System of Measurement of Building Work in Zimbabwe

SECTION 'A'

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Application A1 This system of metric measurement of building work approved by the

Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors lays down principles of
measurement whereby it is allowed to be comprehensive and adaptable,
yet permitting special methods (which shall be defined) to be adopted in
exceptional cases in the interest of accurate estimating within the general
principles of this document.

Scope A2 The bills of quantities shall embrace all the items necessary to ensure
a clear representation of the work to be conveyed to the Tenderer, thus
enabling him to prepare an accurate estimate of cost; work which by its
nature cannot be measured accurately shall be described as provisional.

Descriptions A3 (a) The description of each item shall be clear and complete and shall,
unless otherwise stated be deemed to include materials or goods and
fabrication, transport, delivery , unloading, storing, unpacking, hoisting,
or lowering thereof, all labour securing in position, cutting and waste,
patterns, models and templets, plant, temporary works, return of packings,
establishment charges and profit and all other obligations arising out
of the Conditions of Contract.

(b) Dimensions shall be given as far as possible in the sequence of length,

width and height.

(c) Linearly measurable labours may be included in the description of linear

items on which they occur.

(d) Enumerated measurable labours may be included in the description of

enumerated items on which they occur.

(e) Fittings may be illustrated by a sketch or reference to a drawing which

shall be provided where the method of manufacture is optional to the
supplier.

Special A4 (a) Where applied finishes (ie plaster, decoration and the like) occur on soffits
Scaffolding in internal compartments at a height in excess of 5 metres an item of
special scaffolding (stating the number of applied finishes) shall be given
in square metres in height stages of 2.50 metres (see also clause K12(c).

(b) Where walls are commenced on top of an existing structure, an item of

extra scaffolding shall be given in linear metres, stating the height above
ground at which the wall commences and terminates.

Net A5 (a) Unless otherwise stated all work shall be measured net.
Measurement
(b) Applied finishes shall be measured to the face of the constructional
element to which they are applied.

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( c) Where unit of Billing is the metre, each measurement shall be taken to

the nearest 10 millimetres and the total quantity shall be Billed to the
nearest whole unit.

(d) Where the unit of Billing is the kilogram, quantities shall be Billed
to the nearest whole unit.

(e) Where the application of the preceding clauses would cause an entire item
to be eliminated, such items shall be expressed to the nearest 0.25
of a unit up or alternatively shall be enumerated stating the size or mass
as appropriate.

Cutting and A6 Where cutting is required to be given separately, unless otherwise stated,
Waste it shall be deemed to include for the consequent waste.

Curved A7 (a) Curved work to square and linear items shall be given separately and
Work described to quick sweep if of radius not exceeding three metres
and to flat sweep if of radius exceeding three metres.

(b) Junctions between straight and curved work shall be deemed to be

included with the work in which they occur.

Deductions A8 (a) Where minimum deductions of voids are referred to in this document, they
shall apply only to openings wholly within the boundary of the areas
measured. Openings which are at the boundary of measured areas
shall always be the subject of deduction irrespective of size.

(b) No deduction shall be made for small bars, rails, timber, tubes, pipes, etc,
intersecting or embedded in measured work.

Grouping A9 (a) The following rules apply only where specific reference is made in this
of Sizes document to this Clause.

(b) Pipes and round tubing shall be described by their internal diameters
and bars, standards, rectangular tubes and the like by their external
diameters, or widths unless otherwise stated and shall be grouped as
follows:-

(i) Small (i.e. not exceeding 50 millimetres diameter or width.)

(ii) Large (i.e. exceeding 50 millimetres and not exceeding 100 millimetres
diameter or width.)

(iii) Extra large (i.e. exceeding 100 millimetres diameter or width) in stages
of 100 millimetres.

Order of A10 (a) Any work which is to be done in a particular order or in sections shall be
Work given separately.

(b) Work in existing buildings shall be so described, and the rates thereof shall

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be deemed to include the extra cost of handling and transportation of

material and plant in and out of such buildings.

Symbol A11 The following symbols shall be used in the Bills of Quantities :-

Measurement Unit Symbol

Linear Metre m

Square Square metre m2

Cubic cubic metre m3

Mass Kilogram kg

Unit number no

Item item item

In descriptions millimetre mm

SECTION 'B'

PRELIMINARIES AND GENERAL

Description B1 A full description of the works included in the Bills of

of works Quantities shall be given. The height of the building above
and below ground level shall be given together with the
number of storeys.

Site B2 The position of the site shall be described and attention

shall be drawn to any special features and adjacent
buildings.

Access to B3 Particulars as to any restrictions on access to the site

Site shall be given.

Trial Holes B4 Tenderers shall be advised to visit the site and inspect
any trial holes and ascertain the nature of the ground
and the circumstances under which the work is to be
executed.

Form of Contract B5 The Form of Contract shall be defined.

Conditions B6 The headings of the clauses of the Conditions of

of Contract Contract shall be tabulated to enable the tenderer to
insert prices to cover his obligations under such clauses,
and any items affecting price which are incidental to or
in amplification of such clauses shall be given under the

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respective headings.

Appendix to B7 The particulars to be inserted in the Appendix to the

Conditions of Conditions of Contract shall be given where applicable.
Contract

Labour B8 The Contractor shall be deemed to have full knowledge

of any statutory or other conditions relating to rates of
pay and allowances, hours of work, piece-work,
skilled labour, etc.

Tests B9 State whether tests of materials and/or the works are to

be carried out and define to what extend the cost
thereof shall be borne by the Contractor.

Site B10 Define and describe whichever of the following or like

Establishment items shall be provided by the Contractor:-

Temporary fencing )
Hoardings, footwalks, gantries, etc. )
Temporary access roads )
Lighting and watching ) Where mandatory,
Office for Clerk of Works ) full details
Office for Foreman ) shall be given.
Lock-up Accommodation )
Toilet Accommodation )
Notice board )
Telephones )

Provide B11 State that the Contractor shall provide everything

everything necessary for carrying out the works including all
necessary labour, materials, plant, tools, scaffolding, shoring,
horsing, water, lighting, fuel and power.

Insurance B12 Define the Contractor's liabilities in respect of insurances

and Protection and protection of public property and services adjoining
and adjacent property and buildings, third parties,
workmen and the Works.

Clear site B13 State that the site shall be kept clean during progress
of the works and that the site and Works shall be left
clean on completion.

Attendance B14 State that the Contractor shall allow for each trade to attend
upon all trades as necessary.

Fluctuations B15 If the tender shall be subject to fluctuation in statutory

and/or market prices of labour and/or materials this
shall be stated and the method and requirements in
respect of claiming such fluctuations shall be defined.

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Antiquities B16 State that in the event of the discovery of any natural
or historical monument or relic the Contractor shall
immediately comply with the laws relating thereto.

Blasting B17 Any restrictions as to blasting shall be defined.

Sureties B18 If a Deed of Suretyship for the completion of the work

is required this shall be described in detail including
conditions that qualify for the release thereof.

Contingencies B19 Particulars shall be given of any contingency item to be

included for unforeseen works.

SECTION 'C'

EXCAVATION

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Nature C1 The Tenderer shall be required to ascertain the nature of the ground to be
of Ground excavated and to inspect any trial holes or bores. Where available, soil
report shall be provided. Pickable ground shall include all types of ground
met with in excavating and shall include made up ground, clay, loam,
schist, gravel and any isolated boulders not exceeding 0.03 m 3
encountered.

Hard C2 Hard pickable ground shall include hard shale, hard laterite, hard
pickable decomposed granite or similar material which is of such hardness that it
ground is extremely difficult to excavate with a pick and shovel, but not sufficiently
hard as to fall within the definition of rock defined in Clause C3 below.

Rock C3 Rock shall include solid granite, chertz, quartsite or rock of similar hardness
necessitating the use of drilling, blasting, heating, wedging or the use of
pneumatic compressor tools in loosening or removing same.

Work in C4 Work in underpinning shall be given under a sub-heading stating its

underpinning length, the depth of the underpinning and the maximum length to be
carried out in one operation. Preliminary excavation and excavation for
working space shall be given under the sub-heading.

Reduction of C5 Either a provisional number of actual pumping hours for the different
water table classes of pumps likely to be required shall be given stating the number
level of pumps of each class, or the method of dewatering may be given as a
Provisional Amount or as a Provisional Sum to be executed by a
nominated Sub-Contractor.

Keeping C6 An item shall be given for keeping excavations free of storm and surface
Excavations free water for the duration of the Contract, and a separate item for any period
of Storm and Surface thereafter.

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Water

SITE PREPARATION

Preserving C7 If turf is to be preserved this item shall be given separately in square metres
turf including its lifting, preservation and disposal.

Vegetable C8 If vegetable soil is to be preserved this shall be given separately in

soil square metres including its excavation stating average depth and its
disposal.

Rock C9 Removal and disposal of rock proud of natural ground level shall be given
in cubic metres.

Removal of C10 Breaking up and disposal of surface concrete, reinforced concrete or

Concrete etc. other hard surface pavings shall each be given separately in square metres
stating the thickness. Removal and disposal of kerbings and the like
shall be given in linear metres stating the cross-sectional sizes. Breaking
up and disposal of foundations under shall be included in the description.

Removing C11 Trees to be removed shall be girthed at 1 metre above ground and shall
trees be enumerated including grubbing up roots and filling in holes; and
classified as trees exceeding 0.50 metre but not exceeding 1 metre
girth and thereafter in increments of 1 metre girth. Dead and sprouted
stumps shall be girthed at ground level and shall be enumerated together
including grubbing up roots and filling in holes, and classified as stumps
exceeding 0.50 metre but not exceeding 1 metre girth and thereafter
in increments of 1 metre girth.

Clearing C12 Clearing site of vegetation shall be given in square metres, which shall
site include removal and disposal bushes, scrub, undergrowth, hedges and
trees and stumps (girthed as Clause C11 above) not exceeding 0.50 metre
girth, and grubbing up roots and filling in holes.

EXCAVATION

Generally C13 (a) The quantities given for excavating and subsequent disposal shall be
deemed to be the bulk before excavation and no allowance shall be made
for any subsequent variation in bulk or for any extra space required to
accommodate planking and strutting. All excavations shall be deemed to
include getting out excavated material by any means and depositing in
spoil heaps, also forming to falls, slopes, curves etc., trimming sides and
stepping, levelling and ramming bottoms. Where levelling and ramming
bottoms is required to be executed to a specific density, a separate item
shall be given in square metres stating the density. Where, due to restricted
working space on site, the location of areas for use of spoil heaps shall
be stated.

(b) Excavation shall be given in cubic metres, except:-

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i) it shall be given separately if the depth does not exceed 300 millimetres.

ii) it shall be given separately if the width does not exceed 300 millimetres.

iii) it shall be enumerated if both horizontal dimensions do not exceed

300 millimetres each.

Bulk C14 Surface excavation in reducing levels where no part exceeds 300
Excavation millimetres in depth shall be given separately.

Excavation to form cuttings shall be given separately. Excavation in

tunnelling shall be given separately and the length, width and height of the
tunnel stated.

All other bulk excavation (basements and the like) shall be given separately
stating the commencing level and extreme depth.

Trenches C15 Excavation for surface and basement trenches shall each be given
separately stating the commencing level. Excavation shall be measured in
successive stages of 2 metres.

Column, C16 (a) Excavation for column bases, pier holes and the like shall be given
bases, Pier separately stating the commencing level. Excavation shall be measured
Holes, etc. in successive stages of 2 metres.

(b) Where excavation for the above exceeds 2 metres in depth a minimum
measurement on plan of 1.25 metres by 1.25 metres shall be taken
to the top of the base.

Working C17 (a) Where formwork or external finish is required the following allowances for
space working space (not subject to adjustment if more or less space is actually
required) shall be made in the measurement of excavation:-

(i) For formwork to columns at any depth, no allowance.

(ii) For all other formwork at any depth, 300 millimetres from face.

(iii) For all applied finishes commencing not less than 0.3 metres and
finishing not more than 1 metre below starting level of excavation,
500 millimetres from face.

(iv) For all applied finishes finishing more than 1 metre below starting
level of excavation, 1 metre from face.

(b) Working space for underpinning (not subject to adjustment if more or less
space actually required) shall be measured 1 metre wide for trenches not
exceeding 2 metres deep, 1.50 metres for trenches not exceeding 4 metres
deep, measured from the face of the wall to be underpinned, or face of any
projecting foundation to be retained.

(c) In all cases the allowance for working space required under (a) and (b)

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shall be a constant width from starting level to the final excavated level at
which the formwork, external finish or underpinning terminates.

Hard C18 Excavation in hard pickable ground shall be given in cubic metres as extra
pickable over all excavation at any depth and shall be deemed to include any extra
ground cost of disposal.

Rock C19 Excavation in rock shall be given in cubic metres as extra over all
excavation at any depth and shall be deemed to include any extra cost of
disposal.

Existing C20 Breaking up concrete, reinforced concrete, brickwork, masonry, etc., met
foundations with in excavating shall each be given separately in cubic metres as extra
etc. over all excavation at any depth and shall be deemed to include any extra
cost of disposal.

Septic tanks C21 Clearing out and removing contents of septic tanks met with in excavating
shall be enumerated.

Termites C22 (a) Where termite nests are visible on the site their excavation and removal
Nests above and below ground shall be given separately in cubic metres and
shall be deemed to include the removal of the queen.

Subsequent surface treatment shall be measured in square metres.

Filling shall be given in cubic metres.

(b) Alternatively, where termite activity is not visible and its incidence unlikely,
an item may be included requiring the Contractor to allow for removing any
termite nests within the excavations, treating surfaces as required and
subsequent soil filling. Any concrete filling required shall be measured
separately.

DISPOSAL

Refilling C23 (a) Returning, refilling and ramming earth around foundations shall be given in
cubic metres. Where required to be executed in specified thicknesses and
densities, this shall be stated.

(b) Filling in and ramming earth in making up levels shall be given in cubic
metres. Where required to be executed in specified thicknesses and
densities, this shall be stated.

Surplus C24 The disposal of surplus spoil shall be given in cubic metres stating whether
spoil it is removed from site to tip or deposited and/or spread and levelled
on site, giving the maximum distance.

FORMATIONS

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Generally C25 Separate items shall be given for spoil obtained from the excavations,
from specified pits, or imported by the Contractor.

Filling C26 Filling under floors, steps and the like and to embankments and terraces
shall be measured to the consolidated volumes, stating if to be deposited
in layers, thickness of layers and densities required and given in cubic
metres.

Sand beds C27 Sand beds under concrete or around pipes shall be given in cubic
metres. Where not exceeding100 millimetres thick it shall be given
separately.

Turfing C28 Soiling and seeding or turfing of surfaces shall be given in square metres
stating the thickness of soiling and nature of seeding or turfing, and shall
be deemed to include for watering and fertilizing up to the contract
completion date.

Pitching C29 Pitching shall be described and given in square metres stating the thickness.

Hardcore C30 (a) Hardcore, stone packing and similar fillings shall be given in cubic
metres and measured to the finished thickness. The material to be used,
thickness of layers and densities required shall be stated.

(b) Blinding to hardcore and stone packing shall be given in square metres.

PLANKING AND STRUTTING

Mandatory C31 Planking and strutting shall be measured and fully described to the face of
excavation where it is mandatory on the Contractor to provide it, stating the
nature of the ground or structure to be supported against collapse and given
separately for bulk excavation, trenches, column bases, etc., in depth stages
of 2 metres.

Operational C32 Where planking and strutting is optional at the risk of the Contractor, a
general item shall be given in square metres requiring the Contractor to
maintain and support sides of all excavations and to make good all slips
at his own cost, irrespective of classification or depth.

SHORING AND SHEET PILING

Generally C33 Shoring and temporary sheet piling shall only be measured as such
when it is mandatory on the Contractor to provide it, stating the nature
of the ground or structure to be supported against collapse.

Shoring C34 Shoring units shall be enumerated and fully described. The re-use of
shoring units involving no alteration but merely removal and refixing, shall
be enumerated separately. Cross bracing between shoring units shall
be enumerated and fully described.

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Sheet Piling C35 Temporary sheet piling shall be given in linear metres along the length
to be retained and stating the height of face to be retained, and shall be
deemed to include for handling, pitching, driving and extraction.

SECTION 'D'

CONCRETE FORMWORK AND REINFORCEMENT

GENERALLY

Classification D1 (a) Concrete shall be classified as plain concrete,

reinforced concrete or concrete encasing structural
steelwork placed in situ, and shall not include
formwork or reinforcement unless otherwise stated.

(b) Separate items shall be given for different qualities

or mixes (or strength requirements) of concrete.
Any special conditions required in connection
with the mixing, placing, compaction or testing shall
be described.

(c) Concrete shall be measured as executed but no

deductions shall be made for the following:-

(i) Volume of any steel pipes, conduits, etc.,

embedded in the concrete.

(ii) Voids not exceeding 0.25 square metres in

work given in square metres.

(iii) Voids not exceeding 0.05 cubic metre in

work given in cubic metres.

Testing D2 Slump tests, test cubes or blocks which are required

for testing the quality of reinforced concrete and
which have been specified as part of the concreting
procedure shall be given in number. Where the
work is to be executed by a specialist firm this shall
be stated or a Provisional Sum shall be allowed
to cover the work.

CONCRETE

Generally D3 (a) All concrete shall be given in cubic metres unless

otherwise herein stated.

(b) Separate items shall be given for different

components such as foundations, bases,

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underpinning, columns, isolated beams, upstand

beams, lintels, slabs and beams, stairs including
landings and associated beams and walls.

Foundations D4 (a) Foundations in trenches, strips and ground beams

and shall each be given separately and so described.
Bases
(b) Bases to columns, piers, etc., shall be given
separately. Those in casings to steel grillages
shall be so described.

(c) Grouting under steel bases etc., shall be given

separately in square metres stating the thickness,
mix of grout and number of bases to be grouted,
or enumerated.

(d) Building in and grouting of holding down bolts and

the like shall be enumerated stating the length of
the bolt and the mix and volume of the grout.

(e) Temporary boxings to form holes or mortices for

holding down bolts shall be enumerated or may be
included in the description of building in.

Machine D5 Machine bases shall be given in cubic metres or

Bases enumerated.

Beds, Slabs D6 (a) Beds, slabs, including integral beams, toes,

and the like thicknessing, etc. and the like shall be given in
cubic metres and a separate item shall be
measured for striking off and curing as later
described.

(b) Surfaces beds, slabs etc., required to be laid in

bays shall be so described. Formwork between
bays shall be given separately.

(c) Sloping and ramped slabs shall be kept separate

and classified as not exceeding 45° and exceeding 45°

(d) Curved, conical, spherical and elliptical slaps

shall each be given separately and so described
irrespective of radius.

(e) Blinding concrete under bases and the like shall be

given in square metres stating the minimum
thickness and shall be deemed to include for
striking off and curing.

Walls D7 Walls shall be measured in cubic metres. Walls not

exceeding 150 millimetres thick shall be given

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separately and so described. Attached piers and

pilasters shall be included with the walls in which they occur.

Beams D8 (a) Beams, upstand beams, isolated beams and lintels

shall each be given separately.

(b) Beams poured at the same time as slabs under

which they occur shall be included with the slab
concrete.

Steps and D9 (a) Steps and staircases shall be given separately in

Staircases cubic metres including landings and beams in
connection therewith.

(b) Balustrades, hangers and the like shall be measured

as for walls above.

kerbs D10 Kerbs shall be given in cubic metres, or in linear

metres stating the size.

Hollow Block D11 (a) Concrete in beams, ribs, topping slabs and solid
Floors, Ribs, margins, shall be given together in cubic metres
etc. and so described.

(b) Hollow blocks shall be enumerated and described.

(c) Closed ends to blocks shall be enumerated and

described as extra over.

(d) Spacer tiles between hollow blocks shall be given in

linear metres.

Gunite D12 Gunite shall be given in square metres stating the

thickness and shall include formwork in the
description.

Projections D13 Small projections on beams and columns shall be

included with the items with which they occur. If they
are required to be cast separately, they shall be
given separately in cubic metres.

