TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION OF PUMPHOUSE
BARANGAY LINGA, PILA LAGUNA PHILIPPINES
SCHEDULE OF SPECIFICATION
The Schedule of Specifications shall be used in conjunction with and all is subject to the Working Plans and Drawings. Both
the working plans and drawings and the schedule of specifications shall supplement each other and shall be known as the
General Conditions of Specifications. All works included under this Schedule of Specifications shall be subject to the
general conditions of the contract accompanying these specifications.

GENERAL NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORKS

It is declared and acknowledged intention and meaning to provide for the OWNER complete and ready for use, the building
herein mentioned, as well as other concomitant phases or trades of work necessary for the completion of all required.

Construction of the building stipulated under the specifications and related contract documents prepared for this project by
the ENGINEER shall be in conformity with all applicable National Laws, Local Ordinances, Building Rules and Regulations
of the National Code.

I - SCHEDULE OF DOORS & WINDOWS

DIVISION 8 DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS
SECTION 8A WOOD DOORS
8A.1 Scope. This section includes wood flush and sliding doors, and frames, complete.
8A.2 General. Interior wood flush, panel and sliding doors shall conform to the best commercial standard.
Doors shall have wood preservative treatment, insect-treated and kiln dried.
8A.3 Storage and protection. Wood flush, panel and sliding doors and frames shall be protected against
damage and dampness. Doors shall be stored under cover in a well-ventilated building where they will
not be exposed to extreme changes of humidity. They shall not be brought into the building until
plastering has been completed and is thoroughly dry.
8A.4 Materials.
8A.4.2 Panel doors shall be decorative or curving types, from Tanguile or narra configuration and
sizes as shown.
8A.4.4 Wood door frames. Frames shall be of the design, size and thickness indicated. This
shall be set plumb and true, and well-braced to prevent distortion. Frames in masonry or concrete walls
shall be secured as indicated, and shall be Guijo, Paitan or Yakal, good grade.
8A.5 Installation. Flush, panel and sliding doors shall be leveled, hung plumbed, and fitted
accurately allowing 2-mm clearance at the jambs and heads. Lock stiles of doors, 45 mm thick as thicker,
shall be beveled 3 mm in 50 mm. Knob locks and latches shall be installed 1 m from finished floors to the
center knobs. Apply hardware with fastenings of the size, quality, quantity and finish to provide workable
door system and as specified in Section: Builder’s Hardware.
8A.6 Submittal requirements. Prior to fabrication of flush, panel and sliding doors, and frames,
shop drawings shall be submitted indicating materials used, sizes, fastening devices, and finish for
approval.

SECTION 8N PVC DOORS AND WINDOWS

8N.1 Scope. This section includes PVC doors, windows and frames, complete.
8N.2 General. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) doors, windows and frames shall conform to the best
commercial standard
8N.3 Storage and protection. PVC doors windows and frames shall be protected against
damage. Doors shall be stored under cover in a well-ventilated building where they will not be exposed to
extreme changes in humidity. They shall not be brought into the building until painting is almost
completed and is thoroughly dry.
8N.4 Door and window frames. Frames shall be of the design and size indicated. Frames shall
be set plumb, true, and braced to prevent distortion. Frames in masonry or concrete walls shall be bolted
or as indicated. Frames shall be PVC with good grade hardwood as stiffener inside for hinges,
8N.5 Interior flush door. Doors shall be PVC and shall be of best commercial standard as
approved. Door shall be hollow core or as indicated and shall be factory pre-fabricated. Color and
configuration, as approved by the Architect.
8N.7 Installation. Hinged doors shall be hung plumb, and fitted accurately allowing
1.59 mm clearance at the jambs and heads. Lock stiles of doors, 44 mm thick or thicker, shall be leveled
3 mm in 50 mm. Knob locks and latches shall be installed 97 cm from finished floors to the center knobs.
Apply hardware with fastenings of the size, quality, quantity and finish to provide workable door system
and as specified in Section: Builder’s Hardware. Windows shall be hung plumb, and fitted accurately and
provided with appropriate hardware as approved.
8N.8 Submittal requirements. Prior to fabrication and delivery – doors, windows and frames
catalog cuts and sample finishes shall be submitted for approval.

SECTION 8J ALUMINUM SLIDING WINDOWS

8J.1 Scope. This section includes aluminum sliding windows, complete.
8J.2 Storage and protection. Materials shall be stored out of contact with the ground and shall
be arranged to avoid bending, warping or otherwise damaging the fabricated windows.
8J.3 Materials.
8J.3.1 Aluminum sliding windows shall be horizontal-type; frames shall be standard sizes or as
indicated with analok finish. Glass shall be tempered, 5.55 mm thick, tinted or clear, as approved.
8J.4 Installation.
8J.4.1 Windows shall be installed without forcing or distortion so that sills and heads are level and
jambs are plumb. Window frames shall be securely anchored into the supporting construction. Joints
between aluminum windows and aluminum members including mullions shall be set in mastic and
weather-stripping of the type recommended by the window manufacturer and as approved, to provide
completely water-tight joints. After installation
and glazing, each window shall be checked for proper operation and adjusted as necessary to provide an
even sash edge contact of operating sash. Aluminum surfaces shall be cleaned and any staining or
discoloring of the finish shall be restored or the unit replaced.
8J.5 Submittal Requirements. Prior to fabrication and delivery, brochure, catalogs or shop
drawings, samples of aluminum frames, mullions, weather stripping, type of finish, and glass shall be
submitted for approval.

