CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kind 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
appering 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 finish with first class workmanship, to the fullest talent and meaning of
the plans and these Specifications, and to entire satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer and he Owner.

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 may be directed by the Architect or 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
excavation is started. Batterboards and reference marks shall be erected at such places where they will not be
disturbed during the excavation of the building.

EXCAVATION-

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

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

BACKFILLS-

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

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

CONCRETE WORKS-

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform distribution of the cement and aggregates, and
should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position, care being taken to avoid segregation of the
aggregates.

Water to be used for mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oil, acids, alkalis, salt
and other organic materials.
PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE-

All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain and reinforced
concrete as adopted by the Government. Cement to be used shall be APO/CEMEX Portland cement,
APO/CEMEX pozzolan cement or any other equivalent brands more readily available in locality. Alternative
cements so selected must meet the requirements of Portland and Pozzolan cements, approved by the
Architect or Engineer in charge of construction.

The following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts of the building:

 Columns and footings -Class A(1:2:4)

 Concrete Holl. Blk. Footings -Class B(1:2-1/2:5)
 Reinf. Conc. Beams and Slabs -Class A (1:2:4)
 Concrete slab floor on fill -Class C (1:3:6)
 Septic Vault cover -Class A (1:2:4)

Class A concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 parts fine aggregate and 4 parts coarse aggregate by
volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.

Class B concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2-1/2 parts fine aggregate and 5 parts coarse aggregate
by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.

Class C concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 3 parts fine aggregate and 6 parts coarse aggregate by
volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.

The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or of inert materials with similar characteristics
having clean, hard and durable grains, free from organic matter or loam

The coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of durable and strong qualities, or clean and
hard gravel. Size of the coarse aggregate to be used shall vary from 20mm to 40mm (3/4” to 1-1/2”).

FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS-

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

Forms shall not be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support its own weight and
loads that may be placed on it. Side forms of beams and girders may be removed earlier than the bottom
forms but additional posts or shoring must be placed under the beams or girders until they have attained their
strength.

CONCRETE SLAB FLOOR ON FILL-

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

SECOND FLOOR TOILET-BATH AND BALCONY CONCRETE SLAB-

When preparing the concrete for upper floor slabs of Toilet-Bath and balcony it shall be made waterproof by
adding SAHARA waterproofing compound to the mixture.
The proportion of the waterproofing compound to a given volume of concrete mixture shall be as
recommended by the product manufacturer.

STEEL REINFORCING BARS-

All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of round deformed bars with lugs or
projections on their sides to provide a greater bond between the concrete and the steel. All steel reinforcing
bars to be used shall conform to ASTM A-305.

All reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by tying them together at each
bar intersection with Gauge No. 16 galvanized iron wire.

The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams, girders and other concrete members
shall conform to the number, size and spacing as indicated in the drawings or schedule of steel
reinforcements.

No metal reinforcement shall be installed in place unless it is free form rust, scale or other coatings, which will
destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS-

Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be class B mixture Portland cement.

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for first floor walls shall be atleast 150mm thick, while concrete
hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated, shall be 100mm thick. For interior CHB walls where
plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the thickness shall be at least 150mm.

Concrete hollow blocks to be used for walls above the first floor, shall be 100mm thick.

The concrete surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with cement mortar
consisting of 1 part Portland cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with round
deformed bars, 10mm diameter, spaced not more than .80m on center, bothways.

All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be finished with the specified materials indicated on
the elevation drawings.

The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall finishes indicated in the drawings shall be 1 part
cement, 1 part lime and 3 parts sand.

FLOOR FINISHES-

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

 Living Room 40cm x 40cm ceramic floor tiles

 Dining Room 40cm x 40cm ceramic floor tiles
 Patio 40cm x 40cm ceramic floor tiles
 Bed Room 40cm x 40cm ceramic floor tiles
 Rest rooms 40cm x 40cm ceramic floor tiles

WALL TILE AND FLOOR FINISHES-

The rest rooms floors shall be finished with 40cm x 40cm ceramic tiles carrying the brand of MARIWASA tiles.
The walls of toilets, production area and their adjacent walls shall be wainscoted with 300mm x 300mm
(12”x12”) ceramic wall tiles.

All tiles for floors and walls shall be free from laminations, serrated edges, chipped-off corners and other
defects, which would adversely affect their appearance and strength. All joints between tiles shall be filled
with ABC white tile grout and then carefully wiped.

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

LUMBER-

Lumber to be used in this project shall be well seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from loose or unsound knots,
shakes or other imperfections impairing their strength or appearances.

The kind of lumber to be used for the various parts of the building shall be as follows:

 Interior door frames 2”x 3” s4s good lumber

 Interior door jamb 2” x 6” s4s good lumber
 Base of cabinet 2”x 3” s4s good lumber

FRAMES-

All wood frames for doors and cabinets shall be done as much as possible, with carefully fitted mortise and
tenon joints. All doors to be installed on concrete hollow block and other masonry walls shall be anchored with
76mm (3”) common wire nails all around the contact surfaces, and all such contact surfaces shall first be
painted with SOLIGNUM CLEAR wood preservatives before the frames are installed in place.

All unexposed lumber such as posts, plates, floor and roof beams, trusses or rafters, floor joists and bridging,
purlins, cleats, ceiling joist, wall studs, etc. shall likewise be treated with SOLIGNUM CLEAR wood preservative
after they have been installed in place.

ROOFING-

The roof shall be covered with UNDOLINE ASPHALT ROOFING sheets as shown on the plans. The roofing
sheets shall be secured to the purlins with 6mm dia. (1/4” dia.) g.i rivets and gauge no. 26 plain straps cut long
enough for bending around the specified size of purlins or using number 2-1/2 metal tek screw.

