SPECIFICATION

DIVISION 1:
PE 001

PREPARATION OF SITE AND GENERAL

EXCAVATION
WORK INCLUDED

001.1

Consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials and performing all operations in
connection with Excavation and the removal from site of all surplus excavated materials and
debris, in strict accordance with requirements of drawings, as specified herein and subject to
the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

001.2

Without limiting or restricting the volume or generality of the foregoing, the work consists of
the following:

PE 002

a.

All general excavation for the building and appearances, including excavation
required inside of construction areas to depths and/or levels required by drawings
(to accommodate installation of all underground structural parts, on approved
natural bearing basis.

b.

Removal and disposal, away from site premises as directed, of excess excavated
materials.

PUMPING
002.1

PE 003

Adequate provisions shall be made for the prompt removal of water accumulating from any
source or cause whatsoever in excavated portions of site by installation of adequate pumping
facilities and pumps during entire course of this contract.

GENERAL EXCAVATION
003.1

All excavation shall be unclassified and shall include clay silt, sand, gravel, hardpan, loose
shale, loose stone in masses and any other materials of any character found within the
excavation.

003.2

Excavation shall be done in the dry and carried on by any approved and appropriate method
and by any excavation or hauling equipment adapted to the work.

PE 004

UNIT PRICES (CHANGES IN SCOPE OF WORK)

004.1

When requested by the Work Engineer in connection with "changes in Scope of Work",
effected either by addition to" and/or "deduction from" work included in the Contract
Agreement, limit Prices" as designated in the Articles of Agreement, for various phases and/or
items of materials and labor involved shall apply.

DIVISION EBG:
EBG 001
001.1

001.2
EBG 003

EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND GRADING

WORK INCLUDED
The work included in this division comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment,
plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete
preparation of site grading and excavation shown on the Drawings and specified herein.
All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions,
accompanying these Specifications.
EXCAVATION

003.1

The CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary excavations for foundations to grades indicated
on the Drawings. No footing shall rest on fill. All excavations shall be done with the proper
allowances made for floor slabs, forms, centers and for space to apply waterproofing and dam
proofing. Bottoms of piers and foundations shall be approximately level, clean and clear of
loose materials and lower sections true to size.

003.3

Should the soil at the proposed level of footing bases be found not capable of resisting
pressure as designed, the Engineer shall be notified and he shall revise foundation details as
required. All extra work entailed by such revisions shall be paid for by the OWNER on the
basis of unit prices agreed between OWNER and CONTRACTOR.

003.4

Where walls or footings are to be poured without forms, trench sides shall be sharp and true.

EBG 004

BACKFILLING AND GRADING

004.1

After the forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls, etc., and when the
concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from fill, the materials from excavation
shall be used for backfilling around them. This filling shall be placed in layers not exceeding
six (6") inches in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting,
tamping or rolling until the correct grades are reached. Voids caused by removal of sheeting,
shoring, and bracing shall be filled with sou. materials.
The CONTRACTOR shall clear and grade the building site five (5) meters from the building
line.

DIVISION FN:
FN 001

FOUNDATION
WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work included in this Divisions comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment,
plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performances of all work necessary to complete
the preparation for foundation and footings, shown in the Drawings a. specified herein.

001.2

All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions accompanying
these Specifications. The General CONTRACTOR and Sub-Contractor for this portion of the
work are required to refer especially thereto.

FN 002

INSPECTION
002.1

FN 003

Upon completion of excavation, no steel reinforcement shall be installed, and no concrete

shall be poured until the Engineer or his duly authorized representative has approved the soil
for each individual footing. The CONTRACTOR shall report to the Engineer any indication of
weak soil conditions before placing of steel reinforcement and concrete.
FOOTINGS

003.1
FN 004

Concrete of all foundation elements shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of
3,000 psi.
BACKFILLING OF SLABS ON FILL

004.1

DIVISION RC:
RC 001

Use adobe, lastillas, sand and gravel for back-filling of slabs on fill. This fillings shall be placed
in layers not exceeding six (6") inches in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted
and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling until the correct grades for support of slabs are
reached Any subsequent excavation into this fill due to embedment of piping shall be repaired
in similar manner described herein.

REINFORCED CONCRETE:
WORK INCLUDED

001.1
001.2

001.3

RC 002

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish labor and materials to complete concrete work indicated, as
specified herein, or both. Cooperate with other trades regarding installation of embedded
items.
The intent of these specifications is to cover the complete concrete work for this and any work
called for in these specifications not shown on the drawings, or vice-versa, shall be furnished
the same as if it were shown on the drawings and called for in these specifications. Also, any
materials which has been omitted from both drawings and specifications, but is evidently
necessary for a complete building, shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the
drawings and called for in these specifications.
Unless otherwise indicated on drawings or specified herein, all concrete work shall be done in
accordance with the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE:
as adopted by the Bureau of Public Works, Philippines, and the current American Concrete
Institute's BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE (ACI-31863) in so far as they do not conflict, or are not inconsistent with specific provision herein.

MATERIALS

002.1

Cement:
Portland cement shall conform to the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR PORTLAND
CEMENT (ASTM C 150 Latest Revision) for Type 1 Portland Cement.

002.2

CONCRETE AGGREGATES:

002.3

a.

Concrete aggregates shall be well graded, clean, hard particles of gravel or

crushed rock conforming to the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE
AGGREGATES" (ASTM C 33 Latest Revision).

b.

Maximum size of aggregate shall be one-fifth (1/5) of the narrowest dimension

between forms and not larger than three-fourth (3/4) of the minimum clear
spacing between individual reinforcing bars or bundles of bars and in no case
larger than two (2") inches in diameter except that larger diameters may be
allowed in massive concreting with written permission from the Architect or his
Engineer.

WATER
Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oils, acids,
alkali, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete or steel.

002.4

REINFORCING STEEL
a.
All reinforcing steel bars shall conform to the latest revision of ASTM A 15
"SPECIFICATIONS FOR BILLET STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE
REINFORCEMENT- for Structural Grade Steel and/or Intermediate Grade Steel
as specified Deformed bars shall conform to ASTM a 305 "SPECIFICATIONS
FOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEFORMATIONS OF
DEFORMED STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT:
Welded wire fabric for concrete reinforcement shall conform to ASTM a 185
'SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDED STEEL WIRE FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT."

RC 003

STORAGE OF MATERIALS
003.1

RC 004

TESTING OF MATERIALS
004.1

RC 005

Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent deterioration or

intrusion by foreign matter

The OWNER or his duly authorized representative, the Architect and the Engineer shall have
the right to order the test of any material supplied by the CONTRACTOR entering into
concrete or reinforced concrete whenever there is reasonable doubt as to its suitability for the
purpose. Such test shall be in accordance with the standards of the American Society for
Testing of Materials. The contract shall provide sample of materials for testing. Expenses for
testing shall be borne by the OWNER. Copies of results of tests shall be furnished the
OWNER promptly.

MIXING CONCRETE

005.1

No hand mixing shall be allowed except in cases of emergency such as mixer breakdown
during concrete operations. All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minutes
after all materials including water are in the mixing drum

005.2

Retempering of concrete shall not be permitted

RC 006

DEPOSITING CONCRETE

006.1

Remove water from excavation before depositing concrete. Divert any water flow thru proper
side rains.

006.2

Secure reinforcement in position; be inspected, approved, before concrete pouring.

