GENERAL

SECTION I – A SCOPE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.00 INTRODUCTION

The Drawings and Specifications are complimentary to each other. Drawings

exist essentially to show dimensions, location and placement. Not all works,
however can be presented in the drawings.

Specifications, on the other hand, are used to describe the materials, construction
techniques, samples, shop drawings, guarantees and other contract requirements.
Together, the Drawings and Specifications are used to inform the Contractor.

The work specified herein is for the completion of the Proposed 1 Storey
Residence owned by Engr. Jose Leonides S. David and Family located at
Beverly Hills Subdivision, Antipolo City.

2.00 NATIONAL LAWS, LOCAL ORDINANCES AND BUILDING RULES AND

REGULATIONS

Construction of the structure stipulated under this Specifications and related

contract documents prepared for this project by Arch. Jose Gamaliel S. David
shall be in the conformity with National Laws, Local Ordinances and Building
Rules and Regulations. Where and when the plans and specifications are in
conflict with government requirements, the Contractor shall immediately inform
the Architect before proceeding with the work.

3.00 REFERENCE TO OTHER RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

a. Work listed and described in this Specifications are subject to the General
Conditions of the Contract which form part of the Contract Documents.

4.00 THE LANGUAGE OF THE SPECIFICATIONS

The Specifications are of the abbreviated type and may include incomplete
sentences but, shall, in all cases, depend on the underlying principles of
specifications;

a. That the technical specifications are only part of the Contract Documents.
b. That the contract is between the Owner and the General Contractor.
c. That the general Contractor is the only party responsible for completing the
work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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 Therefore;
1. Only the General Contractor is referred to in the Specifications so as not to
violate the intent of the contract and so as not to undermine the proper chain
of command.
2. Any reference to Specialty Trade Contractor in the technical specifications is
made only in so far as selection of Specialty Trade Contractors is made
through bidding. Once the Specialty Trade Contractors are selected and
assigned to the General Contractor, the general Contractor assumes all
responsibilities for the execution of the whole project. Therefore in the
contract between the Owner and the General Contractor, the Specialty trade
Contractor is not referred to, and the word ‘Contractor’ is meant the ‘General
Contractor’.
3. The omission of the phrase ‘The Contractor shall’ is intentional because the
whole Specifications is directed to the Contractor. Omitted words or phrases
shall be supplied by the inference, in the same manner as they are when a
‘note’ occurs on the drawings.
4. Where ‘as shown’, ‘as indicated’ or words of similar import are used, it shall
be understood that the reference to the drawings accompanying the
specfications is made unless otherwise stated.
5. Where ‘as directed’, ‘as required’, ‘as permitted’, ‘as authorized’, ‘as
approved’, ‘as accepted’ or words of similar import are used, it shall be
understood that the direction, requirement, permission, authorization, approval
or acceptance of the Architect is intended, unless otherwise stated.
6. As used herein, ‘provided’ shall be understood to mean ‘provided complete in
place’, that is ‘furnished and installed’.

5.00 NATURE AND SCOPE OF GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK

a. All applicable provisions of the different divisions of the Specifications for

each work trade shall apply for all items cited in this specifications.
b. Materials and workmanship deemed necessary to complete the works but not
specifically mentioned in the Contract Documents, shall be supplied and
installed by the Contractor without extra cost to the Owner.
c. Materials specifically mentioned in this summary shall be installed following
efficient and sound engineering and construction practice, and specifically as
per manufacturer’s instructions.
d. In case of conflict in scale and dimensions, the interpretation of the designing
architect shall be followed.
e. Work contemplated shall consist of furnishing of materials, labor, plant,
equipment, tools, appliances, utilities, transportation, detailed superintendence
and supervision and satisfactory performance of work and operations
necessary for complete construction of this project.

6.00 SUBMITTALS

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 The following are items for submission by the Contractor for the Architect’s
approval prior to order, purchase, work, or manufacture.

A. SAMPLE
1. All specified sizes of steel reinforcement.
2. All specified sizes of structural steel.
3. Aggregates
4. Admixtures as required
5. Roofing sheets and accessories
6. Tiles and other special finishes
B. DETAILED SHOP DRAWINGS
1. Formworks when required
2. Reinforcing bar details and placements when required
3. All steel built-up members and framing works of roof framing system
4. Roofing system including the installation details, as per manufacturer’s
instructions.
C. LABORATORY TEST CERTIFICATE
Samples and laboratory test certificates to be submitted not later than the 14th
day from the start of the construction.
1. Aggregates
2. Reinforcing steel
3. On-site concrete samples of specified mixes for concrete work
4. Concrete hollow blocks
5. Roofing and bended accessories

DIVISION II – SITE WORK

SECTION II – A CLEARING SITE

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE
a. Demolition and removal of existing structures which are not
being reused.
b. Removal and storing of salvageable materials.
c. Clearing and grubbing of all trees, and shrubs and disposal of
resulting trash.

1.02 EXAMINATION OF SITE

The Contractor, prior to submission of proposal, is presumed to have
visited the site and no increase in cost or extension of time, will be
considered for failure to verify and know actual site conditions.

1.03 PERMITS

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 No work shall be started unless all necessary permits needed for the
work shall have been secured and paid for.

1.04 PROTECTION
Protect adjacent properties and person therein against harm and
damage.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

a. All salvageable materials shall remain the property of the Owner.
Hauling and stacking of salvaged materials within a 300 meter
radius to Owner’s specified storage shall be for the account of the
Contractor.
b. All debris and other materials resulting from any demolition work
shall be immediately removed from the premises and dumped at
sites provided by the Contractor in a manner approved by the
Architect.

2.02 STORAGE OF TOPSOIL

Topsoil which s suitable for reuse shall be placed in storage piles
convenient to areas that are subsequently to receive application of
topsoil. Topsoil shall be kept separate from other excavated materials
and shall be free of undesirable materials that would interfere with
planting.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

a. Uproot trees or cut down within 3” of ground surface as shown in
the plans or as directed by the Architect.
b. Cut down trees in a manner to avoid damage to trees to be
preserved, to avoid disturbance of the ground surface.
c. Remove tree stumps and roots to a depth of no less than 18”
below the existing surface and holes shall be filled with suitable
material such as dry soil and compacted.
3.02 REPAIRS
Repair damages to property or person incurred in the performance of
work for clearing and grubbing.

3.03 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contractor shall be liable and hereby assumes full responsibility
for, and shall hold the owner free and harmless from any and all
claims arising out of, or in connection with any injury or damage that
may be sustained by any person or property in connection with the
performance of the works contracted for under this Agreement.

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 Damaged caused by the Contractor in connection with the work, to
any of the company’s properties shall immediately be made good at
the Contractor’s expense.

DIVISION III CONCRETE

SECTION II-A CONCRETE FORM WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE
a. The furnishing of materials and equipment and labor required to
complete the formwork for all the concrete formworks.
b. All work shall be done in accordance with the minimum
requirements of the American Concrete Institute Building Code
for Reinforced Concrete ACT 318-83 except as modified herein.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
Shop drawings of formwork, when required by the Architect, shall be
submitted for approval before fabrication and erection of such
formwork.

1.03 APPROVAL
All forms of materials are subject to approval before fabrication of
formworks.

1.04 PROTECTION
a. Provide adequately braced forms that will produce aligned
concrete, able to meet the specific weights and side pressure of
the newly placed concrete.
b. Choose form fittings that are adequate to the purpose.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
Use plywood, phenolic boards, metal or surfaced lumber forms where
it will give the most advantage in the specific concrete work involved
or as specified or as shown.
a. For beams and slabs, use not less than ½” thick plywood forms
for exposed concrete and ¾” T&G for covered concrete.
b. For exposed interior surfaces moisture resistant phenolic boards
with minimum ½” thick and treated as required to provide smooth
concrete surfaces free of offsets and square corners and true to the
lines and profiles as detailed.

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 c. Coco lumber may be used but only after written permission of the
Architect and in no case exceeding 30% of the quality of regular
form lumber used.
d. Where special formwork is to be used, the literature for said
system shall be submitted for evaluation to the Architect upon
start of the construction and written permission secured prior to
utilization.
e. Forms at first floor level shall be of new materials. Forms of
exposed concrete maybe reused only if the surfaces have not
absorbed moisture and have not splintered, warped or peeled,
subject to the Architect’s approval.
f. Coat all forms with NOX-CRETE COATING, or other approved
form oil before reinforcement is placed. Remove all surplus oil on
form surfaces.
g. Use 1 or 2 coats of PRE-FORM SEALER, or approved equal, on
the approved forms to be used for exposed architectural finishes.
Sealer shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
h. Used engine oil is not to be used as form oil.

