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Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.,

UNRESTRICTED Document ID: SP-1284Dec 2009 Filing key: 1284

Specification for Signs & Signboards

Standard Signs Catalogue

SP-1284

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Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard Signs Catalogue Version 2.0

Authorised For Issue December 2009

Signed:......................................................... Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, TTO/2 (UEC)

CFDH, Civil Engineering

The following is a brief summary of the recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.

Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Revision 1 Dec ‘94 BEZ/5 First issue

Version 1.0 May ‘04

Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, TTO/2 (UEC)

Converted to Specification as per PDO policy and minor changes to the text

Version 2.0 Dec ‘09 Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, UIB/4 (UEB)

Generally revised

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Version 2.0 Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard Signs Catalogue

Contents

1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 11.1 Purpose....................................................................................................................... 11.2 User Guidelines........................................................................................................... 11.3 Changes to the Specification.......................................................................................11.4 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes..........................................................2

1.4.1 PDO Standards & Standard Drawings.........................................................21.4.2 International Standards................................................................................21.4.3 Omani Standards.........................................................................................2

1.5 Compliance with Standards.........................................................................................31.6 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements.................................................3

2.0 Scope............................................................................................................................... 42.1 General....................................................................................................................... 42.2 Units of Measurement.................................................................................................42.3 Sign & Signboard objectives.......................................................................................5

2.3.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................52.3.2 Location......................................................................................................52.3.3 Size............................................................................................................. 52.3.4 Message......................................................................................................52.3.5 Material......................................................................................................62.3.6 Fixing......................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Sign & Signboard Format............................................................................................62.4.1 Language....................................................................................................62.4.2 Wording & Translation...............................................................................72.4.3 Symbols......................................................................................................72.4.4 PDO Signs..................................................................................................72.4.5 Highway Signs............................................................................................72.4.6 Street Name Signs.......................................................................................72.4.7 Safety Signs................................................................................................7

2.4.7.1 General..................................................................................................72.4.7.2 Viewing Distances.................................................................................82.4.7.3 Colours..................................................................................................8

2.5 Materials for signs.......................................................................................................92.5.1 Aluminium Alloy Sheets.............................................................................92.5.2 Concrete & Reinforcing Steel.....................................................................92.5.3 Sign Posts...................................................................................................92.5.4 Sign storage..............................................................................................10

2.6 Signs & Signboard Installations.................................................................................102.6.1 Out-side buildings.....................................................................................10

2.6.1.1 Free Standing Signs.............................................................................102.6.1.2 Mounted Signs.....................................................................................102.6.1.3 Sign Faces...........................................................................................102.6.1.4 Signboard Frames................................................................................102.6.1.5 Supporting Posts for Signboards...........................................................112.6.1.6 Footings for Posts................................................................................112.6.1.7 Fastenings to Posts...............................................................................11

2.6.2 Inside Buildings........................................................................................112.7 Manufacturers & vendors..........................................................................................12

2.7.1 Qualification.............................................................................................122.7.2 Arabic script.............................................................................................122.7.3 Supervision...............................................................................................122.7.4 Inspection.................................................................................................122.7.5 Documentation..........................................................................................122.7.6 Touch up paint..........................................................................................122.7.7 Guarantee..................................................................................................122.7.8 Approval...................................................................................................13

2.8 Signs Supplied by the Company................................................................................132.9 Signs Supplied by Others..........................................................................................13

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2.10 Standard Signs................................................................................................13

Appendices......................................................................................................................... 14Appendix A: Sign Type & MESC Number.....................................................................15Appendix B: Locally Stocked Signs (Non MESC Items).................................................16Appendix B1: Sign Application......................................................................................21Appendix C: Standard Signs Catalogue...........................................................................23C.1 Catalogue Reference Numbers.............................................................................23

C.1.1 Sign Types................................................................................................23C.1.2 Sign Reference Number............................................................................23C.1.3 Size...........................................................................................................23C.1.4 Material....................................................................................................23C.1.5 Example for Material Requisition..............................................................23

C.2 Composite Signs – Type CS.................................................................................25C.4 Fire Equipment Signs – Type FS..........................................................................31

C.5.1 Danger Warning for Highway...................................................................34C.5.2 Supplementary to Danger Warning for Highway.......................................38C.5.3 Prohibitive Signs for Highway...................................................................39C.5.4 Mandatory Signs for Highway to give Positive Instructions.......................42C.5.5 Supplementary to Prohibitive & Mandatory Signs for Highways...............43C.5.6 Informatory Signs for Highway.................................................................44C.5.7 Direction Signs for Highway.....................................................................46C.5.8 Temporary Warning Plates for Highway...................................................48C.5.9 Miscellaneous Signs for Highway.............................................................49C.5.10 PDO Road Safety Awareness Signs...........................................................50C.5.11 Mandatory Warning Signs (MWS) for Tarmac/Graded Transition.............53

C.6 Information Signs – Type IS................................................................................56C.7 Mandatory Signs – Type MS................................................................................60C.8 Pipeline Markers – Type PM................................................................................64C.9 Prohibition Signs – Type PS.................................................................................67C.10 Rig Signs – Type RS......................................................................................71C.11 Safe Condition Signs – Type SC.....................................................................78C.12 Swimming Pool Signs - Type SW...................................................................81

C.12.1 Mandatory Signs for Swimming Pool Safety.............................................81C.12.2 Prohibition Signs for Swimming Pool........................................................82C.12.3 Safe Condition Signs for Swimming Pool..................................................83C.12.4 Warning Signs for Swimming Pool...........................................................84

C.13 Warning Signs – Type WS.............................................................................85Appendix D: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations...................................................90D.1 General Definitions & Terminology.....................................................................90D.2 Abbreviations......................................................................................................91Appendix E: SP User - Comment Form..........................................................................92

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to establish a uniform approach to the use and design of ‘Signs and Signboards’ and is intended for use by PDO and their nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and operation of Company facilities.

