Bajada, Davao City, Philippines

Merchant Manual
Section A
Design Intent and Zone Concept

Section B
General Mall Design Criteria

Section C
Food Court Design Criteria

Section D
Construction Guidelines

Section E
Lease Remeasurement (LR) Guidelines

Section F
House Rules

Prepared by
GF & Partners, Architects, Co.

for
Ayala Land, Inc. – Ayala Malls Group and
ACCENDO Commercial Corp.
SIGNATORIES
Prepared by

Engr. DANILO D. TAMAYO

DDT Konstract, Inc.

Arch. RICARDO S. DELA ROSA, JR.

Consultant – GF & Partners, Architects, Co.

Engr. JOSE SY
SY∆2 + Associates

Engr. REYNALDO J. CALPO

R.J. Calpo & Company, Inc.

Engr. RALADIN A. MOJICA

R.A. Mojica & Partners

Engr. NOEL B. FRANCO

NBF Consulting Engineers

Noted by

Engr. PETER GLENN C. RABANO

DDT Konstract, Inc.

Approved by

Engr. ROUMEL ROMERO

ALI – Construction Management Division

Engr. JUNE JESUS VAZQUEZ

Ayala Property Management Corporation
Section A

Introduction
The following design criteria are intended to ensure a creative design expression within the
framework parameters for the merchant’s tenancy.

Merchants are reminded of the importance in presenting a creative and vibrant tenancy. As
such, the Merchant is required to engage a professional retail architect/designer who is
skilled in the particular retail field. Formal approval of the design should be sought through
the Operations Manager. Designs prepared by merchants themselves or shop fitters alone
will not be accepted.

Merchants and their designers are to familiarize themselves with the contents of this
document and the requirements/images for Abreeza. Designs must be in accordance with
these guidelines. Final design approval will be subject to review by all consultants and the
Owner. Approval will only be granted if all criteria are satisfied.

The finished appearance of a shopfront will be a key factor in attracting customers into the
shop. The shopfront must be compatible with that of neighboring tenants while at the same
time making a positive contribution to the Mall as a whole.

Design Intent
Interesting and unique shopfront designs create an exciting shopping environment that will
attract more customers to the Mall. Merchants at Abreeza are expected to create a
dramatic and innovative design for their respective shopfronts, interiors and signage. By
using carefully selected materials and colors, effective lighting, as well as sensitive detailing,
fixtures and graphics, each shop will become a sales-promoting, functional and inviting retail
establishment. All shopfronts will be reviewed and approved by the owner to ensure that
they complement the Mall.

Shopfronts should reflect the merchandise being offered for sale, while blending with
neighboring shops and the surrounding mall finishes. The finished appearance of the
shopfront will be a key factor in attracting customers, in addition to contributing to the
success of the Mall as a whole.

The design intent for the shopfront entry zones is to encourage individuality of expression with
minimum of constraint using imaginative variation in form, color and materials. Individual
entry zones should be a creative three-dimensional expression of the merchant’s desired
image.
Zone Concepts

Exterior Destination Zones

GARDEN PARK
The Garden Park sets the urban edge identity created for the Mall along the main road. It is
green, open, innovative and promotes sustainable design.

Key concept terms: hub, culture and identity, community.

Identifying color: Red

RAINFOREST
The Rainforest is geometrically bounded by a series of varied elevations, texture and land use
that contribute to a pocket destination. It has a unique external urban experience with a
locally inspired motif.

Key concept terms: lush, natural, indigenous materials, exotic flora.

Identifying color: Green

WATERFRONT
The Waterfront, considered as the oasis of the development, offers an experience that
engages a play of senses with its external passive water feature and the Mall’s main distinct
architectural element – the tensile fabric structure.

Key concept terms: relaxation,

Identifying color: Blue

Interior Destination Zones

ACTIVITY CENTER
The Activity Center is the pulse of the interior mall and is also the crossroads between the two
main entrances, the sweeping mall and the Supermarket/Department Store anchor.

SWEEPING MALL
The Sweeping Mall sets the journey from the Activity Center weaving to the Waterfront. It
presents a visual play of opposing straight edges and curvilinear pattern, and where the
contouring of the mall can strongly be experienced.

CINEMA, ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD COURT ZONE

The grouping of the cinema, entertainment and food court at one zone in proximity to the
Waterfront creates a strong upper level destination.

Retail Lease Zones

Local Fashion (Level 1)

Key concept terms: Fun, stylish, festive, warm, transparent, inviting.

Foreign Fashion (Level 1)

Key concept terms: Modern, sophisticated, feature display, slim line signage.

Mom & Kids (Level 2)

Key concept terms: Fun, colorful, bright, playful, variety of textures and patterns.
Health (Level 2)
Key concept terms: Fresh, natural, calming, transparent, bright, cool colors.

Home (Level 2)
Key concept terms: Warm, inviting, soft lighting, natural, indigenous materials, relaxing, large
display areas.

Sports (Level 3)
Key concept terms: Energy, movement, radiance, feature walls and sporting imagery.

Information Technology/Telecommunications (Level 3)

Key concept terms: Cutting-edge, ultramodern, cool, smooth, crisp, transparent.
Section B

General Mall Architectural Design Criteria

These Criteria have been formulated to encourage the effective utilization of the Abreeza
setting and to ensure Storefront and Signage requirements are understood by each
Merchant, his Architect or Designer, Contractor and Representatives. Variety and creativity
of design are allowed by these Criteria and encouraged by the Owner. These Criteria are
applicable to all Merchants, even those having regionally recognizable standard Storefront
Designs. Such Merchants shall adapt their design for use in the Commercial and tailor
Storefronts appropriately to ensure compatibility with the basic design. It is the intent of these
Criteria that stores maintain a “SHOW WINDOW” concept for Storefront design and therefore
Merchants are encouraged to MAXIMIZE THE USE OF GLASS AS A BASIC STOREFRONT
MATERIAL. Storefronts and finishes shall harmonize with the general character of the Mall.
The following General Design Criteria shall apply to all stores except as otherwise indicated or
required under the Special Design Criteria.

1.0 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS FOR THE STOREFRONT
AND STOREFRONT INTERIOR

The surfaces adjacent to storefronts have been designed to permit the maximum
opportunity for quality storefront design.

1.1 Storefront

1.1.1 DEFINITION: A storefront is the front portion of an establishment having

glass panels for the display of goods or wares. It may also be where
the main entrance door is located. Storefront work consists of the
following elements: Show window floor, show window background,
doors, display platforms, ceilings, entries, ornamental work, glass &
metal work and walls between the malls and the leaseable space
premises.

1.2 Storefront Design

1.2.1 NO PROJECTION BEYOND LEASE LINE. No element of the storefront or

attachment either temporary or permanent shall project across the
lease Line of the Premises. The lease line is the edge of the Zocallo
finish at the exterior side of the building. Merchants shall verify actual
lease line prior to preparation of plans and before construction.

1.2.2 DISALLOWED MATERIALS. The use of the following materials for the
Storefront is prohibited
1.2.2.1 Artificial version of bricks, wood or stone.
1.2.2.2 Plastic laminates other than solid colors.
1.2.2.3 Pegboard walls or pegboard fixturing systems.
1.2.2.4 Slatwall for slatwall fixturing systems
1.2.2.5 Plexiglas-type materials.
1.2.2.6 Wallpaper.
1.2.2.7 Wall covering.
1.2.2.8 Stucco finish.

1.3 Storefront Opening

1.3.1 Width of Storefront is the total linear meter of frontage along the mall.
 1.3.2 All Merchants shall have one opening along the Storefront or exterior
façade of the building.

1.3.3 Storefront openings shall comply with the following standards:

1.3.3.1 For premises having a WIDTH OF NOT MORE THAN NINE

METERS (9.00m) or less, MAXIMUM OPENINGS SHALL BE ONE
AND EIGHT TENTH METERS (1.80m).

1.3.3.2 For premises having a WIDTH OF MORE THAN NINE METERS

(9.00m) ONE ENTRANCE OPENING ALONG THE EXTERIOR
with a MAXIMUM OPENING OF THREE METERS (3.00m) BUT
NOT LESS THAN ONE AND EIGHT TENTH METERS (1.80m) WILL
BE PERMITTED.

1.3.3.3 Storefronts having a height of at least TWO AND FOUR

TENTH METERS (2.40m) shall be provided with tempered
glass panels having a minimum thickness of 12mm. For
storefronts higher than 2.40m, submission of glass storefront
design analysis shall be required.

1.3.3.4 Open Storefront design shall not be permitted.

1.4 Doors

1.4.1 ROLLING OR SLIDING CURTAINS, METAL GRILLES, SHUTTERS OR PANELS

ARE NOT PERMITTED.

1.4.2 HORIZONTAL SLIDING GLASS DOORS are acceptable closures for

premises. Such doors, if used, however, shall stack one behind the
other with mullions and jambs in alignment, and stacked on the
Merchant’s side of the Storefront. All door tracks are to be recessed
and mounted flush with finish floors on either side of the track.

1.4.3 To avoid obstructing pedestrian traffic, the storefront entry door shall
be a double swing-in door. This door shall normally be swinging in with
a push/ pull sign and swing out only in an emergency situation.

1.4.4 RECESSED, FLOOR-MOUNTED CLOSER shall only be permitted within the

existing floor depressions.

1.5 Awnings

1.5.1 All awning fabric materials shall be subject to Owner’s specific review
and approval and shall meet flame spread and other fire resistive
requirements. Should awning fabric materials be permitted, these
should be within Merchant’s premises and shall not project beyond
lease line.

1.6 THRESHOLDS, REDUCER STRIPS OR OTHER TRANSITION DEVICES AT THE

INTERSECTION OF THE COMMON AREA FLOORING AND THE MERCHANT-
PROVIDED STORE INTERIOR FLOOR FINSIH ARE NOT ALLOWED.
1.7 FREESTANDING MERCHANT SECURITY DEVICES, if any shall not be installed or
placed in operation unless Merchant has specifically received Owner’s prior
written consent as to size, location and design of the same.

