DPWH Blue Book Volume 3
DPWH Blue Book Volume 3
DPWH Blue Book Volume 3
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS STRUCTURES
VOLUME III
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS STRUCTURES
(BUILDINGS, PORTS AND HARBORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS)
1995
FOREWORD
Prior to the merger of the Ministries of Public Highways and Public Works, the
specifications for highway construction were contained in the 1972 Standard
Specifications for Highways and Bridges, and the specifications for public works
construction were presented in various forms and styles and contained in as many
volumes as those representing the various types of public works projects such as
buildings, ports and harbors, flood control and drainage structures, and water supply
systems.
Since the construction of all public works and highways infrastructures is now the
responsibility of one single government agency - Department of Public Works and
Highways, it has become imperative that these separate specifications be reviewed,
updated, and consolidated. For this purpose a Committee was constituted to revise and
standardize said specifications.
The results of this undertaking are now embodied in the 1995 edition of the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Structures, Volume III. These specifications
have been prepared to provide all the information necessary for the proper construction of
buildings, ports and harbors, flood control and drainage structures and water supply
systems.
GREGORIO V. VIGILAR
Secretary
VOLUME III
TABLE OF CONTENT
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DIVISION I - GENERAL ................................................................. 1
PART A - EARTHWORK................................................................. 2
VOLUME III
Division I - General
PART A - EARTHWORK
805.1 Description
This item shall consist of the excavation of seabeds, river beds, bottoms of creeks or
esteros, and other bodies of water for the purpose of deepening or removing of silt or any
unsuitable materials or soil layers up to the required bottom elevation and grade line and disposal
of same at areas indicated on the Plans or as designated by the assigned Project Engineer.
805.2.2 Equipment
The contractor shall furnish all the necessary dredging equipment to assure satisfactory
prosecution of the work.
(a) The maximum permissible overdredging is 300 mm within the strip defined in (d).
(b) Dredging adjacent to any part of sheet pile walls on the berm specified in (d) shall be
carried out to the depth specified without overdredging.
(c) Dredging adjacent to any part of Rock bulkhead or Rock breakwater shall not be
allowed within the specified in (d). Dredging adjacent to any structure provided with toe
protection shall not be deeper than the level of the toe protection or as specified on the Plans.
(d) The limits of strip or berm mentioned in (a), (b) and (c) are as follows:
- Berm from the quayline or toe of a rock mound structure to the basin infront.
- Strip-from the outside limit of the berm and further out the basin.
Berm Strip
(e) Dredging outside the strip may proceed in accordance with sub-section 805.2.5.
The contractor shall be fully responsible for the safety of any permanent structures on the
site. During the dredging operations, the sheet pile walls shall be observed regularly for
deflection of the top edge.Temporary and permanent bench marks and reference points shall be
established for determining possible movements of waterfront structures.
The Engineer shall verify that the dredging between the pre and post dredging surveys,
subjected to the condition of subsection 805.2.5, Dredging Tolerances.
The cost of dredging shall be paid based on the computed volume of drp.dged materials
multiplied by the contract unit price for the particular pay item shown in the Bid Schc·jule,
which price and payment shallconstitute full compensation for dredging, handling and disposal
including labor, equipment, tools and iricidentals necessary to complete this item.
806.1 Description
This item shall consist of introducing suitable filling materials obtained from dredging
the sea or river beds or obtained from authorized borrow areas situated beyond the right-of-way
limits of the project at locations designated by the Engineer and placed as required within the
area to be reclaimed and to the required elevation. The materials shall be of a quality satisfactory
for the purpose intended. Reclamation shall include the clearing and grubbing of sites and the
removal of all undesirable materials.
806.3.1 By Dredging
Dredged material shall be secured from the dredging limits as shown on the plans or
from other sources recommended by the designated/ assigned Engineer. The materials dredged
shall be transported and deposited at the area to be filled or as directed by the Engineer. Suitable
dredges and attendant plantwith which to dredge, transport and deposit the material shall be used.
Silt and mud shall not be allowed to accumulate at the reclamation area but shall be
allowed to flow freely towards the spillway which the contractor shall construct for the purpose.
Should mud pools be formed, the Contractor shall be required to remove the mud accumulated.
806.3.2 By Borrow
Borrow material shall be secured from land sources recommended as borrow outside the
limits of the project or at locations/sites approved by the Engineer. Borrow material may be used
to supplement the materials obtained by dredging. Contractor shall construct and maintain haul
roads.The contractor shall secure borrow from sources other than those designated, provided that
the materials and location are approved by the Engineer, in which case, the Contractor shall, at
his own expense, secure the pit and construct and maintain the haul roads together with the
necessary right-of-way for such roads and the right-of-access thereto.
The materials shall be hauled and placed in positions on the reclamation indicated on the
plans.
Borrow pits when practicable shall be so excavated that they will drain to the nearest
natural outlet or to such outlet as indicated on the plans or designated by the Engineer. Side
slopes of borrow puts in all cases shall be dressed to such slope as the Engineer may direct.
Compaction Requirement
The materials above MLLW whether obtained by dredging or from borrow pits shall be
spread out and compacted in layers not exceeding 300 mm preferably by at least six passes of a
vibratory roller of at least 8 tonne drawn by a tractor. The fill shall be compacted to not less than
90% of standard proctor test requirement.
In case there is a layer of very compressible clay of variable thickness underneath the
areas to be reclaimed, the filling immediately on top of the original sea or river beds shall be
executed in thin layers not exceeding one metre spread over a wide area to avoid bulging of the
soft compressible clay, until the MLLW elevation is reached. If in spite of this precaution, some
clay eruption are observed on the fill material, this clay will be removed down to the elevation of
the original sea or river bed and replaced with good material. In the event that the top sea or river
bed material is composed of soft silt, muck or organic material, the Contractor shall remove such
soft material prior to filling or filling operation should be programmed so that the soft material
can be pushed out of the reclamation area as directed by the designated/assigned Project
Engineer. The reclamation area shall be filled to the finished elevation shown on the plan plus
allowance for expected settlement. Filling of the reclamation area and the construction of the
bulkheads shall be given top priority over other construction activities.
900.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing, placing and finishing concrete in buildings and related
structures, flood control and drainage, ports, and water supply structures in accordance with this
specification and conforming to the lines, grades, and dimension shown on the plans.
Concrete aggregate shall conform to the requirements of subsection 311.2.2 and 311.2.3
under Item 311 of Volume II, (Blue Book) and ASTM C 33 for lightweight aggregates, except
that aggregates failing to meet these specifications but which have been shown by special that or
actual service to produce concrete of adequate strength and durability may be used under method
(2) of determining the proportion of concrete, where authorized by the Engineer.
Except as permitted elsewhere in this section, the maximum size of the aggregate shall be
not larger than one-fifth (1/5) of the narrowest dimensions between sides of forms of the member
for which the concrete is to be used nor larger than three-fourths of the minimum clear spacing
between individual reinforcing bars or bundles of bars or pretensioning strands.
900.2.3 Water
Water used in mixing concrete shall conform to the requirement of subsection 311.2.4
under Item 311, Part E,of Volume II, (BlueBook).
Reinforcing steel bars shall conform to the requirements of the following Specifications:
Deformed & Plain Billet Steel Bars for concrete Reinforcement (ASTM A 615)
Bars for concrete Reinforcement AASHTO M 31
High strength alloy steel bar for post- tensioning shall be proofstressed to 90 % of the
granted tensile strength. After proofstressing, the bars shall conform to the following
minimum properties:
900.2.5 Admixtures
Air-entraining admixtures, if used, shall conform to ASTM C 260.
Water-reducing admixtures, retarding ad- mixtures, water-reducing and retarding
admixtures and water reducing and accelerating admixtures, if used, shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM C 494.
900.3.5 Consistency
Concrete shall have a consistency such that it will be workable in the required position. It
shall be such a consistency that it will flow around reinforcing steel but individual particles of
the coarse aggregate when isolated shall show a coating or mortar containing its proportionate
amount of sand. The consistency of concrete shall be gauged by the ability of the equipment to
properly placed it and not by the difficulty of mixing water shall be determined by the Engineer
and shall not be varied without his consent. Concrete as dry as it is practical to place with the
equipment specified shall be used.
concrete shall be made and laboratory-cured in accordance with ASTM C 31. Additional test
specimens cured entirely under field conditions may be required by the Building Official to
check the adequacy of curing and protection of the concrete. Strength tests shall be made in
accordance with ASTM C 39.
The age for strength tests shall be 28 days Of, where specified, the earlier age at which
the concrete is to receive its full load or maximum j stress. Additional test may be made at earlier
ages to obtain advance information on the adequacy of strength development where age-strength
relationships have been established for the materials and proportions used.
1. For structures designed in accordance with the working stress design method of this
chapter, the average of any five consecutive strength tests of the laboratory-cured specimens
representing each class of concrete shall be equal on or greater than the specified strength, fc',
and not more than 20 percent of the strength test shall have values less than that specified.
2. For structures designed in accordance with the ultimate strength design method of this
chapter, and for prestressed structures the average of any three consecutive strength test of the
laboratory, cured specimens representing each class of concrete shall be equal to or greater than
the specified strength, fc' and not more than 10 percent of the strength tests shall have values less
than the specified strength.
When it appears that the laboratory-cured specimens will fail to conform to the
requirements for strength, the Engineer shall have the right to order changes in the concrete
sufficient to increase the strength to meet these requirements. The strengths of the specimens
cured on the job are intended to indicate the adequacy of protection and curing of the concrete
and may be used to determine when the forms may be stripped, shoring removed, or the structure
placed in service. When, in the opinion of the Building Official, the strengths of the job-cured
specimens, the contractor may be required to improve the procedures for protecting and curing
the concrete, or when test of field-cured cylinders indicate deficiencies in protection and curing,
the Engineer may require test in accordance with ASTM Specification C 42 or order load tests as
outlined in the load tests of structures for that portion of the structure where the questionable
concrete has been placed.
1. Twenty four (24) 15 cm. dia. by 30 cm long (6 in. dia. by 12 in. long) cylinders shall
be made in accordance with ASTM C 192, twelve at a compressive strength level of
approximately 210 kilograms per square centimeter (3000 psi) and twelve at approximately 280
kilograms per square centimeter (4000 psi) or 350 kilograms per square centimeter (5000 psi).
After 7 days moist curing followed by 21 days drying at 23C (73F) and 50 percent relative
humidity, eight of the test cylinders at each of the two strength levels shall be tested for splitting
strength and four for compressive strength.
2. The splitting tensile strength shall be determine in accordance with ASTM C 496, and
compressive strength in accordance with ASTM C 39.
The ratio, Fsp, of splitting tensile strength to the square root of compressive strength shall
be obtained by using the average of all 16 splitting tensile test and all 8 compressive tests.
Minimum Strength, Concrete other than fill, shall have a minimum compressive strength
at 28 days of 140 kilograms per square centimeter (2000 psi).
900.3.8 Batching
Batching shall conform to the requirements of Item 405, Structural Concrete.
The quantity of concrete to be paid shall be the quantity shown in the Bid Schedule,
unless changes in design are made in which case the quantity shown in the Bid Schedule will be
adjusted by the amount of the change for the purpose of payment. No deduction will be made for
the volume occupied by the pipe less than 101 mm (4") in diameter nor for reinforcing steel.
anchors, weepholes or expansion materials.
The accepted quantities of structural concrete completed in place will be paid for at the
contract unit price for cubic meter as indicated on the Bid Schedule.
Such prices and payment shall be full compensation for furnishing all materials,
including metal water stops, joints, joint fillers, weep holes, and rock backing and timber
bumpers; for all form and false work; for mixing, placing, furnishing, and curing the concrete;
and for all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the item,
except that reinforcing steel shall be paid for at the contract unit price per kilogram for
reinforcing steel metal pipes and drains, metal conduits and ducts, and metal expansion angles
shall be paid for as structural steel that when the proposal does not include an item for structural
steel these miscellaneous metal parts shall be paid for as reinforcing steel.
DIVISION II - BUILDINGS
PART C - FINISHING
1000.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and applying termite control chemicals, including
the use of equipment and tools in performing such operations in accordance with this
Specification.
This type of toxicant shall be specified for drenching soil beneath foundations of
proposed buildings. The concentrate shall be diluted with water in the proportion of 1 liter of
concentrate material to 65 liters of water or as specified by the Manufacturer.
This type of toxicant which comes in ready mixed solution shall be ·1 used as wood
preservative by drenching wood surfaces to the point of run-off.
This type of toxicant shall be applied to visible or suspected subterranean termite mounds
and tunnels where termites are exterminated through trophallaxes method (exchange or
nourishment between termites while greeting each other upon meeting).
Before any termite control work is started, thorough examination of the site shall be
undertaken so that the appropriate method of soil poisoning can be applied.
The Contractor shall coordinate with other related trades through the Engineer to avoid
delay that may arise during the different phases of application of the termite control chemicals.
There are two methods usually adopted in soil poisoning which are as follows:
1. Cordoning. This method is usually adopted when there is no visible evidence of termite
infestation. Trenches in concentric circles, squares or rectangles are dug 150mm to 220mm wide
and at least one meter apart and applied with Type I working solution.at the rate of 8 liters per
linear meter.
2. Drenching. When soil show termite infestation, this method shall be applied. The
building area shall be thoroughly drenched with Type I working solution at the rate of 24 liters
per square meter. When Powder Termicide is to be applied to eradicate subterranean termites,
careful application and precaution shall be given considering that this toxicant is fatal to animal
and human lives.
1000.3.2 Application
At the time soil poisoning is to be applied, the soil to be treated shall be in friable
condition with low moisture content so as to allow uniform distribution of the toxicant agents.
Toxicant shall be applied at least twelve (12) hours prior to placement of concrete which shall be
in contact with treated materials.
Treatment of the soil on the exterior sides of the foundation walls, grade beams and
similar structures shall be done prior to final grading and planting or landscaping work to avoid
disturbance of the toxicant barriers by such operations.
Areas to be covered by concrete slab shall be treated before placement of granular fill
used as capillary water barrier at a rate of 12 liters per square meter with Type I working solution
after it has been compacted and set to required elevation. Additional treatment shall be· applied
as follows:
1. In critical areas such as utility openings for pipes, conduits and ducts, apply additional
treatment at the rate of 6 liters per linear meter in a strip 150 mm to 200 mm wide.
2. Along the exterior perimeter of the slab and under expansion joint, at the rate of 2.5
liters per linear meter in a strip 150 mm to 200 mm wide in a shallow trench.
1000.3.4 Guarantee
The contractor shall guarantee the work for one (1) year after final acceptance.
Liquid termite control chemicals or toxicants shall be measured by actual number of liters
used in the cordoning and drenching of lot areas and soil poisoning of granular fill or actual
number of liters used in drenching wood surfaces, while powder chemical/toxicant shall be
measured by kilograms applied to suspected subterranean termite mounds and tunnels.
The quantity to be paid for shall be determined and accepted by the Engineer.
The accepted quantities, measured as prescribed in Section 10 shall be paid for at the
Contract Unit Price for Termite Control Work which price and payment shall be full
compensation for furnishing and applying termite control chemicals including the use of
equipment and tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work prescribed in this
Item.
1001.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for the complete
installation of the storm drainage system to include all piping’s, gutters, canals, catch basins,
junction boxes, hand holes, manholes and other appurtenant structures, and sewerage system to
include all sanitary sewer piping and septic vault where no public sewer exist, from the building
to the point of discharge.
1001.2.1 Materials for storm drainage system shall meet the requirements specified in the
following standard specifications:
Where the covers for catch basins, junction boxes, manholes and canals for
gratings are required same shall be made of wrought iron and of the dimensions as shown
on the Plans.
1001.2.2 Materials for sewerage system shall meet the requirements specified in the following
standard specifications:
Where PVC pipes and fittings are used, joints shall be secured with rubber "0" ring or
solvent cement, as the case maybe.
Oakum for joints in bell and spigot pipes shall be made from hemp fiber, braided or twisted and
oil impregnated free from lumps, dirt and extraneous matter.
Under no circumstances shall pipes shall be laid under water and when the trench
condition or the weather is unsuitable for such work.
a. Bedding. Materials such as sand, sandy soil or any approved material shall be used to
provide a firm foundation of uniform density.The bedding shall have a minimum thickness
equivalent to one-fourth (1/ 4) of the pipe's diameter.
b. Laying of Pipes. Proper facilities shall be provided for lowering and' placing pipes into
trenches in order to preclude damage. Laying of pipes shall start upgrade with the spigot end of
bell-and-spigot pipe, or the tongue end of tongue-and-groove pipe, positioned towards the
direction of the flow. The pipes shall be laid in accordance with the grades and alignments
shown in the Plans.
The spigots or tongues shall be adjusted in bells or grooves to provide uniform space
around joints to receive mortar. Blocking or wedging between spigot and bell or between tongue
and groove to attain proper spacing shall be allowed provided such blocking/wedging shall not
interfere and shall not affect the water tightness of the joint.
c. Bell and Spigot Joint for Drain Pipe. The first pipe shall be properly bedded at the
required grade. Just below the spigot of the first unit,a sufficient space shall be provided for
engaging the bell end of the second pipe.
The spigot shall be carefully cleaned with a wet brush and the upper exterior portion
applied with mortar to such a thickness as to bring the inner surfaces of the abutting pipes flush
and even. The bell end of the second pipe shall be cleaned with a wet brush and uniformly
matched with the spigot of the first pipe so that the sections are closely fitted. After the second
pipe is laid, the remainder of the joint shall be fitted with mortar, and a bead shall be formed
around the outside of the joints with sufficient amount of additional mortar. The inside of the
joints shall be wiped and finished smooth. The mortar bead on the outside shoii immediately be
protected with a cover of wet burlap or wet earth for at least three (3) days for curing.
d. Tongue and Groove Joint for Concrete Pipe. The first pipe shall be properly bedded. A
shallow excavation shall be made underneath the joint and filled with mortar to provide a bed
second pipe. The tongue end of the first pipe shall be carefully cleaned with wet brush and soft
mortar applied around the upper half of the tongue. After cleaning and positioning the second
pipe close to the first, mortar shall be applied around the lower half of the groove. With just
sufficient thrust, the second pipe shall be brought in close contact with the first until mortar is
squeezed out of the joint. Sufficient mortar shall be used to fill the joint and to form a bead on
the outside.
e. Mortar for Joint. Mortar shall be a mixture of Portland Cement, sand and water mixed
in the proportion by volume of one part cement to two parts of clean sand with just sufficient
amount of water for plasticity.
f. Leaded Joints of Cast Iron Pipes. Joints of cast iron pipes shall be packed with braided
or twisted oil-impregnated hemp or oakum, properly caulked around the joint. The packing shall
be at least 20mm below the rim of the hub or bell and this space shall be filled with molten pig
lead in one continuous pouring. The "ring" of pig lead formed around the joint shall be properly
caulked by appropriate caulking tools to render the joints watertight.
1001.3.2 Concrete structures. Concrete structures such as catch basins, canal gutters, junction
boxes and manholes for the drainage system, and septic vault for sewerage system, shall be
constructed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications on Concrete Work.
a.The outlet of the septic vault shall be connected to the street drain or to other discharge
point where no sanitary sewer exists. Connection with the sanitary sewer shall not be made
without the permission of the proper authorities, but shall be made in such amanner that any and
all the service water, as well as house and other liquid wastes, will flow to the sanitary sewer.
Provided, that isolated faucets used exclusively for garden purposes may, in the discretion of the
proper authorities, be allowed not to flow into the sanitary sewer.
b. Clean-outs or rodding holes consisting of cast iron extensions with long sweep elbow
fittings shall be provided at the ends of runs and at every change of directions. Clean-outs shall
be capped with cast brass ferrules with threads and screwed-on removable brass plugs.Clean-outs
extended outside the building and raised to the level of finished grade shall be terminated with
the same cast brass ferrule with brass plug set into a concrete slab shall be 150mm thick and
300mm square, finish flush with grade.
these are covered or backfilled. All defects/ lakes disclosed by the water test shall be remedied to
the satisfaction of the Engineer and any extra cost shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
Pipes, culverts, gutters, canals and gratings installed in place and accepted by the
Engineer, shall be measured by the meter along their axes. Catch basins, junction boxes,
manholes and septic vault shall be measured by the number of units constructed and accepted.
The quantities as determined in sub-section 1001.4 shall be paid at the contract unit price
for each of the Items which shall constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, tools and
equipment and all other incidentals necessary to complete the Item.
ITEM 1002-PLUMBING
1002.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, equipment and fixtures required
as shown on the Plans for the satisfactory performance of the entire plumbing system including
installation in accordance with the latest edition of the National Plumbing Code, and this
Specification.
All piping materials, fixtures and appliances fitting accessories whether specifically
mentioned or not but necessary to complete this Item shall be furnished and installed.
a. Pipes and fitting materials shall comply with the specification requirements defined in
PNS/SAO 4-1: 1974. The material description and standards of manufacture are herein
described:
1. Cast Iron - the casting shall be made of gray iron which shall be sound, free from
cracks, sand holes and blow holes. They shall be uniformly low hardness that permits drilling
and cutting by ordinary methods. Pipes and fittings shall be true to pattern and of compact closed
grained structure.
2. Quality of Iron - the iron shall be made by the cupola, air furnace, electric furnace or
other processes which shall be checked by regular chemical and physical control test. The
resultant shall be gray iron of good quality.
3. Manufacture - the pipes shall be made with hub and spigot ends or hub ends only. All
hubs for pipes and fittings shall be provided with held lead grooves and all spigot ends shall be
made with beads or plain if machine cast centrifugally. Plugs shall be wrought or cast, machined
to the dimensions required and shall be free from defects.
