Landscape Management Regulations Appendix 4

Landscape Management Regulations
LMR 01
Design and Planning
The Design Group
March 2007
Revision 03
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The Design Group - Nakheel
SECTION A LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS ........................................ 9

1. General .................................................................................................. 9
1.1
Landscape Principles..............................................................................................9
1.2
Landscape Management Regulation Objectives .....................................................9
2. Regulations ........................................................................................................... 10
2.1
Compliance with other Policies and Guidelines.................................................................. 10
2.2
Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 10
3. Safety Measures.................................................................................................... 10
3.1
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) ............................................................................... 10
3.2
Storage of Chemicals........................................................................................................... 11
3.3
Disposal of Toxic Containers ............................................................................................... 12
3.4
Working on the Roadside and Roundabouts ....................................................................... 12
3.5
Working on Ladder and Steps ............................................................................................. 13
4. Schedules of Penalties......................................................................................... 13
5. List of Pre-qualified Landscaping Contractors .................................................. 18
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SECTION B SOFT LANDSCAPING ................................................... 22

1. General Requirements.22
1.1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 22
1.2
References........................................................................................................................... 22
1.3
Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 22
1.4
Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 22
1.5
Job Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 23
1.6
Commissioning..................................................................................................................... 23
2. Products ................................................................................................................ 24
2.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 24
2.2
Top Soil ................................................................................................................................ 24
2.3
Organic Fertilizer.................................................................................................................. 25
2.4
Peat moss ............................................................................................................................ 25
2.5
Soil Moisture Retention Additives ........................................................................................ 26
2.6
Inorganic Fertilizer................................................................................................................ 26
2.7
Planting Medium .................................................................................................................. 27
2.8
Drainage Products ............................................................................................................... 27
2.9
Root Barrier.......................................................................................................................... 28
2.10
Mowing Edge ....................................................................................................................... 29
2.11
Tree Stakes.......................................................................................................................... 29
2.12
Tree ties ............................................................................................................................... 29
2.13
Mulch.................................................................................................................................... 30
3. Plant Material......................................................................................................... 30
3.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2
Trees .................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3
Palms ................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4
Shrubs (including succulents and grasses) ......................................................................... 32
3.5
Groundcovers (including seasonals).................................................................................... 32
3.6
Lawn..................................................................................................................................... 32
4. Workmanship ........................................................................................................ 33
4.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 33
4.2
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Plants................................................................. 33
4.3
Planting Medium and Soil Mixing......................................................................................... 33
4.4
Site Preparation and Soil Grading ....................................................................................... 34
4.5
Setting Out ........................................................................................................................... 34
4.6
Planting Pits ......................................................................................................................... 34
4.7
Planting ................................................................................................................................ 35
4.8
Watering............................................................................................................................... 35

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5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 35
5.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 35
5.2
Maintenance Requirements ................................................................................................. 36
5.3
Approved Chemicals ............................................................................................................ 36
5.4
Irrigation Water Budgets ...................................................................................................... 37
6. Appendices............................................................................................................ 38
A.
Typical drainage detail of palm/tree/large shrubs planting pits in offshore/highwater table
projects..... 38
B.
Typical drainage detail bed of small shrubs/ groundcovers/ grass in offshoreprojects/highwater table projects
..39
C.
Typical detail of drainage cell system on Slabs ................................................................... 39
D.
Typical detail of tree staking ................................................................................................ 40
E.
Comprehensive list of suitable plants for the UAE............................................................... 41

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SECTION C HARD LANDSCAPE ...................................................... 49

1. General Requirements..49
1.1
Scope of work ...................................................................................................................... 49
1.2
References........................................................................................................................... 49
1.3
Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 49
1.4
Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 50
1.5
Project Conditions ................................................................................................................ 50
1.6
Related Work ....................................................................................................................... 50
1.7
Delivery, Storage and Handling ........................................................................................... 51
1.8
Levels, Reference Points and Setting out............................................................................ 51
1.9
Commissioning..................................................................................................................... 51
2. Paving Materials.................................................................................................... 51
2.1
Construction Materials ......................................................................................................... 51
2.2
Precast Concrete Curbs....................................................................................................... 52
2.3
Concrete Paving................................................................................................................... 53
2.4
Stone Paving........................................................................................................................ 54
2.5
Sampling and Testing .......................................................................................................... 54
2.6
Workmanship ....................................................................................................................... 55
2.7
Additional Paving Materials.................................................................................................. 57
3. Walls .59
3.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 59
3.2
Coping and Cladding............................................................................................................ 60
3.3
Masonry walls ...................................................................................................................... 62
4. Fences and balustrades ....................................................................................... 63

4.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 63
4.2
Chain link Fences................................................................................................................. 63
4.3
Decorative Fences ............................................................................................................... 64
5. Play Equipments ................................................................................................... 65

5.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 65
5.2
Scope of work ...................................................................................................................... 66
5.3
Submittals and References .................................................................................................. 66
5.4
Product Handling.................................................................................................................. 66
5.5
Play Equipment Types ......................................................................................................... 67
5.6
Products / Material Specifications........................................................................................ 68
5.7
Recyclable Materials ............................................................................................................ 70
5.8
Product Guarantee............................................................................................................... 70
5.9
Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 70
5.10
Safety Inspections................................................................................................................ 70

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6. Street Furniture ..................................................................................................... 71

6.1
General ................................................................................................................................ 71
6.2
Scope of Work...................................................................................................................... 71
6.3
Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 71
6.4
Product Handling.................................................................................................................. 72
6.5
Site Furnishings ................................................................................................................... 72
6.6
Products / Material Specifications........................................................................................ 75
7. Appendices............................................................................................................ 78
A
General Visual material........................................................................................................ 78
B.
Typical paving detail............................................................................................................. 87
C.
Typical wall cladding and coping detail................................................................................ 88
D.
Typical fence and balustrade detail ..................................................................................... 89

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SECTION D IRRIGATION................................................................... 90
1. General Requirements.......................................................................................... 90
1.1
Scope of Work...................................................................................................................... 90
1.2
General Concept Design...................................................................................................... 90
1.3
Silence of Specification ........................................................................................................ 91
1.4
Shop Drawings..................................................................................................................... 91
1.5
Materials Approval ............................................................................................................... 91
1.6
Protection of Existing Services ............................................................................................ 91
1.7
As-Built Drawings................................................................................................................. 92
1.8
Testing and Commissioning................................................................................................. 92
1.9
Trench Excavation and Backfilling ....................................................................................... 93
2. Materials ................................................................................................................ 93
2.1
Pipes and Fittings................................................................................................................. 93
2.2
Valves .................................................................................................................................. 95
2.3
Irrigation Fixtures ................................................................................................................. 98
3. Head Unit ............................................................................................................. 100

3.1
Pumps ................................................................................................................................ 100
3.2
Pressure Vessels ............................................................................................................... 101
3.3
Filters ................................................................................................................................. 101
3.4
Basket Strainers................................................................................................................. 102
3.5
Electrical Equipment: ......................................................................................................... 102
4. System Controlling Equipments........................................................................ 102

4.1
Field Controllers ................................................................................................................. 102
4.2
Central Control System (CCS)........................................................................................... 103
4.3
Electric Wiring .................................................................................................................... 103
5. Workmanship ...................................................................................................... 104

5.1
Irrigation Schedule ............................................................................................................. 104
5.2
Irrigation System Testing ................................................................................................... 105
5.3
Automatic Irrigation System Commissioning ..................................................................... 105
6. Appendix ............................................................................................................. 106

A.
List of Pre-qualified Manufacturers/Suppliers .................................................................... 106

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SECTION E LANDSCAPE LIGHTING .............................................. 108

1. General Requirements........................................................................................ 108
1.1
Scope of work .................................................................................................................... 108
1.2
References......................................................................................................................... 108
1.3
Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 108
1.4
Submittals .......................................................................................................................... 109
2. Materials .............................................................................................................. 109

2.1
General .............................................................................................................................. 109
2.2
Landscape Lighting Fixtures .............................................................................................. 109
2.3
Water Features Lighting Fixtures....................................................................................... 110
2.4
Lighting Poles..................................................................................................................... 111
2.5
Exterior Lighting Controls................................................................................................... 111
3. Installation........................................................................................................... 112
3.1
General .............................................................................................................................. 112
3.2
Lighting Poles Installation .................................................................................................. 112
3.3
Water Features Lighting Installation .................................................................................. 113
3.4
Earthing .............................................................................................................................. 113
4. Testing and Commissioning .............................................................................. 113

4.1
Inspection........................................................................................................................... 113
4.2
Testing ............................................................................................................................... 113
5. Appendix ............................................................................................................. 114

A.
List of Pre-qualified Lighting Suppliers............................................................................... 114

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SECTION A LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS

1. General
1.1 Landscape Principles
1.1.1
Nakheel 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 is described in paragraph 4.3 of Section A. The purpose of the
penalty system is to urge the Contractors compliance with the landscape
regulations, and thereby protect quality within and around Nakheels developments.
1.2 Landscape Management Regulation Objectives

1.2.1
The Landscape Management Regulations (LMR) comprise of four sections

highlighting Nakheels general guidelines on landscaping activities: Soft landscape,
Hard landscape, Irrigation, and Lighting.
1.2.2
The objectives of the LMR are as follows:

a) To provide a reference to the Landscape Consultants 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 Nakheel projects
d) Guarantee highest standard procedures are followed by Landscape
Contractors during execution of Landscape Projects at Nakheel properties
e) To assure the protection of the environment and the ecosystem by engaging in
sustainable landscape principles
1.2.3 The LMR 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 safety standards on Nakheel
developments.

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2. Regulations
2.1 Compliance with other Policies and Guidelines
2.1.1
The LMR shall be complementing the following corporate regulations and guidelines
when applicable:
a) Nakheel Environmental Management Requirements, EMR, Revision 01, 2007
b) Nakheel Health and Safety Requirements
c) Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Environment Control Rules
and Requirements Fourth edition 2005
d) PCFC Health and Safety Regulations and Standards Second Edition 2003
e) Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority(JAFZA) Planning & Construction Planning
Regulations Third Edition, 2003
f) Dubai Municipality Technical Guidelines various guides and versions
2.2. Definitions
2.2.1
The terms applied in this regulation are defined as follows:

a) Engineer: Client representative Project manager/Landscape consultant
b) Staff: Contractors Manpower on the site
c) Personnel: Contractors Representative Employee on the site
d) Tenant: Party or parties residing on or occupying the property (Residential and
Commercial)
e) Nakheel Authorities: Nakheel Landscaping Department (NLD), The Design
Group
(All authorities such as Dubai Municipality (DM) Environment, Health and Safety
(EHS) Department of the Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation shall be
contacted through NLD)
f) Local Authorities: Local government authorities including DM, DEWA, Ministry
of Environment and Water, Federal Environment Agency (FEA) etc
g) Schedule of Penalties: List of fine per respective violation to the LMR 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 Nakheel Heath and Safety Requirements.
3.1.2
All workers and staff shall 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.

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3.1.3
Operators handling hedge trimmers and the like shall 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 shall 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.
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

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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 at least once per month.
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
Ministry of Environment and Water
b) A list of chemicals detailing the intended use, chemical specification,
manufacturer and origin of the chemical, stock position, use rate and any
special precautions 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.