2.02 REMOVAL
a. Remove forms only upon approval of the Architect in such
manner and as such time as to insure the complete safety of the
structure. In no case shall the supporting forms and shorings be
removed until the members have attained sufficient strength to
support safely their weight and load thereon.
b. The results of suitable concrete tests can be used as evidence that
the concrete has attained sufficient strength to permit removal of
shorings and supporting forms.

SECTION III-B CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

1.00 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Materials, equipment and labor shall be furnished as required to
complete steel reinforcement bars, bar supports, and miscellaneous
reinforcement accessories.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
Mill Certificates: Two copies of manufacturer’s certificates of mill
tests of all reinforcing steel shall be submitted.
Shop Drawings: Reinforcing steel details and placement drawings
shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the requirements
of the GENERAL CONDITIONS. Shop drawings shall be in
accordance with the ‘Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing
Reinforced Concrete Structures (ACI 315)

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 1.03 PROTECTION AND STORAGE
Steel reinforcement shall be adequately protected from rusting
during storage.

1.04 TESTING
Tests shall conform to ASTM provisions. Samples of materials for
testing shall be provided by the Contractor without additional costs
to the Owner. Expenses for testing shall be borne by the Owner.
Copies of the results shall be furnished to the Owner and the
Architect promptly.

1.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Deduction or addition to the contract sum due to deletion or extra
work involved shall be measured by weight in kilograms.

2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Steel bars:

1. Manufactured by PAG-ASA, or approved equal, new and free

from rust, oil, grease, scale, defects or coating which will
impair the bond.
2. Rebars shall conform to the latest edition of ASTM
Designation A615/PNS49 Specifications for deformed round
bars for concrete reinforcement.
For Intermediate Grade deformed round bar: PS Grade 275
(ASTM Grade 40) minimum yield point of 275.80 mpa (40,000
psi) and minimum tensile strength of 482.80 mpa (70,000 psi)
shall govern.
For Structural Grade deformed round bars: PS Grade 227
(ASTM Grade 33) minimum yield point of 227.54 mpa (60,000
psi) and minimum tensile strength of 620.60 kg/mm2 (90,000
psi) shall govern.
3. Tie wires: use Ga. 16 G.I. tie wires, double strands at joints or
laps of reinforcements.
4. Accessories: bar supports, spacer and other accessories
necessary to hold bars in proper position shall be provided
while concrete is being placed.

2.03 LABELLING
Bars shall be properly labelled with weather proof bars to facilitate
identification.

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 3.00 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
a. Before placing reinforcement and before pouring of concrete, all
loose rust, mill scale, oil or other adhering materials which may
accumulated during storage, shall be removed.
c. All bars shall be bent cold. Bends for stirrups and ties shall be
made around pins with a diameter of at least twice the thickness
of the bars; for bars 25mm and smaller, six times the thickness;
for larger bars, eight times the thickness.

3.02 PLACING REINFORCEMENT

a. Metal Reinforcement: reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed

and adequately secured with concrete metal wires, metal chair
spacers, ties, anchors or other accessories.
b. Wire mesh reinforcement where shown in slabs shall be secured in
position by spacer bars and chairs, spacer bars shall be lapped not
less than 5”.
c. All stirrups shall be held in place by the 2 no. 4 spacer bars unless
otherwise shown on the drawings.
d. Bar Spacing: Spacing of bars shall be done in accordance with the
ACI – Building Code as follows:
1. Clear distance shall not be less than 1-1/3 time the maximum
size of aggregates 25mm or bar diameter whichever is biggest.
2. Where bars are used in two or more layers, the bars in the
upper layers shall be placed directly above those in the lower
layers at a clear distance of not less than 25mm.
3.03OFFSET AND SPLICE REINFORCEMENT
a. Splices
1. In general, avoid splices in slabs, beams, and gliders at points
of maximum stress. Splices shall be shown in the reinforcing
steel shop drawings for approval of the Architect/ Engineer.
2. Lap weld splicing shall only be made by certified welders.
Butt welding of rebars is not allowed.
3. Welding of bars shall conforms to AWS D 12.1.
Recommended Practices for welding Reinforcing Steel.
4. Splices in adjacent bars shall be staggered a minimum
distance of 600 mm.
b. Offsets
Where changes in cross section of columns occur, longitudinal
bars shall be offset in a region where lateral support is afforded.
Where offset, the slope of the included portion shall not be more
than 1:6 and in case of tied columns, the ties shall be spaced 3
inches on center for a distance of 1 foot below and above the
point of offset.

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 SECTION III- C CAST-IN PLACE CONCRETE
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

a. Materials, equipments and labor shall be furnished to complete

proportioning, mixing, placement, curing, and finishing of concrete for
all plans and reinforced concrete herein.

b. The following incidental work is included in this section:

1. Concrete pads, bases and curbs for equipment if called for in
the drawings.
2. Setting anchor bolts, base plates or other steel members
embedded in concrete as indicated on the structural drawings
and other engineering drawings.
3. Install polyethylene vapor barrier.

1.02 ABBREVIATIONS

The Following abbreviations are used:

ASTM- American Society for Testing Materials

ACI- American Construction Institute
AISC- American Institute of Steel Construction
AWS- American Welding Society

1.03 STANDARD SPECIFICATION AND CODES

The work covered by this section, unless otherwise or detailed, shall be

governed by the Building code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI
318-83) and “Standard Code for Arc and Gas Welding Society”. The latest
edition of all standard specifications of codes shall be used.

1.04 PROTECTION AND STORAGE

a. Cement- Store in dry, water tight, properly ventilated structure.

b. Aggregate- prevent from inclusion of foreign matter. Maintain storage
piles in a manner that will afford good drainage. Prevent segregation
of particle size.
c. Admixture- store to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign
matters.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

a. Concrete Mix Design

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 b. Samples: Submit samples of cement and aggregates proposed for
exposed architectural concrete work for approval.

Unit Price: unit price shall be set for the following items as set forth in
the proposal shall be set and will apply in the event additions to or
deductions from the work required. Unit prices shall be based on all
concrete in place including forms.

Structural (stone) concrete:

a. 2,500 psi ………………………. Price per m3

b. 3,000 psi ………………………. Price per m3
c. 4,000 psi ………………………. Price per m3

Lean concrete ……………………… Price per m3

Reinforcing steel in place…………… price/kg

Reports: Five copies of mix design and test results shall be submitted.

Notification: Schedule of pours and location shall be submitted at least

7 days prior to date of pouring for approval.

1.06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

For deduction or addition on the contract sum due to deletion or extra work
involved, measure cast- in place concrete in cubic meter and base payment
on the actual poured volume using the unit prices on the proposal form.

1.07 DESIGN STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

All strengths of concrete shall be as indicated on the Construction notes or as

specified herein.

Minimum compressive cylinder strength of concrete, fc’, at 28 days are as

follows:

a. Stone Concrete:

Fc’= 3,000 psi All footings, columns, beams, and

girders as specified in the
construction notes and plans.

Fc’= 2,500 psi All slab on fill/grade as specified in

the construction notes and plans.

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 b. Lean Concrete: Lean concrete mix shall be designated to produce
concrete with a 28-day strength of 1,000 psi. Slump and size shall be
subject to approval depending on where concrete is mixed.

2.0 PRODUCTS
2.01ATERIALS

a. Cement
Only one brand of cement shall be used throughout. Should it be
unavoidable to use another brand, written permission shall be secured
from the Architect.

Portland Cement: ASTM C-150 type I for normal Portland cement : Type
III for high early- strength Portland cement. The same brand strength for
Portland cement from the same mill shall be used for exposed concrete
throughout the job unless a change is approved in writing by the architect.

b. Concrete Aggregates

1. Use well graded, clean and hard particles of gravel or crushed rock
conforming to the “STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONCRETE AGGREGATES” (ASTM Designation C-33 Latest
revision). Use 25mm (1”) for slabs, 19mm (3/4”) for beams, columns
and footings.
2. Maximum size of aggregate shall not be larger than 1/5 of the
narrowest dimension between sides of the forms nor larger than ¾ of
the maximum clear spacing between reinforcing bars, and in case no
larger than 1-1/3 inch in diameter.

Water: Use only water that is clean and free from injurious amounts
of oil, acids, alkali, organic materials and other deleterious
substances.

Sand: clean river and sand, free from organic and other deleterious
matter. Sand from salt water is not allowed.

c. Concrete Mixtures:
The following cement- aggregate ratio shall be followed there should be
a need to pour concrete with the psi-strength indicated when there is no
time to verify the said strength using the proper measuring instrument.