Concrete D14 Extra labour and material casting concrete against

abutting vertical or horizontal rock faces shall each be given
against in square metres for the area of abutment. The
rock faces description shall include all necessary filling to
irregularities but no thickness shall be stated.

Shaped Tops D15 Forming splayed, curved or shaped tops to concrete

shall be given in square metres. Where not
exceeding 300 millimetres in width, they shall be
given in linear metres but shall not be measured

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where back shuttering or striking off and curing

is to be measured.

Channels D16 (a) Formwork required for forming channels etc. shall
and Chases, be included in the description including angles,
etc. ends and the like.

(b) Forming channels and chases in the surface of unset

concrete shall be given in linear metres stating
the shape, width and depth.

(c) Channels to falls shall be so described.

(d) Where channels, chases etc. require additional

concrete, the additional concrete shall be included
in the description.

Expansion D17 (a) Expansion joints shall be given in square metres and
Joints shall be fully described. Where not exceeding 300
millimetres wide, expansion joints shall be given in
linear metres stating the width.

(b) Surface fillers to expansion joints shall be given

separately in linear metres.

Striking off D18 (a) Striking off and curing of the exposed top surfaces
and curing of all surface beds, floors, roofs and similar slabs
shall be given in square metres measured over
beams. Separate items shall be given where to
falls, etc.

(b) Striking off and curing of beds and slabs laid in

panels shall be kept separate.

(c) Where special finishes are required, this shall

be fully described and included in the description.

(d) Striking off curing of all other surfaces, i.e. stairs,

landings, tops of isolated beams, inverted beams,
and lintels, etc. shall be deemed to be included with
the concrete.

FORMWORK

Generally D19 Formwork shall be measured to the actual surfaces

of the finished structure which require to be supported
during the placing of the concrete including back
shuttering to the top surface where the slope exceeds
45 degrees from horizontal (not subject to
adjustment whether used or not) and shall be given

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in square metres unless otherwise herein stated.

Formwork to concrete encasing structural steelwork
shall be grouped under a separate sub-heading.
Where the face of the concrete is troughed of
similarly shaped the method of measuring the
formwork shall be stated. No allowance shall be
made for overlaps or passings at angles and no
deduction made for the following:-

(i) Voids not exceeding one square metre.

(ii) Intersections of main beams with walls or

columns.

(iii) Intersections of secondary beams with main

beams.

(b) Batterns, struts, reversed cut strings, bolting,

wedging, easing, striking, and removing shall be
deemed to be included with the formwork.

(c) Formwork to curved surfaces and the like shall be so

described.

(d) Formwork requiring surface treatment shall be

given separately and so described.

(e) Formwork requiring delayed or accelerated

stripping times shall be so described and given
separately.

(f) Formwork to be left in position shall be so

described.

(g) Formwork with particular finishes shall each be

given separately and fully described.

(h) Making good exposed faces of concrete after

removal of formwork shall be deemed to be
included in the description of the formwork.

(j) Where the surface of the concrete is required to be

brushed or similarly treated, this shall be stated in
the description.

Ends, edges, D20 Formwork to ends, returns, edges, risers, projecting

risers and soffits and the like not exceeding 300 millimetres
the like wide shall each be given separately in square
metres and described as in narrow widths.

Propping D21 (a) (i) Formwork to soffits shall be deemed to include

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for propping not exceeding 3.5 metres, there-

after it shall be separately given in stages of
2.50 metres except in the case of stairs and
landings where no separation of various heights
shall be made.

(ii) Where propping of soffits does not exceed 1

metre the formwork shall be given separately
and so described.

(b) Separate items shall be given for formwork to walls,

columns and the like exceeding 5 metres above
bearing level in stages of 2.50 metres.

Columns D22 (a) Formwork to columns of different shapes shall

each be given separately and described.

(b) Formwork to circular columns shall be given in

linear metres stating the radii.

(c) Formwork to shaped caps and bases of columns

shall be enumerated and fully described.

Slabs D23 (a) Formwork to soffits of slabs shall be measured net.

Where solid slabs exceed 300 millimetres in
thickness formwork shall be given separately,
stating the thickness of slab.

(b) Formwork to soffits of composite slabs shall be

given separately measured over and including the
flush surface of adjacent concrete. Where
composite slabs exceed 300 millimetres in
thickness, formwork shall be given separately
stating the thickness of slab.

(c) Runners supporting prefabricated beams shall

be given separately in linear metres.

Ribbed or D24 (a) Formwork to soffits of ribbed slabs shall be given

Coffered in square metres measured horizontally over the
Slabs full extent of the ribbed slab area, stating the widths
and centres of the ribs. In addition the formwork
to the troughs shall be given in linear metres, the
widths, heights and girths being stated. Closed
ends to the troughs shall be enumerated.

(b) Formwork to soffits of solid margins shall be given

separately in square metres.

Beams D25 (a) Formwork to sides of beams, isolated beams,

upstand beams, wall beams, lintels and the like

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shall each be given separately in square metres.

(b) Formwork to soffits of beams, isolated beams,

wall beams, over openings, lintels and the like
shall be given separately in square metres.

(c) Formwork to beams shall be measured between

columns or main beams.

(d) Formwork to soffits of all beams exceeding one

metre overall depth shall be given separately.

Grooves and D26 (a) Boxing in to form grooves, chases, rebates, etc.,
Chases, etc. exceeding 500 millimetres in length shall be given
in linear metres stating the size including stops,
angles etc. in the description.

(b) Formwork to the general surfaces shall be measured

over the chases, grooves etc. as if they did not
exist.

(c) Grooves, chases, rebates and the like not exceeding

500 millimetres in length shall be similarly measured
and enumerated.

Projections D27 (a) Boxing out to form projections and the like exceeding
500 millimetres in length shall be given in linear
metres stating the size including stops, angles etc.
in the description.

(b) The formwork to the general surfaces shall be

measured over the projections as if they did not
exist.

(c) Projections and the like not exceeding 500

millimetres in length shall be similarly measured and
enumerated.

Openings D28 (a) Boxing in to form openings not exceeding one

square metre shall be enumerated giving the
thickness of the slab, beam or wall in which they
occur.

(b) Formwork to the general surface shall be measured

over such openings as if they did not exist.

(c) Where openings exceed one square metre the

general surface formwork shall be deducted and
separate items shall be measured for sides of the
opening.

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Cuttings D29 (a) Circular cutting of formwork shall be given in linear

metres.

(b) Circular intersections such as groin points shall be

given in linear metres and shall include the
circular cutting on both sides in the description.

(c) No other cuttings or notching shall be measured.

Holes D30 (a) Holes through formwork for rods, bolts, pipes and the
like shall be enumerated and classified as defined
in Clause A9 hereof and if required to be in exact
position this shall be stated.

(b) Holes for bolts etc. used for construction of

formwork are deemed to be included with the
formwork.

REINFORCEMENT

Bar D31 (a) Reinforcement including designed stools shall be

Reinforcement measured to the designed lengths and given in
kilograms and shall exclude the mass of binding
wire and temporary supports.

(b) All mass shall be calculated and based on the

manufacturer's current mass lists, no allowance being
made for rolling margin and waste.

(c) Descriptions shall include all bending, hooked ends,

binding wire and temporary supports. Special
supports and spacers shall not be measured but
shall be described.

(d) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of steel

(ii) Any tests of the bars

(iii) Any restrictions as to hot or cold bending.

(e) Round and square bars shall be classified in groups

of diameter or width respectively not exceeding
8 millimetres, exceeding 8 millimetres but not
exceeding 12 millimetres, exceeding 12 millimetres
and not exceeding 30 millimetres, and exceeding
30 millimetres.

(f) Bars in lengths exceeding 12 metres shall be given

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separately in stages of 2 metres and include for

butt welding and testing.

(g) Curved or helical reinforcement shall be given

separately irrespective of radius.

(h) Mild steel rods, high tensile steel bars, twisted

bars or bars of special section shall be given
separately and so described.

Fabric D32 (a) Fabric reinforcement shall be measured to the

Reinforcement area covered with no allowance made for laps and
no deductions made for voids not exceeding one
square metre.

(b) Fabric reinforcement shall be given separately to

the various concrete components in square metres
stating the manufacturer's reference or mesh and
mass per square metre, together with the minimum
extent of side and end laps.

(c) Strips not exceeding 500 millimetres in width shall

be measured in linear metres stating the width,
manufacturer's reference or mesh and mass per
square metre giving the minimum extent or end laps.

(d) All cutting, bending, notching, tying wire and

distance blocks shall be deemed to be included
(refer D31 for designed stools).

PRECAST CONCRETE

Generally D33 (a) Precast units shall be given under an appropriate

heading and shall be deemed to include all
necessary handling reinforcement.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind, quality and size of structural reinforcement

(ii) Shape of cross section of unit.

(iii) Nature and extent of surface finish

(iv) Composition and mix of unit and material for

jointing and bedding.

(v) Method of fixing.

(c) Formwork or moulds for precast units shall be

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deemed to be included with the item and separate

items shall be measured for each item requiring
a different mould.

(d) Precast units generally shall be enumerated stating

the size of each unit.

(e) Precast units having the same sectional size but

varying in length may be measured in linear
metres stating the number.

SUNDRIES

Keying D34 (a) Hacking faces of concrete shall be given in square

metres (except where deemed to be included with
the applied finish i.e. M1(1) stating the purpose for
which the key is required.

(b) Hacking by special mechanical means shall be so

described.

Grinding D35 (a) Grinding, sandblasting and the like treatments to

and the face of concrete shall each be given separately
Sandblasting in square metres and fully described.

(b) Separate items shall be given for different members

as defined for formwork.

Waterstops D36 Waterstops and the like shall be given in linear

metres detailing the thickness of the member in
which they occur and shall include all associated
formwork and joints in the running length. Angles
and other intersections shall be enumerated.

Cutting D37 (a) Cutting grooves, chases and the like shall be
Grooves, Chases given separately in linear metres stating the size.
and the like
(b) Such details produced by formwork shall be
measured as described under formwork.

Holes D38 (a) Holes for pipes, tubes, bars, bolts, cables, conduits
and the like shall be enumerated and classified
as defined in Clause A9 hereof stating the thickness
of the concrete.

(b) Holes for ducts, trunking and the like shall be

enumerated stating the sectional area and the
thickness of the concrete.

Mortices D39 (a) Mortices, sinkings and the like shall be enumerated

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separately stating the size and purpose.

(b) Running mortices with lead or mortar shall be

included in the description.

Making good D40 (a) Making good concreting in connection with holes,
mortices and the like shall be given in the
description of such labours.

(b) Making good finishes shall be given in accordance

with rules for measurement of such finishes.

Protection D41 All concrete work requiring special protection shall

be so described and given separately.

SECTION ' E'

BRICKWORK

GENERALLY

Brickwork E1 (a) Brickwork generally shall be described in brick

thicknesses and shall be classified according to
the type of brick and composition of the mortar.

(b) Deductions shall be measured the net sizes of the

openings and recesses. No deductions shall be made
for openings 0.25 square metre and under.

(c) Deductions shall be made for cills, lintels and the

like only when exceeding two courses of brickwork
in height.

(d) Brickwork in backing to masonry or concrete, in

underpinning, in piers and projections (including
breasts), in stacks, in walls and in linings shall be
kept separate.

(e) The cutting and fitting of brickwork to columns and

soffits shall be deemed to be included in the
description.

(f) Piers in walling caused by openings shall not be

given as piers.

COMMON BRICKWORK

Walls E2 (a) Walls shall be given in square metres.

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(b) Hollow walls shall be described stating the overall

thickness, the thickness of each skin in brick units,
the width of the cavity and the wall ties required
to hold the skins together.

(c) Wall linings to concrete and the like shall include for
the required ties in the description.

Piers, E3 (a) Brickwork in piers, projections and the like shall be

Projections given in cubic metres.
and the like
(b) Piers not exceeding six brick lengths in girth shall be
given separately in linear metres and the size
stated in brick units.

(c) Chimney breasts and stacks shall be measured net

over all flue passages.

(d) No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding

0.05 cubic metre.

Circular E4 (a) Circular work shall be given separately.

Brickwork
(b) In rough work the description is to include for all
rough cutting and templets.

(c) In faced work it shall be stated if purpose made

bricks are required.

Tapered or E5 (a) Tapered walls or walls with battering face shall be

Battered Walls given in cubic metres.

(b) An item of 'extra over' for forming battering or

oversailing faces shall be given in square metres.
Where beds are square to the battered or oversailing
faces this shall be given separately with the rate
of batter.

Brickwork in E6 Brickwork in backing to masonry shall be given in

Backing to square or cubic metres and the description shall
Masonry include for all cutting and waste for bonding.

Beamfilling E7 Beamfilling shall be that portion of wall between plate

level and the underside of roofing and shall be given
separately. All cutting and fitting on Beamfilling
shall be deemed to be included in the description.
Beamfilling shall be given in square metres.

Lintels E8 Brickwork in lintels when the type of brick or the

composition of the mortar differs from the adjoining

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work shall be given as 'extra over' in square metres

for each thickness of wall.

Vaulting E9 (a) Vaulting shall be given in square metres stating

the thickness of brickwork.

(b) Cutting to groin point shall be given in linear metres

with the mitres being included in the description.

SUNDRIES

Reinforcement E10 (a) Steel mesh fabric and rod reinforcement to brick-
to Brickwork work shall be given separately in linear metres
stating the type, width and laps, and the description
shall include for building in.

(b) No allowance in measurement shall be made for

laps and this shall be stated in the description.

Bedding of E11 The bedding of roof coverings to eaves, gables and the
Roof Coverings like shall be given separately in square metres, and
shall be deemed to include pointing on one or both
sides where required.

Grouting or E12 (a) Grouting, bedding level or packing under

Bedding Level structural steelwork shall be given in square
metres stating the thickness or enumerated and
fully described.

(b) Bedding wall plates shall be given in linear

metres.

(c) Levelling and preparing existing surfaces for

raising shall be given in linear metres stating
the thickness of the wall over.

Hacking Face E13 Hacking face or raking out joints to form key shall
or Raking Out be included in the description of the brickwork. When
Joints for key required to existing brickwork it shall be measured
and given separately in square metres.

Bagging Faces E14 Bagging faces of brickwork and concrete shall be

of Brickwork fully described and given in square metres; walls and
and concrete soffits shall be given separately.

Fair face E15 Fair face to rough brickwork shall be given 'extra
over' in square metres, the bond and the method of
pointing being stated. Fair face with bricks specially
selected from the stack shall be given separately.

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Damp-proof E16 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

Courses
(i) Type and quality of damp-proof material.

(ii) Gauge, thickness or substance of sheet material.

(iii) Number of layers.

(b) The damp-proof course shall be given in square

metres with no allowance in the measurement being
made for laps which shall be stated in the description
No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding
0.50 square metre and below door openings. Mortar
levelling bed under damp-proof course shall be
deemed to be included.

(c) Horizontal, raking, vertical and circular work shall each

be given separately. Cutting to curve shall be
deemed to be included in work on circular walls.

(d) Damp-proof course in cavity walls shall be kept

separate and so described.

(e) Pointing exposed edges of damp-proof courses shall

be deemed to be included in the item.

Rough E17 (a) All rough square cutting shall be deemed to be

Cutting included in the rates for brickwork.
Brickwork
(b) Rough splay, raking or circular cutting shall each be
given separately in square metres.

(c) Rough cutting to form chamfered angles and rounded

angles shall each be given separately in linear
metres stating the width, radius or girth. No
distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking,
vertical or circular angles.

(d) Rough cutting for squint quoins or birdsmouth angles

shall be given in linear metres. Cutting to brick-on-edge
and half-brick walls shall be measured for either squint
quoin or birdsmouth angle but not for both.

(e) Cutting grooves for water bars and the like shall
be given in linear metres.

(f) Longitudinal cutting and fitting around metal joists,

girders, bars, pipes and the like shall be given in linear
metres stating the girth.

(g) Cutting and fitting around metal joists, girders and the

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like built into or through walls shall be enumerated

stating the girth.

(h) Cutting and fitting around bars, pipes and the like
built into or through walls shall be enumerated, and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

Leaving E18 Leaving toothings shall be given in linear metres,

Toothings stating the width in brick thickness.

Cutting E19 (a) Cutting toothings and bonding new brick walls to
Toothings and existing shall be given in linear metres stating the
Bonding width in brick thicknesses.

(b) Cutting toothings and bonding for thickening to

existing brickwork shall be given in square metres
stating the number of toothings per square metre.

Wedging and E20 Wedging and pinning up new work to the underside of
Pinning Up existing work over shall be given in linear metres
stating the thickness of work, and the description of
materials shall be included in the item.

Raking out E21 Raking out joints of brickwork for flashings or

Joints for stepped flashings and pointing shall be given
Flashing in linear metres.

Filling to E22 Filling to expansion joints, built in as the work proceeds

Expansion shall be given in square metres or in linear
Joints metres stating the width.

Mastic E23 Bedding or pointing in mastic or similar special

Pointing material to frames and the like shall be given in
linear metres.

Chases E24 (a) All rough chases in new work for edges of slabs,
and string courses and the like shall be deemed to be
Grooves included in the rates for brickwork.

(b) Chases and grooves cut into existing work shall

be given separately in linear metres stating the
size.

Closing of E25 Closing cavities of hollow walls shall be given in

Cavities linear metres stating the width of cavity and the
method of closing. Vertical and horizontal work
shall be kept separate.

Splayed Fillet E26 Splayed fillet of mortar to take turn-up of damp-proof

in Cavities courses in cavities of hollow walls shall be given in
linear metres, the mitres, stops etc. being deemed

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to be included with the item.

Bands, E27 (a) Projecting and recessed bands, cores for mouldings
Moulding and and the like shall be given in linear metres, with
Cores horizontal, vertical and raking being given
separately.

(b) Angles, mitres, stops etc. shall be included in the

description.

(c) Cores for shaped columns, pilasters, shields,

rosettes etc. shall be enumerated.

(d) All cutting shall be included in the description.

Flues E28 Forming flues and finishing smooth shall be

deemed to be included in the rates for brickwork.

Ventilation E29 Ventilation flues, openings and the like shall be

Openings deemed to be included in the rates for brickwork.

Rough E30 (a) Rough arches shall be given as 'extra over', fully
Arches described and shall be deemed to include all
cutting.

(b) Flat arches shall be given in linear metres.

(c) Shaped arches shall be enumerated stating the

span or average span as appropriate.

Niches E31 (a) Niches and the like shall be fully described and
and the enumerated and be deemed to include all cutting.
like.
(b) Cutting niches and the like in existing brickwork
shall be given separately.

Cutting and E32 Cutting and pinning or building in ends of timbers,

Pinning or bars, balusters, bolts, pipes and the like shall be
Building in Ends enumerated with no distinction being made for size.

Building In E33 (a) Setting up, assembly and building in door and
window frames and linings shall be enumerated
separately and given in successive stages of
5 square metres.

(b) Where metal windows are fixed to concrete this

shall be measured as 'extra over for fixing to
concrete' and given in linear metres.

(c) Setting up and building in integral doors and frames

shall be given separately in similar stages. The

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description of strongroom doors and frames shall

include their mass.

Hoop Iron E34 Hoop iron ties between concrete and brickwork, roof
Ties, Cramps ties, cramps to frames and the like shall be enumerated.
etc.

Air Bricks E35 Air bricks, chimney pots and the like shall be
etc. enumerated stating the type and size. Setting and
flaunching shall be included in the description.

Setting E36 Setting stoves, grates, ranges and similar units

Stoves, Grates shall each be enumerated separately stating the type
and Ranges size, and the description shall include building in.

FACING

Faced E37 (a) Faced brickwork shall be measured to the whole

Brickwork of the faces exposed to view and shall be given
in square metres as extra over ordinary brickwork
and particulars of the kind and quality of bricks,
the bond and method of pointing shall be stated.

(b) Faced brickwork to reveals and returns shall be

measured in square metres and included with the
general area of faced brickwork.

(c) Faced brickwork built overhand shall be so

described.

(d) Faced brickwork to vaulting shall be so described.

(e) Battered faced brickwork shall be so described

stating the rate of batter.

