Project : A PROPOSED 2-STOREY RESIDENCE WITH ATTIC

Location : SAN CARLOS HEIGHTS, BAGUIO CITY

Owner : MR AND MRS ROGIE V. PAREL

Subject : GENERAL SPECIFICATION

This specification covers the complete construction for the Proposed 2 STOREY RESIDENCE WITH ATTIC for both
labor and materials as per accompanying plans. It is understood however that in all cases except otherwise mentioned, all
materials shall be brand new, and all works to be done shall be in best quality of workmanship.

I. SITE WORKS

A. WORKS INCLUDED
1. Protection of property, work and structure, workmen and other people from damage and injury shall be
properly observed.
2. Proper location of temporary material storage facility.

B. DEGREE OF COMPACTION:
Required compaction is expressed as a percentage of the maximum density obtained by test procedure of
ASTM D1557.

C. EXCAVATION.
The Contractor shall perform excavation of every type of material encountered within the limits of the project
to the lines, and elevations indicated and as specified herein. Grading shall be in conformity with the typical
sections shown and shall be finished within a tolerance of 25/100 foot of the grades indicated. Satisfactory
excavated materials shall be transported to and placed in fill areas within work limits. Unsatisfactory
materials encountered below the established sub-grade shown under building or paved areas shall be
excavated 300mm or 31cm below grade and replaced with satisfactory materials as directed. In the event
that it is required to remove unsatisfactory material to a greater depth than specified, an adjustment in the
contract price will be made in accordance with the contract.

D. CUTTING, FILLLING AND GRADING.

Cutting, filling and grading will be done to bring all areas of the respective surfacing as fixed by the finished
grade.

E. LINES, GRADES, AND BENCHMARKS

1. Stakeout-out accurately the lines of the building and of the other structures included in the contract.

2. Erect basic batter boards and basic reference marks at such places where they will not be disturbed
during the construction.

II. CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

A. GENERAL
1. All concrete works shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318-05/IBC 2003 Guidelines and
specifications.

B. MATERIALS

1. CEMENT. Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07, type 1. Cement for exposed concrete surfaces shall
be from the same mill.

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 2. REINFORCEMENT. All reinforcing steel bars, except No. 2, shall be deformed. The manufacturer shall
submit certification of compliance to this specification prior to the delivery of these materials.
3. FINE AGGREGATES. Fine aggregates shall be clean, hard, natural sand or manufactured sand, or a
combination of both.
4. COARSE AGGREGATE. Coarse aggregates shall be hard, durable, uncoated gravel, crushed gravel,
or a combination thereof.
5. WATER. Mixing water for concrete shall be fresh, clean, and potable.

6. CURING MATERIALS. Material shall conform to one of the following unless otherwise designated:

a. Polyethylene sheeting for curing, 6 mills minimum thickness, clear.

b. Waterproof Kraft paper or polyethylene-coated waterproof paper for concrete curing shall be of
commercial quality.

7. EXPANSION JOINT’S FILLER shall be Elastomeric pre-molded type.

8. SEALING MATERIALS for expansion joints shall be single component urethane or acrylic type sealant.
Provide inspection report or mill test certificate.

9. FORMS COATING shall be non-staining type mineral oil.

10. VAPOR BARRIER shall be polyethylene sheet, 6 mills minimum thickness, clear, conforming to
commercial standard CS-238.
11. WATER-STOP shall be rubber, neoprene of PVC.

C. FORMS

1. Forms shall be used whenever necessary to confine the concrete and shape it to the required lines.
Forms shall have sufficient strength withstand the pressure resulting from the placement and vibration of
the concrete and shall be maintained rigidly in correct position.

2. MATERIAL FOR FORMS. Forms shall be of 2” diameter steel for scaffolding. Wood forms for surfaces
exposed to view in the finished structure and requiring a standard finish, shall be plywood. For
unexposed surface, undressed square-edge lumber may be used. Forms for surfaces requiring special
finishes shall be plywood or hard-pressed fiberboard not less than 12 mm thick. Surfaces of steel forms
shall be from irregularities, dents, and sags.

3. REMOVAL OF FORMS – Forms shall be removed in a manner, which will prevent damage to the
concrete. Forms shall not be removed until the concrete is cured. Repairs of surface imperfections shall
be performed at once and airing shall be started as soon as the surface is sufficiently hard to permit
without further damage.

