gate and
non-rising stem
ii. Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average
DFT 300 microns for
protection against corrosion of body components
iii. Valves installed below ground shall be provided with stem
cap for key operation
while the valves above ground shall be provided with
hand wheel.
iv. Stem shall be stainless steel and stem nut is brass or cast
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b. Gate valves two inches and smaller ( 2):

i. Have a non-rising stem manufactured from brass
or bronze according to (BS
5154)
ii. Inlet and outlet shall be screwed BSP
iii. Pressure nominal rating at PN 16
2.2.3. Quick Coupling Valves
a. Made of solid red brass with a rubber or thermoplastic
cover marked with DO NOT
DRINK warning
i. Lockable, Used for non-potable water
ii. Made of a strong corrosion-resistant stainless
steel spring to prevent
leakage
iii. Sized or 1 size and shall be operated at
pressure ranging from 5 to 125 psi
b. For every five valve assemblies, contractor shall
provide
one
set
of
key,
swivel
elbow
and 50 m of 1 reinforced garden hose
2.2.4. Check Valves
a. Check valves three inch and above (>2):
i. Be double flanged single door swing type having
ductile iron body and gun metal
seat (BS 1400)
ii. Pressure nominal rating 16 bars
iii. Coated with epoxy internally and externally to
average DFT 300 microns for
protection
against
corrosion
of
body
components iv. Nut bolts
made of a stainless steel 316
b. Check valves of two inches and smaller ( 2):
Bronze
i.
To be of spring type manufactured from Brass or
ii. Inlet and outlet to be BSP female threaded

iii. The spring shall be a stainless steel
iv. Pressure nominal rating 16 bars
2.2.5. Air Valve
a. Air valves shall be provided at all high points on
the
pressure
mains
as
per
the
following specifications:
b. Have automatic double orifice air vents
c. Have non-corrosive floats in chambers with clear
space
ensuring
blockage
free
operation
d. All actuating mechanism components including lever
shall
be
stainless
steel
The
body
and cover should be of bronze or ductile iron with
phenolic primer coating
e. Nozzles with seals and actuating mechanism shall
be
located
in
the
removable
upper plate connected to the valve body using
stainless steel (grade 316/A4-70) bolts.
f. Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average
DFT
300
microns
for
protection
against corrosion of body components
g. Nut bolts and internal components shall be stainless
steel grade 316/A4-70.
h. Pressure nominal rating at PN 16
2.2.6. Electrically Actuated Butterfly Valve
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a. Comply in all respects with DIN 3354-PN 16 Body of

ductile
iron
SG
GGG-50
with
stainless steel grade 316 valve discs
b. Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average
DFT
300
microns
for
protection
against corrosion of body components
c. Nut bolts shall be stainless steel grade 316
d. Open and close of at least 60 seconds and shall be
provided with an auxiliary
operating wheel. The motor control should allow for
stepped closing of valve pausing
at closed and closed
e. Motors shall be rated to operate at an ambient
temperature
of
50
degrees
centigrade
and a relative humidity of 100%
f. Electrical component shall be protected from condensation
2.2.7. Pressure Relief Valve
a. Flanged and of ductile iron body, diaphragm type,
hydraulically
operated,
pilot
control
and modulating type
b. The pilot shall be brass and tubing of cupper/brass
c. Fast opening and slow closing
d. All internal and external exposed surfaces shall be FDA
approved
epoxy
coated
to
minimum DFT 300 microns
e. Nut bolts shall be stainless steel grade 316
2.2.8. Wash-Out Valve
a. Wash-out valves shall be installed at the lowest point of
the
irrigation
main
pipe
in
order to clean the pipe periodically. The size of the valve
shall match the pipe size.
2.2.9. Valve Boxes
a. Air valves (2 or smaller), QCV, Solenoid valves and Wire
Pull Boxes shall be installed in
an access box of sufficient size to permit readily removal
of the valve inner assemblies
without removing the box from the ground
b. Valve name and numbers must be clearly marked inside
and
outside
of
the
box
with
permanent plastic tag
c. Installation of plastic valve boxes in paved areas and Sikkak is
not allowed
d. Valve boxes shall be fabricated from reinforced plastic and
recommended
as follows:
size
Description
QCV Round Valve Box
shall
be
Cover
Depth
254 mm
260 mm
300
Pull Box, Air Valve 1 and Flush 430 x 295
mm
mm
Valve.
650
x
406
mm
380 mm
Solenoid Valves up to 2
457
825 x 495
mm
mm
e. Valve box suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by
LREDC.
Solenoid Valves 3 and above.
2.2.10. Thrust Blocks

a. A thrust block shall be provided for all pipes sized 3 or
more
with
rubber
ring
sockets
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b. Heavy- duty polyethylene sheet shall be used to wrap

the
pipe
at
the
point
of
contact
between pipeline fittings and the thrust blocks for a
minimum of three layers
2.3.
Irrigation Fixtures
2.3.1. Bubblers
a. The bubbler shall be a pressure compensating type
capable
of
providing
a
consistent
flow rate
b. The bubbler shall have a trickle pattern or an
umbrella pattern discharge
c. The bubbler assembly shall have a plastic inlet
filter
screen
to
protect
the
nozzle
against clogging
d. The pressure compensating bubbler shall be of a
permanently assembled design
constructed of durable, UV-resistant plastic with an
integral rubber flow washer for
regulating the flow rate at an operating pressure range
of 1.5 to 6.0 Bars
e. The pressure compensating bubbler shall have a
inch
female
threaded
inlet
for
connection to the piping system riser
f. When used for the irrigation of palms it should be
used
at
a
rate
of
2
nr.
Bubblers
for
each palm tree with a flow of 1 GPM each
g. Stakes for bubblers shall be constructed from
strong temperature resistant
polypropylene plastic construction with protective
stop collar, length shall be 12
inches each side of inlet with barbed side inlet
suitable for class C polyethylene
pipes and outlet shall be inch external male thread
h. Bubbler suppliers have to be pre-qualified and
approved by LREDC
2.3.2. Emitters
a. All emitters shall be pressure compensating with
different flow 2, 4 and 8 liters per
hour or equivalent
b. The capacity and spacing of emitters shall be as
follows:
i. Palm..................................22 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line
drip tube per palm
ii.
drip tube per
iii.
drip tube per
iv.
drip tube per
v.
drip tube per
vi.
drip tube per
vii.
drip tube per
Trees..................................15 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line

tree
Shrubs 1.0 m spacing.. . .3 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line
plant
Shrubs 0.75 m spacing......2 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line
plant
Shrubs 0.6 m spacing.....4 nr. X 2.27 LPH in-line
m
Groundcovers & Seasonals4 nr. X 2.27 LPH in-line
m
Shrub Hedge....................2 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line
L.M.
c. When palms & trees are planted in planting

beds,
20% of daily water
requirement shall be reduced for both
2.3.3. Pop-up Sprayers
a. The sprayers shall have a high level impact strength
corrosion body, stem and nozzle
b. Pop up height shall be 4
c. The sprayer shall have a heavy-duty stainless steel
retraction
spring
and
piston
with
step clutch to facilitate nozzle positioning
d. Either standard or rotary nozzle could be used and
both shall be capable of covering
4.5-meter radius at 2.0 bar pressure
e. Spacing for the sprayers with standard nozzle shall
be 4 meters. For small areas,
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sprayers with low flow nozzles shall be used

f. Sprayers should be installed in such a way that water will
not hit stems of the trees or
any other structure or the Electric panel. Sprayers shall
be installed 15 cm from
heel/edge of the footpath
g. Sprayer shall have a pressure-activated co-molded wiper
seal
to
clean
debris
from
the
pop up stem as it retracts
h. Sprayer shall be provided with built-in seal-a-matic
check
valve
when
installed
on
mounds or slope areas
i. Sprayer shall also have PRS pressure regulator built
into
the
stem
and
matched
precipitation rates nozzles
j. Sprayer suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by
LREDC
2.3.4. Rotor Sprinklers
a. The sprinkler body, stem and nozzle shall be constructed
of
heavy
duty,
UV
resistant
ABS plastic material.
b. Rotor shall be a closed water lubricated gear drive,
rotary type and capable of
covering a radius of 6.7 to 15.9 m (depending on design
requirement) at a pressure
range of 2.1 to 4.8 bars with discharge rate of 1.9 to 54.5
liter per minute.
c. The sprinkler shall be available with 8-12 standard
interchangeable
nozzles
or
8
builtin different nozzles.
d. The sprinkler shall have a strong stainless steel
retraction spring and adjustable
arc with radius reduction capabilities by means of
a stainless steel nozzle
retainer/radius adjustment screw or by choosing the
appropriate nozzle that is
equipped with the sprinkler.
e. It is preferable to have a friction-clutch mechanism to
allow for 360 degrees + forward
or reverse movement of nozzle turret without
damage to the internal gear
components.
f. It is also preferable to incorporate an arc recall feature
to
allow
original
arc
pattern
to be automatically resumed following any disturbance of
nozzle setting.
g. Sprinkler shall be provided with built-in seal-a-matic
check
valve
when
installed
on
mounds or slope areas.
h. A screen shall be provided in the pop-up stem to filter
inlet
water
to
protect
the
drive
from clogging and simplify its removal for cleaning and
flushing of the system.
i. The sprinkler shall have minimum 10 cm pop-up height
and
exposed
surface
diameter
of not more than 4 cm.
j. Shall have a pressure-activated co-molded wiper seal to
keep debris out of the rotor
and to clean debris from the pop up stem as it
retracts. All adjustment shall be
made from the top of the sprinkler.
k. Sprinkler suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by
LREDC
3. Head Unit
3.1.
Pumps
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a. Main pumps shall be vertical multi stage, multi-speed.

