ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

Ground Floor Plan

1.0 CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

1.1 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

This item shall consist of furnishing of all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and labor
necessary to complete the execution of the masonry works using Concrete Hollow Blocks as
shown on the Plans and herein specified. All work shall be performed to secure for the entire
project a homogeneous concrete having the required strength surface finish, materials,
durability, and weathering resistance.

1.2 PRODUCT/ MATERIAL

1.2.1 Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) Units of the standard manufacturer shall be machine
vibrated with even texture and well-defined edges. Conforming to Philippine National Standard
(PNS) 16, Type I, Class A, with a minimum compressive strength of 350-700 psi. Masonry units
for all exterior walls, kitchen, service area, and toilet where pipes are located shall be 150mm x
200 mm x 400mm non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks. Interior walls and partitions
indicated on the plans shall be provided with 100mm x 200mm x 400mm non-load bearing
concrete hollow blocks. Applications include walls, partitions, fences, and dividers.

1.2.2 Mortar Portland cement mortar for laying concrete blocks shall consist of 1 part Portland
cement, and 3 parts sand (1:3). Mortar materials shall be accurately measured by volume and
thoroughly mixed until evenly distributed throughout the batch.

1.2.3 Reinforcing bars: the steel reinforcing bars shall conform to PNS 49/ASTM A615.

1.3 EXECUTION

1.3.1 Design Criteria: Provide concrete masonry walls having a compressive strength of 5 Mpa
(700 psi) kilopascals when tested.

1.3.2 Quality Control: All reinforced masonry work may be subjected to detailed evaluation and
tests. 1.3.3 All masonry works shall be laid true to line, level, plumb, and neat in accordance
with the plans. 1.3.4 No construction support shall be attached to the wall except where
specifically permitted by the engineer.
2.0 CLAY MASONRY UNIT

2.1 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

2.1.1 Design/ Performance requirement

Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Masonry or equivalent sections of the applicable
Code.

2.1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Primary merchandise designated in this segment could be

furnished by choosing a manufacturer that has an experience of at least 10 years.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company focusing on acting paintings of this segment with minimal
of 3 years experience and should be documented.

2.2 PRODUCT/ MATERIAL

2.2.1 Face Brick: Provide the sizes and textures specified. Furnish precise gadgets for corners,
lintels, bull-nosed corners, and others as indicated on the Drawings. Shaped to profile indicated
and provide enough shade and ground texture to in form face brick till otherwise indicated.
Modular Size: 3-5/eight inch extensive via way of means of 2-1/4-inch High via way of means of
7-5/eight inch Long (92.1 mm extensive via way of means of 57.2 mm excessive via way of
means of 193.7 mm Long

2.3 EXECUTION

2.3.1 Examination

A. Setup up should be done immediately and it should be able to let the substrate be prepared.

B. Verify objects furnished via way of means of different sections of labor are well sized and
located. C. Verify integrated objects are withinside the right location and equipped for roughing
into masonry work.

D. If substrate practice is the obligation of any other installer, notify the Architect of
unsatisfactory practice earlier than proceeding.

2.3.2 Preparation

A. Clean surfaces very well before set up.

B. Direct and coordinate placement of steel anchors furnished to exclusive sections.

C. Furnish brief bracing at a few levels withinside the setup of masonry work. Let it remain
within the area until the building itself can finally have stable support. The surfaces should be
prepared first the way the manufacturers required them to be for accomplishing the first-rate end
result for the substrate beneath the challenge conditions.

2.3.3 Installation

1. Provide an indication or markings to ensure the right position and also to protect it from
displacements.

2. The masonry should have the same dimensions Form bed and head joints of uniform
thickness

3. Coursing of Brick gadgets: Lay Masonry in a bond pattern as indicated on the Drawings.

4. Do now not shift or tap masonry gadgets after mortar gadgets have completed the initial set.
Where an adjustment is required, removed mortar and replace.

5. Do now not shift or tap masonry gadgets after the mortar has completed the initial set. Where
an adjustment is required, removed mortar and replace.

6. Perform task net net net web page reducing of masonry gadgets with a proper machine to
assure straight, clean, unchipped edges. Prevent broken masonry unit corners or edges.

7. Isolate masonry from vertical structural framing member with movement joint as indicated on
drawings.

8. Isolate pinnacle of masonry from horizontal structural framing contributors and slabs or decks
with compressible joint filler

3.0 PAINT

3.0 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

3.1.1 Quality Insurance

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: All the products that are included in the specification should be
supplied by one manufacturer with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
B. Installer Qualifications: The products included should only be installed by one installer. With a
minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in installing products of the same type and
scope as specified.