II - PLASTERING WORKS
DIVISION 9 FINISHES
SECTION 9A PLASTERING
9A.1 Scope. This section includes plastering, complete.
9A.2 General. All masonry units’ work or concrete work not specifically specified with a finish, exposed to view
shall be cement plastered. Plastering work shall be coordinated properly with the work of other trades. The work of other
trades shall be protected properly from damage during plastering operations. Floors and finished work shall be properly
protected with a covering of polyethylene sheets or heavy kraft waterproof paper, with lapped and sealed joints. Scaffolding
shall be amply strong, well braced, tied securely and inspected regularly. Overloading of scaffolding will not be permitted.
9A.4 Delivery and storage of materials. Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the original packages
and containers bearing the name and band of the manufacturer. Cement and lime shall be stored off the ground under
watertight cover, and away from sweating walls and damp surfaces, until ready for use. Damaged or deteriorated materials
shall be removed from the premises.
9A.3 Materials.
9A.3.1 Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07-1992, type 1.
9A.3.2 Sand shall be clean natural sand or manufactured sand passing a 3 mm screen and retained in a No. 100
mesh sieve.
9A.3.3 Water for mixing shall be potable.
9A.3.4 Lime shall be hydrated lime with the requirement that the free (unhydrated) calcium oxide (CaO) and
magnesium oxide (MgO) in the hydrated product shall not exceed 8 percent by weight calculated on the “as received” basis.
9A.5 Mixing of plaster. Except where hand mixing of small patches is approved, mechanical mixers of an
approved type shall be used for the mixing of plaster. Materials shall be accurately measured in a device that will maintain
the specified proportions within a plus or minus tolerance not in excess of 5 percent by volume. Caked or lumped materials
shall not be used. Mechanical mixers, mixing boxes, and tools shall be cleaned after mixing each batch and kept freely of
plaster from previous mixes. Plaster shall be thoroughly mixed with the proper amount of water, until uniform in color and
consistency. Retempering will not be permitted, and all plaster that has begun to stiffen shall be discarded.
9A.6 Proportioning of plaster. Portland cement plaster shall be a two-coat application. Each coat shall be
proportioned as follows: one part Portland cement, three parts sand, and 1/5 part lime putty.
9A.7 Application of plaster.
9A.7.1 Workmanship. Base coats shall be applied with sufficient pressure and the plaster shall be sufficiently
plastic to provide good bonds on masonry or concrete base. Plaster work shall be finished level, plumb, square, and true,
within a tolerance of 3 mm in 3 m, without eaves, cracks, blisters, pits, grazing, discoloration, projections, or other
imperfections. Plasterwork shall have no visible junction marks where one day’s work adjoins another. Finished work shall
be covered and protected in an approved manner to prevent damage.
9A.7.2 Portland cement plaster shall be applied in two coats double-up method on masonry or concrete to a
thickness of not less than 12 mm. Base coats shall be applied with sufficient pressure and excessive evaporation during hot
or drying weather conditions. Care shall be taken to prevent staining the finished plaster.
9A.8.1 Patching and pointing. Upon completion of the building and when directed, all loose, cracked, damaged,
or defective plastering shall be cut out and re-patch in a satisfactory and approved manner. All point-patching of plastered
surfaces, and plaster work abutting or adjoining any other finish work, shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner.
Plaster droppings or splatterings shall be removed from all surfaces. Exposed plastered surfaces shall be left in a clean
unblemished condition ready to receive paint or other finish. Protective coverings shall be removed from floors, other
surfaces, and all rubbish and debris shall be removed from the building.

