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SECTION 04700
FOUNTAIN / WATER FEATURE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01

RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.

The general requirements under Division 1 apply to work specified in this Section.

Examine all other Sections of the Specification for requirements which may affect work of this
Section.

Coordinate work with all other trades affecting or affected by activities of this Section. Co
operate with such other trades to assure the steady progress of all operations under the Contract.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A.

Section 03300 CastinPlace Concrete.

Section 04450 Marble Work.

Section 07150 Dampproofing, Fluid Applied Roofing and Tanking.

Division 15 Mechanical Work.

Division 16 Electrical Work.

1.03 SCOPE
A.

The work includes supply, installation and commissioning of water features as shown on the
tender drawings.

This section covers but is not limited to filters, pumps, vacuum, and all equipment, pipework
and fittings. All necessary electrical wiring from main control panel as shown on the contract
drawings.

Fabricate, assemble, test at works, deliver to site ready to operate install and commission all
fountain equipment to proper operating conditions in full conformity with drawings,
specifications, engineering data, instructions and recommendations by equipment manufacturer
unless exceptions are noted by the Architect/Engineer.

The fountain pump control panels will be supplied and installed by the Fountain Specialist. The
supply to the fountain pump panels will be coordinated with the Contractor. The Fountain
Specialist shall liaise with the Contractor making certain that the electrical supply is adequate
and compatible with the system. All power and control wiring from the fountain pump panels
shall be carried out by the fountain specialist. The Fountain Specialist shall liaise with the
Contractor in conjunction with all associated builders work. All electrical work shall be
undertaken in accordance with Division 16 (Electrical), including the I.E.E. 15th Edition of the
Regulations and the relevant drawings.

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All pipework filters, pumps, vacuum and all equipment and fittings for the complete mechanical
installation shall be supplied and installed by the Fountain Specialist. The water supply point for
the fountain will be as per approved shop drawings. The Fountain Specialist shall liaise with the
mechanical works and all work shall be undertaken in accordance with all relevant sections and
Standards within Division 15 Mechanical Specification.

Refer to Architects Drawing OAA91, Electrical Drawing OA-E-23 and OA-PH-17

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Manufacturers: Companies regularly engaged in the manufacture of fountain/water features

equipment and whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5
years.

Standards: The equipment furnished under these specifications shall conform to the appropriate
codes and standards which apply generally.

1.05 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

A. ES 5337:1976 and Ands 2344 (1977), 3870 (1982). Code of practice for the structural use of
concrete for retaining aqueous liquids (design and construction of service reservoirs and tanks)
B. 8. 85 CP99:l972. Frost precautions for water services (insulation location).
C. ES CP31O: 1965 & AND 665 (1970). Water supply (water distribution, storage, pipe sizing,
treatment).
D. 85 1972:1967 & ANDs 190 (1969), 369 (1969), 1156 (1973), 2234 (1977).
Polythene pipe (type 32) for coldwater services (material, dimensions, characteristics).
E. ES 3284:1967 & AMDs 1237 (1973), 1615 (1974), 2235 (1977). Polythene pipe (type 50) for
coldwater services.
F. ES 3505:1968 (1982) & AI4Ds 1014 (1972), 1773 (1975), 3441 (1981).
Unplasticized PVC pipe for coldwater Services (material, dimensions).
G. I.E.E. Regulations 15th Edition.
H. CIBSE Guides and Recommendations.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturers Data: Submit complete and detailed manufacturers data relating to fountain
equipment.
B. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings based upon Contract drawings, in sufficient detail to indicate
sizes, weights, arrangements of each component, breakdown for transportation; anchorages,
supports and external connections required; the dimensions needed for installation and
maintenance, controls schematic and wiring diagrams.

C. Operations and Maintenance Manuals:

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Supply operations and maintenance manuals covering:

a.

Equipment function, informal operating characteristics, setting of all control and safety
devices.

b.

Assembly, installation, adjustment and checking instructions.

c.

operating instructions for start-up routine, and normal operations, regulations and control,
shutdown and emergency conditions.

d.

Lubrication and maintenance instructions.

e.

Guide to trouble shooting.

f.

Parts lists and predicted life of parts subject to wear.

g.

Outline and assembly drawings, engineering data and wiring diagrams.

h.

List data and performance curves where applicable.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.

Box crate or otherwise completely enclose and protect all equipment during transportations, handling
and storage.

B.

Store equipment in clean dry space.

C.

Protect equipment from dirt, fumes, construction debris, traffic and operations.

D.

Painted Surfaces:
1. Protect against impact, abrasion, discoloration and other damage.
2.

E.

Repaint to satisfaction of Engineer all painted surfaces which are damaged prior to acceptance.

Protect all electrical equipment controls and insulation against moisture or water damage.

1.08 SERVICE CONDITIONS

A.

All components and equipment to be rated for continuous operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,
52 weeks per year.

1.09 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE

A.

Fountain equipment and components to be guaranteed against defective workmanship, materials and
design for a period of 5 years from the date of commissioning.

1.10 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A.

Comply with the provisions of Section 01750.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for design, supply and installation of water feature equipment
to location as shown on the drawings. Features shall include but not be limited to the following:
1.

