DIVISION 1 – G E N E R A L

SECTION 0100 : SCOPE AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Drawings and the Specifications are complimentary to each other. Drawings are graphic
means of showing work to be done. They are practically suited to show where materials are
located. Thus, drawings exist essentially to show dimensions, location and placement. Not all
works however can be presented in the drawings. Generalized works are usually in statement
form and hence, the Contractor is required to read the Specifications carefully.

Specifications, on the other hand, are used to describe the materials, construction techniques,
samples, shopdrawings, guarantees and other contract requirements. Together, the Drawings
and the Specifications are used to inform the Contractor.

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2.0 NATIONAL LAWS, LOCAL ORDINANCES AND BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Construction of the structure stipulated under this Specifications and related Contract
Documents prepared for this project by NORTH ONE DESIGN PLUS + shall be in conformity
with National Laws, Local Ordinances and Building Rules and Regulations.

3.0 REFERENCE TO OTHER RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work listed and described in this Specification are subject to the General Conditions of the
Contract, which forms part of this work.

B. Detailed Specifications of more significant or more highly involved phases or trades of

construction work, or those, which under certain circumstances are deemed to require
further elaboration or clarification, are also included in this set of Specifications.

4.0 LANGUAGE OF THE SPECIFICATIONS

The Specifications are of the abbreviated type and include incomplete sentences. The
selection of structure depends on the underlying principles of specification.

A. That the Technical Specifications are only one part of the Contract Documents.

B. That the Contract is between the Owner and the General Contractor, and

C. That the General Contractor is the only party responsible for completing the work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.

Therefore,

A. Only the General Contractor is referred to in the Specifications so as not to violate the
intent of the Contract and so as not to undermine the proper chain of command.

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 B. Any reference to Specialty Trade Contractor in the Technical Specifications is made only
in so far as to selection. The General Contractor assumes all responsibilities for the
execution of the whole project in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Therefore, in the contract between the Owner and the General Contractor, the Specialty
Trade Contractor is not referred to. In all Contract Documents, the work “Contractor” is
meant the General Contractor.

C. The omission of the phrase “The Contractor shall” is intentional because the whole
Specification is directed to the Contractor. Omitted works or phrases shall be supplied by
inference in the same manner, as they are when a “note” occurs in the Drawings.

D. Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed” or words of similar import are used, it shall
be understood that the reference to the drawings accompanying the Specifications is
made, unless otherwise stated.

E. Where “as directed”, “as required”, “as permitted”, “as authorized”, “as approved”, “as
accepted” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the direction,
requirement, permission, authorization, approval or acceptance of the Architect is
intended, unless otherwise specified.

F. As used herein, “provided” shall be understood to mean “provided complete in place” that
is, “furnished and installed”.

G. Most sentences are in the imperative mood. This style is especially suited for instructions
covering installations of products and equipment.

Example: “spread adhesive using notched trowel”

“use a notched trowel”
“install flooring with textures side up”

The verb is the first work of the sentence clearly defining the action to be performed. This
is more concise and, therefore, readily understandable.

5.0 NATURE AND SCOPE OF GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK

A. Work contemplated under comprehensive work shall consist of furnishing materials, labor,
plant, equipment, tools, appliances, utilities, transportation, detailed superintendence and
supervision, and satisfactory performance of work and operations necessary for complete
construction of this project.

B. The following are the division of work to be undertaken:

Division 1 GENERAL
Division 2 SITE WORK
Division 3 CONCRETE
Division 4 MASONRY
Division 5 METALS
Division 6 WOOD
Division 7 DOORS, WINDOWS & GLASS
Division 8 FINISHES
Division 9 PAINTING
Division 10 MECHANICAL
Division 11 ELECTRICAL

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6.0 SUBMITTALS

The following are items for submission by the Contractor for the Architect’s approval prior to
order, purchase, work or manufacture.

A. Samples
1. All specified sizes of steel reinforcement
2. All specified sizes of angle bars
3. Aggregates
4. Admixtures, as required
5. Metal Sections
6. All specified plywood
7. All pipes and fittings
8. Wiring Devices

B. Technical Catalogues and Brochures

1. Electrical panel distribution system

C. Detailed Shopdrawings
1. Formworks when required
2. Reinforcing bar details and placements
3. All steel built-up members and framing works of roof framing system
4. All metal works

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DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

SECTION 0200 : CLEARING OF THE SITE

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish equipment and perform labor required to complete:

A. Removal and relocation of existing structures such as condensers of ACU’s, etc.,

which are in the project area and are being used.

B. Removal and storing of salvageable materials.

C. Provide and maintain any temporary means of site access with the approval of the
authority having jurisdiction on the site.

D. See drawing for area coverage of work involved.

1.2 EXAMINATION OF SITE

Visit the site of the work and examine the premises to fully understand all existing
conditions relative to the work. No increase in cost or extension of performance time
will be considered for failure to verify and know actual site conditions.

1.3 PERMITS

1.4 PROTECTION

Protect adjacent offices, hospital functions directly below the proposed location and
other structures and utilities therein against harm or damage.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

A. All salvageable materials shall remain the property of the Owner. Hauling and
stacking of salvaged materials within a 300meter radius to Owner’s specified
storage shall be for the account of the Contractor.

B. All debris and other materials resulting from the demolition work shall be
immediately removed from the premises and dumped at site provided by the
Contractor in manner approved by the Architect.

3.0 E X E CU T I O N

3.1 DEMOLITION

Demolished and remove from site existing structures and other constructions within
the building area as indicated in the plans. Cap all existing utility lines. Consult
Owner before commencing work.

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3.2 REPAIRS

Repair damages done to property of any person or persons on or off the premises, by
reason of required work for Demolition.

3.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall be liable and hereby assumed full responsibility for and shall hold
the Owner free and harmless from any and all claims arising out of or in connection
with any injury or damage that may be sustained by any person of property in carrying
out the works contracted for under this Agreement. Damage caused by the
Contractor, whether by accident or negligence in connection with the work on any of
the company’s properties shall immediately be made good at the Contractor’s
expense, and in the event the Contractor fails or neglects to do so, the cost of such
damages shall be deducted from any payment due the Contractor.

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DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SECTION 0300 : CONCRETE FORMWORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete

formwork for all concrete works.
B. All work shall be done in accordance with the minimum requirements of the
American Concrete Institute Building Code for Reinforced Concrete ACI 318
(latest edition) except as modified herein.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Shop drawings of formwork when required by the Architect shall be submitted for
approval before fabrication and erection of such formwork.

1.3 APPROVAL

All form material is subject to approval before fabrication of formwork

1.4 PROTECTION

Exercise care in the choice of surface forms and form fittings that will be in contact
with concrete. Provide adequately braced forms that will produce correctly aligned
concrete, able to meet the specific weights and side pressure or newly place concrete.
Choose form fittings that are adequate to the purpose.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 FORMS

Use marine plywood, metal or surface lumber forms where it will best give the most
advantage in the specific concrete work involved or as shown.

Forms shall be designed and constructed to facilitate easy removal without damage to
textured concrete surfaces, free of offsets and square corners true to the lines and
profile as detailed, with a minimum number of joints subject to the Architect’s
approval.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Check all forms to conform to the shape, lines, dimensions of the members as
called for in the plans. The forms shall be substantial and designed to resist the
pressure and weight of the concrete, and be properly tied and braced or shored to
maintain position and shape. Forms shall be sufficiently tight to prevent the loss
of mortar from the concrete.

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B. Check all formwork for plumbness and correct alignment.

C. Provide openings in column forms for cleaning and inspection preferably at lowest
point of pour lifts immediately before depositing concrete.

D. Always provide continuous vertical supports for framework directly below pour
line.

E. Clean forms of encrustation of mortar, grout or other foreign materials.

F. Bolts and rods used for internal ties shall be so arranged that when the form are
removed, all metals will not be less than 19mm from the formed surfaces.

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SECTION 0310 : CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 COPE

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete steel
reinforcing bars, welded wire fabric, bar supports and miscellaneous reinforcing
accessories.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Mill Certificates: Furnish two copies of manufacturer’s certificates of mill tests of

all reinforcing bars.

B. Shopdrawings: Each reinforcing steel detail and placement drawings shall be

submitted for approval in accordance with the requirements of the General
Conditions. Any material fabricated before final approval of the shopdrawings will
be done at Contractor’s risk, but no material shall be placed until shopdrawings
have final approval. Shopdrawings shall be in accordance with the “Manual of
Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures” (ACI 315) and the
ASEP Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, latest edition.

1.3 PROTECTION AND STORAGE

Protect steel requirement adequately from rusting, coating with grease, oil, dirt and
other objectionable materials.

Store reinforcing steel on supports above ground level and keep covered with
tarpaulins against rain.

1.4 LABELLING

Bars shall be properly labeled with weatherproof tags to facilitate identification.

1.5 TESTING

Test shall conform to ASTM Designations of specified materials. One tension and
one bend test shall be made on each size of reinforcing steel bar for every 10 tons or
every lot delivered whichever is less. Testing shall be by an approved private material
agency. Contractor shall provide samples of materials for testing without additional
cost Owner. Expenses for testing shall be borne by the Owner. Copies of the results
shall be furnished to the Owner and Architect promptly.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

For deduction or addition of contract sum due to deletion or extra work involved, the
steel reinforcement shall be measured in weight either in kilograms or in metric tons.
The Contractor shall be paid based on the steel weight as per unit prices submitted on
the proposal form. Steel bars that are not installed shall not be paid for by the Owner.

2.0 PRODUCTS

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 2.1 MATERIALS

A. Steel Bars

a. Shall be new and free from rust, mud, oil, grease, scale, defects or kinks
or other coating, which will impair the bond.

b. Shall conform to the latest edition of ASTM Designation A615

Specification for Deformed Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
Deformation shall conform to ASTM A305.

c. Grade of reinforcing steel shall be as follows:

PS Grade 33 (fy = 227MPa) for 12mm diameter and smaller

d. Bar sized No. 11 smaller shall be structural grade unless otherwise

specified in contract drawings.

e. All bars for columns shall be structural grade

B. Accessories: Provide bar supports and other accessories necessary to hold bars
in proper position while concrete is being placed. Bar supports which come in
contact with forms for concrete exposed to view in the finish structure shall be
galvanized. Bar supports are subject to approval of the Engineer or Architect.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION
A. Before placing reinforcement and before pouring of concrete, remove all loose
rust, mud, mill scale, oil or other adhering materials, which tend to reduce or
destroy bond between concrete and reinforcement.

B. All bars shall be bent cold. Bends for stirrups and ties shall be made around pins
with a diameter of at lease twice the thickness of the bars; for bars 25mm and
smaller, six times the thickness; for larger bars, eight time the thickness.

3.2 PLACING REINFORCEMENT

A. Metal Reinforcement

a. Placing shall be according to plans furnished. Refer to the Architect in

case of doubt in placing steel.

b. Reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and adequately secured with

concrete metal wires, metal chair spacers, ties, anchors or other accessories
to prevent displacement by construction loads or the placing of concrete.

c. Wire mesh reinforcement where shown in slabs shall be secured in

position by spacer bars and chairs.

d. All non-stirrups shall be held in place by the two No. 4 spacer bars unless
otherwise shown in the drawings.

e. Reinforcement shall not be bent after being embedded on hardened

concrete unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.

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 B. Bar spacing shall be done in accordance with the ACI Building Code:

a. Clear distance between parallel bars shall be 1-1/2 times the diameter of
the bars.

b. Clear distance shall not be less than 1-1/3 times the maximum size of
aggregates, nor less than 25mm.

c. Where bars are used in two or more layers, the bars in the proper layers
shall be placed directly above those in the lower layers at a clear distance of
not less than 25mm.

3.3 OFFSET AND SPLICE REINFORCEMENT

A. Splices

a. Generally, avoid splices in slabs, beams and girders at points of

maximum stress. Splices may be allowed only upon written approval of splice
details by the Architect or Engineer or as shown or noted in the plans.

b. Splice length shall follow the requirement of the ACI Building Code.
Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI-318) and ASEP Guide to
Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures latest edition.

c. Weld splicing shall only be mage by certified welders.

d. Welding of bars shall conform to AWS D 12.1, Recommended Practices

for Welding Reinforcing Steel.

e. Splices in adjacent bars shall be staggered by a minimum distance of 40

bar diameter.

B. Offsets: Where changes in cross-section of columns occur, longitudinal bars shall

be offset in a region where lateral support is afforded. Where offset, the slope of
the included portion shall not be more than 1:6 and in case of tied columns, the
ties shall be spaced 75mm on center for a distance of 300 mm below and above
the point of offset.

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SECTION 0320 : CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish material and equipment and perform labor required to complete cast-in-
place and finishing or concrete of all plain and reinforced concrete as shown on
the drawings and as specified herein.

B. Include the following incidental works

a. Concrete pads, bases and curbs for equipment if called for or detailed in the
structural or architectural drawings.

b. Dowels for concrete pads, bases and curbs for mechanical, electrical, or other
equipment except where vibration isolation is required under pads.

c. Setting anchor bolts base plates or other steel members embedded in

concrete as indicated in the structural drawings or other engineering
drawings.

C. Coordinate and cooperate with other trades to install embedded items.

1.2 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CODES

Works shall be governed by the ACE Building Code requirements for reinforced
concrete (ACE 318) and “Standard Code for Arch and Gas Welding Society” unless
otherwise specified or detailed. The latest edition of all standard specifications or
codes shall be used.

1.3 CODES AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations are used:

ASTM – American Society for Testing Materials
ACI – American Concrete Institute
PCI – Pre-stressed Concrete Institute
AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction

1.4 STORAGE

A. Cement: store in dry watertight, ventilated structure. Elevate floor above the
ground at a distance sufficient to prevent absorption of moisture. Bags shall be
stocked closed together to reduce circulation of air but shall not be stocked
against outside wall. Stack to permit easy access for inspection and identification
of each shipment. Cement that has been in storage for so long that there is
doubt to its quality will be tested by standard mortar test to determine its suitability
for use. Such cement shall not be used without approval from the Architect.

B. Aggregate: Prevent from inclusion of foreign matter. Maintain storage piles in a

manner that will afford good drainage. Store or stockpile aggregates of different
sizes separately. Prevent segregation of particle size.

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 Stock plies of coarse aggregates shall be built in horizontal layers not exceeding
1.20 meters in depth to avoid segregation. Should the coarse aggregate become
segregated, it shall be remixed to conform to the grading requirement. Sufficient
live storage shall be maintained at all times to permit continuous placement of
concrete as required by work schedule.

C. Admixtures: Store to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign matters.

1.5 SUBMITTAL

A. Samples: Submit sampled of cement and aggregates proposed for exposed

architectural concrete work for approval, labeled with named, sources and
description of material.

B. Unit Price: Unit price for the following items as set forth in the proposal will apply
in the event additions to or deductions from the work to be performed under the
Contract are required. Unit prices shall be based on all concrete in place
including forms.

a. Structural concrete:
17.20 MPa (2,500 psi) …………………… per cubic meter
20.68 MPa (3,000 psi) …………………….per cubic meter

b. Reinforcing Steel in place …………………per kilogram

C. Reports

a. Submit schedule of pour and location at least four days prior to date of
pouring for approval.

b. Submit five copies of mixed design and test results.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

For deduction from or addition to contract sum due to deletion of extra work involved,
measure cast-in-place concrete in cubic meters and base payment on actual volume
poured using the unit prices on the proposal form.

1.7 DESIGN STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

All strengths of concrete shall be as indicated on the Construction Notes or as

specified herein.

Minimum compressive cylinder strength of concrete, fc’ at 28 days are as follows:

a. fc’ = 17.24 MPa (2,500 psi) All slab on fill, slab on grade

b. fc’ = 20.68 MPa (3,000 psi) All retaining walls, R.C, walls and as
specified in the construction notes and
specs

c. fc’ = 27.57 MPa (3000 psi) All footings, tie beams, columns, beams,
and girders

1.8 INSPECTION

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 Concrete shall be proportioned, mixed and placed only in the presence of the
Architect or Engineer. The Architect or Engineer shall be notified in advance to
provide ample time for inspection or reinforcing steel bars before any mixing and
placing of concrete is commenced.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cement

a. Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C-150: Standard Specifications for

Portland Cement and of the American Society for Testing Materials and
subsequent standards, thereof, to meet local conditions. REPUBLIC, ATLAS,
RIZAL or approved equivalent.

b. White Cement: 40kgs. PRIME or approved equal.

B. Fine Aggregates

a. Fine aggregates used in the composition of concrete, mortar, grout or plaster

shall consist of sand, stone screenings or other inert materials with similar
characteristics or a combination thereof, having clean, hard, strong, durable,
uncoated grains, and free from injurious amounts of dust, lumps, soft and
flaky particles, shale, alkalis, organic matters, loams or clays.

b. All sand to be used shall have the local designation of S-1 or first class
washed sand with greenish exterior color tone, sharp, fine and hard.

C. Coarse Aggregates

a. Coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stones, gravel or other approved

inert materials with similar characteristics or a combination thereof, having
clean, hard, strong, durable, uncoated particles, free from injurious amounts
of soft friable, thin, flat, elongated or laminated pieces, alkalis, organic or
deleterious matters, soft stones, limestone’s or stones having a distinct
cleavage are not allowed. All coarse aggregates to be used shall have the
local designation of G-1 first class machine crushed stone gravel.

b. Coarse aggregates shall be well graded as to size, ranging from 0.3 mm

(1/8”) up to a size, which will readily pass between all reinforcing bars and not
to exceed 18mm (3/4”) in size for reinforced beams, floor slabs and others.

D. Water

a. Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts
of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, organic matters or other substances that maybe
deleterious to concrete or steel.

b. Water used for curing shall be clean and free from elements that might cause
staining or discoloration of the concrete.