Walls and E38 (a) Half-brick walls and one-brick walls built fair both
Piers build sides shall each be given separately in square metres
fair both sides describing the method of pointing each side.
or entirely of
Facing Bricks (b) Brickwork of bricks specially selected for
uniform size shall be given separately.

Faced E39 Faced Beamfilling shall be measured and described as

Beamfilling provided for in Clause E7 hereof, the facing and
pointing being included in the description.

Fair Cutting E40 (a) Fair square cutting shall be deemed to be included.

(b) Fair splay, raking, circular and stepped cutting,

and fair cut squint quoins and birdsmouth angles,

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all of which shall be assumed half-brick deep from

the face, shall be given in linear metres but may,
when suitable, be included with the relevant item
causing the cutting.

(c) Fair cutting around metal joists, girders and bars,

pipes and the like shall be given as provided for in
Clause E17(g) and (h) hereof.

(d) Making good new facings to existing shall be given

in linear metres.

Purpose made E41 (a) Purpose made angle bricks to squint quoins,
Angle Bricks birdsmouth angles, splayed or rounded angles and
the like shall be given as 'extra over' in linear metres.

(b) Purpose made mitre bricks and the like shall be

enumerated.

Facework to E42 (a) Facework to plain bands, quoins and the like not
Plain Bands, exceeding 300 millimetres wide formed with facing
Quoins and bricks which differ in kind or size from the
the like general facings shall be given in linear metres
stating the width. Horizontal, raking, vertical and
curved bands shall each be so described.

(b) Sunk and projecting work shall be given

separately.

(c) Facework to plain bands, quoins and the like over

300 millimetres wide shall be dealt with as
facework to walls.

Cills and E43 Cills and copings shall be given in linear metres
Copings with raking cills and copings being kept separate.
Angles, ends and the like shall be included in the
description unless different bricks are used or
special cutting is required, in which case they shall be
enumerated. Fair splay cutting, where appropriate,
may be included in the description.

Fair E44 Fair arches shall be given in accordance with Clause

Arches E30 hereof.

Fair Niches E45 Fair niches and the like shall be given in accordance
and the like with Clause E31 hereof.

Cutting and E46 Cutting and pinning or building in ends shall be given
Pinning or in accordance with Clause E32 hereof.
Building in

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Special features E47 Special features such as circular and entasised columns,
moulded panels and the like shall be enumerated.

Tile E48 (a) Flush, sunk and projecting tile creasings shall each
Creasing be given separately in linear metres as 'extra over
ordinary brickwork' stating the number of courses,
the depth of the set-back or set-forward and the
pointing. Horizontal, vertical, raking and circular
creasings shall be given separately.

(b) Stop ends and other angles shall be deemed to be

included with the items, but fair ends and irregular
angles shall be enumerated separately.

Brick Channels E49 Brick channels and the like shall be given in linear
and the like metres. Fair ends, angles and the like shall be
included in the description unless different bricks are
used or special cutting is required, in which case they
shall be enumerated.

Firebrick, E50 Linings of firebricks, faggots and klompje bricks shall

Faggot and be measured and given in accordance with the
Klompje Linings foregoing principles or enumerated and fully
described.

BLOCKWORK ETC

Block Walls E51 (a) Walls formed of bonded slabs, solid or hollow blocks
shall be measured and given in accordance with
the foregoing principles, the wall thickness being
stated in millimetres.

(b) Forming solid ends to hollow blocks shall be given

in linear metres.

Decorative E52 Decorative screen walling and grilles of ornamental

Screen Walling terracotta or other blocks shall be measured and
and Grilles given in accordance with the foregoing principles.

Cills of E53 Cills of quarry tiles and the like shall be measured
Quarry tiles and given in accordance with the foregoing
and the like principles.

Fireplaces E54 Fireplaces shall be fully described and enumerated

or measured and given in detail in accordance with
the foregoing principles, with the number stated.

CENTERING

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Centering E55 (a) Centering shall be measured to the actual surface

to be supported. Strutting, shoring, bolting, wedging,
easing, striking and removing shall be deemed
to be included with the items.

(b) The nature and shape of the surface to be supported

shall be stated.

(c) Centering left in shall be so described.

(d) Centering shall be deemed to include for supports

not exceeding 5 metres high. Thereafter it shall
be separately given in stages of 5 metres.

(e) Centering to vaulting and groined vaulting shall each

be given separately in square metres.

(f) Centering for segmental, semicircular, invert and other

curved arches shall each be enumerated separately
stating the span of the opening and the width of the
soffit. Except in the case of semi-circular arches
the rise shall be stated.

(g) Raking cutting, circular cutting, cutting to groin

points, cutting to intersections, cutting against
ribs and the like labours shall each be given
separately in linear metres. Scribed edges and splayed
edges shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(h) Notchings for key blocks, projecting voussoirs and

the like shall each be enumerated separately stating
size or girth.

(j) Centering for flat soffits over 300 millimetres wide

shall be given in square metres.

(k) Centering for flat soffits not exceeding 300 millimetres

wide shall be given in linear metres stating the width.

(l) Centering for sloping soffits shall be so described.

SECTION 'F'

ASPHALT WORK

Asphalt Work F1 (a) Asphalt work shall be separated with each section under an
Generally appropriate heading, ie-

(i) Roofing

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(ii) Paving
(iii) Damp-proofing and Tanking

(b) The kind and quality of the asphalt, the thickness and number of
coats, the nature of the base on which the asphalt is applied together
with the surface treatment (e.g. chippings, gravel, tiles) shall be stated.

(c) Work and labours executed overhand or in confined

situations (where at least one metre of working space
cannot be provided) shall be so described.

(d) Circular work shall be so described irrespective of the

radius, and no distinction shall be made between
straight and circular labours.

(e) Temporary rules shall be deemed to be included with

the asphalt items.

(f) Work in underpinning shall be given separately, and where

executed from inside an existing building it shall be
so described.

(g) Coverings shall be measured to the area in contact with

the base and shall be given in square metres unless
otherwise provided herein.

Asphalt F2 Asphalt covering to surfaces shall be given in square

Covering metres and classified as follows:-
to Surfaces
(a) To flat areas, which shall include coverings to horizontal
surfaces, to falls, to falls and currents and to slopes
not exceeding 10 degrees from the horizontal.

(b) To flat areas in narrow widths, which include covering

to horizontal surfaces, to falls, to falls and currents and to
slopes not exceeding 10 degrees from the horizontal
where each width does not exceed 600 millimetres.

(c) To sloping areas which shall include covering to

slopes exceeding 10 degrees and not exceeding 45
degrees from the horizontal.

(d) To sloping areas in narrow widths which shall include

coverings to slopes exceeding 10 degrees and not
exceeding 45 degrees from the horizontal where each
width does not exceed 600 millimetres.

(e) To vertical areas, which shall include coverings to slopes

exceeding 45 degrees from the horizontal.

(f) To vertical areas in narrow widths, which shall include

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coverings to slopes exceeding 45 degrees from the

horizontal where each width does not exceed 600
millimetres.

(g) To sides and soles of gutters.

(h) To soffits.

Skirtings F3 Skirtings shall be given in linear metres with the height

or average height stated. Stopped ends, angles and
intersections shall be deemed to be included. Horizontal
and raking skirtings shall be grouped together. Stepped
skirtings shall be given separately. Internal angle fillet
and turning top edge into groove including all extra
material shall be deemed to be included.

Sumps and F4 Linings to sumps and cesspools shall be separately

Cesspools enumerated and the description shall include all
labours.

Outlets F5 Working asphalt into outlets, dishing to gulleys and

dressing through parapet wall openings shall each
be separately enumerated.

Pipe Collars F6 Dressing asphalt around and up pipes, standards and the
like shall be enumerated and classified in accordance
with Clause A9 hereof and the description shall include
all labours.

Labours F7 Labour to rounded edge, fair edge and arris, drip and
single and double internal angle fillet shall be given in
linear metres. Vertical labours shall be given separately
from horizontal labours. Ends, angles and intersections
shall be deemed to be included.

Edge Trims F8 Aluminium or similar edge trims, water check rolls and the
like shall be given in linear metres and fully described.

SECTION 'G'

WALLING AND MASONRY

GENERALLY

Classification G1 (a) Templets and patterns shall be deemed to be included with

the items.

(b) Items of work given in square metres shall be measured

the mean length by the average height as executed.

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(c) Items of work given in linear metres shall be measured

the mean length as executed.

(d) Enumerated items of work shall be measured as the

smallest block from which each item may be obtained.

(e) Mortar beds and joints in each case shall be included

in the measurement and pointing shall be given in the
description of the work on which it occurs.

STONE RUBBLE WORK

Generally G2 (a) Rubble work shall consist of natural stones either

irregular in shape or roughly dressed and laid dry or in
mortar with comparatively thick joints.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of stone (eg sandstone, granite)

(ii) Any requirements as to the stone and the quarry.

(iii) Type of walling stating whether of random or squared

stones and, where coursed, the average height of the
courses or the maximum and minimum heights of
diminishing courses.

(iv) Texture and finish to exposed faces of stones

(eg natural, rough-dressed, hammer-dressed).

(v) Composition and mix of mortar for bedding,

jointing and pointing.

(vi) Method and type of pointing.

(c) Measurements of walls shall be taken between

attached piers. No deductions shall be made for voids
not exceeding 0.25 square metres.

Piers and G3 Rubble work in piers and chimney stacks shall be given
Chimney Stacks in cubic metres.

Walls G4 Rubble work in each of the following classes shall be given

separately in square metres stating the thickness

(i) Walls

(ii) Filling old openings

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(iii) Battering walls (ie walls of uniform thickness built

battering)

(iv) Tapered walls (ie walls of diminishing thickness from

base to top) stating the average thickness, whether one
or both faces battered and the rate of batter.

Eaves G5 Rubble work in eaves filling shall be given in square

Filling metres stating the thickness of the wall and the description
shall include all cutting and fitting.

Bonding G6 Bonding ends of new walls to old work shall be given in

ends of linear metres stating the thickness of the new wall. Cutting
Walls pockets in old work and extra material for bonding
shall be given in the description.

Rubble G7 (a) Rubble facework bonded to a backing of other material

Facework shall be given in square metres stating the average thickness
of the facework.

(b) Rubble facework built against a backing of other material

shall be given in square metres stating the thickness
of the facework. Wall-ties or anchors shall be given in the
description stating the type and spacing thereof and the
method of securing to the backing.

(c) Rubble facework used as formwork to concrete shall be

so described. Temporary strutting shall be given in the
description.

(d) Rubble facework built against a battered backing shall

be so described stating the rate of batter.

(e) Rubble facework in panels not exceeding one square

metre shall be so described stating the number.

(f) Rubble facework built overhand shall be so

described.

Levelling G8 Levelling uncoursed rubble work for damp-proof courses, band

Uncoursed courses, cills, plates, copings and the like (grouped together)
Work shall be given in square metres stating the width.

Cuttings G9 (a) Rough cutting and fair square cutting shall be deemed to
be included with the rubble work.

(b) Fair raking and circular cutting on rubble work shall

each be given in linear metres stating the thickness of the
work.

Fair Face G10 Fair face on rubble work (eg ends of walls and facework,

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sides of piers and chimney stacks, reveals of openings)

shall be given in square metres.

Fair Angles G11 (a) Fair vertical internal angles and fair vertical external angles
shall be deemed to be included with the rubble work.

(b) Fair squint angles, fair birdsmouth angles, fair battered

internal angles and fair battered external angles shall each
be given separately in linear metres.

Dressed G12 Dressed margins on rubble work shall be given in linear

Margins metres stating the width of the margin. Stops and angles
shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Copings G13 Copings formed of rough stones shall be given in linear

metres stating the width and average height of the coping.
No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking,
vertical and curved copings. Ends and angles shall be
deemed to be included with the items.

Arches G14 Arches (measured the mean length on face) shall be given
in linear metres as extra over the rubble work in which they
occur stating the width on face, the width of the exposed
soffit and the outline of the arch. Cutting on arches and
walling shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Tumblings G15 Tumblings to buttresses shall be enumerated stating the

size. Cutting on tumblings and walling shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

SUNDRIES

Grooves for G16 (a) Grooves for water-bars and the like shall be given in
Water-bars, linear metres.
Flashings and
Skirtings (b) Grooves for turned in edges of flashings and for nibs of
skirtings shall each be given separately in linear metres.
No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking,
vertical and curved grooves. Pointing the grooves and
dressing the face of rubble work to receive flashings and
skirtings shall be given in the description.

Chases G17 Chases shall be given in linear metres stating the size,
the kind of rubble walling and the finish to back and sides
of chase. No distinction shall be made between horizontal,
raking, vertical and curved chases. No deduction of rubble
work shall be made for any chase.

Building In G18 (a) Building in metal windows, metal doors and the like
or Cutting (complete with frames) shall each be enumerated separately

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and Pinning in stages as defined in Clause E33 hereof. Building in or

cutting and pinning lugs, bedding frames and pointing to
one or both sides shall be given in the description.

(b) Building in ends of lintols, bearing bars, steps, timbers and the
like as the work proceeds shall be deemed to be included
with the rubble work. Building in ends of steel sections shall
be enumerated stating the size. No deduction of rubble work
shall be made for any ends mentioned in this paragraph.

(c) Cutting and pinning ends of lintols, steps, timbers, tubular

rails, brackets and the like (grouped together) shall be
enumerated irrespective of size. Cutting and pinning ends
of steel sections shall be enumerated stating the size. No
deduction of rubble work shall be made for any ends mentioned
in this paragraph.

Holes G19 (a) Holes for pipes, tubes, bars, cables, conduits and the like
members (grouped together) shall be enumerated and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof and the
thickness of the rubble work. Fixing pipe sleeves and making
good rubble work shall be given in the description.

(b) Holes for ducting, trunking, tray and the like members (grouped
together) shall be enumerated stating the sectional area and
the thickness of the rubble work. Making good rubble work
shall be given in the description.

Mortices G20 Mortices, sinkings and the like shall each be enumerated
separately stating the size or purpose. Running mortices
with lead or mortar shall be given in the description.

Flues G21 Flues shall be given in accordance with the rules in Clause
E28 hereof.

Centering G22 Centering for rubble work shall be given in accordance with
the rules in Clause E55 hereof.

MASONRY

Generally G23 (a) Stone dressings, to walls other than masonry-faced walls,
shall be so described.

(b) Joggle joints, sunk joints, rebated joints, concealed rebated

joints and the like shall be given in the description of the
work on which they occur. The extra stone required for
joints shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Plain work, sunk work, circular work and circular-circular work
shall each be so described. Arrises shall be deemed to be

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included with the items on which they occur. For moulded

work see Clause G36 hereof. Work curved on plan shall be
so described stating the mean radius and the extra stone
required for curved work shall be deemed to be included with
the items. Curved labours shall be so described irrespective
of the radius.

(d) Stones or blocks over 1.50 metres long shall be so described

stating the length in stages of 0.50 metre.

(e) Stones or blocks over 0.50 cubic metre shall be so

described stating the cube in further stages of 0.25 cubic
metre.

(f) Labours on different kinds of stone, cast stone and clayware

shall each be given separately.

(g) Reference hereafter to stone shall be deemed to refer

equally to cast stone and clayware.

Natural G24 (a) Stonework shall consist of dressed blocks of natural stone
Stonework accurately worked to given dimensions and laid in mortar
in courses with fine joints.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of stone (eg sandstone, granite, slate, marble).

(ii) Any requirements as to the stone and the quarry.

(iii) Texture and finish to exposed faces of stones (eg sawn,

rubbed, tooled, vermiculated, reticulated, polished).

(iv) Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing and

pointing.

(v) Method and type of pointing.

(vi) Any requirements as to coating the surface of the finished

work and cleaning on completion.

(c) Labours necessary to produce sawn stones of the required

overall size shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Stones shall be deemed to be set on their natural beds

unless otherwise described.

Cast G25 (a) Cast stonework shall consist of blocks of reconstructed or

Stonework artificial stone accurately cast to given dimensions and used
in a similar manner and for the same purpose as natural
stone.

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(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of cast stone.

(ii) Any requirements as to the reinforcement of blocks.

(iii) Any requirements as to the thickness, mix and colour of

facing material.

(iv) Texture and finish of exposed faces of blocks (eg rough,

smooth, rubbed, vermiculated, reticulated, polished).

(v) Composition and mix of mortar for bedding jointing

and pointing.

(vi) Method and type of pointing.

(vii) Any requirements as to coating the surface of the finished

work and cleaning on completion.

(c) Moulds necessary to produce blocks of the required size and

shape shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Clayware G26 (a) Clayware work shall consist of blocks of fired claywork cast
to given dimensions and used in a similar manner and for
the same purpose as natural stone.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of clayware (eg natural clayware, stoneware,

terra cotta, faience).

(ii) Any requirements as to the colour.

(iii) Texture and finish of exposed faces of blocks (eg rough,

smooth, glazed, double glazed).

(iv) Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing

and pointing.

(v) Method and type of pointing.

(vi) Any requirements as to cleaning the finished work

on completion.

(c) Moulds necessary to produce blocks of the required size

and shape shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Blocks required to be cast hollow and filled with concrete shall
be so described stating the composition and mix of the

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concrete. Formwork shall be deemed to be included with

the item.

Walls, Piers, G27 (a) Work in each of the following classes shall be given
Chimney separately in square metres stating the thickness.
Stacks and Classification shall be as follows:-
Vaulting
(i) Walls

(ii) Filling old openings

(iii) Dwarf supports under seats, table tops and the like
(grouped together)

(iv) Piers and chimney stacks (grouped together.) Walls

having a length on plan not exceeding four times their
thickness (except where caused by openings) shall be
classified as piers.

(v) Battering walls (ie walls of uniform thickness built

battering).

(vi) Vaulting.

(b) Work in tapered walls (ie walls of diminishing thickness

from base to top) shall be given in square metres stating
the average thickness, whether one or both faces are
battered and the rate of batter. The extra material required
for battered faces shall be deemed to be included with
the items.

Ends or Angles G28 (a) Square ends, square reveals and square external angles
of Walls of walls shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness
of the wall.

(b) Splayed ends, battered ends, battered external angles and

battered internal angles of walls shall each be given
separately in linear metres stating the thickness of the wall.

(c) The extra material required for splayed or battered

ends or angles of walls shall be deemed to be included
with the items.

(d) Squint angles to walls and any ends or angles to walls

which involve the use of stones thicker than the wall in
which they occur shall be dealt with in accordance with
Clause G41 hereof.

Bonding ends G29 Bonding ends of new walls to old shall be given in linear metres
of Walls stating the thickness of the new wall. Cutting pockets in old work
and the extra stone for bonding shall be given in the description.

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Facework G30 (a) Facework bonded to a backing of other material shall be given
in square metres stating the average thickness of the facework.

(b) Facework built against a backing of other material shall be given

in square metres stating the thickness of the facework. Wall-ties
or anchors shall be given in the description stating the typ and
spacing thereof and the method of securing to the backing.

(c) Facework used as formwork to concrete shall be so described.

Temporary strutting shall be given in the description.

(d) Classification shall be in accordance with Clause G27 hereof.

(e) Facework built overhand shall be so described.

Slabbing or G31 (a) Slabbing or cladding to walls and the like shall each be
Cladding to given separately in square metres.
Walls
(b) Work to widths not exceeding 300 millimetres shall be
given separately in linear metres stating the width in stages
of 100 millimetres.

Rough G32 (a) Rough notchings and rough sinkings (grouped together) for
Cutting steel sections, concrete columns, concrete beams and the like
shall be given in linear metres stating the girth of the cutting
in stages of 100 millimetres.

(b) Rough notchings and rough sinkings (grouped together) for

gusset-plates, ends of joists and the like shall be enumerated
stating the size of the cutting.

Fair G33 (a) Fair raking cutting and waste on superficial items of
Cutting stonework shall be given in linear metres stating the
thickness.

(b) Fair curved cutting and waste on superficial items of stonework

shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness and the
radius.

Rustications G34 Rustications shall be given in the description of the stonework

on which they occur except that in the case of granite,
marble and slate the sunk or chamfered margins forming
rustications shall be given in linear metres stating the size.
Stops and angles to rustications shall be deemed to be
included with the item.