In any case, sample cylinders shall be taken of the said mix and brought
to the Material Testing Laboratory for testing, and adjustments be made
on the mx ratio immediately upon receipt of a non-conforming test
product.

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 Class A – 1:2:4. 20.70 MPa (3000 psi) for beams, columns, footings and
reinforced concrete walls.

Class B – 1:2 – 1/2 : 5. 17.28 MPa (2500 psi) for slabs on fill or grade.

d. Concrete Admixtures
1. Do not use any deteriorated material for concrete.
2. Air Entraining Admixture: REBCRETE AREA (Eucopar S15) or
approved equal, shall be used where needed to improved workability
and durability of concrete mixes, in amounts recommended of the
manufacturer with the approval of the Architect conforming to
ASTM C 260.
3. Accelerators: REPLAST CL or approved equal shall be used where
needed in amounts recommended by the manufacturer with the
approval of the Architect.
4. Water Reducing Retarders: REBCRETE (Eocobet BV) or approval
equal, shall be used where needed to extend and control setting time
and to extend vibration limit of concrete in hot weather conditions,
in amounts recommended by the manufacturer with the approval of
the Architect conforming to ASTM C 494.

e. Concrete Bond: For bonding new to old concrete, repair of cracks,

bonding grout. REBEPOXY or approved equal shall be used where
needed conforming to ASTM C 881- 78 II.

f. The following special types of concrete shall be used where indicated on

the drawings:

1. Lean Concrete
2. High early strength concrete may be used subject to Architect’s
approval.

g. Inserts:

1. Adjustable Wedge inserts: Malleable iron, 3/4 inch bolt size unless
otherwise noted, shall be installed where needed.

2. Dovetail Anchor Slots: 22 gauge galvanized steel having removable

fillers. Provide continuous vertical dovetail anchor slots spaced 24
inches on center where masonry occurs against concrete walls
blocking for height of 18 inches or more, and where masonry walls
abut concrete walls or columns.

2.02 METHOD OF DETERMINING CONCRETE STRENGTH AND

PROPORTIONS

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 Mix design shall be submitted as obtained from samples made in accordance
with “STANDARD METHOD OF MAKING AND CURING CONCRETE
COMPRESSION AND FLEXURE SPECIMENS” (ASTM Designation C 192)
and “STANDARD METHOD OF TEST COMPRESSIVE STREGTH OF
MOULDED CONCRETE CYLINDERS” (ASTM Designation C-39) for each
strength required stating the proposed slump and the proportional weights of
cement, saturated surface dry aggregates, and water. These mixes shall be
proved by preliminary tests 30 days before concreting and shall show a 28-day
strength of 15 percent higher than the ultimate required. No substitution shall be
made in the materials or mix without additional tests to show that the quality of
concrete is satisfactory.

2.03 CONCRETE PROPORTIONS AND CONSISTENCY

a. Cement and Aggregate: The Contractor shall employ, at his own expense,
an approved testing laboratory which shall design the mix for each type of
concrete required in accordance with the requirement of the specifications
and drawings to obtain strength as determined by test cylinders at least 15%
higher than required.

The concrete mixture shall be of a consistency which will work readily into
the corners and angles of the forms and around reinforcement without
segregation or accumulation of excess free water on the surface.

If the time during construction, the concrete resulting from approved mix
design proves to be unsatisfactory for any reason, such as too much water,
lack of sufficient plasticity, to prevent segregation, honeycomb, etc., or
insufficient strength, the Contractor shall immediately notify the testing
laboratory, and the Architect. The laboratory shall modify the design,
subject to approval of the Architect until a satisfactory concrete is obtained.

b. Measurement:

1. Concrete materials shall be measured such that the proportions can be

accurately controlled and easily checked at any time during work.
2. Measurement of materials for ready mixed concrete shall conform to
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR READY MIXED CONCRETE.
ASTM Designation C-94, where applicable.
3. Never exceed the water content by 23 liters per bag of cement for all
portions in the structure. Allow job mix adjustment of water content
only on permission of the Architect provided that cement is also added
to keep the original water-cement ratio of the design mix. Limit slumps
to the following:

Slump

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 Types of Maximum Minimum
Construction
Reinforced foundation 5 inches 2 inches
Walls and footings (12.7 cm) (5.1 cm )

Plain footings, caissons 4 inches 1 inch

and substructure walls (10.18 cm) (2.54 cm)
Slab, beams and reinforced 5 inches 3 inches
walls (12.7 cm) (7.62 cm)

Girders 6 inches 3 inches

(12.7 cm) (7.62 cm)

Building columns 5 inches 3 inches

(12.7) (7.62 cm)

Pavements 3 inches 2 inches

(7.62 cm) (5.1 cm)

Heavy Mass Const. 3 inches 1 inch

(7.62 cm) (2.54 cm)

Foundation elements, bedded 5 inches 2 inches

slabs and cantilevered beams (12.7cm) (5.1 cm)
and slabs
2.04 MAKING CONCRETE

A. Site Mixed Concrete

a. No hand mixing shall be allowed except in case of emergency such as
mixer breakdown during pouring operations and shall stop at the first
allowed construction joint. All concrete shall be machine mixed.

The mixing time for each batch, after all solid materials are in the
mixing drum, and that all of the mixing water is introduced before 1/4 of
the mixing time has elapsed, shall not be less than 1 minute.
b. Place material in mixer in such a way that first batch of concrete
materials shall contain sufficient excess of cement, sand, and water to
coat the inside of the drum without reducing the cement content of the
mix to be discharged.

c. Re-tempering of concrete shall not be allowed.

B. Ready Mixed Concrete: ASTM C-94 and as herein specified.

All ready-mixed concrete shall be placed in forms within one hour after
adding water or not more than 1-1/2 hours if a retarder is used. It shall be
kept constantly agitated during the transit period.

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 3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION

a. All forms shall be inspected all installations checked before placing

concrete.

b. Surfaces shall be wet and grouted before placing concrete.

c. All laitance from previous pouring shall be cleaned.

3.02 DEPOSITING CONCRETE

a. Placing of concrete shall not be started until the forms and reinforcing for
the whole unit to be poured have been completed, cleaned, inspected and
approved.

b. Depositing shall be performed without segregation and re-handling. Use of

chutes shall not be allowed except to transfer concrete from hoppers to
buggies, wheelbarrow or buckets in which case distance shall not exceed 20
feet in aggregate length.

c. Immediately after mixing, the concrete mix shall be placed (max.) 90

minutes after water has been added.

d. In placing concrete, never let it drop freely for a height exceeding 5 feet.

e. Depositing shall be in uniform, horizontal layers not more than 18” deep,
working around all reinforcing and in corners of forms.

f. Conveyors shall be for concrete and end kept in the newly- placed concrete
as pouring progresses.

g. Rods, shovels and hand spades shall be used to paddle. Internal or external
vibrators shall be used to obtain the densest possible concrete, without over
vibration to the point where separation results.

h. In no case shall the pouring be on a section once started, for more than 30
minutes.

i. Concrete upon approval, may be without the use of vibrators. In this event
the concrete shall be placed in the layers of not more than 12 inches in
thickness and spaded, tamped and agitated by other means of obtaining the
same results as by vibrating..

j. Construction joints:

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 1. If possible, concreting shall be done continuously, until section is
complete. When stoppage of concrete operations occur, construction
joints shall be placed either horizontally or vertically as indicated by the
Architect and be provided with shear keys or dowels to develop bond.

2. Construction joints shall be roughened just before placing of concrete,

wetted and slushed with cement mortar.

k. Slabs previously constructed, on which topping is to be poured, shall be free

from dirt, grease or other foreign matter which shall affect the bond. Surface
shall be wet down prior to pouring toppings.

3.03 CURING CONCRETE

Finished Surface:
a. General: All concrete works shall be protected after removal of forms
by covering with waterproofed paper, polyethylene sheeting, burlap, or
coating of approved membrane curing compound with moisture
retention properly equal to 90% based on ASTM C-156, applied in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Burlap shall be wet as often as required to keep concrete moist

throughout each day for a period of at least 7 days where normal
Portland cement is used, and 3 days where high-early –strength cement
is used. Protect freshly placed exposed concrete from rain and the
element by tarpaulin at all times.

b. Begin curing as soon as concrete has attained initial set.

c. Spray floors and vertical surface with an approved curing compound.

However, membranes curing compound shall not be used where floor
hardener, resilient floor tile or other applied finishes or surface
treatments are to be subsequently applied.

3.04 REPAIR OF CONCRETE

a. Imperfections:

1. Complete repair within 24 hours after removal of forms.

2. Remove fins neatly from exposed surfaces.

3. Remove damaged or honeycombed concrete and replace with drypack,

rich mortar or concrete with pea gravel to produce a sound one.

