Project Title: FIVE- STOREY SCHOOL BUILDING WITH BASEMENT

Location: INDANGAN, DAVAO CITY

Owner: THE EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF THE KINGDOM OF JESUS CHRIST

SPECIFICATION

This set of Specifications shall administer the methods of construction as well as the kinds of
materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detailed drawings.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All parts of the construction shall be fully finished with first-class workmanship of the meaning of
plans and specifications. These specifications are intended to cover the construction of the
proposed Two-Storey Residential Building as shown on the plans and described in these
specifications.

The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code, as well as
the local rules and regulations of Davao City, Philippines.

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits related to the
project, which shall include but not limited to building permits, occupancy permit, etc.

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

1. CLEARING THE SITE

The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots,
and other perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade.

2. STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

 The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawing
established before any execution are started. Batter boards and reference marks shall
be erected at such places where they will not be disturbed during the construction of the
excavation.

3. EXCAVATION AND LEVELLING

Excavation shall be to the depths indicated bearings values. Excavations for footings
and foundations carried below required depths shall be filled with concrete and the
bottom of such shall be leveled. Where excavation for footings rests on fill, the
excavation shall be carried deeper until the desired stratum is reached for the safe
bearing capacity of the soil.

Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process it shall be removed by paling

or pumping. Care is taken that the surrounding particles of soil are not disturbed or
removed.

4. FILLING AND BACKFILLING

Backfill shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in thickness, each Layer
being thoroughly wetted and compacted by tamping or rolling. The top two (2) inches of
backfill shall consist of sand under gravel and other approved materials thoroughly
compacted by wetting and compacting. Backfill may only be done after forms have been
removed from footings, piers, and foundation walls, and then concrete is hard enough to
resist pressure resulting from filling.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

1. CONCRETE WORKS

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform distribution of cement and
aggregates and should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position, being
taken to avoid segregation of the aggregates. Water to be used for mixing shall be clean
and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkalis, salt, and other organic materials. All
concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform distribution of cement and
aggregates and should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position, being
taken to avoid segregation of the aggregates. Water to be used for mixing shall be clean
and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkalis, salt, and other organic materials.

Proportioning of Concrete
All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain
and reinforced concrete as adopted by the government. Cement to be used shall be
HOLCIM Portland cement, pozzolan cement, or any other equivalent brands more
readily available in the locality. Alternative cement so selected must meet the
requirements of Portland and pozzolan cement, and be approved by the Architect or
Engineer in charge of the construction

CLASS A.: 1:2:4 - for columns, beams, footings, and tie beams.
CLASS B.: 1:2:5:5 - for walks, driveways, hollow blocks mortar, filler and
plastering.
CLASS C.: 1:3:6 - for floor and slabs on fill.

Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirement and specifications for Portland
cement. Before concrete is placed embedded items shall have been inspected and
tested, cleared, and graded washed gravel and sand for all concrete work. Portland
cement shall be Republic, Northern, Atlas, or its equivalent.

Class A concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 parts fine aggregate, and 4 parts
coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable
paste.

Class B concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2-1/2 parts fine aggregate, and 5
parts of coarse aggregate by a volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture
into a pliable paste.

Class C concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part of cement, 3 parts fine aggregate, and 6
parts coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a
pliable paste.

The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or inert materials with
similar characteristics having clean, hard, and durable grains, free from organic matter or
loam.

Coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of durable and strong
qualities, or clean and hard gravel. The size of the coarse aggregate to be used shall
vary from 20mm to 40mm (3/4” to 1-1/2”),

2. REINFORCEMENT
 ● 16 mm diameter deformed bar
- to be used for beams, column reinforcement,
and footing reinforcement as well as for footing tie beam

● 12 mm diameter deformed bar

- To be used for beam mid-span (top bars)

● 10 mm diameter deformed bar

- to be used for beams stirrups and lateral ties

● # 16 G.I Wire
- To be used for all steel bar intersections

Reinforcing steel bar shall conform to fire-resistive requirements of the ASTM

Standard best known for building practices.

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

6 x 8 16 CHB - to be used for all lower and upper exterior walls. 4 x 8 16 CHB - to
be used for all interior walls.

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for exterior floor walls shall be at least
150mm thick while the concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise
indicated shall be 100mm thick. For interior walls where plumbing pipes and fittings shall
be located, the thickness shall be at least 150 mm.

The concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with the cement mortar
consisting of 1 part of Portland cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be
reinforced with round deformed bars with 10mm diameter, spaced not more than 0.80 on
centers, both ways.

All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be finished with the specified
materials indicated on the elevation drawings.

The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall finished indicated in the
drawing shall be 1 part cement, 1 part-time, and 3 parts sand.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK

 Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds of various parts of the work,
well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, and free from large, loose, or unsound knots, shakes and
other imperfections shall be coated with creosote or equivalent.

TANGUILE - for all exposed woodworks such as door jambs, frames, joists, and
cabinets.

APITONG - for all unexposed lumber for framings.

