OWNER: IYAYA

PROJECT: Renovation of Retail Shop

LOCATION: Porta Vaga Mall, Upper Session Road. Baguio City

SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERIOR WORKS

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.1. WORKMANSHIP
The section of the specification shall be read in conjunction with the
Drawings, other Contract Documents and other sections of these
specifications which shall be deemed to be complementary to one another.
The Contractor carrying our this work shall be responsible for providing all
plant, tools, materials and all things necessary for the proper execution,
completion and maintenance of these works.
To determine the acceptable standard of workmanship, the Contractor shall
execute a portion of the items of work as sample, for approval of the
Architect, before taking up the actual execution of the particular item of
work.
These samples, on approval of the Owner / Architect, shall be the guiding
sample for execution of the particular item of work. Work not conforming to
the approved sample shall be rejected. Rates quoted for the items shall
include for such preliminary work and shall not be paid for separately
1.2. DIMENSIONS
Figured dimensions shall be taken in preference to scaled dimensions in all
cases. Before commencing any work the Contractor shall verify all
requirements on the Site.
1.3. SAMPLES
A Sample of every item of furniture / paneling / cladding / flooring /false
ceiling all other components, including their parts shall be submitted for
approval before an order is placed or manufacture commences. Approved
samples shall be used as standards of finish and workmanship.
1.4. JOINTS AND ADHESIVES
All joints shall be standard Mortise and tennon / dowel / dovetail / crosshalved / mitred / tongue & groove / rebated. Nailed butt joints will not be
permitted except where shown in the drawings. Where mortise and tennon

joints are shown in the drawings, tennon shall fit the mortises exactly.
Adhesives shall be resin based for all carpentry work and as per approval of
the Project Manager / Architect. Lap joints with glue shall be permitted in
wood skirting.
1.5. FASTENINGS
Screws, nails etc, shall be of standard iron / wire unless otherwise shown on
drawings. Screws and nails for outdoor furniture shall be of brass or other
non- corrosive metal. Exposed fastenings shall match the finish of hardware.
Where screws show on a finished surface, they shall, unless otherwise
detailed, be sunk and the hole plugged with wood plug of the same wood
and grain of the finished surface. Nails on finished surfaces shall be neatly
punched and the hole filled with wood filter to match. Filling putty over screw
or nail holes shall not be permitted.
1.6. HARDWARE
Hinges, locks, latches, door tracks, nail hides etc shall be as specified or an
approved substitute equal to or better than the specified.
1.7. METAL
Where metal legs, frames and the like are used, these shall be welded,
brazed, bolted or as required, and on finished surfaces, welding, brazing, and
riveting shall be ground so that no evidence of this is apparent on the final
finish of the metal. All legs of case or cabinet furniture whether of wood or
metal, shall be equipped with nylon glides or castors unless otherwise shown
on the drawings.
1.8. FINISH
Finishes shall be fully in accordance with the drawings and schedules. Where
timber is in natural finish, pieces shall be matched for colour and grain
before assembly. Where timber is stained the stain shall be matched
throughout. Backs of wall-hung case of cabinet furniture shall be treated with
an approved brand of wood preservative.
1.9. CUSHION VENTS
Cushion vents shall be made in the back or underside of all seat cushions in
sufficient number to allow air to escape easily and prevent torn seams.
1.10. MOISTURE CONTENT OF CARPENTRY
The moisture content of timber during manufacture, delivery to the Site,
Storage, Site Working, Assembly and Installation shall have moisture content
of 12% nominal.
1.11. PROTECTION, DELIVERY AND STORAGE

While remaining in proper wrappers the timber shall be protected from

extremes of temperatures and direct sunlight.
Internal joinery and joinery timber shall be kept in its original wrappers
before working, fixing and installing on Site.
All joinery to be painted shall be approximately sealed with the specified
primer to all faces before leaving its place of manufacture. All joinery to be
varnished / spirit polished shall be sealed with at least one coat of specified
varnish polish at all faces before leaving its place of manufacture. All joinery
and joinery timber shall be wrapped in proper cover before and during
transport and delivery to Site.
1.12. BUILDERS HARDWARE
All hardware fittings and fixtures shall be made with structural properties to
sustain safety and withstand strains and stresses to which they are normally
subjected to such as opening and closing, wind pressure etc. The fittings
shall generally conform to relevant specifications.
They shall be made true, clear straight with sharply defined profiles and
unless otherwise shown or specified with true smooth surfaces and edges,
free from efects. Screw holes shall be counter sunk to suit the head of wood
screws.
1.13. MELAMINE FINISH - GLOSSY/ NATURAL : TECHNICAL DATA
Thinner recommended : Brushing Thinner 106
Spraying Thinner 124
Mixing ratio : Base to hardener in 10:1 by volume
Drying Time : 8 Hours
Surface dry-less than 30 minutes
Hard Dry 16-20 hours
Re-coating period-overnight
Finish : 25 microns film thickness smooth and glossy
Flash point: Above 14 degree C (57 degree F) Sand the surface along the
grains with Emery paper No: 180 or with a suitable grade sand paper. Brush
the surface free of loose dust. Fill the wood using wood filler. Remove excess
filler immediately after applications. Allow 2-3 hours of drying before sanding
with Emery paper no: 240-280. If desired, apply Apcolite wood stains by
ragging after filling step or mix it in Natural Wood Finish upto 20% by volume
and apply by spraying after Sealer Coat. In application by ragging allow a

