TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Owner : Philippine Carabao Center

Project : Completion of PCC Regional Milk Plant – Phase 2 (Training Center)
Location : PCC – USF, Ubay, Bohol

1. GENERAL INTENTION AND APPLICATION

a) This Schedule of Materials presents and defines the specific materials intended to be
used for the different portions of the structure and to be incorporated in the
construction of the project.
b) This Schedule of Materials shall not be considered as entirely inclusive. It shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor to thoroughly study and analyze the plans and
specifications, and all their purposed of the various parts or the structures and its
appendages. To determine the full extent of the needed materials, method,
appliances, equipment, hardware and fixtures of the type and level of quality
compatible with those herein specified or indicated in the plans, but which are
reasonably inferred there from in order to make the building complete as required.
c) This Schedule of materials and the Plans and Specifications are intended to
complement each other; the Contractor shall provide what one calls for as if called
for both.

2. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

The quality of materials shall be the best of their respective kinds for the intended purpose.
All works shall be done in the best and most acceptable manner and on strict conformity
with the requirements of the Plans and Specifications and Schedule of Materials.

Sample of all finishing materials, including manufacturer’s certificates shall be submitted by

the Contractor for approval by the Architect prior to their purchase, installation or
incorporation into the construction. Such required samples shall be furnished free of
expenses to the Owner and property marked for identification. The works shall be in
accordance with the approved samples. Materials and articles installed or used without
such approval of the Architect shall be rejected.

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3. GENERAL NOTES

a) In order that bids will be compared fairly and equally, all proposals shall
be based on estimated and materials and of the specific brands
mentioned in this Scheduled Materials.
b) Materials and equipment designated in these Specifications are given as
standards. This implies no right on the part of the Contractor or his sub-
contractors to contribute other materials for those specified, except the
manner herein described.
c) References in the specifications or in the drawings to specific
manufacturer’s products or to trades names is for the purposed of
establishing the standards of quality demanded. Such references is not
intended to be restrictive, and, except where a specific product is
necessary to match existing materials or items, the Contractor may apply
to the Architect in writing in permission to substitute materials or items
other than those specified or implied.

4. SITEWORKS

4.1 Description
Siteworks work consists of site clearance, survey, cutting, imported fill,
embankment and construction of ditches for drainage. Work of this section
includes all measurement and materials required to complete the supply,
execution and construction of site preparation.

4.2 Clearing and Grabbing

The contractor shall clear from all areas planned for the work, all buildings,
materials, debris, prior to the cutting and filling work taking all necessary
precautions to prevent damage to existing road structures and buildings on
other facilities, in the area, which shall not be demolished.

4.3 Survey
Prior to commencement of the work, the contractor shall check the existing
bench marks and reference points located in or out of the site as indicated. The
contractor shall establish newly standard bench marks and points for the work
within the site with the agreement with the Engineer.

5. EARTH WORK

5.1 Scope of Work

Earth works consists of excavation, back filling and disposal of surplus material.
Work of this section includes all measure and materials required to complete the
design supply, support, use, construction, removal of earth work.

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5.2 Excavation

The ground shall be excavated to the lengths, widths and exact depths required
for the construction of the works. The contractor shall examine any unsuitable or
weak ground materials, standards of which are given below and shall report the
situation in writing to the Engineer before executing.

All excavation works shall be kept dry and clean in order that work may not be
interfered by water entering the excavation. The contractor shall pump out all
water which may occur into the excavation employing such equipment as
engines, pumps pipe work, chutes and other necessary to keep the water level
below the bottom of the permanent work during the period requirement of the
Engineer, raised water shall be conveyed away in such manners as not to cause
any nuisance or injury of the occupants of site. If pumping is required it shall be
carried out continuously and may not be stopped without the permission of the
Engineer.

The sides of the excavation shall be supported as necessary to maintain a vertical

face and to prevent fall of any nature at any time during the duration of the
excavation. The contractor shall be responsible of the design, supply, fixing and
removal of the shoring, sheet piling or any works required to support the side of
the excavation.

It is also the contractor’s responsibility to protect existing structures and utilities

from damage or interruption of service due to excavation work.

5.3 Backfilling

Excavation shall not be backfilled until such structures and properties as

drainage, insulation pipes, construction details, and water tightness have been
inspected, tested and approved by the Engineer. All backfill material shall be
approved and free from vegetable or organic material, mud, refuse, boulders,
stones of over 15cm shall be carried out in such away and such generous depths
to ensure that the final surfaces after settlement and compaction conforms to
the levels indicated in the drawings and specifications.

