PROJECT TITLE: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF 2-STOREY RESIDENTIAL

BUILDING
LOCATION: UNIT 106 CRYSTAL HOMES-GUITNANG BAYAN II,
GUITNANG BAYAN 2, SAN MATEO, RIZAL
OWNER: MS. ELSA LIEZL G. ONITA

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All parts of the construction shall be finished with first-class workmanship, to the fullest talent and
meaning of the plans and these specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the architect,
engineer, and owner.

CLEARING THE SITE

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

STAKING

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

EXCAVATION

All excavations shall be made to the grade indicated in the drawings. Where the building site is
covered with any kind of fill, the excavation for footings should be made deeper until the stratum for
the safe bearing capacity of the soil is reached.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by bailing or
pumping, and care is taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or removed.

BACKFILLS

After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure resulting from fills, the materials
removed from excavations shall be used for backfill around them.
Backfill and fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150mm in thickness, and each layer shall
be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping or rolling.

CONCRETE WORKS

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

All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain and
reinforced concrete as adopted by the Government. Cement to be used shall be Portland cement.
Alternative cements so selected must meet the requirements of Portland cements, and approved by
the Architect or Engineer in charge of construction.
The following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts of the building:

Columns and Footings = Class “A” (1: 2: 4)

Wall Footings = Class “B” (1: 2 1/2: 5)
Concrete Beams and Slabs = Class “A” (1: 2: 4)
Concrete Slab on Fill = Class “C” (1: 3: 6)
Septic Vault Cover = Class “A” (1: 2: 4)

Class A concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 parts fine aggregates, and 4 parts coarse
aggregates by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.
Class B concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 ½ parts fine aggregates, and 5 parts coarse
aggregates by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste
Class C concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 3 parts fine aggregates, and 6 parts coarse
aggregates by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.

The fine aggregates for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or of inert materials with similar
characteristics, having clean, hard and durable grains, free from organic matter of loam.
The coarse aggregates for concrete shall consists of crushed rock of durable and strong qualities,
or clean and hard gravel. Size of the coarse aggregates to be used shall vary from 20mm to 40mm
(¾” to ½”).

FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS

All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or connected together so as to maintain the
correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Forms shall be constructed sufficiently tied
tight to prevent bulging and seepage of water.
Forms shall not be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support its own
weight and any loads that may be placed on it. Side forms of beams and girders may be removed
earlier than the bottom forms but additional post or shoring must be placed under the beams or
girders until they have attained their strength.

CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL

Concrete Slabs on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed of not less than 100mm thick. Each concrete
slab course to be poured shall not be more than one meter wide, and each course shall be poured
alternately to the indicated floor finish.

SECOND-FLOOR, BALCONY CONCRETE SLABS

When preparing the concrete for upper floor slabs of balconies, it shall be made waterproof by
 adding SAHARA WATERPROOFING COMPOUND to the mixture.
The proportion of the waterproofing compound to a given volume of concrete mixture shall be as
recommended by the product manufacturer.

STEEL REINFORCING BARS

All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of round deformed bars with
lugs or projections on their sides to provide a greater bond between the concrete and the steel. All
steel reinforcing bars to be used shall be made by leading manufacturers.
All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by tying them
together at each bar intersection with Gauge # 16 galvanized iron wire.
The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams, girders, and other concrete
members shall all conform to the number, size, and spacing indicated in the drawings or schedule
of steel reinforcements.
No metal reinforcement shall be installed in place unless it is free from rust, scale, or other coatings,
which will destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be of first-class materials.

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for first-floor walls shall be at least 150mm thick, while
concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated shall be 100mm thick. For
interior CHB walls where plumbing pipes and fittings are located, the thickness shall be at least
150mm.
Concrete hollow blocks to be used for walls above the first floor shall be 100mm thick.
The concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with cement mortar consisting of 1
part Portland Cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with round deformed
bars 10mm in diameter, spaced not more than 0.8m on centers both ways.
All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be finished with the specified materials
indicated on the elevation drawings.
The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall finishes indicated in the drawings shall
be 1 part cement and 3 parts sand.
FLOOR FINISHES

The materials to be used as floor finishes for the rooms of the building shall be as follows:

Living, Dining & Kitchen Area = 60 x 60 Ceramic floor tiles

Bedroom = 60 x 60 Ceramic floor tiles
Kitchen Counter = 60 x 60 Ceramic floor tiles
Toilet and Bath = 60 x 60 Ceramic floor tiles
Terrace = 60 x 60 Ceramic floor tiles

TILEWALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

The toilet and bathroom floors shall be finished with 30 x 30 ceramic floor tiles, unglazed with the
approved brand. The walls of the bathrooms and the top of kitchen cabinets shall be wainscotted
with 30 x 30 ceramic glazed tiles. Interior and exterior corners of tiled floors and walls shall be
provided with the necessary tile trims. All tiles for floors, walls, and trims shall be free from
laminations, serrated edges, chipped-off corners, and other defects, which would adversely affect
 their appearance and strength. All joints between tiles and trims shall be filled with tile grout and
then carefully wiped. Before the tiles and trims are laid in place, they shall be soaked in water if
recommended by the manufacturer. The mortar to be used in setting the tiles and trims shall be a
mixture of 1 part cement and 2 parts sand.