4. Freedom from defects - pipes and fittings shall be true, smooth and cylindrical, their
inner and outer surfaces being as nearly concentric as practicable. They shall be in all aspects,
sound and good casting free from laps, pin holes or other imperiections and shall be neatly
dressed and carefully fettled. The ends shall be finished reasonably square to their axes.
b. Clean-outs shall be made of heavy cast brass ferrule with counter sunk screw cover
same diameter as the pipe except that they shall not be larger than 100mm diameter.
c. Caulking lead shall be of molten type peg lead conforming to specification
requirements defined in ASTM 8-29.
d. Oakum shall be twisted or braided hemp or abaca fibers slightly impregnated with oil.
b.Valves
Valves for water supply shall be bronze body with threaded ends rated 21.0 kgf/cm.
square, All valves shall be gate valves unless otherwise specified. Gate valves shall have solid
wedge body and discs conforming to specification requirements defined in ASTM 8-62. Globe
valves shall have plug type discs with ferrule threaded ends and bronze body.
c. Unions
Unions on ferrous pipe 50mm in diameter and smaller shall be malleable iron.
d. Water Meter
Water meter where required to be furnished by the Contractor shall be of the type
tested and approved by MWSS.
Pipes and fittings for sanitary and potable water lines as approved alternate shall be Un
plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and Fittings (UPVC).
a.Water closet shall be vitreous china, free standing toilet combination, round front
bottom outlet symphonicwash down bowl with extended rear self and closed coupled tank with
cover complete with fittings and mounting accessories. Model make and color shall be submitted
for approval prior to delivery at jobsite by the Engineer.
b.Lavatory shall be vitreous china, wall-hung with rear overflow and cast-in soap dishes,
pocket hanger with integral china brackets, complete with twin faucets, supply pipes, P-trap and
mounting accessories. Where indicated on the Plans to be counter top model make and color
shall be approved by the Engineer.
c.Urinal shall be china vitreous, wall-hung wash-out urinal with extended shields and
integral flush spreader, concealed wall-hanger pockets, 19mm top spud complete with fitting and
mounting accessories.Model make and color shall be approved by the Engineer.
a.Shower head and fitting shall be movable, cone type with escutcheon arm complete
with stainless steel shower valve and control lever, all exposed surface to be chromium finish.
b.Grab bars shall be made of tubular stainless steel pipe provided with safety grip and
mounting flange.
c.Floor drains shall be made of stainless steel beehive type, measuring 100mm x
100mm, and provided with detachable stainless strainer, expanded metal lath type.
d.Toilet paper holder shall be vitreous china wall mounted. Color shall reconcile with
the adjacent fixture and facing tiles.
e.Soap holder shall be vitreous china wall mounted. Color shall reconcile with the
adjacent tile works.
f.Faucet(s) shall be made of stainless steel for interior use.
g.Hose-bib(s) shall be made of bronze cast finish.
a.Kitchen sink shall be made of stainless steel self rimming, single compartment
complete with supply fittings, strainer traps, dual control lever and other accessories.
b.Laboratory sink shall be made of cast iron metal with white porcelain finish with
single compartment, flat rim ledge, 762mm x 533mm complete with supply fittings, strainer, trap
and other accessories.
c.Scrub-up sink shall be made of cast iron metal with white porcelain finish
measuring 610mm x 610mm complete with supply fittings, strainer, trap and wall mounting
accessories.
d.X-ray developing tank shall be made of cast iron white porcelain finish with three
(3) compartment x-ray processing tank, drain plug, open standing drain, 19mm IPS inlet spud
complete with stand and mounting accessories.
e.Squat bowl(s) shall be vitreous china, wash down squat bowl with integral foot
treads, pail flush type. Color, make and type to be approved by the Engineer.
f.Grease traps shall be made of cast bronze with detachable cover and mounting
accessories.
The Contractor shall provide, fit and/or install necessary drains with strainers, where
shown on the Plans. Each drain with strainer shall fit the size of the corresponding downspout (or
roof leader) over which it is to be installed and in conformity with the following schedule:
a.Scrupper drains (for balconies, parapet) shall be made of bronze base with flashing.
Flange threaded outlet and convex with integral flashing clamp bolted to flange.
b."Josam" type drains shall be made of bronze base semi-dome with large free area,
flashing clamp and integral gravel stopper. To be used at roof decks, canopies, gutters, and
elsewhere indicated on the Plans.
c.Downspouts when encased in concrete, unless otherwise shown on the Plans shall
be polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Whether indicated or specified to be cast iron or galvanized iron
the same shall meet the specification requirement as herein described.
d.Overflow pipes shall be made of galvanized iron pipe measuring at least 13mm
diameter and spaced 200mm on center.
e.Steel grating shall be made of wrought iron metals of design on shop drawings
approved and surfaces to be coated with shop finish.
a. Fire hose cabinets shall be locally available consisting of 38mm diameter valve hose
rack with nipple 30mm rubber lined hose cable with standing 4268 kg/cm square,
nozzle 38mm diameter brass, chromium plated.
b. Fire standpipe system shall consist of risers and hose valves. Pipe shall be extra
strong black iron. Valves to be high grade cast bronze mounted withstanding 79.40
kg. working pressure as indicated on the Plans.
c. Fire extinguisher shall be portable, suitable for Class A, B, C fires, mounted inside
cabinet. Cabinet shall be full flush mounting door with aluminum trim for glass plate,
frame and box shall be made of gauge 14 galvanized iron sheet with white interior
and red exterior baked enamel finish over primer. Cabinet to be wall mounted and
size to be able to accommodate the defined components.
d. Yard hydrant where shown on the Plans shall match the Integrated Fire Department
requirements. Outlet shall be single 63mm diameter gate valves with chain connected
caps.
1002.2.10 Built-in appliances such as urinal trough, lavatory and slope sink shall be made as
indicated on the Plans, exposed surfaces to be tile wainscoating Complete with fitting accessories
required as practiced in this specialty trade.
The Contractor before any installation work is started shall carefully examine the Plans
and shall investigate actual structural and finishing work condition affecting all his work. Where
actual condition necessitates a rearrangement of the approved pipe layout, the Contractor shall
prepare Plan(s) of the proposed pipe layout for approval by the Engineer.
a.All cast iron soil and drainage pipes shall be pitch 6mm per 300mm but in no case
flatter than 3mm per 300mm.
b.Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured length heavy strap hangers.
Vertical lines shall be secured strongly by hooks to the building frame and a suitable brackets or
chairs shall be provided at the floor from which they start.
c.All main vertical soil and waste stacks shall be extended full size to and above the
roof line to act as vents, except otherwise indicated on the Plans.
d.Vent pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to underside of roof with
horizontal piping pitched down to stacks without forming traps. Vertical vent pipes may be
connected into one main vent riser above the highest vented fixtures.
e.Where an end or circuit vent pipe from any fixtures is connected to a vent line
serving other fixtures, the connections shall be at least 1.20 m above the floor on which the
fixtures are located.
f.Horizontal waste line receiving the discharge from two or more fixtures shall be
provided with end vents unless separate venting of fixtures is noted on the Plans.
g.All changes in pipe sizes on soil and waste lines shall be made with reducing
fittings or recessed reducers. All changes in directions shall be made by appropriate use of 45
degree wyes, half wyes, long sweep quarter bends or elbows may be used in soil and waste lines
where the change in direction of flow is from the horizontal to the vertical and on the discharge
from waste closets. Where it becomes necessary to use short radius fittings in other locations the
approval of the Engineer shall be obtained prior to installation of the same.
h.All joints of cast iron pipes in bell and spigot shall be firmly packed with oakum or
hemp and caulked with pig lead at least 25 mm deep.
i.Cleanouts at the bottom of each soilstack, wastestack, interior downspout and where
else indicated shall be the same size as the pipe up to and including 102 mm . 152 mm, for larger
pipes.
Cleanouts on floors shall be cast iron ferrule caulked into cast hub and fitted with cast
brass screw plug flush with floor. Cleanouts for threaded pipes snail be installed at the foot of
soil, waste and drain stacks and on each building drain outside the building.
j.Vent pipe shall be flashed and made watertight at the roof with ferrule lead sheet.
Flashing shall be turned down into pipes.
k.Each fixtures and place of equipment requiring connection to the drainage system
except fixtures with continuous waste shall be equipped with a trap. Each trap shall be placed as
near to the fixture as possible.Traps installed on threaded pipe shall be recessed drainage pattern.
l.Overhead horizontal runs of pipes shall be hung with adjustable wrought iron pipe
hanger spaced not over 3.04 m apart except hub and spigot soil pipe which shall have hanger
spaced not over 1.50 m apart and located near a hub.
a.The water piping shall be extended to 'all fixtures, outlets, and equipment from the gate
valves installed in the branch near the riser.
b.The cold water system shall be installed with a fall towards a main shutoff valve and
drain. Ends of pipes and outlets shall be capped or plugged and left ready for future connections.
c.Mains and Branches
1.All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked into place
without springing or forcing. Care shall be taken so as not to weaken the structural portions of
the building.
2.All piping above the ground shall be run parallel with the lines of the building unless
otherwise indicated on the Plans.
3.All service pipes, valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance from other work
to permit finished covering not less than 12.5mm from such work or from finished covering on
the different service.
4.No water piping shall be buried in floors, unless specifically indicated on the Plans and
approved by the Engineer.
5.Changes in pipes shall be made with reducing fittings.
d. Drain Cocks
1. Pipe drain indicated on the drawings shall consist of 12 mm globe valve with
renewable disc and installed at low points on the cold water piping so that all piping shall slope
100 mm in 30.5 m.
1. All pipes shall be reamed before threading. All screw joints shall be made with
graphite and oil or with an approved graphite compound applied to make threads only. Threads
shall be full cut and not more than three threads on the pipe shall remain exposed.
f. Expansion and Contraction of Pipes
Accessible contraction-expansion joints shall be made whenever necessary.
Horizontal runs of pipe over 15m in length shall be anchored to the wall to the
supporting structure about midway on the run to force expansion and contraction
equally toward the ends or as shown on the Plans.
Fire standpipe system shall consist of risers and hose valve. Pipe shall be extra strong
black iron. Valves to be underwriter's approval high grade cast bronze mounted.
h. Valves and Hose Bibs
a.All fixtures and equipment shall be supported and fastened in a safe and satisfactory
workmanship as practiced.
b.All fixtures, where required to be wall mounted on concrete or concrete hollow
block wall, fasten with brass expansion bolts. Expansion bolts shall be 6 mm diameter with 20
mm threads to 25 mm into solid concrete, fitted with loose tubing or sleeves of proper length to
acquire extreme rigidity.
c.Inserts shall be securely anchored and properly flushed into the walls. Inserts shall
be concealed and rigid.
d.Bolts and nuts shall be horizontal and exposed. It shall be provided with washers
and chromium plate finish.
a.Pipe hangers shall be wrought iron or malleable iron pipe spaced not more than 3m
apart for horizontal runs or pipe, except hub and spigot soil pipe which shall have hanger spaced
not over 1.50 m apart located near the hub.
b. Chains, straps perforated turn-buckles or other approved means of adjustment
except the' turn-buckles may be omitted for hangers on sailor waste lines or individual toilet
rooms to maintain stacks when spaced does not permit.
c. Trapeze hangers may be used in lieu of separate hangers on pipe running parallel to
and close to each other.
d. Inserts shall be cast steel and shall be of type to receive a machine bolt or nut after
installation. Insert may be permitted adjustmentof the bolts in one horizontal direction and shall
be installed before pouring of concrete.
e.Wrought iron clamps or collars to support vertical runs of pipe shall be spaced not
more than 6 m apart for as indicated on the Plans.
a.Plates to cover exposed pipes passing through floor finished walls or ceiling shall be
fitted with chromium plated cast brass plates or chromium plated cast iron or steel plates on
ferrous pipes.
b.Plates shall be large enough to cover and close the hole around the area where
pipes pass. It shall be properly installed to insure permanence.
c.Roof areas penetrated by vent pipes shall be rendered watertight by lead sheet
flashing and counter flashing. It shall extend at least 150 mm above the pipe and 300 mm along
the roof.
a.During installation of fixtures and accessories and until final acceptance, protect
items with strippable plastic or other approved means to maintain fixtures in perfect conditions.
b.All exposed metal surfaces shall be polished clean and rigid of grease, dirt or other
foreign materials upon completion.
c.Upon completion, thoroughly clean all fixtures and accessories to leave the work in
polished condition.
All pipes, fittings, traps, fixtures, appurtenances and equipment of the plumbing and
drainage system shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer to insure compliance with all
requirements of all Codes and Regulations referred to in this Specification.
a.The entire drainage and venting system shall have all necessary openings which can
be plugged to permit the entire system to be filled with water to the level of the highest stack
vent above the roof.
b.The system shall hold this water for a full 30 minutes during which time there shall
be no drop greater than 102 mm.
c.Where only a portion of the system is to be tested, the test shall be conducted in the
same manner as described for the entire system except that a vertical stack 3.00 m highest
horizontal line to be tested may be installed and filled with water to maintain sufficient pressure
or water pump may be used to supply the required pressure.
d.If and when the Engineer decides that an additional test is needed, such as an air to
smoke test on the drainage system, the Contractor shall perform such test without any additional
cost.
a.Upon completion of the roughing-in and before connecting fixtures the entire cold
water piping system shall be tested at a hydrostatic pressure 1 1/2 times the expected working
pressure in the system during operation and remained tight and leak-proofed.
b.Where piping system is to be concealed the piping system shall be separately in manner
similar to that described for the entire system and in the presence of the Engineer or his duly
designated representative.
a. All defective materials replaced and tested will be repeated until satisfactory
performance is attained.
b.Any material replaced for the satisfactory performance of the system made shall be
at the expense of the Contractor.
c.Caulking of screwed joints or holes will not be permitted.
1002.3.7.3Disinfection
a.The entire water distribution system shall be thoroughly flushed and treated with
chlorine before it is operated for public use.
b.Disinfection materials shall be liquid chlorine or hypochlerite and shall be
introduced in a manner approved as practiced or approved by the Engineer into the water
distribution system.
c.After a contact period of not less than sixteen hours, the heavenly chlorinated water
shall be flushed from the system with potable water.
d.Valves for the water distribution system shall be opened and closed several times
during the 16 hours chlorination treatment is done.
The work done under this Item shall be quantified per length and/or number of units as
provided in the Bill of Quantities, tested and accepted to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
The quantified items, installed in place shall be the basis for payment based from the unit
bid price for which prices and payments shall constitutefull compensation including labor,
materials and incidentals necessary to complete this Item.
1003.1 Description
The work under this Item shall consist of furnishing all required materials, fabricated
woodwork, tools, equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary for the
satisfactory completion of all carpentry and joinery works in strict accord with applicable
drawings, details and these Specifications.
1003.2.1 Lumber
Lumber of the different species herein specified for the various parts of the structure shall
be well seasoned, sawn straight, sundried or kilndried and free from defects such as loose
unsound knots, pitch I~- pockets, sapwood, cracks and other imperfections impairing its strength,
durability and appearance.
a.Stress grade is seasoned, close-grained and high quality lumber 1~ of the specified
specie free from defects and suitable for sustaining heavy loads.
Stress grade lumber shall be used for wooden structural members, subject to heavy
loads, and for sub-floor, framing embedded or in contact with concrete or masonry.
b.Select grade lumber of the specified specie is generally of high quality, of good
appearance, without imperfections, and suitable for use ff without waste due to defects and
suitable also for natural finish.
Select grade lumber shall be used for flooring; sidings, facia and it base boards, trims,
mouldings, millwork, railings, stairs, cabinet work, shelvings, doors, windows and frames of
openings.
c.Common grade lumber has minimum tight medium knot not larger, than 25 mm in
diameter, with minimal imperfections, without sapwood, without decay, insect holes, and
suitable for use with some waste due to minor defects and suitable also for paint finish.
Commongrade lumber shall be used for light framework for wall partitions, ceiling joist
and nailers.
a.Yacal (stress grade) for structural member such as post, girders, girts, sleepers door and
window frames set or in contact with concrete or masonry.
b.Guijo (select grade) for door and window frames set in wooden framework, for stairs,
for roof framing supporting ceramic or cement tiles, for floor joists and other wooden structural
parts.
c.Apitong (common grade) for roof framing supporting light roofing materials such as
galvanized iron, aluminum or asbestos sheets, for wall framing, ceiling joists, hangers and
nailers.
d.Tanguile (select grade) for doors and windows, facia and base boards, trims,
mouldings, millwork, railings, stairs, cabinet, work, shelvings, flooring and siding.
e.Narra (select grade) for stair railings, flooring boards, wall panels base boards, trims,
mouldings, cabinet work, millwork, doors and windows when indicated as such in the Plans.
f.Dao (select grade) for parts of the structure as enumerated under Section 1003.2.1.2 (e),
when indicated as such on the Plans.
1003.2.2 Plyboard
Plyboard shall be good grade and made of laminated wood strips of uniform width and
thickness bounded together with water resistant resin glue. The laminated core shall be finished
both faces with select grade tanguile or red lauan veneers not less than 2 mm thick similarly
bonded to the core. The plyboard of not less than 19 mm thick shall be free 'from defects such as
split in veneer, buckling or warping.
1003.2.3 Plywood
Plywood shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine Trade Standards 631-02.
Thickness of a single layer laminae shall not be less than 2 mm. The laminae shall be
superimposed in layers with grains crossing at right angles in successive layers to produce
stiffness. The face veneers shall be rotary cut from select grade timber. The laminae and face
veneers shall be bonded with water resistant resin glue, hot pressed and pressure treated.
Ordinary tanguile or red lauan plywood with good quality face veneers, 6 mm thick shall be used
for double walling and ceiling not exposed to moisture; waterproof or marine plywood shall be
used for ceiling exposed to moisture such as at toilets and eaves, and ceiling to be finished with
acrytex.
1003.2.4 Lawanit
Lawanit, when required per plans, shall be 6 mm thick, tempered or oil impregnated for
moisture/water resistance. Texture of lawanit shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
1003.2.5.2 Glue
Glue shall be from water resistant resins which, upon hardening, shall not dissolve nor
lose its bond or holding power even when soaked with water for extended period.
Glue in powder form be in sealed container and shall be without evidence of lumping or
deterioration in quality.
1003.2.5.3 Fasteners
Nails, screw, belts and straps shall be provided and used where suitable for fixing
carpentry and joinery works. All fasteners shall be brand new and of adequate size to ensure
rigidity of connections.
a.Nails of a,dequate size shall be steel wire, diamond-pointed, ribbed shank and bright
finish.
b.Screws of adequate size shall be cadnium or brass plated steel with slotted head.
c.Lag screws of adequate size, for anchoring heavy timber framing in concrete or
masonry, shall be galvanized steel.
d.Bolts and nuts shall be of steel having a yield point of no't less than 245 MPa. Bolts shall
have square heads and provided with standard flat steel washers and hexagonal nuts. Threads
shall conform to American coarse thread series. The threaded portion shall be long enough such
that the nut can be tightened against the bolted members without any need for blocking. The
bolt's threaded end shall be finished smooth for ease of engaging and turning of the nut.
e.Wrought iron straps or angles, when required in conjunction with bolts or lag screws to
provide proper anchorage, shall be of the shape and size shown on the Plans.
a.Framing shall be stress grade or common grade lumber of the specie specified under
Section.
b.Rough carpentry shall be done true to lines, levels and dimensions.It shall be squared,
aligned, plumbed and well fitted at joints.
c.Trusses and other roof framing shall be assembled, fitted and set to exact location and
slope indicated on the Plans.
d.Fasteners, connectors and anchors of appropriate type and number shall be provided
and fitted where necessary.
e.Structural members shall not be cut, bored or notched for the passage of conduits or
pipes without prior approval of the Engineer. Members damaged by such cutting or boring shall
be reinforced by means of specifically formed and approved steel plates or shapes, otherwise,
damaged structural members shall be removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
f.Timber framing in contact with concrete or masonry shall be treated with termite-
proofing solution and after drying coated with bituminous paint.
a.Framing lumber shall be select grade, free from defects and where exposed in
finished work, shall be selected for color and grain.
b.Joints of framing shall be tenoned, mortised or doweled where suitable, closely
fitted and secured with water resistant resins glue. Exterior joints shall be mitered and interior
angles coped.
c.Panels shall be fitted allow for contraction or expansion and insure that the panels
remain in place without warping, splitting and opening of joints.
d.Plyboard shall be as specified under Section 1003.2.3 unless otherwise indicated on
the Plans.
e.Plywood shall be specified under Section 1003.2.4.
f.Exposed edges of plywood or plywood for cabinets shall be provided with select
grade hardwood strips, rabbetted as necessary, glued in place and secured with finishing nails.
To prevent splitting, hardwood for trims shall be drilled before fastening with nails or screws.
g.Fabricated woodwork shall be done preferably at the shop. It shall be done true to
details and profiles indicated on the Plans.
Where set against concrete or masonry, woodwork shall be installed when curing is
completed.
h. Exposed wood surfaces shall be free from disfiguring defects such as raised grains,
stains, uneven planning, sanding, tool marks and scratches.
Exposed surfaces shall be machine or hand sanded to an even smooth surface, ready for
finish.
1004.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing all building hardware required to: (1)
ensure rigidity of joints/connections of the different parts of the structure; and (2) equip in a
satisfactory operating condition parts of the structure such as doors, windows, cabinets, lockers,
drawers and other similar operating parts as indicated on the plans and in accordance with this
specifications.
1004.2.2.1.1 Cylindrical lockset for swing wood door shall of sturdy construction and knob
design. The cylindrical case shall be made of steel, zinc coated & dichromate dip. The knobs,
latch, strike· & pin tumbler assembly shall be cast brass or bronze. The spring and spindle shall
be steel, zinc coated. The pins and the key, shall be nickel-silver. The latch, with a minimum
throw of 16mm, shall be retracted by knob from either side except when the outside knob is
locked by key in the outside knob or by the turn push button on the inside knob.
1004.2.2.1.2 Mortise lock for swing door shall have cast bronze latch bolt with steel
compression spring, cast bronze dead bolt with hardened steel inserts, wrought bronze or brass
knobs heavy gauge and cold formed steel operation levers. The pin tumbler cylindrical
assembly shall be cast bronze or brass and fitted with 5 spring pressed nickel silver pins.
Mortise lock used in conjunction with fire exit bolts shall have armored fronts.
1004.2.2.1.3 Unit of monolock for swing door shall be factory assembled in one piece, with
knobs and escutcheons attached, ready for installation.
All parts of unit lock shall be non-ferrous metal. Frame shall be one piece cast bronze or
extruded brass, front shall be flat for door 35 mm thick and bevelled for door 45 mm thick, and
latch bolt shall be pivoted swing type with minimum 26 mm throw. Cylinder shall be extruded
brass with 5 spring-pressed pins and keys shall be nickel silver.