C. The mock-up area should be acceptable and be able to provide good workmanship

1. The areas designated by the architect should be finished first.

2. Only continue with work if the workmanship is inspected and approved by the Architect. The
mock-up area should be acceptable and be able to provide good workmanship.

3 .1.2 Delivery, Storage, and Handling.

3.2 PRODUCT/MATERIAL

A. Compatibility: Provide substances that might be well suited with one another, and the
substrates indicated below situations of provider and application, as verified with the aid of using
producer primarily based totally on trying out and subject experience.

MIXING AND TINTING

A.. Except wherein mainly noted in this section, all paint might be ready-combined and pre-
tinted. Agitate all paint previous to and for the duration of utility to make certain uniform color,
gloss, and consistency.

B.. Thinner addition shall now no longer exceed manufacturer's published recommendations.
Do now no longer use kerosene or different natural solvents to skinny water-primarily based
totally paints.

C. Where paint is to be sprayed, skinny in keeping with manufacturer's modern-day guidelines.

3.1 EXECUTION

3.1.3 APPLICATION - GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall evaluate the product manufacturer's unique commands for floor

preparation, application, temperature, re-coat times, and product limitations.

B. The Contractor shall evaluate product fitness and protection precautions indexed with the aid

of using the manufacturer.

C. The Contractor will be chargeable for imposing on web page fitness and protection

necessities related to the Work.

D. Do now no longer start set up till substrates had been well prepared.

E. Ensure that surfaces to get hold of paint are dry right away before application. F. Ensure that

moisture-preserving substrates to get hold of paint have a moisture content

Re-prepare and re-coat unsatisfactory finishes; refinish the entire area to corners or other
natural terminations.

4.0 Aluminum Railing 

4.1 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

4.1.1 DESIGN / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Performance: Provide handrails and railings that meet all relevant codes
concerning the pinnacle rail of the guards, handrails now no longer serving as pinnacle rail, and
protect infill area.

B. Corrosion Resistance: Separate incompatible substances to save you electrolytic corrosion.

4.1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 10 years enjoy in generating aluminum railing
systems.

B. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for assessment of instruction strategies and

alertness workmanship.
C. Finish one whole railing phase with infill in location specific with the aid of
using Architect.

D. Do now no longer continue with closing paintings till workmanship is

accredited with the aid of using Architect.

E. Reconstruct mock-up as required to provide suited paintings.

F. Accepted mock-ups will be evaluation general for closing Work

4.2 PRODUCT/ MATERIAL

A. Aluminum Railing System Frame: the aluminum should be supplied by an

aluminum manufacturer. finisher for kind of use and end indicated, and with now
no longer much less than power and sturdiness homes of alloy and mood
targeted underneath for every aluminum shape required.

4.2.2 FABRlCATlON

1. Fabricate individuals and assemblies according to with accepted save

drawings.

2. Assemble gadgets to the biggest volume sensible to decrease subject

splicing. Disassemble as required for shipping. Examine the units before the
installation

3. Conceal fasteners and welds as loads as format will allow. Remove the sharp
edges using grinding method.

4. The fasteners and fittings should be connected by welding it except to other

cases indicated.
5. The endings of the railings should be covered using the manufacturer's
fittings.

6. Provide Manufacturer's general brackets, fittings, flanges, and anchors for

connection to different paintings except in any other case indicated at the
accepted save drawings

4.3 EXECUTION

4.3.1EXAMINATION

. If substrate situations are the duty of some other installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory
training earlier than proceeding.

4.3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

3.1.2 Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for
achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

4.3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install according with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Provide anchorage gadgets and fittings to steady railings to in-location construction,

which include threaded fittings for concrete inserts, toggle bolts and through-bolts.

C. Install railing device plumb, level, square, and rigid.

D. Separate diverse substances with bushings, gaskets, grommets, washers or coatings

wherein required to save you electrolytic corrosion.

5.0 WOOD FLOORING

5.1 GENERAL /SCOPE OF WORK

5.1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company focusing on production merchandise precise on this

phase with a minimal 5 years documented revel in.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company focusing on acting Work of this phase with minimal years
documented revel in with initiatives of comparable scope and complexity.

1. Installer to be licensed via way of means of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

2. Source Limitations: Provide every sort of product from a unmarried production supply to make
sure uniformity.

3. Mock-Up: Construct a mock-up with real substances in enough time for Architect's overview
and to now no longer postpone creation progress. Locate mock-up as desirable to
Architect and offer transient foundations and support.

4. Intent of mock-up is to illustrate fine of expertise and visible appearance.

5. If mock-up isn't always desirable, rebuild mock-up till excellent outcomes are achieved.

5.1.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental situations (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) inside limits

encouraged via way of means of producer and the NWFA for maximum results. Do now
no longer deployation merchandise beneathneath environmental situations out of doors
producer's encouraged limits.

