TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Proposed 2-Storey Residence

Dasmarinas Cavite
April 4, 2018

DIVISION 0100 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 0101 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.01 GENERAL INTENTION
It is declared and acknowledged intention and meaning to provide and secure the Uytengsu
Foundation Computer Center - Annex, complete and ready for use and shall be carried out in
accordance with the requirements of the following sections of the specifications.

DIVISION 0200 - SITE WORK / STRUCTURAL

SECTION 0201 - CLEARING OF SITE

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Demolition of existing structures
1.02 PERMITS
Secure and pay all necessary permits needed for the work.
1.03 PROTECTION
Protect adjacent properties, persons, shrubs, trees, lawns, structures, and utilities against harm or
damage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS
A. All debris and other materials resulting from the demolition work shall be immediately
removed from the premises and dumped at designated sites.

SECTION 0202 - DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 REQUIREMENTS
The work includes complete demolition and removal of all construction indicated or specified.
Remove rubbish and debris from the station daily, unless otherwise directed, such as materials to
be used as filling materials.

DIVISION 0300 - CONCRETE STRUCTURAL

SECTION 0301 - CONCRETE FORMWORK AND ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete:
All cast -in place or pre-cast concrete form work.
B. All work shall be done in accordance with the minimum requirements of AMERICAN
CONCRETE INSTITUTE BUILDING CODE FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE ACI 318-89 except as
modified herein.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Forms
Use plywood, metal, or surface lumber forms where it will best give the most advantage in the
specific concrete work involved or as specified.
1. For beams use not less than 9 mm (3/8") thick plywood forms for exposed concrete or
1.5mm thk. BI steel forms machine bended.
2. Coco lumber can be used for formworks.

SECTION 0302 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete:
Steel reinforcing bars
Bar supports and miscellaneous reinforcement accessories

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Steel Bars
1. Use Grade 40 for all Deformed Bars of Main frame and Grade 33 for Masonry and Slab on
fill.
2. Shall be new and free from rust, oil, grease, scale, defects or kinks or other coating which
will impair the bond.
3. Shall conform to the Philippine National Standard (PNS) 49 or to ASTM Designation A615
Specification for Deformed Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.

SECTION 0303 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
A. Furnish material and equipment and perform labor required to complete:
Proportioning
Mixing
Placement
Curing and
Finishing of concrete

1.2 PROTECTION AND STORAGE

A. Concrete – preferably pre-mix concrete.
B. Cement - store in dry water tight, properly ventilated structure.
C. Aggregate – prevent from inclusions of foreign matter. Maintain storage piles in a manner that
will afford good drainage. Prevent segregation of particle size.
D. Admixtures - store to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign matters.

1.3 DESIGN STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

All strength of concrete shall be as indicated on the Structural Design Criteria/Construction Notes.
3,000 psi for main concrete structure (suspended slabs, column footing, column, beams, girders,
roof beams and stair). 2,500 psi for ground floor and walkways.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Cement
Portland cement shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Portland Cement (ASTM
Designation C-150 latest revision) for type 1 Portland Cement.
B. Concrete Aggregates
1. Use well graded clean hard particles of gravel or crushed rock conforming to the
“STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE AGGREGATES (ASTM Designation C-33 latest
revision).
2. Maximum size of aggregate shall not be larger than 1/5 of the narrowest dimension
between sides of the forms nor larger than 20mm (3/4") of the maximum clear spacing
between reinforcing bars, and in no case larger than 38mm (1 ½”) in diameter.
C. Water
Use only water that is clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkali organic
materials and other deleterious substances. Fit for cooking.
D. Sand
Clean river sand, free from organic and other deleterious matter. Sand from salt water is not
allowed.
E. Concrete Additives
Calcium chloride is not allowed. Secure approval of the Engineer prior to using any additive.

