ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

01000 GENERAL CONDITIONS

01400 QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

a. The conditions of Contract and Division 1, General Requirements, apply to the work of this
Section.

1.02 WORK PERFORMED BY TESTING AGENCY

a. The Contractor shall submit a list of testing agencies to be used in performance of the
Work.
b. The Owner will select an independent Testing Agency from the submitted list or of his own
choice to provide testing laboratory services and on-site inspection services, including
without limitation testing of soils and concrete.
c. Unless otherwise specially agreed, testing shall be accomplished as specified, and all
sampling and testing procedures shall conform to applicable PNS, ASTM, D.I.N. or
British Standards. Testing personnel shall be qualified and shall be completely
familiar with required procedures of testing.
d. Technicians representing the Testing Agency shall inspect the materials to be tested and
report their findings to the Owner, Architect and the Contractor.
1. Work will be checked as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or
material shall not in any way prevent later rejection when such defect is discovered,
nor shall it obligate the Owner for final acceptance of the part of the Work.
2. When it appears that the material furnished or work performed by the Contractor fails to
fulfill specification requirements the Technician shall notify the Owner and the
Contractor of such failure.
3. Technicians shall not act as foreman or perform other duties for the Contractor.
Technicians are not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or release any
requirements of the specifications, or to approve or accept any portion of the Work.
e. The Testing Agency shall forward the laboratory report of each test to the Owner, Architect
and the Contractor, within three (3) days after the test has been completed or the
inspection has been performed.

1.03 WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR

a. To facilitate testing services the Contractor shall:

1. Secure and deliver to the Testing Agency, without charge, preliminary representative
samples of the materials which the Contractor proposes to use and which are
required to be tested.
2. Furnish necessary labor to obtain and handle samples at the project, or at the source of the
materials to be tested.
3. Advise the Testing Agency sufficiently in advance of operations, and at least twenty four
hours before operations, to allow for completion of prequalifying tests, and for the
assignment of personnel.
4. The Contractor shall provide free, safe and convenient access to the Work at all locations
of the work including the Site, Ready-Mix Concrete facilities and other applicable
locations to allow thorough meaningful inspections and obtaining of physical
samples for testing of the Work or components to allow reasonable access for
inspection.

Page 1 of 12
1.05 MISCELLANEOUS TESTING SERVICE

a. The following Laboratory Testing and Inspection Services will be performed during the
course of the Work. The Contractor shall provide support services and cooperation
as specified herein and as specified under other sections referenced herein.

b. Earthwork:
1. Fill and backfill shall be tested for specified consolidation of materials.
2. Coordinate Work and cooperate with Soils Inspector and Testing Laboratory to
permit compacting tests as described in "Earthwork" Section of Division 2, as each
layer material is placed.

c. Concrete and Mortar Testing:

1. Concrete testing will be as described under Division 3, and additional testing
described under other sections as referenced herein.
2. The Contractor shall provide necessary site labor to assist in taking and preparing
job samples; coordinate with the Testing Laboratory for scheduling, testing and
inspection; submit samples of materials for concrete, admixtures, and cement to the
laboratory for testing.
3, Concrete testing will be required for all concrete work performed under individual
sections of Division 2, "Sitework", and Sections of Division 3, "Concrete".
4. Mortar and Grout shall be tested for shrinkage and strength in all critical
applications and as directed by the Architect.

1.06 MATERIALS TO BE TESTED

a. When so instructed by the Owner, the Contractor shall deliver samples of other materials to
Testing Laboratory so that independent test can be made for compliance with the
requirements of the Specifications.
b. When instructed by the Owner, the Contractor shall take samples from materials being
installed at the job site and deliver these to locations as directed by the Owner. Samples
shall be selected at random by Testing Laboratory or Architect from material being
applied or installed.

Page 2 of 12
01500 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
The types of services required include, but not by way of limitation, water, sewerage, surface
and sub-surface drainage, electrical power and telephones. Where possible, and reasonable,
connect to existing utilities for required services and comply with service companies
recommendations or materials and methods, or engage service companies to install services.
Locate and relocate services (as necessary) to minimize interference with construction
operations.

