DIVISION 01: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL
SCOPE OF WORK:
This specification defines the general requirements for the quality and control materials and
workmanship for the satisfactory completion of the work herein described. All materials shall be
new and conforming to the plans and the specification.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATION:
All drawings are intended to cooperate with the specifications, to form a part of the contract
documents. Where figures are given, they are to be follow in preferences to measurements by scale.
Anything shown on the drawing but not mentioned in the specification, or vice versa, for anything
not expressly set – fourth in either but which is reasonably implied, shall be furnished as though
specifically shown and mention in both.

PART 2: MATERIALS
All materials specified in this specification and depicted on the working drawings must be approved solely
by the architect and/or the owner.

PART 3. EXECUTION
WORKMANSHIP:
All operations required for the part of the whole of the project shall be done in a neat and
workmanlike manner and shall only be approved by the architect.

CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PLAN AND THE SPECIFICATION:

Should there be any unforeseen conflict in the plans and specification, the issue shall be referred to
the written specification for final decision.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH:

Mandatory compliance to all of COSH Standards shall be observed.

PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S PROPERTY:

The Contractor shall put up safety measures and continuously maintain adequate protection of all
his work from damage and shall protect the Owners property, as well as all materials furnished and
delivered to him by the Owner.

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 DIVISION 02: SITEWORKS
PART 1: GENERAL
SITE CLEARING AND LAND GRUBBING
The site of construction shall be cleared and grubbed. The work shall consist if the removal and
disposal in a manner approved by the owner, of all vegetation, root, brushes, rubbish and all
objectionable matters within the entire lot on which this proposed area shall be constructed. The
Owner/Architect shall be consulted prior to any demolition, removal of improvements and various
isolated obstructions above and below grade necessary to construction and other work indicated.
EXCAVATION
Excavation for column footings, wall footings and all other excavation shall be carried down to
firm ground in accordance with the plans and specifications. No footings shall be retted on fill and
should any footing happened to ret on fill excavation shall, as much as possible be true to line and
grade.
EARTH FILL, BACKFILL AND SOIL COMPACTION
All excavation shall be backfilled after the concrete footings has been poured or embedded items
had been places. Backfill materials shall place in layer not more than one hundred fifty (150mm)
thick. Watered and tamped by hand tampered.
SOIL POISONING
Provide reticulation system termite control for slab – on – grade structures and crawl spaces to
prevent subterranean termites from attacking the building or its content for a guaranteed minimum
period of five (5) years. The treated soil shall not be disturbed between the application of poison
and the pouring of concrete. Soil poisoning shall be an emulsible, concentrated termiticide that
dilutes with water specially formulated to prevent termite infestation.

PART 2. MATERIALS
Material shall be an organic phosphate insecticide, which acts primarily by contact activity and as a
stomach-poison. It shall be biologically active against many species of insects and other anthropoids that
are plant, animal and human health pests, including termites, and it shall be an ecologically safe product.

a. Use water – based chemical and concentration approved by government authorities for this purpose.
All applicants shall strictly follow as per Manufacturer’s Specifications; to be strictly performed
by an approved pesticide contractor, representing the pesticide manufacturing brands approved by
the Owner/Architect.

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PART 3: EXECUTION
PESTICIDE:
a) 100 liters of water/ 2 liters of pesticide. A certified pesticide applicator must apply the
pesticide, either directly or indirectly.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION TREATMENT:
a) Apply a comprehensive treatment at a rate of 4 liters of solution per square meter under the
entire surface of the floor slab, including the entrance platform. Apply 7 liters of solution
per square meter if the fill is washed gravel or other coarse material.
b) A continuous chemical barrier should be created in the voids of masonry or hollow
foundation blocks. 7 liters should be applied for every 3 linear meters.

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE WORKS

PART 1: GENERAL
All provision of the latest National Structural Code for buildings and the American Concrete Institute’s
Code requirements for reinforced concrete shall be made a part of this Schedule of Specification.
AGGREGATES:
Aggregates shall be stored in areas covered with tightly laid wood planks, sheet metal or other hard
and clean surface, and in a manner that will preclude the inclusion of foreign materials. Aggregates
of different sizes shall be stored in separate piles.
CEMENT:
Cement shall be stored immediately upon receipt at the site of the work in a suitable weatherproof
and airtight structure and elevated above the ground to prevent the absorption of moisture. Bags
shall be stacked close together to reduce circulation of air, but shall not be stacked against outside
walls.

PART 2: MATERIALS
CEMENT:
Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07, type 1. Cement for exposed concrete surfaces shall be
from the same mill.
REINFORCEMENT:
All reinforcing steel bars, except No. 2, shall be deformed. The manufacturer shall submit
certification of compliance to this specification prior to the delivery of these materials.

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FINE AGGREGATES:
Fine aggregates shall be clean, hard, natural sand or manufactured sand, or a combination of both.
COARSE AGGREGATES:
Coarse aggregates shall be hard, durable, uncoated gravel, crushed gravel, or a combination thereof.
WATER:
Mixing water for concrete shall be fresh, clean, and potable.

PART 3: EXECUTION
The following classes of concrete shall be used:
a. Class A (1:2:4) mixture for all concrete footings, wall footings, columns, beams, suspended slabs
and for all members which are subjected to bending stress.
b. Class B (1:2.5:5) mixtures for on – grade slab and for all members not reinforced for bending stress.

