PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING / FACILITIES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL

SERVICES

LOCATION: BARANGAY RADIWAN, IVANA, BATANGAS

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kinds of materials to be
used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detail drawings. The plans, detail drawings and
these Specifications shall be considered as complementing each other, so that what is mentioned, or
shown in one, although not mentioned or shown in the other, shall be considered as appearing on
both. In case of conflict between the two, the same should be referred to the designing
Architect/Engineer for resolution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS –

All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship, to the fullest talent and
meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer
and the owner. The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code,
as well as the local rules and regulations of the Municipality of Batanes, Philippines.

SECTION I

EXCAVATION FILING AND GRADING

1.1 SCOPE
The work covered by this section of the specification consist in furnishing all items, articles,
methods, plants, labor equipment appliances and materials and in performing all operations that
may be necessary proper or incidental, to complete excavation, filing backfilling and grading in
accordance with this section of specification all applicable plans and drawing, and subject to the
term and condition of the contract.

CLEARING THE SITE –

The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and other
perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade. All such unsuitable materials shall
be removed from the building site and spread uniformly over the areas adjacent to the proposed
building, or otherwise disposed of as maybe directed by the Engineer in charge of the
construction.

STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES –

The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawing established
before any execution is started.

1.2 EXCAVATION
The contractor shall make all necessary excavations for foundations to grades indicated in the
drawings including all other excavations, required and necessary for the proper persecution of the
work. The excavation for footings should be made deeper until the stratum for safe bearing
capacity of the soil is reached.

Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by pumping, care
being taken that the surrounding particles are not disturbed or removed.

1.3 FILLING AND GRADING

A. All excavations shall be backfilled presently as work permits after concrete walls and piers have
attained full design strength and/or as the engineer directs.

B. After all forms have been removed from footings, walls and piers, the materials from excavation
free from wastes and objectionable matter shall be used for backfilling around them.

C. In spaces where slab rest on ground, (or on fill) this shall be levelled and accurately graded with
0.10 mts (4") of gravel and sand, and tampered thoroughly before concrete pouring is done.

D. If the total volume of excess soil is greater than the total volume of fill, there is no need to add more
filling materials.

SECTION 2

CONCRETE AND MASONRY WORKS

2.1 GENERAL

All concrete work shall be done in accordance with standard "specification for government reinforced
concrete" as adopted by the government in so far as it does not conflict with the specific provisions
specified herein for "concrete masonry works" and the revised proportioning of concrete as specified
hereinafter.

2.2 USE CLASS "A" (4000-PSI CONCRETE) FOR FOOTINGS, COLUMNS, BEAMS, AND ALL
CONCRETE SLABS. (4000PSI) FOR SLAB ON FILL.

Concreting involves primarily the pouring of the reinforced concrete footings and pedestal. Portland
cement shall be used. Concrete proportions shall be of class “A” (1:2:4 mix). Concrete shall attain a
minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi in 28 days. Washed sand shall be used; shall have the
approval of Project Engineering as to quality. Gravel shall be of acceptable quality, ¾”diameter
minimum. Disapproved materials shall immediately be hauled away from the construction site at the
expense of the contractor. Structural footings shall be reinforced and constructed as per approved
drawings and specifications.

2.3 REINFORCING STEEL

Unless otherwise shown on plans, reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars, standard size, and in
accordance with the metal reinforcement and requirements of standard specifications for concrete and
reinforced concrete. Reinforcing bars shall be kept clean and free from rust, straight and free from
distortion, place and held in position as indicated.

General Construction Notes are provided in the plans and drawing for further reference.

2.4 FORMS

Shall be sound, good quality lumber, free from large loose knots and shall be less than 1/2" thick
plywood, or boards of even thickness. Plywood used shall be 1.2 m x 1.4 m. Scaffoldings for vertical
support is a 2” x 3” lumber, for horizontal support and diagonal braces is 2” x 2” lumber. Forms shall
be constructed of sufficient strength to withstand pouring forces and vibrations. Forms shall be
removed in such a manner as to ensure the complete safety of the structure.