III - PAINTING WORKS

SECTION 9B FIELD PAINTING
9B.1 Scope. This section includes field painting, complete.
9B.2 General. Surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned and except for cement-
emulsion filler, shall be dry when the paint is applied. Interior areas shall be broom-cleaned and dust-
free before and during the application of any painting materials. Paint colors not specified shall be as
approved. Paint finishes not specified shall be flat, semi-gloss, or gloss as directed. Surfaces which will
be inaccessible after erection shall be treated and primed prior to erection, using two coats of the
designated primer. Such inaccessible surfaces are defined as those surfaces that are concealed after
erection or installation. Surfaces of steel to be embedded in concrete shall not be painted. Succeeding
coats of the same type and/or color of paint shall vary sufficiently from the color of the preceding coat to
permit ready identification. Damaged painting shall be retouched before the succeeding coat is applied.
Finish surfaces shall be smooth, even, and free from defects. The number of paint coats specified shall
be in addition to the shop priming coats.
9B.3 Delivery and Storage. Paints and paint materials shall be delivered in sealed containers that
plainly show the designated name, specification number, batch number, color, date of manufacture,
manufacturer’s directions and name of manufacturer. Storage of paints and paint materials and the mixing
of paints shall be restricted to the locations directed.
9B.4 Materials. All paints, thinners, linseed oils, and varnishes to be used shall be “Dutch Boy”
high quality painting system, except as specified otherwise. All paints shall contain an effective amount of
fungicide and mildew-proofing agent that shall prevent the paint from showing a mold growth or shall be
inherently fungistatic by the nature of their constituents and shall be non-toxic to person.
9B.4.2 Latex semi-gloss paints shall be Permacoat, code 715, water-based type.
9B.4.3 Alkyd Gloss enamel paints shall be Quick Dry Enamel type, oil-based type.
9B.4.4 Alkyd Flat enamel paints shall be Flat Wall Enamel, oil-based type
9B.4.6 Reducers shall be turpentine for enamel oil-based type, lacquer solvent for Clear Gloss
Varnish, and aromatic carbon solvents for polyurethane coating.
9B.4.9 Patching Compound powder for sealing concrete and plaster shall be white Decalite type.
9B.4.10 Sandpaper shall be waterproof type.
9B.5 Preparation of surfaces. All dirt, rust, scale, splinters, loose particle, disintegrated paint,
grease, oil, and other deleterious substances shall be removed from all surfaces that are to be painted.
9B.5.1 Wood surfaces shall be free from dust and in an approved condition to receive the paint or
varnish. The use of water on unpainted wood shall be avoided. Knots and resinous wood shall be treated
with an application of knot sealer, prior to application of paint. Puttying of cracks and nail holes shall be
done after the priming coat has been applied and has dried properly. Sandpapering, when required, shall
be done after the undercoats are dry.
9B.5.2 Concrete and plaster shall be repaired before painting. Dirt, fungus, grease, and oil shall
be removed prior to application of paint by washing the surfaces with a solution composed of from 2 to 8
ounces of trisodium phosphate per gallon of hot water and then rinsing thoroughly with fresh water.
Efflorescence shall be removed from concrete and masonry surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, and
washing with a 5 to 10 percent, by weight, solution of muriatic acid and then washing thoroughly with
fresh water, removing all traces of the acid. The trisodium phosphate and muriatic acid solution shall be
within the ranges specified and shall be of strengths to perform their functions properly. Glaze and all
loose particles and scale shall be removed by wire brushing.
9B.5.2.1 Puttying of concrete and plaster surfaces shall be done after the priming coat has been
applied and has dried properly. Sandpapering will be required prior to second coat of paint to provide an
even and smooth surface.
9B.5.3 Metal surfaces to be painted as mentioned in other section of these specifications
including zinc-coated surfaces and unprimed steel and iron surfaces, immediately after being cleaned,
shall be given one coat of pre-treatment coating (Turco No. 1 or approved equal). Primer paint shall be
applied over the pre-treatment coating when practicable after the coating has dried.
9B.6 Workmanship shall be first class in every respect. Paint enamel and varnish finish shall be
applied carefully with good clean brushes or approved rollers, or approved spraying equipment, except
that the initial coat to be provided on any new or previously unpainted surface shall be painted by brush.
The work shall be so conducted as to avoid damage to other surfaces and public or private property in the
area; any damage thereto shall be made good by the contractor at his expense. Sufficient time shall be
allowed between coat to ensure thorough drying, and each coat shall be in proper condition before the
next coat is applied. Sanding and dusting, as required, to product finishes which are free from visible
defects when viewed from a distance of 1.52 m shall be performed. Varnish shall be sanded between
coats. Finish coat shall be smooth and free from runs, sags, or other defects. Each coat of paint shall be
of sufficient thickness to cover completely the previous coat or surface. Exterior paint shall not be
applied during rainy weather; the temperature shall be above 45 degrees F. and not over 95 degrees F.
Interior paint may be applied at any time provided the surfaces to be painted are dry and the temperature
can be kept above 45 degrees F. during the application of ordinary paints, and between 65 degrees F.
and 95 degrees F. during the application of enamels and varnishes.
9B.7 Painting and finishing application.
9B.7.1.1 Exterior and interior cement plastered and concrete surfaces, and as well as interior
plaster surfaces of toilet, locker and shower rooms shall be painted with three coats of semi-gloss latex
paints. The paint shall be ready-mixed for use and of brushing consistency. The paint shall contain no
poisonous algaecide or fungicides. Any gel or skin formation which will re-dissolve upon stirring for five
minutes shall be disregarded. The paint shall have good scrubability, washability and good sealing
properties.
9B.7.1.2 All wood doors shall be given three coats of quick dry enamel gloss paints and spray applied.
9B.7.1.3 Wood surfaces, interior and exterior painted surfaces except otherwise specified shall be
given one coat of primer and two coats of finish enamel. Prior to painting application, all nail holes and
grains shall be puttied to even surfaces. Enamel shall be alkyd type, gloss, semi-gloss, or flat as
directed.
9B.7.1.4 Wood finish, interior varnish finishes as indicated. These include plywood. All nailholes
and grains shall be applied with one coat of wood filler, and surfaces stained to a uniform color. Finish
shall be three coats of clear flat lacquer, applied by spray gun.
9B.7.1.5 Decorative wood frames and trims. All nailholes and grains shall be applied with wood filler
and surfaces stained to a uniform color as indicated. Finishes shall be three coats of clear flat or clear
gloss water resistant varnish applied by spray gun.
9B.7.1.6 All exposed metals shall be given one coat of zinc-chromate and finished with two coats of
enamel paints, alkyd type.
9B.7.1.7 Piping, fittings and mechanical and electrical equipment. Pipe hangers, structural
supports, pipe and pipe fittings, conduit and conduit fittings, and miscellaneous steel and iron work shall
be painted to match adjacent surfaces, utilizing the painting systems as specified hereinbefore for steel.
Equipment shall be finished in accordance with the specification for the particular end item. Factor
finished surfaces that are damaged during installation shall be restored to their original condition.
9B.7.1.8 Other surfaces for which the type of paint has not been specified hereinbefore shall be
painted as specified for surfaces having similar conditions or exposure.
9B.8 Submittal requirements. Prior to procurement, the contractor shall submit brochures or
catalogs for the paint system to be used on the different surfaces to be applied for approval.

IV - CEILING WORKS
SECTION 7D CEILING SPACE INSULATION
7D.1 Scope. This section includes ceiling space insulation for application between framing
members, complete.
7D.2 Delivery, storage, and protection. Materials shall be delivered to the site in the original
sealed containers or packages, and shall bear the manufacturer’s name and brand designation. Where
materials are covered by a referenced specification, the containers or packages shall bear the
specification number, type, and class as applicable. Materials shall be stored and handled in a manner
as to protect them from damage during the entire construction period.
7D.3 Materials.
7D.3.1 Ceiling insulation - Mat or blanket thermal insulation shall be “ACI Fiberglass” as
manufactured by ACI Philippines, Inc., 50 mm thick with aluminum foil membrane facing and with edges
suitable for fastening insulation to supporting members. Insulation including affixed vapor barrier, shall
have a flame spread rating not greater than 25 and a smoke developed rating not greater than 50 when
tested in accordance with ASTM E84.
7D.3.2 Fasteners and adhesives shall be approved standard product of insulation manufacturer.
7D.4 Preparation of surfaces.
7D.4.1 General. All surfaces on which insulation and vapor barriers are to be applied shall be clean,
smooth, dry, and free of any projections which might puncture the vapor barriers. The condition of the
surfaces shall be inspected and approved by the Construction Architect/Engineer immediately before the
work is started.
7D.5 Installation.
7D.5.1 Ceiling space application. Each space between framing members shall be insulated
completely with blanket insulation. Continuous strips of blanket shall be cut to the required length for
attachment at top and bottom. Blankets shall be butted snugly. Affixed facing shall be installed facing
toward the interior side of the construction. Insulation shall be secured in place by the use of nailing
strips, or an approved adhesive standard with the manufacturer. The insulation shall be installed after all
electric wiring, plumbing, and other concealed work are in place; areas around electrical outlets, pipes,
and all other protruding objects shall be snugly fitted. When water pipes occur in ceiling construction,
insulation shall be applied between the ceiling and the pipe. Large pipes may require compression or
removal of some of the insulation, retaining the vapor-proofing facing. The insulation shall be cut to fit,
angles, corners, or irregular spaces, always forming a flange of the affixed facing where insulation is to
be fastened to the forming. All joints or breaks in the insulation facing shall be sealed in a manner that
will assure a continuous vapor barrier capable of effectively controlling condensation.

