TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

(Zamcelco Engineering Building, Camanchille Sub-Station, Zamboanga City)

DIVISION 1 (GENERAL REQUIRMENTS)

SECTION 1A (GENERAL PARAGRAPHS)

1A.1 GENERAL INTENTION. It is declared and acknowledged intention and meaning to

provide and secure the 2 storey Zamcelco Engineering Building, completed and
ready for use.

1A.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The work includes the following:

1A.2.1 The Contractor shall conduct site investigation and inspection of the area in
order to familiarize him with the extent, condition, and nature of work involved.

1A.2.2 The Zamcelco Engineering building will occupy approximately, 300 square
meters floor area. The building will be provided with reinforced concrete columns,
beams, floor slabs, and roof deck. Exterior walls shall be pre-cast concrete with glass
curtain wall and aluminum wall cladding. Ceiling shall be provided with miscellaneous
finishes and plain concrete rubbed-finish. Portion of the roof will be provided with
poli-carbonate in the frontage area. Concrete flooring for the main lobby shall be
granite or ceramic, walls shall be plain painted finishes. Rooms shall either be
ceramic, vinyl, wood parquet, and others. It shall be provided with complete
plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, and telephone system.

IA.3 Location. The work shall be located at Zamcelco Camanchille Sub-Station,

Zamboanga City.

IA.5 Time and manner of work.

IA.5.1 The Contractor agrees to commence the construction of the project within five
(5) days after issuance of written notice to proceed by the Owner. The Contractor
further agrees to prosecute diligently and to complete construction in strict
accordance with plans, specifications and construction drawings within the specified
time listed for each phase of work. The time stated for completion shall include final
clean-up of the premises. The whole project shall be completed and ready for use
within Five (5) months from notice to proceed.

IA.5.2. Dust Control. The Contractor shall control the generation of dust and flying
particles from his operations to prevent creation of a nuisance to the public.

IA.6 Material Substitution. Whenever item or class of material is specified

exclusively by trade name by manufacturer’s name or by catalog references, only
such item shall be used, unless Architect’s approval for substitution is secured.

IA.7 Samples and brochures prior to procurement. As soon as practicable and

before installation, the Contractor shall submit for approval samples and brochures of
the following materials and equipment:
Ceramic tiles Painting system
Skylight glazing Circuit breakers and panel board
Conduits and wires Aluminized steel frames
Fissured finish Sewer and water pipe
Waterproofing Wiring devices

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 Toilet and bath fixtures Locksets, hinges, drawer slides and
door pulls
Other additional materials which require submittal requirements shall be as
mentioned in the other sections of these specifications.
IA.7.1 The Architect reserves the right to take samples
of materials other than those listed above at any time
during the contract to ensure conformance to the specifications.

IA.8 Shop drawings required of the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit, for
approval, three (3) copies of shop drawings of the following prior to their fabrication
or installation.

Shop drawings of electrical panel boards and control equipment

Shop drawings of skylight roofing system.
Schedule of rebars, bar cutting list, splices and bending details
Structured Cabling System.

In addition to the drawings listed above, the Contractor shall furnish any and
all sketches, drawings, perspectives, and/ or diagrams used in connection with the
completion of the work to the Architect. Drawings submitted for review or approval
shall be clearly identified as to their intended use in the project.

IA.9 Shop drawings, samples, brochures, etc. submittal procedures. The Contractor
shall submit to the Construction Architect/ Engineer all shop drawings, samples,
brochures, etc.; thereafter, the Construction Architect/ Engineer will endorse same to
the Architect for approval. After the Architect’s action, retaining one copy, the
Construction Architect/ Engineer after retaining also one copy, will return all copies to
the Contractor.

IA.10 Material substitution. Whenever item or class of material is specified

exclusively by trade name, by manufacturer’s name or by catalog references, only
such item shall be used, unless architect’s approval for substitution is secured.

IA.11 Project cost breakdown. A cost breakdown (labor and materials included),
submitted by the Contractor as approved by the Construction Architect/ Engineer for
every item of work, shall be used as basis for computing the payments to the
Contractor.

SECTION 1B (PAYMENT)

1B.1 General. Compensation for all work to be performed under this contract will be
made in Philippine Currency, with a fifteen (15%) percent down payment scheme to
reduce contractor’s cost of money, and progress billing based on accomplishment as
listed in the Proposal and Cost breakdown. Price and payment for the item shall cover
all work, complete and finished in accordance with the drawings and specifications,
and shall be full compensation for all work in connection therewith. Price and
payment shall constitute full and final compensation for furnishing all materials,
equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, fuel, power, water, and all incidental
items necessary to complete the work, except as otherwise specified to be furnished
by the Owner.

SECTION 1C (CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL)

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IC.1 General. The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for testing
of materials to be furnished by him in accordance with the specifications and for
determination of densities as required in the specifications to assure compliance as
specified. The testing agency shall be approved. Certified copies of detailed
laboratory test reports, attesting compliance with the test requirements as
prescribed in the applicable referenced publications shall be submitted in triplicate,
together with the submission of samples for confirmation testing by the Owner as
required, and shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the
date or dates of the test to which the report applies. Each copy of the test reports
shall be signed by an authorized officer of the testing
laboratory and countersigned by the Contractor. In such
instance the Contractor shall furnish written certification, prior to the performance of
tests, that the results of the work to be performed will not be used in litigation or for
promotional purposes.

IC.2 Sampling and testing. Unless otherwise specified, materials to be sampled,

time of submittal of samples, and other requirements for sampling shall be as
specified in the various sections of each division under which the materials will be
furnished. All samples for testing shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional
cost to the Owner. Testing requirements specified herein shall apply both to
Contractor testing and the Owner testing. Check testing to insure compliance with
the Quality Control program and shall be performed by the Contractor as approved,
or by an approved independent and expense however, the Owner reserves the right
to inspect or verify at any time the Contractor’s quality control procedures by
confirmation testing which will be at no cost to the Contractor. When confirmation
testing is made on test samples and the samples fail to meet specification
requirements, the materials represented by the samples shall be replaced, and the
cost of re-testing will be deducted from the payment due the Contractor. Where
reports or manufacturers certificated are required to be submitted by the Contractor,
samples may still be required for future Owner testing should the materials appear to
be defective during or after installation or application.

IC.3 Maintenance of records. The Contractor will maintain current records of all
inspections and tests performed on an appropriate approved format. These records
will provide factual evidence that required inspections or tests have been performed,
including type and number of inspections or tests involved; results of inspections or
test; nature of defects; causes for rejection; proposed remedial action; and corrective
action taken. These records will include inspection of materials as received at the
jobsite for conformance with contract or submittal requirements as well as proper
storage for protection against weather and construction activities. These records
must cover both conforming and defective items and must include a statement that
all supplies and materials incorporated in the work are in full compliance with the
terms of the contract. Legible copies must be furnished to the Construction Architect/
Engineer or his authorized representatives for permanent retention. The report will
cover all work placements subsequent to the previous report, and will be certified by
the prime contractor’s designated representative. A sample format will be utilized as
a minimum Daily Construction Quality Control Report. Additional forms for specific
operations may be required by the Construction Architect/ Engineer to supplement
the daily inspection forms.

IC.4 Time reports and deficiencies. Records of jobsite material inspections must be
received prior to installation or incorporation of materials into the contract work. The
Contractor will not be permitted to build upon or conceal any feature of the work
containing uncorrected defects. Payment on deficient items will be withheld until
satisfactorily corrected or other action has been taken and approved.

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 DIVISION 2 (SITE WORK)
SECTION 2A (EARTHWORK)

2A.1 Scope. This section includes the following:

2A.1.1 a. complete clearing of site, general site grading, and provision of backfill and
garden soil, as indicated.

2A.1.2 b. Complete excavating, filling and backfilling for building, as well as for
utilities within the building and to the points of connection with the building utility
lines or to terminal points indicated.

2A.2 General. Bids shall be based on the following.

2A.2.1 a. That the surface elevations are as indicated;

2A.2.2 b. That no pipes or other artificial obstructions, except those indicated, will be
encountered.

In case the actual conditions differ substantially form those stated and/ or
shown, the provisions of the contract respecting an adjustment for changed
conditions shall apply, subject to the requirement of notification there under being
given. Hard material shall be defined as solid ledge rock, firmly cemented unstratified
masses or conglomerate deposits possessing the characteristics of solid rock not
ordinarily removed without systematic drilling and blasting, and any boulder,
masonry or concrete except pavements, exceeding ½ cubic meters in volume.

2A.3 Degree of compaction. Required compaction is expressed as a percentage of

the maximum density obtained by test procedure of ASTM D1557.

2A.4 Excavation, general. The Contractor shall perform excavation of every type of
material encountered within the limits of the project to the lines, grades and
elevations indicated and as specified herein. Grading shall be in conformity with the
typical sections shown and shall be finished within a tolerance of 25/100 0.30 m of
the grades indicated. Satisfactory excavated materials shall be transported to and
placed in fill areas within work limits. Unsatisfactory materials encountered below the
established sub-grade shown under building or paved areas shall be excavated 300
mm or 31 cm below grade and replaced with satisfactory materials as directed. In the
event that it is required to removed unsatisfactory materials to a greater depth than
specified, an adjustment in the contract price will be made in accordance with the
contract. Surplus satisfactory excavated material not required for fill or embankment
shall be disposed of to the designated waster or spoil areas. Unsatisfactory
excavated materials shall be disposed of in designated wastes or spoil areas.
Excavation and filling shall be performed in manner and sequence that will provided
proper drainage at all times.

2A.4.1 Grades. Cutting, filling and grading will be done to bring all areas of the
respective surfacing as fixed by the finished grade.

2A.5 Compaction shall be by rolling with approved tamping rollers, vibratory rollers,
pneumatic-tired rollers, three-wheel power rollers, or other approved equipment well-
suited to the particular soil being compacted. Materials shall be moistened or aerated

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as necessary to provide the moisture content that will facilitate obtaining the
specified compaction with the equipment utilized. Each layer shall be compacted to
not less than the percentage of maximum density specified below, determined in
accordance with ASTM D1557, method D:

Fills, Embankments, Backfill and Cohesion less Cohesive

Sub-grade Preparation Soil Soil

Under proposed structures and

Building slabs 100 95

Under paved areas, top 31 cm 100 95

Under paved areas, below top

300 mm or 31 cm 100 90

Backfill adjacent to structure 90

90

2A.6 Excavating, filling and backfilling for building.

2A.6.1 General. Excavations shall conform to dimensions and elevations indicated for
the building structure, and shall extend a sufficient distance from walls and footings
to surfaces, except where the concrete for walls and footings is authorized to be
deposited directly against excavation surfaces. All excavations below general
machine excavation for footings and foundations shall be hand-worked. Bottoms of
all footings shall be on level planes.

2A.6.2 Excess excavation. Excavations carried below indicated depths will not be
permitted except to remove unsatisfactory material. Unsatisfactory materials
encountered below grades shown shall be removed and replaced as directed with
satisfactory materials. Unauthorized materials’ removed below depths indicated shall
be replaced, at no additional cost to the owners, to the indicated excavation grade
with satisfactory materials placed and compacted to 1005 maximum density except
under concrete footings. Any excess cut under footing or foundations shall be filled
with concrete.

2A.6.3 Drainage and pumping. Excavated in such a manner that the site, area and
immediate surrounding will be continually drained. Water shall not be permitted to
accumulate excavations. Do all necessary pumping required to excavations dry.
Provide well point system if needed.

2A.6.4 Shoring during excavation shall be furnished and installed as necessary to

protect workers, banks, adjacent paving, structures, and utilities. Shoring bracing and
sheathing shall be removed as excavations are backfilled in such a manner as to
prevent injurious caving.

2A.6.5 Excavated materials. Satisfactory excavated materials required for fill or

backfill shall be separately stockpiled as directed. Unsatisfactory and surplus
excavated materials not required for fill and backfill shall be disposed of in
designated waste area. Stockpiles and wasted materials shall be graded and sloped
for proper drainage.

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2A.6.6 Backfilling. Shall not begin until construction below finish grade has been
approved, underground unities systems have been inspected, tested, and approved
formed removed, and the excavation cleaned of trash and debris. Backfill shall be
brought to indicate finish sub-grade. Backfill shall not be placed in wet areas. Backfill
materials shall be satisfactory materials, free from roots and other organic matter,
trash, debris, and stones larger than 75 cm in any dimension. Place backfill in 23 cm
maximum layers loose depth. Compaction shall be as in Paragraph 2A.5. fill shall be
compacted by power-driven hand tampers suitable for the material being compacted.
Backfill shall not be placed against foundation walls prior to 7 days after placement of
concrete masonry. As far as practicable, backfill shall be brought up evenly on each
side of the wall and sloped to drain away from the wall. Brace inside of the wall
before backfill is placed on the outside of the wall before backfill is placed on the
outside of basement.

2A.6.7 Protection. Settlement that occurs in backfill areas prior to acceptance of the
work shall be repaired and grades re-established to the required elevation and slope.

SECTION 2B (REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL)

2B.1 Scope. This section includes removal and disposal including salvaging of
materials, complete.

2B.2 General

2B.2.1 Availability of work areas. Areas in which salvage

and demolition works are to be accomplished will be available upon receipt by the
Contractor of the notice to proceed.

2B.2.2 Procedures. The procedures proposed for the accomplishment of salvage and
demolition or removal work shall be submitted for approval. The procedures shall
provide for safe conduct of the work, careful removal and disposition of materials
specified to be salvaged, protection of property which is to remain undisturbed,
coordination with other work in progress, and timely disconnection of utility services.

2B.3 Salvage. Items designated to be salvaged or saved shall be carefully

removed, cleaned of all dust, dirt and foreign matter, and delivered to the Owner’s
storage area.

2C.1 Pipe laying.

2C.1.1 Pipe shall be protected during handling against impact, shock, and free fall
and the pipe interior shall be free of extraneous materials.

2C.1.2 Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with the tongue ends of tongue and groove
pipe pointing in the direction of the flow. Each pipe shall be laid accurately to the line
and grade shown on the drawings. Pipe shall be laid and centered so that the sewer
has a uniform invert. As the work progresses, the interior of the drainage shall be
cleared of all superfluous materials.

2C.1.3 Before making pipe joints all surfaces of the portions of the pipe to be joined
shall be cleaned and dried. The joints shall then be placed, fitted, and adjusted so as
to obtain the degree of water tightness required.

2C.2 Installation

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2C.2.1 Mortar shall be a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and water mixed in the
proportion by volume of 1 part Portland cement to 2 parts of clean sand. Water in the
mix shall not exceed 22.5 liters per sack of cement. Water shall be clean and free of
injurious acids, alkalis, and organic impurities. Mortar shall be used within 30 minutes
from the time the ingredients are mixed with water.

2C.2.2 Joints in concrete pipe. Tongue and groove ends of abutting pipe shall be
cleansed with a wet brush before placing mortar. Mortar shall be placed in sufficient
quantities so that when the pipe is inserted into the line, the joint space will be
completely filled and a bead or mortar will be formed on the outside. The interior of
each joint shall be cleaned of surplus mortar and finished flush with the interior
surfaced of the pipe. The outside of each joint shall be kept damp until just prior to
backfilling.

DIVISION 3 (CONCRETE)
SECTION 3A (CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE)

3A.1 Scope. This section includes cast-in-place concrete, complete.

3A.2 Delivery and storage.

3A.2.1 Cement. Cement shall be stored immediately upon receipt at the site of the
work. Cement in bags shall be stored in a suitable weatherproof structure which shall
be as airtight as practicable. Floors shall be elevated above the ground, a distance
sufficient 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. The manner
of storage shall permit easy access for inspection and identification of each
shipment. Bulk cement shall be transferred to elevated airtight and weatherproof
bins. At the time of use, all cement shall be free flowing, and free of lumps. Cement
that has been in storage longer than 6 months will be tested by standard mortar
tests or other test as deemed necessary by the Construction Architect/ Engineer to
determine its suitability for use.

3A.2.2 Aggregates. Aggregates shall be stored on 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.

3A.2.3 Reinforcement. Reinforcement shall be stored in a manner that will avoid

excessive rusting or coating with grease, oil, dirt, and other objectionable materials.
Storage shall be in separate piles or racks so as to avoid confusion and loss of
identification after bundles are broken.

3A.3 Materials.

3A.3.1 Cement. Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07, type 1. Cement for
exposed concrete surfaces shall be from the same mill.

3A.3.2 Reinforcement. All reinforcing steel bars, except NO. 2, shall be deformed
conforming to PNS grade 230, 275 and 415 (ASTM A615, grade 40, and 60
respectively). The manufacturer shall submit certification of compliance to this
specification prior to the delivery of these materials.

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3A.3.3 Fine aggregates shall be clean, hard natural sand or manufactured sand or a
combination of both, and conforming to PNS 18, type 1.

3A.3.4 Coarse aggregate shall be hard, durable, uncoated gravel, crushed gravel, or
a combination thereof conforming to PNS 18 type 2.

3A.3.5 Water. Mixing water for concrete shall be fresh, clean, and potable.

3A.3.6 Curing materials. Materials shall conform to one of the following unless
otherwise designated:

3A.3.6.1 Polythylene sheetings for curing. 6 mils minimum thickness, clear and
conforming to commercial standard CS-238 as distributed by “The Elastomark
Corporation”.

3A.3.6.2 Waterproof kraft paper or polyethylene-coated waterproof paper for

concrete curing shall be of commercial quality.

3A.3.6.3 Burlap, plain or polyethylene-coated burlap shall be of commercial quality.

3A.3.7 Expansion joint filler shall be elastomeric pre-molded type.

3A.3.8 Sealing materials for expansion joints shall be single component urethane or
acrylic type sealant.

3A.3.9 Forms coating shall be non-staining type mineral oil.

3A.3.10 Vapor barrier if any shall be polyethylene sheets, 6 mils minimum thickness,
clear, conforming to commercial standard CS-238.

3A.3.11 Water-stop shall be rubber, neoprene or PVC with applicable jointing

vulcanizing agent.

3A.4 Forms

3A.4.1 General Requirements. Forms shall be provided for all concrete not indicated
or specified otherwise. Forms shall be set true to line and grade and maintained so as
to ensure complete work within the allowable tolerance specified, and shall mortar
tight. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequacy of forms and form
support. Wire ties shall not be used where the concrete surface will be exposed to
weathering and where discoloration will be exposed. All form work shall be provided
with adequate clean-out openings to permit inspection and easy cleaning after all
reinforcement has been placed. Where forms for continuous surfaces are placed in
successive units, these shall be fitted over the completed surface to obtain accurate
alignment of the surface and to prevent leakages of mortar. Panel forms shall be
constructed to provide tight joints between panels. All forms shall be constructed so
that they can be removed without damaging the concrete. All exposed joints, edges,
and external corners shall be chamfered a minimum of 20 mm unless specified
otherwise hereinafter.

3A.4.2 Materials for forms. Forms shall be of wood, plywood, steel, or other suitable
materials. Wood forms for surfaces exposed to view in the finished structure and
requiring a standard finish, shall be plywood. For un-exposed surface, undressed
square-edged lumber may be used. Forms for surfaces requiring special finishes

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shall be plywood or hard-pressed fiberboard not less than 12 mm thick. Surfaces of
steel forms shall be free from irregularities, dents, and sags.

3A.4.3 Coating. Before placing the concrete, the contact surfaces of forms shall be
coated with non-staining mineral oil or suitable non-staining form coating compound,
or shall be given two coats of nitrocellulose lacquer, except as specified otherwise.
Mineral oil shall be used on forms for surfaces which are to be painted. For surfaces
not exposed to view in the finished structure and when temperature is above 10
degrees C, sheeting may be wetted thoroughly with clean water. All excess coating
shall be removed by wiping with clothes. Re-used forms shall have the contact
surfaces cleaned thoroughly; those which have been coated shall be given an
additional application of the coating. Plaster waste molds shall be sized with two
coats of thin shellac or lacquer and coated with soft or thinned non-staining grease.

3A.4.4 Tolerance and variations. The Contractor shall set and maintain concrete
forms to insure that after removal of the forms and prior to patching and finishing, no
portions of the concrete work will exceed any of the tolerances specified. Variation in
floor levels shall be measured before removal of supporting shore. The Contractor
shall be responsible for variations due to deflection. The specified variation for one
element of the structure will not be applicable when it will permit another element of
the structure to exceed its allowable variations. Except as otherwise specified
hereinafter, tolerances shall conform to ACI-347.

3A.5 Classes of concrete and usage:

3A.5.1 Strength requirements. Concrete of the various classes, if not indicated in the
drawings and as specified under other sections, shall be proportioned and mixed for
the following strengths:

Specified compressive Specified

Flexural
Strength Strength
Class A 28 days in Class 28 days in
psi mpa psi mpa

AA 4,000 27.57 P 600 4.1.36

A 3,000 20.68
B 2,500 17.23
C 2,000 13.78

Concrete made with high early-strength cement shall have a 7-day strength equal to
the specified 28-day strength for concrete of the class specified made with type I or
Portland cement.

3A.5.2 Usage. Concrete of the various classes shall be used as follows:

3A.5.2.1 Class AA concrete. For water storage tanks, septic tanks and other work as
indicated.

3A.5.2.2 Class A concrete. For pre-cast concrete items, slabs, beams, and walls
above grade, columns, stairs, lintels, and for all reinforced work not otherwise
indicated or specified.

3A.5.2.3 Class B concrete. For slabs on grade, grade and tie beams, footings, and
for such concrete work is indicated or specified.

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3A 5.2.4 Class C concrete. For all concrete not reinforced except as otherwise
indicated or specified.

3A.6 Proportioning, measurement and mixing

3A.6.1 Concrete designs mix. Concrete mixes except otherwise indicated shall be
designed by the Contractor. The proportions shall be changed whenever necessary to
maintain the workability, strength and standard or quality for the concrete covered
by these specifications, and to meet the varying conditions encountered during
construction. Test for slump and unit weight shall be performed under the
supervision of the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

3A.6.2 Slump shall be determined in conformance with ASTM C 143. and shall be
within the following limits, provided the required strength is obtained:

Structural element Slump for vibrated concrete

Minimum Maximum
Walls, columns, and grade beams,
250 mm maximum thickness 75 mm 100
mm
Other construction* 50 mm 75 mm

* Non-vibrated concrete will be placed only upon written approval.

3A.6.3 Proportioning of materials shall be accomplished by weighing except as
otherwise provided herein. In urgent situation, volumetric proportioning may be used
temporarily, if permitted by the Construction Architect/ Engineer who will stipulate
the length of the period during which volumetric proportioning may be used. The
Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment and shall establish accurate
procedures, subject to the approval of the Construction Architect/ Engineer for
determining the quantities of free moisture in the aggregates, the true volume of the
fine aggregate if volumetric proportioning is used, and the air content of the freshly
mixed concrete if air-entrained concrete is used. Moisture, volumetric and air
determinations shall be made at intervals as directed by the Construction Architect/
Engineer as specified hereinafter under field testing requirements. Allowable
tolerances for measuring cement and water shall be one (1%) percent; for
aggregates, two (2%) percent; and three (3%) percent for admixtures.

3A.6.3.1 Weight measurement. The fine aggregate and each size of coarse
aggregate shall each be weighed separately. Cement in standard packages (bags)
need not be weighed, but bulk cement or fractional packages shall be weighed on a
scale separate from that used for weighing other materials.

3A.6.3.2 Volumetric measurement. The weight proportions shall be transposed into

equivalent volumetric proportions by weighing representative samples of the
aggregates in the conditions in which they will be measured and in accordance with
ASTM C29. in determining the true volume of the fine aggregate, allowance shall be
made for the bulking effect from the moisture contained therein. Suitable allowances
shall also be made for variations in the moisture conditions of the aggregates.

3A.6.4 Mixing. All concrete shall be machine-mixed. In emergencies, the mixing may
be done by hand if so authorized by the Construction Architect/ Engineer. Mixing shall
begin within 30 minutes after the cement has been added to the aggregates. The
time of mixing after all cement and aggregates are in the mixer drum shall be not

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less than one minute for mixers having a capacity of one cubic meter of less; for
mixers of larger capacities, the minimum time shall be increased 15 second for each
additional cubic meter or fraction thereof of additional capacity for continuous mixers
conforming to ASTM C685 as prescribed by the equipment manufacturer. A reduction
in the aforementioned mixing time shall be permitted in accordance with ASTM C94 if
mixer performance tests made at the contractor’s option and at his expense, indicate
adequate mixing with the reduced time. All mixing water shall be introduced in the
drum before one-fourth of the mixing time has elapsed. The entire content of the
mixer drum shall be discharged before recharging. The time elapsing between the
introduction of the mixing water to the cement and aggregates or the cement to the
aggregates and placing of the concrete in final position in the forms shall not exceed
60 minutes, if the air temperature is less than 29 degrees C. and 45 minutes, if the
air temperature is equal or greater than 29 degrees C. the re-tampering of concrete,
i.e., re-mixing with or without additional cement, aggregate or water, will not be
permitted.
3A.6.5 Ready-mixed concrete. Ready-mixed concrete shall conform to ASTM C94
modified herein. Ready-mixed concrete is defined in this specification as concrete
product regularly by a commercial establishment and delivered to the purchaser in
the plastic state. Subject to the approval of the Construction Architect/ Engineer,
ready-mixed concrete may be used provided that (a) the plant has sufficient capacity
and transportation equipment to deliver the concrete at the rate desired, and (b) the
plant meets the requirements specified herein before for equipment, measurement of
materials and mixing, except as modified herein. The cement, aggregates, water and
admixtures shall conform to all applicable requirements of this specification. Ready-
mixed concrete not specified otherwise hereinafter shall be mixed and delivered by
means of the following methods:

3A.7 Placing reinforcement and miscellaneous materials.

3A.7.1 General requirements. All reinforcement bars, stirrups, hanger bars, wire
fabric, spiral, and other reinforcing materials shall be provided as indicated on the
drawing or required by this specification, together with all necessary wire ties, chairs,
spacers, supports and other devices necessary to install and secure the
reinforcement properly. All reinforcement, when placed, shall be free from rust,
scales, oil, grease, clay, and other coatings and foreign substances that would reduce
or destroy the bond. Rusting of reinforcement shall not be a basis of rejection,
provided that the rusting has not reduced the effective cross sectional area of the
reinforcement to the extent that the strength is reduced beyond specified value.
Heavy, thick rust or loose, flaky rust shall be removed by rubbing with burlap or other
approved method, prior to placing. Reinforcement which has bends not shown on the
project drawings or approved shop drawings or is reduced in section by rusting such
that its weight is not within permissible ASTM tolerances shall not be used. All
reinforcement by construction loads or by the placing of concrete. Unless directed
otherwise by the Construction Architect/ Engineer, reinforcement shall not be bent
after being partially embedded in hardened concrete. Detailing of reinforcing shall
conform to ACI315. Where cover reinforcing steel is not specified it shall be in
accordance with ACI1318.

3A.7.2 Placing. Reinforcement shall be placed accurately and secured. It shall be

supported by suitable chairs or spacers or by metal hangers. On the ground, and
where otherwise subject to corrosion, concrete or other suitable non-corrodible
material shall be used for supporting reinforcement. Where the concrete surface will
be exposed to the weather in the finished structure or where rust would impair the
appearance of finish of the structure, all reinforcement supports, within specified
concrete cover, shall be galvanized or made of a suitable non-corrodible material.

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3A.7.3 Splicing of reinforcement. Splicing of reinforcement shall be in accordance
with ACI 318, except as indicated otherwise or modified herein. Where splices in
addition to those indicated on the drawings are necessary, they shall be approved by
the Construction Architect/ Engineer prior to their use. Splices shall not be used in
grade beams and slabs at points of maximum stress. Except as indicated or specified
otherwise herein, in lieu of lapping, but splicing of reinforcement may be permitted
provided the splicing material, equal or greater in cross sectional area to the spliced
steel, shall possess a minimum of 125 percent of the yield strength of 90 percent of
the ultimate strength of the reinforcing steel, whichever is the greater. But splicing
shall preferably use over lapping for bar sizes No. 11 and above.

3A.7.4 Moving reinforcing steel. All placement or movement of reinforcing steel after
placement to positions other than that indicated or specified shall be subject to the
approval of the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

3A.7.5 Setting miscellaneous material. Anchors and bolts, including but limited to
those for machine and equipment bases, frames or edgings, hangers and inserts,
door bucks, pipe supports, pipe sleeves, metal ties, conduits, drains and all other
materials in connection with concrete construction, shall, where practicable, be
placed and secured in position when the concrete is placed. Anchor bolts for
machines shall be wet to templates, plumbed carefully and checked for location and
elevation with an instrument, and shall be held in position rigidly to prevent
displacement while concrete is being placed.

3A.8 Conveying and placing concrete.

3A.8.1 Conveying. Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to the forms as rapidly
as practicable by proper methods which will not cause segregation or loss of
ingredients. It shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final positions in the
forms. At any point in the conveying, the free vertical drop of the concrete shall not
exceed 91 cm. Chuting will be permitted only where the concrete is deposited into a
hopper before each run. All concrete shall be deposited as soon as practicable after
the forms and reinforcements have been inspected and approved by the Construction
Architect/ Engineer. Concrete which has been segregated in conveying shall be
removed and disposed of as directed by the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

3A.8.2 Placing concrete. No concrete shall be placed after there is evidence of initial
set. All concrete placing equipment and methods shall be subject to approval of the
Construction Architect/ Engineer. Concrete placement will not be permitted when
weather conditions prevent proper placement and consolidation. Before placing
concrete on porous sub-grades, they shall be dampened as directed by the
Construction Architect/ Engineer. Forms shall be clean and free from dirt,
construction debris and water. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers
approximately 31 to 51 cm deep in a manner to preclude the formation of cold joints
between successive layers. The method of depositing concrete shall be such as to
avoid displacing the reinforcement and segregating the aggregate. Concrete shall be
worked about the reinforcement and embedded fixtures and avoid overworking and
avoided overworking which may result in segregation. On the bottom of slabs, the
girders where the congestion of steel near the forms makes placing difficult, a layer
of mortar equal to the approved slump shall be deposited to cover the surface to a
depth of approximately 25mm before placing the concrete. Water, which
accumulates on the surface of the concrete during placing shall be removed by
absorption with porous materials in a manner that prevents removal of cement.
Pumping of concrete through aluminum pipe shall not be permitted.

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3A.8.3 Vibration. All concrete, except for concrete slabs 100 mm or less in depth,
shall be compacted with high frequency, internal, mechanical vibrating equipment
supplemented by hand spading and tamping. Concrete slabs 100 mm or less in depth
shall be consolidated by wood tamper, spading and settling with a heavy leveling
straight edge. Vibrator shall be designated to operate with vibratory element
submerged in the concrete and shall have a frequency of not less than 6,000
impulses per minute when submerged. The vibrating equipment shall be adequate at
all times. Vibration of forms and reinforcement shall not be employed except when
authorized specifically by the Construction Architect/ Engineer. Vibrators shall not be
used to transport the concrete in the forms. Vibration shall be discontinued when the
concrete has been compacted thoroughly and ceased to decrease in volume.

3A.8.4 Construction joints. Joints not shown on the drawings shall be made and
located so as to least impair the strength of the structure and shall be subject to
approval of the Construction Architect/ Engineer. In general, they shall be located
near the middle of the spans of slabs, grade beams. Horizontal joints in walls shall be
at the underside of floor, slabs, grade beams, or girders and at the top of footings or
grade slabs. grade beams, brackets, and drop panels shall be placed at the same
time as slabs. joints shall be perpendicular to the main reinforcement. All
construction joints in contact with the grade or earth, roof deck, canopies, open
terraces and balconies shall be provided with an approved type rubber or PVC water-
stop to minimize water leakage. Water-stop shall be installed so as to form a
continuous watertight diaphragm. Joints and splices shall be vulcanized or heat-
sealed and as recommended by the manufacturer as approved.

3A.8.4.1 Reinforcement in construction joints. All reinforcing steel shall be continued

across joints. Keys and inclined dowels shall be provided as directed by the
Construction Architect/ Engineer. Longitudinal keys at least 38 mm deep shall be
provided in all joints in walls and between walls and slabs or footings.

3A.8.5 Expansion joints and cleavage joints

3A.8.5.1 Expansion joints and cleavage joints shall not be less than 12 mm wide
except as indicated otherwise. Expansion joints not exposed to weather shall be filled
completely with pre-formed joint materials. Expansion joints exposed to weather and
cleavage joints between vertical masonry surfaces and floor slabs laid on earth shall
be filled to a depth of 25 mm from the surface or face of the concrete with pre-
formed joints material. The 25 mm deep space above the performed material shall be
cleaned after the concrete has been cured, and when dry, filled with flush with joint-
sealing material. Reinforcement or the embedded metal items bonded to the
concrete shall not be permitted to extend continuously through any expansion joints.

3A.8.5.2 Sealing materials for expansion joints shall be single component urethane
sealant or equal.

3A.8.5.3 Other embedded items. All sleeves, inserts, anchors and embedded items
required for adjoining work or for its support shall be placed prior to concreting. All
sub-contractors whose work is related to the concrete supported by it shall be given
ample notice and opportunity to introduce or furnish embedded item before the
concrete is placed. All ferrous metal sleeves, inserts, anchors and other embedded
ferrous items exposed to the weather or where rust would impair the appearance of
finish or the structure shall be galvanized.

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3A.8.6.1 Placing embedded items. Expansion joint material and embedded items
shall be positioned accurately and supported against displacement. Voids in sleeves,
inserts and anchors in slab shall be filled temporarily with readily removable material
to prevent the entry of concrete into the voids.

3A.8.7 Placing concrete in hot weather. Placing concrete in hot weather shall be in
accordance with ACI305 except as modified herein. In hot weather, extra care shall
be taken to reduce the temperature of the concrete being placed, and to prevent
rapid drying of newly placed concrete. When the outdoor ambient temperature is
more than 90 degrees F., the fresh concrete shall be shaded as soon as possible after
placing and curing shall be started as soon as the surface of the fresh concrete is
sufficiently hard to permit it without damage.

3.9 Slabs on grade. Capillary water barrier or sub-grades shall conform to Section :
Earthwork.

3A.9.1 Vapor barrier. Immediately prior to placing concrete, the capillary water
barrier or sub-grades under slabs within the building shall be covered with vapor
barrier. Puncture and tear shall be patched. Edges shall be lapped not less than 100
mm. Edges and lapped joints shall be sealed with a pressure-sensitive tape. Not less
than 50 mm wide, compatible with the membrane.

3A.10 Surface finish (except Floor finish)

3A.10.1 General requirement. All formed surface shall be repaired by patching minor
honey-combed or otherwise defective areas and tie holes with cement mortar.
Cement mortar for patching shall be the same composition as that used in the
concrete, except that for exposed surfaces’ part of the cement shall be white
Portland cement to provide a finish color matching the surrounding concrete.
Patching shall be done as soon as the forms are removed. Area of surfaces which are
to be cured with a curing compound shall be covered during the application of the
compound. All areas to be patched shall be cleaned thoroughly. Minor honeycomb or
otherwise defective areas shall be cut out to solid concrete but to a depth of not less
than 25 mm. The edges of the cut shall be perpendicular to the surface of the
concrete. The area to be patched and at least 150 mm adjacent hereto shall be
saturated with water before placing the mortar. The mortar shall be mixed
approximately one hour before placing and shall be re-mixed occasionally during this
period with a trowel without the addition of water. Gout of cement and water mixed
to a consistency of paint shall then be brushed on the surfaces to which the mortar is
to be bonded. The mortar shall be compacted into place and screeded slightly higher
than the surrounding surface. Patches on exposed surface shall be finished to match
the adjoining surfaces, after they have set for an hour or more. Patches shall be
cured as specified for the concrete. Holes extending through the concrete shall be
filled by means of a plunger type gun or other suitable device from the unexposed
patch. The excess mortar shall be wiped off the exposed face with a cloth. Finished
surfaces shall be protected from stains and abrasions. Standard finish against steel,
plywood and wood form, shall be equal in workmanship, texture and general
appearance to that of approved sample panels. Concrete with excessive
honeycombing, which exposes the reinforcing steel or other defects which affect the
structural strength of the member will be rejected and he defect shall be corrected as
directed by the Construction Architect/ Engineer, and the expense of the Contractor.
3A.10.2 Rubbed-finish. Rubbed-finish shall be provided for all exposed concrete
beams and ceiling. The surface of the concrete shall not vary more than 16 mm when
measured form a five-foot template. Exposed surfaces shall be rubbed with
carborundum or other abrasives to a smooth even finish or uniform appearance.

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Upon completion of the rubbing, the surface shall be washed thoroughly with clean
water.

3A.10.3 Broom-finish. Shall be given to exterior parking area or as approved. The

concrete shall be screeded and floated to the required finish level with no coarse
aggregate visible. After the surface moisture has disappeared and laitance has been
removed, surface shall be steel-trowelled to an even smooth finish. The trowelled
surfaces shall be broomed with a fiber-bristle brush in a direction traversing to that of
the main traffic.

3A.11 Floor finishes

3A.11.1 General requirement. The finishes included herein shall be surface finishes
and treatments for floor slab. Concrete toppings except where indicated shall not be
allowed for all floor slabs having steel-trowel finish. For roof deck floors in which
drains occur, special care shall be exercised to slope the floors uniformly to the
drains. Deck roof floors shall receive a single steel trowelling prior to the application
of waterproofing.

3A.11.2 Placing and screeding normal concrete slab or base slab. Concrete of slump
within the limits specified herein before shall be placed, consolidated and
immediately struck off to ring the top surface of the slab to proper contour, grade
elevation. This operation may be followed immediately by a darbying or bull floating
of the surface wit wooden tools so as to correct any unevenness. Striking off and
darbying shall be completed before bleed water appears on the surface of the freshly
placed concrete. No further work shall then be performed until the concrete has
attained a set sufficient for floating and sufficient to support the weight of the finisher
and / or equipment. If the bleed water has not disappeared by the time floating of the
surface is to start, the excess water shall be first dragged off on the surface by using
a rubber hose. At no time shall dry cement will be used to absorb bleed water.

3A.11.2.1 Rough-finish shall be provided for all floors to receive future floor finish
which will be provided by tenants. Allow 50 mm below finish floor line.

3A.11.2.2 Non-slip finish shall be provided for ramps allocated for disabled persons.
Type of finish shall be as approved.

3A.11.3 Cleaning. Upon completion of the work, all concrete floors shall be cleaned
as follows: after sweeping with an ordinary broom to remove the loose dirt, the finish
surface shall be wetted wit soap suds and rubbed with a scrubbing machine fitted
with a wire brush or fine steel wool. The suds shall be mopped up, and the surface
shall be flushed with clean warm water, after which a final scrubbing by hand instead
of the machine scrubbing will be permitted when authorized specifically.

3A.12 Curing.
3A.12.1 General requirements. Curing for all concrete shall be accomplished by
preventing loss of moisture, rapid temperature change, mechanical injury, or injury
form rain of flowing water for a period of 7 days when normal Portland cement has
been used. Curing shall be started as soon after placing and finishing as free water
has disappeared form the surface of the concrete. Curing may be accomplished by
any of the following methods or combination thereof, as approved.

3A.12.2 Moist curing. Unformed surfaces shall be covered with burlap or other
approved fabric-type mats and shall be kept continually wet. Forms shall be dept

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continually wet. If forms are removed before the end of the curing period, curing shall
be continued on unformed surfaces that will be exposed in the finished work.

3A.12.3 Impervious sheet curing. Surfaces shall be covered with water-proof paper,
polyethylene coated waterproof paper or burlap, or polyethylene sheets, lapped 100
mm at edges and ends, and sealed with an adhesive tape suitable for the type off
covering used. The covering shall be weighed to prevent displacement, and kept in
place and in repair during the curing period.

3A.12.4 Curing periods. When 7-day compression test cylinders, representative of

parts of a structure already placed, indicate that the 28-day strength may be less
than 90% of the design strengths, those parts of the structure shall be given
additional curing, as directed by the Construction Architect/ Engineer. Curing shall be
as follows:

Time (minimum) Concrete Element

7 days All concrete not specified otherwise

10 days Pavement not undercover.

3A.12.5 Removal of forms and protection. Forms shall be removed in a manner

which will prevent damage to the concrete. Forms shall not be removed without
approval of the Construction Architect/ Engineer.
3A.13 Sampling.

3A.13.1 Concrete. The strengths specified and the design mix shall be verified during
the progress of the work at intervals by testing standard cylinders of samples taken
at the job site. Three test cylinders shall be taken for each 60 cubic meter or fraction
thereof each class of concrete placed, but at least 3 test cylinders shall be taken
each day for each class of concrete placed that day, or as directed by the
Construction Architect/ Engineer. No more than 3 cylinders shall be taken from any
one batch. The making and curing of test specimen’s shall be in accordance with
ASTM C31. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, materials and facilities
for taking the samples, handling, storing the cylinders at the site of the work, and
shipping the cylinders for testing to the authorized and designated testing laboratory
at his expense.

3A.13.2 Sample identification. Each sample shall be continued in a clean container

which shall be securely fastened to prevent loss of material. It shall tagged for
identification.

3A.13.3 Concrete testing

3A.13.3.1 Testing consistency of concrete slump shall be determined in accordance
with ASTM C143. samples for a slump determination will be taken from the concrete
during placing in the forms. Tests shall be made.

3A.13.3.2 At the beginning of a concrete placement operation and at subsequent

intervals to insure that the specification requirements are met, tests shall likewise be
made.
3.A.13.3.3 Concrete testing shall also be done whenever test cylinders are made.

3A.13.3.4 Compressive tests. Testing of specimens for compressive strength shall be

in accordance with ASTM C39. Test will be made at 7 and 28 days from time of
molding. When a satisfactory relationship between 7- and 28-day strengths has been
established, the 7-days tests’ results may be used as an indicator of the 28-day

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strength. Each test shall be the average of the strengths of the three test specimens
of a set except that if one specimen in a set of three shows evidence, other than low
strength, or improper sampling, molding, handling or curing, the remaining two
specimens shall be considered the test result. No more than 10 percent of the
cylinder tested shall have compressive strengths less than that specified.

3A.13.4 Contractor-furnished mix design. If test result of any concrete to be used in

the project show that the concrete strength is below the specified limits and does not
meet other requirements of this specification, the Contractor shall make all
necessary adjustments, as directed by the Construction Architect/ Engineer at the
Contractor’s expense. Concrete which, at the end of 28 days, does not meet the
specified strength shall be removed or otherwise corrected at the Contractor’s
expense, with corrective method’s subject to the approval of the Construction
Architect/ Engineer.

SECTION 3B (PRE-CAST CONCRETE)

3B.1 Scope. This section includes pre-cast slabs for curtains wall, complete.

3B.2 General. The work in this section shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Section: Cast-In-Place Concrete and as specified herein.

3B.3 Delivery and Storage. Cement and other cementitious materials shall be
delivered to the site and stored in unbroken bags, barrels or other approved
containers, plainly marked and labeled with the manufacturer’s name and brand.
Mortar materials shall be stored and handled in a manner which will prevent the
inclusion of foreign material and damage by water or dampness. Pre-cast concrete
units shall be handled with care to avoid chipping and breakage and shall be stored
as directed. Materials stored in newly constructed floors shall be stacked in such
manner that the uniformly distributed loading does not exceed 50 psi. pre-cast
concrete materials shall be protected from contact with the earth and exposure to
the weather, and shall be kept dry until used.

3B.4 Materials. Materials shall be of quality and sizes specified or shown on the
drawings.

3B.4.1 Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07, type 1.

3B.4.2 Coarse Aggregates shall be crushed gravel approximately 10 mm in diameter,

conforming to PNS 18, type 2.

3B.4.3 Fine aggregates shall conform to PNS 18, type 2.

3B.4.4 Reinforcement shall be corrugated structural grade.

3B.4.5 Paint finishes shall be as specified in Section: Field Painting and as specified
herein. All corresponding color for each pre-cast concrete panel shall be as approved
by the Architect from samples submitted.

3B.4.5.1 Semi-gloss latex pain shall be acrylic water-based type.

3B.4.5.2 Polyurethane paint as topcoat shall be two-component type.

3B.4.5.3 Textured paint shall be acrylic water-based type.

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3B.5 Application.

3B.5.1 Mortar mixing. Mortar materials shall be measured by volumetric

proportioning in approved containers that will insure that the specified proportions of
materials will be controlled and accurately maintained during the progress of the
work. Measuring materials with shovels will not be permitted. Unless specified
otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in such a manner that the materials will be
distributed uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be
added gradually and the mass further mixed not less than 3 minutes until a mortar of
the plasticity necessary for the purposes intended is obtained. Mortar boxes, pans
and/ or mixer drums shall be kept clean and free of debris of dried mortar. The
mortar shall be used before the initial setting of the cement has taken place:
retempering of mortar in which cement has started to set will not be permitted.
Mortar shall be mixed in the proportions of one part Portland cement and 3 parts
sand.

3B.5.2 Grout shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials aggregate as

specified hereinafter, water shall be added in sufficient quantity to produce a fluid
mixture. Fine grout shall be provided in grout spaces less than 50 mm in any
horizontal dimension or in which clearance between reinforcing and masonry is less
than 20 mm. Coarse grout shall be provided in group space 50 mm or greater in all
horizontal dimensions and clearance between reinforcement and pre-cast unit is not
less than 20 mm.

3B.5.3 Fine grout shall be mixed in proportions of one part Portland cement and 3
parts sand.

3B.6.1 Erection. Pre-cast concrete units shall be carried up level and plumb all
around. One section of the walls shall not be carried up in advance of the others
unless specifically approved. Unfinished work shall be stepped back for joining with
new work. Window frames and other openings shall be built in carefully and in a neat
manner as the pre-cast work progresses. Pre-cast concrete units shall be handled
with care to avoid chipping, backing and spalling of faces and edges. Structural steel
work, bolts, anchors, inserts, plugs, ties, lintels and miscellaneous metal work
specified elsewhere shall be placed in position as the work progresses. Units shall be
securely anchored to in a manner that will provided stability. Scaffolding shall be well
braced and securely tied in position. Overloading of scaffolding will not be permitted.

3B.6.2 Bonding and anchoring. Pre-cast concrete units for walls shall be accurately
anchored and welded at points where they intersect, and where they abut or adjoin
the concrete frame of a building. All anchors shall be completely embedded in mortar
or concrete.

3B.6.3 Grout placement. Grouting shall be performed from interior side of walls,
except as approved otherwise. Sills, ledges and other surfaces to be left exposed
shall be protected from grout droppings; grout falling on such surfaces shall be
removed immediately. Grout shall be puddle or agitated thoroughly to eliminate
voids without displacing units from its original position. Joints shall be properly sealed
to provide a watertight connection.

3B.7 Submittal requirements. The Contractor shall submit pre-cast units samples
and installation procedures for approval prior to delivery to the job site.

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 DIVISION 4 (MASONRY)
SECTION 4A (CONCRETE MASONRY WORK)

4A.1 Scope. This section includes concrete masonry unit work, complete.

4A.2 Materials. Cement and other cementitious materials shall be delivered to the
site and stored in unbroken bags, barrels, or other approved containers, plainly
marked and labeled with the manufacturer’s name and brand. Mortar materials shall
be stored in dry, weathertight sheds or enclosures, and shall be stored and handled
in a manner which will prevent the inclusion of foreign material and damage by water
or dampness. Concrete masonry units shall be handled with care to avoid chipping
and breakage, and shall be stored as directed. Materials stored in newly constructed
floors shall be stacked in such manner that the uniformly distributed loading does not
exceed 50 psi. Concrete masonry materials shall be protected from contact with the
earth and exposure to the weather, and shall be kept dry until used.

4B.2.1 Concrete masonry units shall be 2 or 3-core steam-cured modular blocks.

Exterior and interior masonry units shall be load-bearing and non-load bearing units
with compressive strength of 5.52 mpa and 2.76 mpa respectively. However, load-
bearing units may be provided in lieu of non-load bearing units. Surfaces of units
which are to be plastered shall be sufficiently rough to provide a suitable bond.

4B.2.2 Portland cement shall be type 1 conforming to PNS 07.

4A.2.3 Sand shall conform to PNS 18, type 1.

4A.2.4 Water for mixing shall be potable.

4A.3 Erection

4A.3.1 Workmanship. Concrete masonry walls shall be carried up level and plumb all
around. One section of the walls shall not be carried up in advance of the others
unless specifically approved. Unfinished work shall be stepped back for joining with
new work. Heights of masonry shall be checked with an instrument at each floor, and
at sills and heads of opening to maintain the level of the walls. Door and window
fames, louvered openings, anchors, pipes, ducts and conduits shall be built-in
carefully and in a neat manner as the masonry work progresses. Spaces around
metal door frames shall be filled solidly with mortar. Concrete masonry units shall be
handled with care to avoid chipping, backing, and spalling of faces and edges.
Structural steel work, bolts, anchors, inserts, plugs, ties, lintels and miscellaneous
metal work specified elsewhere shall be placed in position as the work progresses.
Unless indicated otherwise, partitions shall extend from the floor to the bottom of the
floor or roof construction above. Non-load-bearing partitions and interior walls shall
be securely anchored to the construction above in a manner that provides lateral
stability while permitting unrestricted deflection of construction above, scaffolding
well-braced and securely tied in position. Overloading of scaffolding will not be
permitted.

4A.4 Mortar mixing. Mortar materials shall be measured by volumetric

proportioning in approved containers that will insure that the specified proportions of
materials will be controlled and accurately maintained during the progress of the
work. Measuring materials with shovels will not be permitted. Unless specified

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otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in such a manner that the materials will be
distributed uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be
added gradually and the mass further mixed not less that 3 minutes until a mortar of
the plasticity necessary for the purposed intended is obtained. Mortar boxes, pans
and/ or mixer drums shall be kept clean and free of debris of dried mortar. The
mortar shall be used before the initial setting of the cement has taken place; re-
tempering of mortar in which cement has started to set will not be permitted. Mortar
shall be mixed in the proportions of one part Portland cement and 3 parts sand.

4A.5 Grout shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials aggregate as

specified hereinafter; water shall be added in sufficient quantity to produce a fluid
mixture. Fine grout shall be provided in grout spaces less than 50 mm in any
horizontal dimension or in which clearance between reinforcing and masonry is less
than 20 mm. Coarse grout shall be provided in group spaces 50 mm or greater in all
horizontal dimensions and clearance between reinforcement and masonry is not less
than 20 mm.

4A.5.1 Fine grout shall be mixed proportions of one part Portland cement and 3 parts
sand.

4A.5.2 Coarse grout shall be mixed in proportions of one part Portland cement, 3
parts sand and 3 parts pea gravel passing a 10 mm sieve.

4A.6 Mortar joints shall be uniform in thickness, and the average thickness of any
three consecutive joints shall be 10 mm to 12 mm. Changes in coursing or bonding
after the work started will not be permitted. exposed joints shall be rolled slightly
concave with a round or other approved jointer when the mortar is thumbprint hard.
The jointer shall be slightly larger than the width of the joint so that complete contact
is made along the edges of the units, compressing and sealing the surface of the
joint. Joints in masonry that will not be exposed shall be struck-flush. Horizontal joints
shall be struck-flush. Horizontal joints shall be rolled first. Joints shall be brushed to
remove all loose and excess mortar. All horizontal joints shall be level; vertical joints
shall be plumb and in alignment from top to bottom of wall, within a tolerance of plus
or minus 12 mm.

4A.7 Concrete masonry unit work. The first course of concrete masonry units shall
be laid in a full bed of mortar for the full width of the unit; the succeeding courses
shall be laid with broken joints. The bed-joints of concrete masonry unit shall be
formed by applying the mortar to the entire top surfaces of the inner and outer face
shell, and the head joints shall be formed by applying the mortar for a width of about
25 mm to the ends of the adjoining units laid previously. The mortar for joints shall
be smooth, not furrowed, and shall be of such thickness that it will be forced out of
the joints as the units are being placed in positions. Where anchors, bolts, and ties
occur within the cells of the units, such cells shall be filled with mortar or grout as the
work progresses. Concrete masonry units shall not be damped before or during
laying.

4A.8 Reinforcing shall be positioned accurately as indicated. As masonry work

progresses, vertical reinforcing shall be rigidly secured in place at vertical intervals
as indicated. Reinforcing shall be embedded in grout as grouting proceeds. The
minimum clear distance between masonry and vertical reinforcement shall be not
less than 12 mm. Unless indicated or specified otherwise, splices shall be formed by
lapping bars not less than 20 bar diameters and wire tying them together.

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4A.9 Bonding and anchoring. Masonry wall and partitions shall be accurately
anchored or bonded at points where they intersect, and where they abut or adjoin
the concrete frame of a building. All anchors shall be completely embedded in
mortar.

4A.10 Grout placement. Grouting shall be performed from interior side of wall,
except as approved otherwise. Sills, ledges, offsets and other surfaces to be left
exposed shall be protected from grout droppings; grout falling on such surfaces shall
be removed immediately. Grout shall be stirred before placing to avoid segregation
of the aggregate and shall be sufficiently fluid to flow into joints and around
reinforcing without leaving voids. Grout shall be placed by pumping or pouring form
buckets equipped with spouts, not exceeding 1.22 m; pours shall be puddle or
agitated thoroughly to eliminate voids without displacing masonry form its original
position. Masonry displaced by grouting operation shall be removed and laid in re-
alignment with fresh mortar.

DIVISION 5 (METALS)
SECTION 5A (STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK)

5A.1 Scope. This section includes structural steel work, complete.

5A.2 General. Connections for which details are not indicated shall be designated in
accordance with the “American Institute of Steel Construction Manual of Steel
Construction”, and shall be welded or bolted.

5A.3 Requirements.
5A.3.1 Handling, shipping and storing steel work. All materials shall be handled,
shipped, and stored in a manner that will prevent distortion or other damage.
Materials shall be stored in a clean location and keep properly drained. All damaged
materials shall be replaced or repaired by and at the expense of the Contractor.

5A.3.2 Structural carbon steel for bolted and storing steel work shall conform to
ASTM A36.

5A.3.3 Structural tubing for bolted or welded work. Shall conform to ASTM A500 or
A501.

5A.3.4 Common bolts and nuts shall conform to the requirement for regular hexagon
bolts and nuts of ANSI 818.2.1 and 818.2.2. Materials shall conform to ASTM 307.

5A.3.5 Welding electrodes and rods.

5A.3.6 Submerged are welding. Bare electrodes and flux for submerged are welding
shall conform to the requirements of AWS D1.0, and the following grades:

Steel Grade
A36 SAW-1 or SAW 2

5A.4 Fabrication

5A.4.1 General. Except as modified herein, fabrication shall be in accordance with the
applicable specifications and standards of the American Institute of Steel

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Construction. Workmanship shall be equal to standard commercial practice in
modern structural shops. Portions of the work exposed to view shall be finished
neatly. Structural materials, either plain or fabricated, shall be stored above the
ground on platforms, skits, or other supports. Material shall be kept from dirt, grease,
and other foreign matter, and shall protected as far as practicable from corrosion. All
materials shall be clean and straight. If straightening or flattening is necessary, it
shall be done by a process and in a manner that will not damage the material.
Shearing, flam-cutting and chipping shall be done carefully and accurately. The radii
of a re-entrant gas-cut fillet shall be not less than 25mm and as large as practicable.
The top and bottom surfaces of base plates, cap plates of column and sole plates
shall be planed, or the plates, cap plates shall be hot-straightened and parts of
members in contact with them shall be faced.

5A.4.2 Bolted construction. Holes for bolted construction shall be 1.59 mm larger
than the normal diameter of the bolt. Holes shall be clean cut without torn or ragged
edges. Outside burrs resulting from reaming or drilling shall be removed. For
punched holes the diameter of the die shall not exceed the diameter of the punch by
more than 1.59 mm. The dies for sub-punched holes shall be at least 1.59 mm
smaller than the nominal diameter of the bolt. If any hole must be enlarged to admit
the bolts, they shall be reamed. Reamed holes shall be cylindrical and perpendicular
to the member. Where practicable, reamers shall be directed by mechanical means.
After assembly of the member and before reaming, holes punched full size and holes
sub-punched shall admit a cylindrical pin 3 mm less in diameter than the nominal
size of the holes perpendicular to the face of the member without drifting in not less
than 75 percent of any group of continuous holes in the same plane. When holes are
reamed or drilled, 85 percent of the holes in any contiguous group, after reaming or
drilling, shall show no offset greater than 79 mm between adjacent thicknesses of
metal. Bolts’ holes shall be at right angle to the member. The slope of bolted parts in
contact with the bolt head shall not exceed 1:20 with respect to a plane normal tot
eh bolt axis. Where the surface of a bolted path has slope of more than 1:20, beveled
washer shall be used to compensate for the lack of parallelism.

5A.4.3 Shop painting. All structural steel work, except zinc-coated surfaces and steel
work to be embedded in concrete or mortar, shall be shop painted. Surfaces to be
welded shall not be coated within 75 mm of the weld, prior to welding. Surfaces shall
be thoroughly dry and clean when the paint is applied. No painting shall be done in
wet weather except under cover; the temperature shall be above 45 degrees F. but
not over 90 degrees F. Paint shall be applied thoroughly. Surfaces that will be
concealed or inaccessible after assembly shall be painted prior to assembly.

5A.5 Cleaning. Except as modified herein, surfaces shall be cleaned to bare metal
by a suitable blasting process. Surfaces that may be damaged by blasting shall be
cleaned to bare metal by powered wire brushing or other mechanical means. Surface
that will be enclosed from the weather and subject to exposure no more corrosive
than an indoor atmosphere controlled for human comfort may be cleaned by wire
brushing or other manual or mechanical means for removal of loose mill scale, rust,
dirt, and other deleterious substances. Cleansed surfaces which become
contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants shall be washed with
solvents until thoroughly clean. Steel to be embedded in concrete shall be free form
dirt and grease. Bearing surfaces, including contact surfaces within friction-type
joints, shall not be painted nor galvanized but shall be coated with rust preventive
coating, applied in the shop. The coating shall be removed just prior to field erection
using a remover approved by the rust preventive manufacturer. The surfaces, when
assembled, shall be free from rust, greases. Dirt and other foreign matter.

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5A.6 Pre-treatment. Except as modified herein, immediately after cleaning,
surfaces shall be coated with a coat of pre-treatment coating applied to a dry film
thickness of 0.3 to 0.5 mil or be given a crystalline phosphate base coating except
that the phosphate base coating shall be applied only to blast-cleaned bare metal
surfaces.

5A.7 Priming. Treated surfaces shall be primed as soon as practicable after the pre-
treatment coating has dried. Except as modified herein, the primer shall be two coats
of epoxy type or specified in Section: Field Painting applied to a minimum dry film
thickness of 3 mils. Surfaces that will be concealed after construction and will require
no over-painting may be primed. Damaged to primed surfaces shall be repaired with
primer.

5A.8 Match Marking. Members and component part of structures shall be

assembled and match marked prior to erection to insure accurate assembly and
adjustment of position on final erection. Painted assembly markings shall be removed
from any surface to be welded or riveted. Scratch or notch marks shall be located in
a manner that will not affect the strength of the member or cause concentrations of
stress.

5A.9 Erection.

5A.9.1 General. Except as modified herein, erection shall be in accordance with the
applicable specifications and standards of the AISC “Manual of Steel Construction”
Erection equipment shall be suitable for the work and shall be in first class condition.
Where parts cannot be assembled or fitted properly as a result of errors in fabrication
or of deformation due to handling or transportation, such condition shall be reported
immediately to the Construction Architect/ Engineer and his approval of the method
correction obtained. The correction shall be made in his presence. Bent or damaged
parts shall be rejected. Steel work shall be drained properly. Pockets in structures
exposed to the weather shall be filled with waterproof material. Safety belts and lines
shall be used by workers on high structures, unless safe working platforms or safety
nets are provided.

5A.10 Assembly. The frame of steel structures shall be carried up true as shown and
all match markings shall be followed. Temporary bracing shall be used whenever
necessary to support all loads to which the structure may be subjected, including
equipment and operations thereof and piles of materials. Such bracing shall be left in
a place as long as may be required for safety. The various members forming parts of
a completed frame after being assembled shall be aligned and adjusted accurately
before being fastened. Fastening of splices of compression members shall be done
after the abutting surfaces have been brought completely into contact. No riveting,
welding or bolting shall be done until much of the structure has been stiffened and
aligned properly. Bearing surfaces and surfaces which will be in permanent contact
shall be cleaned before the members are assembled. As erection progresses, the
work shall be bolted or welded sufficiently to take care of all dead load, wind, and
erection stresses. Splices will be permitted only where indicated. Erection bolts used
in welded construction may be tightened securely and left in place; if removed, the
holes shall be filled with plug welds.

5A.11 Field bolting shall be in accordance with the requirements specified for shop
fabrication. Unfair holes shall be corrected by reaming.

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5A.12 Field welding shall be as specified for shop fabrication of welded construction.
Any shop paint on surfaces adjacent to joints to be field-welded shall be wire-brushed
to reduce the paint to a minimum.

5A.13 Field Painting. All exposed surface of steel work shall be shop painted.
Surfaces where the shop coat of paint has been damaged shall be retouched using
the same system as original shop painting. Surfaces which will be in contact after
erection, except when in contact with bolted or welded connections, shall be given
one finish coat before erection. The cleaning, pre-treatment and priming of welds and
the areas adjacent thereto shall be done promptly after the acceptance of the weld
and shall be as specified under the shop painting.

5A.14 Inspection.

5A.14.1 General. Contractor’s inspection shall be made promptly to permit

immediate correction of defects. The inspector shall stamp each piece, which is
accepted, with the mark assigned to him. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for
the accuracy and character of the work in all details, errors or faults which are
discovered after delivery or during erection shall be corrected by the Contractor in
accordance with the requirements of the contract and without increase in the
contract price. The Contractor shall provide competent supervision and visual
inspection of all fabrication through shop inspectors whose primary duty inspection.

DIVISION 6 (WOOD AND PLASTIC)

SECTION 6A (CARPENTRY AND JOINERY)

6A.1 Scope. This section includes carpentry work, complete.

6A.2 General. Lumber and woodwork shall be covered and protected from the
elements until used. Building shall be thoroughly dry before the finish is placed in
them. As far as practicable, nailing shall be done in concealed places and all nails in
exposed work shall be set. Exterior and interior finish shall be dressed and smooth.
Finishing woodwork shall be hand smoothed and sanded at the site as necessary to
produce to proper finish. When practicable, millwork shall be fabricated in the shop,
doweled and mortised and tensioned together, backed up and glued machine and
hand-sanded to a smooth surface, and delivered to the site, ready to be secured in
place. All lumber shall be surfaced four sides. All cutting, framing and fitting
necessary for the accommodation of other work shall be provided. All nails, spikes,
screws, bolts, clips, anchors, shapes, and any other rough hardware necessary for the
completion of the work, shall be provided. All lumber surfaces in contact with
concrete and masonry shall receive one brush of bituminous paint.

6A.3 Moisture content. Except where otherwise specified, lumber shall be sun-dried
or kiln-dried. At time of installation, the maximum moisture content, expressed as a
percentage of the weight of the over-dry wood, shall be as follows:

6A.3.1 Rough carpentry and framing:

Framing lumber 50 mm and less in thickness 19%

Framing lumber over 50 mm thick 25%
Board 19%

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6A.3.2 Interior millwork, siding and trim.

6A.3.3 Exterior millwork, finish and trim 17%

6A.4 Delivery and Storage. Lumber delivered to the site shall be carefully piled off
the ground and stacked in such manner as to ensure proper drainage, ventilation,
and protection form the weather. It shall be stored in a well-ventilated building and
shall not be exposed to extreme changes in temperature or humidity.

6A.5 Materials

6A.5.1 Expansion shields shall be of the type; class and style best suited for the
intended use or as indicated shall be not less than 64 mm into concrete or masonry.

6A.5.2 Wood screws shall be steel, type and size best suited for the purpose. Nails
maybe of the annular ring or the screw type wit mechanically deformed shanks.

6A.5.3 Lumber.

6A.5.3.1 Lumber for wood jambs, stair framing, girders, girt and all lumber in contact
with concrete shall be hardwood: Yakal, Guijo or Paitan good grade.

6A.5.3.2 Lumber for rafters, bottom chords, plate caps, studs and nailers shall be
Apitong or Tanguile and good grade.

6A.5.3.3 Wood framing, base boards, planks and trims exposed to view shall be
Narra or Tanguile kiln-dried as indicated, good grade.

6A.5.4 Particle board shall be 9 mm thick, water resistant, density 700 to 800 kg/m,
of best commercial standard and of good and sound grade for paint finish as
distributed by “Tektite Technologies Corporation.”

6A.5.5 Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for built-in cabinets and kitchen systems,
partitions and ceiling shall be made form high quality fine rubberwood chip fibers
homogeneously compacted with special resins, 6, 12, 16, 25 mm thick as indicated,
of good and sound grade for paint finish as distributed by “Tektite Technologies
Corporation”.

6A.6 Plywood for wall sheeting or others shall be Tanguile thickness as indicated,
conforming to the best commercial standards.

6A.7 Nails, common and finishing shall conform to the best commercial standard.
Size and type, best suited for the purpose intended.

6A.8 Installation of framing and miscellaneous wood members.

6A.8.1 General. Framing lumber and other rough carpentry shall be fitted closely, set
accurately to the required lines and levels, and shall be secured in place in a rigid
and substantial manner. Framing members shall be free from pronounced defects. All
framing members, not indicated or specified shall be provided as necessary for the
proper completion of the work. Nailing shall be done in an approved manner; nails
shall be of the proper size, and care shall be taken so as not to split the members.

6A.8.1.1 Fabricated wood trusses and other fabricated structural members. The
design shall be as indicated. Connections shall be made with light-metal-plate-

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connectors. Members shall be adequately braced before erection. Members shall be
aligned and all connections completed before removal of bracing. Individually
wrapped members shall be unwrapped only after adequate protection by a roof or
other cover has been provided. Scratches and abrasions on factory applied sealer
shall be treated with two brush-coats of the same sealer used at the factory.

6A.8.1.2 Sill Plates shall be set and square and anchor-bolted at not more than 1.80
m on centers and not more than 0.30 m from each end of each piece. A minimum of
2 anchors shall be used for each piece.

6A.8.1.3 Partition and wall framing. Unless otherwise shown, studs shall be spaced
0.40m or 0.60m on centers. Studs shall be doubled at openings. Unless otherwise
indicated, headers for openings shall be made of two pieces of stud material set on
edge or solid limber of equivalent size, and corners shall be constructed of not less
than three full members. End studs of partitions abutting concrete or masonry shall
be anchored thereto with expansion bolts; one near each of each studs and at
intermediate intervals of not more than 1.20 meter. Plates of partitions resting on
concrete floor shall be anchored in place with expansion bolts; near each end of each
piece and at intermediate intervals of not more than 1.80m between bolts, except
anchoring into concrete may be with powder-driven threaded studs of suitable type
and size, and at 0.90m on center in lieu of bolts. Walls and bearing partitions shall be
provided with double top plates with members lapped at least 0.60 m and well spiked
together. Blocking for fire-stopping shall be provided so that the maximum dimension
of any concealed space is not over 1.80 m. corner bracing shall be installed when
required by the type of sheeting used or when siding other than panel siding is
applied directly to studs. Corner bracing shall be let into the exterior surfaces of the
studs at an angle approximately 45 degrees, shall extend completely over wall
plates, and shall be secured at each bearing with two nails.

6A.8.1.4 Floor and ceiling framing. Except where otherwise indicated joists shall have
bearings not less than 100mm on concrete or masonry and 38 mm on wood or metal.
Joists, trimmers, headers, and beams framing into carrying members at the same
relative levels shall be carried on joists’ hangers. Joists shall be lapped and spiked
together at bearings or butted end-to-end with scab and ties at the joint and spiked
to plates. Openings in floors shall be framed with headers and trimmers. Headers
carrying more than two tail joists and trimmers supporting headers carrying more
than one tail joist shall be doubled, unless otherwise indicated. Joists shall be doubled
under partitions parallel with floor joists.

6A.8.1.5 Bridging. Wood bridging shall have ends accurately bevel-cut to afford from
contact and shall be nailed at each end with two nails. The lower ends of bridging
shall be driven up tight and secured after sub-flooring or roof sheeting has been lad
and partitions framing has been installed.

6A.8.1.6 Blocking shall be provided as necessary for the application of siding,

sheeting, sub-flooring, wallboard, and other materials or building items, and to
provide firestopping. Blocking shall be cut to fit between framing members and
rigidly nailed thereto.

6A.8.1.7 Nailers and nailing strips shall be provided as necessary for the attachment
of finish materials. Strips shall be run in length as long as practicable, butt jointed,
cut into wood framing members when necessary, and rigidly secured in place.

6A.9 Interior finish carpentry

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6A.9.1 General. Finished woodwork shall be machined (flat) or hand (molded)
sanded. Grades and species of wood shall be as specified. Interior finish shall be set
plumb, level, square, and in true alignment; joints shall be tight and formed to
conceal shrinkage. Where practicable, jointing and nailing shall be concealed; face
nailing in trim and millwork and elsewhere as indicated, shall be set for putty
stopping. Woodwork specified to receive a natural finish shall be selected for
uniformity in color and graining.

6A.10 Hardware. Items of finishing hardware specified under Section: Builders’

Hardware shall be fitted carefully and attached securely. Care shall be exercised no
to mar or injure the work.

DIVISION 7 (THERMAL AND MOISTURE CONTROL)

SECTION 7A (ELASTIC WATERPROOFING)

7A.1 Scope. This section includes elastomeric membrane waterproofing system,

complete.

7A.2 General. The membrane waterproofing shall be a complete system of

compatible materials supplied by the manufacturer to create a seamless waterproof
membrane.
7A.3 Product delivery, storage and handling.

7A.3.1 Delivery. Materials shall be delivered in original sealed containers, clearly

marked with brand name and type of materials.

7A.3.2 Storage. Materials shall be stored at 85ºF with normal handling to prevent
damage to container. Do not store for long periods in direct sunlight.

7A.4 Materials. Manufactured coating materials shall be delivered to the site in the
original sealed containers or package bearing the manufacturer’s name and brand
designation.

7A.5 Surface preparation. All surfaces to which coating is to be applied shall be dry,
clean, smooth and free form oil or grease and from projections that might puncture
the coatings. Final cleaning method, if necessary, shall be treating the concrete
surfaces with 10% to 15% solution of muriatic acid to remove laitance and impurities.
After acid has stopped foaming or boiling, immediate rinse thoroughly with water.
Keep the surfaces that will receive application completely dry prior to and during
installation. Concrete surfaces and all surfaces that slope to drain shall be checked
and approved before installation of any coating is started; all defects or inaccuracies
in the surfaces shall be corrected by in a satisfactory manner to eliminate poor
drainage, hollows, and low spots.

7A.6 Inspection. Verify that the concrete work done under other section meets the
following requirements.

7A.6.1 that the concrete slab surface has sloped to the drainage system and is free
of ridges or sharp projections.

7A.6.2 that the concrete be finished by a wood or hand steel trowel followed by soft
hair broom to obtain light textured finish.

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7A.7 Application

7A.7.1 At all integral flashing, apply 40-mil film thickness of elastomeric coating to
the surface to be flashed extending 150 mm unto the floor slab and up the vertical
wall.

7A.7.2 Apply a minimum of 40 dry mils of elastomeric coating

7A.7.3 Membrane waterproofing coating

7A.7.3.1 Apply elastomeric coating approximately 2 mils thick as first coat at 15

square meters per 4 liter container.

7A.7.3.2 Apply elastomeric coating for six coats as top coating, approximately 7 mils
thick per coat (at 10 square meters per 4-liter container) after other coat has
completely dried. Total thickness of membrane waterproofing shall be approximately
40 mils. Mortar setting beds for tile works to cover the membrane waterproofing shall
be done by others. Provide an average of 38 mm thickness and this shall slope to
drain.

7A.8 Material application shall be made by roller, brush, or squeegee.

7A.9 Field quality control.

7A.9.1 Flood testing (optional)

7A.9.1.1 Waterproofed area shall be given a 24-hour blood test upon complete
installation of the waterproofing system. Allow system to cure 48 hours prior to flood
test.

7A.9.1.2 Plug drains and place barrier to contain the water.

7A.9.1.3 Repair any leak that may appear.

7A.10 Cleaning. All debris resulting form completion of work shall be removed from
the project site.

7A.11 Performance of waterproofing. Waterproofing works shall be done in a skillful

manner, completely watertight, and free form loose applications. The Contractor shall
submit a guarantee certificate against water leaks for a period of five years.

7A.12 Submittal requirements. Prior to procurement and delivery, the Contactor shall
submit brochure and sample of elastomeric waterproofing materials to be used for
approval. Work shall not be started until approval of materials is received.

SECTION 7B (CAULKING AND SEALING)

7B.1 Scope. This section includes caulking, sealing and accessories, complete.

7B.2 General. Caulking shall be provided on all open joints exposed to the weather,
as indicated or specified, and in all areas normally requiring sealing with caulking or
sealant material to provide watertight and weather tight construction.

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7B.3 Materials shall be delivered to the job site in the manufacturer’s original
unopened contained, with the brand name clearly marked thereon. All materials shall
be carefully handled and stored to prevent inclusion of foreign materials, or
subjected to temperatures exceeding 90 degrees F, Caulking and sealing compound
or components more than six months old shall not be used. Color of caulking
compound shall be gray or aluminum.

SECTION 7C (CEMENTITIOUS WATERPROOFING)

7C.1 Scope. This section includes cementitious waterproofing system, complete.

7C.2 General. The cementitious waterproofing coating shall be a complete system

of compatible materials to create a seamless waterproof application.

7C.3 Product delivery, storage and handling

7C.3.1 Delivery. Materials shall be delivered in original sealed containers, clearly

marked with brand name and type of materials.

7C.3.2 Storage. Materials shall be stored at 29ºC with normal handling to prevent
damage to container. Do not store for long periods in direct sunlight.

7C.4 Materials. Cementitious waterproofing shall be as distributed by “Elastomark

Corporaton.”

7C.4.1 Primer. Primer for base coat shall be a water-white elastomer chemical for
polymerization of concrete substrate. The product shall be “Polygard”.

7C.4.2 Top barrier or coating shall be a mixture of high early-strength Portland

cement with fine silica sand water-white elastomer chemicals to provide a
cementitious water barrier for concrete. Application of cementitious barrier or coating
shall be 90 mils thick. The product shall be “Polyseal”

7C.5 Surface preparation. All surfaces on which coating is to be applied shall be

steel-troweled finish, dry, clean, smooth and free from oil or grease and from
projections that might puncture the coatings. Floor surfaces shall be kept dry prior to
and during installation. Final cleaning method, if necessary, shall be treating the
concrete surfaces with 10% to 15% solution of muriatic acid to remove laitance and
impurities. After acid has stopped foaming or boiling, immediately rinse thoroughly
with water. Keep the surfaces dry prior to and during installation. Concrete surfaces
that slope to drain shall be checked and approved before installation of any corrected
in a satisfactory manner to eliminate poor drainage, hollows, and low spots.

7C.6 Inspection. Verify that the concrete work done under other sections meets the
following requirements:

7C.6.1 Concrete surfaces like basement, deck, plant boxes, etc. are free of ridges or
sharp projections.

7C.6.2 Concrete must be cured for a minimum of 14 days.

7C.6.3 Concrete shall be finished by a power or hand steel trowel followed by soft
hair broom to obtain light texture or “light sidewalk” finish.

7C.7 Application.

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7C.7.1 Method of application shall be as per manufacturer’s specifications to attain
the thickness specified hereinbefore.

7C.7.1.1 At all integral flashing, apply 120-mil thick of cementitious coating to the
surface to be flashed extending 150 mm unto the floor slab and up the vertical wall.

7C.7.1.2 Apply a minimum of 120 dry mils of cementitious coating at protrusions or

projections, such as service pipes, to a height equal to desired wearing surface
height.

7C.7.1.3 Membrane waterproofing coating

7C.7.1.3.1 Apply cementitious coating primer as first coat at 15 square meter per 4-
liter container.

7C.7.1.3.2 Apply cementitious coating for two cots as top coating, approximately 45
mils thick per coat after other coat has completely dried. Total thickness of
membrane waterproofing shall be approximately 90 mils. Plastering or mortar setting
beds for tile work to cover the membrane water proofing shall be done by others.

7C.7.2 Material application shall be made by trowel, brush, or squeegee.

7C.8 The waterproofing system shall be guaranteed for a minimum of five (5) years
against leakage, supported with a certificate of maintenance guaranty.

7C.9 Field quality control.

DIVISION 8 (DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS)

SECTION 8A (WOOD DOORS)

8A.1 Scope. This section includes wood flush and sliding doors shall conform to the
best commercial standard. Doors shall have wood preservative treatment, insect-
treated and kiln-dried.

8A.2 General. Interior wood flush, panel and sliding doors shall conform to the best
commercial standard. Doors shall have wood preservative treatment, insect-treated
and kiln-dried.

8A.3 Storage and protection. Wood flush, panel and sliding doors and frames shall
be protected against damage and dampness. Doors shall be stored under cover in a
well-ventilated building where they will not be exposed to extreme changes of
humidity. They shall not be brought into the building until plastering has been
completed and is thoroughly dry.

8A.4 Materials.

8A.4.1 Flush doors shall be hollow core from Tanguile kiln-dried frames with 6 mm
thick Tanguile plywood veneer or marine plywood as indicated.

8A.4.2 Panel doors shall be decorative or carving type, from Tanguile or narra
configuration and sizes are shown.

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8A.4.3 Sliding doors shall be from Tanguile K.D. frames with 6 mm thick ordinary
Tanguile plywood veneer or 5.55 mm clear tempered glass as specified in Section:
Glass and Glazing and as indicated.

8A.4.4 Wood door frames. Frames shall be of the design, size and thickness
indicated. This shall be set plumb and true, and well-braces to prevent distortion.
Frames in masonry or concrete walls shall be secured as indicated, and shall be
Guijo, Paitan or Yakal, good grade.

8A.5 Installation. Flush, panel sliding doors shall be leveled, hung plumbed and
fitted accurately allowing 2 mm clearance at the jambs and heads. Lock stiles of
doors, 45 mm thick or thicker, shall be beveled 3 mm in 50 mm. Knob locks and
latches shall be installed 1 m from finished floors to the center knobs. Apply
hardware with fastenings of the size, quality, quantity and finish to provide workable
door system and as specified in Section: Builder’s Hardware.

8A.6 Submittal requirements. Prior to fabrication of flush, panel and sliding doors,
and frames, shop drawing shall be submitted indicating materials used, sizes,
fastening devices, and finish for approval.

SECTION 8B (ANALOGUE DOORS AND FRAMES)

8B.1 Scope. This section shall include analogue doors and frames as indicated in
the drawings or as specified herein, complete.

8B.2 Delivery, storage and protection. All painted doors, frames, and other steel
works delivered to the site shall be stored and handled in a manner as to protect
them from damage during the construction period. Installation shall commence only
when all flooring finishes have been completed.

8B.3 Materials. Analogue doors and frames shall conform to the best commercial
standard as approved and as specified herein.

8B.3.1 Steel. Steel doors, louvers and frames shall be factory-fabricated from steel
conforming to ASTM specifications A 36. Steel shall be zinc-coated; stretcher-level
degree of flatness, pickled and oiled of hot-rolled materials, and with manufacturer’s
standard gauges specified hereinafter for the various uses.

8B.4 Construction of frames

8B.4.1 Pressed steel frames for doors and other opening shall be of the combination,
buck, frame, and trim type; sizes and details as shown and shall include tubular
mullion and transom bars used in conjunction with the frames. Frames shall be gauge
14, knock-down type or welded type, and of continuous channel.

8B.4.2 Welded unit type frames shall have headers and jambs secured at the corners
either by internal welding of faces or bay welded splice plates and shall be further
secured at the rabber either by welding or by mechanical inter-lock. The headers and
jamb, as an alternate, shall be secured at the corners by external welding of faces
and grounded smoothly. Faces of frames at junction of head and jamb shall present
neat line joints. Mullions and transom bars shall be member with heads jambs as
applicable, and shall be butt-welded thereto.

8B.4.3 Anchors. Frames shall be provided with a minimum of three wall anchors per
jamb as required for the adjoining wall construction, including ceiling strut anchors as

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required by the drawings, and anchors for attachment of frame to the floor. Anchors
shall be of not less than 18-gauge steel.

8B.5 Construction of doors.

8B.5.1 Door Steel gauges shall be not lighter than 18-gauge for 44mm-thick doors
nor lighter than 18-gauge for 35 mm thick doors or for glazed panels. Doors shall be
of the type, size, design shown, and provided with honeycomb core insulation for a
high degree of sound deadening. Door clearances shall not exceed the following: 3
mm at jambs and heads; 6 mm at meeting stiles of pair of doors, and 20 mm at
bottom measured from finished floor line.

8B.6 Preparation for hardware. Cutting, reinforcing, drilling and tapping of doors
and frames shall be done at the factory, except drilling and tapping for surface-
applied hardware that shall be done in the field when the hardware that shall be done
in the field when the hardware is applied.

8B.7 Steel work painting finishes. All steel doors and frames shall be provided with
anti-corrosive primer and oven-baked finish with acrylic enamel paint or powder
coated as indicated. Color shall be beige, ivory or wood grain as approved.

8B.8 Workmanship. The finished items shall be rigid, neat in appearance, and free
from defects, warp or buckle. Molded members shall be sharp in detail, straight and
true. Corner joints shall be coped or mitered, well formed and in true alignment.
Exposed welded joints shall be dressed smoothly.

8B.9 Installation. Frames shall be plumbed, leveled and rigidly secured in place.
Temporary spreaders shall be installed until the wall at the frame is completed and
the frame is securely anchored in its final position. Wall anchors on door frames shall
be installed approximately at the hinge and strike level. Doors shall be installed in
conjunction with the application of hardware.

8B.10 Submittal Requirements. Prior to procurement and delivery, brochures or

catalogs of the product to be used shall be submitted for approval.

SECTION 8D (SECURITY DOOR LOCKSET)

8D.1 Scope. This section includes provision of security door lockset, complete.

8D.2 General. All items of lockset shall be furnished, packaged and labeled in sets
as specified and shall be of the same manufacturer.

8D.3 Materials.

8D.3.1 Locksets shall be Key Card operated with heavy duty mortise locks, sturdy
latch and deadbolt and shall be provided at main entrance and other areas specified.
Locks shall be self-contained unit, operating without hard wiring or remote
connections. Operational functions, designs and finishes shall be as approved. Knobs
shall be located so that the center line of the strike is 97 cm (nominal) above the
finished floor.

8D.4 Keying. All door locks shall be keyed individually and three such key cards
shall be furnished for each lock and submit to the Owner properly identified.

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8D.5 Installation of lockset. All lockset shall be installed in a neat, professional
manner, following manufacturer’s instructions. Except as indicated or specified
otherwise, fasteners furnished with the lockset shall be used to fasten hardware in
place. After installation, protect hardware from paint, stains, blemishes and other
damages until acceptance of the work. All lockset shall be adjusted properly and
checked in the presence of the Construction Architect/ Engineer, and all hinges,
locks, bolts, pulls, closers and other items shall operate properly. After lockset is
checked, keys shall be tagged identified to adjoining work shall be corrected,
repaired and finished as directed.

8D.6 Packaging and marking. Security lockset shall be delivered to the jobsite in
their original individual containers with the necessary appurtenances; including
screws, key cards and instructions. Each individual container shall be marked with
the manufacturer’s name and catalog number.

8D.7 Submittal requirements. Prior to procurement, the Contractor shall submit

brochures or catalog cuts, sample and schedule of application for door locks for
approval.

SECTION 8E (GLASS AND GLAZING)

8E.1 Scope. This section includes glass and glazing, complete.

8E.2 General.

8E.2.1 Glass shall be provided in locations as indicated and the corresponding type
specified on architectural drawings. All standard procedure on glass and glazing work
must be implemented to ensure correct fitting and glazing in order to preserve the
physical strength of the glass when used as intended on any building exterior and
interior application.

8E.2.2 Glazing rabbets shall be rigid, true, plumb, square, properly primed, cleans,
dry, and dust-free before glazing work is started. Protective coating shall be removed
form metal rabbets with an approved solvent. Glazing work shall not be performed
during damp or rainy weather. Sashes shall be glazed in a closed position and shall
not be mixed uniformly without the addition of thinners or other materials, and shall
be used while still fresh.

8E.3 Delivery and storage. Materials shall be delivered to the site in an undamaged
condition stored out of contact with the ground. Upon arrival at the jobsite the glass
shall be checked by the Contractor for damage. Glass found damaged, which in the
opinion of the Construction Architect/ Engineer, may affect appearance or aesthetic
or the glass curtain wall system, shall not be used in the work. Glazing sealants shall
be delivered to the site in unopened containers, labeled plainly with the
manufacturer’s name and brand.

8E.4 Materials.

8E.4.1 Glasses shall be as manufactured or distributed by “Republic-Asahi Glass

Corporation” or approved equivalent (The Specifier shall verify from the glass
manufacturer the appropriate thickness the appropriate thickness for specific size of
opening type of glass and glazing system to be used. Delete all other glasses
specified herein not shown in the drawings.)

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8E.4.2.1 Each glass shall have the manufacturer’s label showing the type, thickness,
and quality glass. Labels shall not be removed until the glazing work has been
approved.

8E.4.2.2 Tinted float glass, bronze, green or blue, 6 mm thick and heat absorbing
panels shall be framed with anodized or powder-coated aluminum window frame with
color matching the glass color.

8E.4.2.3 Tempered glass shall be tempered 12 mm thick for 4-side frameless and 10
mm thick for 2-side frameless type swing doors.

8E.4.2.4 Clear glass shall be 8 mm thick and heat-strengthened for fameless type
mullion less fixed windowpanes with a clear rubber sealant neatly and properly
installed.

8G.4.3 Glazing

8G.4.3.1 Glazing materials shall comply with all pertinent codes and regulations
including recommendations specified on approved standards. For reference, glazing
codes and recommendations are based on Japanese Industrial

8G.4.3.1.1 Glazing sealant shall be single-or two-component silicone rubber or two-

component polysulfide type.

8G.4.3.2 Glazing accessories as required to supplement the installation shall be

provided on the items to be glazed and provide a complete work. These include
glazing points, clips, shims, angles, beads, setting blocks, edge spacer, back up
material, primer and masking tapes. Ferrous metal accessories, which will be
exposed in the finished work, shall have a finish that will not corrode or stain while in
service.

8G.4.3.3 Masking tape shall be adhesive paper tape and used to prevent
contamination of glass or sash during application of primer or filling of sealant and to
maintain neat edge line of sealant. The following care must be taken in choosing
masking tape to be used.

a. Masking tape should not affect adhesiveness of primer or sealant.

b. Adhesive used on masking tape should not contaminate glass or sash, or

should not exfoliate such pain coats when masking tape is removed.

DIVISION 9 (FINISHES)
SECTION 9A (PLASTERING)

9A.1 Scope. This section includes plastering complete.

9A.2 General. All masonry unit work or concrete work not specifically specified with
a finish, exposed to view shall be cement plastered. Plastering work shall be
coordinated properly with the work or other trades. The work of other trades shall be
protected properly from damage during plastering operations. Floors and finished
work shall be properly protected with a covering of polyethylene sheets or heavy
kraft waterproof paper, with lapped and sealed joints. Scaffolding shall be amply
strong, well braced, tied securely and inspected regularly. Overloading of scaffolding
will not be permitted.

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9A.3 Delivery and storage of materials. Manufactured materials shall be delivered
in the original packages and containers bearing the name and brand of the
manufacturer. Cement and lime shall be stored off the ground under watertight
cover, and away from sweating walls and damp surfaces, until ready for use.
Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be removed from the premises.

9A.4 Materials.

9A.4.1 Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07-1992. type 1.

9A.4.2 Sand shall be clean natural sand or manufactured and passing a 3 mm screen
and retained in a No. 100 mesh sieve.

9A.4.3 Water for mixing shall be potable.

9A.4.4 Lime shall be hydrated lime with the requirement that the free (unhydrated)
calcium oxide (CaO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) in the hydrated product shall not
exceed 8 percent by weight calculated on the “as received” basis.

9A.5 Mixing of plaster. Except where hand mixing of small patches is approved,
mechanical mixers of an approved type shall be used for the mixing of plaster.
Materials shall be accurately measured in a device that will maintain the specified
proportions within a plus or minus tolerance not in excess of 5 percent by volume.
Caked or lumped materials shall not be used. Mechanical mixers, mixing boxes, and
tools shall be cleaned after mixing each batch and kept freely of plater form previous
mixes. Plaster shall be thoroughly mixed with the proper amount of water, until
uniform in color and consistency. Re-tempering will not be permitted, and all plaster
that has begun to stiffen shall be discarded.

9A.6 Proportioning of plaster. Portland cement plaster shall be a two-coat

application. Each coat shall be proportioned as follows: one part Portland cement,
three parts sand, and 1/5 part lime putty.

9A.7 Application of plaster.

9A.7.1 Workmanship. Base coats shall be applied with sufficient pressure and the
plaster shall be sufficient plastic to provide good bond on masonry or concrete base.
Plaster work shall be finished level, plumb, square, and true, within a tolerance of 3
mm in 3 m, without eaves, cracks, blisters, pits, grazing, discoloration, projections, or
other imperfections. Plaster work shall have no visible junction marks where one
day’s work adjoins another. Finished work shall be covered and protected in an
approved manner to prevent damage.

9A.7.2 Portland cement plaster shall be applied in two coats double-up method on
masonry or concrete to a thickness of not less than 12 mm. Base coats shall be
applied with sufficient pressure to lessen excessive evaporation during hot dry
weather conditions. Care shall be taken to prevent staining the finished plaster.

9A.8 Patching and pointing. Upon completion of the building and when directed, all
loose, cracked, damaged, or defective plastering shall be cut out and re-patched in a
satisfactory and approved manner. All point-patching of plastered surfaces and
plaster work abutting or adjoining any other finish work, shall be done in a neat and
skillful manner. Plaster droppings or splattering shall be removed from all surfaces.
Exposed plastered surfaces shall be left in clean unblemished condition ready to

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receive paint or other finish. Protective covering shall be removed from floors and
other surfaces, and all rubbish and debris shall be removed from the building.
SECTION 9B (CERAMIC TILE WORK)

9B.1 Scope. This section includes ceramic and granite tile work, complete.

9B.2 General. The work shall not be started until the rough-in for plumbing and
electrical work has been completed and tested. The work of all other trades in the
area where tile work is to be done shall be protected from damage in a skillfully
manner and as directed.

9B.2.1 Delivery and storage. Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the

manufacturer’s original unbroken packages or containers that are labeled plainly
with the manufacturer’s name and brands. Containers for tiles shall be grades sealed.

9B.2.3 Materials.

9B.3.1 Tile for lobby, toilet and bath and other areas shall be as shown, Italian or
Spanish ceramics, homogenous type of good quality grade. Color, design and texture
shall be as approved.

9B.3.1.1 Ceramic Tiles other than imported tiles shall be locally manufactured,
medium traffic type, of a good quality grade. Color, design, and texture shall be as
approved.

SECTION 9C ( GRANITE WORK)

9C.1 Scope. This section includes granite work for flooring and walling, complete.

9C.2 Delivery and storage. Materials shall be delivered to the site in an undamaged
condition and stored out of contact with the ground. Upon arrival at the jobsite the
marble and granite slabs shall be checked by the Contractor for damage. Slabs found
damaged, which, in the opinion of the Construction Architect/Engineer, may affect
appearance or aesthetic of the floor and wall system, shall not be used in the work.

9C.3 Materials

9C.3.1 Marble slabs for flooring shall be 0.60 m x 0.60 m, 20 mm thick, color as
indicated and approved,

9C.3.2 Granite shall be 0.60 m x 0.60 m or as indicated, 20 mm thick, color as

indicated and approved.

9C.3.3 Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07 type 1.

9C.3.4 Sand shall be clean, hard and free from loam, silt, or other impurities,
conforming to PNS 18, type 1.

9C.3.5 Water shall be clean, fresh potable.

9C.3.6 Anchors for wall installation of slabs shall be stainless steel of approved size or
as shown. Provide proper number of anchors to ensure rigidity of installation.

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9C.3.7 Vapor barrier for granite slabs wall installation shall be two coats of any of the
following applied at the back of slabs and concrete wall substrate: Elastomark
Laradek waterproof coating or cement modifier mix with Portland cement.
9C.3.8 Pointing material shall be polyurethane or polyester resin of best quality
standard.

9C.4 Installation of Granite floor slabs.

9C.4.1 Preparation. The area where flooring is to be installed shall have adequate
ventilation. Final coating of interior painting works shall commence only after
completion of marble and granite sanding works.

9C.4.2 Mortar materials shall be measured in approved containers, which will insure
that the specified proportions of materials will be controlled and accurately
maintained during the progress of the work. Measuring materials with shovels,
“shovel count”, will not be permitted. Unless specified otherwise, mortar shall be
mixed in proportions by volume, in approved mixing machines or mortar boxes. The
quantity of water shall be controlled accurately and uniformly. The aggregates shall
be introduced and mixed in such a manner that the materials will be distributed
uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually
and the mass further mixed in such a manner that the materials will be distributed
uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually
and the mass further mixed until a mortar of the plasticity necessary for purposes
intended is obtained. Mortar boxes, pans, floor slabs and mixer’s pans, floor slabs
and mixer’s drum shall be kept clean and free from debris or dried mortar. Mortar
shall be used before the initial setting of the cement has started to set. Re-tempering
will not be permitted. all mortar setting beds shall be mixed by volume in the
proportion of 1 part Portland cement, 4 parts dry sand and ½ part lime.

9C.4.3 Application of the flooring. Surfaces to receive the slabs shall be clean, free of
dust, dirt, oil, grease and other deleterious substances. Floor slabs application in
spaces adjoining wall slabs, shall not be started until after wall slabs installation have
been completed.

9C.4.3.1 Mortar setting beds shall be a minimum thickness of 25 mm for floors and
wall areas. Immediately preceding the application of the setting, bed, and the
structural slab shall be wetted thoroughly, but no free water shall be permitted to
remain on the surface. A skim coat of neat Portland cement mortar shall then be
applied not more than 1.59 mm thick. The mortar shall be spread until its surface is
true and even, and thoroughly compacted, either level or sloped uniformly for
drainage, as the case requires. A setting bed, as large as can be covered with slab
before the mortar has reached its initial set, shall be placed in the operation; but in
the event that more setting mortar has been placed than can be covered the
unfinished portion shall be removed and cut back to a clean beveled edge.

DIVISION 10 (SPECIALTIES)
SECTION 10A (TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES)

10A.1 Scope. This section covers toilet and batch accessories, complete.

10A.2 General. Accessories are as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.
The Contractor shall furnish and install all toilet accessories as listed or indicated on
the drawings.

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10A.3 Product delivery, storage and handling. Delivery of materials shall be so
scheduled as to allow for immediate installation. Products shall be protected and kept
under cover both during transit and at the jobsite. Handle products carefully to
prevent damage.

10A.4 Materials. Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s

original unbroken packages or containers that are labeled plainly with the
manufacturer’s name and brand. Materials shall be stored in any weather tight
enclosures, and shall be handled in a manner that will prevent damage.

10A.4.1 Toilet and Bath accessories shall be as manufactured or distributed by

“Saniwares” Sanitary Wares Manufacturing Corporation.

10A.5 Installation. Toilet and bath accessories shall be installed on locations as

shown. Surfaces of fastening devices exposed after installation shall have the same
finish as the attached accessory. Exposed screw head shall be oval. Installed heights
shall be as shown on the drawings. Upon completion of the installation, accessories
shall be protected with strippable plastics or by other approved means until the
installation are accepted. The manufacturer’s accessory mounting details shall be
coordinated with other trades as their work progress.

10A.6 Quality assurance. Toilet and Bath accessories shall be in accordance with
“Saniware” catalog or brochures.

10A.6.1 Submittal requirements. Brochures and technical publications relative to the

product specified shall be submitted for approval.

SECTION 10B (METAL TOILET PARTITIONS)

10B.1 Scope. This section includes metal toilet partitions, complete.

10B.2 General. Toilet partitions shall be the flush-metal type with sound-deadening
cores and baked-enamel finish. The partitions shall be provided complete with all
fastening, fittings and hardware necessary for a satisfactory installation.

10B.3 Materials.

10B.3.1 Steel except concealed reinforcement shall be cold-rolled and zinc-coated.

Steel for face plates of doors, panels, and pilasters shall be stretcher-leveled of
standard flatness. Concealed reinforcement may be hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel.

10B.4 Toilet partitions shall be floor-supported, with pilasters extending from the
floor to the top of the panels. Panels and doors shall be 25 mm thick, approximately
1.8 m high, and their bottom edges shall be approximately 300 mm above the floor.
Pilasters shall be 31.75 mm thick. Unless indicated otherwise, the depth of
enclosures, front to back, shall be approximately 1.8 m, and the width, from center to
center of dividing partitions, shall be approximately 1.09 m. adjustments in the
spacing of dividing partitions shall be made as required by
job conditions, so that fixtures will be centered between
dividing partitions. The minimum width of plasters shall be 0.30 m at intermediate
locations, 101.60 mm at adjoining walls and 203.2 mm of freestanding ends. In-
swinging doors shall be provided in the opening between pilasters.

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10B.5 Construction partition components shall be strong, straight, clean cut, smooth,
neat, and free from defects in workmanship, materials, and appearance. The finished
thickness is subject to a tolerance of plus or minus 1.59 mm. The finished colors shall
be as selected from the manufacturer’s standard color charts.

10B.5.1 Panels, pilasters, and doors shall be constructed of two steels facing sheets
with formed edges, cemented under pressure over a sound-deadening core, and
assembled by interlocking the formed edges under tension by means of die-drawn
edge locking strips or edge binding strips. Doors pilasters and screen panels shall be
strengthened against torsional stresses by tack for spot welding the sheets together
under the strips, or plug welding edges of sheets through the edge strip. The welds
shall be spaced not less than 46 cm apart. Edge locking or facing strips shall be
mitered and welded at corners or secured with chromium-nickel steel corner fitting
applied under tension. Concealed reinforcement for tapping of rivet nuts shall be
provided where machine screws are specified for fastenings. Reinforced cut-outs for
hinges shall be provided in doors.

DIVISION 11 (EQUIPMENT)
(THIS SECTION HAS NEVER BEEN USED)

DIVISION 12 (FURNISHING)
(THIS SECTION HAS NEVER BEEN USED)

DIVISION 13 (SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION)

(THIS SECTION HAS NEVER BEEN USED)

DIVISION 14 (CONVEYING SYSTEM)

(THIS SECTION HAS NEVER BEEN USED)

DIVISION 15 (MECHANICAL)
SECTION 15A (PLUMBING SYSTEM)

15A.1 Scope. This section includes the plumbing system, complete.

15A.2 General. The project drawing shows the general requirements as to sizes,
arrangement, extent of piping, and location of equipment. Unless otherwise indicated
or specified herein, all work shall be accomplished in accordance with the National
Plumbing Code.

15A.2.1 Standard products. Materials and equipment furnished under this

specification shall be standard products of manufacturer regularly engaged in the
production requirements.

15A.2.2 Defective equipment. Defective equipment or

fixtures, or equipment or fixtures damaged in the course of
installation or testing shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor in a manner
approved by the Construction Architect/Engineer.

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15A.2.3 Proposed changes. If departures from the contract drawings are deemed
necessary by the Contractor, details of such departure, including changes in related
portions of the work and the reason therefore, shall be submitted when practicable
after contract award to the Construction Architect/ Engineer, for written approval.
Approved departures shall be made at no additional cost to the Owner.

15A.2.4 Coordination. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper coordination of

the work of all trades and shall provide clearance drawings where necessary.

15A.3 Pipes and fittings.

15A.3.1 Soil, waste, and vent pipes shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heavy-duty
type, PVC cement shall be as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.

15A.3.4 Valves.

15A.3.4.1 Angle, check and glove valves shall be bronze, 56.8 kilos and type suitable
for the application. Check valves shall be swing type.

15A.3.4.2 Gate valves. All valves used for shut-off valves or gate valves shall be
bronze, with screwed ends, and 56.8 kilos pressure capacity.

15A.3.4.3 Clean-outs shall be provided in all soil, storm or waste lines at every
change in direction greater than 45 degrees, size same as the pipe served. Clean-
outs shall be extended to an easily accessible place or where indicated on the
drawings.

15A.3.4.4 Pipe sleeves shall be installed and properly secure din place at all points
where pipes pass through masonry or concrete, except unframed floors on earth with
sufficient diameter to provide approximately 6 mm clearance around the pipe or
insulation. Pipe sleeves in walls, partitions and through floors shall be of PVC pipe.

15A.3.4.5 Pipe hangers, inserts and supports shall be provided to all horizontal runs
of pipes and shall be hanged with adjustable wrought iron or malleable iron pipe
hangers spaced not over 1.5 meter apart for PVC pipes and 3.0 meters apart for steel
pipes. Trapeze hangers may be used in place of separate hangers on pipes running
parallel to and close to each other.

15A.3.4.6 Shock absorbers or air-capped chambers shall be provided, where shown

on the drawings, on all individual branch water lines to equipment or fixtures.

15A.3.5 Hose bibb shall be with metal handle, heavy-duty type, chrome plated,
compression type, with hose threads; size shall be as indicated.

