GENERAL CONDITIONS

All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class worksmanship, to the fullest

talent and meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the

Architect/Engineer and the Owner.

The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code, as

well as the local rules and regulations of the Municipality/City of Puerto Princesa, Philippines.

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

1.1 EXCAVATION

The contractor shall make all necessary excavation for foundations to establish

grades indicated on drawings without extra compensation including all other excavations

required and necessary dfor the proper prosecution.

All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Where the

building site is covered with any kind of fill, the excavation for footings should be made

deeper until the stratum for safe bearing capacity of the soil reached.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Backfill

Material used in refilling a cut, trench or other excavation.

1.2.2 Compaction

The process of mechanically stabilizing a material by increasing its density at a controlled

moisture condition.
 1.2.3 Lift

A layer or course of soil placed on top of subgrade or a previously prepared or placed soil in

a fill or backfill.

1.2.4 Refill

Material placed in excavation to correct overcut in depth.

1.3 INSPECTION

No pouring of concrete shall be done by the contractor unless the bearing

surfaces has been inspected and approved by the Owner, and the authority to proceed

has been received by the Contractor.

1.4 DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT SITE

The contractor shall provide, construct and maintain for the duration of the work,

drainage system of the site approved or as directed by the supervising Architect or

Engineer.

1.5 UTILITIES

1.5.1 The Contractor shall protect and maintain all conducts, drains, sewer pipes and

other

utility services that are to remain on the property or in the building, or in the site, where

required for the required for the proper execution of the work.

1.5.2 The Contractor shall notify all corporation, companies, individuals, or other

authorities concerned with the above conduits, drains, water and sewer plants, running

to the property of the site, and the protect, relocate, remove, cap or discontinue all pipes,

sewer, an other utility services, which interfere with the excavation in accordance with

instruction and requirements of the above notified parties.

1.6 TEMPORARY EASEMENT

The contractor shall obtain the consent of adjoining property owners regarding

the need for temporary easements or any other manner of physical encroachment at his own

expense.

1.6 PAVEMENT

The contractor shall restore, without extra cost to the government, any street pavement,

concrete sidewalks and curb, and similar public structures that may be opened, removed

or demolished in the performance of work under this Section in the manner prescribed

by authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 PROTECTING OF ADJOINING PROPERTY

The contractor shall protect the excavation to be made below existing grade line so that

adjoining property will not cave-in or settle and shall defray the cost of underpinning or

extending the foundation of buildings on adjoining property.

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SCOPE OF WORK

This item shall consist of furnishing, placing and finishing concrete in buildings and

related structures flood control and drainage, water supply structures in accordance with this

specifications and conforming to the lines grades and dimensions sown on the plans.

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ACRONYMS
 The following acronyms for applicable standards/publications are referred to in this

specification:

a) ASTM – American Society for Testing Materials

b) ACI – American Concrete Institute

c) POI – Pre-stressed Concrete Institute

d) AWS – American Welding Society

e) AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction

2.2 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CODES

The work covered by this Section unles otherwise specified or detailed, shall be

governed by the Building Code requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318), Standard Code

for Arc and Gas Welding Society. The latest edition of all standards Specification or Codes will

be used.

2.3 COORDINATION

The concrete work shall be coordinated with the work of other trades to allow reasonable

time to set sleeves, inserts and other accessories which must be in position before concrete

bases and pads of mechanical equipment shall be placed to comply with approved shop

drawing.

2.4 WORKSMANHSIP

The contractor shall be responsible for any additional cot which may result from concrete

surfaces which are not finished to the required profile or elevation.

2.5 SAMPLES

The contractor shall submit samples of cement and aggregates proposed for used in the

concrete wok for approval, enumerating names, sources and description of material.
2.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 PORTLAND

a) Portland cement shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-150 type for

normal Portland Cement; Type III for High Early Strength Portland Cement.

b) Cement shall be any standard commercial brand in 40 kilograms per bag such

as: Filipinas, Union, Republic, Apo or other locally available equivalent.

2.2.2 FINE AGGREGATES

Sand shall be clean, hard, coarse river sand or crushed sand free injurious

amount of clay loam and vegetable matter and shall conform to ASTM C-33 or C-330.

2.2.3 COARSE AGGREGATES

Gravel shall be river run gravel or broken stones. The maximum size shall be 1/5 of the

nearest dimension between sides of forms of the concrete, or ¾ of the minimum clear

spacing between reinforcing bars, or between rebars and forms which ever is smaller.

2.2.4 MIXING WATER

Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oils,

acids, alkali, organic materials or other deleterious substances.

2.2.5 ADMIXTURE

All air-entraining admixtures if used, shall conform to ASTM c-260. Water reducing

admixtures, retarding admixtures and water reducing and accelerating admixtures, if

used, shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-494.

2.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

 Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent their

deterioration or the intrusion of foreign matter.

Cement shall be stored, immediately upon arrival on the site of the work, in substantial

waterproof brought bodegas, with a floor raised from the ground sufficiently height to be

free from dampness. Aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to avoid the

inclusion of foreign matter.

2.6 PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE

Proportioning of materials shall be accomplished by weighing, except as otherwise provided

herein. In urgent situations, volumetric proportioning may be used temporarily, if permitted by

the Owner's Representative, who will stipulate the length of the period during which volumetric

proportioning may be used. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment and shall

establish accurate procedures for determining the quantities of free moisture in the aggregates,

the true volume of the fine aggregate if volumetric proportioning is used, and the air content of

the freshly mixed concrete if air-entrained concrete is used.

2.7 MIXING CONCRETE

All concrete shall be machine mixed. In emergencies, the mixing may be done by hand if so

authorized by the Owner's Representative. Mixing shall begin within 30 minutes after the

cement has been added to the aggregates. The time of mixing after all cement and aggregates

are in the mixer drum shall be not less than one minute for mixers having a capacity of one

cubic yard or less; for mixers of larger capacities, the minimum time shall be increased 15

seconds for each additional cubic yard or fraction thereof of additional capacity.

2.8 READY MIXED CONCRETE

Ready-mixed concrete shall conform to ASTM C 94 as modified herein. Ready-mixed concrete

is defined in this specification as concrete produced regularly by a commercial establishment

and delivered to the purchaser in the plastic state.

2.9 CURING AND PROTECTION

General Requirements

Concrete shall be protected adequately from injurious action by sun, rain, flowing water, and mechanical

injury, and shall not be allowed to dry out from the time it is placed until the expiration of the minimum

curing periods specified herein. Curing shall be accomplished by moist curing, or by application of liquid

chemical or liquid membrane forming compound, except as specified otherwise herein. Membrane

forming compound shall not be used on surfaces for which special finish is specified, on any surface to be

painted, waterproofed, tiled, roofed, or where coverings are to be bonded. Completion of curing shall be

initiated immediately following the removal of forms.

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

5.1 CEMENT PLASTER

The Contractor shall furnish all cement plaster materials, labor tools and equipment

required in undertaking cement plaster finish as shown on the Plans and in accordance

with this Specifications.

5.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s original unbroken

packages or containers which are labeled plainly with the manufacturer’s name and

trademark.

1. Cement – Cement shall be Portland Hydraulic Cement of any approved brand

 2. Hydrated Lime – shal conform with the requirements as defined in the Hydraulic

cement of any approved brand

3. Fine Aggregates – Fine aggregates (sand) shall be clean, washed and sharp river

sand, free from dirt, clay, organic matter or other deleterious substances.

5.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

a) Mixture

Mortar mixture for brown coat shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed in

the proportion by volume of one part Portland Cement, three (3) parts sand and

one fourth (1/4) part hydrated lime.

b) Surface Preparation

All cement plaster finish shall be 10mm thick minimum on vertical concrete and

or masonry walls

Cement plaster shall not be directly applied to:

a. Concrete or masonry surface that had been coated with bituminous

compound and;

b. Surface that had been painted or previously plastered

c) Worksmanship

a. Cement plaster finish shall be true to details and plumbed. Finish surface

shall have no visible junction marks where one day’s work adjoins the other.

b. Where directed by the Architect or Engineer or as shown on the Plans vertical

and horizontal groove joins shall be 25mm side and 10mm depth.

Section 04200 – CONCRETE MASONRY

4.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

The concrete masonry Contractor shall examine all drawings, specifications and all

conditions that has relations and may affect his work and performance in the execution

of the Contract.

Where any deviation on the Plans and Specifications is to be made, the owner shall be

notified and his written approval shall be obtained before proceeding with the work.

4.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The work covered by this item shall include the following:

4.2.1 Furnishing of all necessary materials, tools, equipment, labor, and appliances

necessary to complete the execution of the concrete masonry work as shown on the

drawings and herein specified.

4.2.2 All preparations for masonry work necessary to receive and adjoin other work,

including provisions for inserts and attachments as noted in the plans and specifications

which shall be installed under the terms of this work.

4.2.3 Coordination with all other trades in laying out and execution of the concrete

masonry work. Giving the work his personal supervision and keeping a comptenet

foreman on the job at all times.

4.2.4 Arranging for adequate bracing, forming and shoring required in conjunction with

an in the course of constructing the concrete masonry although not provided for under

other sections.

4.2.5 Furnishings of all reinforcing steel for concrete masonry work and their placement

including those not provided for under other sections but necessary for proper

prosecution of the work.

4.2.6 Arranging for the necessary storage space and protection for materials at the job

site.

4.2.7 Providing assistance and facilities for all inspections by the owner of his authorized

representative as required in the course of execution of the work.

4.3 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following materials to be used under this section of the specifications shall conform

with the concrete masonry standards as indicated.

1. Cement to conform with ASTM C-150

2. Sand or fine aggregate shall be clear, sharp and well graded, and free from

injurious amount of dust, lumps, shale, alkali, surface coatings and organic

matter.

3. Lime: Hydrated lime shall conform with ASTM C-207

4. Quicklime shall conform with ASTM C-5 Specifications. Quicklime shall be slaked

and then screened through a 16 mesh sleeve.

5. After slaking, screening and before using, it shall be stored and protected for not

less than 10 days. The resulting product shall be weigh not less than 1330

kilogram per cubic meter.

6. Hollow load bearing masonry units shall be type I Class A or B unit conforming

with ASTM C 90-70 and the Philippine Bureau of Standard No 15-2 series of

1979

7. Solid load bearing masonry units shall be class A units conforming to ASTM C-

145. All load bearing masonry units shall have a minimum compressive strength

of not less than 5.5 Mpa (800 psi) based on 5 individual units when tested in
 accordance with the methods set forth in ASTM C 140-70 or as tested by the

Bureau of Research and Standard, DPWH.

8. Masonry units shall have been cured for not less than 14 days if steam-cured, or

28 days if air-cured when placed in the structure.

4.4 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

For walls and partitions shown on the detailed drawings requiring concrete hollow

blocks, the Contractor either uses concrete or ceramic hollow blocks upon

approval of the Architect or Engineer

The load bearing of hollow blocks shall have a minimum compressive strength of

6.89 Mpa (1000 psi) computed from the average of five (5) units based on the

average gross area, and a minimum of 5.41 Mpa (800 psi) for the individual unit

respectively, all based on gross area

4.5 MORTAR AND GROUT

Cement to be used for mortar and grout shall be Type 1,2,3 or type 4 Portland

Cement conforming to ASTM C-150. Plastic cement shall have less than 12% of

the total volume in approved types of plastic agents and shall conform to all of

the requirements for Portland Cement as per ASTM C-150, except to the

limitations in insoluble residue, air-entrainment, and addition subsequent to

calciration.

1. Mortar shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed in the proportion of 1 part

Portland Cement ¼ part maximum lime putty or hydrated lime, loose sand not

less than 1-1/2 and not more than 3 times the sum of the volume of cement and

lime used, and shall conform to ASTM C-270

 2. Grout for pouring shall be of fluid consistency and mixed in the proportion by

volume: 1 Part Portland Cement, 2-1/2 part minimum to 3 parts maximum damp

loose sand where the grout space is less than 7.5 cm in its least dimension.

3. Grout for pumping shall be of fluid consistency and shall have not less than 7

bags if cement in each cubic meter of grout. The mix design shall be approved by

the supervising engineer.

4.6 ADMIXTURE

1. The use of Admixtures shall not be permitted in mortar or grout unless substantiating

data is submitted to and approved by the supervising Architect or Engineer

2. The use of Admixtures shall not be permitted in mortar without reducing the lime

content

3. Insert coloring pigments maybe added but not to exceed 6% by weight of the cement

4. The use of uncontrolled fire clay, dirt and other deleterious materials is prohibited

5. Water to be used shall be fresh, clean, and free from deleterious quantities of acids

alkali and organic materials

4.7 REINFORCING STEEL

1. The minimum requirements for deformed steel bars shall conform to ASTM A-305

2. Wire reinforcement shall also conform with ASTM A-82

3. Reinforcement shall be clean and free from loose, rust, scales and any coatings that

will reduce bond.

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05120 – STRUCTURAL STEEL

Scope of Work
The scope of work under this section consists of furnishing of all materials, labor, tools,

equipment and performance of all operations relative to the fabrication, delivery to site, erection

and painting of structural steel trusses and purlins as shown on the Plans.

5.1 Design Conditions

1. All structural steel work shall be in accordance with AISC Specifications for the Design,

Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for buildings.

2. Materials and parts necessary to complete each item through such work which is not

shown or specified shall be included such as miscellaneous bolts, anchor, supports

braces, connections, etc.

5.2 Materials

1. All structural steel shapes and plates shall conform to ASTM A-36

2. Light gauge cold formed structural steel shall conform to pertinent specifications of the

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

3. Machine bolts shall conform to ASTM A-307. Each bolt shall be provided with standard

nuts and washers

4. Anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A-141

5. Cross bracing with turnbuckles shall conform to ASTM A-307

6. Welding Electrodes shall conform to AWS A5.1 or A 5.5; E 70 Electrodes

5.3 Fabrication

1. Field fabrication shall be kept to a minimum. And shop fabrication shall be employed to

the greatest extent possible with members shop fabricated as practicable with a

minimum requirement for field connections

 2. Welding, shearing, gas cutting, chipping and all other works involved in the fabrication of

structural steel shall be done with accuracy and of the highest quality of workmanship

within the allowable tolerance prescribed in the AISC specifications

5.4 Welding

1. The technique, appearance and quality of welds and the method of correcting defective

work shall conform to the applicable provisions of Workmanship of the Standard Code

for Welding in Building Construction of the American Welding Society

2. Welding of structural members in shop and on field shall be done only by certified and

experienced welders

3. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from loose side, rust, grease, paint and other foreign

materials that will impair the soundness of the weld

6.4 Connections and Holes

1. Connections shall be as shown in the drawings and shall develop the full capacity of the

members

2. Surfaces or joints prepared for welded or high strength bolted connections shall comply

with the cleanliness requirements of all joints surfaces and contact surfaces within

friction types joints as specified in bolted parts of the AUSC Specifications

3. Holes shall be punched or drilled at right angles to the surface of the metals and shall

not enlarged by burning.

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

Scope of Work

The work to be done under this Item consist of furnishing all required materials, fabricated

woodwork, tools, equipment, and labor and performing all operations necessary for the
satisfactory completion of all carpentry and joinery works in strict accord with applicable

drawings, details and these Specifications.

6.1 Material Requirements

A. Lumber

Lumber of the different species herein specified for the various parts of the structure

shall be well seasoned, sawn straight, sun-dried or kiln-dried and free from defects such as

loose and unsound knots, pitch, pockets, sapwood, cracks, and other imperfections

impairing its strength, durability and appearance.

B. Grades of Lumber and Usage

1. Stress grade lumber is seasoned, close-grained and high quality lumber of

specified specie, free from defects and suitable sustaining heavy load

2. Select grade lumber of the specified specie is generally of high quality of

good appearance, without imperfections, and suitable for use without waste

due to defects and suitable also for natural finish

3. Common grade lumber has minimum tight medium knot not larger than 25

mm in diameter, with minimal imperfections, without sapwood, without

decay, insect holes, and suitable for use with some waste due to minor

defects and suitable also for paint finish.

C. Lumber species and Usage

Tanguile for the exterior and interior wood sidings

D. Moisture Content

Rough lumber for framing and siding boards shall be air-dried or sun-dried that

its moisture content shall not exceed 22%

E. Plywood
 Shall be of good grade and made of laminated wood strips bonded together with

water resistant resin glue.

F. Lawanit or Hardiflex

When required in the plan shall be 6mm and 8mm thick respectively, tempered or

oil impregnated for moisture/water resistance

6.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 Quality of Materials

All materials to be incorporated in the carpentry and joinery works shall be of

approved quality as specified. Before using all materials shall have inspected and

accepted by the supervising Architect or Engineer.

6.2.2 Storage and Protection of Materials

Lumber shall be protected from dampness during and after delivery at the site

Materials shall be delivered well in advance of actual need and in adequate

quantity to preclude delay un the work.

6.2.3 Finished Carpentry

Finished carpentry covers work on flooring, siding and ceiling boards, stairs,

cabinets, fabricated woodwork, millwork and trims.

6.2.4 Rat Proofing

Enclosing hollow space between wooden flooring and ceiling between double

sidings or partitions shall be made rat proof in accordance with Department of

Health requirements.

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

ROOFING MATERIALS

a. CORRUGATED METAL ROOFING

Scope of Work

This item consist of furnishing all plant, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to

perform and complete the corrugated metal roofing, together with related accessories such as

ridge, hip rolls, valleys, gutters, flashings, straps, and rivets, soldering and downspout when

called for on the Plans all in conformity with this Specifications

7.1 Material Requirements

1. Corrugated Galvanized Iron

Roofing sheets shall be 0.50mm thick provided in long span sizes to minimize lapping.

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

Scope of Work

This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing all building hardware required to

ensure rigidity of joints or connections of the different parts of the structure and equipment in

a satisfactory operating condition parts of the structure such as doors, windows, cabinets,

lockers, drawers and other similar operating parts as indicated on the plants and in

accordance with this Specifications

8.1 General Conditions

 The contractor shall provide all rough hardware required for the completion of the work,

including nails, spikes, bolts, log screws, etc. and shall provide and fit in place all finishing

hardware hereinafter specified – put on in the most improved manner with screws to match

the finish

The contractor shall provide and fit in place all hardware not herein specifically

mentioned but necessary to leave the work complete.

Finishing, hardware, suitable to the service required to fully equip in the most

satisfactory operative condition, for all doors, windows transom sashes, screen doors and

windows, closet, built in cabinets counters, drawers, lockers, and other operating members

through out the project shall be furnished and installed or fitted by the contractor.

8.2 Material Requirements

Rough Hardware

All rough hardware such as nails, screws, lag screws, bolts, and other related fasteners

required for carpentry work shall be first class quality and locally available.

Finishing Hardware

All finishing hardware consisting of locksets, latches, bolts, and other devices, door

closers, knobs, handles, hinges and other similar hardware shall be first class quality available

locally and conforming with specifications

1. Door Locksets

Shall be of durable construction, preferably the product of reputable manufacturer for

consistent quality and master keying

2. Door Closer
 All door closer shall be cast bronze provided with a key valve or cap valve for making

necessary adjustment

3. Hinge

Hinge unless otherwise indicated on the plans shall be rass coated wrought iron steel for

interior doors with no rising loose steel pins with button tips and mounting screws of the

same materials.

4. Finish

a. Polished, bright brass or Bronze

Bronze surfaces exposed on exterior of building not specified to have US 26 finish’

b. US 26 polished chromium plated over nickel or brass

Brass or bronze surfaces exposed in toilets, lavatory and shower rooms and all

others in the interior of the building.

8.3 PLACING ORDER OR HARDWARE

The contractor shall place his order for all hardware early on order to avoid delay in the job

No request for extension of time shall be entertained by the owner due to this delay.

08120 – ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

8.5 ALUMINUM DOORS

8.5.1 SCOPE OF WORK

This Items shall consist of furnishing all aluminim glass door and window materials, labor,

tools, and equipment required in undertaking the proper installation as shown on the Plans

and in accordance with this Specifications

 8.5.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR

1. Frames and panel members shall be fabricated from extruded aluminum sections true to

details with clean, straight, sharply defined profisle and free from defects impairing

strength, durability, and appearance.

2. Hardware for fixing and locking devices shall be closely matched to the extruded

aluminum section and adaptable to the type and method of opening.

3. Glazing shall conform to the requirement specified in Item Glass and Glazing

Specifications

8.5.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. For all assembly and fabrication works, the cut ends shall be true to line and accurately

jointed, free of burrs and rough edges.

2. Main frame shall consist of head, sill, and jamb stiles specifically designed and

machined to inter-fit and be joined at corners with self-threading screws

08520 – ALUMINUM WINDOW

8.5.4 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work under this item is the same as that of Aluminum Glass Doors

and also the Material and construction requirements of section 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 of this

chapter respectively.

8.5.5 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Window Panel

Shall be connected at corners with miter joint fixed rigidly ensured weather tightness
 B. Casement Windows

Shall be provided with two hinges fabricated from extruded aluminum alloy. They shall

open on stay arms having adjustable sliding friction shoes to control window panel

operations.

08130 – STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

8.4 Steel Doors

Scope of Work

This item consist of furnishing and installing all fabricated steel doors and frames equipped with

fixing accessories and locking devices in accordance with the Plans and or shop drawings and

as herein specified.

Material Requirements

All door cladding plates or panels shall be formed from gauge 20 cold-rolled, quality steel.

Frames shall be formed from gauge 16 cold rolled steel. The materials used shall conform with

the specifications requirements of ASTM A505

08530 – Stainless Steel Windows

8.5 STEEL WINDOWS

Scope of Work

The work covered by this Item shall consist of furnishing all fabricated steel windows fully

equipped with fixing accessories and locking devices and installations as shown on the Plans

and in accordance with this Specifications.

Material Requirements
All materials shall be hot rolled, new billet steel frame, heavy section with depth of at least 33

mm and web thickness of at least 3 mm.

Frame members shall be of equal leg design section only at points where called for in the Plans,

and continuous angle finish as indicated on drawings.

Zee type sections of special design with offset permitting down-turned leg to the vent member to

seat flush when vent is in full closed position, shall be used for frame at sills.

08800 – GLASS AND GLAZING

8.6 SCOPE OF WORK

This item consists of furnishing all glass and glazing materials, labor, tools, plant and

equipment required in undertaking the proper installation as shown on the plans and in

accordance with this Specifications.

8.7 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All glass and glazing materials shall be delivered at jobsite with labels affixed indicating

quality, make type and thickness. Each glass in glazed position shall resist a design

pressure of 244 kilograms per square meters.

8.8 GLAZING MATERIALS

1. Glazing materials for glass installation may be:

A. Bulk compound such as mastic that are elastic and non-skinning compound

B. Putties – wood sash patty, or metal sash quality

C. Sealant – shall be chemically compatible with setting blocks, edge blocks and

sealing tapes

8.9 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

 Safety precaution and procedure shall be observed in determining the sizes and in

providing the required clearance by measuring the actual opening to receive the glass.

All glass sheets shall be bedded, back putted, secured in place and face putted. Secure

glass in aluminum frame with non-corrective clips except where glazing beads are

required.

Set glass hollow metal doors and in metal frames o interior partitions in felt channel

insets or bedded in putty to prevent any rattle.

The contractor shall provide and install complete set ready or use mirrors in all comfort

rooms and elsewhere shown in the plans. The size and location for each mirror shall be

indicated on the plans or as directed by the Architect.

8.10 WORKMANSHIP

All glass shall be accurately cut to fit openings and set with equal bearing on the entire

on the equal bearing on the entire width of plane.

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09300 – TILEWORKS

9.1 SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing all Ceramic Tiles and cementitious materials, tools,
and equipment including labor required in undertaking the proper installation of walls and
floor tiles as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this specifications.

9.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ceramic Tiles
 1. Ceramic tiles and trims shall be made of clay, or a mixture of clay and other
materials which is called the body of the tile classified by ASTM C-242 as to their
degree of water absorption.

2. Ceramic tiles and trims are manufacture either by dust pressed process or by plastic
process in which the clays are made plastic by mixing with water, shaped by
extrusion or in molds and then fired.

B. Glazed Tiles and Trim

1. Glazed tiles and trims shall have an impervious face of ceramic materials fused on to
the body of the tiles and trims.

2. The glazed surface may be clear white or colored depending on the color scheme
approved by the Architect.

3. Standard glaze may be bright (glossy) semi matte (less glossy) matte (dull) or
crystalline (mottled and textured), good resistance to abrasion.

4. Glazed tiles shall be used for walls. Crystalline glazed tiles may be used for floors
provided that these are used as light duty floors.

C. Unglazed Tiles and Trims

1. Unglazed tiles shall be hard dense tile of homogenous composition. Its color and
characteristics are determined by the materials used in the body, the method of
manufacture and the thermal treatment. Unless otherwise specified, used unglazed
tiles for all floors as indicated on the Plan.

2. Trims are manufactured to match wall tile color, texture, and to coordinate with it in
dimension.

3. These are shaped in various ceramic trim units such as caps, bases, coves, bull-
nose, corners, angles, etc. that are necessary for edging or making a transition
between intersecting surfaces.

9.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Tile work shall not be started until roughing-ins for plumbing, electrical, and other trades
have been completed and tested. The work of all other trades shall be protected from
any kind damages.
A. Surface Preparation

1. Mortar mix for scratch coat and setting bed shall consist of one part Portland cement
¼ part lime and 3 parts sand by volume.

2. Surface to receive tile must be level, true to elevation, dry, free from dirt, oil and
other kinds of ointments.

3. Allow at least seven days curing of scratch coat and setting bed. Installation work
shall not be allowed to proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

4. Thoroughly dampen surfaces of masonry or concrete before scratch coat is applied.

5. On masonry surface apply first a thin coat with pressure, then bring it out sufficiently
to compensate for the major irregularities of the surface to a thickness not less than
100mm at any point.

6. Evenly rake the scratch coat to provide good mechanical key before the mortar mix
has fully hardened

B. Installation of Ceramic Glazed Wall Tiles

Ceramic tiles shall be soaked in clean water prior to installation for a minimum of one
hour.

1. Determine and mark layout of ceramic tiles as to joint location, position of trims and
fixtures so as to minimize, cutting less than one half size of the tile.

2. Thoroughly dampen surface of wall but not to saturate the surface.

3. Apply a bond coat mix with consistency of cream paste 1.5 mm thick to the wall surface
or to the back of the tile to be laid.

4. Lay the tiles true to profile then exert pressure and tamp tile surface before the bond
coat mix has initially set.

5. Continue with the next full tile to be laid and pressed firmly upon the setting bed tamped
until flush and in place of the other tiles.

6. Intersection and returns shall be formed accurately using the appropriate trim.

7. All lines shall be kept straight and true to profiles, plumbed, and internal corners rounded
using the appropriate trims.
 C. Grouting and Pointing

1. Before grouting of joints, tiles shall have been laid in place for at least 24 hours,.
Growing mortar shall be white Portland cement or blended with pigments to acquire
the color appropriate for the ceramic tiles.

2. Grouting mortar shall be applied over the tile by floor or squeegee stroked diagonally
across the joints.

3. Remove excess mortar with a wet sponge stroked diagonally or in a circular motion
after 12-15 minutes.

4. Follow with a barely damp or dry sponge to remove remaining haze while smoothing
all grouted joints.

D. Cleaning

1. Clean ceramic tiles surface thoroughly as possible upon completion of grouting

2. Remove all grout haze observing the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of
acid or chemical cleaners.

3. Rinse tile thoroughly with clean water before and after using chemical cleaners.

4. Polish surface of tile with soft cloth.

E. Protection

1. Apply a protective coat of neutral cleanser solution diluted with water in the
proportion of 1:4 or one liter cleanser concentrate to one gallon of water

2. In addition, cover tile flooring with heavy duty non-staining construction paper, taped
in place.

3. Just before final acceptance of the work, remove paper and rinse the protective coat
of neutral cleanser from the tile surface.

4. Do not let protective paper get torn or removed.

09800 - ACOUSTIC CEILING

SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing acoustic ceiling materials, tools, labor
and equipment and performing all operations for all acoustical treatment requirement a shown
on the Plans and in accordance with this Specifications.

9.2.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All acoustic materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s original unbroken

packages or containers labelled plan with manufacturer’s name and trade mark.

2. All materials shall be carefully handled and delivered to the job site provided with a
storage space protected from damages by water or dampness.

3. All acoustic ceiling materials shall be provided with non-combustible material fiber and
have a 9,12, 15 mm thickness.

09900 – PAINTS AND COATINGS

Scope of Work

This Item shall consist of furnishing all paints, enamels, varnishes, and other products to
be used including labor, tools, and equipment required as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specifications.

9.3 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

a. All paint material shall meet the requirements of the Standard Specification of the
Standardization Committee on Supplies.

b. All paint materials shall be delivered on the job-site in their original containers with labels
and seals unbroken

c. Manufacture or brand of painting materials to be used shall either be Dutch Boy, Davies,
Boysen or any equivalent approved by the designing Architect.

9.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

 The Contractor prior to commencement of the work shall examine the surfaces to be
applied with paints, enamels, varnishes, lacquers, sanding sealers, and other related
products in order not to jeopardize the quality and appearance of painting or finishing
work.

A. Surface Preparation

1. Surface Examination

No exterior paint or interior finishing shall be done under condition which may jeopardize
the quality or appearance of the painting or finishing.

2. Plaster or Masonry

A. Masonry or plaster shall be completely dried before any sealer or paint is applied.

B. After the printer sealer coat is dried, all visible suction spots shall be toughed up
before the succeeding coats are applied.

C. Work shall not be continued until after all spots have been sealed. In the
presence of high alkali conditions, surfaces shall be washed to neutralize the
alkali.

3. Application

A. Paints when applied by brush shall be non-fluid, thick enough to lay down an
adequate film of wet paint. Brush marks shall flawed out after the application of
paint.

B. Paints prepared for application by roller must be similar to brushing paint. It must
be non-sticky when thinned to spraying viscosity to break up easily into droplets.

C. Paint is atomized by high pressure pumping rather than broken up by the large
volume of air mixed with it. This procedure changes the required properties of the
paint.

DIVISION 15 - PLUMBING

15.1 SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, equipment and fixtures required
as shown on the Plans for the satisfactory performance of the entire pluming system
 including installation in accordance with the latest edition of the National Plumbing Code,
and this Specifications.

15.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All piping materials, fixtures and appliances, fitting accessories whether specifically
mentioned or not but necessary to complete this Item shall be furnished and installed.

A. Plastic Pipes

1. Unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings all tube pipes to be used in this
project shall be plastic or synthetic materials.

B. Septic Tank

1. The septic tank shall be provided as shown on the Plans including all pipe vents and
fittings

2. Various construction materials such as concrete masonry work shall conform to the
corresponding Items of this Specifications.

3. Inlet and outlet pipes shall conform to the latest edition of the National Plumbing
Code

C. Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings

1. All fittings and trimmings for fixtures shall be chromium plated and polished brass
unless otherwise approved.

2. Exposed traps and supply pipes for fixtures shall be connected to the roughing-in,
piping system at the wall unless otherwise indicated on the Plans.

3. Built in fixtures shall be water light with provision of water supply and drainage outlet,
fittings and trap seal.

4. Unless otherwise specified, all plumbing fixtures shall be made of vitreous china
complete with fittings

D. Bathroom and Toilet Accessories

1. Showers head and fitting shall be movable, come type with escutcheon arm
complete with stainless steel shower valve, and control lever. All exposed to be
chromium finish
 2. Grab bars shall be made of tubular stainless-steel pipe provided with safety grip and
mounting flange.

3. Floor drains shall be made of stainless steel beehive type, measuring 10 cm x 10

cm. and provided with detachable stainless strainer, expanded metal lath type.

4. Faucets shall be made of stainless steel for interior use

5. Hose bibs shall be made of bronze cast finish

E. Special Plumbing Fixtures

1. Kitchen sink shall be made of stainless steel self-rimming, single compartment

complete with supply fittings, strainer traps, dual control lever, and other accessories.

2. Laboratory sink shall be made of cast iron metal with white porcelain finish with
single compartment, flat rim edge, 74 X 53 cm. complete with supply findings,
strainer, trap, and other accessories.

3. Built in appliances such ass urinal, lavatory, and slope sink shall be installed as
indicated on the Plans. Exposed surfaces to be tile wainscoating complete with fitting
accessories required as practiced in this specialty trade,

4. Grease traps shall be made of cast bronze with detachable cover and mounting
accessories.

F. Roof Drains, Overflow Pipes and Steel Grating

1. The Contractor shall provide fit and or install necessary drains with strainers where
shown on the Plans.

2. Each drain with strainer shall fit the size of the corresponding downspout or roof
leader over which it is to be installed and in conformity.

15.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor before any installation work is started shall carefully examine the Plans
and investigate actual structural and finishing work condition affecting all his work.
Where actual condition necessitates a rearrangement of the approved pipe layout, the
Contractor shall prepare Plan(s) of the proposed pipe layout for approval by the
supervising Architect or Engineer.
A. Installation of Soil, Waste, Drain, and Vent Pipes.

1. Soil Pipe- All soil and drainage pipe shall be sloped at 2% or 2 cm. per 1 meter
run but in no case flatter than one (1%) percent.

2. Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured heavy strap hangers.

3. Vertical lines shall be secured strongly by hooks to the building frame and a
suitable brackets or chairs shall be provided at the floor from which they start.

4. Vent Pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to under side of roof
with horizontal piping slope

5. Cleanouts at the bottom of each soil stack, waste stack, interior downspout, and
where else indicated shall be the fittings.

6. Vent pipes shall be flashed and made water tight at the roof with ferrule lead
sheet

7. Trap- each fixtures and place of equipment requiring connection to the drainage
system except fixtures and continuous waste shall be equipped with a trap. Each
trap shall be placed as near to the fixture as possible.

B. Water pipes, Fittings and Connections

1. The water supply piping shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets, and equipment
from the gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.

2. The cold water system shall be installed with a slope towards a main shutoff
valve and drain. Ends of pipe and outlets shall be capped or plugged and left
ready for future connections.

C. Fixtures, Equipment, and Fastenings

1. All fixtures and equipment shall be supported and fastened in a safe and
satisfactory workmanship as practiced.

2. All fixtures required to be wall mounted on concrete or concrete hollow block wall
shall be fasten with brass expansion bolts.

3. Expansion bolts shall be 6 mm diameter with 20mm threads into solid concrete,
fitted with tubing or sleeves of proper length to acquire extreme rigidity.
 4. Inserts shall be rigidly secured, anchored, and properly concealed and flushed
into the walls.

5. Bolts and nuts shall be horizontally mounted and exposed. It shall be provided
with washers and chromium plate finish.

D. Drainage System Test

1. The entire drainage and venting system shall have all the necessary openings
which can be plugged to permit the entire system to be filled with water to the
level of the highest stack vent above the roof.

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The work under the Division consist of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor

and all other services necessary to complete and make ready for operation the Electrical

Power and Lighting System described below and or indicated in the Electrical Plans in

accordance with the latest edition of the Philippines Electrical Code and the

Specifications and General Conditions of the contract.

16.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Furnishing and installation of underground service entrance, conduits and conductors,

and all items required by local utility power company’s policy, rules and regulations.

Furnishings and of panel boards at location indicated in the plan and electrical riser

layout, including all accessories required.

Furnishings and installation of all types of utilization devices, outlets and well switches

with properly installed cover plate.

16.3 CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

The installations and equipment shall conform to good engineering practices and in a

particular comply with the requirements laid down in the following documents or its

equivalent which are mandatory and modifies only by specific agent.

Philippine Electrical Code PEC

Underwater’s Laboratory, INC. UL

National Electrical Manufacturers NEMA

Association

Local Utility Power Company LUPC

16.4 CORRELATION OF WORK

The electrical contractor shall confer with general contractor and architect to determine

how and where his wok fits with that of other crafts, after familiarizing himself with the

plans and specifications.

16.5 LAYOUT OF WORK

Electrical system layout indicated on the drawings are generally diagrammatic and the

location of outlets, devices, apparatus and equipment are only appropriate.

16.6 MATERIALS AND WORKSMANSHIP

All materials to be installed shall be unused, brand new and shall conform with the

standards of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. In every case where such a a standard

has been established for the particular type of materials to be used.

16.7 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ENTRANCE

The electrical contractor shall furnish and install 220 volts current rating. 3 Phase line

underground service entrance connection.

16.8 PANELBOARDS

The contractor shall furnish and install the necessary panel boards multi-breaker type

including the breakers as indicated in the drawings.

16.9 CONDUIT WORK

Standard PVC conduit pipe system in required for this project.

16.10 WIRING METHODS

Wiring for all systems shall be type THW o TW conductors using plastic conduit pipes.

Other types of conductor shall be as indicated in the drawings.

16.11 OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

All boxes for outlets and switches shall be PVC or galvanized iron approved products of

reputable manufacturers.

16.12 WALL SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES

Wall switches intended to control lights on the 230 volts system shall be rated 15

amperes 250 volts.

16.13 GROUNDING INSTALLATION

The contractor shall furnish and install all ground cables, connection ground rods and all

other materials required to provide a permanent effective grounding system.

16.14 LIGHTING OUTLETS

All ceiling outlets shall be 10cm x 5cm octagonal boxes. Connection from fixtures to

boxes shall be accomplished by using type TW conductors on a flexible conduit.

16.15 LIGHTING FIXTURES

All lighting fixtures shall be furnished and installed by the contractor. They shall be

shown on the drawings or specified on the schedule of lighting fixtures. For other details

as to the types and model, consult the Architect or the Engineer.

16.16 LOW VOLTAGE SWITCH BOARD SECTION

Switchboard Housing – shall be heavy gauge steel sheet, dead front type gray

enamel finish complete with frame supports, steel bracings, steel sheet

panelboard.

Secondary metering section – shall consist of one ammeter

Main Circuit Breakers – The main circuit breaker shall be draw-out type,

manually or electrically operated as required with ratings and capacity as shown

on the Plans.

Feeder Circuit Breakers – There shall be as many feeders breakers as shown

on the single line diagram or schematic riser diagram and schedule of loads and

computations on the plans

Grounding System – All non-current carrying metallic parts like conduits,

cabinets and equipment frames shall be property grounded in accordance with

the Philippine Electrical Code.