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SECTION 15400 : SANITARY/PLUMBING WORKS

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A. The General Conditions form a part of these Specifications and Contract.

B. The Sub-contractor for the Plumbing Works is designated as the Contractor in this
Division.

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A. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor or his sub-contractor shall furnish all
materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, appliances, accessories, transportation, labor
and supervision required for the complete installation and testing of the Plumbing
Systems ready for use in accordance with the best practice of the Plumbing Trade for
the satisfactory completion of the works:

B. The works essentially shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to the following
items :

1. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to all architectural, structural,

mechanical, fire protection and electrical plans and investigate all possible
interference and conditions affecting his work;

2. All work shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code of
the Philippines, the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and/or the rules and
regulations of concerned city or municipality.

3. Site Utilities of plumbing works, complete with appurtenances and accessories

for the satisfactory completion of the system:

3.1 Supply and installation of main 75 mm (water meter and water

service connection line up to the proposed underground water tank
including tapping of service connection from Muntinlupa service main
water source.

3.2 Exterior domestic sewage collection and disposal system of the

building including tapping to the nearest existing sewer manhole
(SMH)/and or main street sewer line at site.

3.3 Exterior storm drainage system of the building including supply and
installation of Concrete Drainage Pipe (CDP), Drainage Junction Box
(DJB), Perforated PVC (Pipe) (Planter Drain), Drainage Manhole

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(DMH) including tapping of drainage line up to existing main street

drainage line at site.

3.4 Waste drainage system of the building equipment and facilities

including fan coil units (FCU), air conditioning units (ACU) and
cistern up to the nearest storm drainage system.

4. Interior Building Utilities

4.1 Cold water risers, cold water downfeeds and Cold water distribution
system up to building plumbing fixtures unit including supply,
installation and roughing-in of gate valves, cold water lines, risers,
fittings, hangers, support trim and its accessories.

4.2 Sewer and vents system up to the connection point including supply,
installation and roughing-in of floor drains (FD), floor/ceiling cleanout,
sewer and vent lines, p-traps, stacks, fittings, hangers, trims and its
accessories.

4.4 Storm drainage system up to the connection point including supply,

installation and roughing-in of deck drains (DD), canopy drains (CD),
downspouts, drainage lines, perforated PVC pipe (Planter Drains,
under drains, perimeter drains), fittings, hangers, supports, trims and its
accessories.
4.5 Waste drainage system up to connection point including supply,
installation and roughing-in of ACU / FCU drains, waste lines, pipe
insulations, waste stack, fittings, hangers, supports, trims and its
accessories.
4.6 Installation of Owner’s supplied plumbing fixtures (water closets,
urinal, shower, lavatory, etc.) refer to Architectural specifications.
5. Installation of plumbing equipment complete with controller, breakers, starters,
pressure switch and its appurtenances including trims and its accessories to
complete the system of the following: (NOT APPLIED)
5.1 Transfer Pumps, controller and its accessories.
5.2 Booster Pumps, bladder Tank (Diaphragm type), controller and its
Accessories.
5.3 Domestic Elevated Water Storage Tank and accessories.
5.4 Portable sump pump for elevator and its accessories.
5.5 Grease Traps.
5.6 Central oil interceptors.
5.7 Start-up, testing and commissioning.

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6. Miscellaneous stainless steel metal works of the plumbing utilities and its
appurtenances including, ladder rungs, sleeves, manhole cover, vents, drains
trims and its accessories of the following : (NOT APPLIED)

6.1 Domestic Underground Water Storage tank and/or Cistern.

6.2 Domestic Elevated Water Storage Tank.

6.3 Sump pit.

6.4 Oil interceptors.

7. Testing for leakages of all building drains, waste, sewer, venting system including
pressure testing and disinfection of the water supply and distribution system also leak
test and disinfection of domestic and fire storage water tanks.

8. Excavation, trenching and backfilling including provision of pipe sleeves and block-
outs pipe line punches / cross thru walls, beams and slabs provided with firestopping
materials for the satisfactory completion of the works shall be included.

9. Miscellaneous items and other accessories required for the satisfactory completion of
the plumbing works.

10. Securing and payments of all permits, licenses and bonds construction purposes as
required.

11. Contingency to include furnishing of written one (1) year warranty on the
plumbing system.

12. Preparation and submission of as-built drawings in producible sheets including

two (2) white prints copies at no cost to the Owner(s).

13. Securing and payments of all contractor’s taxes, VAT, etc.

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A. Construction of the reinforced concrete water storage reservoir shall be by General

Contractor.

B. Construction of sump pit by General Contractor.

C. All electrical power wirings, except that furnished as an integral part of factory assembled
equipment except otherwise specified herein, shall be by Electrical Contractor.

D. Painting except as required by the Plumbing Code and as specified herein shall be by
General Contractor.

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A. The Drawings show the general arrangement of all pipings. However, where local
and/or actual conditions at the jobsite necessitate a deviation or rearrangement, the
Contractor shall prepare and submit the new arrangement / shop drawing for the
Architect’s / Engineers approval.

B. Small scale drawings do not possibly indicate all offset, fittings and other parts of the
system required. The Contractor shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing such
fittings, traps valves and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions.
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A. The work covered in this contract it to be installed according to the specification codes,
ordinances and requirement of the following :

1. Uniform Plumbing Code of the Philippines

2. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

3. Rules and Ordinances of Concerned City or Municipality

B. All construction permits and fees required for the work shall be obtained by and at the
expense of the contractor. The contractor shall furnished the Owner final certificates of
inspection after the completion of the work.

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A. All work shall be performed in first class and neat workmanship by mechanics skilled
in their work shall be satisfactory to the Engineer.

B. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to the General Conditions and to all
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and fire protection plans and specifications
and shall investigate all possible interferences and conditions affecting his Work.

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A. GENERAL

1. Except as specified, the Contractor shall submit for the Engineers approval, four
(4) copies of complete materials he proposes to use, within thirty (30) days after
award of contract.