FORMWORKS:
a) All forms should have sufficient strength to withstand the pressure of the poured concrete
and each form shall be properly secured using brackets and ties. Use Matimco Lumber or
any approved equivalent. Plywood forms shall be used on a limit of two times only.
b) All forms before poured with concrete shall be properly greased using any commercial or
used oils. Forms shall be sufficiently tight to prevent the loss of cement paste.
c) Removal of forms shall be done in a careful manner to avoid damages to freshly hardened
concrete.
PLACING REINFORCEMENTS:
a) General reinforcements provided in the plans shall be properly followed along with other
minor steel reinforcements such as ties, wires, spacers and chairs. All reinforcements when
properly laid shall be free from excessive coatings, scales or rusts and other foreign
substances that will destroy its strength and bond with the concrete.
b) Steel reinforcements shall follow strict spacing as specified on the plan. Steel concrete
cover shall be maintained; ¾ inch for suspended or not exposed to the ground, footing and
column reinforcements embedded on ground shall maintain a 3 inches distance from outer
concrete cover.
CONVEYING AND CONCRETE POURING:
a) Concrete shall be consolidated with a vibratory machine and with the aid of spading and
tamping. Such tamping shall be made in a way that forms for concrete will not be impaired.

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 b) Placing of concrete on reinforcements shall be made that no coarse aggregates shall be
separated from the mixture. A layer of mortar or similar shall be placed on the bottom of
each beam to prevent material segregation.
CURING:
a) All concrete shall be periodically cured with clean water for a period of seven days
consecutively.
b) Concrete slabs shall be covered with plastic or wet burlap and continuously moistened by
spraying water from a hose.
FURNISHING:
a) All plastering work shall be true to the line and shall be approved by the architect. No
plaster shall be more than 3 inches in thickness unless for damage repairs.
b) Slabs poured on grade must be laid on top of a prepared foundation consisting of a sub
grade and a granular fill with thickness of not less than the slab thickness unless otherwise
indicated.
Refer to the Structural Design and Construction Notes on the structural plans for the Schedule of Concrete
and Reinforced Concrete.

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

PART 1: GENERAL
All exterior walls and where so indicated shall be 150mm thick concrete hollow blocks (CHB) and all
interior walls and where so indicated shall be 100mm thick concrete hollow blocks (CHB). Concrete hollow
block (CHB) shall be extending up to the bottom of the beam or slab unless otherwise noted.

PART 2: MATERIALS
CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
a. Use bearing concrete hollow block (CHB) with 1, 200 psi compressive strength, 650 psi for non –
load bearing.
b. 4.3 All cells of concrete hollow blocks (CHB) shall be filled with cement mortar with 1:3 mixtures,
which are one (1) bag of cement and three (3) cubic feet white sand and with sufficient clean water
to make a mortar paste.
PORTLAND CEMENT:
Shall be type 1 conforming to PNS 07.

SAND:

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 Shall conform to PNS 18 type 1.

WATER:
For mixing shall be potable.

REINFORCING STEEL BARS:

Shall be corrugated structural grade.

PART 3: EXECUTION
WORKMANSHIP:
Placing on installation of concrete hollow blocks (CHB) shall be done with best workmanship and
shall be laid horizontally straight and vertically plumbed
REINFORCING:
As masonry work progresses, vertical reinforcing shall be rigidly secured in place at vertical
intervals as indicated.

DIVISION 05: METALS

PART 1: GENERAL
All structural steel sections shall be conforming to AISC Specification for design, fabrication and erection
of structural steel for buildings and meet the required Structural Design Criteria. All metals shall be true in
size and schedule, extent of the structural steel works as shown on drawings.

PART 2: MATERIALS
a. Use 16mm diameter, 12mm diameter and 10mm diameter reinforcing bars for all footings,
columns, beams and masonry as shown on structural drawings.
b. Use galvanized iron GI tie wire gauge 16 for all structural ties.
c. Use metal deck for slab formworks DN STEEL or approved equivalent.

PART 3: EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
a. General Requirements: Administrative requirements for coordination and project conditions.
ERECTION

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 a) Allow for erection loads, and for sufficient temporary bracing to maintain structure safe, plumb,
and in alignment until completion of erection and installation of permanent bracing.
b) Field weld components and shear studs as indicated on fabrication drawings.
c) Field connects members with threaded fasteners; torque to required resistance tighten to snug tight
for bearing type connections.
d) Do not field cut or alter structural members without approval of the Engineer.
e) After erection, prime welds, abrasions and surfaces not shop primed or galvanized, except surfaces
to be in contact with concrete.
f) Grout under base plates in accordance with Section 04065. Trowel grouted surface smooth, splay
neatly to 45 degrees.
ERECTION TOLERANCES
a) General Requirements: Quality requirements for tolerances.
b) Maximum Variation from Plumb: 6 mm per story, non-cumulative.
c) Maximum Offset from Alignment: 6 mm.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
General Requirements: Quality requirements for testing and inspection services, and execution
requirements for testing, adjusting and balancing.
SCHEDULES
As indicated on drawings and were directed by the Engineer.

DIVISION 06: WOOD AND PLASTICS

PART 1: GENERAL
a) All lumber intended for use in this project shall be the best of their respective kind,
commercially dry and free from the defect that would impair the quality and strength, sizes
shall conform from the plans.
b) Section includes finish carpentry items; wood door frames, glazed frames; wood casings and
moldings; and hardware and attachment accessories.