2.5 CURING AND PROTECTION OF CONCRETE

As soon as the concrete has sufficiently set, to prevent the marring of the surface, the pavement shall
be cured by either:

a. All concrete shall be kept moist for a minimum of seven consecutive days immediately after
pouring by the use of wet burlap, fog spraying, curing compounds, and other approved
methods.

2.6 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

For walls and partitions shown in the drawing requiring concrete hollow blocks, use approved machine
locally made blocks.

A. Specimens shall be representative of whole lot of units from which they are selected. (Twenty days
before any work is started)

B. Reinforcing bars shall be 10 mm diameter bars. All horizontal reinforcement must be tied to the
vertical reinforcement at their intersection. All horizontal reinforcement must be place at every three
layers of hollow blocks and tied to the vertical reinforcement at 0.60m (running bond) on centers at
their intersections.

C. Provide 150mm x 300 mm stiffener column reinforced with 4-12 mm with 6mm ties at 150 mm on
center where concrete hollow block terminates and at every 3.0 m length of concrete hollow blocks
unless noted in structural plan.

SECTION 3

STRUCTURAL STEEL AND METAL WORKS

3.1 GENERAL

Structural Steel to be used for fabrication and erection of the structure shall comply with all the
pertinent provision of AISC Specification for the design.

All structural steel shapes shall conform to ASTM A36 Structural Steel unless otherwise stated.

SECTION 4

FLOOR AND WALL TILES AND FINISHES

4.1 SCOPE

The work covered by this section of the specification consist in furnishing all plan, labor, equipment,
appliances, methods, and materials and in performing all operation in connection with the installation
of all floor tiles, floor finishes, complete in strict accordance with this section of the specifications and
applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

4.2 CEMENT FINISH OF CONCRETE FLOORS

The quantity of cement and sand for mortar and plaster has a mix ratio of 1:3, Class B.

Concrete floor without specific finish, find whenever so shown on plants as cement finish shall be
given a wearing surface of 1:2 cement; one centimeter thick, applied immediately after the concrete
has been placed and before it has set. The mortar shall be spread and troweled will to a smooth, even
surface with sufficient slope for drainage where necessary. Straight v-grooves shall be placed where
so indicated on plans and in accordance with patterns shown.
4.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, TILES ON VERTICAL SURFACE

Vertical units and joints together with caps, cases and moulding, shall be maintained plumb and level
and even. Every fourth coarse shall be brought to a level and straight line. All caps, bases cave
mouldings or other trim tile shall be backfill with mortar. As soon as the mortar setting bed has
sufficiently hardened, the tile walls or any vertical surface shall be washed with clean water prior to
grouting or pointing. All tiles shall be firmly secure in place and all finish surfaces brought to true and
level planes.

Tile Adhesive used for 60 x 60 cm and smaller tiles has a thickness of 6 mm (minimum).

4.4 PAINTING

All types of paint material, varnish and other related product shall be subject to random tests as to
material composition by the Owner. Paint to be used shall be as specified by the Owner. Tinting
colors shall be first grade quality. Use same brand of paint and tinting color to effect good paint body.
Prior to application of paint, for new interior and exterior walls, apply surface to be painted with
concrete neutralizer diluted with water.

Boysen products will be used for masonry neutralizer, acrytex primer, acrytex, cast, acrytex top coat,
flat latex, and masonry putty. Exterior walls shall be applied with a thinning solvent (acrytex reducer)
to form a seamless, non-porous, watertight film that repels water and prevents seepage.

SECTION 5

DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND SOIL PIPING

5.1 SCOPE

The work covered by this section of the specification consist in furnishing of all plants, labor,
equipment, appliances and materials and performing all operations, proper or incidental. In connection
with the installation of drainage system and the sewer piping to and from septic vaults and private
sewer as the case may be, applicable drawings and subjects to the terms and condition of the
contract.

5.2 WORK INCLUDED

The following item of work are included;

a. Septic Tank

SECTION 6

PLUMBING

6.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and materials necessary for the complete installation of
the plumbing system, including all fixtures and connections of the building to the sewer, or to and from
septic vault as the case may be.