006.3

Convey concrete from mixer to form as rapidly as practicable without segregation or loss of
ingredients

006.4

Concrete shall be deposited in its final position without segregation, re-handling, or flowing.
Placing shall be done preferably with buggies, buckets or wheelbarrows. To avoid re-handling,
deposit concrete in forms as nearly as practicable in final position. Immediately after
depositing. compact concrete by agitating thoroughly in approved manner, to force out air
pockets, work mixture into corners, around re-enforcement, insert; prevent formation of voids.
Tapping or other external vibration of forms is not permitted. Do not place concrete upon
concrete sufficiently hard to cause formation of seams, planes of weakness within section,
however, construction joints shall be determined and approved by the Engineer whenever
stoppages of concreting operations occur for any reason.

006.5

When, upon approval, concrete is conveyed by chute, maintain continuous concrete flow.

RC 007

FORMS
007.1

The CONTRACTOR shall provide forms that will produce correctly aligned concrete.
Construct forms complete with centering, cores, molds; conform to shape, form, line, grade
required; maintain rigid to prevent deformation under load.

007.2

Cambers from all cantilevers shall be obtained from the Engineer by the CONTRACTOR if

same is not indicated on the Drawings.

007.3

RC 008

Forms and shoring shall not be removed until the concrete is adequately set and strong
enough to withstand anticipated
loadings, and in no case less than two (2) days after concreting. Removal of forms shall be in
accordance with the standard government specifications.

PLACING REINFORCEMENTS
008.1

All reinforcements shall be placed in accordance with the plans furnished by the Engineer In
case of any doubt or
ambiguity in placing of steel, the CONTRACTOR shall consult with the Engineer whose
decision shall be final in such cases.

008.2

Place reinforcement fabricate to indicate shapes, dimensions where indicated or required to

carry out intent of Drawings, Specifications. Before placing, clean reinforcement thoroughly of
loose rust, mill scale, coating, that would reduce or destroy bond. Does not use reinforcement
reduce in section? Do not place with kinks or bends not indicated. In slabs, beams, girders.
Do not splice reinforcement at points of maximum stress.

008.3

Unless otherwise indicated on drawings and specified herein, placing of reinforcements shall
be done in accordance with ACI Building Code (ACI, 318).

RC 009 :
009.1

CURING CONCRETE
After finishing surfaces, curing shall be done by keeping concrete continuously moist for least
one (1) week after placing. Floors and vertical surfaces may be sprayed with an approved
preparation to retard evaporation of water provided such spraying is not objectionable
because of subsequent finish. Curing shall begin as soon as concrete has attained initial set.
All concrete roofing shall be moist-cured at least fourteen (14) days irrespective of whether
calcium chloride is added or not.

RC 010

010.1

RC 011

REPAIR OF CONCRETE
Repair of concrete imperfection shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours after removal
of forms. Pins shall be neatly removed from exposed surfaces.
FLOOR FINISHES

011.1

RC 012

The CONTRACTOR shall note carefully the specified floor finishes and prepare the slabs
suitable in surface and elevations to receive said finishes.
CONCRETE ADDITIVES

012.1

Calcium chloride in the amount of not more than one and one-half (1-1/2) pounds per 94
pounds sack of cement may be used as accelerator and curing agent with the previous

approval of the Engineer. Pozzolith 3 RAA (with initial retarder) of approved equivalent shall
be used in amounts as recommended by the manufacturers in the following:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Canopies, if so indicated
Concrete parapets and gutters
All columns
All exterior walls, basement walls, shear walls, core walls and water tanks.

The use of any additives does not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the obligations to produce the
required concrete strengths as required by the Engineer.

DIVISION CJ
CJ 001

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK

WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work under this Division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other
facilities and the satisfactory performance of all carpentry and joinery work shown on the
Drawings specified herein.

01.2.1

All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Condition accompanying
these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub-Contractor for this portion of the work
is required to refer especially thereto.

CJ 002

QUALITY OF LUMBER
Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds required for the various parts of
the work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, and free from large, loose or unsound knots, sap,
shakes and other imperfections impairing its strength, durability or appearance. All finishing
lumber to be used shall be kiln dried, quarter sawn lumber No. 1 common or better and shall
not contain more than 14% moisture.

CJ 003

CJ 004

PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER

003.1

All lumber and plywood specified as tanguile and apitong shall be pressure-treated with
waterborne reservations as Wolman Salt. Boliden salt and Tanalith H-R. All pressure treated
lumber shall be kiln dried.

003.2

All concealed lumber other than apitong and tanguile shall be painted with "TERMITOX" or
equivalent.

SUBSTITUTION OF LUMBER

004.1

CJ 005

Any lumber equally good for the purpose intended, substituted for the kinds specified, subject
to the approval of the Architect. Provided, however, that in the substitution of a cheaper kind
of lumber than that specified, a reduction in the contract price equal to the difference in cost of
the two kinds of lumber will be made. Manila and Suburbs market prices, of the date upon
which authority for said substitution is granted, shall be the basis of said reduction in price.

PROTECTION AND STORAGE

005.1

Lumber shall be protected and keep under cover both in transit and at the job site, and shall
be carefully piled of the ground and be insured of proper drainage, ventilation and protection
from weather.

005.2

Materials shall not be delivered unduly long before it is required for the proper conduct of the
work.

005.3

Lumber shall not be stored within the structure during the process of plastering of any work
using water.

005.4

Surfaces of wood work in contract with concrete or masonry shall be given two (2) coats of
asphalt applied hot.

CJ 006

WORKMANSHIP
006.1

All lumber and plywood shall be closely matched unless otherwise specified.

006.2

Work shall be assembled at the mill, insofar as practical and delivered for erection. When it is
necessary to cut and fit on the job, the materials shall be made with ample allowance for
cutting.

006.3

The work shall be made in accordance with detail drawings and measurements taken at the
jobsite.

006.4

Shapes and surfaces shall be true to detail & cleanly cut

006.5

Scribing, mitering and joining shall be done accurately and neatly to conform to good
carpentry practice.

006.6

All plywood and wooden panels shall be cut in conformity with the drawings and details.

006.7

Exposed surfaces shall be machine or hand sanded to an even, smooth surface ready for
finish.

006.8

All mill assemblies shall be joined with concealed nails and screws, with mortise or with
dowels and glued blocks where practical.

006.9

Exposed nails shall be countersunk

006.10

No hammer marks or any other unsightly marks shall be made on any wood panels or
veneers.

CJ 007

DOOR FRAMES
Interior wood door frames shall be guijo or narra, rabbeted for doors and in accordance with detail
drawings.

CJ 008

DOOR SASHES
All door sashes shall be kiln dried, flush type, solid/hollow core. Veneers for doors shall be 1/2"
thick plywood of the kind called for in the schedule of doors. All lumber shall be kiln dried and
completed door shall be guaranteed against warping, shrinkage, pulling apart and if found
defective shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

CJ 009

SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS
Refer to schedule of lumber and designation.

DIVISION CM:

CM 001

CEMENT AND MASONRY WORK

WORK INCLUDED
001.1

The work under this division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other
facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete cement and
masonry work shown on the Drawings and Specified herein.

001.2

All work included in this division shall be subject General Conditions accompanying these
Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub-Contractor are required to refer especially
thereto.

001.3

Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings or specified herein, all materials or work under this
Division shall be subject to the provisions under Division RC: CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED CONCRETE.

CM 002

MORTAR
002.1

Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland cement and two (2) parts sand by volume but
not more than one (1) part Portland cement and three (3) parts sand by volume

002.2

Where hand mixing is permitted, use tight mortar mixing box.

Where any mix method is used, rake turn over materials for
each batch before adding water, until even color of mixed
materials indicates that cementations materials have been distributed thoroughly throughout
mass, after which gradually add water until thoroughly mixed water mortar of required
plasticity is obtained.
002.3

Keep mixer, wheel barrows clean. Don't deposit mortar upon or permit contact with ground.

002.4

For mortar for grouting, poured fills; increase water quantity to produce consistency required
for pouring, stir continuously to prevent aggregate segregation.