E. Metal Reinforcement

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 a. Reinforcing bars shall conform to the Requirements of the Standard
Specifications for “Billet-Steel Concrete Reinforcement Bars”.

b. All reinforcement for the foundation shall be deformed

c. Reinforcing bars shall be as per Construction Notes.

F. Admixtures to be used in concrete shall be subject to prior approval by the

Architect or Engineer. The admixture shall be shown capable of maintaining
essentially the same composition and performance throughout the work as the
product used in establishing concrete proportions.

Use PRIME leveling screed or approved equal to ensure a flat, level and smooth
surface.

G. Inserts shall be adjustable wedge insert of malleable iron 2omm bolt size or
dovetail anchor slots gauge 22 galvanized steel having removable fillers unless
otherwise noted

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DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

SECTION 0400 : MORTAR

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete all
plasterwork, masonry work, patching and filling mortar as shown or indicated in the
drawings. Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified herein, all
materials or work under this division shall be subject to the provision under Division 3,
CONCRETE.

1.2 TESTING

Three random samples of mortar shall be obtained from every 100 square meter
section of work. This specimen shall be standard 150 millimeters diameter by 300
high cylinders for core concrete and standard 100 millimeters for the mortar.

The following criteria shall apply at 28 days compressive strength:

A. The average of all the results shall not be less than 1.2fm’

B. No result shall be less than 0.80fm’

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Sand: ASTM C 35-67

B. Masonry or Portland Cement: ASTM C 150-67, Type 1. WALCRETE or approved

equal.

C. Water: clean, potable, free from acids, alkali and deleterious substances.

D. Conform mortar to ASTM C270-86. Core Filling concrete shall have a minimum
compressive strength of 10MPa at 28 days.

2.2 MIXES

A. Cement Mortar shall consist of homogeneous mixture of:

One part Masonry or Portland cement, one-tenth part hydrated line and three
parts well graded sand.

B. Core filling concrete for cores where the lease dimension is greater than 75
millimeters shall consist of homogeneous mixture of:

One part Masonry or Portland Cement, two parts sand and four parts aggregate.
Water and cement ratio shall give sufficient workability for adequate compaction.

2.3 SLUMP

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 Cement Mortar shall have a minimum slump of 100 millimeters and a maximum slump
of 150 millimeters.

2.4 GROUT

A. Fine grout shall be mixed using one part Masonry and Portland cement, one-tenth
parts lime and an approved plasticizer and three parts sand for grout spaces less
than 50 millimeters in any horizontal dimension and in which clearance between
reinforcement and masonry is less than 20 millimeters.

B. Coarse grout shall be mixed using one part Masonry or Portland cement, three
parts sand and three parts pea gravel passing a 10 millimeters sieve for grout
spaces 50 millimeters or greater in all horizontal dimensions and in which
clearance between reinforcement and masonry is more than 20 millimeters.

2.5 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Application of Cement Plaster

a. Scratch Coat: Apply with sufficient force and material form full
keys or bond. Cross scratch as soon as scratch coat has attained
initial set and apply brown coat as soon as practicable.

b. Brown Coat: Scratch or broom for bond of finish coat and allow
to set hard. Keep brown coat moist until finish coat is applied.

c. Finish coat: Bring to true, even surfaces with rods, daries and
trowel smooth, leaving finished surface free from tool marks and
blemishes. Keep cement plaster moist for at least three days and
protect against rapid drying until cured.

B. Application of Masonry Mortar

a. Lay all concrete hollow blocks with 10 millimeters thick

horizontal and vertical mortar joints.

C. Application of Patching Mortar

a. Provide the same mixture of gray and white cements for

patching mortar used to fill holes and imperfections, but should be a
stiffer mixture and the cement and sand proportions should be the
same as those used in the concrete.

b. Never steel trowel patches but finish with wood or cork floats.

c. Allowing the mixed patching mortar to stand for an hour or two

before using it reduces the amount of shrinkage but never add water
in remixing it.

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3.2 CONCRETE FILLING FOR BLOCKWORK

A. Fill thoroughly all cavities of blocks with concrete until no further

settlement occurs. Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted into

place. The core concrete shall be kept down a distance of 25 millimeters

from the top of the block work and this surface shall be thoroughly
scrabbled before any further concrete is placed.

B. Blocks to be filled shall not be laid to a height greater than 1200

millimeters before filling.

C. Core filling of masonry wall shall be cured for at least three days after
core filling is placed.

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SECTION 0410 : CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

1.01 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete concrete unit
masonry. Include building-in of necessary items supplied by other trades as shown or
indicated in the drawings. Include all necessary accessories, reinforcements and
filling. See drawings and details for location, extent and other requirements.

1.2 HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Handle in a manner to prevent undue chipping and breakage

B. Protect storage piles, stacks or bins from heavy traffic

C. Provide platforms to protect bottom piles from contact with soil.

1.3 VISUAL INSPECTION

A. All units shall be sound and free from cracks or other defects that would interfere
with the proper placing of the unit to impair the strength or permanence of the
construction.

B. Units that are intended to serve as a base for plaster or stucco shall have a
sufficiently rough surface to afford good bond.

1.4 M A R K I N G

All units shall bear a distinctive mark of the manufacturer or shall be otherwise readily
identified as to origin.

1.5 SAMPLING AND NUMBER OF SPECIMENS

A. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot of units from which they are
selected. If test specimens are selected at the site of work, units for moisture
content tests shall be taken within 48 hours after delivery.

B. In sampling the blocks for the strength, absorption and moisture content
determinations, submit three samples of each type of block for approval. All
blocks used in the work shall come within the approved sample range.

1.6 T E S T I N G

Units shall be tested in accordance with the standard method of testing masonry units
of the American Society for Testing Material (ASTM) C 140. No blocks shall be used
unless results of tests are known and duly approved by the Architect.

1.7 R E J E C T I O N

In case the delivered CHB fails to conform to the requirements, the manufacturer may
sort it and new specimens shall be selected again at random from the retained lot and
tested at the expense of the Contractor. In case the second set of specimens fails to
conform to the test requirements, the entire lot shall be rejected.

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2.0 P R O D U C T S

2.1 M A T E R I A L S

A. Concrete hollow and solid masonry units: Blocks shall be sound, dry, clean and
crack-free and shall be cured for at least 28 days before delivery.

Conform to American Society for Testing Material (ASTM) C-129 for non-load
bearing units, ASTM C-90 for hollow load bearing units and ASTM C-145 for solid
load bearing units.

The concrete block shall have a minimum compressive strength of 2.76MPa at 28

days for individual unit. For load bearing blocks it should have a minimum
compressive strength of 4.83MPa.

The concrete blocks shall be hollow type according to the drawings. The total
area of holes shall be less than half the cross-section of the block.

B. Mortar: conforming to ASTM C270-86. See section MORTAR

C. Reinforcement: Structural grade bars conforming to ASTM specification A615-86

of size shown in the plans.

At door and window openings, unless otherwise shown in details, the jamb blocks
and beam blocks over openings and below windowsill shall be reinforced as
follows:

a. Jamb blocks for 100 millimeters walls, use 12mmØ bars

b. Jamb blocks for 200 millimeters walls, use two 12mmØ bars

c. Beam blocks below windowsill; use one millimeters bar for 100
millimeters, 150 millimeters and 200 millimeters walls.

d. Beam blocks over openings for 100 millimeters and 150 millimeters walls;
use one 12 millimeters bar up to 1200 millimeters wide.

e. Beam blocks over openings for 200 millimeters walls; use two 12
millimeters bars up to 1500 millimeters wide.

f. Reinforcing bars for beam blocks over openings wider that those specified
above are shown in the structural details.

D. Tie Wires: Gauge No. 16

3.0 E X E C U T I O N

3.1 CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

A. Lay all masonry units, plumb, true to line, level and with accurately spaced
course. The first row of blocks must be thoroughly anchored to the concrete wall,
columns or slab.

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B. Let the Architect approved sample of special stone arrangement where required.

C. Keep bond plumb throughout. Keep corners and reveals plumb and true.

D. Build-in anchors, wall plugs, flashing, dowels, frames, conduit, outlet boxes and
accessories to masonry as erection progresses.

E. Bed solidly each course in Masonry or Portland cement mortar. Keep all units
damp when laid.

F. Wedge units terminating against beams or slab soffits with mortar and
reinforcement properly secured to dowels.

G. All horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars shall be anchored 20 bar diameters into
the concrete walls, columns or slabs during pouring and hooked to the vertical
bar, leaving another 20 diameter exposed to splice with the reinforcing bars of the
hollow block walls during construction.

H. Consult drawings as to the schedule of reinforcements. Unless otherwise

specified or detailed on the plan, horizontal and vertical joints specified
reinforcement will consist of 10 millimeters at 0.60 meters vertical bars every third
course for 200 millimeters walls.

I. Reinforcing bars shall have a lap of 30 bar diameters or 400 millimeters,

whichever is greater. All horizontal reinforcement must be tied to the vertical
reinforcement at points of intersection.

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DIVISION 5 – M E T A L S

SECTION 0500 : STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish materials, tools and equipment and perform labor required to complete
fabrication and erection of all structural steel and miscellaneous steel items
including structural steel trusses, structural steel frames, pipe supports and
hangers and connection system.

B. Where so indicated in the plans, structural members shall be joined by welding.

The welds shall be of size and types indicated and shall be made by competent
operators.

1.2 RESPONSIBILITY

A. Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all steel work including
items used to attach materials to other parts of the work.

B. Contractor shall see to it that any and all items of work, which are to be built into
the works of other trades, are installed at the proper time.

C. Contractor shall notify the Architect if the steel work shall be fabricated in a shop
other than the site, so that arrangements can be made together with Project
Representative in the inspection of the delivered materials and in the fabrication of
the steel work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shopdrawings: In accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions,

furnish complete detailed fabrication tolerances and erection shop drawings
including details of all connections and anchorages for review and approval of the
Architect or Engineer.

The Architect or Engineer will review and approved all shop drawing. Re-submit if
any corrections are required.

B. Samples: Submit to the Architect or Engineer, three sets of specimen samples of

all structural steel materials to be used for approval.

1.4 DELIVERY

Shipping statements shall be delivered in the jobsite. The Project Representative and
the Engineer shall inspect materials per delivery and may request additional tests on
materials delivered if in their opinion, there is reasonable doubt as to the materials
specification. The fabrication and delivery of the fabricated structural steel should
conform to the approved schedule of erection. Items such as anchor bolts, anchorage
and others that have to be placed in concrete, which shall be in the jobsite before
such concrete structural member will be poured. Erection marks shall be painted on
structural steel members and fabricated sections. Small structural members, such as
rivets, bolts, nuts, washers, etc., shall be shipped and kept in properly marked suitable
container.

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 Epoxy primer shall be applied on all structural steel components before delivery to the
jobsite. Damage to the paint due to handling shall be repaired properly.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Conform all materials and workmanship to the requirements of the American

Institute of Steel Construction, “Specifications for Design, Fabrication and Erection
of Structural Steel for Buildings”, as amended to date or as specifically modified
by the drawings or by these specifications.

Standard Solid Sections: Mild steel angles, flat bars, square bars, channels, U,
and other sections.

Bracing Rods: Standard structural grade steel rods with turnbuckles whenever
required.

B. Conform structural steel plates and shapes to ASTM Designation A36 with a
minimum yield point of 245MPa (36,000psi) PS Grade 275.

Plates, Sheets and Connectors: From mild steel sheets or plates with thickness,
size, shape, and design as indicated in the Drawings.

C. Conform welding electrodes for manual or submerged shielded metal arc welding
to E70 series of the Specifications for Mild Steel Arc Welding Electrodes (ASTM A
233), having a minimum yield point of 345MPa (50,000psi)

D. Conform bolts to the Specifications for Low carbon Steel externally and internally
threaded Standard Fasteners. ASTM A307. Type, shape, size, threading and
corresponding nut and accessories as required.

E. Use only approved brand of red lead paint and linseed oil for all shop painting and
structural steel.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 WELDING TECHNIQUE

A. Conform the technique of welding employed, the appearance and quality of welds
made, the methods used in correcting defective work at the requirements of the
Standard Code for Welding in Building Construction of the American Welding
Society as adapted by the Department of Public Works and Highways. All welds
shall be made only by welder and welding operator who are highly skilled and
qualified by test to perform the type of work required.

B. Make surfaces to be welded free from loose scale, slag, rust, grease, paint and
any other foreign materials except mill scale, which withstands vigorous wire
brushing. Joint surfaces shall be free from fins and tars.

C. Prepare edges by gas cutting, whenever practicable, cut by a mechanically

guided torch. Let gas-cut edges which will be subjected to substantial stress or

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 which are to have weld metal deposited on them be free of gouges. Remove by
grinding any gouges that remain from cutting.

D. Shape all re-entrant corners notch free to a radius of at least 12 millimeters.

E. Bring in to a close contact as practicable parts to be fillet welded and in no event

separated by more than four millimeters. If the separation is 1.6

millimeters or greater, increase the size of the fillet welds by the amount of the
separation.

F. Never exceed the separation between laying surfaces of lap joints and butt joints
on a backing structure by two millimeters.

G. Bring the fit of joints at contact surfaces, which are not completely sealed by
welds, close enough to exclude water after painting.

H. Align all abutting parts to be welded carefully. Correct misalignment greater than
3 millimeters and in making the correction, never draw parts into a slope sharper
than two degrees, 11 millimeters in 300 millimeters.

I. Position the work for flat welding whenever practicable.

J. In assembling and joining parts of structure or of built-up members, avoid needles

distortion and minimize shrinkage stresses. Where it is impossible to avoid high
residual stresses in the closing welds of a rigid assembly, make closing welds in
compression elements.

K. Where required, multiple layers, welds maybe peened with light blows from a
power hammer using a round nose tool. Peening shall be done after the weld has
cooled to a temperature warm to the hand. Care shall be exercised to prevent
scaling or flaking of the weld and base metal from overpeening.

L. Compression joints, depending on contact bearing shall have the bearing surfaces
prepared to a common plane by milling, sawing or other suitable means. The
work shall be deposited flat whenever practicable.

M. In the fabrication of cover plated beams and built-up members, make all shop
splices in each component part before such component part is welded to other
parts of the member. Long girder sections may be made by a shop splicing not
more than three sub-sections.

N. All members, plates, brackets, etc. shall be neatly and accurately sheared, sawn
or profiled to the required shape. After cutting, grind all rough-edges. The
bearing surface of base plates ends of columns and cap plates shall be accurately
machined.

Where steel is oxy-cut, care shall be drilled or sub-punched and reamed at two
millimeters larger in diameter than the specified bolt sizes.

O. Holes for high strength bolts shall be drilled or sub-punched and reamed at two
millimeters larger in diameter than the specified bolt sizes.

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 All drilled holes shall have parallel sides and shall be drilled with the axis of the
holes perpendicular to the surface. All rough edges after drilling shall be
smoothen by grinding. When holes are drilled in one operation through two or
more thickness of materials, the parts shall be separated before assembly.

Holes for bolts shall not be formed by gas cutting process.

P. Backing strips may be removed by gouging or gas cutting after welding is

completed, provided no injury is done to the base metal and weld metal. Weld
metal surface is flush or slightly convex with full thread thickness.

Q. Terminate butt welds at the ends of a joint in a manner that will ensure
soundness. Where possible, do by the use of extension bars or run-off plates.

Remove extension bars or run-off plates upon completion of the weld. Make the
ends of the weld smooth and flushed with abutting parts.

R. Fillet Welds: Faces of welds exposed to view shall have welded surfaces that are
reasonably smooth and uniform and shall not project more than two millimeters
above the surfaces joined. No finishing or grinding shall be required except when
clearances or fit of other items may so necessitate, or as specifically required by
design drawings.

S. Butt and Plug Welds: Faces of butt and plug welds exposed to view shall have
as-welded surfaces that are reasonably smooth and uniform and shall not project
more than 2 millimeters above the surfaces joined. No finishing or grinding shall
be required except when clearances or fit of other items may so necessitate, or as
specifically required by design drawings.

3.2 BOLTS

A. High Strength Bolted Construction: Bolts shall conform to ASTM A-325

(Specifications for High Strength Carbon Steel Bolts for Structural Steel Joints).

B. Surfaces of high strength bolted parts in contact with bolt head and nut shall have
a slope of more than 1:20 with respect to the plane normal to the bolt axis. Where
the surface of a high strength bolted apart has a slope of more than 1:20, a
beveled washer shall be used to compensate the lack of parallelism. High
strength bolted parts shall fit solidly together-when assemble and shall not be
separated by gaskets or other compressible material. When assembled, all joint
surfaces including those adjacent to the washers shall be free from scales, dirt,
burrs and other defects that would prevent solid seating of the parts.

C. Each fastener shall be tightened to provide, when all fasteners in the joint are
tight, at least the minimum tension as follows:

Bolt Minimum Tension Minimum Tension

(diameter) (KN) (Kips)
½ 53.38 12
5/8 84.52 19
¾ 124.55 28
7/8 176.58 39
1 226.86 51
1-1/8 249.10 56

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 D. Do tightening with properly calibrated wrenches or by the turn-of-nut method.

E. When calibrated wrenches are used to provide the above bolt tension, their
setting must induce a bolt tension five to ten percent in excess of the above.
These wrenches shall be calibrated daily by tightening, in a device capable of
indicating actual bolt tension, not less than three typical bolts in a single joint, the
wrench shall be returned to touch up bolts previously tightened which may have
been loosened by the tightening of subsequent bolts, until all are tightened to the
prescribed amount.

F. When the turn-of-nut method is used to provide the bolt tension specified above,
there should first be enough bolts brought to snug fit conduction to insure that the
parts of the joint are brought into good contact with each other. (Snug tight is
defined as the tightness attained by the full effort

3.3 FABRICATION

Fabrication shall be performed with special care and necessary straightening to

maintain the condition of it. All copes, miters, and butt cuts in surfaces exposed to
view shall be made with uniform gaps of three millimeters if shown b the Architect to
be open joints, or in uniform contact is shown without cap.