1004.2.2.1.4 Dead lock for sliding door shall be mortise or surface mounted type to suit
particular application.
1004.2.2.1.4.1 Mortise type dead lock shall have cast bronze case, front, latch bolts, strike
and cylinder. Operation of dead bolt shall be by drop handles from either side. When locked
by key from outside, or by thumb knob from inside, drop handle will not operate the dead
bolt.
1004.2.2.1.4.2 Surface type deadlock shall have cast bronze case, strike and cylinder.
Interlocking vertical bolt shall be hardened steel operated by key from outside and thumb
turn from inside. Strike shall the angle type. I
1004.2.2.1.5 Deadlock for swinging door shall be tubular design with mechanism made of
heavy gauge cold-rolled steel, zinc coated and dischromated. Dead bolt, strike and pin tumbler
cylinder shall be bronze.Dead bolt, with at least 25 mm throw, shall be operated by key from
outside and by thumb from inside.
1004.2.2.1.6 Lock for door of emergency/fire exit (panic hardware) shall be cast bronze 'or
brass and heavy duty locking device coupled with ahorizontal crossbar. Latch shall be operated
by key from outside and by crossbar from inside. Locking device shall be surface or mortise
type suitable for a particular application. Inactive leaf of double doors or emergency/fire exit
shall be fitted with vertical rod actuated by crossbars, such vertical rod providing two point
locking, bottom and overhead.
1004.2.2.1.7 Lock for drawers and cabinets shall be bronze or brass with latch operated by key
through a pin-tumbler cylinder 22 mm in diameter. Back plate of the lock shall be provided
with four screw holes for mounting.
1004.2.2.1.8 Hasplock, when required as indicated on the Plans shall be hinge hasp with
integral padlock. The hinge hasp shall be zinc coated wrought steel, 47.5 mm in width and 100
mm in length when closed. The integral padlock shall be pin tumbler type with solid or
laminated zinccoated wrought steel case with hardened steel shackle securely attached to the
draw bolt.
a. All door closer shall be cast bronze provided with a key valve or cap valve for making
necessary adjustment.
b. The following table shall serve as guide in determining door closer sizes:
0.76 m Size 2
0.90 m Size 3
1.07 m Size 4
1.20 m Size 5
1.37 m Size 6
1004.2.2.3 Hinge
Hinge unless otherwise indicated on the Plans shall be brass coated wrought iron steel for
interior doors and wrought bronze for exterior doors with non-rising loose steel pins with button
tips and mounting screws of the same materials.
1004.2.2.5.2 Barrel bolts shall be of wrought steel brass coated with an attachment of at least
4-screws.
Door pull and push plate shall be made of stainless steel with concealed attachments.
Hook, bumper and silencer shall be made of extruded brass or bronze, dull chrome
finish with at least 2 screw attachments.
Furniture and cabinet hardware line piano hinge, invisible hinge, floor pivot hinge,
cabinet door catches, shall be made from extruded brass or bronze with dull chrome finish, of
sizes and type suited for use.
Push plate for metal door shall be made of stainless steel with concealed attachments.
1004.3.1 Submittals:
The Contractor shall submit all necessary information to the Engineer prior to placing of
order.
1004.3.1.1 Manufacturers data such as catalog for every hardware item to be furnished,
showing all finishes, sizes, catalog numbers and pictures, with all abbreviations fully
explained shall be submitted as general information and reference.
1004.3.1.2 Hardware templates for fabricated doors and windows shall be furnished to each
fabricator to confirm that adequate provision will be done for proper installation of the
hardware.
1004.3.1.3 Operation and maintenance data shall be provided and submitted to the
Owner/DPWH showing all the hardware component part lists and maintenance instructions
for each type supplied including the necessary wrenches of tools required.
1004.3.2.2 All hardware shall be provided with fasteners necessary for the installation packed
in the same container with the Hardware.
Hardware shall be properly stored in a dry and secured place. It shall be protected from
damage at all times prior to and after installation.
1004.3.4Installation of Hardware
1004.3.5 Keying
Locks shall be keyed in sets and subsets. Where locks are required by the owner to be
keyed alike in one system furnish a total of 4 keys for each set.
1005.1 Description
This Item shall consist of all fabricated steel windows fully equipped with fixing
accessories and locking devices as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
a. Roto Type: Each ventilator shall be hung on two heavy hot rolled steel of the extension
type, welded to both frame and ventilator. Hinged design shall provide ferrous to non ferrous to
non ferrous contacts between all movable surfaces. Hardware shall control ventilator
independently of the screen and shall consist of a polished bronze locking handle and worn drive
operator. Provide however that roto hardware shall not be used on any ventilator, the size of
which exceeds 1 square meter in area. Ventilators over 150 mm in height shall have three (3)
hinges and double locking device.
b. Simplex-Type: Hinges shall be of extension friction type with bronze friction washers
and rust proofed steel acorn-nuts. Hinged design shall provide ferrous to non ferrous contacts
between all movable surfaces. Hinges shall be welded to both frame and ventilator.
c. Polished bronze locking handle and strike shall be furnished for ventilator 500 mm and
under in height, two point locking devices and three (3) hinges for ventilators over 500 mm in
height. Sill adjuster shall be provided for ventilator over 1000 mm square meter in area.
Each ventilator shall be balanced on two heavy steel arms riveted to ventilator -and
frame. Rivet holes in arms shall be bronze bushed.Uniform tension to hold ventilator in open
position shall be obtained by two heavy bronze, sliding friction shoes with adjustable
compression springs enclosed in bronze housing attached to the ventilator top rail member. The
window frame member shall act as a guide for the friction shoe. Hardware shall consist of
polished bronze pole hook ring, cam handle and strike for outward projecting ventilators.
Polished bronze, pole operated spring latches, shall be substituted for locking handles on
outward projecting ventilator, out of each floor, polished bronze, cordoperated, spring latches for
inward projecting vents not within reach of floor provided with double line of best quality sash
cord 5 mm to 6 mm in diameter extending to 762 mm above floor. Polished bronze, under screen
push bar working through the member to be furnished for outward projecting ventilator when so
indicated on Plans or drawings.
1005.3.3 Installation
All steel windows shall be set plumb and true in openings. The joints between the
window frame and masonry shall be carefully caulked. Contacts between windows or doors and
adjacent steel including mullions shall be sealed with mastic furnished and applied by the
Contractor. Windows shall be designed for glazing from the outside with spring wire glazing
clips and glazing putty.
Mullions and anchors shall be manufacturer's standard, vertical mullions, anchors and
bolts for attaching shall be furnished where required.
Adequate anchorage shall be provided to ensure firm installation.
1006.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing all fabricated steel doors and frames
equipped with fixing accessories and locking devices in accordance with the Plans and/or shop
drawings and as herein specified.
a. Hollow steel doors shall be custom built of size and details as indicated on the Plans
and/or shop drawings. Cladding of doors shall be flush or louver type. Doors shall be 44 mm
thick, side hinged or overhead· hung, as called for on the Plans.
b. Flush doors shall be constructed from two outer steel sheets not lighter than gauge 20,
with edges welded and finished flush. The outer face sheets shall be reinforced with gauge 24
vertical channels or interlocking zee members. Sound insulation fillers of cork fiberboard,
mineral wool board or asbestos shall be placed full height in spaces between reinforcing
channels. Doors shall have smooth, flush surfaces without any visible joints or seams on exposed
faces or stile edges except around glazed or louvered pane inserts. Top and bottom frame of
doors shall have continuous reinforcing channels welded to face sheets.The channel for exterior
doors shall be inverted type, not lighter than gauge 16, constructed to form a weather seal.
Glazed opening shall be provided where indicated and molding around glazed openings shall not
be lighter than gauge 20 metal.
1006.2.2 Grille doors shall be of flat, square or round bars (wrought iron) as indicated on the
Plans framed on galvanized black iron pipe or flat wrought iron bars, of the design shown on the
Plans.
1006.2.3 Tubular steel frames shall be machine pressed true to details, to size and shape as
shown on the Plans and shall have full welded unit or knockdown field assembled type
construction at corners and other joints.
Louvers shall be machine pressed conforming to the size and design indicated on the
Plans with removable louver pane formed to fit the metal sub frame of openings. The steel sheets
shall meet the requirement of ASTM 505, rivets of ASTM B 316, screws, bolts, nuts and washers
of ASTM B 211.
1006.3.1 Fabrication
Corner joints of frames shall be mitered and welded conforming to manufacturer's
standard manual for metal doors. All contact edges be closed tight. Welds on exposed surface
shall be ground smooth and shall be neat in appearance.
Joints for knock-down type frame corners shall be designed for simple field assembly of
header to jamb members by concealed tenon, splice plates, or other type concealed in
interlocking joint that will produce square and rigid corners. Joints shall be securely locked in
place during erection and the alignment of adjoining members shall be maintained. All bolted
connections shall be provided with lock units.
1. After fabrication, grease and dirt shall be removed by a hot alkali solution and rinsed
with hot water.
2. After cleaning, all parts shall be immersed in hot or cold phosphate solution and rinsed
with a diluted solution or chronic acid.
3. After drying under controlled temperature, one coat of shop primer shall be applied by
dipping type especially developed for materials treated with phosphates.
The cleaning, phosphate, dipping or spraying of shop primer and even drying shall be
done on a continuous operation in the factory.
1006.3.3 Installation
Steel doors, frames and louvers shall be set plumb and true in 'The joint between frame
and masonry shall be carefully contacts between door/frame and adjacent steel shall be sealed
with mastic.
Anchors for fastening frames to masonry shall be adjustable, and perforated and shall
extend not less than 200 mm into masonry.
Anchors for fastening frames to metal or wood stud partitions shall be welded to metal or
nailed to wood studs respectively.
Anchors for fastening frames to previously placed concrete or masonry shall be secured to
existing construction with expansion bolts. Frames shall be fastened securely with anchors.
Anchors for fastening frames to partitions of plaster on metal lathe shall be secured
firmly to back of frames that shall receive the latch. Adjustable strut anchors shall be provided
on each side of frame for fastening to the structural members of the partition and of the ceiling
framing above. The size and type of strut anchors shall be as recommended by the metal door
manufacturer.
1006.3.6 Hardware
Sidebronze butts for side hung doors, overhead pocket hardware for trackand roller types
and locksets shall be suitable for the service required and subject to the approval of the Engineer
and as provided in Item 1004, Hardware.
1007.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all aluminum glass door materials, labor, tools and
equipment required in undertaking the proper installation as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specification.
1007.2.1 Frame and panel members shall be fabricated from extruded aluminum sections true to
details with clean, straight, sharply defined profiles and free from defects impairing strength or
durability. Extruded aluminum sections shall conform to the specification requirements as
defined in ASTM B 211.
1007.2.2 Screws, nuts, washers, bolts, rivets and other miscellaneous fastening devices shall be
made of non-corrosive materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
1007.2.3 Hardware for fixing and locking devices shall be closely matched to the extruded
aluminum section and adaptable to the type and method of opening.
1007.2.4 Vinyl weather strip shall be first class quality flexible vinyl forming an effective seal
and without adverse deformation when installed.
1007.2.5 Pile weather strip shall be silicon treated and free from residual wetting agents and
made of soft fine hair as on wool, fur, etc.
1007.2.6 Glazing shall conform to the requirement specified in Item 1012 - Glass and Glazing.
1007.3.1.1 Main frame shall consist of head sill and jamb stiles specifically designed and
machined to interfit and are joined at corners with self threading screws.
1007.3.1.2 Frame sill shall be stepped and sloped with offset weep holes for efficient drainage to
the exterior.
1007.3.1.3 Door panel shall be accurately joined at corners assembled and fixed rigidly to ensure
weather tightness.
1007.3.1.4 Aluminum glass door and main frame shall be installed in a prepared opening to be
set plumb, square. Level and true to details.
1007.3.1.5 All joints between metal surface and masonry shall be fully caulked to ensure weather
tightness.
1007.3.1.6 Sliding type door panel shall be equipped with concealed roller overhead tracks with
bottom guide.
1007.3.1.7 Double action type door panel shall be ~quipped with heavy duty hinges that will
control the door leaf in a close or open position.
1007.3.1.9 Where aluminum is to be in contact with steel concrete cinder, block, tile, plaster or
other similar masonry construction the aluminum surface shall be back pain-ted before erection
with a bituminous paint.
1007.3.3 Protection
a. All aluminum parts shall be protected adequately to ensure against damaged during
transit and construction operations.
b. Aluminum parts in contact with steel members shall be properly insulated by a coat of
zinc chromate primer applied to the steel or by application of bituminous paint.
1007.3.4 Cleaning
a. The Contractor does not only protect all entrance units during construction but also
responsible for removal of protective materials and cleaning aluminum surfaces.
b. Aluminum shall be thoroughly cleaned with plain water with kerosene or gasoline and
then wipe surfaces using clean cotton fabric. No abrasive cleaning agents shall be permitted.
1008.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all aluminum glass window materials, labor, tools
and equipment required in undertaking the proper installation as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specification.
1008.2.1 Frame and panel members shall be fabricated from extruded aluminum section true to
details with clean, straight, sharply defined profiles and free from defects impairing strength or
durability. Extruded aluminum section shall conform to the specification requirements defined in
ASTM B 211.
1008.2.2 Screws, nuts, washers, bolts, rrivets and other miscellaneous fastening devices shall be
made of non-corrosive materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
1008.2.3 Hardware for fixing and locking device shall be closely matched to the extruded
aluminum section and adaptable to the type and method of opening.
1008.2.4 Weather-strip shall be first class quality flexible vinyl forming an effective seal and
without adverse deformation when installed.
1008.2.6 Pile weatherstrip shall be silicon treated and free from residual wetting agents made of
soft fine hair as on wool, fur, etc.
1008.3.1.3 Window panel shall be jointed at corners with miter and fixed rigidly to ensure
weather tightness.
1008.3.1.4 Sliding windows shall be provided with nylon sheave. Sliding panels shall be
suspended with concealed roller overhead tracks with bottom guide pitch outward and slotted for
complete drainage. The sliding panels shall be provided with interior handles. The locking
device shall be a spring loaded extruded latch that automatically engage~ special frame hips.
1008.3.1.5 Casement window type shall be provided with two hinges fabricated from extruded
aluminum alloy. They shall open on stay arms having adjustable sliding friction shoes to control
window panel operations. Locking device shall be one arm action handle for manual operations
complete with strike plate.
1008.3.1.6 All joints between metal surface and masonry shall be fully caulked.
1008.3.1.7 Aluminum parts in contact with steel members shall be properly insulated by a coat of
zinc chromate, primer/bituminous paint applied to the steel surface.
1008.3.3 Protection
All aluminum parts shall be protected adequately to ensure against damage during transit
and construction phase.
1008.3.4 Cleaning
1008.3.4.1 The contractor does not only protect all entrance units during the construction phase
but shall also be responsible for removal of protective materials and cleaning the aluminum
surface including glazing before work is accepted by the Engineer.
1008.3.4.2 Aluminum shall be thoroughly cleaned with kerosene or gasoline diluted with water
and then wipes surface using clean cloth rugs.
1009.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all jalousie window materials, labor, tools and
equipment required as shown on the Plans and undertaking the proper installation in accordance
with this Specification.
1009.2.1 Jalousie metal frame shall be made of extruded aluminum section true to details
conforming to the specifications requirements defined in ASTM B 211. .
1009.2.2 Glass slats shall be 5.6 mm thick clear view of 100 mm wide smooth edge glass.
1009.2.3 Wood slats shall be fabricated from kiln-dried tanguile with provision of interlocking
grooves to prevent penetration of rain water.
1009.2.4 Insert screens shall be aluminum cloth and installed as insert overlap type.
1009.2.5 Wrought iron grilles shall be manufactured from 12 mm square bars or round bars
conforming to the shop drawing submitted and approved by the Engineer.
1009.2.6 Wood jalousie window assembly shall be fabricated of kiln dried wood boards
consisting of the following members:
a. Vertical operating mechanism shall be of paired zigzag cut member one fixed to the
wood jambs.
b. Slats/blades are made with interlocking grooves. It shall be of kiln-dried tanguile 15.8
mm thick by 100 mm wide.
c. Lever handles are made of wrought iron flat bars that should lock the unit in closed
position.
1009.2.7 Wood jambs shall be fabricated from well seasoned wood specie conforming to Item
1003, Carpentry and Joinery requirements.
1009.3.1 All window frames shall be in place and rigidly anchored in a prepared opening before
any installation work is commenced.
1009.3.2 Window openings shall fit commercial height of the vertical operating
mechanism/jalousie metal frames to avoid cutting of members.
a. Jalousie metal frames shall be temporarily fixed at bottom and top ends using wood
screw.
b.Place glass slats into the slat clips starting below until the whole units are entirely
glazed.
c. Operate units and make adjustment where required taking, into consideration that all
units are properly aligned and satisfactory operational.
d. Close the slats clips in a manner that the glass slats are securely fixed them
permanently fix all units with wood screws.
a. Fit each unit into the prepared window opening and temporarily fix with nails at
bottom and top ends of vertical operating mechanism.
b. Operate units and make adjustments where required.
c. Fix all units permanently and properly align each unit.
1010.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, hardware, plant, tools, labor and
services necessary for complete fabrication and installation of wooden doors and windows of the
type and size as shown I on the Plans and in accordance with the following specifications and I
applicable specifications under Item 1003 on Carpentry and Joinery I Works.
1010.2.1 Lumber
Lumber of doors, windows and jambs, and panels when required, shall be kiln-dried with
moisture content of not more than 14% and shall be of the specie indicated on the Plans and/or
specified under Item 1003 on Carpentry and Joinery Works.
1010.2.2 Plywood.
Plywood for veneer of solid core and hollow core flush doors shall be 3-ply, rotary cut,
6mm thick ordinary plywood, Class B grade. Marine or waterproof plywood, rotary cut, 3-ply, 6
mm thick shall be used for flush doors at toilets and bathrooms or at places where these are
exposed to moisture.
1010.2.3 Adhesive
Adhesive shall be water resistant resins and shall be non-staining.
1010.2.4 Glass
Glass for window panes shall be 3 mm thick, smoked or Industry type unless otherwise
shown on the Plans or indicated in the Schedule of Doors and Windows.
1010.2.6 Hardware
Hardware shall be as specified under Item 1004 on Building Hardware.
1010.3.1 Fabrication
Wooden doors and windows, including frames, shall be fabricated in accordance with the
designs' and sizes shown on the Plans. The fabricated products shall be finished square, smoothly
sanded and free from damage or war page.
a. Flush Type Hollow Core Doors
Flush type hollow core doors shall be adequately framed with stiles and top and bottom
rails having a minimum thickness of 44 mm and width of 75 mm. Two intermediate rails at least
44 mm wide shall be provided for stiffness.
The stiles and the top and bottom rails shall be rebutted at least 10 mm wide to receive
the 6 mm thick plywood veneer. A lock block shall be' provided at each stile, long enough to
connect to the two intermediate rails and at least 75 mm wide for mounting the lockset.
The plywood veneer shall be glued and nailed to the framing with 25 mm long finishing
nails space at not more than 150 mm on centers.
b. Flush Type Solid Core Doors
Flush type solid core doors shall be fabricated in the same manner as the hollow core type
except that spaces between stiles and r3i1s shall be filled and fitted with wood blocks of the
same specie and of uniform thickness thinner by about the thickness of the plywood veneers. The
filler blocks shall be secured to either stiles or rails by nails. Stiles and rails of flush type doors
shall be joined by means of blind mortise and tenon joint, tightly fitted, glued and locked with
bamboo pin 5 mm round.
c. Panel doors
Stiles and rails of panel doors shall have a minimum thickness of 44 mm and width of
140 mm.
Rails minimum thickness of 44 mm and width of 140 mm. Rails shall be framed to stiles
by mortise and tenon joints. Rabbets or grooves of stiles by mortise and tenon joints. Rabbets or
grooves of stiles and rails to receive panels shall be 6.5 mm wide and 20 mm deep. Integral
moldings formed on both faces of stiles and rails framing the panels shall be true to shape and
well defined. Intersections of moldings shall be mitered and closely fitted.
Panels of the same specie and having a minimum thickness of 20 mm shall be beveled
around its edges up to a minimum width of 50 mm, both faces. The beveled edges shall closely
fit into the grooves of stiles ',"j and rails, but free to move to prevent splitting when shrinkage
occurs.
d. Window Sashes with Glass Panes or Wood Panels
Window sashes shall be fabricated in conformity with the design, .1 size and type of
installation shown on the Plans. Unless otherwise shown on the Plans, stiles and rails shall be
Tanguile with minimum I thickness of 30 mm and width of 70 mm. Jointing of stiles and rails
shall I be mortise and tenon secured with glue and bamboo pin. Stiles and rails shall rebut at the
exterior face for mounting glass panes or wood I panels. Integral moldings formed as frames for
panes or panels shall be true to shape, sharply defined and mitered at joints. Separate moldings,
Of the same design shall be provided for fixing glass panes and wood panel from the outside.
e. Window Sashes with Capiz Shells
Stiles and rails shall be of the same sizes specified under Item 1010.3.1 (d) and
assembled with mortise and tenon joint. Unless otherwise indicated on the Plans, lattices for
framing capiz shall be tanguile, 8 mm thick and 15 mm wide, spaced at not more than 60 mm on
centers both ways. Grooves 2 mm wide and 5 mm shall be made at sides of lattices to receive the
preformed capiz shells.
The lattices shall be assembled with half lap joints at their intersections and the
assembled lattices containing the capiz shells shall be framed into the stiles and rails.