V - TILE WORKS
SECTION 9C CERAMIC TILE WORK
9C.1 Scope. This section includes ceramic and granite tile works, complete.
9C.2 General. The work shall not be started until the rough in for plumbing and electrical work has been
completed and tested. The work of all other trades in the area where tile work is to be done shall be
protected from damage in a skillfully manner and as directed.
9C.2.1 Delivery and storage. Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s original unbroken
packages or containers that are labeled plainly with the manufacturer’s name and brands. Containers for tiles shall be
grades sealed. Materials shall be stored in any weather tight enclosures, and shall be handled in a manner that will prevent
damage by wear or dampness.
9C.3 Materials.
9C.3.1 Tiles for lobby, living, dining, toilet and bath and other areas shall be as shown, Italian or Spanish
ceramics; and homogenous type of good quality grade. Color. Ceramic tiles shall be as distributed by “Dexterton
Industrial Corporation” and granite tiles or Granitogres, as distributed by “SDK Builders, Inc.” will be acceptable as
approved.
9C.3.1.1 Ceramic Tiles other than imported tiles shall be “Mariwasa,” medium traffic type, of a good quality grade.
Color, design, texture and size shall be as approved.
9C.3.2 Listel or Trim units shall be provided for a completely and neatly finished installation. Trim units shall be of
material and finish identically to wall tiles.
9C.3.3 Portland cement shall be gray color for mortar setting bed and scratch coat.
This shall conform to the requirements of PNS 07 - type 1.
9C.3.5 Hydrated lime shall be the same quality as that used for masonry work.
9C.3.6 Sand for mortar setting beds shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
Specification C44.
9C.3.7 Sand for plaster scratch coats and pointing mortar shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
Specification C35.
9C.3.8 Water shall be potable.
9C.4 Installation.
9C.4.2 Application of the flooring. Surfaces to receive the tile shall be clean, free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, and
other deleterious substances. Floor tile operations in spaces receiving a wall tile shall not be started until after wall tile
installation has been completed. Before a tile is applied with a dry set mortar bed, the structural floor shall be tested for
levelness or uniformity of the slope by flooding it with water. Areas where the water ponds shall be filled, leveled, and re-
tested before the setting bed is applied.
9C.4.2.2 Application of tile flooring of portland cement mortar. Tiles shall be soaked in water at least 12 hours
before it shall be used. No free water shall remain on the tiles at the time of setting. A skim coat of neat portland cement
mortar, 0.79mm to 1.59 mm thick shall be trowelled at or brushed over the setting bed and/or the back of the tile, or a thin
layer of portland cement, 0.79 mm to 1.59 mm thick may be hand dusted uniformly over the setting bed and worked lightly
with a trowel or brush until thoroughly damp. The tile shall then be pressed firmly upon the setting bed, and beaten into the
mortar until true and even with the plane of the finished floor line. Beating and leveling shall be completed within one hour
after placing the tile sheets. Borders and defined lines shall be laid before the field or body of the floor. Where floor drains
are provided, the floors shall be sloping to drain properly to the drains. Intersection sand returns shall be formed accurately.
Cutting of tiles where necessary, shall be done along the outer edges of the floor. As far as practicable, no tiles of less
than half size shall be used. Tiles shall fit closely and neatly at all plumbing fixtures and around electrical outlets, pipes, and
fittings so those cover plates or escutcheons will overlap the tiles properly. Tiles shall be secured firmly in place and loose
tiles or tiles sounding hollow shall be removed and replaced. All lines shall be kept straight, parallel, and true and even
planes. The inner edge of borders shall be kept straight and where practicable, shall form right angles at all returns.
9C.4.4 Grouting and pointing. Tiles shall be wetted, if they have become dry, before applying grout. Joints 3
mm or less in width shall be routed with a neat white portland cement grout of the consistency of thick cream. Other joints
shall be pointed with mortar consisting of white Portland cement and two parts pointing sand. The grout or mortar for joints
in floors, walls and other vertical surfaces shall contain white Portland cement. Grout and pointing mortar shall be forced
into joints by using trowel, squeegee, brush, or finger application. Before the grout or mortar sets, the joints of cushion-edge
tiles shall be struck or tooled to the depth of the cushion, filling all skips or gaps, and the joints of a square-edge tile shall be
filled completely flush with their surface. Dark cement shall not show through grouted white joints. Care shall be taken to
avoid scratching glazed finishes. All surplus mortar or grout shall be removed before it has set or hardened.
9C.4.5 Cleaning and curing. Floors shall be covered with waterproofed paper with all joints lapped at least 100
mm and the laps tape-sealed or held down with planks or other weights and allowed to damp- cure for at least 72 hours
before foot traffic is permitted thereon. All completed tile work shall be thoroughly sponged and washed diagonally across
joints, and finally polished with clean dry cloths. Acid cleaning unglazed tiles, when necessary, shall not be done within ten
days after setting tiles. All metal shall be covered with approved grease and the tile wet with clean water before the tile is
cleaned with a 10 percent muriatic
acid solution. After acid cleaning, the tile shall be flushed with clean water, and grease coating on metal removed. Acid
cleaners shall not be used on unglazed tiles.
9C.4.6 Protection. Finished tile floors shall be covered with clean building paper before foot traffic is permitted on
them. Board walkways shall be placed on floors that are to be continuously used as passageways by workers.
9C.5 Submittal requirements. Tiles' samples of the actual tile to be provided shall be submitted for approval
before tile work is started. The finished work shall match the approved samples in size, color pattern, finish and texture