1.8 MERCHANT SHALL NOT PLACE OR MAINTAIN ANY TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT

FIXTURE OF THE DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE IN FRONT OF THE STOREFRONT OR
WITHIN 0.914 METER OF ANY RECESSED ENTRANCE OF THE PREMISES.

1.9 RECESSED STOREFRONT REQUIREMENTS. Merchant may elect to set

Merchant’s Storefront back from the Premises’ Lease Line. If such recessed
storefront configuration is requested, APPROVED ON PLAN BY THE VISUAL
ARCHITECT, CLEARED WITH AYALA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
(APMC) AND PERMITTED BY THE OWNER (ALI), the Merchant shall furnish all
necessary labor and materials to :

1.9.1 Install flooring materials identical in type, quality, color, construction

and pattern to the adjacent Mall flooring material within the area
extending from the Premises Lease Line to the recessed configuration
of the Storefront Enclosure Line.

1.9.2 If the Storefront is recessed behind the Lease Line, install a high quality
and durable wall material on vertical surfaces and non-combustible
material on horizontal surfaces with Owner’s standard finish and color
for soffit or ceilings.

1.10 Zocallo Requirements. Outside Merchant’s storefront shall have a 100 -

millimeter high concrete zocallo base from the interior finish floor line. This base
shall be durable and compatible with the storefront design. The base shall
cross the entire storefront (except doors). Where storefronts are fully glazed,
the base should be a material consistent with the storefront glazing system.

1.11 All plastic laminates shall be of solid colors and installed to minimize joints.
Joints where required shall be carefully integrated into the overall storefront
design. Unprotected plastic laminate or wood on outside corners is not
acceptable.

1.12 Restaurant and Food Merchants shall provide adequate waterproofing

protection beneath the finish flooring. Retail shops, if in the opinion of the
Owner, it is likely the floor of the areas within will be exposed to liquid, either
accidentally or for cleaning purposes, Merchant shall also provide adequate
waterproofing protection beneath the finish flooring. Merchant shall sleeve,
firestop, waterproof and caulk all penetrations on the floors so that odors or
liquids will not penetrate the slab openings. Such sleeves shall extend 50
millimeter above the finish floor. All floor shaft openings to be installed by the
Merchant, if any, shall have 150-millimeter high enclosing curbs integral with
the Merchant’s floor and partition construction. (Refer Appendix xxviii & xxix).

All waterproofing applications shall be leak-tested for exactly 24 hours only,

and certification for such must be submitted to the Property Manager.

1.13 Walls

1.13.1 All interior partitions within the Premises shall be metal stud partitions.
 1.13.2 Walls dividing the premises from service corridors or similar areas shall
have 150 mm thk CHB installed by Owner. Walls shall extend from
the floor to the underside of the floor/deck above. Owner’s walls
consisting of concrete masonry unit may remain unfinished in service
areas of the Premises. All CHB walls in areas in view of or accessible
to the public, shall receive Plaster Finish at Merchant’s expense.

1.13.3 The construction of concrete masonry unit or other masonry

partitions by the Merchant shall not be permitted unless deemed
necessary due to the nature of occupancy of the space and
permitted by the Owner and approved on plan by the Consultant.

1.13.4 Air openings at demising Partitions shall be typical as required per

Mechanical Design Criteria and shall not be eliminated or blocked
by Merchant’s construction. Security at these openings shall be the
Merchant’s responsibility.

1.13.5 Merchants with utilities running along the wall shall provide
secondary wall to clad the exposed lines.

1.14 Ceilings

1.14.1 Ceiling work shall include all works related to ceiling light coves,
hanged curtain walls, suspended ceilings, acoustical treatment,
ornamental specialties and other related items.

1.14.2 Provisions for ceiling system shall be at Merchant’s discretion. Non-

combustible ceiling material is required and must use proper support
or hangers (based on manufacturer’s specifications) that are either
painted with primer or galvanized. No combustible material is
allowed above ceiling.

1.15 Materials for Interior Finish

1.15.1 Only new, first-class materials, equipment, fixtures, including trade

fixtures and furnishings shall be used in the Premises.

1.15.2 All finishes shall have a minimum Class I flame spread rating or have
a Fire retardant treatment.

1.15.3 All finish wood shall be kiln-dried; mill quality finish and all wood shall
receive a fire retardant coating or treatment. No wood or other
combustible material shall be used above any ceiling.

1.16 Special Design Criteria

1.16.1 Only Merchants having a total floor area of more than 150 sq.m. shall
be allowed to provide toilets. Location and number of toilets shall be
subject to Owner and his Design Consultant’s approval.

1.17 Other Requirements

1.17.1 Any alterations, additions, reinforcement or modifications to Owner’s

structure, piping, air conditioning or ductworks, to accommodate
Merchant’s work, shall not be performed without, in each instance,
 the Merchant obtaining Owner’s prior written approval. Merchant
shall leave the Owner’s structure as strong as or stronger than the
original design and with the finishes unimpaired. Owner may require
that the approve Structural, Mechanical or Electrical modifications
be performed by the Owner’s contractor under contract to
Merchant’s expense. OWNER MAY FURTHER REQUIRE THAT
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, REVIEW, OR DESIGN BE PERFORMED BY THE
OWNER’S ENGINEER AT MERCHANT’S EXPENSE.

1.17.2 IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY MERCHANT

CONSTRUCTION. Any damage caused to walls, floor or ceiling
finishes and / or accessories beyond Merchant’s lease line that has
been duly established as a result of Merchant’s construction
activities shall be repaired and restored immediately by the
Merchant or partly deemed responsible at his / their own expense or
charged to his / their account.

1.17.3 MERCHANT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS. All drawings submitted for

approval and construction shall be on 20” x 30” sheets with proper
title blocks, store name and shop number indicated unless otherwise
specified or instructed by the Owner. Evaluated plans with notes
and comments by the Property Manager (APMC) must always be
present on site during construction. Please refer to “Guidelines for
Drawings / Plans Submission” issued by the Owner.

3.4.1 MERCHANT SHALL PROVIDE NECESSARY METERS OR REGULATORS

AS REQUIRED BY THE OWNER TO MONITOR UTILITY CONSUMPTION AT
MERCHANT’S EXPENSE. (e.g. water meters and LPG regulators).
Verify requirements prior to commencement of construction or any
installation.

3.4.2 MERCHANT SHALL PROVIDE METAL DOOR INCLUDING NECESSARY

HARDWARE AND LOCKSETS FOR SERIVCE DOOR LEADING FROM
MERCHANT’S SPACE TO SERVICE CORRIDOR AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. It
is the Merchant’s responsibility to ensure security of installation for
such.

3.4.3 CASH REGISTRY SYSTEM PROVISION IS ONLY A STUB-OUT. Any

extension of wiring connections from the stub-out to the location of
the cash register in the Merchant’s Space shall be to the Merchant’s
account.

3.4.4 THE MERCHANT SHALL PROVIDE FACILITIES TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY

OF THE DISABLED WITHIN THE PREMISES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE
GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION OVER THE PREMISE.

3.4.5 MERCHANT SHALL PROVIDE SUCH RESTROOMS FACILITIES, FIXTURES,

PARTITIONS AND ACCESSORIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE
PREMISES BY THE OWNER OR BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI-
GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE
PREMISE.

3.4.6 MERCHANT SHALL PROVIDE WATERPROOFING (MEMBRANE

WATERPROOFING) ON ALL WET AREAS, 4.6 kgs. for Kitchen areas and
 3.6 kgs. for dining areas. (Please refer to attached typical details
Appendix xxviii & xxix).

3.4.7 BOARD-UP REQUIREMENTS. Merchants shall provide plywood fence

or cover of acceptable size and quality within the specified Lease
Lines during construction of their premises. Fence shall be painted
with uniform white color. Incorporation of logos or letterings will only
be permitted with the Owner’s written approval.

1.17.10.1 CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA AND MATERIALS

STORAGE during Construction shall be within the
Merchants’ Premises only, properly concealed by the
board-up.

2.2.4 TREATMENT OF SEISMIC GAPS. These recommendations are intended

to avoid possible damage arising from unforeseen movement of the
structure. Please take note that any damage brought on because
these recommendations were unheeded will entail higher risk to life
and property.

2.2.4.1 Avoid permanent construction over the seismic gap (e.g.

display stands, shelves, etc.).
2.2.4.2 Floor covering (e.g. tiles, wood, etc.) should not cross the
seismic gap, but should instead run along its width.

1.18.12 THE DESIGN CONSULTANT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SHOULD THE NEED ARISE
AND THE OWNER SHALL ENSURE THAT THE MERCHANTS SHALL BE
INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES TO THE EXISTING GUIDELINES
IMMEDIATELY.

Signage Design Criteria

The Merchant shall install ALL SIGNAGES in accordance with the following requirements:

1.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES

1.1 DESIGNATION OF SIGNAGE. Signage shall be located within the provided

Storefront area. Number and size of all signs shall be in accordance with the
guidelines stated herewith.

1.1.1 Imaginative, unusual, and non-traditional signs are encouraged,

though all signs must be approved by the Owner.

1.1.2 Height of signage location from Finish Floor Level may vary per floor.
Refer to Typical Merchant Elevation of each Floor Level and Zone.
Refer to Appendix iii, vi, ix, xiii, xvi, xix, xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii, xxiv, xxvi, xxviii.

1.2 As a rule, ONLY ONE SIGN for purposes of Store / Establishment Identification is
allowed on each Storefront except for Special Cases indicated hereinafter.

1.2.1 MORE THAN ONE SIGNAGE ALLOWED FOR SPECIAL CASES. Under the
following special conditions such as Merchant’s area being corner
stores, having irregular shapes or façade configurations, more than
one sign maybe permitted by the Owner, subject to review by the
 Architect. Approval may be granted upon the Merchant’s submission
of required Schematic Drawing (please refer to Plan Submission
Guidelines from the Owner) indicating design, size, material and
mounting specifications and proposed location(s) of the Signage.