2. The Contractor shall assume the cost of and the entire responsibility for any change
in the work as shown on contract drawings, which may be occasioned by approval
of materials other than those specified.

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B. PIPES AND FITTINGS SCHEDULE

1. Cold Water Pipelines –

1.1 Cold water risers & Downfeeds - shall be galvanized steel /or iron, (G.I.)
pipe, schedule 80 (imported) standard conforming to ASTM A-120
“Mech”, “Supreme” brand or approved equal. Fittings shall be malleable
iron, rated 300 lbs.

1.2 Underground location from water main to underground water tank shall
be galvanized steel /or iron, (G.I.) pipe, schedule 80 (imported) standard
conforming to ASTM A-120 “Mech”, “Supreme” brand or approved
equal. Fittings shall be malleable iron, rated 300 lbs.

1.2 Polypropelene Pipes and Fittings (Cold Water Supply Piping Outside of
Item 2.2.1.1): Polypropelene Random Copolymer (PP-RC) Type-3 PN16
manufactured by “Philsa”, “Amico”, “Aquatherm SDR 11”, or approved
equal.

2. Hot Water Lines - shall be cross-linked polyethylene XLPE (Red Color) with
aluminum reinforced composite pressure pipe standard conforming to ASTM
1281-93. Fittings shall be compression type (Push-on type) brass coated steel
“Unitec, Unilex” brand or approved equal. (NOT APPLIED)

3. Laboratory Waste Lines – shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) series

1000 II by “Atlanta”, “Emerald”, “Neltex” brand or approved equal.

4. Vent Lines – All vent stacks and branch vent Lines shall be polyvinyl chloride
pipes (PVC) series 600 “Emeral”, “Moldex”, “Neltex” brand or approved
equal.

5. ACU/FCU Waste Lines - All branch/lateral waste lines shall be shall be

polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) from 25 to 40 class 150 “Atlanta”,
“Emerald”, “Neltex” brand or approved equal

All ACU / FCU waste stacks and waste collectors – shall be polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) pipes series 1000 II by “Neltex, Atlanta, “Emerald”, brand or approved
equal.

All exposed FCU/AHU drain lines shall be provided with ½” thick close cell
elastomeric thermal insulation “Aeroflex” brand or approved equal and shall be
wrapped with blue tape all around.

6. Drainage Lines and Downspouts – All branch / lateral, downspout and

main drainage collector lines shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) series
1000 II “Atlanta”, ““Emerald”, “Neltex” brand or approved equal.

Outside Building–Shall be reinforced concrete drain pipe (RCDP), tongue and

groove, mortar joints reinforced for 300 mm and larger locally manufactured.
7. Perforated Drains - shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) series 1000 II by
“Atlanta”, “Emerald”, “Neltex” brand or approved equal. (NOT APPLIED)
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8. Sump Pump Discharge Riser – shall be galvanized steel /or iron, (G.I.) pipe,
Schedule 40 standard, conforming to ASTM A-120, with class 250 fittings, flanged
connection for all joints and fittings shall be malleable iron, conforming to
ASTM-A197/A, 197M-87 or approved equal.
C. VALVES
1. Gate Valve - 50 mmØ and larger, shall be rising stem outside screw and yoke
(OS & Y) flanged connection and shall be iron body with bronze trim,
minimum of 250 psig working pressure at transfer pump discharge lines, risers
and downfeed and 175 PSIG for main distribution and lateral water lines. For
40 mmØ and smaller sizes, shall be rising stem /or non-rising stem inside screw
female threaded and shall be bronze finished minimum of 125 psig working
pressure. Approved brand shall be, “Honeywell, Tozen, Kitz” brand or
approved equal.
2. Check Valve for Booster Pump - 50 mm & larger shall be iron body lift
type check valve has a center guided, spring loaded valve disc with resilient
seal bronze or stainless steel removable valve seat with bronze trim, flanged
connection, minimum of 150 psig working pressure. 40 mm and smaller, same
except female threaded connection. Approved model, similar to “Bermad
Model 70N” or approved equal.
3. Check Valves for Transfer Pump - shall be cast iron body ASTM A126 class
B, non-slam type with opening and closing speed controls, stainless steel main
valve trim and actuator similar to “Bermad” Brand Model 760-03 combination
water hammer shock absorber or approved equal.
4. Check Valve for Sump Pumps – shall be ball check valves. Body shall be
cast iron ASTM A159-72 class 35. Ball shall be hallow steel with vulcanized
nitril rubber sinking type SP, GR greater than 1 minimum of 150 psig working
pressure, maximum 1800 F temperature.

5. Float Valve - shall be hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated valve with

the pilot control and float mechanism mounted on the cover of the main valve.
The float positions the pilot control to close the valves when floats contacts the
upper stop and to open the valve when the float contacts the lower stop, similar
to the bi-level of “Bermad” brand Model 750-66 or approved equal.

6. Pressure Reducing and Pressure Sustaining Valve – shall be single

seated, hydraulically operated pilot controlled, diaphragm type globe valve.
The control system shall consist of a reducing control sensitive to diaphragm
pressure changes and pressure sustaining control that is sensed to the main
valve inlet, similar to “Bermad” brand Model 723 (Globe type) or approved
equal.

7. Pressure Relief Valve for Transfer Pumps – shall be a diaphragm type

valve to maintain constant upstream pressure to close limits. The valve shall be
hydraulically-operated, pilot controlled modulating type, main body at cover to
cast iron ASTM A4 with adjustment ranges, 20 to 200 PSIG similar to
“Bermad” brand Model 730-Q or approved equal.

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8. Angle Valve Strainer - strainer pattern shall be “Y” or angle strainer body
and cover shall be cast iron, nuts and bolts shall be galvanized steel, basket and
basket latch shall be stainless steel, body and plug O-Ring-Buna N or Piston
“Bermad AF 70F Strainer” or approved equal.

