SUBJECT : SPECIFICATIONS

OWNER :

PROJECT :

LOCATION :

ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER :

OUTLINE SPECIFICATION

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS

The works under these specifications in conjunction with plans and working drawings call for
the complete construction of the PROPOSED TWO STOREY RESIDENCE owned by
OWNER located at LOCATION OF THE PROJECT. These specifications apply to every trade
involved and shall be carefully read and complied with by all parties furnishing materials and
executing work.

The materials to be used and involve in this work shall be of the quality free from defects that
may impair the strength and proper functioning of the building.

B. CLEARING THE SITE

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

All such unsuitable materials shall be from the building site and spread uniformly over the areas
adjacent to the proposed building or otherwise disposed of as may be directed by the Engineer in
charge of the construction.

C. STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

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.

D. EXCAVATION

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 All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Where the building site is
covered with any kind of fill, the excavation for the footings should be made deeper until the stratum
for safe bearing capacity of the soil is reached.

Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by bailing or

pumping, care being taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or removed.

E. BACKFILLS

After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure resulting for fills, the
materials removed from excavation shall be used for backfilling around them.

Backfills and fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150mm in thickness, and each layer
shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping and rolling.

F. 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.

G. SCHEDULE OF CONCRETE

All concrete works shall be composed of Portland cement, fine, coarse aggregates and water.
Cements must be of such quality as to meet the standard specifications. Fine aggregates shall be natural
sand free from any injurious amount of dust, lumps of earth and any other undesirable elements or
crushed stones and course aggregates shall be crushed gravel ¾” in size.

 Columns and Footings - 3,000 psi 28 days curing period

 RC Beams and Slabs - 3,000 psi 28 days curing period
 Concrete Slab Flooring on Fill - 2,500 psi 28 days curing period
 Septic Vault Cover - 3,000 psi 28 days curing period

H. FORMS FOR CONCRETE

All forms for concrete works shall be removed properly braced or tie together so as to maintain
the correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Forms shall be constructed sufficiently tight
to prevent bulging and seepage of water.

All 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 posts or shoring must be placed under the beams or girders
until they have attained their strength.

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  ½” x 4’ x 8’ Phenolic Board for all form works
 2 x 2 x 12 Good Lumber
 2 x 3 x 12 Good Lumber

I. CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL

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

J. WATERPROOFING

 Toilet & Bath (BOYSEN PLEXIBOND)

 Firewall (BOYSEN PLEXIBOND)

K. 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 steel. All steel reinforcing bars
to be used are PAG-ASA brand or any other equivalent brands readily available in the locality.

 16mm deformed bar – Grade 40

 12mm deformed bar – Grade 33
 10mm deformed bar – Grade 33

All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by tying
them together at each bar intersection with No. 16 GI Wire.

The steel reinforcing bars shall indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams girders, and other
concrete members shall all conform to the number, size and spacing as 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 with will destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.

L. CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

All concrete hollow blocks walls shall be No. 6 for exterior walls at 500 psi and N0.4 interior
walls at 350 psi. It shall be laid and cells filled with cement mortar 2500 psi. They shall be reinforced
with round deformed bar 10mm, spaced not more than 0.80 on centers, both ways

M. TILE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

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

 Entrance Porch - 60cm X 60cm Ceramic Floor Tiles

 Living Area - 60cm X 60cm Granite Floor Tiles
 Dining Area - 60cm X 60cm Granite Floor Tiles
 Kitchen - 60cm X 60cm Granite Floor Tiles
 Bedrooms - 20cm X 100cm Ceramic Floor Tiles
 Master's Bedroom - 20cm X 100cm Ceramic Floor
Tiles
 Toilet & Bath Flooring - 30cm X 60cm Unglazed Floor Tiles
 Toilet & Bath Walls - 30cm X 60cm Unglazed Wall Tiles

 Maid's Room - 40cm X 40cm Ceramic Floor Tiles

 Kitchen Countertop - Synthetic Granite

Prepared brand of tiles is LUXE or any other equivalent brand. And all joints between tiles and
moldings shall be filled with ABC GROUT and then carefully wiped.

Before tiles are and moldings are laid in place, they shall be thoroughly soaked in water. Mortar
to be used in setting tiles and moldings shall be a mixture of 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume.

N. DOORS

 All exterior doors shall be solid panel doors.

 All interior, bedroom doors shall be solid panel doors.
 All toilet doors shall have one side using water proofed plywood facing inside.