002.5

Prepare pointing mortar with as dry consistency as will produce mortar sufficiently plastic to be
worked into joints.

CM 003

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

003.1

MATERIALS:
All walls and partition requiring concrete hollow blocks or bricks as shown on the drawings
shall be "JACKBILT OR PERMANENT" concrete hollow blocks, area or apalit for bricks or its
equivalent.

03.2

SAMPLES:

a. In sampling the blocks, one block shall be taken at random from every one thousand
(1,000) blocks delivered. Average strength of concrete blocks must not be less than
800 lbs. per square inch.

b. Samples will be tested at the expense of the CONTRACTOR and no blocks shall be
used unless results of tests are known and duly approved by the Architect.

003.3

LAYING OF HOLLOW BLOCKS'

Wet the block thoroughly before using. The first row shall be properly and thoroughly anchored to
the concrete columns, walls or slabs. Courses shall be laid straight and well plumbed.

003.4

WORKMANSHIP FOR BRICK WORK:

a.

Brick should be kept damp when laid. Shove brick into place in full mortar bed,
till completely horizontal, vertical joints, with mortar when and as laid. Make
vertical joints required to maintain bond.

b.

Progress work in as clean manner as possible; remove excess materials, mortar

dropping. Remove mortar
dropping on connection or adjoining work before its final set.

DIVISION R:

ACR 001

ROOFING

GENERAL
001 1

Applicable provisions of "General Conditions" govern work under this section.

001.2

These Specifications are of the abbreviated or "Streamline" type and include complete
sentences, omission of words or phrases such as "the contractor shall", in conformity",
"therewith", "shall be", "as noted on the Drawings", "according to the plans", -a", "the" and "all
are intentional, omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference in same manner as
they are when a "note" occurs on the drawings. Words "shall be" or "shall" will be supplied by
inference where colon is used within sentences and phrases.

001.3

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, articles, materials operations or methods listed,
mentioned or schedule on the Drawings and/or herein, including all labor, materials equipment
and incidentals necessary and required for their completion.

ACR 002

WORK INCLUDED
002.1

ACR 003 :

Furnish labor and materials to complete corrugated G.I. Sheets roofing, corrugated asbestos
cement roofing and siding indicated as specified herein or both.
MATERIALS:

003.1

Corrugated asbestos sheet or corrugated G.I. sheet referred to herein as "material"

003.2

Accessories

003.3

Fasteners, ferrous metal zinc.

003.4

Cement or putty.

ACR 004 :

ERECTION

004 1

Fastener for securing material to structural supports governed by type, shape, position of
structural support. Use either lead head or round head bolts and slotted or lead head drivescrews or automatic flux filled and weld studs with lead head nuts as indicated on approved
erection drawings. Except on lead head bolts use washers wherever head or nut of fasteners
come in contact with material.

004.2

Sheets. Lay sheets in straight or staggered joint method with side lap of at least 1-1/2
corrugation and end lap of at least 12" for asbestos, while corrugated G.I. Sheet with side lap
of at least 2-1/2 corrugation and end lap at 12"

004.3

Drilling Use twist drills for drilling. Drill holes for bolts in high part of corrugation only for
asbestos sheets.
Cutting. Where sheets are cut at jobsite, use power driven carborundum wheel or saw or
handsaw for crosscutting of asbestos sheets.

DIVISION ALW:
ALW 001:

ALUMINUM WORK
WORKS INCLUDED:
Applicable provisions of the general conditions attached herewith, govern work under this
conditions.
The CONTRACTOR or the sub-contractor shall provide all items, article, materials, operations, or
methods listed, mentioned or scheduled on the drawings and/or herein, including all labor, material,
equipment, and incident necessary and required for their completion.
Submit samples, shop drawings of work specified herein.

ALW 002:

MATERIALS
Aluminum alloy products: aluminum alloys, uniform quality, free from injurious defects meet
properties, applicable specifications of HOOVEN PHILS., INC., PERMALINE or equivalent.

ALW 003:

PROTECTIVE COATINGS:
Before shipment from factory, give aluminum work coating on finished or exposed surfaces which
will protect metals, finish against stains, discoloration, and other surface injuries.

ALW 004:

FINISHES
Finishes on exposed surfaces: as indicated match approved samples, as specified.

ALW 005:

DISSIMILAR METAL CONTACT SURFACES

Where any aluminum work comes in contact with dissimilar metal parts, keep aluminum from direct
contact with such parts by application of Alkali resistant bituminous paint.

ALW 006:

INSTALLATION
Cooperate with other trades in correct of anchorage, preparation of those surfaces which are to
receive aluminum. Report in writing in such work of other trades. Architect will cause defects to be
remedied. Upon commencing of installation of work: indicate acceptance of adjoining work.

ALW 007:

PICTURE WINDOWS AND DOORS

007.1

Where fixed type windows, having no operating units, are required, anchor their frame
members to structurally satisfactory adjoining construction. Use materials in these windows
per requirements as specified herein or indicated on plans and details. Design corners, joints
so they may be assembled in manufacturer's plant or in fold in secure, work-manlike manner
to assure neat, weather tight construction to allow window members to perform as specified.
Make specification for glazing of type, glass size required, glazing provisions, meet
requirements specified herein. Where picture windows are required, use aluminum glazing
beads.

007.2

All doors and door frames shall be extruded from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy and shall be of
sizes indicated on drawings.

ALW 008:

FINAL CLEANING

After installation is completed, wash aluminum in mild solution of non-alkali soap, water; follow with clear
water rinse. Refinish if necessary: replace badly damage parts: leave in complete finish condition.

DIVISION MW:
MW 001

METAL WINDOW
GENERAL

001.1

Applicable provisions of 'general conditions" govern work under this section

001.2

These specifications are of the abbreviated or "streamline" type and include complete
sentences, omission of words or phrases such as "the contractor shall", "in conformity",
"therewith, shall be, as noted to the drawings", "according to the plan", "a", "the", and
"all", are intentional and omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference in same
manner as they are when a "note" occurs on the drawings. Word shall be" or "shall" will be
supplied by inference where colon in used within sentences and phrases.

001.3

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, article, materials, operations, or methods listed,
mentioned or scheduled on the drawings and/or herein, including all labor, material,
equipment, and incident necessary and required for their completion.
WORK INCLUDED
Furnish labor and materials to complete metal windows indicated. as specified herein or
both.
GENERAL

MW 002
002.1
MW 003
003.1

Windows, equipment therefore: products of recognized manufacturer metal windows of types

designated.
003.2

Gage submit samples to architect for approval

003.3

Throughout construction for all types of metal sash, equipment therefore. Exposed wood
points: neatly dressed flush.

003.4

Drips, weep holes when required for satisfactory drainage: on windows of various types

MW 004

CAULKING
004.1

MW 005

Portland cement grouting or filling calking at joints between frames or exterior molds, and
adjacent construction: render equipment weather tight, wind, moisture proof at these joints.
INSTALLATION

005.1

005.2
MW 006

Except as otherwise indicated, install in concrete walls. Set metal window equipment with
necessary anchorage during masonry work progress. Protect window equipment during
construction. If windows are not delivered to jobsite in time for installation; during masonry
progress, make provisions for later installation thereof.
Adjust sash or ventilators to operate easily, properly
PAINTING

006.1

Clean steel items specified herein thoroughly, free of scale, rust oil, or grease; provide all
ferrous surfaces with one factory applied priming coat or approved red lead and oil paint.

006.2

In addition to prime coat, give surfaces inaccessible after shop assembly factory applied body
coat. In lieu of red lead and oil prime coat. CONTRACTOR may treat hot rolled steel windows
as specified for steel sheets under progress.

MW 007

GLASSES
007.1 Glass. 1/4" thick clear tempered glass. As indicated in plan.