Selected capiz shells shall be washed to remove dirt and blemishes and drier under the
sun for bleaching effect. Capiz shells shall be cut square to required sizes with sharp bench cutter
to produce non-serrated and non-peeling edges.
f. Sliding Type Window Sashes
Stiles of sliding type window sashes shall be framed to the top and bottom rails with
mortise and tenon joints. Tenons shall be formed on the stiles. Joints shall be tightly fitted, glued
and locked with bamboo pins. Top and bottom rails shall be 10 mm wider than the stiles. Top
rails shall be rabbeted to form tongue flush with the outer face, with width of 8 mm and height of
10 mm. The stiles and rails shall be rabbeted as specified under Item 1010.3.1 (d) to receive glass
panes or wood panels.
g. Awning Type Window Sashes
Tenons of rails shall be fitted into the mortises formed on the stiles and the joints glued
and locked. The stiles and rails shall be rabbeted as specified under Item 1010.3.1 (d) for
mounting of glass panes. Series of sashes to be installed vertically shall have their meeting rails
rabbeted for half lapping when in closed position.
h. Casement Type Window Sashes
Rails of casement type window sashes shall be fitted to stiles with mortise and tenon
joint. Tenons shall be formed in the rails. Meeting rails shall be rabbeted to provide for half
lapping when in closed position. The stiles and rails shall be rabbeted as specified under Item
1010.3.1 (d) for mounting of glass panes or wood panels.
i. Door and Window Frames
Framing of the specie(s) specified under Item 1003 shall be fabricated in conformity with
the profile and sizes shown on the Plans. Frames shall be assembled with tightly fitted tongue
and groove joint mitered at both sides, and nailed. The assembled frames shall be finished square
and flat on the same plane. Assembled frames shall be braced temporarily to prevent their
distortion during delivery to the site and installation.
1010.3.2Installation
a.Frames shall be set plumb and square in concrete/masonry work or framework of walls
or partitions. Frames set in concrete or masonry shall be painted with hot asphalt at its contact
surface and provided with two rows of common wire nails 100 mm long for anchorage. The nails
shall be staggered and spaced at 300 mm on center along each row. Frame set in concrete shall
be installed in place prior to concrete work.
Frames set in masonry work may be installed alter laying of hollow concrete blocks,
bricks or adobe. Space between frames and masonry shall be fully filled with cement mortar
proportioned 1:3.
b.Hinged Doors
Hinged doors, whether panel or flush type with standard height of 2100 mm and width of
not more than 900 mm shall be hung with four loose-pin butt hinges, 100 mm x 100 mm. Swing
out exterior doors shall be hung with four fast-pin butt hinges. Two hinges shall be fitted 150
mm from top and bottom edge of door. The other two hinges shall be fitted at third points
between top and bottom hinges. Care should be taken to ensure that the hinges are fitted such
that their pins are aligned for ease of pin insertion and smoothness of operation. For added
smoothness pins should be lightly greased. Hammering of hinges to attain proper, alignment
shall not be allowed.
For wider and heavier doors such as narra panel doors, an additional hinge shall be fitted
100 mm below the top hinge to counteract the door tilting action.
Mounting screws shall be screwed in place in their entire length, not forced into place by
hammering. Hammering of screw into place shall not be permitted.
c. Sliding Doors
Overhead tracks, standard, locally manufactured as per Plans shall be installed level and
mounting bracket secured in place with lag screws supplied with the set. Bracket shall be spaced
1000 mm 'on centers. Hangers, two each per door leaf, shall be per fitted and bolted to the dour
rail. For panel doors the hangers shall be centered on the door stiles. For flush doors, the hangers
shall be centered 100 mm from the edges of the door. If there is no adequate space for installing
the door with its attached rollers, through either end of the track the per fitted hangers shall be
disassembled for connection to the rollers.
After installation on the track, set the door plumb and in alignment by means of the
adjustment mechanism integrated with the roller assembly.
d.Lock Installation
Locks of doors shall be fitted at the same height, centered 1000 mm above the finished
floor level. Locks shall be installed in conformity with the templates and instructions supplied
with locksets. Holes for mounting locks shall be properly formed to provide snug fit and rigid
attachment of the locks to the doors. Strike plates shall be fitted on the door frame in true
alignment with the lock latch.
e.Sliding Type Window Sashes
Sashes shall be trimmed to fit height of opening. A clearance of 2 mm shall be provided
between the toungue’s base at the top rail and the bottom of the window head. Paraffin wax shall
be applied to contacts of sliding sufaces. The bottom rails shall be fitted with standard brass
guided spaced 75 mm from both ends of the rail, mounted flush with the inner face and secured
with three brass screws each guide.
f.Casement Type Window Sashes
Sashes shall be trimmed to fit size of opening, with provision for half lapping of meeting
stiles. Right side sash shall lap onto the left side sash. Sashes shall be fitted with two brass-plated
narrow hinges, 50 mm x 75 mm, spaced 150 mm from top and bottom of stiles. In lieu of hinges,
sashes maybe hung with cadmium-plated steel casement adjusters 200 mm long, subject to prior
approval of the Engineer. The top and bottom rails of casement type window sashes shall be
milled to provide for the installation of adjusters.
g.Awning type Window Sashes
Installation of awning type sashes shall be by means of casement adjusters specified
under Item 1010.3.2 (f).
1011.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing all plant, labor, tools, equipment and rolling up door
required as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
1. Curtain – shall be manufactured of interlocking curved or flat slats, rolled from galvanized and
bonderized steel, aluminum or stainless steel as the case maybe. Slats shall be of size and
thickness to withstand 0.957 KPa windload.
1011.3.1 Erection/Installation
a) Set and install structural steel angels properly aligned, plumb, level, square true to profile
section and rigidly anchored with adjacent concrete surface walls.
b) Allow all adjacent items of work to be completed before any installation work is started
except the installation of structural steel angels.
c) Assemble rolling up doors in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual or
as indicated in the shop drawing approved.
d) All anchors and insets for guide, brackets and other accessories shall be located
accurately.
1011.3.3 Warranty
Upon completion and before final acceptance of the equipment; the Contractor shall furnish
the DPWH/Owner a written guaranty stating that the rolling up door equipment and accessories
are free from defects. The guaranty shall be for the period of one (1) year from the date of final
acceptance of the work. Any part of the equipment that becomes defective during the term of the
guaranty shall be replaced and made good by the Contractor at his own expense a manner
satisfactory to the DPWH/Owner.
1012.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all glass and glazing materials, labor, tools, plant and
requirement required in undertaking the proper installation as shown on the Plans and
accordance with this Specification.
Used commonly in windows, sliding doors and windows walls. Variations of this basic type are
as follows:
Greenhouse quality- Intended for Greenhouse glazing where quality is not important.
b-1) Synthetic polymer shall be base sealants that is resilient or non-resilient type.
b-2) Performed gaskets shall be compression or structural type.
c) Setting and Edge Blocks shall be made o lead or neoprene, chemical compatible with
sealants.
d) Accessories like glazing clip, shims spacer strips, etc. shall be made from non-corroding
metal accessories.
1012.2.4.1 Use 5.6 mm (7/32”) thick sheet glass of locally manufactured clear quality (unless
otherwise indicated on the Plans as frosted) for the following:
1012.2.4.2 All glass panels for cabinets, except sliding doors shall be clear glass of locally
manufactured float glass quality, 4.7 mm (3/16”) thick.
They shall be clear, except where indicated on the Plans as frosted, diffused or opaque. Same
shall be used for wooden sashes.
1012.2.4.3 Unless otherwise noted, clear glasses that are locally manufactured shall be used or
steel windows.
a) Use 3.1 mm (1/8”) thick for areas exceeding .069 square meters.
b) Use 4.7 mm (3/16”) thick for areas exceeding .609 square meters.
1012.2.4.4 All comfort rooms whether shown or not, the contractor shall provide and fit securely
in place at the most convenient height above each lavatory 1 mirror, made from local glazing
quality polished plate glass 6 mm thick with beveled edge and brass chromium plated frame 12
mm thick waterproof tan guile marine plywood backing, all in accordance with full size details.
Sizes are as follows:
a) Over single lavatories, 600 mm x 750 mm (24” x 30”).
b) For two lavatories, 1200 mm x 750 mm (48” x 30”).
c) For three lavatories, 1800 mm x 750 mm (72” x 30”).
1012.3.1 Installation
1012.3.1.1 All glass sheets shall be bedded, back puttied, secured in place and face puttied.
Secure glass in aluminum frame with non-corrosive clips except where glazing beads are
required. Apply putty in uniformly straight lines, with accurately formed bevels and clean-cut
corners; remove excess putty from glass.
1012.3.1.2 Set glass in hollow metal doors and in metal frames of interior partition in felt
channel insets or added in putty to prevent any rattle; secure glass in wood doors and wooden
frames with glazing stops; secure stops on doors with screws.
1012.3.1.3 Glass breakage caused in executing the work or by faulty installation shall be
replaced by the Contractor without extra cost.
1012.3.1.4 Improperly set glass which does not fully meet requirements of its grade shall not be
accepted and shall be replaced without extra cost.
1012.3.1.5 The Contractor shall provide and install complete set ready for use, mirrors in all
comfort rooms and elsewhere shown on the Plans. Size and location for each mirror shall be as
indicated on the Plans.
1012.3.2 Workmanship
1012.3.2.1 All glass shall be accurately cut to fit opening and set with equal bearing on the entire
width of pane.
1012.3.2.2 Putty shall be neatly run in straight lines parallel with inside of glazing rebate; corners
shall be carefully made; all excess putty shall be removed and surface left clean.
1012.3.2.3 Apply a thin layer of putty to rebate and set glass or putty, pressing until an even bed
is secured; place spring wire or angle glazing clips and run face putty; remove excess putty shall
be removed and surface left clean.
1012.3.3 Cleaning
Clean all glass on both sides after putty has been applied completely. Do not disturb edge of
putty with scraper. At completion of work leave glass and glazing works free from cracks and
rattles and clean on both sides.
1012.3.4 Samples
The Contractor shall submit for approval duplicate sample (150 mm x 250 mm) of each type
of glass bearing manufacturer’s label and a can of each type of putty.
This item shall be measured by actual area of glass sheets installed respective of the quality
type and thickness in square meters. The quantified unit of measurement shall be those accepted
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1013.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all plant equipment, tools, materials and labor required
to properly perform and complete the corrugated metal roofing, together with related accessories
such as ridge/hip rolls, valleys, gutters and flashing, when called for on Plans all in conformity
with his Specifications.
provided in long span sizes to minimize end laps. Sheets shall weigh not less than 3.74 kg/m²
and shall be marked or stamped showing the gauge, size, amount of zinc coating, brand and
name of manufacturer. Test specimens shall stand being bent through 180° flat on itself without
fracture of the base metal and without flaking of the zinc coating.
corrugation. Rivet shall be provided with a galvanized mild iron washer below and one lead and
one galvanized iron washer above the sheet. Rivet shall be sufficiently long to permit forming a
hemispherical head. Riveting shall be done such that the lead washer shall be compressed to
provide a watertight fit around the rivet.
centers. W.I. hanger shall be fabricated to fit configuration of the gutter and attached to fascia
board or purlin with two (2) No.8 flat head wood screws.
Gutter shall be installed with a pitch of 1 in 100 slope to downspout.
g) Downspouts
1) Downspouts
Unless specified otherwise, downspouts shall be plain G.I., thickness fabricated to the
dimensions shown on the Plans and installed at indicated locations. Downspout shall be
secured to the wall with G.I. straps 25 mm wide, spaced at more than 1000 mm and
anchored with concrete nails. Inlets of downspouts shall be fitted with gauge 14 wire
basket strainers.
2) Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride Downspouts
When shown on Plans that downspouts are other than G.I. sheets, downspouts shall
be unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) pipes and fittings with dimensions indicated
and conforming with ASTM D 3033 and D 3034. Joints shall be made with either solvent
cement or rubber "O-rings" depending on the design of fitting for the joints. Rubber "O-
rings" shall be neoprene type, heat and oil resistant, complying with ASTM F-477.
Downspout shall be secured to adjoining wall with plain G.I. straps 25 mm wide and
spaced at not more than 1000 mm.
g) Roof Ventillators
Roof ventillators, whenever shown on Plans shall be firmly secured to the roofing or roof
structure by means of rivets, Roof ventillators installed on the roof at places other than the
ridge shall be provided with adequate flashing around intersection with roofing to ensure
watertight joints.
a) Soldered Joints
Joints made by lapping coupled with riveting shall be rendered watertight by soldering.
All edges of uncoated sheet metal to be soldered shall be pretinned before soldering.
Soldering shall be done slowly with well heated iron in order to thoroughly heat the seam and
sweat the solder completely through the full length of the seam. Upon completion of
soldering, acid shall be neutralized by washing thoroughly with water.
b) Non-soldered Joints
Non-soldered joints of G.I. gutters, downspouts and flashings shall be done by flat lock
seams. Two adjoining edges of lock seam shall be bent 90°. One bent strip shall be at least 15
mm wide and the connecting piece shall have a bent strip twice in width which shall be bent
down over the upturned narrower strip and pressed together. Once properly interlocked, the
joint shall be flattened such that the edge of the wider strip be concealed.
The completed roofing shall be tested for water tightness at side and end laps at joints of
roofing sheets with ridge/hips rolls, valleys and flashings by means of water spray system. The
water-spray system shall have nozzle which will deliver water pressure of 2 kg/cm2 directly to
the joint being tested in such manner and for a duration directed by the Engineer. All defective
works as determined by this test shall be remedied by the contractor at his expense and the test
shall be repeated until the work is found satisfactory.
Roofing sheets shall be measured and paid for on an area basis in square meters or part
thereof, such roofing sheets including all laps, fasteners and rivets as installed complete and
accepted.
Ridge/hip rolls, flashings, valleys, gutters and down-spouts shall be measured in linear
metre of completed and accepter work such measurement shall include necessary straps and
fixings required for complete installation.
Roof ventilators shall be measured and paid for per unit completely installed and
accepted.
The different pay Items under roofing work shall be designated the following number,
description and unit of measure:
1014.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all pre-painted metal sheet materials, tools and
equipment, plant including labor required in undertaking the proper installation complete as
shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
1014.2.4 Base metal thickness shall correspond to the following gauge designation available
locally as follows:
1014.3.2.1 Start roofing installation by placing the first sheet in position with the downturned
edge in line with other building elements and fastened to supports as recommended.
1014.3.2.2 Place the downturned edge of the next sheet over the edge of the first sheet, to
provide side lap and hold the side lap firmly in place.Continue the same procedure for
subsequent sheets until the whole roofing area is covered and/or (Adopt installation procedure
provided in the instruction manual for each type of Architectural molded rib profile section).
1014.3.2.3 For walling applications follow the procedure for roofing. Allow a minimum end lap
of 100 mm (4”) for vertical walling.
1014.3.5 Anchorage/Fastening
1014.3.5.1 Pre-painted steel roofing sheets shall be fastened to the wood purlins with standard
length G.I. straps and rivets.
1014.3.5.2 For steel frame up to 4.5 mm thick use self drilling screw No. 12 by 35 mm long
hexagonal head with neoprene washer.
1014.3.5.3 For steel support up to 5 mm thick or more use thread cutting screw No. 12 by 40 mm
long hexagonal head with neoprene washer.
1014.3.5.4 Side lap fastener use self drilling screw NO.1 0 by 16 mm long hexagonal head with
neoprene washer.
1014.3.5.5 Valley fastened to lumber and for walling use self-drilling wood screw No. 12 by 25
mm long hexagonal head with neoprene washer.
1014.3.5.6 Valleys fastened to steel supports use selfdrilling screws, hexagonal head with
neoprene washer. Drill size is 5 mm diameter.
1014.3.6.1 In cutting pre painted steel roofing sheets and accessories to place the exposed color
side down. Cutting shall be carried out on the ground and not over the top of other painted
roofing product.
1014.3.6.2 Power cutting or drilling to be done or carried out on pre-painted products already
installed or laid in position, the area around holes or cuts shall be masked to shield the paint from
hot fillings.
1015.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all plant, labor, tools, equipment and clay roof tiles
required to complete the roofing as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
1015.2.2 Sheathing:
1015.2.4 Fasteners
Fasteners shall be manufactured from non-corrosive materials. Nails shall have large
head with sufficient length to give 19 mm penetration on wood battens and #16 tie wires to be
copper of brass as the case maybe.
1015.3.4.1 Start laying at the lower layer from right to left. See to it that the left anchorage of tile
is placed near or close to hip truss as much as possible.
1015.3.4.2 Continue to the next layer of clay roof tiles following the same procedure. After all
clay roof tiles are laid out, mark the clay roof tiles at hips and valleys which are to be cut using
straight edge or string as guide.
1015.3.4.3 Cut one by one tiles that the application of clay roof tile accessories and fill opening
under roll of tile with mortar. Color to match the clay roof tile installed.
1015.3.4.4 Install hip stringer and cut hips on job.Where tiles join hip stringer, provide
waterproof elastic cement.Cement hip roll and ridge in lap and fasten with nails/tie wires as
specified.Fill voids at hip starters and ridge ends with mortar, color to match tile.
1015.3.4.5 Remove all debris and clean roof area ready for service.
1016.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all waterproofing materials, labor, tools, equipment
and other facilities and undertaking the proper installation works required as shown on the Plans
and in accordance with this Specification.
1016.2.1.1 Cement-base waterproofing powder mix shall be cement-base, aggregate type, heavy
duty, water-proof coating for reinforced concrete surface and masonry exposed to water. The
aggregates are graded and sized so as to mesh perfectly and are selected for purity, hardness,
strength and are non-metallic. When mixed with other ingredients are free flowing, water-proof
coatings that possesses strength durability and density.
1016.2.2.1 Primer shall be of asphalt cold applied, free from water and other foreign matters, and
shall conform to the specifications requirement defined in ASTM 0-41.
1016.2.2.2 Built-up membrane shall be made of smoothly woven fibers that are impervious to
acid, heat, and dampness and totting. It should permit complete penetration of asphalt compound
or bituminous coating in the woven glass fiber.
1016.2.2.3 Preformed membrane shall be self-sealing flexible cold applied bituminous sheets
bonded to 0.15 mm thick polyethylene film.
1016.2.2.4Mopping Materials
a)Type A soft adhesive self-sealing asphalt for structure below ground level.
b)Type B where asphalt is not exposed on temperature exceeding 51.7 celcius for structure above
ground level.
c)Type C where asphalt is exposed on vertical surface in direct sunlight or above temperature of
51.7 Celsius structure above ground level.
1016.3.1.1 Concrete surface to be applied with waterproofing shall be structurally sound, clean
and free of dirt, loose mortar particles, paints films oil, protective coats, efflorescence laitance,
etc.
1016.3.1.2 All defects shall be properly corrected and carefully formed to provide a smooth
surface that is free of marks and properly cured prior to application works.
1016.3.1.3 Inside corners where vertical and horizontal structure meet shall be provided with
cants measuring 50 mm by 50 mm or rounded at corners a minimum of 50 mm radius.
a) Concrete slabs shall be properly graded to drain rainwater. Provide a minimum pitch of 1 on
100 satisfactorily drain rainwater freely into the drainage lines, gutters and downspouts.
b) Drainage connections and weep holes shall be set to permit the free flow of water.
c) Any expansion and contraction joints shall be cleaned, primed, fitted with a backing rod and
caulked with sealant.
d) Provide reglets of about 40 mm deep by 40 mm wide and 250 mm above floor finish along
walls or parapets for the termination of the membrane.
e) Prepared surfaces shall be cured and kept wet by sprinkling with water at regular intervals for
a period of at least three days and allow surface to actually set within seven days.
f) Ensure that the prepared surface has completely set and all defects repaired.
g) When there is reasonable doubt as to the presence of moisture in the surface to be applied with
membrane expose that same direct to sunlight for another 2 days or heat all suspected area using
blow torch.
1016.3.2.1Application procedure
a) Prior to application of membrane concrete surfaces should be sound and cured without the use
of curing compound. Apply a coat of concrete neutralizer to remove oil dirt’s and other
contaminants.
b) Apply asphalt primer at the rate of one gallon per 100 square feet evehly by spraying or by
paint brush.
c) Application shall be done one direction strip by and overlapping each other to assure uniform
thickness.
d) Allow primer to dry until it is ready to receive next coat or layer as specified in the
manufacturing instructional manual.
e) As soon as primer coating is workable, lay a single layer of preformed or built-up membrane
smoothly free from irregularities and folds.
f) Lay preformed or built up membrane conforming to size and shape of the surface area to be
covered.
g) Carefully lay side and end laps in order to assure an even thickness throughout the whole,
surface area to be covered.
h) When the whole surface area is completely covered apply a single coat of asphalt primer at the
rate of 3 to 4 gallons per (100 square feet).
i) Meshes of treated woven glass fibers shall not be completely closed or sealed by the primer
coat, but shall sufficiently open to allow successive mopping of the ply material to seep through.
j) Cover ply not more than the minimum amount of surfacing necessary to prevent sticking on
ply.
k) After application surface shall be uniformly smooth, free from irregularities folds and knots.
l) Repeat the procedures until 5 plies have been satisfactorily installed or as many layers required
or specified in the plans.
m) Where weather disturbance interrupt the work and exposing the membrane to moisture
remove the layer exposed to moisture and repeat procedure until completion of the process.
1016.3.2.2Protective Coatings
a) Where laying of the built-up or preformed membrane conforms with the number of plies
required as shown on the plans lay a mixture or sand mastic in the proportion of one part asphalt
or bituminous material and four parts coarse screened sand by volume. With a steel trowel at an
average of 3 mm thick over the surface of membrane.
b) Then at the rate of one gallon per (100 square feet) apply aluminum heat reflecting finish
thoroughly over the dried sand mastic coating.
a) Provide cap flashing gauge 24 plain G.I. where shown on the Plans.
b) Where cap flashing is connected to preformed lock in through-wall form upper edge' of cap
flashing to engage .in preformed lock. Mallet lock down tight to provide a spring action against
base flashing.
c) Then at the rate of one gallon per (100 square feet) apply aluminum heat reflecting finish
thoroughly over the dried sand mastic coating.
d) Where cap flashing is terminated in raked joints or in prepared masonry or stone reglet fasten
flashing with wedge every 12 inches and fill reglet on vertical surfaces continuous with plastic
cement and on horizontal surfaces, continuous with molten lead.
a) Provide concrete cement topping of at least 50 mm thick on the membrane after five days
where protective coatings has been applied.
b) Concrete cement topping should be class "A" with 9 mm pea gravel and preferably provided
with 2-way 6 mm dia. temperature steel bars.
Before any coat of liquid waterproofing is applied concrete cement surface shall conform
to the requirement defined in sub-section 1017.3.1.1.
1016.3.4.1Application procedure
a) Prior to application of membrane concrete surfaces should be sound and cured without the use
of curing compound. Apply a coat of concrete neutralizer to removed oil, dirt and other
contaminants.
b)Apply a primer coat of elastomeric coating standard of the manufacturer at the rate of 1/3
gallon per 9.28 meter square 100 square feet over the surface area to be applied.
c) After the primer coat has dried penetrating and sealing the concrete surface areas coated apply
25 dry mills of coating at the rate of one gallon per 100 square meters for 3 coatings on the same
concrete surface areas coated with liquid waterproofing.
d) The concrete surface areas coated shall be allowed to dry in twenty four hours if relative
humility is above 4.44 Celsius.
e) Liquid waterproofing membrane may be applied by paint brushairless spray, notched trowel,
squeegee or roller preferably 20-25 mills maximum thickness each wet coat.
1016.3.4.2 Precaution
a) Liquid waterproofing membrane should not be applied unless the ambient temperature is 4.44
Celcius or higher and should not proceed during inclement weather condition.
b) Extra care shall be observed by persons doing the application works especially those that
have skin sensitiveness must wear gloves while applying the liquid waterproofing. The liquid
water-proofing membrane compound is highly combustible.
All projections and pipes must be protected with asbestos cloth approximately'6 mm
thick. Install the bituminous paving with extra care to avoid damage, lift or curl the underlying
protection boards.
1017.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all items, articles, plant, equipment, labor and
materials and performing all methods necessary or required for the complete installation of all
roof drains with strainers in accordance with all applicable drawings as shown on the approved
Plans.
the Plans. The series and type number herein designate the quality and style, design and
operation material and finish of drains desired. Any drain with strainer of approved equivalent
locally made may be substituted subject to the approval of the Engineer. Equivalent materials, if
locally available will be acceptable.
Should the series and type numbers specified herein be not suitable to a particular
location due to concrete space limitation, an adequation of the series specified of the same size,
body materials and finish may be, substituted subject to the approval of the Engineer.
1018.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all ceramic tiles and cementitious materials, tools
and equipment including labor required in undertaking the proper installation of walls and floor
tiles as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
1018.2.1 Ceramic tiles and trims shall be made of clay, or a mixture of clay and other materials
which is called the body of the tile. Tile bodies are classified by ASTM C 242 as to their degree
of water absorption. Ceramic tiles and trims are manufactured either by dust-pressed process in
which the clays are ground to dust mixed with a minimum of water shaped in steel dies and then
fired or by plastic process in which the clays are made plastic by mixing with water, shaped by
extrusion or in molds and then fired.
1018.2.1.3 Trims
Trims are manufactured to match wall tile color, texture and to coordinate with it in
dimension. These are shaped in various ceramic trim units such as caps, bases, coves, bullnoses,
corners, angles, etc.that are necessary for edging or making a transition between intersecting
planes.
1018.2.1.4 Accessories
Accessories like some soap holders and shall be made wall mounted type with colors to
reconcile with the color of the adjacent wall tiles.
1018.2.1.5 Cement
Cement shall be Portland conforming to the specification requirements defined in Item
700, Hydraulic Cement.
1018.2.1.6 Sand
Sand shall be well graded fine aggregate clean river sand, free from soluble salts and
organic impurities.
1018.2.1.7 Lime
Lime shall be hydrated lime with free un hydrated oxide and magnesium oxide content
not to exceed 8 percent by weight.
1018.3.1Surface Preparation
a) Mortar mix for scratch coat and setting bed shall consist of one part Portland cement 1/4 part
lime and 3 parts sand by volume. Surface to receive tile must be level, true to elevation, dry, free
from dirt, oil and other ointments. Allow at least seven days curing of scratch coat and setting
bed.
Installation work shall not be allowed to proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
b) Bond coat shall be portland cement paste.
1018.3.1.1 Thoroughly dampen surfaces of masonry or concrete walls before scratch coat is
applied.
1018.3.1.2 On masonry or concrete surface first apply a thin coat with pressure, then bring it out
sufficiently to compensate for the major irregularities of the surface to a thickness not less than
10 mm. at any point.
1018.3.1.3 Evenly rate scratch coat to provide good mechanical key before the mortar mix has
fully hardened.
1018.3.2Installation Procedure
Ceramic tiles shall be soaked in clean water prior to installation for a minimum of one
hour
a) Determine and mark layout of ceramic tiles, joint location, position of trims and fixtures so as
to minimize cut less than one-half tile in size.
b) Thoroughly dampen surface of wall but do not saturate surface.
c) Apply a bond coat mix with consistency of cream paste 1.5 mm thick to the wall surface or to
the back of the tile to be laid.
d) Lay the tiles true to profile then exert pressure and tamp tile surface before the bond coat mix
has initially set.
e) Continue with the next full tile to be laid and pressed firmly upon the setting bed tamped until
flush and in place of the other tiles.
f) Intersections and returns shall be formed accurately using the appropriate trims.
g) All lines shall be kept straight and true to profiles, plumbed and internal corners rounded
using the appropriate trims.
a) Before tire is applied the floor surface shall be tested for levelness or uniformity of slope by'
flooding it with water. Area where water ponds are filled or levelled, shall be retested before the
setting bed is applied.
b) Establish Ijnes of borders and center of the walls at the field work in both direction to perrhit
the pattern to be laid with a minimum of cut tiles.
c) Clean concrete subfloor then moisten but do not soak. Then sprinkle dry cement over the
surface and spread the mortar on the setting bed.
d) Apply and spread mortar mix for setting bed and tamp to assure good bond over the entire
area to be laid with tile.
e) Pitch floor to drain as shown on Plans or as directed by the Engineer
f) Allow the setting bed to set sufficiently to be worked over then spread a bond coat over the
surface and lay tile in accordance with Items 1019'.3.2.1 a, b, c,d, e, f, g.
1018.3.3.1 Tiles shall have laid in place for at least 24 hours before grouting of the joints is
started. Grouting mortar shall be white Portland cement or blended with pigments to acquire the
color appropriate for the ceramic tile.
1018.3.3.2 Grouting mortar shall be applied over the tile by float or squeegee stroked diagonally
across the joints. Remove excess mortar with a wet sponge stroked diagonally or in a circular
motion after 12-15 minutes. Follow with a barely damp or dry sponge to remove remaining haze
while smoothing all grouted joints.
1018.3.3 Cleaning
a) Apply a protective coat of neutral cleanser solution diluted with water in the proportion of 1:4
or 1 liter cleanser concentrate to 1 gallon water.
b) In addition, cover tile flooring with heavy-duty no staining construction paper, taped in place.
c) Just before final acceptance of the work remove paper and rinse protective coat of neutral
cleaner from tile surface. Do not let protective paper get torn 'or removed.
1019.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing of wood tiles on the area indicated on
the Plans and in conformity with this Specification.
1019.2.1 Wood tiles shall have a minimum dimension of 150 mm x 150 mm x 19 mm. Two-ply
pieces shall be prefabricated by the manufacturer into rectangular, square or other block shapes
as designed and secured together by wood splints, set into ends or sides.
1019.2.2 Adhesive shall be waterproof glue. The consistency of the adhesive shall suit local
conditions at the time of laying and the quality of the adhesive shall be such as to bind the wood
tiles permanently to the subfloors.
1019.3.1 Installation
Before wood tiles are laid, sub-floors shall be perfectly dry, thoroughly cured, level and
true to elevation as required on the Plans.
Wood parquet tiles shall be installed by the manufacturer, this type of job being a
specialty trade to assure of the type of adhesive, the proper equipment and tools and the
guarantee of quality and workmanship and other considerations. The following installation
instructions shall be followed strictly:-
a) Provide adequate cross ventilation as a drying aid during the installation of wood tile.
b) Clean thoroughly the area over which wood tile will be installed or laid and make certain that
the surface over which the material will be held is dry.
c) Plan and mark carefully installation layout.
d) Spread enough adhesive to permit the laying of two (2) to three (3) wood tile blocks at a time
beginning at the starting lines marked.
e) Lay the wood tile on surface coated with adhesive and apply hard pressure to seat the
materials firmly.
f) After laying, dampen the gummed paper then pell it off.
g) Adjust and reseat, when necessary, any individual fillets without decreasing the spacing
between individual fillets.
h) Allow a drying period of 24 hours; then smooth surface using an electric sanding machine
with the proper number of sand paper grit.
i) Seal all defects exposed upon the process of sanding if manageable, otherwise the defective
wood tile shall be remove and replaced with new wood tile without extra cost.
j) Whenever necessary scrape carefully with a hand scraper tool and thoroughly sandpaper
smooth works near to walls, corners and other parts which cannot be reach by the electric
sanding machine.
1019.3.2 Precaution
Wood tile shall be laid so as to provide a free open space for expansion around sides of
room, such space shall be to equal to 5 mm for each meter in width and or length of room.
Clearance between trims and floor shall be at least 1.6 mm. Expansion joints at doorways shall
be covered by saddle.
Temperature of room shall be maintained at approximately 85° degrees Fahrenheit during
laying.
Adhesive shall be applied in strict compliance with manufacturer's manual. Mastic shall
be spread to a minimum thickness of 24 mm with a notch spreader.
1019.3.3 Guaranty
The Contractor shall furnish a written notice that work under this Item will be free from
defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the work.
Defects such as creaking, loosening, lifting, cracking, bulging, splitting, undue warping
and undue shrinkage shall be adjusted.
This guaranty will not apply to defects covered by failure of the work of others, if such
defects were impossible to detect at the time of the examination of other works, or defects caused
by other than the wear and tear of normal service.
1020.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all vinyl tiles and fitting accessories, adhesive
materials, labor, tools equipment and the satisfactory performance in undertaking the proper
installation of vinyl tile flooring as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specification.
1020.2.2 Adhesive
Adhesive shall be best suited for tropical application and compatible with the vinyl tiles
to be installed.
1020.3.1 Installation
1020.3.1.1 General: Installation of the tile shall not commence until the work of other trades.
including painting has been completed. The Contractor shall' carefully examine all surfaces over
which the tiles are to be set. Floor 'surfaces that are to receive vinyl tile shall be clean
thoroughly, dry, smooth, firm and sound and free from oil, paint, wax, dirt and any other
damaging material.
1020.3.1.3 Adhesive
Adhesive shall be applied in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's printed
directions, unless specified or directed otherwise.
Smoking, the use of open flames and other sources of ignition are strictly prohibited in the area
where solvent containing adhesive are being used or spread.
1020.3.1.5 Cutting
Cut vinyl floor tile to and fit around all permanent fixtures, pipes and outlets. Cut edges,
fit and scribe to walls and partition after flooring has been applied.
Provide edging strips where flooring terminates at points higher at doorways where
thresholds are provided. Edge strip shall be extruded aluminum butty type and beveled at
exposed edges. The top surface of the metal strips shall be finished flush with the tiles.
Secure strips at the end and between at about 200 mm apart with screws. Submit samples
of metal strips for approval before application and installation.
1020.3.1.8 Protection
After the floor has been waxed, they shall be carefully protected against damage, either
with heavy building paper or by keeping traffic off the floors until the area is ready for use.
1021.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, tools and equipment in
undertaking cement floor finishing where shown on the Plans and in accordance with this
Specification.
1021.2.1 Cement
Portland cement shall conform to the requirement of Item 700, Hydraulic Cement.
with the Engineer's approval but in no case shall such sand be derived from stone unsuitable for
use as coarse aggregate.
a) Powder type hardener shall be silica quartz aggregates, workability admixtures, mineral oxide
pigments and Portland cement mixed according to the manufacturer's instruction manual.
b) Epoxy type topping hardener shall be a combination of epoxy resins filled with hard and
natural emery or silica quartz aggregates, premixed according to the manufacturer's instruction
manual.
1 021.3.1 Mixture
Concrete topping materials shall be measured accurately in accordance with the
following:
a) Mortar topping shall be one (1) part Portland cement and three (3) parts fine aggregate by
loose volume.
b) Finish topping shall be pure Portland cement properly graded conforming to the requirements
of Item 700, Hydraulic Cement, mixed with water to approved consistency and plasticity. Where
required to be colored cement floor finish, red or green oxide powder shall be premixed with
Portland cement complying with finish topping requirements and the desired color intensity.
Cement floor finish floor hardener shall be premixed as required and applied in accordance with
the manufacturer's instruction manual.
1021.3.3 Application
Before any mortar concrete topping is applied, the prepared concrete base surface shall
first be wetted and grouted with Portland cement.
a) Mortar topping of the thickness specified on the Plans, shall be spread over the prepared
concrete base and shall be float finished using wood hand trowel. Batches of mortar topping shall
be emplaced within one hour of mixing thereof.
b) As soon as the water sheen has disappeared the surface shall be lightly scratched with a stiff
bristle broom
c) The finish topping mixture whether plain, colored, or with floor hardener shall be spread over
the lightly scratched surface before final set taken place and hand troweled to produce a smooth
surface.
d) The finished surface shall be free of trowel marks, have uniform texture and true to a plane
within an allowable tolerance of 3 mm in 3.0 meters.
1021.3.5 Workmanship
Cement floor shall be finished level and true to finish elevation as shown on the Plans
Finish topping shall have no visible junction marks where one (1) day's work adjoins the other.
V-cut groove lines shall be provided where shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.
1022.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, equipment including labor
required in undertaking the proper application of stucco finish as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specifications.
1022.2.1 Cement
Portland cement (white or ordinary gray) shall conform with the specification
requirements defined in Item 700, Hydraulic Cement.
1022.3.2Type of Mixture
a) For stucco used as acoustical treatment the proportion shall be 1 part cement and three parts
acoustical fiber measured by volume or as recommended by the acoustical manufacturer.For
exterior and interior walls without acoustical treatment the proportion shall be one (1) part
cement blended with two parts marble dust in the case where white cement is used but for
ordinary gray cement use one (1) part cement and two parts washed sand with 1/2 part lime
measured by volume.
a) Stucco mixture can be applied with the use of hard brooms made from coconut material.
b) It can also be applied using sandblasting equipments operated manually or electrical driven
machine compressor
c) For an impressive architectural (appearance) effect the applied surface is slightly troweled
before stucco mix has began to set. This surface finish is also called anay finish.
1022.3.4 Workmanship
Stucco finish shall be properly applied true to details, squared and plumbed.
1023.1 Description
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to
install granolithic marble flooring where shown on the Plans and specified herein.
1023.3.1 Installation
The extent of granolithic flooring areas shall be as indicated in the Finish Schedule and as
shown on the Plans.
The divider strips shall be installed at least 24 hours, prior to application of the
granolithic mix with the tops protruding to a minimum of 0.8 mm above the projected finish
floor elevation.
Place the granolithic mix and trowel to level surface. Trowel led surface shall be seeded
with additional chips if required.
1023.3.2 Curing
The granolithic topping shall be cured at least six (6) days before grinding or until such
time when it has set sufficiently hard to permit machine grinding or rubbing with coarse
carborandum grit without disclosing any surface aggregate.
1023.3.3 Surfacing
After curing all granolithic topping surfaces shall wet and ground with electric grinding
machine to a smooth and even surface. Where it is not possible to use electric grinding machine,
surface shall be hand-rubbed.Use No. 24 abrasive grit stone for the initial rubbing, then followed
by No.40 abrasive grit stone rubbing, after which a light grouting of white Portland cement paste
(grout) of creamy consistency as the matrix used in thetopping. Grout shall remain on the surface
until the time of final grinding and cleaning.
1023.3.4 Finishing
Allow at least 72 hours after th8 granolithic surface have been grouted before removing
the grout coat (cleaning and fine stone grinding) by electric grinding machine using no coarser
than No. 80 abrasive grit.
Final grinding or rubbing of granolithic marble surface shall remove scratches and
produce a true surface of uniform color and texture without objectionable irregularities of any
description as that of the approved samples.
1024.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, tools and' equipment required in
undertaking the proper application of pea-gravel washout finish as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specification.
1024.2.2 Cement
Portland cement shall conform to the specification requirements defined in Item 700,
Hydraulic Cement. Use one brand of Portland cement throughout the pea gravel washout finish
mix.
All pea gravel washout finish shall be done by me:l experienced and qualified to do this
particular type of trade. The contractor shall submit at least two (2) samples to the
Engineer/Architect for approval measuring 300 mm x 300 mm showing its color, texture and
design patterns.
1024.3.1Surface Preparation
a) Walks, ramps, driveways and elsewhere indicated on the Plans as pea gravel washout finish -
Shall be properly sloped and rendered under bed.
b) The underbed mixture shall be spread to bring mortar underbed to a level of 16 mm below the
finish floor line.
c) For concrete masonry walls, columns etc. the surface to be applied shall be first rendered a
scratch coat and made true to plane, leveled plumbed and squared then allowed to cure for seven
(7) days.
1024.3.3Application
a) Before, work is started; the slope for drainage should be properly done and provided in the
underbed prepared. Concrete setting bed must be rough and all loose particles or anything which
diminish bond shall be thoroughly cleaned off. The concrete underbed must be kept wet for at
least four (4) hours before the pea gravel mix is applied.
b) Pea gravel washout mix shall be applied with pressure to obtain solid adhesion to the
underbed and setting bed. The finished surface shall be firm, even and monolithically applied.
When the surface applied with pea gravel mix has sufficiently set the cement paste shall be
removed by use of sponge or water spraying equipment used in this specialty trade in order to
expose the pea gravel quarter face but still intact.
As soon as possible as the pea gravel are exposed to desire appearance the surface shall
be covered with damp burlap or other approved covers. At the proper time when surface are
semi-dry and stable allowing the applied surface to cure?
1024.3.5 Protection
For proper curing, keep the pea gravel washout finish moistened for a period of at least
seven (7) days by thoroughly welting the surface three (3) times a day and protecting it from the
strong rays of the sun with burlap of layer of sand.
Upon completion of the work and the surface has completely seasoned wash with clean
water and brush thoroughly to produce a clean and sparkling appearance and protected until
work has been accepted.
1025.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing a[1 materials, labor, tools and equipment, plant and
other facilities and undertaking the proper application of Bush Hammered finish complete
required as shown on the Plans and n accordance with this Specification.
The contractor shall submit for approval samples of each applied finish 300 mm x 300
mm of different shades to the Engineer. Approved samples shall be kept for future reference.
1025.2.1 Cement
Cement shall be ordinary gray Portland cement conforming with the specification
requirement defined in Item 700, Hydraulic Cement. One brand of Portland cement shall be used
throughout the plaster mortar mix.
1025.3.3.1 Before any application work is commenced all wood moulds for horizontal and
vertical groove joints shall be first established and set.
The scratch coat has to season for seven days.
1025.3.3.2 Surfaces to be applied with adobe plaster motar shall be thoroughly moistened with
fog spray.
1025.3.3.3 Adobe plaster mortar shall be floated to a true and even surface. It may also be
floated/troweled to a hard fluted surface with series of grooves also known as corduroy finish.
1025.3.3.4 As soon as the plastered finish is hard enough to react hammering, the surface is
textured by hammering with an ax or hatchet leaving or exposing the natural appearance of the
aggregate composition of mortar mixture.
1025.3.4 Workmanship
Bush hammered finish shall be level, plumbed squared and true to a tolerance of 3 mm
without 3 m without caves, crack blisters, pits crazing, discolorations, projection or other
imperfections. Plastering work shall be formed carefully around angles, contours and cants.
Special care shall be taken to prevent 'sagging and consequent dropping of applications. There
shall be no junction marks in the finish where one day work adjoins another. Where required and
as directed by the Engineer provide vertical and horizontal groove joints.
The work quantified and determined in the preceding section or as provided in the Bill of
Quantities shall be paid for at the Contract unit bid which price and payment constitute full
compensation including labor, materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to
complete this Item.
1026.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, tools and equipment required in
undertaking the proper application of pebble, washout finish as shown on :!le Plans and in
accordance with this Specification.
1026.2.1 Pebble
Pebble shall be well graded stones sized ranging from #4 to #10 rounded specie like Luna
Stones, Boracay, etc.
1 026.2.2 Cement
Cement shall be Portland type conforming to Item 700, Hydraulic Cement. It can be of
gray or white specie depending on the tone or color scheme approved.
1026.3.2 Mixture
Pebble washout finish mix shall consist of one part Portland cement and two parts pebble
measured by volume or a proportion equivalent to 1:2. Mixtures shall be in approved containers
to ensure that the specified materials are controlled and accurately measured. Mixtures measured
by shovel or shovel counts will not be permitted. Unless specified otherwise pebble washout mix
shall be in the proportion by volume in approved mixing machines or mortar boxes. The
aggregates introduced and mixed in such a manner that the materials will be uniformly
distributed throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually and the
mass further mixed until a mortar plasticity necessary for the purpose intended is obtained.
Mortar boxes, pans etc. where mixtures are mixed shall be keep clean and free from debris or
dried mortar.
1026.3.3Application
a) Before any application, work is started the Contractor shall establish all wood mould for
vertical and horizontal groove lines after the scratch coat has seasoned for seven .days in the
case of masonry wall or concrete columns, beams, parapets, etc.
b) In the case of finish flooring application and the like the slope of drainage .should be properly
provided and design pattern properly placed. The proposed underbed shall be done to a level
of 16 mm below the finish floor line to accommodate the pebble washout mix.
c) The prepared surfaces to receive the pebble washout mix shall be kept damp for at least four
(4) hours before the application work is commenced.
d) Pebble washout finish mix shall be applied with pressure to obtain solid adhesion to the
prepared surface.
e) The applied surface shall be firm, even and monolithic ally applied, then allowed to set
initially.
f) When the applied surface has initially set to withstand the removal of the cement paste spray
evenly by spray apparatus to washout and cement paste on the outer surface so that the
pebbles are partly exposed or by means of paint brush and water, or by means of spray
washing down the cement paste leaving the pebbles partially exposed in their natural texture
appearance.
1026.3.4Workmanship
a) Pebble washout finish shall be leveled, plumbed, squared true within a tolerance of 3 mm in 3
m without caves cracks, blisters, pits crazing, discoloration, projections, or other imperfections.
b) Special care shall be taken to prevent sagging and consequent drooping of applications.
c) There shall be no invisible junction marks in the finish surface where one day work adjoins
another.
d) Where required or directed by the Engineer/ Architect provide vertical and horizontal groove
joints.
a) When the pebble washout surface has finally set the surface shall be kept wet or moist for at
least six days.
b) After all other trade have been completed the pebbles washout finish surfaces shall be
saturated with diluted hydrochloric acid and cleaned with steel brush.
c) Allow the clean surface to dry then apply a coat of silicon water repellant to protect the natural
physical appearance of the pebble washout finish.