5.4 Compaction

All soil fill material used shall be thoroughly compacted by mechanical means
until the specified degree of compaction is obtained. The filling material shall be
approved by the Engineer and placed of even layers of the depth not greater

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 than 30cm. A power roller of at least 10 tons shall make at least 10 trips for each
layer unless specified.

Every effort shall be made to compact the fill of the material at its optimum
moisture content for compaction. In any case, the dry density of compacted soil
shall not be less than 95% of the value obtained in the standard laboratory test.
When spade will not permit the use of rollers, other types of approved
equipment shall be used to achieve the same degree of compaction specified.
Filling and compacting around pipes, cables and conduits shall be done by hands
using selected materials to depth of the least 50cm above such pipes, cables and
conduit.

6. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 Concrete
Fcl = 20.7 Mpa (3000 psi) for wall footing, column, beams, slab on grade
and pedestal.

6.1.1 Cement

Portland cement for all structural concrete shall conform to ASTM C 150, for
all concrete construction below ground level and water retaining structures,
sulfate resisting Portland cement type ll of ASTM C150 or equivalent shall be
used and for above ground level type l shall be used. The contractor shall
provide appropriate dry, well ventilated weather and water proof sheds of
capacity sufficient to store cement so that the cement can be stored in such
a manner as to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign matter. The
cement shall be used as soon as possible after delivery.

6.1.2 Aggregates

All aggregates shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 150 or

equivalent and locally available aggregates failing to meet above mentioned
specifications but which have been shown by special test or to actual service
to produce concrete of adequate strength and durability maybe used when
authorized by the Engineer. The aggregates shall be dense, hard durable and
free from harmful amount of reactive minerals and other chemical
compound and shall conform to the above mentioned standards. Samples of
aggregates used in the work shall be provided from the same aggregates
resources stockpile at the site and be submitted to the laboratory authorized
by the employer and the written approval of the authorized laboratory shall
be given to the Engineer.

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 6.1.3 Water

Water use in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious of oils, acids,
alkalis, salts, organic material or other substance which maybe deleterious to
concrete or reinforcement. The temperature of water use for making
concrete in hot weather shall be low enough to attain the proper mixing
temperature of concrete, and in any case shall be lower than 30 degree
centigrade. The contractor shall store on the site an adequate supply of fresh
water to meet all needs.

6.1.4 Concrete Mixes

Concrete shall be proportioned to have the following specified compressive strengths,

as determined by the specified testing and test evaluation procedure;
specified compressive strength (fc) shall be as indicated in the drawings.

6.1.5 Water-Cement Ratio

Water-Cement Ratio shall be determined so as to achieve the required workability and

to obtain the specified concrete strength which shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer.

6.1.6 Curing

Curing shall start as soon as practical after placing or finishing concrete shall be cured
with water unless membrane curing is employed. The surface of place
concrete shall be covered with damped mats or other approved materials for
a suffocation period taking into consideration weather condition during the
period. Horizontal surfaces shall be covered by a suitable methods so as to
avoid the effect of sunshine, drying wind and other harmful effects, vertical
surfaces such as walls and column sides shall be wetted for a sufficient
period by sprinkling water to forms or other suitable methods.

6.1.7 Test of Concrete

Work cylinder test shall be made of concrete sampled during the works. Samples shall
be taken for each new grade concrete, for each 100 m3 of concrete when the
same grade is being used continuously, except for lean concrete and other
non-load bearing concrete. The number of all test shall not less than 3 for
each compressive strength test, all test shall performed in accordance of
ASTM C. 39, and shall be carried out in an authorized laboratory. If the result
of the 28 day test is unsatisfactory, all concrete work shall be stopped and
shall not proceed further without the written permission of the Engineer. If

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 the test prove that the concrete is not satisfactory it shall be cut out,
removed and replaced by the contractor.

6.2 Reinforcing Steel

FY = 230 Mpa for wall footing, column pedestal, column Beams and slab on
grade.

6.2.1 Reinforcement

This article should be apply to the fabrication and erection of reinforcing the
steel bars. The materials to be used shall be specified in section 6.2 of this
specification.