1.3 LIMIT SIGNAGE WORDING TO TRADE / BUSINESS NAME. Store Identification signs
shall be limited to Merchant’s Business Name / Trade name as approved on its
Lease. The use of a Crest, Shield Logo or other established Corporate Insignia
would be allowed only if used in context with storefront signage design,
approved by the Architect cleared with APMC and permitted by the Owner.

1.4 ONLY APPROVED STOREFRONT SIGNAGE ALLOWED. No Merchant sign other

than the approved storefront signage shall be permitted.

1.5 OWNER’S WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED. No sign, advertisement notice, or

other lettering shall be exhibited, inscribed, painted or affixed on any part of
the storefront unless specifically approved in writing by the Owner and
cleared with APMC.

1.6 CONCEALED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED. The Merchant shall use concealed

attachment devise, wiring, clips, transformers, lamps, tubes and other
mechanisms required for signage.

1.7 EXIT SIGNS. The Merchant, as required by code, shall install exit Signs within the
Merchant space.

1.8 MANUFACTURER’S / CONTRACTOR’S / FABRICATORS NAMES MUST NOT BE

VISIBLE ON INSTALLED SIGNAGE. The names, stamps or decals of the Signage
Manufacturers, Contractor, Fabricator, Installer or Maintainer shall not be
visible.

1.9 SAFETY MARKING. A repetitive safety logo, stripe, circle and non-dimensional
sign maybe used on glass storefront as required subject to Architect and
Owner’s approval. The Owner shall inform the Merchant of the specific type
and mounting height of approved safety markings.

2.0 RESTRICTION TO SIGNAGES

2.1 MATERIALS. LED Signs, Customized letters fabricated from brass stainless steel,
G.I. Sheet, Aluminum, Bronze or Plexiglas are allowed. Dimensional letter,
hard-lit or indirectly lit are encouraged. NO SIGNAGE LIT IN ACRYLIC OR
PLASTIC ENCLOSURE WILL BE ALLOWED.

2.1.1 GRAPHICS FOR ON-WINDOW APPLICATIONS. On Window Graphics

shall be applied only where permitted by Owner and approved by
the Architect. Such graphics are to be silk-screened in approved
colors onto the inside face of the storefront glass.

2.2 THE FOLLOWING SIGNS, COMPONENTS, AND DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED:

2.2.1 Exposed box or cabinet type.

2.2.2 Cloth, paper, cardboard and similar stickers or decals around the
storefront.
2.2.3 Freestanding signage.
2.2.4 Moving, rotating or flashing signage / components / devices.
 2.2.5 Noisemaking devices.
2.2.6 Odor-producing devices.

3.0 The Design Consultant reserves the right to provide additional design guidelines on
Signage should the need arise. The Owner ensures that the Merchants shall be
informed of any changes to the existing guidelines immediately.

Civil & Structural Design Criteria

1.0 Design Loads

1.1.1 Live Loads

a. Commercial Areas = 100 psf
b. Parking = 50 psf
c. Lobbies, Corridors, Exit Facilities = 100 psf
d. Roof Deck = 60 psf
e. Electrical / Mechanical Rooms = 150 psf or actual load

1.1.2 Additional Superimposed Dead Load = 15 psf

1.1.3 Thickness of floor topping including finish = 50 mm (25 psf)

1.1.4 Additional Partition Loads = 15 psf

2.0 The structural system of the Mall has been designed to carry a live loading equivalent
to 100 pounds per square foot (psf), and an additional superimposed dead load of 15
psf plus the allowance for floor topping, including finish equivalent to 25 psf. The
Merchant shall NOT exceed this requirement.

3.0 Channeling or cutting of structural slab shall not be permitted. Coring of the slab shall
be permitted subject to APMC prior written approval of core size and location.

4.0 Chipping-off of any structural member (slabs, beams, girders, shear walls, columns,
etc.) shall not be allowed unless in extremely necessary situations (as in testing), unless
recommended by the Structural Engineer and allowed by Owner or Property
Manager.

5.0 Partitions within the merchant’s area shall be limited to gypsum board lightweight
partitions. No Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) Partitions shall be allowed within the tenant
space unless approved by the Structural Engineer Owner or Property Manager.

6.0 No welded connections shall be allowed on structural reinforcing bars especially for
the structural vertical elements such as columns and shear walls.

7.0 No office vaults meeting the Central Bank of the Philippines requirements will be
allowed. All vaults to be placed inside the building shall be subject to Structural
Engineer’s review and Owner or Property Manager prior written approval before
actual installation.

8.0 Provision of Mezzanine shall not be allowed.

Mechanical / Air Conditioning Design Criteria
GENERAL DESIGN PARAMETERS

These parameters have been prepared and developed to guide Merchants in the use and
application of utilities related to Mechanical System. The following Merchant Design Criteria
shall serve as guidelines. Any requirement beyond the specified provisions will require prior
application & approval by ALI/APMC.

1.0 PROVISIONS FOR LEASED RETAIL SPACES

1.1 Restaurant/fast-food retail and Dry-Goods unit will be provided with chilled water
pipe lines stub-out for A/C system as indicated in the plans. Merchant shall
immediately identify in their plan the specific location of the FCU control unit.
Furthermore, Merchant shall provide the Fan Coil Unit (FCU) and all necessary
chilled water pipings and drain pipe from stub-out to each individual FCUs,
auxiliary devices, drain connections, and electrical power feeder. Tonnage of the
FCU shall not exceed allocation indicated in the Equipment Schedule or as per
Merchant’s Consultant’s recommendation.

For Restaurant, Fast food & Dry good retail unit, Kitchen Exhaust Stub-out, LPG
pipe stub-out and chilled water pipe stub-out are provided and location as
indicated in respective plans.

As per plan

Type of Sq.m./T FAD size (CFM) EAD size CHWP LPG pipe
Application R Stub-out (CFM) Stub- Stub-out size stub-out size
out
Dry Good 19 NONE NONE CHILLED WATER NONE
Store PIPE STUB-OUTS
25mm-80mm
dia.

CHILLED WATER
PIPE STUB-OUTS
25mm-80mm
dia.
Food Store 8 1150x350 1150x350 CHILLED WATER 25Ømm(at
Ex.coffee (6000cfm) (6000cfm) PIPE 288,000btu/hr
shop STUB OUTS )
25mm -80mm
dia.
RestoBar 8 1150x350 1150x350 CHILLED WATER 25Ømm(at
Fastfood (6000cfm) (6000cfm) PIPE 288,000btu/hr
STUB-OUTS )
25mm -80mm
dia.

Toilet / Exhaust Duct Provision

Type of Application Area TED size Toilet Area

Dry Retail / Health 150 Sq.m. Above 150 mm Ø PVC Stub- 6 Sq.m. (Maximum
out area)
150 Sq.m. Below NONE NONE
RestoBar All are provided 350 X 300 duct stub- 20 Sq.m. Maximum
out area
Food / Fastfood NONE NONE NONE

2.0 PLANS SUBMISSION

2.1 Technical Meeting

It is imperative that prior to the preparation of plans, the Merchant, his designers
and/or designated representative, shall set a technical meeting with the
Abreeza Building Administrator to discuss pertinent matters regarding Merchant
Design Guidelines.

2.2 Construction Plans

Mechanical Plans

2.2.1 Air-Conditioning System: Fan coil units (FCU), Kitchen Exhaust Fans (KEF).
Fresh and Exhaust Air Ductworks Ventilation System. Chilled water piping
system, LPG layout (if applicable). Isometric Drawings Specifications of the
above.

2.2.2 All plans submitted by the merchant must be signed and sealed
respectively by the Professional Mechanical Engineer or respective
Designers. All working drawings shall be in standard size sheets measuring
20 in. by 30 in. and shall follow the front/cover sheet format, margins and
title block standards as stipulated in the latest edition of the National
Building Code.

2.2.3 All fit-out plans should be provided with size and capacity of existing duct
stub-outs, chilled water pipe stub-out, LPG pipe stub-outs.

5.1.1 All plans must be signed by the Merchant.

5.1.2 All sheets of drawings submitted must properly indicate the Store Name or
Office Name, Shop Number or Office Number, Nature of Occupancy or
Operation (e.g. Boutique, Men’s Shoe Store, Restaurant, etc.), specific floor,
via a key plan. For example: Store XYZ, Novelty Store, Shop #130, Ground
Floor, Abreeza, Bajada, Davao City.

3.0 MECHANICAL AIR-CONDITIONING & VENTILATION DESIGN GUIDELINES

3.1 Merchants shall provide their own Air Conditioning Systems together with all the
necessary auxiliary devices (e.g. thermostat control, temperature/pressure
gauges, automatic balancing valves, two way modulating valve, etc.), y-
strainer, flexible connections, drain pans, drain lines and electrical power and
control wiring. Provide auto air vents at all high points of chilled water piping.

3.1.1 Provide P-trap on condensate drain line from the FCU.

3.1.2 Provide proper FCU mounting/support with spring type vibration isolators
on hangers. Split type air-cooled type A/C, window type are not allowed.
 3.1.3 Auxiliary drip pan shall be constructed from Ga.18 G.I. sheets and
insulated with 6mm (1/4”) expanded polyestherene insulation and
provided with final coat of bituminous asphalt material.

3.1.4 Condensate drain lines from fan coil units shall be insulated with 50mm (2”)
thick rubber insulation and wrapped with a vapor barrier THERMOBREAK.

3.1.5 FCU drain lines shall be connected to the drain stub-out within of closest to
the Tenant space.

3.1.6 Provide clearance for air conditioner control units at least 1.5 m each.

3.1.7 Ceiling mounted FCUs shall be installed at a minimum of 2.70 m to the

bottom of the unit from the Finished Floor Level. Locate manholes directly
below the unit. Minimum manhole size shall be equal to the unit size.

3.1.8 Provide isolation valves for repair and servicing.

3.1.9 CHW pipes shall be hydrostatically tested at least 150 psig for 4 hours.

3.1.10 Merchant Mechanical contractor shall conduct chilled water pipe

cleaning and flashing prior to connection to the mall chilled water line.