DIVISION 0400 – MASONRY

SECTION 0401 – MORTAR

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Unless otherwise indicated on drawings or specified herein, all materials or work under the division
shall be subject to the provision under Division 3, Concrete.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
3.1 MATERIALS
A. Sand : ASTM C 35-67
B. Portland Cement : ASTM C 150-67, Type 1
C. Water: clean and free from deleterious substances.
3.2 MIXES
Cement Mortar:
1 part Portland cement
2 parts sand, but not more than:
1 part Portland cement, 3 parts sand

SECTION 0402 - UNIT MASONRY

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete: Concrete unit masonry
1.2 HANDLING AND STORAGE
A. Handle in a manner to prevent undue chipping and breakage.
B. Protect storage piles, stacks or bins from heavy traffic.
C. Provide platforms to protect bottom piles from contact with soil.
1.03 VISUAL INSPECTION
A. All units shall be sound and free from cracks or other defects that would interfere with the

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proper placing of the unit or impair the strength or permanence of the construction.
B. Units that are intended to serve as a base for plaster shall have a sufficiently rough surface to
afford good bond.
C.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Masonry Units
4” x 8” x 16”, and 6" x 8" x 16" Concrete Hollow Block Units of standard manufacturer, machine
vibrated with even texture and well define edges, conforming to the Phil. National Standard
(PNS) 16, Type 1, Class A.
B. Mortar. See Section 0400: Mortar Part 2.

DIVISION 0500 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

SECTION 0501 - ON-SITE CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete.
Wooden framing and related rough carpentry work as indicated in the drawings and/or
specified herein.
B. Include in the works, nailing strips, scaffolding, plates, straps, joints, hangers, dowels, rough
hardware, fasteners, and other miscellaneous iron and steel items pertinent to rough
carpentry work.
C. Lumber in contact with concrete or masonry shall be coated with coal tar.
D. Temporary Protection:
1. Provide and maintain temporary protection of the work as required to safeguard
completed or partially completed work during the progress of the construction, such as
the provision of wood centering for opening in masonry walls well braced and secured in
position until masonry has set thoroughly.
2. Provide all the necessary rough stairs, ladders, runways, for convenient access to all parts
of the building until other pertinent facilities are in place.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. Lumber shall be of approved quality of the respective kinds required for the various parts of
the work, well seasoned thoroughly dry, straight and free from large, loose or unsound knots,
sap shakes or other imperfections impairing its strength, durability or appearance.
B. Framing lumber shall be of rough dimensions shown on the drawings.
C. All exposed wood work shall be smoothly dressed and well papered.
2.02 Moisture Content - Not to exceed 18 percent, unless otherwise specified.
2.03 MATERIALS
Effect butt joint appearance for all T and cross intersections of exposed frames. When stronger
joints are required introduce halflaps, doweling or tenon, and mortise but still effect simple joint at
the exposed surface.
A. Lumber
1. Lauan: Sound and thoroughly tied, warp free, treated with TIMBRENE preservative where
indicated, smooth and level on one side or whenever in contact with paneling. For ceiling
joists and nailers.
B. Plywood, Plyboard, and/or Hardiflex Boards:EMCO CORP. or approved equal and JAMES
HARDY for Hardiflex boards.

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Note: Provide solid wood edging for all exposed sides of plywood 12mm thick and larger.
1. 5.0 mm thick Class B plywood for miscellaneous backing, patching and flooring.
2. 11.0 mm thick Class B plywood faced with 6mm thick tanguile plywood or where
specifically called for in the drawings.
3. 18.0 mm thick Class B plywood for free span shelves.
4. 5.0 mm thick Marine Plywood.
5. 4.5 mm thick Hardiflex boards for ceiling (interior & exterior).
2.4 SUBSTITUTION LUMBER
Any lumber equally good for the purpose intended may be substituted for kinds specified, provided
however, that the substitution be authorized in writing by the Architect.
2.5 ROUGH HARDWARE AND METAL FASTENERS
Plates, straps, nails, spikes, bolts, joints, hangers, rods, dowels, fasteners and miscellaneous iron
and steel items shall be of sizes and types to rigidly secure member in place.
Use metal nails, screws, bolts, plates countersunk whenever called for with size, shape, and type
indicated. Use water-resistant glue for laminated items.