D.CLASSES OF CONCRETE.
1. STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS. Concrete of the various classes, if not indicated in the drawings and as
specified under sections, shall be proportioned and mixed for the following strength.
CLASS SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE CLASS SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH,
STRENGTH, 28 Days, Psi 28 Days, Psi
A 3,000
Concrete made with high-early-strength cement shall have a 7-day strength equal to the specified 28-days
strength for concrete of the class specified made with type I or II Portland Cement.

2. USAGE. Concrete of the various classes shall be used as follows:

b. Class A concrete- For pre-cast concrete items, slabs, beams, and wall above grade, columns,
stairs, lintels, and for all reinforces work not otherwise indicated or specified.
.

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E. PROPORTIONING AND MIXING

1. CONCRETE DESIGNS MIX. Concrete mixes except otherwise indicated shall be designed by the
Contractor. The proportions shall be changed whenever necessary to maintain the workability, strength,
and standard quality core the concrete covered these specifications, and to meet the varying conditions
encountered during construction. Test for slump and unit weight shall be performed under the
supervision of the Construction Architect/Engineer.

2. SLUMP shall be determined in conformance with ASTM C 143, and shall be within the following limits,
provided the required strength is obtained.

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SLUMP FOR VIBRATED CONCRETE

Minimum Maximum
Walls, columns, and grade beams, 250 Maximum thickness 75 mm 100 mm
Other construction 50 mm 75 mm

3. PROPORTIONING OF MATERIALS shall be accomplished by weighing, except as otherwise provided

herein. In urgent situation, volumetric proportioning may be used temporarily, if permitted by the
Construction Architect/Engineer, 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
fine aggregate if volumetric proportioning is used, and the air content of the freshly mixed concrete if air-
entrained is used. Such procedures are subject to the approval of the Construction Architect/Engineer
and as specified hereinafter under field testing requirements. Allowable tolerances for measuring cement
and water shall be one (1%) percent; for aggregates, two (2%) percent; and three (3%) percent for
mixtures.

4. MIXING. All concrete shall be machine-mixed. In cases of emergency or small batches, the mixing may
be done by hand if so authorized by the Construction Architect/Engineer. 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 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 second for
each additional cubic yard. A reduction in the aforementioned mixing time shall be permitted if mixer
performance test made at the Contractor’s option and at his expense, indicate adequate mixing with the
reduced time. All mixing water shall be introduced in the drum before one-fourth of the mixing time has
elapse. The entire content of the mixer drum shall be discharges before recharging. The time elapsing
between the introduction of the mixing water to the cement and aggregates or the cement to the
aggregates and placing of the concrete in final position in the forms shall not exceed 60 minutes, if the
air temperature is less than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If the air temperature I equal or greater than 85
degrees Fahrenheit, time elapse shall not exceed 45 minutes. The re-tampering of concrete, i.e., re-
mixing with or without additional cement, aggregate or water, will not be permitted. In the absence of the
concrete mixer, manual mixing is allowed.

5. SPLICING OF REINFORCEMENT. Splicing of reinforcement shall be in accordance with ACI 318,

except otherwise or modified herein. Where splices in addition to those indicated on the drawings are
necessary, they shall be approved by the Construction Architect/Engineer prior to their use. Splices shall
not be used in grade beams and slabs at points of maximum stress. Except as indicated or specified
otherwise herein, in lieu of lapping, but splicing of reinforcement may be permitted provided the splicing
material, equal greater in cross section area to the spliced steel, shall possess a minimum of 125
percent of the yield strength or 90 percent of the ultimate strength of the reinforcing steel, whichever is
the greater. But splicing shall preferably use overlapping for bar sizes No. 11 and above.

6. CURING PERIODS. When 7-day compression test cylinders, representative of parts of the structure
already placed, indicate that the 28-day strengths may be less than 90% of the design strengths, those
parts of the structure shall be given additional curing, as directed by the Construction Architect/Engineer.
Curing shall be as follows:

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 TIME (Minimum) CONCRETE ELEMENT
7 Days All concrete not specified otherwise
10 Days Pavement not undercover

7. REMOVAL OF FORMS AND PROTECTION. Forms shall be removed in a manner, which will prevent
damage to the concrete. Forms shall not be removed without approval of the Construction.