¼ THK HARDIFLEX BOARD - to be used for all types of ceiling finishes including
bathroom and toilets.

3/8 THK PLYWOOD - to be used for all formworks.

2x4x10 COCO LUMBER - for scaffoldings.

3. REMOVAL OF FORMS

SUSPENDED SLABS - 21 DAYS

BEAMS - 21 DAYS
COLUMNS AND WALLS - 2 DAYS
FOUNDATIONS - 2 DAYS

DIVISION 5 - METALS

1. Stainless Steel

● For balcony and terrace railings, use 1.5mm thick 4” x 4” x 20’ tubular steel and
install as stated on the building document and space 0.05m each tubular steel.

● For balusters, use 1.50mm thick 2”x3”x20’ tubular steel and place horizontally
space 0.10m and the vertical is 0.90 in height space 1.50m.

● For the roof support, the roof frame to use is 1.20mm thick 2”x6” C-Channel,
1.20mm thick 2”x4”’ C-Channel web member, 1.20 mm thick 2”x4” C-Channel
purlins.
● In forming the roof support the roof frame using 1.20mm thick 2”x6” C-Channel,
1.20mm thick 2”x4”’ C-Channel web member, 1.20 mm thick 2”x4” C-Channel
purlins.
DIVISION 6 – WOODS AND PLASTICS

1. For the ceiling material, use 4”x8”x1/4” Hardieflex. The hardieflex is being hang by
10mm hanging rod to prevent and hold any movement of the ceiling due to pressure.
The ceiling on the ground floor had a different ceiling elevation so use the stekwell glue
on it.

2. In the kitchen, the overhead cabinet and the cabinet on the counter shall be ¾”x4”x8”
marine plywood.

3. All the cabinets in the bedroom and in the drafting room shall use the same marine
plywood. In connecting each part of the cabinet use the common wire nails namely #1
½”, #1”, #2”, and #3”, the mechanism of the cabinet is a push type.

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

● Roofing materials specified herein shall be gauge 26 Long Span Pre-Painted

Rib-Type. Flashing, ridge rolls, and valley rolls shall be gauge 26 Pre-Painted.
Gutter shall be pre-formed Ga. 24 Pre-Painted and designs are shown on the
plans. It shall have a minimum slope of 1/8” per foot.
● In the kitchen, use a 10mm double-sided insulator, especially in the range hood
area. Also, use an insulator in the ground floor ceiling before the hardieflex
board.

● Install a 10mm double-sided insulator in the top cord of the roof frame and in the
ceiling area.

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

1. DOORS FRAMES

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, design, and kind of materials shown
in the schedule of doors and windows or as per the bill of materials.

● Main entrance door - Panel door

● Service area & Office - Flush door
● T&B and powder room - Louvered PVC
● Terrace, pantry, & family area - Sliding door
● Bedrooms - Panel door
 All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x 102mm loose-pin
bearing template hinges. Door locksets to be used shall be ASSA-Abloy brand to be
installed 1024mm from the finished floor line. Rails and rollers for the sliding door shall
be ASSA-Abloy brand.

2. WINDOWS

Steel casement windows for all window sets on sides and rear with 3/16” thick. Glass to
be provided with insect screen incorporated on the window frame and fire escape. Size
of bars to be used shall be ¼” sq. bar. Verify also the design and sizes of windows
reflected on working drawings.

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

1. WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

● The floors for the living, dining, and kitchen area shall be finished with porcelain
stoneware carrying the brand of porcelanosa. The tile should be matte finished,
having the size of 59.6cm x 59.6cm with an appearance of a stone look.
● The toilet and bathroom floors and walls shall be finished with porcelain
stoneware. It should have the size of 25 cm by 90 cm, with a plain pattern,
polished finished, a non-slip tile, and it should have the appearance of a stone
look carrying the brand of agrob buchtal.
● The walls of the top of the kitchen cabinets shall be wainscoted with 200 x
200mm ceramic tiles.
● Interior and exterior corners of tiled floors and walls shall be provided with the
necessary tile moldings.
● All tiles for floor, walls, and moldings shall be free from laminations. Serrated
edges, chipped-off corners, and other defects would adversely affect their
appearance and strength. All joints between tiles and moldings shall be filled
with. Cemex white cement and then carefully wiped.
● The kitchen counter, flashboard, and kitchen table shall use 40cmx40cm granite
tiles. In installation use, first tile adhesive before putting the granite tile and next
is to install the aluminum tile trim on each corner and edges.
● The tile adhesive to be used in all tiles should be Holcim tile
adhesive.

PAINTS

● In painting, the first thing to do is flatten the wall surface apply by sandpaper,
second apply the concrete acid neutralizer to kill the acid that is present in the
 concrete, third start coating the primer to increase the durability of the paint and
block the steel stains and hide a color when is painted over. Next, add the
lacquer for a hard and durable finish, and lastly, apply the paints.