5.2 PRODUCT/MATERIAL

Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00

- Product Requirements.

5.3 EXECUTION

5.3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do now no longer start set up till substrates had been well built and prepared.

1. Install after indoors temperature and humidity situations may be maintained to imitate
ordinary temperature and humidity situations for the everlasting system.
2. Verify substrate moisture content material meets manufacturer's recommendations.

3. f substrate training is the obligation of some other installer, notify Architect in writing of
unsatisfactory training earlier than proceeding.

5.3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Clean surfaces very well previous to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces the usage of the strategies advocated with the aid of using the
producer and according to NWFA suggestions for reaching the nice end result for
the substrate beneath the assignment conditions.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1.0 CARPET TILE

1.1. 0GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum five 12 months enjoy production comparable products.

B. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 12 months enjoy putting in comparable products.

C. Performance: Fire overall performance assembly necessities of constructing code and

neighborhood authorities.

D. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for assessment of floor practise strategies and alertness
workmanship.

1 Finish regions particular through Architect.

2 Do now no longer continue with last paintings till workmanship is permitted through Architect.
Three Refinish mock-up vicinity as required to provide suitable paintings.

1.1.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental situations (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) inside limits

advocated with the aid of using producer for maximum results. Do now no longer set up
merchandise beneathneath environmental situations out of doors producer's advocated
limits.SEQUENCING
Ensure that merchandise of this segment are provided to affected trades in time to save you
interruption of creation progress.

1.2 PRODUCT/MATERIAL

1.2.1 MANUFACTURERS.

-Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01

60 00 - Product Requirements.

1.3 EXECUTION

1.3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do now no longer start set up till substrates were well prepared.

B. If substrate coaching is the duty of every other installer, notify Architect of

unsatisfactory coaching earlier than proceeding.

1.3.2 PREPARATION

A. Do now no longer start set up till substrates were nicely prepared.

B. If substrate coaching is the duty of every other installer, notify Architect of

unsatisfactory coaching earlier than proceeding.

1.3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Do now no longer start set up till substrates had been nicely prepared.

B.If substrate steering is the duty of every other installer, notify Architect of
unsatisfactory steering in advance than proceeding.

2.0 EXTERIOR-FIRE-X ® Exterior Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

2.1 – GENERAL/SCOPE OF WORK

A. Lumber and plywood distinctive EXTERIOR FIRE-X® has a flame unfold index
of 25 or less (Class A) whilst examined according with ASTM E84, “Standard Test
Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.”

B. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® fire-retardant-dealt with wooden indicates no proof of

tremendous innovative combustion whilst the take a look at is prolonged for an
extra 20-minute period. The flame the front does now no longer development
greater than 10½ toes past the centerline of the burners at any time all through
the take a look at. suggests no boom withinside the indexed type even as
evaluated for flame unfold after checking

C. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® If substrate steering is the duty of every other installer,

notify Architect of unsatisfactory steering in advance than proceeding.out
according with ASTM D2898 “Standard Test Methods for Accelerated
Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing.”

D. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® lumber and plywood is synthetic beneathneath the

impartial third-celebration inspection of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Follow-
Up Service and every piece shall endure the UL categorised mark indicating the
prolonged 30 minute ASTM E84 check and no boom in class after ASTM D2898.

2.2.– PRODUCT/ MATERIAL

A. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® is synthetic with the aid of using Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.
B. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® will be kiln-dried to a most moisture content material of 19% for lumber
and 15% for plywood.

C. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® lumber and plywood shall use layout price modifications and span
scores as posted with the aid of using the Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc.

D. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® fire-retardant remedy is freed from halogens, sulfates, chlorides,

ammonium phosphate, and carries no brought urea formaldehyde.
E. Lumber and plywood of the correct size, grade and species, and bond sturdiness will be
particular with the aid of using the layout standards for the meant application.

F. Plywood shall have a minimal bond sturdiness of Exposure 1 according with US Product
Standard PS 1, Construction and Industrial Plywood.

G. Grade marked structural lumber dealt with with EXTERIOR FIRE-X® will be according with
PS 20.

2.3 EXECUTION

A. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® is a leach resistant fire-retardant remedy and can be hooked up with
direct publicity to precipitation; however, it cannot be substituted for preservative dealt with
wood.

B. EXTERIOR FIRE-X® fire-retardant-dealt with lumber and plywood utilized in structural

programs will be implemented in step with the lumber and plywood energy tables to be had from
Hoover Treated Wood Products.

C. Field slicing is permitted without giving up treating. Do now no longer rip or mill fire-retardant-
dealt with lumber. Crosscuts, becoming a member of cuts, and drilling holes are approved in
lumber.