This specification is intended to:

- Set the Company standards for facilities along the facilities life cycle.

- Disseminate and record facilities related information, experience and procedures.

1.2 User Guidelines

This document supersedes the ERD-89-01 ‘Signs & Sign Boards’. Other than the conversion or formatting, the following are the main changes to this document.

- Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes are revised.

- Section 2.4.5 ‘Highway Signs’ are revised and Mandatory Warning Signs for the Graded/Tarmac transition & requirements are added as new.

- Mandatory Warning Sign for the Graded/Tarmac transition sign details & its layout are added as new in Appendix C section C.5.11.

Users intending to erect a sign or signboard on or relating to a Company facility shall comply with this document. Applications for signs shall be made on the form included in this document and require authorisation by the Asset Custodian.

The content of signs require the approval of the Company’s Public Affairs & Information Department (HXM).

Purchase orders, shall be raised by HXM for procurement and supply by the Company’s Supply Department (FPP).

Stock items should be withdrawn from stores through the Company’s Supply Department (FPS) at Company’s Mina Al Fahal office. .

It should be noted that the department references given in this document are based on the current status of the PDO organisation at the time of preparation of this specification. It is the responsibility of the User to check and to get the approval from the concern authority.

For all HSE requirements, the User should refer the CP-122 ‘Code of Practice for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection’ and other documents referenced therein.

1.3 Changes to the Specification

Custodian of this document is the Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH) of Civil Engineering. The revisions of other standards referred to in this document are those current at the date of issue of this document. Any User of this document, who encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity, is requested to notify the CFDH using the SP user-comment form provided in Appendix-E.

Reviews and modifications or changes to the specification will normally be made by the CFDH every four years or earlier when justified.

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1.4 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes

This document shall be read in conjunction with the latest revisions of the following Standards, Specifications and Codes.

1.4.1 PDO Standards & Standard Drawings

SP-1279 : Specification for Civil and Building Construction

SP-1285 : Specification for Civil & Building's Utility Services

SP-1273 : Specification for Civil & Buildings – ‘Standard Drawings Index’

SP-1105 : Specification for Electrical - Standard Drawings List

PGSC(Product Group Service Code)

: List of Approved Vendors for Materials & Equipments for Civil Products. (Section 10 & 11)

1.4.2 International Standards

ASTM B209 : Standard Specification for Aluminium & Aluminium Alloy Sheet & Plate.

BS EN ISO 1461 : Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Iron & Steel Articles. Specification & Test Methods.

BS 3510 : A Basic Symbol to Denote the Actual or Potential Presence of Ionising Radiation.

BS 7668 : Specification for Weldable Structural Steels. Hot finished structural hollow sections

BS EN 10025 : Hot rolled Products of non alloy structural steels

BS EN 10113 : Hot rolled Products in weldable fine grain structural steel

BS EN 10155 : Structural steel with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance.

BS EN 10210 : Hot finished structural hollow sections of non alloy and fine grain structural steels

BS 5378 : Safety Signs and Colours.

BS 5499 : Fire Safety Signs. Notices and Graphic Symbols.

1.4.3 Omani Standards

Highway Design Manual s : The Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Communications, Directorate General of Roads.

General Specification for Roads

: The Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Communications, Directorate General of Roads.

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Street Name Signs : The Sultanate of Oman, Directorate General of Technical Affairs, Capital Municipality, Dept of Inspection, Street Naming & Property Numbering.

1.5 Compliance with Standards

Any deviations from this part of Specifications shall be subject to Company approval and shall be advised in writing to the Custodian.

In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.

1.6 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements

The Contractor shall throughout the progress of the Work have the strongest regard for the Health, Safety and Environment of all persons and/or places upon and around the Worksite and shall keep the Worksite and the Work in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to all persons and properties and shall provide its personnel, at the Contractor's cost, with protective clothing and equipment as may be required for the Work under the Company's Safety Regulations.

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2.0 Scope

2.1 General

This document specifies the requirements for signs and signboards on or relating to Company facilities. The Standard does not include the Company Logo (Figure 1), which is detailed in the Petroleum Development Oman Corporate Identity Publication, copies of which are available from the Company Public Affairs and Information Department, (HXM).

Use of the corporate identity, text and/or symbols shall be referred to HXM.

Figure 1 - The Company Logo

This Standard also does not include road markings for which design details are in:

Highway Design Manuals : The Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Communications, Directorate General of Roads.

Methods of road marking application are detailed in:

SP-1279-R Specification for Civil & Building Construction – ‘Roads and Paving Works’ and other standards referenced therein.

In addition, this Standard does not include the use and manufacture of engraved signs.

Finally, this Standard does not include equipment identification marking systems, which are detailed in the relevant discipline ERDs and SP’s.