3.2 Location of the supply air ducts and diffusers, as well as the return air duct and
grilles and/or plenums on Merchant spaces shall be as indicates on plans.

3.3 Proposed Merchant supply air distribution system shall follow the locations
indicated in the plans. Provision for supply air ducts and diffusers shall not be
tampered or blocked by Merchant’s construction.

4.1 Plenum return air openings at demising partitions shall typically be required
and shall not be revised or hampered by Merchant’s construction. Merchant
shall be responsible for its own security.

3.5 Should there be a need for the Merchant to install air conditioning supply ducts
from the existing units, the ducts shall be of low pressure construction and
fabricated as per SMACNA standards and other acceptable criteria.

3.6 Air ducts shall be properly insulated with Fiber glass material 64 kg/cu.m. density.
Kitchen exhaust duct with reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier insulation
thickness shall be 50 mm (2”). AC ducts shall be properly insulated with
THERMOBEAK 25mm thick physically crosslink fire retardant type.

3.7 Supply air plenums to supply linear diffusers shall be fabricated from Ga. 22 G.I.
sheets.

3.8 Air distribution requirements by the Merchants other than those indicated on
plans, including air duct accessories (e.g., fire dampers, volume dampers, flexible
connections and other standard equipment) shall be provided by the Merchant.

3.9 All FCU and AHU provided by the Merchant shall be suitable for chilled water
type AC system.

3.10 Any changes to existing design shall be subject to Abreeza approval.

 3.11 Ductworks shall be pressure or smoke tested at 5% allowable leakage. Air-
conditioning ducts, as well as kitchen exhaust ducts, shall be insulated after
testing passed.

4.0 KITCHEN EXHAUST DESIGN GUIDELINES

4.1 Kitchen Exhaust Duct and Stub-out connections.

4.1.1 Kitchen exhaust duct design and installation shall be in accordance to the
latest version of NFPA 96.

4.1.2 Restaurant units are provided with stub-out connections to individual

kitchen ducts. Exhaust ducts connecting the kitchen hood/s, grease box
and air washers to the stub-outs shall be furnished by the Merchant. Similar
condition applies for duct connections by Merchants to the fresh air
supply stub-outs.

1.18.11 Kitchen hood exhaust connection to stub-outs to be provided by the

Merchant shall be U.S. Ga. 16 Black Iron sheet metal with fully welded
connections. Duct insulation shall be 50 mm (2”) thick, 64 kgs./cu.m. (4
lbs./cu.ft.) fiberglass complete with CLADDING SYSTEM (refer to “ANNEX B,
C & D”).

1.18.12 Kitchen Exhaust Fan shall be provided by Merchant. The capacity of

the blower shall not exceed the maximum stub-out capacity of the
exhaust duct. Kitchen exhaust fan should be centrifugal backward curve
at minimum 2in water gauge external static pressure. Propeller exhaust
fan is not acceptable.

1.18.13 Resealable access hole shall be provided by the Merchant in order to

ensure cleaning and proper maintenance of the entire duct system. It
must have a minimum dimension of 300mm x 300mm for every 12 feet, or
at every duct bend.

1.0 CLADDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE-RATED WALLS AND FLOORS.

1.1 Cladding thickness shall be based on the duct size, with a one-hour fire rating as
minimum.

1.2 Air space clearance of the duct shall be equal to the exterior cladding thickness
with spacers at the centers.

1.3 Cladding materials shall be calcium silicate boards or promat, complete with
brackets and supports.

2.0 CLADDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-FIRE-RATED WALLS AND FLOORS.

2.1 All-around air space clearance of the duct shall be based on the duct size, with
one inch (1”) as minimum.

2.2 Cladding shall be gauge no.22 metal sheets with continuous external weld on
joints.

2.3 The duct shall be insulated all around with 1” fiberglass matt, wrapped around
with wire mesh and with non-combustible spaces.
 2.3.1 Ductwork shall comply with SMACNA standards.

2.3.2 Ventilation rate shall be within 30 to 40 air change per hour (ACH).

6.4 Kitchen Hood and Auxiliaries

6.4.1 The kitchen range hood shall be constructed on stainless steel with a
minimum gage of #16 MSG, complete with brackets and supports.

6.4.2 All seams, joints and penetrations of the hood enclosures in its lowest
outermost perimeters shall have a continuous liquid tight external weld.

6.4.3 Kitchen hood shall be protected with special automatic wet extinguishing
system UL listed and FM approved, and must conform to UL300 with portable
class “K” fire extinguisher (UL).

6.4.4 Filter shall be baffle type, self-draining type and must be installed at an
angle of not less than 45 degrees from the horizontal.

6.4.5 Filters shall be equipped with a dip tray with drain cap beneath the lower
edge of the filters. The tray shall be kept to the minimum size needed to
collect the grease and be pitched to drain to an enclosed metal container
having a capacity not exceeding half (1/2) gallon.

6.4.6 Proper baffle filters (no gaps when viewed tilted) shall be made easily
accessible and removable for cleaning; mesh type filters are not allowed.

6.4.7 Installation of direct driven propeller exhaust fan inside the kitchen hood is
not allowed.

6.4.8 Air volume shall be designed to ensure capture and removal of grease
laden vapors, rules-of-thumb shall not be used as air volume is dependent
on the cooking appliances and hood dimensions.

6.4.9 Merchants shall submit complete drawings and calculations (which are
subject for approval) to show adequate air volumes for grease capture and
removal.

6.5 Kitchen Areas, Materials and Other Requirements

6.5.1 Ceiling structure shall be made of non-combustible materials.

6.5.2 Ceiling structure shall be provided with heat detector and sprinkler heads.

6.5.3 Every kitchen shall be provided with one (1) unit fire extinguisher with the
following specifications: Amerex-brand, wet chemical, class “K” (UL listed)
Fimco brand.

6.5.4 Duct/pipe penetrations in walls or slab shall be sealed with fire rated
materials (fire-stop sealant), and protected with pipe sleeve.

6.5.5 Provide 600 mm x 600 mm Ceiling Manhole on each duct bend at a

minimum of every 12 feet from each access holes, and including access for
exhaust fan cleaning and maintenance.
 6.5.6 Merchants shall submit plans and detail of their kitchen exhaust ducts
together with their air conditioning plans. ALI/APMC’s approval is required
prior to actual construction.

7.0 LPG PIPE LINE DESIGN GUIDELINES

7.1 Piping Materials

7.1.1 Black Iron (BI) Schedule 40 seamless pipe.

7.1.2 Connections/joints shall be made by welding or welded flanges.

7.1.3 Provide steel pipe sleeves on pipe penetrating concrete walls and floors.

7.1.4 Color applied to LPG lines shall be yellow.

7.2 Piping System

7.2.1 Piping shall have adequate allowance for expansion, contraction,

vibration, settlement and fire exposure.

7.2.2 Piping shall be supported and protected against physical damage and
corrosion.

7.2.3 Piping shall be away from heating or ignition source.

7.2.4 Piping penetration shall not violate enclosed corridors as means of egress.

7.2.5 Use of rubber or plastic hoses is not allowed. Use industrial type flexible
UL/FM approved.

7.2.6 No pipes shall be embedded on concrete.

7.2.7 LPG pipes shall be pneumatically tested at least 150 psig for 24 hours.

7.3 Valves, Accessories and Safety Equipment

7.3.1 Shut-off valves shall be provided in all connections and located close to
the containers.

7.3.2 For gas lines tapped from the main gas supply of the Building, provide low
pressure regulator before the burner.

7.3.3 Merchant to provide its own LPG meter, gas leak sensor and automatic
safety device/s between the regulator and the burner which will stop the
flow of gas should a leak develop.

7.3.4 Provide LPG leak detection pressure gauge.

8.0 NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE DESIGN GUIDELINES

8.1 Merchant Design Plans shall be subject to re-submission, pending final approval
until all comments/rectification and requirements indicated on the Submitted
plans are complied with.
 8.2 Abreeza reserves the right to modify or provide additional design guidelines
should the need arise and shall ensure that the Merchants will be immediately
informed of any changes to the existing guidelines.

9.0 RENOVATION REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Merchants are required to renovate every three (3) years, provided their Lease
Contract is renewed every year. They shall provide a new store design concept
while maintaining the corporate image of the store.

9.2 All the General Design Requirements of this guideline shall apply to any form of
renovation.

Electrical Design Criteria

GENERAL DESIGN PARAMETERS

The interior tenant / fit-out standard must be in conformance and in compliance with the
general building provision and requirements.

It is understood that the following fit-out renovation guidelines shall be implemented and
used by each of the building occupant.

1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Submit detailed electrical drawings and material technical specifications for the
building property manager’s and engineer’s comments and approval.

Plans and specifications shall be signed and sealed by the respective

Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE).

1.2 DURING CONSTRUCTION

Merchant will be provided with temporary power tapping point. A meter and bill
deposit will be required. The locator shall provide the necessary conduiting and
cabling to include the necessary hangers and supports. During construction
phase, Merchant to provide temporary meter for billing purposes of the power
and energy consumption.

2.0 ELECTRICAL and AUXILIARY BUILDING PROVISIONS

2.1 FACILITIES CONNECTION

2.1.1 ELECTRICAL

a. Main breaker after tapping to the dedicated panel board will be

for the fit-out developer’s account. Feeder lines as well as
electrical materials inside the fit-out area will also be by the fit-out
contractor. Any additional cost for upgrade / modification of
electrical system must be shouldered by the tenant.

b. Fit-out panel boards and terminal cabinets for tenant’s use shall
be located within the tenant space.
 c. All interior conduits and wiring for interior lighting, power,
telecom, etc., shall be for the account of the tenant.

d. Telecommunication lines from the building terminal cabinets or

TTC will be by the Merchant contractor’s account. This is to
include cabling, conduiting and termination to tenant area
located terminal cabinets.

e. 100% allotted load during utility power outage will be provided to

the fit-out space.