9. Surge Anticipating Control Valve - shall be hydraulically operated with

pilots that will cause the main valve to open on a low pressure wave or a high
pressure wave. The main valve shall be hydraulically-operated, pilot-
controlled, diaphragm type, globe or angle valve, similar in all respect to
“Bermad” brand Model 735 or equal. The valve location at transfer pump
discharge riser or approved equal.

10. Check Valves – for water heater and other check valves requirements (except
for pumps) shall be bronze finished minimum of 150 psig working pressure
similar to “Honeywell, Tozen, Kitz” brand or approved equal.

D. OTHER MATERIALS
1. Drains - “Unilex”, “Eorobrass” as indicated on drawings or approved equal :
a. Deck Drain/Gutter Drain/Ledge Drain (DD/GD/LD)
(Dome type)
“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JFD 100 or equal.

b. Gutter Drain (GD)

“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JBS 123 (basket type strainer) or equal.
c. Canopy Drain/Balcony Drain
“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JRD 108 or equal.
d. Promenade Drain
- model U 635 or equal.

e. Planter Box Drain (PBD)

“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JPB 124 or equal.

f. Parking Drain (PD)

“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”or equal.

g. Floor Drain @ T&B and common area (FD)

“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”” model JRDD 111 or equal.

h. Floor Drain @ Utility area (FD)

-“UNILEX” model U 6110 or equal.

i. Floor/Wall Cleanout (FCO/WCO)

“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”” model JCO 134 or equal.

j. Trench Drain
-“UNILEX” model U 521 or equal.

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k. Trench Grating
“Atlanta Hauraton” Fibretec slotted grating.
l. Area Drain
(300mm x 300mm)
“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JCBC 140 or equal (Traffic Area).
“Unilex”, “Eorobrass”model JCBC 140 or
Equal (Pedestrian Area).

E. OUTDOOR RELATED CIVIL WORKS:

1. Drainage Junction Boxes – 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with pre - cast
reinforced concrete cover.
2. Drainage Manhole - 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with pre-cast reinforced
concrete cover.
3. Central Oil Interceptor - 210 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with pre-cast
reinforced concrete cover.

4. Sewer Manhole – 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with C.I. grating cover
model JMC 146 “JAMAN BY EUROBRASS” brand or equal.

5. Street Inlet/Catch Basin - 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with C.I. side inlet
grating.

6. Area Drain - 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with C.I. grating cover model U
923 for traffic area and model JCBC 140 for pedestrian area “JAMAN BY
EUROBRASS” brand or equal.

7. Catch Basin - 140 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with pre-cast reinforced

concrete cover.

8. Cistern - 355 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with stainless steel access manhole
cover.

9. Sump and Sewage pit - 210 kg/cm3 reinforced concrete with stainless steel
checkered plate access manhole cover.

10. Thrust Blocks - 140 kg/cm3 plain concrete.

F. JOINTING / FITTINGS

1. Flanged Joint Gasket – Garlock or equal.

2. Screwed Joints - U.S. Federal Specifications GG-P-251.

3. Hubless pipe (CISP) – sleeve type coupling.

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4. PVC Pipes and Fittings - PVC cement or as per the Manufacture’s

recommendations.

5. Caulking (Bell & Spigot) - Lead wool and lead pig.

6. Polyethylene Composite Pipes – compression type (push on type) brass

coated fittings.

7. Dissimilar Pipes - Adaptor fittings shall be used.

8. Concrete Drain Pipe - Cement mortar.

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A. Each length pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures and device used in the Plumbing System shall have
cast, tamped or marked on it, the manufacturer’s trade mark or name, the weight, type and
classes of product when so required by the Standard.
B. Within thirty (30) days after award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit for the
Architect’s approval, the names of suppliers and materials proposed including trade names
and/or samples of the materials if deemed necessary.
C. Brand names mentioned in this Specifications are only for the purposes of indicating the
desired quality and design.
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A. Materials intended to be substituted for these originally specified shall be accepted only
after a formal request for substitution, accompanied by:
1. Reasons for substitutions.
2. Certificate of test indicating quality, compared to those originally specified.
3. Cost comparisons with material originally specified. Requests shall be submitted to
the Architect for evaluation at least 15 working days.
B. Cost of testing of materials, whether on originally specified items or on substitutions, shall
be to the account of the Contractor.
C. Results of tests shall be submitted to the Architect for evaluation at least 15 days before the
material is due for installation on the Jobsite.
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A. GENERAL
1. Underground main collector pipes, stacks and fittings for drains, FCU waste pipe,
sewer and kitchen waste shall be bell spigot, cast iron soil pipe with sleeve type
fittings. All vent stacks and below 50mm FCU waste pipes shall be polyvinyl
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chloride (PVC) pipes unless otherwise specifically noted. Drainage pipes shall be
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes unless otherwise specifically noted.
2. All sewer, soil and drainage pipes shall be pitched 6 mm per 300 mm but in no case
flatter than 3 mm per 300 mm.

B. SUPPORTS
1. Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured length heavy duty strap
hangers or floor chairs as required. Vertical lines shall be secured strongly by
hooks to the building frame and a suitable bracket or chairs shall be provided at
the floors from which they start.
2. CISP and PVC pipes in trenches under the ground shall be laid true to line and
grade on a stable and suitably prepared foundation, each section of the pipe
being properly bedded.
3. In soft ground liable to settlement, a gravel base 300 mm deep and twice the
width of the pipe shall be rolled or tamped. Backfilling shall be carefully placed
and tamped for the purpose, in such a manner that the pipe lines or connections
are not disturb.

C. TRAPS
1. Every plumbing fixtures shall be separately trapped by a vented water sealed trap
as close to the fixture outlets as the conditions allow, but in no case at a distance
greater than 600 mm. In case of the upper or the only fixture on a soil extended full
size through the roof, a vent shall not be required when said fixture has its center
stack. Traps shall be of the same diameter as the waste pipes from the fixtures,
which they shall serve, all traps shall have a water seal of at least 32 millimeters
with a brass thumbscrew cleanout at the bottom of the seal.

D. VENT
1. Vent shall be taken from the crown of the fixtures, except for water closet traps,
in which case, the branch line shall be vented below and trap and above all
small waste inlets, so connected as to prevent obstructions. Each vent pipe shall
be run separately above the fixtures into the adjacent soil pipes, a distance not
more than 1.50 meters. If more than this distance, the vent shall run
independently through the roof.
2. A vent line shall be wherever practicable, directs extension of a soil or waste
line.
3. Main vent risers at 4.5 meters along or more shall be connected at the roof with
the main water or soil pipes below the lowest vent outlet with a forty-five
degree (450) connection.
4. All vertical soil or vent pipes shall be carried up at least 600 mm above the roof
of the building and the open side ends are to be entirely and securely covered
with gals. 16 mesh copper cloth.

5. Vent pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to the underside of
roof with horizontal piping pitched down to stacks without forming traps.

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Where an end or circuit vent pipe from fixtures it shall be connected into the
main vent or vent stack.

E. ROUGHING - IN

1. Roughing - in for pipes and fixtures shall be carried along with the building
construction. Correctly located openings of proper sizes shall be provided
where required in the walls and floors for the passage of pipes all items to be
embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly clean and free from all rust, scale and
paint.

F. FITTINGS

1. All changes in pipes sizes on sewer, waste and drain lines shall be made with
reducing fittings or reducers. All changes in direction shall be made by the
appropriated use of forty-five degrees (450) wyes, or long sweep bends, except
that sanitary tees may be used on vertical stacks. Short quarter bends or elbows
may be used in soil and waste lines where the change in direction is from the
horizontal to the vertical and on the discharge from the water closet.

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11.01 METER

A. Water meter shall be furnished by the Contractor and installed with the proper and
complete piping arrangements for the system.

B. The exact dimensions for setting of the main meter shall be as per requirements of the
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) / or Manila Water Corp. Inc.
(MWCI).

11.02 INSTALLATION

A. The pipings shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets and equipment from the gate valves
installed in the branch near the riser.

B. Unions shall be provided where required for disconnection.

C. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked into place
without springing or facing. Care shall be taken so as hot to weaken the structural
portions of the building.

D. All service pipes valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance from work to
permit finished covering not less than 15 mm from such work or from finished covering
on the different service.

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E. Changes in pipes shall be made with reducing fittings.

F. Accessible Contraction - expansion joints shall be made wherein necessary. Horizontal runs of
pipe over 15 m. in the length shall be anchored to wall or the supporting structure midway on the
run to force expansion and contraction equally towards the ends.

11.03 WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES INSTALLATION

A. The hot and cold water piping system shall be pitched toward fixtures and riser for
proper air relief. Provide drain cocks at low points for drainage system. Pitch line 25
mm x 7.6 m.
B. Horizontal runs of pipe 15 m in length shall be anchored to the supporting structure
midway on the run to give allowances for equal expansion and contraction of pipes.
C. Unions and approved threaded connector shall be provided where required for
connection and tapping for other types of hot and cold water lines materials to main
distribution lines and risers.

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A. CLEANOUTS

Cleanouts shall be of the same size as the pipe or a minimum of 100mm diameter for
100mm and bigger pipe sizes, the location of which is extended to an easily accessible
place.

B. TRAPS

1. Every plumbing fixtures of equipment requiring connections to the drainage

system shall be equipped with a trap.

2. Each trap shall be placed as near as possible to the fixture. No fixture shall be
double - trapped.

C. VALVES AND HOSE BIBBS

1. Valves shall be provided on all water supplies to fixtures as specified.
2. Hose bibbs shall be made of brass with 15 mm make male inlet thread hexagon
shoulders and 20 mm connections.

D. PIPE HANGERS INSERTS AND SUPPORTS

1. Horizontal runs of pipe shall be hung with adjustable wrought iron or malleable
iron pipe hangers spaced not over 3 m apart, except hub and spigot soil pipes
which shall have hangers spaced not over 1.52 m apart and located near the
hub.

2. Hangers shall have short turn buckles or other approved means of adjustment.

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3. Inserts shall be of cast steel and shall be of type to received machine bolt or nut
after installation.

4. Vertical runs of pipes shall be supported by wrought iron clamps or collars spaced
not more than 9 m apart.

5. Water and Vent Pipes - 65 mm and larger; band type 6.4 mm x 25 mm flat mild
steel or black iron with 15 mm round rod with plates and nuts; 50 mm and smaller
split ring type with 10 mm iron rods with inserts plates; toggle bolts, clamps or
expansion shield.

E. PIPES SLEEVES
1. Pipes sleeves shall be installed and properly secured in place at all points where
pipes pass through masonry or concrete.

2. Pipe sleeves shall be of sufficient diameter to provide approximately 6.1 mm

clearance around the pipe of insulation.

3. Pipe sleeves in walls and partitions shall be of cast iron, wrought iron or steel pipe.
Pipes sleeves in concrete beams or concrete slabs shall be wrought iron or steel
pipe.
4. Pipe sleeves on footings shall be cast iron or steel and shall be not less than 100
mm larger in diameter than the pipe to be installed.

5. Where pipes pass through waterproofing membrane, the sleeves shall be provided
with an integral flange or clamping device to which a flashing shield can be
soldered.

6. The space between the pipes and sleeves shall be made water tight by inserting a
picked mineral wool / fiberglass and filling the remaining space with fire stopping
sealant thoroughly.

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A. MATERIALS
1. Firestop compounds and damning materials shall be UL listed and shall
conform to the requirements of qualified designers or manufacturers approved
modifications, as supported by engineering reports. Similar to “Hilti”,
“Metacaulk” brand or approved equal.
2. The penetration seal materials must be unaffected by moisture and must
maintain the integrity of the wall or floor assembly for its rated time period
when tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479). The system shall be
UL listed classified for up to and including 3 hours.
3. Fire stopping materials shall be asbestos and lead free and shall not incorporate oil
not require the use of hazardous solvents.

4. All fire stopping materials shall be manufactured by one manufacturer thru out the
completion of the project.

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5. Do not proceed with installation of fire stop materials when temperatures exceeded
the manufacturer recommendation limitations for installations.

B. PREPARATIONS

1. Clean subtrate of dirt, dust, grease, oil, loose materials, rust or other matter that
may affect proper fittings or adhesion of the firestopping materials.
2. Clean metal and glass surfaces with a non-alcohol solvent.
C. INSTALLATION
1. Installation of firestops shall be performed by an applicator / installer qualified
and trained by the manufacturer. Installation be performed in strict accordance
with manufacturer’s detail installation procedures.
2. Apply firestops in accordance with fire test reports, fire resistance
requirements, acceptable sample installation and manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3. Unless specified and approved all insulation used in conjunction with through
penetrations shall remain intact and undamaged and may not be removed.
4. Seal holes and penetrations to ensure an effective smoke seal.
5. In areas of high traffic, protect firestopping materials from damaged. If the
opening is large, install firestopping materials capable of supporting the weight
of a human load.
6. Insulation types specified in other sections shall not be installed in lieu of
firestopping materials specified herein.
7. All combustible penetrants (e.g. non-metallic or insulated metallic pipes) shall
be firestopping using products and system tested in a configuration
representative of the field condition.

8. When required to properly contain firestopping materials within opening,

damming or packing materials may utilized. Combustible damning material
must be move after appropriate curing. Non-combustible damming materials
may be left as permanent components of the firestop system.

D. CLEANING

1. Remove spilled and excess materials adjacent to firestopping without damaging

adjacent surface.

2. Leave finished work in neat, clean condition with on evidence of spill over or
damage to adjacent surfaces.

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A. GENERAL
1. All equipment shall be supplied from reputable firms engaged in the
manufacture of each particular item similar to “Allis Chalmers”, GOULDS
pumps or approved equal. The entire assembly as installed shall be given a
start-up and test run to prove that all the specifications have been met before
acceptance by the Owner. The test duration shall be 24 hours. Submittal of the
Certificate of Test to the Owners shall be a condition of final payment.
2. The Specifications herein stated are basic guide only. Other items not so indicated
but which are obviously necessary for the proper operation of system as intended
shall be supplied in accordance with accepted engineering standards.
3. The equipment shall be guaranteed for a period of at least one (1) year of trouble
free operation. The supplier of equipment shall certify to the availability of spare
parts locally and service in case of system breakdowns within a period of at least
three (3) years. Manuals of operation and maintenance and lists of spare parts shall
be supplied together with the equipment. Submittal of Warranty Certificate shall be
on condition to the final payment.

4. The supplier shall submit at least two (2) copies of pumps performances curves
showing among others, the pump rating and pump efficiency, properly marked
thereon.

5. Accessories to be supplied for each group shall include one non- slam type check
valve, and two (2) gate valves, of size equal to the size of pump discharge and
suction and rated 250 PSI. Also, one pressure gauge for each set of pumps and pipe
fittings necessary for complete installation shall provided. The pressure gauge shall
be 100 mm face diameter and shall be reading from 0 PSI (or 0 kg/cm) to 300 PSI
(or 22 kg/cm).

6. Price quoted shall include cost delivery of all quoted items to the jobsite. Pump
and motor installation dimension drawings shall be submitted together with the
quotation.

7. The brands, names and place of manufacture of pump, motor, valves, controls and
all accessories where applicable shall be indicated in the quotation. Also, a
description of pump impellers being offered shall be included.

8. A metal nameplate indicating in indelible letters the correct specifications of the

pump and motor shall be properly attached to the assembly at a location such that
the information written thereon can be conveniently read by all concerned.

9. A separate price shall be quoted for installation work and preparation submittal of
as installed drawings.

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B. CONSTANT PRESSURE PUMPS OR BOOSTER PUMPS WITH

BLADDER TANK DIAPHRAGM TYPE SERVING ALL FLOORS (FOR
PRESSURIZED UPFEED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM):

1. Booster Pumps

a. No. of Units : Three (3) units

2 units on duty,
alternately/simultaneously and one (1)
standby.

b. Capacity : 35 GPM vs. 125 Ft (TDH), 2.0

HP. each

c. Pump Type : Horizontal centrifugal, end suction,

close coupled to electric motor on a
common base, suitable for pumping
domestic water tank with pressure
relief valve.

d. Electric Motor
Drive : 380volts, 3 phase, 60
cycles, open drip proof,
2.0 Hp.

e. Motor Controls : Reduced voltage, wye delta, magnetic

starter, H-O-A switches, overload
relays, alternators.

f. Accessories : Vibration insulation at pump base,

flexible connector /or ‘Dixon‘
coupling, y-strainer, spring loaded
valve disc with resilient seal check
valves, pressure gauges and gate
valves at suction and discharge lines,
electrode type water level control or
equal to prevent pumps from running
dry.

2. BLADDER TANK (DIAPHRAGM TYPE)

a. Number of Units : One (1) unit.

b. Type : Vertical

c. Capacity : 119 gallons each with built-in

rubberized diaphragm type or
approved materials refer to

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manufacturer’s standard
specifications. Similar to Amtrol
WELL-X-TROL brand model WX-
456.

d. Operating
Pressure : Cut-in at 30 PSI and cut-off at 50 PSI.

e. Supports : Steel frame one package to the pump

or refer the manufacturer
specifications.

f. Accessories :

1. Pressure gauge for operating pressure of 0 to 100 PSI, dial face

diameter - 100 mm.
2. Pressure Relief Valve: To release pressure at 55 PSI.
3. Water Drain Valves and drain lines.

D. PORTABLE SUMP PUMP (FOR ELEVATOR PIT STORM/SEEPAGE

DRAINAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM):
1. Number of Units : One (1) set.
2. Capacity of Pump : 20 GPM vs. 20 FT. (TDH), 1/2 HP.
 3. Type : Portable Submersible non-clog for mounting
inside elevator pit.
 4. Electric Motor : 230 Volts, 1-phase, 60 hertz, 1/2 HP,
weather proof motor.
5. Accessories : Lifting chains, gate valves at
discharge lines, electrode type water
level control or equal to starts and
stops pumps.

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A. UNDERGROUND WATER TANK

1. Specification and requirements

a. Reinforced concrete domestic underground water storage tank, refer to

Structural Consultant Engineer for reinforcement details.
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b. Furnish necessary piping and equipment and perform all labor required
for the satisfactory completion of the system.

c. Domestic and Fire water storage tank capacity;

Domestic water tank = 100 cu.m. (26,000 U.S. Gallons).

Location : Ground floor level

d. All structural design analysis shall conform to the latest Building Codes
and National Structural Codes for Building (NSCB) or refer to the
Structural Consultant Engineer.

2. Pipings, Fittings. And Miscellaneous metal works

a. Furnish and install all pipes fittings, valves, specials, pipe supports,
miscellaneous metal work and all required appurtenances. All materials
installed shall be stainless steel unless otherwise noted and a product
of a reputable Manufacturer all through out the project and shall be
installed as shown on the plans complete with its accessories for the
satisfactory completion of the entire system.
b. All materials furnished and installed shall be new and guaranteed free
from defect in design, materials and workmanship.
c. Adequate protective measures shall be provided to protect pipes,
fittings, valves and all other materials from damage or injury during
storage and installation.
3. Flanges, Gaskets and Bolts
a. Flanges shall be a product of a reputable Manufacturer all through out
the Project. Material shall be stainless steel and conform in dimensions
and drilling to ASA B-16.1 Class 125.
b. Gaskets shall be a product of a reputable Manufacturer all through out the
project. Ring-type shall be by “JOHN MANSVILLE” brand.
c. Bolts shall be standard square head machine bolts with heavy, hot,
pressed hexagon nuts. Threads shall conform to ASA B-1.1, coarse
thread series, Class 2 fit.
4. Manholes, Frames and Cover
a. All casting for manhole frames shall be a product of a reputable
Manufacturer all through out the Project. Material shall be stainless
steel free from warps, cracks, holes, swells and cold shuts and
approximately 3 mm thick.
b. All casting shall conform to the requirements of AWWA-D-100-67 or
approved equal standard requirements.

5. Ladder Rungs

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a. Ladder Rungs shall be a product of a reputable Manufacturer’s all

through out the project. Material shall be of 20 mm diameter round
stainless steel bar mounted on the walls or as shown on drawings or as
specified.

B. ELEVATED WATER TANK (NOT APPLIED)

1. Specification and requirements

a. Stainless steel elevated water tank shall be a product of a reputable

manufacturer’s.

b. Furnish necessary piping and equipment and perform all labor required
for the satisfactory completion of the system.

c. Water tank capacity

Domestic Elevated Water Tank = 5,000 U.S. Gallons each

Two (2) sets of food-grade polyethylene plastic tank

d. All structural design analysis shall conform to the latest Building Codes
and National Structural Codes for Building (NSCB) and AWWA-d-100-67
or refer to the Structural Consultant Engineer.

2. Accessories

a. Shell and Roof Ladder-Fixed vertical flat bars, 50 mm x 8 mm spaced 356

mm apart with rungs, 600 square bars spaced 300 mm on center, including
ladder inside the tank for accessories.

b. Roof Hatch - Minimum opening dimension or diameter of 600 mm, 5 mm

thick with a curb 50 mm high and the cover overlap at least 25 mm at all
sides.

c. Vent Pipe - On roof, bend downward with insect wire screen, 199 mm
stainless steel pipe, schedule 40.

d. Overflow and Drain Pipe - Stainless steel pipe, schedule 40 inside tank
and to be connected to the nearest discharge pipe of the water tank or
to be tap to building main drain line or downspout or refer the plans /or
drawings.

e. Pressure switch Controls as a function of diaphragm operated bi-level

“Bermad” float valve

f. Water Level Indicator - To be the tank exterior side with marks printed
on the exterior face of the tank.

g. Type of Pipe Connection- Screwed /or Flanged

C. INSTALLATION
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1. All pipes shall be carefully placed and supported at the proper lines and grade
where possible shall be sloped to permit complete draining.

2. Piping runs shown on Drawing shall be followed as closely as possible, except

for minor adjustments to avoid adverse-effect on architectural and/or structural
features. If major relocations are required, they shall be subjected to the
approval of the Architect.

3. Carefully inspect all pipe and fittings before installation. Inspection of pipe
shall include light tapping with a hammer to detect cracks of defects. No pipe
fittings or valve which are cracked or shown defects shall be used.

4. Piping shall be properly supported by suitable anchors, brackets, or hangers.

Vertical pipes shall be anchored by suitable galvanized steel straps. Pipe
supports shall be provided as shown on the Plans and whenever else necessary
to prevent stain on joints or to facilitate taking down pipe.
5. Piping through the Walls - Where the pipe pass through walls, care shall be
exercised to insure this joints are watertight.

D. TEST FOR WATER

1. Tightness of Completed Tank-The completed reinforced concrete ground and
structural steel tanks shall be tested for water-tightness by filling it up with clean
water after cleaning out all dirt and debris inside the tank. The water shall be
allowed to stand for a minimum period of twenty four (24) hours reckoned from
the time the free -board line was reached during filling up. After the 24 hours
period there shall be no drop in water level in the tank more than 40 mm,
otherwise, the leaks shall be located and plugged properly and test for water -
tightness be repeated.
E. DEFECTIVE WORK
1. If the inspection or test shows any defect, such defective work or material shall be
replaced and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to the Owner.
2. All repairs to piping shall be made with new material at the expense of the
Contractor.
3. No caulking of screwed joints of holes will be accepted.
F. TEST CERTIFICATE

Test Certificate shall be filled out and signed by the Owner’s representative.