2.2 Units of Measurement

The units of measurement used in this Standard are:

Dimensions in millimetres : mm

Distances in kilometres and metres : km, m

Thickness in millimetres and standard wire gauge : mm and swg

Speed in kilometres per hour : km/h

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2.3 Sign & Signboard objectives

In the selection of a sign, the following should be addressed with the objective to standardise and ensure clarity of communication.

2.3.1 Purpose

Signs and signboards are required for the following purposes:

- Company Location or Facility Identification.

- Safety

- Highway

- Industrial

2.3.2 Location

Sign and signboard details shall take account of the location, which may be:

- Outside a facility

- Inside a facility

- Outside a building

- Inside a building

Signs should be located, not only so that the message has maximum impact, but also so that it cannot be misinterpreted, and that the sign does not in itself constitute a safety hazard.

2.3.3 Size

The size of a sign or signboard is determined by the following factors.

- For reading from a vehicle at a particular speed

- For reading from a particular distance

2.3.4 Message

Sign and signboard messages are classified as follows.

Directive : This way

Informative : This is

Prohibitive : Don't do

Mandatory : Must do

Safe Condition : The safe way

Warning : Risk of danger

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2.3.5 Material

Sign and signboard materials shall be appropriate for the size and location. The standards materials are:

Type Description Specification

P Post : 3 mm thick aluminium.

S Self Adhesive : Self-adhesive vinyl.

W Wall : 0.7 mm thick aluminium.

2.3.6 Fixing

Sign and signboard materials shall be appropriate for the method of fixing which may be:

- Free - standing on `A` frame

- Pole mounted

- Wall / fence mounted

- Equipment mounted

- Adhered

2.4 Sign & Signboard Format

2.4.1 Language

All signs shall have wording in both Arabic and English. The Arabic script shall be above or to the right of the English script, and shall be of equal size and prominence.

Arabic script shall be in Advertising Medium Naskh

Figure 2 - Arabic Script: Advertising Medium Naskh

English script shall be in Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters.

Figure 3 - English Script: Helvetica Medium

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2.4.2 Wording & Translation

Sign wording shall be agreed between the Company Public Affairs & Information Department, (HXM) and the User, in consultation with relevant authorities, and shall be subject to the approval of HXM.

Translation of the wording between English and Arabic shall also be subject to the approval of HXM.

2.4.3 Symbols

Symbols and pictorial representations on signs shall comply with standards listed in Section 1.4 of this specification. Symbols not listed shall be designed to be as simple as possible, clear in interpretation and shall include an explanation in both Arabic and English. Such designs shall be subject to the approval of HXM.

2.4.4 PDO Signs

Signs showing the Company identity, locations and or departments, shall comply with the requirements of the Company Corporate Identity Publication.

2.4.5 Highway Signs

Road signs shall comply with the requirements of:

The Highway Design Manual : The Sultanate of Oman - Ministry of Communications, Directorate General of Roads.

Size of script shall be designed for an 80km/h maximum road speed for graded roads and 100km/h maximum road speed for primary asphalt roads. However, script on direction signposts at road intersections may be designed for a 50km/h maximum road speed for both graded and asphalt roads.

Mandatory Warning Sign as given in Appendix C section C.5.11 shall be required below the danger warnings at all junctions of the graded/tarmac transition to give more information about the dangerous situation.

2.4.6 Street Name Signs

Street name signs in Ras al Hamra, Mina al Fahal and Interior Camps shall comply with the requirements of:

Street Name Signs : Sultanate of Oman Directorate General of Technical Affairs, Capital Municipality Department of Inspection, Street Naming and Property Numbering

2.4.7 Safety Signs

2.4.7.1General

Safety signs shall comply with the requirements of the International Standards listed Section 1.4 of this document.

The Company Logo, name and Corporate Identity shall not be used on safety signs within Company facilities, except in special circumstances, subject to the approval of HXM.

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2.4.7.2Viewing Distances

A general guide for the size of safety signs, showing symbols only, relative to viewing to distances is given in Table 1. Sizes may have to be increased if both symbol and wording are incorporated. Sizes shall be subject to the approval of HXM.

Table 1 - Viewing Distances for Safety Signs

Viewing Distance

Sign or Signboard Size (mm x mm) Maximum Perception Distance (m)

100 x 100 4.50

150 x 150 6.70

200 x 200 7.70

300 x 300 13.40

400 x 400 15.50

450 x 450 20.00

600 x 450 23.00

600 x 600 27.00

2.4.7.3Colours

Safety colours and their meanings are given in Table 2, together with examples of their use and the contrasting colours that shall be used, if required.

Table 2 - Colours for Safety Signs

Safety Colour

Meaning or Purpose

Example Contrast Colour

Symbol Colour

Red (Note1)

Prohibition (Don't do.)

Stop signs. Speed limits Emergency shutdown devices. Temporary warning plates.

White Red or Red & Black

Yellow Warning (Risk of Danger)

Hazards (electrical, fire, explosion, chemicals, etc.). Thresholds dangerous passages, obstacles.

Black Black

Blue Mandatory (Must do.)

Wear personal safety equipment. Keep clear Direction signs.

White Blue & White

Green. Safe condition (The safe way.)

Assembly points. Safety showers, First aid posts and rescue points. Resuscitation. Emergency exits.

White White

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Note

1. Red is also used for fire fighting equipment and locations

2. For symbol colours refer to:

BS 5378 - Safety signs and colours.

BS 5499 - Fire Safety signs, notices and graphic symbols.