1027.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all cement plaster materials, labor, tools and
equipment required in undertaking cement plaster finish as shown on the Plans and in accordance
with this Specification.
1027.2.1 Cement
Portland cement shall conform with the requirements as defined in Item 700, Hydraulic
Cement.
1027.3.1 Mixture
a) Mortar mixture for brown coat shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed in the
proportion by volume of one part Portland Cement, three (3) parts sand and one fourth
(1/4) part hydrated lime.
b) Finish coat shall be pure Portland Cement properly graded conforming to the
requirements of Item 700, Hydraulic Cement and mixed with water to approved
consistency and plasticity.
1027.3.3 Application
a) Brown coat mortar mix shall be applied with sufficient pressure starting from the lower
portion of the surface to fill the grooved and to prevent air pockets in the reinforced
concrete/masonry work and avoid mortar mix drooping. The brown coat shall be lightly
broomed/ or scratch before surface had properly set and allowed to cure.
b) Finish coat shall not be applied until after the brown coat has seasoned for seven days and
corrective measures had been done by the Contractor on surfaces that are defective. Just
before the application of the finish coat, the brown coat surface shall be evenly moistened
with potable water. Finish coat shall be floated first to a tue and even surface, then
troweled in a manner that will force the mixture to penetrate into the brown coat.
Surfaces applied with finish coat shall then be smooth with paper in a circular motion to
remove trowel marks, checks and blemishes. All cement plaster finish shall be 10 mm
thick minimum on vertical concrete and/or masonry walls.
Wherever indicated on the Plans to be "Simulated Red Brick Finish", the Contractor shall
render brick design on plaster surface before brown coat had properly set and then allowed to
dry. Cement plaster shall not be applied directly to:
a) Concrete or masonry surface that had been coated with bituminous compound and,
b) Surfaces that had been painted and previously plastered.
1027.3.4 Workmanship
Cement plaster finish shall be true to details and plumbed. Finish surface shall have no
visible junction marks where one (1) Day's work adjoins the other. Where directed by the
Engineer or as shown on the Plans vertical and horizontal groove joints shall be 25 mm wide and
10 mm deep.
1028.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing synthetic adobe materials, labor, tools and
equipment necessary and undertaking synthetic adobe works as shown on the Plans and in
accordance with this Specifications.
1028.3.2 Mixture
Synthetic adobe tool finish shall be a mixture of crushed and pulverized adobe stones and
Portland cement. It shall be uniformly mixed in the proportion by volume of one part Portland
cement and two parts crushed and pulverized adobe stones. Where approved to blend sea shell or
marble chips the same shall be premixed.
1028.3.3 Application
The Contractor shall establish all wood mould for groove joints after the prepared surface
has seasoned for seven days. The surface shall be evenly moistened with fog spray. Synthetic
adobe plaster mix shall be floated toa true and even surface. It may also be troweled to a hard
flutedsurface with series of grooves. As soon as the plastering is hard enough, the surface is
textured by means of fine hammering to produce the desired external effect.
1028.3.5 Workmanship
Synthetic adobe finish shall be level, plumbed squared and true to a tolerance of 3 mm
without caves, cracks blisters, pits, crazing, discolorations, projections or other imperfections.
Plaster work shall be formed carefully around angels, contours and cants. Special care shall be
taken to prevent sagging and consequent dropping of applications.There shall be no junction
marks in the finish where one day work adjoins another. Where required and as directed by the
Engineer provide vertical and horizontal groove joints.
1029.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all granitite washout materials, labor, tools and
equipment requires in undertaking granitite washout finishing works as shown on the Plans and
in accordance with this Specification.
1029.2.3 Cement
Portland cement (white or ordinary gray) shall conform to the Specification requirement
defined in Item 700, Hydraulic Cement.
1029.3.2 Mixture
Granitite washout mixed shall be a mixture of Portland cement marble granules blended
with pea gravel and Portland cement. It shall be uniformly mixed in the proportion by volume of
one part white or gray Portland cement and two parts marble granules and one half part pea
gravel.
1029.3.3 Application
The Contractor shall establish all wood moulds for groove lines after the scratch coat has
seasoned for seven days. The scratch coat shall be evenly moistened with fog spray before
granitite washout plaster shall be troweled and floated to a true and even surface.
water washing down the remaining cement paste leaving the granules in their natural texture
appearance.
1029.3.5 Workmanship
Granitite washout finish shall be leveled, plumbed, squared and true within a tolerance of
3 mm in 3 m without caves, cracks, blisters, pits, crazing, discolorations, projections or other
imperfections. Plaster work shall be formed carefully around angles, contours, and cants. Special
care shall be taken to prevent sagging and consequent drooping of applications. There shall be no
visible junction marks in the finish where one day's work adjoins another. Where required and as
directed by the Engineer provide vertical and horizontal groove joints.
1030.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing acoustical ceiling materials, tool, labor
and equipment necessary as shown on the Plans and Specifications.
1030.3.5 Guarantee
The materials and workmanship furnished under this Item shall be guaranteed by the
acoustical contractor for a period of one (1) year from the completion date and final inspection
and accepted in writing by the Engineer. Any defective materials or workmanship shall be
replaced and corrected by the acoustical contractor.
1031.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, labor, equipment and performing
all operations for all acoustical treatment requirement as shown on the Plans and in accordance
with this Specification.
The Contractor shall verify and examine all surfaces to be applied with acoustical
treatment and the conditions under which acoustical treatment and the conditions under which
tiles/boards/panel are to be installed and must notify all unsatisfactory conditions to the
Architect/ Engineer before any work is performed.
a) Surfaces to be applied with sprayed-on acoustical material shall be clean dry, free
from irregularities and tested for adhesive bond.
b) Ceiling T-runners or plywood backing as the case may be shall be properly aligned,
level, rigidly anchored, true to vertical height requirements.
c) Partitions, wall to be rendered acoustical treatment shall be true to details properly
plumbed and rigidly anchored.
1031.3.2 Installation
1031.3.4 Guarantee
The materials and workmanship furnished under this Item shall be guaranteed by the
acoustical contractor for a period of one (1) year from the completion date and final inspection
and accepted in writing by the Engineer. Any defective materials or workmanship shall be
replaced and corrected by the contractor without extra cost borne to the owner.
1032.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all paint materials, varnish and other related
products, labor, tools, equipment and plant required in undertaking the proper application of
painting, varnishing and related works indicated on the Plans and in accordance with this
Specification.
1032.2.6 Varnish
Varnish shall be a homogeneous solution of resin, drying oil, drier and solvent. It shall be
extremely durable clear coating, highly resistant to wear and tear without cracking, peeling,
whitening, spotting, etc. with minimum loss of gloss for a maximum period of time.
1032.2.7 Lacquer
Lacquer shall be any type of organic coating that dries rapidly and solely by evaporation
of the solvent. Typical solvent are acetates, alcohols and ketones. Although lacquers were
generally based on nitrocellulose, manufacturers currently use, vinyl resins, plasticizers and
reacted drying oils to improve adhesion and elasticity.
1032.2.8 Shellac
Shellac shall be a solution of refined lac resin in denatured alcohol.It dries by evaporation
of the alcohol. The resin is generally furnished in orange and bleached grades.
1032.2.12 Schedule
Exterior
a) Plain cement plastered finish to be painted -3 coats Acrylic base masonry paint
b) Concrete exposed aggregate and/or tool finish -1 coat water repellant
c) Ferrous metal -1 coat primer and 2 coats enamel pain
d) Galvanized metal -1 coat zinc chromate primer and
2 coats portland cement paint
e) Wood painted finish -3 coats oil based paint
f) Wood varnished finish -varnish water repellant
Interior
a) Plain cement plastered finish to be painted - 2 coats acrylic base masonry paint
b) Concrete exposed agreegate and/or tool finish - clean surface
c) Ferrous metal -1 coat primer and 2 coats enamel paint
d) Woodwork sea-mist -3 coats of 3 parts thinner 1 part lacquer
e) Woodwork varnish - 1st coat, of one part sanding sealer to one
part solvent 2nd coat of 2/3
sanding sealer to 1/3 solvent
f) Woodwork painted - 3 coats of oil base paint finish 109
g) Ceiling boards textured finish -1 coat oil based paint allow to dry
then patch surfaces unevenness and apply
textured paint coat
The Contractor prior to commencement of the painting, varnishing and related work shall
examine the surfaces to be applied in order not to jeopardize the quality and appearances of the
painting varnishing and related works.
1032.3.2 Application
Paints when applied by brush shall become non-fluid, thick enough to lay down as
adequate film of wet paint. Brush marks shall flaw out after application of paint.
Paints made for application by roller must be similar to brushing paint. It must be
nonstick when thinned to spraying viscosity so that it will break up easily into droplets.
Paint is atomized by high pressure pumping rather than broken up by the large volume
·of air mixed with it. These procedures change the required properties of the paint.
1032.3.4 Storage
All material to be used under this Item shall be stored in a single place to be designated
by the Engineer and such place shall be kept .
neat and clean at all time. Necessary precaution to avoid fire must be observed by removing oily
rags, waste, etc. at the end of daily work.
1032.3.5 Cleaning
All cloths and cotton waste which constitute fire hazards shall be placed in metal
containers or destroyed at the end of daily works. Upon completion of the work, all staging,
scaffolding and paint containers shall be removed. Paint drips, oil, or stains on adjacent surfaces
shall be removed and the entire job left clean and acceptable to the Engineer.
a) All paints shall be evenly applied. Coats shall be of proper consistency and well
brushed out so as to show a minimum of brush marks.
b) All coats shall be thoroughly dry before the succeeding coat is applied.
c) Where surfaces are not fully covered or cannot be satisfactorily finished in the
number of coats specified such preparatory coats and subsequent coats as may be
required shall be applied to attain the desired evenness of surface without extra cost
to the owner.
d) Where surface is not in proper condition to receive the coat the Engineer shall be
notified immediately. Work on the questioned portion(s) shall not start until
clearance be proceed is ordered by , the Engineer.
e) Hardware, lighting fixture and other similar items shall be removed or 'protected
during the painting varnishing and related work operations and re-installed after
completion of the work.
PART D - ELECTRICAL
1100.1 Description
This Item shall consist of the furnishing and installation of the complete conduit work
consisting of electrical conduits; conduit boxes such as junction boxes, pull boxes, utility boxes,
octagonal and square boxes;conduit fittings such as couplings, locknuts and bushings and other
electrical materials needed to complete the conduit roughing-in work of this project.
All materials shall be brand new and shall be of the approved type meeting all the
requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code and bearing the Philippine Standard Agency
(PSA) mark.
Conduits
Conduits shall be standard rigid steel, zinc coated or galvanized.Intermediate metal
conduit may be used if shown or specified on the approved Plans. PVC conduit if required shall
be Schedule 40. Enamel coated steel conduits and conduits with rough inner surfaces are not
acceptable.
Conduit Boxes
All conduit boxes shall be Code gauge steel and galvanized. Outlet boxes shall be
galvanized pressed steel of standard make. In general, outlet boxes shall be at least 100 mm
square or octagonal, 53 mm deep and 16 mm minimum gauge.
Conduit Fittings
All conduit fittings such as locknuts and bushings shall be galvanized of standard make.
Conduits
Conduits should be cut square with a hacksaw and reamed. Bends shall be made with the
required radius. In making bends only conduit bending apparatus will be used. The use of a pipe
tee or vise for bending conduits shall not be permitted. Conduits which have been crushed,
deformed or flattened shall not be installed. No running thread shall be allowed. Conduit runs
crossing construction joints of the building shall be provided with standard expansion fittings of
the approved type.
No conduits shall be used in any system smaller than 12 mm diameter electric trade size
nor shall have more than four (4) 9O-degree bends in anyone run and where necessary, pull
boxes shall be provided.
All ends of conduits which are left empty in cabinets and conduit boxes shall be plugged
with lead or approved pipe caps so as to prevent the entrance of white ants and dirt within the
conduit system. Pull wires shall be inserted in the empty ducts before they are closed with lead or
pipe caps and shall be left therein for future use.
On exposed work, all pipes and outlet boxes shall be secured by means of galvanized
metal clamps which shall be held in place by means of machine screws. When running over
concrete surfaces, the screws shall be held in place by means of expansion sleeves for big pipes
and rolled lead sheet for small pipes. All pipes shall be run at right angles to and parallel with the
surrounding walls. No diagonal run shall be allowed and all bends and offsets shall be avoided as
much as possible. Conduits shall be supported at 1,500 mm intervals maximum.
As a rule, provide junction boxes or pull boxes in all runs greater than 30 meters in
length, for horizontal runs. For other lengths, provide boxes as required for splices or pulling.
Pull boxes shall be installed in inconspicuous but accessible locations.
Support boxes independently of conduits entering by means of bolts, red hangers or other
suitable means.
Conduit boxes shall be installed plumb and securely fastened. They shall be set flush with
the surface of the structure in which they are installed where conduits are run concealed.
All convenience and wall switch outlet boxes for concealed conduit work shall be deep,
rectangular flush type boxes. Four-inch octagonal flush type boxes shall be used for all ceiling
light outlets and shall be of the deep type where three or more conduits connect to a single box.
Floor mounted outlet boxes required shall be waterproof type with flush brass floor plate and
brass bell nozzle.
All boxes shall be painted with antirust red lead paint after installation.
All conduits shall be fitted with approved standard galvanized bushing and locknuts
where they enter cabinets and conduit boxes.
Junction and pull boxes of code gauge steel shall be provided as indicated or as required
to facilitate the pulling of wires and cables.
For fluorescent lamp, it shall be 40-watt rapid start cool-white.All fluorescent ballast
shall be 230 volt, high power factor, of good quality materials and approved by the Bureau of
Product Standards (BPS).
2. Material Requirements
All materials to be used shall conform to the BPS specification.
3. Construction Requirements
All grounding system installation shall be executed in accordance with the
approved plans.
Grounding system shall include building perimeter ground wires, ground rods,
clamps, connectors, ground wells and ground wire taps as shown in the approved design.
1100.9 Important requirement regarding supervision of the work and submission of certificate of
completion.
All wiring installation herein shall be done under the direct supervision of a licensed
Electrical Engineer at the expense of the Contractor. The contractor shall submit the certificate of
completion duly approved by the owner's representative.
1101.1 Description
This Item shall consist of the furnishing and installation of all wires and wiring devices
consisting of electric wires and cables, wall switches, convenience receptacles, heavy duty
receptables and other devices shown on the approved Plans but not mentioned in these
specifications.
All joints, taps and splices on wires larger than 14 mm shall be made of suitable solder
less connectors of the approved type and size.They shall be taped with rubber and PVC tapes
providing insulation not less than that of the conductors.
No splices or joints shall be permitted in either feeder or branch conductors except within
outlet boxes or accessible junction boxes or pull boxes. All joints in branch circuit wiring shall
be made mechanically and electrically secured by approved splicing devices and taped with
rubber and PVC tapes in a manner which will make their insulation as that of the conductor.
All wall switches and receptacles shall be fitted with standard Bakelite face plate covers.
Device plates for flush mounting shall be installed with all four edges in continuous contact with
finished wall surfaces without the use of coiled wire or similar devices. Plaster fillings will not
be permitted.Plates installed in wet locations shall be gasketed.
When more than one switch or device is indicated in a single location, gang plate shall be
used.
1102.1 Description
This Item shall consist of the furnishing and installation of the power load center unit
substation or low voltage switchgear and distribution panel boards at the location shown or the
approved Plans complete with transformer, circuit breakers, cabinets and all accessories,
completely wired and ready for service.
(a) One (1) Air-filled Interrupter Switch, 2-position (open-close) installed in a suitable air
filled metal enclosure and shall have sufficient interrupting capacity to carry the
electrical load. It shall be provided with key interlock with the cubicle for the power
fuses to prevent access to the fuses unless the switch is open.
(b) Three (3)-power fuses mounted in separate compartments within the switch housing
and accessible by a hinged door.
(c) One 1) set of high voltage potheads or 3-conductor cables or three single conductor
cables.
(d) Lightning arresters shall be installed at the high voltage cubicle if required.
Items (a) and (b) above could be substituted with a power circuit breaker with the correct
rating and capacity.
Transformer Section
The transformer section shall consist of a power transformer with ratings and capacities
as shown on the plans. It shall be oil liquid-filled non-flammable type and designed in
accordance with the latest applicable standards.
The transformer shall be provided with four (4 approximately 2 1/2 % rated KVA taps on
the primary winding in most cases one (1) above and three (3) below rated primary voltage and
shall be changed by means of externally gang-operated manual tap changer only when the
transformer is de-energized. Tap changing under load is acceptable if transformer has been so
designed.
The following accessories shall be provided with the transformer, namely: drain valve,
sampling device, filling connection, oil liquid level gauge, ground pad, top filter press
connection, lifting lugs, diagrammatic nameplate, relief valve, thermometer and other necessary
related accessories.
The high-voltage and low-voltage bushings and transition flange shall be properly
coordinated for field connection to the incoming line section and low voltage switchboard
section, respectively.
Low-Voltage' Switchgear
(For projects requiring 'low-voltage switchgear only).
The Contractor shall furnish and install low-voltage switchgear at the location
shown on the plans. It shall be metal-clad, dead front, free standing, safety type
construction and shall have copper bus bars of sufficient size, braced to resist allowable
root mean square (RMS) symmetrical short circuit stresses, and all necessary accessories.
The low-voltage switchgear shall consist of the switchgear housing, secondary
metering, main breaker and feeder branch circuitbreakers and all necessary accessories,
completely wired, ready for service.
Grounding System:
All non-current carrying metallic parts like conduits, cabinets and
equipment frames shall be properly grounded in accordance with the Philippine
Electrical Code, latest edition.
The size of the ground rods and ground wires shall be as shown on the
approved Plans. The ground resistance shall not be more than 5 ohms.
PART E - MECHANICAL
1200.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation systems, inclusive of necessary electrical connections, ductworks, grilles, pipes and
condensate drains and all other necessary accessories, ready for service in accordance with the
Plans and Specifications.
1200.2.4 Ductworks
Ducts shall be galvanized sheet steer' of not less than the following gages:
Stiffeners shall be located not more than 1200 mm from each joint.
1200.2.6 Diffusers
The type, shape, capacity, size and location shall be as shown in the Plans.
Diffusers shall be complete with frame and gasket, equalizing deflector and volume
control as indicated or specified and shall have factory-applied prime coat of paint.
Samples of supply and return air diffusers shall be submitted for approval before mass
fabrication and installation.
1200.2.7 Dampers
Dampers shall be of same materials as duct, at least one gage heavier and shall have
accessible location, complete with locking device for adjusting and locking damper in position.
Where necessary, splitters, butterflies and louvers damper deflecting vanes for control of
air volume and direction and for balancing the system shall be provided whether or not they are
indicated on the plans.
Main duct shall be provided with proper fire dampers of the fusible link actuated type.
Access door shall be provided in ductwork for renewal of fusible link and to reset
damper.
1200.3.3 Miscellaneous
The owner shall be provided with three (3) bound copies “AS BUILT” diagrams, shop
drawings, part lists, serial number and inventory of equipment including manufacturers operating
and maintenance manuals.
All standard tools and equipment shall be furnished for proper and regular maintenance
of installed equipment.
1201.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and installation of water pumping system, inclusive
of all pipings and pipe fitting connections, valves, controls, electrical wirings, tanks and all
accessories ready for service in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications.
1201.2.6 Valves
A gate valve followed by a check valve shall be placed between discharge of pump and
tank to prevent back flow of water when pump stops.
1201.2.7 Foundation
Refer to sub-section 1200.2.9 – Air Conditioning System
1201.3.1 Test
Appropriate test shall be done to demonstrate that the system complies with the
requirements of the Plans and Specifications.
1201.3.3 Miscellaneous
Refer to sub-section 1200.3.3 – Air conditioning System
1202.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installation of Automatic Water sprinkler
System, inclusive of all pipings and pipe fittings connections, valves, controls, electrical wiring
connection and all other accessories ready for service in accordance with the Plans and
Specifications.
a) The alarm assembly shall be constructed and installed that any flow of water from the
sprinkler system equal to or greater than that from the single automatic head shall result in an
audible and visual signed in the vicinity of the building.
b) The alarm apparatus shall be substantially supported and so located and installed that all parts
shall be readily accessible for inspection, removal and repair.
c) The actual waterflow, through the use of a test connection, shall be employed to test the
operation of the sprinkler alarm units as a whole.
d) An approved identification sign shall be installed near the outdoor alarm device in a
conspicuous positions.
“Sprinkler Fire Alarm” when bell rings call Fire Department and Police
The water flow switches on each floor of the building shall be connected to the fire alarm
system and annunciator in such a manner that the operation of any sprinkler system will
activate the fire alarm system, with the location of the operating waterflow switch
simultaneously indicated in the annunciator panel.
A. Conduct of Tests - shall be by the Sprinkler System Contractor in the presence of an inspector
or Authority having jurisdiction.
B. Flushing of Underground Connections - To remove foreign materials which may have
entered. the piping during installation of same as required before sprinkler piping is connected.
C. Hydrostatic Test·
1. The Pressure - All systems, including piping shall be tested hydrostatically at not less
than 1378 kPa pressure for two (2) hours, or at 344.5 kPa in excess of the maximum
static pressure when the maximum static pressure is in excess of 1033.5 kPa. .
2. Operating Test - All control valves shall be fully closed and opened under water
pressure to insure proper operation. Use clean, non-corrosive water.
3. Fire Department Connection - Piping between the check valve in the fire department
inlet pipe and the outside connection shall be tested the same as the balance of the
system.
D. Tests of Drainage Facilities - Tests of drainage facilities shall be made while the control valve
is wide open. The main drain valve shall be opened and remain open until the system pressure
stabilizes.
E. Test Certificate - Upon completion of work, inspection and tests made by the contractor's
representative and witnessed by an owner's representative, a test certificate shall be filled out and
signed by both representative.
a) The contractor shall provide free of charge, maintenance seNice of the system for a period of
at least one (1) year reckoned from the date of acceptance of the work by the Engineer.
b) Upon completion of the work and all tests, the services of one or more qualified engineers
shall be provided by the contractor for a period of not less than five (5) working days to instruct
and train the representative of the owner in the operation and maintenance of the fire protection
system.