VI - ELECTRICAL WORKS
DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL
SECTION 16A ELECTRICAL WORK
16A.1 Scope. This section covers the requirements for the provision of a complete and operable
electrical installation including all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, apparatus,
transportation, warehousing, rigging, scaffolding and other equipment and services necessary to
accomplish the electrical installation, complete.
16A.2 General. The work includes but is not necessarily limited to the installation of interior
lighting and power system, including all feeders, branch circuits and connections to all lighting outlets,
fixtures and equipment.
16A.2.1 Best standard practice of the trade. Install all equipment and materials in a neat and
professional manner. Leave all exposed parts of the electrical work in a neat, clean and usable condition,
with painted surfaces unblemished and polished surfaces re-polished.
16A.2.2 The work as laid out on drawing is to some extent diagrammatic and the location thereon
indicated may be approximate only, except where fixed by dimension’s notation or architectural elevation.
Adhere to the location indicated as much as possible and if significant deviation is necessary request
direction from the Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.2.3 If anything has been omitted in any item of works usually furnished which are necessary
for the completion of electrical works as outlined herein, then such items must be hereby included in the
electrical works.
16A.2.4 Repairs, Cutting and Patching. Perform cutting necessitated by installation of the
electrical work and repair all damage affected on existing and new construction. Patch to match the
surrounding work to the satisfaction of the Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.3 Quality assurance.
16A.3.1 Materials shall be a popular brand of manufacturer as specified herein and as approved by
the Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.3.2 Electrical equipment and materials shall conform to the applicable requirements.
Underwriter’s Laboratories, (UL), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical
Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) and other related publications.
16A.3.3 Workmanship shall be equal to the best standard practice recognized and adopted for this
trade.
16A.3.4 Inspection and test shall be conducted by the Contractor in the presence of the
Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.4 Application codes, regulations and requirements.
16A.4.1 Applicable codes and regulations.
A. Philippine Electrical Code.
B. Bureau of Labor Standards.
C. National Fire Protection Association
D. National Electrical Code, latest edition.
E. Power Company Regulations.
F. Regulations of all other authorities having jurisdiction.
16A.5 Permits and inspection. Obtain and pay for all permits required. Arrange for and
schedule inspections by Office of the Building Official and Utility Companies and secure their approval.
16A.6 Structural conditions. Obtain the consent of the Construction Architect/Engineer before
installing conduits which will pass through or interfere with any structural members or where notching,
boring or cutting of the structure is necessary to accommodate the electrical work.
16A.7 Materials
16A.7.1 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps. The Contractor shall provide and install all lighting
fixtures of the size and type as indicated on the drawings. All fixtures shall be wired and installed
complete including all lamps and/or tubes, transformers, ballast’s, supports, brackets, canopies,
globes and other parts and devices necessary for complete installation and operation.
16A.7.1.1 Fluorescent fixture unit shall be complete. The tube shall be accessible without
removing the fixture. Fixture shall be direct connected to 220 volts system as shown.
A. Ballast shall be built to the specification adopted by the certified ballasts manufacturer’s
approved by the Electrical Testing Laboratory with lowest sound rating with UL label. Ballasts
shall be 220V rapid start high power factor series type “P” (0.95) p.f. capacitative “A” sound
rating. Ballasts manufactured by “General Electric Company”, “Philips”, Electrodynamics and
“Westinghouse” are acceptable.
B. Fluorescent tubes shall be standard cool white rapid start of wattage and quantity shown.
C. Fluorescent fixture housing shall be US gauge 22 sheet steel minimum. Reflecting
surfaces shall have baked white; acrylic finish preceded by one coat of baked gray primer.
Acrylic shall be color stable and non-aging. Non-reflecting surfaces shall be finished with
baked light gray enamel proceeded by one coat of dark gray primer.
E. Acrylic glasses of the size and configuration shown shall be provided.
16A.7.3 Wires and Cables.
16A.7.3.1 Wires and cables for lighting, intercom, telephone, televisions and other requirements shall
be “Philflex” as manufactured by” Philips Wire and Cable Co.” or approved equivalent. Sizes and type
of wires shall be as indicated, and shall pass the stringent quality requirements set by the Ministry of
International Trade and Industry of Japan and the Philippine standards.
16A.7.3.2 All wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed, shall be of ninety-eight (98%)
conductivity, shall be smooth and true and of a cylindrical form and shall be within one percent (1%) of
the actual size called for.
16A.7.3.3 Wires or cables for lighting and power systems shall be plastic insulated for 600 volt
working pressure, type THW unless otherwise noted on plans or specified below. All wires AWG No. 8
and larger shall be stranded copper.
16A.7.3.4 Control leads for motors or lighting shall be type THW for lighting and power systems.
No wire smaller than No. 12 gauge or as indicated shall be used, except for control leads.
16A.7.4 Conduit.
16A.7.4.1 Conduit for interior systems shall be PVC conduit or metal conduit as shown..
16A.7.4.2 No conduit shall be used in any system smaller than ½-inch electric trade sized, nor
shall have more than four ninety degrees bends in any one run, and where necessary, pull boxes shall
be provided as directed.
16A.7.4.3 No wire shall be pulled into any conduit until the conduit system is complete in all
details; in the case of concealed work until all rough plastering or masonry has been completed; in the
case of exposed work, until the conduit has been completed in every detail.
16A.1.4.4 The ends of all conduits shall be tightly plugged to exclude plaster, dust and moisture
while the building is in the process of construction. All conduits shall be reamed to remove all burrs.
16A.7.4.5 All pipes and fittings on exposed work shall be secured by means of metal clips
spaced a maximum of five feet which shall be held in place by means of a machine screw. When
running over concrete-surfaces, the screws shall be held in place by expansion sleeves. All pipes on
exposed work shall run at right angles to and parallel with the surrounding walls and shall conform to
the form of the ceiling, no diagonal runs shall be allowed and all ends and offsets shall be avoided as
far as possible. Where necessary, conduit fittings shall be used. Piping, in all cases shall be run
perfect straight and true, satisfactory to the Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.7.5 Outlet Boxes and Fittings.