3.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

3.1 APPROVALS

a. Incomplete plans will not be accepted.

b. Additional/changes to approved construction plans must be made
known. Fit-out contractor to re-submit revised plans for approval. No work
may commence without approval.
c. 100% allotted load during utility power outage will be provided to the fit-
out space.

3.2 CODES and STANDARDS

All works shall be in accordance with the latest government regulations as

herewith noted.

a. Philippine Codes and Standards

1. Philippine Building Code and regulations
2. The Fire Code of the Philippines and Regulations
3. Philippine Electric Code – PEC
4. R.A. 7920
5. Philippine Standards (PS).

b. Supplemental Codes and Standards:

1. Building Officials and Code BOCA
Administrators International, Inc.
Building Code
2. Association of Edison Illuminating AEIC
Companies
3. American National Standards Institute ANSI
4. American Society for Testing and ASTM
Materials
5. Certified Ballast Manufactures CBM
6. Electrical Testing Laboratories ETL
7. Federal Aviation Agency FAA
8. Institute of Electrical and Electronics IEEE
Engineers
9. Illuminating Engineering Society of IESNA
North America
10. Insulated Power cable Engineers IPCEA
11. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. UL
12. National Electrical Manufacturers NEMA
Association
13. National Fire Protection Association NFPA
14. National Electric Code NEC
3.3 MERCHANT DESIGN CRITERIA

a. The horizontal feeder distribution system will be via intermediate

Metallic Conduit (IMC) for a better mechanical protection of
cabling works. Metallic conduit shall be a standard weight, mild
steel, hot-dip galvanized with an exterior coating.

b. All wires shall be copper, soft drawn and annealed, shall be 99%
conductivity, shall be smooth and true and of a Cylindrical form
and shall be within 1%of the actual size.

c. All wires and cables shall comply with the requirements of the
Underwriter’s Laboratories, the A.S.T.M. and I.P.C.E.A. as apply in
the particular.

d. Wires and cables for lighting, power and auxiliary system shall be,
plastic insulated for 600 volts working pressure, type THHN/THWN.

e. For lighting and power system, no wire smaller than 3.5 mm2 (AWG
No. 14 solid) shall be used and must be color-coded. Color
coding of wires are as follows:
Line 1 – Black Ground – Green
Line 2 – Red Neutral – White
Line 3 – Yellow

f. The preferred cable is Phelps Dodge, American Wires & Cables or

Columbia Wires and Cables.

3.4 ELECTRICAL SERVICE

a. Electrical service to fit-out occupancy will be provided at 380V,

3PH, line to line, 4 wires + Ground & 220V, 1PH, 3 wires line to
neutral, 60 cycles. Fit-out tapping point shall be from the meter
center to tenant pullbox.

b. Electric consumption will be metered at the secondary voltage to

the owner.

c. Service and distribution equipment will be sized to include 20%

growth factor.

3.5 BRANCH CIRCUITS

a. Branch circuit design will be based upon a maximum of 3,000 volt

amperes per 20 amperes, 230 volt circuit.

b. Single stranded copper conductors in IMC conduit will be used in

exposed areas. Cables in electric rooms and electrical closets will
be installed in conduit.

c. All branch circuits shall be provided with a separate grounding

conductor. All electrical conduits / raceways shall be provided
with independent hangers / supports.
3.6 LIGHTING

a. Retail areas will be switched locally, Local switches will be provided

in individual retail unit.

b. Typical retail lighting will be provided consisting of recessed light

fixtures with energy efficient lamps and Electronic type.

c. Upon loss of normal power, emergency lighting fixtures will have

self-contained batteries with minimum two (2) hours operation.

d. Exit signs will be green with white lettering and will have battery
backup. Provide pilot/night light, with a maximum wattage of 100,
located near the cashier area.

3.7 RECEPTACLES

Receptacles will be 230 volt 15 amperes rated or as required. Must be

listed grounding type. Proposed device brand must be submitted
together with the technical specifications for engineer’s comments
and approval.

3.8 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM

a. Emergency battery packs will be provided for selected emergency

lighting fixtures.

b. Emergency power and lighting distribution system will be

380V/220V, 3-phase, 4-wire plus ground, or 220V, 1 phase, 2-wire
plus ground 60 hertz.

3.9 GROUNDING

A grounding system will be provided in the tenant electrical room. All

transformers, ups, panel boards, wiring systems, etc., will be effectively
grounded.

3.10 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

Electrical power connections will be made to all electrically operated

equipment inside the fit-out area, etc., including furnishing of all
electrically associated devices such as disconnect switches, lock-out
switches, etc. Any additional equipment for electrical system (e.g.
transformers) shall be located inside the leased area.

3.11 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

a. Fire alarm system shall comply with NFPA requirements and as

directed by the local engineers.

b. All wiring shall be done in electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Limited

use of Metal flexible conduits are allowed on hard to reach areas,
drop ceilings and on detector termination. Conduit termination to
Auxiliary boxes shall use the proper type of adapters & connectors.
 c. Fire Detection Units shall be provided per enclosed area (floor to
ceiling partitions). Additional requirements and/or relocation cost
based on the merchant plan layout shall be borne by the
merchant.

d. Fire Detection Units shall be similar to the approved or existing

system being used.

e. Heat instead of smoke detectors shall be installed in areas where

required by the NFPA Standard or authority having jurisdiction.

f. Maximum distance of Smoke Detector of a 10 ft. high flat ceiling

shall be 9 m x 9 m with addressable device circuit.

3.12 PAGING SYSTEM (optional-as per Tenant’s Preference)

The paging system will be designed to deliver the desired sound

pressure level for paging and emergency announcements.

Prior to any announcement, a programmable electronic chime will be

heard to arrest the attention of the audience in the area to be
selected for the announcement.

3.13 TELEPHONE AND POS SYSTEM

a. Telephone wiring from Telephone Cabinet to Merchant space is

provided by Abreeza. Additional requirements for telephone lines
and installation cost shall be borne by the Merchant.

b. Cash registry system provision is only a stub-out. Any extension of

wiring connections from this stub-out to the location of the cash
register in the merchant’s space shall be for merchant’s account.

c. OMRON and/or POS cable and feeder lines for cash register(s).
Tenant shall immediately identify in their plan the specific location
of each cash register.

d. Wiring shall be Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC).

e. The electrical connection for the Electronic Cash Register (ECR) and
light should be dedicated circuits.

f. Power Outlets for the ECR shall be grounded and computer

peripheral plugs should be three pronged.

3.1 PANEL BOARDS, UNIFORM CIRCUIT BREAKER BRANCH

a. Main circuit breaker and branch circuit breakers shall be bolt on

type, industrial. Circuit breakers shall consists of a quick-make,
quick-break type entirely tip free operating mechanism contacts
with arc interrupter and thermal magnetic trip used for each pole
and enclosed in a molded phenolic case. Panel boards shall be
provided for by the merchant. Circuit breakers shall be bolt-on
type, industrial.
 b. Grounding and neutral lugs shall be provided inside merchant
panelboards for grounding connections of outlets and equipment.
The ground wire from meter center shall be tapped to panelboard
grounding lugs for grounding system to be acceptable.

c. Size of the circuit breaker - Total Connected Load shall not exceed
eighty percent (80%) of the Circuit Breaker rating. Main breaker
should have a kaic rating of 30.

3.2 There shall be no open wiring, exposed wiring and dangling wires.

3.3 Multi-tapping to an extension is not allowed.

3.4 All junction boxes or pull boxes shall be galvanized at least 54mm
deep gauge 16 and covered to protect from physical damage.

Sanitary & Plumbing Design Criteria

1.0 All fixtures shall be vented individually and waterline shall be valved by group.

2.0 All main distribution lines for potable water shall be galvanized iron pipes
schedule 40 conforming to ASTM A-53, size of which shall not be greater than
the size of the tapping point. Water line branches at merchant space shall be
PPR.

3.0 All hot water lines shall be cross linked-polyethylene XLPE (Red color) with
aluminum reinforced composite pressure pipe and fittings shall be
compression type brass coated steel, "UNILEX" brand.

4.0 Valves (rising stem) and fittings for cold water line (CWL) shall be for 150 psi
rating.

5.0 Maximum pipe size to be used shall be pipe stub-outs as indicated in the
detailed engineering drawings.

6.0 Provide steel pipe sleeves on pipes penetrating concrete walls and floors.

7.0 No interconnection tapping shall be allowed for sewer and waste / drainage
lines.

8.0 All pipes shall be provided with proper hangers and /or supports.

9.0 All sanitary waste and drainage lines shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) series
1000. Size of which shall be equal to or smaller than the tapping point.

10.0 All kitchen waste lines shall be PVC pipe Series 1000 "ATLANTA" brand.

11.0 All vent lines shall be PVC Series 600 "ATLANTA" brand. .

12.0 All FCU drain line shall be PVC class 150 "ATLANTA" brand with elastomeric
thermal insulation if exposed.
 13.0 All valves and fittings for cold water line shall be hydraulically tested to a
minimum of 150 psi rating and sewer lines shall be tested for any leaks.

Should any failure(s) arise from these tests, the Plumbing Contractor
responsible for the installation must correct the work immediately.

14.0 No alternation in any pipes riser nor in the pipe chase allowed.

15.0 The Merchant shall provide a water meter at his expense, (AWD or Angeles
Water District a-approved) to properly monitor water consumption. This water
meter shall be located within the premises in an area easily accessible to the
person assigned to take the water consumption readings.

16.0 Maximum plumbing fixture load to waterline for each Merchant shall be
limited to a tank type water closet lavatory and urinal fixture. (Subject to
APMC's approval).

17.0 Maintain proper housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and avoid water

pollution.

18.0 No Merchant shall allow anyone to do any work or any portion of the building
plumbing Water, Sanitary, Waste and Vent systems of the building unless
supervised by the Building Administration Personnel.