1202.3.3 Guarantee & Service Refer to sub-section 1200.3.2, Air Conditioning System
The work under this Item shall be measured either by set, piece, length actually placed and
installed as indicated on the Plans. Fire pump and jockey pump shall be measured by set,
sprinkler heads, valves and fittings by piece, pipes by length.
1202.5 Basis of Payment All work performed and measured and as provided for in the Bill of
Quantities shall be paid for at the Unit Bid or Contract Unit Price which payment shall constitute
full compensation including labor, materials, tools and incidentals necessary to complete this
item.
1203.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installation of electric elevators. inclusive of all
necessary wirings, rails, concreting of machine room floor slabs and all other accessories ready
for service in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
12033.2 Car
An emergency exit located at the top of the car and opening outward shall be provided. It
shall be not less than 406 mm in width by 635 mm in length.
1203.3.5 Miscellaneous
Refer to sub-section 1200.3.3, Air Conditioning System
1203.5 Basis of Payment All work performed and measured as provided for in the Bill of
Quantities shall be paid for at the Unit Bid or Contract Unit Price whichpayment shall constitute
full compensation including labor, materials, tools and incidentals necessary to complete this
Item.
1204.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installation of electric dumbwaiters, inclusive of
all necessary wirings and other accessories ready for service in accordance with the approved
Plans and Specifications.
1204.2.1 Machines
Machines for dumbwaiter consisting of motor, brake, worm and gear drive supported by
ball roller bearing shall be assembled into one compact unit.
The type, size, capacity, speed, quantity, location and power characteristics shall be as
specified or as shown on the Plans.
1204.2.2 Car
a) Car shall be constructed of sheet steel with reinforced angle iron frame.
b) Metal car section shall be riveted, welded or bolted together.
c) Cars may be provided with hinged, permanent or removable steel shelves.
Push button fixtures at each landing arranged for either "Call and Send" or multi-button
operation,depending upon the number of floors served, shall be installed. Each floor shall be
provided with landing board of two (2) registered push buttons, one (1) call button and one (1)
dispatch button, to enable calling and sending of the car. This push button boar.d shall be located
beside the service opening. When operating a sendingbutton, a buzzer sounds and "Car here"
lamp lighted at the receiving station to advice personnel to empty the car. The "In Use" lamp
shall be lighted and shall respond to either call or send signals.
1204.2.4 Controller
The controller shall regulate starting and stopping of dumbwaiters and shall contain
protective devices designed to prevent motor damage from possible overload or excess current.
1204.3.1 Hoistway
Hoistway shall be fully enclosed for fire protection.
ITEM 1205 - OXYGEN, NITROUS OXIDE, VACUUM AND FUEL GAS SYSTEM
1205.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing and installation of oxygen, nitrous oxide, vacuum
and gas, inclusive of pipes, outlets, fittings connections, vacuum pumps and other accessories
ready for service in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications.
The duplex vacuum pumps shall be provided with sequence master alternator to
automatically reverse the sequence of operation from single to both units in the event that one
pump can not bring the system to the desired vacuum level in the case of heavy demand.
1205.2.5 Humidifier
The humidifier shall be of jet and bubbles type which the aspirator element injects water
into stream of oxygen. The humidifier bottles shall be pliable, heat resistant and shall be
sufficiently transparent to permit the water level to be easily seen and with usable water capacity
at least 300 cc. The unit shall have integral warning whistle which operates in conjunction with a
pressure limiting valve to indicate any obstruction in the supply tubing.
of the parts shall be employed whenever necessa;y to remove all deposits and insure complete
cleaning. After washing, all materials shall be rinsed thoroughly with clean hot water.
All pipings shall.be spaced correctly for adequate support of all lines so that weight shall
be on the support and not on the joints. Horizontal pipings of 16 mm (5/8 inch) and larger shall
be supported 3m (10ft.) apart. For 13 mm (1/2 inch) and smaller they shall be supported 1.52 m
(5 ft.) apart. On vertical lines the support shall be one on each storey for piping 25 mm ( one
inch) and smaller, for larger piping one support for each two storey.
1205.3.2 Testing
After installation of all pipes and tubings, but prior to the installation of the service outlet,
the system shall be blown clear of moisture and foreign matters by means of water pumped
nitrogen or air. After installing the device outlet the system shall be subjected to a test pressure
of 1035.5 kPa (150 psi) by means of nitrogen or air continuously for 24 hours. This test pressure
shall be maintained after each joint has been thoroughly examined for leaks by means of soapy
water.
1206.1 Description
This Item shall consist of fumishing and installation of Heating System, inclusive of
pipes and fittings, insulation, motor control, electrical wirings and other accessories ready for
service in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications.
1206.2.1 Boiler
The type, size, capacity, location, quantity and power characteristics shall be as specified
or as shown on the Plans.
The boiler shall be provided with the following:
a) The combination light and heavy oil burner with regulating valve for maintaining proper air-
fuel mixture.
b) Blower complete with motor and starter c) Rotary gear type oil pump assembly & oil electric
pre-heater.
d) Control panel shall be made of metal drip proof cabinet with hinged cover, fully wired and
complete with switches, fuses, and safety devices.
e) Modultrol motor to operate air valve and fuel regulating valve.
f) Feed water pump, electric motor driven with a capacity as indicated on the Plans.
g) Condense receiver tank
h) Feed water pump control
1206.3.2 Testing
All stearn and condensate piping installations shall be subjectd to hydrostatic test at a
pressure of not less than 1378KPa, continuously for a period of 24 hours before installation of
pipe to insure that all joints are properly connected.
1207.1 Description
This Item shall consist of the furnishing of all equipment, materials, tools and labor
necessary for the completion of the steam laundry in accordance with the approved plans,
Specifications general condition of the contract.
All materials and equipment shall be brand new and shall conform with the standards or
equivalent set by the Product Standard Agency, set by the Department of Trade and Industry if
such a standard has been established for tile particular type of materials and equipment to be
used.
The type, size, capacity, location, quantity and power characteristics shall be specified or
inducted on the plans.
1207.2.1 Boiler
The boiler shall be constructed with the drum electrically welded throughout, with the
front and rear fuel gas return chamber and shall be solidly mounted together with auxiliaries on a
common grated surface steel base to .form a cor;nplete structure unit. The boiler shall be fully
automatic in its operation. The boiler shall be provided complete with the following:
a) The combination light and heavy oil burner with regulating valve for maintaining proper air-
fuel mixture, primary air fan with motor, gas electric ignition system with accessories, tools and
burner accessories.
b) Blower complete with motor and starter
c) Rotary gear type oil pump assembly and oil electric pre-heater and steam final heater,'
corresponding accessories, such as viscosity and temperature control, regulating valve, trap and
lines.
d) Control panel shall be made of metal drip proof cabinet with hinged cover, fully wired and
complete with switches, fuses, safety devices, with the following features:
1) Operating Control (Steam Pressure Operated) 2) Combination control-programming devices
ane: electric combustion control.
3) Air safety switch to automatically close main fuel valve and stop burner if air supply is
interrupted.
e) Mcdultrol motor to operate air valve and fuel regulating valve, synchronized to automatically
supply burner with proper amount of air and fuel at all firing rates.
f) Feed water pump, capacity as indicated on the plans, electric motor driven and condensate
receiver tank which shall include a low water level alarm and shut-off burner device, boiler water
level regulation for feed pump, float valve in automatic and manual operation of the feed pump.
g) A water softener complete with dissolving tank, testing equipment for softened water
monitoring and water meter shall be provided for the feed water requirement of the boilers.
1207.3.1 Testing
a) All steam and condensate piping installation shall be subjected to hydrostatic test at a
pressure of not less than 1378 kPa, continuously for a period of 24 hours before
installation of pipe insulation to insure that all joints are properly connected.
b) All hot water pipes shall be hydrostatistically tested of not less than 689 kPa continuously
for 24 hours before installation of pipe insulation.
1207.3.3 Miscellaneous
Refer to sub-section 1200.3.3, Air Conditioning System
PART F - PILING
1300.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing, driving, splicing and cutting all of foundation piles
in accordance with these specifications and where shown on the plans or as designated by the
Engineer.
The requirements herein are minimum. Strict compliance with these minimum
requirements will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for adopting whatever
additional provisions may be necessary to insure the successful completion of the work.
The pile sizes, shall conform to the dimensions shown on the following table:
Diameter (1 Meter
Length of Pile from the butt) Minimum Tip
Minimum Maximum Diameter (cm)
(cm) (cm)
Under 12 m 30 45 20
12 to 18 m 32 45 18
Over 18 m 35 50 15
The diameter of the piles shall be measured in their peeled condition. When the pile is not
exactly round, the average of three measurements may be used. For any structure the butt
diameter for the same length of pile shall be as uniform as possible.
Square piles shall have the dimensions shown on the plans. The kind of group of the
timber piles shall be specified. It shall be understood that any question arising between the
government and the contractor with regards to the meaning of the kind of timber called for in the
plans or specifications or actually furnished, the decision of the director of Forestry, or his
authorized representative shall be final and binding.
The Contractor shall submit with his tender details of his proposed pile driving
equipment and methods.
For marine works, the piles shall be driven in properly staked positions with square holes
after the site have been cleared or obstructions have had been removed or the required dredging
had been completed. Driving may be executed with a floating plant, on falsework or with the use
of any existing landing structure.
Pile shall be driven with a variation of not more than 2 centimeters per metre from the
vertical or from the batter shown on the plan except that piles for trestle bents shall be so driven
that the cap may be placed in its proper location without inducing excessive stresses in the pile. :
Procedure incident to the driving of piles shall not subject them to excessive or undue
abuse producing crushing or spalling of the concrete injuries splitting, splintering or brooming of
the wood, or deformation of the steel. Manipulation of piles to lorce them into proper position
considered by the Engineer to be excessive will not be permitted. Any pile damaged by reason of
internal defects, or by improper driving, or driven out of its proper location or driven below the
elevation fixed by the plans or by the Engineer shall be corrected at the contractor expense by
one of the following methods:
a) The pile shall be withdrawn and replaced by a new and if necessary a longer pile
b)A second pile shall be driven adjacent to the defective pile.
c) The pile shall be spliced or built-up as otherwise provided.
No timber pile shall be spliced without specific permission of the Engineer. 11 allowed
the top portion of the splice shall have a minimum distance of 2.50 metres below the ground line
or sea bed.
It is expected that all piles shall be driven to the full length shown on the plans and as determined
by the test piles.
a) If the required capacity of the piles can not be obtained, the Contractor shall without
delay report to the Engineer for indication.
b) When it has become impossible to drive the pile before the specified depth is reached, the
Contractor shall investigate the cause and report to the Engineer and shall not cut-off the piles
without the Engineer's permission.
c) In case piles refuse to penetrate to the specified depth, the following procedure may be
resorted to:
1) Jetting: Water jets may be used subject to the approval of the Engineer. This is done by
displacing soil at the pile tip by means of one or more jets discharging a proper volume of water
under sufficient pressure to allow the discharge to come up to ground surface around the pile.
Water pressure in sand should be from 276 kPa to 414 kPa and in gravel from 690 kPa to 1035
kPa. Jet pipes can usually be pushed into the ground by hand.
Moving the pipe up and down will give a lubricating effect. It maybe necessary to put the two
jets down first on one opposite side and then on the other opposite sides. Before the desired
penetration is reached, the jet shall be removed at least one metre short of the minimum required
penetration under normal driving operations.
2) Drilling: When it has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the Engineer that the piles
cannot be driven in the regular manner or by use of water jets undersized pilot hole maybe
drilled below the pile tip to facilitate the driving.
When drilling is permitted, the pilot hole drilled shall have a diameter not more than 75%
of the cross section of the driven pile and the drilling shall continue only through the strata of
hard material obstructing the driving. The Contractor shall make every effort to provide a stable
hole of uniform diameter in order to avoid losing the soil-pile friction along the length of the
pilot hole. Before the desired penetration is reached, the drill shall be removed at least one meter
short of the minimum specified penetration and the pile shall be finally set under normal driving
operations.
All piles shall be driven to levels determined by the Engineer as driving of the group of
piles proceed and, in addition, all bearing piles shall have achieved the required penetration and
bearing which indicate that they are capable of carrying with factor of safety of two at least the
bearing capacity indicated on the drawings.
A detailed record of driving of all piles shall be furnished by the Contractor and given to
the Engineer daily and he shall give every assistance to the Engineer tei enable him to check
measurements during the progress of the work.
a) For drop hammer where the weight of the ram shall not be less than one-half (1/2) the weight
of the pile:
L=____200 km___
12c + 9P
K
b) For single-acting steam hammer, where hammer is free to fall without aid of steam pressure in
cylinder:
L=____200 km___
12c + 9P
K
c) For double~acting steam hammer, where steam is acting against piston in forcing hammer
down:
L = 200(K + ap)m
12c + 3P
K
Where:
d) For diesel hammer, appropriate formula to be used in computing for the bearing power
shall be submitted to the office of the Engineer for approval.
In case water jets are used in connection with the driving, the bearing power shall be
determined by the above formulas from the results of driving after the jets have been withdrawn.
When driving is interrupted before final penetration is reached, or when splicing is made,
the record for penetration shall not be taken until af1er at least 30 centimeters penetration has
been obtained on resumption of driving,
a) Timber Piles - when necessary, the splice shall be made according to detail furnished by the
Engineer, Fish plates or pipe splices are allowed however it is required that the top of the splice
shall be at least 2.50 metres below the sea bed af1er driving.
b) Structural Steel Pile - Structural steel piles shall be spliced by welding, using splice plate
when necessary.
c) Tubular Steel Pile - Sections of tubular piles shall be joined by telescopic sections and lap
welded for full penetration or by means of butt welding of uniform sections continuous
throughout the joint.
d) Precast Concrete Piles - Af1er the driving is completed, the concrete at the end of thepile shall
be cut away, leaving the reinforcing steel exposed for a length of 1.00 metre. The final cut of the
concrete shall be perpendicular to the axis of the pile. Reinforcement similar to that used in the
pile shall be securely fastened to the projecting steel and the necessary formwork shall be placed,
care being taken to prevent leakage along the pile. The concrete shall be of the same quality as
that used in the pile. Just prior to the placing of concrete, the top of the pile shall be thoroughly
wetted and covered with a thin coating of neat cement. The forms shall be lef1 in place for not
less than 7 days and shall then be carefully removed and the entire exposed suriace of the pile
shall be given an ordinary suriace finish.
a) The heads of untreated piles in footing shall be cut-square and below the lowest ground
elevation.
b) For heads of treated piles in marine works, the cuts and abrasions, after having been carefully
trimmed, shall be coated with at least three applications of hot creosoted oil and covered with hot
asphalt or roofing pitch. Before bolts are driven all holes shall be impregnated with hot creosote
oil.
Treated piles shall be handled carefully. They shall not be dropped suddenly,outer fibers
shall not be broken and then surface shall not be bruised or penetrated by tools.
c) When steel piles or tubular piles extended above the ground surface or water surface, they
shall be protected by two coats of epoxy coal tar. If concrete jacket is required a minimum
thickness of .15 m shall be used. These protection shall extend 1.00 m below the water elevation
on finished ground to the top of the exposed steel.
For supply, the quantities to be paid for shall be the actual number of lineal metres of pile
shown on the plans or ordered from a list approved in writing by the Engineer based on the
results of the Pile driving of the test piles.
For driving, the quantities to be paid for shall be the actual number of lineal metres of
piles driven and accepted measured from the tip of the pile to the ground surface. Defective piles
on piles driven outside the allowable tolerance as to location shall not be measured for payment
but shall be replaced in kind. Piles shoes, and accessories for splicing shall not be measuredbut
shall be considered already included in the measurements of lengths for the supply and splicing
which ever is the case.
1·301.1 Description
This item shall consist of the furnishing, driving, including splicing or cutting off of test
piles or piles in accordance with these specification at locations shown on the plans or as
designated by the Engineer.
The contractor shall furnish the Engineer with detailed record of the driving of the test
pile throughout the full depth of driving and after attaining the required penetration, driving shall
be continued until refusal or until the Engineer directs that it shall stop. Driving beyond the point
at which the required penetration is obtained may be called for to demonstrate that driving
resistance continue to increase.
When refusal is attained, without the required penetration, while the butt of the pile is
still above the required elevation, jetting or drilling shall be resorted to as prescribed in Item
1300, "Piling Works". If found necessary, this pile shall be spliced and re-driven until the
bearing power attained is to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1400.1 Description
This item shall consist of the furnishing, installing and painting of all types of mooring
fixtures at locations as shown on the plans and required by this specification.
1400.2 Materials
The materials shall be tough gray cast iron and casting shall conform to the details
shown on the plans and shall be true to pattern. The finished product shall be out of wind, free
from flood and excessive shrinkage.
Fixing devices such as anchor bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot-zinc coated-steel fabricated
from steel with minimum tensile strength of 37 kg/ mm2.
Items called for maybe the following:
(a) Mooring Cleat - Weighing approximately 75 kilos each with two 31.75 mm diameter
standard bolts with standard 38.1 mm diameter G.I. pipe and ogee washer. Length of
bolts and G.I. pipe depends on the thickness of the concrete slab or timber dock
where the fixture is to be located.
(b) Mooring Post - Weighing approximately 50 kilos each with 4 pieces of 31.75 mm
diameter x 60 cm swedge bolts with 7.5 cm threaded end and swedge of 12.7 mm
long by 6.35 mm deep spaced @ 10 cm on centers and staggered 1/4 of the
circumference from the preceeding swedge, so that on each of the four sides of the
bolt the swedge will be 40 cm apart.
(c) Mooring Bitt - Weighing approximately 405 kilos with four 38.1 mm diameter
swedge bolts by 90 cm long. The swedge anchor bolt shall be threaded for a length of
15 cm at one end. The swedge on the bolt shall be 19 mm long by 9.5 mm deep space
@ 15 cm on centers starting 7.5 cm from the end of the threaded portion, and
staggered around the bolt at a distance of 1/4 of the circumference from preceeding
swedge so that on each of the lour sides of the bolt the swedge will be 60 cm apart.
(d) Mooring Bollard - Weighing approximately 930 kilos with four 50.8 mm diameter x
1.30 m long swedge bolts, threaded 15 cm at one end. The swedge on the bolts shall
be 19 mm long by 9.5 mm deep spaced every 15 cm on centers starting 15 cm from
the threaded portion and staggered at 1/4 the circumference from the preceeding
swedge so that on each of the four sides of the bolt the swedges will be 60 cm apart.
For mooring bitt or bollard, cored holes 88.9 mm diameter shall be provided in the
concrete for the achor bolts as called for on the plans.The bolts shall be carefully centered and
granted in the holes, extending 9.5 mm above the top of the cast iron based in final position, by
the aid of a template made to conform in each case to the base of the particular mooring
bitt/bollard to be placed.Prior to placing the mooring fixtures, the concrete bed shall be
roughened and the exposed threaded end of bolts shall be scrubbed with gasoline and fluxed with
muriatic acid, which shall then be neutralized with hot water and soda solution. The inside of the
bolt holes in the base of the mooring bitt/bollard shall be cleaned in the same manner. The
mooring bitt/bollard shall then be placed in position plumb and at precise spacing over the bolts
on a layer of stiff one to two (1 :2) cement mortar 6.5 mm in thickness. After this mortar bed has
set any mortar forced up into the bolt holes shall be carefully removed and the hol~ threads again
cleaned with cotton waste, dampened with acid and neutralized as above described. The threads
and holes shall then be protected until ready for zincing.
Zinc shall be applied to the bolt holes of the bitt/bollard in the following manner: A dam
of clay 8.9 ems in diameter shall be built on the base around each bolt. Molten zinc shall then be
prepared and the bolt and hole shall then be heated with a blow torch to prevent the zinc from
hardening prematurely. The molten zinc shall then be poured in one continuous operation for
each bolt head, so as to cover the top of the bolt to a thickness of about 6.5 mm. After the zinc
has hardened, the holes shall be smoothly rounded off to a quarter circle.
For replacement only of damaged mooring bitt/bollard, the zinc shall be molten by
heating with blow torch and removed the remaining portion of the mooring fixtures shall be
lifted from the bolts and concrete bedding.
The old concrete bedding shall be removed and the above procedure for installation of new
mooring fixture shall be followed.
Painting-The surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and painted with two coats of coled
applied chip resistant tar with bitumen. Bolt recesses if any are to be filled up with an approved
mastic sealing compound.
1400.4 Method of Measurement The number of sets of mooring fixtures (cleats, post, bitt and
bollard) supplied, installed, painted and accepted shall be the basis for measurement.
1400.5 Basis of payment The number of sets of mooring fixtures (cleats, post, bitt and ballard)
determined as provided above at the contract unit price for new fixtures which include the
accessories.
For replacement, the number of mooring fixtures reconstructed shall be determined and
paid for at the contract unit prices for supply of new fixtures without accessories. Such prices
and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials, for
turning over to the Engineer all waste or damages fixtures and for all labor, equipment, tools and
incidentals necessary to complete the item.
1401.1 Description
This item shall consist of the furnishing, fabricating and installing of timber waling, as
shown on the plans, of Yacal or Ipil placed and fixed by .
bolts on the edges of landings for the purpose of preventing the vessels or ships from getting in
direct contact with the structure.
1401.2 Materials
Timber waling shall be yacal or ipil, thoroughly seasoned or dried, sound, straight, free of
splits shakes, decays and knots and other defects.
Walings shall be sawn square and true to dimensions shown on the plans.
All bolts, nuts and washers shall be of galvanized steel.
1402.1 Description
This item shall consist of the furnishing, driving, cutting off and bending of piles in
clusters, provided with rubbing timber or rubber dock fenders in accordance with these
specifications and where shown on the plans or as designated by the Engineer.
The requirements herein are minimum, strict compliance with these minimum
requirements will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for adopting whatever
additional provisions maybe necessary to ensure the successful completion of the work.
The timber pile should be driven to a penetration below sea bed of about one third (1/3)
of the respective length. This penetration may be increased or decreased by a.bout one or two
meters depending upon the nature of the material encountered.