PART 2: MATERIALS
FINISH CARPENTRY
a) Manufacturer: Any internationally recognized manufacturer having an official technical agreement
to conformity with standards for the product.
COMPONENTS
a) Softwood and/or Hardwood Lumber: NIST PS 20, or AWI grade III, II or I, WIC economy, custom
or premium grade; maximum moisture content of 6 to 8 %.

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 b) Softwood and/or Hardwood Plywood: APA/EWA PS 1 Grade (C-D) softwood plywood, HPVA
HP-1 hardwood plywood, AWI grade B, A, or AA veneer; and/or WIC economy, custom or
premium veneer; with particleboard, medium density fiberboard, veneer or lumber core; type of
glue recommended for application.
c) High Pressure Decorative Laminate: NEMA LD 3, GP50 for horizontal surfaces, GP28 for vertical
surfaces, CL20 for cabinet liner surfaces, BK20 for undecorated backing sheets, PF42 for post
forming, FR50 for fire-retardant surfaces; color, pattern, and surface texture as selected and
indicated.
d) Pre-finished Paneling: As indicated on drawings.
e) Wood Particleboard: ANSI A208.1 type 1 or 2; composed of wood chips or sawdust, medium
density, made with water resistant adhesive; sanded faces.
f) Hardboard: AHA A135.4; Pressed wood fiber with resin binder, standard and/or tempered grade, 6
mm thick, smooth one and/or two sides.
g) Pegboard: Pressed wood fiber with resin binder, standard and/or tempered grade; 3 mm thick 4 mm
diameter holes at 25 mm on center and/or 6 mm thick with 7 mm diameter holes at 25 mm on
center.
h) Sheet Metal Components: Stainless steel, Type 316 with #4 satin and/or #8 polished finish.
i) Synthetic Surfacing: Synthetic marble of polyester or proprietary resins, with color and design as
indicated on drawings, stain resistant to domestic chemicals and cleaners.
ACCESSORIES
a) Adhesive for High Pressure Decorative Laminates: FS A-A-1936 contact adhesive and/or Type
recommended by laminate manufacturer to suit application.
b) Fasteners: Of size and type to suit application; galvanized finish in concealed locations and
stainless-steel type 316 finish in exposed locations.
c) Concealed Joint Fasteners: Threaded steel.
d) Lumber for Shimming and Blocking: Softwood lumber as indicated.
e) Veneer Edge Band: Standard wood veneer edge band matching face veneer.
f) Plastic Edge Trim: Extruded convex and/or flat shaped; smooth and/or ridged finish; self-locking
serrated tongue; of width to match component thickness; color as selected.
g) Aluminum Edge Trim: Extruded convex and/or flat shape; smooth and/or ridged surface finish;
self-locking serrated tongue; of width to match component thickness; natural mill, clear anodized
and/or bronze anodized finish.
h) Glass: Type as specified in Section 08800.
i) Float and/or Patterned Glass: ASTM C1036 and/or C1048, type, color, pattern, quality and
thickness as indicated on drawings.
j) Safety Glass: ASTM C1036 and/or C1048, type, color, pattern, quality and thickness as indicated
on drawings.
k) Primer: Alkyd primer sealer.
l) Wood Filler: Solvent and/or oil base, tinted to match surface finish color.
m) Wood Treatment:
1. Fire Retardant (FR-S Type): Chemically treated and pressure impregnated; capable of
providing maximum flame spread/smoke development rating in accordance with ASTM E84.

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 2. Wood Preservative by Pressure Treatment (PT Type): AWPA Treatment C1 using water borne
preservative with 0.25 lb/cu ft retention.
3. Water Repellant Preservative Treatment by Dipping Method: WDMA I.S.4, with 0.25 cubic
lb/in/ft of chromated copper arsenate.
4. Wood Preservative (Surface Application): color and type as indicated.
5. Shop pressure treat, dip and/or brush apply treatment to wood materials requiring fire rating
and/or preservatives to concealed wood blocking.
6. Provide identification on fire retardant treated material.
7. Deliver fire retardant treated materials cut to required sizes.
8. Minimize field cutting. Redry and/or Kiln dry wood after pressure treatment to maximum
moisture content percentage as instructed by the manufacturer

PART 3: EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
a) General Requirements: Administrative requirements for coordination and project conditions.
b) Verify adequacy of backing and support framing.
c) Verify mechanical, electrical, and building items affecting work of this section are placed and ready
to receive this work.
EXISTING WORK
a) Modify and extend existing finish carpentry installations using materials and methods as specified.
INSTALLATION
a) Install work in accordance with AWI, or WIC economy, custom or premium quality standard.
b) Set and secure materials and components in place, plumb and level.
c) Carefully scribe work abutting other components, with maximum gaps of 1 mm. Do not use
additional overlay trim to conceal larger gaps.
d) Install components and/or trim with nails, screws and/or bolts with blind fasteners as instructed by
the manufacturer, and/or wall adhesive by gun application.
e) Install pre-finished paneling with full bed contact adhesive applied to substrate, and/or nails, screws
and/or wall adhesive by bead method as instructed by the manufacturer.
f) Install hardware.
g) Site Applied Wood Treatment:
1. Apply preservative treatment.
2. Brush applies one coat of preservative treatment on wood in contact with cementitious
materials, and roofing and related metal flashings. Treat site sawn cuts.
3. Allow preservative to dry prior to erecting members.
h) Preparation for Site Finishing:
i) Site Finishing: Refer to Section 09900.
j) Before installation, prime paint surfaces of items or assemblies to be in contact with cementitious
materials.