01540 SECURITY/PROTECTION PROVISIONS

The types of temporary security and protection provisions required include, but not by way of
limitation, fire protection, barricades, fences, warning signs/lights, and similar provisions
intended to minimize property loses, personal injuries and claims for damages at project site.
Fire Extinguishers: Provide types, sizes, numbers and locations as would be effective in
extinguishing fires during early stages, by personnel at project site. Fence: Before starting any
construction work on site erect an opaque enclosure fence. The construction and materials
used shall be acceptable to the governing authorities and the Owner. Enclosure and Lockup: At
earliest possible date, secure building site against unauthorized entrance at times when
personnel are not working. Provide secured temporary enclosures at all locations of possible
entry, with locked entrances and guard service.

01580 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN

At location shown on site plans, provide project identification sign approved by the Architect,
contents shall include Perspective of the proposed project done by an artist recommended by
the architect, the name and logo of all Design Consultants, title of project, and Contractors
name. Engage an experienced sign painter to paint graphics on a 3.60m x 7.20m sign as
indicated. Construct sign of treated wood framing and posts, and GA 20 GI sheet on (3/4)
12.50mm marine plywood.

01600 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Where products are specified by trade name, Contractor has the option of selecting from among
the named. Should Contractor desire to use materials other than those named, he shall submit
a list of proposed products along with substantiating data and cost data. Architect will make
evaluation of data and will notify Contractor of his decision within 7 days. A list of suppliers
will be issued to Contractors requesting. The Architect is not responsible for any incorrect data
contained in this list.

01700 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

The provisions of this section apply primarily to close-out of actual physical work, not to
administrative matters such as final payment. Close-out requirements relate to both final
completion and substantial completion of Work, and apply to individual portions of completed
work as well as the total Work. Specific requirements in other sections have precedence over
general requirements of this section.

Submit executed warranties, maintenance agreements, inspection certificates and similar

required documentation for specific units of Work, enabling Owner's unrestricted occupancy
and use. Submit record documentation, maintenance manuals, tools, spare parts, keys and
similar operational items. Complete instruction of Owner's operating personnel, and start-up of
systems. Complete final cleaning, and remove temporary facilities.

Inspection Procedures: Upon receipt of Contractor's request, Architects will either proceed
with inspection or advise Contractor of prerequisites not fulfilled. Following initial inspection,
Architects will either prepare certificate of substantial completion, or advise Contractor of work
which must be performed prior to issuance of certificate; and repeat inspection when requested
and assured that Work has been substantially completed. Results of completed inspection will
form initial "punch-list" for final acceptance.

Procedures at Final Acceptance:

Page 3 of 12
 Re-inspection Procedure: On receipt of Contractor's notice that Work has been completed,
including punch- list items resulting from earlier inspections, and excepting incomplete items
delayed because of acceptable circumstances, Architect will re-inspect Work. Upon
completion of Re-inspection, Architect will either recommend final acceptance and final
payment, or advise Contractor of Work not completed or obligations not fulfilled as required
for final acceptance. If necessary, procedure will be repeated.

END OF DIVISION

02000 SITEWORK

02100 SITE PREPARATION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-
Remove and clear site of vegetation, trees, and other debris as required to construct buildings
and appurtenances. Remove top layer of soil down to undisturbed strata or as directed
by Architect. Dispose of debris legally. Demolition of existing structure if any. Clear
demolished debris prior to layouting.