3.0 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS (FRP) FABRICATIONS

3.1 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, fabricate (in which vital), and set up all fiberglass
strengthened plastic (FRP) items, with all appurtenances, add-ons, and incidentals vital to
supply a complete, operable, and serviceable set up as proven at the Contract Drawings and as
unique herein, and according to with the necessities of the Contract Documents.

3.1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All gadgets to be furnished below this Section will be provided most effective with the aid of
using producers having at the least ten (10) years enjoy withinside the layout and manufacture
of comparable merchandise and systems. Additionally, if requested, a document of at least five
(5) previous, separate, comparable success installations withinside the remaining five (5) years
will be furnished.
 B. Manufacturer shall provide a three yr constrained assurance on all FRP merchandise
towards defects in substances and workmanship.

C. Manufacturer will be licensed to the ISO 9001-2008 standard.

D. Manufacturer shall offer evidence of certification from at the least different pleasant warranty
applications for its centers or merchandise

3.2 PRODUCT/MATERIAL

3.2.1 GENERAL

A. All FRP objects supplied beneathneath this Section will be composed of fiberglass
reinforcement and resin in qualities, portions, houses, preparations and dimensions as vital to
satisfy the layout necessities and dimensions as distinctive withinside the Contract Documents.

B. Fiberglass reinforcement will be bi-directional rovings in enough portions as wished through

the software and/or bodily houses required.

C. Resin will be select one), with chemical formulations as vital to offer the corrosion
resistance, electricity and different bodily houses as required.

D. All completed surfaces of FRP objects and fabrications will be smooth, resin rich, freed from
voids and with out dry spots, cracks, crazes or unreinforced areas. All glass fibers will be
properly included with resin to guard in opposition to their publicity because of put on or
weathering.

E. Plate shall now no longer burn beyond the 25 mm reference mark and might be categorized
HB consistent with ASTM D635.

3.0 EXECUTION
3.3. INSTALLATION
A. Contractor shall set up plates according to with manufacturer’s meeting drawings. Lockplate
panels securely in area with maintaining down fasteners as exact herein. Field reduce and drill
fiberglass bolstered plastic merchandise with carbide or diamond-tipped bits and blades. Seal
reduce or drilled surfaces according to with the manufacturer's commands. Follow
manufacturer's commands whilst reducing or drilling fiberglass merchandise or the usage of
resin merchandise; offer good enough ventilation.
SECTIONS
1.0 SOUNDPROOF INTERIOR DOOR
1.1 GENERAL/ SCOPE OF WORK

1.1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:
1. Manufacturers: Provide acoustical doors from a single manufacturer.
2. Installers: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of comparable size
and complexity.
1.1.2 SITE CONDITIONS

Ambient Conditions:
Maintain ambient temperature and humidity conditions at levels indicated for the project when
occupied for its intended use.
Do not install doors under environmental conditions outside manufacturer’s recommended
limits. Existing Conditions.
Do not install doors until space is enclosed and weather proofed, and wet work is completely
dry.

1.1 PRODUCT/ MATERIAL

Products Options:

Door Composition: 13-layer composite door assembly with veneer

A. Door Thickness: 2-3/4”

B. Door Size: (Standard and custom sizes available – inquire for details)
C. Swing Direction: (Left) / (Right)
D. Wood Veneer Species: (Standard – Oak) / (Custom)
E. Finish: (Standard – Stained) / (Painted)
F. Mounting Method: Pre-hung jamb and door assembly mounted to rough opening
 1.2.1 Product Performance:

Acoustical Performance

STC Rating up to 56

2.1 ACCESSORIES
A. Attachment hardware as specified by manufacturer for installation.
1. Hardware: Door, frame, trim, handle, hinges, perimeter sound seals, and
door bottom supplied as part of the tested assembly.
a. Automatic sill
b. Heavy duty hinges
c. 3-point latching system
d. Adjustable neoprene mortise jams and seals
e. Options: (Dead bolt) / (Mortise locks) / (Heavy duty closer)
f. Hardware Finish: (Standard Satin Chrome) / (Custom)
2. Required installation kit includes:
a. 2 packs of shims
b. 4 sets of heavy-duty jamb screws
c. Backer rod
d. 1 tube of acoustical sealant
1.3 EXECUTION
1.3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. All wet work in the installation area must be complete, cured, and dry
prior to installation.
2. Wall assembly shall be complete, inspected, and accepted before door
installation begins.

1.3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation of
doors and with industry standards.

1.3.3 CLEANING
A. Clean surfaces of doors per manufacturer’s instructions or recommendations.
1.3.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed work from damage due to subsequent construction activity,
including temperature and humidity limitations and dust control, so that the work
will be without damage and deterioration at the time of acceptance by the owner.