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ERECTION TOLERANCES
a) General Requirements: Quality requirements for tolerances.
b) B. Maximum Variation from Indicated Position: 1.5 mm.
c) C. Maximum Offset from Alignment with Abutting Materials: 0.7 mm. 3.5 SCHEDULES A. As
indicated on drawings and were directed by the Engineer.

DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

PART 1: GENERAL
Finish all labor, material, equipment, plant and other facilities required to complete all waterproofing work
as shown on the drawings and herein specified. All application shall strictly follow Manufacturer’s
Specifications. This shall be performed by an approved waterproofing contractor representing the
waterproofing manufacturing brand approved by the Owner/Architect.

PART 2: MATERIALS
a) Use Buildrite membrane type waterproofing or approved equivalent for all deck slab and Toilet
and Bath.
b) Use Boysen Plexibond type waterproofing or approved equivalent for all firewalls and exterior
walls.

PART 3: EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
a) General Requirements: Administrative requirements for coordination and project conditions.
b) Verify substrate surfaces are free of frozen matter, dampness, loose particles, cracks, pits,
projections, penetrations, or foreign matter detrimental to adhesion or application of waterproofing
system.
c) Verify substrate surfaces are smooth, free of honeycomb or pitting, and not detrimental to full
contact bond of waterproofing materials.
d) Verify items penetrating surfaces to receive waterproofing are securely installed.
e) Verify substrate surface slopes to drain for horizontal waterproofing applications.
PREPARATION
a) Protect adjacent surfaces not designated to receive waterproofing.
b) Clean and prepare surfaces to receive waterproofing.
c) Do not apply waterproofing to surfaces unacceptable to manufacturer.
d) Seal cracks and joints with sealant materials using depth to width ratio as recommended by sealant
manufacturer and/or in accordance with Section 07900.
INSTALLATION

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 a) Apply surface conditioner at rate recommended by manufacturer. Protect conditioner from rain or
frost until dry.
b) Apply 300 mm wide strip of joint cover sheet over cracks, non-working joints, and expansion joints
over 1.6 mm but not exceeding 13 mm in width.
c) At expansion joints from 13 to 25 mm in width, loop cover sheet down into joint between 31 and
44 mm. Extend sheet 150 mm on both sides of expansion joint.
d) Center cover sheet over crack or joints. Roll sheet into 3.2 mm coating of waterproofing material.
Apply second coat over sheet extending minimum of 150 mm beyond sheet edges. Apply this
procedure especially to expansion joints between horizontal and vertical surfaces.
e) Apply waterproofing material.
f) Apply and spread waterproofing material to a minimum cured thickness and averaging thickness
as recommended by the manufacturer.
g) Extend membrane over cants and up intersecting surfaces at membrane perimeter minimum 150
mm above horizontal surface.
h) Install cant strips at inside corners.
i) Apply extra thickness of waterproofing material at corners, intersections, angles, and over joints.
j) Seal items protruding to or penetrating through membrane and install counter-flashing membrane
material.
k) Extend waterproofing material and flexible flashing into drain clamp flange and apply adequate
coating of liquid membrane to assure clamp ring seal. Coordinate with drain installation specified
in Division 15 - Mechanical.
l) Install membrane flashings and seal into waterproofing material.
m) Conform to NRCA - Waterproofing Manual drawing details as noted:
n) Place drainage panel directly against membrane, butt joints, place to encourage drainage
downward.
o) Place protection board and/or panel directly against drainage panel and/or membrane; butt joints.
p) Adhere protection board and/or drainage panel to substrate with mastic. Scribe and cut boards
around projections, penetrations, and interruptions.
q) Install Work in accordance with the drawings, to the manufacturer’s instructions and to the approval
of the Engineer.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
a) General Requirements: Quality requirements for testing and inspection services, and execution
requirements for testing, adjusting and balancing.
b) On completion of membrane installation, dam installation area as directed by the Engineer, in
preparation for flood testing.
c) Flood to minimum depth of 25 mm with clean water. After 48 hours, verify no leaks with the
Engineer.
d) When leaking is found, remove water, patch leaking areas with new waterproofing materials as
directed by the Engineer; repeat flood test. Repair damage to building.
e) When area is proven watertight, drain water and remove dam.
PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION
a) General Requirements: Execution requirements for protecting installed construction.

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 b) Do not permit traffic over unprotected or uncovered membrane.
c) After membrane has cooled and/or cured, but before it becomes dusty, apply separation sheet. Lap
joints to ensure complete coverage.
SCHEDULES
A. As indicated on drawings and were directed by the Engineer.

DIVISION 08: DOORS AND WINDOWS

PART 1: GENERAL

Doors
Glass and Glazing
Hardware

Refer to the Schedule of Doors for details to be provided including locks, furniture, loose pin hinges and
door closures. All keys shall be labeled in accordance with the schedule and shall be handed to the
Owner/Architect at the time of practical completion. Master keys shall be labeled and shall be delivered
direct by the lock manufacturer to the nominated key keeper.

PART 2: MATERIALS
a) Lock set shall be entrance type goal in brand except for the Toilet and Bath and Powder Room.
b) All hinges shall be 75mm loose pin

PART 3: EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
a) General Requirements: Administrative requirements for coordination and project conditions.
b) Verify opening sizes and tolerances are acceptable.
c) Do not install doors in frame openings that are not plumb or are out-of-tolerance for size or
alignment.
INSTALLATION
a) Install fire rated and non-rated doors in accordance with AWI Quality Standard, NFPA 80, and to
requirements for fire rating label by UL or Intertek Testing Services (Warnock Hersey Listed).
b) Trim non-rated door width by cutting equally on both jamb edges.
c) Trim door height by cutting bottom edges to maximum of 19 mm. 1. Trim fire door height at bottom
edge only, in accordance with fire rating requirements.
d) Machine cut doors for hardware installation.

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 e) Coordinate installation of doors with installation of frames specified in Section 08115 for wood
doors having metal frames, and hardware specified in Section 08710.
f) Install door louvers plumb and level.
g) Coordinate installation of glass and glazing specified in Section 08800.
h) Site finish doors in accordance with Section 09900.
INSTALLATION TOLERANCES
a) General Requirements: Quality requirements for tolerances.
b) Conform to AWI requirements for fit and clearance tolerances.
c) Conform to AWI Section 1300 requirements for maximum diagonal distortion.
d) Maximum Vertical Distortion (Bow): 3 mm measured with straight edge or taut string, top to
bottom, over imaginary 915 x 2,130 mm surface area.
e) Maximum Width Distortion (Cup): 3 mm measured with straight edge or taut string, edge to edge,
over imaginary 915 x 2,130 mm surface area.
ADJUSTING
a) General Requirements: Execution requirements for testing, adjusting and balancing.
b) Adjust door for smooth and balanced door movement.
c) Adjust closer for full closure.
SCHEDULES
a) As indicated on drawings and were directed by the Engineer

DIVISION 09: FINISHES

PART 1: GENERAL
CONCRETE FINISH
This section includes the materials and procedures required to achieve finishes on concrete surfaces
as stated in the schedule.
CERAMIC TILES (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)
a) Refer to plans for location reference of ceramic tiles to be used.
b) Submit samples of each type and color of Ceramic Tiles, grout and joint fillers. Samples of tile
patterns shall not be less than 450mm by 450 mm (18” by 18”) in size.
c) Specified work and adjacent work and materials shall be protected against damage during
progress of specified work until completion. Spaces, in which tile work is being set, shall be
closed to traffic and other work until tile has firmly set. Suitable notices shall be posted or other
provisions made to the effect that no one shall work around freshly-tiled walls nor walk upon
freshly-tiled floor for not less than 7 days after the tile has set. Damaged or defective work shall
be repaired or replaced to the Architects satisfaction. Cracked, chipped or otherwise defective
tile will not be accepted.

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PART 2: MATERIALS
Floor Finishes
Living Room/Dining/Kitchen
a) Use 600mmx1200mm Polished Concrete or approved equivalent.
Master Bedroom/Bedroom 01/Guestroom
a) Use 600mmx600mm Porcelien Tiles or approved equivalent.
Toilet and Bath1/ Storage Room
a) Use 300mmx300mm ceramic floor tiles by Mariwasa or approved equivalent.
Laundry
a) Use 600mmx600mm ceramic floor tiles by Mariwasa or approved equivalent.

Wall Finishes
Exterior Wall/Interior Wall
a) Use Boysen Paint or approved equivalent on cement plaster finish in all masonry wall.

Toilet and Bath

a) Use 300mmx600mm ceramic wall tiles by Mariwasa or approved equivalent.

Ceiling Finishes
a) Use Hardilfex Board or approved equivalent for all toilet ceiling.
b) Use Gypsum Board or approved equivalent for all bedrooms & common areas.
c) Use JEA light weight metals or approved equivalent for metal furring as ceiling joist.

Painting
All exposed surfaces except roof shall be painted and materials shall be the best quality and product
of reputable manufacturers; all application and use methods shall follow strictly manufacturer’s
instructions and specification. Surfaces must be clean, cured, poisoned and free form defects and
cracks before the application of paints.

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PART 3: EXECUTION
CONCRETE FINISH
Concrete shall be cast against forms constructed of plywood not less than 16mm (5/8”) thick or of
boards lined with tempered hardboard not less than 5mm (3/16”) thick. The arrangement of
plywood sheets or liner sheets shall be orderly and symmetrical, and sheets shall be in as large sizes
as are practicable. Sheets showing torn grain, worn edges, patches or holes from previous use of
other defects which will impair the texture of concrete surfaces shall not be used. All fins on the
surface shall be completely removed.
CERAMIC TILES (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)
a) Mix and use of propriety or trade-marked materials in strict accordance with Manufacturer’s
instructions, unless otherwise specified.
b) Install all trims required to complete the work.
c) The tile base shall join the floor surface with a cove shape. The top of the base shall be a
bullnose.
d) Set ceramic floor tile firmly in setting bed, for a true surface. Joints shall be straight, level,
perpendicular, and of even width not exceeding 1/16 inch. Joints in floor and wall tile work
shall be level.
e) Fix tiles by pressing into place, beginning at the bottom in the case of wall tiles, and at the
center markings in the case of floor and pool tiles.
f) Mix the grout powder with water to a smooth thick consistency. Avoid over-wetting. Leave to
stand for about 15 minutes before using.