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A. Grease Interceptor- Furnish and install where indicated on the drawing grease
interceptors (traps) with a flow rate of 4.0 GPM to serve a kitchen sink, materials shall
be linear low-density polyethylene, “Polytrap”

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B. Overall efficiency of the interceptor shall not be less than 90% when operating at the
specified rate of flow.

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A. Furnish and install where indicated on the drawing, Central oil interceptor shall be complete
with oil interceptor system, venting system, intake and discharge piping, test and suction
line, oil storage tank and all fittings and accessories necessary for complete oil intercepting
system, ready for use.

B. The oil interceptor for Genset shall be reinforced concrete construction with a flow rate
capacity of 50 gpm. Inlet and outlet size shall be both 100 mm .

C. The oil interceptor for Machine room shall be Cast iron materials with a flowrate
capacity of 35 GPM similar to “UNILEX” brand or approved equal. Inlet and outlet
size shall be both 75 mm .

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A. Install where indicated on the drawings electric operated storage type water heaters. Tank
shall be certified for 300 psig test pressure and 150 psi working pressure with non-
absorbent insulation and heavy outside steel jackets and individually sealed thermostat for
automatic operation conforming to US Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL listed) and NEMA
Standards.

B. Type of Water Heaters

1. Instantaneous type electric water heater (EWH) multi-point use as specified herein
shall be similar to “Steibel Eltron” brand or approved equivalent.

2. KW Rating = 6 kw to serve lavatory, shower & kitchen sink shall be

similar to type DHC 6 (073480) “Steibel Eltron” Brand.

= 8 kw to serve lavatory, shower & bath tub shall be similar

to type DHA 4/8L (073716) “Steibel Eltron” Brand.

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A. Furnish and install where indicated on the drawings water meter as required. The main
water meter and sub - water meters with sizes as shown on drawings, shall be “ARAD”,
ASAHI or MWSS / FDC approved equal.

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A. GENERAL

1. The entire site plumbing utilities system shall be laid out and installed consistent
throughout with the given slopes in the plans. Pipe joints and connections to area
drains, catch basin and junction boxes shall posses such leak proof and seepage
proof integrity achievable with the works called for under this particular section of
the Specifications.

2. Junction Boxes for storms and sanitary (sewer) drainage lines outside the building
shall be cast-in place reinforced concrete sections and pre-cast concrete cover.

3. Trench excavation and backfilling shall be as specified in excavation, trenching

and backfilling for utility system.

4. Concrete Drainage Pipe

a. Material: Pipe shall be reinforced concrete pipe (300 mm and larger) and
non-reinforced concrete pipe 250 mm and smaller conforming to ASTM
C14-75.

b. INSTALLATION :

1) Bedding surfaces shall provide a firm foundation, carefully

shaped thru to line and grade.

2) Concrete pipe shall be laid carefully with hubs upgrade and ends
carefully and closely joints. Joints shall be cement mortar.
Cement mortar shall consist of one part Portland Cement and 1½
parts clean sharp sand with only enough water for work-ability for
the cement before being placed and rammed. The joint shall be
completely filled with cement mortar and rammed thoroughly
with a wooden caulking tool. The joint shall then be overfilled
and finished to a smooth level outside.

B. EXCAVATION FOR STORM AND SANITARY (SEWER DRAINAGE

SYSTEM)
1. General: The Contractor shall do all excavation of whatever substances
encountered below depth shown on drawings. Excavated materials not required for
fill or backfill shall be removed of by the Contractor. Excavation for accessories to
have 300 mm minimum and 60 mm maximum clearance in all side. Excavation
shall not carried below the required depth. Excess excavation below required level
shall be backfilled at the Contractor’s expense with earth, sand, gravel, or concrete,
as directed by Engineer, and thoroughly tamped unstable soil shall be removed and
replaced with gravel or crushed stone, which shall be thoroughly tamped.

The Engineer shall determine the depth of removal of unstable soil. Ground
adjacent to all excavation shall be graded to prevent water running. The
Contractor shall remove by pumping or other means approved by the Engineer
any water accumulated in excavation and keep trench unwatered until the
bedding is complete.
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2. Trench Excavation: Banks of trenches shall be vertical. Soft materials shall be

reported to the Engineer. In rock, excavation shall be carried 200 mm below
bottom of pipe. Loose earth or gravel shall be used for backfill, and tamped
thoroughly and rounded to received pipe as above.

3. Rock Excavation: Rock excavation shall include removal of boulders larger

than ½ m3 in volume and ledge rock concrete or masonry structures that
required drilling in volume and ledge rock concrete.
4. Bracing and Shoring: The Contractor shall do all bracing sheathing and shoring
necessary to perform and protect all excavation as indicated on the plans, as
required for safety, as directed by the Engineer, or to conform to governing
laws.

C. TESTING
Test: Test for workmanship on utility lines shall be conducted in accordance with the
applicable utility specification before backfilling.

D. BACKFILLING
1. Backfilling: After pipes have been tested and approved, backfilling shall be
done with approved material free for large clods or stones.

a. Trenches Backfill material; shall be placed evenly and carefully around

and over pipe in 150 mm maximum layers. Each layer shall be
thoroughly and carefully tamped until 300 mm of cover exists over
pipe. The remainder of backfill material shall be placed, moistened and
compacted. Water settling will not be permitted in clay soils. it may be
required at the option of the Engineer in sandy soils.
b. Trench under areas to be paved; Material shall be placed in 200 mm
maximum layer after filling 300 mm above pipe as previously
described. Each layer shall be compacted to density equal to that of
adjacent original material so that pavement can be placed immediately.
c. Structures; All forms, trash, and debris shall be removed and cleared
away. Approved backfill material may be from excavation or borrow,
it shall be free form rock, lumber or debris. Backfill material shall be
placed symmetrically on all side in eight inch maximum layers. Each
layer shall be moistened and compacted with mechanical or brand
tampers. In area to be paved, each layer shall be compacted to density
equal to that of adjacent materials so that pavement can be placed
immediately.
2. Maintenance: The Contractor shall refill for settlement of all backfilled areas.
3. Clean-up: The Contractor shall clean-up and dispose of all excess materials, trash
wood forms and other debris.