Bars shall be tied at all intersections excepts where spacing is less than 30
mm in each direction, when alternate intersections shall be tied. Distance
from the forms shall be maintained by means of stays, blocks, hangers or
other approved supports. Blocks for holding reinforcement from contacts
with the forms shall be pre-cast mortar blocks of approved shape or
dimensions of approved chairs. Layers of bars shall, be separated by pre-cast
mortar blocks or by other equally suitable devices.

The use of pebbles, pieces of broken stone or bricks, metal pipe and wooden
blocks or metal chairs shall not be permitted. Unless otherwise on the
drawings or required by the structural Engineer, the minimum distance
between bars shall be 400mm. Reinforcement in any member shall be placed
and then expected and approved by the Engineer before the placing of
concrete commences. Bundled bars shall be tied together by not more than
1.80 meters intervals. It shall be supported by suitable chairs and spaces or
by metal hangers. On the ground and where otherwise subject to corrosion,
concrete or other suitable no corrodible materials shall be use for supporting
reinforcement. Where the concrete surface will be exposed to the weather in
the finish structure or where rust would impair the appearance or finish of
the structure, all reinforcement supports, within specified concrete covers,
shall be galvanized or made of a suitable non-corrodible material. Concrete
all be protection for reinforcement shall be as indicated, in accordance with
ACI 318.

6.2.2 Bending and Anchorage

Building specifications shall be drawn as applicable with the accordance with

the approved codes, and each reinforcement bars shall be bent to the exact

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dimensions specified to the relevant specifications. Bars shall not be welded
without the approval of the Engineer, all splices or overlaps shall comply
entirely with the requirements of proved.

6.2.3 Fixing of Reinforcement

The steel reinforcement shall be assembled to the exact shapes and

dimensions as approved by the Engineer. The rods shall have the approved
cross-sectional area and shall be fixed accurately in the moulds. The ends of
all tying wires shall be tumed to main body of the concrete and shall be
allowed to project towards the surface. Spacing blocks shall be used to
ensure accurate cover to the reinforcement and these blocks shall be of
precast concrete of strength at least equal to that of the concrete being
placed.

No temporary supports for the reinforcement shall be allowed to be

reinforcement shall have been thoroughly cleaned and made free of all loss
rust.

Unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings, minimum cover shall

be determined in accordance of AC 318-77 as indicated on the following
table.

DESCRITION Min. Cover Thickness

Cast against and permanently 75 mm

exposed to Earth
Expose to Earth and weather 40-50 mm
Not exposed to weather and Earth 20-40 mm

6.2.4 Splices

Generally, avoid splices in slabs, beams and girders at points of maximum

stress. Splices maybe allowed only as shown or noted in the plans.

Splices in adjacent shall be staggered a minimum distance of 40 bar

diameters.

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 6.2.5 Form Work

This section covers the fabrication, erection and removal of forms and other
necessary works thereof, including material and design of forms. All works
covered by this sections hall conform to ACI 347.

6.3 Masonry

FcI = 4.83 Mpa (700 psi) for all CHB wall.

6.3.1 Mortar

All mortar of concrete blocks shall conform to ASTM C-476-71,2500 psi in28
days, and shall be consist of one part Portland cement by volume, ¼ part
hydrated lime and 3 parts damp, loose sand, plus water.

6.2.3 Reinforcing Steel

All reinforcement steel for concrete masonry units shall be structural grade,
billet steel deformed bars conforming to the requirements of ASTM A-615 with
yield strength of 230 Mpa.

6.3.3 Water

Water used in mixing mortar shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of
oil, acid, alkalies, salt, organic materials or other substance that maybe
celeterious to concrete or steel.

6.3.4 Grout

All grout shall be machine-mixed in accordance with ASTM C-94 and shall
consist of one part Portland cement, 2 ½ part sand, 2 part sea gravel, and
adequate water to produce a concrete of 10 inches slump, and shall have an
ultimate compressive strength of 200 psi of 28 days.

6.4 Structural Steel

FY= 250 Mpa (A-36) for roof framing and all other steel.
All anchor/machine bolts shall be conform to ASTM A-325.