DIVISION MMW:
MMW 001:

MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS

WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work under this division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other
facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all
miscellaneous metal work as shown in the drawings and specified herein.

001.2

All work included under this division shall be subject to the general conditions
accompanying these specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the sub-contractor are
required to refer especially thereto

MMW 002:

STEEL GRILLES, BALUSTERS, RAILINGS, RUNGS, AND

LADDER

002.1

Provide an install grilles, balusters, railing, rung, and ladder made of steel as detailed in the
plan and specified herein.

002.2

All parts hot-drip galvanized after fabrication assemble if for external use. Give shop coat
of rust preventive (zinc chromate) after fabrication and assemble if for internal use.

DIVISION SW:

SW 001:

SILL AND WINDOWS

WORK INCLUDED
001.1

the work under this division include all labor and materials necessary to fabricate, deliver and
install window frames as indicated in plans and details and ready for glazing.
All work included under this division shall be subject to the general conditions accompanying
these specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the sub-contractor are required to refer
especially thereto.
The main items covered herein include the following:

SW 002:

a.

mullions

b.

windows (operating or fixed)

c.

glass and glazing work

d.

all sealants

e.

all gaskets and weather stripping

f.

all window hard wares required

MATERIALS
Materials to be used for window framings shall be of steel as manufactured by a competent steel window
manufacturer.
Glazing shall be '1/4" thick clear glass or as indicated on plans. Window sill shall be 4"
concrete hollow blocks.

DIVISION PV:

PAINTING AND VARNISHING

PV 001 WORK INCLUDED

001.1

All work included under this division shall include all labor, material, equipment, complete all
painting and varnishing according to approved color schemes and as specified herein.

001.2

All work included in this division shall be subject to general conditions accompanying this
specifications The CONTRACTOR and the subcontractor for this portion of the work are
required especially thereto.

PV 002 GENERAL
002.1

Complete color schemes shall be furnish by the architect to the contractor. These schemes
will require actual samples to be done by contractor at his own expense and to be submitted
to the architect for approval.

PV 003 MATERIALS
003.1

All paint materials shall meet the requirements of the standard specifications of the
standardization committee on supplies as manufactured.

003.2

All materials shall be delivered on the job site in the original containers, with labels intact and
seals unbroken.

PV 004 GUARANTEE
The painting contractor shall guarantee the work for a period of at least one (1) year from date of
acceptance.

DIVISION ACW: ACOUSTICAL WORK

ACW 001:

GENERAL

A.

Applicable provision of "general conditions" governs work under this section.

B.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, articles, materials, operations and methods
listed, mentioned or scheduled on drawings and/or herein, including all labor, materials,
equipment and incidentals necessary and required for their completion.

ACW 002:
A.

ACW 003:

WORK INCLUDED
Furnished labor and materials to complete acoustical work indicated as specified herein or
both.
MATERIALS

Acoustical tile submit samples for architect's approval.

ACW 004:
A.

ERECTION
Ceiling secure acoustical units for ceiling other overhead areas by mechanical fastenings
concealed in finished work during erection. Fit neatly around electrical outlet, duct pipe,
other work extending thru acoustical treatment. Following completion of acoustical treatment
joint straight, true to line, with exposed surface flush level.

PV 005: WORKMANSHIP
005.1

The workmanship shall be of the very best. All material shall be applied under adequate
illumination, evenly spread and smoothly flowed on without runs or sags.

005.2

All knots, pitch streaks and sappy spots shall first be touched up with shellac where the
finish calls for interior paint or enamel. For external surfaces, use first quality sealers.

005.3

All metal surfaces shall first e washed with mineral spirit to remove any dirt or grease,
before applying materials where rust or scale is present, it shall be wire brushed, or sand
paper clean, before painting shop coats of paint that become marred shall be cleaned and
touched up or finished before the finished coat are applied

005.4

Except where otherwise noted or specified, all paint shall be applied in three (3) coats
(painting. body and finishing). Each coats shall be brush applied (except as spray) spread
evenly and in full covering body.

005.5

Surfaces which cannot be satisfactory finished in the number of coats specified shall have
such additional coats, or such preparatory coats and subsequent coats as may be required
to produce satisfactory finished work.

PV 006: SCHEDULE OF PAINTING

006.1

Exterior and interior surfaces; remove all loose dirt, mortar, rust grease, oil and other foreign
matter. New masonry should be treated with masonry neutralizer, a paint mixed with 2
gallon of water. Allow this solution to dry thoroughly before applying a first coat of paint.
When first coat of paint is dry, putty minor cracks and other surface imperfection with
patching compound mixing this product with paint into putty consistency_ As for asbestos
cement board to be painted with latex paint should first be spot primed on nail heads with
red lead primer Do not apply latex paint direct on the nail heads. APPLICATION: three (3)
coats of B paint latex pain.

006.2

Interior plywood partitions and plywood ceiling; surface preparation; unpainted wood should
be clean and dry, sappy knots and surfaces coated with preservatives should be coated with

shellac aluminum paint rough wood should be sanded and then dusted. Whole surfaces
shall be puttied after primer is dry Application: for new wood; first coat apply white interior
primer and sealer. Second coat apply flatwall enamel, or semigloss finished as selected
third coat apply same as second coat.
006.3

Door and door jamb surface preparation, the surface should be primed, must be clean and
dry, free from dust, oil, grease and other foreign matter should be prepared to be a bright
conditions. Rough wood should be sanded and then dusted Application; first coat: lacquer
primer surface on color Selected, second coat: lacquer spot putty in color chosen, third coat:
lacquer primer surface, final coat: automotive lacquer or gloss lacquer enamel spray.

006.4

Steel windows for surface preparation, the surface must be clean, free from rust, oil, grease
and other foreign matter by steel brush or steel wool. Then apply two coats of lead primer
then another two coats of quick drying enamel, color approved by the architect.

006.5

Kitchen counter and closets: ducco finished, color approved by the architect.

DIVISION WW:
WW 100

INTEGRAL WATERPROOFING
WATERPROOFING

101

The following concrete work shall be water proofed integrally subsequently described below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

media aguas
concrete roof deck and water deck
exterior's balconies
toilet and kitchen floor slabs
exterior concrete wall and plastering works

102

Integral water proofing is done by mixing thoroughly two pounds of TRUSCON cement water
proofing compound. "SAHARA" or approved any equivalent to every 94 lbs. bag of Portland
cement used. Only minimum quantity of water shall be used in order to make the concrete just
sufficiently plastic and obtain just enough workability in the placing.

103

All cement mortar shop finish for these concrete works (or the mortar bed for the cement tiles
where so specified or indicated on the drawings) shall likewise be water proofed integrally in the
same proportion of mixed and water content as described above.

104

NOTE: the architect may subject the "TRUSCON" or "SAHARA" cement water proofing compound
to test any time and, if found wanting or deficient, may use any other reliable water proofing
compound as approved.