Grooves, G35 (a) Grooves, throats, rebates, margins, flutes, sinkings, chamfered
Rebates, angles, rounded angles and the like labours on superficial
Margins, Flutes items of stonework shall each be given separately in linear
Sinkings and metres stating the width or girth. Stops and mitres shall

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Angles each be enumerated separately.

(b) Such labours on linear items of stonework shall be given

in the description stating the width or girth. Stops and mitres
shall each be enumerated separately.

(c) Such labours on enumerated items of stonework shall be

given in the description stating the width or girth and the
number of stops and mitres.

Mouldings G36 (a) Mouldings on superficial items of stonework shall be given in

linear metres stating the girth. Undercut mouldings shall be
so described. Stops, mitres, returned ends and the like
shall each be enumerated separately.

(b) Mouldings on linear items of stonework shall be given in

the description stating the girth. Stops, mitres, returned ends
and the like shall each be enumerated separately.

(c) Mouldings on enumerated items of stonework shall be given

in the description stating the girth and the number of stops,
mitres, returned ends and the like.

(d) The extra stone required for projecting mouldings shall be

added to the thickness of the stonework on which they occur.

Enrichments G37 Enrichments (eg bead-and-reel, egg-and-dart, dentils) shall

each be given separately in linear metres stating the size.
The extra stone required for projecting enrichments shall be
added to the thickness of the stonework on which they occur.
Mouldings on or between dentils shall be given in the
description stating the girth; stops, mitres, returned ends and
the like to enrichments shall each be enumerated separately.

Ornaments G38 Ornaments (eg scrolls, rosettes, crockets) shall each be

enumerated separately stating the size. The extra stone
required for projecting ornaments shall be added to the
thickness of the stonework on which they occur.

Small Panels G39 (a) Stones forming small panels (ie panels not exceeding 0.10
square metre) shall each be enumerated separately stating
the size. Those which are flush shall be so described.
Those which are sunk or projecting shall each be so described
stating the set-back or projection.

(b) Small panels worked on other stones shall be enumerated

stating the size and the set-back or projection. The
extra stone required for projecting panels shall be added
to the thickness of the stonework on which they occur.

Pilasters G40 (a) Stones forming pilasters shall be given in linear metres

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(measured vertically) stating the width on face, the total

thickness and the projection beyond the face of wall. Battered
pilasters and those sunk to entasis shall each be so
described.

(b) Caps and bases to pilasters shall each be enumerated

separately stating the size.

Quoins and G41 Stones forming quoins and jambs shall each be given
Jambs separately in linear metres (measured vertically) stating the
width on face and the thickness. Those which are battered
or projecting (or both) shall each be so described.

Columns G42 (a) Independent columns shall be given in linear metres

(measured vertically) stating the size of the cross-section or
the diameter. Those sunk to entasis shall be so described
stating the greatest size or diameter.

(b) Stones forming attached columns shall be given in linear

metres (measured vertically) stating the width on face, the
total thickness and the diameter of the projection. Those
sunk to entasis shall be so described stating the greatest
diameter.

(c) Caps and bases to columns or attached columns shall each

be enumerated separately stating the size.

Lintels, G43 (a) Lintels, cills, mullions and transomes shall each be given
Cills, Mullions separately in linear metres stating the size.
and Transomes
(b) Ends and stoolings shall each be enumerated separately
as 'extra over' the member on which they occur.

Copings, G44 (a) Copings, cornices, band-courses, string-courses, plinth-

cornices, and cappings and the like members shall each be given separately
Band Courses in linear metres stating the size. Horizontal, raking and
vertical members shall each be so described. Fair ends,
returned ends and the like shall each be enumerated
separately as 'extra over' the member on which they occur.

(b) Kneeler-blocks, bonder-blocks, apex-blocks, angle-blocks,

stooling blocks and any end-blocks which involve the use of
stones thicker than the member in which they occur shall
each be enumerated separately stating the size.

(c) Plain band-courses over 300 millimetres wide shall be

dealt with as walling or facework.

Slab G45 (a) Slab architraves and slab surrounds to openings (ie slabs
Architraves and not bonded to surrounding work) shall each be given
Surrounds to separately in linear metres stating the size. Ends and angles

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Opening shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Plinth-blocks, angle-blocks, key-blocks and the like shall

each be enumerated separately stating the size.

Arches G46 Springers, voussoirs and keystones of arches shall each

be enumerated separately stating the size of the stone
and the type of arch. Projecting members of arches shall
be so described stating the projection.

Tumblings to G47 Tumblings to buttresses shall be enumerated stating the

Buttresses size.

Pier-caps and G48 Pier-caps, chimney-caps and the like shall each be
Chimney caps enumerated separately stating the size. Openings in chimney
caps shall be given in the description.

Finials, G49 Finials, terminals, brackets, corbels and the like shall each
Brackets and be enumerated separately stating the size.
Corbels

Tracery G50 Stones forming tracery shall be enumerated stating the size.

Special G51 Special features composed of one or more stones (eg

Features ornamental panels, oriel windows, bullseye openings, niches,
small domes, fleches) shall each be enumerated separately
stating the nature and design of the feature, the number of
stones, the total volume of stone required and the dimensions
of the exposed faces.

Steps, G52 (a) Steps (except winders) shall be given in linear metres stating
Winders and the size and the number of steps. Spandril steps (ie steps
Landings with sloping soffits) shall be so described. Fair ends, returned
ends, rounded ends, stooled ends, wall-holds and the like
shall each be enumerated separately as extra over the member
on which they occur.

(b) Winders and landings shall each be enumerated separately

stating the size and the number of stones. Landings of
irregular shape shall be so fair edges, nosings, rebates,
grooves and the like shall be given in the description.

Handrails, G53 (a) Handrails, cappings and kerbs shall each be given separately
Cappings and in linear metres stating the size. Fully-moulded handrails
Kerbs shall be so described. Stopped ends, returned ends, mitres,
stoolings, wall-holds and the like shall each be enumerated
separately as 'extra over' the member on which they occur.

(b) Scrolled ends, angle blocks, ramp blocks, wreath blocks, and
the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size.

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Balustrade G54 Balustrade panels and the like shall be enumerated stating
Panels the size. Those of irregular shape and those worked both sides
shall be so described. Fair edges, shaped edges,
perforations, sinkings and the like shall be given in the
description.

Balustrade G55 Balusters, half-balusters, newels and newel-caps shall each

and Newels be enumerated separately stating the size.

Cover-stones G56 Cover-stones, corbel-courses and the like shall each be given
and corbel- separately in linear metres stating the size. Fair edges shall
courses be given in the description. Fair ends shall be enumerated
as 'extra over' the member on which they occur.

Templets, G57 Templates, bases, thresholds, hearths and the like shall
Bases and each be enumerated separately stating the size. Fair edges
Hearths. shall be given in the description stating the number.

Shelves, G58 (a) Shelves, divisions, table-tops, work-tops, counter-tops,

Divisions, seats, bath-panels and the like over 300 millimetres wide
Table-tops, shall each be given separately in square metres stating the
seats and thickness. Those not exceeding 300 millimetres wide shall
Bath Panels be given in linear metres stating the thickness and the
width. Members of irregular shape and curved members
shall each be enumerated separately stating the thickness
and the extreme size.

(b) Fair edges, rounded edges, moulded edges, jointed edges,

grooves, rebates and the like shall each be given separately
in linear metres. Stops to grooves and rebates, also internal
angles and external angles to rounded edges and moulded
edges shall each be enumerated separately.

(c) Notches, rounded corners, holes and the like shall each be
enumerated separately stating the girth or size.

Pavings G59 For pavings see Section 'N' hereof.

Carving G60 (a) Carving and sculpture shall each be enumerated separately
and Sculpture stating the character of the work. Detailed drawings shall be
provided but where such drawings are not available or where
a special carver or sculptor is required the work shall be given
as a provisional or prime cost sum. Providing models shall
be given in the description.

(b) Selecting blocks of stone for size and quality shall be given
as an item. Boasting for carving shall be given in the
description of the stone to be used for carving or sculpture.

(c) Temporary work (eg special accommodation, special

scaffolding, screens, shelters) required for the exclusive use

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of carvers or sculptors shall be given as an item stating the

nature of the temporary work. Removing temporary work and
making good after shall be deemed to be included with
the item.

(d) Attending upon and cleaning down after the carvers and
sculptors shall be given as an item.

(e) Working mouldings and similar members to carving and

sculpture shall be enumerated stating the size of the moulding
or member.

SUNDRIES

Grooves for G61 Grooves for turned-in edges of flashings and for nibs
flashings and of skirtings shall each be given separately in linear metres
Skirtings stating the kind of masonry. No distinction shall be made
between horizontal, raking, vertical and curved grooves.
Pointing the grooves shall be given in the description.

Chases G62 Chases shall be given in linear metres stating the size, the
kind of masonry and the finish to back and sides of chase.
No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking and
vertical chases. No deduction of stonework shall be made
for any chase.

Holes G63 (a) Holes for pipes, tubes, bars, cables, conduits and the like
members (grouped together) shall be enumerated and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof, and the
kind and thickness of the masonry. Fixing pipe sleeves
shall be given in the description.

(b) Holes for gratings, ducting, trunking, tray and the like members
(grouped together) shall be enumerated stating the sectional
area and the kind and thickness of the masonry.

Mortices G64 Mortices, sinkings and the like shall each be enumerated
separately stating the size or purpose of the mortice and the
kind of masonry. Running mortices with lead or mortar shall
be given in the description.

Cramps G65 Metal cramps, slate dowels, metal dowels, lead plugs and the
like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size.
Mortices and running with lead or mortar shall be given in
the description stating the kind of masonry.

Coating G66 Coating backs of stones or blocks with slurry shall be given
Backs of in the description of the masonry on which it occurs. Coating
Stones with other material shall be given in square metres stating
the kind of material.

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CENTERING

Centering G67 Centering for masonry shall be given in accordance with

Clause E55 hereof.

Supports to G68 (a) Supports to projecting masonry (eg corbel-courses, cornices,

Projecting pediments, hoods) shall be given in linear metres of work
Stonework and to be supported stating the projection.
Tracery
(b) Strutting and ribbing for tracery work shall be enumerated
stating the overall area of the tracery.

Protection G69 Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

SECTION 'H'

ROOF COVERING

GENERALLY

Generally H1 (a) Work shall be grouped according to the kind of material and
each group shall be given under a separate heading with the
associated labours, for asphalt roofing see Section 'F'.

(b) Work to dormers, circular and elliptical work shall be so described

and the diameter at the base stated.

(c) Work shall be measured on the finished surface but no deduction

shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metre.

CORRUGATED OR TROUGHED SHEET ROOFING

Generally H2 (a) Particulars shall be given of the kind of sheeting (eg aluminium, steel
,asbestos-cement); quality of sheeting and type of corrugation or
troughing; extent of side and end laps, spacing of the structural
supports and method of fixing the sheeting.

(b) Roof coverings shall be given in square metres. Where laps are to
be sealed, this shall be described and included in the descriptions.

(c) Cranked, curved and upstand-end sheets shall each be given

seperately in linear metres measured flat across corrugations or
troughing as 'extra over' the coverings in which they occur.

Labours H3 (a) Square cutting and waste shall be deemed to be included with the
description.

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(b) Raking cutting and waste shall be given in linear metres.

(c) Circular cutting and waste shall be given in linear metres.

(d) Holes for pipes, standards and the like shall be enumerated and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

(e) Bending roof sheeting across corrugations or troughs shall be

given in linear metres.

Closer and H4 (a) Closer pieces at eaves and ridges, flashing pieces at abutments,
Flashing Pieces under roof glazing, and the like shall each be given separately in
and the like linear metres and the description shall include ends, laps, mitres, etc.

(b) Bedding and pointing closer and flashing pieces and the like
(grouped together) shall be given in linear metres.

Ridge, Hip and H5 Ridge-cappings, hip-cappings and vertical angle-cappings shall

Angle Capping be given separately in linear metres. The extent of end laps shall
be stated. Capped ends, capped angles, capped intersections,
vents, finials and the like shall each be enumerated separately.
Fair and fitted ends shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Barge-boards H6 Barge-boards and cover pieces shall each be given separately

in linear metres stating the size. Mitred angles, mitred intersections,
fair ends and fitted ends shall be deemed to be included with the
items.

Flashings and H7 Flashing pieces and expansion joints shall be described and
Expansion Joints given separately in linear metres.

Roof-lights H8 (a) Dead roof-lights and opening roof-lights (exclusive of glass) shall
and special each be enumerated separately as 'extra over' the roof covering
sheets in which they occur stating the size.

(b) Transparent plastic sheets shall be enumerated as 'extra over'

the roof covering in which they occur stating the actual size of
the sheets.

(c) Ventilator-sheets shall be enumerated as 'extra over' the roof

covering in which they occur stating the size of the sheets.

(d) Sheets with soaker-flanges for pipes shall be enumerated as

extra over' the roof coverings in which they occur stating the size
of the pipe.

Roof H9 Roof-ventilators shall be enumerated stating the size and the type
Ventilators of base.

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SLATE OR TILE ROOFING

Generally H10 (a) Particulars shall be given of the kind of slates or tiles (eg asbestos-
cement slates, natural slates, terra-cotta tiles, concrete tiles, shingles);
size type and quality of slates or tiles; extent of lap; method of fixing
and the number and kind of nails or pegs per slate or tile and the
size and type of battens where included in the item.

(b) Roof coverings shall be given square metres.

Labours H11 (a) Square cutting and waste shall be deemed to be included with
the description.

(b) Raking cutting and circular cutting shall each be given separately
in linear metres.

(c) Holes for pipes, standards and the like shall be enumerated and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

Eaves H12 Double course at eaves and extra undercourse at eaves shall be
be given separately in linear metres. Raking eaves and circular
eaves shall each be so described. Bedding shall be given in the
description stating the nature of the bedding material. Cut courses
at eaves shall be deemed to be included in the items.

Verges H13 Fair pointed verges shall be given in linear metres. Raking verges,
circular verges and verges with purpose made or special tiles shall
each be so described. One-and-a-half width slates or tiles and
cutting at verges shall be deemed to be included with the items.
Extra undercloak course, bedding, pointing and finishing with cement
fillets shall be given in the description.

Valleys H14 (a) Valley-tiles shall be given in linear metres as 'extra over' the roof
coverings in which they occur. Purpose made valley-tiles shall be
so described. Cutting and bonding to both sides shall be deemed
to be included with the items.

(b) Laced or swept valleys shall be given in linear metres as 'extra

over' the roof coverings in which they occur. Cutting and bonding
to both sides shall be deemed to be included with the items.
Special finishes to tops or bottoms of valleys shall be enumerated
stating the nature of the finish.

(c) Cutting to valleys (measured to both sides) shall be given in

linear metres. One-and-a-half width slates or tiles shall be deemed
to be included with the items. Bedding and pointing shall be given
in the description.

Hips and H15 (a) Mitred hips and mitred vertical angles shall each be given separately
Vertical in linear metres. Pointing shall be given in the description. Cutting
Angles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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(b) Hip-tiles and vertical angle-tiles shall each be given separately in

linear metres as 'extra over' the roof coverings in which they occur.
Purpose-made hip-tiles or angle-tiles shall be so described.
Cutting and bonding to both sides shall be deemed to be included
with the items. Filled ends, mitred angles and mitred intersections
shall each be enumerated separately. Fitted ends shall be deemed
to be included with the items.

(c) Cutting to hips and cutting to vertical angles (measured to both sides)
where they will be subsequently covered shall each be given
separately in linear metres.

Ridge and H16 Ridge-cappings and hip-cappings shall each be given separately
Hip Capping in linear metres. Bedding and pointing shall be given in the
description. Filled ends, mitred angles, mitred intersections, purpose
made tiles, vents, finials and the like shall be enumerated separately.
Fitted ends shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Special H17 Tile slips and other fillings shall each be given separately in linear
Fillings metres. Bedding and pointing shall be given in the description.

Hip-irons H18 Hip-irons shall be enumerated and described stating the method
of fixing.

Soakers H19 Fixing metal soakers shall be enumerated irrespective of size.

Glass Tiles H20 Glass tiles and the like shall be enumerated as 'extra over'
the roof coverings in which they occur.

Battening H21 Battens and counter-battens shall be measured in accordance

with Clause J12 hereof and may be included in the description
of the roof covering to which they apply.

Underfelting H22 (a) Underfelting shall be given in square metres stating the extent of
the laps and the method of fixing.

(b) All straight cutting shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(c) Circular cutting shall be given in linear metres.

THATCH ROOFING

Thatch H23 (a) Ridges, valleys, dormers and the like in a material differing from the
Roofing plain surfaces shall be so described.
Generally
(b) Particulars shall be given of the kind of thatch (eg marsh-reed, sedge)
thickness of finished work, and method of fixing (eg by cording, by
sparring).

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Roof H24 (a) Roof coverings (except to dormers and the like) shall be given
Coverings in square metres. Coverings to horizontal and vertical surfaces
shall each be so described.

(b) Roof coverings to dormers and the like shall be given separately
stating the size.

(c) Stripping old thatch preparatory to re-thatching shall be given in

square metres stating the average thickness of thatch to be stripped.

Labours on H25 (a) Cutting and facing to top abutments, side abutments, tile valleys,
Roof Coverings metal valleys, chimneys and the like (grouped together) shall be
given in linear metres.

(b) Holes for pipes, standards and the like members shall be enumerated
and classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

Eaves, Verges H26 Eaves, verges, hips and the like (measured extreme dimensions)
and Hips shall each be given separately in linear metres.

Valleys H27 Valleys formed in thatch shall be given in linear metres as 'extra
over' the roof coverings in which they occur stating whether swept
or angled. Valleys formed with tiles shall be given in linear metres.

Ridges H28 Ridges shall be given in linear metres stating the type (eg flush,
block, turn-over, set-up, ornamental).

Ornamental H29 Ornamental features shall each be enumerated separately stating

Features the type and size.

Wire H30 (a) Wire netting shall be given in square metres stating the mesh, the
Netting gauge, the extent of laps and the method of fixing. Strips to ridges,
eaves, verges and the like shall be given in linear metres stating
the width.

(b) All cutting shall be deemed to be included with the item.

ROOF DECKING

Generally H31 Particulars shall be given of the kind of decking (eg steel, aluminium,
timber) the thickness and quality, method of fixing and nature and
general spacing of the structural supports.

Roof Decking H32 Roof decking shall be given in square metres.

Labours H33 (a) Square cutting shall be deemed to be included with the roof-decking.

(b) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall each be given
separately in linear metres.

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(c) Holes for pipes, standards and the like shall be enumerated and
classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

Eaves, H34 Eaves and kerbs shall each be given separately in linear metres.
Kerbs Timber blocks or fillets inserted during fixing shall be given in the
description, but other material required shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

BITUMEN-FELT ROOFING

Generally H35 (a) Particulars shall be given of the type, quality and substance of felt,
number of layers and extent of laps, nature of base on which felt is
laid, method of bonding and securing to base and surface treatment.

(b) Paper, fibreboard or other underlay in contact with the roofing shall
be given in the description of the feltwork in which it occurs.
cutting, notching and lapping the underlay shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

(c) Roof coverings shall be given in square metres.

Labours H36 (a) Raking and circular cutting and waste, turning into grooves and the
like labours shall be given in linear metres.

(b) Notching, bending, extra felt for laps and turning into grooves,
trimming and jointing feltwork to flashings and the like labours shall
be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Working feltwork into outlet pipes and the like shall be enumerated
irrespective of size.

Flashings, H37 (a) The extra material in turn-up or turn-down at eaves, verges, abutments
Skirtings and and aprons, also skirtings and counterflashings shall be included
Aprons in the area of roofing.

(b) The extra labour for such item shall be given separately in linear
metres.

(c) Fair edges, dressing over tilting-fillets, turning into grooves, wedging
and the like labours shall be given in the description.

Gutters, H38 (a) Linings to isolated gutters, valleys and coverings to kerbs shall each
Valleys and be given separately in linear metres stating the girth on face. Gutters
Kerbs to falls shall be so described. Raking and circular cutting and waste,
fair edges, dressing over tilting-fillets, turning into grooves, wedging,
ends, angles, intersections and the like labours shall be given in
the description. Outlets shall be enumerated.