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 b. Large Bulges: Remove large bulges and abrupt irregularities by bushing,
hammering and grinding.

c. Dry pack Fillings:

1. Use for holes having at least one surface dimension less than the depth
of the hole.

2. Fill dry holes left by the removal of fasteners from the ends of the rods,
for grout and pipe recess, and for narrow slots out for repair of cracks.

3. Never use dry pack for filling behind reinforcement and for filling holes
that extend completely through the concrete.

4. In no case shall the length of dry pack fillings be less than that of the
member in which dry packing shall be applied. Secure Engineer’s
approval for required strength of dry pack filling.

d. Use mortar filling placed under impact of mortar gun as dry pack filling for
holes too shallow for concrete filling and these holes should be no deeper
than the far side of the reinforcement nearest the surface.

e. Concrete filling shall be used for holes extending entirely through the
concrete for holes which are greater in area than 1,000 square centimeters
and deeper than 10 centimeters and for holes in reinforced concrete which
are greater in area than 500 square centimeters and which extend beyond
reinforcement.

f. All materials, procedures and operations used in the repair of concrete shall
be as directed by the Architect.

g. Fillings shall be bonded tightly to the surfaces of the holes and shall be
sound and free from shrinkage, cracks, and drummy areas, after the fillings
have been cured and dried.

3.05 FORMED SURFACE FINISHES

a. General Requirements: Forms and form tie ends double removed and holes
filled with 1:2 Portland cement mortar consisting of sand mix to match the
pour. Additional finishing shall be as follows:

1. Surfaces Below Grade Not Exposed To View: Patch all defective areas as
directed.

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 2. Exposed Exterior Surfaces of the Building Where Special Finish is
Indicated: Forms must be approved by the Architect before starting the
concrete work and the required special finish.

Any concrete which is not formed as shown or specified, or for any

reason is out of alignment of level, or shows a defective surface shall be
considered as not conforming with the intent of these specifications and
shall be removed from the job at the Contractor’s expense. If the
Architect grants permission to patch any areas, it shall not be considered
waiver of the Architect’s right to required complete approval of the
defective work.

3. Exposed Internal Finishes: All defective areas shall be patched and all
fins, form joint marks, rough spots and other defects removed by rubbing
a carborundum stone until these defects and rough areas are completely
removed and surfaces are free from imperfections so as to produce dense,
smooth uniform finish with vertical V-out texture.

4. Silicon Water Repellant: Shall be applied to all exterior exposed concrete

surface above grade which are not to be painted. Use a clear, non-staining
solvent type containing a minimum of 5% silicon. Apply by brush or
spray BOYSEN 61-0347 CLEAR MASONRY WATER REPELLANT.
Start from the top then work downwards. Only one full wet flow coat is
necessary.

3.06 SLAB FINISHES

a. Slabs shall be prepared suitable in surface and elevation to received finishes.
Finish floor and roof slabs shall be level, plane-surface unless otherwise
indicated on the drawings, with a tolerance of 1/8” in 10: surface shall be
pitched to drains as required.

b. Materials shall be:

1. Non- slip Materials: Aluminum oxide grated from size retained in a No.
50 sieve to size passing a No. 8 sieve.

2. Floor Hardener and Sealers: Shall be extremely hard, non-metallic

aggregate with high abrasive resistance.

c. Types of Finishes:

1. Exposed Concrete Finish: Surfaces where not applied finish is called for
on the drawings shall be finished with a steel trowel as required to
produce a hard, dense finish free from surface imperfections. Do not use
dry materials on the surface to be finished. Apply hardener and sealer in
accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions.

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 2. Broom Finish: Surfaces so designated shall be brushed with a stiff broom
after the concrete has been floated and sufficiently hardened so that the
broom marks will not be more than 1/16” deep. Make the broom strokes
all in one direction. Broom strokes on sloped surfaces shall be
perpendicular to the direction of slope.

3. Non- slip Finish: Embed non-slip material in concrete shall be surfaced

with the final troweling in the amount of ¼ lb. per sg. ft. in accordance
with the manufacturer’s printed instructions.

3.07 TEST OF CONCRETE

A number of tests on concrete is required during the progress of the work. At

least one test shall be made for each day’s concreting. The Contractor shall
provide the samples to be taken at the place of deposit as directed by the
Architect without cost to the Owner. The cost of transporting and testing of
samples shall be done by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall employ, at his own expense, an approved testing laboratory
which shall make the following tests and immediately submit 5 copies of mixed
designs and tests reports to the Architect for approval before any concrete is
placed. Ready-mixed concrete companies may use their own laboratories
provided that testing is done with the supervision of the Architect or his duly
authorized representative.

The following test shall be made for each 70 cu. m. of concrete or fraction
thereof, but not less than 1 set for each day’s pour. All 3 tests shall be made from
the same batch at point or location of depositing concrete.

1. Compression Tests: Make at least 4 standard 6 x 12 cylinders and test in

accordance with ASTM C 31 and C 39. Test one cylinder, at the age of 7
days, and two 28 days. Hold one cylinder as reserve. Make additional
cylinders as required to check the strength of concrete in construction. These
cylinders are to be cured in the field by immersing in water undisturbed until
the day of testing.

2. Slump Tests: ASTM C 143. Keep a slump cone at the site at all times.

3. Test Reports: The testing laboratory shall submit 4 copies of the test cylinder
reports which are to include as far as applicable, the following items:

Location of pour in the structure, concrete design strength, type and

manufacture of cement, amount of any admixture used, slump tests, date of
sampling, cylinder identification number, days cured in field, days cured in
laboratory, age at time of testing, crushing stress, type of failure, who

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 brought the cylinders to laboratory, and whether concrete strength meets
specifications.

4. Additional Tests: If, in the opinion of the Architect, based on the cylinder
strengths below specification requirements or visual defects, concrete of poor
quality shall be made as directed by the Architect and at the expense of the
Contractor. Test may be compression test on cured cylinders, ASTM C 42,
and/ or load tests are outlined in ACI 318, section 202, or as required.
5. The standard procedures for taking samples shall be followed in the presence
of the Architect or his representative.

a. Pour concrete into test cylinder up to 1/3 of contents.

b. Strike mixture in the cylinder 25 times with a 1/2” x 24” steel rod with a
bullet-shaped tip.

c. Repeat same process for the second and third layers.

d. When concrete has begun to set, mark the exposed end with date taken,
structure poured and initials of witnesses.

e. Submerge sample completely in clear water, undisturbed until the day of

testing.

f. Transport samples to MTL in containers insulated against jarring and

bumping.

Where tests fails to give the required strength, Architect and Contractor shall
work out change in the proportions of the concrete, or in the procedure of
curing for the rest of the structure, or adopt other measures to achieve the
required strength.

3.08 FAILURE OF TEST SAMPLES

In case of failure to meet specified strengths, the Contractor may at his expense
obtain concrete core samples from the poured concrete and have their
compressive strength determined by a competent testing authority which shall be
taken as a conclusive evidence of its strength and integrity, provided the curing
will not impair the safety of the structure and can be satisfactorily replaced.

To determine adequacy of the structure, the Owner through the Architect, shall
have the option to order load tests on parts of the structure where concrete
strength tests are below 80% of those specified. These tests are to be done in
accordance to ACI 318-83 recommendations, and the costs are to be borne by the
Contractor.

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 Demolition and concrete replacement if recommended by the Architect shall be
borne by the Contractor, or the Contractor may be required to prolong the curing
of the poured concrete as directed by the Architect, in addition to payment of the
liquidated damages mentioned in Item 3.09 of this section.

3.09 LIQUDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO MEET CONCRETE

REQUIREMENTS

For strength of concrete obtained on molded or drilled test specimen less than
those required on Article 3.06, the Contractor shall pay to the Owner as
liquidated damages, and not as a penalty or forfeiture, the following percentages
of the proposed unit prices per cubic meter for the quantity of concrete directly
and indirectly affected by the failure to meet strength requirements, regardless of
whether or not analysis of test results show that the concrete in place can still
safely carry the design loads:

a. For concrete less than one hundred percent (100%) but greater that ninety
percent (90%) of specified strengths, payments shall be thirty percent (30%)
of the total concrete cost per cubic meter.

b. For concrete less than ninety percent (90%) but greater than eighty five
percent (85%) of specified strength, payment shall be sixty five percent
(65%)

c. For concrete less than eighty percent (80%) of the specified strength,
removal of concrete so deposited and replacement of same at the expense of
the Contractor.

3.10 INSPECTION

Concrete shall be proportioned, mixed and placed only in the presence of

the Architect. The Architect shall be notified in advance to provide sample
time for inspection of reinforcing steel bars before any mixing and placing
of concrete is commenced.