EXTERIOR SURFACES
a) Wood - Painted (Opaque):
i. One coat of latex or alkyd primer sealer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
b) Wood - Transparent:
i. Two coats of stain.
c) Wood - Shingles and Shakes:
i. One coat of stain or clear sealer.
ii. Two coats of clear sealer.
d) Glue-Laminated Wood and Wood Timber Members:
i. One coat of stain or sealer.
ii. Two coats of varnish, gloss or semi-gloss.
e) Pavement Markings:
i. Two coats of thermoplastic reflectorized paint, yellow or white.
f) Concrete, Concrete Block, Restored Masonry and Cement Plaster:
i. One coat of primer sealer latex or alkyd.
ii. Two coats of latex or alkyd, flat.
g) Gypsum Board and Cement Plaster Soffits:

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 i. One coat of primer sealer latex or alkyd.
ii. Two coats of latex or alkyd, flat.
h) Structural Steelwork: Refer to individual specification sections of Division 5. Architectural Steel
- Unprimed:
i. One coat of latex or alkyd primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
i) Architectural Steel - Shop Primed:
i. Touch-up with zinc chromate or zinc rich primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
j) Architectural Steel - Galvanized:
i. One coat galvanized primer.
ii. One mordant coat.
iii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
k) Aluminum - Mill Finish:
i. One coat etching primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd enamel, gloss.
l) Copper:
i. One coat etching primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd enamel, gloss.

INTERIOR SURFACES
a) Wood - Painted:
i. One coat of latex or alkyd prime sealer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell or flat.
b) Wood - Intumescent Coating:
i. One coat of prime sealer.
ii. Two coats of intumescent coating.
c) Wood - Transparent:
i. Filler coat (for open grained wood only).
ii. Two coats of stain.
iii. One coat sealer.
iv. Two coats of varnish, gloss, satin or flat.
d) Cabinet Interior:
i. One coat of latex or alkyd prime sealer.
ii. One coat of alkyd or latex enamel, semi-gloss or flat.
e) Glue-Laminated Wood and Wood Timber Members:
i. One coat of stain or sealer.
ii. Two coats of varnish, gloss, satin or flat.
f) Concrete, Concrete Block, Restored Masonry and Cement Plaster:
i. One coat of primer sealer latex or alkyd.
ii. Two coats of latex or alkyd, flat or semi-gloss.
g) Structural Steelwork: Refer to individual specification sections of Division 5.
h) Architectural Steel - Unprimed:

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 i. One coat of alkyd or latex primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
i) Architectural Steel - Primed:
i. Touch-up with alkyd or latex primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
j) Architectural Steel - Galvanized:
i. One coat galvanized primer.
ii. One mordant coat.
iii. Two coats of alkyd or latex enamel, gloss or semi-gloss.
k) Aluminum - Mill Finish:
i. One coat etching primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd enamel, gloss.
l) Concrete Floors:
i. One coat of alkali resistant or catalyzed epoxy primer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd floor enamel or catalyzed epoxy enamel, gloss.
m) Gypsum Board and Plaster Walls:
i. One coat of alkyd primer sealer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd, latex or latex acrylic enamel, gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell or
flat.
n) Gypsum Board and Plaster Ceilings:
i. One coat of alkyd primer sealer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd, latex or latex acrylic enamel.
o) Wall Surfaces Under Vinyl Wall Covering:
i. Two coats of alkyd primer sealer.
p) Fire Retardant Finish:
i. One coat of fire-retardant primer.
ii. Two coats of fire-retardant finish, gloss.
iii. Flame and smoke rating of 25/50.
q) Insulated Coverings - Canvas and Cotton:
i. One coat of alkyd primer sealer.
ii. Two coats of alkyd enamel, gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell or flat.
SCHEDULES - COLORS
A. As indicated on drawings and/or as selected by the Engineer from manufacturer's range
and samples.

DIVISION 10: SPECIALTIES

PART 1: GENERAL
a) This section includes specifications on plumbing fixtures, fittings and accessories, selected lighting
fixtures, louvers, and others.
b) Submit shop drawings (as applicable); indicating layout, dimensions, and other pertinent
construction and erection details.

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 c) Submit sample sections of materials (as applicable), samples of finishes, each with color standards
with specified manufacturers.
d) Submit manufacturer's latest manual describing materials, fabrication and methods of installation.
e) Examine work-in-place on which specified work is in any way dependent to insure that conditions
are satisfactory for installation of specified work. Report, in writing, to the Contractor and the
Architect any defect which may impair satisfactory completion and performance of included work.
f) Take field measurements to verify or supplement dimensions indicated. Be responsible for accurate
fit for specified work.
g) Protect specified work from damage during transportation, storage at Project Site and throughout
tenure of work. Protect adjacent work and materials from damage during progress of specified
work. Damaged work shall be repaired or replaced to complete satisfaction of the Architect.
Furnish receipts for all loose detachable parts.

PART 2: MATERIALS
a) PLUMBING FIXTURES
a. All plumbing fixtures shall be American Standard or Architect’s approved equal, with
colors of fixtures subject to Architect’s approval.
b. Lavatory : Pedestal type Lavatory; Ovalyn Under-the-counter Lavatory; Sarah Wall
Hung Lavatory. Refer to plans for location. Verify with Architect or Interior Designer.
c. Water closet: New Elongated Cadet and New Round Front Cadet. Refer to plans for
locations. Verify with Architect or Interior Designer.
b) PLUMBING FITTINGS
a. Unless otherwise specified, all fittings shall be American Standard in chrome finish, Sannix
and Cadet series. Refer to plans for locations. Verify with Architect or Interior Designer.
b. Lavatory and Shower Fittings: American Standard fittings.