2.5 Materials for signs

Materials used for signs or signboards shall be suitable for local environmental conditions to ensure that they do not fade nor deteriorate due to long exposure to ultraviolet light, wind or sand abrasion.

Timber shall not be used for signs.

All signs shall have rounded corners.

Proprietary signs from an approved source may be used for all works, subject to materials specification and wording approval by HXM. A list of approved signs, which may be held in stock by the Local Agent, is given in Appendix A of this document.

2.5.1 Aluminium Alloy Sheets

Aluminium alloy sheets shall conform to ASTM B 209, 6061-T6 aluminium, degreased and alodine- treated, or equal and approved.

2.5.2 Concrete & Reinforcing Steel

Concrete and reinforcing steel shall comply with:

SP-1279-D - : Specification for Civil & Building Construction - Concrete Works

2.5.3 Sign Posts

Sign Posts shall be of grade 43 steel conforming to BS 7668, BS EN 10210 and other appropriate standards as listed in section 1.4.2or equal and approved. Corrosion protection for signposts shall be by galvanising or painting. Galvanising shall conform to BS EN ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel articles. .

Painting works shall comply with:

SP-1279-N : Specification for Civil & Building Construction – ‘Painting & Decorating’

Painting shall be:

- One shop coat of red lead primer

- One field coat of tinted aluminium paint.

- Followed by one field coat of aluminium paint

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2.5.4 Sign storage

Signs shall be stored off ground and under covered properly.

2.6 Signs & Signboard Installations

2.6.1 Out-side buildings

Signs outside a building which, may be required to be read at night, shall be reflective from vehicle headlights or other source of artificial light.

2.6.1.1Free Standing Signs

External free standing signboards shall be manufactured from 3 mm thick aluminium.

Signs shall be erected so that the edge and face of the sign are truly vertical and the face is at an angle of 92o to the centreline; that is facing slightly away from the centreline of the lane, which the sign serves. Where lanes divide or are on sharp curves, sign faces shall be oriented to be most effective both day and night and to avoid specula reflection and glare.

2.6.1.2Mounted Signs

External wall or fence-mounted signboards may be manufactured from 0.711 mm (22 swg) aluminium plate, drilled and plugged to walls. Adhesives shall not be used to fix signboards to background surfaces.

2.6.1.3Sign Faces

Sign face, script and symbols should be cut vinyl, vacuum applied with a heat-activated adhesive.

Street name signs may be manufactured by silk-screen technique.

The rear sign face of signs shall be painted with:

- 2 coats of priming paint pigmented with chromates of chromes (excluding lead chromes)

- 2 coats of weather - resisting dull silver grey paint.

Where connection of large aluminium sheet signs to a steel-stiffening frame is required, the exposed rivet heads shall be painted on the sign face to properly match the colour of the surrounding material.

2.6.1.4Signboard Frames

Signboards having sides greater than 1200 mm but less than 4000 mm shall be framed with 40 x 40 x 4mm MS angle. Signboards having sides greater than 4000 mm but less than 6000 mm shall be framed with 50 x 50 x 5 mm MS angle. Signboards having sides greater than 6000 mm shall have individual framing and support design.

Where framing is required, aluminium signboards shall be top-riveted, with aluminium rivets, to the frame angle. Exposed rivet heads shall be painted to match the background colour. Fixing clamps shall be gripping MS saddles to circular hollow-section posts and shall be supplied by the signboard manufacturer.

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2.6.1.5Supporting Posts for Signboards

Supporting posts for signboards shall be rigidly set in mass concrete of suitable size to resist prevailing wind loads.

Sign supports shall be plumbed.

Posts supporting signboards, except for highway signs and street name signs, shall be painted with alternate, equal black and white bands in accordance with:

SP 1279 Chapter N : Specification for Civil & Building Construction - Painting & Decorating

Colours of posts for highway signs shall comply with the requirements of ‘The Oman - Highway Design Manual’.

Colours of posts for street name signs shall comply with the requirements of The Sultanate of Oman, Directorate General of Technical affairs, Capital Municipality, Department of Inspection, Naming & Property Numbering.

2.6.1.6Footings for Posts

Foundations for signboard supports should be designed to suit each particular application. However, as a guideline, the foundation for a 0.5m2 sign supported on a single post should comprise 0.1m3 mass concrete.

Concrete shall be placed against undisturbed excavated faces, except that the top 150 mm of each footing shall be formed. The entire footing shall not be formed without the Company approval.

Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted and spaded to eliminate all voids. Tops of footings shall be finished with a wood float and all exposed edges shall be rounded with an edger.

Backfill shall be thoroughly compacted by mechanical tampers, and care taken to prevent damage to the finished concrete. Backfill shall be brought up level with the finished ground line.

Pipe post bases and/or posts set in concrete shall be firmly supported plumb vertical and at the proper elevation.

2.6.1.7Fastenings to Posts

After installation of signs on their supports all bolt heads, screw heads, and washers, which are exposed on the face of the sign shall be painted. The colour of the paint used shall be as nearly as practical the same as the colour of the background or message area at the point where the bolt, screw, or washer is exposed.

Where aluminium signs are mounted with steel hardware or on steel posts, approved asphalt, nylon, or neoprene insulation shall be installed at all points where dissimilar metals come in contact.

2.6.2 Inside Buildings

Materials for signs inside a building, within a controlled environment, may be manufactured form 1.5 mm thick rigid PVC, 0.7 mm thick aluminium plate or self-adhesive vinyl, applied to a smooth clean background.