b. Shall be suitable for TSE water.
c. Protected against dry running through a system
provided
inside
pump
room
and
in
the
storage tank.
d. Shall have closed coupled three phase type motors
running
nominally
at
about
2900
rpm. The motors shall be TEFC class F and have IP55
protection range.
e. The power rating of the motors shall be 30% above
the
rated
power
shown
on
the
manufacturers catalogue.
f. Shall have cast iron body and base.
g. Shall have a stainless steel pump section i.e. impellers,
guide vanes and champers.
3.1.2. Sump Pumps
a. Sump pump shall be of robust construction and
suitable
for
pumping
corrosive,
treated effluent with high sand content.
b. Shall be operated automatically at minimum 100 mm
depth
of
water
by
a
float
switch
if the level of water inside the pumping station comes
up.
c. Shall have a stainless steel body, impeller and other
vital components.
d. Shall have a capacity of 20m/hr at 12-meter head
with
their
delivery
line
connected
to the storage tank.
3.2.
Pressure Vessels
a. Pressure vessels shall be Iso-Butyl rubber type with a
guaranteed
life
of
at
least
three
years while in contact with the pumped fluid and the
specified temperature.
b. The pressure design rating shall be 1.25 fold that of
the
greatest
pressure
the
vessel
is
subject to
c. Mild steel; epoxy lined removable bag design hydro
pneumatic vessel; test pressure 15
bar with a suitable volume; complete with
isolation valve and pressure switch
assemblies.
3.3.
Filters
Filters can belong to Mesh, Disc or any other form

approved by LREDC
3.3.1. Mesh Type
a. Mesh type shall be self- cleaning using a
hydraulically powered suction scanner,
automatically activated when the differential
pressure across the filter reaches an
adjustable level, nominally less than 5 psi
b. Work only during the irrigation hours of the system
c. Shall have a maximum operating pressure of 140150
PSI
and
a
maximum
operating
temperature of 150-160 F
d. Shall have a minimum back-flushing operating
pressure of around 40 PSI
e. Shall have a flow and size as per the drawings, tender
specifications and BOQ
f. Shall have a stainless steel grade 316 screen with 150 200 mesh size
g. Shall have a stainless steel body and internal
parts including flanged connection
h. Shall be specially designed for use with organic
contaminants
i. Shall have isolation valves in the suction as well as
delivery side for easy maintenance
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3.3.2. Disc Type

a. Disk type shall be made of epoxy coated or stainless
steel
units
with
Anodized
Aluminum body
b. Shall be automatic, self-cleaning, self-flushing system
trigged
by
pressure
differential
and / or pre-set time
c. Work only during the irrigation hours of the system
d. Shall have a maximum operating pressure of 140-150 PSI
and
a
maximum
operating
temperature of 150-160 F
e. Shall have a minimum back-flushing operating pressure of 45
PSI
f. Shall have a flow and size as per the drawings, tender
specifications and BOQ
g. Shall have a short back flush cycle with regulated volume.
h. Shall be specially designed for use with organic contaminants
i. Shall have isolation valves in the suction as well as delivery
side for easy maintenance.
3.4.
Basket Strainers
a. Basket strainers shall be cast iron bolted cover with 1/8
inch
perforations;
inlet
and
outlet shall be flanged and drilled to NP 16
b. Coated internally and externally with epoxy coating to 300
DFT microns
c. Bolts and nuts shall be stainless steel grade 316/A4-70
d. Be working at pressure 150 psi and shall be equipped
with
two
pressure
gauges
and
isolation valves for easy replacement
3.5.
Electrical Equipment:
a. Electrical equipment shall be in accordance with
KAHRAMAA
regulations
and
the
Electrical Specification
b. Enclosures shall be protected in accordance with
IP55
for
equipment
installed
above ground and IP58 for equipment installed below
ground
c. Wiring to and from control panels shall be routed in
conduits
below
floor
after
getting
NOC
d. The size of conduits is dependent on the total wires available
e. All equipment shall be provided with earth
leakage
circuit
breakers
accordance with KAHRAMAA regulations
3.6.
in
Break Tanks:
Potable water for Irrigation shall be supplied from
Break Tanks and KAHRAMAA requirements shall be
satisfied to connect with potable water mainline.
4. Irrigation Control System:

All Irrigation Controllers shall have an open protocol to
seamlessly integrate with Lusail Command Control Centre
(LCCC) through Extra Low Voltage (ELV) network.
Landscape contractor shall provide ELV ducts from
Irrigation Controllers to the nearest Infrastructure ELV
chamber.
All Landscape related smart services that are to be
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4.1.
Definition and Acronyms
4.1.1. Access Network means all the fiber contained in the

company infrastructure relating
to the Telecommunications Apparatus and the ICTE
Apparatus
required
to
carry Telecommunication
Services and/or ICTE Services from Telecommunications
Apparatus and/or ICTE Apparatus and/or End-User(s);
4.1.2. Core Apparatus means software and hardware such as
routers, switches, repeaters,
software, servers and other necessary hardware that
may be provided by Ooredoo pursuant to an SFA and
that is designated for and facilitates the operation of
Smart Services relating to the Development and which
Ooredoo owns and/or operates the details of which shall
be agreed within an SFA;
4.1.3. Field Apparatus refers to the software and the
hardware that may be provided by
Ooredoo pursuant to an SFA or by third party to enable
provision to the smart services by Ooredoo or by a third
party;
4.1.4. Lusail Command and Control Center (LCCC) means a
control tower which integrates,
manages, maintains and monitors ICTE Services and
relevant systems based on diverse interface standards.
It will be designed considering the efficiency of service
operation and smooth monitoring of various services;
4.1.5. Network Interface Unit (NIU) means the apparatus
employed to aggregate/protocol
conversion or both if required and there by transmitting
safe/reliable
bi-directional
data
from/to any of the system modules employed in the
Lusail
smart
services
system
architecture;
4.1.6. Stakeholder refers to the third party organization who
shares their business interests
in the Lusail smart city project;
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Interfacing specifications of scenario where native IP devices

connected to LCCC.
1.1.
Satellite Field Controllers :
1.1.1. Shall be a multi station controller with a base module capacity of

16 Stations expandable
with modules of 4 Stations.
1.1.2. The Field Controller shall be a hybrid type that combines
electromechanical and
microprocessor-based circuitry capable of fully automatic and
manual operation
1.1.3. Have four fully independent programs and each with separate
day cycles and 8 start
times
1.1.4. Have a 365-day calendar with Event day off option to set any
day of the month as a nonwatering day for all programs. Programs will run on an
ODD/EVEN
day
cycle,
day-of-theweek ON/OFF cycle, or in cycles from 1 to 99 days
1.1.5. Capable of running a variable system test program without
affecting the normal

program and have Cycle + Soak water management
software
which
is
capable
of
operating each station for a maximum cycle time and a
minimum
soak
time
to
reduce
water run-off
1.1.6. Have an internal nonvolatile memory that shall retain the
irrigation program and the
programmed date and time for a minimum of 100 years
without
power.
A
9-VDC
rechargeable batteries and recharging circuit shall also be
included
for
counting
down
the program-in-progress during a power outage and shall
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controller when it is disconnected from the main power

supply
1.1.7. Shall indicate when it is operating under central control.
It shall also display which Field
Controller and station is in operation at such time
1.1.8. Shall be pedestal mounted in lockable stainless steel
weatherproof cabinets and UL
listed and tested
1.1.9. The controllers shall be installed onto concrete basis,
control wire shall be color coded
and provided with tags
1.1.10. Controller suppliers have to be pre-qualified and
approved by LREDC
1.2.
Two wire Decoder Controller :
1.2.1. The irrigation Decoder Controller shall have a base

capacity of 50 addresses and
expandable up to 200 individual addresses along a twowire path and/or a conventional wire path and shall be
modular in design.
1.2.2. The controller shall be UL listed with RS232 port/modem
and EPROM memory circuit to
allow system updates.
1.2.3. The controller shall have the following minimum
programming/operational features:
i. Up to 25 moisture sensors
ii. Up to 4 normally open or normally closed master
valves
iii. Up to 4 flow meters
iv. Up to 110 devices on a two-wire path
v. Simultaneous operation of 12 valves (10 + 1 + 1);
vi. Storage ability for 10 programs and auxiliary
program;
vii. 6 start times for each program;
viii. Operation of 3 programs simultaneously (2 + 1
auxiliary);
ix. Run times 0-999 minutes;
x. 14 day scheduling with selectable interval
between 1-14 days;
xi. Sensor input terminals (1 No.);
xii. Field line outputs terminals (3 No.);
xiii. Flow leakage alarms feature (flow meter
required);
xiv. Automatic solenoid activation based on user
defined flow limits (flow meter

required);
xv. 0-250%
water
budget
in
1%
increments;
xvi.
Cycle
and
soak
ability;
xvii. Pump control - 1 master + 2 booster pumps;
xviii. Log memory of previous actions up to 1500
actions;
xix. The controller shall have flow management
capability. The controller shall
identify the flow of each zone in gallons per
minute.
xx. P) The controller shall be able to learn flow
rates by turning each zone on, one
at a time, allowing the flow rate to stabilize, and
then record the flow of each
zone back to the controller.
xxi. Extensive trouble shooting options allowing
technician to check;
Line voltage wave form
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Line current/line leakage test

Individual decoder test
Short location test
Ground voltage test
Test schedule.
During operation the controller shall display active decoders
with remaining run time. In
the event of field short circuits, the controller shall respond
by cutting output power and
displaying a warning. The field output voltage to the field
decoders shall be 33 VAC
minimum and the decoders shall be fully compatible with
industry standard 24VAC
irrigation solenoid coils.
Any system which shall not work with standard 24 VAC
solenoid
valves
shall
not
be
accepted.
1.3.
Field Decoders
Field decoders shall be fully encapsulated and suitable for
direct field burial. All decoders shall have factory pre-coded
addresses and these shall not be changeable in any way in
the field or from the controller. To ensure complete
environment protection of internal circuitry the decoders
shall not be accessible in any way.
These decoders options shall be available:i. Single address. . . (operates one solenoid valve 1)
ii. Single address (operates upto 2 solenoid valves
simultaneously 2)
iii. Dual address...... (operates upto 4 solenoid valves
simultaneously 2+2)
iv. Four addresses. . (operates upto 4 solenoid valves
individually (1+1+1+1)
b. Sensor Decoder
c. Pump Decoder
The decoders shall be 100% waterproof and capable of
withstanding a working
environment of maximum 60C and 100% humidity. The
decoders shall have a maximum
standby current of 1mA and a power draw during operation
of 18mA with nominal input
voltage of 33 VAC (minimum 21 VAC) and maximum output
voltage of 33 VAC. The
decoders shall operate with standard irrigation coils and no

modification or change of
coils shall be accepted.
The distance between decoders and solenoid valves will be
upto
50-60
mtr.
Decoders
shall have a proven successful operating record in direct
burial
situation
in
typical
Qatar
peak summer climatic conditions.
Decoders shall be
properly
fixed
on
the
side
of
valve
box.
1.3.2. Cable (2-wire path)
The cable wire shall be a 2-core solid copper conductor with
tin coating and individual PVC insulation. The 2 conductors
shall have an outer jacket of pressure extruded high density
PE with minimum thickness 3/64. The jacket material shall
completely fill all interstices between the two insulated
conductors. The conductors shall be red and black to aid
correct field installation of decoders. The outer PE jacket
shall be green or blue. The cable shall be suitable for direct
burial and UL listed as suitable for underground feeder cable
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1.4.
Controller Ground
The controller shall be grounded using a 3-rod
grounding grid. The rods shall be 2.5m long arranged
in a triangular pattern with minimum 2.5m spacing
between rods. The rods shall be tied together below
ground with min. 10mm bare copper wire secured to
each rod with brass clamps.
1.5.
Field Wire Surge Protection