16A.7.5.1 All outlets of whatever kind for all systems shall be provided with a suitable fitting which
shall be either a box or other device specially designed to receive the type of fittings to be mounted
thereon.
16A.7.5.2 The Contractor shall consult the Construction Architect/Engineer as to the nature of the
various fittings to be used before installing his outlet fittings, to the nature of appliance to be a
finished design.
16A.7.5.3 In the case of fixtures, their outlet fittings shall be provided with suitable fixture supports
of a size and kind required by the fixture to be hung. Fixture studs in general shall be 3/8 inch.
16A.7.5.4 All outlets on exposed conduit work shall be cast alloy conduit fittings of proper type,
as manufactured by “Crouse-Hinds Appleton”, or approved equal.
16A.7.5.5 At all outlets on concealed conduit work, provide galvanized pressed steel outlet boxes
of standard make.
16A.7.6 Junction and Pull Boxes. Junction and pull boxes, of code gauge steel, shall be
provided as indicated or as required for facilitating the pulling of wires and cables. Pull boxes in
finished places shall be located installed with the permission and to the satisfaction of the
Construction Architect/Engineer.
16A.7.7 Wall Switches. Wall switches shall be rated at 15 amperes, 250 volts, one-way, as
required. The type of switch shall be tumbler operation and the color, plating and appearance of wall
plates shall be submitted prior to the purchase of wall switches and face plates. Switches shall be as
manufactured by “National”, “RNT”, or approved equal by the Architect.
16A.7.8 Wall Receptacles. Receptacle outlets shall be for flush mounting duplex rated at 15 amp.,
250 volts, parallel slots with grounding slot. Type and color of receptacle outlet plates shall be as
selected by the Architect and appropriate samples of outlets and plates shall be submitted prior to
purchase of devices.
16A.7.9 Panels and Cabinets.
16A.7.9.1 Standard panels and cabinets, as far as possible, shall be dead front construction
furnished with trims for flush mounting as required. Cabinets shall be code gage steel with gutters at
least 4-inch wide and wider if necessary. The trim for all panels shall be finished in gray enamel over
a rust inhibitor. Panels and cabinets shall be as manufactured by “Westinghouse”, “G.E.” or “ITE”.
Manufacturer’s shop drawings in triplicate shall be submitted.
16A.7.9.2 220- volt lighting panels shall be equipped with 20A circuit breakers in the branch
circuits and a three-pole circuit breaker in the main unless noted otherwise on plans. As indicated on
plans the panels shall be assembled in two or more selection if over 20 two-pole circuits or 40 one
pole circuits. Circuit breakers shall be “ITE” “Type EQ/ET”, “Westinghouse” Type AB or G.E. Type T.
16A.7.9.3 Distribution panels shall be of same type as lighting panels except equipped with one-
pole, two-pole and three-pole circuit breakers “Westinghouse Type AB”, “G.E.”. “Type T”, “ITE Type
EQ/ET”, frame up of sizes called for on plans.
16A.7.10 Individual Breakers and Switches.
16A.7.10.1 Provide individual circuit breakers, safety switches and disconnect switches as
indicated on plans. Voltage ratings shall be suitable in each case of service application. Enclosures
shall be General Purpose, NEMA Type I, except where specifically noted on plans or assembled on
panel cabinets. All protective devices shall meet NEMA and UL specifications.
16A.7.10.2 Circuit breakers shall consist of a quick-make, quick break type entirely trip-free
operating mechanism with contacts arc interrupter, and thermal-magnetic trip unit for each pole, all
enclosed in a molded-phenolic case. The thermal magnetic trip unit shall provide time-delayed
overload protection and instantaneous short circuit protection, and in case of overload or short circuit
in any one pole. Circuit breaker shall be trip indicating, with the tripped position of breaker handle
midway between “ON” and “OFF” positions. Circuit breakers shall be “ITE Type EQ/ET”,
“Westinghouse Type AB”, “GE Type T”. All circuit breakers rated above 225 amperes shall have
interchangeable trip units.
16A.7.11 Motor Starters.
16A.7.11.1 Provide proper size, characteristics and HP rating as required by the particular motor.
Use motor nameplate data for selection of overload relays. Provide an overload for each conductor.
16A.7.11.2 Provide an enclosure for all starters. NEMA 1 for general use and the equivalent of
NEMA 3R for exterior or wet or damp locations.
16A.7.11.3 Across the line for 7-1/2 HP or less and reduced voltage type for 10 HP and larger.
16A.7.12 Grounding and Bonding Equipment. Shall be in accordance with Article 250 N. E. C. as
amended by the office of the Building Official (DPW).
16A.7.13 Grounding Conductors. Non-metallic raceways, size per table 250-95 N. E. C.
16A.8 Location of wiring and outlets.
16A.8.1 The Contractor shall coordinate his work with all trades involved so that exact
locations may be obtained for all outlets, apparatus, appliances and wiring. Care should be exercised
when running a common neutral that the phase wires are of different phases so that the multi-circuit
will be balanced around the neutral conductor.
16A.8.2 The location of outlets shown on the electrical plans shall be considered as
approximate and it shall be incumbent upon the Contractor before installation of outlet boxes, to study
all pertinent drawings and obtain precise information from the architectural schedules, scale drawings,
large scale drawings, large scale and full details of finished rooms, approved shop drawings of other
trades or from the Construction Architect/Engineer. It shall be understood that any outlet may be
relocated on a distance not exceeding 15 feet from the location shown on the drawings, if so directed
by the Construction Architect/Engineer. Contractor shall make any necessary adjustment of his work
to fit conditions for recessed fixtures and for outlets occurring in glazed tile, block, terra cotta, marble,
wood paneling, or other special finish materials in order that all boxes may register flush with finish
and shall be centered properly. In centering outlets, due allowance shall be made for overhead piping,
ducts, window, and door trim, variations in thickness of plastering, etc., as erected, regardless of
conditions which may be otherwise shown on small scale drawings. Outlets incorrectly located shall
be properly relocated at the Contractor’s expense. Local switches are shown near doors shall be
located at the stride side of the door as finally hung, regardless of swing shown on the drawings.
16A.8.3 The center of wall outlets, socket-outlets, switches, telephone outlets, pilot lights,
indicating lights and clock outlets shall be installed at heights above finished floor as indicated on
the drawings. Where mounting heights are indicated on the Electrical Drawings, they shall be verified
with Architect’s drawings before installation. When glazed tile block, terra cotta occurs, outlets shall
be centered on the nearest joint to the height given.
16A.9 Installation.
16A.9.1 Electrical installation shall conform to the National Electrical Safety Code, Philippine
Electrical Code, the National Electrical Code and to the requirements specified herein. All equipment
and materials shall be new as specified otherwise. The Contractor shall submit proof, if requested by