c) PLUMBING ACCESSORIES
a. Roll paper Holder: Shall be Harmony manufactured by American Standard or Architect’s
approved equal.
b. Soap Holder: Shall be Harmony manufactured by American Standard or Architect’s
approved equal.
c. Towel Rails and Brackets: Shall be Harmony manufactured by American Standard
d) SHOWER ENCLOSURE
a. Shall be sand-blasted glass on powder-coated aluminum frames or Architect’s approved
material. Shower Enclosure shall be subject to Architect’s approval.
e) KITCHEN SINK
a. TEKA Stainless steel kitchen sink distributed by Kuysen Enterprises, Inc. or to be approved
by the Architect.
f) FLOOR DRAIN
a. Shall be brass nickel-plated with waste and vents.
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 a. Use Narra Shelvings, Narra Panelling, Cabinet Doors shelves shall be in duco paint finish,
unless otherwise indicated. Refer to I. D. Specifications. Verify with Architect.
h) COUNTERTOPS
a. Shall be 19mm thick cut-to-desired size CORIAN Countertop.
i) LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LUMINAIRES
a. INTERIOR LIGHTING: Shall be Philips brand. Shall be warm white and cool white, 36W
with diffusers, or Architect's approve equal. Submit samples of diffusers for approval.
b. EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Use Phillips brand lamps and luminaires.
c. DIFFUSERS: Submit Samples for Architect’s approval.
d. DEVICES: Shall be Phillips brand, or Architect’s approved equal for switches and
convenience outlet plates, color and design for approval.
e. OTHERS: Bracket lights shall be pre-fabricated. Verify Plans and Details for the design.

PART 3: EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
a) General: Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions. Install units rigid, straight,
plumb, and level. Provide clearances of not more than 13 mm between pilasters and panels and not
more than 25 mm between panels and walls. Secure units in position with manufacturer's
recommended anchoring devices. Seal stirrup brackets to wall.
b) Secure panels to walls and panels with not less than 2 stirrup brackets attached near top and bottom
of panel. Locate wall brackets so holes for wall anchors occur in masonry or tile joints. Align
brackets at pilasters with brackets at walls.
c) Ceiling-Hung Compartments: Secure pilasters to supporting structure and level, plumb, and tighten.
Hang doors and adjust so bottoms of doors are level with bottoms of pilasters when doors are in
closed position.
d) Screens: Attach with anchoring devices according to manufacturer's written instructions and to suit
supporting structure. Set units level and plumb and to resist lateral impact.
ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
a) Hardware Adjustment: Adjust and lubricate hardware according to manufacturer's written
instructions for proper operation. Set hinges on in-swinging doors to hold open approximately 30
degrees from closed position when unlatched. Set hinges on out swinging doors and swing doors
in entrance screens to return to fully closed position.
b) Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure toilet compartments and screens are
without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.

DIVISION 11: SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

(NOT APPLICABLE)

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 DIVISION 12: FURNISHINGS
PART 1: GENERAL
WINDOW TREATMENTS
a) If easily accessible, window coverings can be manually operable; otherwise, coverings must be
motorized with controls located at the instructor’s workstation on the AV touch panel.
b) Where applicable, the depth of the window shall be designed to allow for the installation of
motorized shade tracks.
c) Vertical blinds and drapes are not desired. If necessary, they are to have nonplastic, heavy-duty
operating components.
d) All window treatments are required to have a non-reflective matte finish and unless otherwise
specified, the color selection shall match or blend with the window frame.

PART 2: MATERIALS
HORIZONTAL LOUVERS
a) Lovers: Manufacturer’s standard as follows:
i. Aluminum
ii. Nominal Louver width: 25mm (miniblinds)
iii. Distance between rungs: 19.6mm
iv. Slat thickness (after painting): 0.22mm
b) Tilit Operation: Manual with wand/
i. Length of Tilt control: half-length of blind.
ii. Position of Tilt Control: Left side, unless field conditions limits access to control.
iii. Tilt: Limited. Angle: 60 degrees from horizontal.
c) Cord-Lock Operation: Top-locking cord lock; locks pull cord to stop blind in either fully opened
or fully closed position only and is equipped with a ring pull not more than 250 mm long.
i. Position of Cord Lock: Right side, unless field conditions limits access to control.
d) Cord Equalizers: Self-aligning to maintain horizontal louver blind position.
e) Valance: Match color of louvers.
f) Mounting: ON WINDOW SYSTEMS SUPPORT OR IN BLIND POCKET. REFER TO
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
g) Colors and Patterns: Where manufacturer's standard products are indicated, provide horizontal
louvers complying with the following requirements:
i. White or Gray wth matte finish, Architect's selections from manufacturer's range of colors
and patterns for horizontal louver blinds of type indicated.
FABRICATION
a) Product Standard and Description: Comply with AWCMA Document 1029 for each horizontal
louver blind unit consisting of louvers, rails, cord locks, tilting mechanisms, tapes, and installation
hardware.
b) Lifting and Tilting Mechanisms: Noncorrosive, self-lubricating materials.

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 c) Unit Sizes: Obtain units fabricated in sizes to fill window and other openings as follows, measured
at 23 deg C:
i. Blind Units Installed Between (Inside) Jambs: Width equal to 6 mm per side or 12 mm
total, plus or minus 3 mm, less than jamb to jamb dimension of opening in which each
blind is installed. Length equal to 6 mm, plus or minus 3 mm, less than head to sill
dimension of opening in which each blind is installed.
d) Installation Fasteners: Not less than 2 fasteners per bracket, fabricated from metal noncorrosive to
blind hardware and adjoining construction; support blind units under conditions of normal use.
e) Hold-Down Brackets: NON-PLASTIC FROM Manufacturer's standard, as indicated.