Where the fit-up of adjacent members is such that permissible tolerances may result
in an unsightly joint, tolerances shall be as specified in Item 3.03 of this section.
These tolerances shall be maintained by the special attention in detailing the joints, or
if necessary, it shall be done by methods that will not injure the metals.

Gas Cutting: Gas cutting shall preferable be done by machine. Gas cut edge, which
shall be subject to substantial stresses, or which are to have weld metal deposited on
them shall be free from gouges; any gouges that remain from cutting shall be
removed by grinding. All re-entract corners shall be shaped notch-free to a radius of
at least 12 millimeters.

Planning of Edges: Planning of finishing of sheared or gas cut edges or plate will not
be required. However, all exposed metal structures shall be ground or filed smoothly.

Straightness: Structural members consisting primarily of a rolled shape shall, unless

otherwise specified, be straight within the appropriate tolerances allowed by ASTM
Specification A6. Built-up structural members fabricated by riveting or welding, unless
otherwise specified shall be straight within the tolerances allowed for the wide flange
shapes by ASTM Specification A6.

Length: A variation of one millimeter is permissible in the over-all length of members

with both ends finished for contact bearing. Members without ends finished for
contact bearing, which are to be framed to other steel parts of the structure, may have
a variation from the detailed length not greater than two millimeters for members nine
meters or less in length and not greater than three millimeters for members over nine
meters in length.

3.4 SHOP PAINTING

A. Clean all steelwork specified for painting by hardwire brushing, or other methods
chosen by the fabricator for cleaning loose mill scale, loose rust, weld slag, or flux
deposit, dirt and other foreign matter after inspection, approval, and before leaving
the shop.

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 B. Give all steel work except those to be encased in concrete at least two coats of
shop paint applied thoroughly and evenly to dry surfaces, by a brush, spray roller
coating, flow coating and/or dipping, as per instruction given by the Architect.

C. Surfaces within 50 millimeters of any field weld location shall be free of materials
that would prevent proper welding or produce objectionable fumes while welding
is being done. If shop-painted, surfaces to be welded shall be wire brushed in the
field before welding, to reduce the paint film to a minimum.

D. Remove oil and grease deposits by solvent.

E. Do not paint steel work that is to be encased in concrete. Clean oil in grease with
solvent cleaners. Remove dirt and foreign materials by thorough sweeping with a
fiber brush. Contact surfaces shall be cleaned but not painted.

F. Machine finished surfaces shall be protected against corrosion by approved rust-

inhibiting coating that can easily be removed prior to erection or which has
characteristics that make removal unnecessary prior to erection.

3.5 ERECTION

The Contractor shall use special care in unloading, handling and erecting the steel
avoiding bending, twisting or otherwise distorting the steel members. The erector
shall handle the materials in such a way to minimize the damage to the shop coat of
paint.

The Contractor shall plan and execute the erection in such a way that the close fit and
neat appearance of joints and the structure as a whole will not be impaired. If
temporary braces or erection slips are employed, care shall be taken to avoid any
unsightliness upon removal. Tack welds shall be ground smooth and holes shall be
filled with weld metal or body solder and smoothed by grinding or filing. The
Contractor shall submit to the Architect or Engineer the sequence of erection for
approval.

Bracing: The frame of the steel roof-framing shall be carried up true and plumb and
temporary bracing shall be introduced wherever necessary to take care of all loads to
which structure may be subjected, including equipment and operation of the same.
Such bracing shall be left in place as long as may be required for safety. Wherever
piles of materials, erection equipment or other loads are varied during erection, proper
provisions shall be made to take care of stresses resulting from such loads. No part
of the column shall be more than ten millimeters from its true theoretical position. As
erection progress, the work shall be securely bolted or welded, to take care of all dead
loads, wind and erection stresses.

Alignment: No riveting, permanent bolting or permanent welding shall be done until

the structure has stiffened with the resulting stresses and properly aligned.

Field Welding: Any shop paint on surfaces adjacent to joints to be field welded shall
be wire brushed, to educed the paint film to a minimum.

To ensure structural stability of installed steel roof structure, such work shall be
subject to test by inspection specialist to be hired by Contractor.

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 3.6 WORKMANSHIP

Structural steel truss members shall be aligned, plumbed, straight in fabrication,

welding and installation. The structural steel shall be fabricated, handled and crated
as per specifications and in conformity with the American Institute of Steel
Construction Specification for design, fabrication and erection of structural steel for
buildings.

3.7 FIELD PAINTING

After erection, all unpainted areas including any marred or damaged surfaces shall
receive one coat of same rust-inhibitive paint as used in the shop painting.

3.8 TESTING

Testing of materials will be required on samples randomly selected by the Owner’s

representative. The Contractor shall be responsible in having the selected material
tested by a reputable testing outlet. Cost of testing shall be reimbursed by the Owner.
Test results shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval.

SECTION 0510 : MISCELLANEOUS METALS

1.00 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish material and equipment and perform all work necessary to complete all
miscellaneous metal work as shown and as hereinafter specified.

B. The work includes but is not necessarily limited to metal railings, access panels, partition
fins, expanded lath, gates, steel door, metal base, frames for doors and windows, slab
frames, partition support shoes, steel supports and frames, grillwork, loose lintels and
angles, steel stairs and rungs and anchors.

C. See drawings for sizes, details and location of work required.

1.2 CODES

Conform to the applicable standards of the following:

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

B. The American Welding Society (AWS)

C. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)- Metal Bar Grating

Manual

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 E. Aluminum Association (AA)

1.3 SUBMITTAL

A. Shop Drawings: Submit detailed shop drawings for approval prior to ordering materials or
fabrication. Show complete information concerning fabrication, installation, insert location,
joint details, fastening and other information requested by the Architect. Shop drawings
shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions.

Minor variations in details for the purpose of improving fabrication and installation
procedures, but not affecting the exterior design concept or structural stability will be given
consideration if submitted.

B. Samples: Submit for approval samples of all metals proposed in the finish specified.
Provide samples of each approximately 100 millimeters x 200 millimeters pieces, 200
millimeters lengths of extruded or formed work. Provide full size samples of particular
items. Each sample labeled with the job name and type finish.

1.4 MEASUREMENTS AND COORDINATION

Obtain measurements for all work required to be accurately fitted at the job and not from
drawings. The Contractor will be responsible for the accuracy of such measurements and

the precise fitting and assembly of the finish product. Coordinate at the job before fabrication.

2.00 PPRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified, all gauges indicated herein and shown on the drawings are US.
Standard.

A. Structural Steel: Standard structural steel shapes, ASTM A7.

B. Mild Steel Plates: ASTM A 283.

C. Steel Shapes: ASTM A 36

D. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500 or A 501

E. Plain Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53. Welded and seamless, galvanized or uncoated as
hereinafter specified. Weight as shown or specified.

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F. Plain Steel Bars: cold finished, carbon steel, ASTM A 108; hot rolled, ASTM A 197,
merchant quality, optional grade.

G. Plain Steel Sheet: ASTM A 226, for 19 gauge and lighter; ASTM A 245 for 18 gauge and
heaver.

H. Rolled Steel Plate and Section: ASTM A 33.

I. Checkered m.s. plate: ASTM A 36.

J. Steel Grating: ASTM A 36 galvanized to conform to ASTM A123 with an average

minimum coating of 610 gm/ square meter.

K. Galvanized Iron or Steel Sheets: ASTM A 93, A 246, galvanized.

Type as best suited or as indicated in plans.

L. Galvanizing:

a. Hot dip galvanize after fabrication:

Carbon Steel Sheet: conform to ASTM A 526

Shapes, plates, bars and strip: ASTM A 123
b. Cold galvanize repair compound: conform to ASTM A 780

M. Cast Iron: ASRM A 48.

N. Wrought Iron: Commercial grade, ASTM A 85, with plain milled finish.

O. Stainless Steel: AISI 304 Gauge 16, finish of high quality steel, non magnetic, non-
corrosive, fireproof, air-tight and water resistant, durable and easy to maintain.

P. Aluminum:
a. Extrusions: commercial alloy designation 6063-T5 or 6063-T6 unless otherwise
specified.
b. Sheets: commercial alloy designation 3003 or 1100.
c. Plates: commercial alloy designation 6061-T6.
d. Casting: commercial alloy designation 214F.

Q. Bronze:

a. Extrusions: Architectural Bronze 385, 57 copper, 40zinc, 3 led.

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 b. Sheet and Drawn Shapes: Muntz Metal 280, 60 copper and 40zinc or alloyed as
required to match color of the extrusions.
c. Finish: uniform color with uniform polished and buff mirror finish.

Protect finish with a clear lacquer coating.

R. Welding Electrodes: Conform welding electrodes for manual shielded metal arc
welding to E6013 series of ASTM Specification A5.1 and A5.5.

S. Bolts: Conform bolts to the Specifications for Low carbon Steel externally and
internally threaded Standard Fasteners, ASTM A307. Type, shape, size. Threading
and corresponding nut and accessories as required.

T. Paint:

a. Metal Primer: use primers as specified in Division 9 section on PAINTING for

shop coat.
b. Bituminous Paint: “BITUMASTIC 50” (Koppers Co.) or approved equal.

U. Fastening: Commercial type except where special types are shown or required.

Fastening for all exterior work shall be non-ferrous, unless otherwise shown.
Fastening for stainless steel and aluminum and for all other interior work, where
exposed, shall match the fastened metal.

V. Miscellaneous: Miscellaneous materials or accessories not listed above shall be

provided as specified hereinafter the various items of work and /or indicated on the
drawings, or in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

3.01 FABRICATION

A. Shop Assembly: In so far as practicable, fitting and assembly of the work shall be done in
the shop. Work that cannot be permanently shop assembled shall be completely
assembled and disassembled before shipment to ensure proper assembly in the field.
Nameplates shall not appear on face surface.

B. Joints: All exposed work shall be carefully matched to produce continuity of line and
design. All joints in exposed metal work, unless otherwise shown or specified, shall be
accurately fitted and rigidly secured with hairline contacts.

C. Fastening: Except where otherwise shown, specified or directed, the method of assembly
and joining shall be the Contractor’s option provided the results are satisfactory. The
manufacturer’s proven methods that will produce the required standards of workmanship
shall be used subject to approval.

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 Fabricate and fasten metal work so that the work will not be distorted nor the fasteners
overstressed from the expansion and contraction of the metal.

D. Welding: All welding shall be in accordance with appropriate recommendations of the

American Welding Society and shall be done with electrodes and/or by methods
recommended by the manufacturer of the alloys being welded. Type, size and spacing of
welds shall be as shown on approved shop drawings. All welds behind finished surfaces
shall so done as to minimize distortion and/or discoloration on the finish side. All weld
spatter and welding oxides shall be removed by descaling and /or grinding. Unless
otherwise shown or specified, all weld beads on exposed surfaces shall be ground and/or
polished to match and blend with finish on adjacent metal. Grinding and polishing of
stainless steel shall be done only with clean wheels and compounds free from iron and
iron compounds.

E. Soldering: All soldering and/or bracing shall be in accordance with the recommendation of
the manufacturers of the parent metal involved. Soldering shall be employed only for the
filling or sealing of joints, and shall not be relied upon for mechanical strength.
Immediately after soldering, all fluxes shall be removed by washing with a strong
neutralizing solution, followed by clear water rinse and drying.

F. Cleaning: Metal surfaces, after being ground and/or polished or where subjected to serve
forming operations, shall be cleaned of all extraneous material, thoroughly rinsed with
clear water and dried. All lubricants used in the fabrication shall be removed before the
work leaves the shop.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

A. All items shall be of the materials, design, shape, sizes and thickness shown or called for
on the drawings and herein specified.

Methods of fabrication, assembly and erection however, unless otherwise specifically

stated, shall be of first quality craftsmanship and at the discretion of the Contractors,
whose responsibility shall be to guarantee satisfactory performance as herein specified.

B. Cut, shear and punch to produce clean, true lines and surfaces with burrs removed.

C. Fasteners: All fastening shall be concealed wherever practicable. Use countersunk screw
in recessed work where possible. Where exposed in finished surface, fastening shall be
finished to match adjacent metal.

D. Protection against galvanic action shall be provided wherever dissimilar metals are in
contact except in the case of relatively small areas of stainless steel. This protection shall
be provided by one of the following methods.

a. Painting the contact surfaces with a heavy brush coat of bituminous paint (complete
coverage)
b. Separating the contact surfaces by use of perforated tape.

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 E. All metals, except stainless steel, which will be in contact with concrete, mortar, plaster or
other masonry shall have the contact surfaces completely painted with a heavy coat of
bituminous paint.

F. All metal work to be exposed shall be adequately protected during all phases of the work
to prevent damage by scratches, stains, discoloration or other causes. Damage to metal
surfaces caused by the Contractor’s, his agents or employees during fabrication, handling,
shipment or erection shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.

3.3 BOLTS

A. Tighten all bolts to a bolt tension not leas than the proof load given in the applicable ASTM
specifications for the type of bold used.

B. Do tightening with properly calibrated wrenches or by the turn-of-nut method.

3.4 PAINTING AND FINISHING

A. Shop Painting: Items of carbon steel whether exposed or concealed in the finished work,
unless otherwise specified, shall be degreased, thoroughly cleaned of all loose scale,
filings, dirt and other objectionable material and painted one coat of metal primer.

B. Aluminum: Finish as specified hereinafter.

3.5 PROTECTION

Protect all finished work until turnover to the Owner.

DIVISION 06 – WOOD

SECTION 0600 : ONSITE CARPENTRY

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labore required to complete

wooden framing and related rough carpentry work as indicated in the
drawings and/or specified herein.

B. Include the works, nailing strips, scaffolding, plates, straps, joists, hangers,
rods, dowels, rough hardware, fasteners and other miscellaneous iron and
steel items pertinent to rough carpentry work.

1.2 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Protect lumber both in transit and at the jobsite from elements. Material shall
not be delivered unduly long before it is required for the proper conduct of
work.

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 B. Strack framing lumber off the ground to insure against deformation and
matain proper ventilation.

C. Lumber in contact with concrete masonry shall be coated with two coats of
asphalt, hot applied, creosote or its equivalent.

D. Temporary Protection:

d.1 Provide and maintain temporary protection of the work as required to

safeguard completed to partially completed work during the progress of
the construction.

d.2 Provide all the necessary stairs, ladders, runway for convenient access
to all parts of the bilding until other permanent facilities are in place.

1.3 GRADE AND TRADEMARK

Grade and trademark are required in each piece of lumber. All lumber, excluding
scaffolding, to be pressure-treated, conforming to 67 percent stress grade lumber in
accordance to the requirements of the Philippine National Building Code, latest
edition.

1.0 PRODUCTS

1.1 GENERAL

A. Lumber shall be approved quality of the respective kinds required for the
various parts of the work, well seasoned, thoroughly dry, straight and free
from large, loose or unsound knots, sap shakes or other imperfections
impairing its strength, durability and appearance.

B. Framing shall be of rough dimensions shown on drawings.

C. All exposed woodwork shall be smoothly dressed and well sand-papered.

1.2 MOISTURE CONTENT

Moisture content shall not exceed 18 percent unless otherwise specified.

1.3 MATERIALS

A. Quality of Lumber

Lumber shall be of approved quality of the respective kings required for the
various parts of the work, well seasoned, warp free, thoroughly dry and free
from large, loose or unsound knots, saps, shakes or other imperfections
impairing its strength, durability and appearance.

B. Schedule of Lumber

b.1 Lauan (kiln-dried)

i. Door and window jambs, sills and other wall openings with wood
frames.

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 b.2 Lauan (kiln-dried)

i. Frame workk for double plywood partitions, vertical and

horizontal studs 50mm x 76mm, etc.

ii. Interior framework of counters, cabinets, closets and shelving.

b.3 Lauan (Kiln-dried)

i. Exposed frame work for counters, cabinets, shelvings and eaves.

ii. Door panels, decorative wood lattice, baseboard, architrave and

plinth block

C. Substitution of Lumber

Any lumber equally good for the purposes intended may be substituted for the
kinds specified subject to the wrtitten approval of the Architect, provided that
in substitution of a cheaper kind of lumber than that specified, a reductions in
the contract price, equal to the difference in cost of the two kinds of lumber
will be made.

D. Treatment of Lumber

d.1 Lumber shall be well seasoned and kiln-dried.

d.2 Surface in contract with masonry and concrete shall be treated with
two coats of asphalt, hot applied, creosote ot its equivalent.

E. Plywood

e.1 Plywood shall be free from knots, splits and other open defects, with
smooth surface suitable to receive finish.

e.2 Plywood shall be Grade B (selected) plywood, unless otherwise noted

on the drawings.

F. Plywood Schedule

f.1 Tanguile, veneer plywood, 10 millimeters thick, three-ply for flushed

door, double wall partition and interior and exterior lining of cabinets,
closets, shelving and similar woodwork.

f.2 Tanguile, veneer plywood, nine millimeters thick, three-ply for ceiling
unless otherwise indicated.

G. Rough Hardware and Metal Fasteners

Plates, straps, nails, screws, spikes, bolts, joists, hangers, rods, dowels,
fasteners and miscellaneous iorn and steel items shall be of sized and types
to rigidly secure member in place.

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2.0 EXECUTION

A. Effect but joint appearance for all T and cross intersections of exposed frames. When
stronger joints are required, introduce half slaps, doweling of tenon and mortise but
still affect simple joint at the exposed surface.

B. Fit carefully and tenon joints of all framing including tongues and grooves of
sheathing. Rabbet, mold and cut with wash and undercut for water drips all frames.
Anchor all frames coming in contact with concrete, unless otherwise specified, by
means of 20 D nails, spaced not more than 200 millimeters apart all around the
contact surfaces. Plane and dress side of frames that will receive the wallboards of
sidings.

