SUBJECT: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4

OWNER: MRS AND MR. PADER

ADDRESS: MARCOS VILLAGE PALAYAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA
PROJECT: THREE (3) STOREY MIXED USE BUILDING
ARCHITECT: AR. NICOLE R. PADER
ADDRESS: MARCOS VILLAGE PALAYAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA

SPECIFICATION

This set of Specifications shall administer the methods of construction as well as the
kinds of materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detailed
drawings.

The plans, detailed drawings and these Specifications shall be complementing each other
so that what is shown in one, although not shown in the other, shall be considered as
appearing on both.

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship to the
fullest extent of the meaning of plans and specification. These specifications are
intended to cover the construction of the proposed Three-Storey Mixed
Commercial Building as shown on the plans and described in these specifications.

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
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

The contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits related to
the project, which shall include but not limited to building permits, occupancy
permit, and etc.), Contractor's All Risk Insurance & Third Party Liability and
Workman's Compensation Insurance (CARI), and other insurances required by the
Local Government Unit (LGU) and Eton Cyberpod Centris (ECC), among others,
induding payment of assessed fees as may be required by the LGU, ECC and/or
Regulating Agencies before the implementation of the project. All related
documents shall be submitted to the PPP Center.

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1The proposed project is a Three-Storey Residential house. It has a total floor

area of 432 square meters It is located at Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. The proposed
building is made up of reinforced concrete members with a roof deck. The design
of the building is under the provision of the National Building Code and National
Structural Code of the Philippines.

1.2PRODUCTS

1.2.1.The products to be used for the proposed building are reinforced concrete,
concrete forms and accessories, masonry works, structural steel works, doors and
windows, thermal and moisture protection, wood and plastic, finishes l, electrical
and mechanical.

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1.3EXECUTION

1.3.1 The contractors shall provide temporary facilities to be used in construction

such as staging area, toilet, water supply, barracks, sanitary facilities, and
electricity. Electricity gives a huge significance in construction because it gives
power to all the utilities and equipment. Water should be always available and
sufficient on-site for the needs of the workers. All temporary facilities shall be
removed after the construction

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DIVISION 02: SITE WORK

2.1 WORK INCLUDED

2.1.1. Staking out of buildings, establishments of lines, grades and benchmarks.

2..2. All excavation work including all necessary shoring bracing, and drainage of
stormwater from site. from the site.

2.1.3. All backfilling, ing and grading, removal of excess material

2.1.4. Protection of property, work and structures, work men, and other people
from damage and injury.

2.2. LINES, GRADES AND BENCHMARKS

2.2.1. Stake out accurately the lines of the building and of the other structures
included in the contract, and establish grades therefore, after which secure
approval by the Architect before any excavation work is commenced.

2.2.2.Ered basic better boards and basic reference marks at such places where
they Will not be disturbed during the construction of the foundations.

2.3. EXCAVATION

2.3.1. Structural Excavations- Excavations shall be to the depths indicated bearing

values. Excavations for footings and foundations carried below required depths
shall be filled with concrete, and bottom of such shall be level. All structural
excavations shall extend a sufficient distance from the walls and footings to allow
for proper erection and dismantling of forms, for installation of service and for
inspection All excavations shall be inspected and approved before pouring any
concrete, laying underground services for placing select fil materials. The
Contractor shall control the grading in the vicinity of all excavated areas to
prevent surface drainage running to excavations. Water which accumulates in
excavated areas. Shall be removed by pumping before fill or concrete is placed
therein.

2.4. FILLING AND BACKFILLING

2.4.1. After forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundations, walls, etc
and when concrete work is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from fill,
backfilling may then. be done. Materials excavated may be used for backfilling.
All filling shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in thickness, each
layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping, rolling

2.5. PLACING AND COMPACTING FILL

2.5.1. Common Fill shall be approved site-excavated material free from roots,
stumps and other Contract perishable or objectionable matter.

2.5.2. Select Fill shall be placed when indicated and shall consist of crushed
gravel, crushed rock, or a combination thereof. The material shall be free from
adobe, vegetable matters and shall be thoroughly tamped after placing.

2.5.3. Before placing materials, the surface upon which it will be placed shall be
cleared of all brush roots, vegetable matter and debris, scarified and thoroughly
wetted to insure good bonding between the ground.

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2.6. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIALS

2.6.1. Any excess material remaining after completion of the earthwork shall be
disposed of by hauling and spreading in nearby spoil areas designated by the
OWNER. Excavated material deposited in spoil areas shall be graded to a uniform
surface.

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DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

3.1. GENERAL

Unless otherwise specified herein, concrete work shall conform to the

requirements of the ACI Building Code. Full cooperation shall be given to other
trades to install embedded items. Provisions shall be made for setting items not
placed in the forms. Before concrete is placed. Embedded items shall have been
inspected and tested for concrete aggregates and other materials shall have been
done.

3.2. MATERIALS

3.2.1. Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirements of specifications
for Portland Cement (ASTM-150)

3.2.2. Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from other injurious
amounts of pills, acids, alkaline, organic materials or other substances that may be
deleterious to concrete or steel.

3.2.3. Fine aggregates shall consist of hard, tough, durable, uncoated particles.
The shape of the particles shall be generally rounded or cubicle and reasonably
free from flat or elongated particles. The stipulated percentage of fines in the sand
shall be obtained. either by the processing of natural sand or by the production of
a suitably graded manufactured sand.

3.2.4. Coarse aggregate shall consist of gravel, crushed gravel or rock, or a

combination of gravel and rock, coarse aggregates shall consist of hard, tough,
durable, clean and uncoated particles. The sizes of coarse aggregates to be used in
the various parts of the work shall be in accordance with the following: Size-3/4"
for all concreting work.