drying time of 5- 10 minutes in between coats and 30-60 minutes before

over coating with finish coats. Apply a coat of Natural Wood finish Clear
Sealer. After overnight drying, smooth sand with Emery Paper No: 320 and
wipe the surface free of loose dust.
1.14. PLASTIC LAMINATE VENEER
Plastic decorative laminated veneer sheeting shall be ISI marked or the
brand, catalogue number and colour indicated and approved. The laminated
veneer shall be 1.5 mm thick on flat surfaces and 1 mm thick on curved
surfaces unless otherwise approved.
Plastic laminate veneer shall be fire retardant to Class 1 of BS: 476 or ISI
Code where specified.
Lengthwise on horizontal surfaces
Vertical on vertical surfaces
1.15. PROTECTION OF PANELS
Panels shall leave the factory in perfect condition and in protective wrappers
and be properly protected from damage.
Panels shall be stacked in dry well-ventilated conditions off the ground. The
original protective wrappers shall be removed immediately prior to
installation of the panels.
The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all items of work in this
section in these areas of work forming part of his own expense any damaged
work caused through lack of adequate protection or care in installation or
handling.
The Contractor shall make his own investigation to guard against local
sources of attack and damage and take all necessary precautions of
protection.

2. HARDWARE
Hinges, locks, latches, door tracks etc shall be in SS brushed steel finish or as
specified and as far as possible of specified manufacture. In case of any
variation in quality, the substitute shall be equal to or better than the
originally specified and the sample should be submitted to the Architect for
prior approval.

3. METAL WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labour, operations, equipment,

tools, plant and incidentals necessary and required for the completion of all
metal work as called for in the Drawings. The Drawings and Specification
cover the major requirements only. The supplying of additional fastenings,
accessories, features and other items not mentioned specifically herein but
which are necessary to make a complete installation shall be part of this
Contract.
All metal work shall be free from defects importing strength, durability and
appearance and shall be of the best commercial quality for purposes
specified, made with structural properties to withstand safety strains,
stresses to which they shall be normally subjected.
3.1 SAMPLES OF METAL WORK
Samples of all typical metal work shall be fabricated assembled and erected
or submitted to the Architect as directed by him for approval.
Where metal legs/frames/sheets etc are used, these shall be welded, brazed,
bolted or riveted as required. On finished surfaces welding, brazing and
riveting shall be neatly smoothed so that no evidence of this is apparent on
the final finish of the metal which will be specified in the drawing.
On all legs, wood or metal, nylon glides or castors as indicated are to be
installed. BUTT HINGES : These shall be of the heavy duty S.S. (14 gauge) of
powder coated of size required with powder coated screws. M.S. hinges shall
be manufactured by casting, unless it is specifically mentioned that the same
shall be extruded type in which case these shall be manufacturer from
extruded sections. Hinges shall be finished as specified in the respective
items. The size of butt hinges shall be taken as length of the hinge.
3.2 FLOOR SPRING AND PIVOT:
Hydraulically regulated floor spring and pivot shall be conforming to IS for
heavy duty performance. Suitable adjustments shall be made such that the
closing time can be raised five seconds to twenty-five seconds. The oil filling
shall work well in all seasons and shall not show any signs of leakage of oil
under working conditions. The supplier shall supply along with the closer a
wrench and spanner for carrying out adjustments. Payments shall be made
per number and includes supply of all accessories, fixing the door pivot/ floor
spring, anodizing / painting etc complete as per directions of Project
Manager.
3.3 PAINTING-OIL/ENAMEL/PLASTIC EMULSION ETC.
Ready mixed oil paint, plastic, emulsion paint, ready mixed synthetic enamel
paint, Aluminium paint, etc. shall be brought in original containers and in
sealed tins. If or any reason thinner is necessary the brand and quantity of

thinner recommended by the manufacturers or as instructed by the

Architects shall be used.
The surface shall be prepared as specified above and cost of approved
primer shall be applied. After 24 hours drying, approved if specified quality
paint shall be applied evenly and smoothly. If required a filler putty coating
may be given to give smooth finish. Each coat shall allowed to dry out
thoroughly and then lightly rubbed down with sand paper and cleaned of
dust before, the next coat is applied. Number of coats shall be as specified in
the item and if however the finish of the surface is not uniform additional
coats as required shall be applied to get good and uniform finish at no extra
cost. After completion no hair marks from the brush or clogging of paint
puddles in the corners of panel angles of mouldings shall be left on the work.
The glass panes floor etc. shall be cleaned of strains.
When the final coat is applied, if directed, the surface shall be rolled with a
rolled or if directed it shall be stippled with a stippling brush.

4. MIRROR
4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF MIRROR
This section of the Specification shall be read in conjunction with the
Drawings and Schedules and other section of the Specification which shall be
deemed to be complimentary to one another. The Contractor carrying out
this work shall be responsible for providing all plants, tools, materials and all
things necessary for the proper execution, completion and maintenance of
these works.
4.2 SAMPLES OF MIRROR
The Contractor shall submit samples of all glass and mirror types for
approval. /these shall be obtained from an approved source.
4.3. DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MIRRORS
Delivered materials, shall match the approved samples, packaged materials
shall be delivered in the original, unopened, labeled containers of the
manufacturer clearly marked with their name and brand.
Mirror shall be stored while awaiting installation in a dry, well-ventilated
location at a constant temperature maintained above dew point.
Handling of mirrors shall be kept to a minimum. Mirrors shall be protected
against soiling, condensation, etching and the like.
4.4. MARKING MIRROR

Manufacturers or job marking on mirror and adhesive for manufacturers

labels shall not be alkaline but shall be either neutral or slightly acidic so that
it is removed after its installation.
4.5. CUTTING MIRROR
Cutting of mirrors shall be in accordance with site measurements or
dimensions. Mirror shall be fabricated from clear plate or float glass of the
quality and finish shown in the Drawings and Schedules unless otherwise
required.

5. GLASS AND GLAZING

5.1. EXTENT AND INTENT
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labour, tools, appliances,
equipment and INCIDENTALS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF
ALL GLASS AND RELATED ITEMS.
All glass shall be of the type, quality and substance specified. All glass shall
be first class in every respect and conform to ISI: 1761-1960. The glass shall
be 100% free from blisters, stains, scratches and bubbles so as not to distort
visibility.
5.2. GLASS SIZES
The Contractor shall cut glass sizes by field measurements or dimensionally
approved shop drawings. The responsibility for correct glass sizes shall rest
with the Contractor. No cracked, chipped or disfigured glass shall be
accepted.
5.3. GLASS BREAKAGE
The Contractor shall replace all broken, damaged and disfigured glass
caused in executing the work or by faulty installation before hand-over, at his
own cost.
5.5. MATERIALS FOR GLASS
Glass for all glazing work shall be plain flat glass as called for in the Drawings
and schedules. Flat glass for glazing shall be 6 mm / 8 mm thick special
selected quality glass as called for, manufactured
5.8. PREPARATION OF FRAMES AND GLASS
Before installation the Contractor shall ensure that all glazing rebates are
square, plumb and true in plane, clear, dry and dust free. All frame
adjustments are made prior to glazing. All glass edges are clean, cut to exact

sizes and grout properly allowing for expansion tolerance as recommended

by the glass manufacturer. All sashes shall be glazed in the closed position
and shall not be opened until the compound is set. All materials are used in
strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Glass shall not be
forced into place.

6. PAINTING, WHITE WASHING, COLOUR WASHING & DISTEMPERING

6.1. PAINT AND POLISHING
All materials required for the works shall be of a specified and approved
manufacturer, delivered to the site in the manufacturers containers with the
seals etc unbroken and clearly marked with the manufacturers name or
trademark with a description of contents and colour. All material to be stored
on the Site of works.
Spray painting with approved machines will be permitted only if prior written
approval has been obtained from the Architect. No spraying will be permitted
in the case of priming coats or where soiling of adjacent surface is likely to
occur. The nozzle and pressure to be so operated as to give an even coating
throughout to the satisfaction of Architect. Thinning of paint made for
brushing will not be allowed.
Wood preservation shall be Soligam or any other equal / approved
impregnating wood preservative and all concealed woodwork shall be so
treated.
All brushes, tools, pots, kettles etc used in carrying out the work shall be
clean and free from foreign matter and are to be thoroughly cleaned out
before being used with a different type or classes of material.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL WORK- MEDIUM VOLTAGE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Internal Lighting , Power wiring, Data & Voice
Cabling)

1.0 GENERAL TERMS

1.1 The entire electrification work shall be carried out by licensed Electrical
Contractors in accordance with these specifications without any extra cost.

1.2 For site supervision the contractor must depute an qualified electrical
engineer. The contractor shall employ only experienced and licensed
wiremen to do the electrification work.
1.3 The work shall conform to relevant Indian Standard Specifications the I.E.
Acts and Rules and the requirements of Local Electrical Authority.
1.4 When the installation is complete, the same shall be tested with the 500 /
1000 volts Megger in the presence of the Architect / Consultant and the
results shall be entered into the test certificate as per the format available
with Local Electrical Authority.
1.5 The contractor shall carry out all civil works connected with the electrical
job. The contractor shall repair and make good the damages caused by him
to the civil structure, HVAC and Fire protection System or other specified
work while executing the electrification work. The foundations for the panel
board and for the poles, grouting of frames in the wall, erection of
D.B./switchboards in the wall/chasing the walls for embedding the conduits
and boxes etc. are all to be carried out by the contractor including making
good the damaged civil work.