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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- reach to the sides in a manner that will cause the ladder or
steps to become unbalance.
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.
4. Schedules of Penalties
4.1
A penalty system is implemented on all Landscaping Contractors having a

contractual agreement at Nakheel projects. This system will ensure compliance with
Nakheel regulations, and thereby protect quality within and around the
developments. The penalties are applicable during construction and maintenance
periods.
4.2
In case of non compliance to the LMR, Nakheels Landscaping Department shall

issue the contractor a written warning .If the contractor does not respond to the first
written warning; Nakheels Landscaping Department shall issue a second written
warning. The appropriate penalty shall be applied at the third warning.

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4.3
Below is a schedule of penalties to the related landscaping activities:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
STAGE
Failure to submit on time the Annual Master Maintenance

Program (AMMP) for all landscaped areas, including
irrigation quantities and schedules
AMOUNT
(AED)
1000 per
incident
Maintenance
Late fees
500 per day
AMMP shall be submitted on the 1st day of the Contract

Commencement Month of the year)
Failure to Submit on time the Weekly Maintenance
Program (WMP) acceptable to the Engineer within the
agreed time
1000 per
incident
Maintenance
500 per day
Late fees
(WMP shall be submitted on the Saturday of each week)

Failure to execute, maintain or operate any item or part of
the works within the time prescribed or as set out in the
O&M manuals, or as established in the program of works,
specification or any other terms and conditions of
Contract (applicable to all works that are not covered
explicitly hereinafter)
10000 per
incident
Construction
&
Maintenance
Late fees and damages compensation
Providing the Engineer with false or misleading

information regarding any aspect of the operation and Construction
&
maintenance works or any matter related to the contract
Maintenance
in general
Failure to follow the instruction of the Engineer regarding Construction
any matter related to the operation and maintenance
&
works or any matter related to the Contract in general.
Maintenance
Failure to detect promptly and / or monitor pests, rodents
Construction
and diseases causing damage to any part of the Project
&
landscaping
Maintenance
Failure to respond any call outs or instruction in
Construction
connection with burst pipes and other like leaks and
&
effect a repair, or close control valves in connection with
Maintenance
the same, within half an hour
250/day Cost
of repair or
replacement
plus 15%
2500/incident
1000 per
incident
1500/incident
plus cost of
damages plus
10%
1000/incident

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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
STAGE
Failure to complete any repair work on time in the case

where change parts/ materials are found in stock on site.
8
Landscaping works: 24 hours

Irrigation works: 4 hours
Late fees
Failure to complete any maintenance, repair or renewal
work within the deadline from the time the required
plants, spare parts or materials are delivered to the site
10
11
12
13
14
15
Landscaping work: 8 hours

Irrigation works: 4 hours
And for everyday thereafter
Failure to submit to the Engineer on weekly basis
complete details of the Contractors personnel on the Site
AMOUNT
(AED)
500/incident
Construction
&
Maintenance
250/day
500/incident
Construction
&
Maintenance
Construction
&
Maintenance
Any incident of staff deployed to the site without approval Construction
of the Engineer
&
Maintenance
Failure to maintain sufficient stock of spares,
seed/seedling, consumables, fertilizers, pesticides, Construction
herbicides and the like that are required to maintain the
&
landscaping and irrigation operation to the highest Maintenance
standards
Failure to maintain operational equipments and tools Construction
causing inconvenience or hazards to the Tenants
&
Maintenance
Failure to procure and deliver to the site locally available
spare parts, consumables and materials required for the
maintenance services, within 12 hours from receipt of
Maintenance
Engineers approval and instruction
Late fees
Failure to procure and deliver to the site imported spare
parts, consumables and materials required for the
maintenance services, within 30 days from receipt of Maintenance
Engineers approval and instruction to do so
250/day
500/incident
500/incident/
person
1000/incident
1000/incident
500/incident
250/item/day
500/incident
per day

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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
16
Failure to rectify damages caused by the Contractor and

failure or delay to reinstate the works
17
18
Failures to gap fill or replace dead or defective plant/s

three days from Engineers instruction
Late fees
Failure to incorporate any changes made to the site on
the revised drawings in excess of (14) days
STAGE
Construction
&
Maintenance
Construction
&
Maintenance
20
21
Failure to observe government or Municipality regulation

or Conditions of Contract regarding waste disposal
22
23
24
25
Cost of repair
or replacement
+
consequential
damage +15%
50 plants /
day
100/day
Construction
500/day
Failure to submit to the Engineer Notification of Defect

(NOD) for any fault, damage, malfunction or any
abnormality in the landscaping and Irrigation services in
the same day the Contractor becomes aware of such Maintenance
problem or maximum by 1200 hours the following day
Late fees
Failure to maintain the site properties from any damages,
loss or injury
(AED)
1000/incident
Late fees
19
AMOUNT
Construction
&
Maintenance
500/incident
250/day
5000/incident
+ cost of loss
or damage
Construction 1000/day
&
Maintenance
Failure to clear, remove plant waste from the site to the Construction
Municipality approved dumping site in excess of 12 hours
&
500/incident/
Maintenance
day
Failure to observe the requirement of support staking for
trees and shrubs and to action the required works within Construction
&
500/incident+
12 hours hours of being advised of the requirement by
Maintenance 50/tree/day
the Engineer.
thereafter
Failure to perform manual watering as the need arises or
Construction
in areas where automatic irrigation is not functional or not
&
installed
500/incident/
Maintenance
day
Failure to meet safety regulations as specified in the Construction
Contract
&
1000/incident
Maintenance

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ITEM
26
DESCRIPTION
STAGE
Failure to distribute notices of spraying or application of

hazardous chemicals to Housing occupants and
informing Engineer with 48 hours prior to spraying
Maintenance
Failure to complete any additional works in accordance
with agreed programs
27
28
29
30
Construction
&
Late fees
Maintenance
Failure to check, clean and maintain any component of Construction
the Irrigation systems and equipment in accordance with
&
the Approved Program
Maintenance
Failure to provide or / and maintain the minimum no. of
any item of the Contractors Communication Equipment. Construction
This shall also apply to the Communication Equipment,
&
which is not in the satisfactory operating conditions.
Maintenance
And for every day thereafter
Other penalties maybe levied for Contractors noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Construction
at the discretion of the contractor representative in
&
agreement with the Engineer
Maintenance
AMOUNT
(AED)
250/incident
500/incident
250/day
1000/incident
100/incident
250/item/day
5001000/incident
+ 500/day of
subsequent
delay or non compliance.

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5. List of Pre-qualified Landscaping Contractors

5.1
Nakheel follows standard PCFZ procedures in tendering for its projects. All
Contractors have to be pre-qualified and approved by Nakheel Landscaping
Department, prior to their entitlement for tendering for Nakheels projects. Refer to
Landscape Prequalification Guideline by Nakheel.
5.2
Alphabetical List of Pre-qualified Landscape Contractors:

Agroscape Development
P. O. Box 4130 Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 06 - 5387300
Fax: 06 - 5226261
Contact Person: Jamal Salem (Mobile: 050 6442332)
Email: jsalem@emirates.net.ae
Albayader Irrigation & Contracting L.L.C
P. O. Box 112334 - Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 3370003
Fax: 04 3373434
Contact Person: Eng. Labib E. Boutros (Mobile: 050 6256387)
Al Sharif Narker International
P.O. Box 50169 - Dubai, UAE
Tel: 0 4 - 2822990
Fax: 0 4 2825440
Contact Person: Badr Al Sharif (Mobile: 050 6249400)
Al Nabooda
P.O. Box 11193 Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 - 2948988
Fax: 04 - 2948088
Contact Person: Eng. Les Ambrose (Mobile: 050 5526307)
Email: anes@alnaboodah.com
ARCO Irrigation & Landscaping
Tel: 04 - 2829500
Fax: 04 - 2829883
Contact Person: Dr. Hassan Abdoh (Mobile: 050 5598761)
Composcape Landscape
Tel: 04 - 3214566
Fax: 04 - 3214566
Contact Person: Mr. Nader Gheslagi (Mobile: 050 6525591)

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Citiscape
P. O. Box 48303 - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: 02- 6275228
Fax: 02- 6275229
Contact Person: Mr. Houssam Khouri (Mobile: 050 6543575)
Email: info@citiscape.ae
Cypark
Tel: 04 - 3939633
Fax: 04 - 3939655
Contact Person: Mr. Daoud Ahmad (Mobile: 050- 226 9079)
Desert Landscape
Tel: 04 - 398 0423
Fax: 04 - 398 0474
Contact Person: Eng. Julian Lee (Mobile: 050 6244976)
Email: julian.lee@desertgroup.ae
Delmon Green
Tel: 04 - 3385045
Fax: 04 - 3385890
Contact Person: Mr. Issam Ouwess
Email: iowies@delmongreen.com
Exotica
P.O. Box 54775 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: 02 6444416
Fax: 02 6447749
Contact Person: Mr. Roger Khoueiry
Email: info@ExoticaEmirates.com
Ghantoot Landscape
Tel: 04 - 3381224
Fax: 04 - 3385312
Contact Person: Mr. Joan Moukarzel (Mobile: 050 8301720)
Email: joan@ghantootlandscaping.com
Greenland Company
P.O. Box Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 - 2637222
Fax: 04 - 2637272
Contact Person: Mr. Taher Jamjoum (Mobile: 050 4287017)
Email: g_land@eim.net

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Gulf Landscape and Irrigation

Tel: 04 - 3392001
Fax: 04 - 3392139
Contact Person: Walid Al Wahsh (Mobile: 050 6476200)
Email: gulfirrg@emirates.net.ae
Greenscape
P.O.Box 60487 - Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 - 3472570
Fax: 04 - 3472416
Contact Person: Eng. Nasser Sultan Lootah (Mobile: 050 - 6441634)
IrrigationTrade Middle East L.L.C.
P.O.Box 540 - Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 - 3210322
Fax: 04- 3210330
Contact Person: Mr. Rene T. Stephen
Lea Engineering
Tel: 04 - 3386665
Fax: 04 - 3386644
Contact Person: Eng. Hassan Halawi (Mobile: 050 4566630)
Orient Irrigation Services
Tel: 04 - 2691985
Fax: 04 - 2693655
Contact Person: Eng. Suheil Najjar (Mobile: 050 6449341)
Proscape Landscape Design and Construction
P.O.Box 3151 Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04- 3338855
Fax: 04 - 3338831
Contact Person: Mr. Nasser Ahmad
Email: proscape@emirates.net.ae
Sahara Landscape Company
Tel: 04- 2719377
Fax: 04 - 2719749
Contact Person: Mr. Rami Jeblawi (Mobile: 050 4572290)
Email: slc_landscaping@yahoo.com

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Terraverde
Tel: 04 - 3324229
Fax: 04 - 3324179
Contact Person: Mr. Nehme Moujaess (Mobile: 050 5580846)
Email: nehmej@terraverde.ae
Zaid Al Hussain Est. Trading and Contracting
Tel: 04 - 2955422
Fax: 04 - 2955466
Contact Person: Eng. Mr. Rabih A. Ezzeddine (Mobile: 050 5517395)
Email: dubai@zaid-alhussain.ae