III. MASONRY WORKS

A. MATERIALS

1. Use 5” CHB for all exterior walls and 4” CHB for all interior walls and 6” for firewall. All CHB shall be
reinforced based from the structural plan.

2. PORTLAND CEMENT shall be type 1 conforming to PNS 07.

3. SAND shall conform to PNS 18 type 1.

4. WATER for mixing shall be potable

5. All exterior plastering works shall be provided with Plexibond as manufactured by Boysen and
Elastomeric Paint by Davies or approved equivalent applied as per manufacturer’s specification.

6. PROPORTIONING: Cement mortar shall be done one (1) part Portland cement and two (2) parts sand
by volume but not more than one (1) part Portland cement and three (3) parts sand volume.

7. Use 5” concrete hollow blocks with rough finish for septic tank.

B. ERECTION

1. All masonry shall be laid plumb, true to line with level accurately spaced courses, with each course
breaking joint with the source below

2. MASONRY UNITS: All horizontal units and vertical points shall be completely filled with mortar when
and as laid. All cells shall be filled with mortar.

3. Lintels shall be of concrete and shall be reinforced as shown on the drawings.

C. SCAFFOLDINGS

1. Provide all scaffoldings required for masonry work including cleaning down on completion.

IV. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS

A. MATERIALS
1. STRUCURAL CARBON STEEL FOR BOLTED OR WELDED WORK shall conform to ASTM A36.

2. BOLTS AND NUTS shall conform to the requirements for regular hexagon bolts and nuts of ANSI
818.2.1 and 818.2.2. Material to conform to ASTM 3.7

3. WASHERS. Circular washers shall be flat and smooth and shall conform to requirements for Type A
washers in ANSI B 27.2. Beveled washers to American Standard Beams and channel shall be square or
rectangular, shall conform tapered in thickness, and shall be smooth. Washers for use with high strength
bolts shall be hardened.

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 4. WELDING ELECTRODES AND RODS.

5. SUBMERGE ARC WELDING. Bare electrodes and flux for submerged arc welding shall conform to the
requirements of AWS D1.0, and the following grades

STEEL GRADE
A36 SAW-1 or SAW-2

B. ASSEMBLY. The frame of steel structures shall be carried up true as shown and all match markings shall be
followed. Temporary bracing shall be used whenever necessary to support all loads to which the structure may be
subject, including equipment and operation thereof and piles of materials. Such bracing shall be left in a place as
long as may be required for safety. The various members forming parts of a completed frame after being
assembled shall be aligned and adjusted accurately before fastened. Fastening of splices of compression
members shall be done after the abutting surfaces have been brought completely contact. No riveting, welding, or
bolting shall be done until mush of the structure will be stiffened and by has been aligned properly. Bearing
surfaces and surfaces which will be in permanent contact shall be cleaned before the members are assembled.
As erection progresses, the work shall be bolted or welded sufficiently to take care of all dead load, wind, and
erection stresses. Splices will permitted only where indicated. Erection bolts used in welded construction may be
tightened securely and left in place; if removed, the holes shall be filled with plug welds

V. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS

A. GENERAL

1. Lumber shall be of approved quality of the various parts of work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dried, and
free from large, loose, or unsound knots, sups, shakes, and other imperfection impairing its strength,
durability, or appearance.

2. All concealed lumber shall be sprayed with anti-anay or bukbok liquid on surface in contact with
masonry and concrete with creosote or equivalent.

B. MATERIALS

1. DOORS
a. Main Doors - As indicated on plan, main doors shall be ofSolid Panel Door, sizes, dimensions
and designs shall follow the detailsas per plan.
b. Bedroom Doors - As indicated on plan, bedroom doors shall be of Solid Panel Door sizes,
dimensions and designs shall follow the details as per plan.
c. Toilet and Bath Door - As indicated on plan, bedroom doors shall be of Solid Panel Door
painted with semi-gloss; sizes, dimensions and designs shall follow the details as per plan.
d. Storage Door - As indicated on plan, bedroom doors shall be of Moulded Door painted with
semi-gloss; sizes, dimensions and designs shall follow the details as per plan.
e. Activity Area - As indicated on plan, main doors shall be ofMetal Door, sizes, dimensions and
designs shall follow the details as per plan.