Ridge rolls, hip and valleys to be used shall be those compatible with the EXCCEL pre painted long span roofing
sheets. They shall lap the roofing sheets at least 250mm. The ridge rolls, hip rolls and valleys shall be riveted or
screwed to the roofing sheets.

All roofing sheets adjacent to concrete hollow block and the other masonry walls such as at property line
firewalls, shall be provided with 0.7mm GI flashing to extend up to the top and over to the other side of the
wall. All rivets shall be placed at the top of the corrugated of the roofing sheets to prevent water from
standing around the rivets or screws.

ELECTRICAL WORKS-

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

The electrical wiring shall be installed thru ATLANTA coilable PVC electrical conduit, fittings and appurtenances
that conform with ISO dimensions.

The type of electrical services to be supplied to the building shall be 220V, AC, single phase.

There shall be only one service drop from the nearest ELECTRICITY COMPANY pole to the proposed building.
Electric wires for light and power shall not be smaller than 3.5mm (AWG No.12)600V insulation.

Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as follows:

 LPP (Panel Board) America

 Molded Circuit Breaker GE (bolt-on)
 Flush wall switches, Convenience Outlets Panasonic (Universal type)
 Wires/Conductors Philflex
 Utility box, junction box and pipes Atlanta
 Flexible Hose Poly
 Receptacles and bulb Panasonic

The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty uPVC pipe, size 20mm which should extend at least 300mm
above the ceiling line. The grounding wires shall be identified and all wires shall be color coded for easy
identification.

The panelboard shall be provided with a circuit directory.

PLUMBING WORKS-

All plumbing works for this project shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under the direct
supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber.

Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, drainage and prevent water hammer and
noise.

The plumbing installation shall conform with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code and the rules and
regulations enforced in the locality.

Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using ATLANTA uPVC push-on system. For the in-house water
supply installation, ATLANTA PPR pipes and fittings shall be used.

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

 Water Closets Royal Term

 Lavatories Royal Term
 Kitchen Sink Stainless Steel
 Floor Drain Stainless Steel size 6”x6”
 Angle Valve Sogo

Where a sanitary sewer system of sewage disposal is not I operation in the locality, a standard septic vault
shall be constructed as shown in the drawings.

STORM DRAINAGE-
All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in concrete catch basins, to which 6” reinforced concrete
drainage or 6” uPVC pipes shall be connected leading to the street gutter or storm drainage fronting the
building.

DOOR AND DOOR FRAMES-

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, designs and kind of materials shown in the details of doors,
schedule of doors as per the bill of materials.

All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x 102mm (4”x4”) loose-pin bearing template
hinges.

Door locksets to be used shall be YALE or KWICKSET brand to be installed 950mm from the finished floor line.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS-

The work to be done under this tem consist of furnishing all required materials, fabricated woodwork, tools,
equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary for the satisfactory completion of all carpentry
and joinery works in strict accord with applicable drawings, details and these Specifications.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. LUMBER

Lumber of the different species herein specified for the various parts of the structure shall be well seasoned,
sawn straight, sun-dried or kiln-dried and free from defects such as loose and unsound knots, pitch, pockets,
sapwood, cracks and other imperfections impairing its strength, durability and appearance.

B. PLYWOOD

Plywood shall be of good grade and made of laminated wood strips bonded together with water resistant resin
glue. Waterproof or marine plywood shall be used for all cabinetry works.

C. HARDIFLEX

Hardiflex when required to the plan shall be 6mm thick respectively, tempered or oil impregnated for
moisture/water resistance.

D. FASTENERS

Nails, screws, bolts and straps shall be provided and used where suitable for fixing carpentry and joinery
works. All fasteners shall be brand new and of adequate size to ensure rigidity of connections.

QUALITY OF MATERIALS

All materials to be incorporated in the carpentry and joinery works shall be approved quality as specified.
Before using, all materials shall have been inspected and accepted by the supervising Architect or Engineer.

PAINTING-

All painting work for this project, except as hereinafter specified, shall be done with the used of BOYSEN or
DAVAIES paint products.

The painting contractor shall supply all labor, paint materials, tools staging and equipment necessary, and shall
perform all painting and finishing work as shown in the schedule of painting and finishing work for this project.
The painting contractor shall store his materials in one place in the building to be kept neat and clean, care
being taken in the storage of paints, oils, etc. to prevent danger of fire. Oily rags shall be kept in metal
containers and shall be removed from the building every end of the working day.

Upon completion of the painting works, the painting contractor shall remove any paint spots from all finished
work. He shall present his work to the Project owner or Architect/Engineer in charge of construction, free from
blemishes and rubbish generated by his workers.

It shall be the painting contractor’s responsibility to protect his work and those of other contractors during the
time his work is underway. He shall be responsible for any damage to the work or property of others caused by
his employees or by himself

Before any painting is done, all surfaces shall be cleaned, smoothed and free from dust, dirt, grease, mortar,
rust and other foreign substances. All parts where paint remover has been used shall be washed off with paint
or lacquer thinner. All paints shall be spread evenly and carefully.

All paint and paint materials shall be delivered to the building site in unbroken packages, bearing the marks of
the specified brand. No adulteration of specified paints with other brands shall be allowed.

PREPARED BY: CONFORME:

MICHAEL ABEJERO TEVES MR. & MRS ROY SARMAGO

ENGINEER OWNER
PRC REGISTRATION NO. 0086883
REGISTRATION DATE 2/14/2000
VALID UNTIL 2/24/2021
PTR NO. 0844417
DATE ISSUED 01/08/2019
TIN. 919-648-859