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SECTION B SOFT LANDSCAPING

1. General Requirements
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 Nakheels 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 the LMR.
1.2 References
1.2.1
The following reference standards are applicable:

a) American National Standards Institute ANSI Z60.1- American Standard for
Nursery- Stock
b) British Standards BS 3936-NurseryStock,Part1,Specifications for Trees and
Shrubs
c) British Standards BS 4428- General Landscape Operations
d) UAE, Ministry of Environment & Water Law of Produce or Manufacture, Import
& Circulate of Fertilizers & Soil conditioners
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 a one year contract
h) Closeout submittals: As Builts, record documents on substitutions & changes
1.4 Quality Assurance

1.4.1
In order to guarantee the delivery of high quality landscaping works, the Landscape
Contractor shall ensure the following conditions:
a) Engaging qualified and experienced personnel to complete the landscaping
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b) Establishing a holding/acclimatization nursery adjacent to the projects site,

protected from extreme weather and site conditions
c) Providing 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 in the most adequate season
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 appropriate weather conditions:
September to May; except for date palms and grass, these could be planted at
any time
b) Location of existing underground services 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
e) All products and chemicals used on site shall be non toxic to humans and
animals, and shall be approved by the Dubai Municipality
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/Landscape Consultant 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.
1.6.3
All defective/dead plants shall be replaced by the Contractor during the Project
Execution Contract and the Maintenance period. 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
Nakheel. 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 Dubai Municipality. 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 shall 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 250-350 ppm.
2.2.4
The soil shall have the following chemical characteristics:

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
d) Sulphates < 15 ppm in saturated extract
e) Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) < 5%
f) Nitrates < 75 ppm in saturated extract.
g) Phosphorus 10-25 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour shake
h) Potassium 100-400 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour shake
i) Magnesium 25-100 ppm in 1.5% ammonium nitrate, 1 hour shake
j) Boron < 1% ppm hot water soluble
k) Free carbonates < 0.5 % air dried soil
l) Exchangeable Sodium < 15 % in neutral normal ammonium extract
m) 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 as follows:

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

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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 growth.
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 have the following chemical properties:
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
f) Sodium chloride not more than 2%
g) 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 NLD for approval. It shall be from a source approved by the UAE
Ministry of Environment and Water, and the Dubai Municipality.
2.3.4
The Organic Fertilizer shall be applied at the following rates:

a) Palm pits 35 Kg (Post-application)
b) Trees 25 Kg / tree pit
c) Shrubs 5 Kg / shrub
d) Ground cover, Seasonal Flowers and turf beds: < 8 Kg / m2
2.3.5
The following are approved suppliers for organic fertilizers:

a) Emirates Bio Fertilizer Factory
b) Al Bayader Fertilizer Factory
c) Al Rabie Fertilizer Factory
d) Al Roudha Fertilizer Factory
2.4 Peat moss

2.4.1
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.
2.4.2
The peat moss shall have the following chemical characteristics:

a) PH value between 4 and 5
b) Organic matter content 95-99 weight % (dry)
c) Water holding capacity between 45-55%

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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 Nakheel Projects.
2.5.2
In the Tender process, use of those additives shall be guaranteed by the tendering
party, in terms of a percent irrigation water use reduction over a specified period of
time.
2.5.3
Approved amendments 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: 1. Organic co-polymers, 2.
Acrylamides, 3. Acrylic polymers, 4. Volcanic ash/Basaltic volcanic parent
material, 5. Amorphous silica or 6. 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 products have been tested and approved by NLD. Any product
suggested by contractors must obtain approval by NLD before application. Contact
details of suppliers of those materials can be obtained from NLD:
a) Aqua feed
b) Aquasoil
c) Sanoplant and the associated electro-kinetic technology Sanonet
d) Stockosorb
e) Zeolux
f) Zeoplant
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.

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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, Potassium) ratio 3:3:1 +TE
(trace elements).
2.6.3
General Fertilizer application rates during planting are as follows:

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 .
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
Peatmoss 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 Nakheels 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
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 20cm at the bottom of all
planting pits/beds on all offshore projects and planters on slab. The gravel
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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 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 2.0-3.0%, 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

2.9.1
The root barrier shall be used to redirect trees with invasive roots away from
hardscape surfaces, preventing structural damage from root encroachment. The

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structure is protected by placing the root barrier vertically between the trees rootball
and structures such as sidewalks, retaining walls, parking lots, swimming pools,
foundations, patios, septic systems, services etc.
2.9.2
The root barrier shall be a composite, non woven geotextile and HDPE material,
placed to appropriate depth along the hard structure.
2.9.3
Refer to manufacturers specifications for installation detail. (Refer to Landscape

Consultant for locations of root barriers).
2.10 Mowing Edge

2.10.1
Plastic edger shall be used, where gravel/pebbles areas are interfaced with planting
beds. It shall also be used to separate lawn areas from planting beds.
2.10.2
A plastic mowing whip edge shall be placed around all trees/palms planted in lawn
areas.
2.10.3
Material shall be 3.5-4% Carbon Black for UV stabilization, height 10-15cm, and
thickness 2-2.5mm.
2.10.4
Use of interlock blocks or aluminum edging shall be used whenever specified by the
Landscape Consultant.
2.11 Tree Stakes

2.11.1
All trees shall be supported with two timber stakes.
2.11.2
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.
2.11.3
Tree stakes shall be 50x50mm in section, and the length shall be equal to the clear
height of the trunk with 1.0m of the length inserted below ground.
2.12 Tree ties

2.12.1
Tree ties shall fix the trees to the stakes. Type of plant ties shall be consistent
throughout the project site.
2.12.2
Ties shall be black straps of fabric webbing, UV resistant, with a plastic adjustable
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2.13 Mulch
2.13.1
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.
2.13.2
The mulch specified shall be organic, non toxic, resistant to rapid decay, and brown
in color. It shall be a Pine bark product. 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.
3 Plant Material
3.1 General
3.1.1
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.
3.1.2
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.
3.1.3
All plants shall be container grown up to high standards at a nursery, where they
shall be inspected and approved by the Consultant prior to delivery to site. All plants
shall show no signs of nutrient deficiency or disease. All avenue trees and palms
shall be uniform in size and appearance.
3.1.4
Contractor is expected to import plant material if not found locally. Substitution

allowed after approval from Consultant.
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.
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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 size shall be 1.2mx1.2mx1.2m. 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 rootball. 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 trees, and apply a mulch layer to the tree pit.
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, except palms that have a natural
inclined growth habit, such as Cocos nucifera. 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 rootball 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 of 1.5mx1.5mx1.5m shall be dug for all palms, except small
accent palms. These latter shall be planted in a pit of 1.0mx1.0mx1.0m, or as
specified by the Landscape Consultant. The soil mix shall exclude inorganic &
organic fertilizers at planting. The palms shall be planted with the base of the trunk
buried at least 25cm 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.

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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
0.5mx0.5mx0.5m in size. Large shrubs (> 1.7m Mature Height) shall be planted in a
1.0mx1.0mx1.0m pit size. 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 seasonals)

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. Seasonal flowers shall be replaced every
three months, as part of the maintenance contract. Winter seasonals shall be of the
hybrid variety of: Ageratum, Antirrhinum, Gazania uniflora, Marigold, Petunia.
Summer seasonals shall be of the hybrid variety of: Celosia, Gazania, Portulaca
grandiflora, Vinca rosea, Zinnia.
3.5.2
Groundcover installation: All groundcovers shall be planted at 0.3m depth minimum.

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 seasonals.
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

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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 sprigging. Frequent irrigation shall be given till grass
establishes and rooting starts. Spacing for sprigging shall not be more than 1215cm.Incase 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
4.1.1
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.
4.1.2
Contractor shall ensure all works on site are coordinated with other contractors
working on the same site to prevent disruptions to the planting process.
4.1.3
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

4.2.1
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.
4.2.2
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.
4.2.3
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

4.3.1
Soil components of the planting medium shall be mixed thoroughly, and soil
additives shall be added at the specified rates.
4.3.2
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.

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4.4 Site Preparation and Soil Grading

4.4.1
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.
4.4.2
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.
4.4.3
Weeds, rocks and debris shall be cleared from the area.
4.4.4
The planting medium shall be graded smoothly to the required landscape finish level.
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.
4.4.5
Root barriers shall be provided, where specified by Landscape Consultant, to

appropriate depth for plants with invasive root properties.
4.4.6
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

4.5.1
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.
4.5.2
Contractor shall ensure plants location do not interfere with underground services
and/or lighting poles.
4.6 Planting Pits

4.6.1
The planting pit/bed shall be large enough to take the plant root ball and shall be
thoroughly watered prior to planting.
4.6.2
In offshore projects (Example The Palm, The World, Dubai Maritime City, Umm
Suqueim Beach, etc.) all trees/palms shall be established in containers or pits lined
with a Geotextile material (non-woven Geosynthetic) and a non permeable layer
(HPDE) laying on all sides of the pit. The bottom of all planting area shall have either
gravel layer or a drain cell with salinity breaker, as specified and detailed by the
Landscaping Consultant. The lining shall minimize the amount of water draining into

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the underground aquifer (and consequently the adjacent coastal/beach waters) and
at the same time prevent fluctuating tidal underground water to be drawn to the root
zone with toxic saline waters.
4.6.3
Planting beds and pits shall have the following sizes

a) Palm pits
1500mmx1500mmx1500 mm
b) Tree pits
1200mmx1200mmx1200 mm
c) Large shrub pits
1000mmx1000mmx1000mm
d) Shrub beds
500 mm deep
e) Ground cover beds
300 mm deep
f) Lawn areas
300 mm deep
4.7 Planting
4.7.1
Following the pit excavations, and prior to planting, tree stakes shall be fixed in the
pit.
4.7.2
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
4.8.1
A circular watering basin slightly larger than the planting hole shall be formed.
Immediately after planting, all plants shall be thoroughly watered in, to eliminate all
air pockets until final soil level is reached.
5. Maintenance
5.1 General
5.1.1
Nakheels Landscaping Construction Contract includes a maintenance clause for a

period of 2 years after hand-over, to be undertaken by the same Landscape
Construction Contractor. The purpose of this clause is to create a sense of
partnership between Nakheel and the Landscape Contractor, in which the later is
held liable for the construction works over the specified contract duration, ensuring
highest quality at all times. The clause includes guarantees on water savings as
pledged by the Contractor, through the use of soil moisture retention amendments
(section 5.4).
5.1.2
During the contract period, the Contractor shall undertake all operations works for
maintaining the landscaping grounds and irrigation system. Contractor shall provide
the necessary personnel, tools, equipment, plants, supplies, spare parts and
machinery necessary to maintain the landscape works in accordance with good
horticultural practice and highest standards.

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5.2 Maintenance Requirements

5.2.1
The Contractor shall submit to the Consultant/Client an Annual Maintenance

Masterplan Program (AMMP) and Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O & M
Manual) for approval during the tender period.
5.2.2
The Contractor shall provide a directory of all the personnel assigned for the
maintenance works on site.
5.2.3
The manual shall specify all the monthly activities for the project. The maintenance
program shall include, but not be limited to the following operations:
a) Pest control management: program shall detail all precautionary and active
measures taken against potential diseases on palms, trees, shrubs, lawn and
groundcovers
b) Fertilization program: shall include application rates, and the detailed product
composition applied to palms, trees, shrubs, groundcovers and palms
c) Monitoring schedule of irrigation system: shall ensure the system is properly
functional, and plants are receiving sufficient amount of water. Irrigation timings
and frequency shall be changed seasonally, as specified by the Consultant
d) Pruning program shall detail the basic pruning activities of palms, trees, shrubs,
and groundcovers. It shall detail the pruning height of every species of trees,
shrub, or groundcovers. Pruning schedule of all plants shall be recorded
e) Lawn management: shall detail the entire frequency program for fertilization,
mowing, trimming, aerating, coring, topdressing, weeding, pest management, etc
f) Staking and ties shall be monitored at all times to ensure proper tree anchorage
g) Removal and replacement of all dead/defective plants shall be performed when
necessary, after the cause of the poor performance is determined and rectified
h) Removal of weeds, dead branches/leaves, rubbish, litter and any other
undesirable objects from all planted and grassed areas
i) Mulch topping
j) Submittal of monthly water consumption budgets for auditing
5.3 Approved Chemicals

5.3.1
Only chemicals approved and listed under the Agriculture Chemicals Approval
Scheme issued by the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water will be used. All
chemicals shall be environmentally friendly and non-toxic to human beings, birds,
and marine life and animals as ascertained by the UAE Ministry of Environment and
Water, and subject to the approval of Nakheel Landscaping and Irrigation
Department.
5.3.2
The Contractor shall be liable for ensuring that all chemicals are stored, handled and
supplied strictly in accordance with the manufacturers printed instructions.

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5.3.3
An Integrated Pest Management strategy that minimizes the use and dependence
on chemicals is highly encouraged. Use of no-chemical alternatives for various
chemical requiring operations is also favored.
5.4 Irrigation Water Budgets

5.4.1
The Contractor shall submit in writing a guarantee on percent water saving by using
a specified soil moisture retention amendment, for the contract period, along the
Tendering documents. The percent water saving, material lifetime and subsequent
cost of the amendment shall be part of the tender evaluation process.
5.4.2
Based on the guarantee, and in accordance with the plant and irrigation BOQs, the
Contractor shall submit monthly water consumption charts for auditing and billing.
The Contractor shall pay for all quantities of consumed irrigation water that is over
and above the guaranteed water saving percentage.

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6. Appendices
A. Typical drainage detail of palm/tree/large shrubs planting pits in offshore/highwater
table projects
1- Gravel & Geotextile Sheet Drainage System
2- Salt Barrier Drainage System

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B. Typical drainage detail bed of small shrubs/ groundcovers/ grass in offshoreprojects/high-water table projects
C. Typical detail of drainage cell system on Slabs

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D. Typical detail of tree staking

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E. Comprehensive list of suitable plants for the UAE

Trees
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Scientific name
Acacia Arabica* **
Acacia farnesiana* **
Acacia saligna* **
Acacia tortilis
Albizzia lebbeck
Azadirachta indica
Bauhinia blakeana
Bauhinia variegata
Bombax ceiba
Brachychiton populneus
Callistemon viminalis
Cassia fistula
Cassia nodosa
Cassia surratensis
Casuarina equisetiformis* **
Coccoloba uvifera
Conocarpus erectus*
Conocarpus erectus*
sericeus
Conocarpus lancifolius*
Cordia sebestena
Delonix regia
Erythrina indica
Eucalyptus camaldulensis*
Ficus altissima*
Ficus benghalensis
Ficus benjamina
Ficus nitida*
Ficus religiosa*
Ficus salicifolia* **
Grevillea robusta
Hibiscus tiliaceus*
Jacaranda acutifolia
Kigelia africana
Melia azedarach
Millingtonia hortensis
(mm)
Stem
Height
As Sant al Arabi, gum

tree
Anbar
Akasya salijna
Samur
Labakh
Neem
Orchid tree
Camels foot
Red silk cotton
Boudret el-afreet
Weeping bottle brush
Golden shower
Pink shower, Kasya
Scrambled egg
Kaswarina
Sea Grapes
Button wood
120-140
120-140
120-140
120-140
160-180
160-180
140-160
140-160
140-160
140-160
120-140
120-140
120-140
120-140
100-120
100-120
100-120
1500
1500
1500
1500
1800
1800
1500
1500
1800
1800
1500
1500
1500
1500
1000
1000
1000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 5000
min 5000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 2000
min 1000
min 1000
Silver button wood

Damas
Geiger tree
Royal poinciana
Indian coral tree
River red gum
Council tree
Banyan, Teen banghali
Weeping fig
Indian laurel fig
Ficus Abu-lisan
Athab
Silk oak
Sea hibiscus
Fern tree
Sausage tree
Chinaberry
Jasmin tree
100-120
120-140
120-140
160-180
160-180
140-160
140-160
140-160
120-140
160-180
140-160
120-140
160-180
140-160
160-180
140-160
140-160
140-160
1000
1800
1500
1800
1800
1800
1500
1800
1500
1800
1500
1500
1800
1500
1800
1500
1500
1800
min 1000
min 5000
min 2000
min 5000
min 5000
min 5000
min 5000
min 5000
min 3000
min 3000
min 5000
min 3000
min 5000
min 3000
min 5000
min 5000
min 5000
min 3000
Common name
Girth
Spacing
(mm)
(mm)
* Salinity Tolerant Trees

** Indigenous species, propagated at local nurseries
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Item
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
Scientific name
Moringa peregrine **
Parkinsonia aculeata*
Peltophorum inerme*
Pithecellobium dulce* **
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra acutifolia
Polyalthia longifolia
Pongamia glabra
Prosopis juliflora* **
Schinus molle
Spathodea campanulata
Tabebuia argentea
Tabebuia rosea
Tamarindus indica
Tamarix aphylla* **
Terminalia cattappa*
Thespesia populnea*
Common name
Yasar
Jerusalem thorn
Yellow poinciana
Madras thorn
Temple tree, Fitna
Frangipani
Ashoka tree
Pongam tree
Mesquite, Safsaf
Pepper tree
African tulip
Caribean golden tree
Trumpet tree
Tamr hindi
Ethel tree
Indian almond
Indian tulip tree
(mm)
Stem
Height
100-120
120-140
160-180
140-160
120-140
120-140
120-140
140-160
140-160
140-160
140-160
120-140
120-140
120-140
100-120
160-180
120-140
1800
1500
1800
1800
1500
1500
1500
1500
1800
1800
1800
1500
1500
1500
1500
1800
1800
Girth
Stem
Height
Girth
(mm)
Spacing
(mm)
Min3000
min 3000
min 5000
min 5000
min 2000
min 2000
min 2000
min 5000
min 5000
min 5000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 3000
min 2000
min 5000
min 3000

Fruit Ornamental trees
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Scientific name
Carica papaya
Citrus aurentium
Citrus limone
Citrus sinensis
Dalberghia sisso
Ficus carica
Mangifera indica
Morus nigra
Olea europea
Punica granatum
Ziziphus jujube*
Ziziphus spina christii* **
Common name
Papaya
Sour orange
Lemon tree
Naval orange
Sisso
Fig
Mango
Mulberry
Olive
Pomegranate
Siddr
Siddr
(mm)
120-140
120-140
120-140
120-140
120-140
120-140
140-160
140-160
140-160
140-160
120-140
120-140
(mm)
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1800
1800
1500
1500
1800
1800
Spacing
(mm)
1500
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
5000
5000
3000
3000
min 5000
min 5000


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Shrubs
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
Scientific name
Acalypha hispida
Acalypha wilkesiana
Allamanda cathartica
Atriplex halimus* **
Atriplex lentiformis* **
Atriplex nummularia* **
Bougainvillea pixie
Bougainvillea glabra
Breynia novosa
Caesalpinea pulcherrima
Carissa macrocarpa
Callistemon lanceolatus*
Cassia alata
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Clerodendron inerme
Codiaeum variegatum
Crinum asiaticum
Dodonea viscosa* **
Duranta repens
Gardenia jasminoides
Hamelia patens
Encelia farinosa
Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Ixora chinensis
Ixora coccinea
Heliconia psittacorum
Jasminum sambac
Jatropha multiflora
Lawsonia inermis
Leucophyllum frutescens
Musa paradisiaca
Murraya paniculata
Myrtus communis
Nerium oleander* **
Nerium oleander petite pink*
Philodendron selloum*
Common name
Chenille plant
Copper leaf
Golden trumpet
Saltbush
Big saltbush
Old man saltbush
Pink pixie
Bougainvillea
Snowbush
Peacock flower
Natal plum
Bottle brush
Candle bush
Day king
Night queen
Boneseed
Wild jasmine
Croton
Spider lilly
Florida hopbush
Sky flower
Common gardenia
Firebush
Brittle bush
China rose
Chinese ixora
Jungle flame
Parrot's flower
Arabian Jasmine
Coral Plant
Henna
Texas ranger
Banana
Chinese box
Myrtle
Oleander
Oleander dwarf
Selloum, self header
Density
Height
(no/m2)
(mm)
4
4
5
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
1
2
2
4
4
5
3
2
4
5
2
3
4
5
5
4
5
2
2
4
3
4
5
1
3
3
500-700
500-700
300-500
300-500
300-500
300-500
300-500
400-600
400-600
700-1000
400-600
500-700
500-700
500-700
500-700
400-600
400-600
400-600
500-700
500-700
400-600
500-700
500-700
400-600
500-700
400-600
400-600
500-700
400-600
700-1000
500-700
400-600
1000-1500
500-700
400-600
700-1000
400-600
300-500
* Salinity Tolerant Shrubs


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Item
Scientific name
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Common name
Plumbago auriculata
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum
Pseuderanthemum reticulatum
Ricinus communis
Ravenala madagascariensis
Salvadorea persica* **
Scaveola persica*
Strelitzia reginae
Tabernamontana divericata
Sophora tomentosa
Tecoma smithii
Tecoma stans*
Thevetia peruviana*
Turnera ulmifolia*
Tecomaria capensis
Vitex agnus castus*
Density
Height
(no/m2)
(mm)
2
4
4
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
5
3
1
Cape plumbago
Amethyst stars
Eldorado
Castor oil tree
Travellers palm
Miswak , Arak
Beach naupaka
Bird of paradise
Crape jasmine
Silver bush
Orange bells
Yellow bells
Yellow oleander
Yellow buttercups
Cape honey suckle
Chasteberry
300-500
400-600
400-600
500-700
1500-2000
500-700
500-700
500-700
700-1000
700-1000
500-700
700-1000
700-1000
400-600
400-600
700-1000
* Salinity Tolerant Shrubs

Grasses
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Scientific name
Arundo donax versicolor*
Bambusa ventricosa*
Bambusa vulgaris*
Cyperus alternifolius*
Pandanus baptistii*
Pandanus veitchi*
Pennisetum rubrum*
Pennisetum setaceum*
Saccharum officinarum*
Common name
Giant reed
Belly bambusa
Common bamboo
Umbrella plant
Timor screw Pine
Screw pine
Purple fountain grass
Fountain grass
Sugar cane
Density
Height
(no/m2)
(mm)
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
700-1000
1000-1200
1000-1200
400-600
400-600
500-700
400-600
400-600
700-1000
* Salinity Tolerant Grasses