3.2.5. Reinforcing Bars shall conform to the requirements of ASTM standard

specifications for Billet Steel Bars for concrete reinforcement (A15-625) and to
Specification for minimum Requirements for the deformed steel bars for concrete
reinforcement (A305-56).

Ali secondary files such as stirrups, spirals and inserts may be plain bars. The
main reinforcing bars shall be as follows:

No.4 (1/2) 12MM

No.3 (3/8") 10 MM
No.5 (5/8") 16MM
No.6 (3/4") 20MM
No.7 (7/8") 22MM
No.8 (1) 25MM
fy-40,000psi
Fy- 33,000psi
3.3. PROPORTIONING AND MIXING

3.3.1. Proportions of all materials entering into the concrete shall be as follows;

Cement Sand Gravel

Class A 1 2 4

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 Class B 1 2 1/2 5

Class C 1 3 6

The classes of concrete will generally be used as follows:

Class A – All superstructures and heavily reinforced substructures. The important

parts of the structure included are slabs, beams, girders, columns, arch ribs, box
culverts, reinforced abutments, retaining walls, and reinforced footings.

Class B – Footings, pedestals, massive pier shafts, pipe bedding, and gravity
walls, unreinforced or with only a small amount of reinforcement.

Class C – Thin reinforced sections, railings, precast R.C. piles and cribbing and
for filler in steel grid floors

3.3.2. Class of Concrete-concrete shall have a 28-day cylinder strength of

3,000psi, for all concrete work, unless otherwise indicated in the plans

3.3.3. Mixing concrete shall be machined mixed. Mixing shall begin within 30
minutes. after the cernent has been added to the aggregates. In the absence of a
concrete mixer manual mixing is allowed.

3.4. FORMS

3.4.1. GENERAL-Forms shall be used wherever necessary to confine the concrete

and shape it to the required lines, or to ensure the concrete of contamination with
materials caving from adjacent, excavated surfaces. Forms shall have sufficient
strength to withstand the pressure resulting from placement and vibration of the
concrete, and shall be maintained rigidly in the correct position. Forms for
exposed surfaces against which backfill is not placed shall be lines with a form
grade plywood

3.4.2. Cleaning and oiling of Forms-Before placing the concrete, the contact
surfaces of the Form shall be cleansed of encrustations of mortar, the grout or
other foreign material, and shall be coated with a commercial form oil that will
effectively prevent sticking and will not stain the concrete surfaces.

3.4.3. Removal of Forms-forms shall be removed in a manner which will prevent

damage to the concrete. Forms shall not be removed without approval. Any
repairs of surface imperfections shal be performed at once and airing shall be
started as soon as the surface is sufficiently hard to permit it without further
damage:

3.5. PLACING REINFORCEMENT

3.5.1. GENERAL-Steel reinforcement shall be provided as indicated, Together

with all necessary wire ties, chairs, spacers, supported and other devices necessary
to install and secure the reinforcement properly. All reinforcement, when placed,
shall be free from loose, flaky rust and scale, oil grease, clay and other coating
and foreign substances that would reduce or destroy its bond with concrete

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 3.5.2. Reinforcement shall be placed accurately and secured in place by use of
metal or concrete supports, spacers and ties. Such supports shall be sufficient
strength to maintain the operation. The supports shall be used in such manner that
they will not be exposed or contribute in any way, to the discoloration or
deterioration of the concrete,

3.6. CONVEYING AND PLACING CONCRETE:

3.6.1. Conveying-concrete shall be conveyed from mixer to form as rapidly a

pradicable. by methods which will prevent segregation, or loss of ingredients.
There will be no vertical drop greater than 1.5 meters except where suitable
Equipment is provided to prevent segregation and where specifically authorized.

3.6.2. PLACING-Concrete shall be worked readily into the comers and angles of
the form and around all reinforcement and embedded items without permitting the
material to segregate. Concrete shall be deposited as close as possible to its final
position in the forms so that flow within the mass does not exceed two (2) meters
and consequent segregation is reduced to a minimum near forms or embedded
items, or elsewhere as directed, the discharge shall be controlled that the concrete
may be effectively compacted into horizontal layers not exceeding 30 centimeters
in depth within the maximum lateral movement specified.

3.6.3. Time interval between mixing and placing. Concrete shall be placed before
initial set has occurred and before it has contained its water content for more than
45 minutes

3.6.4. Consolidation of Concrete-Concrete shall be consolidated with the aid of

mechanical vibrating equipment and supplemented by hand spading and lamping:
Vibrators shall not be inserted into lower courses that have commenced initial set.
and reinforcement embedded in concrete beginning to set or already set shall not
be disturbed by vibrators. Consolidation around major embedded parts shall be by
hand spading and tamping and vibrations shall not be used.

3.6.5. Placing concrete through reinforcement in placing concrete through

reinforcement. care shall be taken that no segregation of the coarse aggregate
occurs. On the bottom of beams and slabs, where the congestion of steel near the
forms makes placing difficult, a layer of mortar of the same cement-sand ratios as
used in concrete shall be first deposited to cover the surface.

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DIVISION 04: MASONRY

4.1 MATERIALS

4.1.1 Concrete Hollow Blocks shall have a minimum face shall thickness of 1"
(0.25) Nominal size shall be 6"x8"x16" and x4 "x8"x16" minimum compressive
strength Shall be as follows:

Class A-900 psi

Class B-750 psi

All units shall be stored for a period of not less than 28 days (including curing
period) and shall not be delivered to the job site prior to that times unless the
strengths equal exceed those mentioned in these specifications.

4.1.2. Wall Reinforcements shall be No.3 (3/8") or 10 min steel bars,

4.1.3. Sand Shall be river, well screened, clean, hard, sharp siliceous, free from
loam, silt or other impurities, composed of grains of varying sizes within the
following limits.

Sieve No. Percent

9 Passing 100

16 Retained 5

100 Retained 97

4.1.4. Cement shall be standard Portland cement ASTM C-150-68 Type 1.

4.1.5. Mortar-Mix mortar from 3 to 5 minutes in such quantities as needed for

immediate use Re-tampering will not permitted if mortar stiffens because of
premature setting Discard such materials as well as those which have not been
used within one hour after mixing

4.1.6. Proportioning: Cement mortar shall be 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 by volume

4.2. ERECTION

4.2.1. All masonry shall be laid plumb, true to line, with level and accurately
spaced courses, and with each course breaking joint with the source bekw. Bond
shall be kept plumb throughout, comers and reveals shall be plumb and true. Units
with greater than 12 percent absorption shall be wet before laying. Work required
to be built in with masonry, including anchors, wall plugs and accessories, shall
be built in as the erection progresses.
4.2.2. Masonry Units Each course shall be solidly bedded in Portland cement
mortar. All units shall be damp when laid units shall be shown into place not laid,
in a full bed of unharmed mortar All horizontal and vertical points shall be
completely Filled with mortar when and as laid. Each course shall be bonded to
all comers and intersections. No cells are left open in face surfaces. All cells shall
be filled up with mortar for exterior walls. Units terminating against beam or slab
soffits shall be wedged light with mortar. Do not lay cracked, broken or defaced
block 3. Lintel's shall be of concrete and shall be enforced as shown on the

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 drawings. Lintels shall have a minimum depth of 0.20 (8") and shall extend at
least 0.20 (8") on each side of the opening.

4.3. WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION

4.3.1. PLASTERING:
Clean and evenly wet surfaces. Apply a scratch coat with sufficient force to farm
good keys. Cross scratch coat upon attaining its initial set, keep damp. Apply
brown coat after scratch coat has set at least 24 hours after scratch coal
application. Lightly scratch brown coat, keep moist for 2 days; allow to dry out.
Do not apply finish until the brown coat has seasoned for 7 days. Just before
applying the coat, wet the brown coat again. Float finish coat to true even surface,
trowel in manner that will force sand particles down into plaster, with final
trowelling, leave surfaces burnish smooth, free from rough areas, trowel marks,
checks, other blemishes. Keep the finish coat moist for at least 2 days, thereafter
protect against rapid drying until properly, thoroughly cured.

4.3.2. PEA GRAVEL WASHOUT:

Before start of work, provide desired pitch drainage. Roughen concrete surface
with pick or similar tool. Clean off loose particles and other materials which may
prevent bond keep surface wet for at least 4 hours before applying Scratch coat of
mortar. Coat not more than 4 thick. Apply a mixture of pea gravel and Portland
cement with Pressure to obtain solid adhesion. Trowel pea gravel to hard, smooth,
even plane and rod and float to uniform surface of even texture. When the surface
is semi-dry, evenly spray surfaces with clean water with a spray machine to wash
out loose cement paste with soft brush, to leave pea gravel in its natural texture
and appearance. Before applying pea gravel finish, submit samples to the owner
for approval.

4.4. SCAFFOLDING

4.4.1. Provide all scaffolding required for masonry work, including cleaning down
on completion, remove

4.5. VITRIFIED FLOOR TILE INSTALLATIONS:

4.5.1. Do not start floor tiling occurring in space requiring both floor and wall tile
setting has been completed.

4.5.2. Before spreading, establish border Ines center wires in both directions to
permit laying patterns with minimum of cut ties. Lay floors without borders from
the center line outward. Make adjustments at walls.

4.5.3. Clean the concrete sub-floor and moisten it without soaking. Sprinkle dry
cement over the surface. Spread setting bed mortar on concrete and tamp to assure
good bond over the entire area then screed to smooth, level bed. Set average
setting bed thickness at 4 but never less than.

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DIVISION 05: METALS ROOFING AND TINSMITHING WORKS

5.1. MATERIALS:

5.1.1. Roof shall be pre-painted steel tile roofing sheets.

5.1.2. ROOF SHEATHING shall be corrugated galvanized Iron sheet gauge 26.

5.1.3. Gutters downspouts shall be G.A 24 Pre-painted squares.

5.1.4. Square Tube Horizontal and vertically railings 1.5 thickness with the size of
2×2×20.

5.2. INSTALLATION WORKMANSHIP:

5.2.1. Sheathing layout the roofing sheets in a manner that the side overlaps faces
away from the prevailing wind. Provide not less than 0.30 m overlap on ends and
not less than 1-1/2 corrugation on side laps on both sides. Secure the roofing
sheets to the purlins by using G.I. rivets and 1" wide G. I. Ties.

5.2.2. Gutter connection of gutters shall be made by using brass rivets and fully
jointed by nikolite lead. Provide a minimum of 1% slope towards the downspouts.

5.2.3. Downspouts shall be 2x4" plain G. I. sheets or colored PVC pipe as

approved by theArchitect

5.2.4. Flashings shall be plain G.I. sheet over corrugated roofing of not less than
0.30 overlap extends G.I. Flashing until it covers the top portion of the firewall.

5.3. INSTALLATION WORKMANSHIP FOR RAILINGS

5.3.1. gather the necessary tools, such as a measuring tape and a saw. Accurate
measurements are crucial to ensure a proper fit. Prepare the installation
area by clearing debris and guaranteeing a stable deck surface.
5.3.2. Measure the length of the installation area using a tape measure, ensuring
that you have accurate dimensions for your aluminum railings. Determine
the height of the railings by considering safety regulations and personal
preference. Mark where each post will be placed along the deck, creating a
clear guide for installation.
5.3.3. Clean and prepare the surface for installation by removing any debris or
dirt. Ensure there are no obstacles that may hinder the installation process.
Secure any loose boards or handrails that may affect the stability of the
railing during installation.
5.3.4. Attach the mounting brackets to the desired location on your deck or porch
using the screws provided. Ensure they are level and secure before moving
on to the next step.
5.3.5. Next, install the posts by sliding them into the brackets and tightening
them. Please ensure they are upright and stable before proceeding with the
installation process.
5.3.6. Determine the placement and spacing of each post carefully, ensuring that
they are evenly distributed along the railing. Use a level to ensure the
posts are perfectly straight before proceeding.
5.3.7. Set the posts in concrete, securing them firmly in place. Allow sufficient
time for the concrete to cure completely before moving on to the next step.
This will ensure maximum strength and durability for your aluminum
railings.

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DIVISION 06: WOOD AND PLASTICS

6.1 MATERIALS

6.1.1. Utilize 4"x8"x1/4" Hardieflex for ceiling materials. The hardiflex is being
hung by a 10mm hanging pole to anticipate and hold any development of the
ceiling due to weight. The ceiling in the ground floor had a diverse ceiling rise so
utilize the stekwell stick on it.

6.1.2. Within the kitchen, the overhead cabinet and the cabinet on the counter
should be 34"x4"x8" marine plywood.

6.1.3. All the cabinets in the room should use the same marine plywood. In
interfacing each portion of the cabinet utilize the common wire nails to be specific
#1 1/2", #1", #2" and #3", the mechanism of the cabinet may be a thrust sort.

6.2 EXECUTION FOR OVER HEAD CABINETS

Step 1: Attach the Ledger

A man installing a ledger board on a wall.
Start by attaching a straight 1-inch-by-4-inch ledger on the wall at the 54-inch
line. A ledger is a board that helps support the cabinetry as you work. Use a level
to ensure your cabinets are installed accurately.

Step 2: Measure the Cabinets

A person using a tape measure to check the distance from the wall to the stud.
Begin with a corner hanging cabinet or the one on the far left if you don’t have a
corner unit. Use the guidelines you created on the wall and your tape measure to
mark the distance from the cabinet edge to the stud and transfer this to the cabinet.
Remember to account for the cabinet's face frame.

Step 3: Drill the Cabinets

A person using a Kobalt drill to drill holes through marks on a cabinet's back.
Drill holes through the cabinet backs at the top, middle and bottom rails. Your top
and bottom holes should be about 3/4 inch from the cabinet’s edge. Do this step
for each unit.

Step 4: Mount the First Hanging Cabinet

A person setting the cabinet in place on the wall, resting it on a ledger board.
Set the cabinet in place and drive the mounting screws into the wall. Don’t over
tighten the screws. Tighten them just enough to hold the cabinet in place.

Step 5: Mount the Second Cabinet

Step 6: Drill and Connect the Upper Cabinets

Step 7: Fill in the Gaps

A compass scribing the filler strip to fit the contour of an uneven wall
Step 8: Finish Mounting the Wall Cabinet
A person removing blue and yellow Irwin clamps from the new cabinets.
Once all the cabinets are connected, drive in the rear screws and remove the
clamps. Remove the ledger board and touch up any wall damage.

Step 9: Install Crown Moulding

A person using a hammer and nail set to drive finishing nails into the crown
molding.

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 If you’re installing crown molding, attach it with finish nails. Hang the doors and
make hinge adjustments for keeping the doors even.

6.3 EXECUTIONS FOR HARDIFLEX

o HARDIFLEX Galvanized nail of 2.0 x 32 mm

o HARDIFLEX Screw of 25 mm
o PVC Straight Joint of 2440 mm
o Perforated Paper Tape for finishing corners.
o Apply HARDISTOP Base Coat on the boards.
o PVC Perforated Corner Angle for finishing external corners.
o To seal the boards, apply caulk with a caulk gun. Brand Name: OSI Quad
Max caulk.

6.4 HOW TO BUILD BEDROOM CABINETS

Step 1: construct side cabinets

Begin by building the frame of the two side cabinets. I used pocket holes and
2-1/2″ screws to join the 2×4 lumber. Build four of these (two for each cabinet).

Next, add plywood to each of the frames using 2″ screws. This plywood is going
to be inside the cabinet.

With the inside of the frame facing up, attach 2x4s to each corner using pocket
holes and screws.

Using a Kreg shelf pin.,drilled some holes inside the cabinet so that the placement
of shelving inside these cabinets can remain flexible.

Step 2: install side cabinets

Use heavy duty, 1/4″ lag screws (mine were 6″) to fix the cabinets to the studs in
the wall (be sure to remove any trim from the wall it is being attached to so that
the cabinet can be pushed directly against the wall). Add the screws through the
2x4s in the back of the cabinet, on both the top and bottom.

Step 3: make & install wide cabinet

To add a wide center cabinet (with a cool upswing door) to connect the two sides.
Start by screwing two 2x4s to each of the cabinets using pocket holes and
screws.Build the bottom of the wide cabinet with 2x4s and plywood.Attach what
you just built to the two side cabinets and the 2x4s above it. I clamped a scrap of
wood to the side cabinets to hold this in place before it was attached.

Step 4: make & install cabinet doors

Make a door for the wide cabinet and add hinges. This door swings open from the
bottom so the hinges are at the top.Don’t make the mistake I did of using 1/2″
plywood (which I did for the highest shelf in both cabinets). They are a bit too
flimsy – stick with 3/4″ plywood.

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DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROCEDURE

7.1 GENERAL:

7.1.1. All concrete shall be moist cured for a period not less than seven (7)
consecutive days by an approved method or combination applicable to local
conditions

7.1.2. Moist curing the surface of the concrete shall be kept continuously wet by
spraying or intermittent housing.

7.2: FINISHING

7.2.1. Concrete surfaces shall not be plastered unless otherwise indicated.

Exposed concrete surfaces shall be formed with plywood, and after removal of
forms, the surfaces shall be smooth, true to line and shall present or finished
appearance except for minor defects which can be easily be repaired with
patching with cement mortar. or can be grounded to a smooth surface to remove
all joint marks of the form work. Concrete slabs on Fill. The concrete slabs on fill
shall be laid on a foundation consisting of sub-grade and granular fill with
thickness equal to the thickness of overlaying slab as indicated otherwise.

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DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS

8.1. DOORS
8.1.1. Main entry door shall be 40 mm Mahogany kiln dried door,

8.1.2. All toilet and bath doors shall be 40mm thick hollow core flush door type
PVC.

8.1.3. All bedroom doors shall be 40 mm Mahogany kiln dried.

8.2. WINDOWS:

8.2.1. All toilet and bath and kitchen windows shall be awning windows in
powder coated paint finish aluminum frame with 6mm thick tinted dark floated
glass panel with complete accessories.

8.2.2. All office windows shall be sliding windows in powder coated paint finish
aluminum framed with 12mm thick tinted dark floated glass panel with complete
accessories.

8.2.3. All commercial windows shall be fixed glass powder coated paint finish
aluminum framed with 12 mm thick glass panel with complete accessories.

8.2.4. Fire wall window shall be 30/30 fire- rated glass with a thickness of
17mm-30mm.

8.3. FINISHING HARDWARES:

8.3.1. Butt Hinges unless otherwise approved, use brass, polished and finely
finished, mortise ball bearings 5 knuckles, non-rising loose pins as manufactured
by Stanley or Corbin for all interior wood doors. Use one and one-half pairs of
hinges per leaf of doors more than 1.80 m high, loose pin butt for room doors,
fixed pin butt for closets.

8.4. LOCKSETS:

8.4.1. Cylindrical locks all interior doors shall be equipped with high grade heavy
or standard duty (as required) cylindrical locksets. The mechanism shall be heavy
gauge, cold rolled steel contained in sturdy cylindrical housing with all parts zinc
plated and dichromate for maximum resistance against rust and corrosion.
Exposed parts shall be brass heavily plated as manufactured by Schlage, Yale or
approved equivalent.

8.4.2. Keying and Keys locks shall be keyed in sets and subsets to provide
maximum expansion. All sets shall be grand master keyed, and all entrance locks
shall be great grand master keyed per unit.

8.5. RIM BOLTS-Rim bolts and keeper shall be chrome finish.

8.6. DOOR BUMPERS- where wooden doors shall strike an object during opening,
provide door bumpers.

8.7. Provide Yale door closers for all swing exterior doors.

8.8. Provide heavy-duty head and foot bolt for the three (12) main entrance doors.

8.9. Windows Installation

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 8.9.1The fabricated and assembled windows shall be fixed in masonry opening.
properly plastered and finished. All aluminum windows shall be fixed in position
as per IS 1081-1960: Code of practice for fixing and glazing of aluminum
windows. Straightness and diagonal dimensions of the opening shall not have
tolerance more than ±2mm.

8.9.2. Aluminum screws or bolts are to be used with teak wood blocks on the back
of the sections to avoid dents and other mechanical damages during tightening of
screws/bolts. All gaps between the aluminum section and the masonry surface
must be sealed with gun grade polymer-based sealant viz., silicone compound.

8.9.3. Cement mortar grout or cement mortar finishing of gaps after installation
of aluminum units shall strictly be restricted to protect the surface treatments
given to the aluminum like anodising, precoating etc.

8.9.4 All glass panes shall be fixed only after major activities are over in the area.

8.10. Doors Execution

All frames shall be rigidly installed, plumed and in true alignment. follow with
strict compliance the manufacturer’s instruction for installation.

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DIVISION 09: FINISHES

9.1. FLOORING

9.1. 1. All exterior flooring shall be 0.30 m x 0.3 m ceramic tiles.

9.1. 2. All interior flooring shall be 0.60 m x 0.60 m ceramic tiles, cloudy beige in
color.

9.1. 3. Toilet floors shall be 0.30 m x 0.30 m of size ceramic tiles, checkered blue
in color.

9.1. 4. All apartment bedroom flooring shall be 0.60 m x 0.60 m ceramic tiles,
cemento beige in color

9.1. 5. The commercial and offices shall be 0.60 m x 0.60 m ceramic tiles,
Avenida beige in color.

9.2. WALLING:

9.2. 1. Exterior walls shall be of concrete hollow blocks, plaster finish. Painted
with Boysen titan
superflex elastomeric paint, (white)

9.2. 2. Inter walls shall be of concrete hollow blocks, plaster finish. Painted with
Boysen titan superflex elastomeric paint,(white)

9.3. CEILINGS:

9.3. 1. All interior ceilings shall be of 1/4"x 4' x 8' plywood with moldings.

9.3. 2. Outside ceiling eaves shall be of 25 mm x 300 mm Fascia Boards, painted

white.

9.4. SCOPE OF WORK

9.4. 1. Consists of furnishing all items, articles, materials tools, equipment, labor
scaffoldings, ladders, methods and other incidentals necessary and required for
the satisfactory completion of the work.

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

9.5. GENERAL PAINTING

Surface Finishing shall be interpreted to mean and include sealers, primers, fillers,
Intermediate and finish 'coats, emulsions, varnish, shellac, stain or enamels.

9.5. 1. All paint and accessory materials incorporated in or forming a part thereof
shall be subject to the prior approval and selection for color, tint, finish or shade
by the Architect.

9.5. 2. In connection with the Architect's determination of color or tint or any

particular surface, the depth of any color or tint selected or required shall in no
instance be a subject for an additional cost to the owner;

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 9.5. 3. Painting of all surfaces, except as otherwise specified shall be three (3)
coat work, one primer and a finish coat..

9.6. MATERIALS:

9.6. 1. All paint materials shall meet the requirements of paint materials under
classification. class "A" as prepared by the institute of Science, Manila, uses
"BOYSEN" or "Fuller Paints or equivalent.

9.6. 2. All paint shall be recommended by the manufacturer for the use intended
and shall be
delivered to the jobsite in original containers with seals unbroken and labels
intact.

9.6. 3. Painting materials such as Linseed oil, turpentine, thinners, shellac,

lacquer, etc. shall be pure. and of the highest quality obtainable and shall bear the
manufacturer' s label on each container or package.

9.6. 4. Except for ready mixed materials in original containers, all mixing shall be
done in the jobsite.

No materials are to be reduced, changed or mixed except as specified by the

manufacturer of said materials.

9.6. 5. Storage and Protection

The resident contractor shall designate a place for the storage of paint materials
whenever it may be necessary to change this designated storage place, the
contractor shall promptly move. to the new location. The storage space shall be
adequately protected from damage and paint. Paint shall be covered at all times
and safeguards taken to prevent fire.

9.7. MATERIALS:

9.7. 1. All surfaces to be painted shall be examined carefully before beginning any
work and see that all work of other trades or subcontractor's are installed in
workmanlike condition to receive paint, stain or particular finish.

9.7. 2. Before proceeding with any painting or finishing, thoroughly clean, sand
and seal if necessary by removing from all surfaces all dust, dirt, grease, or other
foreign substances which would affect either the satisfactory execution or
permanency of the work. Such cleaning shall be done after the general cleaning
executed under the separate division of the work..

9.7. 3. No work shall be done under conditions that are unsuitable for the
productions neither of good result nor at any time when the plastering is in
progress or is being cured, or not dry,

9.7.4. Only skilled painters shall be employed in the work. All workmanship shall
be executed according to the best acceptable practices.

9.7. 5. Finish hardware, lighting fixtures, plates and other similar shall be
removed by workmen. skilled in these trades, or otherwise protected during
painting operations and reposition upon
completion of each space.

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 9.7. 6. Neither paint nor any other finish treatment shall be applied over wet or
damp surfaces. Allow at least two (2) days from drying the proceeding coat before
applying the succeeding coat.

.7. 7. Begin work only when the resident Architect has inspected and approved the
prepared surface otherwise no credit for coat applied shall be given. The
contractor shall assume responsibility to recoat work in question. Notify the
Architect when the particular coat applied is complete, ready for inspection and
approval.

9.8. PREPARATION OF SURFACES:

9.8. 1. For concrete, cement or concrete blocks; cut out scratches, cracks, abrasion
in plaster surfaces, openings and adjoining trim as required. Fill flush adjoining
plaster surface. When dry; and 'smooth and seal before priming coat application
9.8.2. Tint plaster priming coat to approximate shade of final coat. Touch up
sanction spots in plaster or cement after first coat application, before applying
second coat, to produce even result in finish coat. Secure color schedules for
rooms before priming walls.

9.8. 3. In cases of presence of high alkali conditions, neutralize surfaces by

washing with zinc sulfate. solution (3 pounds to a gallon of water). Allow to dry
thoroughly, brush free of crystals before priming:

9.8. 4. Prime with a mixture of equal parts by volume of L & S Portland cement
paint and improved Alkali proof seal or its equivalent as may be approved by the
Architect.

9.8. 5. Brush one or more finish coats of L & S thinned if necessary with mineral
spirits or turpentine.

9.9. WOODWORK TO BE PAINTED:

9.9. 1. Touch up knots, pitch, streaks, sappy spots with shellac..

9.9. 2. Do necessary puttying of nail holes, cracks etc. after first coat with putty of
color to match that of finish. Bring putty with adjoining surface in neat,
workmanlike manner.

9.9. 3. Wipe paste wood fillers, applied in open grain wood, when "set", across
wood grain. Then with
grain to secure a clean surface. 4. Cover surfaces to be stained with a uniform
stain coat.

9.9. 5. Tiny undercoats of paint and enamel to the same or approximate cost
shade.

9.9. 6. Sand smoothly woodwork to be finished with enamel or varnish; clean

surface before proceeding with first coat application. Use fine sand paper between
coats on enamel or varnish finish applied to wood to produce even smooth finish.

9.10. VARNISHING:

9.10. 1. Sand wood surfaces with fine grade sand paper.

9.10. 2. Wipe dust off with clean cloth dampened with lacquer thinner.

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9.10. 3. Apply wood filler as per manufacturer's specifications.

9.10. 4. Apply approved stain in uniform coats until desired shade is achieved.

9.10. 5. Apply finish coat as per manufacturer's specifications.

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DIVISION 15: PLUMBING WORKS:

15.1. GENERAL
15.1.1. All work shall be done under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber
and in strict accordance with these specifications and of the methods as prescribed
by the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

15.2. MATERIALS:

15.2.1. Cast iron soil pipe for sewer and cement drainage pipes T And G ASTM
C-14 and ASTM-75 respectively.

15.2.2. Cast iron sewer pipes and fittings ASTM A-74 for soll, waste and vent
pipes.

15.2.3. Caulking Lead Federal spec. 00-56 or epoxy mix A and B.

15.2.4. Bronze gate valves Federal spec. WW V-58.

15.2.5. Galvanized iron pipes and fittings Schedule 40 for all hot and cold water
lines.

15.2.6. Water Closet Saniwares brand. All toilets shall be of Ventura model or
Compton except the second-floor owners toilet which shall be Sabrina or cadet
type. Vitreous china "price Pfister" angle valves. White in color.

15.2.7. Lavatories Saniwares Ventura and Diana lor new comrade) vitreous China
complete with 7 all chrome finish "price pfister. Fittings and accessories.

15.2.8. Kitchen Sink Northern Hill Classic cast iron acid resisting enameled finish
inside. With back. complete with chrome finish U.S fittings and accessories.

15.2.9. Drains: Floor drains shall be high grade strong, tough and even grained
metals with adjustable screwed cover nickel plated.

15.3. ALTERNATE MATERIALS:

15.3. 1. Alternate material allowed, provided such alternate is approved by the

Architect, such as PVC pipes for sewer and drainage pipes.

15.3. 2. Each length of pipe, fitting, trap, fixture and device used in the plumbing
system shall have cast, stamped or indelibly marked on it, manufacturer's
trademark or name weight, type and classes or product when so required.

15.4. INSTALLATION

15.4. 1. Install plumbing fixtures free and open to afford easy access for cleaning.

15.4. 2. Install plumbing fixtures as indicated on drawings, furnishings all

brackets, cleats, plates and anchors required to support fixtures rigidly in place.

15.4.3. Install all fixtures and accessories in locations directed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions, minimizing pipe fittings.

15.4.4. Protecting items with approval means to maintain perfect conditions.

Remove work damaged or defective and replace it with perfect work without
extra cost to OWNER.

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 15.4. 5. All G.l, soil and drainage pipes shall have a minimum slope of 1%.

15.4. 6. Vertical pipes shall be secured strongly by hooks to building framing,

Provide suitable brackets or chairs at the floors from which they start. Where an
end or circuit vent pipe from any fixtures or line of fixtures is connected to a vent
line serving other fixtures, connection shall be at least four (4) feet 1.20 M above
floor on which fixtures are located, to prevent use of any vent line as a waste.
Horizontal pipes shall be supported by well secured strap hangers..

15.4. 7. Connection of water closets to soil pipes shall be made by means of

flanged Plates and asbestos packing without use of rubber putty or cement.

15.4. 8. Make all joints air and water-tight; for jointing pipes, the following shall
be used.

a. For bell and spigot jointed cast iron, and waste pipes, caulk with oakum
or jute and soft pig lead.

b. Lead to cast iron pipes use brass ferrule wiped on lead side and caulked
into ball of cast iron
soil pipe.

c. Concrete pipes: bell and spigot or tongue and groove use yarning
material and cement mortar.

d. G.l. Pipes Use Teflon Tape or white lead when tightening threaded
joints.

15.5. ROUGH-IN

15.5. 1. Provide correctly located openings of proper sizes where required in walls
and floors for passing of pipes.

15.5. 2. All items to be embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly clean and free
from all rust, scale. and paint.

15.5. 3. All changes in pipe sizes on soil, wash and drain lines shall be provided
with reducing fittings or recess reducers. For changes in pipe sizes provide
reducing fittings

15.5. 4. High corrosive natural ground within the site shall be taken into account
by plumber. Protective
features shall be installed to prevent corrosion of all water pipes I nstalled
underground.

15.5. 5. Extend piping to all fixtures, outlets and equipment from gate valves
installed in the brancnear the riser.

15.5. 6. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements, and worked into place
without springing or forcing.

15.5. 7. Care shall be taken as not to weaken the structural portion of the building.

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DIVISION 16: ELECTRICAL WORKS

16.1. SCOPE OF WORK:

16.1. 1. The work consist of furnishing of all materials and tabor, tolls and
equipment and all necessary services to complete the electrical work ready for
operation as shown in the drawings and specified as follows:

a. Supply and installation of the main and sub-feeders from electrical

panelboards up to service entrance.

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

c. Supply of wiring devices porcelain receptacles, outlets, switches, etc.

complete with suitable cover plates as per specifications.

d. Supply and installation for all branch feeders circuits from panelboards
up to all outlets, switches, controls or other loads; other wiring as shown
in plan.

e. Installation of all owners furnished materials such as lighting fixtures

and electrical control.

f. Grounding system as per EE Code requirements.

g. The contractor shall secure and pay for all electrical installation fees
and permits, but Owner shall pay for the necessary deposit.

16.2. CODES AND REGULATIONS:

16.2. 1. The Electrical work shall be done in accordance with all the requirements
of the latest issue. Philippine Electrical Code, with rules and regulations and
Ordinances of the local enforcing authorities of Palayan City the Requirements of
the Local Power Company.

16.3. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS;

16.3. 1. All installation shall be done in workmanlike manner and shall include all
necessary works that may not be clearly indicated in the plans or schematic but
necessary to attain the purpose or intent of the design scheme.

16.3. 2. The plan indicates the general layout of the system and the location of
outlets are diagrammatic, and may be adjusted as required by the Architect before
installation.

16.4. MATERIALS. WORKMANSHIP:

16.4.1. All materials to be supplied shall be new and of high quality suitable for
the location and purpose. Materials shall be standard products of reputable
manufacturers.

16.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

16.5. 1. Power service: 115/230 volts, single phase, 3 wire solid neutral 60 hertz..

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16.5. 2. Wiring methods: all power and control wiring shall be in rigid mild steel
conductors.

16.5. 3. Grounding: Panelboards, raceways, gutters, metallic conduits and other

non-current carrying metal parts of equipment, heaters, motor frames, shall be
provided with effective grounding connection to a grounded cold center pipe.

16.5. 4. Main and Branch Feeders: Conductors and complete conduit systems
shall be provided as shown in drawings and no change, in sizes shall be made
without approval by the Architect or his authorized representative.

16.5. 5. Panel Board:

Furnish and install the electrical panel-boards as shown in plan. Disconnect
switches and magnetic starters shall be provided by motor equipment suppliers.

16.5. 6 Receptacles, switches, Outlets:

a. Provide as indicated in drawings, the switches and receptacles with

proper cover plates.

Switches shall be of the quiet matic type, "NATIONAL or approved equal.

b. Receptacles shall be duplex with proper cover plates, rated 10 amp.

min. 250 V.A.C., "Eagle" or approved equal.

c. Lighting outlet at ceiling shall be provided with 4" octagonal box ga. 18
min.

16.5. 7.Connections from fixtures to boxes can be made by using TW wire CHB
in flexible conduit. 7. Light Fixtures:

a. All lighting fixtures shall be furnished by the owner and installed by the
Contractor. Detail of fixture design when not standard shall be shown in
the Architectural Drawings.

16.5. 8. Wires and Cables:

a. Wires shall be Phelps Dodge, Duraflex, Far East Wires or approved
equivalent.

b. No wires shall be drawn into a raceway until it is complete with all

necessary fittings, boxes supports. Connections shall be securely fastened
such as not to loosen under vibration and normal strain. All connections,
splices shall be made with approved methods.

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X. FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS

All interior wooden structures shall be applied with resist-A-Flame Fire Retardant
solution applied as per manufacturer's specifications. All other requirements of
the fire code of the Philippines as far as they relate to this project shall likewise be
complied with.

XI. FIRE RETARDATION TREATMENTS

XI.1. SCOPE OF WORK

1. The Fire-Retardant Applicator shall provide all materials, labor, tools,

equipment and all facilities for the satisfactory and effective treatment with fire
retardant-solution or paint for the wooden components of the said project.

2. The fire retardation under this item refers to the treatment of all wood,
plywood, woodworks, acoustical board, lumber, wood studs, wood shavings,
wooden shingles, bamboos and the like in the interior and/or exterior with proven
fire-retardant chemical having Class A or B Same Spread Rating such as the
"Resist-A-Flame" fire retardant or approved equal

3. Studs, Trusses and other interior wooden components must be treated with Fire
Retardant
chemical before paneling is installed.

4. When colorless fire-retardant chemicals are applied, treatment must be done

before painting on both sides of the plywood. Care in the application must be
meticulously observed in such a way that saturation and maximum penetration
shall be achieved.

5. In the treatments, specified rate of application, as hereunder stated, must be

carefully observed. Estimates for the needed quantity of chemicals must be
observed during application in order to attain maximum effectiveness.

XI.2. APPLICATION

1. Preparation

Remove all loose dirt, dust and other foreign matters from the surfaces to be
treated. Nail heads. must be countersunk to clear the surface. Cooking within the
area be prohibited; flammables be removed from the area; all workers be notified
to avoid smoking and/or burning inside the building. Other precautions must be
strictly observed in order to prevent destructive fire in the area. All workers in the
area must realize that the fire-retardant chemical is flammable especially when it
is newly applied.

2. Application

Fire Retardant chemicals must be applied by the Fire-Retardant Applicator duly

authorized by the fire retardant chemical manufacturer/blender and certified by
the Area Code implementing. agencies. The applicator and/or his men must
follow good painting practices using paint brush, spray or rollers. They must
conform with the following rate of application.

a. All wooden doors and stairs shall be treated with tire retardants at the
rate of 100 sq. ft. per gallon for Class A Flame Spread- Rating or three (3)
coatings; b. All ceiling boards, paneling and all wooden structures of the

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 building that are found along corridors, lobbies, and kitchen shall be
treated at the rate of 150 sq.

ft. per gallon or two (2) coatings; c. All interior panellings, ceilings, floors,
closets, cabinets and all other wooden components found in the interiors of
a building shall be treated with fire retardant chemicals at the rate of 200
sq. ft. per gallon for Class "8" rating or one coating; and- d. All other
exterior wood-based component of the building such as sidings, facia
boards, eaves, etc. shall be treated with fire retardants at the rate of 150 sq.
ft. per gallon or two (2) coatings.

XI.3. GUARANTEE

1. The APPLICATOR shall and hereby warrants that all fire r etardation
work executed under this section shall be free from defects of materials and
workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of the completion of
application.

2. The APPLICATOR further agrees that he will at his own expense repair and
replace all such defective work and all other works damaged thereby which
becomes defective during the term of this guarantee.

XI.4. CERTIFICATIONS

1. The APPLICATOR issues a certification of contract executed by and between

him and the
Owner/Contractor of the building which certification attests to the existence of a
program for the application of fire retardant on the building during construction;
and

2. The APPLICATOR issues a certification of treatment after the required

treatment has been completed and accepted by the Owner I Building Contractor.

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