02200 EARTHWORK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-
Verify existing grades. Protect bench marks. Protect adjacent properties. Subsurface soil data
will be available for Contractor's information. A testing Agency selected and paid by
the Contractor, acceptable to Architect shall perform compaction testing, field density
testing and subgrade inspection for satisfactory bearing pressure. Contractor shall pay
costs of additional testing where initial testing indicates non-conforming
work, or additional soil testing as required by him
1. Base course: Natural rock, weathered or broken maximum size .25M in any
direction; min sizes 0.03M.
2. Base fill course: G4 Crushed or natural aggregate as used for concrete mix.
3. General fill: One part “Escombro”, Two parts “Lastillas” for filling jobs not
exceeding 150mm thick. Add natural sandy, porous soil with maximum clay
content 5%. Fill soil shall be acceptable to testing agency.

EXECUTION-
Excavate site as required to construct roads, buildings and appurtenances. Transport and
dispose of excess and unsuitable soil materials. Excavated soil materials may be used
for fill and backfill, if acceptable. Compact structural fills to 95% Standard Factor.
Deposit fills in uniform layers, 20cm depth maximum. Flood with water and compact
each layer using compaction equiptment. Place porous fill layer under all slabs and on
grade wall foundations. Finish grade outside building lines to elevations and slopes
indicated

02150 SHORING, SHEETPILING AND BRACING

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-
A. Protect existing buildings, streets, walkway, utilities and other improvements and
excavations of loss ground or caving embankments, on account of this contractor.
Provide Design Drawings prepared sign and sealed by a registered professional
Engineer.

02280 SOIL TREATMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Page 4 of 12
 Work described in this section includes poisoning of soil to prevent infestation or reinfestation
by termites and other subterranean insects. Application shall be done by a Pest Control
Contractor or by the this Contractor as long as it is warranted for a period of five years
against reinfestations.
MATERIALS-

Submit material description and installation procedures for Architect for approval.
1. Suggested chemicals to be used:
a. Water-based Chemicals
(1) Benzene Hexachloride - 0.3 gamma isomer concentration
(2) Chlordane - (75 E.C.) 1.25% concentration
(3) Dieldrin - 0.5% concentration
(4) Aldrin - 0.5% concentration
(5) Heptachlor - 0.5% concentration
EXECUTION-

Apply chemicals at manufacturer's recommended rates along foundations and under slabs
during a period of time when soil is relatively dry. Prevent leaching of chemicals into
potable water area.
Application:
a. Soil poisoning work shall begin after preparation for slab placement have been
completed
b. soil poison shall be applied only when soil is not excessively wet.
c. after grading and leveling the soil in the ground and layers of gravel laid preparatory
to the pouring of concrete, flood or soak every square meter of floor area with
soil poison working solution.
d. thoroughly drench and saturate every linear meter excavation for footings, retaining
walls and other foundations work with soil poison working solution with
pouring of concrete.
e. Two gallons of soil poison working solution are applied per five (5) linear feet and
shall be applied to all areas that are penetrated by pipes, ducts and other
construction features.
f. Hollow mansonry walls resting on grades have its void treated with gallon of soil
poison working solution per 1.5m of walls. Poison is poured directly into the
hollow working solutions

END OF SECTION

03350 CONCRETE FINISH

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

A. Comply with ACI 301 definitions. Finish on exposed interior vertical surfaces shall be
smooth form concrete. Rough form finish shall be used for surface against ground and
surfaces not exposed in final work. Flatwork shall be steel troweled; walks and paving
slabs broom finished unless otherwise indicated. Tolerances in finish concrete floor
slabs shall comply with ACI 301. Provide hot weather protection complying with ACI
305 when atmospheric temperature is 26 degree C and above.

MATERIALS-

A. Curing compound shall comply with ASTM 309, Type I except that floor surfaces not
designated to receive further finish shall receive a fluoro-silicate curing, sealing and
hardening compound. Provide appropriate type curing compounds for surfaces to
receive resilient flooring, etc. Moist cure surfaces to receive tile setting beds.

EXECUTION-
Page 5 of 12
 A. Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessively hot temperature and maintain
moist at relatively constant temperature for the period of time necessary for hydration of cement and
hardening of concrete. Protect concrete deposited under water from cement washout before setting.

