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NWC Specification Compliance Guide

NWC Specification Compliance Guide. ALFA AL-ARABIA Manufacturing Co., Jeddah. Aramco Vendor #10116102.

ALFA AL-ARABIA Manufacturing Co. provides a streamlined procurement process for contractors, consultants, distributors, and end-users across Saudi Arabia. Our Jeddah factory ships factory-direct to all 13 administrative regions. Contact our sales engineering desk for project-specific pricing and technical documentation.

CompanyALFA AL-ARABIA Manufacturing Co.
Location3rd Industrial City, Jeddah, KSA, KSA
Aramco Vendor#10116102
Phone+966 50 183 5126
Emailsales@alfaalarabia.co
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION & PROCUREMENT GUIDE

National Water Company (NWC) Specification & Compliance Guide

Engineering contractor reference for specifying and installing ALFA uPVC pressure and sewer systems conforming to National Water Company (NWC) master technical specifications across Saudi municipalities.

NWC Water & Wastewater Master Specifications Matrix

Infrastructure ScopeNWC Reference StandardALFA Product LinePressure / StiffnessApproved Jointing Method
Potable Water DistributionISO 1452 / SASO 14DIN 8062 Metric PressurePN 16 (SDR 17)Rieber Elastomeric Rubber Ring
Gravity Sanitary SewerEN 1401-1 / SASO 1517DIN 19534 Gravity SewerSN 8 (≥ 8 kN/m²)Locked-in Lip Ring Socket
Sewage Pumping MainsISO 1452 / DIN 8062DIN 8062 Metric PressurePN 16 / PN 25Solvent Weld / Flanged Spool
Highway Stormwater CulvertsDIN 19534 / EN 1401Heavy-Wall Sewer PipeSN 8 Heavy TrafficFlexible Push-Fit Joint
PROCUREMENT & SPECIFICATION FAQS

10 Frequently Asked Questions & Operational Guidelines

Real-world procurement, compliance, testing, and delivery clarifications for project contractors.

1. Are ALFA pipes approved for National Water Company (NWC) tenders?

Yes. ALFA uPVC pressure and sewer pipes strictly comply with NWC standard specifications, SASO 14/1517 licenses, and have been deployed in numerous municipal water contracts.

2. Why does NWC mandate SN 8 ring stiffness for municipal sewers?

SN 8 (≥ 8 kN/m²) provides high pipe stiffness required to prevent excessive vertical deflection in deep municipal trenches (> 3m) subject to continuous urban traffic surcharge.

3. What hygiene testing proves ALFA pipes are safe for potable water?

Our pressure pipes are formulated with zero lead or toxic stabilizers, certified under WHO drinking water criteria and tested by independent SASO-accredited laboratories.

4. How does ALFA's Rieber belling prevent NWC water network leaks?

The steel-reinforced EPDM rubber gasket is integrally thermoformed into the socket during manufacturing, preventing gasket displacement during trench jointing.

5. What field hydrostatic test pressure does NWC require?

NWC specifications mandate field hydrostatic testing at 1.5 times the maximum designed operating pressure held for 2 to 4 hours with allowable pressure drop < 0.2 bar.

6. Can ALFA supply fabricated flanged spools for NWC pump stations?

Yes. We manufacture custom flanged spools, segmented tees, and air valve risers conforming to NWC engineering drawings with factory pressure testing.

7. What slope gradients are recommended for NWC gravity sewers?

With a Manning's roughness coefficient of n = 0.009, ALFA pipes achieve self-cleansing velocity (≥ 0.75 m/s) at shallower gradients than concrete or clay pipes.

8. How are deliveries coordinated for municipal contracts in Riyadh and Jeddah?

Direct flatbed dispatches from our Jeddah factory arrive in Jeddah within 24 hours and Riyadh within 24–48 hours, phased to match contractor trench excavation.

9. What documents are needed for NWC consultant material approvals?

ALFA provides complete submittal packages: SASO licenses, ISO certificates, factory test records, Aramco vendor credentials, and sample pipe cross-sections.

10. How can NWC contractors request quotation pricing for upcoming bids?

Upload your tender BOQ schedule at /procurement/upload-boq.html or email sales@alfaalarabia.co for factory-direct unit pricing within 1 business hour.

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