DIVISION 0600 – METALS

SECTION 0601 - MISCELLANEOUS METALS

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform all work necessary to complete:
All grill work, door frames, and miscellaneous metal work
See drawings for sizes, details and location of work required.
1.02 SUBMITTAL
A. Submit shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication.
Minor variation in details for the purpose of improving fabrication and installation procedures, but
not affecting the exterior design concept or structural stability will be given consideration if
submitted.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Structural carbon steel for plates, angles or shapes shall conform to ASTM Specification A36.
B. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be regular commercial grade, size as indicated, and shall conform
to ASTM specification A307.
C. Welding electrodes for arc welding shall be E60 or E70, AWS D1.1.
D. Paint: Metal primer - for shop coat use, one of the primer specified in paragraph Division 9
Section 0902 - Painting.

DIVISION 0800 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

SECTION 0801 - DOORS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete: Steel Flush Hollow Core
door
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
1.1 MATERIALS

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A. For Regular Single panel doors, use Steel Flush Hollow Core door, 44 mm thick with
honeycomb insulation, Ga. 18 galvanized panel skin, and Door Jambs, Ga. 16 Galvanized
Bended Sheets with position for stainless steel flag hinges, unless specified otherwise.

SECTION 0802 – WINDOWS

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete;
Aluminum sliding windows

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Use sliding window powder coated aluminum SD sections Glazed with Bronze tint float glass by
Asahi for sliding windows.

SECTION 0804 - FINISH HARDWARE

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Furnish and install all materials and equipment and perform labor required to fully equip in the
most satisfactory conditions all:
Finish hardware for doors, and windows and
Other operating members
Steel matting and framing for windows
B. Include nails, spikes, bolts, long screws, etc.
C. Furnish and fit in place all :
Hardware not herein specifically mentioned but necessary to leave the work complete. All
such hardware should there be any, shall conform in any respect to the balance of the
hardware herein specified.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Door Lock and Lockets : KWIKSET or any approved equivalent
1. Cylindrical Lockets :
Entrance door locksets, satin with deadlocking latch bolt.
2. Deadbolts :
Kwikset or any approved equal
3. Flush Bolts – Ryobi or any approved equivalent flush bolts, top and bottom.

B. Hinges :
1. Stanley or approved equivalent: 88.5 mm x 88.5 mm (3 ½” x 3 ½") plain bearing, dull brass
finish, loose pin, button tip, three (3) pieces per panel door.
2. Stanley or approved equivalent: two (2) pieces per door, plain bearing.

SECTION 0805 - GLASS AND GLAZING

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Furnish glass free from imperfection and water marks and other materials and equipment and
perform labor required to complete:
All glass and glazing work.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
GLASS AND GLAZING: As manufactured by ASAHI GLASS CORPORATION or approved equal.
A. Windows: 6.0 mm Industrix Glass Blades for Jalousie window as manufactured by ASAHI
GLASS CORPORATION or approved equal.
B. Mirrors: ¼" (6 mm) thick plate glass with felt paper and plywood backing installed on
aluminum frame.

DIVISION 0900 – FINISHES

SECTION 0901 - CEMENT FINISHES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete all:
Plain cement plaster finish
PART 2 – PRODUCT
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Plain Cement Plaster Finish : Consisting of the scratch and finish coats, both consisting of one
(1) part Portland cement and two and a half (2½) parts of clean, washed sand, measured by
volume.
B. Tooled Joint Finish: Surface preparation shall be plain cement plaster finish with tooled mortar
joints. Joints shall be concave, clean, plumb and true to line. All joints shall be shown in the
drawings.

SECTION 0902 - PAINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
The Painting Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, painting equipment, scaffolding, and
protective coverings required for the painting and finishing of all surfaces as designated in the
drawing and specifications.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. All paint material shall the requirements of the standard specifications of the Standardization
Committee on Supplies and shall be in accordance with the latest Classification Class “A” of the
Institute of Science, Manila.
Use BOYSEN, DUTCHBOY, DAVIES or any approved equal for exterior and interior surfaces, and
shall be delivered on the site with the manufacturer’s directions printed on the labels unless
otherwise approved by the Engineer.
B. The use of other brand of equal or better quality will be subject to the Engineer’s approval. Use
materials in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions printed on the labels otherwise
approved by the Engineer.