(b) Linings other than provided for in (a) above shall be measured as
Clause H35 to 37 above.

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Channels H39 (a) Working coverings into shallow channels shall be given in linear
metres as 'extra over' the coverings in which they occur stating
the girth on face. Channels to falls shall be so described.
Ends and angles shall be deemed to be included. Outlets shall be
enumerated.

(b) Linings to channels shall be given in accordance with Clause

H38 above.

Cesspools H40 (a) Linings to cesspools, sumps and the like shall be enumerated
and Collars stating the size. Outlets shall be given in the description.

(b) Collars around pipes, standards and the like members shall be
enumerated and classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

SHEET METAL ROOFING

See Section 'P' Sheet Metalwork.

SECTION 'J'

CARPENTRY

Generally J1 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of timber.

(ii) Preliminary treatment of timber (eg impregnation).

(b) Timber shall be deemed to be sawn on all faces and edges

unless otherwise stated.

(c) Wrot timbers shall be so described and 2.50 millimetres shall be

allowed from the nominal size for each wrot face, unless wrot timbers
are described as 'finished sizes'.

(d) Timber required to be selected and kept clean for staining or

varnishing shall be kept separate and so described.

(e) Timber shall be deemed to be fixed with nails. Particulars of any

other method of fixing shall be given in the description of the item
concerned.

(f) Curved members, boarding and the like shall be so described

stating the radius.

(g) Members whose perimeter girth does not exceed 750 millimetres
shall include for all labors, mitres, returned ends, scribed, housed

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or fitted ends, etc. Where the perimeter girth is exceeded, the items
shall be separately measured and enumerated.

(h) Timber shall be measured the net length as fixed, no allowance

being made for joints in the lengths whether lapped, spliced, halved,
scarfed or fingered and shall be deemed to include for all bolts,
bolting and other materials and labour in such joints. Where joints
are specified, the type of joint shall be given in the description.

(j) Timber described as framed shall be deemed to include all

workmanship and labour in connection by morticing and tenoning
or dovetailing, housing, flush pinning and for all nails and spikes.

(k) In framed work the lengths of the tenons shall be included in the
measurement together with 100 millimeter allowance for each
horn where appropriate.

(l) For Carpenters metal work see Section 'L' Metalwork.

Formwork and J2 (a) For Formwork see Clause D19 to 30 inclusive hereof.
Centering
(b) For Centering to brickwork, walling etc see Clause E55 hereof.

STRUCTURAL TIMBER

Hoisting J3 Hoisting roof trusses and the like shall be included in the heading
under which the members have been measured as detailed below
stating the height above ground to be hoisted.

Plates, Joists, J4 All structural timbers shall be given in linear meters stating the
Rafters, Purlins nominal size, and classified as follows:-
and the like
(i) Plates, lintols and the like

(ii) Bearers, kerbs and the like

(iii) Floor joists

(iv) Ceiling joists

(v) Rafters

(vi) Purlins

(vii) Partitions

(viii) Trusses

Hips and J5 Hips, valleys and the like shall be given separately in linear metres
Valleys stating the nominal size and shall be deemed to include cutting

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and fitting between rafters or such members up to hips, valleys and

the like.

Labours on J6 (a) Scribing, splaying, notching, halving to other timber, morticing and
Structural timbers tenoning and similar labours on all structural timbers shall be
deemed to be included in the item.

(b) Wrot faces and the like shall be included in the description.

(c) Where wrot faces are required to ends of timbers (ie rafters, purlins
and the like) these shall be described and enumerated.

(d) Rebates, grooves, chamfers and the like labours shall be given
separately in linear metres, or included in the description of the
member.

Strutting and J7 Herringbone strutting, solid strutting and nogging between joists
Nogging (measured over the joists) shall be given in linear metres stating
the thickness of the strutting or nogging and the depth of the joists.

Cleats, J8 Cleats, sprockets, etc shall be enumerated stating the nominal size.
Sprockets etc

Engineered J9 Engineered trusses shall be enumerated and described stating the

Trusses type of roof covering to be carried, centres of trusses, span, pitch or
rise, bearing and overhang. Alternatively, the roof may be fully
described stating which items if any have been separately measured.

BOARDING

Generally J10 (a) Boarding shall be measured as executed, in square metres. No

allowance shall be made for tongues in tongued and grooved work
or for laps in weather-boarding and no deduction shall be made for
voids not exceeding 0.25 square metre.

(b) The following shall be stated in the description:-

(i) Nominal thickness

(ii) Method of jointing and fixing
(iii) Surface treatment after laying, if any.

(c) Boarding laid diagonally shall be so described.

(d) Work to falls and cross falls shall be so described. Cutting at

intersections shall be deemed to be included with the item.

Gang and J11 (a) Gang and gutter boarding shall be given in square metres.
Gutter Board
(b) Where the width of board does not exceed 300 millimetres it shall
be measured in linear metres stating the nominal size.

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(c) Where additional bearers are required, these shall be included in

the description.

BRANDERING, TILE BATTENS, FILLETS AND THE LIKE

Brandering, J12 Brandering, tile battens and the like shall be measured in square
tile battens metres stating the nominal size, the centres at which they are to
and the like be fixed and the centres of the members to which they are to be
fixed.

Fillets, J13 (a) Fillets, grounds and the like shall be measured in linear metres
grounds and stating the nominal size. Where required in both directions they
the like shall be measured in square metres stating the nominal size and
the spacing of the members.

(b) Alternatively, these may be included in the description of work to

which they apply.

SUNDRIES

Plugging J14 Plugging to concrete, brickwork or stonework irrespective of finish

shall be given in square metres or linear metres or enumerated
as may be appropriate or included in the description of the work
concerned.

Holes in J15 (a) Holes and countersunk holes for bolts and the like shall be deemed
Timber to be included in the description of the item. Pelleting where
required shall be included in the description.

(b) Holes for pipes, bars, cables, conduits and the like shall be
enumerated and classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof
stating the thickness of the timber.

(c) Holes for ducting, trunking and the like shall be enumerated
stating the sectional area and the thickness of the timber.

Insulating J16 Insulating quilts and the like shall be measured the nett area covered
Quilts and in square metres stating the extent of the laps and the method of
the like fixing and shall include for all cutting.

SECTION 'K'

JOINERY AND IRONMONGERY

GENERALLY

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Generally K1 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of timber

(ii) Preliminary treatment of timber (eg impregnation).

(b) Timber shall be deemed to be wrot on all faces and edges unless
otherwise stated.

(c) An allowance of 2.50 millimetres shall be allowed from the nominal

size for each wrot face, unless wrot timbers are described as
'finished sizes'.

(d) Timber required to be selected and kept clean for staining or

vanishing shall be kept separate and so described.

(e) Timbers shall be deemed to be fixed with nails. Particulars of any

other method of fixing shall be given in the description of the item
concerned.

(f) Curved members, boarding and the like shall be so described

stating the radius.

(g) Members whose perimeter girth does not exceed 750 millimetres
shall include for all labours, mitres, returned ends, scribed, housed
or fitted ends etc. Where this perimeter girth is exceeded, the
items shall be separately measured and enumerated.

(h) Timber over 228 millimetres wide in one width shall be described
stating the width; where not required in one width, the method
of jointing shall be stated.

(j) Timber described as framed shall be deemed to include all

workmanship and labour in connection by morticing and
tenoning or dovetailing, housing, flush pinning and for all nails
and spikes.

(k) In framed work the lengths of the tenons shall be included in the
measurement together with 100 millimetres for each horn where
appropriate.

(l) Where the girth of the mould of any moulded member is over
75 millimetres the girth shall be stated in stages of 25 millimetres,
except that any member which is fully moulded shall be so described
irrespective of the girth.

FLOORING

Generally K2 (a) Flooring shall be measured net as executed in square metres.

No allowance shall be made for tongues in tongued and grooved

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work and no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding

0.25 square metre.

(b) The following shall be stated in the description:-

(i) Nominal thickness

(ii) Method of jointing and fixing

(iii) Surface treatment after laying, if any.

(c) Flooring laid diagonally shall be so described

Board and K3 Board and strip flooring shall each be given separately stating
Strip Flooring the nominal width of the board or strips to be used.

Wood Block K4 See Section 'N' Pavings, Floor Covering, Plastic Linings etc.
Flooring

Labours on K5 (a) Raking and circular cutting and waste on flooring and boundary
Flooring cutting and waste on diagonal flooring shall each be given
separately in linear metres.

(b) Splayed edges, rebates, grooves, chamfers and the like shall
be given separately in linear metres.

(c) Labours to cross grain and stopped labours shall be separately

described.

(d) Cutting and fitting flooring around obstructions (eg detached

columns, shaped ends of steps etc) shall be enumerated stating
the size or girth. Notchings, sinkings and the like shall be
enumerated separately stating the girth or size.

Nosings K6 Nosings, margins and the like shall be measured separately in

and Margins linear metres as 'extra over' the flooring in which they occur stating
the size. Where cross grain this shall be stated in the description.
Ends and mitres shall be deemed to be included.

Access K7 Access traps in floors shall be enumerated as 'extra over' the

Traps flooring in which they occur stating the size and fully describing
the method of fixing.

EAVES AND VERGE BOARDING

Generally K8 Eaves and verge boarding shall be measured separately under

the same rules as for flooring above.

Slatted K9 Slatted eaves lining shall be measured in square metres stating

eaves the size and spacing of the members and the centres of the

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lining members to which they are fixed.

Fascias and K10 Fascias and bargeboards shall be given separately

Bargeboards in linear metres stating the size.

CEILING BOARD AND THE LIKE

Generally K11 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of sheeting (ie plasterboard, fibreboard, chipboard,

asbestos-cement etc)

(ii) Thickness and quality of sheeting.

(iii) Method of fixing and treatment of joints.

(iv) Centres of fixings and whether or not these are included in the
item.

(b) Work shall be measured as executed but no deductions shall be

made for voids not exceeding 0.25 square metre.

(c) Materials requiring laps or seams shall be so described stating

the extent of the laps or the type of seams. No allowance shall be
made for such laps or seams and the extra material shall be
deemed to be included.

Wall and K12 (a) Finishings to wall and ceilings shall each be given separately
Ceiling in square metres.
Finishes
(b) Cover strips over joints shall be given in linear metres stating
the size. Angles, ends, mitres and the like shall be deemed
to be included.

(c) For patent suspended ceilings a separate item for scaffolding shall
be given in square metres. Where the heights are in excess of
5 metres, this shall be given separately in accordance with Clause
A4(a).

Labours K13 (a) Square cutting and waste shall be deemed to be included.

(b) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall each be given
separately in linear metres except where occuring within a pattern
where they may be included in the description.

(c) Cutting and fitting around pipes, tubes, bars, conduits and the
like shall be enumerated and classified in accordance with
Clause A9 hereof.

(d) Cutting and fitting around ducting, trunking, light fittings, ventilators

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and the like (grouped together) not exceeding 0.25 square metre
in area shall be enumerated. No item of cutting or forming
openings shall be measured for items exceeding 0.25 square
metre.

(e) Forming trap doors, access panels and the like shall be
enumerated as 'extra over' the finish in which they occur. The
size method of construction and all items to be included shall be
given in the description.

DOORS, WINDOWS AND THE LIKE

Doors K14 (a) Doors shall be enumerated, irrespective of type, stating the
size and thickness.

(b) Pairs of doors shall state the overall width; the treatment of
stiles shall be included in the description.

(c) Doors of irregular shape or width or with curved or shaped

heads shall be so described stating the extreme dimensions.

(d) Flush doors shall be so described stating the construction of the

core, the finished thickness of the door, the kind, quality and
thickness of the facing material to the core. Solid lipping to one
or both vertical edges or on all edges and applied mouldings
shall be included in the description.

(e) Fitting and hanging of doors shall be deemed to be included.

(f) Openings for glass shall be given in the description stating the
size of the opening, how divided and finished and shall include
glazing beads where applicable.

(g) Panelled doors with mouldings and openings for glass etc
shall be fully described.

Windows, K15 (a) Windows, shutters and the like shall be enumerated stating the
Shutters size and thickness and shall be fully described, including size of
and the like members and sub-division and spacing of same.

(b) Fitting and hanging of windows, shutters and the like shall be
deemed to be included.

Window K16 Window boards and the like shall be given in linear metres stating
Boards the size. Tongued or rounded edges, moulded edges and bearers
and the like shall be included in the description.

FRAMES, ETC

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Frames K17 (a) Frames and the like shall be measured the net length as fixed
and the like with an allowance of 100 millimetres for each horn and given in
linear metres. Built-up frames and linings shall be so described
giving the size of each component.

(b) Alternatively, frames for doors and the like may be enumerated
stating the size of the members and the size of the doors to which
they apply.

(c) For building in see Clause E33 hereof.

FILLETS, GLAZING BEADS, ETC

Fillets, K18 (a) Fillets, glazing beads and the like shall be given in linear metres
glazing beads stating the size and unless otherwise described they shall be
and the like deemed to be pinned.

(b) Labours shall be included in the description.

(c) Glazing beads in doors shall be included in the description of the

doors (See clauses K14 (f) and (g) hereof)

SKIRTINGS, ARCHITRAVES, HANDRAILS, ETC

Skirtings, K19 (a) Skirting, architraves, handrails and the like shall be given
Architraves separately in linear metres stating the size and unless otherwise
Handrails described, shall be deemed to include all short lengths.
and the like
(b) Labours shall be included in the description.

(c) Built-up members shall be so described stating the size of each

component.

(d) Plinth blocks to architraves and the like shall be enumerated

stating the size.

(e) Ramps, wreaths and the like to handrails shall be enumerated.

Shelves, K20 (a) Shelves, table tops, seats and the like not exceeding 300
Table tops, millimetres in width shall be given in linear metres. Where
Seats and the exceeding 300 millimetres in width they shall be given in
like square metres stating the method of jointing where applicable.

(b) Slatted shelving, seats and the like shall be given separately
in square metres stating the size and spacing of the slats.

Bearers, K21 (a) Bearers, legs, etc (grouped together) shall be given in linear
Legs, etc metres stating the size.

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(b) Framed work shall be so described.

Applied K22 (a) Applied coverings (eg plastics etc) shall be included in the
Coverings description of the work to which they are applied stating whether
on one or both sides and the method of securing. Alternatively,
they may be measured separately in square metres; where not
exceeding 300 millimetres in width they shall be given separately
in linear metres stating the width.

(b) Applied coverings to edges shall be given in linear metres stating

the overall thickness to be covered.

Labours K23 (a) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall be given separately
in linear metres.

(b) Splayed edges shall be deemed to be included.

(c) Labours shall be given in linear metres.

(d) Notchings and the like shall be deemed to be included.

BACKBOARDS, ETC

Backboards K24 Backboards and the like shall be enumerated stating the size and
and the like method of fixing.

FITTINGS AND FIXTURES

Fittings and K25 (a) Where fittings and the like have been detailed they shall be given
the like under a suitable heading fully describing the fitting and each item
shall be given separately in accordance with the foregoing
principles including the ironmongery applicable to the fitting as
later described.

(b) Where fittings and the like have been given in outlined detail
only with the overall size and finished appearance only these
shall be fully described and enumerated. Accompanying drawings
shall be included in the Bills of Quantities, or reference made to the
Architect's drawing. The Method of construction shall be to the
manufacturer's design. Ironmongery shall be included in the
description.

Drawers K26 Drawers shall be enumerated stating the overall dimension, the
thickness of the components, the method of jointing together,
fixing shall include the runners.

Standard K27 Standard units shall be enumerated stating the appropriate

Units manufacturer's reference, overall size and method of fixing and
shall include glass, glazing beads, battens, ironmongery and the

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like supplied with the units.

SUNDRIES

Plugging K28 Plugging to concrete, brickwork or stonework (irrespective of finish)

shall be given in square metres or linear metres or enumerated
as may be appropriate or included in the description of the
work concerned.

Holes in K29 (a) Holes and countersunk holes for bolts and the like shall each be
Timber deemed to be included in the description of the item.

Pelleting where required shall be included in the description.

(b) Holes for pipes, bars, cables, conduits and the like shall be
enumerated and classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

(c) Holes for ducting, trunking and the like shall be enumerated stating
the sectional area and the thickness of the timber.

IRONMONGERY

Ironmongery K30 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

Generally
(i) Kind and quality of ironmongery.

(ii) Surface finish

(iii) Method of fixing

(b) Stock pattern or standard sets of ironmongery shall be enumerated

stating the appropriate manufacturers reference where applicable.

En-suite locks shall be given separately stating the requirements.

Master keys shall be enumerated.

(c) Preparing timber to receive ironmongery (ie mortices, sinkings,

borings, grooving) shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Fixing with screws to match shall be deemed to be included with the
item.

(e) Ironmongery to fittings, etc may be included under the heading

or description of the fittings to which they apply.

Sliding K31 Sliding door gear shall be measured in detail itemising each
Door Gear component or alternatively stating the manufacturer's set
reference and details of the door for which it is required.

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Towel and K32 (a) Hanging rails, water bars and the like shall be given in linear
Hanging Rails metres stating the size.
Water Bars and
the like (b) Where water bars and the like are bedded in white lead or mortar
it shall be so described.

(c) End brackets etc for hanging rails and the like shall be given
separately and enumerated.

(d) Alternatively, towel or hanging rails may be enumerated and

described including their supporting brackets.

Dowels etc K33 Dowels and the like shall be enumerated separately stating the
size and including mortices for fixing.

SECTION 'L'

METALWORK

GENERALLY

Classification L1 (a) Metalwork shall be classified according to type of metal such as

mild steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, etc. The quality
or composition of the metal shall be stated.

(b) Welded, brazed, soldered, riveted and bolted work shall each
be given separately.

(c) Circular work shall be given separately.

(d) Work required to be primed or painted before delivery to the site

shall be so described. Work required to be galvanised,
chromium-plated, stove-enamelled, vitreous enamelled, anodized
(stating the colour), metal-sprayed or otherwise treated or
finished shall be so described. Work specifically required to be
treated before or after manufacture or assembly shall be so
described. Work required to be metal-sprayed after delivery
to the site shall be so described.

Welding, L2 Welding, brazing, soldering, riveting and bolting shall be included

Brazing, etc in the descriptions unless otherwise stated.

Fixing L3 The fixing in position of metalwork by other trades may be given

in the appropriate section. Holes in metalwork and lugs for
fixing to work by other trades shall be included in the description
of the relevant metalwork.

Special L4 Prescribed protective measures shall be included in the

Protection descriptions of the metalwork.

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MILD STEEL

Units of L5 Unless otherwise stated herein the following units of measurement

Measurement shall apply:-

(a) Rolled or drawn solid sections shall be given by mass in

kilograms.

Steelwork shall be measured to the designed sizes of components,

and the calculation of mass shall be based on manufacturer's
current mass lists.

No allowance shall be made for rolling margin, and no deductions

shall be made for splay cut ends, notches, holes and slots.

Riveted or bolted work shall be so described.

The mass of rivets and bolts with shanks of 12 millimetre diameter

or more shall be added to the mass of the relevant steelwork,
but no allowance shall be made for the mass of rivets and bolts
with shanks of less than 12 millimetre diameter.

The mass of bolts shall include nuts and washers.

The mass of rivets shall be calculated on a basis of a length of

shank equal to the thickness of the metal through which they are
driven, plus an allowance of one-and-a-half times the diameter
of the shank for each cup head and half the diameter for each
countersunk head.

No allowance shall be made for the mass of additional material

in welding, or for constructional aids such as cleats and locating
bolts for forming welded connections.

(b) Tubular work and piping shall be given in linear metres, the
descriptions to include running joints. Bending or otherwise
shaping tubes and pipes, mitred angles, scribed intersections,
closed and fanged ends shall be enumerated.

Piping with screwed and socketed or welded joints shall each

be given separately.

Screwed pipe fittings except plain sockets, shall be enumerated

as 'extra over'.

(c) Metal sheeting, wire mesh, screening and expanded metal

shall be given in square metres; the description shall be deemed
to include square notching and straight cutting and waste. Raking
and circular cutting and waste shall each be given separately

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in linear metres. Holes and scribed notches shall be deemed

to be included.