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Sign face, script and symbols should be cut vinyl, and hand application may be used for internal signs, or silkscreen finish.

2.7 Manufacturers & vendors

2.7.1 Qualification

Signs shall be procured from Manufacturers and Vendors approved by the Company, as listed in:

PGSC(Product Group Service Code)

: List of Approved Vendors for Materials & Equipments for Civil Products. (Section 10 & 11)

2.7.2 Arabic script

The sign Manufacturer shall ensure that all Arabic script used is as specified.

2.7.3 Supervision

A qualified supervisor, conversant in the English language and experienced in the production of high quality signs, shall supervise all fabrication work.

2.7.4 Inspection

The Company shall be granted, on request and during normal working hours, access to any part of the Manufacturers workshop.

2.7.5 Documentation

Delivery Notes, Invoices or Manufacturer’s Certificates for signs and sign materials, supplied in accordance with this Standard shall clearly indicate technical criteria and unique procurement data for each sign.

Such documentation shall include, but not be limited to:

- Manufacturer’s name, trademark or other means of identification

- Type of sign

- Date of manufacture

- Compliance with relevant standard

- Certificate of Guarantee

2.7.6 Touch up paint

With signboards drilled for fixing, the manufacturer shall supply sufficient paint, matching with the background colour, to cover exposed fixing heads.

2.7.7 Guarantee

Vendors shall provide a guarantee of 5 years minimum against deterioration of signs due to local environmental conditions.

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2.7.8 Approval

The Company retains the right to reject, or stop manufacture, of any sign or signboard, which fails to meet the requirements of this Standard.

The cost of remedial work shall be borne by the Vendor of the sign or signboard.

2.8 Signs Supplied by the Company

Signs procured directly from the Company’s procurement and supplies department FPP&FPS shall have MESC numbers and are listed in appendix A. Contractor shall procure these items directly from the Company by means of Materials Requisition (MR).

2.9 Signs Supplied by Others

Signs manufactured by Signs & Labels Ltd or any other equivalent manufacturers, may be held in stock by the Local Agent. These items shall not have MESC numbers and are listed in Appendix B. Contractor shall get formal approval from the Company by means of Materials Requisition (MR).

2.10 Standard Signs

Refer Standard signs catalogue in Appendix C for the selection of signs type, reference number sizes and material specifications.

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Appendices

Appendix A: Sign Type & MESC Number

Appendix B: Locally Stocked Signs (Non MESC Items)

Appendix C: Standard Signs Catalogue

Appendix D: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations

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Appendix A: Sign Type & MESC Number

The following signs shall be procured directly from PDO supplies department and its MESC numbers are as follows.

MESC Description Application

68.89 12 024.9 Reflector Plate Overhead Distribution

68.89 12 032.9 Phase Plate - Red

68.89 12 034.9 Phase Plate – Yellow

68.89 12 036.9 Phase Plate – Blue

96.64 68 032.9 Emergency Resuscitation Treatment for Electric Shock.

96.64.68.110.9 Live Wire Over Head (Danger Plate)

Electrical Safety Rules

96.64 68 111.9 Danger Notice Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 112.9 Caution Notice Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 113.9 Earthed Notice Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 114.9 Circuit Main Earth Label Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 115.9 Additional Earth Label Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 116.9 Warning Sign Electrical Safety

Electrical Hazard Operational Procedure

96.64 68 206.9 Danger Notice (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.

Live Apparatus

96.64 68 207.9 Caution Notice (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.

Do Not Operate Men Working

96.64 68 208.9 Earthed Notice (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 209.9 Circuit Main Earth Label (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.

96.64 68 210.9 Additional Earth Label (Internal) Electrical Safety Rules.

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Appendix B: Locally Stocked Signs (Non MESC Items)

The following signs are not having any MESC numbers and shall be procured directly from the Signs & Lables Ltd. Or any other Company approved Local Agent. Refer PGSC list for approval details. The sign reference numbers given below are taken from the manufacturer's Middle East Catalogue. Most of the signs in this catalogue are available in two materials, suitable for use inside buildings, i.e. self-adhesive vinyl or rigid 0.7 mm PVC.

Sign Type Cat. No. Size Description

Fire Equipment Signs AF04 100x150 For use on electrical fires

AF06 100x150 Fire bucket

AF07 100x150 Fire phone

AF09 100x150 Fire point

AF12 100x150 Open valve before running out hose

AF13 100x75 Fire switch

AF15 300x440 Know Your Fire Extinguisher Code

General Signs AG07 200x400 Goods Inward

AG08 350x350 Reserved parking

AG09 200x400 Goods Outward

AG10 200x500 Car park

AG11 200x500 Visitors cars only

AG12 200x500 Private car park

AG14 75x250 Enquiries

AG15 75x250 Stores

AG16 75x250 Reception

AG17 75x250 Toilet

AG18 75x250 Private

AG19 75x250 Manager

AG20 75x250 Staff Only

AG21 75x250 Telephone

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Appendix B: Locally Stocked Signs (Non MESC Items) contd.


Mandatory Signs AM04 300x200 Wear boots

AM06 450x300 Stack correctly

AM07 300x200 Wear masks

AM08 300x200 Wear goggles

AM09 300x200 Wear ear protectors

AM10 300x200 Eye protection must be worn

AM12 450x300 Wear Protective clothing

AM14 450x300 Keep clear

AM15 450x300 Keep out

AM17 450x600 All visitors must report to security

AM18 450x600 Protective clothing must be worn in this area.