2.02 PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Exterior
Quick Drying Gloss Enamel Paint: One (1) coat red lead primer and two final coats of Quick Drying
Gloss Enamel for steel works.
1. Concrete/Masonry Surface: Apply concrete neutralizer and two coats semi-gloss Dutch
Boy Magnashield finish. Fill up cracks and crevices with latex filler prior to the application
of finish coats.
B. Interior
1. Lacquer Enamel Paint: Apply fulatite wood dough to holes and cracks; apply two coats of
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white lacquer primer surfacer. Sand smoothly surface and apply putty to entire surfaces.
Repeat application of one (1) coat lacquer primer surfaces. Apply two (2) final coats-by air
brush lacquer enamel paint. For all doorjambs.
2. Flatwall Enamel: Apply one coat interior wood primer/sealer primer, and finish with two
(2) coats flatwall enamel on wooden ceilings.
3. Varnish:
A. Stained Semi-Gloss Finish: Fill open grains of wood with natural wood filler. Apply Oil
Wood Stain as specified. Two (2) coats super varnish for top.
4. Concrete/Masonry Surface: Apply concrete neutralizer and two coats semi-gloss latex
finish. Fill up cracks and crevices with latex filler prior to the application of finish coats.

SECTION 0903 - TILE WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete:
All ceramic tileworks must be presented to the Architect for approval.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIAL
A. Ceramic Tiles - Glazed wall tile and unglazed for floor tile as manufactured by (must be
presented to Architect for approval).] All tiles shall be of dimensions indicated on the
drawings.
B. Tile Grout - "ABC" Grout or any approved equal.
C. Use Koenig or Atlanta PVC Tile Trim for exterior corners.

DIVISION 1600 – PLUMBING SYSTEM

SECTION 1501 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHOD

PART I - GENERAL
1.02 SCOPE
Provide materials and equipment that is standard products of the manufacturer regularly engaged
in the production of such materials or equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard
design that complies with the specifications.
For other miscellaneous required materials not specifically mentioned, provide the best of their
respective kind.
Submit samples of materials for approval as required by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Plumbing systems shall conform to all applicable pipes and materials as indicated on plans.
B. All water supply lines shall of Moldex Blue, Atlanta Blue or approved equal.
C. All sanitary pipes shall be of Sanimold Extra, Atlanta or approved equal.
D. Plumbing Fixtures :
Plumbing fixtures shall be provided complete with fittings. Exposed traps and supply pipes for
all fixtures and equipment shall be connected to the rough piping systems at the wall, unless
otherwise indicated.
1. Water closets: HCG with Sloan flush valve lever type, white water closet with seat cover,
tank and fittings, or approved equivalent.
2. Lavatories: HCG brand, Counter type single-hole lavatory w/ complete fittings, or any
approved equivalent.
E. Miscellaneous Plumbing Accessories :

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1. Toilet paper holder: HCG brand or approved equal. The contractor shall provide and install
toilet paper roll holder where water closets are located at 750 mm above the floor at most
convenient side or as shown on the drawing, or as directed by the Engineer.
2. Floor drain: shall be 100 mm x 100 mm, brass nickel plated or stainless steel with hinged
strainer, complete with p-traps and vents.

DIVISION 1700 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 1701 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
The work to be done under this section comprise the furnishing of all labor and materials unless
otherwise specified, required to complete and leave ready for use the following items in
accordance with their specifications and accompanying drawings.
1. Supply and installation of the main sub-feeders from electrical panel boards up to service
entrance to include transformers and accessories.
2. Supply and installation of all electrical panel boards, gutters, pull box and accessories box as
required.
3. Supply of wiring devices, receptacles, outlets, switches, etc., complete with suitable cover
plates as per specifications.
4. Supply and installation for all branch feeders circuits from panel boards up to all outlets,
switches, controls or other loads, other wiring as shown on the plans.
5. Supply and installation of all fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and illuminated exit
signage as required by local fire code.
6. Grounding lines for electrical outlets as per Electrical Engineering Code requirements.
7. Provisions for ceiling-mounted LCD projector and individual UPS for lecture and laboratory
rooms (supply and installation of LCD projector and UPS units not included in the scope of
work).