6.4.1 Rolled Heavy Shapes

ASTM A6/A6Mhot-rolled shape with a flange thickness exceeding 2 in. (50 mm)
are considered to be rolled heavy shapes. Rolled heavy shapes used as

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 members subject to primary tensile forces due to tension or flexure and sliced
or connected using complete-joint-penetration groove welds that fuse through
the thickness of the flange of the web. The structural design documents shall
require that such shapes be supplied with Charpy V-notch (CVN) impact test
results in accordance with ASTN A6/A6M, Supplementary Requirement S30,
with Charpy V-notch impact test for Structural-Shapes Alternate Core
Location.The impact test shall meet a minimum average value of 20 ft-lb (27 J)
absorbed energy at a maximum temperature of +70 (+21˚C).

6.4.2 Bolts, Washers and Nuts

Bolt, washer and nut material conforming to one of the following ASTM
specification is specified in section 6.4 of this specification.

6.4.3 Welding

Must conform welding electrodes for manual shielded metal-arc welding to

E60 series of ASTM Specifications A233 ant to AWS Specification A5.1 &A5.5.

6.4.4 Test of Concrete Structural Steel

Materials test reports made by the fabricator or a testing laboratory shall

constitute sufficient evidence of conformity with one of the ASTM standards
listed in Section A3.1a. For hot-rolled structural shapes, plates and bars such
test shall be made in accordance with ASTM A568/A568M; for tubing and
pipe such, test shall be made in accordance with the requirement of the
applicable ASTM standards listed above for those product forms.

7. Finishes

7.1 Cement Finishes

All masonry unit work not specified with finishing expose to view shall be cement
plastered. Plastering work shall be coordinated. Scaffolding shall be amply
strong, well braced, tied securely and inspected regularly. Over loading of
scaffolding shall not be permitted.

 Wall finishes – all interior CHB wall should be leveled and plaster cement
finish.
 Wall Finish – all Exterior CHB wall should be plaster cement finish.

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7.2 Ceramic Tile Work

The ceramic tiles in flooring and dado shall be of first class quality as specified
the item specification and shall be approved by the Engineer. The tiles shall be of
standard size without warp and of straight edges, true and even shape and size
and of uniform color the tile surface shall be of fine gray texture, dense and
homogeneous. The thickness of the tile shall as per the item specification. The
tiles shall be submerged in water till the bubbles cease. Before spreading the
setting bed, establish lines of borders and center of the fieldwork in both
directions to permit the pattern to be laid with a minimum of cut tiles.

Clean concrete sub-floor then moisten but not soak. Afterwards sprinkle and
spread the mortar on the setting bed.

Keep tile joints parallel and straight over the entire area by using edges.

7.3 Painting

The work to be executed under this section shall include the furnishing of all
materials, labor, tools and ladders, scaffolding and other facilities necessary for
the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all surfaces
throughout the interior and exterior of building, except as otherwise specified.

The contractors, providing the labor, materials or both for this project are
specifically referred to the General Contractor plans, to the General Conditions
of the specifications, to all the sections of the specifications and to the various
other sub-contract documents which may affect the completion of any sub-
contract work.

The contractor shall examine all section of this specification and perform all
paintings called for the rein.

7.3.1 Materials

All paint materials shall meet the requirements of the Philippine National
Standard Specification for Painting. Paint shall be brought to the site in
tightly closable containers, if nothing in the contrary is stipulated in the
specifications. The containers shall be marked in a durable manner with
the following:

 Maker

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  Paint and relevant thinner
 Gross and net weights
 Date of supply by the maker’s factory

The openings of the containers shall leave enough room for a stirring
appliance. All containers shall be kept tightly closed until the contents are
to be used. Immediately prior to use of the contents and before pouring
into smaller containers for working purposes, any skin shall be removed
and the contents stirred thoroughly, if necessary with a stirring appliance.

Paints, thinners and filling cements which are not required for immediate
use shall be protected against the action of roast and heat. Only thinners
supplied by the makers or paints of those described by them as suitable
shall be use for adjusting paints for working consistency. The instructions
of the maker shall be followed in this respect.

The quality of paints shall be from no solid sediment and most slight skin
in an unopened containers within 6 months calculated from the makers
delivery date. A paint has formed a solid sediment or more than just slight
skin in a container by the time of use. Sediment shall be regarded as solid
if it cannot be dispelled quickly and complete by stirring.

7.3.2 Colors and Samples

All colors shall be subjected to the approval of the Architect. Tinting of

matching colors shall be done under the supervision of the Architect. In all
cases, a sample shall be applied on the job and the architect must give his
approval before work is commenced. If required, 3 panels, 200 mm x 250
mm (8” x 10”) of each color and finish shall be prepared in advance.