Prohibition Signs AP01 450x300 No parking

AP02 450x300 No naked light

AP03 450x300 No smoking - No naked light

AP08 250x150 Please do not spit

AP11 250x150 No smoking


AP13 250x150 Out of order - Do not start or touch

AP14 250x150 Under test - Do not touch



No drinking

No eating

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Sign Type Cat No. Size Description

Safe Condition Signs

AE01 250x600 Fire Exit

AE02 250x600 Fire Exit – Keep clear

AE05 200x300 First aid box

AE06 300x400 Smoking area

AE07 150x150 Push

AE08 150x150 First aid

AE09 300x400 Drinking water

AE10 150x150 Pull

AE11 400x200 Emergency Shower

AE12 350x300 Eye wash

AE13 350x300 Main switch

AE14 250x300 Breathing apparatus

Stanchion Signs (with folding frame)

AT02 450x600 No admittance

AT03 450x600 No parking

AT05 450x600 Danger

Keep clear

AT07 450x600 Danger

Keep away

AT09 450x600 Danger

Lift machinery

Unauthorised access Prohibited

AT10 450x600 Danger

Keep out

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Stanchion Signs (with folding frame) contd.

AT12 450x600 Danger

Hazard area Do not enter

AT14 450x600 Petroleum spirit

Highly flammable

No smoking

AT15 450x600 Petroleum spirit

Highly flammable

No smoking

Switch off engine

AT17 450x600 Petroleum mixture

No smoking

No naked light

AT18 450x600 Petroleum mixture

No smoking

No naked light

Switch off engine

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Warning Signs AW01 300x200 Danger

Toxic hazard

AW02 300x200 Danger

Fire risk

AW06 300x200 Danger

Overhead hazard

AW11 300x200 Danger

Highly flammable material

AW13 300x200 Danger

Moving machinery

AW14 300x200 Danger

Caustic

AW17 300x200 Danger

Nitric Acid

AW23 300x200 Danger

Compressed air

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Appendix B1: Sign Application

SIGN APPLICATION

From Originator : Ref. Ind. :

Date : Tel: :

ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED

Account Centre

DELIVERY TO:

Ref. Ind : Tel : Location :

CIRCULATION

Send to: Authority In Out Comment Ref. Ind. Sign

Custodian Justification

HXM/2 Approval

TTO/2 New Designs

HXM/2 Purchase

Delivery Erection

HXM/2 Records Record Ref:

SP-1284 : May 2004 Sheet 1 of 2

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Appendix B.1: Sign Application (contd.)

SIGN APPLICATION

SIGN TYPE:

(For example see SP-1284, Appendix C, Section C.1.5)

Ref. No. Size Qty Remarks

ACCESSORIES

POSTS BRACKETS FOLDING ‘A’ FRAME

Size Qty Size Qty Size Qty

3” dia. x 1.5 m 3” dia. post

3” dia. x 2.0 m 2” dia. post

3” dia. x 3.0 m

2” dia. x 1.5 m

2” dia. x 2.0 m Note:

All posts for Highway Signs shall be 3” diameter.2” dia. x 3.05 m

OTHER Details

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Appendix C: Standard Signs Catalogue

C.1 Catalogue Reference Numbers

C.1.1 Sign Types

Type Description

CS : Composite Sign

FI : Facility Identification Sign

FS : Fire protection Sign

HS : Highway Sign

IS : Information

MS : Mandatory Sign

PM : Pipeline Marker

PS : Prohibition Sign

RS : Rig Sign

SC : Safe Condition Sign

SW : Swimming Pool Sign

WS : Warning Sign

C.1.2 Sign Reference Number

Sign reference numbers are given in the Catalogue with each sign.

C.1.3 Size

Standard sizes are given in the Catalogue with each sign.

C.1.4 Material

For materials refer section 2.3.5 of this specification.

C.1.5 Example for Material Requisition

Sign type and its reference number are detailed in the following example. Where WS-001 indicates,

WS 001 W

Warning Sign

Sign Ref No

Wall (0.7 mm Thick Aluminium)

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Standard sizes : 300 mm x 450 mm

: 450 mm x 600 mm

: 600 mm x 900 mm

P/S/W indicates material specifications

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C.2 Composite Signs – Type CS

Composite Signs are used to convey several messages together

Shape Rectangular

Colours Vary to suit the message, details are given in the appropriate Sections of this Catalogue

Material P : 3 mm Aluminium

W : 0.7 mm Aluminium

Supports To suit

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C.2 Composite Signs - Type CS (contd.)

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C.2 Composite Signs – Type CS (contd.)

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C.3 Facility Identification Signs – Type FI

The Facility name shall be indicated on Sign Application Form, Sheet2, under ‘Remarks’

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions length *** shall be determined, by the vendor to suit the text

Colour Border Green/White/Red

Background White

Text Black

Material P – 3mm Aluminium

W – 0.7 mm Aluminium

Supports To suit

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C.3 Facility Identification Signs – Type FI (contd.)

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C.3 Facility Identification Signs – Type FI (contd.)

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C.4 Fire Equipment Signs – Type FS

Fire Equipment Signs are used to locate and identify equipment used in fire fighting and to warn of a hazard ahead from extinguishing installations.