B. The plumbing shall also include the water service to all fixtures and equipment within the building,
the water supply pipes to the water main. It also includes the waste, soil and bent pipes.
C. The contractor shall pay all fees and permits incidental to the completion of the work, ready for
service.

D. All works shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the national plumbing code of the
Philippines.

6.2 THE DRAWINGS SHOW THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF ALL PIPINGS. HOWEVER,
WHERE LOCAL AND/OR ACTUAL CONDITIONS OF THE JOB OR AT THE JOB SITE
NECESSITATE A DEVIATIONS OR RE-ARRANGEMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE
AND SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL DRAWINGS FOR THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT.

6.3 PIPING

A. Every water closet and lavatory shall have a separate shut-off.

B. Water pipes shall consist of standard steel galvanized pipes.

C. Exposed bent pipes in rooms or on the exterior of the building 2 inches diameter shall be of steel,
galvanized pipe. Waste pipes shall be of cast iron, except those exposed in rooms which shall be
nickel plated like traps.

6.4 COVERING OF WORKS

No drainage of plumbing system or part thereof shall be covered until it has been inspected, tested
and approved as specified.

SECTION 6

WATER DISTRIBUTION

7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor shall install the water distribution system complete with connections to public utility
service main and service connection to buildings.

B. The layout if water pipes shall be approved by the engineer before any work in the water supply
piping is started.

7.2 VALVE

A. Valves 3-inch diameter and under shall be bronze

B. No valve shall be set under roads, pavements or walls, except where noted. All valves on waterline
underground shall provide with cast iron extension boxes and covers at grade properly identified or
marked "w" or enough to extend two feet above top of deepest valve box shall be provided for each
valve furnished.

C. All water supply to each room shall have separate gate valve.

7.3 PIPE SIZES Refer to the working drawings.

 SECTION 8

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS

8.1 SCOPE

The work covered by this section of the specifications consists in the furnishing of all items, articles,
plants, labor, materials, equipment, appliances and everything listed mentioned or scheduled on
drawings and in the specifications and in performing all operations necessary for the completion of all
carpentry and joinery work in accordance with all applicable drawings and full size details, and subject
to the terms and conditions of the contracts.

8.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Lumber shall be of the approved quality of the respective kinds required for the various parts of the
work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, straight and free from large loose or unsound knots, sap,
shakes, or other imperfections impairing its strength, durability or appearance.

B. All exposed wood work shall be smoothly dressed and well sand papered.

8.3 WORKMANSHIP

Unless otherwise specified, all wood moldings, wood framing for doors and windows, cabinets and
doors shall be shop-fabricated.

8.4 DOORS, GENERAL

A. All lumber for doors including bar doors, cabinet and closet doors and all wood work of similar
nature, shall be kiln dried with not more than fourteen percent (14%) moisture content.

B. All doors must be guaranteed against warping, twisting, or cracking for a period of six (6) months
from the date of final acceptance of the finished buildings.

8.5 KINDS OF LUMBER

Use kiln dry lumber for the following:

A. All wood in contact with or embedded in concrete masonry or plaster

B. All wood plates, if any

C. All doors, jamb, window frames, headers

D. All ceiling joints and nailing strips

E. Studding for plywood partitions

F. All T&G wood ceiling if any

G. All wood lattice and perforated wood works

H. All interior wood work for closets, cabinets, drawers, etc.

8.6 KINDS OF PLYWOOD

1/2" 4' x 8' Marine Plywood for interior works and ordinary plywood for exterior works.

SECTION 9

PLUMBING FIXTURES (TOILET AND BATHROOM ACCESSORIES)

9.1 SCOPE

A. The work covered by this section of the specifications consists in furnishing all plants, labor,
equipment, and tools articles, appliances and materials, and in performing all operations in connection
with the installation of all plumbing fixtures, fittings and accessories complete in strict. Accord this
section of the specifications and the applicable drawings, and subject to the term and conditions of the
contract.