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A. DRAINAGE SYSTEM TEST

1. The entire sewer, waste and storm drainage and venting systems shall have all
necessary openings which can be plugged to permit the entire system to be
filled with water to the level of the highest stack vent/or vent stack above the
roof.

2. The system shall hold this water for a full sixty (60) minutes during which time
there shall be no drop more than 100 mm.

3. Each section of pipeline shall be slowly be filled with water and the specified
test pressure, measured at the point of lowest elevation shall be supplied by
means of satisfactory to the Engineers. During the filling of the pipe in and
before applying the test pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe line. To
accomplish this type shall be made, if necessary, at point of highest elevation,
and after completion of the test the taps shall be tightly plugged unless
otherwise specified.

During the test; all expose pipes, fittings, valves joints and couplings will be
carefully examined. If found to be cracked or detective, they shall be removed
and replaced by the contractor with sound materials at his own expense. The
test shall be repeated until satisfactory results has been obtained.

B. PRESSURE TESTS FOR WATER LINES

1. After the pipe have been installed, the joints completed and with joints exposed
for examination, all newly installed pipe or any valve section therefore, shall be
subjected to hydrostatic pressure 1 ½ the designed working pressure of the
system or as specified by the Engineer.

2. The duration of each pressure test shall be at least two (2) hours unless
otherwise specified by the Engineer.

3. Each section of pipeline shall be slowly filled water and the specified test
pressure, measured at the point of lowest elevation, shall be applied by means
of a pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
During the filling of the pipe and before applying the test pressure, all air shall
be expelled from the pipe line. To accomplish this type shall be made, if
necessary, at point of highest elevation, and after completion of the test the taps
shall be tightly plugged unless otherwise specified. During the test, all exposed
pipes, fittings, valves, joints and couplings will be carefully examined. If found
to be cracked or defective, they shall be removed and replaced by the
Contractor with sound materials at his expense. The test shall then be repeated
until satisfactory results are obtained.
C. DEFECTIVE WORK
1. If the inspection or test shows any defect, such defective work or material shall
be replaced and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to the Architect /or
Engineer.
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2. All repairs to piping shall be made with new material at the expense of the
contractor.
3. No caulking of screwed joints of holes will be accepted.
D. DISINFECTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND WATER
TANKS (as per AWWA C-601)
1. The entire water system shall be thoroughly flushed and disinfected with
chlorine before it is placed on operation. Water tanks shall be washed and
swabbed.
2. Chlorination materials shall be liquid chlorine or hypochlorite, as specified and
shall be introduced into the water line in a manner approved by the Engineer.
Tanks shall be thoroughly cleaned of all debris, dirt or dust before swabbing.
3. The chlorine dosage shall be such as to provide not less than fifty parts per
million (50 PPM) or available chlorine.
4. Following a contact period of not less than sixteen (16) hours, the heavily
chlorinated water shall be flushed from the system with clean water until the
residual chlorine content is not greater than two tenth (.20 PPM). All valves in
water lines being sterilized shall be opened and closed several times during the
sixteen (16) hour chlorinating period.

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A. All exposed metal surface shall be free of grease dirt or other foreign materials.
B. Chrome or nickel plated pipings, fittings and trimmings shall be polished upon
completion.
C. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly protected from use and damage during the
construction stage. The fixtures shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Architect /or
Engineer upon completion and prior to acceptance of work.
D. All equipment, pipes, valves and fittings shall be cleaned of grease and sludge which
may have accumulated. Any clogging, discoloration or damage to other parts of the
building due to the system shall be repaired by the Contractor.
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A. All exterior of pipings to be installed in or through concrete floor fill or fill floors and
underground shall be given one coat of acid resisting paint having a bituminous base.
B. Pipe hanger supports an all other iron work in concealed spaces shall be painted with
one coat of asphalt.
C. Exposed galvanized iron pipes and fittings that are asphalt coated shall be given two
coats of shellac prior to application of two coats of all paint as directed by the Architect
of his authorized representative.
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A. All exposed pipings shall be adequately and durably identified by distinctive colored
paints as follows:
ITEM COLOR CODE
Cold water pipe Blue
Hot water pipe Blue w/red band @1.0m O.C.
Storm water pipe Aluminum
Sewage pipe Black
Vent pipe Green
Waste pipe Gray
FCU/AHU drain pipe Gray w/white band @1.0m O.C.
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A. All works, equipment and fixtures shall be guaranteed by the Contractor for satisfactory
service for a minimum period for one (1) year.

B. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner, in reproducible form plus three (3) sets of
white prints, the complete plans of the entire system as actually built. The cost of those
shall be borne by the Contractor. Submittal of “AS-BUILT” Plans shall be a condition
to final payment.

C. Equipment that should have the Owner (s) your minimum guaranteed against defective
designs, materials and workmanship.

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A. The Contractor’s shall provide temporary fire protection system during the construction
period. This shall be of sufficient capacity to put any fire that may break out due to
construction operations. This is in addition to temporary fire extinguisher required.

B. The Contractor’s shall identify and save the Owner, the Architect and the Consulting
Engineer Harmless from and against all liabilities for damage to property occasioned by
any or omission of this Contractor’s on any of this Sub-contractors including any and
all expenses, legal or otherwise which may be insured by the Owner, the Architect or
the Consulting Engineer, in the defense of any claims, action or suits.

C. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination among the different
trades on the jobsite in order to finish the Works in the least possible time, in strict
compliance and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

D. Throughout the construction period open ends of all installed drainage, sewer and vents
lines, water lines and other related pipings shall be kept closed by temporary plugs.

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E. All installed drainage, sewer and vents lines, water lines and other related pipings shall
not be used to conduct dirty construction wash water especially those with cement
mixes to avoid possible clogging.

F. A temporary potable water supply shall be made available to construction workers as

construction progresses.

G. A temporary human excreta disposal system shall be provided by the Contractor to

serve the Workers during the construction period.

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