Steelwork L6 Rolled steelwork in single lengths exceeding 12 metres shall

Generally be given separately in stages of 3 metres. Descriptions of
framed steelwork shall include bolts, nuts, washers, bevelled
washers, rivets, holes, bolting and riveting.

Holing, riveting and welding specifically required to be done

on site shall be included in the description or enumerated
separately.

Unless otherwise stated, all straight cutting and waste and

cutting to lengths shall be deemed to be included.

Machined bolts shall be enumerated.

Structural L7 (a) Stanchions, beams and other members shall each be given
Steelwork separately and classified according to cross-sectional size and
mass

(b) Compound and latticed members shall be so described and

shall include all components other than caps, bases and
connections.

(c) Steelwork in caps, bases and connections between stanchions,

beams or girders shall be given separately.

(d) Grillages shall be given separately and shall include all integral
connections.

(e) All labours to ends of rolled joists, girders and the like, other than
square cuts and cuts to dead lengths shall be enumerated.

(f) Bends or cranks shall be enumerated, stating the section of the

members to be bent and whether the bend is across web or
flange.

Roof L8 (a) Trusses, etc of similar design shall be suitably grouped stating the
Steelwork general requirements, such as the overall size and the height
above ground or other suitable level.

(b) Purlins and wind bracing shall each be given separately, and
shall include connections.

Stairs and L9 (a) Work of similar design shall be suitably grouped under headings
Balustrading stating the general requirements. Separate items shall be given
for different components.

(b) Fanged ends, rounded ends, scrolled ends, angles, bends, ramps,
wreaths and the like to rails shall each be enumerated separately.

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Grilles, L10 Grilles, gates and the like shall be given in accordance with
Gates and the principles laid down for 'Stairs and Balustrading' or, where
the like suitable, an inclusive item may be given by mass stating the
number.

Minor work L11 Brackets, anchors etc shall be given by mass stating the number,
or enumerated stating the mass where significant.

Bolts L12 Bolts for timberwork, ragbolts, lewis bolts and the like shall be
enumerated including nuts and washers.

Ribbed Floors L13 (a) Ribbed floors and roofs and permanent decking shall be given in
and Roofs and square metres measured net on the plane or undeveloped
Permanent surface area. Square notches shall be deemed to be included
Decking in the description.

(b) Closed ends to ribs, flashing pieces and the like and raking and
circular cutting and waste shall each be given separately in
linear metres.

(c) Holes and scribed notches shall be enumerated.

Floors L14 (a) Floors shall be given in square metres stating the pattern; if in
Formed of framed panels, the sizes of the panels shall be stated and the frame
Open Grillework included in the description. Square notches shall be deemed to
or Gratings be included in the description.

(b) Stair treads shall be enumerated.

(c) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall each be given in
linear metres.

(d) Holes and scribed notches shall be enumerated.

Ceilings L15 (a) Steel ceilings of sheet or tiles shall be given in square metres.
Square notches shall be deemed to be included in the description.

(b) Suspension members may be given in linear metres or included in

the description of the ceiling.

(c) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall each be given in
linear metres.

(d) Holes and scribed notches shall be enumerated.

(e) Cornices, margins and the like shall be given in linear metres
and shall be deemed to include mitres and the like.

Skirtings L16 (a) Skirtings, picture rails, copings and the like shall be given in
and the like linear metres, and shall be deemed to include mitres and the like.

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(b) Corner pieces, end caps and the like shall be enumerated.

Shelving L17 Shelving shall be measured in detail or, where suitable, enumerated
as a unit including all components. When measured in detail,
shelving, wall bands and standards shall be given in linear metres
or enumerated, and shelf brackets, foot pieces and the like shall be
enumerated.

Door Frames L18 Pressed steel door frames shall be enumerated stating the profile
and the size of the door. Fanlight, sidelight, etc. Ironmongery
normally supplied by the manufacturers of the frames shall be
included in the descriptions.

Preparation for special ironmongery to be fitted or accommodated

shall be included in the descriptions or enumerated separately.

Doors L19 Pressed steel doors shall be enumerated. Frames and

ironmongery may be included in the descriptions.

Windows and L20 (a) Rolled section windows and doors shall be enumerated stating
Doors manufacturer's catalogue type, if any. Ironmongery and attached
burglar bars shall be included in the descriptions. Elements
of coupled windows and doors may be given separately, in which
case coupling mullions and transomes shall be given either in
linear metres or enumerated.

(b) Sub-frames, cills, surrounds, sliding gear and the like may be given
separately in linear metres or enumerated. The descriptions
shall be deemed to include mitres, ends and the like.

(c) Fly screens and the like shall be enumerated separately.

(d) Steel or other panels shall be included in the descriptions or

enumerated separately.

(e) Fixed steel louvres or fixed louvre shoes shall be included in

the descriptions or enumerated separately.

(f) Adjustable louvre units shall be included in the descriptions or

enumerated separately.

Strongroom L21 Strongroom doors, roller shutters, collapsible gates and the like
Doors etc shall be fully described and enumerated.

Fittings, etc L22 Roof ventilators, pavement lights, fireplace units, kitchen cupboards,
stoves etc shall be fully described and enumerated.

OTHER METALS

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Copper, L23 (a) Metalwork of copper, lead, zinc, aluminium, stainless steel, brass,
Lead, etc bronze etc shall be given in accordance with the foregoing
principles.

(b) Solid sections of metals not sold by mass shall be given in

linear metres or enumerated.

Castings and L24 Castings, drop-forgings and the like shall be enumerated.
Drop-forgings

SECTION 'M'

PLASTERING AND WALL LININGS

PLASTER

Generally M1 (a) Work shall be grouped according to the kind of material and
each group with its associated labours shall be given under
an appropriate heading.

(b) Particulars shall be given of number of coats and nature of

surface finish.

(c) External and internal work are to be given separately.

(d) Straight and circular work are to be given separately.

(e) Work executed overhand shall be so described.

(f) Work on old surfaces shall be so described stating the thickness

and any dubbing out.

(g) Work in repairs shall be so described and the preparation of

of old surfaces to receive such work shall be given in the
description.

(h) Temporary screeds and templets shall be deemed to be

included with the items.

(j) Work to brick and concrete surfaces shall be given together.

(k) Work to stone surfaces shall be given separately.

(l) Work to brick and concrete surfaces shall be deemed to include

for raking out joints of brickwork or hacking face of concrete
or any other necessary preparatory work as appropriate.

Walls and M2 (a) Work to walls shall be measured to the surface to be covered and
Columns given in square metres.

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(b) No deduction shall be made for work behind cornices or skirtings,

or to voids not exceeding 0.25 square metre.

(c) Work not exceeding 300 millimetres in width to reveals, columns

and the like shall be given in square metres and described as
'in narrow widths'.

(d) Work 300 millimetres wide and under caused by openings is not
to be measured as narrow widths.

Ceilings M3 (a) Work to ceilings shall be given in square metres.

and beams
(b) Work to sides and soffits of beams shall be given in square
metres.

(c) Work not exceeding 300 millimetres in width shall be given in

square metres and described as 'in narrow widths'.

(d) Work 300 millimetres wide and under caused by openings is not
to be measured as narrow widths.

Panels M4 (a) Work to projecting panels shall be given in square metres with
the thickness stated and the dubbing out shall be included in
the description.

(b) Work to recessed panels shall be given in square metres with

the surround edges measured separately in narrow widths where
applicable.

Labours M5 (a) All arrises, fair edge and arrises, chamfers, v-joints and coves not
exceeding 25 millimetres radius to internal angles and internal
junctions of straight and circular work shall be deemed to be
included in the rates for plaster.

(b) Making good up to projecting metal frames, linings and sills shall
be deemed to be included in the rates for plaster.

(c) Making good around pipes, balusters and the like shall be deemed
to be included in the rates for plaster.

Mouldings, M6 (a) Work to dubbed out or recessed mouldings, coves exceeding

Cornices, 25 millimetres radius, cornices and skirtings are each to be given
Skirtings separately in linear metres.

(b) The height, projection and girth of each is to be included in the

description.

(c) Mitres, intersections, stops, returned ends and the like shall
be deemed to be included with the items.

Weatherings, M7 (a) Work to weatherings, and splays shall be given separately in

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Splays square metres.

(b) Work in narrow widths not exceeding 300 millimetres shall be

given in square metres and described as 'in narrow widths.'

Generally M8 (a) Particulars of the type, quality, size and colour of the material
shall be given.

(b) Particulars of composition, mix and thickness of screeds to be

included shall be given together with the mix and description
of pointing and the nature of the background.

Surfaces M9 (a) Work shall be measured to the surface to be covered and given
in square metres.

(b) No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.25 square
metre.

(c) Work not exceeding 300 millimetres in width to reveals, cills and
the like shall be given separately in square metres and described
as 'in narrow widths.'

Labours M10 (a) All square cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Raking and circular cutting and waste shall each be given
separately in linear metres.

(c) Cutting and fitting around pipes, standards electric points and
the like shall be enumerated and classified in accordance with
Clause A9 hereof.

(d) Pointing salient angles to tiling and mosaics shall be deemed

to be included.

External and M11 (a) External and internal angle tiles, internal angle skirting, cappings
Internal Angle and skirtings shall each be given separately in linear metres.
Tiles, internal
Angle Skirting, (b) Cut and fitted ends, mitres and intersections shall be deemed
Cappings and to be included.
Skirtings
(c) Fittings at angles, intersections, returned ends and the like
shall each be given separately and enumerated as 'extra over'.

IN-SITU TERRAZZO

Generally M12 (a) Particulars shall be given of the composition of the backing
screed and terazzo mix, the thickness of each, the colour and
texture, and the nature of the background.

(b) Particulars shall be given describing the operational method

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of achieving any textured finish.

Surfaces and M13 Work shall be measured in accordance with Clauses M2 to M7

Labours hereof, except that all labours as described in Clause M5 shall
be given separately in linear metres. Mitres, intersections, stops,
quadrant corners and the like shall be deemed to be included with
the labours.

PRECAST TERAZZO

Generally M14 Precast terrazzo shall be measured as 'Cast Stonework'; see

Clause G25 hereof.

DIVISION STRIPS

Division M15 Plastic, aluminium, brass and other like dividing and expansion
Strips and the strips and strips between different finishings are each to be
like given separately in linear metres. Ends, angles, and
intersections shall be deemed to be included.

SECTION 'N'

PAVINGS, FLOOR COVERINGS, PLASTIC LININGS, ETC

GENERALLY

Generally N1 (a) Work shall be grouped according to the kind of material and each
group with its associated labours shall be given under an
appropriate heading.

(b) For in-situ finishes, particulars shall be given of the composition, mix,
thickness and nature of surface finish together with any special
curing of the work which shall be described.

(c) For tile, slab or block finishes, particulars shall be given of the kind,
size, thickness, shape of unit where other than rectangular, and nature
of surface finish, together with the composition and mix of the bedding
and description of pointing.

(d) For woodblock, thermoplastic, vinyl, linoleum, rubber, cork, carpeting

and other like finishes, particulars shall be given of the quality,
thickness or grade and unit size as appropriate. The description
shall include for any welding of plastic or rubber and for carpets shall
include the underfelt. Where perimeter edges are not covered by
skirting, an item of scribing to walls shall be given in linear metres.
Preparatory work, priming coats, adhesives and finishes shall
be included in the description.

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(e) Work laid to a pattern shall be so described. Tile, slab or block

pavings laid to diagonal, herringbone or similar pattern shall be
deemed to include all necessary perimeter cutting.

(f) Temporary rules and temporary supports to risers and the like
shall be deemed to include all necessary perimeter cutting.

(g) Work to falls, falls and cross falls and the like shall be given separately
and so described.

(h) Work to convex and concave surfaces shall be given separately

and so described and shall be deemed to include all resultant
cutting and waste.

(j) Square cutting and waste shall be deemed to be included with

the item. Raking ad circular cutting and waste shall each be
measured separately and given in linear metres.

(k) No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.25 square
metres.

SCREEDS

Screeds N2 (a) Areas shall be given in square metres and particulars shall be given
of the finish or covering to be applied and shall be deemed to include
all labours.

(b) Work to treads and risers, margins and the like shall be given
separately in square metres and described as 'in narrow widths.

(c) Triangular fillets, coves exceeding 25 millimetres radius and the like
at internal angles shall be measured in linear metres. Stop ends,
mitres, intersections and the like shall be deemed to be included.

IN-SITU GRANOLITHIC AND SIMILAR FINISHINGS

Floors N3 (a) Floors and pavings shall be measured in square metres.

and Pavings
(b) Floors and pavings laid in bays or panels between dividing strips
shall be given separately and so described.

(c) Work to surfaces not exceeding 300 millimetres wide, (except where
caused by voids) shall be given in square metres and described as
'in narrow widths'.

Staircases N4 (a) Work to landings shall be given in square metres.

(b) Work to treads and risers of steps and stairs shall be given in

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square metres.

(c) Work to wall and open strings and the like shall be given separately
in linear metres stating the width or average width as appropriate.

(d) Non-slip inserts shall be given as 'extra over' the appropriate

finish in linear metres.

Skirtings N5 (a) Skirtings shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness and
the height on face. Raking skirtings shall be given separately and
so described.

(b) Fair ends, angles and the like shall be deemed to be included in
the items.

Kerbs N6 (a) Work to kerbs shall be given in linear metres stating the girth on
face. Raking and vertical kerbs shall be given separately and so
described.

(b) Fair ends, angles and the like shall be deemed to be included in
the items.

Channels N7 (a) Lining to channels shall be given in linear metres stating the girth
on face.

(b) Stop ends, angles and the like shall be deemed to be included
in the items.

Labours N8 (a) All arrises, fair edge and arrises, chamfers, v-joints forming margins
and panels, coves not exceeding 25 millimetres radius to internal
angle and junctions of straight and circular work shall be deemed
to be included in the rates for in-situ finishings.

(b) Making good around pipes, balusters and the like shall be deemed
to be included in the rates for in-situ finishings.

(c) Work to dubbed out or recessed mouldings, coves exceeding

25 millimetres radius, skirtings and the like shall be given separately
in linear metres. Stop ends, mitres, intersections, returned ends
and the like shall be deemed to be included with the item.

Dividing N9 Strips to form panels and between differing finishes shall each
Strips be given separately in linear metres stating the size. Angles, ends,
intersections and the like shall be deemed to be included with the
items.

IN-SITU TERRAZZO

Generally N10 (a) Particulars shall be given of the composition of the backing screed
and terrazzo mix, the thickness of each, the colour and texture and

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the nature of the background.

(b) Particulars shall be given describing the operational method of

achieving any textured finish.

Surfaces and N11 Work shall be measured in accordance with Clause N3 to N9 hereof,
labours except that all labours as described in Clause N8 shall be given
separately in linear metres. Mitres, intersections, stops, quadrant
corners and the like shall be deemed to be included with the
labours.

PRECAST TERRAZZO

Generally N12 Precast terrazzo shall be measured as 'Cast Stonework', see

Clause G25 hereof.

TILE, SLAB AND BLOCK FINISHINGS AND THE LIKE

Floors N13 (a) Floors and pavings shall be measured in square metres.
and Pavings
(b) Where the unit size of the tile, slab or block exceeds 300 millimetres
width, work not exceeding 500 millimetres in width (except where
caused by voids) shall be given separately and described as
in narrow widths.'

(c) Where the unit size of the tile, slab or block does not exceed 300
millimetres width, work not exceeding twice the unit or 300
millimetres in width whichever is the greater (except where caused
by voids) shall be given in linear metres in stages to suit the unit size.

Staircases N14 (a) Work to landings shall be measured in square metres.

(b) Work to treads and risers of steps and stairs shall be given
separately in square metres and described as 'in narrow widths.'
Undercut risers shall be given separately and so described.

(c) Work to wall and open strings and the like shall be given separately
in linear metres stating the width or average width as appropriate.

(d) Units incorporating non-slip inserts shall be given as 'extra over'

in linear metres.

Skirtings N15 (a) Skirtings shall be given in linear metres, stating the thickness and
height on face. Raking skirtings shall be given separately and so
described.

(b) Fair ends, mitres and the like shall be deemed to be included in the
items.

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Labours N16 (a) Pointing fair exposed edges, rebated edges, rounded and
chamfered edges and the like shall each be given separately in
linear metres. Ends, angles and intersections of same shall be
deemed to be included in the items.

(b) Cutting and fitting around pipes, balusters and the like shall be
deemed to be included.

(c) Mortices, sinkings, notchings and the like shall be enumerated

stating the size or girth.

WOODBLOCK, THERMOPLASTIC, VINYL AND THE LIKE

Floors N17 (a) Floors and pavings shall be measured in square metres.
and Pavings
(b) Floors and pavings laid in bays or in panels between dividing
strips shall each be given separately and so described.

(c) Work to surfaces not exceeding 300 millimetres wide (except where
caused by voids) shall be given in square metres and described as
in narrow widths'.

Staircases N18 (a) Work to landings shall be given in square metres.

(b) Work to treads and risers of steps and stairs, shall be given in
square metres and described as 'in narrow widths'.

(c) Work to wall and open strings and the like shall be given separately
in linear metres stating width or average width as appropriate.

(d) Nosings, margins and the like shall be described and given in
linear metres.

Skirtings N19 (a) Skirtings of the aforementioned materials shall be given in linear
metres. Raking or stepped work shall be given separately
and so described. Fair ends, mitres and the like shall be deemed
to be included in the items.

(b) For wood skirtings see Section 'K' Joinery and Ironmongery.

Walls and N20 Work to walls and ceilings shall each be given separately and
Ceilings measured in accordance with the foregoing principles.

Plastic N21 Plastic handrails shall be given in linear metres. Fair ends, formed
Handrails bends, wreaths and the like shall be deemed to be included with
the item. Where mitred and welded bends are required they shall
be given separately and enumerated.

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SECTION 'P'

SHEET METAL WORK, PLUMBING & ASSOCIATED SERVICES

& DRAINLAYING

SHEETMETAL WORK

Generally P1 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of metal (eg steel, lead, zinc, aluminium, copper)

(ii) Quality of metal

(iii) Gauge, thickness or substance of metal both for the material

labours thereon.

(iv) Method of fixing, stating the nature of the background or

support to which the metalwork is fixed.

(b) Work shall be deemed to be purpose made unless otherwise

described.

(c) Work required to be primed or painted before delivery to site

shall be so described.

(d) Work required to be galvanised, stove enamelled or otherwise

treated shall be appropriately described whether the treatment
is before or after manufacture or assembly.

(e) Curved work shall be so described stating the radius.

(f) Work shall be measured as executed, but no deductions shall be

made for notches, holes and voids less than 0.25 square metre.
No allowance shall be made for the rolling margin or weld metal.

(g) Unless otherwise specified, the following allowances are to be made:-

In sheet steel, zinc

or copper In lead

For rolls 4 times dia of roll 4 times dia of roll

For drips 150 mm for 40 mm drip 150 mm for 40 mm drip
200 mm for 50 mm drip 200 mm for 50 mm drip
For laps 75 mm for each 2 m 150 mm for each 2 m
For angles 150 mm 150 mm
For turning up
against walls 150 mm 150 mm
Ditto slopes
or roofs 200 mm 200 mm
For double welts 100 mm 100 mm

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Plain P2 Plain surfaces to roofs, flats and the like shall be given in square
Surfaces metres.

Coverings P3 (a) Coverings to doors, bench tops, counter tops and the like shall each
and Linings be given separately in square metres.

(b) Linings to sinks, gutters and the like shall each be given separately
in square metres.

Flashings P4 (a) Flashings and aprons shall be given in square metres.

(b) Stepped flashing shall be given separately.

(c) Soakers shall be given in square metres stating the number.

Cutting P5 (a) All straight and raking cutting and waste shall be deemed to be
included with the item.

(b) Circular cutting and waste shall be given separately in linear metres.

Labours P6 (a) Welted or beaded edges, seams and the like shall be given
separately in linear metres.

(b) Capped ends to rolls and the like shall be enumerated.

(c) Labour to bending flashings, aprons, soakers and the like shall be
deemed to be included with the item.