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Groundcovers
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Scientific name
Common name
Density
Height
(no/m2)
(mm)
Althernanthera amoena
Althernanthera versicolor
Asparagus densiflorus
Atriplex semibaccata* **
Canna indica
Carissa grandiflora*
Bougainvillea glabra
Catharanthus roseus
Carpobrotus edulis*
Dianella tasmanica
Gazania rigens
Gazania uniflora
Hymenocallis festalis
Hymenocallis littoralis
Ipomoea pes caprae*
Iresine herbistii
Lampranthus aureus
Lantana camara nana
Lantana montevidensis
Portulacaria afra*
Rhoeo discolor
Ruellia ciliosa
Russelia juncea
Sesuvium portulacastrum* **
Setcresea purpurea
Wedelia trilobata*
Alternanthera
Amaranth red root
Asparagus
Australian salt bush
Indian shot
Natal plum
Paper flower
Vinca rosa
Common Ice plant
Flax lily
Treasure flower
Trailing gazania
Spider lily
Beach spider lily
Goat foot creeper
Bloodleaf
Pink Ice plant
Flowered sage
Trailing lantana
Elephant food
Moses-in-the-cradle
Ruellia
Fountain plant
Sea purslane
Purple heart
Creeping daisy
8
8
4
4
4
4
3
6
4
6
6
6
6
3
2
6
4
4
4
6
8
5
3
6
6
4
300
300
300-500
300-500
400-600
300-500
300-500
150
400mm spread
150-300
150mm spread
150mm spread
150-300
300-450
200-300
200-300
150-200
300-400
300-400
150mm spread
300
300-500
300-500
150mm spread
300-400
300-400
* Salinity Tolerant Groundcovers


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Succulents and Cacti

Item
Scientific name
1
2
Adenium obesum*
Agave americana *
Agave angustifolia marginata*
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Agave attenuate*
Agave sisalana*
Aloe vera*
Aloe arborescens*
Aptenia cordifolia
Carpobrotus edulis*
Echinocactus grussonii
Euphorbia larica**
Euphorbia milii
Euphorbia tirucalli
Furcrae gigantea
Kalenchoe blassfeldiana
Leptodenia pyrotechnica**
Lampranthus species
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Pachypodium lamerei
Pedilanthus tithymaloides
Pereskia grandiflora
Sanseviera trifasciata
Yucca aloifolia
Yucca filamentosa*
Yucca gloriosa*
Zamia furfuracea*
Opuntia ficus
Common name
Density
Height
(no/m2)
(mm)
Desert rose
Century plant
Variegated caribbeanagave
Fox tail
Sisal hemp
Burn plant
Candelabra plant
Baby sun rose
Common ice plant
Golden barrel cactus
Isbeq
Crown of thorns
Finger tree
False agave
Flaming katy
Markh
Pink ice plant
Madagascars plam succulent
Devils back bone
Rose bactus
Mother-in-law tongue
Yucca
Weak leaf plant
Dagger plant
Cardboard palm
Cactus
3
2
400-600
400-600
400-600
2
3
5
3
6
6
4
4
6
4
3
6
2
6
400-600
400-600
150-300
300-500
150mm spread
150mm spread
300mm diam
400-600
150-300
400-600
500-700
150-200
500-700
150mm spread
500-700
5
5
4
2
2
2
3
1
500-700
500-700
400-600
700-1000
700-1000
700-1000
500-700spread
700-1000
* Salinity Tolerant Plants


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Climbers
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Scientific name
Allamanda cathartica
Bougainvillea spectabilis*
Clitoria ternata
Ipomoea palmata*
Jacquemontia pentatha*
Jasminum multiflorum
Jasminum polyanthum
Lonicera japonica
Quisqualis indica*
Stephanotis floribunda
Tristellateia australasiae
Common name
Height
Golden trumpet
Bougainvillea
Butterfly pea
Morning glory
Jacquemontia, Jaky
White jasmine
Pink jasmine
Japanese honeysuckle
Indian jasmine
Bridal bouquet
Bagnit vine
1500
1500
1500
1000
1000
1500
1500
1000
1500
1500
1500
Common name
Height
(mm)
Aquatics
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Scientific name
Cyperus papyrus
Nelumbo nucifera
Nymphae lotus
Phragmitis australis*
Typha latifolia*
papyrus
Sacred lotus
White Egyptian lotus
Giant reed
Broadleaf cattail
(mm)
700-1000
15cm pot
15cm pot
700-1000
500-700

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Palms
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Scientific name
Acoelorraphe paurotis*
Arecastrum romanzifolum
Bismarkia nobilis*
Brahea armata
Butia capitata*
Caryota mitis
Chamaerops humilis*
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Cocos nucifera*
Cycas revoluta
Dictyosperma album
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Livistona chinensis*
Neodypsis decaryi
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera* **
Phoenix roebelenii
Pritchardia pacifica
Ptychosperma macarthurii
Rhapis excelsa
Roystonea regia
Sabal palmetto*
Washingtonia filifera*
Washingtonia robusta*
Wodyetia bifurcata
Common name
Stem Height
Spacing
(mm)
(mm)
Silver saw palm

Queen palm
Bismark palm
Mexican blue palm
Jelly palm
Fishtail palm
Mediterranean fan
palm
Areca palm
Coconut palm
Sago palm
Hurricane palm
Bottle palm
Fountain palm
Triangle palm
Canary island palm
Date palm
Pigmy date palm
Fiji fan palm
Maccarthur palm
Lady palm
Royal palm
sabal palm
California fan palm
Washington palm
Foxtail palm
800-1000
3000- 4000
1000-1500
1000-1200
2000-2500
2000-2500
4000
6000
3000
3000
6000
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SECTION C HARD LANDSCAPE

1.1 Scope of work
1.1.1
The hard landscape section details the specification of the materials workmanship
for the installation of curbs, paving, walls, fences, play equipments and outdoor
furniture.
1.1.2
The Landscaping Contractor shall verify the location of any services and utilities
within the landscaping scope of works prior to commencement of construction.
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
Any differences between the contract requirements and this specification shall be
submitted to the Engineer for his ruling.
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 finished work, showing the full range of color and finish variations. Provide at
least four un-mounted units to locations agreed with the engineer for comment.

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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/or source unless otherwise approved. Written evidence of
sources of supply shall be produced when requested by the Engineer or
Consultant.
1.4.3
When required, samples shall be taken off to assure the approved specification of
the whole order.
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 a minimum of 1m away from any service
line.
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 standard where
applicable.

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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 datum levels. Setting out points should
be indicated on the drawings or 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.
1.9.3
Rectifications/Amendments to works stated in the snag report 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
domestic footpaths and other paved areas such as commercial areas, patios,
courtyards, pool surrounds, and entrance ways.
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.
2.1.3
White Cement/Portland cement shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer

and shall comply with the relevant British Standard.

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2.1.4
Sealant: All stone surfaces to be treated with minimum two coats 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.The nominal size shall not exceed 15mm
b) The salt contents shall not exceed the following limits:
Acid soluble Chlorides: 0.06% by wt of Fine Aggregates
0.02% by wt of Coarse Aggregates
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/litre
Chlorides
600 mg/liter
Sulphates
500 mg/liter
Alkali Carbonates & Bicarbonates
1000 mg/liter
2.1.7
Pigment: Any pigments used in coloring of the paving shall comply with BS 1014.
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 comply with BS340
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.

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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 Crossing 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 specifications)
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

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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
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 Consultant/Engineer and
for the construction of 2.0mx2.0m panels of selected sample pieces for
Engineers approval
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
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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 200m2
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:
Where possible the wearing surface area shall be calculated by
multiplying the length by the width
Alternatively the wearing area shall be calculated by cutting out shapes of
cardboard and weighing it to the nearest 0.01g
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
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
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
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 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
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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:
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
Watering concrete sub-base with clean water several hours before
placing setting bed. Remove surface water about one hour before placing
setting bed
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
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.
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
Stone edge to edge alignment: +0.8mm at any location
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
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.
Remove and replace work that can not be successfully cleaned
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

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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 pre-polymer, MDI based with
no TDI polymers
d) Rubber base mat shall be black SBR rubber cryogenically processed and
chopped to 1-3 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
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2.7.3
Timber:
a) 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 other wise
b) Size of timber shall be in accordance with BS5450 (for hard wood) and
BS4471 (for soft wood)
c) All timber shall be solid section. No compound section will be allowed
d) The contractor must allow in his cost for forming faces from appropriate
larger sizes
e) All timbers (softwood and hardwood) shall be kiln dried to a moisture
content of 11% - 13% before transportation
f) Each batch shipped shall have accompanying documentation verifying this
and any batch without such documentation will be rejected
g) 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
h) 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
i) 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
j) Mechanical fastenings and fittings is recommended. All nails, screws, bolts,
washers, nuts and cleats to be 316 grade stainless steel
k) 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
l) All coated surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from all mould, fungi...
m) 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
n) Timber shall be sorted and selected at the time of fabrication for suitability for
purpose
o) The moisture content of timber shall be checked before fixing, with a reliable
property calibrated meter and timber with moisture content in excess of 2%
above that specified shall not be fixed.
p) 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.
q) 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
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r) All metal plates, screws and other fixings that may be required or necessary
for the proper execution of the carpentry works shall be provided
s) 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 UAE
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:
150 mm soil excavation below finished level
Laid on 100mm of crushed stone sub base
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 UAE
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 where applicable.
3.1.2
Walls construction and foundation shall be designed and specified by a structural

or civil engineering.. Landscaping Contractor to ensure qualified staff is engaged in
the construction of walls.
3.1.3
Low stone walls (450-500mm) will be finished so that the top of the wall is smooth,
flat, and comfortable enough to be used as seating.
3.1.4
A well-crafted and proportionately sized cantilevered concrete cap on top of a

stone wall is an acceptable design.

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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 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 2.5m 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 laying with Tufseal. Sealant to be applied in strict
accordance with manufactures instructions
3.2.2
Mortar /Grout Materials shall be as follows:

a) Mortar materials: Portland cement thick 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:
For joints narrower than 6mm aggregate graded with 100% passing the
Number 8 sieve and 95% the 16 sieve shall be used
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
Strictly comply with suppliers and manufacturers instructions and
recommendations, except where more restrictive requirements are
specified in this section
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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
Mix and prepare mortar in compliance with mortar/grout manufacturers
instruction and recommendations
Saturate concrete sub base with clean water several hours before placing
setting bed
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
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
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
Set stones into place with heavy mallet to obtain full contact and
adhesion with setting bed. Stones shall not be disturbed after setting
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:
Stone edge to edge alignment + 0.8 mm at any location
Face width of joints + 0.6 mm at any location
Prevent disturbance of stone wall during setting or within 24 hours after
initial setting of stones
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:
Loose, chipped or broken pieces of stone shall be removed and replaced.
Exposed surfaces shall be cleaned using materials and method
recommended by stone supplier
Stone that can not be successfully cleaned shall be removed and
replaced
e) Sealant:
All finished stonework shall be treated with two coats of Tufseal
waterproof proprietary sealant applied in accordance with the drawings
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
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The Contractor shall include in his rates for adequately protecting all
surfaces to the satisfaction of the Engineer until Substantial 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 for structural or
aesthetic reasons, or for the proper assembly of the unit or other adjacent
units. This variation will only 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:
1 part Portland cement
2 1/2 parts sand
3 1/2 parts 3/4-inch maximum diameter gravel
7 gallons water maximum per sack of cement
b) Mortar mix must have an approved compressive Strength or the following
proportions by volume:
1 part Portland cement
3 1/2 parts sand
1/4 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

