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    The document provides specifications for the construction of a two-story residential building, including excavation and filling, concrete works, reinforcement, masonry, carpentry, architectural finishes, roofing, doors, windows, painting, electrical, and plumbing works. It describes the materials and methods to be used for each aspect of construction according to building codes and standards.

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    The document provides specifications for the construction of a two-story residential building, including excavation and filling, concrete works, reinforcement, masonry, carpentry, architectural finishes, roofing, doors, windows, painting, electrical, and plumbing works. It describes the materials and methods to be used for each aspect of construction according to building codes and standards.

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    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

    These specifications are intended to cover the construction of the proposed Two Storey
    Residence as shown on the plans and described in these specifications. The entire work is to be finished
    in every part with a first class job to the full extent of the meaning of plans and specifications.

    STAKING OUT

    Boundary monuments shall be properly established and be located and proper set shall be checked
    with the drawings. The building shall be staked out with all the lines and grades shown on the drawings
    shall be established before excavation is started. Basic batter boards and reference work shall be
    erected at such places where they will not be disturbed during the construction of the foundation.

    EXCAVATION AND LEVELLING


    Excavation shall be to the depths indicated bearings values. Excavations for footings and
    foundations carried below required depths shall be filled with concrete and bottom of such shall be
    leveled. Where excavation for footings rest on fill, excavation shall be carried deeper until the
    desired stratum is reached for safe bearing capacity of soil. Whenever water is encountered in the
    excavation process it shall be remove by paling or pumping. Care being taken that the surround
    particles of soil are not disturbed or removed.

    FILLING AND BACKFILLING

    Backfill shall be placed to in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in thickness, each Layer being
    thoroughly wetted and compacted by tamping or rolling. The top two (2) inches of backfill shall
    consist of sand under gravel and other approved materials thoroughly compacted by wetting and
    compacting.
    Backfill may only be done after forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls
    and hen concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from filling.

    FILLING MATERIALS
    Filling materials shall be poured and compacted as required for the area and elevation of the
    building as specifically indicated on the drawings.

    CONCRETE WORKS

    Concrete mixtures to be used in this project are the following:

    CLASS A.: 1:2:4 - for columns, beams, footings, and floor slab and tie beams.
    CLASS B.: 1:2:5:5 - for walks, driveways, hollow blocks mortar and filler.
    CLASS C.: 1:3:6 - for plastering.

    Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirement and specifications for Portland cement.
    Before concrete is placed embedded items shall have been inspected and tested, cleared and
    graded washed gravel and sand for all concrete work. Portland cement shall be Mayon or Rizal.
    REINFORCEMENT

    16 mm dia. deformed bar - to be used for column reinforcement.


    16 mm dia. deformed bar - to be used for beams and footings reinforcement as well as for
    footing tie beam.
    12 mm dia. deformed bar - to be used for horizontal and vertical bar.
    10 mm dia. deformed bar - to be used for beams stirrups and lateral ties.
    # 16 G.I. - Wire to be used for all steel bar intersections

    Reinforcing steel bar shall conform to fire resistive requirements of the ASTM Standard best known
    for building practices.

    MASONRY

    5x8x16 CHB -to be used for all lower and upper exterior and interior walls.
    Concrete hollow blocks shall be non-load bearing block and should conform to fire resistive ratings.
    All units shall be restored for a period of not less than that time unless the strength exceeds those
    mentioned in these specifications.

    CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK

    Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds of various parts of the work, well-
    seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from large, loose or unsound knots, shakes and other
    imperfections shall be coated with creosote or equivalent.

    NARRA - for all exposed wood works such as door jambs, frames, joists and cabinets.

    APITONG- for all unexposed lumber for framings.


    1
    2
    THK MARINE PLYWOOD - to be used for all types of ceiling finishes including bathroom and
    toilets.
    1
    2
    THK PLYWOOD - to be used for all formworks.

    2”× 2” & 2”× 3" COCO LUMBER- for scaffoldings.

    REMOVAL OF FORMS
    SUSPENDED SLABS 21 DAYS
    BEAMS 21 DAYS
    COLUMNS AND WALLS 2 DAYS
    FOUNDATIONS 2 DAYS

    ARCHITECTURAL FINISHING SCHEDULEFLOORING


    Flooring for ground floor shall be .60x.60 or .40x.40 Ceramic tiles finish and Wood vinyl for Second
    Floor.Flooring of Toilet and Bath shall be .30x.30 Ceramic Tiles any color and brand which is
    acceptable to the Owner/Architect.
    WALLING

    All bottom walling shall .30x.20 Ceramic Tiles any color and brand which is acceptable to the
    owner/Architect.
    All interior walling shall be plain cement finish white in color with black or brown painted
    baseboard.
    All exterior walls shall use plastered painted finish. Other finishes shall be followed strictly as
    indicated on the plans.

    ROOFING AND TINSMITHING WORKS

    Roofing materials specified herein shall be gauge 26 Long Span Pre-Painted Roof Tile. Flashing,
    ridge rolls and valley roll shall be gauge 26 Pre-Painted. Gutter shall be performed Ga. 24 Pre-
    Painted and design are shown on the plans. It shall have minimum slope of 1/8” per foot.

    DOORS

    MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR PANEL DOOR


    SERVICE DOORS MAHOGANY PANEL DOOR
    OTHER DOORS SLIDING PANEL DOOR
    T & B DOOR PVC DOOR

    WINDOWS

    Steel casement windows for all window sets on sides and rear with 1/4” thk. Glass to be provided
    with insect screen incorporated on the window frame and fire escape. Size of bars to be used shall
    be ¼” sq. bar. Verify also the design and sizes of windows reflected on working drawings.

    PAINTING WORKS
    All paints to be used shall be Davies, Boysen or its equivalent and the following shall be followed:

    EXTERIOR MASONRY SUN AND RAIN 2 FINAL COATS


    INTERIOR MASONRY BIOFRESH MATTE FINISHES 2 FINAL COATS

    Painting covers complete painting and finishing of wood, plasters, and concrete, metal or other
    surfaces, exterior or interior of the building. All paint materials shall meet the requirements of paint
    materials under classification class “A”. All colors shall be in accordance with samples to be
    approved by the Color choice shall be left to the Owner of the building with the advice of the
    architect in charge of construction.
    ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

    All electrical installations shall be done in the provisions of the latest Philippine Code, rules and
    regulations of the municipality or city and the requirements of the local power company.
    All materials to be used shall be approved type for purpose and location. Service entry shall be two
    phases, 220 AC systems. There shall be only one drop to the building.
    Minimum size of wires shall be 3.5 mm2 THHNfor switch and lighting line 5.5 mm2 for power line
    in 20mm diameter PVC conduit. All equipment shall be adequately and effectively grounded
    junction.
    Whenever required and necessary, properly dimensioned pull and junction boxes shall be installed
    at convenient locations. Although not specified nor indicated in the drawings.
    All electrical wirings shall be installed in moldex flexible conduits or PVC if run is embedded in
    concrete or CHB. All wirings that run between roof and ceiling shall be installed in flexible conduits
    and properly supported with knobs and reinsulated mica tubes.

    PLUMBING WORKS

    All works shall be done under the supervision of a licensed Master Plumber and in strict
    accordance with the specifications and of the methods as prescribed by the National Plumbing
    Code of the Philippines.
    Alternative material is allowed, provided such alternate is approved by an engineer such as PVC
    pipes for sewer and drainage pipes

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