19.0 All kitchen sinks in restaurant and fast-food stalls shall be provided with
garbage disposal units.

20.0 All dishwashing sinks, including sinks for pots and pans shall be provided with
grease interceptor.

21.0 All plumbing installation shall be complying to the National Plumbing Code of
the Philippines.

22.0 All pipes shall be provided with proper hangers and supports.

23.0 All floor clean-outs (FCO), clean outs (CO) and all other plumbing fittings shall
be accessible for maintenance. Provide clean-out for main collector pipes at
every bends and for every 15 meter at straight lines.

24.0 Sanitary pipe shall be leaked tested at least 1.5 meters head of water. A flow
test will be conducted upon connection/tapping of all plumbing fixtures.

Fire Protection System Design Criteria

1.0 All installations shall be done in conformance with NFPA 13 Standards and Fire
Code of the Philippines.

2.0 Fire lines shall be black iron (B.I.) pipes, schedule 40 conforming to ASTM A120
with first and final coating of safety red paint. Fittings shall conform to ASTM A
53 / A153.

3.0 In areas where non-combustible drop ceiling will be installed (e.g. acoustic,
mineral board, cement fiber board, etc.), use semi-recessed pendent-type of
sprinkler heads of the same type and brand as provided in the building.
4.0 In areas without drop ceiling, otherwise called “open or exposed ceiling”, use
upright type sprinkler heads.

5.0 The sprinkler heads that will be provided shall be chrome plated with 15mmø
(½”ø) standard orifice, 5 mm fusible glass bulb type and shall be UL listed
same brand as provided in the building.

6.0 Partitions from floor to ceiling must be positioned in such a way that the
maximum space shall not exceed more than 2.25m from any existing sprinkler
heads. If the partition fall on the same location of the sprinkler heads, the
head shall be relocated on one side of the partition and additional head/s
shall be provided on the other side.

7.0 Install sprinkler heads rated at 135°F to 165°F for ordinary rooms. For kitchen or
other areas which has heat emitting equipment / appliances that will make
the room temperature higher than normal, install sprinkler heads rated at least
175°F to 212°F.

8.0 Maximum distance of sprinkler head (pendent or upright) to a wall or high

partition must not exceed 2.25m.

9.0 Maximum distances of the fire sprinkler heads from the slab should be 300mm.

10.0 For areas with an existing fire protection system layout, any design
modifications shall be subject to the Owner / APMC’s approval.

11.0 Maximum coverage of the sprinkler head (pendent or upright-type) is

equivalent to a room with a dimension of 3.50 meters x 3.50 meters / or max.
coverage = 12.10m².

12.0 All pipes shall be supported with hanger rods or brackets and independent
from ceiling, lighting fixtures and air duct supports.

13.0 Provide steel pipe sleeves on pipes penetrating concrete walls and floors.

14.0 Do not paint the sprinkler heads.

15.0 Do not conceal fire hose cabinets and portable fire extinguishers.

16.0 Duct / Pipe penetrations in walls or slab shall be sealed with fire-rated
materials.

17.0 Sprinkler heads shall not be used for hanging decorative items such as
Christmas lanterns, which can damage the fusible links or the sprinklers.

18.0 Fire extinguishers shall be 20 lbs. Dry chemical, for corridors and hallways and
20 Lbs Approved Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher for electro-mechanical room,
with multi-purpose pressure gauge type and UL-FM approved.

19.0 Merchant to provide a 20 lb. Class K fire extinguisher with pressure gauge in
the kitchen area.

20.0 For food merchants, fastfoods, restaurants and resto-bars, the Commercial
Kitchen hood with multiple or heavy cooking shall be protected with special
automatic UL-Listed / FM Wet chemical extinguishing system and electronic-
type LPG Leak auto detection and shut-off system safety device.
Section C

Food Court Architectural Design Criteria

These Criteria have been formulated to encourage the effective utilization of the Abreeza
setting and to ensure Storefront and Signage requirements are understood by each
Merchant, his Architect or Designer, Contractor and Representatives. Variety and creativity
of design are allowed by these Criteria and encouraged by the Owner. These Criteria are
applicable to all Merchants, even those having regionally recognizable standard Storefront
Designs. Such Merchants shall adapt their design for use in the Commercial and tailor
Storefronts appropriately to ensure compatibility with the basic design. It is the intent of these
Criteria that stalls maintain an “OPEN WINDOW” concept for Storefront design and therefore
Merchants are encouraged to minimize or eliminate the use of glass as a basic storefront
material and maximize the use of stone as a basic countertop material. Storefronts and
finishes shall harmonize with the general character of the Food Court Zone. The following
General Design Criteria shall apply to all stalls except as otherwise indicated or required
under the Special Design Criteria.

1.0 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS FOR THE STALL FRONT
AND STALL INTERIOR

The surfaces adjacent to the dining area have been designed to permit the maximum
opportunity for quality design.

1.1 Stall front/Servery

A stall front is the front portion of the food stall having a stone countertop for
the display of food and beverages. Stall front work consists of the following
elements: countertop finish, wall finishes, floor finishes, signage and lighting.

1.2 Stall front Design

1.2.1 NO PROJECTION BEYOND LEASE LINE. No element of the stall front or

attachment either temporary or permanent shall project across the
lease line of the premises.

1.2.2 The Stall front design zone

1.2.2.1 The countertop finish shall be the following acceptable
materials.
1.2.2.1a Granite, Marble (Non-porous) & Homogeneous
Tiles
1.2.2.1b Stainless steel sheet in satin finish.

1.2.2.2 The countertop shall incorporate cash register in the

location shown in Appendix xxvii.

1.2.2.3 Self service dispensers are not allowed.

1.2.3.4 Signage shall only be installed in the sign band provided.

1.2.2.5 Heating and or cooling equipment for display items shall be

incorporated with the design and submitted for approval
by the owner.

1.2.3.5 Dispensables such as napkins, straws and condiments shall

be concealed to view or dispensed from properly designed
holders recessed into the countertop.
 1.2.3 Stall/Servery Interior

1.2.3.1 Storefront Counter

Countertop finish including typical design below counter
should be by tenant. Refer to Appendix xxviii.

1.2.3.2 Floor
Finishing materials shall be non skid; non absorbent material.
Penetration of existing concrete over the 3-ply
waterproofing will not be permitted.

1.2.3.3 Walls
Walls shall be provided with tile finish or its equivalent from
floor to a height of 2000mm. Walls above the 2000mm zone
shall be finished with a material that is easy to maintain.

1.2.4.1 Ceiling
The Ceiling of the stall front/servery area is provided by the
owner.
The lighting of the stall front/servery area is provided by the
owner to attain uniformity of the ceiling and lighting design.
Additional lighting fixtures will be subject to the owner’s
approval.

1.2.3.5 Doors
Doors of the servery area going to the kitchen area shall be
made of steel. Vision panel maybe provided.
.
2.1.1. Kitchen Area
1.3.1.1 Finishing material shall be non skid and non absorbent
material.
1.3.1.2 Ceiling material shall be non combustible material.
1.3.1.3 Walls shall be finished with tile or equivalent material.

1.4 Materials for Interior Finishes

1.2.2 Only new, first-class materials, equipment, fixtures, including trade

fixtures and furnishings shall be used in the premises.

1.2.3 All finishes shall have a minimum Class I Flame Spread Rating or
have a fire retardant treatment.

1.2.4 All finish wood shall be kiln-dried, mill quality finish and shall
receive a fire retardant coating or treatment. Ideally, no wood or
combustible materials shall be used above any ceiling.

1.2.5 Pegboard is not allowed as a finish material.

1.3 Other Requirements

Any alterations, additions, reinforcement or modifications to Owner’s structure,

piping, conduiting or ductworks, to accommodate Merchant’s work, shall not
be performed without in each instance obtaining Owner’s prior written
approval. Merchant shall leave the owner’s structure as strong as or stronger
than the original design and with the finishes unimpaired. Owner may require
 that the approved Structural, Mechanical or Electrical modifications be
performed by the owner’s contractor under contract to and for Merchant’s
account. Owner may further require that engineering analysis, review, or
design be performed by owner’s engineer at Merchant’s expense.

1.3.2 Any damage caused to walls, floors or ceiling finishes and/or

accessories beyond Merchant’s lease line that has been duly
established as a result of Merchant construction activities shall be
repaired and restored immediately by the Merchant or party
deemed responsible at Merchant’s own expense or charged to
his account.

1.3.3 Cash registry system provision is only a stub-out provided by

owner. Any extension of wiring connections from stub-out to the
location of the cash register in the Merchant’s space shall be for
the Merchant’s account.

1.3.4 The owner reserves the right to modify or provide additional

design guidelines should the need arise and the owner shall
ensure that the Merchants shall be informed of any changes
immediately.

1.3.5 Acceptable waterproofing material/ specifications is Single-ply

Asphalt Membrane (Modified Atactic Polypropylene)
Waterproofing, e.g. Polybond or approved equal.

2.0 SIGNAGE DESIGN CRITERIA

The Merchant shall install ALL SIGNAGES in accordance with the following
requirements:

0.1 General Guidelines

0.1.4 Designation of Signage. Where applicable, signage shall be located

in the area above the ceiling as shown in appendix xxviii.
• Height of sign band (where applicable) 2.750 meters above
Finish Floor Level.
• Height of vertical sign band (where applicable) 0.5 m.
• Maximum height of lettering and/or graphics of signage 0.40
m.

0.1.5 As a rule, only one sign for Store/Establishment Identification is

allowed on each stall front however, more than one sign can be
allowed for special cases such as corner stores or façade
configurations. More than one sign may be permitted subject to
review by the Owner. Approval shall be granted upon the
Merchant’s submission of required Drawings (please refer to plans
submission guidelines from the owner) indicating design, size, material
and mounting specifications and proposed location(s) of the
signage(s).

0.1.6 LIMIT SIGNAGE WORDING TO TRADE/BUSINESS NAME. Store

Identification signs shall be limited to Merchant’s business
Name/Trade name as approved on its lease. The use of a Crest,
Shield Logo or other established Corporate Insignia will be allowed
 only if used in context with stall front signage design, approved by the
owner.