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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
All existing fencing shall be evaluated and if fencing at that particular location is
necessary, other aesthetic alternative can be assessed, such as:
a) A plant hedge
b) A well designed wrought iron fence
c) A low stone garden wall
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, 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
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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:
Appropriate caps shall be fitted over the outside section to exclude
moisture
Shape, dimension, and Weights of the Top Rails, Braces, Tie Rods,
Stretcher Bars, and Accessories shall be according to tender specification
Colors shall be as indicated in drawings
Posts, Top Rail, and Braces should be covered by polyvinyl chloride
coating
b) Wood posts shall have the following characteristics:
If wood posts are used they should be well treated
Preservative should be applied to the ends of wood posts buried in the
ground
Posts / pipes shall be set in concrete footings extending into natural
ground or properly compacted fill. Wood 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 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

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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 polyester coated
individually after drilling and layout, to ensure maximum corrosion protection.
All components are given a 4-stage Power Wash pre-treatment 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 compacted soil. Holes
shall have 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 dependant 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
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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
a) The safety measures should be promptly followed while installing the product

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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 an equipment at its right position as per
plan drawing
d) The equipments shall be placed well away from each other to avoid
congestions and over crowding
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 types
of its users as described below.
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
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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, cricket practice
pitch etc.
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
Shall be made of soft wood, polished, arsenic, chrome-free, nod-free,
crack-free, seasoned, lacquer coated material, easy to clean surfaces
Shall be protected against fungi like blue fungi and pest like termites,
white ants etc
The joints must be strong, rust free and guaranteed for the strength
Shall have no sharp edges, nuts and bolts should be covered with
smooth plastic caps
Shall be treated against ultra violet radiations
Shall have a strong steel foundation with depth of 30- 40 cm fixed over
concrete basement
The material should with stand harsh climate and weather fluctuations
b) Plastic parts / equipments
Shall be solid (no hollow plastics / double layered plastic parts, unless
specified and approved by the engineer)
Shall be made of recyclable materials, polycarbonate polypropylene,
polyethylene etc
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
Steel foundations with depth of 30- 40 cm shall be made to hold and
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The material should stand harsh climate and sudden fluctuations in

weather
c) Metal-body play equipments
Shall be well fabricated
Shall have no sharp edges
The joints must be strong, durable and made of corrosion-rust-free steel
body
Shall be painted with multiple coats of epoxy paints
Foundation shall be strong with depth of 300- 400 mm
The material should stand harsh climate
d) Ropes
The ropes used in various structures shall be of polyester, polyamide type
with steel joints
The diameter of rope shall not be less than 12mm
It should be cut free, scratch free, joint free single piece, closed end and
covered with protective rubber coverings (such as for swings)
The material of rope shall stand harsh climatic changes throughout the
year
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
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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 Nakheels 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 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 a equipment on monthly basis
g) Repairing / welding of damaged equipments
h) Replacement of irreparable parts
i) 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

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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 under ground
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 repair
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
6.3.2
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.
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

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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
a) The product shall be delivered in the best condition (undamaged)
b) The delivered material shall be protected at site until installation
a) The material shall be checked thoroughly prior to installation
b) 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 over
crowding
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

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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
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 Landscape
Consultants design and to Engineers approval
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 body trellis
6.5.4
Benches
a) Benches important features 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:
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
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Using bolts for permanent ground fixing onto concrete foundation or

paving slab
Bin sets into concrete foundation
Ground lock system which is installing the bin with out excavation or
concreting by using locking features, so bins cannot be relocated
g) Bollard fixing options
Below ground permanent fixing by using extended fixing tube in concrete.
Below ground socket fixing which avoid further work to pavement
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
b) Bridges shall be categorized as follows:
Wooden bridges
Floating bridges
Concrete bridges
Steel made bridges
6.5.7
Signboard
Signboards 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 sign 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 design
e) Placement and fixing:
Wall signs shall be placed to establish faade rhythm, scale and
proportion
Ground fixing is recommended where possible
Using bolts onto concrete foundation or paving slab
Below ground fixing by using extended fixing tube in concrete
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
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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, gazebo, signboards,
wooden fences & trellis around sitting area and play grounds etc
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
Shall be protected against fungi like blue fungi, pest like termites and white
ants etc
The joints must be strong, rust free and guaranteed for the strength
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
The furniture body shall be treated against ultra violet radiations for longer
life and sustainability
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
Small size furniture articles such as benches, litterbins, signboards etc.
shall also be provided with concrete basement as per the Engineers design
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
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
The plastic parts or components of a plastic-body furniture shall be solid
(no hollow plastics or double layered plastic parts, unless specified and
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All furniture shall be made of recyclable materials, polycarbonate

polypropylene, polyethylene etc
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
The furniture body shall be treated against ultra violet radiations
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
The material surfaces shall be easy to clean
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
This type of furniture shall be well fabricated
Have no sharp edges
The joints must be strong, durable and made of corrosion-rust-free steel
body
Shall be painted with multiple coats of epoxy paints
Foundation shall be with depth of 300- 400 mm or as approved by The
Engineer
The material should stand harsh climate
e) Concrete components
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
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
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
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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
h) All defects / damages shall be rectified without delay

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7. Appendices
A1
General Visual material

Precast Concrete Curbs
Up stand curb
Radial curb
Flush curb

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Paving Block
Concrete Slab
In site cast
Precast tiles
Stamped Concrete

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Natural stone Pebbles and Gravels

For more details see ( appendices A.2 and A.3 )
ornamental pebbles
Natural pebbles
Natural gravel
Natural boulder
Cobble Stone
cobble stone
100x100x100 mm
100x100x50 mm

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Sand Stone
natural finish
one face honed finish
Slates
natural finish
Polished slates
Rubber Flooring

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Brick paving
Timber decking

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Walls
Masonry wall
Stone coping
Rough face cladding
Stone cladding
Fences and Balustrade
chain link fence
Decorative fence

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Play Ground Equipment
Street Furniture
Litter Bin Fixing Options
a- Ground fixing
b- bollard fixing
Below-ground permanent fixing
Below-ground socket fixing
surface mounting

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A.2 Ornamental Pebbles
Gold Polished 20-50mm.
Black Polished 20-50mm.
Red Polished 20-50mm.
White Polished 20-50mm.
Black polished 20-30mm.
Red polished 20-30mm.
Magpies tumbled 20-30mm.
Extra Large White.
Black Granite chips
Pure White Marble chips
Blue Turquoise tumbled
White tumbled
14-25mm.
14-25mm.
20-30mm.
10-20mm.
Flat Pink 20-50mm.
Rounded Pink 20-30mm.
Red tumbled 20-30mm.
Red Tumbled 20-50mm.
Magpie tumbled 20-50mm.
White tumbled 20-30mm.
Mosaic sheets.
Mosaic sheets.

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A.3 Gravel and Pebbles
Red Jaffa 20mm.
Territory Ochre 50 -150mm
Rooster Red 10-25mm.
Mixed Laterite 10-30mm.
Red Jaffa 10-20mm.
Honeycomb 10-15mm.
Acacia Blue 30-60mm.
River Quartz 20-50mm.
Rooster Red small.
Ord River Pebbles.
River Quartz 10-20mm.
Rooster Red 20-40mm &
Porcelinite & Rooster Red
Marble Chip 25mm Mixed.
Mix.
Ord River small grade.
Ord River large grade.
Sunday Creek 10-30mm.
Blue P Gravel 5mm.

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B. Typical paving detail
Precast
Concrete Paving
Typical installation details of paving adjacent to road or car parking
Typical installation details of paving adjacent to landscape area
Reinforce concrete slab
Concrete slab
Isolation sheets
Compacted Base

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C. Typical wall cladding and coping detail
Wall cladding
Coping stone
Stone cladding
Mortar setting bed
Concrete structure
Finish surface
Masonry wall
Concrete masonry
Brick
Mortar joints
Wall flashing
Steel angle according to

engineers detail

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D. Typical fence and balustrade detail
Chain link
fence
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
line post top

fence tie
top rail
tension band
rail end
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
rail end band

gate fork latch
terminal post cap
line post
tension wire clip
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
bottom tension wire

terminal post
tension bar
gate post hinge
gate frame hinge
E. Typical detail of boulder installation

Boulder
installation

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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 of an automatic irrigation system as detailed in the drawings and in this
specification to the extent of area as shown on the planting plans.
1.2 General Concept Design
1.2.1
Water requirement for the plantation at maximum. demand shall be as follows:

a) Palm trees
150 lit/day
b) Ornamental trees
100 lit/day
c) Shrubs
20 lit/day
d) Ground covers & Ornamental Grass
18 lit/day
e) Lawn
12 lit/day
f) Hedges
13 lit/LM/day
g) Cactus & Succulents
7 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 Nakheel LMR01
detailed after and 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. The total head loss in main line shall not exceed 2.5 meter/100meter and
not to exceed 4.0 meter for sub-main. 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 as per Nakheel LMR01 and to the
approval of the Engineer.

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1.3 Silence of Specification

1.3.1
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
these bases.
1.4 Shop Drawings

1.4.1
The Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions on the tender
drawings and shall prepare, for approval by the Engineer, shop drawings including
but not limited to:
a) Detailed layout of 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
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
1.5 Materials Approval

1.5.1
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 items.
1.6 Protection of Existing Services

1.6.1
Particular care is to be taken to avoid damage to underground 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. Copies of these drawings shall be submitted to the engineer
before starting the actual work at site.

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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 computer discs (CAD Format) 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
respective 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.

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1.9 Trench Excavation and Backfilling

1.9.1
Trench excavation shall be carried out after getting all necessary NOCs (No
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 British Standard (BS) and
Kite Marked
b) All pipes shall be manufactured from new materials
c) Main pipelines sized 10 inch or larger shall be GRP pipes while main
pipelines sized 8 inch or smaller shall be uPVC class D
d) Pipes class shall be as follow:
Pressure pipes:
Class D (> 1 pipes)
Class E (for 1 pipes)
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/cm2
b) PE risers connecting the secondary uPVC pipe with the PE tertiary pipe
shall be as follows:
Be of a size for sprayers, sprinklers and bubblers and 16mm for
drippers

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An independent riser shall be allowed for each sprayer, sprinkler bubbler

and for drippers if used for irrigating palm tree
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 NLD
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

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
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
Pipes shall withstand longitudinal tensile force of 100 N/mm of
circumference. All flanges shall be PN16

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2.1.5
Underground Warning Tape:

a) Warning tape shall be laid above the irrigation main and sub-main pipes.
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
b) 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
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

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l) Valve assembly shall be equipped with PRS

m) Solenoid valves suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by NLD
2.2.2
Isolation Gate Valves

a) Gate valves three inches and above (3):
Be double flange, ductile iron waterworks valves, with wedge type gate and
non-rising stem
Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average DFT 300 microns for
protection against corrosion of body components
Valves installed below ground shall be provided with stem cap for key
operation while the valves above ground shall be provided with hand wheel.
Stem shall be stainless steel and stem nut is brass or cast aluminum
bronze with gunmetal
b) Gate valves two inches and smaller ( 2):
Have a non-rising stem manufactured from brass or bronze according to
(BS 5154)
Inlet and outlet shall be screwed BSP
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
b) Lockable, Used for non-potable water
c) Made of a strong corrosion-resistant stainless steel spring to prevent
leakage
d) Sized or 1 size and shall be operated at pressure ranging from 5 to 125
psi
e) For every five valve assemblies, contractor shall provide one set of key,
swivel elbow and 50 mtr of 1 reinforced garden hose
2.2.4
Check Valves
a) Check valves three inch and above (3):
Be double flanged single door swing type having ductile iron body and gun
metal seat (BS 1400)
Pressure nominal rating 16 bars
Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average DFT 300 microns for
Nut bolts made of a stainless steel 316
b) Check valves of two inches and smaller ( 2):
To be of spring type manufactured from Brass or Bronze
Inlet and outlet to be BSP female threaded
The spring shall be a stainless steel
Pressure nominal rating 16 bars

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2.2.5
Air Valve
Air valves shall be provided at all high points on the pressure mains as per the
following specifications:
a) Have automatic double orifice air vents
b) Have non-corrosive floats in chambers with clear space ensuring blockage
free operation
c) 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
d) 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
e) Coated with epoxy internally and externally to average DFT 300 microns for
f) Nut bolts and internal components shall be stainless steel grade 316/A4-70.
g) Pressure nominal rating at PN 16
2.2.6
Electrically Actuated Butterfly Valve

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
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

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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 Sikkas is not allowed
d) Valve boxes shall be fabricated from reinforced plastic and recommended
size shall be as follows:
Description
Cover
Depth
QCV Round Valve Box
254 mm
260 mm
Pull Box, Air Valve 1 and Flush Valve.
430 x 295 mm
300 mm
Solenoid Valves up to 2
650 x 406 mm
380 mm
Solenoid Valves 3 and above.
825 x 495 mm
457 mm
e) Valve box suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by NLD.