WW 200:

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING
201

General:
The following concrete work on structural shall be applied with membrane waterproofing:
a.
the whole deck roof and water tank deck
b.
all toilet and bathroom floors
c.
all balconies and deck terraces

202
203

204

205
206

207

TYPE OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING JOHNS MANSVILLE 3-ply type with hot rolled
asphalt or approved equivalent subject to written approval of the architect.
CEMENT FINISH OVER SURFACE OF SLABS: concrete slabs for roof decks shall have 1:2 neat
cement mortar topping, also waterproofed integrally as specified with the minimum thickness of
1/2" applied immediately after the concrete has been placed and before it has set and poured
continuously until the entire section is complete, floated either manually with the wood float or by
machine, struck off with straight edge, compacted by rolling or tamping, all high or low spots
eliminated, steel trawled to a hard, smooth finish and graded to drains where required. This finish
shall be kept wet for seven days, seasoned properly and protected against wash by rain and from
the strong rays of the sun in order to avoid unsightly surface cracks by drying and hardening.
PREPARATION OF SURFACES: before the application of any waterproofing materials, concrete
and mortar must have set thoroughly. Cut off or grind smooth all high spots. Point mortar all holes,
voids, depressions, joints and crack flush with surface. Sweep cleanly all surfaces to be
waterproofed to remove dust, loose and foreign matter leaving all such surfaces thoroughly clean,
smooth, firm, and dry. No waterproofing shall be applied to any surface which is not smooth and
free from projections and holes whish might cause puncture of membrane. Cants shall be
installing in the angles formed by the deck and adjoining vertical surfaces, or curbs on which the
reglet is installed the minimum pitch of 1 Y2% required of all roof slabs shall be taken care of by
the top surface of the structural slabs.
PRIMER: coat the entire surface with JOHNS-MANSVILLE CONCRETE PRIMER, 1 1/2 gallons
per 100 sp. Ft. of roof area
APPLICATION OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING: Jay the two plies of JOHNS-MANSVILLE
15-lb. asphalt saturated perforated asbestos felt, lapping each sheet to provide a 15-inch
exposure mopping the full width under each with JOHNS-MANSVILLE asphalt. Then apply one
additional layer of felt lapping each sheet to provide 15-inch exposure, mopping the full width
under each with the asphalt. Immediately preceding the laying of the promenade cement tiles or
the surfacing materials as the case may be, thoroughly clean the surface and lay one additional
ply of JOHNS-MANSLVILLE asphalt, saturated perforated asbestos felt, lapping each sheet two
inches over the preceding one, mopping the full width under each with JOHNSMANSVILLE
asphalt. Over the entire surface pour a uniform coating of the asphalt. No more of the roof surface
shall be covered with the last ply of felt and asphalt then can be immediately covered with the
promenade cement tile finish on the mortar bed, or other surfacing materials. No grease or other
imperfections shall be allowed in any layer or asbestos felt.
PROMENADE CEMENT TILE FINISH: (only where so indicated on plans) over the surface thus
formed, spread 1:2 neat cement mortar (integrally waterproofed as specified with the minimum
thickness of 2 1/4 cm.), and in this mortar bedding, lay the promenade cement tile finish, with the
expansion joints in both directions and not greater than 6-meters on centers. Expansion joints
shall not be less than 3/1 inch wide and shall be extend from the top of the surfacing through the
mortar bed to the roofing filled with asphalt. All joints between the cement tiles, other than the

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209

210

expansion joints shall be grouted with 1:2 cement mortar integrally waterproofed as specified. The
tiles shall be red cement tiles 20-cm. by 20- cm. hydraulic pressed, in accordance with the
specifications, thoroughly soaked in water before being laid with '/4 inch joints between tiles which
shall be straight and uniform in width throughout. Tiles shall be laid with a slope of not less than 1
1/4 percent for drainage.
All these 3-ply (or as per detail drawing) asphalt saturated perforated asbestos roofing felt shall
be turned up 7- inches against all vertical walls (or up to the height and against the vertical face of
the curbs) and shall be thoroughly and solidly mopped with JOHNS-MANSVILLE standard roofing
asphalt both against the concrete face and between plies.
FLASHING: at slab and wall intersection (or at case may be) or where so indicated on plans,
copper sheet flashing, weighing 16-ounces per square foot shall laid extending into the open slot
metal reglet set in concrete flashing reglet shall be open slot type, shade and formed indicated in
full size details made of #16 galvanized iron sheets metal to run continuously throughout the
length of the wall or parapet, or along the top of the concrete curbs. Said copper sheet flashing
turned into the open slot metal reglet set in concrete shall be the top edge of the flashing vent
over and shall be secured with lead wedges spaced not over 12-inches on centers. Reglet shall
be filled flushed with "everseal" caulking compound. Flashing copper sheets shall have a total
width of twenty four inches or as per full size detail.
FLOODING TEST: prior to the acceptance of the job, all waterproofed floor surfaces shall be
given a 24- hour flooding test and the contractor shall remedy at once any showing evidence of
leakage. Plug all drains, built temporary dams at opening so that water will be at one inch deep at
the height point of the waterproofed area. When directed removed

DIVISION PW:
PW 100:

PLUMBING WORK
SCOPE OF WORK

101

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and materials necessary for the complete installation of
the plumbing system, including the all fixtures and connections of the building sewer main or
public sewer.

102.

Where no main sewer street line available, provide sufficient size and depth septic tank, three
compartments, water tight reinforced concrete top with CI pipe outlet lead to the street canal.
The plumbing shall also include the water service to all fixtures and equipments within the
building, the water supply pipes to the nearest water main (but not beyond any of the adjacent
street or avenues) and the waste, soil and the vent pipes.
All roughing-in as required for the fixtures and equipment, whether installed or not, and all work
obviously necessary for the proper functioning of all installation, whether or not specifically called
for in the specifications or indicated on the drawings.
The contractor shall pay for all fees and permits incidental to the completion of the work, ready for
service.
The cost of water connection during the construction of the building shall be paid for, by the
contractor.

All work shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the Sanitary Code of the City of Manila, the
NAWASA regulations and/or the National Plumbing Code.
PW 200:

DRAWINGS
The drawings show the general arrangement of all piping. However, where local and/or actual
conditions of the job or at the jobsite necessitate a deviation or re-arrangement, the Contractor
shall prepare and submit for approval drawings for the proposed arrangement. Small scale
drawings do not possible indicated all offsets, fitting and other parts of the system required. The
contractor shall carefully examine the structural and finishing requirements affecting his work,
and shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing such fittings, traps, valves and accessories
as may be required to meet such conditions.

PW 300:

OPENING
"Roughing-Ion" for pipes and fixtures shall be carried along with the building constructions.
Opening of proper sizes and correctly located for the proper shall be left in the wall and floors, but
the contractor shall do any additional cutting needed in case of error or omission, and shall
properly replace any concrete work or flush around pipes as may be required.

PW400

Water closets (or closet bowls) shall connect to soil pipes, or installed as follows: In setting a closet
bowl, the floor.

PW401

Of the bathrooms is swept clean to avoid chipping the glazed surface of the fixture itself. Next, the
floor flange is inspected and then the closet bolts are inserted. The bowl may temporarily be set on
the closet flange to study its appearance-often the bowl is slightly wrapped from the kiln after and
this defect is discovered by close inspection after it is set on the floor. Following this, a ring of putty
and weighing approximately 3 lbs.) Is placed on the closet flanges and the bowl is set thereon and
drawn down slightly to the floor with the closet bolts of all this to secure a gas and water tight joint.
The excess putty which shown around the base of the closet can now be removed, and the entire
base may be painted with a mixture of plaster of Paris. Joints between the lead and wrought iron
pipes shall be made by means of lead and brass ferrules wiped into the lead pipes and caulked
into the cast iron pipe. Connections of steel and wrought iron pipes shall be made with ring or part
of coupling screwed on end of pipe and caulked into hub with and lead.
Joints of cast iron soil pipes and fittings shall be lead and oakum and caulked by hand. Screw
joints shall be made with ends of pipe reamed out graphite and oil shall be applied as lubricant to
make treads. Nipple shall be made correspond to pipe with which used. Reducing fittings or
straight run reducers shall be used for changes in pipe size.