Shape Rectangular

Equipment Warning

Colours Background Red Yellow

Symbol White Black

Text White Black

Material P : 3mm Aluminium

S : Self Adhesive vinyl


Supports To suit

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C.4 Fire Equipment Signs – Type FS (contd.)

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C.4 Fire Equipment Signs – Type FS (contd.)

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C.5 Highway Signs – Type HS

C.5.1 Danger Warning for Highway

Warning Signs are used to warn of a hazard ahead, the type of which is shown on the particular sign.

Shape Triangular

Dimensions Length of side : 900 mm for rural areas

: 600 mm for urban area

Colours Border : Red reflective

Background : White reflective

Symbol : Black

Material : 3mm Aluminium

Posts 3” dia

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C.5 Highway Signs – Type HS (contd.)

C.5.1 Danger Warning for Highway (contd.)

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C.5.2 Supplementary to Danger Warning for Highway

Supplementary Plates are used to give additional information regarding the symbol shown on the triangular Warning Sign.

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions Width : 850 mm max for rural areas


Colours Border : Black


Symbol / Text : Black


Possible messages on Supplementary Plates for use with the Warning Sign numbers shown above each plate.

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C.5.3 Prohibitive Signs for Highway

Prohibitive Signs are used to indicate prohibitions or restrictions, which the road user must not violate.

Shape Circular

Dimensions Diameter : 900 mm for rural areas


Colour Border : Red reflective


Symbol : Black


Posts 3” dia

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C.5.3 Prohibitive Signs for Highway (contd.)

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C.5.3 Prohibitive Signs for Highway (contd.)

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C.5.4 Mandatory Signs for Highway to give Positive Instructions

Mandatory Signs are used to give positive instructions with which the road user must comply.

Shape Circular

Dimensions Diameter : 600 mm or 900 mm dia for rural areas

: 400mm or 600 mm dia for urban area

300 mm dia when used with traffic signals

Colour Border : White reflective

Background : Blue reflective

Symbol : White reflective

Material 3mm Aluminium

: Posts : 3” dia

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C.5.5 Supplementary to Prohibitive & Mandatory Signs for Highways

Supplementary Plates are used to give additional information regarding the symbol shown on circular Prohibitive and Mandatory Signs.

Shape Circular

Dimensions Width : Diameter of sign less 500 mm



Symbol : Black


Posts 3” dia

Possible messages on Supplementary Plates for use with the Warning Sign numbers shown above each plate.

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C.5.6 Informatory Signs for Highway

Information Signs given contain useful messages for the information of road users.

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions Height : 400 mm, 600mm or 900 mm as shown

Width : 400 mm or 600 mm as shown


Background : Blue reflective



Posts 3” dia

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C.5.6 Informatory Signs for Highway (contd.)

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C.5.7 Direction Signs for Highway

Direction Signs indicate the direction of a destination. Some signs also indicate the distance and route number to the destination.

Shape : Rectangular

Dimensions : Vary with the messages shown and the speed limit, which should be specified on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.

Colours : Main Roads Minor Roads

Border : White Reflective Black

Background : Blue Reflective White Reflective

Symbol : White Reflective Black


Posts To suit

Note: Direction signs to Company facilities should normally be black and white.

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C.5.7 Direction Signs for Highway (cont’d…)

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C.5.8 Temporary Warning Plates for Highway

Temporary Warning Plates are used, on their own to warn of a temporary hazard, or hazards ahead.

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions Width : 900 mm to 1200 mm

Height : 600 mm


Background : Red reflective



Supports Folding ‘A’ Frame

Possible messages on Temporary Warning Plates, which should be specified on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.

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C.5.9 Miscellaneous Signs for Highway

Details vary with the message, which should be specified on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.

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C.5.10 PDO Road Safety Awareness Signs

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions Width : 2400 mm

Height : 1200 mm

Colours Border : White

Symbol : Black on White reflective background

Text : White reflective on Blue reflective background


Supports 2 Nos. 3” dia posts, 3 m high with 4 Nos. brackets to suit

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C.5.10 PDO Road Safety Awareness Signs (contd.)

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C.5.10 PDO Road Safety Awareness Signs (contd.)

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C.5.11 Mandatory Warning Signs (MWS) for Tarmac/Graded Transition

Mandatory Warning Sign messages are required below the danger warnings at all Tarmac/Graded Transition in the Highway junctions. These signs are required additionally to give more information about the dangerous situation.

Shape Rectangular

Dimensions Width : 900 to 1200 to suit

Height : 600 mm



Text : Black


Mandatory Warning Sign (MWS) Plates and Typical Mandatory Warning Sign Layout for a T-junction are as follows:

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C.5 Highway Signs (contd.)

C.5.11 Mandatory Warning Signs for Tarmac/Graded Road Transition (contd.)

Note:

1. The number shown above the Mandatory Warning Sign Plates (MWS) are the Danger Warning Sign numbers.

2. The text font, size and style shown are not exactly the same and to be match with the relevant fonts and style.

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C.5 Highway Signs (contd.)

C.5.11 Mandatory Warning Signs for Tarmac/Graded Road Transition (contd.)

Note: Typical layout details given below are only for guidance.

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C.6 Information Signs – Type IS

Shape Rectangular

Colours Border : Green/White/Red or Black

Symbol : White

Text : Black


S : Self adhesive vinyl


Supports To suit

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C.7 Mandatory Signs – Type MS

Mandatory Signs are used to give positive instructions which must be obeyed.