2.2.10
Thrust Blocks
a) A thrust block shall be provided for all pipes sized 3 or more with rubber ring
sockets at each bend deviation or at the end of a pipeline
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

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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 NLD
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:
Palm
22 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line drip tube per palm
Trees
15 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line drip tube per tree
Shrubs 1.0 m spacing
3 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line drip tube per plant
2 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line drip tube per plant
4 nr. X 2.27 LPH in-line drip tube per m
Groundcovers & Seasonals
4 nr. X 2.27 LPH in-line drip tube per m
Shrub Hedge
2 nr. X 3.41 LPH in-line drip tube per L.M.
c) When palms & trees are planted in planting beds, 20% of daily water
requirement shall be reduced for both
2.3.4
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, 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 NLD
2.3.5
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
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c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
pressure range of 2.1 to 4.8 bars with discharge rate of 1.9 to 54.5 liter per
minute
The sprinkler shall be available with 8-12 standard interchangeable nozzles
or 8 built-in different nozzles
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
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
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
Sprinkler shall be provided with built-in seal-a-matic check valve when
installed on mounds or slope areas
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
The sprinkler shall have minimum 10 cm pop-up height and exposed surface
diameter of not more than 4 cm
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
Sprinkler suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by NLD
3. Head Unit
3.1 Pumps
a) Main Pumps
Main pumps shall be vertical multi stage, multi-speed
Shall be suitable for TSE water
Protected against dry running through a system provided inside pump room
and in the storage tank
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
The power rating of the motors shall be 30% above the rated power shown
on the manufacturers catalogue
Shall have cast iron body and base
Shall have a stainless steel pump section i.e. impellers, guide vanes and
champers
b) Sump Pumps
Sump pump shall be of robust construction and suitable for pumping
corrosive, treated effluent with high sand content

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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
Shall have a stainless steel body, impeller and other vital components
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 NLD
a) Mesh Type
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
Work only during the irrigation hours of the system
Shall have a maximum operating pressure of 140-150 PSI and a maximum
operating temperature of 150-160 F
Shall have a minimum back-flushing operating pressure of around 40 PSI
Shall have a flow and size as per the drawings, tender specifications and
BOQ
Shall have a stainless steel grade 316 screen with 150 - 200 mesh size
Shall have a stainless steel body and internal parts including flanged
connection
Shall be specially designed for use with organic contaminants
Shall have isolation valves in the suction as well as delivery side for easy
maintenance
b) Disc Type
Disk type shall be made of epoxy coated or stainless steel units with
Anodized Aluminum body
Shall be automatic, self-cleaning, self-flushing system trigged by pressure
differential and / or pre-set time
Work only during the irrigation hours of the system
Shall have a maximum operating pressure of 140-150 PSI and a maximum
operating temperature of 150-160 F
Shall have a minimum back-flushing operating pressure of 45 PSI
Shall have a flow and size as per the drawings, tender specifications and
BOQ
Shall have a short back flush cycle with regulated volume
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Shall be specially designed for use with organic contaminants

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 DEWA 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 in
accordance with DEWA regulations
4. System Controlling Equipments
4.1 Field Controllers:
The Field Controller shall be a hybrid type that combines electromechanical
and microprocessor-based circuitry capable of fully automatic and manual
operation
Have four fully independent programs and each with separate day cycles
and 8 start times
Have a 365-day calendar with Event day off option to set any day of the
month as a non-watering day for all programs. Programs will run on an
ODD/EVEN day cycle, day-of-the-week ON/OFF cycle, or in cycles from 1
to 99 days
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
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 allow programming of the controller when it is disconnected from
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Shall indicate when it is operating under central control. It shall also display
which Field Controller and station is in operation at such time
Shall be pedestal mounted in lockable stainless steel weatherproof
cabinets and UL listed and tested
The controllers shall be installed onto concrete basis, control wire shall be
color coded and provided with tags
Controller suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by NLD
4.2 Central Control System (CCS)
The CCS shall be computerized and shall fully control and monitor irrigation
system, all related pumps, flow sensors and all related accessories
Shall consist of a central computer station, which shall communicate in two
directions with the site control units through different communication
means. The site control units shall be intelligent device, modular and
expandable and shall be able to store and forward data
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
Shall operate in the Microsoft Windows operating system and shall provide
water budget adjustment, cost estimator and automatic ET adjustment
Shall be capable of integrating, if required, a remote connected weather
station complete with all necessary instruments for recording wind speed,
wind direction, relative humidity, rainfall, solar radiation and air temperature
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
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
CCS suppliers have to be pre-qualified and approved by NLD
4.3 Electric Wiring
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
Power supply cable shall be 6mm2 x 3 core armored XLPE/SWA/PVC
insulated
Power cables and signal cables for satellites shall be laid in separate PVC
conduits
The cables shall be suitable for direct burial in the earth; however it is
required to be installed in ducts or conduits as follows:
1 up to 4 wires
1 up to 8 wires
2 up to 15 wires
3 up to 30 wires
4 more than 30 wires
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One spare cable shall be provided for every five cables and it shall run up
to the last valve on each main / sub-main
Irrigation control cables shall be color coded as follows:
Common wire for sprayers / sprinklers
Green
Common wire for drip / bubbler
Black
Drip valve wire
Red
Spray valve wire
Yellow
Sprinkler valve wire
Orange
Spare wire
White
5. Workmanship
5.1 Irrigation Schedule
3.1.1
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.
3.1.2
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 (4 8 p.m.).
Month
Type of
Plant
Unit
(per day)
September,
May, June, October,
July, August November,
March, April
December,
January,
February
Palm Trees
Lit./tree
150
113
75
Ornamental Trees
Lit./tree
100
75
50
Shrubs
Lit./shrub
20
15
10
Lawns
Lit./m2
12
10
Ground Covers &

Ornamental Grass
Lit./m2
18
14
Hedges
Lit./LM
13
10
Cactus & Succulents
Lit./plant

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The above allowable quantities are without using soil water retention additives.
5.2 Irrigation System Testing:
3.2.1
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 laying. Center
loading shall be sufficient to prevent buckling or deformation due to application of
pressure.
3.2.2
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:
Main lines, pipe work
10 bars
Lateral pipe-work and all other uPVC pipe work
6 bars
3.2.3
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 shutdown of the test shall cause the test to be re-run entirely.
5.3 Automatic Irrigation System Commissioning:

3.3.1
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
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6. Appendix
A. List of Pre- qualified Manufacturers/Suppliers
a) Irrigation Solenoid Valves
Rain Bird
Hunter
Toro
Hit
Weathermatic
b) Sprayer / Sprinkler Heads
Rain Bird
Hunter
Toro
Hit
Weathermatic
K-Rain
c) Emitters / Bubblers
Rain Bird
Hunter
Toro
Hit
Weathermatic
d) uPVC Pipes
Gulf Eternit
Hepworth
e) uPVC Fittings
George Fischer up to 6
Durapipe up to 6
FIP up to 4
Atlas up to 3
f) PE Pipes
Gulf Eternit
Hepworth
National Plastic
Rain Bird (with built in emitters)
Eurodrip (with built in emitters)
Toro Ag. (with built in emitters)

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g) Flanged Valves
AVK
Belgicast
h) Threaded Valves
Pegler
Pex
i)
Valve Boxes
Carson
Rain bird
Applied engineering
Associated Plastics
Cosmoplast
j)
Irrigation control systems

Rain bird
Hunter
Toro
Grisworld
Motorola
Waterman

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SECTION E LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

1.1 Scope of work
1.1.1
This section covers the specifications requirements for 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, Cascadesetc.)
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
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 footcandle
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
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k) Lighting: Any or all parts of Luminaries that function to produce light

l) Lux: A measurement of light falling on a given surface. One Lux is one lumen
per square meter
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
b) Sample of all light fittings
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.

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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
d) Led up lightings: For Walkways/ Garden pathways lighting applications
e) Wall Bracket lightings: For Boundary walls lighting applications
f) Wall/Step lightings: For Boundary walls and steps recessed lighting
applications
g) Under Water Flood lightings: For Pools and Fountains lighting applications
h) 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 Nakheel.
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.

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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 Earthing 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 U.A.E. climatic parameters.
Foundations shall be in accordance with the structural safety requirements.
2.4.7
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 lighting control system

in 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.

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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 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 liquid-tight flexible or rigid
galvanized steel conduits as appropriate.

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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
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
The test results shall be recorded. All defects shall be noted and rectified. Tests
shall be repeated and results shall obtain approval of Landscape Consultant before
handing over.

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5. Appendix
A. List of Pre-qualified Lighting Suppliers
Venture Lighting local supplier for LUMASCAPE

P.O. box 16994
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 00971 4 883 7370
Fax: 00971 4 883 7371
E mail: sales@venturelighting.ae
Ruud Lighting
P.O. box 74616
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 3980 997
Fax: 04 398 2644
Iguzzini
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 282 3456
Fax: 04 282 3221
Debbas Electric L.L.C.

P.O. Box 6999
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 223 2000
Fax: 04 222 1286
E mail: debbasme@emirates.net.ae
SIMES Spa
VIA G PASTORE
2/4-25040 NIGOLINE COTRE FRANCA
ITALY
Tel: +39 030 982 8302
Fax: +39 030 982 8308
E mail: simes@simes.it
Al Zubair General Trading Est.