C. Wood nailers shall be in accordance with detail drawings. Where not indicated on the
drawings, or mentioned herein, nailing strips shall be 25 millimeters by 50 millimeters
spaced at 400 millimeters on centers both ways. Fasten securely by expansion bolts
or other approved device at every 600 millimeters on center.

D. Glue all joints and connections in additional to nailing.

E. Conceal finishing. Locate at inconspicuous places where not possible.

F. Make all exposed nail countersunk. Do scribing, mitering and joining accurately and
neatly to conform to details.

SECTION 0610 : MILLWORKS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials, hardware, accessories and equipment and perform labor required
to complete, ready for use, wood jambs, wood shelving, wood cabinets and closets,
wood slats, ceiling boards, wall panels, cladding, wood trims, cornices, baseboards
and related carpentry work as indicated on the drawings and specified herein.

Coordinate work with all other related trades.

1.2 STORAGE

A. Protect millworks against dampness during and after delivery.

B. Do not bring in interior finish, including doors, into building until plaster is
thoroughly dry.

1.3 PROTECTION

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 A. Protect all finished woodwork from injury after it has been set in place until
completion and final acceptance of the work.

B. Remove all surface applied and fitted hardware except butts prior to painting
works. Reinstall after completion of painting works.

1.4 TRADEMARK

Trademark is required on each piece of lumber.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MOISTURE CONTENT

Moisture content not to exceed 14 percent unless otherwise specified.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Lauan equivalent. Quartersawn, sound, hard and free from imperfections

impairing its strength and finish. Kiln-dried with maximum moisture content of
12 percent for lumber with thickness of 25mm or less and 16% maximum for all
others, with the same shade and color for assemblies or sers of assemblies,
warp-free, S4S, fine sanded. For door edgings, casing, sashes, trims,
mouldings, cornices, baseboards and T&G ceilings.

B. Guijo equivalent: Single length, sound, warp-free, S4S, fine sanded. For jamb,
headers, sill , handrails, frames and posts unless otherwise indicated.

C. Assembly Materials: WELDWOOD or approved water resistant glue, nails,

screws, bolts or appropriate type, shape and size for all joints.

D. Finish Hardware: See Division on DOOR, WINDOWS AND GLASS Section on

FINISH HARDWARE.

3.0 EXECUTION

2.1 WORKMANSHIP

A. Make all wood finish and millwork true to details, clean and sharply defined.

B. Set panels to allow for free movement in case of swelling or shrinkage.

C. Conceal by means of fastening various parts together.

D. Sand thoroghly all exposed wood surfaces to remove slurp and rough edges.

2.2 FINISH

A. Mill, fabricate and erect, interior finish as inidated on the Drawings. Machine
sand at the maill and manual mooth at the job. Make mill molding perfectly
smooth on exposed surfaces and true to profile.

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 B. Separate with six millimeters stone-cut joints all interior trims set against
concrete, masonry or wood.

C. Make joints tight and in a manner that conceals shrinkage. Secure trim with fine
finishing nails, screws or glue where required.

D. Set nails for putty stopping.

E. Make window and door trim single length

F. Miter mouldings at corner, cope at angles.

2.3 DOOR JAMBS

A. Set door jambs plumb and level and brace until built-in

B. Anchor wood frames to masonry with approved metal anchors on each side of
jamb. Place top and bottom anchors 200mm from head and floor.

C. Finish jambs as indicated on the drawings.

2.4 DOORS

A. All lumber for doors including door bars, cabinet and closet doors and all
woodwork of similar nature shall be kiln-dried with not more that 14% moisture
content. Unless otherwise specified or shown on drawings, doors shall have
44mm finish thickness, except door bars and gate for counters and railings,
which shall be of 32mm finished thickness.

B. All doors shall be manufactured mechanically with scroll wood stiffener, and of
the lumber specified herein. The plywood edge projection shall consist in

rabbeting it around into the outside frame of the door in order to prevent
“peeling off” of the plywood veneers at the edges.

C. All doors must be guaranteed against warping, twisting, or cracking. Defective

doors shall be made good or entirely replace by the Contractor.

2.5 WOOD SASHES

A. All wood sashes where shown on drawings shall be kiln-dried lumber of not
more than 14% moisture content, 44mm finished thickness, unless otherwise
shown on drawings and of the kind of lumber specified herein.

2.6 WOOD SHELVING

A. Each shelf shall be supported on a continuous wood cleat at walls.

B. Secure seats to masonry walls by expansion bolt or approved fastening device.

2.7 BUILT-IN CABINETS AND COUNTERS

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 A. Glue and block joints. Secure with finishing nails or screws. Hardwood shall be
drilled to prevent splitting before using nails or scres, countersunk and
concealed with putty or other wood filler, colored to match finish. Do not allow
visible nails, scres or joints unless otherwise intentionally incorporated in the
design.

B. All necessary hardware, locks and catches shall be fitted and provided suitable
for the service required and needed in their operation of the type, size and
quality governed by all the applicable provisions of the Division on DOORS,
WINDOWS AND GLASS Section of FINISH HARDWARD.

C. Molding shall have clean edges, irises and profiles, no chatter marks caused by
rapid cutting nor any splintered edges. Miter profiles shall be matched perfectly.

D. Surfaces to receive natural finish shall have uniform color and grain unless
otherwise correctable by staining.

2.8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

A. Finish Hardware: See Division on DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS Section on

FINISH HARDWARE.

B. Accurately fit and install all required finish hardware items.

C. Remove all surface applied and fiited hardware except butts prior to painting
works. Reinstall after completion of painting works.

SECTION 0611 : D A M P R O O F I N G

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and perform labor required to
protect all exterior finishes. See drawings and details for location and extent of
requirements.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Sample: Submit to the Architect samples of materials to be used for securing

approval.

B. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Submit to the Architect the Manufacturer’s

complete printed instructions for the application of the material.

C. Warranties: Upon completion, submit to the Architect written warranty that the
protection applied is effective for a period of five years.

1.3 PRODUCT HANDLING

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 Materials shall be delivered at the site in the original sealed containers and packates
bearing the manufacturer’s name.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

SILICONE water repellant as recommended by the exterior finish manufacturer. This

shall be applied to all exterior walls to be protected against fungi attacht or as
indicated in the plans.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 APPLICATION

Application of materials shall be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s

specifications and under the direction of the authorized distributor.

All defective concrete works shall be replaced prior to application of repellant Clean
all surfaces to which the material shall be applied with a water pressure sprayer of at
least 50psi. Allow the surface to dry for good penetration.

Apply SILICONE water repellant by a low pressure sprayer and flooded to a surface
so a rundown of 1 foot is obtained.

3.6 GUARANTEE

The Contractor shall guarantee that the protection applied is effective for a period of
five years upon completion.

SECTION 0612 : CAULKS AND SEALANTS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor and services necessary to
complete application of caulks and sealants for precase panel joints, expansion joints,
construction joints, window sills, etx. See drawings and details for locatoin and extent
or requirements.

1.2 D E F I N I T I O N

The term “waterproof” shall mean resistant to penetration of water from rainfall.

1.3 S U B M I T T A L S

A. Samples: Submit to the Architect samples of materials to be used and secure

approval.

B. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Submit to the Architect the Manufacturer;s

completed printed instructions for the applciation of the material.

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 C. Warranties: Upon completion, submit to the Architect written warranty that the
waterproofing installed is effective for a period of five years.

1.4 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Materials shall be delivered to the site in the origical sealed containers or

packages bearing manufacturer’s name and brand specification.

B. Materials stored on jobsite shall be protected from weather, moisure and extreme
temperature with extra ordinary care.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITION

Temperature and relative humidity conditions for a period before, during and ater
application shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. If rain occurs, apply
surface to dry before proceeding with the applications.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Seismic and expansion joints tow prarts polysulfide sealant. EUXIT 950 of Euco
Export AG Switzerland, ARBOKOL of Adshead Ratcliffe & Co., Inc. or approval
equal.

B. Sealing around entrances, windows, flashing glazing, nad bedding structural

silicone sealant. CHEM CALK 1200 of Bostik Construction Products, U.S.A.
ARBOSIL of Adshead Ratcliffe & Co., Inc. or approved equal.

C. Perimeter caulking of sanitary fixtures, interior and exterior electrical and

mechanical fixture: plolyurethane sealat. CHEM CALK 900 of Bostik
Construction Products, U.S.S. ARBOFOAM of Adshead Ratcliffe & Co., Inc. or
approved equal.

D. Backing Material: EUXIT 950 support strip of a closed cell polyethylene,

polyurethane or PVD foam or approved equial which shall either be in rods or
slabs.

E. Oakum developed strands of rope fibers, free from all staining elements.

F. Joints Caulking: quick drying liquid of types recommended by the manufacturer

of the materials to be applied in the joints.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 APPLICATION

All works shall be strictly as per manufacturer’s instructions and applied only by
qualified contractor trained and approved by the manufacturer.

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 A. Surface Condition

a.1 Prior to all work of this section, carefully inspect the installed work of other
trades, and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this
installation of commence. The waterproofing manufacturer’s representative
shall verify to the Contractor that the waterproofing may be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended methods and the original
design. In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Architect and
proceed as he directs.

a.2 Do not apply material if there is any possibility of rain before it can cure.

a.3 All surfaces shall be clear, smooth, dry and in proper condition at the time
waterproofing is applied. Surfaces shall be free of dust, dirt, grime, grease,
efflorescence, oil, scale, rust and other substances or coating that will impair
the quality of the work. Waterblast to remove all loose paint, chalk and other
foreign material that may impair adhession of coating.

a.4 Apply primer by brush, roller or spray to all surfaces to be patched or coated
as may be required by manufacturer. Apply in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommended coverage rules.

a.5 Apply materials with the use of standard equipment and rate of application
as dictated by the manufacturer’s distributor.

B. Polysulfide and Polyurethane Sealant

b.1 The width-depth ratior of joints shall be 2:1. Depth of joints shall use a
backing material (closed cell polyethylene or equal) or a bond breaker strip
for proper depth control.

b.2 All joints shall maintain a uniform size as indicated in the drawings. Any
spoiled concrete joint shall be repaired using a two component structural
expoxy compound to maintain a monolithic concrete joints. No repairs shall
be allowed using plian mortar.

b.3 Apply EUXIT 950 primer at the rate of 13 square meter. Re-application of
primer shall be required after 24 hours for joints that had been exposed and
applicationof sealant was not made for the day.

b.4 Mix sufficient EUXIT 950 Sealant using an electricl drill and paddle. Mixed
sealant shall be applied within 1 hour and 30 minutes.

b.5 Apply sealant with caulking gun starting from bottom to produce a void free
sealant.

b.6 Finish applied sealant with the use of rounded spatula to produce a concave
profile.

3.7 C L E A N I N G

The surface adjoining caulked and sealed joints shall be cleaned of all smears and
other soilling.

3.8 G U A R A N T E E

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 The application shall guarantee the installation against poor workmanship for a period
of five years from the date of acceptance by the Owner. The Contractor shall make all
necessary repairs at his expenses during that period. Manufacture shall guarantee
material against moisture penetration for five years.

DIVISION 7 – DOORS, WINDOWS & GLASS

SECTION 0710 : ALUMINUM WINDOWS

1.01 SCOPE

Furnish materials, accessories ad equipmant and perform labor required to complete

aluminum frames for windows. See drawings and schedules for size, details and location of
required work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings and secure Architect’s approval prior to fabrication.

B. Submit sample corner sections, hinges, tracks, handles and all other accessories.

1.03 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Inspect materiald delivered to the site for damage. Unload and store with a minimum of
handling. Provide storage spaces in dry locations with adequate ventilation, free from dust or
water, which permit easy easy access for iinspection and handling. Store materials neatly on

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 the floor, properly stacked on non-absorptive strips or wood platforms. Do not cover doors and
frames with traps, polyethylene film, or similar coverings.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum alloy shall consist of extruded shapes and sheet materials complying
with ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T5 and alloy 6063-T6. Aluminum sheets and strips
shall comply with ASTM B209; alloy and temper best suited for the purpose.
Provide hard aluminum or stainless steel screws, nuts, washers, rivets and other
miscellaneous fasteningdevices.

B. Aluminum paint: refer to Section 0985 POWDER COATING. Color as per

Architect’s choice.

C. Fasteners:

a. Exposed Fastening: aluminum, countersunk stainless steel Phillips head

screws, or other non-corrosive materialspaced not more than 300 millimeters
on centers.

b. Unsealed Fastening: Cadmium-plated self-tapping screws.

D. Anchors: Steel with a hot dipped galvanized finish. Provide anchors on the backs
of the sizes and shapes, as indicated, for securing aluminum frames to adjacent
construction.Reinforce and seecurely anchor free standing door frames near top
and bottom of each jamb and at intermediate points not more than 600 milimeters
apart. Use stainless steel bolts expansion rivets for nfastening clip anchors.

E. Finish hardware: See Section 0830 FIINISH HARDWARE.

F. Weather stripping: See Section 0840 WEATHER STRIPPING & CAULKING.

G. Glass and glazing: See Section 0850 GLASS AND GLAZING.

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Factory prefabricated all frames in accordance to the designs and dimanesion

indicated in in the drawings. All door and framing sections shall be extruded
aluminum alloy and temper to meet or exceed finishing and structural criteria.
Door stiles and rails, excluding glass stops, shall be tubular and have a minimum
metal wall thickness of three millimeters. Glazing beads, mouldings and trim shall
not be less than 1.5 millimeters. All weathering shall be hard backed silicone
treated polypropylene. Frames that are to receive fixed glass shall have
removable glass stops and glazing beads.

B. Door stiles and rails shall be accurately joined at corners with heavy concealed
reinforcement brackets secured with bolts and screws, and shall be M16 welded.
Doors shall have snap-in stops with bulb glazing on both sides of the glass. No
exposed screws shall be permitted. Each door leaf shall be equipped with an
adjusting mechanism located in the toprail near the lock stile, which provide for
minor clearance adjustment after installation. Weathering shall be installed in the
hinge stile of the pairs or single center hung doors. The lock stile of a singlecenter

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 hung door, active meeting stile at a pair of butt hung, offset pivot, or center hung
doors shall havre an adfjustment astragal weather strip. Door frames and sidelight
framing shall be accurately joined at corners with unexposed srews. All glazing
shall be flushed, including the horizontal muntins and sills and held in place by
E.P.D.M. glazing gasket on both sides. No applied stops shall be permitted except
at the transom bar of central hung doors. All butt hung and offset pivot door
frames shall have door steps at jambs and head with continuous weathering.

C. Protective Coating: Clean all surfaces and apply a protective coating resistant to
alkaline mortar and plaster immediately after fabrication. Covering shall not chip,
peel or flake due to temperature or weather, and shall protect against
discoloration and surface damage from transportation, sttorage and construction
activities. Covering shall either be adhesive paper, waterproof tape, or strippable
plastic and may not be removed even after completion of installation.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Set and anchor frames as shown in details andapproved shop drawings.

B. Set frames plumb nd square and brace where necessarry to prevent distortion.
Set frames without springing, forcing or distorting the product.

C. Secure frames in accordance wuth the manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Wedge clear of masonry all frames set in prepared openings five millimeters to six
millimeters to allow for caulking.

E. Protection of Aluminum From Dissimilar Materials

a. Aluminum to Dissmilar Metals Where aluminum surfaces come in contact with

metalsother than stainless steel, zinc or whie bronze of small area, keep

aluminum surfaces from direct contact with metals incompatible metals by

one or a combination of the following methods:

i. Painting the dissimilar metal with one coat of haevy bodied bituminous
paint.

ii. Applying a good quality caulking materialbetween the aluminum and the
dissimialr metal.

iii. Painting the dissimilar metal with a prime coat of zinc-chromate primer,
followed byone coat of aluminum paint or other suitable protective
coating, excluding those containing lead pigmentation.

b. Drainage From Dissimilar Metals: Paint dissimialr metals used in location

where drainage from them passes over aluminum as specified above to
prevent staining of aluminum.

c. Aluminum to Masonry and Cincrete: Give aluminum surfaces in contact with

mortar, concrete, or othrt masonry materials one coat of heavy-bodied
bituminous paint.

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 3.02 ADJUSTMENTS

A. Adjust all frames and attach hardware before glazing.

B. Secure all windows aand doors to be watertight and all hardware operating free
and easy.

3.03 HARDWARE

Have all windows and frames moryised, rinforced, drilled and tapped in mortise
hardware in accordance with templtes or hardware finish.

Provide metal for hardware reinforcements of stainless steel and secure by stainless
steel screws.

3.04 CLEANING

Upon completion and installation, thoroughly clean surfaces of doors and frames in
accordance with the recommended method of the manufacturer. Do not use abrasive
caustic or acid-cleaning agents.

SECTION 0720 : WOOD DOORS & WINDOWS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials, accessories and equipments and perform labor required to

complete solid wood doors, wood panel doors, wood flush doors and other wood
doors and windows. See drawings and details for szes, location, extent and other
requirements.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submit sample corner sections of wood doors and jambs for approval of the Architect.

1.3 PROTECTION

protect doors adequately from scratches and other stains with heavy building paper
until final turnover to Owner.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Flush door: 44 millimeters thick with KD tanguile frames both face with either:

6 millimeters thick ribbon grain grain plywood or

6 millimeters thick marine plywood

B. Solid wood door: 44 millimeters thick KD tanguile or equivalent.

C. Panel door: 44 millimeters thick KD tanguile frames.

D. Finish hardwres: See Section 0830 FINISH HARDWARE.

2.02 FABRICATION

A. Assemble joints in doors with water-resistant glue: Keep doors under pressure
until glue has thoroughly set.

B. Sand smooth finished doors. Provide doors with joints and clean cut
surroundings.

C. Keep faces free from defects or machine marks that will show through the finish.

D. Flush Doors Hollow Core; Provide doors with cross-banding and edgings. Make
face veneer first quality selected plywood as directed in the drawings or as
specified herein.

E. Provide lock blocks of size required for hardware used.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Cut, trim and fit each door to its frame and hardware accurately.

B. Give allowance for painter’s finish and possible swelling or shrinkage.

C. Provide not more than three millimeters clearance at lock and hanging stiles and
not more than six millimeters at bottom.

D. Round all corners to 37 millimeters radius,. Bevel slight lock and rail edges.

E. All doors shall operate freely and all hardware shall be properly adjusted and
functioning.

3.02 CLEANING

Upon the completion and installation, thoroughly clean surfaces of doors and frames.
Provide proective covering until turnover to the Owner.

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SECTION 0730 : FINISH HARDWARE

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish and install all materials and equipment and perform labor required to fully
equip in the most satisfactory conditions all aluminum doors and windows, all
wood doors and windows, cabinets, drawers, etc.

B. Include nails, spikes, bolts, long screws, etc.

C. See drawings and details for sizes, location, extent and other requirements.

D. Furnish and fit in place all hardware not herein specifically mentioned but
necessary to leave the work complete. Al such hardware, should there be any,
shall conform in every respect to the balance of the hardware herein specified.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

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 A. Conform performance to applicable standards of American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) and Builders Hardware nMAnufacturers Association (BHMA).

B. Conform to applicable fire rated door and exit hardware standards of the
Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

C. Specified components identified in the hardware sets will take precedence over
the product standards. Product standards are to be adjusted to suit the work that
receives the hardware.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submit samples and shop drawings of detailed hardware and accessories for
Architect’s approval.

1.4 TRADEMARK

Each hardware shall bear the trademark of the manufacturer. Trademark shall not
appear on the exposed surface except as small inconspicuous marks.

1.5 ALTERNATES

Where the exact types of hardware are not adaptable to the furnishing shape or sizes
of memebers requiring the hardware, suitable types having as nearly as practicable
the same operatio0n, quality, form and appearance as the corresponding individual
types specified shall be furnished upon Architect’s approval.

1.6 PLACING ORDER OF HARDWARE

The Contractor shall place his order for all hardware early in order to avoid delay in
the job. No request for extension of time shall be entertained by the Owner or the
Architect due to this delay. No substitution of hardware shall be allowed due to
negligence of the Contractor on this matter.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Butt Hinges (satin stainless steel): Full mortise ball bearinh hinge, US made.
HAFELE, or approved equal.

a. Each panel of hinged door shall hang on:

2 butts for doors 1.50 meters in height
3 butts for doors 1.50 meters to 2.10 meters in height
4 butts for doors 2.10 meters and above in height with additional of
1 butt for every 0.65 meters or a fraction therof unless otherwise
specified.

b. Size of Butt:

Thickness of door Width of Door Size of Butt Hinge

28 millimeters 900mm 75 millimeters by 75 millimeters
34 millimeters or less 87 millimeters by 87 millimeters
44 millimeters 87 millimeters by 87 millimeters

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 56 millimeters 125 millimeters by 125 millimeters
62 millimeters 125 millimeters by 125 millimeters

B. Deadbolts and Cylindrical Locksets: SCHLAGE, YALE, or approved equal.

Main Entrance Doors (foyer 1 & 2): complete set with grip handle assembly and
escutcheon with 5 pin tumbler keying. F Series ‘Century’ satin chromium plated
finish 626 with dummy trim. Schlage, yale or approved equal US.

Keys and Master Keys: All cylinder locks shall be master keyed. Furnish Owner
with two keys for cylindrical lock and four keys for each master system. Identify
eachj key with a securely attached non-ferrous metal tag or a durable plastic tag.

C. Flush Bolts: Yale ‘satin’ finish. Install at top and top and bottom frame of inactive
leaf of pair of doors.

D. Sliding Windows: stainless steel cam latch. Provide with track and carrier
assembly, stops, guide and pulls.

E. Awning Windows:

a. Locking handle shall engage with a concealed keeper attached o vent and
shall have cam action that will securely lock lead to the frame.

b. Extension type hinges, welded to frame and vent, shall be bronze bushed with
steel hinge pins and shall be provided ferrous to non-ferrous contact between
movable surfaces.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install hardware to firt details as shown as shown in the drawings and as per
manufacturer’s specifications with screws to match the finish. Supply all
necessary templates and instructions required.

B. Exposed Items of hardware: After hardware has been properly fitted, all exposed
items such as knobs, plates, pulls, locks, etc. shall be removed until final coat of
plaster’s finish has been applied, and then hardware applied.

C. Door Knobs, Lock and Latch Strikes: All locks and latch strikes shall be installed
in door frames at the same height from the floor. Door knobs shall be located so
that the center of the knobs is 950 millimeters from the finished floor and/or as
directed by the Architect.

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SECTION 0740 : WEATHER STRIPPING AND CAULKING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor to complete all types of weather
stripping in the form of rubber and vinyl strip caulking.

1.2 SUBMITTAL

Submit samples of weather strip elements for approval by the Architect.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

Vinyl/Mohair: For aluminum framed doors and windows. Provide continuous wood pile
type, silicone-treated weather-stripping or a type recommended by the manufacturer

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 with the approval of the Architect in stiles and rails of exterior. Attach weather
stripping to aluminum holders and fit into slats that are integral with door and frame
stops. Provide weather stripping easy to replace without special tools, and adjustable
at meeting rails of pairs of doors. Installation shall allow doors to swing freely and
close positively.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Install on all interior door and window openings to render them watertight.

B. Install on all interior door to silence door.

SECTION 0750 : GLASS AND GLAZING

1.00 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish glass free from imperfection and water marks and other materials and
equipment and perform labor required to complete all glass and glazing work. See
drawings for size, location and details.

1.2 SAMPLES

Submit samples of glass panels with factory labels and glazing compound for
Architect’s approval.

1.3 LABELS

Label each glass panel and do not remove from glass panel until final cleaning and
after inspection and approval.

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 1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver only as required snd store in a safe location or as directed.

Store so that glass shall not be subjectedto cylic wetting and drying to avoid staining
or etching of the glass surface. Unpack only when ready for use.

Insulated glass shall be kept leaned at five degrees to seven degrees from the vertical
positions on sturdy upright supports.

1.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect all glass from damage, breakage, staining, etching, differential aging,
abrasion, scratches, impact during construction and until final acceptance of
contract work. Replace unless satisfactory corrective measures can be made at
the job without removing the damaged glass, as directed by the Architect.

B. Glazed opening shall be identified with a colorful flag, festoon, or tape suspended
near, but not in contact with the glass. Tapes or banners may be attached to the
sash at head, jambs or site with non-staining adhesive or by any convenient
mechanical means. Mark or coat glass partially or completely with “X”, “S” or other
symbols with soap, wax cleaning powders or other materials.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERI ALS

A. Doors six millimeters thick clear glasson wooden frame unless otherwise indicated
on the drawings.

B. Windows and Transoms:

a. Fixed glass on aluminum frame windows: six millimeters thick clear float
glass.

b. Fixed and picture window: six millimeters clear glass unless otherwise
indicated.

c. Lean glass: three millimeters thick for areas not exceeding 0.18 square
meters and five millimeters thick for areas exceeding 0.18 square meters
unless otherwise indicated.

C. Mirrors: six millimeters thick polished plate glass with concealed hanging devices,
grade “A” waterproofing and 6 millimeters thick marine plywood or palosapi
veneer backing, all in accordance with the detailed drawings. Mirrors shall be
manufactured with not less than two coats of silver hermetically sealed with an
impervious protective coat of copper deposited over the silver by electrolysis and
then given a coat of hard mirror backing paint over a coat of pure shellac. Mirrors
shall be distortatrion free.

2.02 QUALITY

D. All glass shall be of uniform quality and free from excessive distortations.

E. All glass shall be clean and polished glazed quality.

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 2.03 GLAZING

A. Bulk compounds such as Mastics: elastic compounds and non-skinning

compounds shall be of good grade and approved quality.

B. Preformed sealants such as Synthetic Polymer-base sealants shall be resilient or

non-resilient type.

C. Preformed gaskets shall be compression type and structural type.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 GLAZING

A. Prevent glassfrom all contact with metal or any hard or sharp materials to prevent
edge clips, cracks and other defects by use of resilient shims placed at quarter
points. Utilize safety mechansm such as laminating the glass when necessary.

B. Employ only skilled materials.

C. Use resilient sealants.

D. Bed back putty, secure in place and face putty all glass.

a. Apply putty uniformly in straight lines with accurately formed levels and
clean-cut corners.

b. Apply a thin layer of putty to rebate.

c. Set by pressing until an even bed is secured.

d. Place doing wire or angle glazing clips and runface putty.

e. Remove excess putty from other side flush with edge of rebate.

E. Use stops in sizes permitting a “good grip” on the glass. Secure syops on doors
with screws.

F. Install glass only in openings that are rigid, plumb and square.

G. Install glass only after rebates have been primed and dried.

H. Set opaque, ground, frosted and other glass with smooth surface outside.

I. Set glass in hollow metal doors and in metal framesofinterior partition of felt
insects of bed-in putty to prevent any rattle.

J. Allow sufficient clearance at edges of glass to compensate for its expansion or for
some settlement of the building. Clearance should be 6 millimeters from edge to
frame and 3 millimeters for face or as permanufacturer’e recommendation.

K. Set all glass before final painting.

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 L. Removal of putty or glazing compound smears from glass shall be performed by
the glazing contractor during the material’s normal work life. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the glass.

3.2 CLEANING

During the courrseof construction, the glass shall be cleaned frequently as per
manufacturer’s recommendation. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or cleaning
equipment nor alkaline materials. Rinse immediately with clean water and promptly
remove the excess water with clean squeegee or a cellulose sponge to prevent water
spots.

Grease, glazing compounds and similar materials shall be flushed off with MEK,
toluene or xylene as per manufacturer’s specification.

All glass shal be cleaned of any extraneous materials and washed by the Contractor,
using materials and methods recommended by the glass manufacturer before final
acceptance and occupancy.

3.3 BREAKAGE AND FAULTY INSTALLATION

A. Glass breakage caused in executing the work or by faulty installation shall be

replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.

B. Improperly set glass which does not fully meet requirements for its grade shall
not be accepted and shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.

C. Lost and damaged materials shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own
expense.

DIVISION 8 – FINISHES

SECTION 0900 ; FURRING, LATHING AND PLASTERING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

Furnish all materials, equipment, appliances and labor necessary to complete all metal
furring, lathing and plastering work as shown in the drawings and hereinafter specified.
See related sections on WOOD, PLASTER GROUNDS and PAINTING PLASTER.

1.2 DELIVERY AND STORAGE OFMATERIALS

Deliver all manufactured materials in the original packages, containers and bundles
bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand. Store plaster, cement and lime
on the ground under watertight cover and away from sweating walls and damp
surfaces until ready for use. Remove damaged or deteriorated materials from the
premises.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Gypsum plaster: ASTM C 28, fibered for base coats, or calcined for finish coat.

B. Lime:

a. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 206, 92 percent hydrated.

b. Quickline: ASTM 05 pulverized to pass a No. 20 sieve and at least 90

percent passing a No. 50 sieve. Use only one brand throughout the work. If
used, prove by test that after slaking, hydration is 99 percent or more.

C. Lime Putty: shall be made from hydrated lime, except that quicklinme will be used
when adequate time and facilities are available for aging.

a. Hydrated lime: mix with water to form a putty and allow to stand for at least
15 minutes before using.

b. Quicklinme (pulverized): slake in suitable larger batcher with enough

water to form a thick cream. During cold weather take precautions to
maintain the best and prevent premature cooling during the process of
hydration. Pass the slake quicklinme through a No. 10 sieve and store for
at least 72 hours before using. When the use of lump qucklime is
speciffically approval for plastering, the cooling and and aging period shall
not be less than 14 days.

D. Sand: screened S-1 sand as per ASTM C35-67.

E. Water: clean, portable, free from oils, acids, alkali, organics andother inhurious
matter.

F. Ceiling Suspension System: hot dipped galvanized steel 1.0 millimeters thick, 12
millimeters deep by 32 millimeters wide main runner channel; and galvanized
steel 0.4 millimeters thick, 12 millimeters deep by 37 millimeters wide Z or 19
millimeters deep 50 millimeters wide J furring channels suspended by hanger
wires or rods.

G. Hangers and other fastenign: Hangers for the support of ceiling runner shall be six
millimeters diameter for dipped galvanized steel or soil steel straps, sized five
millimeters by 25 millimeters unless otherwise specified.

1.0 EXECUTION

1.1 GENERAL

Plastered walls shall include partitions, returns, reveals, and back of recesses and
alcoves. Plaster on walls be carried to the floor between grounds, backs of applied
bases, cabinets, and other fixed equipment. All complete surfaces plastered direct
shall first be coated with bonding agent.

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 Masonry or Portland cement plaster: apply where shwn or scheduled over metal lath.
All exterior plaster shall be Masonry or Portland Cement Plaster unless otherwise
shown in drawings.

1.1 INSTALLATION

A. Plaster stop head: Provide where shown plastering terminates and is not
covered by other finish. Set the beads level, plumb and trueti line. Install in as
long legs as practicable and align the joints in straight runs with spliceortie
plates. Secure beads applied to metal lath with the wire. Where the structure
backing is concrete ormasonry, secure the beads with galvanized nail or drive
screw driven into fiber plugs setin masonry or by other approved metals. Space
fasrening not more than 300 millimeters on center.

B. Corner beads: provide on all external corners and in single lengths where the
length or a corner does not exceed the stock lengths.

Miter or cone the beads at corners and fasten securely with tie wire, galvanized
staples or off-set head or hook-head lath nails spaced not more than 200
millimeters on center, staggered.

C. Corner lath: Install in the following locations:

a. At interior angles where the abutting surfaces are of different materils

and are both to be plastered. Nail lath on 150 millimeters on centers to
both materials at outer edges.

b. At interior angkles where the abuttinsurfaces are metal lath.

c. Tie corners lath securely to abutting lath surfaces at the outer edges
only at intervals notmore than 150 millimeters on center.

D. Shrinkage Control Joints: Install in Masonry or Portland Cement CPlaster

where shown. Coat with oil to prevent adherence of plaster.

E. Metal Lath: Apply in such a manner as to form true surfaces, straight, without
sags or buckles, and with long dimensions of the lath at right angles

to the direction of the supports. Apply metal lath with the lower sheet lapping
over the upper sheet and secure the sidelaps of lath on columns to supports
and tie at intervals notexceeding 225 millimeters between the supports.

F. Strip Lath: Install over the jointsbetween concrete block or dissimilar base
materials when the surface to be plasteredlie in the same place and when the
base materials cannot be effectively bended or anchored together. Install 300
millimeters by 600 millimeters self-furring lath strips diagonally over corners of
all openings in plastered masonry and gypsum lath partitions.

G. PVC Plastering Guide: Determine desire plaster thickness with a plumb bob.
Appply ample coat of mortar to the surface of the wall, column or corner. Fix the
plastering guide on the surface ensuring that the guide fin is aligned with the
plumb bob string. Let dry until firm. Apply plaster on the surface with a
plastering equipment. Shave off excess plaster with a straight edge rule using
the fins of the plastering guide to smoothen the surface.

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1.2 THICKNESS OF PLASTER

Plaster thickness shall be as shown, except as specified for skim coat or concrete
columns. The minimum hickness of plaster over various backings shall be as follows:

Plaster Base Thickness of Plaster including finish coat

Metal 16 millimeters
Wire Lath and Fabric 16 millimeters
All other types 12 millimeters
Masonry 16 millimeters
Monolithic concrete walls 16 millimeters
Monolithic concrete ceilings 9 millimeters

Plater thickness when measured from the back plans of metal lath, exclusive of ribs,
shall be 18 millimeters minimum.

If monolithic wall surfaces require more than 16 millimeters of plaster to produce

required lines or surfaces, metal lath or wire lath bonding for the plaster shall be
attached to the concrete before application of plaster. The finished coat shall have a
minimum thickness of two millimeters anda maximum of three millimeters.

3.04 GROUNDS

Wood grounds shall develop minimum plaster thickness of not less than that specified
above. Provide spot plaster groundswhere required. Install metal groundss of the
types indicated at all location shown or where plaster is terminated and not covered
by otheer finish.

3.05 PREPARATION FOR PLASTERING

A. Temperature and Ventilation: In damp or rainy weather, provide properly

regulated head and take precautions against rapid drying before set has occurred.

B. Surfaces: Carefully examine surfaces before the plaster is applied thereto, and do
not proceed until satisfactory conditions have been satisfactorily remedied or
adjusted.

C. Metal Grounds: Other accessories such as casing beads, corner beads, etc. shall
be carefully examined to see that they are straight, curved, plumbed, level, square
or true to the required angles as the case may require, before the plaster is
applied.

3.06 MIXING OF PLASTER

Mixed in accordance with the printed instruction of the manufacturer. Except when
hand-mixing of small batches is approved use mechanical mixers of an approved
type. Do not use caked or lumped material. Clean mechanical mixer, mixing oxides
And tools after mixing each batch and keep free of plaster from previous mixed. Mix
with the proper amount of water until uniform in color and consistency. Retampering
will not be permitted. Discard all plaster that has begun to stiffen.

Masonry cement or portland cement plaster: Mix in the following proportion by volume
for all coats:

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 1 part cement
3-1/2 parts sand
16 oz. of 12-1/2% solution of air-entraining agent
lb. hair or fiber per sack of cement

3.07 APPLICATION OF PLASTER

Surfaces that are to receive plater shall be clean and free of defects. Provide
regulated ventilation. Plastering, except as otherwise indicated or specified, shall be
three-coat work on all materials with the scratch and brown coats carried to the be
three-coat work on all materials with the scratch and brown coats carried to the floor.
Finish coats shall have reasonably uniform thickness at any point. Surfaces shall be
flat and walls shall be straight and plumb, and interior angles shall be aquare, with
arises slightly rounded. Solidly grout door frames occuring in plaster wwalls, using
plaster specified for base coat.

A. Brown Coat: Apply after the base coat has seasonedfor at least 48 hours. Just
before application of the brown coat, moisten the basecoat with a fog spray.
Apply the brown coat to a thickness of approximately nine millimeters with
allowance for three millimeters thick finish coat. Bring to a true even surface by
floating or rodding and leave rough, ready to receive the finish coat. Use grounds
to obtain straight and even surfaces. Keep damp with a fog spray for not less
than 48 hours after application.

B. Base coat: apply base coat in one application over metal lath. Apply full and thick
to fotm good keys and not less than nine millimeters thick. Cross scratch upon
attaining its initial set and keep damp with fog spray for not less than 48 hours
after application.

C. Finish Coat: Layout the work to complete anentire area between expansion joints
in one operation. Just before the application of the finish coat, moisten the brown
coat with a fog spray. Apply the finish coat to be requied lines and levels, but not
less than three millimeters. Finish smooth by floating or troweling as directed.
Where six millimeters total thickness is indicatrd over rigid insulation in ceiling,

apply finish coat only. Moist cure with a fog spray for at least 48 hours after
application.

3.9 SAMPLING OF PLASTER

Sample may be taken from plaster work in place at any time by the Architect. Areas
represented by samples which show oversanding will be rejected. Plaster containing
cracks, blisters, pits, checks or discoloration will not be acceptable. Remove such
plaster and replace with the plaster conforming to the requirements of this
specifications and approved. Patching of defective work will be permitted only when
approved, and such patching shall match existing work in texture and color.
Patching necessitated by other traades shall be done only by tradesmen qualified to
do the work. Rake out plaster cracks and other joints and coat the surfaces with
bonding agent.

3.10 SUSPENDED CEILING

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 The suspension system shall consist of 38 millimeters main runner channels and 19
millimeters furring channel s suspended by hanger wires and/or as shown in
drawings.

A. Hangers: space not more than 1200 millimeters on center unless otherwise
shown. Provide sufficient hangers for runners on each side of light fixtures.

B. Runners channels: space not more than 1200 millimeters unless otherwise
shown. Wrap each hanger twice around the runner channels and secure by at
least three turns around itself.

C. Furring Channels: for gypsum lath, spae notover 400 millimeters on center.
Secure furring channels with wire clips or saddletie with 22 strands of 216 gauge
tie wire, giving the end of the wires three twists.

3.11 CHASES

Unless otherwise directed, all chases in masonry walls or partitions to be plastered

less than 300 millimeters wide shall be covered with a strip lath, lapped and securely
laced with tie wire at joints between sheets and secure to the masonry on other
plaster base with galvanized off-set heqd or hook-heaf lath nails.

SECTION 0810 : CEMENT FINISH

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials, equipment, and perform labor necessary to complete all cement
finishes. See drawings for details and locaion of work required.

1.02 WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

See Division 3 Section 0320 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Item 3.06.

2.0 PRODUCTS

A. Steel trowel finish: Provide score joints whenever required. Fopr surfaces o be painted
with latex paint. For curbs, gutters, catch basins, manhole covers, splash blocks, and
stepping stone borders, trenches.

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 B. Wood trowel finish: provide score joints whenever required. For surfaces to be painted
with textured paint.

C. Tooled joint finished (Kostura): Surface preparation shall be plain cement plaster finish
with tooled horizontal mortar joints. Joints shall be concave, clean, plumb and true to line.
All joints shall be in horizontal direction only if indicated in plans.

D. Palin cement plaster finish: consisting of the scratch and finish coats, both consisting of
one part Masonry or Portland cement and two parts clean, washed sand, measured by
volume.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 PLAIN CEMENT PLASTER FINISH

A. Provide all walls indicated with three coats of cement plaster (scatch coat, brown
coat and finish coat). Mix each coat in the proportion of one part Masonry or
Portland cement to three parts sand by volume.

B. Apply the scratch coat with sufficient material and pressure to ensure a good bond
and then scratch to a rough surface. Provide a thickness of nine millimeters for
scratch coat. Dampen with water before applying brown coat. Apply brown coat
one day after applying scratch coat, ewith thickness of nine millimeters and level
to a flat even surface. When stiff enough, trowel with a wooden float and cross-
hatch or broom lightly and evenly to secure a goid mechanical bond for the finish
coat. Wet the surface and keep from drying out for at least three days.

Apply finish coat seven days after application of brown coat. Provide thickness of
three millimeters. Keep finish coat dump but not saturated for a period of seven
days.

1.2 CEMENT FINISH OF ONCRETE FLOORS ON FILL OR ON GROUND

A. Concrete floor without specific finish, and whereber so shown on plans as cement
finish shall begiven a wearing surface of 1:2 cement mortar ten millimeters thick.
Apply immediately after the concrete has been placed and before it has set. The

mortar shall be spread and troweled well to a smooth, even surface with sufficient
slope for drainage where necessary.

B. Surfaces of concrete floor slabs and similar concrete surfaces exposed after
removal of forms shall be kept moist for a period of at least seven days by
thoroughly wetting said surfaces three times a day. They shall be protected from
falling debris and from the strong rays of the sun to avoid insightly surface cracks
caused by premature drying and hardening.

C. Floor and wll of water reservoir shall receive concrete topping aside from
waterproofing and reinforced concrete structure as shown on plans. This topping
shall be finished with cement plaster and marine paint as specified.

1.3 CEMENT TO FINISH OF RENFORCED CONCRETE SLAB

A. Where so indicated, cement top finish for reinforced concrete shall be 25

millimeters cement mortar with the minimum water content.

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 B. Where so indicated or possible, top finish shall be worked intergrally with
structural slab before the concrete has set. If placed after the slab has set, the
slab shall be further roughened in addition to the raking required, with a pick of
similar tool to remove laitance, loose particles, plaster and anything that would
prevent bonds and then cleaned by sandblasting or equivalent method or device.
After sandblasting clean slab shall be thoroughly wet and kept wet for hours
before finish is applied.

C. Finish all have minimum thickness of 37 millimeters and shall be poured

continuously until entire section iscompleted, floated manually or by machine,
struck off with a straight edge, compacted by rollling or tamping, floated with wood
float, all high or low spots eliminated, steel troweled to a hard smooth finish and
graded to drain where required.

D. Where this finish is used as base for, say three millimeters thick asbestos vinyl
tile, cement floor finish shall be 37 millimeters thick.\

E. And where used as base for cement floor tile, this mortar bed shall have a
minimum thickness of 37 millimeters or as shown on plans.

SECTION 0820: TILEWORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

Furnish materials and equipment, and perform labor required to complete all types of
tile works. Include border, strip and accent tiles. Provide angle beads and tile fittings.
See drawings and details for location, and extent of work required.

1.2 SAMPLES

Submit to the Architect samples of floor and wall tiles including all required beads and
tiles including all required beads and moulding and secure approval prior to installation.

1.3 PROTECTION

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 Rooms and spaces in which tile work is being installed shall be closed to traffic until
the tiles are set up. Where required, the tilework shall be protected from damage which
might be caused by then work of other trades. Tiles of floors shall be covered with an
approval covering during painting and vanishing work. All tiles shall be kept dry while in
packages.

1.04 DELIVERY

` All tiles shall be delivered in their original un-opened packings with all labels intact and
legible at time of use.

1,05 MARKING

Each tile and tile fitting sahll be marked with the manufacturer’s name or identifying
mark and country of origin at the unglazed back of each tile or tile fitting.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Ceramics tiles by MARIWASA or approved equal. Vitrified semiglazed tiles for

floors and glazed or semi-glazed tiles for walls. Sizes and color as indicated in the
drawings.

a. Modulus of rapture shall not be less than 20 N/square millimeters for floor tiles
and 8 N/square millimeters for wall tiles.

b. Water absorption shall not exceed 2% by weight for floor tiles and 6% for wall
tiles.

c. Scratch hardness shall not be less than 5 of the Moh’s scale.

d. Resisitance to surface abrasion: failure shall not be visible up to 5000 rev. for
floor tiles. Wall tiles need be subjected to the abrasion resistance test

B. Heavy-duty non-ski hemogeneous paving tile. Sizes and color as indicateed in the
drawings.

a. Modulus of rapture shall not be less than 45 N/square millimeters.

b. Water absorption shall not exceed 15 by weight.

c. Scratch hardness shall not be less than 6 of the Moh’s scale.

d. Resistance to deep abrasion: average volume of material removed are

permissible uo to 130 cubic millimeters.

e. Grout and adhesive: Allgemine Bau-Chemie Phil., Inc. (ABC) or as per

manufacturer’s recommendation.

2.02 CHOICE OF COLORS

The Architect shall have prerogative in the selection of the tiles on the particular
pattern, color ranges and textures.

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 2.03 TONE OF TILES

The tone of the tiles shall be consistent as the samples. Should various tones be
found including those that have been laid, they shall be replaced at no extra cost. For
tiles that have been laid, cost of hacking and re-laying shall be at the Contractor’s
expense.

2.04 STAIN RESISTANCE

Tiles must be durable, non-porous and not be penetrable by colorant.

2.5 COLOR FASTNESS

Tiles shall not suffer any loss of color even under prolonges exposure to ultra-violet
radiation locally.

2.6 SURFACE QUALITY

Tiles shall be free from crazing, visible defects and objectionable blemishes. Tiles
shall be level and flat with even surface, rectanular in size, recyangular at the corners
and straight at the edges. Tiles shall not warp or performed in any manner to the
Architect’s approval.

2.7 RESISTANCE TO ACIDS AND ALKALI

Tiles shall resist attack without damage on three percent hydrochloric acid and three
percent potassium hydroxide solution. It shall be resistant to household chemicals
such ammonium chloride and cleaning agents, to acids such as sulfuric acid and lactic
acid. Swimming pool tiles shall be resistant to salts such as sodium hypochlorite and
copper sulfate.

2.8 RESISTANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITONS

Tiles shall be resistant to thermal shock, temperature variation, glaze and crazing.

2.9 ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS

Provide all necessary fitting tiles in matching size, thickness and color. Trim round all
sanitary, water pipes any other service pipes including concrete kerbs to the
satisfaction of the Architect. Skirting and nosing tiles are to be provided wherever thay
are required or as shown in the drawings.

3.0 E X E C U T I ON

3.01 APPLICATION OF SCRATCH COAT

A. Thoroughly dampen, but not saturate, surfaces of concrete walls before applying
the scratch coat. Make surface areas appear slightly damp. Allow no free water on
the surface.

B. On masonry, first apply a thin coat with a pressure, then bring it out sufficiently to
compensate for the major irregularities on the masonry surfaces to a thickness not
less than six millimeters at any point.

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 C. Evenly rake scratch coats, but not dash coats, to provide good mechanical key
for subsequent coats before the mortar has fully hardened.

D. On surfaces not sufficiently rough to provide good mechanical key, dash on the
first coat with a whisk broom or fiber bush using a strong whipping motion.

3.02 FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION ON MORTAR BED

A. Before spreading the setting bed, establish line of borders and center the
fieldwork in both directions to permit the pattern to be laid with a minimum of cut
tiles. Clean concrete sub-floor and moisten but do not soak. Afterwards sprinkle
dry cement over the surface and spread the mortar on the setting bed.

B. Mix mortar one part Masonry or Portland cement to three parts sand. Tamp to
assure good bond over the entire are and screen to provide a smooth and level
bed at proper height and slope.

C. Pitch floor to drains as required.

D. After setting bed has set sufficiently to be worked over, sprinkle dry cement over
surface and lay tile.

E. Keep tile joints parallel and straight over the entire area using straight edge.

F. Tamp the tile solidly onto the bed, using wood blocks of size to ensure solid
bedding free from depresions.

G. Lay tiles from center lines outward and make adjustments at walls.

3.03 WALL TILE INSTALLATION ON MORTAR BED

A. Before application of mortar bed, dampen the surface of the scratch coat evenly to
obtain uniform suction.

B. Use temporary or spot grounds to control the thickness of the mortar bed. Fill out
the mortar bedeven with thegrounds and rod it to a true plane.

C. Apply the mortar bbed over an area no greater that can be cvered with tile while
the coat is still plastic.

D. Allow no single application of mortar to be 18 millimeters thick.

E. Completely immerse wall tile in clean water and soak it at least 12 hours. After
removal, stack tile on edge long enough to drain individual tiles that dry along

the edges. Allow no free moisture to remain on the back of the tile during setting.

F. Apply a bond coat one millimeters to two millimeters thick to the plastic setting
bed or to the back of each sheet or tile.

G. Press tile firmly into the bed and beat into place within 1 hour.

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 H. Lay tile fields in rectangular block areas not exceeding 600 x 600 millimeters. Cut
the missing bed through its entire depth along the edges of each block area after
placement and before subsequent blocks are installed.

I. Within one hour after installation of tile, remove from strings set tile and wet the
faces of face mounted tile and remove the paper and glue. Avoid using excess
water. Adjust any tile that is out of alignment.

1.4 TILE INSTALLATION AT EDGES

All intersections and return shall be perfectly formed. All cutting and drilling shall be
neatly done without marring the tile. The cut edgeof the tile against any trim, finish,
built-in fixtures, etc. shall be carefully grounded and jointed.

Around electrical outlets, plumbing pipes, or fixtures and fittings, tiles shall be fitted
close so that the plates, collars or covering will overlap the tile. No split tile will be
permitted, except in those locations where pipes or trims make cutting necessary.

1.5 A C C E S S O R I E S

Unless otherwise definitely indicated in details, accessories shall be located in

consultation with the Architect. Fixtures shall be set flush with face of tile, true to
plumb, neatly and symmetrically spaced as regards to plumbing fixtures, corners of
rooms, trim and tile joint. Whenever plumbing fixtures are encountered, accessories
shall be spaced in regard to center of fixture. Secure accessories firmly in wall with
plaster of Paris and grout or opoint joint around same.

1.6 G R O U T I N G

A. After tile has sufiiciently set, force a maximum of grout into joints by trowel, brush
or finger application.

B. Grouting, cleaning and installation shall be done in one continuous constructive

operation. Grout for all joints three millimeters or smaller in width, shall be an
approved component epoxy resin compound or Portland cement of specified color
if so directed by an Architect. The cement grout shall be mixed with clean fresh
water to the consistency of thick cream. Mixed colored grouts in an oar or GI
sheet to prevent premature setting. Apply colored grouts in a slanting stroke to fill
the V-cut.

C. Before grout sets, strike or tool the jints of cushion edged tile to the depth of the
cushion. Exercise special care in removing any surplus adhesive by carefully
wiping out joints, but horizontal and vertical to the required depth.

D. Fill all joints of aquare edged tile flush with the surface of the tile. Fill al gaps or
sips.

E. During grouting, clean off all excess grout with clean burlap, other cloth or
sponges.

F. When grouting glazed tiles, special care shall be taken to prevent scratching off of
the glaze.

1.7 S EA L I N G

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 Lay out wainscoating shall be topped with an approvaed clear warterproofing
prepared and applied as per manufacturer’s instructions.

1.8 REMOVAL OF CONDEMNED TILE

Prior to the final acceptance of the tile work, the Contractor shall, at his own expense,
remove and replace condemned tiles.

1.9 C L E A N I N G

Upon completion of the various portions of his work, the Contractor shall remove all
un-used materials, rubbish, etc. that have accumulated as a result of his work. After
the pointing has sufficiently set or hardened, all tile on walls or vertical surfaces, or
floorss and horizontal surfaces shall thoroughly cleaned. Sponge and wash tile
thoroughly with clean water after grout has stiffened.

Then clean by rubbing with damp cloth or sponge and polish clean with dry cloth. All
traces of cement or dust accumulations shall be completely removed. In cases where
acid solutions are erequired to clean the face of the finish tilework of surplus grouts or
mortar used for pointing, all exposed hardware shall first be covered by heavy coating
of vaseline to protect the metal from possible effect of the acid or its fumes. Acid
solutions shall not be used for cleaning glazed tiles.

The Contractor shall give the tilework one thorough final cleaning when so instructed.

SECTION 0830 : FIBER CEMENT BOARD

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

Furnish all materials and equipment, and performed labor require to complete all fiber
cement board finishes and related accessorie. See drawings and details for location,
extent and other requirements.

See related section FURRING, LATHING AND PLASTERING.

1.2 S T O R A G E

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 Protect all materials both in transit and at the jobsite. Material shall not be delivered
unduly long before it is required for proper conduct of work. Store flat on smooth level
surface. Protect edges and corners from chipping.

Provide and maintain temporary protection of the work as required to safeguard

completed or partially completed work during the progress of construction.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Fiber cement board shall be cellulose fiber reinforced cement building sheet with
one smooth face. It shall be manufactured as per ISO-DIS 8336. HARDIFLEX,
FICEM brand or approved equal. Thickness, design and pattern as per Architect’s
selection and detail.

B. Framing: non-corrosive metal framing spaced as per manufacturer’s

recommendation with Architect’s approved equal. See related section FURRING,
LATHING AND PLASTERING.

C. Fasteners: wood screw, common wire nails orblinf rivet as per manufacturer’s
recommendation.

D. Adhesives to conceal joints and fasteners: tape and joint compound and putty as
per manufacturer’s recommendation.

E. Finish: painting as per Architect’s selection.

2.02 QUALITY

Fiber cement board shall be durable, asbestos free, resistant to weather, fire, rust,
water and termite, warp and rot free and efficient thermal insulation.