Finish Definitions:

1.Formed Surfaces:

a. Rough form finish: As cast; tie holes and honeycombs filled; fins and projections 6mm and
larger chipped off and rubbed. Grout plug tie holes in retaining walls watertight.
b. Smooth form finish: Plastic or metal forms; seams in forms sealed or taped; fill and finish tie
holes and voids and remove form coating to a degree ready to be painted.

2..Slabs:

a. Scratch Finish: Monolithic slabs to receive additional cementitious layers of bond coats or
toppings; tolerance 15mm in 3M.

b. Float Finish: Monolithic slabs, consolidated and finished with bullfloat or edge of
screedboard to tolerance of 6mm in 3M.

c. Trowel Finish: Finish slab to float finish grade then trowel with motorized or hand trowels to
tolerance of 3mm in 3M.

d. Non-slip broom finish: Finish slab to trowel grade and impart striations perpendicular to
main traffic direction by drawing tampico or stiff nylon broom across the surface.

e. Exposed Aggregate Finish: Aggregate graded, washed and selected approved for color,
prebagged. Coat semicured or cured slab with minimum of 3cm of silica sand, white cement
mortar; float surface. Seed aggregate by tapping into fresh mortar until level and cement mortar
surrounds aggregate particles. Refloat and check surface for tolerance of 3mm in 3M. After
disappearance of surface water and the slab will bear the weight of man on keyboard, lightly
brush top of slab with stiff nylon brush to remove top mortar and expose aggregate particles or
use retarding coating. Flush away loose mortar with fine water spray. Clean until exposure is
uniform and flushing water runs clear. Partially grind aggregate tips after curing. Apply sealer
after clean surfaces are dry.

f. Curing: Cure stripped, formed concrete and concrete slabs by one of the following methods.

f.1 Wet Cure: Keep concrete under water or fog spray or cover with burlap and keep it
wet for minimum of 5 days.
f.2 Liquid membrane: Apply specified membrane forming compound as soon as forms
are removed or water film disappears on slabs. Do not use membrane forming
compounds on slabs receiving additional cementitious bonded finishes or on surfaces
receiving directly applied coatings without prior approval of the Architect.

END OF SECTION

04000 MASONRY

04050 MASONRY PROCEDURES

MATERIALS-
A. Cement and other cementious materials shall be delivered to the site and stored in unbroken bags,
barrels, or other approved containers, plainly marked and labeled with the manufacturer’s name
and brand. Mortar materials shall be stored in dry, weathertight sheds or enclosures, and shall
be stored and handled in a manner which will prevent the inclusion of foreign material and
Page 6 of 12
 damage by water or dampness. Concrete masonry units shall be handled with care to avoid
chipping and breakage, and shall be stored as directed. Materials stored in
newly constructed floors shall be stacked in such manner that the uniformly distributed loading
does not exceed 50 psi. Concrete masonry materials shall be protected from contact with the
earth and exposure to the weather, and shall be kept dry until used.

B. Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) shall be 2 or 3-core steam-cured modular blocks by “Jackbilt or
Equivalent”. Exterior and interior masonry unit shall be load-bearing and non-load bearing
units with compressive strength of 5.52 map respectively. However, load-bearing units may
be provided in lieu of non-loading-bearing units. Surfaces of units which are to be plastered
shall be sufficiently rough to provide a suitable bond.