the Construction Architect/Engineer, that the materials, appliances, equipment or devices that he
furnishes and installs under this Contract, meet the requirements of the Underwriter’s Laboratories,
Inc. as regards fire and casualty hazards. The label of, or listing by, the Underwriter’s Laboratories,
Inc. will be accepted as conforming with this requirement. In lieu of the label of listing, the Contractor
may submit independent proof satisfactory to the Construction Architect/Engineer that the materials,
appliances or devices conform to the published standards, including methods of test, of the
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
16A.9.2 Conduit installation shall be made with rigid metal conduit and fittings, electrical
metallic tubing, or nonmetallic conduit. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be installed underground,
encased in concrete or used in outdoor work. Rigid metal conduit installed underground shall be
encased in concrete or covered with a protective coating.
16A.9.2.1 Exposed conduit shall be installed parallel with or at right angles to the building walls
and ceilings and shall be supported by pipe straps, wall brackets, hangers or ceiling trapeze.
Fastenings shall be by wood screws or screw type nails to wood; by toggle bolts on hollow masonry
units; by concrete inserts, or expansion bolts on concrete or brick; by machine screws, welded
threaded studs, or spring tension clamps on steel work. Threaded studs driven in by a powder charge
and provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in lieu of expansion bolts or machine or wood
screws. Threaded C-clamps may be used on rigid steel conduit only. The load applied to fasteners
shall not exceed 1/4 of the proof test load. Fasteners attached to concrete ceilings shall be vibration
and shock resistant. Holes cut to a depth of more than 1/2 inches in reinforced concrete beams or to
a depth of more than 3/4 inch in concrete joints shall not cut the main reinforcing bars. Holes not
used shall be filled. In partitions of light steel construction, sheet-metal screws shall be used. In
suspending-ceiling construction, conduit shall be run above the ceiling and only lighting system branch
circuit raceways shall be fastened to the ceiling supports. Spring steel fasteners may be used for
lighting branch circuit raceway supports in suspended ceilings in dry locations. Conduits shall be
fastened to all sheet metal boxes and cabinets with two lock nuts where required by the National
Electrical Code, where insulated bushings are used and where bushings cannot be brought into firm
contact with the box. Locknuts shall be the type with sharp edges for digging into the wall of metal
enclosures. Bushings shall be installed on the ends of all conduits and shall be of the insulating type
where required by the National Electrical Code. (Exposed risers in wire shafts of multi-story buildings
shall be supported by U-clamp hangers at each floor level and at intervals not to exceed 10 feet.
Fittings for steel conduit and electrical metallic tubing shall be iron or steel only.)
16A.9.2.2 Conduit installed in concrete floor slabs shall be located so as not to affect the
structural strength of the slabs. Conduit shall be installed within the middle one-third of the concrete
slab except where necessary to not disturb the reinforcement. Outside diameter of conduit shall not
exceed one-third of the slab thickness and conduits shall be spaced not closer than three diameters
except at cabinet locations. Curved portions of bends shall not be visible above the finish slab. Slab
thickness shall be increased as necessary to provide a minimum one inch cover over conduit. Where
embedded conduits cross expansion joints, suitable water tight expansion fittings and bonding jumpers
shall be provided. Conduit larger than one inch trade size shall be parallel with or at right angles to
the main reinforcement: when at right angles to the reinforcement, the conduit shall be close to one of
the supports of the slab.
16A.9.2.3 Conduits installed in contact with earth shall be rigid steel. Rigid steel conduits shall
be encased in concrete. Zinc coating may be omitted from steel conduit, which has a factory-applied
epoxy coating. Field made joints, fittings, abrasions, imperfections shall be coated with material
equivalent to the above.
16A.9.2.4 Changes in direction or runs shall be made with symmetrical bends or cast-metal
fittings. Field made bends and of offset shall be made with a hickey or conduit-bending machine.
Crushed or deformed raceways shall not be installed. Trapped raceways in damp or wet locations
shall be avoided. Plaster dirt or trash shall be prevented from lodging in raceways, boxes, fittings and
equipment during construction. Clogged raceways shall be freed o all obstructions.
16A.10 Boxes, outlets and support.
16A.10.1 Boxes shall be in the wiring or raceway systems wherever required for pulling of wires,
making connections and mounting of devices or fixtures. Boxes shall be sheet steel. Each box shall
have the volume required by the National Electrical Code for the number of conductors enclosed in the
box. Boxes for mounting lighting fixtures shall be not less than 4 inches except that smaller boxes
may be installed as required by fixture configuration as approved. Boxes installed for concealed
wiring shall be provided with suitable extension rings or plaster covers, as required. Boxes for use in
masonry block or tile walls shall be square cornered tile type, or standard boxes having square-
cornered tile-type covers. Cast metal boxes installed in wet locations and boxes installed flush with
the outside of exterior surfaces shall be gasketed. Separate boxes shall be provided for flush or
recessed fixture when required by the fixture terminal operating temperature and fixtures shall be
readily removable for access to the boxes unless ceiling access panels are provided. Boxes and
pendants for surface-mounted fixtures or suspended ceilings shall be supported independently of the
ceiling supports, or adequate provisions shall be made for distributing the load over the ceiling support
members in an approved manner. Boxes and supports shall be fastened to wood with wood screws or
screw-type nails of equal holding strength, with bolts and expansion shields on concrete or brick, with
toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, and with machine screws or welded studs on steel work.
Threaded studs driven in by powder charge and provided with lock washers and nuts, or nail-type
nylon anchors may be used in lieu of wood screws, expansion shields, or machine screws. In open
overhead spaces, cast boxes threaded to raceways need not be separately supported except where
used for fixture support; cast metal boxes having threadless connectors and sheet metal boxes shall
be supported directly from the building structure or by bar hangers. Where bar hangers are used, the
bar shall be attached to raceway, which shall be supported with an approved type fastener not more
than 24 inches from the box. Penetration into reinforced concrete members shall avoid cutting any
reinforcing steel.
16A.10.2 Pull boxes of not less than the minimum size required by the Philippine Electrical
Code shall be constructed of code gage galvanized sheet steel. Boxes shall be furnished with screw-