7.3.3 Workmanship

All work shall be done by skilled mechanics in a workmanlike manner. All

painting materials shall meet the requirements of stress and shall be in
accordance with the relevant standards. All coatings shall be of proper
consistency and well brushed so as to show the minimum of brush marks.
All brushes shall be clean and in a good condition, with heavy brushes
preferred. Light brushes shall be clean and in a good condition, with heavy
brushes preferred.

No painting shall be done under conditions that are unsuitable for the
production of good result. No oil painting shall be done in damp weather.

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Application if succeeding coats shall strictly follow the over-coating times
specified by the paint manufacturer. Exterior painting under wet
conditions is not allowed. Painting coats are intended to cover the
surfaces perfectly, further coat shall be applied to attain the desired
evenness of the paint application.

All finish shall be uniform as to sheen, color and texture, except when
glazing is required.

7.3.4 Paint Application

Materials, which are subject to working instructions, shall be treated

according to these instructions, unless stipulated differently by the
relevant paint manufacturer.

Paint, gloss and coating may be worked manually or by machines, unless a

particular execution has been stipulated in the specifications. The surface
shall be smooth, if not otherwise stipulated in the specifications, such as
finely or coarsely granulated.

Any paint, gloss and coating shall be applied without filling to create a
uniform surface, a flowing surface with the required materials according
to instruction manuals, of white or light shade, unless otherwise stated in
the specifications.
Drying periods prescribes by the manufacturer shall be observed, for open
surfaces, as well as for edges or irregular surfaces. All edges at doors,
windows, skirting, sockets shall be of sharp and straight line.

New concrete and masonry surfaces must be thoroughly naturalized either

by brush or spray with a solution of 2 kg of zinc sulfate to each gallon of
water. Surfaces shall be tested to ascertain that alkalinity is removed;
otherwise a second treatment with the same solution shall be applied.

Metal works shall be kept clean and free from corrosion following
installation. Abraded surfaces shall be retouched prior to finish painting
using the same type of paint as prime coat. Galvanized metal shall be
weathered or pickled with the approved metal primer in accordance with
printed instruction of the manufacturer.

Where components parts of steel or aluminum alloys meet, joints shall be

sealed so that no moisture can penetrate between the contact surfaces.
Rivet and bolt heads, protruding corners, sharp section edges and places of
difficult access shall be pre-treated.

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 The paint shall be applied in coats which are as uniform as possible. The
first priming coat shall be applied by brush. Further coats shall be by brush
if nothing to the contrary is stipulated in the Specifications.

Smaller and specially shaped brushes shall be used for rivet and bolt heads,
protruding corners, sharp section edges and places of difficult access.
When applying paint by spray-gun, the object to be sprayed shall not be
contaminated by water or oil in the compressed air.

7.4 Aluminum Composite Panel

Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP) must be composed of polyethylene core

sandwiched between the two sheets of aluminum. It must be strong,
lightweight approximately 5.5 kg/per sq.m. but must be exceptionally flat.

7.4.2 Composition

 Two sheets of aluminum

 Front side aluminum coated with polyvinylidine fluoride
PVDF
 Core is made with anti-toxic low density polyethylene @
(0.92 g/sq.cm)
 Rear side aluminum coated with chrome polyester.
Thickness must be 4mm, minimum standard.

7.4.3 Framing
Framing must be made of aluminum to prevent corrosion of the panels.

8. Panel Doors, Aluminum Doors, Windows and Frames

This section includes all labor, equipment and the performances of all operations
necessary to furnish and install all aluminum doors, windows and frames of the project as
indicated on drawings and specifications. All related works needed to have this work
completed shall also form part of this section.

8.1 Samples

Samples of aluminum doors and windows shall be one full size of each door and
window type complete with hardware and accessories and submitted to the
Architect for approval.

8.2 Product Handling

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 Use care in handling materials during transportation and at the job site Store
upright on wood platform in a dry location and undercover. Factory finish-painted
doors and frames shall be individually packed in polyethylene sheets and cartons
to prevent damage to finish and shall be properly stored.

8.3 Materials

8.3.1 Aluminum

Aluminum shall be extruded aluminum. All aluminum section shall be 6063-T5

alloy and all casting shall be S43 alloy. All aluminum section shall be fabricated
of the brand approved by the Architect. This specification shall also be for the
aluminum encasement for the deformed bar grillwork.