DIVISION IV- MASONRY

Section IV- A MORTAR
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

Materials, equipment and labor required shall be furnished to complete

plastering, masonry work, and patching mortar as shown in the drawings.

Unless otherwise indicated on drawings or specified herein, all materials or

work under the division shall be subject to the provision under Division III,
Concrete.

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 2.0 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIAL

a. Sand: ASTM C 35-67

b. Portland cement: ASTM C 150-67, Type I.
c. Water: Clean and free from deleterious substances.

2.02 MIXES
Cement Mortar

1 part Portland cement

2 parts sand, but not more than 3 parts sand

3.0 EXECUSION
3.01 INSTALLATION

a. Cement Plaster shall be applied as follows:

1. Scratch Coat: Apply sufficient force and material to form full keys of
bond. Cross scratch as soon as scratch coat has attained initial set and
apply brown coat as soon as practicable.

2. Brown Coat: Scratch or broom for bond of finish coat and allow to
set hard. Keep brown coat moist until finish coat is applied.

3. Finish Coat: Bring to true, even surfaces with rods and trowel
smooth, leaving finished surface free from tool marks and blemishes.
Keep cement plaster moist for at least 3 days and protect against rapid
drying until cured.

b. Masonry mortar shall be applied as follows:

Lay all concrete hollow blocks with maximum 5/8” thick horizontal and
vertical mortar joints.

c. Patching mortar shall be applied as follows:

1. Provide the same mixture of gray and white cements for patching
mortar used to fill holes and imperfections.

2. Allowing the mixed patching mortar to stand for an hour or two

before using. It reduces the amount of shrinkage but never add water
in remixing it.

3. No cement dusting is allowed to hasten any phase of surface finishing

for floors and walls.

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 Section IV- B CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

The supply of concrete masonry units.

1.02 HANDLING AND STORAGE

a. Handling masonry units shall be in a manner as to prevent undue

chipping and breakage.

b. Storage piles, stack or bins shall be protected from heavy traffic.

1.03 VISUAL INSPECTION

a. All units shall be sound and free from cracks or other defects that would
interfere with proper placing of the unit or impair the strength or
permanence of construction.

b. Units that are intended to serve as a base for plaster or stucco shall have a
sufficiently rough surface to afford good bond.

1.04 SAMPLING AND NUMBER OF SPECIMENS

a. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot of unit from which

they are selected. If test specimens are selected at the site of the work,
units for moisture content test shall be taken within 48 hours after
delivery.

b. In sampling the blocks for the strength, absorption and moisture content
determinations, 10 individual units shall be selected from each lot of
10,000 units or fraction thereof and 20 individual units from each lot of
more than 10,000 and less than 100,000. For lots of more than100, 000
units, 10 individual units or shall selected from each 50,000 units or
fraction thereof contained in the lot. In no case shall less than 10 unit be
taken. Provided, however, that in the case of the non-load bearing type
of CHB no sampling for tests shall be required for less than 500 units to
be used in the job.

1.05 TESTING

Units shall be tested in accordance with the standard method of testing

masonry units of the American Society of Testing Material (ASTM)
designation C 149 and/or by the division of Materials Testing and Physical
Research, Bureau of

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 Highways, Manila. No blocks shall be used unless results of tests are known
and duly results of tests are known and duly approved by the Architect.

1.06 REJECTION

In case the shipment of CHB fails to conform with the requirements, the
manufacturer may sort it and new specimen shall be selected again at random
from the retained lot and tested at the expense of the Contractor. In case the
second set of specimen fails to conform with the test requirements the entire
lot shall be rejected.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.00.1 MATERIAL

a. Concrete Masonry Units: For wall partitions and elsewhere shown on

drawings requiring concrete hollow blocks, approved locally
manufactured concrete hollow blocks complying with specifications
shall be used. Non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks 4” and 6” shall
have a minimum compressive strength of 400 psi for the individual
unit. For load bearing walls, the minimum compressive strength shall
be 650 psi.

Submit samples of non-load and load bearing concrete hollow blocks.

b. Mortar:
1. All concrete hollow blocks shall be laid out with cement mortar as
specified with vertical joints breaking half-way over course below
unless otherwise shown on plans.

2. All concrete hollow blocks wall shall be built plumbed true to the
given dimension with blocks always set to bond and breaking
joints.

3. Class B – 1:3, 17.30 MPa (2500 psi) shall be used as concrete

mortar works. Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland cement
and three (3) parts sand by volume.

No mortar shall be used for one (1) or more hour. Mortar which
shows tendency to become dry before this time shall have water
added to it and be mixed.

c. Reinforcement: Structural grade bars conforming to ASTM

Specification A15 of size and spacing shown in the plans shall be
used.

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 At window openings, unless otherwise shown in the details, jamb, sill
and header of 2,500 psi concrete of 4”x 6” section with 2-10 mm. bars
for a 6” thick wall and 3” x 4” section with 2-10 mm. bars for a 4”
thick wall.

For door openings wider than 2.00 meters, the header shall be a lintel
beam 6” x 10” with 4-12 mm. horizontal bars with stirrups for 6” thick
walls and 4” x 10” with the same bars for 4” thick wall.

d. Tie Wires, Gauge No. 16.

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT

a. Lay all masonry units, plumb, true to line, level and with accurately
spaced course. The first row of blocks must be thoroughly anchored
to the concrete wall, column or slab.

b. The Architect approves the sample of special stone arrangement

where required.

c. Keep bond plumb throughout. Keep corners and reveals plumb and
true.

d. Built-in anchors, wall plugs and accessories to masonry as erection

progresses.

e. Bed solidly each course in Portland cement mortar. Keep all units
damp when laid.

f. Wedge unit terminating against beam or slab soffits tightly with

mortar and reinforcement properly secured to dowels.

g. All horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars shall be anchored 20 bar

diameters into the concrete walls, column or slab. Dowel bar properly
spaced are placed into the wall, column or slabs during pouring and
hooked to the diameter exposed to splice with the reinforcing bars of
the hollow block walls during construction.

h. All first row of CHB installation shall be laid with the horizontal
reinforcing bar.

i. Consult drawings as to the schedule of reinforcements. Unless

otherwise specified or detailed on the plan, horizontal and vertical
joints specified reinforcement will consist of 12 mm diameters at 0.60
m. for vertical bars and every third course for 6 inch walls.

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 j. Reinforcing bar shall have a splice of 40 bar diameters. All horizontal
reinforcement must be tied to the vertical reinforcement at points of
intersection.

k. Reinforcement of load bearing CHB indicated or specified on plan

shall govern over the reinforcement specified herein.

l. Masonry Joints:

1. Unless otherwise specified or detailed on plans, make horizontal

and vertical mortar joints 5/8” thick with full mortar coverage on
the face shells and on the webs. Fill surrounding cells.

2. Fill all joints solidly.

3. Do not permit furrowing on the mortar.

m. Tooled Joints:
1. Use concave joints where tooled mortar joints is called for in the
drawings.

2. Joints must be neat and clean, plumb and true to line.

3.02 UNFINISHED WORK

a. Step back unfinished work for joining with new work.

b. Before new work is started, remove all loose mortar and wet the exposed joint
thoroughly not less than one hour before laying new work.

3.03 CLEANING
Wash finished surface in a manner most appropriate and satisfactory to the
Architect. No cement dusting is permitted for any cement finish.

Section V-C ROOFING

1.00 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

Furnish material and equipment and perform labor required to complete fitting
and installation of long span metal roofing, flashing components, strap and
rivet units as well as the application of supplementary materials to make the
roof unit watertight and leak proof.

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 1.02 SUBMITTAL

Submit to the Architect shop drawings and samples of materials to be used and
secure approval prior to installation.

1.03 BRANDING

Each sheet shall be branded with the name or trademark of the Manufacturer.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

a. Roofing sheets: Rib type pre-painted G.I. metal roofing as manufactured by

JACINTO COLORSTEEL, or approved equal, zinc coating, .50mm. base
metal thickness, long span with protective coating of zinc phosphate, epoxy
urethane primer, and oil-free polyester paint.

b. Roofing Accessories: .50mm base metal thickness, pre-painted, zinc

coated, from plain sheets, for metal ridge roll, gutters, straps, flashing,
fascias, roof vents, cappings, trims, vents and mouldings, etc.

c. Fasteners and Fixation: Tek-screw, with self tapping tip and with hard
rubber washer of diameter and length as manufactured for attachment to
2mm steel purlins.