P.O. Box 12894
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 336 2532
Fax: 04 336 7382
Or Equal and approved by NLD

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Appendix F
Plant visuals
Plant
Category
Illustration + Scientific Name + Common Name
Acoelorraphe
paurotis
Arecastrum
romanzoffianum
(Silver Saw
Palmetto)
(Queen Palm)
Chamaerops
humilis
Chrysalidocarpus
lutescens
(Mediterranean fan
Palm)
(Areca Palm)
Neodypsis
decaryi
Phoenix
canariensis
Phoenix
dactylifera
Phoenix
roebelenii
(Triangle palm)
(Canary Island
Palm)
(Date Palm)
(Pigmy date palm)
Bismarkia nobilis
Palms
(Bismarck palm)
Cocos nucifera
(Coconut palm)
Brahea armata
Butia capitata
Caryota mitis
(Mexican Blue Palm)
(Jelly Palm)
(Fishtail palm)
Hypophorbe
lagenicaulis
Livistona
chinensis
(Bottle Palm)
(Chinese Fountain
Palm)
Pritchardia pacifica
Ptychosperma
macarthurii
Cycas revoluta
(King sago palm)
(Fiji Fan Palm)
(Macarthur Palm)
Palms
Plant
Category
Rhapis excelsa
(Lady palm)
Roystonea regia
(Royal palm)
Sabal palmetto
(Sabal Palm)
Washingtonia
filifera
Washingtonia
robusta
(California fan palm)
(Washington Palm)
Wodyetia bifurcata
(Foxtail palm)
Plant
Category
Acacia arabica
Trees
(As-Sant Al-Arabi)
Bauhinia blakeana
(Orchid Tree)
Cassia nodosa
(Pink shower)
Acacia
farnesiana
Acacia
saligna
Acacia
tortilis
(Anbar)
(Akasya Salijna)
(Samur)
Bauhinia
variegata
Bombax ceiba
Brachychiton
populneus
Callistemon
viminalis
(Boudret el afreet)
(Weeping
bottlebrush)
Coccoloba uvifera
Conocarpus
erectus
(Camels Foot)
(Red silk cotton

tree)
Cassia
surratensis
Casuarina
equisetiformis
(Scrambled egg)
(Kaswarina)
(Sea Grape)
Azadirachta indica
(Neem)
(Button Wood)
Albizzia lebbeck
(Labakh )
Cassia fistula
(Golden shower)
Conocarpus
erectus
sericeus
(Silver buttonwood)
Plant
Category
Conocarpus
lancifolius
Cordia sebestena
(Geiger tree)
Delonix regia
Erythrina indica
(Royal poinciana)
(Indian coral tree)
Trees
Ficus altissima
(Council Tree)
(River red gum)
(Damas)
Ficus
benghalensis
Eucalyptus
camaldulensis
Ficus benjamina
Ficus nitida
Ficus religiosa
Ficus salicifolia
Grevillea robusta
(Weeping fig)
(Indian laurel fig)
(Ficus Ab - Lesan)
(Willow Leaved Fig)
(Silk oak)
Jacaranda
acutifolia
Kigelia africana
Melia azedarach
Millingtonia
hortensis
Moringa peregrina
(Banyan,Teen
Banghali)
Hibiscus tiliaceus
(Sea Hibiscus)
(Jacaranda)
(Sausage Tree)
(Chinaberry)
(Jasmine tree)
(yasar)
Trees
Parkinsonia
aculeata
(Jerusalem thorn)
Peltophorum
inerme
Pithecellobium
dulce
(Yellow Poinciana)
(Madras Thorn)
Pongamia glabra
Prosopis juliflora
Schinus molle
(Paongam Tree)
(Mesquite, safsaf,)
(Pepper tree)
Plumeria obtusa
(Temple Tree, Fitna)
Spathodea
campanulata
(African tulip)
Tamarindus
indica
(Tamr Hindi)
Tamarix aphylla
(Ethel tree)
Terminalia
catappa
Thespesia
populnea
(Indian Almond)
(Indian Tulip Tree)
Plumeria rubra
Acutifolia
Polyalthia
longifolia
(Frangipani)
(Ashoka tree)
Tabebuia argentea
(Caribbean Golden
Tree)
Tabebuia rosea
(Trumpet Tree)
Ornamental Fruit Trees
Plant
Category
Carica papaya
Citrus aurentium
Citrus limon
(Papaya)
(Sour Orange)
(Lemon)
Mangifera indica
Morus nigra
(Mango)
(Black Mulberry)
Dalberghia sisso
Ficus carica
(Navel Orange)
(Sisso)
(Common Fig)
Olea europea
Punica granatum
Ziziphus jujube
(Olive)
(Pomegranate)
(Siddr)
Ziziphus spina
christii
Citrus sinensis
(Siddr)
Plant
Category
Acalypha Hispida
Shrubs
(Chenille Plant)
Avicennia marine
(Al karm)
Callistemon
lanceolatus
( Bottle Brush)
Acalypha
wilkesiana
Allamanda
cathartica
(Copperleaf)
(Golden trumpet)
Bougainvillea
glabra
Bougainvillea
pixie
(Bougainvillea)
(Pink pixie)
Cassia alata
Cestrum diurnum
(Candle bush)
(Day King)
Atriplex halimus
(Saltbush)
Breynia nivosa
Atriplex
lentiformis
Atriplex
nummularia
(Big saltbush)
(Old man saltbush)
Caesalpinia
pulcherrima
Carissa macrocarpa
(Hawaiian
snowbrush)
(Peacock flower)
Cestrum
nocturnum
Chrysanthemoides
monilifera
Clerodendrum
inerme
( Night Queen)
(Boneseed)
(Wild jasmine)
(Natal plum)
Plant
Category
Codiaeum
variegatum
Crinum asiaticum
Dodonea viscosa
(Spider lily)
Duranta repens
(Florida hopbush)
(Sky flower)
Shrubs
(Croton)
Encelia farinose
(Brittle bush)
(Coral Plant)
Hamelia patens
(Fire bush)
(Common Gardenia)
Hibiscus rosa
sinensis
Ixora chinensis
(Chinese ixora)
(China rose)
Jatropha
multiflora
Gardenia
jasminoides
Lawsonia inermis
(Henna)
Ixora coccinea
(Jungle flame)
Heliconia
psittacorum
Jasminum sambac
(Arabian jasmine)
(Parrots flower)
Leucophyllum
frutescens
Murraya
paniculata
(Texas ranger)
(Chinese box)
Myrtus communis
(Myrtle)
Musa paradisiaca
(Banana)
Plant
Category
Nerium oleander
Philodendron
selloum
Plumbago
auriculata
(Oleander dwarf)
(Selloum, self
header)
(Cape leadwort)
(Amethyst stars)
(Eldorado)
Ricinus
communis
Ravenala
madagascariensis
Salvadorea
persica
Scaevola persica
Strelitzia reginae
Tabernamontana
divericata
(Caster oil tree)
(Traveler Palm)
(Miswak, Arak)
Sophora
tomentosa
Tecoma smithii
Tecoma stans
(Orange bells)
(Yellow bells)
(Oleander)
Shrubs
Pseuderanthemum Pseuderanthemum
reticulatum
atropurpureum
Nerium oleander
petite pink
(Silver bush)
(Beach Naupaka)
Thevetia
peruviana
(Yellow oleander)
(Bird of paradise)
Turnera ulmifolia
(Yellow buttercups)
(Grape Jasmine)
Tecomaria
capensis
(Cape honeysuckle)
Shrubs
Plant
Category
Vitex agnus
castus
( Chaste berry)
Grasses
Plant
Category
Arundo Donax
versicolor
Bambusa
ventricosa
Bambusa
vulgaris
Cyperus
alternifolius
(Giant Reed)
(Buddha Belly)
(Common Bamboo)
(Umbrella Plant)
Pandanus veitchi
Pennisetum
rubrum
Saccharum
officinarum
(Purple Fountain
Grass)
(Sugar Cane)
(Screw Pine)
Pandanus baptistii
(Timor screw Pine)
Pennisetum
setaceum
(Fountain Grass)
Plant
Category
Groundcovers
Alternanthera
amoena
Alternanthera
versicolor
Asparagus
densiflorus
Atriplex
semibaccata
Carissa
grandiflora
(Natal Palm)
( Alternanthera)
(Amaranth redroot)
(Asparagus)
(Australian Salt
Bush)
Bougainvillea
glabra
Catharanthus
roseus
Carpobrotus
edulis
Dianella
tasmanica
(Paper Flower)
(Vinca Rosa)
(Common Ice
Plant)
(Flax lily)
Hemerocallis
festalis
Hymenocallis
littoralis
Ipomea pes
caprae
Iresine Lindenii
(Spider lily)
(Beach spiderlily)
(Goats Foot
Creeper)
(Bloodleaf)
Canna indica
(Indian Shot)
Gazania rigens
Gazania uniflora
(Treasure flower)
(Trailing gazania)
Lampranthus
aureus
Lantana camara
nana
(Pink Ice Plant)
(Flowered Sage)
Groundcovers
Lantana
montevidensis
(Trailing Lantana)
Setcreasea
purpurea
(Purple heart)
Portulacaria afra
Rhoeo discolor
Ruellia ciliosa
Russelia juncea
(Elephant Food)
(Moses-in-the cradle)
(Ruellia)
(Fountain Plant)
Wedelia trilobata
(Creeping Daisy)
Sesuvium
portulacastrum
(Purple Heart)
Plant
Category
Adenium obesum
Agave americana
(Desert Rose)
(Century plant)
Agave
angustifolia
marginata
Agave attenuata
(Fox tail)
Agave sisilana
(Sisal Hemp)
Aloe vera
(Burn plant)
(Variegated
Caribbean Agave)
Aloe arborescens
(Candelabra plant)
Euphorbia
tirucalli
(Finger Tree)
Aptenia
cordifolia
Carpobrotus
edulis
Echinocactus
grussonii
(Baby Sun Rose)
(Common Ice
Plant)
(Golden Barrel
Cactus)
Furcrae gigantea
Kalenchoe
blossfeldiana
(Flaming katy)
(False Agave)
Euphorbia larica
Euphorbia milii
(Isbeq)
(Crown of Thorns)
Leptodenia
pyrotechnica
Lampranthus
species
Pachypodium
lamerei
(Markh)
(Pink ice plant)
(Madagascars palm
succulent)
Plant
Category
Pedilanthus
tithymaloides
Pereskia
grandiflora
(Devils back bone)
(Eose cactus)
Opuntia ficus
Zamia furfuracea
(Cactus)
(Cardboard palm)
Sansevieria
trifasciata
(Mother-in-law
tongue)
Yucca aloifolia
Yucca filamentosa
(Yucca)
(Weak leaf plant)
Yucca gloriosa
(Dagger plant)
Climbers
Plant
Category
Allamanda
cathartica
Bougainvillea
spectabillis
(Golden Trumpet)
(Bougainvillea)
Jasminum
multiflorum
Lonicera
japonica
(White Jasmine)
(Japanese
Honeysuckle)
Clitora ternata
Ipomea palmata
(Butterfly Pea)
(Morning Glory)
Quisqualis indica
(Indian Jasmine)
Jacquemontia
pentatha
Jasminum
polyanthum
(Jacquemontia, jaky)
(pink jasmine)
Stephanotis
floribunda
Tristellatia
australasiae
(Bridal Bouquet)
(Bagnit Vine)
Aquatics
Plant
Category
Cyperus papyrus
Nelumbo
Nucifera
(Papyrus)
(Sacred Lotus)
Nymphae Lotus
(White Egyptian
Lotus)
Phragmitis
Australis
(Giant Reed)
Typha Latifolia
(Broadleaf Cattail)

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