All paints to be used shall be Boysen or its equivalent and the following shall be
followed:

● Exterior masonry latex

- paint primer coat 2 final coats
● Interior masonry
- latex paint primer coat 2 final coats
● Exterior wood finished
- exterior house paint and 2 final coats
● Interior wood finished
- 2 coats flat wall enamel and must receive putty

Painting covers complete painting and finishing of wood, plasters, concrete, metal or
other surfaces, exterior or interior of the building.

All paint materials shall meet the requirements of paint materials under classification
class “A”

All colors shall be in accordance with samples to be approved by the. Color choice shall
be left to the Owner of the building with the advice of the architect in charge of
construction.

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

1. In the toilet and bath accessories use the FLOVA bathroom or its equivalent.

● Water closets FLOVA Bathroom collection

● Lavatories FLOVA Bathroom collection
● Kitchen Sinks FLOVA Bathroom collection
● Showerheads FLOVA Bathroom collection
● Soap holder FLOVA Bathroom collection
● Toil paper holder FLOVA Bathroom collection
● Floor drain - Size 100mm x 100mm Stainless steel
(List other materials if necessary)
DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

1. All kitchen equipment to be used shall be a Panasonic brand or its equivalent. The
sizes should be in accordance with the architectural plans located in the construction
drawing.

2. In the service area, the equipment is a 1.0mx 0.75m washing machine with a quick-
dry option. The living area, family area, and drafting room shall have a special modern
type lamp.

DIVISION 12 - PLUMBING

All plumbing works for this project shall be in accordance with the approved plans and
under the direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master
Plumber.

Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, and drainage and
to prevent water hammer and noise.

The plumbing installation shall conform to the provisions of the National Plumbing Code
and the rules and regulations enforced in the locality.

Piping for drain, waste, and vent shall be done using the Emerald brand uPVC push-on
system. For the in-house water supply installation, Neltex brand uPVC pipes and fittings
shall be used.

DIVISION 13 - ELECTRICAL

The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and
under the direct supervision and control of a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or
Master Electrician.

All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine or the National Electric Code.

The electrical wiring shall be installed thru Emerald brand coilable PVC electrical conduit
fittings and appurtenances that conform to ISO dimensions.
The minimum size of wires shall be 2.0 mm2 TW for switch and lighting line 3.5 mm2 for
power line in 12mm diameter PVC conduit. There shall be only one service drop from
the nearest CEPALCO pole to the proposed building.

Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as follows:

● Automatic Circuit breaker Meiji Electric

● Flush wall switches, convenience Outlets other wiring devices
● Wires/Conductors

The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size 19mm in diameter
which should extend at least 300mm aboce the ceiling line. The grounding wires shall be
identified and all wires shall be color-coded for easy identification.
The panelboard shall be provided with a circuit directory.
QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

Authority and Responsibility:

Persons performing the quality control functions must have well-defined responsibility and
authority.

Organization:

The establishment of an organization chart is necessary and the relationship between different
departments such as management, purchasing, construction, quality control, etc. must be
determined. This chart will identify each group's function and its related responsibility to quality
control.

Drawing:

The quality control system of construction contractors must establish some procedures to
ensure that the latest drawings are used for construction and examination processes.

Material Control:

The quality control system of construction contractors must establish a process to ensure
incoming material, receiving in construction site, control and identification and storage properly
are done and are based on the codes and standards requirement.

Examination and Inspection Program:

The plant owner or end-user normally provides an inspection and test plan and identifies in
which construction stages an inspector will attend for witnessing a specific test or inspection.

The construction contractor quality control department must provide a project quality control
plan based on the received inspection and test plan and coordinate with the plant owner
inspector in due time for witnessing the tests and inspections.

A process must be defined to a develop project quality control plan before the start of
construction work.

Correction of Non-Conformities:
The construction contractor quality control system must identify a process for corrective action
for all non-conformities found by the plant owner or end-user inspector or the contractor's own
quality control personnel.

Quality Control Manual for Contractors - Construction:

The construction contractor quality control system must provide a process that ensures all
construction activities such as fit-up, welding, assembly, erection, etc. are done based on the
codes and standards requirement.

Codes and standards Required Examination and Tests:

It is necessary that the construction contractor prepare and submit a Construction Quality
Control Plan for each project and identify all required inspections and tests which are necessary
to be done by codes and standards.

The construction contractor quality control system needs to generate some procedures for the
proper execution of all required examinations and tests such as non-destructive testing,
hydrostatic testing, performance test, and run-out test.

Calibration of Measuring Tools:

The construction contractor's quality control system needs to provide a system to properly
calibrate measuring, inspection, testing, and examination equipment.

Record Retention:

The construction contractor's quality control system requires defining a system to maintain and
retain the quality control records.

Quality Control Manual for Contractors - Sample Forms

The sample Quality Control Forms used in the quality control system and detailed procedures
for use of them need to be included in the quality control system.

The quality control manual does not have to be provided to the clients, as it might be a
confidential document, but the quality control plan requires it to be available to the plant owner
or end-user to show them all of the routine tests and examinations in the production process.

To realize the task of the quality control system in construction projects, review the Contractor
Quality Control Plan articles.