A line surge protection (LSP) unit shall be installed at
500m spacing and grounded with a single copper rod.
Each 4 & 6 address decoder shall also be grounded
using a single copper rod. The resistance of the ground
rod shall be no greater than 5 Ohms.
1.6.
Moisture Sensor
a. Soil moisture sensor compatible with the irrigation
control system shall be used.
b. A soil moisture sensor manages, programmed irrigation
run times or day intervals.
c. The controller shall be able to auto search, assign and
read
a
TDT
technology
moisture
sensor.
d. The controller shall have the ability to automatically
adjust run times and/or day
intervals based on soil moisture readings collected
at the plants root zone. Soil
moisture readings exceeding an assigned shut-off
value will override a programmed
run time or day interval.
e. The controller shall have the ability to operate using
moisture
level
readings
from
0
to
45% volumetric soil moisture.
f. Using a moisture sensor, the controller shall be able
to
determine
the
water
capacity
of the soil and establish a lower limit threshold for the
sensor.
g. The controller shall be able to calibrate moisture
readings
manually,
or
automatically,
to determine and upper or lower moisture threshold.
h. The controller will run a 48 hour calibration cycle to
determine the moisture level
lower/upper limit, water the next start time 150% to
200% of the set run time to

determine the soils water capacity.
i. The controller shall be able to automatically recalibrate
the
sensor
once
per
month
during a normal program start, or maintain a set value.
j. The controller shall provide a moisture limit adjust that
a user may adjust +/- 2%.
k. During a calibration cycle, if no soak cycles are
currently
operating,
the
controller
shall
establish cycles to ensure proper calibration technique
l. The controller shall be able to determine soil
moisture
and
temperature
simultaneously on demand.
m. The controller shall have a rain delay that will
suspend irrigation from 1 to 30 days.
1.7.
System Backups
a. The controller shall use a USB flash drive for offsite

program backup information and
report data storage.
b. The controller shall be able to export all data to a USB
flash drive including
i.
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ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
All programming
Run times
Water used
Moisture logs
c. All programming shall be saved in non-volatile memory.

d. The controller shall have two levels of passcode
protection
for
central
login
security,
one for read permission and one for read/write permission.
e. The controller shall have the ability to load all
programming
information
directly
from
a USB flash drive.
f. The controller shall save running events every 10 minutes to
non-volatile memory.
1.8.
Diagnostics
a. The controller shall have the ability to reprogram the
solenoid drive current of the
decoder from the controller without uninstalling or
removing the decoder from the
field.
b. The controller shall have a built-in amperage meter to
accurately measure and
diagnose two-wire and valve solenoid electrical
problems such as no current,
station short, over current, etc.
c. The controller shall be able to detect and report a twowire over current. In the
event of an over current, the controller will disable the
two-wire for controllers
protection.
d. The controller shall be able to read and report the
current
of
the
two-wire
during
normal running conditions.
e. The controller shall be able to read and report the voltage
drop
at
the
connections
of
all smart devices.
f. The controller shall be able to test all zones and display any
results on screen.
g. The controller shall be able to test each individual zone and
display:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Two-wire voltage drop

Valve voltage
Current
Decoder communications
v.
Decoder serial number
h. The controller shall be able to display the current at the

solenoid
on
the
valve
side
of
the decoder.
i. The controller shall be able to display if a solenoid is
present
by
way
of
a
response
from the decoder.
j. The controller shall recognize and display if a solenoid turns
on.
k. The controller shall be able to manually start a program
including
any
concurrently
running zones.
1.9.
Walk Around and Manual Runs
a. The controller shall have an irrigation test program or walkaround program that
uses an on/off time delay. The delay provides time for a user
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area before the required valve(s) turn on.

The
controller shall then manually water a sequence of
predetermined stations for set run times. The
programmable delay time shall be an integral part of
the irrigation test program.
b. The controller shall have the ability to reorder zones
without
changing
where
the
field
wires are, by readdressing each decoder from the
controller
c. When running a manual zone, the controller shall
allow the user to advance watering
to the next zone or return to a previous zone while not
affect the programming of the
controller.
1.10. Pause Events

a. The controller shall provide up to six pause events;
three normally close paused
devices to be located on the two-wire and three
normally closed pause switch devices
to be hardwired into the controller.
b. Three pauses shall be set to be able to interrupt
any or all programs in one-hour
increments from 0-24 hours. When the pause device
is activated, the program(s) will
pause until the device is deactivated and then
resume watering programs as
scheduled.
c. Each pause can be cleared individually from the main
screen of the controller.
d. The controller will check the three normally closed
hardwired
pause
devices
once
per
minute.
e. When one normally closed high flow switch is
activated, all running programs will
terminate. For any program to begin again, the user
must clear the condition at the
controller main screen to protect from excessive water.
f. When one normally closed rain switch pauses, all
running programs will be terminated
and no new programs will start until the rain sensor
has dried out and reset. These
conditions will self clear once the device signal has
reset.
g. When one normally closed pause switch pauses, all
running programs will be paused
for four hours and any programs that try to start will
be delayed. All running programs
will resume after the four hours.
1.11. Handheld Remote Operations

a. The field controllers shall be capable of directly
receiving,
storing,
and
operating
commands from a handheld remote.
b. Controller shall integrate with a [TRC] handheld radio
for
remote
field
operations
of
zones.
c. The handheld remote shall be capable of operating up
to 200 zones.
d. The remote interface can be permanently mounted or
can
be
mobile
for
the
use
with
one or more sites.
2. Hardware
2.1.
Display
The controller display shall utilize 16 bit color with a

minimum 3.5 inch screen with
resolution of 240x320 at 65,536 colors. The LCD
brightness shall be a minimum of 200
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lumens. The display shall have a minimum processor speed of

532 MHz.
2.2.
Power Input Requirements

a. The controller shall come standard with a 120 VAC
transformer, and shall have
sufficient out capacity of 40 VA to operate 15 typical
solenoids simultaneously. A
typical solenoid is assumed to require approximately 400
milliamps of inrush current
and approximately 200 milliamps holding current.
b. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white
wire
to
be
hardwired
in
by
a
certified electrician.
c. The controller shall require a 115 volt AC power source
with
a
minimum
of
a
5
amp
breaker.
2.3.
Power Output Requirements

a. The controller shall maintain a below 30 VAC RMS output on
the two-wire.
b. The controller shall be able to support up to a 1.45 amp
output current.
2.4.
System Backup
a. The controller shall come standard with a USB
compatible
flash
drive
for
backing
up
the system.
b. The controller shall require no battery. The use of a super
capacitor
shall
replace
the
battery.
c. The controller shall come with two mini-serial port
connections
for
use
with
the
central software and other external devices.
2.5.
Surge Protection
a. The controller shall have three levels of surge
protection
built
into
the
controller
including a replaceable and fusible surge protection PC
board.
b. The controller shall have a minimum of a 1 picosecond surge
response time.
2.6.
Sensor Input Ports
a. The controller shall have three normally closed sensor

ports (switch type) to pause
irrigation. The controller will suspend automatic watering
if an attached sensor is
open.
b. The controller shall support up to three other pause
devices
over
two-wire
that
will
suspend water for a preset time schedule if triggered.
2.7.
Remote Communications
a. The controller shall be manufactured with the ability to add

external modules for
remote activation, which allow for valve activation from a hand
held remote.
2.8.
Controller Enclosures
2.8.1. Specifications
a. Pedestal
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specified herein.
ii. The pre-assembled enclosure shall be
17.26x37.31x9.78 and shall come
complete with lightening and surge protection
and
all
terminals
shall
be
factory
labeled.
iii. The 15.25x28.25 height with front door shall
provide easy access for wiring
under normal installations.
iv. The pedestal enclosure shall be a NEMA type 3R
rainproof enclosure
manufactured entirely of 16-gauge 304-grade
stainless steel. The main housing
shall be louvered for cross flow ventilation. Filter
screens shall cover all louvers
to help protect internal components from water
spray, insects and dust. A
stainless steel backboard shall be provided for
the purpose of mounting
electronic and various other types of equipment.
The backboard shall be
mounted on four stainless steel bolts that will
allow for removal of the
backboard.
v. A stainless steel cam-style lock shall be mounted
in the door for security.
vi. The pedestal shall come complete with lightning
and surge protection and all
terminals shall be factory labeled. The preassembled enclosure shall come with
an on/off switch to isolate the controller along with
a GFI receptacle.
vii. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry
a 5-year warranty.
viii. b. Wall Mount Enclosure
ix. The enclosure shall be installed per manufacturers
specifications, and as
specified herein.
x. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall
be 10x12x4.75 and shall
come complete with lightening and surge
protection and all terminals shall be factory
labeled.
xi. The wall mount enclosure shall be NEMA type 3R
enclosure made from powder
coated 16-gauge steel. A steel painted back

panel shall be provided for the purpose of
mounting electronic and other equipment.
xii. The 10-inches by 12 inches height with front door
shall provide easy access for
programming from a standing position under
normal installations. The back panel shall be
mounted with 3 zinc coated steel screws that
will allow for removal of the back panel.
xiii. A stainless steel cam style lock shall be
mounted
in
the
door
for
security
xiv. The enclosure and installed equipment
shall carry a 5-year warranty.
2.8.2. Environmental specifications
a. All circuit boards shall be conformal coated to provide
further
protection
from
humid
environments.
b. The controller shall be able to operate in
environments
ranging
from
32
to
140
degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperatures.
2.9.
Wire Specifications
2.9.1. Two-Wire
a. The two-wire path shall be Polyethylene doublejacketed or UF-B UL PVC doublejacketed two-conductor solid core designed for direct
burial.
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b. The conductors shall be soft drawn, annealed, solid

copper
conforming
to
ASTM
33
(tinned or non-tinned).
c. Conductor insulation shall be 4/64-inch thick polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC),
conforming
to
UL Standard #493 for thermoplastic-insulated style UF
(Underground Feeder), rated at
60 degrees C.
d. The two insulated conductors are laid in parallel and
encased in a single outer jacket
of 3/64-inch thick, high-density, sunlight resistant
polyethylene conforming to ICEA S61-402 and NEMA WC5, having a minimum wall thickness
of .045-inch.
e. The two conductors shall be color-coded: normally one
conductor red and one black.
f. Both conductors shall be the same size.
2.10. Wire Path

a. The two-wire path may be looped, spliced, or branched
permitting
extensions
of
the
path in multiple directions.
b. The distance from the controller to the end of any one
wire
run
shall
not
exceed
the
maximum distance specified for the gauge of wire.
c. The distance from the controllers to the farthest device
shall
not
exceed
a
distance
of
5000 feet using 14-gauge wire or 8000 feet using 12-gauge
wire.
d. The total length of wire connected to any one controller
shall
not
exceed
15,000
feet
on 14-guage or 16000 feet 12-guage.
e. All splices shall be made in a valve box.
2.11. Wire Installation Details

a. The two-wire shall be laid with the pressurized irrigation
line between valve boxes and
installed without damage including nicks, cuts or abrasions
to the outer jackets. There
shall be a 24-inch slack loop at every valve box for making
connections.
b. The two-wire shall be tested before decoders are installed.
2.12. Connectors
2.12.1. Direct Bury

a. All two-wire connectors shall be a [DBG / DBR-6 or
equivalent] direct bury splice,
made for full submersion proof and shall effectively seal
moisture from two or more
conductors and installed per manufacturers specifications,
and as specified herein.
b. All twist connectors shall be a steel spring, metal shell, flame
retardant PVC insulator.
c. The outer tube shall be made of polypropylene.
d. The internal gel shall be silicone electrical insulating gel.
e. The voltage rating shall be a minimum of 600 volts.
f. The operating temperature shall be -40 to 221 degrees
Fahrenheit.
2.12.2. Connector Details
a. The connector shall fit five 18-gauge, four 12-gauge, or
three
10-gauge
wires
inside
the connector
b. All connectors shall be installed per manufactures
specifications
c. The installer shall make all connections per manufactures
specifications.
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or other copper conductor causing a leakage of