Drainage and filter equipment.

2.

Adjustable overflows.

3.

Suction screen strainers for pool with liners.

4.

Pumps, submersible or separate.

5.

Lighting gear, underwater or above water.

6.

Time switching for simple displays.

7.

Programmed control of complex light and water displays.

B. Jets: Jets shall be arranged to produce cascade effect unless otherwise shown on the drawings or
approved by the Architect/Engineer.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Furnish all piping, pipe fittings, pipe hangers and similar plumbing required. Pipe and fittings in
the pump chamber shall be copper, P.V.C., steel or cast iron.
B. Conduit located within the pool and all stub-ups through the pool floor shall be Type K copper
tubing of full hard temper, approved for the purpose. Threadless couplings and connectors shall
not be used with conduit installed in wet locations or where buried in concrete. All threads shall
be MPT (tapered pipe threads) run up tight with good quality thread sealant. Running threads
will not be permitted.
C. Motors shall be of submersible type of approved manufacturer. Motors shall be of sufficient sizes,
continuous duty rated, not exceeding their full rated load when driven equipment is operating at
specified capacity, under the most severe conditions likely to be encountered.
D. Furnish to other trades for installation all inserts required in concrete for attachment of fountain
equipment.

E. All starting and control equipment required for proper fountain operation shall be provided. In
addition to specialized equipment specified, furnish and install all plumbing and electrical
materials and equipment required to joint the pieces of specialized equipment and to make the
fountain operational as designed.
F.

All the above items shall be covered by Division 15 (Mechanical) and Division 16 (Electrical)
Specifications.

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G.
2.03 RELATED WORK
A. Refer to other sections of specifications regarding requirements for surfaces finishes, tanking,
concrete works, water supply requirements, etc.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. All work shall be executed in a firstclass and workmanlike manner by workmen skilled in the
craft to which they are assigned.
B. Adequate supervision by the Specialist supplier shall be provided to maintain high quality
workmanship. The work shall present a neat, mechanical appearance when completed.
C. Screw joints in piping shall be made tight with tongs and wrenches. Soldered joints for copper
tubing shall be made with noncorrosive paste flux and solder approved for application.
Solvent joints for PVC pipe shall be done in strict accordance with PVC pipe manufacturers
recommendations.
D. Long radius elbows shall be used in pump suction lines whenever a change in direction is required.
E. Pipe size reductions shall be made with reducing fittings. Bushings will not be permitted.
F. Furnish and install all conduit, fittings, boxes, wiring and other electrical equipment located within
the fountain pools.
G. Wiring shall be in conduit installed and sealed in accordance with I.E.E. Standards, except that
flexible cord approved for submersible application shall be used between underwater pool light
fixtures and underwater junction boxes. Conduit located in finished areas shall be concealed
unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified.
H. Connection to junction boxes in the pool shall be made tight with thread sealant. Junction boxes
shall be potted with paraffin or approved equivalent prior to filling the fountain pool but after
circuits have been checked.
I.

Electrical systems shall be grounded to maintain a continuous positive electrical ground

throughout the entire system. An unbroken ground wire shall be installed in all conduit systems
serving pool equipment.
J. Connections between dissimilar metals shall be made with dielectric fittings.
K. Sleeves through waterproofed surfaces shall be thoroughly caulked and waterproofed.
3.02 IDENTIFICATION
A. All lighting panels, motor control centers or control panels and each circuit breaker or device
within shall be labeled and identified in a permanent approved manner.
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B. All separately mounted circuit breaker, disconnect switches, starters and controls shall be identified
in an approved manner.
C. All wiring in the motor control centre and all feeders shall be identify ted in an approved manner.
3.03 NOISE AND VIBRATION
A. All piping equipment and systems shall be installed with the utmost precautions to prevent noise
and vibration transmission.
B. Equipment that would tend to cause noise or vibration shall be isolated with suitable vibration
isolators to reduce noise or vibration transmission to buildings, and/or other equipment. Piping
connected to this equipment shall also be isolated.
3.04 TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
A. Test all equipment, as necessary, to show that it complies with all requirements specified. Testing
shall be done in a manner approved by the Architect/Engineer.
B. All water piping systems shall be pressuretested and proved free of leaks and other defects prior
to backfilling.
C. All electrical circuits, feeders and equipment shall be tested and proved free of improper grounds,
open circuits or shorts, as required by the public authorities, to demonstrate compliance with
Codes and Laws.
D. Place the installation in operation and make all necessary tests, adjustments and corrections until it
is shown to be in proper operating condition.
3.05 CLEAN UP
A. All soiled abraded or discoloured surfaces of decorative fountain work shall be cleaned, polished
and left free from blemishes or defects.
B. All water pipe lines shall be chlorinated and flushed free of debris.
PART 4 MEASUREMENT
4.01 FOUWFAIN/WATER FEATURE
A. Equipment shall be taken as an item.
B. Marble, concrete works, tanking shall be measured as specified elsewhere. Alternatively, these
works may be given as an item.
PART 5 PAYMENT
5.01 PAYMENT

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A. The work shall be measured and payment shall be made in accordance with the requirements stated
in Bill No. 1 Preliminaries and General Requirements.
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