fastened covers. Where several feeders through a common pull box, the feeders shall be tagged to
indicate clearly the electrical characteristics, circuit number, and panel designation.
16A.10.3 Conduit stubbed up through concrete floors for connections to free standing
equipment shall be provided with a short elbow and an adjustable brass tap or coupling brass or
bronze threaded inside for plugs, set flush with the finished floor. Wiring shall be extended in rigid
threaded conduit to equipment, except that where required, flexible conduit may be used 6 inches
above the floor. Screw driver-operated threaded flush plugs shall be installed in conduit from which
no equipment connections are made.
16A.11 Device plates of the one-piece type shall be provided for all outlets and fittings to suit the
devices installed. Plates on unfinished walls and on fittings shall be of zinc-coated sheet or cast
metal having rounded or beveled edges. Plates on finished walls shall be of steel with ivory baked-
enamel finish. Screws shall be of metal with countersunk heads, in a color to match the finish of the
plate. Plate shall be installed with all four edges in continuous contact with finished wall surfaces
without the use of mats or similar devices. Plaster filling will not be permitted. Plates shall be
installed with an alignment tolerance of 1/6 inch. The use of sectional type device plates will not be
permitted. Plates installed in wet locations shall be gasketed. Device plates for telephone and inter-
communication outlets shall have a 3/8 inch bushed opening in center.
16A.12 Receptacles. Single and duplex receptacles shall be rated 2-pole, 3-wire grounding
type, 15 amperes, 240 volts. Body shall be ivory molded phenolic compound supported on a metal
mounting strap. Receptacles shall be side and back-wired with screw type terminals. Exposed metal
parts shall be corrosion resistant. The ground pole shall be connected to the mounting strap. Special
purpose receptacles shall be rated as indicated.
16A.13 Toggle switches shall be totally enclosed with bodies of molded compound and a
mounting strap. Handles shall be ivory. Wiring terminals shall be of the screw type, back or side
wired. Switches shall be rated quiet type. AC only, 15 ampere, 250 volt. Switches shall be single
pole unless otherwise indicated.
16A.14 Panelboards. Lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards shall be circuit equipped,
Type I, Class I. Circuit breakers shall be the rating, class painted.
16A.15 Grounding and bonding. All exposed non-current-carrying metallic parts of electrical
equipment, metallic raceway systems, grounding conductor and neutral conductor of wiring systems
shall be grounded. The ground connection shall be made at the main service equipment and shall be
made to driven rods on the exterior of the building or to the point of entrance of the metallic water
service. Connections to flanged pipes shall be made to the street side of the flanged connection. No
connections shall be made to water pipes coated with insulating materials.
16A.16 Recessed fluorescent fixtures. Fixtures shall be installed in suspended ceiling opening
as indicated. These fixtures shall have adjustable fittings to permit alignment with ceiling panels.
Fixtures installed in fire-resistive type of suspended ceiling construction shall be provided with
fireproofing boxes having materials of the same fire rating as the ceiling panels, in conformance with
the Building Materials List of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
16A.17 Equipment connections. All wiring for the connection of motors and control equipment
as indicated on the electrical drawings shall be furnished and installed under this section of the
specification, except as otherwise specifically noted or specified, automatic-control wiring, signaling,
and protective devices are not included in this section of the specifications but shall be furnished and
installed under other sections of the specifications. Control wiring not shown on the electrical
drawings shall be furnished.
16A.17.1 Flexible connections of the short length shall be provided for equipment subject to
vibration, noise transmission, or movement and for all motors. Liquid-tight flexible connections shall
be provided as required.
16A.18 Painting and finishing. Field-applied paint on exposed surface shall be provided under
the Section: Field Painting.
16A.19 Tests.
16A.19.1 All wiring shall be tested for circuit continuity and shall be tested to assure that the
wiring system is free of short circuit, accidental grounding or other defects prior to normal system
operation.
16A.19.2 Tests shall be performed after all wiring is completed and connected ready for the
attachment of the fixtures and equipments and again after fixtures and equipment are connected ready
for use. Test shall be made with an instrument capable of measuring accurately the resistance
involved and having a voltage rating of 500 volts. Reading shall be taken after the voltage has been
applied continuously for one minute. The insulation resistance between conductors and between each
conductor and ground shall be measured. 16A.19.3 Tests shall be such that each item of control
equipment will function not less than five times. All tests shall be performed in the presence of the
Construction Architect/Engineer. All test results shall be submitted in triplicate.
16A.19.4 Energize the systems. After the Contractor has assured himself that the wiring systems
are free of faults, the Contractor shall then energize the systems from their normal power sources and
confirm that all systems are operational as required by the contract documents, prior to final
inspection.
16A.20 Repairs to existing work. The work shall be carefully laid out in advance, and where
cutting, channeling, chasing, or drilling floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, or other surfaces is necessary
for the proper installation, support, or anchorage of the conduit, raceways, or other electrical work,
this work shall be carefully done, and any damage to building, piping, or equipment shall be repaired
by skilled mechanics of the trades involved, at no additional cost to the Owner.
16A.21 Submittal requirements.
16A.21.1 One (1) sample of each fixture, wires and wiring devices shall be submitted prior to
procurement
16A.21.2 Three (3) copies of catalog cuts for circuit breakers, magnetic starters and panel boards.
16A.22 Record drawings. The Contractor shall, during the progress of the works, keep a
careful record of all changes where the actual installation differs from that shown on the Contract
Drawings. Upon completion, the Contractor shall, in a neat and accurate manner, finalize “AS BUILT”
drawings on tracing paper. These drawings shall be submitted to the Construction Architect/Engineer
for approval. After approval, they shall become the property of the Owners. Final payment will be
withheld until receipt of the approved record drawings showing circuit runs and pull boxes with
sufficient information for future rewiring, maintenance, and identification. The final submittal of record
drawings shall be in original and three (3) sets of prints of “AS BUILT” drawings of electrical works.
The print copies shall be duly signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer.