Standard System 6th Edition 2013 (Tabulated)

THE ASSOCIATION OF
SOUTH AFRICAN QUANTITY SURVEYORS
Standard System
of Measuring Building Work
2013
Sixth Edition (Second revision)

STANDARD SYSTEM OF MEASURING
BUILDING WORK (SIXTH EDITION)
PREFACE
As early as the end of the previous century quantity surveyors and contractors reached consensus on the necessity for a standard method of measurement for the preparation of bills
of quantities for building work
The first standard system for the measurement of building work in South Africa was published in 1906 by the Transvaal Society of Quantity Surveyors. Thereafter standard
systems were published at irregular intervals on a national level and the fifth edition thereof, which has been in use up to the time of this edition, appeared in 1977
A comparison between the 1906 and the fifth editions reveals an enormous development and much more fragmentation - from a system prescribing only how to measure the
principal materials and labour to a system prescribing the measurement of almost all material and labour in the finest detail
It is precisely this progressive tendency of development that led to the standard system becoming too theoretical with conseq uent unnecessary items in bills of quantities.
Furthermore the question arises as to whether it is worthwhile to spend so much time on the preparation of unnecessary comprehensive bills of quan tities in this era of high inflation
and/or high interest rates whilst many of the "theoretical" items in bills of quantities are not scientifically priceable
With this in mind the Standard System Joint Committee began in earnest in November 1981 with the task of producing a sixth edition whilst they were still engaged with
necessary amendments to the fifth edition. It was a challenging task especially seen in the light of the attempt to fulfil the premise of simplification on the one hand and the many
organisations in the industry on the other hand that had to be satisfied. The result is therefore in certain instances a compromise
This sixth edition is the product of dedicated work over a period of ten years by an extremely capable committee who remained aware of their responsible task at all times.
It was a great honour and privilege to be associated with such a committee
H M Sigle
Chairman: Standard System Joint Committee October 1991
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As stated in the Preface above, the committee responsible for the drafting of the sixth edition faced the challenging dual task of attempting to simplify the standard system on
the one hand and to satisfy the demands of the building industry on the other hand. This compromise did not satisfy everybody and the new BIFSA rep resentatives on the Standard
System Joint Committee submitted a list of items to be reconsidered. As a result of the foregoing and coupled with other evolutionary changes, amendments to the sixth edition
were issued in 1996 (twice), 1998 and 1999.
A reprint of the sixth edition became necessary because stocks reached exhaustion. The Board of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors decided at their
November 1998 meeting to publish a revised edition incorporating all the abovementioned amendments. It was further decided to make this document available m a more
economical format with the option of purchasing either English or an Afrikaans version
MJ Maritz
Chairman: Standard System Joint Committee February 1999
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The Sixth Edition (Revised) of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work has been in use since 1999 and proved to be a d ocument of high quality accepted by most
parties in the building environment
Lately requests were received from various instances for the consideration of a more cryptic, easily readable setting out of the Standard System, possibly in a tabulated format, reflecting the
measuring rules in statements which can easily be scanned and assessed
The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors took note of the criticism and therefore appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of E Edwardes (Mrs), R de Villiers
and H M Siglé to produce the Sixth Edition (Revised) in a tabulated format
In doing this the committee as far as possible adhered to the order, terminology, wording, etc used in the Sixth Edition (Rev ised). No rules were changed and no new rules
were introduced. Only a few obvious mistakes were corrected
The ad hoc committee is of the opinion that this second revision of the Sixth Edition should be a forerunner to a Seventh Edition in the foreseeable future. This sevent h edition should
concentrate mainly on the clarification of descriptions where necessary, the addressing of aspects on which criticism was received from the profession and industry, the splitting of a number
of trades which are traditionally executed by different subcontract specialists and the possible introduction of a couple of new trades
E Edwardes (Mrs), R de Villiers and H M Siglé

Ad hoc committee January 2013
STANDARD SYSTEM OF MEASURING
BUILDING WORK (SIXTH EDITION)
The Board of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors decided in 1981 to com mence with the compilation of the sixth edition of the Standard System of Measuring
Building Work and accordingly commissioned the Standard System Joint Committee to carry out this extensive task
After a fruitless attempt to reach consensus with the Building Industries Federation South Africa (BIFSA) on the use of a unilaterally produced simplified standard system which was to be
used in conjunction with the fifth edition, one of the main directives for this commission was that the compilation of the six th edition had to focus on simplification - this time.
however, with the co-operation of BIFSA through representation on the committee
The result of the committee's work, the sixth edition, heralds a new era in the measurement of quantities. Not only has the instruction to simplify been adhered to but uniformity of
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principles has also been achieved to a great exte Use has also been made of the so-called "deeming clauses" which should result in brevity of descriptions n bills of quantities.
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Meaningful merging as well as certain necessary additions were also incorpo ated
The fact that this edition is the sixth, illustrates that the quantity surveying profession is a live one, prepared to adapt to changes. It mill by no means be the last edition. There must
be constant monitoring of the demands of each era and adaptations made accordingly
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The entire building industry is greatly indebted to the committee for an unselfish service delivered without remuneration o er a period of ten years. The committee responsible
for the translation of the document into Afrikaans also deserves our gratitude for its valuable contribution
The Standard System Joint Committee consisted of:
H.M. Siglé PhD (QS) (chairman)
A. Scatterty BSc (QS) (secretary and editor)
D.G. Brümmer BSc (QS) (from March 1986)
R. de Villiers BSc (QS)
P.W. Haylett DIP (QS) (until February 1986)
R.G. Hurry BSc (OS) (representative of BIFSA from March 1983)
C.H. Klopper BA. DSc (QS)
M.J. Maritz MSc (QS)
F. Mayston BSc (QS) (representative of BIFSA)
F.C. Pearmain DIP (QS) (until February 1986)
D.J. Reid DIP (QS) (from March 1986)
J.R.G. Urry DIP (QS)
B.J. Walker BSc (QS) (from March 1986)
B.S. Zylstra BSc (QS) (representative of BIFSA until June 1985)
The translation committee consisted of:
J.M. Klopper DIP (QS) (chairman)
D.W. Cronje BSc (QS)
A. Frylinck DIP (QS)
C.H. Klopper BA. DSc (QS)
C.F.A. Roos BSc (QS)
K. Van der Laan DIP (QS)
R E. Schoombie – President : Association of South African Quantity Surveyors

October 1991
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 8 Re-use of existing components 14 Dewatering
1 Bills of quantities 9 Work in patches 15 Filling
2 Setting out of bills of quantities 10 Sundries 16 Foundation courses
3 Order of items 11 New doors, windows and the like 17 Grassing, pitching, etc
Order of dimensions 18 Gabions and interlocking block retaining
EARTHWORKS
structures
4 Net measurements
GENERAL 19 Filter fabric
5 Fractional quantities
1 Method and procedure 20 Weed killers, insecticides, etc
6 Provisional quantities
2 Bulking 21 Tests
7 Provisional sums
DEMOLITIONS AND SITE CLEARANCE LATERAL SUPPORT
8 Contingencies etc
3 Demolitions
GENERAL
PRELIMINARIES
4 Site clearance
1 Removal of lateral support
1 Preliminaries 5 Nature of material to be excavated
2 Insurance
ALTERATIONS 6 Classification of material to be excavated
3 Movement monitoring
1 General 7 Excavations
GROUND ANCHORING
2 Old materials 8 Removal of services
4 General
3 Barricades, screens, etc 9 Carting away of excavated material
5 Establishment
4 Removals 10 Risk of collapse of excavations
6 Test anchors
5 Alteration work 11 Working space
7 Ground anchor
6 Openings 12 Keeping excavations free of water
8 Waterproofing of ground anchors
7 Building up openings 13 Compaction of surfaces
9 Testing, re-tensioning and destressing of
ground anchors
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10 Rock bolts and rock dowels PREFABRICATED PILING FORMWORK
11 Soldiers, boarding, shotcreting, etc 10 Precast concrete piles 10 Formwork to components such as
PLANKING STRUTTING AND SHORING 11 Steel piles 11 Additional requirements for formwork
to walls
12 Planking and strutting 12 Sheet piling
12 Additional requirements for formwork
13 Shoring units CONCRETE CAST IN SITU PILING
to columns
LATERAL SUPPORT PILING 13 Augered piles
13 Additional requirements for formwork
14 Lateral support piling 14 Driven, bored or similar tube piles to slabs, beams and stairs
PILING 15 Disposal of excavated material 14 Edges, risers, ends and reveals
GENERAL CONCRETE, FORMWORK AND 15 Projections, grooves, etc

REINFORCEMENT
1 Site conditions 16 Openings
CONCRETE
2 Nature of the work 17 Movement joints etc
3 Establishment 1 Classification
18 Classification
4 Setting up 2 Concrete components such as

19 Reinforcement
5 Excavations 3 Hollow blocks, spacing tiles and

20 Pre-tensioned or post-tensioned
prefabricated beams
6 Reinforcement reinforcement
4 Shotcrete
7 Exposing piles for inspection PRECAST CONCRETE
5 Prescribed curing compounds
8 Cutting off etc 1 Classification
6 Surface treatment
9 Testing 2 General
7 Grooves, channels, mortices, etc
3 Precast concrete components
8 Bedding under baseplates etc
4 Copings, sills, etc
9 Test blocks and testing
5 Slab paving
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6 Joint sealants, jointing strips, etc 17 Closing cavities 36 Standard complementary blocks at
corners, ends, etc
7 Holes, notches, etc 18 Projections and cores
37 Special blocks for copings, sills, lintels, etc
MASONRY 19 Rough arches
PAVING ETC
GENERAL 20 Rough niches
38 Paving
1 Classification 21 Joint forming material in movement joints
RUBBLE WALLING
2 Descriptions 22 Reinforcement to brickwork
39 Mass and irregular rubble work
3 Circular work 23 Fabricated lintels
40 Walls and linings
4 Concrete filling 24 Turning pieces
41 Beamfilling
BRICKWORK FACE BRICKWORK
42 Facing and pointing
5 Mass brickwork and piers 25 Face brickwork
6 Walls and linings 26 Walls faced both sides
44 Pitched angles
7 Beamfilling 27 Cut face brick linings
45 Trimming to receive plaster etc
8 Vaulting 28 Fair cutting to face brickwork
46 Flues
9 Lintels 29 Special face bricks at angles
47 Niches
10 Forming toothings and bonding 30 Face brick bands
48 Turning pieces and centres
11 Hacking face or raking out joints 31 Face brick copings,lintels, sills, etc
of existing brickwork for key STONEWORK
32 Face brick arches
12 Battered and oversailing faces 49 Classification
33 Face brick niches
13 Building brickwork to a fair face 50 Labours
BLOCKWORK
14 Bagging 51 Ashlar walling, linings and pavings
34 General
15 Flues 52 Margins, skirtings, cornices, etc
35 Piers
16 Splayed mortar fillets in cavities 53 Mouldings
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54 Columns, piers, etc TROWELLED-ON WATERPROOFING PROFILED SHEETING OF METAL, FIBRE-CEMENT,
PLASTIC, ETC
55 Special features 5 Trowelled-on waterproofing
9 General
56 Rough rebates, grooves, etc LIQUID WATERPROOFING
10 Circular cutting
57 Fair edges, angles, etc 6 Liquid waterproofing
11 Cranks, bullnoses and curved turn-ups
58 Holes, notches, etc WATERSTOPS, SEALING STRIPS, JOINT
SEALANTS, ETC 12 Rolled edges at verges
59 Cramps, dowels, etc
7 Waterstops, sealing strips, etc 13 Accessories
8 Joint sealants 14 Special sheets
MISCELLANEOUS
9 Waterproofing additives 15 Roof ventilators and rooflights
61 Quarry tiles, cement tiles, fibre cement, etc
ROOF COVERINGS 16 Insulation
62 Ornamental blocks, glass blocks, etc
SLATES, TILES AND SHINGLES FLAT SHEET METAL
63 Hoop iron ties, cramps, etc
1 General 17 General
64 Air bricks etc
2 Circular cutting 18 Circular cutting
65 Fireplaces
3 Eaves and verges 19 End caps, finials, etc
66 Special features
4 Ridges, hips, closed valleys and vertical SHEET METAL FLASHINGS, LININGS, COPINGS,
WATERPROOFING
angles ETC
DAMP PROOF COURSE
5 Purpose made tiles 20 General
1 General
THATCH 21 Flashings
SHEET OR MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING
6 General 22 Linings, copings, etc
2 Waterproofing
7 Ridges and apex caps CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
3 Protection
8 Ornamental bands and runners 1 General
4 Flashing strips
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2 Labours 6 Skirtings 4 Stairs, balustrading, cat ladders, grilles, gates,
framework, etc
3 Fixing 7 Stairs
5 Minor work
4 Structural timbers 8 Nosings
6 Ribbed floors and permanent decking
5 Plate nailed timber roof truss construction 9 Plastic handrails
7 Floors etc formed of open grillework
6 Floor and roof boarding 10 Polish, sealers, etc
or gratings
7 Doors, windows, sashes, etc IRONMONGER
8 Skirtings etc
8 Frames, rails, skirtings, etc 1 Classification
9 Door frames
9 Shelves, fittings, etc 2 Components such as
10 Doors
10 Stairs 3 Metal shelving
11 Windows etc
11 Panelling 4 Proprietary kitchen cupboards, lockers,
12 Fly screens and burglar screens
12 Plastic, fibre cement, etc writing boards, seats, etc
13 Adjustable louvres
CEILINGS, PARTITIONS AND ACCESS STRUCTURAL STEELWORK
14 Miscellaneous
FLOORING 1 Classification
OTHER METALS
1 Ceilings 2 Steelwork
15 Copper, lead, etc
2 Partitions 3 Tests
16 Aluminium windows, doors, etc
3 Access flooring METALWORK
CURTAIN WALLS, SHOPFRONTS, ETC
FLOOR COVERINGS, WALL LININGS, ETC GENERAL
17 Curtain walls, shopfronts, etc
1 Coverings and linings 1 Classification
PLASTERING
2 Circular cutting 2 Circular cutting
1 Classification
3 Margins, borders and turn-ups STEEL
2 Circular work
4 Insets 3 Steelwork
3 Plaster and other in situ finishes
5 Edges and cover strips
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4 Labours on finishes GUTTERS 19 Fire hose reels etc
5 Skirtings 2 Roof gutters, rainwater pipes, etc 20 Fire fighting equipment
6 Finishes to kerbs, sills, etc 3 Stormwater channels SLEEVES AND HOLES
7 Mouldings PIPEWORK ETC 21 Sleeves
8 Ornaments etc 4 Pipes, pipe fittings, etc 22 Holes
9 Dividing strips, metal beads, etc 5 Pipe trenches (method “A”) ELECTRICAL WORK
10 Metal lathing 6 Pipe trenches (method “B”) 1 Classification
TILING 7 Pipe insulation and protection 2 Connection to main supply
1 Classification 8 Encasing 3 Main supply and equipment
2 Circular work 9 Anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc 4 Distribution boards etc
3 Beds and backings 10 Gulleys, grease traps, etc 5 Cables
4 Tiling 11 Inspection chambers, catch pits, etc 6 Cable trenches (method “A”)
5 Labours on tiling 12 Soakage pits, french drains, etc 7 Cable trenches (method “B”)
6 Mitred corners and special edge and 13 Connections 8 Conduit