LUMBER

The lumber to be used in this project shall be well seasoned, thoroughly dry, and free from loose
and unsound knots, shakes, or other imperfections impairing their strength or appearance.
The kind of lumber to be used for the various parts of the building shall be as follows:
Door Frames : 2” x 5” / 2” x 4” KD Lumber
Cabinets & Closets : ¾” thick Plyboard
Stair Nosing : 2” x 2” Tanguile KD Lumber
Handrail : 2” x 3” Tanguile KD Lumber
Baseboards : N.A.
Cornices : N.A.

FRAMES

All wood frames for windows, doors, cabinets, and closets shall be done as much as possible, with
careful mortise and tenon joints. All door and window frames to be installed on concrete hollow
blocks and other masonry walls shall be anchored with 3” common wire nails all around the contact
surfaces. And all such contact surfaces shall be first painted with wood preservative before the
frames are installed in place.
All unexposed lumber such as ceiling joists shall be likewise be treated with a wood preservative
after they have been installed in place.

ROOFING

The roof shall be covered with long-span pre-painted roofing sheets as shown on the plans. The
roofing sheets shall be secured to the purlins with 6mm diameter rivets and gauge # 26 plain g.i.
straps cut long enough for bending around the specified size of purlins. The straps shall be at least
25mm wide with corners chipped off at the riveting ends.
Ridge rolls, hip rolls, and valleys to be used shall be those compatible with the pre-painted long-
span roofing sheets. They shall lap the roofing sheets at least 250mm. The ridge rolls, hip rolls, and
valleys shall be riveted to the roofing sheets, in addition to the rivets engaging the g.i. straps in
securing the roofing sheets to the purlins.
All roofing sheets adjacent to concrete hollow blocks and other masonry walls such as at property
line firewalls shall be provided with gauge # 26 plain g.i. flashings extended up to the top and over
to the other side of the wall. All rivets shall be placed at the top of the corrugations of the roofing
sheets to prevent water from standing around the rivets.

ELECTRICAL WORKS

The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the provided plans and under the direct
supervision and control of a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician.
All electrical works and materials shall conform to the provisions of the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code.
The type of electrical wiring shall be installed thru Emerald PVC conduit, fittings, and
 appurtenances that conform to ISO dimensions.
The type of electrical services to be supplied to the building shall be 220V, AC, single phase.
There shall be only one service drop from the nearest Meralco pole to the proposed building.
Electric wires for light and power shall not be smaller than 13.5mm (AWG # 12) 600V insulation.
Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as follows:

Automatic Circuit Breaker : General Electric

Flush Wall Switches : Panasonic quiet-Matic switch
Convenience Outlets : Panasonic including plates
Wires / Conductors : Phelp Dodge

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

PLUMBING WORKS

All plumbing works for this project shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under
the direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber.
Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, drainage and prevent water
hammer and noise.
The plumbing installation shall conform to the provisions of the National Plumbing Code and rules
and regulations enforced in the locality.
Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using PVC push-on system. For the in-house water
supply installation PVC pipes and fittings shall be used.
The plumbing fixtures and accessories to be provided and installed shall be as follows:

Water Closets : HCG or equal brand

Lavatories : HCG or equal brand
Soap Holder : HCG or equal brand
Tissue Holder : HCG or equal brand
Kitchen Sinks : Any conventional brand
Shower Heads : Any conventional brand
Floor Drain : 4” x 4” Stainless

Where a sanitary sewer system of sewage disposal is not in operation in the locality, a standard
septic vault shall be constructed as shown in the drawings.

DOOR AND DOOR FRAMES

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, designs, and kind of materials shown in the
details of doors, schedule of doors, or as per the bill of materials.
All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 3 ½” x 3 ½” loose pin-bearing template
hinges.
Door locksets to be used shall be Amerilock or equal brand to be installed 1024mm from the
finished floor line.
SLIDING WINDOWS

Sliding windows to be used in this project shall conform to the sizes and designs shown in the
detailed drawings or schedule of sliding windows, or as per the bill of materials.

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STORM DRAINAGE

All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in concrete catch basins, to which 4” PVC pipes shall
be connected leading to the street gutter fronting the building.

PAINTING

All painting work for this project, except as hereinafter specified, shall be done with the use of
Boysen or Rain or Shine products.
The painting foreman shall store his materials in one place in the building to be kept neat and clean,
care being taken in the storage of paints, oils, etc. to prevent the danger of fire. Oily rags shall be
kept in metal containers and shall be removed from the building at the end of the working day.
Upon completion of the painting works, the painting foreman shall remove any paint spots from all
finished work. He shall present his work to the project owner or Architect / Engineer in charge of
construction, free from blemishes and rubbish generated by his helper.
It shall be the painting foreman’s responsibility to protect himself and those of other workers during
the time his work is underway. He shall be responsible for any damage to the work or property of
others caused by his helpers or by himself.
Before any painting is done, all surfaces shall be cleaned, smoothed, and free from dust, dirt,
grease, mortar, rust, and other foreign substances. All parts where paint remover has been used
shall be washed off with paint or lacquer thinner. All paints shall be spread evenly and carefully.
All paints and paint materials shall be delivered to the building in unbroken packages, bearing the
mark of the specified brand. No adulteration of the specified paints with other brands shall be
allowed.

(This set of specifications covers 6 pages)