PW 500:

PIPING
Every water closet and every lavatory shall have a separate shutoff. The size of pipes, must, in
all cases conform to the sanitary code, and as shown in the drawings. Water pipes shall consist
as standard steel galvanized pipe. The Building Contractor shall provide and install the water

supply line from the building to the nearest water supply main and shall pay for all permits.
Exposed vent pipes in rooms or on the exterior of the building 2" inches diameter and under,
shall be of steel, galvanized pipe. Waste pipes shall be of cast iron except those exposed in
rooms which shall be nickel plated like the traps.
Bonding of pipes will not be permitted.
PW 600:

SUPPORTS
All vertical run shall be supported at the floor from which the start on a suitable bracket or chair,
and held in place against the walls where required by heavy ears, the size to suit diameter of the
pipes. All horizontal pipes shall be supported on suitable hangers or floor chair as required. Cast
iron pipes on trenches on earth shall be laid true to line and grade on a stable and suitable
prepared foundation each section of the pipe being properly bedded. In soft ground liable to
settlement, gravel base 30 cm. Deep and twice the width of the pipe shall be rolled and tamped.
Backfilling shall be carefully placed and tamped under and around the pipe with special tools for
the purpose in such a manner that the pipe lines of connections are not distributed.

PW 700:

TRAPS
Every plumbing fixture shall be separately trapped by a vented water sealed trap as closely to the
fixture outlets as the condition allowed, but in no case at a distance greater than 60 cm. In case of
the upper or only fixtures on a soil pipe extended full size through the roof, a vent shall not be
required when the said fixtures has its center within 60 cm. Of the center of the stack. Traps shall
be of the same diameter as the waste pipes from the fixture which shall serve. All traps shall have
a water seal of at least 32 millimeters with a brass thumbscrew cleanout at the bottom of the seal.

PW 800:

VENT
Vents shall be taken from the crown of the fixtures, except for water closet traps, in which case
the branch line shall be vented below the trap and above all small waste inlets, so connected as
to prevent obstructions. Each vent pipe shall be run separately above the fixtures and connected
above the highest fixture into the adjacent soil pipe, a distance not more than one and one-half (1
1/2) meters. If more than this, the vent shall run independently through the roof.
A vent shall be wherever practicable, a direct extension of a soil or waste line
Main vent risers of 4, 5 meters along or more shall be connected at the lowest vent outlet with a
forty five degree connection.
All vertical soil or vent pipes shall be carried up at least 60 centimeters above the roof of the
building and the open side ends are to be entirely and securely covering with No. 16 mesh copper

PW 900:

WORKMANSHIP:
All plumbing materials work shall be done by experienced man only under the supervision of a
licensed master Plumber. The representative of the Bureau of public Works shall be the judge of
the fitness or as specified herein.

PW 1000:

TESTING:

Materials will be subjected to such usual tests as may be Deemed necessary to properly ascertain
their fitness and the completed system shall be tested by one of the following methods, All
openings stopped and a pressure of not less than three pounds per square inch applied in the
presence of the Engineer and maintained for such length of time as necessary to satisfy the latter
that the work is sound and tight. Horizontal runs may be tested by water pressure filling the system
to the second floor. A test shall be made before final acceptance.
PW1100:

PAINTING
All soil, waste and vent piping of cast iron that is asphalt or tar coated shall be given two (2) coats
of shellac and then two (2) coats of oil paint.

PW 1200:

PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND G.I. PIPES:

All underground G.I. pipes shall be protected from corrosion by coating hot asphalt and wrapped
with approved typed and thickness of builciing paper.

PW1300:

MAKE
1301

All G.I. pipes for the water supply shall be of European or Japanese manufactured, schedule 40
All soil pipes and fitting shall be of "ASA" manufacture by ASA Metal Product, Inc. 707 Barrio
Bagbaguin, Valenzuela, Bulacan, meeting the ASTM. Designation A 74-42 Specification for silicon,
Phosphorus and sulfur content and the ASTM specifications on transverse and chemical test
results by the Division of Materials Testing and Physical Research Laboratory, Bureau of Public
Highway. Manila.
Diameter of bar.
1.2 inch.
Ultimate or breaking load
1750 lbs.
Deflections at center, min inch
0.29 inch.
Sulfur content, max percent
0.11 max.
Phosphorus content, max
0.90 max.
Hydrostatic test at 50 psi, without leaks
Length of G.I. pipe shall be five feet measured from end to neck of hub
All soil pipe and fitting must bear the trade mark of the manufacturer. The Contractor shall furnish
the Engineer the original and two (2) copies of the certificate of origin of all soil and fittings that will
be used in the project.

DIVISION WDS:
WDS 100:
101.

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall install the water distribution system, including standpipe shown on drawings,
complete with connection to the public Utility Service main and all the service connections to the
buildings that is to all fixture in the building including faucet and hose bibs for pool, garden and
garage. Provided, however that the NAWASA water main shall be within the right-of-way of the

adjacent streets or avenue.

The layout of all water pipes shall be approved by the Engineer before any work of the water
supply piping is started and in accordance with the layout shown on plan.
WDS: 200:

MATERIALS
Pipes under 4-inches diameter shall be of class: "A" galvanized wrought iron with screw joints.
Fittings shall be type II galvanized malleable iron. All to be of European or Japanese
manufactured of the approved quality and kind.
Joints for cast iron pipes shall be of approved caulked oakum with lead as recommended by the
pipe manufacturer and installed in accordance with the directions furnished by jointing materials
and manufacturer.
All screws joints shall be liberally coated with first quality red lead paint before joining.
Valves 3- inches and under shall be bronze
All valves shall have all interior cleaned of foreign matter before installations.
All water supplies to each apartment shall have a separate gate valves.

WDS: 300:

WATERMETER:
Water meters shall be furnished by the contractor. He shall furnish and installed all piping, valves,
etc... Exact dimensions for setting the meter shall be obtained from Manila Waterworks and
sewerage Authority (MWSA) and the said contractor shall be held responsible for the proper
piping arrangements for the water. All water meters for individual apartment shall be of % "U.S. or
European manufactured, as approved by the Architect. Location of water meter shall be approved
by The Manila Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (MWSA). Permits for all meters shall be
secured from the same office.

WDS 400:

PIPE SIZE AND DISTRIBUTIONS:

Main water line from MWSA to the building shall be 2" @/ GI f pipe schedule 40, and in no case
smaller than - 2 /2 "@/.Lead 2"@ G.I. pipe to overhead water reservoir tank located on deck,
passing thru water pump supplied by the Owner Separate entrance line for ground floor apartment
size 1"@ from the street to the building, without passing thru pump. From water tanks lead 1 " one
each , 1- V:" @ pipe to the second floor, third floor, fourth floor and deck floor, all pipes separated
from each other. From said lead down pipe of 1 1/4"o reduce to 1" o lead to different apartments.
Drawing shall govern over this section of specification.

WDS 500:

STANDPIPES:
Supply and install standpipes, size as approved not smaller than 3"o with twin or single outlets at
every floor. Verify number of standpipes as may be required by the government.

WDS 600:

TESTING:
Water pipes shall be tested under the 100 pounds per square Inch pressure immediately after
installation and before backfilling, and all leaks shall be repaired.

WDS 700:

PUMP AND OVERHEAD RESERVOIR TANKS

Pump and overhead reservoir tanks, capacity to be verified and supplied by the Owner, but to be
installed ready for use by the Contractor, installation parts and fixing shall be included by the
Contractor.

WDS 800:

HOT WATER LINE

Unless otherwise noted on Schedule of Finishes and Materials, the whole building shall be
provided with hot water supply line

DIVISION ELW:

ELECTRICAL WORKS.

ELW 001:

GENERAL:

001.