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 ROOFING SHEETS INSTALLATION

a. Lay down the corrugated roofing sheet starting from the end opposite the
prevailing wind.

b. Lay and install the first sheet with turned down edge towards the outside of
the area to be covered.

c. Overlay the next sheet, 2-1/2 corrugations in such a manner that the exposed
edge is turned down and the covered edge is turned up.

d. Fasten sheets with “tek-screws”, through drill holes bored with electric drill.

3.02 RIDGE ROLLS

Minimum lap of ridge toll shall be 12 inches over roofing sheets, Rivet ridge to
roofing sheets at top of every fourth corrugation.

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 3.03 FLASHING AND COUNTER FLASHING

a. Provide flashings and counter flashings at all critical points where water
may seep through.

b. In all cases, the width of the flashing sheet on top of the corrugated roof
sheet shall be not less than .30 m.

DIVISION VI- FINISHES

Section VI – A Cement Finishes
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Materials, equipment, labor shall be supplied as required to complete all cement
finish.

2.00 PRODUCT
2.01 MATERIALS

a. Broomed Finish: Brush surfaces so designated with a stiff broom after the
concrete has been floated and sufficiently hardened so that the broom marks
will not be more than 1/16” deep. Make the broom strokes all in one
direction. Broom strokes on sloped surfaces shall be perpendicular to the
direction of slope.

b. Plain cement plaster finish: Consisting of the scratch and finish coats, both
consisting 1 part Portland cement and 2 parts of clean, water sand, measured
by volume.

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 PLAIN CEMENT PLASTER

a. Provide all walls indicated with three coats of cement plaster (scratch coat,
brown coat and finish coat). Mix each coat in the proportion of one part
Portland cement to three parts sand by volume.

b. Apply the scratch coat with sufficient material and pressure to ensure a good
bond and then scratch to a rough surface.

Provide a thickness of 3/8” for scratch coat. Dampen with water before
applying brown coat. Apply brown coat, one day after applying scratch coat,
with a thickness of 3/8” and level to a flat even surface. When stiff enough,
trowel with a wooden float and cross hatch or broom lightly and evenly to
secure a good mechanical bond for the finish coat. Wet the surface and keep
from drying out for at least three (3) days.

3.02 CEMENT FINISH OF CONCRETE FLOORS ON FILL OR ON GROUND

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 a. Concrete floor for vinyl tile finish, shall be given a surface of 1:2 cement
mortar 1 cm. thick applied immediately after the concrete has begun to set.
The mortar shall be spread and troweled well to a smooth, even surface.

b. Surfaces of concrete floor slabs and similar concrete surfaces exposed after
removal of forms shall be kept moist for a period of at least seven 97) days
by thoroughly wetting said surfaces 3 times a day. They shall be protected
from falling debris and from strong rays of the sun to avoid unsightly
surface cracks caused by premature drying and hardening.

c. No cement dusting is allowed to hasten finishing work.

3.03 CEMENT TOP FINISH ON REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB

a. Where so indicated, cement top finish for reinforced slab shall be 1 inch
cement mortar with the minimum water content.

b. Where so indicated or possible, top finish shall be worked integrally with

structural slab before the concrete has set. If placed after the slab has set, the
slab shall be further roughened with a pick or similar tool to remove
laitance, loose particles, plaster and anything that would prevent bond.
Clean slab shall be thoroughly wet and kept wet before finish is applied.

c. Finish shall have minimum thickness of 1-1/2 inches and shall be poured
continuously until entire section is completed, floated manually or by
machine, struck off with a straight edge, all high or low spots eliminated,
steel troweled to a hard smooth finish and graded to drain where required.

d. No cement dusting is allowed to hasten finishing work.

3.04 BONDING APPLICATION

a. Where the surface for plastering is smooth and where chipping is not
recommended since it might loosen nearby tilework or other special
concrete finish, a bonding solution shall be applied to the receiving surface
prior to plastering.

b. Brand name “Plasterbond” or equivalent quality.

c. For procedures, the manufacturer’s instruction shall be followed to the

letter.

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Section VI- B PAINTING
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, painting equipment, scaffolding, and
protective coverings required for the painting of all surfaces designated.

1.02 WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS

The painting Contractor shall examine all surfaces to be finished under the contract
and see that the work of other traders has been left or installed in satisfactory
condition to receive the paint, stain, or specific finish.

1.03 PROTECTION OF WORK

The Painting Contractor shall protect his work and the work of other contractors
against damage or injury caused by paint application.

1.04 WORKMANSHIP

The paint shall be applied only by skilled painters to the method specified so as to
form a film of uniform thickness, free from sags, rans, crawls, or other defects.

For painted work, each succeeding coat shall differ slightly in color or tint from that
of the preceding coat. The Painting Contractor shall include in his work all final
clean-up of paint spots on the floor.

1.05 MATERIALS STORAGE

All materials shall be delivered to the job site in clean, sealed, original containers
with all labels and other markings intact.

A room in the premises shall be assigned for the storage of painting tools and
materials. Protect the floor with drop cloths or building paper. Place cloth and cotton
waste in covered metal containers or destroy them at the end of each work day.

All painting materials shall be received and mixed in an assigned room to avoid
pilferage and maintain quality control. All necessary precautions shall be taken to
prevent fire by complying with all applicable local Fire Prevention and Safety
Ordinance.

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 1.06 COLORS

All colors are to be selected or approved by the Architect and actual color chips shall
be supplied to the Architect for matching. All undercoats shall be tinted to
approximate the finish coat color.

1.07 SUBMITTALS

a. Manufacturer’s Certificate
The manufacturer’s certificate of origin and quality shall be submitted to the
Architect when required.

b. Test Panels
Sample panels showing color, shade or varnish shall be painted for approval as
described in Hem 3.01 below.

1.08 FIRE PREVENTION

Every precaution will be taken by the Contractor to prevent fires. At the end of each
day’s work, all oily rags, empty containers and combustible material will be
removed from the premises.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

a. All paint materials shall meet 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 or approved equal and shall be delivered on the site in the original
containers, with labels intact and seals unbroken.

b. The use of other brand of equal or better quality will be subject to the Architect’s
approval.

c. The use of ready mixed paint may be allowed in the project provided, that such
paint is in accordance with the Standard Specifications No. 13 of the Philippine
Government.

2.02 PAINTING SCHEDULE

a. Interior Metal surfaces – for structural steel frames.

1st coat- Boysen 057 Red Oxide

2nd coat- Boysen Epoxy, grey
3rd coat- Boysen Epoxy, grey

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 b. Interior Concrete & Masonry

1. Boysen latex semi-gloss finish

1st coat- Boysen flat latex

2nd coat- Boysen Semi-gloss latex
3rd coat Boysen Semi-gloss latex

2. Boysen flat latex for gypsum board ceilings

1st coat- Boysen flat latex

2nd coat- Boysen semi gloss latex
3rd coat- Boysen semi gloss latex

c. Exterior Concrete & Masonry

1. 1 coat Boysen latex exterior paint

2 coats ‘Titan’ pre mixed elastomeric paint

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 SURFACE PREPARATION

Before the start of the painting or varnishing work, the Contractor shall prepare, paint
or varnish a 1.00 mt. x 100 mt. area designated by the Architect or Engineer and same
bee used as standard workmanship for the entire work. Samples shall be made of
surface preparation, primers, stains, fillers, and finish coat applications.

a. Concrete and Masonry

Scrape off loose cement, sand, surface contaminants, then steel brush to remove
chalk, dust, dirt, powdery materials and surface deposits. Wash off from oils,
grease and wax with BOYSEN lime neutralizer. Exposed exterior concrete
surfaces shall be painted last, allowing as much time as possible for weathering
and aging.

b. For all interior metal surfaces (structural steel trusses)

Surfaces shall be cleaned of dirt, weld splatters, rust and other contaminants by
wire brushing. Wash off grease, wax and oils using Boysen paint thinner. Allow
to dry thoroughly.

Prime with Boysen red oxide primer right after fabrication. Apply suitable putty
on imperfections. Apply 2 coats of grey Boysen epoxy paint.

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 All surfaces with rust or rust symptoms shall be coated first with TURCO rust
converter and allowed to dry for 4 hours. All loose rust flakes shall be removed
by steel wire brush. Surface shall thereafter immediately bbe coated with re oxide
primer.

c. For all steel doors:

Surface shall be prepared as in (b) above.

Paint with one coat of epoxy red oxide primer. Follow with two coats of epoxy
grey enamel. Rusty surfaces shall be treated as in (b) above.

3.02 APPLICATION

a. Employ only experienced, skilled craftsmen and apply as per manufacturer’s

written specifications.

b. Paint shall be applied by a brush, roller or spray in accordance with the

manufacturer’s directions

c. Exposed surfaces shall mean all areas visible when all permanent or built in
fixtures, etc., are in place in all areas specified or scheduled to be painted. Painted
surfaces in back of movable equipment and furniture. Paint all inside metal and
plastered surfaces visible through the above specified equipment covers.

d. Do not apply exterior paint in damp, rainy weather. Do not apply interior paint
when the Architect’s opinion, satisfactory results cannot be obtained due to high
humidity and excessive temperature.

3.03 PROTECTION

a. Protect or remove all exposed lighting fixtures and accessories and the like so that
these are not stained during painting operations. Reinstall them after completion
of works.

b. Tape and cover with craft paper or equal all other surfaces which would be
endangered by stains or paint marks.

3.04 WORKMANSHIP IN GENERAL

a. Mix paint with proper consistency in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed
instructions. Apply paints evenly and smoothly without runs, sags or other defects
and brush efficiently to minimize brush marks. Make edges of point adjoining
other material or color sharp and clean without overlapping.

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 b. Stir paint thoroughly to keep pigment in even suspension when paint is being
applied.

c. Except as otherwise directed by the Architect, apply all paints in three coats
(priming, body and finish. Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before the
succeeding coat is applied.

3.05 PIGMENTS FOR TINTING

a. Tinting colors for oil-based paint shall be colors-in-oil, ground in pure linseed oil,
and of the highest grade obtainable. Tinting colors for masonry paint shall be
acrylic-based or latex- based pure colors. Brand shall be Boysen.

b. Colors shall be non-fading

c. Color pigments shall be used to produce the exact shades of paint which shall
conform to the approved color scheme of the building.

d. Except as otherwise noted, color of priming coat shall be lighter than body coat
and the color of the body coat lighter than finish coat. The first coat shall be
white.

3.06 CLEANING

Upon completion of the work, remove paint spots from floors, etc. so as to leave the
premises in perfect condition.

Section VI-C TILEWORK

1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supervision
necessary for completion of all tileworks.

1.02 WORKMANSHIP

The tile work shall be done only by workers skilled in the installation of the particular
tile material needed for various areas of the building.

1.03 COLORS

All colors are to be approved by the Architect and color samples of the various tile
materials shall be submitted prior to installation.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

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 a. Vinyl Tiles. Thickness shall be 1.6 mm. and size shall be 300 x 300 mm. Brand
“Titan” or equivalent quality, for all living-dining-kitchen and bedroom floors.

b. Granite Tiles and Slabs. For kitchen counter-tops and splash panels, granite slab
shall be from 25 x 600 x 600 mm.

c. Ceramic Semi-glazed Tiles. Size 100 x 200 mm., “Mariwasa” brand or

equivalent.

d. Hard rubber nosing to be used for all exposed edges and corners of vinyl tiles.

e. Contact cement adhesive, rubber based, for vinyl tiles, “Rugby” Brand or
equivalent.

f. Grout ‘ABC’ Brand or equivalent for ceramic tile grout to match tile color.

3.0 EXECUTION

a. Vinyl Tiles. Surface shall be smooth, and as nearly perfect level as highly skilled
concrete finishers can accomplish. A hand-held angle grinder shall be used on
uneven surfaces on the concrete topping after curing.

The surface shall be completely dry and clean prior to installation of tiles.

Adhesive shall be applied evenly on both vinyl tile pieces and the concrete floor.
The adhesive shall be exposed and air-dried for at least 30 minutes, allowing the
volatile solution in the compound to evaporate. The tiles shall then be installed
starting from a straight line of tiles in the center of the floor and working towards
each side wall of the room. Each tile shall be set firmly by laying a piece of flat
wood plank on top and hammering on top of the plank.

Wipe off excess adhesive with a rug soaked lightly in turpentine or kerosene.

b. Granite Slabs and tiles. The concrete surface shall be prepared with a scratch coat.
The back of the granite material shall be fairly rough. Usually the rough surface
made by the factory cutters and granite saws is sufficient for proper adhesion with
cement mortar.

Mortar shall be composed of cement-sand mix at a ratio of 1:3.

The mortar between granite and wall shall be allowed to set for at least 10 days
prior to application of polymer compound and then sanding and polishing. Two
coats of clear floor wax shall finally be applied to improve further the sheen and
to protect the granite from stain.

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 c. Ceramic Semi-glazed Floor Tiles. The concrete floor shall have broom-finish
scratch coat, properly graded 2% towards the floor drains. The mortar shall be 15
to 25 mm. thick and the tiles shall be laid up close to each other with no more than
1mm. gap between.

No traffic shall be allowed on the laid tiles for at least 7 days. The tiles shall be
grouted with white cement after 4 days.

DIVISION VII- CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS

Section VII –A CEILINGS

1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Materials, equipment, and labor required shall be furnished to complete the ceilings
and partitions as shown in the drawings.

2.0 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

a. Gypsum boards, where indicated in plans, shall be 12 mm. thick, of size 1.20 x
2.40 m, of Thai Gypsum Products manufacture or equivalent quality.

b. Asbestos- cement board, 6mm thick of size 1.20 x 2.40m as manufactured by

Eternit Corporation shall be installed where indicated.

c. Plywood of 6mm. thickness and of size 1.20 x 2.40m, ordinary type for interiors
and marine type for exteriors shall be provided where so indicated.

d. For ceiling framing:

1. Wood ceiling joints, where so indicated, shall be from 2” x 2” apitong

lumber, painted with colored “Solignum” wood preservative, installed S2S,
and spaced at minimum of .60 x .60 unless otherwise shown.

2. Steel T-runners, where shown, shall be of “Duraframe” by Philmetal

Products Inc.

e. Ventilators for the eaves, where so indicated, shall be of .60 x .60 size and made
of 1”x1” k. d. tanguile slats spaced at 1 3/4” on centers, coated with 3 coats.
“Solignum” anti-termite solution with an inner layer of insect screen “Opal”
Brand.

f. Wood preservatives of anti- termite solution, “Solignum”

g. Soil poisoning “Chlordane” or “Aldrex”.

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 3.0 EXECUTION

a. Ceiling joints shall be installed at heights indicated, level and horizontal, to

cover entire area as drawn, with the face of joints which is for attachment of the
plywood boards, smoothed and factory pre-planned.

b. Plywood boards shall be attached with finishing nails, closed tightly at board
joints and at joints with wall partitions

c. Partitions studs shall be smooth and pre-planned on both sides on which the
plywood boards shall be attached and both surfaces shall be completely plumb
and true to line without grooves of any kind at panel joints.

4.0 TERMITE-PROOFING
4.01 WOOD PRESERVATIVES

a. Brand: “solignum” liquid solution, brown color.

b. Application Method: By brush undiluted, one coat onto all lumber used as
ceiling joists or partition studs. Manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed.

4.02 SOIL POISONING

a. Brand: “Chlordane” or “Aldrex” Liquid concentrate.

b. Application method:

1. Dilute concentrate with clear water at a ratio of 1:100 as instructed in

manufacturer’s instruction.

2. Pour mixed solution on the entire area to be occupied by the building at the
rate of 3.785 liters (1 gallon) for every square meter, preferably using a
garden sprinkler, after the sub-grade has been levelled and tamped. Pour
solution in the same manner at the bottom of all footings and foundations and
again after back filling same.

3. Pour mixed solution also in the same manner on all the ground extending two
meters from the exterior walls of the entire building.

Section VI – B CLOSETS AND BUILT-IN CABINETS

1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

Materials, equipment, tools and labor required shall be furnished or complete all
closets and built- in cabinets as drawn.

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 2.0 PRODUCTS

a. Locally produced plyboard 3/4 “ thick

b. ½” x 1” kiln dried wood edging
c. Concealed hinges ‘Hafele’ or approved equal

3.0 EXECUTION
a. Cut all shelves from ¾” playboard to size and 3/8” thick tanguile edging on all
exposed edges using wood glue before attaching with finishing nails.
b. Cut all doors from 3/4 “ thick, all around the edges.
c. Install concealed hinges depending on the type as required.
d. Install door handles’ chrome finish, sample as approved by Architect
e. All jambs and frames, of kiln-dried tanguile, shall be fabricated and installed as
drawn.
SECTION VII-C WOOD DOORS
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
Materials, equipment, tools, and labor required to complete all doors shall be furnished.