15A.3.6 Faucets for water system shall be as specified herein or as indicated and
shall be heavy-duty type, chrome-plated, and/ or as specified in Section 10A toilet
and Bath Accessories for specific uses.

15A.3.7 Floor drain shall be stainless steel with strainer, size 100 mm x 100 mm with
stainless fastening screw.

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15A.4 Toilet and Bath fixtures and accessories shall be as specified in Section 10A,
Toilet and Bath Accessories.

15A.4.1 Kitchen sink, faucet and accessories shall be “American Standard”, size and
type as shown.

15A.5. Rough-in pipes and fittings 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 passages of pipes. All items to be embedded
in concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and free from all rust and scale.

15A.5.1 Pipes in trenches. Sewer and water piping shall be placed in separate
trenches.

15A.6 Quality assurance provisions.

15A.6.1 Test. All defects disclosed by tests shall be rectified and the test repeated.
All labor, materials and equipment used for tests shall be provided by the Contractor.

15A.6.1.1 Water piping. Water piping shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test
of 100 psi or 0.69 mpa. All potable water piping shall be disinfected by a mixture
containing not less than 0.27 kilo of high test calcium hypochlorite, or an equivalent
amount of chlorinated lime (about 0.91 kilo), to each 3780 liter of water, which
provides not less than 50 ppm of available chlorine. The mixture shall be injected into
the system and shall then be drained, flushed with potable water, and placed in
service.

15A.6.1.2 Sanitary piping. Before the installation of any fixtures, the ends of the
system shall be capped and all lines filled with water to the roof or 3 m above the
highest fixture connections if test is done in sections or by floors and allowed to sand
for at least 30 minutes without leakage. Test tees having cast iron screwed plugs
shall be installed in the vertical stacks when tests are made in sections or by floors.
Test within building shall be made with piping exposed. Underground piping shall be
tested before backfilling.

15A.6.1.3 Plumbing systems and equipment. Plumbing system and equipment, after
complete installation, shall be given an in service tests. After all fixtures are installed
the entire vent and sewer systems shall have a final test. Final test shall be either the
smoke or peppermint test. Before proceeding with either test all traps shall be filled
with water. Smoke test shall be accomplished by filling the entire sewer system with
a pungent thick smoke produced by one or more smoke machines. When smoke
appears at stack openings on the ceiling or roof, they shall be closed. A pressure
equivalent to a 25 mm water column shall be exerted and maintained for 15 minutes
before inspection starts. Peppermint tests shall be accomplished by introducing a
minimum of 56.70 grams of oil of peppermint into each stack. All stacks and line
openings shall be closed during test, for a minimum period of ½ hour.

SECTION 15B (WATER SERVICE SYSTEM)

15B.1 Scope. This section includes water service system, complete.

15B.2 General. Service lines shall include the pipelines from the water distribution
main to the building service at a point approximately 1.5 m from the building.

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15C.1 Codes and standards. Mechanical works shall comply with the codes listed
below as applicable.

a. Building: National Building Code

b. Mechanical: The Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code 1984 Ed.
c. Electrical: The Philippine Electrical Code 1974 Ed.
d. Fire: The Revised Fire Code of the Phils. RA 9514
e. Plumbing: The Phil. Plumbing Code

15B.2 Mechanical and equipment selection. Select manufacturer’s standard catalog

products to operate within the regularly published ratings for a particular application.
Provide fist class standard products acceptable to the Owner and / or Construction
Architect/ Engineer or his representative where a specific kind of quality is not
specified.

DIVISION 16 (ELECTRICAL)
SECTION 16A (ELECTRICAL WORK)

16A.1 Scope. This section covers the requirements for the provision of a complete
and operable electrical installation including all labor, supervision, materials,
equipment, tools, apparatus, transportation, warehousing, rigging, scaffolding and
other equipment and services necessary to accomplish the electrical installation,
complete.

16A.2 General. The work includes but is not necessarily limited to the installation of
interior lighting and power system, including all feeders, branch circuits and
connections to al lighting outlets, fixtures and equipment.

16A.2.1 Best standard practice of the trade. Install all equipment and materials in a
neat and professional manner. Leave all exposed parts of the electrical work in a
neat, clean and usable condition, with painted surfaces unblemished and polished
surfaces re-polished.

16A.2.2 The work as laid out on drawing is to some extent diagrammatic and the
location thereon indicated may be approximate only, except where fixed by
dimensional notations or architectural elevation. Adhere to the location indicated as
much as possible and if significant deviation is necessary request direction from the
Construction Architect/ Engineer.

16A.2.3 If anything has been omitted in any item of work usually furnished which are
necessary for the completion of electrical work as outlined herein, then such items
must be hereby included in the electrical works.

16A.2.4 Repairs, Cutting and Patching. Perform cutting necessitated by installation of

the electrical work and repair all damage affected on existing and new construction.
Patch to match the surrounding work to the satisfaction of the Construction Architect/
Engineer.
16A.3 Quality Assurance.

16A.3.1 Materials shall be a popular brand of manufacturer as specified herein and as

approved by the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

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16A.3.2 Electrical equipment and materials shall conform to the applicable
requirements, Underwriter'’ Laboratories (UL), National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association
(NEMA) and other related publications.

16A.3.3 Workmanship shall be equal to the best standard practice recognized and
adopted for this trade.

16A.3.4 Inspection and test shall be conducted by the Contractor in the presence of
the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

16A.4 Application codes, regulations and requirements.

16A.4.1 Applicable codes and regulations.

A. Philippines Electrical Code

B. Bureau of Labor Standards
C. National Fire Protection Association
D. National Electrical Code, latest edition
E. Power Company Regulations
F. Regulations of all other authorities having jurisdiction.

16A.5 Permits and inspection. Obtain and pay for all permits required. Arrange for
and schedule inspection by Office of the Building Official and Utility Companies and
secure their approval.

16A.6 Structural conditions. Obtain the consent of the Construction Architect/

Engineer before installing conduits which will pass through or interfere with any
structural members or where notching, boring or cutting of the structure is necessary
to accommodate the electrical work.

16A.7 Materials

16A.7.1 Lighting Fixture and Lamps. The Contractor shall provide and install all
lighting fixtures of the size and type as indicated on the drawings. All fixtures shall be
wired and installed complete including all lamps and/ or tubes, transformers, ballast’s
supports, brackets, canopies, globes and other parts and devices necessary for
complete installation and operation.

16A.7.1.1 Fluorescent fixture unit shall be complete. The tube shall be accessible
without removing the fixture. Fixture shall be direct connected to 220 volts system as
shown.

A. Ballast shall be built to the specification adopted by the certified

ballasts manufacturer and approved by the Electrical Testing
Laboratory with lowest sound rating. Ballasts shall be 220 V rapid
start high power factor series type “P” (0.95) p.f. capacitative “A’”
sound rating.
B. Fluorescent tubes shall be standard cool white rapid start of
wattage and quality shown.
C. Fluorescent fixture housing shall be US gauge 22 sheet steel
minimum. Reflecting surfaces shall have white; acrylic finish
preceded by one coat of baked gray primer. Acrylic shall be color
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primer.
D. Acrylic glasses of the size and configuration shown shall be
provided.

16A.7.2 Emergency Lighting System. Emergency lighting system shall be provided as

shown on the drawing similar to the existing. The Contractor shall verify on site the
actual configuration and data of the existing emergency lighting system. Emergency
lighting system shall be battery powered type. Brackets shall be provided for wall
and column mounting for each emergency battery unit.

16A.7.3 Wires and Cables.

16A.7.3.1 Wires and cables for lighting intercom, telephone, televisions and other
requirement shall be “Philflex” or its’ equivalent as manufactured by “Philips Wire
and Cable Co.” or approved equivalent. Sizes and type of wires shall be as indicated
and shall pass the stringent quality requirements set by the Ministry of International
Trade and Industry of Japan and the Philippine standards.

16A.7.3.2 All wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and annealed, shall be of ninety-eight
(98%) conductivity, shall be smooth and true and of a cylindrical form and shall be
within one percent (1%) of the actual size called for.

16A.7.3.3 Wires or cables for lighting and power systems shall be plastic insulated for
600 volt working pressure type THW unless otherwise noted on plans or specified
below. All wires AWG No. 8 and larger shall be stranded copper.

16A.7.3.4 Control leads for motors or lighting shall be type THW for lighting and
power systems. No wire smaller than No. 12 gauge or as indicated shall be used,
except for control leads.

16A.7.4 Conduit

16A.7.4.1 Conduit for interior systems shall be PV conduit or metal conduit as shown.

16A.7.4.2 No conduit shall be used in any system smaller than 12 mm electric trade
size, nor shall have more than four ninety-degree bends in any one run, and where
necessary, pull boxes shall be provided as directed.

16A.7.4.3 No wire shall be pulled into any conduit until the conduit systems is
complete in all details; in the case of concealed work until all rough plastering or
masonry has been completed; in the case of exposed work, until the conduit has
been completed in every detail.

16A.1.4.4 The ends of all conduits shall be tightly plugged to exclude plaster, duster
and moister while the building is in the process of construction. All conduits shall be
reamed to remove all burrs.

16A.7.4.5 All pipes and fittings on exposed work shall be secured by means of metal
clips spaced at maximum of five feet which shall be held in place by means of a
machine screw. When running over concrete surfaces, the screws shall be held in
place by expansion sleeves. All pipes on exposed work shall run at right angles to
and parallel with the surrounding walls and shall conform to the form of the ceiling no
diagonal runs shall be allowed and all ends and offsets shall be avoided as far as

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possible. Where necessary, conduit fittings shall be used. Piping in all cases shall be
run perfect straightly and true, satisfactory to the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

16A.7.5 Outlet Boxes and Fittings.

16A.7.5.1 All outlets of whatever kind for all systems shall be provided with a suitable
fitting which shall be either a box or other device specially designed to receive the
type of fittings to be mounted thereon.

16A.7.5.2 The Contractor shall consult the Construction Architect/ Engineer as tot he
nature of the various fittings to be used before installing
the outlet fittings. This has to conform to the appliance
design finish.

16A.7.5.3 In the case of fixtures, their outlet fittings shall be provided with suitable
fixture supports of a size and kind required by the fixture to be hung. Fixture studs in
general shall be in 10 mm.

16A7.5.4 All outlets on exposed conduit work shall be cast alloy conduit fittings of
proper type.

16A7.5.5 At all outlets on concealed conduit work, provide galvanized pressed steel
outlet boxes of standard make.

16A.7.6 Junction and Pull Boxes. Junction and pull boxes, of code gauge steel, shall be
provided as indicated or as required for facilitating the pulling of wires and cables.
Pull boxes in finished places shall be located installed with the permission and to be
satisfaction of the Construction Architect/ Engineer.

16A.7.7 Wall Switches. Wall switches shall be rated at 15 amperes, 250 volts, one-
way, as required. The type of switch shall be tumbler operation and the color, plating
and appearance of wall plates shall be submitted for approval by the Architect prior
to the purchase of wall switches and face plates. Switches shall conform to the best
commercial standard.

16A.7.8 Wall Receptacles. Receptacle outlets shall be for flush mounting duplex rated
at 15 amps., 250 volts, parallel slots and with grounding slot as required. Type and
color of receptacle outlet plates shall be as selected by the Architect and appropriate
samples of outlets and plates shall be submitted prior to purchase of devices.

16A.8 Panelboards. Lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards shall be circuit

equipped. Type 1. Class I.

16A.9 Grounding and bonding. All exposed non-current-carrying metallic parts of

electrical equipment, metallic reaceway systems, grounding conductor and neutral
conductor or wiring systems shall be grounded. The ground connection shall be made
at the main service equipment and shall be made to driven rods on the exterior of
the building or to the point of entrance of the metallic water service. Connections to
flanged pipes shall be made to the street side of the flanged connection. No
connections shall be made to water pipes coated with insulating materials.

16B.1 Applicable Standards.

1. EIA/TIA 568 – Commercial Building Wiring Telecommunications Standard

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 2. EIA/TIA 607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements
for Telecommunications.

16B.2 Materials. All materials for cabling, wiring, transmission, and components to
provided a complete distribution systems shall be as indicated or specified herein
and shall be as indicated or specified herein and shall be “AT&T Network Systems”
The electrical performance of all copper cables and components shall meet and / or
exceed the EIA/TIA-568 Category 3, 4 and/ or 5 standard. All shall be UL
(Underwriter’s Laboratories) Listed. The riser fiber-optic cable shall meet the NEC
requirements for OFNR or OFNP and comply with EIA/TIA 568 and ICEA standard. The
4-pair UTP cable shall be Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) listed type CM or Cmp.

16B.3.1 Transmission media for all subsystem applications shall be 24 AWG

unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Stranded copper UTP
insulated with high density polyethelene shall be used as
patch cords in the Administration and Work Location Subsystem while solid copper
UTP shall be used for the rest of the system.

16B.3.2 Campus backbone, riser backbone, and horizontal subsystems applications

shall be 24 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) solid copper cable and 62.5/125
micrometer optical fiber cabling buffered with color-coded PVC. The type of multi-pair
cable and riser optical fiber cabling to be used shall be as indicated or dependent on
the total number of rooms/ areas (and spares) to be connected to the different
equipment or utility applications.

1. The Campus Backbone Cables shall be multi-pair UTP) copper cables

available in the form of 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1200, 1500,
1800 pairs. The cable shall be intended for outdoor use and capable of
aerial, buried or underground installations. The Campus Fiber cable core
shall be filled with waterblocking compound and shall not be susceptible to
mechanical damage, lighting or damage from wildlife.
2. The Riser Backbone cables shall be available in the form of 25, 50, 100,
150, 200, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1200, 1500, 1800 pairs and shall be run in a
star physical topology, terminated in the equipment room at one end and
in the administration subsystem at the other end.

16B.4 Testing and Warranty.

1. Testing of wiring shall be performed prior to system cutover. 100 percent

of the horizontal and riser wiring pairs shall be tested for opens, shorts,
polarity reversals, transposition and presence of AC voltage. Voice and
data horizontal wiring pairs shall be tested from the information outlet to
the TC. In addition, the data cables shall be tested for conformance to the
specifications of EIA/ TIA-568 Category 5. Test shall include mutual
capacitance, characteristic impedance, attenuation and near-end cross
talk.
2. Contractor shall provide a fifteen (15) year Extended Product Warranty
and System Assurance Warranty for this Structured Cabling System
Contractor shall state an additional Contractor supplied warranty.

=End of Specifications=

Prepared by

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Arch. Rommel S. Reyes, uap, llb, picam
Owner/ Manager
PRC no. 0013828
PTR no. 0236077 Issued on 20 Jan 2010
Zamboanga City
TIN `183-819-154

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