B. All plumbing fixtures, fittings, accessories, materials and all work obviously necessary for the
proper functioning of all installations, whether or not specifically called for in the specifications or
indicated on drawings, pre-included in this work.

C. Mirrors, glass shelves, electric water heaters, etc. whether shown or indicated on drawings are in
this work.

9.2 MAKE

Locally manufactured plumbing fixtures shall be provided with U.S. manufacture fittings and
accessories.

9.3 LAVATORIES

The contractor shall provide and set complete ready for service the following lavatories:

A. For all toilet rooms, use “Philippine Standard” vitreous China lavatory “New Lucerne” Modern PF
361, colored, size 16” x 20”, with splash back-front overflow, anti- splash rim cast-in-soap dish, basin
off-center. To right hand side, pocket hanger and integral China brackets, (or approved equivalents)

B. Elsewhere, “Northern Hill” Grecian acid resisting enameled cast iron built-in lavatory with stainless
steel frame (MF-1824) integral front overflow, anti-splash rim and two cast-in-soap depression,
colored, size 20” x 18” (or approved equivalents).

9.4 WATER CLOSETS

Philippine standard, vitreous China free-standing close coupled closet combination “Compton” model
PF 2107 colored, integral seat siphon wash bowl with jet, extended rear shelf, PF 4049 tank with
cover and with locking device (or approved equivalents).

SECTION 10

HARDWARE

10.1 GENERAL CONDITION

A. The contractor shall provide all rough hardware required for the completion of work, including nails,
spikes, bolts, lag, screws and shall provide and fit in place all finishing hardware hereinafter specified
-put in the most improved manner with screws to match the finish.
B. Finishing hardware, suitable to the service required fully equip in the most satisfactory operative
conditions, for all doors, windows, transom sashes, screen doors and windows, closet, built-in
cabinets, counters, drawers, and other operating members throughout the project shall be furnished
and installed or fitted by the contractor.

10.2 BUTT HINGES

Each panel of hinged door shall be hung on two (2) butts of doors 1.5m or less in height; three (3)
butts over 1.5m high and not over 2.1m.; four (4) butts above 2.1m in height.

SECTION 11

STEEL WINDOWS, DOORS AND WOOD LOUVER WINDOWS

11.1 GENERAL

All windows, doors and structural steel shall be of intermediate and of the types shown on plans.

11.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The work covered by these specifications consists in the furnishing of all plant, equipment, appliances
and materials, and labor in performing all connection with the installation of steel windows and doors
complete in strict accordance with this section of the specifications and the applicable drawings, and
subject to the terms and conditions of the contracts.

11.3 WINDOWS

A. 38 series profile Powder Coated White frame Awning Windows (8 mm thick tempered clear glass)
of sizes 50 cm x 60 cm, single, 2 division, and 3 divisions will be ordered and customized or pre-
fabricated in the shop.

B. Aluminum Material S798 White Frame 500 mm x 1800 mm Fixed Window (8 mm thick Tempred
Clear Glass) will be ordered and customized or pre-fabricated in the shop.

11.4 DOORS

The contractor shall order pre-fabricated/ customized doors according to its size and shall be ready
for installation:

A. Flush Door, Wooden Frame and Plywood Face, 3 sets of 900 mm x 2100 mm, and 6 sets of
800 mm x 2100 mm
B. UPVC Type Door (Vignet Door)(with 50 mm x 75 mm thick UPVC Frame)

11.5 ERECTION

A. No windows or door unit shall be allowed, in any case, to be installed in place in the form work
previous to pouring concrete. Instead grooves for grouting shall be caused to be formed along the
sides and heads of wall opening. Concrete below level of finished masonry or concrete opening,
leaving the balance of grouting after window or door units are set in place.

B. Standard Anchors; Clips, bolts, or screws shall be provided by the window manufacturer.

11.6 SHOP DRAWINGS

The contractor shall, before proceeding with the manufacture of steel windows and doors, prepare
and submit complete manufacturing and installation drawing in full sizes and in triplicate, together with
samples of member-sections and hardware to be used for approval.