C. Portland cement shall be type 1 conforming to PNS 07.

D. Sand shall conform to PNS 18, type 1.

E. Water for mixing shall be potable.

F. Reinforcing steel bars shall be corrugate structural grade, as manufactured by “ Pag-Asa. Steel
Works, Inc.”

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Workmanship Concrete Hollow Blocks masonry walls shall not be carried up level and plumb all around.
One section of the walls shall not be carried up in advance of the others unless specifically
approved. Unfinished work shall be stepped back for joining with new work. Heights of masonry
shall be checked with an instrument at each floor, and at sills and heads of opening to maintain
the level of the walls. Door and window frames, louvered openings, anchors, pipes, ducts and
conduits shall be built-in carefully and in a neat manner as the masonry work progresses. Spaces
around metal door frames shall be filled solidly with mortar. Concrete masonry units shall be
handled with care to avoid chipping, backing, and sapling of faces and edges. Structural steel
work, bolts, anchors, inserts, plugs, ties, lintels, and miscellaneous metal work specifies
elsewhere shall be placed in position as the work progresses. Unless indicated otherwise,
partitions shall extend from the floor from the bottom of the floor or roof construction above.
Non-load-bearing partitions and interior walls shall be securely anchored to the construction
above in a manner that provides lateral stability while permitting unrestricted deflection of
construction above, scaffolding well-braced and securely tied in position. Overloading of
scaffolding will not be permitted.

04100 GROUT AND MORTAR

GENERAL REQUIRMENTS-

A. Mortar mixing. Mortar materials shall be measured by volumetric proportioning in approved

containers that will insure that the specified proportions of materials will be controlled and
accurately maintained during the progress of the work. Measuring materials with shovels will
not permitted. Unless specified otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in such a manner that the
materials will be distributed uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall
be added gradually and the mass further mixed not less that 3 until a mortar of the plasticity
necessary for the purposes intended is obtained. Mortar boxes, pans and /or mixer drums shall
be kept clean and free in debris of dried mortar. The mortar shall be used before the initial
setting of the cement has taken place; re-tempering of mortar in which cement has started to set
will not be permitted. Mortar shall be mixed in the proportions of one part Portland cement and
3 parts sand.
B. Grout shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials aggregate as specified hereinafter; water
shall be added in sufficient quantity to produce a fluid mixture. Fine grout shall be provided
grout spaces less than 50 mm in any horizontal dimension or in which clearance between
reinforcing and masonry is less than 20 mm.
Page 7 of 12
 C. Fine grout shall be mixed in proportions of one part portland cement and 3 parts sand.
D. Course grout shall be mixed in proportions of one part portland cement, 3 parts sand and 3 pea
gravel passing a 10 mm sieve.
E. Mortar joints shall be uniform in thickness, and the average thickness of any three consecutive joints
shall be 10 mm to 12 mm. Changes in coursing or bonding after the work started will not be
permitted. Exposed joints shall be rolled slightly concave with a round or other approved
jointer when the mortar is thumbprint hard. The jointly shall be slightly larger than the width
of the joint so that complete contact is made along the edges of the units, compressing sealing
the surface of joint. Joints in masonry that will not be exposed shall be struck-flush. Horizontal
joints shall be struck-flush . Horizontal joints shall be rolled first. Joints shall be brushed to
removed all loose and excess mortar. All horizontal joints shall be
level; vertical joints shall be plumb and in alignment from top to bottom of wall, within
a tolerance of plus or minus 12 mm.
F. Concrete masonry unit work. The first course of concrete masonry units shall be laid in a full bed or
mortar for the full width of the unit; the succeeding courses shall be laid with broken joints. The
bed-joints of concrete masonry unit shall be formed by applying the mortar to the entire top
surface of the inner and outer face shell, and the head joints shall be formed by applying the
mortar for a width of about 25 mm to the ends of the adjoining units laid previously. The mortar
for joints shall be smooth, not furrowed, and shall be of such thickness that it will be forced out
of the joints as the units are being placed in positions. Where anchors, bolts, and
ties occur within the cells of the units, such cells shall be filled with mortar or grout as the work
progresses. Concrete masonry units shall not be damped before or during laying.
G. Reinforcing shall be positioned accurately as indicated. As masonry work progresses, vertical
reinforcing shall be rigidly secured in place at vertical intervals as indicated. Reinforcing shall
be embedded in grout as grouting proceeds. The minimum clear distance between masonry and
vertical reinforcement shall be not less than 12 mm. Unless indicated or specified otherwise,
splices shall be formed by lapping bars not less than 20 bar diameters and wire tying them
together.
H. Bonding and anchoring. Masonry walls and partitions shall be accurately anchored and bonded at
points where they intersect, and where they abut or adjoin the concrete frame of a building. All
anchors shall be completely embedded in mortar.
I. Grout placement. Grouting shall be performed from interior side of walls, except as approved
otherwise . Sills, ledges, offsets and other surfaces to be left exposed shall be protected from
grout droppings ; grout falling on such surface shall be removed immediately. Grout shall be
stirred before placing to avoid segregation of the aggregate and shall be sufficiently fluid to flow
into joints and around reinforcing without leaving voids. Grout shall be placed by pumping or
pouring from buckets equipped with spouts, not exceeding 1.22 m; pours shall be kept at
38 mm below the top of masonry units in top course. Grout shall be puddle or agitated
thoroughly to eliminate voids without displacing masonry from its position. Masonry displaced
by grouting operation shall be removed and laid in re-alignment with fresh mortar.

EXECUTION-

Measure and mix materials in containers of known quantity. Water-reducing and plasticizing
admixture may be added to mortar. Use mechanical mixer for preparation of grout and mortar.
Clean used mixer or use a separate mixer for white cement mortar or prepared mortar mixes.

04150 MASONRY REINFORCEMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Horizontal masonry reinforcement shall be deformed Steel, Grade 230 structural grade, 10 mm
dia. bars at 600 mm on center vertical bars and at every third course horizontal bars for
100 mm thick concrete hollow blocks. Use 12 mm dia. bars for 150 mm and
200 mm thick with bar spacing same as that of 100 mm thick concrete hollow blocks.

04220 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS (CHB)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Page 8 of 12
 If not indicated on the Plans. All Exterior Wall shall be 150mm min CHB, All Interior Wall shall
be 100mm CHB except where it is necessary to create a flushed to column situation and
where there is a passage of utilities or unless otherwise noted..

MATERIALS-

Used JACKBILT brand load bearing concrete hollow blocks with 700 psi compressive Submit
samples for concrete masonry units. Submit samples indicating texture. Store units
under cover .Concrete Hollow Blocks shall meet ASTM C90 Grade N-1. Fire rated
units shall comply with UL-618.

EXECUTION-

Lay masonry units in common running bond with 1cm wide joints. Build in adjacent work,
including anchors and door subframes. Fill around built in work with cement grout.
Lay all units in full bed of mortar. Provide control joints at changes in wall direction
and spaced not more than 12m o.c. in running walls. Strike unexposed joints flush;
tool exposed joints concave. Provide reinforced unit masonry construction where
shown. Maintain vertical cell alignment in cells to be filled. Provide cleanouts at
bottom of cells. Fill cells with cement grout, consolidated by vibrating and pudding.
Form construction joints in grout lifts by stopping grout pour 4cm below top of
uppermost course in pour.

REINFORCED CONCRETE STIFFENER COLUMNS AND LINTER BEAMS: for

concrete hollow blocks wall with span or height of more than 4m as follows:

a. STIFFENER COLUMNS: 100 mm x 300 mm for 100 mm thick chb or/ 150 mm x
300 mm (for 150 mm thick chb) reinforced with 4-12 mm dia. vertical bars
with 10 mm dia. ties 250 mm on center.
b. LINTEL BEAMS: thickness varieties per concrete hollow block wall x 35 mm dia.
continuous bar (top and bottom) with 100 mm dia. stirrups, 4 at 100 mm; rest at
250 mm on center.
ANCHOR MASONRY to structural members with metal ties embedded in masonry joints and
attached to structure. Space anchors as per spacing of masonry reinforcement, shall
extend up to the bottom of the beam or slab.

END OF SECTION

05000 METALS

05105 LIGHT STEEL FRAMING

5C.1 Scope. This section includes light steel framing system for dry wall partitions or gypsum
boards, metal lath partitions and ceiling assemblies.
5C.2 Storage of Materials. Materials shall be stored out of contact with the ground of minimize
contamination, corrosion and deterioration.
5C.3 Light steel framing system shall be as manufactured by “P.P. Ramous Enterprises” Sizes
are manufacturer’s standard.
5C.3.1 Hangers shall be pre-punched, hot -dipped galvanized steel 1.0 mm thick.
5C.3.2 Suspension rod shall be hot-dipped galvanize steel 6.0 diameter.
5C.3.3 Carrying channel clip shall be spring steel clip 0.6 mm thick.
5C.3.4 Furring channel joiner and furring clip shall be galvanize steel, gauge 24 thick.
5C.3.5 Furring member shall have double carding, galvanize steel 5.0 m long; 0.40 m thick,
configuration and size as shown hereinafter.
5C.3.6 Carrying channel and wall angle shall be 5 meters long, gauge 19 and 2.4 or 3.0
meters long, gauge 24 thickness respectively, configuration and sizes as shown
5C.4 Materials for wall and partition, profile and sizes shall be as follows:
5C.4.1 Track, top and bottom shall be galvanized steel gauge 22 or 24 and 2.4 or 3.0 m long.
Page 9 of 12
 5C.4.2 Stud shall be galvanized steel, gauge 22 or 24 and 2.4 or 3.0 m long.
5C.5 Application. Light steel framing system shall be used in lieu of wood framing system and
applied where indicated. Sizes, configurations, and typical installation procedures are
as shown in accompanying drawings:
5C.6 Shop drawings. Submit shop drawing of the required steel framing assemblies for
walling, ceiling or other applications for approval prior to procurement.

05700 ORNAMENTAL METALS

SCOPE-
A. This section includes miscellaneous metal work including wrought iron work , Stainless
Steel Railings and gutter, complete.
MATERIALS-
A. Anchor bolts and sag rods shall conform to ASTM A307 and applicable portions of A36.
B. Structural carbon steel for plates, angles or shapes shall conform to ASTM Specification
A36
C. Cold-formed, light gauge structural members shall be formed from sheet or strip not less
than 5 mm thick and conforming to “Specifications for the Design of Light Gauge
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members” of the American Iron and Steel Institute.
D. Saddle shall be a standard manufactured products, of sections shown and shall be heat-
treated extruded aluminum alloy 6063-TS , conforming to ASTM Specification B221.
E. Expansion shields shall be of the style, type, and size suited for the intended use. Shields
shall be accurately recessed and unless otherwise indicated shall be not less than 50 mm
into concrete or masonry.
F. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be zinc-coated , regular commercial grade, size as indicated,
and shall conform to ASTM Specification A307.
G. Power driven nails shall be steel, especially formulated to produce high ductility and
hardness and capable of being explosively driven through the medium to attached.
H. Welding electrodes and rods from manual arc welding shall conform to AWS Specification
A5.5 E70 or AWS Specification A5.1 860.
I. Expanded metal lath shall be as indicated and shall be of the close mesh, heavy duty rigid
type.
J. Wrought iron works and stair hand railing shall be as indicated. Use 20 mm square bars
and 50 mm zinc-coated pipe, schedule 20 for handrail or as directed. Wrought iron
and handrail shall be painted spray-applied, as specified in section: Field Painting,
with three coats of two-components urethane-based paint.
K. Nails shall be common or finishing of the proper sizes for intended use and shall be of the
best commercial standard.
L. Stainless steel anchor clips, bolts and plates shall be on the configuration and sizes shown,
and shall conform to the best commercial standard as approved.
M. Workmanship and finish shall be equal to the best practice of modern shops for the respective
works. Exposed surface shall have smooth finish, sharp, and well-defined lines. Section
shall be framed to shape and size with sharp line and angles; curved work shall be sprung
evenly to curves. All necessary rabbets, lags, and brackets shall be provided so that the
work can be assemble in a neat and substantial manner.
Holes for bolts and screw shall be drilled. Fastenings shall be concealed where
practicable. Thickness of metals and details of assembly and support shall provide
ample strength and stiffness. Joints exposed to the weather shall be formed to exclude
water. Metal work shall be provided with the proper clearance. Work shall be
fabricated and installed in a manner that will provide for expansion and contraction,
prevent the shearing of bolts, screws, and other fastenings, insure rigidity and provide
close fitting of sections.
N. Insert and sleeves. Inserts of suitable and approved type shall be furnished and installed
where necessary for the support of piping, mechanical equipment or apparatus, or
other work. Steel pipe sleeves of suitable type and size shall be provided where
indicated and where required for all pipes passing through floors, roofs or walls