current to the ground or a short circuit across wires.
e. The installer shall make all connections fully
submersion proof.
f. All splices shall be made inside a valve box.
g. The installer shall score outer jacket 6 to 10 inches
from
each
end
without
scoring
conductor insulation.
h. The installer shall strip one inch of insulation from
conductor
without
scoring
the
conductor.
i. Installer shall bundle like conductors, twist them
together,
and
trim
off
inch
of
conductors.
j. Installer shall twist Scotchlok Connector in a clockwise
direction and then place a fully
submersions proof DBR tube over the top making sure
connector is fully seated at the
top of the tube and snap cover completely close.
k. Installer will make sure that all connections are
mounted
in
a
vertical
orientation
to
eliminate standing water inside the connector.
l. Installer shall provide a strain relief to eliminate
pressure
on
connector
(i.e.
a
loop
knot in wire or Tie Wrap).
m. All splices shall be made inside a valve box.
2.13. Powered Decoders (12/24)

a. Powered decoders shall be available in 12,
24,
36, or 48 station
units as per
manufacturers specifications, and as specified herein.
b. The powered decoders shall come as an option,
installed
in
the
wall
mount
controller
cabinet in either a 12 or 24 station units.
c. The powered decoders shall come as an option,
installed
in
the
High
capacity
wall
mount controller cabinet in 12, 24, 36, or 48 station
units.
d. The powered decoders shall come as an option,
installed
in
the
in
the
pedestal
mount
controller cabinet in 12, 24, 36, or 48 station units.
e. The powered decoders shall come as an option,

installed
in
a
separate
wall
mount
cabinet in either a 12 or 24 station units.
f. All powered decoders shall come with two additional
terminals
labeled
for
master
valve and/or general valve.
g. The powered decoders shall be capable of integrating
both
a
two-wire
path
a
multi
pilot valve circuit.
h. The powered decoder shall have two-way
communication using a 9 byte packet for
commands and replies.
i.
The powered decoder shall have signal collision
detection
on
the
two-wire
and
be
able
to resend messages if a collision occurs.
j. The powered decoder shall come with 26 built in
addresses
for
assigning
terminals
to
zones.
k. Each terminal on the powered decoder, including the
master valve and/or general use
terminals, shall have a zone number address that can
be assigned and modified from
the two-wire controller.
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l. The powered decoder shall be capable of self-identifying

to the two-wire controller
and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and
zone addresses for each
terminal and detected moisture sensor.
m. The powered decoder shall come with two sensor-overvalve-wire terminals per 12
stations. The powered decoder shall be able to
communicate with one soil moisture
sensor connected on each of these two terminals.
n. Each sensor-over-valve-wire terminal on the powered
decoder shall have an
indicator LED that will indicate proper electrical
connection and communication activity to a moisture
sensor connected on that terminal.
o. The powered decoder shall come with a test button
used to verify electrical
connection and communication of moisture sensors on all
sensor-over-valve-wire
terminals.
p. The powered decoder shall, from time to time, verify
proper
sensor-over-valve-wire
communication and set indicator LEDs accordingly.
q. The powered decoder shall be capable of activating any
irrigation solenoid(s) and/or
reading a soil moisture sensor over the same existing field
common and station wires
when connected to a sensor-over-valve-wire terminal.
r. Each terminal on the powered decoder shall have the
capacity
of
.56
amps
at
24
VAC,
and can support up to two typical solenoids.
s. The powered decoder shall be capable of connecting to a
two-wire
controller
by
use
of
a two-wire path.
2.13.2. Wiring and Installation
a. The powered decoder shall be connected to the two-wire
path from the controller and
shall be mounted per manufactures specifications.
The two-wire path shall be
connected to the controller and all powered and field
decoders such that the red
two-wire terminals are connected to red conductors,
and black terminals are
connected to black conductors.

b. The maximum wire run between powered decoder and
the controller shall be the
same as stated in the manufacturers two-wire
specifications. With a maximum
distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the
decoder.
c. The powered decoder shall come standard with a 120 VAC
transformer, and shall have
sufficient output capacity of 40 VA to operate two master
valves and up to two typical
solenoids simultaneously, per 12 ports.
d. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white
wire
to
be
hardwired
in
by
a
certified electrician.
e. The powered decoder shall require a 110-120 VAC (115
VAC
nominal)
power
source
with a minimum of a 5 amp breaker.
f. A single valve wire from one typical solenoid shall be
connected
to
each
terminal
and
all commons shall be connected to the appropriate
common terminal.
g. A moisture sensor shall be connected with one wire
connected to the sensor-overvalve-wire terminal and the other wire connected to
the common terminal.
Electrically, the moisture sensor shall be connected in
parallel with the valve solenoid.
h. All connection points along the wire path out to the soil
moisture
sensors
shall
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i. All connections shall be made in a valve box

according
to
the
manufactures
specifications.
j. Moisture sensors can communicate over valve wire
distances
equal
to
1/2
the
values
of the chart above up to a maximum distance of
1500ft.
2.14. Powered Decoder Enclosures

2.14.1. Wall Mount Enclosure
a. Both the 12 and 24 modular stations shall come
mounted in a wall mount enclosure.
b. The wall mount enclosure shall be vandal resistant
NEMA type 3R enclosure made
from powder coated 16 gauge steel. A steel painted
back panel shall be provided for
the purpose of mounting electronic and other
equipment. The back panel shall be
mounted with 3 zinc coated steel screws that will allow
for removal of the back panel.
c. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall
be 10x12x4.75 and shall come
complete with lightening and surge protection and
all terminals shall be factory
labeled.
d. The 10-inches by 12 inches height with front door
shall
provide
easy
access
for
programming from a standing position under normal
installations.
e. A stainless steel cam style lock shall be mounted in
the door for security
f. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5
year warranty.
2.14.2. Mounting Enclosure
a. The enclosure shall be mounted in such a way that no
water shall spray the enclosure
at an angle greater than 60 degrees from the
vertical position (see NEMA 3R
specifications).
b. The enclosure shall be mounted to a flat surface
using
four
mounting
screws
or
bolts
adequate enough to hold the weight of the enclosure.
c. Conduit shall be run through the bottom of the
enclosure for routing irrigation and

power wires. The power wires should be in a
separate conduit from the irrigation
wires.
2.15. Field Decoders, Valve Decoders

2.15.1. Specification
a. The valve decoders shall be fully sealed,
submersion proof, and direct bury to
effectively seal moisture from the electronics and
installed per manufacturers
specifications, and as specified herein..
b. The valve decoder shall have true two-way
communication
using
a
9-byte
packet
for
c. The valve decoder shall be capable of self identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller,
and
will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and
zone addresses.
d. The valve decoder shall have one to four built-in serial
numbers
with
the
first
address
listed on the side of the decoder.
e. Each valve decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
to connect to the two-wire.
f. Each valve decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18gauge PVC jacketed stranded core
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wire to connect to the valve wire.

g. The valve decoder shall have communication collision
detection
on
the
two-wire
and
will resend any message experiencing an error.
h. The valve decoder shall be able to search for a solenoid
and
report
whether
or
not
a
solenoid is present.
i. The valve decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter
to accurately measure and
diagnose valve solenoid electrical problems such as no
current, station short,
over current, etc.
a.
The valve decoder shall be 1x4x2 with two
mounting
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder to the side of a valve box.
b. The valve decoder shall be connected to the two-wire
path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
the side of the valve box with the serial number face up.
c. The valve decoders shall be attached to the valve
wire using the connector
specification from the manufacture of the decoder. All
valve common wires shall be
attached to white common wire of the valve
decoder using the connector
specification from the manufacture of the decoder.
d. The valve decoders shall not share valve wires or
common
wires
between
valve
decoders.
e. The maximum wire run between valve decoder and the
controller shall be the same as
stated in the manufacturers two-wire specifications. With
a maximum distance of
8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.
f. The maximum wire run between the valve decoder and the
solenoid shall be 250 feet
g. Each decoder shall be polarized.
h. The decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using
the
connector
specification
from the manufacture of the decoder.
i. Each valve wire shall be color coded relative to the serial
numbers on the decoder.
j. The valve decoder shall have built-in LEDs on the twowire
side
that
blinks
during
communications.
k. The valve decoder shall have built-in LEDs on the valve
side
that
is
on
when
power
is
supplied to the valve.
l. The valve decoder shall have enough current to run a
typical solenoid up to two
hundred and fifty feet away from valve decoder using
standard 14-gauge irrigation
wire.
m. The valve decoder shall have enough power to run two
typical
solenoids
per
decoder
concurrently on separate outputs.
n. The valve decoder shall come with built in surge
protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
to ground at 1 microsecond.
o. The valve decoder shall be installed in accordance with
the
manufacturers
published
instructions.
p. The valve decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange
warranty.
2.16. Flow decoder

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effectively seal moisture from electronics and

installed per manufacturers specifications, and as
specified herein.
b. The flow decoder shall have true two-way
c. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller
and
zone addresses.
d. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number
on the side of the decoder.
e. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
f. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
wire to connect to a pulse output flow meter.
g. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the
two-wire
and
be
able
to
resend
messages if a collision is detected.
h. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a
maximum of 200 pulses per second.
i. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow
meter.
j. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage
meter to accurately measure and
diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as no
current, station short, over
current, etc.
2.17. Flow meter

2.17.1. specifications
a. The flow meter register shall provide at least 10 pulses
per gallon. .
b. The Flow rate shall have enough flow to generate at
least 100 pulses per minute.
a. The flow decoder shall be 1x4x2 with two mounting
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder
to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near
the flow meter.
b. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire
path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
the side of a valve box or a wall with the serial number
faced up.
c. The flow decoders shall be attached to the Two-wire
using
the
connector
specification
from the manufacture of the decoder.
d. The flow decoder shall only be attached to one flow
meter
e. The maximum wire run between flow decoder and the
stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications
with a maximum distance of 8000
feet between the controller and the decoder
f. The maximum wire run between the flow decoder and
the flow meter shall be 1000
feet, using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG
U.L. type PTLC or larger stranded
copper wire rated to 105 degrees C.
g. Each flow decoder shall be polarized.
h. The flow decoder output wires shall be color coded
for
the
connections
to
the
flow
meter.
i. The flow decoder shall be attached to the flow meter
using
the
manufactures
twowire specification.
j. The flow decoder shall have built in LEDs on the
two-wire side that blink during
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k. The flow decoder shall have built in LEDs on the flow
meter
side
that
is
on
when
power is supplied to the flow meter.
l. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output flow
meter up to 1000 feet away
using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L. type
PTLC or larger stranded
copper wire rated to 105 degrees C
m. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses to
the
flow
decoder
and
the
decoder shall send the flow information back to the
controller.
n. The flow decoder shall have enough power to run one
pulse
output
flow
meter
per
decoder.
o. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow meter.
p. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
to ground at less than 1microsecond.
q. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected
directly to the flow decoder and
the decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All
wire connections shall be
performed in a valve box per manufactures specifications.
r. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturers
published
instructions.
s. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange
warranty.
2.18. Pause Decoder

a. The pause decoder shall be fully sealed, submersion
proof, direct bury that shall
specifications, and as specified herein.
b. The pause decoder shall have true two-way
communication
using
a
9-byte
packet
for
c. The pause decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to
the
two-wire
controller
and
will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone

addresses.
d. The pause decoder shall have one serial number listed on the
side of the decoder.
e. Each pause decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire to connect to the two-wire.
f. Each pause decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
wire to connect to a pause device.
g. The pause decoder shall have collision detection on the
two-wire
and
will
resend
h. The pause decoder shall be able to search for a pause
device
and
report
whether
or
not a device is present.
i. The pause decoder shall be able to interface and read any
normally
open
pause
device
(this would include rain, wind, pressure, tank floats, and
temperature).
j. The pause decoder shall be able to detect a problem with
the
normally
open
switch
and return a short or open to the controller.
k. The pause decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter
to
accurately
measure
and
diagnose electrical problems such as no current, station
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l. The pause decoder shall work with any normally closed

switch.
2.18.2. Wiring and installation
a. The pause decoder shall be 1x4x2 with two
mounting
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder to the side of a valve box or to a flat surface.
b. The pause decoder shall be connected to the twowire
path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
the side of the valve box or to a flat surface with the
serial number face up.
c. The pause decoders shall be attached to the pause
device
wire
using
the
connector
d. Only one pause device may be attached to on pause
decoder.
e. The maximum wire run between pause decoder and
the
controller
shall
be
the
same
as stated in the two-wire specifications.
f. The maximum wire run between pause decoder and
the controller shall be the same
as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications
with a maximum distance of
8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.
g. The maximum wire run between the pause decoder
and
the
pause
device
shall
be
a
maximum distance of 250 feet using standard 14guage irrigation wire.
h. Each pause decoder shall be polarized.
i. The pause decoder shall be connected to the
two-wire
using
the
connector
j. Each pause decoder shall come with preprogrammed
serial
number
for
configuring
it
into the controller.
k. The pause decoder shall have built in LEDs on the
two-wire
side
that
blink
during
communications.
l. The pause decoder shall come with built in surge
protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
to ground at 1 microsecond.
m. It is intended that the normally open pause device
can be connected directly to the
pause decoder and the pause decoder can be
connected directly to the two-wire. All

wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per
manufactures specifications.
n. The pause decoder shall be installed in accordance
with
the
manufacturers
published
instructions. The pause decoder shall carry a
conditional five-year exchange warranty.
2.19. Air Temperature Decoder

a. The air temperature decoder shall be fully sealed,
submersion proof, direct bury that
shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and
b. The air temperature sensor shall be capable of
interrupting the power from the
irrigation controller to the valves when ambient air
temperature falls below 38
degrees Fahrenheit.
c. The air temperature decoder shall have true two-way
communication
using
a
9-byte
packet for commands and replies.
d. The air temperature decoder shall be capable of
self-identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller and will report a pre-configured unique serial
numbers.
e. The air temperature decoder shall have one built in
serial number.
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f. Each air temperature decoder shall come with 24 inches

of
16-gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.
g. The air temperature decoder shall have collision
detection
on
the
two-wire
and
be
able to resend messages if a collision is detected.
h. The air temperature decoder shall measure air
temperature
for
pausing
irrigation
at
below 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
i. The air temperature decoder shall read and report air
temperature
for
ET
based
systems.
a. The air temperature decoder shall 4.5x4.5x2 with four
mounting
tabs
for
attaching
the device to the side of a wall.
b. The enclosure shall be mounted in a shaded area.
c. The air temperature decoder shall be connected to the
two-wire path using the
connector specification from the manufacture and shall be
mounted to a flat surface
in a shaded area.
d. The maximum wire run between temperature decoder and
the controller shall be the
same as stated in the manufactures two-wire
specifications with a maximum distance
of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.
e. The maximum wire run between air temperature decoder
and
the
controller
shall
be
the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.
f. Each air temperature decoder shall be polarized.
g. The air temperature decoder shall be connected to the
two-wire
using
the
connector
h. The air temperature decoder shall have a built-in LED on
the
two-wire
side
that
blinks
during communication.
i. The air temperature decoder shall come with built-in
surge
protection
that
will
conduct 60 volts to ground at 1 microsecond.
j.
The air temperature decoder shall be installed in
accordance
with
the
manufacturers
published instructions.
k. The air temperature decoder shall carry a conditional five-year

exchange warranty.
2.20. Soil Moisture Sensor

a. The soil moisture sensor shall be fully sealed, submersion
b. The soil moisture sensor shall provide automatic and
continuous
measurements
of
soil
moisture and soil temperature.
c. The soil moisture sensor shall have true two-way
communication
using
a
9-byte
packet for commands and replies.
d. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall be capable of selfidentifying
to
the
two-wire
controller and will report pre-configured unique serial
numbers.
e. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall have one built in serial
number.
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solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

g. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall have standard
error
collision
detections
and
will resend messages on the two-wire.
h. The soil moisture sensor shall be a TDT (time
domain
transmissibility)
technology
sensor that accurately measures soil moisture.
i. Salinity and/or other minerals in the soil shall not
affect
the
soil
moisture
sensor
readings.
j. The moisture sensor decoder shall be self-identifying.
k. The soil moisture sensor shall be constructed of a
multi-layer fiberglass stick.
l. The soil moisture sensor blade shall be
14.95x2x.075.
m. The soil moisture sensor shall come with a built-in
temperature
sensor
used
while
calibrating the soil moisture readings.
a. The maximum wire run between soil moisture sensor
and
the
controller
shall
be
the
same as stated in the two-wire specifications.
b. The soil moisture sensor shall be connected to the
two-wire
per
manufactures
specifications.
c. The soil moisture sensor shall be buried in the
average
area
of
water
distribution
between two sprinkler heads and placed off of the
centerline the sprinklers create.
d. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall be marked to
avoid aeration.
e. All splices must be made inside the valve box with a
DBR-6
or
equal
direct-burial
waterproof connection.
f. The soil moisture sensor shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturers
published instructions. The soil moisture sensor shall
carry a conditional five-year
exchange warranty.
g. The soil moisture sensor should be installed in a
location
representative
of
the
zones
that the sensor is controlling.
h. The soil moisture sensor shall be installed 2-3 inches
below
the
plant
or
in
the
top
1/3
of the root zone.
i. The soil moisture sensor should be buried with no air
pockets around the sensor.
j. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall carry a
conditional
five-year
exchange
warranty.
2.21. PVC Two-Wire Ready Flow Sensor

a. The enclosure shall be installed per manufacturers
specifications, and as specified
herein. It shall be fully sealed and submersion proof
that shall effectively seal moisture
from electronics when installed per manufacturers
specifications, and as specified
herein.
b. The meter body shall be an in line type available in 1",
1 1/2", 2, 3 , and 4 pipe sizes,
molded from Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride material - white conforming to ASTM D-1784,
Cell Class 12454.
c. The flow sensor shall have a 4 blade impeller (paddle
wheel) as the only moving part.
d. The impeller shall be HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene) incorporating an integral
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bearing. The shaft material shall be tungsten carbide.

These two items are considered wear items and shall be
replaceable in the field without special tools.
e. The electronics housing shall be held in place with a
single ACME threaded PVC
retaining nut held captive by the wire leads. The
housing will be sealed with one
ethylene-propylene O-Rings BUNA N and shall be easily
removed from the meter
body.
f. The sensor electronics will be epoxy-sealed and fitted
with 2 single conductors solid
copper U.L. listed #18 AWG leads with direct burial
insulation 48 inch in length
extending from the top of the sensor. The positive (+)
lead shall have red insulation
and the negative (-) lead shall have black insulation.
g. The housing and mounting tee are custom molded
to form an integrated
measurement chamber resulting in highly accurate,
repeatable flow measurements
through a wide range of velocities.
h. The flow sensor shall be designed to schedule 40
specifications and have a tested
working pressure of 240 psi @ 73F (23C). Maximum
working temperature is 140F
(60C). The flow senor shall have an output Frequency
Range of 0.3 Hz to 200 Hz.
i. The flow sensor shall output a minimum of a 5-millisecond
low
pulse
at
200
hertz
and
a maximum of 200 pulses per second.
j. The sensor flow range shall be 0.20 to 15 FPS.
k. The flow sensor shall be two-wire ready no extra devices
needed
to
hook
up
to
the
controller
l.
The built in decoder shall have true two-way
communication
using
a
9
byte
packet
for
m. The flow sensor shall be capable of self-identifying itself to
the
two-wire
controller
and
will report a preconfigured unique serial number.
n. The flow sensor shall have a preconfigured K value and
offset
and
report
it
to
the
controller
o. The flow sensor shall have collision detection on the twowire

and
be
able
to
resend
p. The flow sensor shall have built in LED on the twowire
side
that
blinks
during
communications.
q. The flow sensor shall have a built in LED that blinks during
for
every
4
pulses
produced
by meter
r. The flow sensor shall come with built-in surge protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
to
ground at less than 1 microsecond.
s. The flow sensor shall have a built-in amperage meter to
current, etc.
a. The flow sensor shall be installed with a minimum of 10
diameters of straight pipe
upstream, and a minimum of 5 diameters of straight pipe
downstream to eliminate
irregular flow profiles caused by valves, fittings or pipe
bends.
b. The flow senor shall be installed a valve box or meter pit
of
sufficient
size
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c.
The installed sensor shall require a minimum
clearance of 3.75 inches (96 mm) above
sensor for removal of t electronics housing.
d. The flow sensor shall be attached to the two-wire. The
flow
sensor
shall
be
installed
in
accordance with the manufacturers published
specifications.
e. All wire connections shall be performed in a
valve
box
per
manufacturers
specifications.
f. The maximum wire run between flow sensor and the
g. The flow sensor electronics shall carry a five-year
exchange warranty.
2.22. The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter

a. The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter shall be a fully
sealed, submersion proof that
shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and
b. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated brass for
superior
high
temperature
and
highpressure strength.
c. The flow meter shall be multi-Jet type of meter and is
accurate
to
2
percent
from
flow rates 0.9 gpm to 55 gpm depending on the size of
the meter.
d. The flow meters shall come with a set of brass couplers
for installation.
e. The Flow meter register is driven by use of magnets
and the register shall be sealed.
f. Flow meters shall have pulse output in both low
frequency and high frequency. Low
frequency pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per
minute. High frequency shall
have a minimum pulse of 3 pulses per second.
g. No additional upstream or downstream straight
length
of
pipe
required
for
installation.
h. Industrys longest warranty - three years on the

metering
components
(register
and
metering assembly) and five years on the meter body
i. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra
devices
shall
be
need
to
hook
device to controller
j.
The flow decoder shall have true two-way
k. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller
and
zone addresses.
l. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number
m. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
n. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
o. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the
two-wire
and
be
able
to
resend
p. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a
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q. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.

r. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to
current, etc.
a. Flow meters shall be installed such that the register face is
horizontal.
b. No straight pipe upstream or downstream of the meter is
required.
c. The pipe shall be installed such that the pipe is full of
water
at
all
times
during
metering.
d. The flow decoder shall be 1x4x2 with two mounting
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder
to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near the
flow meter.
e. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
facing up.
f. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire using
the
connector
specification
from the manufacturer of the decoder.
g. The flow decoder shall only be attached to one flow meter
h. The maximum wire run between flow decoder and the
stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a
maximum distance of 8000
i. The maximum wire run between the flow decoder and
feet, using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L.
type PTLC or larger stranded
j. Each flow decoder shall be polarized.
k. The flow decoder output wires shall be color coded for the
connections
to
the
flow
meter.
l. The flow decoder shall be attached to the flow meter
using
the
manufactures
m. The flow decoder shall have built in LEDs on the two-
wire
side
that
blink
during
communications.
n. The flow decoder shall have built in LEDs on the flow
meter
side
that
are
on
when
o. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output flow
p. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses to
the
flow
decoder
and
the
controller.
q. The flow decoder shall have enough power to run one
pulse
output
flow
meter
per
decoder.
r. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow meter.
s. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
to ground at less than 1 microsecond.
t. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected
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u. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with

the
manufacturers
published
instructions.
v. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year
exchange warranty.
2.23. Combination Flow Meter and Master Valves