0.1.7 ONLY APPROVED STALL FRONT SIGNAGE ALLOWED. No Merchant sign

other than the approved stall front signage shall be permitted in the
Food Court or in any portion of the common area.

0.1.8 FLEXIBILITY IN THE DESIGN OF STALL SIGN. No sign advertisement

notice or other lettering shall be exhibited, inscribed, painted or
affixed on any part of the stall front unless specifically approved by
owner.

0.1.9 CONCEALED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED. The merchant shall use

concealed attachment devices, wiring, clips, transformers, lamps,
tubes and other mechanism required for signages.

0.1.10 MANUFACTURER/CONTRACTOR’S FABRICATIORS NAMES MUST NOT BE

VISIBLE ON INSTALLED SIGNAGE. The names, stamps or decals of the
Signage Manufacturer’s Contractor, fabricator, installer or Maintainer
shall not be visible.

2.2 RESTRICTIONS TO SIGNAGES

1.1.1 MATERIALS. LED signs, Customized letter fabricated from brass stainless steel,
G.I. sheet, aluminum, bronze or Plexiglas are allowed. Dimensional letter,
hard-lit or indirectly lit are encouraged. No signage lit in acrylic or plastic
enclosure shall be allowed.

1.1.1.1 All wires and cables and leads for neon shall be properly insulated.

1.1.1.2 All wires and leads that will pass through the ceiling and wood
partitions shall be properly conduited using Rigid Steel Conduits (RSC)
or approved equivalent.

1.1.1.2.1 Transformers shall be installed on well-ventilated, accessible, and

properly grounded non-combustible base. Wooden base shall
not be allowed.

1.1.1.2.2 For installations located inside the (drop) ceiling. Transformers shall
be grounded. A service manhole must be provided directly near
the transformer.

1.1.1.2.3 THE FOLLOWING SIGNS, COMPONENTS AND DEVICES ARE NOT

ALLOWED:
• Exposed box or cabinet types.
• Cloth, paper, cardboard, and similar sticker or decals around
the stall front.
• Free standing signs
• Moving, rotating or flashing signs
• Noise making devices
• Odor producing devices

The Owner reserves the right to provide additional design guidelines on signage’s
should the needs arise. The owner shall ensure that the Merchants shall be informed
of any changes to the existing guidelines immediately.
3.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

3.1 Live load shall be limited to the following values as specified by the National
Structural Code of the Philippines, 1992 edition.

Occupancy Live load

Commercial Spaces, Balconies, 100 psf
Corridors
Lobbies
Stairs Exit Facilities 100 psf

4.1 No mezzanine shall be allowed for all commercial & restaurant/fast food
spaces.

4.2 Maximum topping thickness shall be 50mm inclusive of waterproofing floor

finish material. No additional topping/floor finish shall be allowed without
owner’s approval.

4.3 Maximum weight of ceiling including utilities shall be 10 psf.

4.4 Maximum partition load for commercial & restaurant/fast food spaces shall be
25 psf.

4.5 Channeling or cutting of structural slab shall not be permitted. Coring of the
slab shall be permitted subject to owner’s written approval of core size &
location.

4.6 Chipping-off of any structural member (beams, columns, slabs) shall not be
permitted unless approved by the owner’s structural engineer.

4.7 All interior plans and construction details including structural calculations for
modifications of structural members within commercial and restaurant/fast
food spaces shall be submitted to the Owner for approval.

4.0 KITCHEN EXHAUST (MECHANICAL) DESIGN GUIDELINES

These guidelines apply to Food Court-stall Merchants with kitchen exhaust and fresh
air fit-out requirements.

5.1 Kitchen Exhaust Duct and Stub-out connections.

5.1.1 Merchants shall provide kitchen ventilation system (exhaust and fresh
air supply) that shall be tapped to the duct stub-out provided by
owner.

5.1.2 Kitchen exhaust duct design and installation shall be in accordance to

the latest version of NFPA 96.

5.1.3 Ductworks shall comply with Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors
National Association (SMACNA) standards.

5.1.4 Ventilation rate shall be within 30 to 40 air changes per hour (ACH) or
as may be dictated by the kitchen exhaust hood sizes.
 5.1.5 Duct velocities shall not be greater than 9.0 m/s. Use 7.5 m/s. as
minimum.

5.1.6 Exhaust ducts shall be connected at the top or highest point of hood.

5.1.7 Kitchen hood exhaust ducts shall be U.S. Ga. #18 Black Iron sheet
metal with fully welded connections. Duct insulation shall be 25-50 mm
(2”) thick, 64 kgs/cu.m. (4PCF) fiberglass complete with cladding
system.

5.1.8 Any ventilation requirement larger than those specified on the plans
must be properly documented and the corresponding provision be
identified to owner.

5.1.9 Resealable access hole shall be provided by the Merchant in order to

ensure cleaning and proper maintenance of the entire duct system. It
must have a minimum dimension of 300mm x 300mm for every 12 feet,
or at every duct bend.

5.1.10 Duct/pipe penetrations in walls or slab shall be sealed with fire rated
materials (fire-stop sealant), and protected with pipe sleeve.

5.0 CLADDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE RATED WALLS AND FLOORS

6.1 Cladding thickness shall be based on the duct size, with a one-hour fire rating
as minimum.
6.2 Air space clearance of the duct shall be equal to the exterior cladding
thickness with spacers at the center.
6.3 Cladding materials shall be calcium silicate boards or promat, complete with
brackets and supports.

6.0 CLADDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-FIRE-RATED WALLS AND FLOORS.

All-around air spaces clearance of the duct shall be based on the duct size, with one
inch (1”) as minimum.

7.2 Cladding shall be gauge no. 22 metal sheets with continuous external weld on
joints.

7.3 The duct shall be insulated all around with 1” fiberglass matt, wrapped around
with wire mesh and non-combustible spacers.

7.4 Ductwork shall comply with SMACNA Standards.

7.5 Ventilation rate shall be within 30 to 40 air changes per hour (ACH) or as may
be dictated by the kitchen exhaust hood sizes.

7.0 KITCHEN HOOD AND AUXILIARIES

7.1 The kitchen hood shall be constructed of stainless steel with a minimum gauge
of #18 MSG, complete with fire protection, cleanable grease filter, moisture
proof, heat rated lighting fixture & oil drip containers, oil level indicator.
 Kitchen duct must be 1% sloped to Grease Trap.

8.1 All seams, joints and penetrations of the hood enclosure in its lowest outermost
perimeters shall have a continuous liquid tight external weld.

8.2 Kitchens shall be protected with special automatic wet chemical fire
extinguishing system, UL listed FM approved, and conforms to UL300 with
portable class “K” fire extinguisher (UL).

8.3 Filters shall be equipped with a drip tray with drain cup beneath the lower
edge of the filters. The tray shall be kept to the minimum size needed to
collect the grease and be pitched to drain to an enclosed metal container
having a capacity not less than half (1/2) gallon.

8.4 Proper baffle filters (no gaps when viewed tilted) shall be accessible and
removable for proper cleaning; mesh type filters are not allowed.

8.5 Air volume shall be designed to ensure capture and removal of grease laden
vapors, rules-of-thumb shall not be used as air volumes are dependent on the
cooking appliances and hood dimensions.

8.6 Merchants shall submit complete drawings and calculations (which are
subject to owner’s approval) to show adequate air volumes for grease
capture and removal.

8.7 Exhaust ducts connecting the kitchen hood/s to the sub-outs shall be
provided with kitchen exhaust fan at 2.5” minimum static pressure.

8.0 LPG PIPE LINE DESIGN GUIDELINES

Food Merchants with cooking requirements shall be provided with LPG pipe stub-out
by owner with a valve connection. Piping fit-out work within Merchants leasable area
shall be for Merchants account and subject to owner’s approval and inspection.

9.1 Piping Materials

9.1.1 Black Iron (BI) Schedule 40 seamless pipe.

9.1.2 Connections & joints shall be made by welding or welded flanges.
9.1.3 Color applied to LPG lines shall be yellow.
9.1.4 LPG pipes shall be pneumatically tested at least 150 psig for 24 hours.

9.2 Piping System

9.2.1 Piping shall have adequate allowance for expansion, contraction,

vibration, settlement and fire exposure.
9.2.2 Piping shall be supported and protected against physical damage
and corrosion.
9.2.3 Piping shall be installed away from heating or ignition source.
9.2.4 Piping penetration shall not violate enclosed corridors as means of
egress.
9.2.5 Use Reinforced Industrial type of Flexible Hose, which are UL/FM
approved. Use of rubber or plastic hoses is not allowed.
9.2.6 No pipes shall be embedded on concrete.

9.3 Valves, Accessories and Safety Equipment for LPG System.

 9.3.1 Shut-off ball valves shall be provided in all connections and located
close to the containers.
9.3.2 For gas lines tapped from the main gas supply of the building, provide
low pressure regulator before the burner.
9.3.3 Provide gas leak sensor/ detector and automatic safety devices
between the regulator and the burner that will stop the flow of gas in
case a leak develops.
9.3.4 Provide Calibrated Gas meters

4.0 ELECTRICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

4.14 The design and installation of all electrical works shall be done in accordance
with the provisions of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code, the
laws and ordinances of the local code enforcing authorities, the Electrical
Standards set by Abreeza and the Technical Specifications for Electrical Works
of this project.

4.15 For design purposes the following criteria shall be strictly complied with:
4.15.1 The maximum normal and emergency electrical load for each tenant
shall be limited to 80% of the allocated load. Refer to the attached
Merchant Utility Provision for the allocated kVA values in Food stall. Any
request for load up-grades shall be subjected for OWNER’S approval.
Load up-grade shall be for the Merchant’s account.

4.15.2 All wiring shall be done in metallic conduit (MC) for exposed ceilings
and PVC schedule 40 for auxiliary systems (e.g. telephone) and those
embedded in concrete. Limited use of Metal flexible conduits are
allowed on hard to reach areas, drop ceilings and on light fixtures and
outlet termination. Conduit termination to electrical boxes shall use
the proper type of adapters or connectors. Use of flexible metal
conduit shall be limited to a length of Six inches (6”) on light fixtures
and outlet termination. Individual lighting fixture should be provided
with junction box to prevent open wiring.

4.15.3 Electrical Utility Voltage shall be 230V, single phase, 2-W (LN) + grd.
Merchant shall be provided by the owner with feeder from meter
center no. 28, individual 230V, 1 phase, 1 pole main circuit breaker
and kWHr meter. Branch circuit breaker shall be installed and supplied
by merchant. Refer to Merchant Utility Provision for rating of circuit
breaker and size of feeder.

4.15.4 Electrical step-up or step-down transformers, if provided shall be

located inside merchant space. Such up-grade shall be for the
merchant’s account.

4.15.5 All fluorescent lamp lighting fixtures shall be in an enclosed metal box
type. Ballast shall utilize electronic type and shall be located inside the
metal box. Use spring loaded type lamp holder.

4.15.6 Lamp transformers should be rigidly installed on the walls or metal

supports and away from combustible materials.

4.16 Electrical devices to be installed shall be the following.

4.16.1 Receptacle shall be by the Merchant to select.

4.16.2 Lighting fixture shall be by the Merchant to select.
 4.16.3 Wires – THHN/THWN insulation. Brand: Phelps Dodge, Philplex, Durex,
Associated Wires or approved equal, rated 600V (volts).
4.16.4 Branch circuit breakers, bolt-on type unless noted otherwise. Plug-in
circuit breakers are not acceptable.

4.17 Panel boards

4.17.1 Main Circuit Breaker and Branch Circuit breakers shall be bolt-on type.
Panel boards shall be provided for by the merchant.

4.17.2 Grounding lugs shall be provided inside merchant panel boards for
grounding connections of outlets and equipment. The ground wire
from meter center shall be tapped to panel board grounding lugs for
grounding system to be acceptable.

4.17.3 Size of the circuit breaker - Total Connected Load shall not exceed
eighty percent (80%) of the Circuit Breaker rating.

4.18 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for emergency loads.

4.18.1 ATS shall be contactor type, National FC model or approved equal.

4.18.2 Rating of ATS shall be based on emergency load provision as shown
on attached table 1.
4.18.3 ATS shall be installed and supplied by the merchant.
4.18.4 Emergency power supply shall be limited to the following loads only

4.18.4.1 20% of lights and C.O.

4.18.4.2 2 kVA cooking equipment
4.18.4.3 1KVA Refrigerator/Freezer

4.19 Wires and Cables

4.19.1 Minimum size of wire is 3.5 mm sq. TW or THHN/THWN, rated 600 Volts.
4.19.2 Feeder & Circuit wires - ampacity rating of the wire shall be equal or
90% of the Circuit Breaker Ampere rating.
4.19.3 Branch Circuits shall be provided with ground wires. Minimum size is 3.5
sq.mm.
4.19.4 There shall be no open wiring, no exposed wires & no dangling wires.
4.19.5 Multiple tapping to an extension cord is not allowed.
4.19.6 All overhead conduits shall be provided with hanger rod, angle bar, U-
bolts and metal clamp supports.
4.19.7 All junction boxes or pull boxes shall be galvanized at least 54 mm
deep, gauge 16 and covered to protect from physical damage.

5.0 TELEPHONE DESIGN GUIDELINES

5.14 Telephone wiring from Telephone Cabinet to Merchant space is provided by

Merchant. Additional requirements for telephone lines and installation cost
shall be borne by the Merchant.

6.0 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES

6.14 Food stall are already provided one heat detectors. Provide additional
detectors subject to the following if a partition is necessary.
6.15 All installations shall follow the pertinent NFPA and PEC Standards.
 6.16 All wiring shall be done in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). Limited use of Metal
flexible conduits are allowed on hard to reach areas, drop ceilings and on
detector termination. Conduit termination to Auxiliary boxes shall use the
proper type of adapters & connectors.
6.17 Additional heat/smoke detectors shall be similar to the units provided by the
Owner system being used.

7.0 PLUMBING & SANITARY SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES

Plans for Plumbing & sanitary system fit-out works within Merchants premises shall be
submitted to the owner for approval. All costs related to fit-out works shall be for the
Merchant’s account. The following are design guidelines for plumbing & sanitary fit-
out works:

5.1 All potable waterlines shall be galvanized iron pipes (G.I.P.) schedule 40
conforming to ASTM A-53, size of which shall not be greater than the size of
the tapping point.

5.2 All sanitary waste shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) series 1000. Size of which shall
be equal to or smaller than the tapping point.

5.3 All waste pipe drains shall maintain a minimum slope of 1% to ensure efficient
water flow & prevent frequent clogging.

5.4 All hot water lines shall be provided by the Merchant and shall be copper pipes,
type L and should be provided with 1” thick fiberglass insulation as per ASPE
Code. Alternate materials supplied by Merchant shall be submitted for
approval of the owner.

5.5 All air vent lines shall be PVC pipes series 1000. Brand shall be NELTEX, EMERALD
or approved equal.

5.6 Valves (rising stem) and fittings for cold water line (CWL) shall be for 150 psi
rating.

5.7 Merchants should provide their own grease traps & grinders for sink installation
prior to tapping into the waste line stub-out of the building. Specifications of
which shall conform to the National Plumbing Code. Provide vent pipe at
outlet side of grease trap.

5.8 Maximum pipe size to be used shall not exceed the stub-out pipe size.

5.9 All sanitary lines shall be provided with proper and independent hangers
and/or supports.

5.10 All floor clean-outs (FCO), clean-outs (CO) and all other plumbing fittings shall be
accessible for maintenance. Provide clean-out for main collector pipes at
every bend.

5.11 Merchant shall provide a water meter (MWSS or Owner Approved). This water
meter shall be located within the lease premises in an area easily accessible
for readings and inspection. Submit a copy of calibration certificate.

5.12 All water lines and waste lines shall be hydraulically tested for any leaks in
accordance with Owner approved testing procedures.
 Water lines shall undergo CWL-Hydro test at 150% of system operating pressure
at 24 hour standing pressure.
Sanitary pipes shall be leak-tested at at least 1.5 meters head of water. A flow
test will be conducted upon connection/tapping of all plumbing fixtures.

5.13 Standard form and testing procedures shall be as per owner issued guidelines.

5.14 All waterline tapping shall be provided with isolating gate valve (rising stem) 150
psig.

5.15 Installation shall be done and complying to the National Plumbing Code and
National Building Code and local applicable codes.

5.16 All plumbing fixtures shall be vented individually and valved by Group.

8.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES

8.14 All installations shall follow the pertinent NFPA-13 Standards.

8.15 For areas with an existing fire protection system layout, any design
modification shall be subject to Owner’s approval.

8.16 For non-combustible (acoustic type or the like) drop ceilings, pendent type
sprinkler heads with the same type or brand as existing sprinkler heads shall be
installed.

8.17 All areas or room with floor to ceiling (drop ceiling) partitions shall have
pendent- type sprinkler heads.

8.18 Install sprinkler heads rated at 74°C (165°F) for ordinary rooms.

8.19 For kitchen or other areas that have heat emitting equipment or appliances
that will make the room temperature higher than normal, install sprinkler heads
rated at least 100°C (212°F).

8.20 Sprinkler head shall be spaced not less than 1.8 m. and no more than 4.6 m.
Provide baffles between sprinkler head closer than 1.8 m.

8.21 Distance of sprinkler head (pendent or upright) to a wall or high partition must
not exceed 2.25 m. equivalent radius Irregular ceiling or ceiling with
obstruction (not flat) shall be subject to the Owner’s approval.

8.22 Distance of the fire sprinkler unit from the slab soffit should be 300 mm.
maximum and 25 mm. minimum. Irregular ceiling or ceiling with obstruction
(not flat) shall be subjected to the Owner’s approval.

8.23 Fire pipe lines shall be black iron (BI) pipes, similar to existing Schedule 40
conforming with American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) A120/ A53.
Fittings shall be malleable iron. First and final coating is of safety red paint.

8.24 All pipes shall be supported with hanger rods or brackets and independent
from ceiling, lighting fixture and air duct supports.

8.25 Provide steel pipe sleeves with fire stopping materials on pipes penetrating
concrete walls and floors.
 8.26 Provide 10 lbs. minimum of dry chemical (A, B, C), multi-purpose pressure
gauge type fire extinguisher Underwriters Laboratories – Factory Mutual (UL-
FM) approved visible within Merchant space and within kitchen area.

8.27 One (1) unit of 10 lb fire extinguisher shall be provided within an 11.40 m radius
from any given point.

8.28 Special fire suppression system if required shall be submitted to Owner for
approval.

8.29 Provide special automatic dry chemical fire extinguishing system on

commercial type cooking equipment, if necessary or as required by the
authority having jurisdiction.

8.30 Merchant shall provide proper signage for fire protection.

8.31 For kiosk, one (1) 10 lb. ABC Dry chemical (UL-FM approved) Portable Fire
Extinguisher shall be provided.

8.32 Do not paint the sprinkler heads.

8.33 Do not conceal portable fire extinguishers.

8.34 Any modifications to the existing Auto Fire Sprinkler layout shall be subject to
Owner’s approval.

9.0 NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE DESIGN GUIDELINES

9.14 Merchant Design Plans shall be subjected to re-submission, pending final

approval by the owner until all comments / rectification and requirements
indicated on the submitted plans are complied with.

9.15 Owner reserves the right to modify or provide additional design guidelines
should the need arise and shall ensure that the Merchants will be immediately
informed of any changes to the existing guidelines.

10.0 RENOVATION REQUIREMENTS

10.14 Merchants are required to renovate every three (3) years, provided their
Lease Contract is renewed every year. Merchant shall submit a new store
design concept image of the store to the owner for approval.

10.15 All the General Design Requirements of this guideline shall apply to all
Merchant space renovations.