2.03 COMPOSTION

Portland cement, refined and sand and specially treated cellulose fibers

2.04 PROPERTIES

A. Fire Resistance: Uniform Building Laws 1984 – Class ‘O”.

B. Fire Propagation: Index of performance I = 1.1 to 2.8 with sub-index i = 0.2 to 1.6.

C. Surface Spread of Flame = Class “I”.

D. Sound Transmission Loss: averaged at 23db.

E. Sound Absorption Coefficient: at 200 Hz = 0.02; at 500 Hz = 0.02, at 2000 Hz =

0.03.

F. Moisture Content: at 27˚C with 65% to 95% relative humidity MC = 9% based on

dry mass.

G. Thermal Conductivity: at 40˚C is 0.25W/mK.

H. Thermal Insulation: 0.02 sq. m. c/w minimum.

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 I. Flexural Stregth – Modulus of Rapture:

at 7% moisture saturated
a. along direction of sheet 14 MPa 9 MPa
b. across direction of sheet 24 MPa 17 MPa
c. average (along and across) 19 MPa 13 MPa

J. Effects of Heat: board shall not be deegraded by exposure to temperature ranging

from 0˚C to 105˚C.

3.0 EXECUTION

All works shall be done in accordance with the generally acceptance standard installation
procedures as recommended by the manufacturer.

Use score and snap method, or nail and punch method to cut the boards to shape.

Use 40 gritt sand paper to file the edges to a smooth finish.

Fasteners:
On wood: galvanized flat head nails
On steel: screw or liquid nails for 4.5 millimeters thick; countersunk screws for 6.0
millimeters thick.
In nailing, allow 12 millimeters distance from the edge, 50 millimeters from the corners.
Fasten along the edge of the board at 200 millimeters on centers and at 300
millimeters on centers at the inner portions.

Joints: exposed with three millimeters gaps; concealed or butt joint

Finishing: water based paint (no need for primer nor sanding): apply 2 coats latex or acrylic –
textures, semi gloss or flat

DIVISION 0900: PAINTING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 S C O P E

A. Furnish materials and equipment, and perform labor required to complete all
painting works. See drawing and details for location, extent and other
requirements.

B. Works Included: The work includes but is not limited to the following iitems:

a. Touch up painting: of miscellaneous metal, hollow metals and frames and all
other materials which may have been a shop coated as may be required
where the shop coat have been damaged by welding or abrasion during the

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 handling and erection operations, also all rivets, bolts and welds which are
unpainted after assembly and erection.

b. Finish Painting: including all exposed surfaces of miscellaneous metal, hollow

metal work, ferrous sheet metal and other paintable metal work, paintable
woodwork not shop finished, shop fabricated mechanical equipment
apparatus housing, electric meters, ferrous metal gratings and covers for floor
and roof drains and manholes, exposed bars and insulation piping and
finished area, electric panels, conduit boxes and switch gear, all plastered
surfaces, concrete and concrete block surfaces, except in areas to be
excluded; primed hardware, and all items which generally require finish
painting unless specifically excluded.

C. Works Not Included: Finish painting of the follewoing items will not be required:

a. Items not requiring protective painting or finishing: Aluminum, stainless steel

and non-ferrous metal, glazed structural units, exposed aggregate wall
panels, marble, glass, resilient tiles, ceramic tile floors, plastic laminate,
sprayed insulation and similar items which generally do not require painting.

b. Shop Priming: Unless otherwise noted or specified herein the work shall not
include priming or protective paint which is required to be performed at the
factory or in the shop. In general, this includes the following items:
miscellaneous metals, shop fabrication or factory built mechanical equipment,
electrical equipment and accessories, refer to other applicable sections of the
specifications for the information on these items.

c. Factory Finished Work: unless otherwise noted or specified herein, the work
shall not include finish painting of items having a factory applied finish as
specified in other sections of the specifications. In general, this includes the
following items: metal toilet enclosures, gate, factory finished mechanical
equipment and special equipment.

1.2 C O L O R S

All colors are to be selected or approved by the Architect or his authorized

representative and actual color chips shall be supplied to the Contractor for matching.
All undercoats shall be tinted to approximate the finish coat color.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer’s Certificate: The manufacturer\s certificate of origin aand quality

shall be submitted to the Owner or Architect for inspection and approval prior to
any use.

B. Test Panels: Prepare sample panels of selected color or shade on 600 millimeters
by 600 millimeters plywood panels for approval of the Architect. Colors may not be
the manufacturer’s standard color. Special color shall be provided as required.

1.4 MATERIAL HANDLING

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 All materials shall be delivered to the jobsite in clean, sealed, original containers with
all labels and other markings intact. Materials will be stored in the area designated and
all storage areas will be kept neat, clean and locked.

1.5 STORING

A room or rooms in the premises shall be assigned for the storage of painting tools
and materials. Protect the floor with drop cloths or building paper. Place cloth and
cotton waste in covered metal containers or destroy them at the end of each work day.

1.6 FIRE PREVENTION

Every precaution will be taken by the Contractor to prevent fires. At the end of each
day’s work, all oily rags, empty containers and combustible material will be removed
from the premises.

1.7 PROTECTION

The Contractor will protect his wn area as well as adjacent areas and materials, lawns,
shrubbery and other areas not to be painted with a suitable protective covering.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. All paint materials shall the requirements of the stndard specifications of the
Standardization Committee on Supplies and shall be in accordance with the latest
Classification Class “A” of the Institute of Science, Manila.

Use BOYSEN PAINT by PACIFIC PAINT AND OIL MANUFACTURING INC. or

any approved equal equal which shall be delivered on the site in the original
containers, with labels intact and seals unbroken.

B. The use of other brand or equal or better quality will be subject to the
Architect’sapproval. Use materials in accordance with the manufacturer’s
directions printed on the labels unless otherwise approved by the Architect.

C. The use of ready mixed paint may be allowed in the project provided that such
paint is in accordance with the Standard Specifications of the Philippine
Government.

2.02 PAINTING SCHEDULE

As per manufacturer’s direction or as specified hereunder.

A. Metal Surfaces: Exterior

1. Mix 3 parts of Boysen® Epoxy Primer Red Oxide #2277 or

Boysen® Epoxy Primer Gray #2230 with 1 part of its curing agent. Allow 20
minutes induction time then dilute with Boysen® Epoxy Reducer #55. Use
resulting mixture as primer. Let dry 6 to 8 hours. Succeeding coats must be
applied not more than 7 days after.

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 2. Mix 4 parts of Boysen® Acqua Epoxy™ with 1 part of its curing
agent. Allow 20 minutes induction time. Use resulting mixture as topcoat
applying at least 2 coats. Let dry 4 hours in between coats. Full hardness
develops after 7 days.

B. Metal Surfaces: Interior

1. Mix 3 parts of Boysen® Epoxy Primer Red Oxide #2277 or Boysen® Epoxy
Primer Gray #2230 with 1 part of its curing agent. Allow 20 minutes induction
time then dilute with Boysen® Epoxy Reducer #55. Use resulting mixture as
primer. Let dry 6 to 8 hours. Succeeding coats must be applied not more than
7 days after.

2. Mix 4 parts of Boysen® Acqua Epoxy™ with 1 part of its curing agent. Allow
20 minutes induction time. Use resulting mixture as topcoat applying at least 2
coats. Let dry 4 hours in between coats. Full hardness develops after 7 days.

C. Concrete, Plaster and Hollow Block Surfaces

1. Interior Wall

1.1 New Masonry:     

                                  
Allow new masonry to dry 14 to 28 days under normal weather
conditions before painting.  Surfaces to be painted should be clean and
dry, free from oil, grease, dust, dirt contaminants, and all loose grit and
mortar.  Treat new masonry with a solution of 1 part Boysen® Masonry
Neutralizer #44 diluted in 16 parts water, applying liberally by brush or
roller.  Let dry overnight before rinsing with water to remove white
crystals that form on the surface.  Let dry before painting. No need to
neutralize in case Boysen® Acrytex™ Primer #1705 is used as primer.

1.2 Painting Schedule

1st Coat:

Boysen® Permacoat™ Flat Latex #701 (100% acrylic, waterbased) or

Boysen® Acrytex™ Primer #1705 (solvent-based acrylic, water-tight) or

Boysen® Ecoprimer™ #105 (100% acrylic, waterbased, low VOC)

Putty: Boysen® Masonry Putty #7311

2nd & 3rd Coat: Boysen® Healthy Home™

2. Exterior Wall

2.1 Surface Preparation

Allow new masonry to dry for 14 days (for exterior surfaces) to 28 days
(for interior surfaces) under normal weather conditions before painting.
Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from oil, grease,
dust, dirt, contaminants, and all loose grit and mortar. Treat new

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 masonry with a solution of 1 part Boysen Masonry Neutralizer #44
diluted in 16 parts water, applying liberally by brush. Let dry overnight
before rinsing with water to remove crystals that form on the surface.
Let dry before painting.

2.2 Without Mesh:

1st Coat: Boysen Elasti-Kote™ (Elastomeric Wall Covering) Sealer B-

5800

2nd & 3rd Coat: Boysen Elasti-Kote™ (Elastomeric Wall Covering)

Basecoat B-5805

4th Coat (Optional): Boysen Elasti-Kote™ (Elastomeric Wall Covering)

Topcoat B-5815

2.3 With Mesh:

1st Coat: Boysen® Elasti-Kote (Elastomeric Wall Covering) Sealer B-

5800

2nd Coat: Boysen® Elasti-Kote (Elastomeric Wall Covering) Basecoat

B-5805
Reinforcing Membrane: Fiberglass Matting

3rd & 4th Coat: Boysen® Elasti-Kote (Elastomeric Wall Covering)

Basecoat B-5805

5th Coat (Optional): Boysen Elasti-Kote™ (Elastomeric Wall Covering)

Topcoat B-5815

D. Interior Wood Wall, Partitions, Sidings, etc.

1. Surface Preparation

1.1 Use only kiln dried wood. 

1.2 Countersink nail heads for putty application.

1.3 Sand rough wood until smooth, then dust off before painting.

1.4 Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from dust, dirt and
other foreign matter.

2. Paint Application

2.1 Prime bare substrate with Boysen® Flatwall Enamel #800. Let dry for 6
to 8 hours.

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 2.2 Putty minor surface imperfections with Boysen® Plasolux Glazing Putty
#311. Let dry for 6 to 8 hours. Spot prime puttied portions.

2.3 Finish with at least two (2) coats Boysen® Quick Drying Enamel. Let dry
for 6 to 8 hours in between coats.

E. Varnish (stained Iacquered): Interior Wood Works, Architrave, Doors, Jambs,

Trims, Mouldings, Baseboard, Ceiling and Panel as indicated
1. Surface Preparation

1.1 Use only kiln dried wood. 

1.2 Countersink nail heads for putty application. 

1.3 Sand rough wood until smooth, then dust off before painting.

1.4 Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from dust, dirt and
other foreign matter. 

2. Painting Schedule

2.1 wood bleach: NATION WOOD BLEACH #1 and #2 as required

2.2 1st coat: stain BOYSEN OIL WOOD STAIN

2.3 Sealer Coat: Boysen® Lacquer Sanding Sealer #1254, sanded lightly

before topcoat application 
Final coat: Boysen® Clear Gloss Lacquer #1250

2.4 (Note: Add Boysen® Lacquer Flo #1205 to final coat at approximately
10% by volume as a retardant to prevent moisture blushing.)

2.5 final coat: clear lacquer: BOYSEN CLEAR DEAD FLAT LACQUER
#1253

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 SURFACE PREPARATION

Before the start of the painting or vanishing work, the Painting Contractor shall
prepare a 1200 millimeters by 1200 millimeters paint or varnish area designated by
the Architect or Engineer and same will be used as standard workmanship for the
entire work. Samples shall be made of surface preparation, primers, stains, fillers and
finish coat applications.

A. Concrete:

a. Exterior and Interior: (Poured, plaster, stucco or hollow blocks)

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 Remove all loose grit or mortar, dust, dirt, grease, oil, wax, contaminants and
any other foreign matter. Pre-treat concrete which have been weathered with
BOYSEN MASONRY NEUTRALIZER #44 by mixing 473.12 ml. to eight liters

of water or 946.25 ml. to 16 ml of water. Apply liberally with brush. Allow

solution to dry overnight before rinsing with water to remove white residue.

Modify the surface chemically by using the recommended primers where

necessary to make the painting surface receptive to the coating desired.

Repair voids, cracks and nicks with the proper and recommended patching
material (BOYSEN MASONRY PUTTY #7331).

Alow surface to dry before applying the first coat. After surface is dried, apply
BOYSEN CONCRETE SEALER.

Efflorescence may appear for masonry that is unpainted and exposed to the
weather for six months or more. Remove efflorescence by:

i. Light sand-blast

ii. Wire-brush and wash the surface thoroughly with waer, neutralize and
test pH or alkalanity. Salts and white crystals which resist water can
be dissolved by washing or scrubbing the surface with diluted
hydrochloric acid, (half liter hydrochloric acid to four liters of water).
Rinse surface with water and allow to dry.

B. Metal

a. Ferrous Metal: Metal must be clean and dry, free from oil, grease, wax, dust,
rust, solder flux and other contaminants. The ideal surface preparation for
rusty, metal is White Metal Blasting which can be achieved by sand-blasting
or power-grinding. This involves the the removal of all visible rust, mill scale,
paint and contaminants, leaving the metal uniformly white or gray in
appearance. This metal surface preparation should be used where maximum
performance of protective coating is necessary due to exceptionally severe
conditions such as contant immension in water or liquid chemicals.

Thin films of rust may be removed by wire-brushing, sanding or scraping.

Thicker layers of rust can be removed with the use of solutions. Wipe the
surface with rage soaked in paint thinner. Apply 10% BOYSEN METAL
ETCHING SOLUTION.

Metal surfaces cleared of rust must be immediately primed with BOYSEN

METAL PRIMERS. Do not allow bright metal to be exposed to the elements
for prolonged periods as rust will set in fast.

Cleam with BOYSEN PAINT THINNER especially where solder flux has been
used.

C. Wood

a. Interior: Sand to smooth surface and then dust off: Correct minor surface
imperfections. Apply applicable putties after first cat is dried. Sand lightly

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 between coats of flat, semi-gloss paints, gloss enamels and varnishes. Clean
surface to be painted before applying top coats.

D. Aluminum: Surfaces must be dry, clean and free from foreign matters which may
impair adhesion. Clean surfaces with lacquer thinner then light sand to reduce

gloss before application. Use vinyl wash, BOYSEN for surfaces which should be
roughened for better adhesion. Apply BOYSEN ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER
YELLOW #320. Allow overnight to dry, before applying the desired finish coat.

E. Putty

a. Masonry Putty: For filling minor surface unevenness and full puttying apply
BOYSEN MASONRY PUTTY #7311 with putty knife. Thin with water when
necessary. Allow two hours before recoating.

b. Metal and Wood Putty: For filling minor surface dents and imperfections apply
BOYSEN PLASOLUX GLAZING PUTTY #311 with putty knife. Thin with
BOYSEN PAINT THINNER when necessary. Allow two hours before
recoating. Scuff sand.

F. Glossy Surfaces: Sand and clean surfaces thoroughly. This method will provide a
“tooth” for the following coats.

G. Oil and Grease: Remove oil or grease by paint thinner or by wiping with rags
wetted with BOYSEN PAINT THINNER. Change solvents and rags frequently.
Remove loose dirt by bristle brushes, then blow clean with air pressure or steam
cleaning.

3.02 APPLICATION

A. Employ only experienced, skilled craftsmen and apply as per manufacturer’s

written instructions.

B. Paint shall be aplied by a brush, roller or spray in accordance with the

manufacturer’s directions. All materials when brushed shall be evenly flowed on
with brush best suited for the type of material being applied. When using rollers.
The covers shall be carpet, velvet back or high pile sheep’s wool best suited for
materials and texture specidied by the Architect. Sprayed paint shall be uniformly
applied with suitable equipment.

C. Exposed surfaces shall mean all areas visible when all permanent or built-in
fixtures, grilles, etc.are in place in all areas specified or scheduled to be painted.
Paint surfaces in back of movable equipment and furniture. Paint interior surfaces
of ducts where visible thriugh grilles and all inside metal and plastered surfaces of
ducts where visible through grilles and all inside metal and plastered surfaces
visible through the above specifies equipment covers.

D. Access panels, electrical panels, air-diffusing outlets, supply and exhaust grilles,
louvers, exposed conduits, primed outlet covers, primed wall and ceiling plates and
other primed items that occur unless otherwise specified in Painting Schedule.

E. Do not apply exterior paint in damp rainy weather. Do not apply interior paint when
in the Architect’s opinion, satisfactory results can be obtained due to high humidity
and excessive temperature. However, failure of the Architect to notify the

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 Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to produce satisfactory
results.

F. Use impermeable gloves, protective clothing, goggles and respirator when

spraying.

G. For BOYSEN XYLADECOR application, do not use primers and undercoats. Apply
on bare wood. Remove splashes on adjacent materials with white spirirt whilst wet
to prevent staining.

3.03 PROTECTION

A. Protect or remove all exposed finish hardare, lighting fixtures and accessories,
plumbing fixtures and accessories, glasses and the like so that these are not
stained during painting operations. Reinstall them after completion of works.

B. Tape and cover with craft paper, or equal, all other surfaces which would be
endanger by stains or paint marks.

C. Repair any damage done. Refinish any work made necessary by defective
workmanship for material or carelessness of other crafts.

1.3 WORKMANSHIP IN GENERAL

A. Mix paint with proper consistency in accordancewith the manufacturer’s printed

instructions. Apply paints evenly and smoothly without runs, sags or other defects
and brush efficiently to minimze brush marks. Make edges of point adjoining
another material or color sharp and clean without overlapping.