2.23.1. Combination Flow Meter plus Normally open Master
valve
a. The combination Flow Meter plus Normally open
Master valve shall be a fully sealed,
submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively
seal moisture from electronics and
specified herein.
b. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra
devices
shall
be
need
to
hook
c. The flow decoder shall have true two-way
d. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller
and
zone addresses.
e. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
g. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
h. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the
two-wire
and
be
able
to
resend
i. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a
j. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow
meter.
k. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage

current, etc.
2.24. Flow meter

a. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated cast iron for
superior high temperature and
high-pressure strength. Plug shall be provided for
globe configuration sealed with an
o-ring for the purpose of draining valve for
winterization. Flow meters shall be double
chamber (6 is single chamber). All Flow meters shall
be designed to close slowly to
provide for smooth opening and closing to prevent
water hammer. Flow meters shall
have electric or manual operation. Manual operation
shall have a solenoid bypass and
a three way selector to bypass solenoid to activate.
Flow meters shall have a self
cleaning removable filter to filter the command
water. Flow meters shall be
serviceable in the field without removing from the
system. Flow meters shall be
powered by a 24 VAC captive plunger solenoid, .4
amp inrush and .2 amp holding.
Hydrometer shall have straightening vanes before the
impeller which will encompass
the entire diameter of the valve throat. The impeller
shall couple with the register by
use of magnets and the register shall sit in a dry
compartment. The register shall be
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able to be serviced and removable while the system is

under pressure. Hydrometer shall have pulse output in
both low frequency and high frequency. Low frequency
pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per minute.
High frequency shall have a minimum pulse of 3 pulses
per second.
b. Flow meters shall have a pressure rating of 235 psi and a
working pressure range of
15psi to 160psi maximum and a recommended flow range
from 1.8 gpm to 1500 gpm
depending on Hydrometer size.
c. Pressure regulation shall be done by using a three-way
pilot. Command water shall not
continuously run while Flow meters are in pressure
regulation mode. Pressure
regulation shall be by means of solenoid or manual
operation by use of a three-way
selector. Output pressure regulation range shall be from 5
psi to 113psi depending on
pressure regulating option. Flow meters shall have self
modulating type regulator that
maintains constant downstream pressure and be accurate
to within 2psi of pressure
setting. Inlet pressure shall be no more than the pressure
loss across the valve due to
flow rate.
2.25. Flow decoder

a. The Flow decoder shall be a fully sealed, submersion
b. The flow decoder shall have true two-way communication
using
a
9
byte
packet
for
c. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to
the
two-wire
controller
and
addresses.
d. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the
e. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge

PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
f. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
g. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the twowire
and
be
able
to
resend
h. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond
low
pulse
at
200
hertz
and
a
i. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.
j. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to
current, etc.
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder
to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near the
flow meter.
b. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
facing up.
c. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire using the
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meter
for
the
connections
to
the
flow
meter.
using
the
manufactures
two-wire
side
that
blink
during
communications.
meter
side
that
are
on
when
l. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output
flow meter up to 1000 feet away
using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L.
type PTLC or larger stranded
m. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses
to
the
flow
decoder
and
the
controller.
pulse
output
flow
meter
per
decoder.
o. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow
meter.
p. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge
protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts

the decoder can be connected directly to the twowire. All wire connections shall be
performed in a valve box per manufacturers
specifications.
r. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with
the
manufacturers
published
instructions.
s. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year
exchange warranty.
2.26. Combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed Master valve

a. The combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed
Master valve shall be a fully sealed,
submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively
seal moisture from electronics and
specified herein.
b. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra
devices
shall
be
need
to
hook
c. The flow decoder shall have true two-way
d. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to
the two-wire controller and
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addresses.
e. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the
f. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
g. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
h. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the twowire
and
be
able
to
resend
i. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond
low
pulse
at
200
hertz
and
a
j. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.
k. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to
current, etc.
2.27. Flow meter

a. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated cast iron for
superior high temperature and
high-pressure strength. Plug shall be provided for globe
configuration sealed with an
o-ring for the purpose of draining valve for winterization.
Flow meters shall be double
chamber (6 is single chamber). All Flow meters shall be
designed to close slowly to
provide for smooth opening and closing to prevent water
hammer. Flow meters shall
have electric or manual operation. Manual operation shall
have a solenoid bypass and
a three way selector to bypass solenoid to activate.
Flow meters shall have a self
cleaning removable filter to filter the command
water. Flow meters shall be
serviceable in the field without removing from the
system. Flow meters shall be
powered by a 24 VAC captive plunger solenoid, .4 amp
inrush and .2 amp holding.

Hydrometer shall have straightening vanes before the
impeller which will encompass
the entire diameter of the valve throat. The impeller shall
couple with the register by
use of magnets and the register shall sit in a dry
compartment. The register shall be
able to be serviced and removable while the system is
under pressure. Hydrometer
shall have pulse output in both low frequency and high
frequency. Low frequency
pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per minute.
High frequency shall have a
minimum pulse of 3 pulses per second.
b. Flow meters shall have a pressure rating of 235 psi and a
working pressure range of
15psi to 160psi maximum and a recommended flow range
from 1.8 gpm to 1500 gpm
depending on Hydrometer size.
c. Pressure regulation shall be done by using a three-way
pilot. Command water shall not
continuously run while Flow meters are in pressure
regulation mode. Pressure
regulation shall be by means of solenoid or manual
operation by use of a three-way
selector. Output pressure regulation range shall be from 5
psi to 113psi depending on
pressure regulating option. Flow meters shall have self
modulating type regulator that
maintains constant downstream pressure and be accurate
to within 2psi of pressure
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flow rate.
2.28. Flow decoder

a. The Flow decoder shall be fully sealed, submersion
b. The flow decoder shall have true two-way
c. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying
to
the
two-wire
controller
and
zone addresses.
d. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number
e. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge
PVC
jacketed
solid
core
wire
PVC
jacketed
stranded
core
g. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the
two-wire
and
be
able
to
resend
h. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a
i. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow
meter.
j. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage
current, etc.
tabs
for
attaching
the
decoder
to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near
the flow meter.
b. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire
path
and
shall
be
mounted
to
facing up.
c. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire
using
the
connector
specification
meter
for
the
connections
to
the
flow
meter.
using
the
manufactures
two-wire side that blink during
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communications.
meter
side
that
are
on
when
l. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output flow
m. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses to
the
flow
decoder
and
the
controller.
pulse
output
flow
meter
per
decoder.
o. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow meter.
p. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection
that
will
conduct
60
volts
performed in a valve box per manufacturers specifications.
r. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturers
published
instructions.
s. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange
warranty
2.29. Grounding
2.29.1. Specification
a. Grounding for Two-wire
i. In all cases, where it does not conflict with appropriate
grounding grid design for
the site in question, ground rods or plates as referred to in
this specification,
shall conform to the following standards:
ii. The installer shall follow manufactures grounding
specifications.
iii. The installer shall provide adequate earth ground (not to
exceed 10 Ohms from
any electrical device or wire to earth ground, or in
compliance
with
practices
as
defined in American Society of Irrigation Consultants
Earth
Grounding
Guideline
100-2002, available at www.asic.org)
iv. The installer shall install a ground rod or ground plate
every 600 feet (182.88
meters) on the two-wire, and on the end of every
spur
that
exceeds
50
feet.
(In
high lightening areas, grounding should be increased
to
every
300
feet
(91.44
meters).
v. Groundings rods or plates shall be located the length of
the grounding device
away from the two-wire path. There shall be a 6-gauge
bare copper wire
connecting the grounding rod or plate to the lightning
arrestor.
vi. The surge arrestor shall be located in a valve box and
shall not be built into the
decoder.
b. Grounding Rods and Plates
i. All grounding rods shall be bare copper 5/8 diameter or
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ii. A six-inch round valve box shall be installed over

the top of the grounding rod
for maintenance access.
iii. All grounding plates shall be 5 square feet,
typically 4 by 96, as outlined in
ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002.
iv. A six-inch round valve box shall be installed over
the top of the ground plate
connection for maintenance access.
v. Grounding rods and plates shall be located at a
minimum distance from the twowire to assure that the two-wire path is
outside of the electrode sphere of
influence.
For an 8 grounding rod, the
grounding rod shall be connected at
least 8 away from the two-wire path at a right
angle to the two-wire path.
vi. Consult the ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 1002002 for correct minimum
recommended distances for different ground rod or
ground plate sizes and
grounding grid designs.
c. Connections to Grounding Rods and Plates
i. The minimum ground conductor running from the
grounding device to the surge
arrestor shall be a minimum of a -gauge/4.0mm
diameter, bare copper wire.
ii. The ground rod must be buried a minimum of 6inches under the soil.
iii. All connections to grounding rods or ground plates
shall conform to ASIC Earth
Grounding Guideline 100-2002, and shall
consist of either a Cadweld type or
screw clap type of connection. Cadweld or
equivalent connections are
preferred.
iv. Any wire extensions required to connect from a
grounding rod or plate to a
surge arrestor or enclosure ground lug shall be
bare copper.
v. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a
minimum of an 8 inch radius bend at
any point along the wire.
vi. There can only be one mechanical connection on
the grounding system.
vii. All ground lugs must be made of either copper

with stainless steel bolts and
copper washers or brass with stainless steel bolts
and brass washers.
viii. All mechanical connections where wires connect
must be cleaned, scored, and
covered with antioxidant.
ix. Wire extensions connected to grounding devices
shall use a Cadweld type or
screw clamp type connection where the bare
copper ground wire meets the
green grounding wire from the lightning arrestor.
This connection shall than be
inserted in a DBR-6 waterproof direct burial
connector, or equivalent, or with an
approved wire clamp. Ground hardware shall
extend at right angles from the
two-wire path.
d. Lightning Arrestors
i.
The Lightning arrestors shall be fully sealed,

submersion proof made for direct bury, and shall
ii
installed per
.
manufacturers specifications, and as specified herein.
The surge arrestor shall come with two levels of surge
iii
protects that will clamp at
.
60 volts in less than one microsecond.
The surge arrestor shall clamp closed to dissipate all
surges to earth ground and
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protect other devices on the two-wire.