O. Anchors and bolts shall be provided where indicated and where necessary for fastening work
in place. They shall be embedded in the concrete and masonry as the work progresses,
and shall be spaced about 61 cm on centers unless indicated or specified otherwise.
Sizes, kinds, and spacing of anchors and anchor bolts in exterior walls and in area

Page 10 of 12
 exposed to weather shall be zinc-coated; all those locations shall be coated heavily with
bituminous paint.
P. Shop painting. All structural steelworks to be embedded concrete shall be shop-painted
with a metal primer zinc-chromate.
Q. Inspection. The inspection of welding will be performed in accordance with AWS Code D1.
As applicable for the type of structure.

5A.2 General. Connections for which details are not indicated shall be designed in accordance with the
American Institute of Steel Construction “ Manual Steel of Construction “ and shall be welded
or bolted, except as specified otherwise. Welding shall be done in a manner that will prevent
permanent buckling and all welds exposed in the finished work shall be ground smooth. Steel
and iron shall be standard well -finished structural shapes, plates, or bar steel or bar iron. All
finished and /or machined faces shall be true to line and level.

05715 METAL FABRICATION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Submit shop drawings for fabrications and erection of miscellaneous metal fabrications or
manufacturer's product data, as applicable, for all miscellaneous metal items.

MATERIALS-

STRUCTURAL STEEL and METAL by an approved fabricator. Structural steel items shall
comply with ASTM A36; cast iron items with ASTM A47. Miscellaneous metal items,
shall be prime painted, except pre-finished items. Items exposed to weather and
embedded items shall be galvanized or dipped epoxy primer coating. Acceptable
manufacturer's for cast decorative railings

EXECUTION-

Install all miscellaneous metal items in accord with approved shop drawings, plumb, level and
true to line.

END OF SECTION

09000 FINISHING

09300 GYPSUM CEILING & DOUBLEWALLING

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

Manufacturer shall be responsible for lifting devices, ties, match and fabrication marks, form
design and process required to produce units acceptable to the Architect. Manufacturer
shall be responsible for quality control. Submit shop and erection drawings. Drawings
and calculations will be counter-signed by the Architect. Submit data and samples in
accord with Section 01301.

MATERIALS-

A. As manufactured by manufacturer approved by the Architect. All Gypsum to be used shall

be of moisture resistance type only.

1. Cured, exposed surface - smooth, ready to paint.

2. Fixings: Non-ferrous alloys or stainless steel where exposed to weather; fiber

twists where to be enclosed by construction.

3. Form release compound: Water soluble, compatible with latex base finishes.

Page 11 of 12
 B. Fabrication: Manufacture items to profiles shown. Prepare a full size sample for each item
for Architect's approval before commencing production run. Approved samples shall
be the standard for all items of the run and may be used in construction after run is
completed. All exposed conspicuous lines, corners and arises shall be clean and sharp
and free of irregularities. Unexposed surfaces as cast or trowel; mating surfaces-saw-
cut.

EXECUTION-

Deliver units to job site on pallets or racks. Use compressible, non-staining material, for
spacers and blocking in transport. Stack delivered units of ground on flexible
material. Unloading and stacking shall be continuously supervised by qualified
personnel. Erect units in positions indicated and secure and brace before final setting.
Install all accessories and coordinate with electrical and mechanical work. Install only
sound, approved units. Chipped, gouged or defaced units will be rejected and shall be
replaced with acceptable units.

END OF SECTION

Page 12 of 12