Under these Specifications, the electrical contractor shall furnish all materials and labor and
completely install ready for service a complete electrical system consisting of concealed
conduit system( Unless otherwise noted) with wires for electric lighting, power ,telephone. ,
system in the proposed (refer to PROJECT TITLE). These electrical installations shall be
made in accordance with the drawings showing service entrance connections, main service
entrance, safety switches, panels, cabinets, piping, conduit boxes, fittings, wiring of feeder
and branch circuits, installation of wall convenience outlets, wall switches, ceiling light outlets,
telephone outlets and all other fittings necessary materials not shown in the plans or in these
specifications, but necessary to complete the installation. The furnishing of electrical fixtures,
electric lamps, electrical appliances and equipment such as electric fans or blowers, balls and
stations. and their corresponding accessories are not included in this contract, as stipulated
under Article ELW 020.
All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions
accompanying these Specifications. The General Contractor and the Sub Contractor for this
portion of the work are required to refer especially thereto.

ELW 002:

PROCEDURES, WORKMANKSHIP & QUALITY OF MATERIALS

002.1

This work shall be installed during the construction of the building and all parts shall be put in
place at such stages in the progress of the construction, as to permit cabinets and outlet
boxes to be mounted flush and all conduits to be run in the most direct lines possible, entirely
concealed, unless otherwise specified or noted.

002.2

All work hereunder shall comply with the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code, rules
and regulations of the Manila Electric Company and the Philippine long Distance Telephone
Company.

002.3

Any apparent conflict between such rules and regulations and the electrical plans shall be
submitted to the Architect for decision.

002.4

All necessary wiring permit and inspection fees as well as other lawful in connection with
electrical work involved shall be obtained

002.5

And at the expense of the Contractor. He shall also be responsible for any or all penalties
incurred by him and/ or his agents. Unless otherwise specified all materials and fittings used
hereunder shall conform with standards and specifications set by U.S, of Fire Underwriters,
National Electrical Manufacturers" Association, Philippine Standard Association and the
Bureau Safety, and all exposed fittings, plates, etc. shall be of the very best of their
respective kinds. Pull boxes larger than 4-11/16 inches and metal cabinets may be locally
made provided they conform to the Standards of the National board of Fire Underwriters.

002.6

All labor shall be done in the most thorough, prompt and workman like manner to the full
satisfaction of the Architect and the Owner. The CONTRACTOR shall employ only
competent and efficient workmen and shall upon written request of the Architect discharge or
otherwise remove from work any employee who is in the opinion of the Architect, careless or
incompetent, or obstructs the progress of the work or acts contr5ary to instructions. If the
CONTRACTOR is obliged to, or finds it Necessary to work over, on in or adjacent to finished
surfaces of the building, he shall repair any and. All damages to such surfaces and leave
them as nearly as may be reasonably possible in the same condition as they were prior to
the performance of his work. Damages in the sense used here, shall include breakage,
scratching or marring of surfaces, soiling of surfaces, whether painted or finished surfaces
not to be painted, and all other damages that may distract either from the practical value of
the property or from its appearance.

002.7

The CONTRACTOR must understand that the Materials delivered and the work performed by
him at Any or all times during the progress of the work and Prior to the final acceptance
thereof, and before Any payment is made for same, shall be subject to the inspection of the
Architect or the OWNER or their authorized representat5ive who has full right to inspect,

accept or reject any part thereof The CONTRACTOR must, at his own expense, within a
reasonable time, remedy any defective or unsatisfactory materials or work and that in the
event of his failure to do so after notice, the Architect shall have full right to have, the same
done and charged to the CONTRACTOR.
ELW 003:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
The electrical systems shall be three phase Wires, 60 cycles, 220 volts alternating current.

ELW 004:

MAIN SERVICE CONNECTION:

Service connection to the proper lines shall be aerial as shown in the plans. Service entrance
conductors shall consist of galvanized rigid conduit containing two (2) No.s100, 000, one (1) 2W CM Type THW Standard copper conductors. Ends of this conduit shall be provided with
entrance cap, with 3 whole porcelain or composition cover.

ELW 005:

ELECTRIC METER:
The electrical contractor shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangement and/or
applications relative to the electric service of the installation of electric meters for the entire
building as per standard requirements of the Manila Electric Company.

ELW 006:

SAFETY SWITCHES & CUTOUTS:

All cutouts to be used shall be approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters or bear the
stamp of U.S. Underwriter's Laboratories. All safety switches shall be of the circuit breaker
externally operated and shall be of the approved type and in conformity with the standards of
the U S. Underwriter's Laboratories.

ELW 007:

Surface type circuit backer shall not be embedded in concrete structure and should be
provided with proper size boxes at the back.
SUB- FEEDERS
Sub-feeders to different apartment shall be as shown in the Riser Diagram and supplementary
plans (Not applicable)

ELW 008:

CONDUIT WORK

All wiring, unless specified otherwise, shall be installed in rigid metal conduct laid in concrete
walls, slabs, in hollow block construction or concealed in double wall partitions or between floor
and ceiling.

All conduits shall be fitted with bushings and locknuts when entering cabinets, boxer or fittings
composed of sheet metal.

All conduits shall be standard zinc coated or terrorized approved conduit conforming to the
Specifications of the U.S Underwriter5s Laboratories. Japanese conduit similar to the
Setout Brand having smooth interior walls and free of sharp bases will be acceptable. It
shall not be less than W nominal diameter and shall be larger when required.

Exposed conduits where allowed shall be run neatly parallel to or right angles with the lines of
the building.

The CONTRACTOR shall clean the inside of all ducts and shall pull in G.I. wires, any No. 16
to assure them of being free obstruction and serve as pull wire.
ELW 009:

CONDUIT BOXES & FITTINGS:

All conduits boxes and fittings shall be zinc coated standard approved products of reputable
electrical manufacturers.
All ceiling outlet boxes shall be of the octagonal type 1 1/2" or more in depth permitting
conduit connections in the sides thereof. Deep type boxes shall be used when three or four
conduits connect to the box.
All wall, outlets boxes of wall plug receptacles, wall switches, telephone outlets shall be of the
deep rectangular flush type, providing sufficient space for necessary connections in addition to the
switch or receptacle mechanism.
All pull or junction boxes larger than 4-11/16" square or fittings may be made locally, provided
that they conform to the minimum requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code as adopted.

ELW 010:

SETTING OF OUTLET BOXES

Except as otherwise noted or specified in the plans all outlet boxes shall be set flush with the
finished concrete or hollow block construction or structure. Outlets in beams or panels shall be
securely and accurately centered in the faced thereof. Care shall be exercised to line up all wall
outlet boxes and cabinets in proper relation to the vertical.
The right is reserved by the Architect to change the exact location of any switch bracket and
ceiling and other outlets in any room before same is installed. Prior to installation of boxes for
the fire alarm system, burglar alarm system, clock system and music system, the
CONTRACTOR shall consult the suppliers, thru the Architect of the specific details of boxes as
well as correct size of conduits needed and appropriate to fit their equipment. Any outlet box
shown in the plans whose exact mounting heights of outlets and switches shall be as follows:
a.

EWL 011:

Wall switches 4' 6" above floor Convenience outlets - 12" above floor Special
outlets - to be as directed by the Architect Telephone outlets - 12 above floor

WIRING OF BRANCH CIRCUITS

Wiring for branch circuit shall be in the conduit unless otherwise noted or specified in the
drawings. No.12 wires shall be used from panel to the first outlet of the branch circuits. The
minimum size wire to be used is No., 14 14 type TW or THW.
ELW 012:

WALL SWITCHES
Except as otherwise noted in the plans, wall switch shall be of the flush tumbler types with
bakelite plates equivalent to those as manufactured by Arrow-Hart & Hageman Electric
Company or Cutler Hammer Inc.. Switches controlling groups of fluorescent lights shall be of
adequate ampacity to quench the arc caused by breaking off the group of lights

ELW 013:

CONVENIENCE OUTLETS
All convenience outlets shall be of the duplex flush type with uniform bakelite plate's equivalent
to those as manufactured by Arrow -Hart and Hegeman Electric Company or Cutler Hammer,
Inc.