iv. Each surge arrestor shall come with 24 inches of 16gauge PVC jacketed solid
core wire to connect to the two-wire.
v. Each surge arrestor shall come with 24 inches of 12gauge PVC jacketed solid
core wire to connect to the ground wire.
a. The lightning arrestor shall be installed in an appropriate
irrigation box and shall be
connected to the two-wire in accordance with the
manufactures two-wire connector
specifications.
b. The surge arrestor shall be connected to the two-wire
using
the
manufactures
twowire connector specification.
c. The surge arrestor ground wire shall be connected to a
bare copper solid core none
jacketed ground wire using a screw clamp or split bolt
type connector (wire nuts of
any kind are not supported for grounding wires.) then
inserted into a DBR-6 body or
equivalent.
d. The bare copper wire shall be connected to the grounding
device
using
the
grounding
device specifications.
2.30. Metal Wall Mount Enclosure Grounding

a. If the controller enclosure is mounted on or within an
existing building, and does not
conflict with appropriate grounding grid design for the site
in question, the unit shall
be grounded as outlined below:
b. The wall mount cabinet shall come with a built in ground lug
located in the cabinet.
c. The ground lug shall be connected directly to the building
ground using a bare copper
wire of 6-gauge or, as outlined in article 250 of the
National Electric Code (NEC),
such that a single point of connection with the building
ground is achieved.
d. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum of
an
8
inch
radius
bend
at
any
point along the wire.

e. If the controller enclosure is mounted at a remote
location more than 25 away from
the building or grounded AC power source, a 6-gauge
bare copper grounding wire
shall be connected from the ground lug to an appropriate
grounding rod as outlined in
the sections above.
2.30.2. Stainless Steel Pedestal Enclosure Grounding
a. If the Controller enclosure is being mounted on or within
an existing building, and
does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid design
for the site in question, the
unit shall be grounded as outlined below:
b. The ground lug, located in the interior on the back panel in
the lower left corner under
the AC power box in the pedestal cabinet, shall be
connected directly to the building
ground using a bare copper wire of 6-guage or, as
outlined in article 250 of the
National Electric Code (NEC) such that a single point of
connection with the building
ground is achieved.
c. If the pedestal enclosure is mounted at a remote location,
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building or grounded AC power source, a 6-gauge

bare copper grounding shall be connected from the
ground lug to an appropriate grounding rod as
outlined in the sections above, and in conformance
with the ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 1002002 for controller grounding.
d. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum
of
an
8
inch
radius
bend
at
any
2.30.3. 12 and 24 Zone Powered decoders in Metal Wall Mount
Enclosure
a. If the Controller enclosure is being mounted on or
within an existing building, and
does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid
design for the site in question, the
unit shall be grounded as outlined below:
b. The powered decoder shall come with a built-in surge
board
that
clamps
voltage
at
60
volts in less than 1 microsecond.
c. The wall mount cabinet shall come with a built-in
ground lug located in the cabinet.
d. The ground lug, located in the interior of the cabinet,
shall be connected directly to
the building ground using a 6-gauge bare copper wire
of or, as outlined in article 250
of the National Electric Code (NEC), such that a
single point of connection with the
building ground is achieved.
e. If the controller enclosure is mounted at a remote
location more than 25 away from
the building or grounded AC power source, a 6- gauge
bare copper grounding wire
shall be connected from the ground lug to an
appropriate grounding rod as outlined in
the sections above.
f. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum
of an 8 inch radius bend at any
g. The powered decoder shall have a ground install on
every sensor port with an installed
sensor. The ground shall be install at the end of
the wire run and shall follow
manufactures grounding specifications.
2.30.4. Handheld Remote Control

a. Controller shall integrate with a [TRC] handheld radio
for
remote
field
operations
of
valves.
b. The handheld remote shall be capable of operating up
to 200 zones.
c. The handheld remote shall be capable of directly
sending,
receiving,
and
operating
commands for field operation of zones.
d. The remote interface can be permanently mounted or
can
be
mobile
for
the
use
with
one or more sites.
e. The handheld remote shall have a minimum of a three
mile range.
2.30.5. Desk top Support and Training
a. The Central Control computer shall come equipped
with an Ethernet Modem installed
per manufacturers specification and be connected to
the internet to support desk top
sharing and training.
2.31.
Warranty
a. All in field decoders shall come standard with a fiveyear warranty.
b. All controllers shall come standard with a fiveyear conditional warranty for
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replacement of all manufacture defects. Controller and all

devices must be installed per manufactures specifications
in order to receive manufactures warranty.
c. All controllers shall come standard with a five-year
conditional warranty for
replacement of all surge damage. Controller and all
devices must be installed per
manufactures specifications in order to receive
manufactures surge warranty.
d. The warranty shall include unlimited phone and Internet
/e-mail
support for
troubleshooting and repairing damage to the controlled
irrigation systems.
2.32. Central Control System (CCS)

a. The CCS shall be computerized and shall fully control and
monitor
irrigation
system,
all
related pumps, flow sensors and all related accessories.
b. Shall consist of a central computer station, which shall
communicate in two directions
with the field control units (approved brands) through
different communication
means. The site control units shall be intelligent device,
modular and expandable and
shall be able to store and forward data.
c. Shall be capable of controlling a single site or multi
sites and shall have a hybrid
system, which can offer both types of the system
communication, Satellite and
Decoders in the same system.
d. Shall operate in the Microsoft Windows operating system
and
shall
provide
water
budget adjustment, cost estimator and automatic ET
adjustment.
e. Shall be capable of integrating, if required, a remote
connected weather station
complete with all necessary instruments to control
Irrigation according to wind speed,
wind direction, relative humidity, rainfall, solar radiation
and air temperature
f. Shall not be limited to the control or irrigation only, but
shall also be capable of
controlling other functions such as lighting, security

systems, firefighting, valves,
fountains, etc.
g. The manufacturer shall repair or replace at no charge
any
of
the
manufacturers
related products that fail in normal use within the warranty
period of five years
h. CCS suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by
LREDC.
i.
CCS shall be suitable to be connected with Lusail
Command
Control
Center
in
the
line
with the requirement of OOREDOO.
2.33. Electric Wiring

a. All control wires for underground use for Solenoid Valves
and
Satellites
shall
be
single
core; 14 AWG for valve wires and 12 AWG for common
cable
b. Power supply cable shall be 6mm2 x 3 core armored
XLPE/SWA/PVC insulated
c. Power cables and signal cables for satellites shall be laid in
separate PVC conduits
d. The cables shall be suitable for direct burial in the earth;
however
it
is
required
to
be
installed in ducts or conduits as follows:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
1 up to 4 wires
1 up to 8 wires
2 up to 15 wires
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v.
4 more than 30 wires
e. Two Wire Decoder cable systems shall be provided.
2.34. Workmanship
2.34.1. Irrigation Schedule
a. The watering regimes for planted areas shall
reflect the plants needs in
accordance with the plant type and season. The
allowable water quantities for
irrigation are as per the table below. However, the
allowable water quantity for all
plants during construction period shall be double the
quantity shown in the table
below. This quantity is allowed only for a period of 30
days from planting date in order
to establish the plants.
b. Cyclic (split amount) irrigation is encouraged with
40 - 60 % of the daily irrigation
requirement added in early morning periods (4 - 10
a.m.) and the remaining amounts
towards the end of the day (6- 10 p.m.). Please
refer the Landscape guidelines
Implementation strategy Report.
The allowable quantities are without using soil water
retention additives.
2.34.2. Irrigation System Testing:
a. All pipes shall be pressure tested within two weeks of
installation. Pipes shall be tested
after center loading with joints exposed. Length of
pipe tested at any time shall not
exceed 500 meters and the rate at which pipelines
are successfully tested shall be of
the same order of magnitude as the rate of pipe
lying. Center loading shall be
sufficient to prevent buckling or deformation due to
application of pressure.
b. All pipe-work shall be pressure tested for a
minimum
of
6
hours.
The
pressure
variation over the test period shall not exceed 10%.
Test pressures shall be as follows:
i.
Main lines, pipe work.............................10 bars
ii. Lateral pipe-work and all other uPVC pipe work6
bars
c. All mainline fittings shall be left exposed for the

purpose of such test and shall be
inspected for evidence of leakage. Any major break in
mainlines requiring shut- down
of the test shall cause the test to be re-run entirely.
2.35. Automatic Irrigation System Commissioning:

Commissioning of fieldwork and equipment shall
include all works required to bring the system into
service and to make sure that the system is operating
efficiently and shall include but not be limited to the
following:
a. Flushing of system
b. Adjustment of valve pressure +/- 10% of normal
c. Replacement of all clogged or partially clogged lines
d. Adjustment of sprayers / sprinklers and replacement
of
clogged
/
broken
sprayers/
sprinklers
e. Replacement of all clogged or partially clogged
emitters/ Bubblers
f. Preparation of Irrigation Schedules
g. Adjustment of controllers to give an optimal flow
regime
h. Assurances that all valves and sprayers/sprinklers are
flushed with finished grade and
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after all valves pressures have been adjusted.
3. Appendix
3.1.
List of Pre-qualified Manufacturers/Suppliers
3.1.1. Irrigation Solenoid Valves

a. Rain Bird
b. Hunter
c. Toro
d. Hit
e. Weathermatic
f. Baseline
g. Motorola
3.1.2. Sprayer / Sprinkler Heads
a. Rain Bird
b. Hunter
c. Toro
d. Hit
e. Weathermatic
f. K-Rain
g. Baseline
h. Motorola
3.1.3. Emitters / Bubblers
a. Rain Bird
b. Hunter
c. Toro
d. Hit
e. Weathermatic
f. Baseline
g. Motorola
3.1.4. uPVC Pipes
a. Gulf Eternit
b. Hepworth
3.1.5. uPVC Fittings
a. George Fischer - up to 6
b. Durapipe - up to 6
c. FIP - up to 4
d. Atlas - up to 3
3.1.6. PE Pipes
a. Gulf Eternit
b. Hepworth
c. National Plastic
d. Rain Bird (with built in emitters)

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e. Eurodrip (with built in emitters)

f. Toro Ag. (with built in emitters)
3.1.7. Flanged Valves
a. AVK
b. Belgicast
3.1.8. Threaded Valves
a. Pegler
b. Pex
3.1.9. Valve Boxes
a. Carson
b. Rain bird
c. Applied engineering
d. Associated Plastics
e. Cosmoplast
f. Baseline
g. Motorola
3.1.10. Irrigation control systems
a. Rain bird
b. Hunter
c. Toro
d. Grisworld
e. Motorola
f. Waterman
g. Baseline
h. Motorola
SECTION F - LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