1.02 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. Refer to all plumbing, architectural plans and specifications and investigate all possible
interference and conditions affecting the Electrical Work.

SECTION 1702 – BASIC MATERIALS

PART 1 – GENERAL SCOPE

A. Use only materials that are new and that conform to the Philippine Standard (PS), where such
a standard has been established for the particular type of material in question.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Wires:
1. Use only that are made of copper, soft drawn and annealed, of 99.9% conductivity,
smooth and true, of cylindrical form, and within 1% of the actual size, manufactured by
Phelps Dodge or any approved equivalent.
2. Comply all wires and cables with the requirements of the Underwriter’s Laboratories, tile
ASTM, and IPCEA as they apply with the particular usage.
3. Use plastic insulated wire or cable for lighting and power systems, for 600 Volts working
voltage, type THHN/ THWN unless otherwise noted on plans or specified below.
4. Use type THHN/ THWN control leads for motors or lighting.
B. Wire Joints

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1. Make all wires continuous between outlets or from panel to tile first outlet.
2. Connect all joints properly by means of approved splicing method.
C. Conduit
1. Use standard weight and size PVC conduit with an interior coating with thickness in
accordance to the Philippine Standards.
2. Never use conduit in any system smaller than 1/2" electric trade size, nor have more than
four 90-degree bends in any one run and where necessary provide pull boxes as directed.
3. Do not pull wire into any conduit until the conduit system is complete in all details in the
case of concealed work until all rough plastering or masonry has been completed.
4. Plug tightly the end of all conduits with cap to exclude plaster, dust and moisture while the
building is in the progress of construction.
5. Secure all pipes and fittings on exposed work by means of conduit clips, which shall be
held in place by means of machine screws or bolts. When running over concrete surfaces,
hold the screws or bolts in place by expansion sleeves. Run all pipes on exposed work at
right angles to or parallel with the surrounding walls, and generally following the form of
the building. Never allow diagonal runs and avoid bends and bends as far as possible
straight and true satisfactory to tile Engineer.

D. Switches and Convenient Outlets

Use Toshiba switches 220V 15A unless otherwise specified. Use Toshiba 3-prong outlets with
groove.

E. Plates
Use Toshiba plates and receptacle plates with color and type for approval by the Engineer.

F. Panels and Cabinets

1. Use standard panels and cabinets, as far as practicable. Furnish panels with dead front
construction and trims for mounting as required. For cabinets, use cold roll code gauge
steel for gutters at least 4-inch wide and wider if necessary. Use gray enamel finish over
rust inhibitor for panels.
2. Use panels and cabinets as manufactured by reputable manufacturer. Submit
manufacturer's shop drawings in triplicate before manufacturing.
3. Equip lighting panels with two-pole circuit breakers in the branch circuits and lugs only in
the mains unless noted otherwise on plans.
4. Main distribution frame circuit breaker must be heavy duty type.

G. Individual Circuit Protection Devices

1. Provide individual circuit breakers (Square – D Brand or any approved equivalent), safety
switches and disconnect switches where indicated on plans. Voltage ratings shall be
suitable in each of service application.
2. Use General Purpose, NEMA Type I for enclosures except for previous assemblies or
where specifically noted on plans.
3. Conform all protective devices with NEMA and Underwriter's laboratories specifications.

H. Lamp and Lighting Fixtures

1. Lamp and lighting fixtures of type and sizes as specified in the drawings shall be furnished
and installed complete. Incandescent lamps shall be inside frosted lamp, 230 volts,
wattage as indicated in the plan. Fluorescent lamps shall be Philips brand, pre-heat type,
cool white color characteristics and shall have complete NPF ballast and starter.
2. Fixtures shall conform to Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. standard UL57. Fixtures are
designated by letters and illustrations shall be indicative of the general type desired and
shall not restrict selection to fixtures of any particular manufacturer. Fixtures of similar

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design and equivalent light distribution and brightness characteristics having equal finish
and quality may be acceptable but subject to the approval of the Engineer.

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