CHAPTER I.

ARCHITECTURE WOODEN WORK

1. General

1.1 This Section includes architectural joinery or custom joinery works as indicated
in the drawings, similar exposed custom wood works, required hard wares,
necessary fixtures, anchors, adhesives and related accessories and installation of
finish hardware, light metal and miscellaneous metal which is shown on or
implied by the drawings and required for the work.
1.2 Product data, material sample and color if any should be approved from Engineer
prior to the construction at site.

2. Execution

2.1 Preparation:
a. Co-ordinate sizes and locations of framing, blocking, reinforcements, and other
related units of Work specified in other Sections to ensure that interior
architectural woodwork can be supported and installed as indicated.
b. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting installation and performance
of work.
2.2 Execution
a. Install work plumb, level, true, and aligned with adjacent materials. Use
concealed shims where required for alignment.
b. Scribe and cut to fit adjoining work. Refinish and seal cuts as recommended by
manufacturer. Countersink nails, fill surface flush, and sand where face nailing is
unavoidable.
c. Paneling: Select and arrange panels for best match of adjacent panels where grain
character or color variations are noticeable. Install with uniform tight joints
between panels.
Attach panels to supports with manufacturer's recommended panel adhesive and
fasteners. Space fasteners as recommended by panel manufacturer.
Conceal fasteners to greatest practical extent.
Arrange panels with grooves and joints over supports, and fasten to supports with
nails of type and at spacing recommended by panel manufacturer. Use fasteners
with prefinished heads matching groove color.
d. Adjusting: Repair damaged or defective paneling where possible to eliminate
functional or visual defects. Where not possible to repair, replace paneling. Adjust
joinery for uniform appearance.

3. Cleaning and protection

3.1 Clean paneling on exposed and semi exposed surfaces. Touch up factory applied
finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.
 3.2 Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure work is without
damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.

CHAPTER II. PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER

1 General

1.1 This Section includes Portland cement plasters system and render plaster, and
maximum permissible gap between a 3 m straight edge and any point on the
surface shall be 3 mm.
1.2 Material, mix design and accessories if any should be approved from Engneer
ahead of construction at site.

2 Execution

2.1 Preparation:
Before applying plaster ensure that backgrounds are adequately true and level to
achieve specified tolerances, free from contamination and loose areas.
2.2 Accessories installation
Beads, Lath and Accessories should be installed firmly complying with the
standards or as indicated by Engineers.
Any accessories which are rusted, improperly set or otherwise defective should be
replaced.
2.3 Plaster application
a. Do not use excessive water in mixing and applying plaster materials.
b. Flat Surface Tolerances: Do not deviate more than plus or minus 3 mm in 3
m from a true plane in finished plaster surfaces.
c. Sequence plasters application with installation and protection of other work
so that neither will be damaged by installation of others.
d. Plaster flush with metal frames and other built-in metal items or accessories
that act as a plaster ground, unless otherwise indicated. Where interior plaster
is not terminated at metal frame by casing beads, cut base coat free from
metal frame before plaster sets and groove finish coat at junctures with metal.
e. Corners: Make internal corners and angles square; finish external corners
flush with corner beads on interior work, square and true with plaster faces on
exterior work.
f. Accuracy: Finish surface to a true plane to correct line and level, with all
angles and corners to a right angle unless otherwise specified and with walls
and reveals plumb and square.
g. Frames: Bring plaster out flush with wood and metal frames and grounds and
finish each coat with a small and neat V joint where plaster finishes against
frames.
h. Vertical Surfaces: plaster shall extend full height from floor to 10 cm above
the soffit of ceiling/structural soffit, for suspended ceiling: finish plaster flush
 with system bead or angle, or 75 mm above ceiling soffit where there is a
perimeter bead or angle.
i. Corners: Make internal corners and angles square; finish external corners
flush with corner beads on interior work, square and true with plaster faces on
exterior work.
j. Plaster base and finish coats should be Moist-cured as specified
k. Scratch Coat: Apply with sufficient force and cement slurry (1:1) to form a
good key, cure for 3 days and dry for at least 24 hours ahead of brown coat.
l. Brown Coat: Adjust suction by wetting immediately before applying finish
coat.
m. Skim/Finish Coats:
Apply the finish coat and finish with a steel trowel to a smooth, hard finish.
Cure with a light fog spray of water for 4 days, commencing 12 hours after
completion of application.
Protect against rapid drying until thoroughly cured.
Final coat should be left to dry for 30 days after curing period before
proceeding with paint application.
n. Render Finish Coat: Apply render plaster finish in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations
o. Treatment:
Make good defective or damaged plaster before starting decoration. Cut or
rake out defective work, moisten background and fill with finish coat mix and
finish to match adjacent work.
Repair, point, cut, and patch plaster around work abutting, setting into or
extending into plastered surfaces on completion of such work.
p. Exposed block work to receive paint finish shall be applied with cement
mortar slurry, rubbed over block work to fill joints.

3 Cleaning and protection

3.1 Remove temporary covering and other provisions made to minimize spattering of
plaster on other work. Promptly remove plaster from door frames, windows, and
other surfaces not to be plastered. Repair surfaces stained, marred or otherwise
damaged during plastering work. When plastering work is completed, remove
unused materials, containers, equipment, and plaster debris.
3.2 Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to
manufacturer and installer that ensure plaster work is without damage or
deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.
CHAPTER III. GYPSUM BOARD

1. General

1.1 This Section includes

a. Metal stud wall framing and wall furring support.
b. Metal suspension system with furring channels.
c. Gypsum board (to types specified).
d. Related accessories.
e. Insulation including acoustical sealants and gaskets.
f. Gypsum board partitions as indicated on drawings.
1.2 Sample for gypsum, accessories, and shop drawing showing locations,
fabrication, and installation of control and expansion joints including plans,
elevations, sections, locations of access panels, details of components, and
attachments to other units of Work should be approved from Engineer ahead of
construction at site.
1.3 Maximum Variation from True Flatness: 3 mm in 3M in any direction. (Non
accumulative)

2. Execution

2.1 Preparation:
a. Coordinate layout and installation of acoustical panels and suspension
system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by
them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system,
and partition assemblies.
b. Verify that gypsum board may be installed in accordance with pertinent
codes and regulations, manufacturers' approved recommendations, and the
original design.
2.2 metal stud installation
a. Install runner channels at floor (or top of wall) and ceiling accurately, align
according to partition layout.
b. Install steel studs vertically at 400mm to centres indicated on drawings and
fix studs to runners by screwing or crimping.
c. Splice studs where necessary by nesting and lap a minimum of 200mm,
fixwith minimum of one (1) screw per stud flange.
d. Where openings occur in metal stud walls, reinforce and frame openings to
adequately carry loads. Studs on each side of openings shall be extended
from the floor to ceiling. Erect track at head (also sills, if required) to
accommodate intermediate studs. At end of each horizontal trim track, cut
out flanges, turn up web and screw to studs. Provide and install double
steel studs at door openings, double steel studs shall be replaced by steel U
channel as indicated on drawing for Doors 2600m and higher.
 e. Deflection spaces between drywall partitions and the structural framing
components are essential to allow for deflection of the framing
components. Such spaces shall be provided in drywall partitions at top at
underside of structural members, by use of movement joints.
f. Blocking: Nail wood blocking to studs. Bolt or screw steel channels to
studs.
g. Co-ordinate installation of anchors, blocking, electrical and mechanical
work placed in or behind partition framing.
h. Stiffen stud walls over 2100 mm in height at a maximum 1200mm (or
equal spacing otherwise) with one (1) horizontal 19mm bracing channel
wire tied inside to each metal stud or secured as recommended by stud
manufacturer.
i. Partition Heights: as detailed either to suspended ceilings or full height
floor to roof construction above.

3. Wall furring& acoustical accessories installation

a. Erect furring channels horizontally and/or vertically as indicated on

drawings.
b. Space furring channels maximum 400 mm on center, not more than 100
mm from floor and ceiling lines, and abutting walls.
c. Place butt insulation in partitions tight within spaces, around cut openings,
behind and around electrical and mechanical items within or behind
partitions, and tight to items passing through partitions.
d. Install acoustical sealant within partitions in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
e. Extrude a full 12mm diameter bead into each joint to effectively block air
borne sound transmission.
f. Use sound seal gasket between partition and ceilings.
g. At electrical boxes in all wallboard sound rated partitions, provide and
install incombustible glass fiber insulation around each box and fill joint
between box with insulation. Similarly fill joints around pipes, ducts and
other penetrations through wallboard sound rated partitions with insulation
to prevent airborne sound transmission.
h. Install acoustical sealant at gypsum board perimeter at Base Layer. Caulk
all penetrations of partitions by conduit, pipe, ductwork, rough-in boxes.

4. Applying and finishing panels

a. Install sound attenuation blankets before installing gypsum panels, unless

blankets are readily installed after panels have been installed on one side.
b. Install gypsum panels with face side out. Butt panels together for a light
contact at edges and ends with not more than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) of open
space between panels. Do not force into place.
c. Locate edge and end joints over supports. Do not place tapered edges
against cut edges or ends. Stagger vertical joints on opposite sides of
 partitions. Do not make joints other than control joints at corners of framed
openings.
d. Attach gypsum panels to steel studs so leading edge or end of each panel is
attached to open (unsupported) edges of stud flanges first.
e. Attach gypsum panels to framing provided at openings and cutouts.
f. Form control and expansion joints with space between edges of adjoining
gypsum panels.
g. Space fasteners in gypsum panels according to referenced gypsum board
application and finishing standard and manufacturer's written
recommendations.

5. Panel application method

a. Single-Layer Application on partitions/walls, apply gypsum panels

vertically otherwise indicated, and minimize end joints. Stagger abutting
end joints not less than one framing member in alternate courses of board.
b. Multilayer Application on Partitions/Walls: Apply gypsum board indicated
for base layers and face layers vertically (parallel to framing) with joints of
base layers located over stud or furring member and face-layer joints offset
at least one stud or furring member with base-layer joints, unless otherwise
indicated or required by fire-resistance-rated assembly. Stagger joints on
opposite sides of partitions.
c. Single-Layer Fastening Methods: Apply gypsum panels to supports with
steel drill screws.
d. Multilayer Fastening Methods: Fasten base layers with screws; fasten face
layers with adhesive and supplementary fasteners.
e. Laminating to Substrate: Where gypsum panels are indicated as directly
adhered to a substrate (other than studs, joists, furring members, or base
layer of gypsum board), comply with gypsum board manufacturer's written
recommendations and temporarily brace or fasten gypsum panels until
fastening adhesive has set.

6. Finishing gypsum board assemblies

a. General: Treat gypsum board joints, interior angles, edge trim, control
joints, penetrations, fastener heads, surface defects, and elsewhere as
required to prepare gypsum board surfaces for decoration. Promptly
remove residual joint compound from adjacent surfaces.
b. Profile open joints, rounded or leveled edges, and damaged areas using
setting-type joint compound.
c. Apply joint tape over gypsum board joints, except those with trim
accessories having flanges not requiring tape.
d. Fill openings around cutouts with compound or acoustical sealant as
recommended by manufacturer.
e. Reinforce all joints at tapered edges and interior corners with joint
reinforcing tape set in joint compound.
 f. Fill all joints, fastener heads, trim recesses, cracks and other depressions
with joint compound. Finish smooth and flush so that joints, screws and
other items will not be visible after painting.

7. Cleaning

a. Promptly, as the Work proceeds and upon completion, clean up and

remove away from job site any surplus materials and rubbish resulting
from the work of this trade. In particular, scrape off and remove all cement
and joint filler from adjacent surfaces.
b. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable
to Installer, that ensure gypsum board assemblies are without damage or
deterioration at the time of Substantial Complete.

CHAPTER IV. CERAMIC TILING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes ceramic, Porcelain and quarry tile.

1.2 Shop drawing, sample and catalogue of tiles as listed in ID drawing, bonding coat
and grouting material should be approved from Engineer ahead of any site
construction at site.
1.3 Discrepancy allowance as follows:
a. Variation in plane of sub-floor, including concrete fills leveling compounds and
mortar beds:
Not more than 1 in 500 (1/4 inch in 10 feet) from required elevation where
Portland cement mortar setting bed is used.
Not more than 1 in 1000 (1/8 inch in 10 feet) where dry-set Portland cement, and
latex-Portland cement mortar setting beds and chemical resistant bond coats are
used.
b. Variation in plane of wall surfaces:
Not more than 1 in 400 (1/4 inch in eight feet) from required plane where portland
cement mortar setting bed is used.
Not more than 1 in 800 (1/8 inch in eight feet) where dry-set or latex-Portland
cement mortar or organic adhesive setting materials is used.

2. Execution

2.1 Substrate preparation:

a. Cleaning New Concrete or Masonry: Chip out loose material, clean off all oil,
grease dirt, adhesives, curing compounds, and other deterrents to bonding by
mechanical method, or by using products specifically designed for cleaning
concrete and masonry.
 b. Use self-contained power blast cleaning systems to remove curing compounds
and steel trowel finish from concrete slabs where ceramic tile will be installed
directly on concrete surface with thin-set materials.
c. Patching and Leveling: Mix and apply patching and leveling compound in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Fill holes and cracks and align concrete floors that are out of required plane with
patching and leveling compound.
d. Apply patching and leveling compound to concrete and masonry wall surfaces
that are out of required plane.
e. Apply leveling coats of material compatible with wall surface and tile setting
material to wall surfaces, other than concrete and masonry that are out of required
plane.
f. Mortar bed for slopes to drains should be arranged as specified
2.2 Ceramic tiles setting
a. Installing Mortar Beds for Floors:
Install mortar bed to not damage cleavage or waterproof membrane; 32 mm (1-1/2
inch) minimum thickness.
Install floor mortar bed reinforcing centered in mortar fill.
Screed finish to level plane or slope to drains where requires.
For thin set systems cure mortar bed not less than seven days. Do not use curing
compounds or coatings.
For tile set with Portland cement paste over plastic mortar bed coordinate with set
tile before mortar bed sets.
b. Setting Beds or Bond Coats:
Where recessed or depressed floor slabs are filled with Portland cement mortar
bed, set ceramic mosaic floor tile in either Portland cement paste over plastic
mortar bed or latex-Portland cement mortar over cured mortar bed except as
specified otherwise.
Use quarry tile in chemical-resistant bond coat
c. Set wall tile installed over concrete or masonry in dry-set Portland cement mortar,
or latex-Portland cement mortar, ANSI 108.1B.and TCA System W211-02,
W221-02 or W222-02.
Set wall tile installed over concrete backer board in latex-Portland cement mortar,
ANSI A108.1B.
Set wall tile installed over Portland cement mortar bed on metal lath base in
Portland cement paste over plastic mortar bed, or dry-set Portland cement mortar
or latex-Portland cement mortar over a cured mortar bed Set tile over concrete in
therapeutic pools in Portland cement paste or dry set Portland cement mortar,
Set tile installed over gypsum board and gypsum plaster in organic adhesive,
Set trim shapes in same material specified for setting adjoining tile.
d. Lay out tile work so that no tile less than one-half full size is used. Make all cuts
on the outer edge of the field. Align new tile work scheduled for existing spaces to
the existing tile work unless specified otherwise.
e. Set tile firmly in place with finish surfaces in true planes. Align tile flush with
adjacent tile unless shown otherwise.
f. Cut and drill tile neatly without marring surface. Cut edges of tile abutting
penetrations, finish, or built-in items.
g. Remove and reset tiles that are out of plane or misaligned.
h. Extend floor tile beneath casework and equipment, except those units mounted in
wall recesses.
i. Align finish surface of new tile work flush with other and existing adjoining floor
finish where shown. In areas where floor drains occur, slope to drains where
shown.
j. Walls: Cover walls and partitions, including pilasters, furred areas, and
freestanding columns from floor to ceiling, or from floor to 10cm above the
gypsum board ceiling.
At window openings, provide tile stools and reveals, except where other finish
materials are shown or specified.
Finish wall surfaces behind and at sides of casework and equipment, except those
units mounted in wall recesses, with same tile as scheduled for room proper.
k. Joints: Keep all joints in line, straight, level, perpendicular and of even width
unless shown otherwise. Make joints 2 mm (1/16 inch) wide for glazed wall tile
and mosaic tile work. Make joints in quarry tile work not less than 6 mm (1/4
inch) nor more than 9 mm (3/8 inch) wide. Finish joints flush with surface of tile.
d. Make joints in Paver tile, porcelain type; maximum 3 mm (1/8 inch) wide.
l. Back Buttering: For installations indicated below, obtain 100 percent mortar
coverage by complying with applicable special requirements for back buttering of
tile in referenced ANSI A108 series of tile installation standards:
Tile wall installations in wet areas, including showers, tub enclosures, laundries
and swimming pools
Tile installed with chemical-resistant mortars and grouts.
Tile wall installations composed of tiles 200 by 200 mm (8 by 8 inches or larger.
Exterior tile wall installations
m. Grouting: Install and cure grout in accordance with the applicable standard.
n. Joints: Prepare tile expansion, isolation, construction and contraction joints for
installation of sealant. Rake out grout at joints between tile, service sink at toe of
base, and where shown not less than 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep.

3. Cleaning and protection

a. Cleaning thoroughly sponge and wash tile. Polish glazed surfaces with clean dry
cloths. Methods and materials used shall not damage or impair appearance of tile
surfaces.
Clean tile grouted with epoxy, furan and commercial Portland cement grout and
tile set in elastomeric bond coat as recommended by the manufacturer of the grout
and bond coat.
b. Protection Keep traffic off tile floor, until grout and setting material is firmly set
and cured. Where traffic occurs over tile floor, cover tile floor with not less than 9
mm (3/8 inch) thick plywood, wood particle board, or hardboard securely taped in
place. Do not remove protective cover until time for final inspection. Clean tile of
any tape, adhesive and stains.
CHAPTER V. LAMINATED WOODEN FLOORING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes wooden finishing as indicated in tender drawing or

instructed by Engineer.
1.2 Sample for wooden flooring system should be approved from Engineer ahead
of construction at site.

2. Execution

2.1 Preparation:
a. all masonry, painting, plaster, tile, marble and terrazzo work should be
completed ahead, and overhead mechanical trades and painters have finished
in the wood floor areas. The building shall be enclosed and weathertite.
b. Permanent heat, light and ventilation shall be installed and operating during
and after installation, maintaining a range of temperature and humidity
compatible with the expected low and high moisture content of the flooring.
The wood moisture content range is determined by the flooring contactor
based on the facility’s mechanical controls and/or geographical location.
2.2 Execution
a. Subfloor: Cover concrete with poly, sealing and lapping joints a minimum of
6”.Subfloor Install lower layer of subfloor perpendicular to finish maple
flooring spacing all edges 1/4” and stagger joints 4’. Provide 1-1/2”
expansion voids at perimeter and at all vertical obstructions. The underside of
first layer shall have Neo Shook pads attached 12” on center (32 per sheet)
and 6” from edges on all sides. Install solid blocking at doorways, under
bleachers in the stacked position, and below portable goals.
b. The second layer of subfloor shall be laid at a 45-degree angle over the first
layer, spacing all edges 1/4” stagger joints 4’. Provide 1-1/2” expansion voids
at perimeter and at all vertical obstructions. Attach second layer of subfloor
with fasteners 12” on center.
c. Maple Flooring
d. Install maple flooring by power nailing or stapling approximately 12” on
center with end joints properly driven up.
e. If required, size joints between flooring strips to allow for intermediate
expansion in accordance with local humidity conditions. Provided 1-1/2”
expansion voids at perimeter and at all vertical obstructions. Machine sand
with coarse, medium, and fine paper to a smooth, even and uniform surface.
f. Remove sanding dust from entire surface by tack or vacuum. Inspect entire
area of floor to insure that surface is acceptable for finishing, clean and
completely free from sanding dust. Apply two (2) coats of approved seal and
two (2) coats of approved finish per manufacturer’s instructions. Buff and
clean floor between coats.
g. Games Lines: Apply game lines as indicated on drawings, between seal and
first coat of finish.
3 Cleaning

Remove excess and waste materials from the area of work.

CHAPTER VI LINOLEUM FLOORING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes recommendations for “natural” linoleum tile and sheet
floor coverings, which are composed of renewable materials.
1.2 Sample for linoleum tile, sheet flooring and adhesive if any should be
approved from Engineer ahead of construction at site.

2. Execution

2.1 Preparation:
Comply, at minimum, with the linoleum manufacturer recommendations for
space ventilation during and after installation. Where feasible, the following
ventilation conditions shall be maintained during the linoleum installation, and
for a period of 72 hours after installation: 1) supply 100% outside air 24 hours
a day; 2) supply airflow at a rate of 6 air changes per hour, when outside
temperatures are between 55 degrees F and 85 degrees F and humidity is
between 30% and 60%; and 3) supply airflow at a rate of 1.5 air changes per
hour, when outside air conditions are not within the range stipulated in item 2
above.
2.2 When installed over concrete slabs, verify compatibility of the linoleum and
adhesives with curing compounds, leveling agents, or sealing agents used for
slab preparation.

3. Cleaning

Remove excess and waste materials from the area of work.

CHAPTER VII. CARPET FLOORING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes carpet like soft surface flooring, and constructed
monolithically to provide good traction designed to cushion accidental falls
especially for general manager, theatre, meeting room.
1.2 Sample of carpet and plastic edge strip should be approved from Engineer
ahead of construction at site.
 2. Execution

2.1 Preparation:
a. Subfloor shall be level and smooth.
b. Concrete slabs shall be cured and dry.
c. Curing compounds, hardeners or sealers shall not be used on the slab. If a
curing compound, hardener or sealer has been used; all residues must be
removed prior to installation of flooring.
d. Flooring over existing surface such as wood or resilient tile: install in
accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
2.2 Execution
a. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for matching pattern and texture
directions.
b. Cut openings in flooring where required for installing equipment, pipes,
outlets, and the like. Bind cut edges and replaces flanges or plates. Use
additional adhesive to anchor flooring around pipes and other vertical
projections.
c. Lay flooring lengthwise in longest dimension of space, and with
minimum seaming area, uniformly to provide a tight smooth finish.
Flooring shall be free from movement when subjected to traffic.
d. Seaming: Use a special adhesive system that permanently welds the seams
together.
e. Adhesive shall be permanently resistant to cleaning solutions. Seams shall
not be visible after flooring is installed.
f. Edge strip should be installed over exposed edges of flooring, anchor
strips to floor with suitable fasteners. Apply adhesive to edge strips, insert
flooring into lip and press lip down over flooring.

3. Cleaning and protection

3.1 Remove waste, strips, fasteners and other cuttings from flooring. Vacuum
flooring and provide suitable protection. Unnecessary traffic will not be
permitted on unprotected soft surface flooring.
3.2 Just before final acceptance of work, remove protection and vacuum clean
soft surface flooring.

CHAPTER VIII. ACCESS FLOORING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes access floor panels, floor coverings,

understructure and various electrical, data and communication
accessories.
 1.2 Sample of access floor system including pedestal, stringer, floor panel
should be approved from Engineer ahead of construction at site.
2 Execution
2.1 Preparation
2.1 Examine structural subfloor for unevenness, irregularities and
dampness that would affect the quality and execution of the work. Do
not proceed with installation until structural floor surfaces are level,
clean, and dry as completed by others.
2.2 Concrete sealers, if used, shall be identified and proven to be
compatible with pedestal adhesive. Verify that adhesive achieves bond
to slab before commencing work.
2.3 Verify dimensions on contract drawings, including level of interfaces
including abutting floor, ledges and doorsills.
2.4 The General Contractor shall provide clear access, dry subfloor area
free of construction debris and other trades throughout installation of
access floor system.
2.5 Area to receive and store access floor materials shall be enclosed and
maintained at recommended temperatures humidity.
2.2 Installation
a. Pedestal locations shall be established from approved shop drawings
so that mechanical and electrical work can be installed without
interfering with pedestal installation.
b. Installation of access floor shall be coordinated with other trades to
maintain the integrity of the installed system. All traffic on access
floor shall be controlled by access floor installer. No traffic but that of
access floor installers shall be permitted on any floor area for 24 hours
to allow the pedestal adhesive to set. Access floor panels shall not be
removed by other trades for 72 hours after their installation.
c. Floor system and accessories shall be installed under the supervision
of the manufacturer’s authorized representative and according to
manufacturer’s recommendations.
d. No dust or debris producing operations by other trades shall be
allowed in areas where access floor is being installed to ensure proper
bonding of pedestals to subfloor.
e. Access floor installer shall keep the subfloor broom clean as
installation progresses.
f. Partially complete floors shall be braced against shifting to maintain
the integrity of the installed system where required.
g. Additional pedestals as needed shall support panels where floor is
disrupted by columns, walls, and cutouts. H. Understructure shall be
aligned such that all uncut panels are interchangeable and fit snugly
but do not bind when placed in alternate positions.
h. Finished floor shall be level, not varying more than 0.062” in 10 feet
or 0.125” overall.
 i. Inspect system prior to application of floor covering and replace any
floor panels that are cracked, broken and structurally damaged and do
not comply with specified requirements.

3 Cleaning and protection

3.1 Remove waste, strips, fasteners and other cuttings from flooring.
Vacuum flooring and provide suitable protection. Unnecessary traffic
will not be permitted on unprotected soft surface flooring.
3.2 Just before final acceptance of work, remove temporary protection.

CHAPTER IX. PAINTING

1. General

1.1 This Section includes surface preparation and field painting of the following
Exposed interior items and surfaces
Surface preparation, priming, and finish coats specified in this Section are in
addition to shop priming and surface treatment specified in other Sections.
Revise paragraph below to suit the Project.
1.2 Sample of required coating material, procedure and selected color should be
approved from Engineer ahead of construction at site.

2. Execution

2.1 preparation
a. Verify that site environmental conditions are appropriate for application of
coatings as specified.
b. Immediately prior to coating application, ensure that surfaces to receive
coatings are dry.
c. Ensure that moisture-retaining substrates to receive coatings have moisture
content within tolerances allowed by coating manufacturer, using moisture
measurement techniques recommended by coating manufacturer.
d. Immediately prior to coating application, examine surfaces to receive
coatings for surface imperfections and for contaminants which could
impair performance or appearance of coatings, including but not limited
to, loose primer, rust, scale, oil grease, mildew, algae, or fungus, stains or
marks, cracks, indentations, or abrasions.
e. Correct the above conditions and any other conditions which could impair
performance or appearance of coatings in accordance with specified
surface preparation procedures before proceeding with coating application.
f. Remove or protect hardware, electrical plates, mechanical grilles and
louvers, lighting fixture trim, and other items not indicated to receive
coatings which are adjacent to surfaces to receive coatings.
 g. Remove mildew from impervious surfaces by scrubbing with solution of
trisodium phosphate and bleach. Rinse with clean water and allow
substrate to thoroughly dry.
h. For specific substrate preparation, see individual specifications.
2.2 Application
a. Apply paint according to manufacturer's written instructions. Use
applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material
being applied.
b. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or
conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film. Provide finish
coats that are compatible with primers used.
c. The term "exposed surfaces" includes areas visible when permanent or
built-in fixtures, grilles, convector covers, covers for finned-tube radiation,
and similar components are in place. Extend coatings in these areas, as
required, to maintain system integrity and provide desired protection.
d. Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture the same as similar
exposed surfaces. Before final installation of equipment, paint surfaces
behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with prime coat only.
e. Paint interior surfaces of ducts with a flat, nonspecular black paint where
visible through registers or grilles.
f. Paint back sides of access panels and removable or hinged covers to match
exposed surfaces.
g. Sand lightly between each succeeding enamel or varnish coat.
h. Scheduling Painting: Apply first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned,
pretreated, or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable after
preparation and before subsequent surface deterioration.
i. The number of coats and film thickness required are the same regardless of
application method. Do not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has
cured as recommended by manufacturer. If sanding is required to produce
a smooth, even surface according to manufacturer's written instructions,
sand between applications.
j. Omit primer over metal surfaces that have been shop primed and touchup
painted.
k. If undercoats, stains, or other conditions show through final coat of paint,
apply additional coats until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and
appearance. Give special attention to ensure that edges, corners, crevices,
welds, and exposed fasteners receive a dry film thickness equivalent to
that of flat surfaces.
l. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying.
Do not recoat surfaces until paint has dried to where it feels firm, and does
not deform or feel sticky under moderate thumb pressure, and until
application of another coat of paint does not cause undercoat to lift or lose
adhesion.
m. Application Procedures: Apply paints and coatings by brush, roller, spray,
or other applicators according to manufacturer's written instructions.
 n. Prime Coats: Before applying finish coats, apply a prime coat, as
recommended by manufacturer, to material that is required to be painted or
finished and that has not been prime coated by others. Recoat primed and
sealed surfaces where evidence of suction spots or unsealed areas in first
coat appears, to ensure a finish coat with no burn-through or other defects
due to insufficient sealing.
o. Completed Work: Match approved samples for color, texture, and
coverage. Remove, refinish, or repaint work not complying with
requirements.

3. Cleaning and protection

3.1 Cleanup: At the end of each workday, remove empty cans, rags, rubbish, and
other discarded paint materials from Project site.
3.2 After completing painting, clean glass and paint-spattered surfaces. Remove
spattered paint by washing and scraping without scratching or damaging
adjacent finished surfaces.
3.3 Protect work of other trades, whether being painted or not, against damage
from painting. Correct damage by cleaning, repairing or replacing, and
repainting, as approved by Architect.
3.4 Provide "Wet Paint" signs to protect newly painted finishes. After completing
painting operations, remove temporary protective wrappings provided by
others to protect their work. After work of other trades is complete, touch up
and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

CHAPTER X. FURNITURE

1. General

1.1 This Section includes the furniture as shown in furniture layout design
drawing and subject to the approval from Engineer.
1.2 Sample should be approved prior to the arrangement at site.

2. Execution

2.1 Preparation & execution

a. Space should be comfortable for accommodate the furniture, with fully
AC system and proper moisture to avoid any damage to the loose
furniture.
b. Furniture should be arranged as per approved loose furniture shop
drawing, and any discrepancy of the provisions like electrical connections
should be rectified.

3. Cleaning and protection

Furniture should be cleaned and protected until the commission of the whole
project, and damaged item should be replaced immediately.