8.3.2 Finish

Finish for all aluminum doors, windows and frames shall be as approved by
the Architect.

8.4 Installation

All frames shall be rigidly installed, plumed and in true alignment. Follow with
strict compliance the manufacturer’s instruction for installation.

8.5 Workmanship

All joints in frames shall be accurately milled to hair line crack, securely
reinforced, weathered and joined by means of concealed fastening whenever
possible.

8.6 Cleaning

Doors and frames shall be cleaned with soap and water using a stiff fiber brush
and rinsed thoroughly with water. When the frames have been discolored, the
contractor shall be responsible to return the frames to its original finish in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation at his own cost.

9. Thermal and Moisture Protection

Furnish materials and equipment perform labor required to complete fitting and
installation of ribbed metal roofing, flashing components, strap and rivet units as well as
the application of supplementary materials to make the roof water tight and leak proof.

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 9.1 Materials

All materials and works shall conform to the provisions of the latest edition of the
American Standards for testing and materials (ASTM), Philippine National
Standards (PNS), National Building Code of the Philippines and other applicable
standards both local and international.

Copy of certification of product conformity to BPS and other standards shall be

furnished by the contractor and submitted to the procuring Entity.

9.1.1 Technical Parameters

Roof sheets and roof accessories
 All pre-painted metal sheet and roofing accessories shall be oven
baked painted.
 Base metal for the pre-painted roofing accessories shall be gauge 24
thick cold rolled galvanized iron sheets.
 Fasteners shall be threaded cutting screw no.12 x 63mm long
hexagonal head with neoprene washers.

9.1.2 Rust-proofing of the roof framing members

 All materials shall meet the requirements of Standard Specifications
of the Standardization Committee on Supplies
 All paint materials shall be delivered on the job-site in their original
containers with labels and sealed unbroken.
 Base coat shall be epoxy primer of approved brand or red oxide
metal primer.

10. Plumbing Works

The work to be done under this division of the specifications of the fabrication, complete
in all details, of the plumbing works at the subject premises and all the materials
incidental to the proper completion of the installation, except those portion of the work
which are expressly stated to be done by others. All works shall be in accordance with the
governing Codes and Regulations and with the specifications, except where the same shall
conflict with such codes, etc. which later shall then govern. The requirements in regards
to materials and workmanship specify the required standards for the furnishings of all
labor, materials and appliances necessary for the completion of the work specified herein
and indicated in the drawings.

10.1 Codes and Standards

 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

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  REGULATION OF LOCAL WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC)
 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION(NFPA)
 MAREICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)
 FACTORY MUTUAL (FM)
 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

10.2 Materials

All materials shall be used, shall be new and shall conform with the reference
codes and standards. Use or materials shall be governed by other requirements,
imposed on other sections of these specifications.

10.2.1 Identification of Materials

Each length of pipes, fittings,, traps, fixtures and devise used in the
plumbing system shall be case. Stamped or indelibly marked on it’s
manufacture trademark or name, weight, type and classes or product
when required by the standard mentioned above.

10.2.4 Concrete Piping

 Type – concrete Pipes, ASTM C-78

 Minimum wall thickness- Plain concrete for 250 mm and
smaller pipes, Reinforced concrete for 300 mm and bigger
pipes, class IV
 Joints – Male and Female groove
 Pipe sealant-cement grout
 Application – Exterior storm drain piping

10.2.5 Toilet Accessories

Furnish materials and equipment and performed labor required to

complete all.

See drawings and details for sizes and locations of work required.

11. Electrical

The general conditions and provisions of the civil works contract, not in conflict with these
specifications and drawings, form part of and are included in this section of these
specifications.

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 11.1 Wiring Methods

Wiring shall be Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC) and corrugated, flexible PVC conduit.

11.2 Grounding

Ground resistance shall not exceed 0.5 ohms. Additional ground rods shall be
installed when necessary to obtain this amount. Exposed or accessible ground
clamps, pressure connectors or ground connections shall be brazed. The
CONTRACTOR’S attention is especially called to the double lockout requirements
of Rule 2808 of the Philippine Electrical Codes for conduits containing conductors
operating at more than 250 volts to ground.

11.3 Panel Boards

Panel board and cabinets shall be specified elsewhere in these Specifications.

Panel board shall be mounted with their centers at 1.4 meters above the floor
unless otherwise dictated by field conditions.