Gutters, P7 (a) Gutters, rainwater pipes and the like shall be described and given
Rainwater pipes separately in linear metres including labours and brackets. Brackets
and the like may be given separately and enumerated.

(b) Angles, stop ends, outlets and the like shall be enumerated as
'extra over' the items in which they occur and shall be deemed to
include all necessary cutting and jointing.

SHEET LEAD

Generally P8 Plain surfaces to flats, coverings, linings, flashings and the like shall
be given separately in kilograms. Small items of less than one
kilogram shall be fully described and enumerated.

Cutting P9 All cutting shall be deemed to be included.

Labours P10 (a) Weatherdrips, burning in flashings, double welts, dressing to mouldings
and the like shall be given in linear metres.

(b) Bossed ends, intersections, soldered dots and the like shall be
enumerated.

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CLOUT NAILING

Clout P11 (a) Clout nailing, copper nailing and screwing at edges of coverings,
Nailing, etc linings etc shall each be given separately in linear metres.

(b) Where centres do not exceed 50 millimetres they shall be described

as close and where exceeding 50 millimetres as open.

DUCT WORK

Ducting P12 (a) Ducting (measured over all fittings, short running lengths and branches)
shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Stiffeners shall be
given in the description.

(b) Flexible ducting and extensible ducting (measured as fully extended)

shall each be so described.

(c) Curved ducting shall be so described stating the mean radius.

(d) Ducting lined internally or externally with acoustic or other protective

material shall be given separately and so described.

Ducting P13 (a) Jointing materials rivets, heat bolts, nuts washers and everything else
Joints necessary for making joints in ducting shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

(b) Joints in the running length shall be given in the description of the
ducting stating the method of jointing.

(c) Special connections and special joints in ducting shall each be given
separately and enumerated stating the size and kind of ducting
concerned and the method of jointing.

Ducting P14 Stopped ends, bends, tees, offsets, diminishing pieces, change-of-
Fittings section, and the like ducting fitting shall each be given separately
and enumerated as 'extra over' the ducting in which they occur, and
shall include all necessary cutting and jointing.

Ducting P15 Ducting supports or brackets, hangers etc shall be fully described
Supports and included with the ducting or given separately and enumerated.

Test Holes, P16 (a) Test holes, covers, access doors, openings and the like shall each
Covers, Access be given separately and enumerated as 'extra over' the ducting in
Doors and the like which they occur.

(b) Forming and stiffening openings in ducting for same shall be included
with the description.

Grilles, Diffusers, P17 Grilles, diffusers, cowls and the like shall be fully described and

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Cowls and the like enumerated.

PLUMBING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

GENERALLY

P18 (a) Work shall be grouped in headings as follows:-

(i) Sanitary installation

(ii) Water installation

(iii) Ventilation, air conditioning and similar installations given

separately.

(iv) Gas installation, stating whether low or high pressure.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Any regulation, rules, bye-laws and the like to which the installation
will be required to comply.

(ii) Kind of material, steel, copper, polythene glazed stoneware etc.

(iii) Quality of material.

(iv) Gauge thickness or substance of material.

(v) Any tests with which the material and equipment are required to
comply.

(c) Assembling and jointing together component parts of composite units

including providing all necessary flanges and jointing material
shall be deemed to be included with the item concerned. Where
composite units are supplied, particulars of the assembly work
involved shall be given.

(d) The method of fixing and the provision of all fixings shall be given
in the description of the work.

(e) The nature of the background to which the work is to be fixed shall
be given in the description of the work.

(f) Temporary works which are required to be executed shall be given

separately under a heading and include for their subsequent removal
and making good.

PIPEWORK

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Generally P19 (a) Purpose made pipes and fittings shall be given separately and
so described.

Purpose made curved pipes shall be described stating the radius.

(b) Pipes and fittings which are to be wrapped, coated or lined by the
manufacturer shall be so described stating the type of treatment.

Pipes P20 (a) Pipes (measured over all pipe fittings, short running lengths and
branches) shall be given in linear metres stating the type and
nominal size.

(b) Pipes laid in ducts and chases shall be so described.

(c) Pipes laid in ground shall include for excavating trenches stating
the depth separately in one metre stages, backfilling trench and
compacting.

(d) All excavations shall be deemed to be in pickable ground and where

required an item of 'extra over' shall be given for hard pickable ground
and rock.

Pipe Joints P21 (a) Jointing materials, bolts, nuts, washers and everything necessary
for making joints in pipes shall be deemed to be included with the
items.

(b) Joints in the running length and all nipples shall be deemed to be
included with the pipe.

Labours P22 (a) Labours on pipes not exceeding 20 millimetres nominal or actual
on pipes diameter shall be deemed to be included with the pipe.

(b) Labours on pipes exceeding 20 millimetres nominal or actual

diameter (eg formed bends, springs, offsets) shall each be enumerated
separately as 'extra over' the pipe on which they occur.

PIPE FITTINGS

Pipe P23 (a) Pipe fittings on pipes not exceeding 20 millimetres nominal or actual
Fittings diameter shall be deemed to be included with the pipe.

(b) Pipe fittings on pipes exceeding 20 millimetres nominal or actual

(eg bends, offsets, junctions, bushes, elbows, unions) shall each be
enumerated separately as 'extra over' the pipe in which they occur.
Cutting and jointing pipes to such fittings shall be deemed to be
included with the item.

(c) Expansion loops shall be enumerated stating the limiting dimensions

and the amount of expansion to be accommodated.

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Pipe supports P24 Pipe supports shall be described and included in the description
of the pipe to be supported.

Sleeves P25 Where pipe sleeves are required to be provided through openings
in walls, floors etc these shall be given separately and enumerated
stating the diameter of the pipe for which they are required.

Traps P26 Traps and the like shall be enumerated stating the size, type and joints
and the like which are to be included in the description.

Balloon P27 Balloon gratings shall be enumerated stating the size of pipe to
Gratings which they are attached.

SANITARY FITTINGS

Sanitary P28 Sanitary fittings, water heaters, cylinders, fire hose reels, pressure
Fittings, etc gauges, stop cocks, taps and the like shall be given separately
and enumerated and fully described, including method of fixing and
if bolts etc are to be included.

CONNECTIONS

Connections P29 Connections to public mains shall be enumerated and fully described
to Mains where a fixed charge is levied. In all other cases a Provisional Sum
shall be given for the connection to be executed by the Public Authority
concerned.

THERMAL INSULATION

Generally P30 (a) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind of insulating material

(ii) Thickness

(iii) Finish

(iv) Method of fixing

(b) Smoothing the insulating material and working around supports

(eg hangers etc) shall be deemed to be included with the insulation
item.

Insulation to P31 (a) Insulation to plant and equipment shall be enumerated stating the
Plant and piece of equipment and giving its overall size.
Equipment
(b) Working around access covers and the like shall be deemed to
be included with the insulation which shall not be deducted.

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Insulation to P32 (a) Insulation to pipework shall be given in linear metres stating the
Pipework type and bore of the pipe. Insulation to flanged pipework shall be
and Fittings given separately.

(b) Working insulation around fittings shall be deemed to be included

in the pipework but working around access valves and the like shall
be enumerated as 'extra over' the insulation in which they occur.

(c) Sectional insulation covering to pipework shall be so described

and given in linear metres.

(d) Fitting sectional covering around pipefittings shall be deemed to be

included with the item but where required for valves etc these shall
be given separately and enumerated as 'extra over' the insulation
in which they occur.

Loose P33 Loose insulation in trenches, ducts and the like shall each be given
Insulation separately in cubic metres stating the nature of the material.

TESTING

Testing P34 Testing the plumbing and associated services shall be given as an
Installations item. Details of any intermediate stage tests and purpose of tests
shall be stated. The contractor will be deemed to provide all
necessary instruments and appliances required for the tests including
provision of labour, water, electric power etc.

BUILDERS WORK

Generally P35 Builders work in connection with plumbing and associated services
shall be grouped together under an appropriate heading.

Cutting P36 Cutting chases and the like shall be measured in linear metres, and
Chases and shall be deemed to include necessary making good to receive
the like applied finishes.

Holes, P37 Holes through elements of various types and thicknesses and
Making Good, making good of applied finishes shall each be enumerated separately
etc and classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof, those of a
specialist nature being given in their appropriate Sections.

Metalwork P38 Metalwork in connection with plumbing and associated services shall
be measured in accordance with Section 'L' Metalwork.

Painting P39 Painting shall be measured in accordance with Section 'R' Painting.

DRAINLAYING

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Generally P40 (a) Work shall be grouped under suitable headings.

(b) Particulars shall be given regarding any regulations, rules, bye-laws

and the like with which the installation is required to comply.

(c) Separate types of materials shall be kept separately under suitable

headings, stating the quality, gauge, thickness or substance of
material and any tests with which the materials are required to
comply.

(d) All joints, jointing and jointing material shall be deemed to be included
with the items concerned.

(e) Temporary work shall be given separately under a suitable heading

and shall include the subsequent removal and making good.

Pipes P41 (a) Pipes (measured over all pipe fittings, branches and the like) shall
be given separately in linear metres stating the nominal or actual
diameter and method of jointing.

(b) Pipes laid in ground shall include for excavating trenches stating
the depth separately in one metre stages, backfilling trench and
compacting.

(c) Pipes laid with stoolings, concrete bed and haunching or completely
surrounded shall be kept separate and so described. Alternatively,
these items may be given as 'extra over'.

(d) All excavations shall be deemed to be in pickable ground and where

required, an item of 'extra over' shall be given for hard pickable ground
and rock.

Fittings P42 (a) Pipe fittings (eg bends, junctions, diminishing pipes) shall each be
enumerated as 'extra over' the pipes in which they occur.

(b) Cutting and jointing pipes to such fittings shall be deemed to be

included with the items.

Accessories P43 (a) Accessories (eg gulley traps, cleaning eye) shall each be enumerated
separately stating the kind, quality and size of the accessory and the
internal diameter of each inlet and outlet.

(b) Jointing pipes to such accessories, encasing in concrete, provision of

gratings etc, shall be included in the description of the accessories.

Manholes P44 Manholes shall be fully described and enumerated. Where over six
manholes are required they shall be measured in detail under an
appropriate heading.

Soakaways P45 Soakaways shall be fully described and enumerated. Where over

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six in number they shall be measured in detail under an appropriate

heading.

Septic Tanks P46 Septic tanks and the like shall be measured in detail under an
and the like appropriate heading.

Connections P47 Connections to public sewers shall be enumerated and fully described
to Sewers where a fixed charge is levied. In all other cases a Provisional Sum
shall be given for the connection to be executed by the Public Authority
concerned.

TESTING

Testing P48 Testing the drainage installation shall be given as an item. Details
Drains of any intermediate stage tests and purpose of tests shall be stated.
The Contractor will be deemed to provide all necessary instruments
and appliances required for the tests including provision of labour,
water, electric power, etc.

BUILDERS WORK

Builders P49 Builders work in connection with Drainlaying shall be given separately
Work in as for Plumbing and Associated Services.
Connections

SECTION 'Q'

GLAZING

GENERALLY

Classification Q1 Glass shall be classified according to type, quality, mass or thickness

and grouped in accordance with the Glass Merchants' current Price List.

Measurements Q2 Each dimension shall be measured to the nearest 10 millimetres up.

Irregular Q3 Glass in irregular shapes shall be measured as the smallest rectangular

Shapes area out of which each piece can be cut, and shall be given separately
as in irregular shapes with straight edges, or in irregular shapes with
circular edges, and shall be deemed to include all cutting.

Glazing Q4 (a) Glass shall be classified according to the method of glazing. Glazing
in beads shall be deemed to include for taking out and refixing beads.
Glazing beads shall be billed in the appropriate sections.

(b) Glass in double glazing shall be so described and shall be deemed

to include for inner surfaces to be left clean.

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Glazing strip Q5 Glazing strip and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres.
and the like

GLASS IN SASHES, ETC

Panes Q6 Panes shall be given in square metres.

Louvres Q7 Louvres shall be given in linear metres stating the width and including
labour to edges.

Bent Q8 Panes of bent glass shall be enumerated, stating the height, girth and
Glass radius.

GLASS IN FITTINGS

Linings Q9 Glass linings and the like shall be given in square metres and the method
of fixing described.

Shelves Q10 (a) Glass shelves exceeding 300 millimetres wide shall be given in
square metres.

(b) Glass shelves not exceeding 300 millimetres wide shall be given in linear
metres stating the width and including labour to edge

Mirrors Q11 Mirrors shall be enumerated including all labour to edges, holes, screws,
clips, etc.

Glass Blocks Q12 Glass brick or block walling shall be given separately in square metres
stating the size of blocks and the method of fixing.

Isolated bricks or blocks shall be enumerated.

Pavement Q13 Pavement lights shall be enumerated and fully described including
Lights fixing.

GLASS IN ROOFS

Glazing Q14 Lead glazing strips shall be measured separately from the glass
Strips and given in linear metres.

Clips and screws shall be enumerated.

Patent Q15 Patent glazing bars and fittings shall be enumerated and described
Glazing Bars stating the length and method of fixing.

Patent Q16 (a) Patent glazing shall be given in square metres stating the type and
Glazing thickness of glass and the length and spacing of the glazing bars and
the nature of the bearing. Raking and circular cutting and waste

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shall each be measured separately in linear metres.

(b) Patent glazing shall be classified according to the shape or type of

roof or skylight.

(c) Opening portions shall be enumerated as 'extra over' describing the

method by which they are operated.

Dome lights Q17 Dome lights shall be enumerated and described including clips and
fixing.

LABOURS TO GLASS

Edges Q18 Bevelled or polished edges shall be given in linear metres; circular
or shaped edges being given separately. Mitres to bevelled edges
shall be deemed to be included.

Holes, etc Q19 Holes, scallops, finger grips and the like shall be enumerated and
described.

Designs Q20 Panes with designs to be ground, sandblasted, embossed or brilliant

on Glass cut shall be given separately and the design fully described.

SECTION 'R'

PAINTING

PAINTWORK

Generally R1 (a) Paintwork shall be classified according to the specification of the

paint, its preparatory work and the material to be painted.
Separate items shall be given for steel trowelled, wood floated and
textured plaster. The description of decoration on brickwork
shall include the type of bricks (i.e smooth or rustic) and the type
of pointing.

(b) Items shall be grouped under general surfaces unless otherwise

described herein.

(c) Any restrictions as to mode of application of paints shall be stated.

(d) No distinction shall be made for colour. Labour cut in to line shall
be given in linear metres where a change of colour or type of paint
occurs on a flush surface.

(e) Paintwork shall generally be measured in square metres, the total

girth of surfaces to be painted being measured; alternatively,
corrugated, louvred, panelled, moulded and similar surfaces may be

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described as such and measured on flat.

(f) Unless otherwise stated painting on surfaces not exceeding 300

millimetres girth and not adjoining similar painted work shall be given
in square metres and described as 'in narrow widths.

(g) Painting small isolated items shall be enumerated and described.

SURFACES

Walls and R2 (a) Walls and ceilings shall each be given separately.
Ceilings
(b) Similar painting to cornices of the same material shall be included
with the item concerned.

Columns, R3 Painting columns, beams, hoods, fins and the like shall be included
Beams and with the walls or ceilings with which they occur. Painted columns
the like and beams in faced brick work shall be given separately and so
described.

Trussses and R4 Members of trusses and lattice work shall be given in square metres
Lattice Work irrespective of girth.

Eaves R5 Eaves and verges (except gutters and pipes) shall be given in square
and Verges metres irrespective of girth.

Gutters R6 Gutters and pipes shall each be given separately in linear metres.
and Pipes Pipes shall be classified in accordance with Clause A9 hereof.

Frames, R7 Frames, linings and the like shall be given in square metres irrespective
Linings and of girth.
the like

Windows R8 Metal windows shall be measured over the total flat area on both
sides. Wood sashes shall be given separately from wood frames
and shall be measured over the total flat area on both sides. Paint
on burglar bars shall be given separately in square metres measured
over the total flat area on both sides.

Gates, R9 Open gates, grilles, burglar screens, balustrades and the like may
Grilles and be given separately in square metres measured over all the flat area
the like on both sides.

Perforated R10 Brise soleil, honeycomb or other perforated walls shall be measured
Walls flat on both sides, the thickness of the wall shall be given and described
as to include painting into perforations.

OTHER TREATMENTS

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Varnishing, R11 Staining, sealing and varnishing and polishing shall each be measured
Polishing etc. and given in accordance with the foregoing principles.

Wood R12 The application of wood preservatives shall be given in square

Preservatives metres irrespective of girth.

Signwriting R13 Figures, letters, punctuation marks and other symbols shall be
and Gilding enumerated, distinction being made for height and style only.

PAPERHANGING

Generally R14 (a) Paperhanging shall be classified according to the type of paper and
and the nature of the surfaces to be papered.

(b) Descriptions shall include for matched patterns and shades, and for
lining papers where required.

(c) All preparatory work, sizing and adhesives, shall be included in

the description.

(d) Stripping, washing, stopping, etc shall be included in the description

of paperhanging to existing surfaces

Surfaces R15 (a) Paperhanging shall be measured net and given in square metres
for each type of paper, and the description shall include for all
cutting and narrow widths.

(b) Finishing coats of size, varnish etc shall be included in the

description.

Borders, etc R16 (a) Border and panel strips shall be given in linear metres and shall
include mitres, intersections and cutting to profile.

(b) Corners and motifs shall be enumerated and shall include cutting
to profile.

Hessian, R17 Hessian, canvas and other similar coverings fixed to wall or
canvas, ceiling surfaces shall be measured and given in accordance with
vinyl, etc the foregoing principles.

LEAVE CLEAN

Leave Clean R18 An item shall be included for touching up and making good all defects,
cleaning glass on both sides, sweeping or scrubbing floors and
pavings, testing and sweeping flues, cleaning sanitary fittings,
clearing away rubbish and leaving fit for occupation

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SECTION 'S'

SPECIALIST SERVICES

NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS

Nominated S1 Where work is to be executed by nominated specialist sub-contractors,

Sub-Contractors a provisional sum shall be included for each item, together with
separate items for profit and attendance, which shall be described.

NOMINATED SUPPLIERS

Nominated S2 Where materials are to be supplied by nominated specialist suppliers,

Suppliers a prime cost sum shall be included for each item, together with a
separate item for profit. Taking delivery and fixing shall be measured
in accordance with the principles of the foregoing Sections.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Generally S3 (a) Work shall be grouped as follows and each group shall be given
under an appropriate heading:-

(i) Main switchgear (eg high-voltage gear, transformers, medium-

voltage gear) and any other equipment serving more than one
distribution group.

(ii) Power distribution

(iii) Lighting

(iv) Heating

(v) Ventilating and air-conditioning

(vi) Telephones

(vii) Bells

(viii) Clocks

(ix) Sound-distribution

(x) Signals

(xi) Fire-alarms

(xii) Burglar-alarms

(xiii) Earthing conductors

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(xiv) Lighting conductors

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Type of installation

(ii) Kind of material (eg cast iron, sheet steel, sheet copper, drawn
copper)

(iii) Quality of material

(iv) Gauge, thickness or substance of material.

(v) Any tests with which materials, plant and equipment are required
to comply.

(c) Assembling and jointing together the component parts of composite

units and providing any necessary jointing materials shall be deemed
to be included with the items concerned. Where composite units are
supplied by the Employer, particulars of the assembly work involved
shall be given.

(d) Patterns, moulds, templets and the like shall be deemed to be

included with the items.

(e) Work required to be primed or painted before delivery to the site

shall be so described.

(f) Work required to be galvanised, chromium-plated, stove-enamelled,

anodised or otherwise specially finished shall be appropriately
described stating whether treated before or after manufacture or
assembly.

(g) The method of fixing and the provision of nails, bolts, nuts, holes, screws,
plugs, shot-fired pins and the like shall be given in the description
of the work.

(h) The nature of the background to which work is fixed shall be given
in the description of the work.

(I) Temporary work shall be given separately and so described. Removing

temporary work and making good after shall be deemed to be included
with the items.

(j) Adequate drawings and specifications of the electrical installations

shall be provided with the bill.

(k) The Contractor shall be required to ascertain and comply with any
regulations, rules, bye-laws and the like that apply to the installation
and shall satisfy himself as to the type and voltage of the main

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electricity supply and the location of the main supply point.

EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL-GEAR

Equipment S4 Equipment (eg prime-movers, generators, motors, fans, mechanical

drives, batteries, rectifiers, circuit-breakers, feeder-pillars, transformers)
shall each be enumerated separately stating the rated capacity and
the type. Connecting the cable-tails shall be deemed to be included
with the items. For cable-termination glands see Clause S12 hereof.

Control-gear S5 Control-gear (eg fuse-and-link disconnecting boxes, isolator-switches,

changeover switches, switch-fuses, fused-switches, distribution boards,
contactors, starters, busbar-chambers) shall each be enumerated
separately stating the rated capacity and the type. Connecting the
cable-tails shall be deemed to be included with the items. For cable-
termination glands see Clause S12 hereof.

CONDUITS, TRUNKING AND TRAY

Conduits S6 (a) Conduits (measured over all conduit-boxes, conduit-fittings, short

running lengths and branches) shall be given in linear metres stating
the type, the external size and the method of jointing. Conduits shall
be deemed to be exposed unless described as concealed. Saddles
or crampets shall be given in the description of the conduits stating the
pattern. Bending, cutting, threading, jointing and providing all conduit-
fittings (eg tees, elbows, bends, cover-plates, bushes, lock-nuts,
stopping-plugs, reducing bushes) shall be deemed to be included
with the conduit items.

(b) Conduits-boxes shall be included in the description of the conduit

stating the size and type of box. Special boxes (eg adaptable boxes,
floor-trap boxes, boxes which are required to differ from those given
in the description of the conduit) shall be enumerated as 'extra over'
the conduit in which they occur stating the type and size of box.

(c) For boxes to receive fittings and accessories see Clauses S16 and
S18 hereof.

(d) Flexible conduits and extensible conduits (measured as fully extended)

shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the type, the
size and the terminations.

(e) Forming holes for conduit entries in special boxes, trunking, accessories,
fittings, control-gear and equipment, and providing associated
components (eg bushes, lock-nuts, nipples, additional boxes) shall
be deemed to be included with the items in which they occur.

(f) Conduits embedded in floor screed, chased in walls or embedded

in concrete shall each be so described.

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Trunking S7 (a) Trunking (measured over all trunking fittings, short running lengths and
branches) shall be given in linear metres stating the nominal size of
the trunking, the number and nominal size of any compartments and
the method of jointing. Components for earth-continuity shall be
deemed to be included with the trunking items.

(b) Trunking fittings (eg stop-ends, bends, tees, crosses, offsets, reducers)
shall each be enumerated as 'extra over' the trunking in which they
occur. Cutting and jointing trunking to such fittings shall be deemed
to be included with the trunking.

(c) Forming openings in trunking for entries from equipment at control-gear

(eg busbar-chambers, distribution-boards, isolator-switches, switch-fuses)
shall be enumerated stating the size of the opening in the trunking and
the thickness, type and size of any bushing material.

(d) Pin-racks for supporting cables in trunking shall be enumerated stating

the type and the size.

Tray S8 (a) Tray for cables shall be given in linear metres stating the width, the
method of jointing and the distance between the fixing centres.

(b) Stools shall be enumerated stating the size.

(c) Tray-fittings (eg bends, tees, crosses, offsets) shall each be enumerated
separately as 'extra over' the tray in which they occur. Cutting and jointing
tray to such fittings shall be deemed to be included with the tray.

CABLES AND CONDUCTORS

Cables S9 (a) Cables in conduits, ducts or trunking and cables fixed to tray shall be
measured as the net length of the conduit, duct, trunking or tray.
Other cables shall be measured as laid (but without allowance for sag)
between the boxes of equipment, control-gear, fittings, accessories, and
the like. The following allowance shall be made:-

(i) 0.30 metres on each cable entering fittings and accessories.

(ii) 0.60 metre on each cable entering equipment and control-gear.

(b) Cables shall be given in linear metres stating the type and size. Cables
required to be colour-coded or otherwise marked for identification shall
be so described.

Classification shall be as follows:-

(i) Drawn into conduits or ducts.

(ii) Laid in or drawn into trunking.

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(iii) Laid in or drawn into trunking and laced into circuit groups.

(iv) Fixed to surfaces.

(v) Wrapped around pipework (eg trace heating).

(vi) Laid in trench.

(vii) Fixed to insulators in overhead lines.

(viii) Suspended from catenary cables.

(c) The following work shall be deemed to be included with the cables:-

(i) Reading drawings and determining circuits.

(ii) Skinning ends of cables to expose the conductors.

(iii) Capping ends of cables (including the ends on cable drums or

coils after cutting).

(iv) Providing draw-wires, draw-cables and the like for drawing or

hoisting cables.

(v) Swabbing and clearing foreign matter from conduits, ducts,

trunking and tray.

(d) Cables drawn into old conduits, old ducts, or old trunking shall each be
so described. Removing and replacing old covers, old inspection lids
and the like shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Cable-joints S10 (a) Cable-joints shall be enumerated stating the type and size of cable.
Joint-boxes, sealing-boxes and the like shall be given in the description
stating the type. Materials and heat for making the joint shall be deemed
to be included with the item.

(b) Line-taps shall be enumerated stating the size and type of the cable.
Shrouds shall be given in the description stating the type.

Cable supports S11 (a) Components for supporting cables (eg saddles, cleats, clips, hangers,
suspenders) shall be given in the description of the cables stating the
type of component and the spacing along the cable.

(b) D-irons, insulators and the like shall each be enumerated separately
stating the type of component and the size and kind of cable.

(c) Pylons and other cable-supports shall be given as Clause S34 hereof.

Cable-termination S12 (a) Cable-termination glands shall be enumerated stating the type and size
Glands of the cable and the type of gland. Providing insulating materials,

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jointing material, loc-nuts, bushes and the like shall be deemed to be

included with the items.

(b) Conduit-boxes, adaptable boxes and the like (used with cable-termination
glands) shall each be enumerated separately stating the type and the
size. Cable connector-blocks shall be given in the description stating
the type and size. Connecting cable-tails to connector-blocks shall be
deemed to be included with the items.

Cable-sleeves S13 (a) Supplying cable-sleeves (eg short lengths of metal pipe or of stoneware
conduit) for fixing by other trades through walls, floors and ceilings shall
be enumerated stating the size and the type of packing required.

(b) Wall-plates, floor-plates and ceiling-plates shall each be enumerated

separately stating the size. Where plates are fitted to pipe sleeves
they shall be given in the description of the sleeve stating whether to
one or both ends.

Earthing S14 (a) Cables for earthing shall be given in accordance with Clause S9 hereof.
Conductors Tapes for earthing shall be given in linear metres stating the size.
Saddles, cleats, clips, hold-fasts and the like shall be given in the
description stating the type and spacing along the conductor.

(b) Conductor connections and conductor junctions shall each be enumerated

separately stating the type and size of the conductor. Tinning, sweating
and providing any jointing materials, heat, holes, rivets, bolts, nuts,
washers and clamps shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Radius-bends (ie bends in the wide dimension of tape conductors) shall
be enumerated as 'extra over' the conductor in which they occur. Other
bends shall be deemed to be included with the conductor items.

(d) Test-clamps shall be enumerated stating the type, the size and the
method of connecting.

(e) Earth-electrodes shall be enumerated stating the type and size. Driving
the electrodes into ground shall be given in the description. Connecting
the electrodes to the conductors shall be deemed to be included with the
items. Excavating pits for earth-electrodes shall be given in accordance
with Section 'C' hereof.

Lighting S15 (a) Lighting conductors shall be given in accordance with the rules for
Conductors earthing conductors in Clause S14 hereof.

(b) Air-termination points shall be enumerated stating the type, the size and
the method of connecting.

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

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Lighting S16 (a) Pendant fittings (eg plain flexible cord pendants, conduit pendants, chain
Fittings pendants) shall be enumerated stating the length of the pendant drop
in stages of 500 millimetres. Boxes, conduit-boxes, wood-blocks,
moulded-pattresses, break-joint rings, ceiling-roses, connector-blocks,
dome-covers, back-plates, ball-and-socket back-plates, earth-continuity,
flexible cords, conduit, chains, hooks, lamp-holders, swanneck bends and
the like shall be given in the description stating the type and size. Bushes,
nipples, lock-nuts and connecting the cable-tails shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

For cable-termination glands see Clause S12 hereof.

(b) Incandescent lighting fittings and fluorescent lighting fittings shall each
be enumerated separately stating the type and the size. Boxes, conduits-
boxes, wood-blocks, moulded-pattresses, break-joint rings, ceiling-roses,
connector-blocks, flexible cords, earth continuity, chokes, capacitors,
starters and lamp-holders shall be given in the description stating the type
and the size. Bushes, nipples, lock-nuts, and connecting the cable-tails
shall be deemed to be included with the items. For cable-termination
glands see Clause S12 hereof.

(c) Cold-cathode lighting fittings and connecting to the circuit wiring shall be
given as a provisional or prime cost sum.

(d) Fixing lighting fittings provided by the employer shall be enumerated

stating the type and the size. Accepting delivery, storing and handling
the fittings and connecting the cable-tails shall be deemed to be
included with the items. For cable-termination glands see Clause S12
hereof. Providing any additional material and internal wiring required
shall be given in the description. Where an item of fixing involves
handling an ornamental or unusually expensive fitting particulars of the
character and value shall be given in the description.

(e) Lamps shall be enumerated stating the type, the wattage, the voltage
and the kind of cap.

(f) Lamp-locks shall be enumerated stating the type and the size.

(g) Shades shall be enumerated stating the type and the size.

Clocks, Telephones, S17 (a) Clocks, telephones, fire-alarms, burglar-alarms, loud-speakers and the
Alarms, Speakers like shall each be enumerated separately stating the type and capacity.
and Immersion Boxes, conduit-boxes, wood-blocks, moulded-pattresses, cover-plates
Heaters and the like shall be given in the description stating the type and the size.

Connecting the cable-tails to the components shall be deemed to be

included with the items. For cable-termination glands see Clause
S12 hereof.

(b) Electric immersion-heaters and the like shall be enumerated including

the connections stating the capacity and the method of wiring. For

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cable-termination glands see Clause S12 hereof.

Accessories S18 Accessories (eg switches, socket-outlets, switch-socket-outlets, clock-

connector points, thermostats, telephone-outlet points, bellpushes,
signal-indicating units) shall be enumerated in gangs stating the rated
capacity and type of each accessory and the number of accessories
in each gang.

Boxes, conduit-boxes, wood-blocks, moulded-pattresses, cover-

plates, plug-tops and the like shall be given in the description stating
the type and the size. Connecting the cable-tails to the accessories
shall be deemed to be included with the items. For cable termination
glands see Clause S12 hereof.

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Marking S19 Marking the position of holes, mortices, chases and the like in the
Position structure shall be given as an item for each installation. Where the nature
of the work necessitates any of these to be formed during construction
the relevant particulars shall be given.

Identification S20 Plates, discs, and labels for the identification of plant, equipment, cables,
Plates switches and the like shall each be enumerated separately. Charts
giving the key thereto shall be enumerated.

Loose keys, S21 Loose keys, tools, spares and the like shall each be enumerated
Tools and separately stating the type and quantity. Racks for holding tools and the
Spares like shall be enumerated stating the size.

Electric S22 Electric meters shall be enumerated stating the capacity and the
Meters type. Connecting the cable-tails shall be deemed to be included with
the items. For cable-termination glands see Clause S12 hereof.

Connections S23 Connecting the ends of cables to public mains, making good public
to Mains highways and other work which may only be carried out by a public
undertaking or local authority shall be given as a provisional or prime
cost sum.

Temporary S24 Temporarily operating each electrical installation shall be given as an

Operation of item stating any required qualifications of the attendant, the duration
the Installation of the attendance, the duration of the operating period in hours, the
purpose (eg lighting, heating, drying the building, reducing the ambient
humidity) and particulars of any special insurance cover required by the
employer. Providing current shall be given as a provisional or prime
cost sum.

Disconnecting S25 Disconnecting, setting aside and refixing equipment (eg radiators,
and refixing convectors) for the convenience of other trades shall be given as an
Equipment item stating the relevant particulars.

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Plans of the S26 Preparing plans or diagrams of the electrical installation as fitted shall
Installation be given as an item stating the kind of information required to be shown
and the number of copies of each drawing required to be provided.

Testing the S27 Testing the installations shall be given as an item stating particulars of
Installation any special insurance cover required by the employer. Providing
instruments, appliances, fuel, water, electricity, lighting and attendance
for the tests shall be deemed to be included with the item.

BUILDER'S WORK

Builder's S28 Builder's work in connection with the electrical installations shall be
Work grouped together under an appropriate heading and where required
Generally to be executed by the electrician shall be so described and billed with
the installation.

Cable- S29 (a) Excavating cable-trenches shall be given in linear metres stating the
trenches depth separately in one metre stages. Grading bottoms, planking
and strutting, back-filling, compacting and disposing of surplus spoil
shall be given in the description.

(b) Sand for bedding cables in trenches shall be given in linear metres stating
the average width and depth of the sand.

(c) Cable-covers in trenches shall be given in linear metres stating the type
and the size.

Cable-ducts S30 Duct-trenches, stoneware ducts and inspection chambers for underground
and Inspection cables shall be given in accordance with the rules for drainage in
Chambers Section 'P' hereof.

Bedding S31 Bedding and pointing components or units of plant, appliances and the
and Pointing like shall be enumerated stating the size thereof and the composition
and mix of the bedding material.

Cutting and S32 Cutting and pinning ends of supports for equipment, appliances, fittings,
Pinning trunking, tray and the like shall be enumerated stating the size of the
support the nature of the structure (eg concrete, brickwork, blockwork,
stonework).

Cutting S33 (a) In new structures (ie structures in the course of construction) cutting
Away and away for and making good after the electrician shall be enumerated
Making Good as electrical points stating whether the conduits or cables are concealed
or exposed. Notwithstanding any requirements to the contrary in this
document, the enumerated electrical points shall include cutting or
leaving all holes, notches, mortices, sinkings and chases in both
the structure and its coverings, also for all making good to them except
that cutting away and making good to unusually expensive coverings
(eg marble, slate, glass) shall each be enumerated separately.

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Classification of electrical points shall be as follows:-

(i) Lighting points irrespective of size or type. Associated switch points

shall be deemed to be included with the lighting points irrespective
of number.

(ii) Socket-outlet points irrespective of size or type. Associated switch

points shall be deemed to be included with the socket-outlet points
irrespective of number.

(iii) Fitting-outlet points irrespective of size type and king (for example
of fittings see Clause S17 hereof.

(iv) Equipment points and control-gear points (grouped together)

irrespective of size, type and kind. (For examples of equipment
and control-gear see Clauses S4 and S5 hereof).

(b) In old structures, cutting away for and making good after the electrician
shall be given as follows:-

(i) Holes for conduits, cables, trunking, tray and the like shall be given
in accordance with the rules in the appropriate Sections hereof.

(ii) Mortices, sinkings and the like shall each be enumerated separately
stating the size thereof and the nature of the structure.

(iii) Lifting and replacing old chequer-plates and the like shall be given
in linear metres.

(iv) Lifting and replacing old floorboards (measured along the route
of the cable or conduit) shall be given in linear metres stating the
number of cables or conduits in groups of 3 (eg not exceeding 3
cables or conduits, over 3 but not exceeding 6 cables or conduits).
No distinction shall be made between routes parallel to or at an
angle to the floorboards. Cutting floorboards and notching joists
shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(v) Cutting chases shall be given in linear metres stating the size
of cable, conduit or trunking and the nature of the structure.

(vi) Cutting out old plasterwork, old brickwork old plain concrete,
old reinforced concrete and the like not exceeding 300 millimetres
in width and making good after shall each be given separately
in linear metres.

Pylons S34 (a) Pylons, poles. Hut-posts, wall-brackets, pole-brackets, pole-stays and
and Poles the like for supporting cables shall each be enumerated separately
stating the size, the method of fixing and the nature of the structure.

(b) Boring or excavating holes in ground for poles and stays shall be
enumerated stating the depth, the nature of the filling (eg excavated

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material, concrete) and the treatment of the spoil.

(c) Excavating pits and forming concrete bases for pylons shall be given
in accordance with the rules in Sections 'C' and "D' hereof.

(d) Catenary cables shall be given in linear metres stating the type and the
size. Eye-bolts, shackles and straining-screws shall be given in the
description stating the method of fixing.

Metalwork S35 Metalwork in connection with the electrical installation (eg framework
for supporting plant, control-gear, equipment and the like, metal ladders
and gantries for access to plant, metal duct-covers) shall be given in
accordance with the rules in Sections 'L' and 'P' hereof.

Painting S36 Painting shall be given in accordance with the rules in Section 'R' hereof

PROTECTION

Protection S37 Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item. Where the
work involves the use of mineral-insulated copper-covered cable,
protecting such cable shall be given as an additional item stating the
total length.

Builder's Work S38 Builder's work in connection with specialist services shall be given in
accordance with the rules in the relevant sections under an appropriate
heading.

SECTION 'T'

WORKS ON SITE, DEMOLITION, ETC

General T1 Works on site, demolition, etc may be included as a separate Bill or

be incorporated in the Preliminary and General and/or Section Bills
as considered appropriate.

Shoring T2 Shoring in connection with cutting openings shall be given with such
items.

Shoring in all other cases shall be fully described or provisional

quantities given.

Hoardings etc T3 Hoardings, gantries, footways, etc required solely in respect of

demolitions shall be described and given in linear metres (see
Preliminaries and General Clause B10 hereof).

Works by T4 Include provisional sums or specify works to be carried out by Local

Public or other Public Authorities, such as:-
Authorities

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(a) Re-laying public roads and footpaths;

(b) Forming permanent crossings;
(c) Stormwater and sewer connections;
(d) Connections of water, electric, telephone or other services.

Demolitions T5 Describe the demolitions stating which materials are to be removed

and credite and which are to remain the property of the employer
with particulars of their

Alterations T6 Alterations which would be most conveniently priced on the site shall
be separately described and where practicable quantities shall be given.

Any new temporary or permanent work consequent upon the alterations

should be separately included in the Bill and where practicable quantities
shall be given.

SECTION 'U'

EXTERNAL WORKS

Generally U1 Works external to the Main Structures may where appropriate be given
under a suitable heading, and shall be measured in accordance
with the rules in the relevant Sections and as set out hereunder.

FENCING AND THE LIKE

Fencing U2 (a) Fencing of differing design and materials shall be given separately.

(b) Fencing to curve shall only be given separately if the horizontal rails
between posts are curved, in which case the radius shall be stated.

(c) Fencing shall be given in linear metres and described stating the
general height above ground level or other base and including rails,
capping, base trench, holes, bolts, binding wire, straining wire, screws
and nails as applicable, also intermediate posts and stays, droppers
and the like.

(d) Posts at ends, corners and intersections shall each be enumerated

separately including their stays.

(e) Posts shall be described including caps, baseplates, stays, overhangs,

pointing, driving, holes and bolts, concrete bases and excavation.

(f) Gates shall be enumerated and described including hinges, latches,

stops, runners and the like or measured in details under a sub-heading.

(g) Straining eye bolts shall be enumerated.

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Precast U3 Precast concrete walling shall be measured in accordance with the

Concrete principles laid down for 'fencing'.
Walling

ROADWAYS AND THE LIKE

Tar Pavings U4 Tar pavings, macadam, gravel and similar pavings shall include the
and the like foundations and shall be measured in accordance with the principles
of the foregoing Sections.

KERBS

Kerbs U5 Kerbs shall be given in linear metres including any foundation and
excavation.

SUNDRIES

Washing U6 (a) Washing lines etc shall be enumerated including all components,
Lines concrete bases, excavation etc.

(b) Painting shall be measured separately.

Flagstaffs U7 (a) Flagstaffs shall be enumerated and fully described including halyard
and tabernacle.

(b) Bases to flagstaffs shall be enumerated separately including concrete

and excavation.

Trees, U8 (a) Trees and shrubs shall be enumerated and described.

Shrubs and
Hedges (b) Hedges shall be given in linear metres and described stating the
spacing between plants.

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