Shape Rectangular

Colours Blue and White


S : Self Adhesive Vinyl


Supports To suit

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C.7 Mandatory Signs – Type MS (contd.)

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C.8 Pipeline Markers – Type PM

The following shall be indicated on the Sign Application, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’

For all Signs : Service

For Sign PM 001 : Pipeline size and route

For all other signs : Chain age in kilometres + metres

Shape Rectangular

Colours Main Background : White reflective

Text : Gas : Blue reflective

Others : White reflective

Service : Crude Oil : Red

Gas : Blue

Water : Green


Supports Sign PM002 : Brackets for 4” post

All others : 3” post, 2000 mm high, with brackets

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C.8 Pipeline Markers – Type PM (contd.)

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C.8 Pipeline Markers – Type PM (contd.)

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C.9 Prohibition Signs – Type PS

Prohibition Signs are used to indicate an action, which is forbidden.

Shape Rectangular

Colours Border : Red

Background : White

Symbol : Black

Text : White




Supports To suit

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C.9 Prohibition Signs – Type PS (contd.)

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C.10 Rig Signs – Type RS

Type RS comprise a full set of signs required for each Rig. The Rig Number shall be indicated on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’.

Note: 1. The ( ) items are cross-references to signs shown in other Sections of this catalogue.

2. RS18 shall be procured separately, using the MESC reference

Shapes Vary

Colours As shown in other sections of this document

Dimensions Given for each sign



Quantities Given for each sign

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C.11 Safe Condition Signs – Type SC

Safe Condition Signs show the way to safety in time of emergency. The following should be specified on the Sign Application Form, Sheet 2, under ‘Remarks’

Sign SC004 Facility Name Signs SC014/015 Left or right arrow direction

Shapes Rectangular

Colours Background : Green

Symbol : White

Text : White



W : 0.7 mm aluminium

Supports : To suit

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C.11 Safe Condition Signs – Type SC (contd.)

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C.11 Safe Condition Signs – Type SC (contd.)

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C.12 Swimming Pool Signs - Type SW

C.12.1 Mandatory Signs for Swimming Pool Safety

Note : 1. Script shall be in both Arabic and English

: 2. The ( ) items are cross-references to signs shown in other sections of this catalogue.

Shapes Rectangular


Background : Blue

Text : White



W : 0.7 mm aluminium

Supports : To suit

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C.12 Swimming Pool Signs – Type SW

C.12.2 Prohibition Signs for Swimming Pool

Colours Border : Red

Background : White

Symbol : Black

Text : White on Red background

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C.12.3 Safe Condition Signs for Swimming Pool

Shapes Rectangular


Background : Green

Text : White

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C.12.4 Warning Signs for Swimming Pool

Shapes Rectangular

Colours Background : Yellow

Symbol : Black

Text : Black

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C.13 Warning Signs – Type WS

Warning Signs are used to advise of a danger or hazard.

Shapes Rectangular

Colours Background : Yellow

Symbol : Black

Text : Black

Material P : 3 mm Aluminium

S : Self Adhesive vinyl


Supports To suit

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C.13 Warning Signs – Type WS (contd.)

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Appendix D: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations

D.1 General Definitions & Terminology

For the purposes of this document, the following definitions, terminology and abbreviations shall apply.

Shall : The word 'shall' indicates a requirement

Should : The word 'should' indicates a recommendation

the Company : Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.,

the Contractor

: The party with which the Company has entered into a Contract

Manufacturer : A Party responsible for the manufacture of equipment and services to perform the duties specified by the Consultant or the Company.

Vendor / Supplier:

: A party responsible for the supply of equipment, materials or product related services in accordance with the purchase order issued by PDO or it’s nominated purchasing office.

Local Agent : An authorised agent of a Manufacturer in the Sultanate Of Oman who can supply the product and services.

National Product

: A product defined as a National Product, in origin manufactured in the Sultanate Of Oman as per the General Conditions of Contract.

GCC Product : A product defined as a GCC Product, in origin manufactured in GCC country as per the General Conditions of Contract.

Works : The permanent Works to be executed and maintained in accordance with the contract together with all temporary works of every kind required in or about the execution or maintenance of the Works.

Workshop : A defined place, approved by the Company, where the Contractor executes fabrication works.

Worksite : The land and other places on, under, in or through which the Works are to be executed.

the User : The Company, and/or Consultant, designate using this document.

HXM : Public Affairs & Information Department, Petroleum Development Oman

FPS : Materials Supply Department, Petroleum Development Oman

FPP : Materials Procurement Department, Petroleum Development Oman

TTO/2 : Corporate Functional Discipline Head, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Development Oman

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D.2 Abbreviations

BSI : British Standards Institution

MESC : Material and Equipment Standards and Code

MS : Mild Steel

MWS : Mandatory Warning Sign

PDO : Petroleum Development Oman LLC

PVC : Polyvinyl Chloride

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Appendix E: SP User - Comment Form

SP User-Comment Form

If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the decision.

SP Details Title Issue Date:

Number:

Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:

Comments:

Suggestions:

User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:

Phone:

Document Control Section Actions

Comment Number: Dates CFDH Ref. Ind:

Recd: To CFDH:

CFDH Actions

Recd Date: Decision: Inits: Ref. Ind: Date:

Reject:

Accept, revise at next issue:

Accept, issue temporary amendment

Comments:

Originator Advised:

Date: Inits: Document Control Section Advised:

Date: Inits:

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