All door lock set shall be of Yale brand, type and design as approved by the Architect.

Door jambs of Bedroom, Multi-Purpose room, Toilet and Bath shall be of 50mm x 150 mm. All
doors sashes shall be well seasoned. Main door shall be steel door jam.

2. CLOSETS AND CABINET–shall be modular prefabricated cabinet system using ¾ marine plywood.
Closet designs, dimension, and sizes shall follow the details as per plan.

3. KITCHEN COUNTER TOP – use Chinese Granite at kitchen counter top, color subject to material
availability and as approved by the Architect.

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 4. STAIRS – Stair baluster shall be of stainless steel plain baluster 4” 1.5 mm; Handrails shall be of 4” x 4”
wood and ½” Aluminum Round Bar Chrome Finish. Design, sizes, and dimensions shall follow the
specified details as per plan.

5. MOULDINGS FOR LIVING, DINING AND KITCHEN– Cornice shall be of 1” x 6” combined design. See
details for the design of cornice.

6. MOULDINGS FOR BEDROOM- Cornice shall be 1” x 4”.

7. MOULDINGS FOR TOILET AND BATH. Use 1” x 3” cornice.

8. C. WORKMANSHIP

1. Execute rough carpentry in best, substantial, workmen-like manner. Erect framing true to line levels
and dimensions, squares, align, plumbed, well spliced and nailed, and adequately braced, properly
fitted using mortise and tenon joints.

2. MILLWORK: Adequate milled to details, clean cut molding profiles, lines, scrapes, sand smooth,
mortise, tenon, tenon splice, block,nail, screw, bolt together as approved in manner to allow free
play of panels. Avoid swelling, shrinkage, ensure work remain in place without warping, splitting
opening on joints. Do not install millwork and case until concrete and masonry works have been
cured and will not release moisture harmful, to wood works.

VI. ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES SCHEDULE

A. FLOORING
FIRST FLOOR

1. LIVING / DINING / KITCHENFlooring shall be of 600mm x 600mm Class A unglazed Ceramic Tile
( Verify color design)

2. BEDROOM.Use 600mm x 600mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

3. STAIR LANDING. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Granite Tile. (verify the color and design)

4. STAIR RISER. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

5. TOILET AND BATH. Use 300mm x 300mm.Class A, Unglazed Granite tile (verify color and design)

6. STORAGE ROOM. Use 300mm x 300mm.Class A, Unglazed Granite tile (verify color and design)

SECOND FLOOR

1. LOUNGE, HALLWAY, STUDY ROOM. Use 600mm x 600mm Class A, Ceramic tile (verify color and
design)

2. BEDROOM. Use 600mm x 600mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

3. TOILET AND BATH. Use 300mm x 300mm.Class A, Unglazed Granite tile (verify color and design)

4. STAIR LANDING. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

5. STAIR RISER. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

6. STAIR THREAD. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

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ATTIC FLOOR

1. STORAGE ROOM. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Ceramic tile (verify color and design)

2. BEDROOM. Use 600mm x 600mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

3. TOILET AND BATH. Use 300mm x 300mm.Class A, Unglazed Granite tile (verify color and design)

4. STAIR LANDING. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

5. STAIR RISER. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

6. STAIR THREAD. Use 300mm x 300mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

7. ACTIVITY AREA. Use 600mm x 600mm Class A, Unglazed Ceramic Tile. (verify the color and design)

B. WALLING
FAÇADE
Use hardieplank material for façade accent as shown in the perspective

C. CEILING
Note: See the locations of finishes in the ceiling layout.

1. 3.5mm hardilite ceiling

2. ¾ plyboard with double furring framing

D. WINDOWS

1. As indicated on plan and perspective, second and third floor windows shall be of stained reflective glass.

VII. ROOFING WORKS

A. MATERIALS

Roofing shall be of 0.50mm-thick Satori Tile Roofing with ½” fiber insulation, installed as per
manufacturer’s specifications, color as approved by the architect.

Roofing Insulation shall be ACI Fiber Glass Building Blankets, installed as per manufacturer’s
specification.

