General conditions

Cabling system Works

The scope of work for the provision of cabling systems in Early Childhood Education Services typically includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, labelling and documentation. Installer warranty provisions shall include on-site repair for a period of one year following the completion of commissioning.

Installation shall be carried out only by communications cabling system installers who hold current accreditation from the manufacturer of the cabling and connecting hardware as qualified to perform the cabling work relevant to the performance standard of the particular cabling system.

The installer’s test results may be confirmed by random tests made by the cabling system manufacturer.

New Equipment

All cable and equipment shall be new and selected to ensure satisfactory operation under the environmental conditions present at the site.

Cables and equipment shall be delivered to site in the original packaging.

Minor Materials, Fittings and Consumables

All materials and fittings or any work which is necessary for the satisfactory and efficient functioning of the installation or which is generally provided in accordance with accepted trade practices shall be provided or carried out as part of the works even though such material or work may not be explicitly mentioned in this specification or shown on the drawings.

Police Clearance for Access to ECE Services

Contractors who will work for more than two (2) weeks continuously at an ECE Service when children are present will be required by the Service to be police vetted. Information on vetting can be found in the police vetting requirements section of the ECE Lead website.

Contractors shall identify themselves to the Service supervisor on arrival and departure from the site and should wear an identification tag while on the premises.

Electrical Installation Works

All electrical power system work shall be undertaken by qualified Electricians in accordance with the relevant New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS 3000:2000).

Site Conditions

Tenderers and Contractors shall undertake the necessary investigations to fully inform themselves of the site conditions and other factors that could impact the cost and execution of works. This shall include but not be limited to:

• Hazards that may be present at the site,
• Heritage registration of buildings,
• Environmental conditions including special precautions for protection of flora and fauna, and
• Local site conditions including weather factors.

Site Inspections

Dimensions shall be checked on site.  No claims will be allowed for errors due to scaling of drawings.

The Ministry recommends that the Contractor inspect the site prior to pricing to become familiar with the access, site conditions, and the existing installations.  Ignorance of the existing conditions or installation will not be accepted as justification for claims.

Equipment Locations

Equipment and cable pathways shall be installed in accordance with approved drawings and plans.

When deciding on a suitable location for equipment all factors as stated later in this document in relation to Health and Safety should be considered.

Additions or modifications to installed plant shall not be made without the written approval of the ECE Service.  Such additions or modifications shall be detailed on drawings and plans.

Site Reinstatement

All sites shall be reinstated to their former condition, to the satisfaction of the ECE Service’s representative. Site reinstatement must occur as soon as practicable after the works have been completed.

Coordination with Other Works

Where the cabling system works is dependent upon or carried out in conjunction with other works at the site, such as building or electrical works, the cabling system provider shall coordinate cabling activities with other works with respect to:

• Use of the site and access facilities
• Scheduling of the works and site construction resources and utilities
• Maintaining mandatory segregation of services
• Reinstatement