B. Stir paint thoroughly to keep pigment in even suspension the paint is being
applied.

C. Except as otherwise directed by the Architect, apply all paints in three coats
(priming, body and finish). Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before the
succeeding coat is applied. In general, unless otherwise instructed by the
Architect, provide not less than 48 hours as the time between the application of
succeeding coats. Let the Architect or his representative inspect and approve
each coat before the succeeding coat is applied.

D. If surfaces are not fully covered or cannot be satisfactorily finished in the number
of coats specified, apply subsequent coats to attain the desired evenness of paint
without extra cost to the Owner.

E. Before applying succeeding coats, primers and undercoats shall be completely

integral and performing the functions for which they are specified. Properly
prepare and touch up all scratches, abrasions or any other disfigurement and
remove any foreign matter before proceeding with the following coats. All spot-
priming and spot-coating shall be feather-edged into the adjacent coatings to
produce a smooth and level surface.

F. Sand smooth woodwork to be finished with enamel applied to wood or metal to

produuce a smooth, even surface.

G. Do not apply final coats until after other trades whose operations would be
detrimental to finish painting have finished with their work in the areas to be

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 painted and the areas have been approved for painting. Test concrete and plaster
surfaces for moisture, using moisture meter, prior to painting. Surface having
moisture reading above 15 shall not be painted.

H. Do necessary puttying of nail holes, cracks, etc. after the prime coat has been
applied. Bring putty flush with adjoining surface in a neat workmanlike manner.

I. Freshly painted areas shall be properly ventilated to aid drying. Closets and
cabinet doors shall be left open.

3.05 PIGMENTS FOR TINTING

A. Tinting colors for paint shall be colors-in-oil, ground in pure linseed oil, and of the
highest grade obtainable.

B. Colors shall be non-fading.

C. Color pigments shall be used to produce the exact shade of paint which shall
conform to the approved color scheme of the building.

D. Except as otherwise noted, color of priming coat shall be lighter than body coat
and the color of the body coat lighter than the finish coat. The first coat shall be
white.

1.4 C L E A N I N G

Protect the work and adjacent work and materials at all times by a suitable covering or
by other methods. Upon completion of work, remove paint and varnish spots from
floors, glass finish hardware, etc. remove all surplus materials, scaffolds, etc. so as to
leave the premises in perfect condition, acceptable to the Owner.

1.5 FINAL INSPECTION

A. Finished sufaces shall be solid, even color and finished texture, free from
drops, runs, lumps, brush marks, discoloration or other defects.

B. Before final inspection, any work which has become damaged or

discolored shall be touched up or refinished in a satisfactory manner.

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SECTION 0910: TOILET FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

Furnish materials, accessories and equipment and perform labor required to complete
toilet fixtures and accessories. Provide materials that are new and that conform with
the standards of Underwriter’s Laboratory, Inc. For other required miscellaneous not
materials not specifically mentioned, provide the best of their respective kind.

1.3 S U B M I T T A L S

Submit samples of proposed materials for Architect’s selection and secure approval.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 PLUMBING AND RELATED FIXTURES

A. Water Closet:Brand: HCG or approved equal.

B. Urinal: Wall hung vitreous china urinal with extended shield and integral flush
spreader, integral strainer and trap with cleanout, wall hanger, outlet connection
threaded 50 millimeters inside and lag screw. Color – soft white an as per
Architect’s approval. Brand: HCG or approve equal.

C. Lavatory: Wall hung lavatory. Provide with fitting P-trap, angle valve and supply
pipes. Mount as per manufacturer’s specifications. Color – soft white and as as
per Architect’s approval. Brand: HCG or approved equal.

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DIVISION 10 – MECHANICAL

SECTION 1001 : PLUMBING WORKS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor or his sub-contractor shall furnish all
materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, appliances, accessories, transportation, labor
and supervision required for the complete installation and testing of the Plumbing
System ready for the use in accordance with the best practice of the Plumbing Trade
as listed herein but not limited to the following:

A. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to the architectural, structural,

mechanical, fire protection and electrical plans and investigate all possible
interference and conditions affecting his work.

B. All work shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the Plumbing Cost of the
concerned city, the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and/or the National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

C. Site Utilities

a. Supply and install the 12mmØ main water line and water service
connection line up water meter.

b. Exterior domestic, sewage collection and disposal system of the building

up to the proposed septic tank including storm drain line. All plumbing fixtures
shall be individually vented.

By gravity collection using two-pipe system: soil collector and vent stack.
Effluent shall dispose off to the existing subdivision storm drain line. All
plumbing fixtures shall be individually vented.

c. Exterior kitchen waste collection and disposal system of the building up to

the proposed central grease tank including tapping to the septic tank.
By gravity collection using two-pipe system, waste collection and vent stack.
Provide with individual grease trap prior to disposal into sewer lines all grease
producing sinks. Also provide central grease tank outside the building.
Disposal is to the building sewer line at grade level.

d. Air condition waste system is by gravity collection from air condition

equipment units and into separate waste stack. Dispose to the storm drain
line at grade level.

e. Exterior storm drainage system of the building including supply and

installation of drainage pipes (DP), catch basin (CB), area drain (AD),

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 street/inlet curb (SI/CI), drainage manhole (DMH) and tapping of drainage line
up to existing manhole.

Rainwater at ground will be collected through the area drains along the
perimeter of the proposed building. Disposal is to the existing service storm
drainage.

f. Upgrading and restoration of existing canal for the satisfactory completion

of the system.

D. Plumbing

a. Cold water distribution system up to main building, plumbing fixtures unit

including supply and installation and roughing-in of gate valves, cold water
lines, risers, fittings, hangers, support trim and its accessories.

b. Pipe stub-outs for multi-point instantaneous and tank type electric water
heater.

c. Hot water distribution system up to main building, plumbing fixtures unit

including supply, installation and roughing-in of gate valves, hot water lines,
risers, fittings, hangers, support trim and its accessories.

d. Sewer and vents system up to the connection point including supply,

installation and roughing-in of floor drains (FD), floor/ground cleanout, sewer
and vent lines, P-traps, stacks, fittings hangers, trims and its accessories.

e. Kitchen waste water drainage system pipe stub-outs up to the connection

point including supply, installation an roughing-in of drains, waste lines, vent
lines, fittings, hangers, trims and its accessories.

f. Pipe stub-outs for electric water heaters.

g. Miscellaneous items and other accessories required for the satisfactory

completion of the plumbing works.

E. Contingency to include furnishing of written one (1) year warranty on the plumbing
system.

F. Preparation and submission of as-built drawings in reproducible sheets.

1.2 NOTE ON DRAWINGS

A. The Drawings show the general arrangement of all pipings. However, where local
&/or actual conditions at the jobsite necessitate a deviation of rearrangement, the
Contractor shall prepare and submit the new arrangement for the Engineer’s
approval.

B. Small scale drawings do not possibly indicate all offset, fittings and other parts of
the system required. The Contractor shall arrange such work accordingly,
furnishing such as fittings, traps, valves and accessories as may be required to
meet such conditions.

1.3 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION & CODES, ORDINANCES AND PERMITS

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 A. The work covered in this contract shall be installed in accordance to the
specification codes, ordinances and requirement of the following:

a. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

b. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
c. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
d. Ordinances of Concerned City or Municipality

B. All construction permits and fees required for the work shall be obtained by and
the expense of the contractor. The contractor shall furnish the Owner final
certificated of inspection after the completion of the work.

1.4 WORKMANSHIP AND COORDINATION WITH TRADES

A. All work shall be performed in first class and neat workmanship by mechanics
skilled in their work and shall be satisfactory to the Engineer.

B. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to the General Conditions and to all
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and fire protection plans and specs
and shall investigate all possible interferences and conditions affecting his work.

2.0 EXECUTION

2.1 IDENTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

A. Each length pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures and device used in the Plumbing System
shall have cast, tamped or marked on it, the manufacturer’s trade mark or name,
the weight, type and classes of product when so required by the Standard.

B. Within thirty (30) days after award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit for
the Architect’s approval, the names of suppliers and materials proposed including
trade names and/or sample of the materials if deemed necessary.

C. Brand names mentioned in these Specifications are only for the purposes of
indicating the desired quality and design.

2.2 SUBSTITUTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS

A. Materials intended to be substituted for these originally specified shall be

accepted only after a formal request for substitution, accompanied by:

a. Reasons for substitutions

b. Certificate of test indicating quality, compared to those originally specified.

c. Cost comparisons with material originally specified. Requests shall be

submitted to the Engineer(s) for evaluation at least 15 working days before
installation of subject materials is due.

B. Cost of testing of materials, whether on originally specified items or on

substitutions, shall be to the account of the Contractor.

C. Results of tests shall be submitted to the Engineer(s) for evaluation at least 15

days before the materials is due for installation on the job.

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2.3 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

C. METER

a. Water meters shall be furnished by the Contractor and installed with the
proper and complete piping arrangements for the system.

b. The exact dimensions for setting the meter shall be as per requirements
of the Local Water Company Authorities.

D. INSTALLATION

a. The piping shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets and equipment from
the gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.

b. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked

into place without springing or facing. Care shall be taken so as not to
weaken the structural portions of the building.

c. All service pipes valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance
from work to permit finished covering not less than 15mm from such work or
from finished covering on the difference service.

d. Changes in pipes shall be made with reducing fittings.

e. Accessible Contraction – expansion joints shall be made wherein

necessary. Horizontal runs of pipe over 15m in the length shall be anchored
to wall or the supporting structure midway on the run to force expansion and
contractor equally towards the ends.

2.4 EXCAVATING, PIPE LAYING AND BACKFILLING

A. TRENCHES: Trenches for all underground pipelines shall be excavated to the

required depths and grades. Bell holes shall be provided so that pipe will rest on
well-tamped solid ground for its entire length. Where rock is encountered,
excavation shall extend to a depth 150mm below the pipe bottom and other
approved filling materials.

B. CONCRETE PROTECTION: All pipes with 500mm cover and below except
concrete pipes and cast iron pipes that will run underground shall be protected
with Class B concrete casing, a minimum or 100mm around the pipe perimeter.

C. MATERIALS: Materials for backfilling shall be free of debris or big rocks. Backfill
shall be placed in horizontal layers, properly moistened and compacted to an
optimum density that will prevent excessive settlement and shrinkage.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS

A. CLEANOUTS: Cleanouts shall be of the same size as of the pipe, the location of
which is extended to an easily accessible place.

B. TRAPS

a. Every plumbing fixture of equipment requiring connections to the drainage

system shall be equipped with a trap.

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 b. Each trap shall be placed as near as possible to the fixture. No fixtures
shall be double-trapped.

C. VALVES AND HOSE BIBBS

a. Valves shall be provided on all water supplied to fixtures as specified.

b. Hose bibs shall be made of brass with 15mm make male inlet threads,
hexagon shoulders and 20mm connections.

D. PIPE HANGERS INSERTS AND SUPPORTS

a. Horizontal runs of pipe shall be hung with adjustable wrought iron or

malleable iron pipe hangers spaced not over 3m apart, except hub and spigot
soil pipes which shall have hangers spaced not over 1.52 m apart and located
near the hub.

b. Hangers shall have short turnbuckles or other approved means of

adjustment.

c. Inserts shall be of cast steel and shall be of type to receive a machine bolt
or nut after installation.

d. Vertical runs of pipes shall be supported by wrought iron clamps or collars

spaced not more than 9m apart.

e. Water and Vent Pipes: 65mm and larger, band type 6.4mm x 25mm flat
mild steel or black iron with 15mm round rod with plates and nuts; 50mm and
smaller split ring type with 10mm iron rods with inserts plates; toggle bolts,
clamps or expansion shield.

E. PIPE SLEEVES

a. Pipes sleeves shall be installed and properly secured in place at all points
where pipes pass through masonry or concrete.

b. Pipe sleeves shall be of sufficient diameter to provided approximately

6.4mm clearance around the pipe of insulation.

c. Pipe sleeves in walls and partitions shall be of cast iron, wrought iron or
steel pipe. Pipes sleeves in concrete beams or concrete slabs shall be
wrought iron or steel pipe.

d. Pipe sleeves on footings shall be cast iron or steel and shall be not less
than 100mm larger in diameter than the pipe to be installed.

e. Where pipes pass through waterproofing membrane, the sleeves shall be

provided with an integral flange or clamping device to which a flashing shield
can be soldered.

f. The space between the pipes and sleeves shall be made watertight by
inserting a picked oakum gasket and filling the remaining space with proured
lead caulking thoroughly.

2.6 WARRANTY AND AS-BUILT PLANS

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 A. All works, equipment and fixtures shall be guaranteed by the Contractor for
satisfactory service for a minimum period for one year.

B. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner, in reproducible form plus three sets of
white prints, the complete plans of the entire system as actually built. The cost of
those shall be borne by the Contractor. Submittal of “AS-BUILT” Plans shall be a
condition to final payment.

C. Equipment that should have the Owner(s) your minimum guaranteed against
defective designs, materials and workmanship.

2.7 RESPONSIBILITY

The General Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination among the different
trades on the job in order to finish the work in the least possible time, strict
accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

A. Throughout the construction period open ends of all installed pipelines shall be
kept closed by temporary plugs.

B. Drainage lines shall not be used to conduct dirty construction wash water
especially those with cement mixes to avoid possible clogging

C. A temporary fire protection system shall be provided by the Contractor during

construction period. This shall be of sufficient capacity to put out any fire that may
break out at any floors due to construction operations. This is in additional to
temporary fire extinguisher required.

D. A temporary potable water supply shall be made available to construction workers

at every floor as construction progresses.

E. A temporary human excreta disposal system shall be provided by the Contractor

to serve the workers during the construction period.

3.0 SITE PLUMBING UTILITIES

3.1 GENERAL

A. The entire site plumbing utilities system shall be laid out and installed consistent
throughout with the given slopes in the plans. Pipe joints and connections to area
drains, catch basin and junction boxes shall posses such leak – proof and
seepage – proof integrity achievable with the works called for under this particular
section of the Specifications.

B. Junction Boxes for storms and sanitary (sewer) drainage lines outside the building
shall be cast-in-lace reinforced concrete sections and pre-cast concrete cover.

C. Trench excavation and backfilling shall be as specified in excavation, trenching

and backfilling for utility system.

D. Concrete Drainage Pipe:

a. Material: Pipe shall be reinforced concrete pipe (300mmØ) and non-

reinforced concrete pipe 250mmØ and smaller conforming to ASTM C14-75.

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 b. INSTALLATION:

i. Bedding surfaces shall provide a firm foundation, carefully

shaped thru to line and grade.

ii. Concrete pipe shall be laid carefully with bobs upgrade and ends
carefully and closely joints. Joints shall be cement mortar. Cement
mortar shall consist of one part Portland Cement and 1-1/2 parts clean
sharp sand with only enough water for workability. A gasket of closely
twisted hemp or Oakum shall be placed around the pipe. The gasket
shall be in one (1) piece of suitable diameter (not less than 19mm and
shall be lapped at the top. The gasket shall be saturated.

With that cement before being placed and rammed. The joint shall then
be overfilled and finished to a smooth level outside.

3.2 EXCAVATION FOR STORM & SANITARY (SEWER DRAINAGE SYSTEM)

A. General: The Contractor shall do all excavation of whatever substances

encountered below depth shown on drawings. Excavated materials not required
for fill or backfill shall be removed of by the Contractor. Excavation for
accessories to have 300mm minimum and 60mm maximum clearance in all side.
Excavation shall not be carried below the required depth. Excess excavation
below required level shall be backfilled at the Contractor’s expense with earth,
sand, gravel, or concrete, as directed by Engineer, and thoroughly tamped
unstable soil shall be removed and replaced with gravel or crushed stone, which
shall be thoroughly tamped.

The Engineer shall determine the depth of removal of unstable soil. Ground
adjacent to all excavation shall be graded to prevent water running. The
Contractor shall remove by pumping or other means approved by the Engineer
any water accumulated in excavation and keep trench un-watered until the
bedding is complete.

B. Trench Excavation: Banks of trenches shall be vertical. Soft materials shall be

reported to the Engineer. In rock, excavation shall be carried 200mm below
bottom of pipe. Loose earth or gravel shall be used for backfill, and tamped
thoroughly and rounded to received pipe as above.

C. Rock Excavation: Rock excavation shall include removal of boulders larder than
½ cubic meter in volume and ledge rock concrete or masonry structures that
required drilling in volume and ledge rock concrete or

D. Bracing and Shoring: The Contractor shall do all bracing sheathing and shoring
necessary to perform and protect all excavation as indicated on the plans, as
required for safety, as directed by the Architect, or to conform to governing laws.

3.3 TESTING

Test for workmanship on utility lines shall be conducted in accordance with the
applicable utility specification before backfilling.

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3.4 BACKFILLING

A. Backfilling: After pipes have been tested and approved, backfilling shall be done
with approved material free for large clods or stones.

a. Trenches: Backfill material shall be placed evenly and carefully around

and over pipe in 150mm maximum layers. Each layer shall be thoroughly and

carefully tamped until 300mm of cover exists over pipe. The remainder of
backfill material shall be placed, moistened and compacted. Water settling
will not be permitted in clay soils it may be required at the option of the
Engineer in sandy soils.

b. Trench under areas to be paved. Material shall be placed in 200mm

maximum layer after filling 300mm above pipe as previously described. Each
layer shall be compacted to density equal to that of adjacent original material
so that pavement can be placed immediately.

c. Structures: All forms, trash, and debris shall be removed and cleared
away. Approved backfill material may be from excavation or borrow, it shall
be free from rock, lumber debris. Backfill material shall be placed
symmetrically on all side in eight-inch maximum layers. Each layer shall be
moistened and compacted with mechanical or brand tampers. In area to be
paved, each layer shall be compacted to density equal to that of adjacent
materials so that pavement can be placed immediately.

B. Maintenance: The Contractor shall refill for settlement of all backfilled areas.

C. Clean up: The Contractor shall clean up and dispose of all excess materials trash
wood forms and other debris.

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