Balter piles slope approximately 1 :6. Bind the pile clusters with galvanized steel wire
cable which should be secured to every pile in contact with galvanized staples, ends of cables to
be looped securely fastened.
Top of the pile and cables after cutiing and placing respectively shall be treated with two
thick coats of hot tar, before placing metal cap.
Paint with one coat of tar the cap after it is placed.
equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the item. The cost per set may be increased or
decreased depending on the result of driving of the R.C. or Tubular Steel Piles.
1403.1 Description
This pay item shall consist of special approved type of quality of unused natural or
synthetic rubber by extrussion process.
1404.1 - Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing of one or more layers of material, each
so graded so as to function as an effective filter against the adjoining layers all in accordance
with this specifications and conforming to the thickness, elevations and extent shown on the
Plans for the purpose of preventing the erosion of fine materials through adjoining coarser
materials.
All work performed and measured as provided in the preceding section shall be paid for
at· the contract unit price per square metre for filter of the specified thickness, which price shall
include furnishing of labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and incidentals necessary to
complete the work.
1405.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing reinforcing material or fabric lining as a
layer on soils of low bearing capacity to improve its overall stability without the necessity of its
removal and to reduce settlement of the overlaying structure as bulkhead or roadway as indicated
in the plans and details or as directed by the Engineer.
The reinforcing mat measured as provided above shall be paid at the contract unifprice
per square metre of mat which price and payment shall constitute full compensation for
furnishing and placing the filter fabric and all labor, equipment, tools, additional material,
including the necessary superintendence and equipment during and up to the completion of
dredging operations and all other incidental necessary to complete the item as placed and
accepted.
1406.1 Description
This item consists of concrete Deflector Walls, Concrete Bulkhead Curbs,and Concrete
Stair Landings in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications.
PART H - BULKHEADS
1500.1 Description
This Item shall consist of sand or gravel fill or backfill material furnished and placed as
required on top of existing soft seabed material or to replace material encountered and found
unsuitable for foundation of bulkheads or breakwater and shall be constructed in accordance with
these Specifications and where shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer in writing.
1501.1 Description
This Item shall consist of quarried rocks, bulkheads or breakwaters constructed at the
locations indicated, in accordance with these specifications and in conformity with lines,
elevations, slopes, cross section and dimensions shown on the plan or as required by the
Engineer.
1501.2 Materials
1501.2.1 Rocks
a. Quality and Shapes of Rocks. Unless otherwise specifically stated, all rocks to be used
shall be hard, dUrable, and not likely to disintegrate in sea water. Class I & II rocks must
weigh not less than 1,900 kilogram per cubic metre solid (specific gravity - 1.9) or
approximately 19.05 kilo NeW10n (kN) per cubic meter of solid materials, while class III
rocks shall weigh not less than 1,500 kilograms per cubic metre (specific gravity - 1.5) or
approximately 15.09 kilo NeW10n (kN) per cubic meter of solid materials when
reasonably dig.
Rocks with specific gravity higner than those specified above will be accepted but
no increase iil the contract price will be made on this account.
Class I & II rocks shall be angular. Sub-angular rocks may be used subject to the
approval of the Engineer. Rounded or well rounded rocks will not be accepted.
b. Sizes of Rocks
Pieces of Class I rocks shall weigh not less than 1 tonne (1000 kilograms) and
above.
Class II rocks shall weigh not less than 50 kilograms (man size boulders) less than
1 tonne (1000 kilograms) Class III rocks shpll be of any size and shapes provided that the
larger piece shall weigh less than 50 kilograms and that not more than five percent (5%)
of the entire quantity thereof shall consist of pieces the least dimension of which is not
less than the size of pea gravel.
Quarry run may be considered class III rocks.
1501.3.3 Concrete Filler shall be used to fill crevices on the inside slope of the rocks to thickness
of 0.15 m. as shown on the plans or as directed' by the Engineer. The surface shall conform to
the slope. After grouting, the surface shall be cured as specified for "Structural Concrete," Item
405 of Standard Specifications for a period of at least 3 days.
weight of rocks shall be computed from the differences of the observed displacement of the
barges when loaded and empty, and on assumed weight of the sea water of 1.025 tonne per cubic
metre.Quantities of rocks measured at the job site (and not elsewhere) sl1all be the basis of
measurement for the purpose of payment to contractor.
The weight of the rock at loading and job sites shall be determined as follows:
weight (tonne) - 1.025 x volume in cu. m of displaced sea water
If the method of hauling is by dump trucks, then the actual weight can be recorded by
truck scales.
It is understood and agreed that the contractor from' the time his scows or barges or
trucks are measured, shall assume full responsibility for the placing of the rocks into the
bulkhead. Any rocks misplaced or dumped out of the bulkhead alignment shall be retrieved and
placed in the bulkhead or deducted from the total weight of the rocks measured for payment, if
same can be declared as not hazardous to Navigation.
Projections extending beyond the faces of the bulkheads in excess of that allowed above
shall not be included.
Concrete shall no longer be measured but its volume can be fairly estimate depending on
the sizes of the rocks and shall be considered in the basis of Payment only.
Tell tales for the purpose of determining settlement may be required by the engineer but
no allowance is included.
1502.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing of one or more layers of materials, eilch
so graded so as to function as an effective filter against the adjoining layers all in accordance
with this specifications and conforming to the thickness, elevations and extent shown on the
plans for the purpose of preventing the erosion of fine materials through adjoining coarser
materials.
shall provide the Engineer with all necessary information as to the composition and quality of the
materials he intends to use in the filters, as well as of the materials which will be used adjacent to
the filters.
The design of a filter shall be in general be based on the following grading requirements:
where d15 and d50 means the grain size in grading curve corresponding to 15% and 50%,
respectively.
1503.1 Description
This item shall consist of the removal and disposal of unsuitable material that may be
required for the construction of the bulkheads and reclamation works. It shall include all
necessary clearing and maitenance of the excavation prior to backfilling. It shall also include
removal of obstruction or parts thereof, as required. Materials such as weed, fine silt. much and
other superfluous materials are considered unsuitable material.
1600.1 Description
This item shall consist of the necessary excavation for removal of all foundation of
materials of whatever nature encountered, including all obstructions of any nature that would
interfere with the proper execution and completion of the work.
1600.2.1 General
The removal of said materials shall conform to the lines and grades shown on the
approved Plans and Specifications. Unless otherwise provided, the entire construction site shall
be stripped of all vegetation and debris and such materials shall be removed from the site prior to
performing any excavation. The Contractor shall furnish. place and maintain all supports and
shoring that may be required for the sides of the excavation, and all pumping, ditching or other
approved measures for the removal or exclusion of water, including taking care of storm water
and waste water reaching the site of work from any source so as to prevent damage to the work
and adjoining property.
The walls and faces of all excavation in which workers are exposed to danger from
unstable ground shall be guarded by means of shoring system, sloping of the excavation, or some
other acceptable methods.
The Contractor shall furnish, install and maitain such seething, bracing, etc., as may be necassary
to protect the workers and to prevent any movement of earth which could injure or delay the
work or endanger adjacent structures. In excavation which workers may be required to enter,
excavated or other materials shall be effectively stored and retained at least 600 mm or more
from the edge of the excavation and trenching operations shall conform to any and all national,
provincial and local safety requirements.
Unless otherwise shown on the approved Plans. and Specifications or ordered by the
Engineer, excavation for pipeline shall be open-cut trenches. The bottom of the trench, including
any shoring shall have a minimum width equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 300 mm
and a maximum width equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 600 mm.
except when otherwise shown or ordered by the designated/assigned Engineer, the bottom of the
trench shall be excavated uniformly to the grade of the bottom of the pipe. The trench bottom
shall be given a final trim using a string line for establishing grade, such that each pipe section
when first laid will be wholly in contact with the ground or bedding along the extreme bottom of
the pipe. Rounding out the trench to form a craddle shall not be required. The maximum amount
of open trench permitted at anyone time and in one location shall be 300 metres or the length
necessary to accommodate the number of pipes installed in one day, whichever is greater.
Barricades and warning lights satisfactory'to the designated/assigned Engineer shall be provided
and maintain for all trenches left open overnight except at intersections and driveways in which
case heavy steel plates, adequately braced bridges or other type of crossing capable of supporting
vehicular traffic shall be furnished as directed by the Engineer.
unit price per cubic metre for earthwork which price and payment shall be full compensation for
furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete all work.
1601.1 Description
This item shall consist of all operations required to replace excavated and unsuitable
materials to fill up depression to grade or to built up low areas in accordance with the approved
Plans and Specifications.
hauling, depositing, compacting and leveling, tools and other incidentals necessary to complete
the item of work.
1602.1 Description
This item shall consist of furnishing and installation of all pipes, fittings, closure
pieces,bolts, nuts, gaskets, jointings materials and appurtenances ;',.
as shown and specified on the drawings, and as required by the designated!
assigned Engineer for a complete and workable piping system.
1. General - Mortar lined and enamel or mortar coated steel pipe materials and method of
manufacture of straight pipe and pipe specials shall conform to Federal Specification SS-P385a
dated January 31, 1964 and Amendment-1 dated February 27, 1968 (herein After referred to as
"FED SPEC"), subject to the exception and supplemental requirements contained in the
following subsections.
The pipe, of the diameter and class shown, shall be furnished complete with rubber gaskets if
required and all specials and bends shall be provided as shown. For pipe 350 mm in diameter and
larger, the nominal diameter specified or shown shall be the inside diameter after lining. Pipe
smaller than 350 mm in diameter may be furnishedin standard outside diameters. Plate thickness
specified or shown are nominal thickness. Shop drawings of all pipe and specials shall also be
furnished.
2. Cement - cement shall conform to ASTM C150 and shall be type 1 for pipe linings and
coatings.
3. Aggregate- aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33 to fine aggregates.
4. Cylinder Material - cylinder material shall be fabricated from hot rolled carbon steel sheets or
plates conforming to ASTM A570 Grades C,D or E, ASTM A283 Grade D; steel pipe
conforming to ASTM A 139 Grade B: or if approved by the designated/assigned Engineer, high
strength low-alloy steel conforming to ASTM A572 Grade 42.
5. Rubber Gasket - where rubber gaskets are provided, they shall be continuous ring type, made
of special composition rubber. The compound shall be of first grade natural crude, synthetic
rubber or a suitable combination thereof. The gasket shall be so formed and cured as to be
densed,homogenous, and have a smooth surface free of blisters, pit and other imperfections. The
gasket shall be of sufficient volume to fill substantially the recess provided when the joint is
assembled and shall be the sole element depended upon to make the joint water-tight. Gaskets
shall be furnished with the pipe.
FED.TEST
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT VALUE METHOD STD.
No.601
6. Welded Joints - where welded joints are provided, weld bell type joints maybe used, or the
.bell may be cut back, or filler rod added so as to permit field weld between the bell and spigot
joint rings.
7. Lining - Except where otherwise specified or shown, lining thickness shall be as follows, with
a tolerance of plus or minus twenty-five percent (25%).
1. "Cast Iron Pipe Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds for Water or other Liquids" (A WW A
C-1 06) or "Cast Iron Pipe Centrifugally Cast in SandLined Molds for Water or other
Liquids" (AWWA C-108), and as indicated in the Bid Schedules or
2. "ISO Recommendation R-13, Cast Iron Pipes, Special Castings and Cast Iron Parts for
Pressure Main Lines." The pipe shall be Class A, however, the hydrostatic test pressure
shall be 350 MPa for all sizes.
as well as the dimensions and specitications of rubber jointing rings, shall be such that an
Internal hydraulic pressure of 2.45 MPa can be maintained without leakage when the
pipes are set at the maximum angular deviation indicated by the manufacturer of the pipe.
1. Pipe shall conform to the requirements of "AWWA Standard for Polyvinyl Q;hloride
(PVC) Pressure Pipe", 100 mm through 300 mm diame,ter (AWWA C-900) and shall be
pressure class 100 or 150 where shown 01;1 the drawings and as indicated in the Bid
Schedule. The pipe shall have steel pipe equivalent or cast iron equivalent outside
dimensions and furnished with rubber ring gasket joints.
Alternate outside diameter and wall thickness shown in the tabulation will be
allowed for the specified pressure class.
1. Polyethelene pipe shall be manufactured from Type IV, Class C, Grade P34 extrusion
compound as defined by ASTM 01248 with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.3 MPa.
Alternate polyethelene pipe extrusion compound PE 3408 according to the Plastic Pipe
Institute (PPI) with a hydrostatic design stress of 5.50 MPa may be used. All compound
used shall be virgin plastic. Clean rework material from the manufacturer's own pipe
production may be used so long as the original was virgin material and of the same type,
class and grade as required above. The pipe shall meet the requirements of the National
Sanitation Foundation for potable water use as tested by the National Institute of Science
and Technology (NIST) or other testing laboratories and shall be made from nontoxic,
non-lead baserj plasticiser approved by the Project Engineer.
2. Pipe dimension when measured to the methods as described in ASTM 02122,
polyethelene pipe shall conform to either of the following dimension depending on the
type of extrusion compound used as stipulated! above:
3. All polyethelene Pipes shall be rated for use with water at 23 degrees C and at a
minirnum working pressure of 1.10 MPa.
4. All PE pipes shall be Ciea'ily markedat inferval 01 notmore than 1.0 lineal metre with
nominal size, type of material, manufacturer's trade name and production code.
1. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish and install all pipes, specials,
fittings, closures, pieces, values, supports, bolts.nuts. gaskets; jointing materials and all
other appurtenances as shown and as required to provide a complete and workable
installation.Where pipe support details are shown. the support shall conform thereto and
shall be placed as Indicated; provided, that the support for all exposed piping shall be
complete and adequate regardless of whether or not supporting devices are specifically
shown. Concrete thrust blocks. anchor blocks or welded joints shall be provided at all
junctions, changes in direction exceeding 11-1/2 degrees or whereotherwise shown. At all
times when the work of installing pipe is not in progress, all openings into the pipe and at
the ends of the pipe in trenches or structures shall be kept tightly closed to prevent
entrance of animals and foreign materials. The Contractor shall take all necessary
precautions to prevent the pipe from floating due to water entering the trench from any
source, shall assume full responsibility for any damages due to this cause and shall at his
own expense restore and replace the pipe to its specified condition and grade if it is
displaced due to floating. The Contractor shall maintain the inside of the pipe free from
foreign materials and in a clean and sanitary condition until its acceptance by the Owner.
2. Trenches shall be in a reasonably dry condition when the pipe is laid. Necessary facilities
including slings shall be provided for lowering and properly placing the pipe section in
the trench without damage.The pipe sections shall be laid to the line and grade when
shown and they shall be closely jointed to form a smooth flow line.Immediately before
placing each section of pipe in final position for joining, the bedding for the pipe shall be
checked for firmness and uniformity of surface.
After a section of a pipe has been lowered into the prepared trench and immediately
before joining the pipe, the ends of the pipe to be joined shall be cleaned, and tHe rubber gasket
lubricated, with a vegetable compound soap all in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's
instructions.Assembly of. the pipe length shall be in accordance with the recommendation of the
manufacturer of the type of the joint use, All special tools and appliances required for joining the
pipe shall be provided by the Contractor. When cutting or machining of the pipe is necessary,
only tools and methods recommended by the pipe manufacturer and approved by the Engineer
shall be employed.
Butt-Fusion
When pipe supplied under this specification are installed and joined by this method, the
work shall be carried out only by well qualified personnel who adhere strictly to prescribed
working conditions using tools and procedures recommended by the manufacturer and approved
by the Engineer.
a. Equipment - the equipment needed shall be as described in ASTM D-2657.
b. General Procedure - The following procedures shall be followed when making butt-
fusion joint:
1. Wipe each pipe-end-clean, inside and outside to remove dirt, water, grease and other
foreign material.
2. Square the end of each pipe section to be fused using a fusing tool. Remove cuttings and
burns from pipe ends.
3. Check line-up of pipe-ends in fusion machine to see that pipe ends meet squarely and
completely over the entire surface to be fused. Two clamps should be used on each end of
pipe to be fused for sizes 100 mm and above.
4. Insert the heater plate between the aligned pipe ends. Bring and hold the pipes ends in
contact and allow pipe to heat and soften until a bead of molten plastic roll back from the
ends. This bead will be about 1.5 mm to 5.0 mm back from the end of the pipe depending
on size. Soften approximately 1.50 mm on all sizes up to 75 mm. On 75 mm to 150 mm
heat to 5.0 mm.Softening can be judged by the appearance of the pipe end as the material
softens. Both surfaces of the heater plate shall be cleaned and the temperature maintained
at 246 degrees C to 260 degrees C (475 degrees F to 500 degrees F.)
5. Carefully remove the pipe ends from the heater plate and remove the plate. If the
softened material sticks to the heater plate, discontinue the joint. Clean heater plate,
resquare pipe end and start over.
6. Bring the heated pipe ends together with the specified pressure to form a uniform double
head about 3.0 mm to 5.0 mm wide around the entire circumference of the pipe.
7. Allow the joint to cool and solidify while maintaining the pressure for the specified time.
Inspect the joint for a uniform non-porous appearance. If the joint appears faulty, cut the
joint out and repeat the procedure.
1603.1 Description
This item shall consist of the installation of valves in accordance with the plans/drawings
as directed by the Engineer.
To permit operation of all buried valves regardless of depth. six (6) tee-handle valve keys
of sufficient length shall be furnished.
Valves shall be inspected in opened and closed position to ensure that all parts are in
good working condition, otherwise it will be replaced prior to installation. It shall alsb have the
interior cleaned of all foreign materials before installation.
1701.1 Description
This item shall consist of excavation. removal and trimming of all classes of materials in
channel prism including placing or stockpiling of excavated suitable materials and disposal of
unsuitable or surplus materials to designated disposal areas all in accordance with these
Specifications and Plans or as established by the designated/assigned Engineer.
a) Where applicable, the Contractor shall excavate only after the area of operation has been
cleared and grubbed. The contractor must exercise care not to extend his excavation
beyond the right-of-way limits called for in the Plans. Excavation operations shall be
such that all materials suitable for embankment or backfilling and filling shall be
separated from objectionable materials which shall be disposed. All surface from
excavation shall be trimmed to the required slopes and grades within the specified
tolerances provided hereto.
b) Tolerance
Excavation sections, profiles and slopes shall be cut true and straight in conformity with
the lines and grades shown on the Plans within the following tolerances, as measured
normal to the excavated surfaces;
Item Tolerances
1. Profile of invert channels + 30 mm
2. SidEf slopes inside channel prism + 15 mm
3. Side slopes outside channel prism + 15 mm
1703.1 - Description
This item shall consist of the excavation of river beds, bottom of creeks or esteros, and
other bodies of water for the purpose of deepening or removal of unsuitable soil layers and
disposal of same at areas shown on the Plans or as established by the Engineer.
1703.2.2 Equipment
The Contractor shall provide and mobilize at the jobsite the minimum number and type of
dredging equipment specified in the information to Bidders.
Equipment necessary for the proper prosecution of the work shall be in good working
condition and shall have been approved by the Engineer, both as to type and condition, before
the commencement of the construction the Contractor shall at all times provide sufficient
equipment with corresponding experienced operators to enable continuous prosecution of the
work and its completion at the required contract time.
The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with boats, boatmen, laborers. materials necessary for
his inspection of the progres of the work and the measurement of the work completed.
Where the actual field condition so requires. addtional adequate equipment shall also be
provided by the Contractor.
the approved Plans. The dredging shall be carried out to the specified depth with the permissible
overdredging specified in Sub-Section 1603.2.5.
The preferred degree of slope between the original bottom and the indicated dredging
level is 1. (vertical) to 4 (horizontal) for layers of clay and 1 to 6 for layer of sand and silty sand
and 1 to 10 for layers of mud or silt.
After dredging the river to the prescribed lines and grades, river banks shall be trimmed
manually to the lines and grades shown on the plans or as extablished by the Engineer.
Unless otherwise specified, no fill materials shall be placed and no compaction shall be
permitted to adjacent to concrete for fourteen (14) days after placement of concrete. Compaction
of backfilling material palced above burried concrete, however, shall not be permitted to be
carried out with vibration except with the prior approval of the Engineer.
Trial Embankment
Before filling is stated, the Contractor shall demonstrate to the Engineer the equipment
and performance for spreading and compacting at least three (3) imposed layers of soil in which
test of standard and filled compaction shall be conducted. When different kind of soils are
encountered during the course of subsequent work when further trials shall be conducted.
Soil Test
The owner shall provide all the testing equipment and apparatus necessary to carry out
various soil test. the Contractor shall shoulder all expenses incurred for carrying out said soil test
including the provision for the testing laboratory. all the testing staff, laborer and consumables
necessary for carrying out his test. All test result in the form of report shall be furnished to the
Owner. The Contractor is obliged to follow the result of the tests.
Expenses for extra soil test ordered by the Engineer for his own purpose shall be barned
by the Owner. However, obtaining samples and transporting of the same to tile laboratory shall
be borne by the Contractor.
The test to be performed by the Contractor prior to the commencement of the earthwork
and every time when the said characteristic’s changes., shall include the following:
(a) Field Density (unit weight) Test
(b) Compaction Test
(c) Particle size distribution test
(d) Specific gravity
(e) Moisture content test
(f) Liquid limit and plastic limit test
(g) Direct shear test or triaxial compression test
The field moisture content of the compacted fill shall be made at least once per 4000 to
6000 cubic meters of earthfill. The Engineer shall prepare soil test programme depending on the
quality of the Contractor's earthwork operation schedule.
Should test results prove that changes in the embankment material are necessary in order
to obtain the prescribed compacted fill, these changes of obtaining of suitable material shall be at
the Contractor's expense.
shall constitute full compensation for any side borrow, borrow haul and overhaul operation made
stripping of foundations (where necessary) spreading, blending, moisture condtioning and
compaction and trimming of side slopes (where necessary including all labor, tools, equipment
and all incidentals and subsidiary works, necessary for the successfull of the work described
under this item. Provided, however, tbat payment shall only be made after presentation by the
Contractor of a certification issued by the DPWH Materials Testing Engineer to the effect that
the constructed embankment measured and covered by such progress payment has attained the
required degree of compaction.