1.1.
Scope of work
1.1.1.
for
This section covers the specifications requirements

materials
and
installation
of
exterior lighting, which include but are not limited to the
following:
a. Landscape lighting fixtures (Bollard, Spike upetc.)
b. Water features lighting fixtures (Fountains, Cascades
etc.)
c. Lighting Poles
d. Exterior Lighting Controls
1.2.
References
1.2.1. The following international standards shall be referred

to
for
the
supply,
design
and
installation of all lighting works:
a. IEC 364 Electrical Installations in Buildings
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b. IEC 598 Luminaries

c. BS 1853 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting
Service
d. BS 4533 Luminaries
e. BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IEE Wiring
Regulations)
f. BS 8206 Lighting for Buildings
1.3.
Definitions
1.3.1. The terms applied in this guideline are defined as follows

a. BS: British standards set by the British Standards Institution
b. Exterior Lighting: Lighting that is installed, located or
used
in
such
a
manner
to
cause light rays to shine outside
c. Fixture: The assembly that houses the lamp or lamps and
can include all or some of
the following parts: housing, mounting bracket or pole,
socket, lamp holder, ballast,
reflector, or mirror and/or refractor or lens
d. Flood or Spotlight: Any light fixture or lamp that
incorporates a reflector to
concentrate the light output into a direct beam in a
particular direction with a wide or
narrow beam
e. Glare: Intense light that results in discomfort and/or a
reduction
of
visual
performance
and visibility
f. Luminance: Density of luminous flux incident on a surface.
Unit is foot- candle
g. IEC: International Electro technical Commission
h. IEE: Institution of Electrical Engineers
i. Lamp: the component of Luminaries that produce the actual
light
j. Luminaries: This is a complete light system and includes
lamp
or
lamps
and
fixture
housing, reflector/s, refractor .etc
k. Lux: A measurement of light falling on a given surface.
One
Lux
is
one
lumen
per
square meter
l. Lighting: Any or all parts of Luminaries that function to
produce light
m. Recessed: A lamp built into a horizontal fixture or portion
of a fixture, so that the lamp
is fully cut-off and no part of the lamp extends or
protrudes beyond the underside of a

fixture or portion of a fixture
n. Up lighting: Lighting that is directed in such a manner as
to
shine
light
rays
above
the
horizontal plane
o. Uniformity: A description of the smoothness of the
lighting pattern or degree of
intensity of light and dark areas in the area to be lighted.
It is expressed as a ratio of
max to min or average to min. The lower the ratio the
more uniform the lighting
designs
1.4.
Submittals
1.4.1. The Lighting Contractor shall submit, for Client/Landscape

Consultants approval, the
following:
a. Manufacturer's catalogues and technical / photometric
data
for
Exterior
Lighting
fixtures
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c. Dimensioned
drawings of
the light fixtures
installations,
including
but
not
being
limited to, the layout and connections to panel boards
d. Computer calculations confirming horizontal and
vertical
luminance
levels
and
corresponding uniformity
2. Materials
2.1.
General
2.1.1. All lighting materials shall conform to the specifications

set by the Landscape Consultant.
The lighting contractor shall ensure the fittings
supplied are of highest quality and performance, as
described below.
2.1.2. Any proposal for substitutions of lighting fixtures
shall be approved by the
Landscape Consultant. It should be accompanied by
complete catalogues, lighting calculations and
photometric data.
2.2.
Landscape Lighting Fixtures
2.2.1. Lighting fixtures including area/facade lights shall be

complete with all necessary
accessories such as ballasts lamps, sockets, reflectors,
mounting hardware, etc., to make a workable unit.
2.2.2. Lighting fixtures shall be generally made of stainless
steel, aluminum, brass, or bronze
housing top sealed with fasteners and silicone sealant.
2.2.3. Optical system shall be composed of polished
aluminum reflectors allowing field
adjustment to the desired light distribution. Reflector
shall
be
adjustable
and
retained
in
position by a spring loaded per device. Lens shall be
clear
flat
tempered
glass
or
acrylic.
The external surface shall be smooth minimize dirt
accumulation and maintenance.
2.2.4. All Lighting fixtures shall be dust and splash proof,
conforming at least to the protection
classification IP-54 or approved equivalent.
2.2.5. Ballasts and other components of the control gear of
lighting fixtures shall be mounted
on an inner tray with a cover and retained in the closed
position
by
two
quarter
turn
fasteners. The entire tray assembly shall be
removable
for
replacement
or
maintenance. Some light fixtures may require remote
mounting of the control gear; in
this situation a detail showing construction of remote
control gear and distance from the light fixture shall be
submitted for the approval of Landscape Consultant.
2.2.6. Ballasts to be of the ratings, types and makes
as recommended by the
manufacturers for starting the high intensity discharge
lamp. Appropriate voltages for the designed lighting
fittings shall be provided.
2.2.7. The landscaping lighting fixtures shall be comprised but
not be limited to the following
types:
a. Bollards lightings: For Garden / landscape lighting
applications
b. Spike lightings: For Trees / Shrubs - Up lighting
applications
c. Flood or Spot lightings: For Tree flood - Up lighting
and Wall/Facade lighting
applications
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d. Led up lightings: For Walkways/ Garden pathways

lighting
applications
Wall
Bracket
lightings: For Boundary walls lighting applications
e. Wall/Step lightings: For Boundary walls and
steps
recessed
lighting
applications
f. Under Water Flood lightings: For Pools and Fountains lighting
applications
g. Drive on lighting: For parking and driveways applications
2.3.
Water Features Lighting Fixtures
2.3.1. Lighting fixtures for submerged conditions shall adhere to

the security and safety
regulations of the IEC, IEE, EHS and LUSAIL.
2.3.2. The lighting fixtures shall be made of stainless steel or bronze
body suitable for under
water applications, protected to a minimum IP classification 68
or equivalent.
2.3.3. The lighting fixtures shall have a high purity anodized
aluminum reflector, with clear
lenses.
2.3.4. The lamps voltage shall be as indicated on the
Consultants drawings and
schedules, preferably at 12 Volts
2.3.5. The isolation transformer for lighting fixtures shall be double
wired withstanding a
fluctuating input voltage 230 Volts to 12 Volts output at 50
Hz. Transformer shall be totally enclosed in a sheet steel
enclosure with protection classification IP-44 for interior use
and IP-56 for exterior use.
2.4.
Lighting Poles
2.4.1. Lighting poles shall be of highest standards of quality,

security and safety; type,
measurements and make shall be designed and scheduled by
the Landscape Consultant.
2.4.2. Lighting poles for Exterior Lighting shall be round, tapered,
manufactured of steel, with
smooth exterior surface.
2.4.3. Lighting poles shall be supplied with steel plate base
extension, which shall include
Earthling nut, hand-hole with cover and four galvanized steel
anchor bolts.
2.4.4. Lighting poles shall be supplied with suitable brackets
to accommodate the
mounting of the type and number of light fixtures
shown
on
the
Drawings
and
Schedules.
2.4.5. Anchor bolts shall be smooth or threaded bars and shall be of a
grade equivalent to the
grade used for the shaft. Welding shall not be carried out on the
bolts.
2.4.6. The lighting poles shall be able to withstand the Qatar
climatic parameters.
2.4.7. Foundations shall be in accordance with the structural safety
requirements.
2.4.8. Lighting poles used for Exterior Lighting shall be unpainted and
shall be provided with a
wiring compartment at a height suitable for access and
maintenance. A fuse, fuse holders and grounded lug shall
be provided internally inside the compartment.
2.5.
Exterior Lighting Controls
2.5.1. Exterior lighting shall be controlled through a programmable

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combination with photo electric cells, as indicated on

the drawings specified by the Landscape Consultant.
2.5.2. In case of the contract exclusion of the lighting
control system, then all the Exterior
lighting shall be controlled via time switches and
photo electric cells, subject to the
Engineer approval.
3. Installation
3.1.
General
3.1.1. The Lighting Contractor shall examine all working

areas prior to installation of any
works. All conditions or external activities interfering with
the proper flow of works shall be reported to the Project
Managers/ Engineer/ Landscape Consultant.
3.1.2. Installation of all Exterior Lighting including flood lights,
pool / fountain lights, etc. shall
be in accordance with lighting fixture manufacturer's
written
instructions,
applicable
requirements of IEC, IEE, DEWA / JAFZA regulations and
recognized industry practices.
3.2.
3.2 Lighting Poles Installation
3.2.1. Shop drawings of the foundations shall be

detailed by the Contractor and
submitted for approval by the Landscape Consultant.
3.2.2. The lighting contractor shall ensure the approval by the
Landscape Consultant/Client of
the site layout of the lighting fixtures prior to
commencing excavation works, ensuring there is no
conflict with other utilities.
3.2.3. Foundations of lighting poles shall be in accordance
with manufacturers guidelines. It
shall have a high wind and soil load capacity.
3.2.4. The Lighting fixtures shall be fixed to poles on the
ground prior to erection. After lifting
of the poles and final cable connections are completed,
each lighting fixture shall be aimed in accordance with
specialist lighting supplier's instructions.
3.2.5. Poles shall be fixed onto the foundation bolts using a sling
to protect the surface finish.
3.2.6. Control gear, located in each pole, shall include a cut-
out unit with sub-circuit HRC fuse

rated appropriate to the lighting fixture/s. Allow the use
of a reduced size cable within the poles where
appropriate.
3.2.7. Head-frames of the poles shall have weather proof
cables, made of XLPE copper
insulation. Cables shall be numbered.
3.2.8. Single wire cables shall be PVC insulated stranded
copper of sizes to suit the number of
lamps on the circuit. They shall be installed in liquidtight flexible or rigid galvanized steel conduits as
appropriate.
3.3.
Water Features Lighting Installation
3.3.1. All wiring and cabling accessories within water

features shall be waterproof. PVC
conduits shall be recessed.
3.3.2. All threads to connection junction boxes in the water
features shall be treated with
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waterproof and epoxy sealant prior to commissioning of

water features. Junction boxes shall be submerged in water
and shall be manufactured with threaded conduit entries or
comparison gland end seals for cable entry.
3.4.
Earthing
All electrical conduit works of cables shall be continuous to form
a complete bonded
system with the earthling system. Each pole shall be
connected to the earthling system by a stranded bare or
PVC insulated copper wire.
4. Testing and Commissioning

4.1.
Inspection
4.1.1. At time of substantial completion, Landscape

Consultant shall inspect all the
lighting works and fixtures to ensure the safety
compliance with the IEE
Regulations and British Standards. Lighting Contractor
shall ensure lighting design is in
accordance with the Landscaping Lighting design and
schedule of quantities.
4.2.
Testing
4.2.1. Prior to commissioning, the Lighting Contract shall

test all electrical installation
components in accordance with IEE Regulations.
Conductor and circuit
components shall be tested as well for proper safe
operations.
4.2.2.
noted
The test results shall be recorded. All defects shall be

and
rectified.
Tests
shall
be
repeated and results shall obtain approval of Landscape
Consultant before handing over.
5. List of Local Pre-qualified Street Lighting Suppliers (to be

updated soon.)
a. Vibrant
b. Haji Commercial Company
c. Alcontra
d. Venicia International Company
e. Wattad Lighting System
f. Polaris Trading Company

g. Q-HUB
h. Or Equal and approved by LREDC

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SECTION A - LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS

1.1.1. LUSAIL is dedicated to creating high standard open spaces

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Compliance with other Policies and Guidelines

2.1.1. The LCM shall be complementing the following

2.2.1. The terms applied in this manual are defined as follows:

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

3.1.1. All landscaping works and services shall be

3.1.2. All workers and staff to be supplied with safety

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required in the use of subsequent disposal of outdated

Disposal of Toxic Containers

Working on the Roadside and Roundabouts

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Working on Ladder and Steps

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SECTION B - SOFT LANDSCAPE

1.1.1. This section is a comprehensive guideline to the type, quality

1.2.1. The following reference standards are applicable:

1.3.1. The Landscape Contractor shall submit to the Client and

following, for their review and action:

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Contractor shall ensure the following conditions:

1.5.1. The Landscape Contractor shall abide by the following

areas shall be flushed clean.

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2.1.1. This section lists all the soft landscaping products

2.2.1. Planting Soil shall be obtained from well-drained arable land