PART 3: EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
a) Examine substrates, areas, and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation
tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of horizontal louver blinds. Do not proceed
with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
INSTALLATION
a) Install blinds level, plumb, and located so exterior louver edges in any position are not closer than
25 mm to interior face of glass lites.
i. Flush Mounted: Install blinds with louver edges flush with finish face of wall OR
MULLION.
ADJUSTING
a) Adjust components and accessories for proper operation.
b) Provide Owner with maintenance and cleaning instructions.
CLEANING
a) Clean blind surfaces, according to manufacturer's instructions, after installation.
b) Remove surplus materials, packaging, rubbish, and debris resulting from installation. Leave
installation areas neat, clean, and ready for use.
PROTECTION
a) Provide final protection and maintain conditions in a manner acceptable to manufacturer and
Installer that ensure that horizontal louver blinds are without damage or deterioration at the time of
Substantial Completion.

DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

(NOT APPLICABLE)

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 DIVISION 14: CONVEYING SYSTEMS
(NOT APPLICABLE)

DIVISION 15: MECHANICAL

(NOT APPLICABLE)

DIVISION 16: ELECTRICAL

PART 1: GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES
a) General requirements for Electrical work including:
i. Drawing intent.
ii. Arrangement of work.
iii. Quality assurance. 4. Definitions.
iv. Regulatory requirements.
v. Special warranties.
vi. Delivery/Storage/Handling/Protection.
vii. Coordination. 10. Design modifications.
b) Grounding system.
c) Supporting devices.
d) Sleeves, seals and escutcheon plates.
e) Trenching for underground electric utilities.
f) Cast-in-place concrete for electrical work.
g) Corrosion resistant coatings.
h) Field painting of certain electrical work.
i) Roof penetration counterflashing.
DRAWING INTENT
a) Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate general arrangements, approximate sizes, and relative
locations of principal elements. Provide items such as pull boxes, offsets to clear interference, and
supports which are not specifically shown but which are required to make systems complete and
operable.
b) Electrical riser and schematic diagrams generally indicate equipment and wiring for various
systems. Provide work shown on diagrams, whether or not duplicated on Drawings and vice
versa.
c) Electrical systems are indicated on Electrical Drawings. Certain pertinent information and details
required by electrical work appear on Site, Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical Drawings.
Refer to all drawings.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE: Unless more stringent provisions are shown or specified, provide work in
accordance with the following standards. Date of each standard is that in effect as of Bid date, or date of
Construction Contract Agreement when there are no bids, except when a specific date is specified.
a) American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
b) Factory Insurance Association (FIA).
c) Factory Mutual System (FM).
d) Industrial Risks Insurance (IRI).
e) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF
HEALTH.
f) Insulated Cable Engineers' Association (ICEA).
g) National Electrical Code (NEC), including amendments by local authority having jurisdiction.
h) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
i) National Electrical Manufacturers' Association (NEMA).
j) National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), now known as NSF International

PART 2: MATERIALS
All materials shall be furnished by the Owner/Architect and shall follow requirements as specified.
a. Use Royu rigid steel conduits or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes or approved equivalent for all
installation of wiring in concrete, masonry walls, partition and ceiling.
b. Use Phelp Dodge or approved equivalent for electrical wiring; refer to the electrical plans as
shown in drawings.
c. Use General Electric GE or approved equivalent for main distribution panel and safety breaker.
d. Use galvanized iron GI or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Royu or approved equivalent for all
electrical devices such as junction box, utility box and full box with a standard lock nuts.

PART 3: EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
a. Install work mechanically and electrically correct, and in a neat, workmanlike manner. Make
changes and reinstallation to work not approved.
b. Install equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions for type and capacity of each
piece of equipment used. Obtain instructions from manufacturers, and consider them part of these
specifications.
c. Where existing equipment, piping, conduit, ductwork, and similar materials require moving for
installation of new work, remove these items as required, and restore them to original location and
condition. Patching of fire-rated assemblies shall restore the fire-resistive rating of the fire rated
assembly.

GROUNDING SYSTEM

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 a. Provide a complete grounding system in accordance with NEC Article 250 and authorities having
jurisdiction.
b. Provide reliable, low impedance, metallic, ground path for short circuit currents so that circuit
protective devices can operate quickly and effectively. Route ground path parallel to circuit
conductors and as physically close to them as possible, generally using metallic conduit system as
a conductor. Make ground path continuous from service entrance equipment, through distribution
system, to each outlet and electrically operated device and enclosure in the Project.
c. Provide a grounding conductor in each of the following conduits. Connect to grounding system at
each end.
i. Each run of non-metallic conduit.
ii. Each feeder from main switchboard to each substation, distribution switchboard, panelboard,
and other equipment shown.
iii. Each feeder to a distribution transformer.
iv. Each run that includes a section of flexible or liquidtight conduit, unless conduit and fittings
are UL approved for grounding.
v. Additional grounding conductors as shown.
d. Provide ground rods where indicated, in sufficient number to obtain required ground resistance. In
spaces accessible to authorized personnel only, leave top 6 inches of rod exposed for visual
inspection of connection. In other locations, bury top of rod at least 6 inches below top of finished
construction. Interconnect rods in each group with ground cable.
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE WORK
a. Provide other concrete work required for electrical construction.
CORROSION RESISTANT COATING
a. Apply two coats to metal conduit in direct contact with earth.

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