Laminated Glass Skylight for canopies

VIII. PLUMBING WORKS

A. GENERAL

1. All works shall be done under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber and in strict accordance with
these specifications and of the methods prescribed by the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
and should be pressure tested.

B. MATERIALS

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 1. WATER SUPPLY :All materials for use under water supply shall be in conformity to standards set forth
in the plans and by American Institute for testing Materials.

Use “HCG” brand for all toilet and bath fixtures and accessories.

Stainless Steel Vertical Type Water Tank with Pump by Bestank shall be provided, capacity shall be as
specified in plans.

Use Aquaflow Pressure Tank with Pump by Bestank, capacity shall be as specified in plans.

Centralized water heater shall be Echotherm brand, with 120 gal. capacity, double heating elements
6kW each, with Polyurethane Insulation.

Plumbing Pipes and Fictures for Cold Water Supply shall be of G.I Pipe schedule #40.

2. SEWER SYSTEM : All materials use under sewer system shall be in conformity to standards set forth in
the plans and by American Institute for Testing materials.

Sewage disposal shall be by Septic Tank System Disposal. Size and dimensions of septic tank shall be
as per plan. Materials for septic tank, shall conform to standards under Section 3 (Masonry Works).

IX. ELECTRICAL WORKS

A. GENERAL

All works shall be done under this division shall consist of the furnishing of all labor, roughing –in and the
materials necessary for the complete installation of the works specified herein.

B. SCOPE OF WORKS

1. Supply and installation of electrical panel boards, pull box, and accessories as required.

2. Supply and installation of the main and sub feeders from electrical panel boards up to the service
entrance.

3. Supply of wiring devices, porcelain receptacles, outlets, switches, complete with suitable cover plates.

4. Grounding system as per EE Code requirements.

C. MATERIALS
1. POWER SUPPLY : All materials shall conform to standards set forth by the Philippine National
Standards (PNS), and other applicable standards publication.

Utility boxes, junction boxes, breaker panel boards, and other roughing materials shall be of Royli
electrical devices by Firefly or equivalent.

2. LIGHTING SYSTEM :All materials shall conform to standards set forth by the American Society for
Testing Materials ASTM, and other applicable standards publication.

All wiring system shall be concealed with uPVC conduits.

Wiring Devices – National Brand as distributed or approved equal.

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 LIGHTING FIXTURES :

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Use LED A60 Compact Bulb Nxled by Akari for toilet and bath lighting.

Use Square Ceiling Lamp Nxled by Akira for Balconylighting.

Use LED Bulb LBI11WW by Firefly for Pin Light.

Use Round Ceiling Mounted Lamp Nxled by Akira for general lighting unless otherwise
indicated in plan.

X. PAINTING WORKS

A. SCOPE OF WORKS

1. Consist of furnishing all items, articles, materials, tools, equipment, labor, scaffoldings, ladders,
methods satisfactory for the work.

2. It covers complete painting and finishing of wood, plasters, concrete metal, and other surfaces exterior
and interior of the building.

B. GENERAL PAINTING

All surface finishing shall be interpreted to mean and include sealers, primers, fillers, intermediate and finish
coats, emulsion, varnish, shellac, stain or enamels.

1. All paint materials incorporated in shall be subject to the approval of the Architect.

2. All paint materials shall meet the requirements of class A finish.

3. STORAGE AND PROTECTION: The contractor shall promptly observe proper and safe location of
paint materials. Protected from damage, and shall be covered at all times to prevent fire.

C. MATERIALS

1. All exterior paint materials incorporated in shall be Megacryl Semi-Gloss by Davies paint (Color to be
discussed by the Architect and Client).

2. All interior paint materials incorporated in shall clean Air anti-formaldehyde paint Semi-Gloss by Davies
(Color to be discussed by the Architect and Client).

3. Sealer/Primer shall be of Weldseal by Cementaid.

D. FIRE PROTECTION

Wooden and other combustible materials with a fire rate lower than class C shall be treated accordingly
with fire retardant resist-a-flame or approved equivalent.

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Prepared by:

Architect Lord Byron F. Gonzales

P.R.C. No. 9857
P.T.R. No. 2953532
Date Issued: 02/05/2018
CTC No. : 11157881, Baguio City
TIN No. : 111-838-669
IAPOA No. : 06170-152738-082316
Date:02/05/2018

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