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R.15 Cables (cont'd)

6. Cable-termination glands shall be enumerated stating the type and size of the cable and
the type of gland. Providing insUlating material, jointing material, lock-nUts, bUshes and
the like shall be deemed to be included.

7. Conduit-boxes, adaptable boxes and the like Used with cable-termination glands shall
each be enumerated separately stating the type and the size. Cable-connector-blocks
shall be given in the description stating the type and the size Connecting cable-tails to
connector-blocks shall be deemed to be included.

R.16 Cable supports

1. Components for sUpporting cables shall be given in the description of the cables stating
the type and spacing. Alternatively, the components of combination systems of cable
supports, two piece cleats, trefoil cleats, mUItiway cleats, hangers, channels etc. shall be
described and enumerated.

2. Particulars of the method of fixing shall be given in the description in accordance with
clauses R.1.5-6.

R.17 Connections

Connections to public mains, making good public highway and any other work which may only
be carried oUt by a Public Undertaking or Local Authority shall be given as a provisional sum.

Final sub-circuits

R.18 Cables, conduits, etc. in final sub~circuits

1. DistribUtion sheets and drawing showing the iayoUt of the points shall be given.

2. Points stating whether cable or cable and condUits installations shall be enUmerated
stating the ampere rating. Classification of points shall be as follows:

a. Lighting points stating whether one-way or two-way switch points (one point being
counted for each outlet irrespective of the number of lamps or of the switching).
b. Socket or switch~socket points.
c. Immersion heater points, cooker oUtiet points and the like each given separately.

3. Cables, condUits, outlet boxes, junction boxes, universal boxes, accessories, all fixings,
bending, cutting, screws and jointing shall be deemed to be included.

Earthing

R.19 Conductors

1. Cables for earthing shall be given in accordance with clause R.15. Tapes for earthing
shall be given in metres stating the type and size. Saddles, cleats, clips, holdfasts and the
like shall be given in the description stating the type and spacing.

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