SECTION 12

ELECTRICAL, WIRING INSTALLATIONS

12.1 GENERAL

A. Under these specifications, the contractor shall furnish and deliver all equipment, materials, labor
and supervision at the site or construction and shall install complete, ready for service, the electrical
wiring installation of the buildings, all in accordance with the plans and accompanying specifications.

B. Tenders shall include the electrical installations complete as shown on plans including the service
entrance ducts for the lighting and power systems, service meter and meter cabinet, feeder dust and
feeder conductor, feeder panels, distributions branch circuits, conduit piping, conduit boxes, junction
boxes, well switches, telephone outlets, convenience outlets, ceiling line outlets, recessed light
outlets, lighting fixtures and outlets, air-conditioner and outlets, and all electrical connections of any
description that may be required to complete the installation ready for service, all in accordance with
the National and Philippine Electrical Codes, although such equipment and devices may not show on
plans nor mentioned in these specifications.

C. All conductive and metallic materials is enclosing electric conductors and equipment shall be
positively grounded and shall have electrical continuity for the purpose of preventing a potential above
ground on all metallic enclosures

D. The electrical work to be installed hereunder shall comply with the rules and regulations of the
latest edition of the National and Philippine Electrical Codes with the existing applicable ordinances or
the local government and with the rules and requirements of the local power and telephone
companies.

E. All electrical materials, equipment, appliances, device, fittings to be used hereunder be brand new
and of the types and manufacture approved by the Amedal National Board Office Underwriter’s
Laboratories, Incorporated

F. All installations must be under the direct supervision of a duly licensed professional Electrical
Engineer.

G. Service Entrance to the building shall be overhead, 220 volts, single phase, .3 wire 60 hertz

I. Whenever necessary, junction box must be provided, service entrance conduit shall be made of
rigid steel conduit.

12.2 SIZES OF WIRE

Sizes of wire shall be the following:

a. No.14 for ceiling outlet

b. No.12 for convenience outlet and circuit homerun

12.3 INSTALLATION OF WIRES

A. Convenience Outlet: 800 mm from center of outlet to finish floor line.

B. Wall Switches: 1500 mm from center of outlet to finish floor line

C. Main Circuit Breaker: 1800 mm from top of device to finish floor line
12.4 TEST AND GUARANTEE

A. When the installation is reported in writing by the electrical contractor to be complete and ready for
acceptance, test as directed shall be made by the electrical contractor in the presence of the
engineer-in-charge.

B. All apparatus, materials and labor required for making test of all work shall be supplied by the
contractor at his own expense.

12.5 DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND CABINETS

Shall be standard factory products of a reputable electrical manufacturer and shall be of the flush
type. All trims shall each have a door equipped with chrome-plated catch look and two (2) keys.

12.6 CONDUIT WORKS

A. Conduit dust to be installed for this project shall be PVC electrical conduits smooth inside and free
from flaws and imperfections.

B. No conduit of less than ½ inch nominal diameter will be permitted on any-part of the installation and
shall be larger where so required by the number and size of wires to be installed therein.

12.7 WIRING METHODS

All conductors shall be used for this project shall be rubber-covered, double braided, single copper
conductor of the approved type of building wires. They shall rubbercovered, double braided, single
copper conductors. If run in underground conduits or conduits installed at wet locations, conductors
shall be thermoplastic type “TW” or rubber covered type “RW” use “Phelps Dodge” electrical wire and
cables.

SECTION 13

OTHERS

CLEARING OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE: Excavation void and construction gaps around the
structure shall be filled and compacted. The area shall be left cleared and cleaned every end of the
day and after the completion of the contractual work. All construction debris and waste materials and
any materials not suited for the construction shall be hauled to the designated area. Dumping of waste
and debris inside the zone is strictly prohibited.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will be required to field out one full time Civil Engineer to
supervise this particular project and to look after the safety of the workplace and the workers. The
contractor will be required to submit together with their Bid Proposal a PERT CPM of the Project
and/or Gantt chart.