O. FINISHING HARDWARES

Butt Hinges- unless otherwise approved, Use brass, polished and finely finished, mortise ball
bearings 5 knuckles, non rising loose pins as manufactured by Hafele, Yale or approved equivalent for
all interior and exterior doors.

P. LOCKSETS

Cylindrical locks - all interior doors shall be equipped with high grade heavy or standard duty (as
required) cylindrical locksets. The mechanism shall be heavy gauge, cold rolled steel contained in
sturdy cylindrical housing with all parts zinc plated and dichromated for maximum resistance against
rust and corrosion. Exposed parts shall be brass heavily plated as manufactured by Hafele, Yale or
approved equivalent.

Keying and Keys - locks shall be keyed in sets and sub sets provide maximum expansion. All
sets shall be grand master keyed, and all entrance locks shall be great grand master keyed per unit.

Q. WINDOWS

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 All sliding doors & windows shall be 6mm thick clear glass on in White Powder Coated
Aluminum Framing

R. CLOSET/ KITCHEN CABINET FINISHES

 Interior & exterior of cabinet and closets shall be Duco painted

 Hafele handles & concealed hinges

S. CEILING FINISHES

All indoor ceiling shall be 9mm thick GYPROC / KNAUF / USG BORAL. Gypsum Board or
APPROVED equal on Metal Furring

T. ROOFING AND ROOF FRAMING

 Roof Framing – Tubular Steel & C – Purlins (sizes & schedule as per plan)
 Roofing – Asphalt Shingles Roofing

U. STEEL WORKS

 G.I. Pipes, Flat Bars, Square or round bars ( any size prepare on plan)
 Plain GI Sheet

V. ELECTRICAL WORKS

The electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under the
direct supervision and control of a licensed Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician. All electric works
and materials shall conform to the provision of the latest edition of the Philippine National Electric
Code.

 Rigid solid conduits for service entrance

 MOLDEX / NELTEX / ATLANTA PVC pipes conduit for wiring installation in concrete and
masonry walls and ceiling
 ROYU BRAND for convenience outlet and switches
 Provide 220 convenience outlet
 All electrical fixture shall be as directed by the Supervising Electrical Engineer
 All electrical wirings shall be of SYCWIN/PHILFLEX or APPROVED equal
 All ceiling lights shall be LED Recessed Pin Light
 Telephone and cable outlet No 18. Copper, polyethylene insulated, polyvinyl or approved equal

W. PLUMBING WORKS

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 The plumbing works shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under the direct
supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber. All plumbing installation
shall conform to the provision of the National Plumbing Code and rules and regulation enforced in the
locality.

The plumbing fixtures and accessories to be provided and installed shall be as follows:

 Water Closets - POZZI

 Lavatory Wall Hung Type
 Towel & Tissue Holder
 Bidet Hose
 Shower Mixer
 Kitchen Sink & Faucet
- POZZI
- STAINLESS STEEL
- WASSERNISON
- WASSERNISON
- STAINLESS STEEL 304

PVC PIPES shall be NELTEX / ALASCO/ EMERALD or APPROVED equal. Free of pinholes,
shards and any other imperfection that may cause leakage. Joints shall be applied with epoxy and
sealed.

All water pipes shall be of NELTEX PPR Pipes or APPROVED. They shall be set squarely and
perpendicular to the walls of the building. All joints shall be carefully done insure water tightness.

Storm drainage system shall be concrete pipes tongue and groove and carefully sealed at joints
with concrete grout.

X. PAINTING WORKS

 DAVIES PAINTS (SEMI-GLOSS MEGACRYL)/ BOYSEN PAINTS (SEMI-GLOSS) for interior

surface wall
 SUN & RAIN / RAIN OR SHINE ELASTOMERIC PAINT for exterior surface wall
 All application methods to be used shall strictly follow manufacturer’s instruction and
specifications.
 Before any painting is done, all surfaces shall be cleaned, smoothed and freed from dust, dirt,
grease, mortar, rust and other foreign substances and all parts where paint remover has been used
shall be spread evenly and carefully
 All masonry wall cement-finished surface 3 coats.
 All kitchen cabinets & closets should be Duco finished.
 Two (2) coats of epoxy metal primer for metal surfaces to be painted.
 All shades and hues shall be as approved by the Architect / Engineer.

Y. ADDENDA

The Architect/Engineer shall be consulted on conflicts between the plans and specifications and
on other necessary works or materials not mentioned in either plans or specifications

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Architect / Engineer

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