corner tiles 14 Testing 9 Outlet boxes, cover plates, etc
7 Treads, risers, sills, copings, skirtings, etc SANTARY FITTINGS, TANKS, GEYSERS, ETC 10 Cable trunking etc
8 Channels 15 Sanitary fittings etc 11 Draw wires
9 Soap dishes etc 16 Tanks, geysers, etc 12 Conductors
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE 17 Taps, valves, etc 13 Busbar systems
1 General 18 Waste unions, traps, etc 14 Socket outlets and light switches
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15 Fittings, equipment, etc 7 Pipe insulation and protection GLAZING
16 Earthing 8 Encasing 1 General
17 Lightning protection 9 Anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc 2 Glazing beads, gaskets, sealing, etc
18 Holes 10 Inspection chambers, junction boxes, etc 3 Labours on glass
ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS DUCTWORK 4 Glass louvre blades
19 Communication, security and control 11 Ducting 5 Glass in tops, shelves, doors, mirrors, etc
installations
12 Diffusers, grilles, etc 6 Bent glass
GENERAL
13 Ducting insulation and protection 7 Leaded and coppered lights
20 Testing and commissioning
CONVEYING INSTALLATIONS 8 Patent glazing
21 Drawings, manuals, etc
14 Lift installations 9 Materials resembling glass
22 Replacement parts etc
15 Hoist, escalator and conveyor installations PAINTWORK
MECHANICAL WORK
OTHER MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS 1 Classification
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
16 Material handling installations, disposal 2 Colours
CONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS, ETC installations, etc
3 Paintwork
1 Classification GENERAL
4 Columns, beams, ribs, hoods and fins
2 Equipment 17 Testing and commissioning
5 Trusses and lattice work
PIPEWORK ETC 18 Drawings, manuals, etc
6 Frames etc
3 Pipes, pipe fittings, etc 19 Identification markers etc
7 Windows, sash doors, etc
4 Valves etc 20 Replacement parts etc
8 Signwriting and gilding
5 Pipe trenches (method “A”) 21 Electrical work and work by other trades
9 Polishing
6 Pipe trenches (method “B”)
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PAPERHANGING 15 Drainage
1 Classification 16 Irrigation systems
2 Scope and unit of measurement 17 Effect lighting
3 Borders and motifs ROADWORK
4 Hessian, canvas, etc 18 Classification
EXTERNAL WORK 19 Excavations, filling base courses, etc
LANDSCAPING 20 Road surfacing
1 Contouring 21 Channels, humps and shoulders
2 Topsoil, compost, lime and fertilizer 22 Channelling, kerbing, edging, etc
3 Plant bed preparation 23 Road signs, crash barriers, etc
4 Mulch 24 Drainage
5 Grassing, ground cover, etc 25 Painting
6 Trees, shrubs, etc FENCING
7 Pruning of existing trees and shrubs 26 Classification
8 Watering, maintaining and protection 27 Fencing, posts, gates, etc
9 Pebble covering 28 Removal of trees etc
10 Rockery boulders 29 Bases and kerbs
11 Retaining structures 30 Washing lines
12 Paving etc 31 Painting
13 Ponds, water features, etc
14 Benches, tables, etc
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STANDARD SYSTEM
OF MEASURING
BUILDING WORK
(SIXTH EDITION SECOND REVISION)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This standard system has been drawn up in a tabulated format to suit the more modern way of setting out of documents
The following is to be noted: Where items are grouped together in the “Item or work to be measured” column those items shall not be grouped together but shall each be given
separately in the unit as shown in the “Unit” column, eg “Concrete, Formwork and Reinforcement” clause 2, concrete in “Surface blindings, surface beds, surface beds cast in
panels, footings, bases, underpinning, slabs inclusive of beams and inverted beams, isolated beams, lintels, stairs inclusive of landings and beams, walls, columns, hollow block slabs,
3
coffered slabs, troughed slabs and gradings” shall each be given separately in m
Where items may be grouped together it is specifically stated, eg “Concrete, Formwork and Reinforcement” clause 14, formwork to “Edges, risers, ends and reveals exceeding
2
300mm high or wide” shall be given together in m
I Bills of quantities
This standard system has been drawn up to provide a uniform basis for measuring building work. It is the result of negotiations between the various parties to this
publication and embodies the minimum essentials of good practice
Bills of quantities shall set out the work to be done as shown on the drawings or contained in the specification in accordance with the rules laid down in this standard system.
No departure shall be made from this standard system except where no specific rule can be applied or where exceptional circums tances involving work of a different character
or particular circumstances of execution require the provision of more detailed information in order to define the nature and extent of the work. In such cases separate items
shall be given following the general principles contained herein and descriptions of such items shall provide all the information necessary for pricing
Descriptions in bills of quantities shall be complete and clear
Unless otherwise stated the description of each item shall be deemed to include manufacturing, conveying and delivering, unloading, storing, unpacking, hoisting, setting,
fitting and fixing in position, cutting, waste, patterns, templets, plant, temporary works, return of packings, establishment charges, profit and other obli gations arising out of the
conditions of contract
Unless prescribed the method of execution of the work shall be at the discretion of the contractor
2 Setting out of bills of quantities
The bills of quantities shall be set out in the following form:
Item No Description Quantity Rate Amount

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3 Order of items
The work shall be set out as far as possible in accordance with the following rules:
3.1 The work shall be divided into trades and sections of trades in the order as set out in this standard system
3.2 Within each trade or section thereof the order shall be mass, volume, area, length and number
3.3 Subject to the above rules, items shall be placed in their approximate order of value, the cheapest first
4 Order of dimensions
Dimensions shall as far as possible be given in the following sequence:
4.1 Horizontal at right angles to the line of sight
4.2 Horizontal parallel to the line of sight
4.3 Vertical
5 Net measurements
Unless otherwise stated all work shall be measured net as fixed in position. All wants shall be deducted and no allowance shall be made for waste, nor for passings and laps
except where otherwise stated. Where laps occur they shall be included in the descriptions
Each measurement shall be taken to the nearest 10mm i e 5mm and over shall be regarded as 10mm and less than 5mm shall be disregarded. This rule shall not apply to any
dimensions stated in the descriptions
6 Fractional quantities
Quantities shall be rounded off to the nearest whole unit. However, where the value of fractional quantities is of relative significance, quantities may be given to one decimal
place
7 Provisional quantities
Where the quantity of any work cannot be accurately determined during preparation of the bills of quantities such work shall be described as provisional and subsequently
remeasured
8 Provisional sums
Separate provisional sums shall be given for each class of work
Items shall be given for profit and for attendance where required. Descriptions of attendance shall include scaffolding and other facilities to be specially provided, prescribed
protective measures, etc
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9 Contingencies etc
Sums for contingencies, provision for contract price adjustments and other expenditure which cannot be determined during the preparation of the bills shall be given in the
summary at the end of the bills of quantities
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PRELIMINARIES
Information and such requirements and restrictions of a general nature that may affect the cost of the works shall be given as items in this section eg:
 Information concerning the bills of quantities and the availability of construction documentation
 Names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc of the employer and consultants
 Particulars of the contract documents
 Clause headings of the relevant conditions of contract
 Requirements with regard to sureties or guarantees
 Identification of the site
 Broad scope of the works stating inter alia overall size, height above and below ground level and number of storeys and the approximate area and height of any internal area with a
floor to ceiling height in excess of 5m
 Restrictions with regard to access, area to be occupied and procedure
 Restrictions on the use or disposal of materials and articles found on the site
 Responsibility for the preservation of boundary beacons etc
 Results of soil investigations
 Responsibility in respect of previous contracts
 Responsibility in respect of the management and execution of the works
 Programming of the works and meetings
 Samples of materials and workmanship
 Enclosure of the works and protection of the public
 Plant and temporary works such as roads, sheds, offices and notice boards
 The supply of water, electricity and lighting, telephones and toilets
 Method of payment for preliminaries
 Method of calculation for the adjustment of preliminaries
 Method of pricing dayworks
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ALTERATIONS
Item or work to be measured Unit Measurement rules Descriptions shall be Comments

deemed to include
1 1
General
1 Making good shall be included in the descriptions 1 Junctions of new with
of the relevant alteration items where expedient, old finishes
otherwise it shall be given separately in 2 Strutting, shoring, etc
accordance with the principles laid down in the incidental to alterations
relevant trades
2 Prescribed strutting and shoring shall be given in
accordance with the principles laid down in
“Lateral Support”
2 4
Old materials
3 The manner of disposal of old materials shall be 3 Temporary storage of
stated and where materials are to become the old materials or
property of the contractor provision shall be made components required to
for allowing credit be set aside for refixing
4 Where old materials are permitted to be re-used in
new work this shall be stated
5 Old materials or components which are to remain
the property of the employer shall be so described
including storage as necessary
6 Old materials or components required to be set
aside for refixing shall be so described
3 5
Barricades, screens, etc
1 Prescribed temporary barricades, screens, roofs, m or 7 Alternatively prescribed temporary barricades,
etc no screens, roofs, etc may be given in detail in
accordance with the principles laid down in the
relevant trades
4 6
Removals
2
2 Removal of walls, slabs and surface beds m
3 Removal of concrete beams, columns and stairs no
3
or m
2
4 Removal of finishes from walls, floors, ceilings, etc m
16
5 Removal of roofs no 8 Descriptions shall include ceilings, eaves, etc
6 Removal of suspended floors, panelling, ceilings, 9 Descriptions shall include skirtings, rails, cornices,
2
etc m etc
7 Removal of partitions m 10 Descriptions shall include doors, ironmongery,
glass, etc
8 Removal of doors, windows, fittings, etc no 11 Descriptions shall include frames, ironmongery,
glass, sills, etc
12 Those to be removed from walls to be demolished
shall be given separately
9 Removal of sanitaryware no 13 Descriptions shall include disconnection from
pipes, traps, cisterns, etc
10 Removal of pipes m 4 Pipe fittings and pipe
supports
11 Alternatives 14 Alternatively items required to be given in cubic,
square or linear meters may be given in number
and descriptions may include making good and
any incidental new work
5 8
Alteration work
12 Alteration work no 15 Shall be given in inclusive items embodying more
than one trade as necessary
16 Alternatively alteration work may be given in detail
in accordance with the principles laid down in the
relevant trades
6 9
Openings
13 Cutting or altering openings in structures no 17 Descriptions shall include lintels, arches and
making good to jambs and finishes all round
7 1
Building up openings
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14 Building up openings no 18 Descriptions shall include bonding new to existing
work, finishes, etc
8 Re-use of existing components
15 Re-use of existing components no 19 Alternatively re-use of existing components may

be given in the units as provided for in the relevant
trades
9 1
Work in patches
17
1
16 Work in patches 20 Work in patches, not included in the foregoing,
shall be so described
10 1
Sundries
2
17 Cutting through floors or ceilings for the passage
of new walls etc m
18 Cutting through floors or ceilings for the passage
of new columns etc no
19 Wedging up new walling to the underside of 21 Shall be measured only when required for the
2
existing structures m support of existing work over
20 Making good to ends of walls m
21 Making good to faces of walls where cross walls

are removed m
11 1
New doors, windows and the like
0
22 New doors, windows and the like in existing 22 Shall be given in detail in accordance with the
structures, including ancillary work such as sills principles laid down in the relevant trades
and thresholds
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EARTHWORKS

deemed to include
GENERAL
1 4
Method and procedure
1 Restrictions regarding blasting and the use of jack
hammers, mechanical excavators, compactors, etc
shall be stated
2 Excavation or filling which is to be done in a
particular order or in sections, such as may be
prescribed for the removal of lateral support to
adjoining premises or for filling behind retaining
walls, shall be so described
3 Prescribed multiple handling of material shall be
included in the descriptions
2 5
Bulking
4 No allowance shall be made in measurements for
bulking
DEMOLITIONS AND SITE CLEARANCE

3 6
Demolitions
2
1 Breaking up and removing surface concrete etc m 5 The thickness shall be stated
2 Breaking up and removing kerbing and the like m 6 The sizes shall be stated
3 Breaking down and removing fences, boundary 7 General descriptions shall be given
walls, etc m
4 Demolition and removal of buildings and other 8 General descriptions shall be given
structures no
5 Removal of foundations 9 Shall be dealt with in accordance with clause 6
“Classification of material to be excavated”
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6 Disposal of materials 10 Disposal of materials shall be described and
where materials are to become the property of the
contractor provision shall be made for allowing
credit
4 8
Site clearance
7 Digging up and removal of rubbish, debris, 11 Where the value is of relative significance, the
vegetation, hedges, shrubs and trees not removal of hedges etc shall be given separately in
2
exceeding 200mm girth, bush, etc m meters or in number
8 Removal of larger trees and tree stumps 12 The girth around the trunk 1m high above ground
exceeding 1m high no level shall be stated, grouped in sizes exceeding
200mm and not exceeding 500mm girth and
thereafter in stages of 500mm
13 Descriptions shall state whether roots are to be
grubbed up and holes filled in
9 Removal of tree stumps not exceeding 1m high no 14 The girth around the top of the stump shall be
stated, grouped in sizes as in 12 above
15 Descriptions shall state whether roots are to be
grubbed up and holes filled in
EXCAVATIONS, FILLING, ETC
5 Nature of material to be excavated
10 General 16 The nature of the material to be excavated shall be

described and if not known shall be assumed
6 Classification of material to be excavated
11 General 17 Excavations shall be described to be in the type of

material that is the least difficult to excavate
18 Excavations in material of a more difficult
character shall be suitably classified and given as
extra over, separating only “bulk” and “trenches
and holes” and making no separation for depths
19 Breaking up and removing concrete, brickwork, etc
encountered in excavations shall be similarly given
7 Excavations
12 General 20 The separation of excavations into depths shall be 1 Setting aside excavated
related to the original or reduced ground level as material for use as
the case may be filling, forming
20
21 The quantities of excavations shall be the net excavated surfaces to
voids to be formed in accordance with the falls, slopes, contours,
drawings and specifications and shall be not less etc, trimming sides and
than the horizontal area of the bottom of the stepping, levelling and
relevant structures multiplied by the average depth ramming bottoms
from the surface 2 Removal of disused
22 Existing voids shall be deducted drains, pipes, cables,
23 Where undercutting is prescribed the undercut etc encountered during
work shall be kept separate, allowance for excavations including
overbreak being made at an angle of 45 degrees cutting and stopping off
13 Bulk excavations, excavations for trenches and 24 Separated into successive depths of 2m
3
excavations for holes m
14 Open face excavation such as cutting or levelling 25 No distinction being made for depths
3
of sloping sites m
8 Removal of services
15 Removal of disused drains, pipes, cables, etc 26 Deemed – Refer to clause 7 “Excavations”
encountered during excavations including cutting
and stopping off
16 Diversion of services including cutting, stopping 27 Shall be given in the relevant trades
off, etc
9 Carting away of excavated material
3
17 Excavated material to be carted from the site m 28 Shall be given as extra over all excavations and, if
dumped in a prescribed place, the location and
approximate distance shall be stated
10 Risk of collapse of excavations
2
18 Risk of collapse of excavations m 29 Shall be measured to all sides of excavations
whether working space is given or not
30 The area for sloping sides shall be the mean
length multiplied by the perpendicular height
31 Separate items shall be given for “bulk” and
“trenches and holes” as well as for excavations
from ground level to not exceeding 1,5m deep and
from ground level to exceeding 1,5m deep
32 Risk of collapse shall not be measured where
prescribed support is to be measured or where the
excavated face is prescribed to be cut back to the
angle of repose
21
11 Working space
19 Sides of excavations necessarily required to be 33 Descriptions shall include any consequent

excavated back for working space ie beyond the backfilling stating the method and/or degree of
2
extent defined under clause 7 “Excavations” m compaction
above 34 Items shall be grouped in successive overall
depths of not exceeding 500mm, exceeding
500mm and not exceeding 1,5m and thereafter in
stages of 1,5m stating in each case the nature of
the requirements and the distance between the
structure and the side to be excavated back
35 Back excavations occurring in material of a more
difficult character shall be given in square meters
as extra over
12 Keeping excavations free of water
20 Keeping excavations free of all water other than

subterranean water Item
13 Dewatering
21 Removal of seepage water and water from other 36 Shall be given in appropriate items in accordance
subterranean sources in excavations with the principles laid down in the relevant trades
14 Filling
22 Filling of soil, stone, broken brick, etc for 37 Shall be measured to the volume after 3 Haulage not exceeding
backfilling to trenches, holes, etc, for filling over compaction, stating the method and/or degree of 100m from the
site, for filling in landscape mounds, berms, etc compaction perimeter of the
3
and for filling under floors, steps, paving, etc m 38 Separate items shall be given for filling obtained excavation where filling
from the excavations or from specified borrow pits is obtained from the
or supplied by the contractor excavations
39 The approximate distance of haulage shall be 4 Forming to falls, slopes,
stated if filling obtained from the excavations is contours, etc
hauled more than 100m from the perimeter of the
excavations
15 Foundation courses
3
23 Subbase and base courses m 40 Shall be given in accordance with clause 14
“Filling” above
24 Stabilisation of foundation courses with lime, 41 Shall be given as extra over stating the rate of
3
cement, etc m application
22
16 Compaction of surfaces
25 Compaction of natural or excavated ground 42 Shall be measured only when the method (other
2
surfaces m than ramming bottoms referred to under clause 7
“Excavations”) and/or degree of compaction is
prescribed
17 Grassing, pitching, etc
2
26 Grassing, pitching, etc m
18 Gabions and interlocking block retaining structures
27 Retaining structures formed of filled gabion boxes 43 The sizes of the boxes and mattresses and the
3
and mattresses m diaphragm spacings shall be stated
2
28 Retaining structures formed of interlocking blocks m 44 The area of sloping structures shall be the mean
length multiplied by the perpendicular height
45 Descriptions shall state the rate of slope and shall
include filling of blocks with garden soil, concrete,
etc
29 Concrete foundations and trench excavations, 46 Shall be given separately in accordance with the
open face excavations and filling behind retaining principles laid down in the relevant trades
structures , filter fabric, ground anchors, etc
19 Filter fabric
2
30 Filter fabric m
20 Weedkillers, insecticides, etc
31 Treating surfaces with weedkillers, insecticides, 47 Forming V-grooves along foundation walls etc and
2
etc m treating with insecticides shall be included in the
descriptions
21 Tests
32 Prescribed tests to establish the degree of

compaction or other properties of the ground or
filling no
23
LATERAL SUPPORT

deemed to include
GENERAL
1 Removal of lateral support
1 General 1 Precautions to be taken and procedures to be

followed when removing lateral support shall be
given only if prescribed
2 In all other cases risk of collapse shall be given in
“Earthworks”
2 Insurance
2 Insurance against claims arising from the removal 3 Shall be allowed for, either by provisional sum or
of lateral support Item by stating the limit of the insurance cover required
3 Movement monitoring
3 Prescribed movement monitoring Item 4 An item shall be given for establishing bench
marks, pegs, etc
4 Periodic movement surveys no 5 Descriptions shall include the scope of the surveys
GROUND ANCHORING
4 General
5 Descriptions 6 The nature of the work and the excavated faces to 1 Drilling
be supported, any limitations affecting the ground
anchoring, the strata through which the anchors
will have to pass and the position of any cables,
pipes or other services shall be described
5 Establishment
6 Establishment of plant etc on the site Item
7 Subsequent establishments for testing, re-

tensioning or de-stressing Item
24
6 Test anchors
8 Test anchors no 7 Descriptions shall include the working load, lower

anchorages, upper anchorages, thrust blocks and
the free length of cable
7 Ground anchors
9 Classification 8 Ground anchors shall be given under headings 2 Initial tensioning, initial
stating the working load acceptability testing and
preparing load-
extension related
graphs
10 Lower anchorages no 9 Distinction shall be made between rock anchors
and soft ground anchors
11 Upper anchorages no 10 Descriptions shall include prescribed protection
against corrosion
12 Free length of cable m 11 Descriptions shall include prescribed protection
against corrosion
8 Waterproofing of ground anchors
13 Testing and re-testing of cable holes for fissures

and voids no
14 Cement grouting of cable holes to prevent ingress
of water kg
15 Re-drilling holes, washing out of grout and
encasing of cables m
9 Testing, re-tensioning and de-stressing of ground anchors
16 Testing subsequent to initial acceptability testing,

re-tensioning and de-stressing of ground anchors no
10 Rock bolts and rock dowels
17 Rock bolts, expanding rock bolts, rock dowels and 12 Descriptions shall include nuts, washers, thrust 3 Drilling
soil nails no plates and grouting
11 Soldiers, boarding, shotcreting, etc
18 Soldiers, boarding, shotcreting, fabric 13 Shall be given in appropriate items in accordance

reinforcement, etc with clause 12 “Planking and Strutting” or the
principles laid down in the relevant trades
25
19 Concrete or mortar packing behind soldiers m 14 The minimum thickness shall be stated 4 Formwork
20 Thrust blocks no
PLANKING, STRUTTING AND SHORING
12 Planking and strutting
21 General 15 Planking and strutting required to be left in shall 5 Wedges, nails, screws,
be given separately etc
22 Timber planking, precast concrete planking and
2
metal or other sheeting m
3
23 Timber strutting m
24 Gum poles, logs and the like m 16 The minimum diameter shall be stated
25 Tubular and solid section steel strutting tons 17 Descriptions shall include bolting and welding
26 Bolts and clamps tons 18 Alternatively bolts and clamps may be included
with the relative items
13 Shoring units
27 Shoring units no 19 Descriptions shall include sole pieces, wall plates,

etc
20 The cubic meter content per unit if in timber and
the tonnage per unit if in steel shall be stated
28 Re-use of shoring units no
3
29 Timber cross bracing between shoring units m
30 Steel cross bracing between shoring units tons
LATERAL SUPPORT PILING
14 Lateral support piling
31 Lateral support piling 21 Shall be given in accordance with the principles

laid down in “Piling”
26
PILING

deemed to include
GENERAL
1 Site conditions
1 Site conditions 1 The nature of the site with regard to contours,

water tables, high and low water levels, strata
through which piles will have to pass, etc shall be
described
2 Nature of the work
2 Nature of the work 2 The nature of the work and any limitations on the 1 Staging, tubing, framing,
methods to be used such as piles sunk from rigs, jetting, etc
basement level and from any level other than
ground level shall be described
3 Trial piles, raking piles and piles in contact with
one another shall be given separately
3 Establishment
3 Establishment of plant etc on the site Item
4 Subsequent establishments of plant etc for testing Item
4 Setting up
5 Setting up plant at each pile position no
6 Descriptions of sheet piling 2 Setting up plant for

sheet piling
5 Excavations
7 Descriptions of excavations and drilling 3 Risk of collapse and

keeping free of water
6 Reinforcement
8 Reinforcement 4 Shall be given in accordance with the principles

laid down in “Concrete, Formwork and
27
Reinforcement”
7 Exposing piles for inspection
9 Exposing piles for inspection no 5 Descriptions shall include excavation and 4 Risk of collapse of
backfilling, the nature of the ground being stated excavations and
keeping excavations
free of water
8 Cutting off etc
10 Cutting off piles no
11 Cutting off sheet piling m
12 Stripping back heads of concrete piles to expose

reinforcement no
9 Testing
13 Testing of piles no
PREFABRICATED PILING
10 Precast concrete piles
14 Precast concrete piles m 6 Measured for the designed length of pile before 5 Moulds, joints,
being driven protection caps, rings,
7 Reinforcement may be included in the descriptions handling and pitching
or given separately
15 Rock shoes no
16 Driving m 8 Separated into groups not exceeding 10m deep

and thereafter in successive depths of 5m
17 Dollying piles below ground level no
3
18 Concrete in situ in lengthening of piles m
19 Formwork to concrete in situ lengthening of piles m
11 Steel piles
20 Steel piles 9 Shall be given in accordance with the principles 6 Joints, protection caps,
laid down in clause 10 “Precast concrete piles” rings, handling and
pitching
28
12 Sheet piling
2
21 Sheet piling m 10 Measured for the designed height of piling before
being driven and along the length to be retained
11 Descriptions shall include shoes, laps and locking
devices
12 Sheet piling required to be left in shall be given
separately
2
22 Driving m 13 Measured for the driven depth and along the 7 Handling, pitching,
length to be retained protection caps and
extracting
23 Corner piles, junction piles and other special piles m 14 Shall be given as extra over sheet piling
CONCRETE CAST IN SITU PILING
13 Augered piles
24 Drilling m 15 Separated into groups not exceeding 10m deep

and thereafter in successive depths of 5m
25 Under-reaming for enlarged feet no 16 Shall be given as extra over drilling
3
26 Work in material of a more difficult character m 17 Shall be suitably classified and given as extra over
drilling and under-reaming
27 Prescribed casing to prevent collapse of
excavations or to exclude subterranean water m
28 Concrete m 18 Measured from the bottom of the pile
29 Additional concrete in enlarged feet no
30 Formwork to concrete above ground level m
14 Driven, bored or similar tube piles
31 Driving or boring m 19 Measured for the depth to which tubes are sunk 8 Extracting tubes
and separated into groups not exceeding 10m
deep and thereafter in successive depths of 5m
32 Concrete m 20 Measured from the top of the concrete to the depth
to which tubes are sunk
33 Expanded concrete bulbs at the bottom of piles no
15 Disposal of excavated material
29
3
34 Disposal of excavated material m 21 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in “Earthworks”
30
CONCRETE, FORMWORK AND REINFORCEMENT

deemed to include
CONCRETE
1 Classification
1 Classified according to grade or mix
2 Descriptions shall not include formwork or
reinforcement unless otherwise stated
2 Concrete components such as
1 Surface blindings, surface beds, surface beds cast 3 Components cast against excavated surfaces shall 1 Filling to irregularities
in panels, footings, bases, underpinning, slabs be given separately where cast against
inclusive of beams and inverted beams, isolated 4 No deductions shall be made for voids not excavated surfaces
beams, lintels, stairs inclusive of landings and exceeding 0,1m³ 2 Formwork in forming
beams, walls, columns, hollow block slabs, 5 No deductions shall be made for longitudinal pipes panels in surface beds
coffered slabs, troughed slabs and gradings m³ not exceeding 200mm diameter, reinforcement, 3 Shaped tops and
conduit, etc striking off and curing
6 Concrete in projections such as nibs, fins, strings,
cornices and kerbs shall be included with the
relevant components
3 Hollow blocks, spacing tiles and prefabricated beams
2 Hollow blocks no 4 Closed ends
3 Spacing tiles to soffits of solid sections m²
4 Spacing tiles to soffits of ribs m
5 Prefabricated beams m 7 Classified in lengths not exceeding 5m and
thereafter in stages of 2,5m
8 Reinforcement shall be included in the
descriptions
9 Alternatively the working load shall be stated
4 Shotcrete
6 Shotcrete m² 10 Descriptions may include formwork where
expedient
7 Additional shotcrete in thickening m³
5 Prescribed curing compounds
31
8 Prescribed curing compounds m² 11 No distinction shall be made for different 1 Curing treatment
components of the finished
face of concrete
other than
striking off and
curing
6 Surface treatment
9 Surface treatment such as wood float, steel trowel, 2 Surface
power float, evenly ribbed non-slip surface, treatment of the
sandblasting, bush-hammering, etc m² finished face of
concrete other
than striking off
and curing
7 Grooves, channels, mortices, etc
10 Grooves, channels and the like in tops of concrete m 5 Angles, ends, etc
11 Mortices and sinkings no
8 Bedding under base plates etc
12 Non-shrink mortar or similar grouting under base 6 Formwork, chamfered
plates etc no edges, etc
9 Test blocks and testing
13 Test blocks and testing no 3 For testing the
quality of
concrete
FORMWORK
10 Formwork to components such as
14 Walls, columns, beams, isolated beams, wall 12 Formwork shall be measured to net surfaces of 7 Intersections, holes for
beams, slabs, hoods, stairs, shell construction and concrete to be supported, unless otherwise stated rods, bolts, pipes and
2
sides of inverted components m 13 Formwork to walls, columns and beams cast the like, propping,
against excavated or existing surfaces shall be maintaining and
given separately removing
14 Formwork to sloping components shall be given 8 Formwork required to
separately support concrete at non-
15 Formwork to circular, spherical and flowing prescribed temporary
components shall be given separately, distinction breaks
being made for work exceeding and not exceeding
32
1m radius
16 No deductions shall be made for openings not
2
exceeding 3m
17 No deductions shall be made for intersections of
ends of beams with beams, columns, walls, etc
18 No deductions shall be made for intersections of
tops of columns with slabs, beams, etc
19 Formwork to render a prescribed finish to the
concrete shall be given separately for the different
components
20 Alternatively formwork to render a prescribed finish
to the concrete surfaces may be given as extra
over rough formwork for the different components
21 Formwork required to be left in and permanent
formwork shall be given separately
11 Additional requirements for formwork to walls
15 Walls other than inner face of shaft walls and 22 Shall be separated into groups for walls not
outer face of walls flush with the perimeter of the exceeding 3,5m in height above bearing level and
2
structure m thereafter for total heights above bearing level in
successive stages of 1,5m
2
16 Inner face of shaft walls m 23 No distinction being made for height
17 Outer face of walls flush with the perimeter of the
2
structure m
12 Additional requirements for formwork to columns
2
18 Columns other than circular columns m 24 Formwork to columns of different shapes shall be
given separately
25 Formwork to columns shall be separated into
groups for columns not exceeding 3,5m in height
above bearing level and thereafter for total heights
above bearing level in successive stages of 1,5m
19 Circular columns no 26 Descriptions may include caps and bases
20 Column caps and bases no
13 Additional requirements for formwork to slabs, beams and stairs
21 Soffits of solid slabs and hoods, sides and soffits 27 Formwork to soffits of solid slabs and hoods
of beams and isolated beams and soffits of stairs exceeding 250mm thick shall be given separately
2
and landings m in stages of 250mm. No cognisance shall be
taken of the additional thickness caused by
33
inverted beams
28 Formwork to soffits shall be separated into groups
propped to a height not exceeding 1,5m,
exceeding 1,5m and not exceeding 3,5m and
29 Formwork to soffits of sloping components shall be
likewise categorised
30 No separation of height shall be made for
formwork to soffits of stairs and landings
31 Formwork propped off sloping or stepped surfaces
2
22 Soffits of composite hollow block slabs m 32 Measurement rules 28, 29 and 31 above apply
33 Shall be measured over the flush surfaces of
adjacent solid concrete
2
23 Soffits of coffered slabs m 34 Measurement rules 28, 29 and 31 above apply
35 Shall be measured horizontally to the full extent of
the coffered area, the widths and centres of the
ribs being stated
24 Coffers no
2
25 Soffits of adjacent flush surfaces of coffered slabs m 36 Measurement rules 27, 28, 29 and 31 above apply
2
26 Soffits of troughed slabs m 37 Measurement rules 28, 29 and 31 above apply
38 Shall be measured horizontally to the full extent of
the troughed area, the widths and centres of the
ribs being stated
27 Troughs m 9 Closed ends
2
28 Soffits of adjacent flush surfaces of troughed slabs m 39 Measurement rules 27, 28, 29 and 31 above apply
29 Troughs of composite prefabricated beam and 10 Closed ends
trough slabs m
30 Bearers supporting prefabricated beams of 40 Shall be separated into groups propped to heights
composite prefabricated beam and trough slabs m not exceeding 3,5m and thereafter in stages of
1,5m
2
31 Soffits of adjacent flush surfaces of composite m 41 Measurement rules 27, 28, 29 and 31 above apply
prefabricated beam and trough slabs
14 Edges, risers, ends and reveals
32 Edges, risers, ends and reveals exceeding 42 Shall be given together in one item 4 Includes edges of
2
300mm high or wide m openings where
34
33 Edges, risers, ends and reveals not exceeding openings exceed
300mm high or wide m 2m girth
15 Projections, grooves, etc
34 Projections, chamfers, splayed edges, grooves, 43 Distinction shall be made for the positions of 11 Stops, angles, etc
rebates, etc m projections, chamfers, etc relative to the
component
44 The formwork to the general surfaces shall be
measured past the projections, grooves, etc as if
they did not exist
35 Raised panels, pedestals, sinkings, etc no 45 The formwork to the general surfaces shall be
measured past the raised panels, pedestals, etc
as if they did not exist
16 Openings
36 Openings not exceeding 2m girth no 46 Shall be grouped in stages of 1m
17 Movement joints etc
37 Movement joints and prescribed construction 47 Descriptions shall include joint forming material 12 Formwork
2
joints exceeding 300mm high or wide m
38 Movement joints and prescribed construction
joints not exceeding 300mm high or wide, rebated
movement joints and joggle construction joints m
REINFORCEMENT
18 Classification
48 Reinforcement shall be classified according to 13 Bending, hooked ends
quality and binding wire, cover
49 No separation of reinforcement shall be made for blocks and spacers in
different concrete components accordance with the
50 Indented or other deformed reinforcement shall be relevant SABS codes of
given separately practice and maintaining
51 Reinforcement shall be measured to the designed in position during
lengths concreting
52 Calculation of masses shall be based on the
values shown in the relevant SABS mass tables
53 No allowance in the mass shall be made for rolling
margin
54 Curved reinforcement and helical reinforcement
35
55 Reinforcement in slides shall be given separately
56 Reinforcement to be galvanised or otherwise
treated shall be given separately
19 Reinforcement
39 Bar reinforcement tons 57 Different diameters shall be given separately
58 Bars in lengths exceeding 13m and not exceeding
18m shall be given separately and thereafter in
stages of 1m
59 Stools manufactured from round bar shall be
included in the mass of the reinforcement
40 Welded high chairs tons
41 Mechanical splices and couplers no 14 Preparation of bars
42 Rails, angles and other rolled steel sections tons 60 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in “Structural Steelwork”
43 Twisted plate reinforcement m
2
44 Fabric reinforcement m 61 Fabric reinforcement in cages shall be given 15 Bending to form cages
separately
62 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2
etc not exceeding 1m
20 Pre-tensioned or post-tensioned reinforcement
45 Classification 63 The nature of the work and the general position
and accessibility of stressing anchors shall be
described
64 The work shall be given under headings stating
the working load
36
46 Pre-tensioned and post-tensioned tendon 65 Pre-tensioned and post-tensioned tendon
reinforcement m reinforcement shall be measured between
anchorages and descriptions shall include
sheathing, sleeves, threaded inlets and bleed
pipes, supporting chairs, marking positions of
cables and grouting or lubricating
47 Prescribed couplers no 66 Descriptions shall include corrosion protection and
sleeves
48 Looped anchors, fanned anchors, dead anchors, 67 Descriptions shall include helical anchor
intermediate anchors and stressing anchors at reinforcement, recesses in concrete for anchors,
ends no holes through formwork for tendons, tensioning,
re-tensioning, trimming ends of tendons, corrosion
protection, filling in recesses and preparing
prescribed tensioning records
21 Tests
49 Prescribed tests no 5 For testing the
quality of
reinforcement
37
PRECAST CONCRETE

deemed to include
1 1
Classification
1 Classified according to grade or mix of the backing
and type of facing or finish
2 Work of similar design shall be suitably grouped
under headings stating the general requirements
2 4
General
3 Reinforcement may be included in the descriptions 1 Formwork
or given separately in accordance with the
principles laid down in "Concrete, Formwork and
Reinforcement"
4 Bedding, jointing and pointing, finishing coats of
sealer and the like and prescribed protective
measures shall be included in the descriptions
5 Metal cramps, dowels, brackets, bolts, etc and
mortices and grouting shall be included in the
descriptions of the relevant precast concrete
components where expedient
6 Alternatively metal cramps, dowels, brackets,
bolts, etc and mortices and grouting may be given
separately in number
3 5
Precast concrete components
1 Precast concrete components other than copings, 7 Wall linings may be given in square meters
sills, cornices, steps and the like no separated into groups for slabs not exceeding
2
0,5m on face and thereafter in successive stages
2
of 0,5m
8 Circular wall linings shall be given separately
measured over the finished face and stating the
radius
9 Finished edges to wall linings shall be given in
meters
4 1
Copings, sills, etc
38
0
2 Copings, sills, strings, cornices, steps and the like m 10 Circular work shall be given separately stating the
mean radius, distinction being made between
straight and curved lengths
3 Special blocks forming fair ends, rounded ends, 11 Shall be given as extra over
angles, intersections, etc no
5 1
Slab paving
1 2
4 Slab paving m 12 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2
etc not exceeding 0,5m
5 Finished edges m
6 Circular cutting m
6 1
Joint sealants, jointing strips, etc
2
7 Joint sealants, jointing strips, etc m 13 Alternatively joint sealants, jointing strips, etc may
be included in the descriptions of the relevant
precast concrete where expedient
7 1
Holes, notches, etc
3
8 Holes, notches, etc no
39
MASONRY

deemed to include
GENERAL
1 Classification
1 Masonry work 1 Shall be classified according to material and
quality of the masonry unit, the bond and the
composition of the mortar
2 Separate items shall be given for different
elements such as underpinning, mass work, piers,
projections, breasts, stacks, chimneys, walls and
linings
3 Portions of walling between openings shall not be
regarded as piers
4 Masonry work threaded over vertical reinforcement
2 Descriptions
2 Descriptions of masonry work 1 Wedging, pinning,
building solid against
frames etc, bedding of
roof coverings, wall
plates, base plates, etc,
ventilation flues through
walls for air bricks etc
and building ends of
rafters, joists, bars,
pipes, bolts, etc into or
through masonry work
3 Circular work
3 Circular work 5 Shall be given separately, no distinction being
made for different radii, unless otherwise stated
4 Concrete filling
4 Concrete filling to hollow walls, blockwork, etc 6 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in “Concrete, Formwork and
40
Reinforcement”
7 Alternatively concrete filling may be included in the
descriptions of the relevant items in which case
the descriptions shall include formwork and
reinforcement
BRICKWORK
5 Mass brickwork and piers

3
5 Mass brickwork and piers m 8 Irregular shaped piers shall be given separately
from rectangular stating the shape
9 No deductions shall be made for voids not
3
exceeding 0,1m
6 Walls and linings
2
6 Solid walls and linings m 10 Battered walls, ie walls of uniform thickness built to 2 Temporary supports to
batter, shall be given separately stating the rate of battered walls
batter 3 Single wire type wall ties
11 Wall ties other than single wire type shall be 4 Hacking face or raking
included in the descriptions out joints of new
12 No deductions shall be made for openings and brickwork for key for
2
recesses not exceeding 0,5m finishes
2
7 Hollow walls m 13 The skins of hollow walls shall not be measured 5 Hacking face or raking
separately but the overall thickness and the out joints of new
thickness of the individual skins shall be stated brickwork for key for
14 Descriptions of hollow walls shall include wall ties finishes
of the type specified
15 No deductions shall be made for openings and
2
recesses not exceeding 0,5m
7 Beamfilling
2
8 Beamfilling m
8 Vaulting
2
9 Vaulting m 16 Descriptions shall include centering
9 Lintels
2
10 Lintels m 17 Shall be given separately only when the type of
brick and/or the composition of the mortar differs
from the adjoining work
41
10 Forming toothings and bonding
11 Forming toothings and bonding new brickwork to

2
existing m
11 Hacking face or raking out joints of existing brickwork for key
12 Hacking face or raking out joints of existing

2
brickwork for key for finishes m
12 Battered and oversailing faces
13 Battered and oversailing faces where not included 18 Shall be given as extra over brickwork and stating 6 Temporary supports
2
in the descriptions of the brickwork m the rate of slope
13 Building brickwork to a fair face
2
14 Building brickwork to a fair face m 19 Shall be given as extra over brickwork
14 Bagging
2
15 Bagging walls m
2
16 Bagging ceilings m
15 Flues
17 Flues and finishing smooth thereof m 20 Horizontal, vertical and raking flues shall be given
separately
16 Splayed mortar fillets in cavities
18 Splayed mortar fillets in cavities of hollow walls m 7 Mitres etc
17 Closing cavities
19 Brickwork in closing cavities of hollow walls m 21 Horizontal, vertical and raking shall be given
separately
18 Projections and cores
20 Pilasters, bands, oversailing courses, cores for 22 Horizontal, vertical and raking projections shall be 8 Angles, ends, etc
mouldings and the like projecting beyond the face given separately
of the wall m
21 Cores for shields, rosettes, etc no
19 Rough arches
42
22 Rough arches no 23 Shall be described as extra for rough arch stating
the shape, width of soffit, span and number of
rings or depth
24 Descriptions shall include centres
20 Rough niches
23 Rough niches no 25 Shall be measured only when not rectangular

26 Descriptions shall include closing of cavities in
hollow walls, arches, shaped backs and heads,
centres, etc
21 Joint forming material in movement joints
2
24 Joint forming material in movement joints m
22 Reinforcement to brickwork
25 Steel fabric and welded reinforcement m 9 Building in
26 Bar reinforcement tons 27 Different diameters shall be given separately
23 Fabricated lintels
27 Fabricated lintels m 28 Shall be grouped in lengths not exceeding 3m and 10 Propping

24 Turning pieces
28 Turning pieces to brick lintels etc m
FACE BRICKWORK
25 Face brickwork
2
29 Face brickwork m 29 Shall be given as extra over brickwork
30 Face brickwork to reveals and returns shall be
measured to the net area exposed and shall be
included with the general measurement of face
brickwork
31 Face brickwork to piers shall be given separately
32 Face brickwork to beamfilling shall be given
separately
33 Circular work shall be given separately, distinction
shall be made between work exceeding and not
exceeding 2m radius
43
26 Walls faced both sides
2
30 Single skin brick walls faced both sides m 34 Circular work shall be given separately, distinction
31 Double skin brick walls faced both sides built in a exceeding 2m radius
2
bond that requires headers m
27 Cut face brick linings
2
32 Cut face brick linings to concrete etc m 35 Circular work shall be given separately, distinction
exceeding 2m radius
28 Fair cutting to face brickwork
33 Fair raking, splay, circular and stepped cutting and 36 Alternatively fair cutting may be included with the
fair cut squint quoins and birdsmouth angles m items causing the cutting
34 Fair cutting and fitting around pipes no 37 Shall be grouped for pipes not exceeding 100mm
internal diameter and thereafter in stages of
100mm diameter
35 Fair cutting and fitting around joists, girders and 38 Shall be measured only when cutting to irregular
the like no profile is required. The shape and size of the
joists, girders, etc shall be stated
36 Forming toothings and bonding new face
brickwork to existing m
29 Special face bricks at angles
37 Special face bricks at squint quoins, birdsmouth 39 Shall be given as extra over face brickwork 11 Angles, ends, etc
angles, splayed or rounded angles and the like m
30 Face brick bands
38 Face brick bands m 40 Shall be given as extra over brickwork 12 Angles, ends, etc
41 Horizontal, vertical and raking face brick bands
42 Descriptions shall include projecting or recessed
courses
31 Face brick copings, lintels, sills, etc
44
39 Face brick copings, lintels, sills, etc m 43 Horizontal and raking face brick copings, lintels, 13 Angles, ends, etc
sills, etc shall be given separately
32 Face brick arches
40 Face brick arches no 44 Shall be given as extra over brickwork 14 Consequent cutting
45 The shape, width of soffit, span and number of
rings or depth, extent of pointing and whether
formed of standard or special bricks, shall be
stated
46 Descriptions shall include centres
33 Face brick niches
41 Face brick niches no 47 Shall be measured only when not rectangular 15 Consequent cutting
48 Shall be given as extra over brickwork
49 Descriptions shall include closing of cavities in
hollow walls, arches, shaped backs and heads,
centres, etc and whether formed of standard or
special bricks
BLOCKWORK
34 General
42 Blockwork 50 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing

principles and the following being applicable in
addition
35 Piers
43 Piers m 51 Descriptions shall include corner blocks
36 Standard complementary blocks at corners, ends, etc
44 Standard complementary blocks such as corner, 52 Shall be included in the descriptions

three-quarter, half and quarter blocks prescribed
for the construction of corners, reveals, ends of
walls, etc and for bonding
37 Special blocks for copings, sills, lintels, etc
45 Special blocks for copings, sills, lintels, etc m 16 Angles, ends, etc
PAVING ETC
38 Paving
45
46 Paving of bricks, concrete blocks, cement tiles, 53 The pattern shall be stated
2
quarry tiles, etc m 54 Features differing from the pattern shall be given
separately and descriptions shall include
consequent cutting
2
47 Margins and borders m 17 Fair edges, angles,
ends, etc
48 Circular cutting m 56 Measured only when not included with the items
causing the cutting
49 Steps, kerbs, channels, etc m 18 Angles, ends, etc
RUBBLE WALLING
39 Mass and irregular rubble work

3
50 Mass and irregular rubble work m 57 No deductions shall be made for voids not
3
exceeding 0,1m
40 Walls and linings
2
51 Walls and linings m 58 No deductions shall be made for openings and
2
41 Beamfilling
2
52 Beamfilling m
42 Facing and pointing
53 Facing and pointing 59 Facing and pointing shall be included in the

descriptions of the relevant rubble work when
practicable. When not practicable facing and
pointing shall be given separately in square
meters, no distinction being made for different
elements
54 Copings, sills, lintels, arches and the like which 60 Alternatively copings, sills, lintels, arches and the 19 Angles, fair ends, etc
differ from the general work m like which differ from the general work may be
given in number
44 Pitched angles
46
55 Pitched angles m 61 Descriptions shall state whether pitched from one
or both faces
45 Trimming to receive plaster etc
2
56 Trimming to receive plaster etc m
46 Flues
57 Flues and finishing smooth thereof m
47 Niches
58 Niches no
59 Turning pieces to lintels etc m
60 Centres to arches no
STONEWORK
49 Classification
61 Stonework of slate, marble, granite, etc 62 Shall be classified according to the nature of the
work such as ashlar walling, linings, paving,
plinths, arches, etc
63 Circular work, circular sunk work, spherical work
and spherical sunk work shall be given separately,
the radius being stated
50 Labours
62 Labours 64 Labours shall be included in the descriptions of the

relevant work when practicable. When not
practicable labours shall be given separately
63 Face labours 65 Descriptions shall state the type of dressing and 20 Preparatory faces
distinction shall be made for sunk labours
51 Ashlar walling, linings and paving

2
65 Ashlar walling, linings and paving m 66 Shall be measured over the exposed surface and
separated into groups for stones not exceeding
2
0,5m on face and thereafter in successive stages
47
2
of 0,5m
67 No deductions shall be made for openings and
2
52 Margins, skirtings, cornices, etc
66 Margins, skirtings, cornices, copings, sills, kerbs, m

steps, etc
67 Special stones in angles, returned ends, apexes, 68 Alternatively special stones in angles, returned
etc no ends, apexes, etc may be given in number as
extra over
53 Mouldings
68 Mouldings m 69 Shall be measured to the mean length

70 Descriptions shall state the girth, width and
projection
71 Stopped work shall be given separately
69 Stops, mitres, etc no
54 Columns, piers, etc
70 Columns, piers, lintels, etc and single stone sills,

steps, thresholds, etc no
55 Special features
71 Stones in arches, surrounds, etc and in features

which differ in material or finish from the general
work no
56 Rough rebates, grooves, etc
72 Rough rebates, grooves, chases, joggle joints, etc m 21 Stops, mitres, etc
57 Fair edges, angles, etc
73 Fair edges, rounded angles, chamfers, splays, 72 Stopped work shall be given separately
rebates, flutes, throats, etc m
74 Stops, mitres, etc no
58 Holes, notches, etc
75 Holes, notches, etc no
48
59 Cramps, dowels, etc
76 Metal cramps, dowels, ties, etc and mortices and 73 Shall be included in the descriptions of the
grouting relevant stonework where expedient
74 Alternatively metal cramps, dowels, ties, etc may
be given separately
77 Turning pieces to lintels etc m
78 Centres to arches no
MISCELLANEOUS
61 Quarry tiles, cement tiles, fibre-cement, etc
79 Sills, copings, etc of quarry tiles, cement tiles, 75 May be given in this trade when appropriate in
fibre-cement and the like accordance with the foregoing principles
62 Ornamental blocks, glass blocks, etc
80 Decorative screen walling and grilles of 76 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
ornamental blocks, glass blocks, etc principles
63 Hoop iron ties, cramps, etc
81 Hoop iron ties between concrete and masonry

work, roof ties, cramps to frames, etc no
64 Air bricks etc
82 Air bricks, chimney pots, etc no
65 Fireplaces
83 Fireplaces no 77 Alternatively fireplaces may be given in detail in

accordance with the foregoing principles
66 Special features
84 Circular columns, entasised columns, moulded

panels, etc no
49
WATERPROOFING

deemed to include
DAMP PROOF COURSE

1 4
General
2
1 Damp proof course m 1 No distinction shall be made for horizontal,
vertical, in hollow walls, under sills, etc
SHEET OR MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING

2 6
Waterproofing
2 Waterproofing to floors, roofs, balconies, showers, 2 Waterproofing to floors and roofs shall be given in 1 Dressing generally
2
inverted beams, box gutters, channels, ducts, etc m the following categories: 2 Dressing around pipes
2.1 Flat – not exceeding 25 degrees from the and into outlets and
horizontal channels
2.2 Sloping – exceeding 25 degrees from the
horizontal stating the pitch
2
4 Waterproofing in turn-ups and turn-downs not
exceeding 300mm girth shall be included in the
general areas
5 Preparatory work, priming coats, adhesives, etc
and paper, felt, plastic and other underlays shall
be included in the descriptions
6 Work to circular surfaces shall be given
separately, distinction being made between
circular and spherical work
3 Waterproofing in turn-ups and turn-downs
2
exceeding 300mm girth m
4 Additional membranes, fillets and sealing at turn- 3 Angles etc
ups and turn-downs m
5 Additional membranes, gussets, collars, etc
around pipes and into outlets etc no
6 Waterproofing to sumps, catchpits, etc no
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3 9
Protection
2
7 Paint, crushed stone layer, tiling, etc m
4 1
Flashing strips
1
8 Flashing strips m 4 Angles etc
TROWELLED-ON WATERPROOFING
5 Trowelled-on waterproofing
9 Towelled-on waterproofing to floors, roofs, 7 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing 5 Labours such as fair,
balconies, showers, inverted beams, box gutters, principles with the following being applicable in rounded and chamfered
2
channels, ducts, etc m addition: edges, trowel cuts,
7.1 In circular work distinction shall be made arrises, rounded
between work exceeding and not exceeding external angles, etc
300mm radius
7.2 Waterproofing in turn-ups and turn-downs
shall be given in meters, the average height
being stated and descriptions shall include
fillets
10 Towelled-on waterproofing in turn-ups and turn- 8 The average height shall be stated 6 Angles etc
downs m 9 Fillets shall be included in the descriptions
LIQUID WATERPROOFING
6 Liquid waterproofing
2
11 Liquid waterproofing brushed or sprayed on m
WATERSTOPS, SEALING STRIPS, JOINT SEALANTS, ETC
7 Waterstops, sealing strips, etc
12 Waterstops m 7 Joints 1 Rubber and

other proprietary
waterstops in
expansion joints
13 Angles and intersections to waterstops no
14 Sealing strips etc m 8 Joints, angles,

intersections, etc
8 Joint sealants
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15 Joint sealants m 10 Sealants to joints in top surfaces, vertical surfaces 2 Resilient
and soffits shall be given separately sealants to
expansion joints
9 Waterproofing additives
16 Waterproofing additives to concrete, plaster and 11 Shall be included in the appropriate items in the
the like relevant trades
52
ROOF COVERINGS

deemed to include
SLATES, TILES AND SHINGLES

1 General
2
1 Roof coverings and side and soffit claddings m 1 Shall be separated into the following categories: 1 One-and-a-half width
1.1 Roof coverings with pitches not exceeding slates, tiles or shingles
25 degrees at verges, holes for
1.2 Roof coverings with pitches exceeding fixing and notches
25 degrees stating the pitch
1.3 Side claddings
1.4 Soffit claddings
1.5 Roof coverings and side and soffit claddings
to dormers, turrets, etc
2 Circular, spherical and conical work shall be given
separately stating the radius
3 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants
2
4 Battens, underlays and fixing accessories shall be
2 Circular cutting
3 Eaves and verges

3 Undercloak course and any bedding and pointing m
4 Double eaves course m 5 Shall be given as extra over coverings and
descriptions shall include fixing clips and tilting
fillets
5 Verge capping tiles m
4 Ridges, hips, closed valleys and vertical angles
6 Ridges, hips, closed valleys and vertical angles m 6 Descriptions shall include soakers and additional
battens
5 Purpose made tiles
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7 Purpose made tiles to ends and to intersections
between ridges and hips, ventilation tiles, etc no
THATCH
6 General
2
8 Thatch m 7 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants, 2 Dressing to hips,
2
etc not exceeding 0,5m valleys, eaves, verges
8 Distinction shall be made between general roof and top edges
slopes and dormers, turrets, etc
9 Thatch incorporating a spread layer to exposed
soffit shall be given separately
10 Battens, fixing rods, binding twine, fire retardant
underlays or interlays and fireproofing treatment
shall be included in the descriptions
7 Ridges and apex caps
9 Ridges m 3 Ends, intersections, etc
10 Apex caps no
8 Ornamental bands and runners
11 Ornamental bands and runners m 4 Ends, intersections, etc
PROFILED SHEETING OF METAL, FIBRE-CEMENT, PLASTIC, ETC
9 General
2
12 Roof coverings and side and soffit claddings m 11 Shall be measured net on the undeveloped 5 Holes for fixing and
surface area and shall be separated in the notches
following categories: 6 Forming drips and
11.1 Roof coverings with pitches not exceeding closed ends to troughs
25 degrees of troughed metal roof
11.2 Roof coverings with pitches exceeding 25 covering
degrees stating the pitch
11.3 Side claddings
11.5 Roof coverings and side and soffit
claddings to dormers, turrets, etc
12 Circular work shall be given separately stating the
radius
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2
14 Fixing accessories, sealing strips to laps and seam
stitching shall be included in the descriptions
10 Circular cutting
11 Cranks, bullnoses and curved turn-ups
14 Cranks, bullnoses and curved turn-ups m 15 Shall be given as extra over coverings stating the
angle and, where appropriate, the radius
12 Rolled edges at verges
15 Rolled edges at verges m
13 Accessories
16 Accessories such as closers, ridge and hip 7 Holes for fixing,

coverings, flashings, etc m notches, ends, angles
and intersections
17 End caps, finials, etc no
14 Special sheets
18 Ventilator sheets, sheets with flanges for pipes, 16 Shall be given as extra over the sheeting in which
etc no they occur
19 Panels of translucent sheeting and isolated 17 Shall be given as extra over the sheeting in which
2
translucent sheets m they occur
18 Alternatively panels and sheets may be given in
number
15 Roof ventilators and rooflights
20 Roof ventilators and rooflights no 19 Alternatively ventilators and rooflights may be

given in metres
16 Insulation
2
21 Insulation m 20 Descriptions shall include supporting wires and
fixing accessories
FLAT SHEET METAL
17 General
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2
22 Roof coverings and side and soffit claddings m 21 Shall be measured net on the undeveloped 8 Angles, bending,
surface area and shall be separated in the dressing, bossing,
following categories: wedging, holes for fixing
21.1 Roof coverings with pitches not exceeding and notches
25 degrees
21.2 Roof coverings with pitches exceeding 25
degrees stating the pitch
21.3 Side claddings
32.5 Roof coverings and side and soffit
claddings to dormers, turrets, etc
22 Circular, spherical and conical work shall be given
separately stating the radius
23 Turn-ups and turn-downs shall be added to the
general areas
2
25 Laps, seams, welts, clips, tacks, soldered dots,
riveting, soldering, bracing, burning and nailing
shall be included in the descriptions stating the
extent of the laps and the type of seam, welt, etc
18 Circular cutting
19 End caps, finials, etc
24 End caps, finials, etc no
SHEET METAL FLASHINGS, LININGS, COPINGS, ETC
20 General
25 Flashings, linings, copings and the like 26 Descriptions shall include laps, seams, clips, 9 Angles, bending,
tacks, soldered dots, riveting, soldering, brazing, dressing, bossing,
burning and nailing and shall state the extent of wedging, holes for fixing
the laps and the type of seam and notches
27 Alternatively flashings may be included with the
relevant items of roof covering and side cladding
26 Circular cutting m 28 Alternatively circular cutting may be included in the
descriptions
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21 Flashings
2
27 Flashings m 29 Alternatively flashings may be given in meters 10 Ends, angles and
30 Stepped cover flashings to roof pitches exceeding intersections
25 degrees shall be given separately stating the
pitch
31 Alternatively flashings may be included with the
relevant items of roof covering and side cladding
22 Linings, copings, etc
2
28 Linings to valleys and gutters, copings and the like m 32 May be given in meters when expedient 11 Ends, angles and
intersections
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CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

deemed to include
1 General
1 Timber 1 Shall be classified according to species and quality
2 Any required pre-treatment such as kiln drying and
impregnation and any required pre-selection shall
be stated
3 Sawn and wrought timbers shall be given
separately stating the finished size
4 Timber described as wrought shall be deemed to
be wrought on all faces
5 Wrought faces on sawn timbers shall be included
in the descriptions of linear items but may be given
in square meters where expedient
radius and where necessary, stating which faces
are circular
2
2 Protective surface treatment such as creosote m
2 Labours
3 Raking and circular cutting, rounded angles, 7 Labours shall however be included in the 1 Mitres, intersections,
rebates, grooves, chamfers, moulded edges, etc m descriptions of timber which is given linear splay cut ends, stops,
etc
4 Rounded corners, scribed ends, shaped ends, etc no
3 Fixing
5 Fixing timberwork 8 The method of fixing shall be stated 2 Nails, screws, plugs,
9 Holes and tapping of metalwork for the fixing of adhesives, holes,
timber may be included in the descriptions of the sinking, etc
relevant timberwork or included with the relevant
metalwork
10 Descriptions shall include pelleting
4 Structural timbers
6 Structural timbers m 11 Shall be measured to net lengths as fixed 3 Joints in the length
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12 Structural timbers required to be in single lengths, 4 Holes, splay cut ends
other than laminated timbers, shall be given in the and mitres
following categories:
12.1 Lengths not exceeding 2,4m
12.2 Lengths exceeding 2,4m and not exceeding
3,9m
12.3 Lengths exceeding 3,9m and not exceeding
6,6m
12.4 Lengths exceeding 6,6m
13 Members of roof trusses may be grouped together
but plates, bearers, bracing, joists, purloins,
battens, fillets, trimmers and the like shall be given
separately
7 Wrought ends and wrought and shaped ends of
sawn timber no
8 Timber connectors such as split rings and toothed
rings no
9 Shaped laminated timbers such as portal frames,
arches, etc no
5 Plate nailed timber roof truss construction
10 Plate nailed timber roof trusses no 5 Splay cut ends, mitres,

jointing, wrought and
shaped ends,
connections, bolts,
cleats, gussets and
timber connectors
11 Valleys and hips sets
12 Purlins, bracing, etc 14 Shall be given in accordance with clause 4

“Structural timbers”
13 Alternative 15 Alternatively plate nailed timber roof truss
construction may be given as an item in which
case descriptions shall include purlins, bracing, etc
6 Floor and roof boarding
14 Floor, roof and weather boarding, boarding to tank 16 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants, 6 Notches and holes
2 2
stands, gutter boarding and the like m etc not exceeding 0,5m
59
15 Nosings and edge strips m 7 Mitres and intersections
16 Trapdoors no 17 Shall be given as extra over boarding and

descriptions shall include trimmers, margins, cover
strips, etc
7 Doors, windows, sashes, etc
17 Doors, windows, sashes, fanlights, flyscreens and 18 Descriptions shall include weatherboards, glazing
shutters no beads, fixing beads, edge strips, etc
19 Descriptions of cased frames with sashes shall
include pulleys, cords, weights and spring
balances
8 Frames, rails, skirtings, etc
18 Frames, mullions, transoms, linings, standards, 20 Framed work shall be given separately 8 Mitres and intersections
rails, fascias, skirtings, beads, picture rails, etc m 21 Alternatively frames for doors and windows may
be given in number
22 Skirtings stepped over treads and risers of stairs
9 Shelves, fittings, etc
2
19 Shelves, divisions, sides, tops and the like m 23 Solid timber exceeding 300mm wide shall be given 9 Housing, notches and
separately holes
2
25 Descriptions shall include edges
20 Edge strips and veneered or thermosetting plastic 10 Mitres and intersections
edges applied after manufacture m
21 Thermosetting plastic laminate boards with formed
edges no
22 Fittings 26 Shall be measured in detail under headings and
given in accordance with the foregoing principles
and when of similar design shall be suitably
grouped stating the general requirements and the
number
27 Alternatively fittings may be given in number
23 Doors, drawers, cash bowls and the like no
24 Notice boards, keyboards, blackboards, 28 Alternatively notice boards, keyboards,

duckboards, etc no blackboards, duckboards, etc may be measured
60
in detail and given in accordance with the
foregoing principles
10 Stairs
25 General 29 Stairs of similar design shall be suitably grouped

under headings stating the general requirements
2
26 Flooring to landings m
27 Treads and risers m 30 Descriptions shall include blocking pieces
28 Brackets, housed ends, returned ends, rounded

ends, quadrant ends, curtail ends, etc no
29 Winders no
30 Bearers, stringers, apron linings, cappings, 31 Wreathed work shall be so described 11 Mitres and intersections
handrails, etc m 32 Continuous handrails shall be so described and
descriptions shall include heading joints and
screws
31 Bends, ramps, knees, wreaths, scrolled ends, etc no 33 Shall be given as extra over
32 Balusters and newels no 34 Descriptions shall include framing and housing

35 Balusters and newels framed or housed on rake
11 Panelling
2
33 Panelling m 36 Descriptions shall state whether panels are to be 12 Notches and holes
matched
37 Framed panelling shall be suitably grouped for
panels of different widths and descriptions shall
state the height and the number of panels to the
height and shall include fixing beads etc
38 Spandrel panelling shall be given separately
2
40 No allowance shall be made in the measurement
of boarded panelling for laps and tongues and net
widths of boards shall be stated
34 Acoustic and vermin-proof linings, fabric backings, 41 Alternatively acoustic and vermin-proof linings,
2
etc m fabric backings, etc may be included in the
descriptions of the panelling
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35 Grounds m 42 Alternatively grounds may be included in the 13 Mitres and intersections
descriptions of the panelling or framed panelling
36 Skirtings, plinths, cappings, bolection moulds, 14 Mitres and intersections
beads, edge strips and surrounds m
37 Posts, pilasters, pediments, canopies, etc no
12 Plastic, fibre-cement, etc
38 Plastic, fibre-cement, etc 43 Plastic, fibre-cement and other processed

materials shall be given in accordance with the
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CEILINGS, PARTITIONS AND ACCESS FLOORING

deemed to include
1 Ceilings
1 General 1 Ceilings shall be given under headings separating 1 Notches and holes
nailed-up and suspended ceilings, distinction
being made between horizontal, sloping and
vertical ceilings
2
3 Brandering shall be included in the descriptions of
nailed-up ceilings. When brandering is not to a
regular pattern it shall be given separately in
meters
4 Proprietary support systems for suspended
ceilings shall be included in the descriptions of the
ceilings
4.1 When the support system is not to a regular
pattern it shall be given separately, in which
case brandering or bearers shall be given in
meters and hangers in number
4.2 A general description of the supporting
structure from which ceilings are suspended
shall be given.
4.3 Separate items shall be given for ceilings
suspended not exceeding 1m below
suspension level and thereafter in
successive stages of 1m
5 Cover strips, jointing strips, etc shall be included in
the descriptions
6 Plastering shall be included in the descriptions, no
distinction being made for narrow widths
2
2 Ceilings m
4 Bulkheads, fire barriers and the like m 7 Alternatively, when linear measurement is not
practicable, bulkheads, fire barriers and the like
63
may be given in detail in appropriate items
5 Trapdoors no 8 Given as extra over ceilings, bulkheads, etc 2 Trimmers
6 Cornices m 3 Mitres and intersections
7 Openings for light fittings, mechanical diffusers, 9 Given as extra over ceilings, bulkheads, etc 4 Additional trimmers,
etc no hangers, etc
8 Insulation materials such as fibreglass and 10 Stating whether in panels such as between roof
2
slagwool m timbers etc
2 5
Partitions
9 Partitions m 11 Descriptions shall include finishes 5 Notches and holes
12 Alternatively finishes may be given in appropriate 6 Cleats, screws, bolts,
items in accordance with the principles laid down plates, etc
in the relevant trades
10 Ends, intersections, openings, doors and frames, 13 Given as extra over partitions
special panels, etc no 14 Descriptions shall include ironmongery and
finishes
15 Alternatively ironmongery and finishes may be
given in appropriate items in accordance with the
11 Partitions (alternative) 16 When linear measurement is not practicable, 7 Notches and holes
separate items shall be given for the different 8 Mitres, intersections,
components, in which case boards, glazing, etc cleats, screws, bolts,
shall be given in square meters, standards, rails, plates, etc
mullions. transoms, skirtings, cornices, cappings,
beads, etc in meters and panels, doors, fanlights,
borrowed lights and frames in number
17 Ironmongery and finishes shall be given in
appropriate items in accordance with the principles
laid down in the relevant trades
13 Insulation materials such as fibreglass and
2
slagwool if not included with panels etc m
3 8
Access flooring
2
14 Access flooring m 18 Descriptions shall include panels, support system,
coverings, etc
2
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15 Ventilation grille panels, strengthened panels, etc no 20 Given as extra over access flooring
16 Junctions against walls, columns, etc m 21 Circular junctions shall be given separately 9 Additional pedestals and
other support members
17 Movement joints m 10 Additional pedestals and
other support members
18 Dividers and fire barriers below access flooring m
19 Holes and outlets through floor panels and
dividers no
20 Lifting tools no
65
FLOOR COVERINGS, WALL LININGS, ETC

deemed to include
1 1
Coverings and linings
1 Wood block, wood mosaic, thermoplastic, vinyl, 1 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2
linoleum, rubber, cork, carpeting and other similar etc not exceeding 0,5m
2
coverings and linings m 2 Descriptions shall include welding of plastic or
rubber
3 Descriptions shall include underfelt for carpeting
4 Linings to reveals etc shall be included in the
general areas
5 Work to circular surfaces shall be given separately
6 Dished flooring shall be given separately
7 Preparatory work, priming coats and adhesives
shall be included in the descriptions
2 8
Circular cutting
2 Circular cutting m 8 Measured only when not included elsewhere
3 9
Margins, borders and turn-ups
3 Margins, borders and turn-ups not exceeding m 9 Mitres etc

500mm wide or high
4 1
Insets
0
4 Insets m or 10 Mitres etc
no
5 1
Edge and cover strips
1
5 Edge and cover strips m 11 Mitres etc
6 1
Skirtings
2
6 Skirtings of vinyl etc m 9 Skirtings stepped over treads and risers of stairs 12 Mitres etc
7 Stairs
2
7 Covering to treads and risers m 10 Covering to winding stairs shall be given
separately
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8 Combined tread and riser coverings m 13 Mitres etc
8 1
Nosings
3
9 Nosings m 14 Mitres etc
9 Plastic handrails
10 Plastic handrails m 15 Running joints, bends,

wreaths, mitres, closed
ends, etc
10 Polish, sealers, etc
2
11 Polish, sealers, etc m 11 Alternatively polish, sealers, etc may be included
in the descriptions
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IRONMONGERY

deemed to include
1 1
Classification
1 Ironmongery of differing design, material, quality, 1 Screws, plugs, etc and
surface finish, method of fixing shall be given the preparation of
separately timber, metalwork,
2 Ironmongery fixed to timber, metalwork, brickwork, brickwork, etc
etc shall be given separately
3 Preparation of metal doors and frames to receive
ironmongery shall be included with the doors and
frames or given separately as prescribed in
"Metalwork"
2 Components such as
1 Continuous hinges, tracks, channels, rods, rails,
bars, etc m
2 Hinges, locks, handles, catches, hooks, etc, sets
of floor spring hinges, sets of sliding gear for
doors, cording sets, etc no
3 Locks no 4 Descriptions shall include keys
5 “En suite” locks shall be given separately
4 Master keys no
3 8
Metal shelving
5 Metal shelving, wall bands, standards, and rails 6 Metal shelving shall be measured in detail with
shelving, wall bands, standards and rails given in
meters or in number and shelf brackets, foot
pieces and the like in number
7 Alternatively metal shelving may be given in
number as a unit including all components
4 9
Proprietary kitchen cupboards, lockers, writing boards, seats, etc
6 Proprietary kitchen cupboards, lockers,

writing boards, seats, etc of metal, timber or
no
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other material
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STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

deemed to include
1 1
Classification
1 General 1 Shall be classified according to the quality and
composition
2 Structures of similar design shall be suitably
grouped under headings stating the general
requirements
mean radius and where necessary which faces
are circular
4 Work required to be prepared or painted before
delivery shall be so described
5 Work required to be galvanised, metal sprayed,
epoxy coated or otherwise treated or finished
shall be so described
6 Work specifically required to be treated or finished
before or after manufacture or assembly or after
delivery to the site shall be so described
7 Shall be measured to the designed sizes of
components
8 The calculation of masses shall be in accordance
with “Structural Steel Tables” issued by the South
African Institute of Steel Construction
9 No allowance shall be made in the mass for
rolling margin, rivets, black bolts, nuts, washers,
distance pieces, packings, additional material in
welding, decorative or protective treatment nor for
constructional aids
10 Welding, holes, black bolts, nuts, washers, rivets,
bolting and riveting integral with structural
steelwork shall be included in the descriptions of
the relevant work
2 3
Steelwork
2 Rolled sections tons 11 Rolled sections in single lengths exceeding 13m 1 Scribed ends
and not exceeding 18m shall be given separately
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and thereafter in stages of 1m
3 Columns, beams and other members tons 12 Shall be given separately classified according to
cross-sectional size
4 Compound and latticed columns, beams and 13 Shall so be described stating the cross-sectional
other members tons size of the main components
5 Caps, bases and connections tons 14 Shall be included in the descriptions of the
relevant members, no distinction being made for
size or shape and their mass shall be added to
the mass thereof
6 Roof trusses tons 15 Shall be given in one item for each truss or each
group of similar trusses stating for each item the
number of trusses, shape, overall size,
construction and type of components (flats,
angles, tees, tubes, etc)
16 The cross-sectional size of components of a truss
need not be stated
7 Purlins, girts, wind bracing, sag rods, etc tons 17 Shall be given separately stating the type of
components (flats, angles, tees, tubes, etc)
18 The cross-sectional size of components need not
be stated
19 Connections shall be included in the descriptions
of the relevant members and their mass shall be
added to the mass thereof
8 Roof gutters, rainwater pipes, etc integral with 20 Shall be given in suitable inclusive items 2 Angles, stopped ends,
structural steelwork tons outlets, offsets, shoes,
etc
9 Stairs, balustrading, handrails, cat ladders, 21 Shall be given in suitable inclusive items stating
flooring, etc integral with structural steelwork tons for each item the construction, type of
components (flats, angles, tees, tubes, etc) and
the number where relevant
22 The cross-sectional size of components need not
be stated
11 Bends and machined ends no
12 High tensile bolts and high strength friction grip 23 Shall be given separately under the relevant
bolts including nuts and washers tons headings
13 Ragbolts, expanding bolts, anchor bolts, 24 Descriptions shall include nuts and washers,
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machined bolts, etc no 25 Distinction shall be made for those requiring to be
embedded in tops, sides or soffits of concrete
14 Patent handrails, patent clips and other items m or
integral with structural steelwork not marketed in no
tons
3 Tests
15 Tests Item 26 Each type of test shall be given separately
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METALWORK

deemed to include
GENERAL
1 Classification
1 General 1 Shall be classified according to type, quality and
composition of the metal
mean radius and, where necessary, which faces
are circular
3 Work required to be prepared or painted before
4 Work required to be galvanised, chromium plated,
anodized, metal sprayed, epoxy coated, stove
enamelled, vitreous enamelled or otherwise
treated or finished shall be so described
5 Work specifically required to be treated or finished
before or after manufacture or assembly or after
6 Welding, brazing, soldering, holes, bolting, rivets
and riveting shall be included in the descriptions of
the relevant work
2 Circular cutting
STEEL
3 Steelwork
3 Rolled or drawn solid sections kg 7 Shall be measured to the designed sizes of
components
8 Calculation of masses shall be in accordance with
the “Structural Steel Tables” issued by the South
African Institute of Steel Construction
9 No allowance shall be made in the mass for rolling
margin, rivets, additional material in welding,
decorative or protective treatment nor for
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constructional aids
4 Tubular work generally m
5 Tubular columns no 10 Descriptions shall include cap and base plates
6 Screwed and socketed piping 11 Screwed and socketed piping shall be given in
“Plumbing and Drainage”
7 Sheeting, wire mesh, screening, expanded metal, 12 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants, 1 Holes and notches
2 2
gratings and the like m etc not exceeding 0,5m
8 Bolts kg 13 The mass shall include the mass of nuts and
washers
9 Ragbolts, expanding bolts, anchor bolts, etc no 14 Descriptions shall include nuts and washers
15 Distinction shall be made for those requiring to be
embedded in tops, sides or soffits of concrete
4 Stairs, balustrading, cat ladders, grilles, gates, framework, etc
10 Stairs, balustrading, cat ladders, grilles, gates, kg or 16 Shall be given in inclusive items stating for each
framework, etc m or item the construction and the type and cross-
no sectional size of components and the number
where relevant
17 Alternatively when inclusive items are not
practicable, work of similar design shall be suitably
requirements in which case separate items shall
be given for the different components stating
cross-sectional sizes
11 Fanged, rounded, scribed, closed and scrolled 18 Shall be given as extra over rails etc 2 Running joints
ends, intersections, bends, wreaths, etc no
5 Minor work
12 Brackets, anchors, etc kg or 19 When given in kilograms the number shall be

no stated and when given in number the mass shall
be stated where significant
6 Ribbed floors and permanent decking
2
13 Ribbed floors and permanent decking m 20 Shall be measured net on the plane or
undeveloped surface area
14 Closed ends to ribs m
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7 Floors etc formed of open grillework or gratings
2
15 Floors etc formed of open grillework or gratings m 21 If in banded panels the sizes of the panels shall be
stated
16 Stair treads no
8 Skirtings etc
17 Skirtings, picture rails, copings, etc m 22 Skirtings stepped over treads and risers of stairs 3 Running joints and
shall be given separately mitres
18 Corner pieces, end caps, switch sockets, etc no 23 Shall be given as extra over skirtings etc
9 Door frames
19 Pressed steel door frames no 24 The size of the door, fanlight, sidelight, etc shall be
stated
25 Ironmongery normally supplied by the
manufacturers of the frames shall be included in
the descriptions
26 Preparation for ironmongery to be fitted or
accommodated shall be included in the
descriptions or given separately in number
10 Doors
20 Pressed steel doors no 27 Descriptions shall include frames and ironmongery
11 Windows etc
21 Windows, doors, etc of rolled sections no 28 Ironmongery and attached burglar bars shall be
29 Elements of coupled windows and doors may be
given separately, in which case coupling mullions
and transoms shall be given either in meters or in
number
30 Sub-frames, sills, surrounds, sliding gear, etc may 4 Mitres, etc
be given separately in meters or in number
31 Steel and other panels, fixed steel louvres and
fixed louvre shoes may be included in the
descriptions or given separately in number
12 Fly screens and burglar screens
22 Fly screens and burglar screens no
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13 Adjustable louvres
23 Adjustable louvre insert units no 32 Descriptions shall include glass louvres
14 Miscellaneous
24 Strongroom doors, roller shutters, collapsible

gates, roof lights, pavement lights, fireplace units,
stoves, etc no
OTHER METALS
15 Copper, lead, etc
25 Metalwork 33 Metalwork of copper, lead, zinc, aluminium,

stainless steel, brass, bronze, etc shall be given in
accordance with the foregoing principles
34 Solid sections of metals not marketed in kilograms
shall be given in meters or in number
16 Aluminium windows, doors, etc
26 Aluminium windows, doors, etc 35 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down for steel windows, doors, etc but
descriptions shall include glass and other panels
and sealing of windows, doors, etc
CURTAIN WALLS, SHOPFRONTS, ETC
17 Curtain walls, shopfronts, etc
27 General 36 Curtain walls, shopfronts, etc shall be suitably

requirements
37 Separate items shall be given for the different
components
28 Structural components such as heads, sills, 38 Waterproofing and sealing components, insulation 5 Mitres, intersections,
transoms and mullions and cladding to such between different metals and electrical bonding cleats, screws, bolts,
structural components and to columns, beams, etc m shall be included in the descriptions plates, etc
29 Windows, doors, fanlights, grilles, panels, glazing, 39 Descriptions shall include ironmongery and
etc no finishes
40 Alternatively timberwork, ironmongery, glazing,
painting and other integral work may be given in
appropriate items in accordance with the principles
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30 Insulating material such as fibreglass and

2
slagwool if not included with panels etc m
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PLASTERING

deemed to include
1 Classification
1 General 1 Shall be classified according to composition,
texture, and preparatory work
2 Patterned, sloping, weathered, troughed, ribbed
and coffered work, work to falls or to falls and
currents, work incorporating heating or similar
equipment and work in sunk or raised panels not
2
exceeding 2m shall be given separately
2 Circular work
2 Circular and flowing work 3 Circular and flowing work shall be given
separately, no distinction being made for different
radii
4 Distinction shall be made between circular and
spherical work
3 Plaster and other in situ finishes
3 Finishes to elements such as floors and landings, 5 Finishes shall be measured over the net area to be 1 Curing
treads and risers of stairs, walls inclusive of flush covered
2
columns and beams, columns, ceilings and beams m 6 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2
4 Finishes to narrow widths not exceeding 300mm 7 Shall be described as narrow widths and no
wide – except to treads and risers of stairs, distinction shall be made for different elements
columns, beams, troughed, ribbed and coffered
work and that in the flush face caused by
2
projections and openings m
4 Labours on finishes
5 Labours generally 2 Labours such as fair,

rounded and chamfered
edges, trowel cuts,
throats, V-joints and
angles
3 Junctions of new with
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old finishes
6 Reedings 8 Reedings to treads shall be included in the

descriptions
7 Forming channels m 4 Outlets, angles, stopped
ends, etc
5 Skirtings
8 Skirtings m 9 Skirtings stepped over treads and risers of stairs 5 Mitres etc
6 Finishes to kerbs, sills, etc
9 Finishes to kerbs, sills, copings, nibs, surrounds 6 Ends and mitres

and the like m
10 Stoolings no
7 Mouldings
11 Mouldings m 10 The girth, width and projection shall be stated

11 Descriptions shall include ends, mitres and
intersections when the girth of the moulding does
not exceed 300mm
12 Ends, mitres and intersections when the girth of
the moulding exceeds 300mm no
13 Enrichments no
8 Ornaments etc
14 Ornaments, air gratings and the like no
9 Dividing strips, metal beads, etc
15 Dividing strips, metal beads, etc m 7 Ends, angles and

intersections
10 Metal lathing
2
16 Metal lathing and the like to receive in situ finishes m 8 Laps and holes
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TILING

deemed to include
1 Classification
1 General 1 Tiling shall be classified according to type, size,
preparatory work, method of fixing, etc
2 Tiling laid to a pattern shall be so described
3 Tiling to falls or to falls and currents and tiling in
2
isolated panels not exceeding 1m shall be given
separately
2 Circular work
2 Circular work 4 Circular work shall be given separately, distinction

being made between tiling exceeding and not
exceeding 300mm radius and also between
circular and spherical work
3 Beds and backings
3 Beds and backings 5 Beds and backings shall be included in the
descriptions
6 When tiling is prescribed to be fixed with adhesive
the beds and backings shall be given separately in
“Plastering”
7 Beds and backings incorporating heating or similar
equipment shall be so described
4 Tiling
4 Tiling to elements such as floors and landings, 8 Shall be measured over the net area to be covered
walls inclusive of flush columns and beams, 9 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2 2
columns, ceilings and beams m etc not exceeding 0,1m
5 Tiling to narrow widths not exceeding 300mm wide 10 Shall be described as narrow widths and no
– except to columns, beams and that in the flush distinction shall be made for different elements
2
face caused by projections and openings m
5 Labours on tiling
6 Labours generally 1 Pointing fair exposed

edges
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8 Fair exposed cutting and fitting around pipes, 11 Shall be suitably grouped
balusters and the like no
6 Mitred corners and special edge and corner tiles
9 Mitred corners m
10 Special edge and corner tiles m 12 Shall be given as extra over tiling, no distinction
being made for different elements
7 Treads, risers, sills, copings, skirtings, etc
11 Treads, risers, sills, copings, skirtings, bands, 13 Skirtings etc stepped over treads and risers of 2 Mitres etc
margins, beads, mouldings and the like m stairs shall be given separately
12 End tiles and external and internal angle tiles no 14 Shall be given as extra over
8 Channels
13 Scum and block channels m
14 Fair ends, stopped ends, intersections, angles and 15 Shall be given as extra over
outlets no
9 Soap dishes etc
15 Soap dishes, foot rests, toilet paper holders, 3 Forming recesses etc
access panels and the like no
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PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE

deemed to include
1 1
General
1 Ancillary works 1 Unless otherwise stated earthworks, concrete
work, masonry and other ancillary work shall be
given in accordance with the principles laid down
in the relevant trades
GUTTERS ETC
2 4
Roof gutters, rainwater pipes, etc
2 Roof gutters, rainwater pipes, etc m 1 Jointing
3 Angles, stopped ends, outlets, offsets, shoes etc no 2 Shall be given as extra over
4 Weep pipes, spreaders, gargoyles, rainwater
heads, etc no
3 5
Stormwater channels
5 Stormwater channels m 3 Descriptions shall include earthworks, formwork
and finishes
6 Angles, intersections, ends, etc no 4 Shall be given together as extra over
5 Alternatively short isolated channels may be given
in number
PIPEWORK ETC
4 6
Pipes, pipe fittings, etc
7 Pipes m 6 The method of jointing shall be stated 2 Short lengths, nipples

7 No distinction shall be made between pipes fixed and running joints such
vertically, horizontally or to falls nor between pipes as sockets, collars,
fixed to different elements, cast in, built in, etc couplers, etc
8 Pipes chased in and pipes suspended exceeding 3 Bending pipes, jointing
1m below suspension level shall be given pipes of differing
separately materials and jointing
9 Pipework in ground shall be given separately and pipes to taps, valves,
descriptions may include pipe trenches in traps, etc
accordance with method “B” hereinafter 4 Pipe supports such as
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clips, saddles,
holderbats, hangers, etc
5 Holes for pipes and
cutting and fitting
around pipes unless
otherwise stated in the
relevant trades
8 Welded joints no 10 Alternatively welded joints may be included in the
descriptions of the piping
9 Flanges on pipes and gasket and bolt sets no 11 Alternatively flanges and gasket and bolt sets may
be included in the descriptions of the piping
10 Prescribed purpose made pipe supports 12 Shall be given separately in accordance with the
11 Service pipes and flexible connecting pipes no 13 Descriptions shall include connections
12 Pipe fittings no 14 Shall be given as extra over

15 Fittings to pipes not exceeding 30mm diameter
shall be given together for each diameter of pipe
16 Fittings to pipes exceeding 30mm diameter shall
be given separately for each diameter of pipe and
for each type of fitting such as bushes, bends,
tees, junctions, unions, etc
17 Flanges on pipe fittings shall be included in the
descriptions of the fittings
13 Adaptors or similar pipe fittings at joints between 18 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
pipes of differing materials and at connections of laid down for pipe fittings
pipes to taps, valves, traps, etc
14 Pipe closers which are prescribed to be measured 19 Shall be given as extra over the pipe in which they
on site and cut to exact length no occur
15 Prescribed tests of welded joints no
5 Pipe trenches (method “A”)
8
16 Pipe trenches 20 Shall be given in accordance with the principles 6 Any additional
laid down in "Earthworks” excavation and
21 Where no width of excavation is prescribed it shall backfilling necessary at
be calculated as follows: joints, risk of collapse of
Trenches not exceeding 1m deep shall be taken of excavations and
such width as to provide a clearance of 300mm on keeping excavations
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each side of the pipe or group of pipes free of water
The width of the trench shall be increased by

100mm for each successive depth of 1m to a
maximum width which provides a clearance of
500mm on each side of the pipe or group of pipes
17 Bedding under and filling around pipes comprising
3
sand, crushed stone, concrete, etc m
9
18 Pipe trenches 22 Where expedient pipe trenches may be included in 7 Additional excavation
the descriptions of the pipe or group of pipes and and backfilling
separated into successive total depths in necessary at joints, risk
increments of 1m, in which case descriptions shall of collapse of
include excavation, bedding, backfilling and excavations and
compaction and disposal of surplus material keeping excavations
23 Excavations in material of a more difficult free of water
character shall be suitably classified and given in
cubic meters as extra over, in which case the
width of the excavations shall be determined as
described in method "A"
7 1
Pipe insulation and protection
0
19 Insulating and protective wrappings, coatings and m 24 State diameter of pipe 1 Other than those
linings to pipes applied in the
course of
manufacture
20 Insulation etc around fittings, valves, etc to pipes 25 Shall be given together as extra over for each
not exceeding 30mm diameter no diameter of pipe
21 Insulation etc around fittings, valves, etc to pipes 26 Shall be given separately as extra over for each
exceeding 30mm diameter no diameter of pipe and for each type of fitting, valve,
etc
8 1
Encasing
1
22 Concrete encasing to pipes m 27 Alternatively it may be given in cubic meters 8 Formwork
9 1
Anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc
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2
23 Concrete anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc 28 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in "Concrete, Formwork and
Reinforcement”
29 Alternatively blocks may be given in number in
which case descriptions shall include formwork
and reinforcement
10 1
Gulleys, grease traps, etc
3
24 Gulleys, grease traps, intercepting traps, etc no
11 Inspection chambers, catch pits, etc
25 Inspection chambers, catch pits, junction boxes, 30 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
valve boxes, septic tanks, conservancy tanks, etc laid down in the relevant trades
31 Alternatively inspection chambers, catch pits, etc
may be given in number
12 Soakage pits, french drains, etc
26 Soakage pits, french drains, etc no 32 Alternatively soakage pits, french drains, etc may
be given in accordance with the principles laid
down in the relevant trades
13 Connections
27 Connections of new to existing pipes no 9 Necessary fittings
29 Connections to services of the local authority Item 33 Shall be allowed for by provisional sum
14 Testing
30 Prescribed testing Item 34 Various systems kept separate
SANITARY FITTINGS, TANKS, GEYSERS, ETC
15 Sanitary fittings etc
31 Sanitary fittings no
16 Tanks, geysers, etc
32 Tanks, geysers, boilers, heat pumps, incinerators, no

etc
17 Taps, valves, etc
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33 Taps, valves, shower roses, meters, etc no
18 Waste unions, traps, etc
34 Waste unions, traps, etc no
19 Fire hose reels etc
35 Fire hose reels, booster connections, hydrants,

pressure gauges, etc no
20 Fire fighting equipment
36 Fire fighting equipment such as extinguishers,

blankets, buckets, etc no
SLEEVES AND HOLES
21 Sleeves
37 Sleeves no 35 Grouped for pipes not exceeding 100mm diameter

and thereafter in stages of 100mm, separated in
successive lengths of 250mm
22 Holes
38 Holes for pipes and cutting and fitting around no 36 Measured only when stated in the relevant trades 2 Deemed to be
pipes included in the
descriptions
unless otherwise
stated
39 Flashings around pipes through roof coverings no 37 Shall be given in “Roof Coverings etc”
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ELECTRICAL WORK

deemed to include
1 1
Classification
1 Classified according to the nature of the
installation such as high tension supply, low
tension supply, low tension distribution, general
lighting and power, uninterrupted power supply,
external lighting, etc
2 2
Connection to main supply
1 Connection to main supply Item 2 Shall be allowed for by provisional sum
3 3
Main supply and equipment
2 Generators, transformers, mini-substations, low
tension distribution cubicles, switchgear, etc no
3 Poles, cross arms, insulators, street lights,

brackets, stays, struts, other equipment and bases no
4 4
Distribution boards etc
4 Distribution boards, switch boards, meter boards 3 Given under headings and classified according to 1 Identification markers,
and the like no type labels, legend cards, etc
4 Descriptions shall include busbars, jumpers,
neutral bars, internal wiring and connections,
space for future equipment blanking and the like
5 Alternatively boards may be given in number
including all equipment
5 Equipment such as isolators, circuit breakers, earth 6 Alternatively equipment may be included in the
leakage units, transformers, time switches, surge board description
protectors and measuring instruments no
5 Cables
6 Cables m 7 Classified according to type, size and method of 2 Allowance for snaking
installation
7 Cable terminations and prescribed running joints no 3 Glands and allowance
for making off
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8 Protection such as slabs and metal sheeting and
warning devices such as PVC marker tapes m
9 Cable route markers no
6 Cable trenches (method “A”)
10 Cable trenches 8 Shall be given in accordance with the principles 4 Risk of collapse of
laid down in "Earthworks” excavations and
9 Where no width of excavation is prescribed it shall keeping excavations
be calculated as follows: free of water
Trenches not exceeding 1m deep shall be taken of
such width as to provide a clearance of 300mm on
each side of the cable or group of cables
500mm on each side of the cable or group of
cables
3
11 Bedding under and filling around cables comprising m
sand etc
7 Cable trenches (method “B”)
12 Cable trenches 10 Where expedient cable trenches may be included 5 Risk of collapse of
in the description of the cable or group of cables excavations and
and separated into successive total depths in keeping excavations
increments of 1m, in which case descriptions shall free of water
include excavation, bedding, backfilling,
compaction and disposal of surplus material
11 Excavations in material of a more difficult
cubic meters as extra over. The width of the
excavations shall be determined as described in
method "A"
8 Conduit
13 Conduit m 12 No distinction shall be made between conduit fixed 6 Bending, threading,
vertically or horizontally jointing, short lengths,
13 No distinction shall be made between conduit fixed draw boxes, couplings,
to different elements, cast in, chased, built in, etc bends, tees, saddles
and the like
7 Holes for conduit and
cutting and fitting
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around conduit unless
otherwise stated in the
relevant trades
14 Flexible conduit no 8 Connections
9 Outlet boxes, cover plates, etc
15 Switch, socket and other outlet boxes no 14 No distinction shall be made for number of entries 9 Locknuts and bushes
16 Cover plates, dome covers, ball and socket covers 15 Alternatively it may be included in the descriptions
and the like no
10 Cable trunking etc
17 Cable trunking, cable trays and ladders, floor and 10 Forming holes for
skirting trunking, lighting channels, etc m conduit entries or fittings
18 Fittings to cable trunking etc such as angles,

stopped ends, junctions and outlets no
19 Suspension rods, fixing brackets, cable clamps and 16 Alternatively it may be included in the descriptions
short lengths of channel for cable trunking fixing no of the trunking etc
11 Draw wires
20 Draw wires required to be left in m 17 Alternatively it may be included in the descriptions

of the conduit
12 Conductors
21 Bare and insulated conductors in conduit etc m 11 Allowance for additional

length at connecting
points
22 Open wired conductors m 18 Descriptions shall include bobbins, cleats, clips 12 Allowance for additional
and binding wire length at connecting
points
13 Busbar systems
23 Busbars m
24 Fittings etc such as elbows, tees, crosses, end 19 Alternatively fixing brackets may be included in the
covers, feed units, tap-off boxes and fixing brackets no descriptions of the busbars
14 Socket outlets and light switches
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25 Socket outlets and light switches no 20 Descriptions shall include cover plates
15 Fittings, equipment, etc
26 Luminaries, bells, telephones, speakers, geysers, 21 Lamps shall be included with the relevant 13 Mounting plates,
stoves, heaters, clocks, thermostats, starters, luminaires brackets, connectors,
motors, stand-by equipment, battery chargers, 22 Alternatively lamps may be given separately in etc
control panels, etc no number
16 Earthing
27 Earthing the system Item
28 Prescribed earth resistivity tests Item
17 Lightning protection
29 Conductors of tape, wire and the like m 14 Bending and jointing
30 Short coupling lengths such as between roofs and 15 Jointing and excavation
eaves gutters and from down conductors to earth
terminals no
31 Air and earth terminals no
18 Holes
32 Holes for conduit and cutting and fitting around no 23 Measured only when stated in the relevant trades 1 Deemed to be
conduit etc included in the
descriptions
unless otherwise
stated
ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS
19 Communication, security and control installations
33 Installations such as telecommunication, public 24 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
address, closed circuit television, data principles
transmission, access control, security, fire
detection and building management systems
GENERAL
34 Testing and commissioning the installation Item
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35 Provision of as-built drawings, manuals, operative

training, etc Item
36 Replacement parts, tool kits, etc no
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MECHANICAL WORK

deemed to include
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS, ETC

1 Classification
1 General 1 Classified according to the nature of the
installation such as heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, fire protection, boiler, gas,
refrigeration, compressed air, etc
2 Equipment
2 Items of equipment such as chillers, air handling 2 Descriptions shall include pipework, ductwork and
units, fans, air conditioning units, motors, pumps, electrical work integral with the item of equipment,
boilers, tanks, compressors, etc no paint or other finishes, accessories where
expedient, assembling and jointing together of
components and jointing to pipes, ducts and the
like
PIPEWORK ETC
3 Pipes, pipe fittings, etc
3 General 3 Pipes and pipe fittings which are wrapped, coated
or lined in the course of manufacture shall be so
described
4 Pipework prescribed to be temporarily fixed in
position, dismantled for plating or other finishing
and subsequently refixed shall be so described
5 Pipework to be executed in prescribed cut lengths
4 Pipes m 6 The method of jointing shall be stated 1 Bending pipes, jointing
7 No distinction shall be made between pipes fixed pipes of differing
vertically, horizontally or to falls, nor between materials and jointing
pipes fixed to different elements, cast in, built in, pipes to taps, valves,
etc traps, etc
8 Pipes chased in and pipes suspended exceeding 2 Short lengths, nipples
1m below suspension level shall be given and running joints such
separately as sockets, collars,
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9 Pipework in ground shall be given separately and couplers, etc
descriptions may include pipe trenches in 3 Pipe supports such as
accordance with clause 6 “Pipe trenches (method clips, saddles,
“B”) holderbats, hangers, etc
5 Welded joints no 10 Alternatively, welded joints may be included in the
descriptions of the piping
6 Flanges on pipes and gasket and bolt sets no 11 Alternatively, flanges on pipes and gasket and
bolt sets may be included in the descriptions of the
piping
7 Flanges on pipe fittings 12 Flanges on pipe fittings shall be included in the
descriptions of the fittings
8 Prescribed purpose-made pipe supports 13 Shall be given separately in accordance with the
9 Service pipes and flexible connecting pipes no 14 Descriptions shall include connections
10 Pipe fittings no 15 Shall be given as extra over
16 Fittings to pipes not exceeding 60mm diameter
shall be given together for each diameter of pipe
17 Fittings to pipes exceeding 60mm diameter shall
be given separately for each diameter of pipe and
for each type of fitting such as bushes, bends,
tees, junctions, unions, etc
11 Adaptors or similar pipe fittings at joints between 18 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
pipes of differing materials and at connections of laid down for pipe fittings
pipes to taps, valves, traps, etc
12 Pipe closers which are prescribed to be measured 19 Shall be given as extra over
on site and cut to exact length no
13 Prescribed tests of welded joints no
4 Valves etc
14 Valves, meters, pressure gauges, strainers,

sprinkler heads, etc no
5 Pipe trenches (method “A”)
15 Pipe trenches 20 Shall be given in accordance with the principles 4 Any additional
laid down in "Earthworks” excavation and
21 Where no width of excavation is prescribed it shall backfilling necessary at
be calculated as follows: joints, risk of collapse of
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Trenches not exceeding 1m deep shall be taken of excavations and
such width as to provide a clearance of 300mm on keeping excavations
each side of the pipe or group of pipes free of water
500mm on each side of the pipe or group of pipes
16 Bedding under and filling around pipes comprising
3
sand , crushed stone, concrete, etc m
17 Pipe trenches 22 Where expedient pipe trenches may be included in 5 Additional excavation
the descriptions of the pipe or group of pipes and and backfilling
separated into successive total depths in necessary at joints, risk
increments of 1m, in which case descriptions shall of collapse of
include excavation, bedding, backfilling and excavations and
compaction and disposal of surplus material keeping excavations
23 Excavations in material of a more difficult free of water
cubic meters as extra over, in which case the
width of the excavations shall be determined as
described in method "A"
7 Pipe insulation and protection
18 Insulating and protective wrappings, coatings and 24 Diameter of pipe shall be stated 1 Other than those
linings to pipes m applied in the
course of
manufacture
19 Insulation etc around fittings, valves, etc to pipes 25 Shall be given together as extra over for each
not exceeding 60mm diameter no diameter of pipe
20 Insulation etc around fittings, valves, etc to pipes 26 Shall be given separately as extra over for each
exceeding 60mm diameter no diameter of pipe and for each type of fitting, valve,
etc
8 Encasing
21 Concrete encasing to pipes m 27 Alternatively it may be given in cubic meters 6 Formwork
9 Anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc
22 Concrete anchor blocks, thrust blocks, etc 28 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
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laid down in "Concrete, Formwork and
Reinforcement”
29 Alternatively blocks may be given in number in
which case descriptions shall include formwork
and reinforcement
10 Inspection chambers, junction boxes, etc
23 Inspection chambers, junction boxes, etc 30 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
31 Alternatively inspection chambers, catch pits, etc
may be given in number
DUCTWORK ETC
11 Ducting
24 Rectangular low pressure galvanised sheet metal 32 Shall be measured over ducting fittings and 7 Jointing
2
ducting m grouped according to size in the following
categories:
32.1 Width or height not exceeding 750mm and
sum of two adjacent sides not exceeding
1,15m
32.2 Width or height not exceeding 750mm and
sum of two adjacent sides exceeding 1,15m
32.3 Width or height exceeding 750mm and not
exceeding 1,35m
32.4 Width or height exceeding 1,35m and not
exceeding 2,1m
32.5 Width or height exceeding 2,1m
33 Where an in-line reduction in size of ducting
occurs, the larger size shall be measured over the
full length of the fitting
34 No distinction shall be made between ducting fixed
vertically, horizontally or raking nor between
ducting fixed to different elements
35 Separate items shall be given for ducting
suspended not exceeding 1m below suspension
level and thereafter in successive stages of 1m
measured from the underside of the ducting. A
general description of the supporting structure
from which ducting is suspended shall be given
36 Ducting to a curve shall be given separately
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stating the mean radius
37 Supports shall be included in the descriptions of
ducting or may be given separately in accordance
with the principles laid down in the relevant trades
25 Rectangular ducting other than low pressure 38 Shall be measured over ducting fittings 8 Jointing
galvanised sheet metal ducting and round ducting m 39 Measurement rules 33 - 37
26 Ducting fittings no 40 Shall be given as extra over ducting 9 Forming openings and
41 Reducers, radius bends, square bends, jointing to ducting
transformations, spigots, branches and tees shall
be given together for each category or size of
ducting
42 All other ducting fittings shall be given separately
for each category or size of ducting and for each
type of fitting
43 Stopped ends shall be given separately for each
category or size of ducting
27 Flexible ducting no 44 Shall be grouped for ducting not exceeding 1,5m 10 Jointing
girth and thereafter in successive girths of 1,5m
45 Descriptions shall include connections
12 Diffusers, grilles, etc
28 Diffusers, grilles, attenuators, dampers, filters, etc no
13 Ducting insulation and protection
29 Insulating and protective wrappings, coatings and 46 Shall be measured to the external or internal 11 Working around ducting
2
linings to ducting m surface of the ducting fittings
47 Alternatively wrapping, coatings and linings may
be included in the descriptions of the ducting
CONVEYING INSTALLATIONS
14 Lift installations
30 General 48 Lift installations shall be suitably grouped under

headings stating whether it comprises a single lift
or a bank of lifts
31 Cars no 49 Descriptions shall include frames, guides,
enclosures, base, car doors, inspection doors,
sills, internal finishes, fittings such as handrails,
mirrors, etc and lighting and ventilation
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requirements
32 Landing entrances no 50 Descriptions shall include frames and building in,

sills, landing doors, door opening devices, locking
and safety devices, etc
33 Power units no 51 Descriptions shall include supports, sheaves,
sound reducing material, switching equipment, etc
34 Support work in lift shafts comprising guide rails,
brackets, plates, buffers, supports, sheave beams,
etc Item
35 Ropes comprising cables, clamps, etc Item
36 Counterweights comprising frames, guides,

compensation, etc Item
37 Governors and safety gears Item
38 Operation and control system comprising car

operator panels, car position and direction
indicators, landing position and direction
indicators, call buttons, lanterns and gongs, load
weighing devices, intercommunication, detectors,
wiring, etc Item
39 Temporary use of lifts comprising temporary
enclosures, protection, finishes, etc,
refurbishment, completion and re-commissioning Item
15 Hoist, escalator and conveyor installations
40 Hoist, escalator and conveyor installations 52 Hoist, escalator and conveyor installations shall be
given in accordance with the principles laid down
in clause 14 “Lift installations
OTHER MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
16 Material handling installations, disposal installations, etc
41 Installations such as material handling, refuse 53 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
disposal, waste compaction, incineration, etc principles
GENERAL
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42 Testing and commissioning Item 54 Descriptions shall include details of any prescribed
tests and requirements such as provision of
instruments and appliances, performance logging,
fuel, power, water, etc
43 Provision of as-built drawings, manuals, operative

training, etc Item
19 Identification markers etc
44 Identification markers, direction indicators, labels, Identification markers,

legend cards, etc direction indicators, labels,
legend cards, etc
45 Replacement parts, tool kits, etc no
21 Electrical work and work by other trades
46 Electrical work and work by other trades integral 55 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
with mechanical installations laid down in the relevant trades
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GLAZING

deemed to include
1 G
General
l
1 Classification 1 Glass shall be classified according to type, quality,
a
thickness and size
s
2 Descriptions of glass shall state the method of
s
glazing and the material of the frames to receive
the glass
3 Descriptions of glass in beaded frames shall state
the method by which beads are fixed
4 Glass shall be grouped according to size in the
following categories:
2
4.1 Not exceeding 0,1m
2 2
4.2 Exceeding 0,1m and not exceeding 0,5m
2 2
4.3 Exceeding 0,5m and not exceeding 2m
2
4.4 Thereafter in stages of 2m
2
2 Glass m
2
3 Glass in shapes which are not rectangular m
2 Glazing beads, gaskets, sealing, etc

4 Glazing beads 5 Glazing beads shall be given separately in the
relevant trades
5 Glazing gaskets, cover beading and the like m 1 Mitres
6 Moulded corners to gaskets no 6 Shall be given as extra over
7 Sealing of joints in panes with silicone m
3 Labours on glass
8 Grounding, sandblasting, embossing or brilliant 7 Descriptions shall include designs

cutting to panes no
9 Labours to edges such as bevelled or polished m
10 Holes, finger grips, etc no
4 Glass louvre blades
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11 Glass louvre blades m 8 Descriptions shall include labours to edges
5 Glass in tops, shelves, doors, mirrors, etc
12 Glass in tops, shelves, doors, mirrors, etc no 9 Descriptions shall include labours to edges, holes,
finger grips, screws, clips, etc
6 Bent glass
13 Panes of bent glass no
7 Leaded and coppered lights

2
14 Panels of leaded or coppered lights m 10 Descriptions shall state the shape and average
size of panes and method of fixing and shall
include cames, saddle bars, etc
8 Patent glazing
15 Patent glazing no 11 Descriptions shall include all components forming

an integral part of the glazing system
12 Alternatively when inclusive numbered items are
not practicable, patent glazing may be given in
detail in which case glass shall be given in square
meters grouped according to size in the categories
provided for in clause 1, glazing bars, glazing
wings, head and sill members, dividers, etc shall
be given in meters and stops, fixing saddles and
the like shall be given in number. Descriptions
shall include cleats, bolts, plates and other
incidentals
9 Materials resembling glass
16 Materials resembling glass such as acrylic, 13 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
polycarbonate, etc principles
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PAINTWORK

deemed to include
1 Classification
1 Paintwork 1 Paintwork shall be classified according to the
specification of the paint, preparatory work and the
material to be painted such as plaster, concrete,
brick, wood or metal, distinction being made
between floated and textured plaster surfaces and
smooth and rough concrete surfaces
2 Separate items shall be given for paintwork on
different components, except where they can be
suitably grouped as general surfaces
2 Colours
2 Paintwork in colours 3 Paintwork in colours which have a value of 7 or
less on the Munsell system in accordance with the
relevant SABS specification shall be given
separately or may be given as extra over
paintwork in other colours
4 No further distinction shall be made for colour
except for the following:
4.1 Paintwork on mouldings and bands picked
out in colours differing from the surrounding
paintwork which shall be given separately
4.2 Paintwork on walls, ceilings, etc to patterns
in more than one colour which shall be
given separately as in patterned multi-
colours
3 Paintwork
2
3 Paintwork generally m 5 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants, 1 Cutting in of edges
2
2
4 Paintwork on profiled surfaces m 6 May be measured over the flat area stating that
the work has been measured on flat
5 Paintwork on gates, grilles, burglar screens, 7 May be measured over the full flat area of both
2
balustrades, etc m sides
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6 Paintwork not exceeding 300mm wide or girth and
not adjoining similarly painted work m
7 Painted lines m
4 Columns, beams, ribs, hoods and fins
8 Painting columns, beams, ribs, hoods and fins 8 Shall be included with painting walls or ceilings, as
the case may be
5 Trusses and lattice work
2
9 Painting members of trusses and lattice work m
6 Frames etc
2
10 Painting frames etc m
7 Windows, sash doors, etc
11 Painting windows, sash doors, fanlights, louvred 9 Shall be measured over the full flat area of both
2
units, etc m sides
10 Painting windows etc with burglar bars shall be
given separately
8 Signwriting and gilding
12 Letters or numerals, figures or motifs and 11 Distinction being made for height and style only
punctuation marks no
9 Polishing
13 Polishing 12 Polishing shall be given in accordance with the

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PAPERHANGING

deemed to include
1 Classification
1 Paperhanging 1 Paperhanging shall be classified according to the
type of material, preparatory work and the nature
of the surfaces to be prepared
2 Paperhanging
2 Paperhanging to elements such as walls inclusive 2 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants, 1 Matching
2 2
of columns and ceilings inclusive of beams m etc not exceeding 0,5m
3 Borders and motifs
3 Border and panel strips m 3 Descriptions shall include cutting to profile 2 Mitres and intersections
4 Motifs no 4 Descriptions shall include cutting to profile
4 Hessian, canvas, etc
5 Hessian, canvas and other similar fabrics fixed to 5 Shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
wall or ceiling surfaces principles
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EXTERNAL WORK

deemed to include
LANDSCAPING
1 Contouring
1 Excavating, filling, etc 1 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down “Earthworks”
2 Topsoil, compost, lime and fertilizer

3
2 Topsoil and compost m 2 Filling to plant boxes shall be given separately
3 Lime and fertilizer kg 1 Spreading and mixing
3 Plant bed preparation
2
4 Cultivating plant bed surfaces m
4 Mulch
2
5 Mulch m
5 Grassing, ground cover, etc
2
6 Grassing, ground cover, herbaceous plants, etc m
6 Trees, shrubs, etc
7 Trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants no 2 Excavation, planting,
backfilling, damming
around and maintaining
in position
8 Removing and repositioning of existing trees no
7 Pruning of existing trees and shrubs
9 Pruning of existing trees and shrubs no
8 Watering, maintaining and protection
10 Watering, pruning, mowing, trimming edges, 3 Watering, pruning,
maintaining and protecting of planted areas mowing, trimming
edges, maintaining and
protecting of planted
areas
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9 Pebble covering
2
11 Pebble covering m
10 Rockery boulders
12 Rockery boulders no 3 Shall be suitably grouped
11 Retaining structures
13 Retaining structures formed of filled gabion boxes 4 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
and mattresses, concrete, precast concrete, laid down in the relevant trades
interlocking blocks, masonry, etc
12 Paving etc
14 Paving etc 5 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
13 Ponds, water features, etc
15 Ponds, water features, etc formed of concrete, 6 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
precast concrete, masonry, etc laid down in the relevant trades
14 Benches, tables, etc
16 Benches, tables, etc no
15 Drainage
17 Drainage 7 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in “Plumbing and Drainage”
16 Irrigation systems
18 Irrigation systems 8 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
17 Effect lighting
19 Effect lighting 9 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
laid down in “Electrical Work”
ROADWORK
18 Classification
20 Roadwork 10 Roadwork shall be classified according to type of
material, construction and finishing
19 Excavations, filling, base courses, etc
21 Excavations, filling, base courses, etc 11 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
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20 Road surfacing
22 Road surfacing of gravel, concrete, tarmacadam, 12 No deductions shall be made for openings, wants,
2 2
blocks, etc m etc not exceeding 1m
23 Movement joints m
21 Channels, humps and shoulders
24 Channels, humps and shoulders formed in road m or 13 Shall be given as extra over road surfacing
surfacing no
22 Channelling, kerbing, edging, etc
25 Channelling, kerbing, edging, etc of concrete, 14 Circular channelling, kerbing or edging shall be 4 Angles, ends, etc
brick, stone and the like m given separately, distinction being made between
work exceeding and not exceeding 4 m radius
23 Road signs, crash barriers, etc
26 Road signs, crash barriers, etc 15 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
24 Drainage
27 Drainage 16 Shall be given in accordance with the principles

laid down in “Plumbing and Drainage”
25 Painting
28 Painted lines and letters and painting of signs and 17 Shall be given in accordance with the principles
posts laid down in “Paintwork”
FENCING
26 Classification
29 General 18 Fencing of differing design and materials shall be
given separately
19 Fencing to a curve shall be given separately
stating whether straight or circular between posts
20 If circular between posts the radius shall be stated
27 Fencing, posts, gates, etc
30 Fencing m 21 The height above ground level or other base shall 5 Holes, binding wire,
be stated screws, nails, etc
22 Descriptions shall include site clearance and the
preparation of ground
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23 Descriptions shall include bolts and straining eye
bolts
24 Posts and stays which occur at regular intervals
may be included in the descriptions or may be
given separately in number. Descriptions shall
include caps, base plates, arms or brackets for
overhang, pointing and driving
31 Posts and stays differing from those included in 25 Shall be given separately as extra over
the descriptions no
32 Gates no 26 Descriptions shall include hinges, latches, stops, 6 Holes, binding wire,
runners, etc screws, nails, etc
28 Removal of trees etc
33 Removal of trees etc 27 Shall be given in accordance with the principles

29 Bases and kerbs
34 Concrete bases to posts and stays 28 Shall be included in the descriptions or may be 7 Earthworks, formwork,
given in number etc
35 Kerbs m 8 Earthworks, formwork,
etc
30 Washing lines
36 Washing lines no 29 Alternatively washing lines may be given in detail

in accordance with the foregoing principles
31 Painting
37 Painting 30 Painting shall be included in the descriptions

31 Alternatively painting may be given separately in
“Paintwork”
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THE ASSOCIATION OF

SOUTH AFRICAN QUANTITY SURVEYORS

Sixth Edition (Second revision)

E Edwardes (Mrs), R de Villiers and H M Siglé

R E. Schoombie – President : Association of South African Quantity Surveyors

1 Bills of quantities 9 Work in patches 15 Filling

2 Setting out of bills of quantities 10 Sundries 16 Foundation courses

PILING 15 Disposal of excavated material 14 Edges, risers, ends and reveals

GENERAL CONCRETE, FORMWORK AND 15 Projections, grooves, etc

4 Setting up 2 Concrete components such as

5 Excavations 3 Hollow blocks, spacing tiles and

5 Skirtings 2 Roof gutters, rainwater pipes, etc 20 Fire fighting equipment

6 Finishes to kerbs, sills, etc 3 Stormwater channels SLEEVES AND HOLES

7 Mouldings PIPEWORK ETC 21 Sleeves

8 Ornaments etc 4 Pipes, pipe fittings, etc 22 Holes

10 Metal lathing 6 Pipe trenches (method “B”) 1 Classification

TILING 7 Pipe insulation and protection 2 Connection to main supply

1 Classification 8 Encasing 3 Main supply and equipment

3 Beds and backings 10 Gulleys, grease traps, etc 5 Cables

6 Mitred corners and special edge and 13 Connections 8 Conduit

16 Earthing 8 Encasing 1 General

18 Holes 10 Inspection chambers, junction boxes, etc 3 Labours on glass

ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS DUCTWORK 4 Glass louvre blades

1 Classification 16 Irrigation systems

2 Scope and unit of measurement 17 Effect lighting

3 Borders and motifs ROADWORK

4 Hessian, canvas, etc 18 Classification

EXTERNAL WORK 19 Excavations, filling base courses, etc

LANDSCAPING 20 Road surfacing

1 Contouring 21 Channels, humps and shoulders

2 Topsoil, compost, lime and fertilizer 22 Channelling, kerbing, edging, etc

3 Plant bed preparation 23 Road signs, crash barriers, etc

5 Grassing, ground cover, etc 25 Painting

6 Trees, shrubs, etc FENCING

7 Pruning of existing trees and shrubs 26 Classification

8 Watering, maintaining and protection 27 Fencing, posts, gates, etc

9 Pebble covering 28 Removal of trees etc

10 Rockery boulders 29 Bases and kerbs

11 Retaining structures 30 Washing lines

12 Paving etc 31 Painting

13 Ponds, water features, etc

14 Benches, tables, etc

(SIXTH EDITION SECOND REVISION)

Descriptions in bills of quantities shall be complete and clear

2 Setting out of bills of quantities

The bills of quantities shall be set out in the following form:

Item No Description Quantity Rate Amount

Dimensions shall as far as possible be given in the following sequence:

4.1 Horizontal at right angles to the line of sight

4.2 Horizontal parallel to the line of sight

Separate provisional sums shall be given for each class of work

Item or work to be measured Unit Measurement rules Descriptions shall be Comments

15 Re-use of existing components no 19 Alternatively re-use of existing components may

21 Making good to faces of walls where cross walls

Item or work to be measured Unit Measurement rules Descriptions shall be Comments

DEMOLITIONS AND SITE CLEARANCE

5 Nature of material to be excavated

10 General 16 The nature of the material to be excavated shall be

11 General 17 Excavations shall be described to be in the type of

19 Sides of excavations necessarily required to be 33 Descriptions shall include any consequent

20 Keeping excavations free of all water other than

18 Gabions and interlocking block retaining structures

20 Weedkillers, insecticides, etc