11.4 Wires and Cables

Wires, cables and boxes shall be specified elsewhere in the Plan. No wires shall be drawn into
the raceway until works which may cause injury to the wires is completed and until
permission is granted by the Engineer in writing. Only powdered lubricant not
injurious to cable insulations and raceways shall be used, only when lubrication is
necessary.

11.5 Outlets, Switches and Junction Boxes

The Contractor shall install standard boxes at all outlets for lights, power and
switches and other points as required by the construction. Boxes shall be of
approved design and of such form and dimension as required to serve the kind of
fixtures to be used and the number, sizes and arrangement of conduits connecting
thereof. The allowable conductor fills as given in Rule 2486 of the Philippine
Electrical Code should not be exceeded.

Boxes for outlets on auxiliary systems shall be specified elsewhere in these

Specifications or shown in the drawings. All boxes of whatever kind, for all systems
shall be provided with a suitable fitting which shall be either a box or other device
of locknut and bushing to receive and hold device or fitting to mounted.

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11.6 Conduits

Conduit system shall be as specified elsewhere in these Specifications.

Not more than four 90 degrees bens shall occur in any run. When it becomes
necessary to have more than four 90 degree bends in any run, an intermediate
pull box shall be installed to facilitate the pulling-in of wires.

All conduit runs shall be as called for in drawings. Conduits shall be installed in
such a manner as not to weaken or interfere with structure of the building
conduits and tubings shall be concealed within finish walls, ceilings, steel, framings
or floor slabs. Exposed conduits shall be run parallel to at right angles with lines of
the building and shall be securely fastened to walls by means of screws or bolts
with expansion sleeves.

Field made bends and offsets shall be avoided when possible, but when necessary
shall be made with accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Trapped
raceways shall be avoided where possible. Care shall be made to avoid lodgment
of dirt or trash in the conduits, tubing, fitting and equipment during the course of
the construction.

11.7 Lightning Fixtures

The Contractor shall furnish and install all lighting fixtures as indicated in the
Drawings.

11.8 Shop Drawings and As-Built Drawings

The contractor shall submit to the Engineer with such promptness as not to cause
delay in his work or that of any CONTRACTOR, two (2) copies of all shop drawings
and schedules required by the work. The Contractor shall make corrections
required by the Engineer and submit two (2) corrected copies and other copies as
needed. The Engineer’s approval of such drawings shall not relieve the C of
responsibilities for errors of any sorts.

Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall submit to the O three (3) sets
of “AS-BUILT” drawings which shall be identical to the CONTRACT DRAWINGS
except for the said changes and deviations.

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 11.9 Inspection and Tests

The Engineer or his representative shall be allowed to access to all parts of the
works at all time and the Contractor shall furnish such information and assistance
as maybe required to make a detailed inspection. Materials and installations shall
be subjected to tests as are deemed necessary by the Engineer to properly
ascertain their fitness both during and after installation is completed. The cost of
such tests shall be borne by the Contractor.

12. SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS REFERENCES

ITEM BRAND & SUPPLIER TEL NO.

A. Structural
- Reinforcing Steel & LM Commercial or Approved equal
- Structural Steel

B. Masonry
- CHB Darunday Construction Supplies
Or Approved equal
C. Tinsmitry
- G.A.26 Prepainted DN Steel or Approved equal
Rib-type long span
Roofing
- Aluminum Composite DN Steel or Approved equal
Panel ( 4mmthk.)

D. Finishes
- Floor and wall tiles Mariwasa or Approved equal
- Paint Boysen or Approved equal

E. Doors and Windows

-(Alum. & glass) BQ Glass Masters or Approved equal
Doors & Windows

F. Plumbing & Sanitary

- Plumbing Fixtures La Fonza or Approved equal
( water closet,lavatory etc.)
- PVC pipes Atlanta or Approved equal

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G. Electrical
- Lighting fixtures Royu/Philips or Approved equal
- ( switches,conv.outlet
Etc.)
-Wiring devices
-Wires & cables Duraflex
-Conduit pipes &Neltex
Fittings w/ supports

H. Furniture & other improvements

- Office table, work station Macro furniture inc. or
Office chair, cashier station Approved equal
Dining table, dining chair
Cabinet, bed.etc.

Prepared and submitted by:

(SGD) MERBEN JOSEPH M. PELECIO

Architect

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