2.00 PRODUCTS
a. Wood jambs, milled in the sash factory, delivered to site properly mortised and
tenoned, and provided with temporary bracing, to prevent disformation prior to
installation. Use tanguile for wood walls and guijo for concrete walls.
b. Flush-type door sashes, of kiln dried tanguile concealed framing, taken from 2”x3”
stock, with horizontal members spaced, 30 O.C. rabetted on all sides, with solid 2”x8”
core on edges where the lockset shall be installed and with 4” thick plywood on each
side, marine-type for toilet doors and for doors opening to the exterior of the building.
c. Panel-type door sashes, of solid kiln-dried tanguile, with panels as shown in drawings.
d. Locksets “Schlage” (U.S.) with key, tulip type, stainless steel.
e. Hinges 3 ½”x3 1/2 “ loose pin butt hinges, “Stanley” brand or equivalent quality.

3.00 EXECUTION
a. Install jambs on concrete walls by attaching 2 rows of half embedded 3” c.w. nails 2”
apart along edge of jamb and filling the gap between jamb and wall with cement mortar.
b. Install door sash connecting it with the door with three (3) sets of 3- ½ x 3- ½ loose
pin butt hinges and install lockset into door sash at height of 1.00 m. from floors.

DIVISION VIII – ELECTRICAL WORK

SECTION VIII – A BASIC MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
1.00 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
a. The furnishing of materials, equipment, and labor for the installation of a
complete raceway system.

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 b. All work shall be in accordance code, The National Fire Protection Assn. Code,
and the rules and regulations of the power company serving the project.
1.02 SUBMITTAL
Shop drawings of fabricated items and also of mounting and installation details
shall be submitted when called for.
1.03 APPROVAL
All submitted materials shall be subject to approval before installation.
1.03 PROTECTION

a. Adequate protection of the line shall be provided during the and after building
construction and deviation from the planned runs shall be allowed with the
protection of the line as the primary consideration.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

All materials in the raceway system shall be new. Conduits, couplings and
connectors shall be products of reputable manufacturers.

a. Conductors shall be soft-drawn copper wire, with conductivity of not less than
98% of pure copper, with 600-v rating. Brand: “Phelps- Dodge” or duraflex.
Only one brand shall be used throughout.

b. Conduit pipes and accessories shall be of “Moldex”, “Neltex”, or “Atlanta”

Brand. Mixing of 2 or more brands shall not be allowed.

3.0 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION

a. All joints shall be cut square, rimmed smooth, and drawn up tight.

3.02 INSTALLATION

a. Exposed conduits shall run parallel or at right angles to building lines. All bends
shall be made with standard ells, free of dents of flattening. A maximum of 4
bends shall be allowed in any run between terminals and pull boxes.

b. Conduits shall be securely fastened to metal boxes with G. I. locknuts and

bushings.

c. Parallel runs of conduits shall be grouped on adjustable trapeze hangers. Vertical

runs shall be supported by steel riser clamps.

d. Exposed conduit shall be supported by one-hole iron straps, two-hole straps,

beam clamps, or split ring hanger with support rod.

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 e. Pull boxes shall be installed at all necessary points, whether indicated or not in
drawings. Boxes shall be of G. I. and each circuit in boxes shall bear tag guides
to denote panels where they connect.

f. Conductors shall be installed in all raceways as required.

g. Only powdered soap stone or approved pulling compound may be used for
pulling.

Section VIII-B ELECTRICAL DIISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

The furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor for the installation of the
complete electrical distribution system.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

Shop drawings of details of installation shall be submitted when required.

1.03 APPROVAL

All materials for substitution shall be subject to approval before installation.

1.04 PROTECTION

The electrical system shall be properly grounded as required by the National

Electrical Code.

2.0 PRODUCTS
2.02 MATERIALS

a. Conductor materials for feeders and branch conduits shall be type THW rated at
75 degree centigrade.

b. Brand shall be “Phelps Dodge” or “Duraflex”, with only one brand used
throughout. No conductor shall be smaller than #3.5mm2 TW (#12 AWG)

c. Rigid conduit shall be sch. 40 galvanized rigid steel conduit with a minimum
size of 15mm unless otherwise noted. Rigid steel conduits shall be used for the
following services and locations: panel feeders, exterior of walls, “wet”
locations, and as required by the National Electrical Code.

d. Circuit breaker panel boards, dead front safety type equipped with molded case
circuit breakers, “Westinghouse” or “General Electric” brand. Circuit breakers

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 shall be of frame, trip rating, and interrupting capacity as shown in drawings.
They shall also be of quick-break, thermal-magnetic type.

e. Wiring terminals for feeder and branch circuit conductors to the panel board
mains shall be suitable for the type of conductor used.

f. The panel board assembly shall be enclosed in a steel cabinet of a rigidity and
steel gauge as specified in UL standards, with front door and concealed, self-
aligning trim clamps.

g. Each cabinet shall be provided with a typewritten directory of location of

equipments supplied by each circuit.

h. Wiring devices shall be “National” brand or equivalent quality.

i. Receptacles shall be of the grounding type with 2 parallel slots connected to 15

or 20 amp. Circuit, “National” or approved equal.

DIVISION IX – PLUMBING AND SANITARY

SECTION IX – A ROUGHING –IN WORK
1.0 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE

a. The supply of all materials, equipment, tools and labor necessary for
completion of all the roughing in plumbing works.
b. All works shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of tha
National Plumbing Code, The National Building Code and municipal
ordinances.

1.02 SUBMITTAL

Shop drawings of pipe lines and joints, when deviation from plans is
completed in order to improve the efficiency of the system, shall be
submitted for approval when required by the Architect.

1.03 APPROVAL

Clamps, hangers, bracing, or other support to hold the pipe rigidly in place,
or chipping of poured concrete to allow pipes through, shall be done after
approval of the Architect.

1.04 PROTECTION

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 a. Pipes shall be protected from accidentally being struck and damaged by
hard objects and shall be located in the building in such manner that
would assure 100% safety for the lines.

2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

Pipes shall be of the best quality virgin materials manufactured locally of

either “Moldex”, “ Atlanta” or “Neltex” brands. In any case, no mixing of
brands in any one building shall be allowed.
a. Sewer pipes shall series 1000 PVC.
b. Only PPR pipes shall be used for the water line.
c. PVC cement for joining pipes shall be of the kind recommended by the
particular pipe manufacturer.

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPERATION
a. The pipe route within the building shall be confirmed from the plumbing plans.
Any changes shall be referred to the Architect for approval.
b. In preparing the actual pipe routes, consideration shall be given to facility in
future repair of leaks along the pipe lines or to declogging of the waste-line
system.
3.02 INSTALLATION

a. Clean-outs shall be installed along the waste lines where necessary even if not
shown on plans.
b. A minimum grade of 2% shall be maintained for the waste line.
c. No ¼ bend (90%) elbows shall be used on the waste line and only 1/8 bend
(45% ) elbows shall be allowed. At bends where the succeeding pipe length is 6.0
m or more, a clean-out shall be provided.
d. All fixtures shall be vented with 50 mm pipes, and while installing the vent
stack through the roof shall be avoided, installing same above the ceiling but
below the roof shall not be allowed.

SECTION IX – B PLUMBING FIXTURES

1.0 GENERAL
1.01SCOPE

a. The supply of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for completion of
installation of all plumbing fixtures.

1.02SUBMITTALS

Manufacturer’s brochures and manual of all fixtures to be used shall be submitted

to Architect for review.

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 2.00 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

a. Water Closets: ‘HCG’ Siera, white, with seat covers for all toilets
with standard tank fittings. Provide 3 way angle valve for bidet.

b. Lavatories: ‘HCG’ Eden wall hung, white with standard fittings and
‘HCG’ faucets.

c. Shower Head and Valve, with Faucet. “Lotus” (U.S) for all bathrooms
where shower is indicated.

d. Soap and Paper Holder. ‘HCG’ paper holder, white, wall mounted, for
each water closet fixture.

e. Kitchen Sink. ‘Crown’ yh626c, 17”x18” stainless single hole with

goose neck faucet ‘Lotus’ or approved equal.

3.0 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION

a. Water closet shall be mounted on concrete mortar and undisturbed and protected
until concrete has achieved strength to support human load on the fixture.
b. Water supply pipe shall be installed and valve properly aligned with closet tank
and tightly fitted to be free of the slightest water leak.
c. Lavatory shall be mounted onto cast iron brackets supplied with the unit,
installing cast iron brackets using “Tox” expandable nylon screw holder with
stainless steel screws. Using lead filler to hold screw in the wall hole shall not be
allowed.
d. Water supply pipe and gate valve shall be installed properly aligned with
lavatory faucet and tightly fitted to be free of the slightest water leak. P-trap
under lavatory shall also be completely water tight.
e. The kitchen sink rim shall be mounted on the counter table using epoxy, concrete
mortar and sealant as needed to provide leak-free connection which will prevent
water accumulated on the counter top from seeping into the compartment below.

Arch. Jose Gamaliel S. David

PRC 7498
PTR 0880235 01-25-21

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