ELW 014:
014.1
ELW 015:

TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
The CONTRACTOR shall provide a short piece of 1/2" nipple for telephone entrance at
front wall near the ceiling. As shown in the plan.
ITEMS EXCLUDED
The following are excluded in the Contract
Furnishing of electrical fixtures and lamps Furnishing of electrical appliances and their
accessories. Furnishing and installation of telephone instruments Furnishing and installation of
all air conditioning units.

ELW 016:

AS BUILT-IN DRAWINGS:
The electrical contractor shall during the entire progress of construction of all deviations
approved by the Architect such as conduit runs, location of boxes, cabinets etc. and shall
submit three (3) sets of As Built-In" plan to the Architect upon completion of the project.

ELW 017:
017.1

ELW 018:

GUARANTY
The CONTRACTOR shall leave the entire electrical system in proper working order and
shall without additional charge replace any work, material or equipment furnished and
installed by him under these specifications which develops defects, except from ordinary
wear and tear within one (1) year from the date of final certificate of approval issued by
the City Electrician's Office of the place of building.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
The installation of the electrical work called for in this Contract must be under the immediate
supervision of a duly registered professional electrical engineer
Prospective bidders are requested to inspect the site and note conditions carefully and inform
themselves fully before submitting their bids

ELW 019:

CERTIFICATION
The electrical contractor is obliged under this Contract to furnish the Architect a certificate of
completion of work, signed and sealed by his duly licensed electrical engineer, who shall certify
that the electrical wiring installations of the project was done under his immediate supervision
and that said electrical work was executed in accordance with the plans and specifications

ELW 020:

AS BUILT PLAN
Upon completion of the electrical work the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER THREE
(3) sets OF AS BUILT drawings showing all changes and deviations from the original drawings.
Said drawings shall be the same as the original drawings except for the said changes and
deviations

ELW 021:

MATERIALS
All materials and workmanship shall follow all provisions as provided by the latest edition of the
National electrical code.
Wires and Cables: "PHELPS DODGE" brand only, U.S. standard underwriter approved,
required gauge.
Rigid Conduits Pipes: Extshusite or Setout p, Schedule 40. Required size, inside diameter only.
Outlet Boxes: Hot dipped galvanized steel sheet, clean free from dust, standard gauge.
Junction boxes. Hot dipped galvanized steel sheet, clean free from dust, standard gauge
Circuit Breakers: "CUTTLER HAMMER" or" WESTINGHOUSE
Exterior switches and Convenient Outlet: Water proof U.S or the imported make.
Switches and Receptacle Plates: Plain faced, quietmatic type JIMBO
Panel Board:
Recessed type, standard gauge TV Antenna outlet: Plain faced VETU
JIMBO brand cover complete with TV antenna wire and terminal at the property wall
Convenient Outlet: Duplex type flushed JIMBO,
Electrode Switches: Install electrodes water tank shown on the drawing
Fire Alarm imported U S. brand or CERBERUS AUTOMATIC Faxt Alma;
Door Bell Imported U.S brand.

ELW 022:

STAND BY OR EXTRA CIRCUIT

Standby or extra circuit for future expansion at least two (2) extra circuits per apartment or
proportion of one extra circuit to six (6) working circuits.

ELW 023:

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Strict compliance with provisions and requirements of local Fire department. The Contractor
shall furnished and install. Fire alarm system complete with imported switches and bells
apparatus on all required location.
ELW 024:
024.1
ELW 025:

DOOR BELL SYSTEM

Provide one waterproof type push button on strategic Location each apartment units with
TAN wires connected to Bell or buzzers inside the apartment.
MASTER T.V. ANTENA SYSTEM

The CONTRACTOR shall install a complete conduit with the T.V. antenna wire for the Master T.V. antenna system
as Shown in the electrical plans.
ELW 026:

PUMPING SYSTEM

The CONTRACTOR shall install a complete conduit system with Wires for all pump motors and equipment as
shown in the Drawings (elect.) The furnishing and installations of pump Motors and accessories are by others.

DIVISION H:
H001

HARDWARE
WORK INCLUDED:

001.1

H002:

The work under this Division shall include all materials, labor, equipment, plant and other
facilitates and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to furnish Install all
hardware in accordance with Drawings and as Specified herein. All work included under
this Division shall be subject To the General Conditions accompanying these
Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and Sub Contractor for this portion of the work are
required to refer especially thereto The intent of the Specifications is to cover the
complete hardware requirement for this building and any hardware called for in the
Specifications not shown on the Drawings, or vice-versa shall be furnished the same as if
it were shown on the Drawings and called for in the specifications. Also any hardware
which has been omitted from both Drawings and Specifications but is evidently necessary
for a complete building shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the Drawings
and called for in the Specifications
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Rough hardware includes nails, screws, bolts, spikes, lag screws, expansion bolts, lead plugs,
W.I. brackets, and plates, galvanized wire, etc., necessary to make complete installations of all
the different elements of the structures. The hardware herein specified are given as means of
describing the type, strength, materials, designs, quality, weight, mechanical construction,
operation, and requirements to which such hardware shall conform.

H. 003:

FINISHES
003.1

Finishes Hardware finishes specified are in accordance with U.S. Standard

003.2

Unless otherwise specified, all lockets and trims, Flush bolts, push plates, hinges, pulls
and knobs chromium plated over nickel or brass.

H 004:

KEYS
004.1

Furnish OWNER the following Keys: Two (21 Keys for each cylinder locks. Two 121
Master Keys

H 005:

BRAND
Unless otherwise specified herein or indicated on Drawings, use Schlage" brand or equivalent
for all locksets.

H 006:

HINGES
The number of hinges to be furnished for each door shall be determined as follows:
For doors over 5" - 0" high but less than 7' - 0" high, provided three (3) hinges.
For doors over 7' - 0" high unless otherwise required, provided additional one (1) hinge for
every 2' -0" or fraction thereof.
For toilet doors, provided gravity hinges

DIVISION T:

TREATMENT

T 001:

WORK INCLUDED
The work under this Division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other
facilitates for the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all tiles work
shown on the drawings and specified herein. All work under this Division shall be subjected to
the General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub
Contractor are required to refer specially.
Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings or specified herein, all materials or work under this
Division shall be subject to the provisions under Divisions RC: Concrete and Reinforced
Concrete.

T 002:

SURFACE TREATMENTS
In rooms where considerable installations to be done on the floor coverings; tiles, etc., should
be applied after completion of installation of equipment. The concrete floor should in such case
be coated with plastic paint before the equipment is installed.

T 003:

FLOOR TILES MATERIALS.

The materials herein specified shall be of its kind: Marinas"- 4 1/2 x 4 1/2"unglazed Tiles -color
shall be indicated later.

T. 004:

WALL TILES
MATERIALS:
All materials herein specified shall be of the best of their respective kind: "Marinas" -White or

colored, 4 1/2"x 4 1/2 carried up to 7' 2" ht.

MATERIALS
All materials herein specified shall be of the best of their respective kind: 'A" thick Plywood - for
all ceding as reflected on plan Class "B" 4" T & G Narra or Tanguile - as reflected on plan. 6"
stone cut Tanguile - as reflected on plan. Kiln Dry

DIVISION SW:
SW 100:

STEEL WINDOWS
GENERAL
All steel windows, steel louvers, steel doors (sliding or swing type) shall be of the type and size
as shown in plans. All steel windows, steel louvers door and windows, steel doors (sliding or
swing type) shall be polished, cleaned and oiled and ready for easy and good operation.

SW 200

MATERIALS
For steel doors and windows, hot rolled new billet steel with frame and ventilator sections, shall
be of 1" section. shall have integral weathering baffles providing double flat parallel weathering
contacts of not less than 1/4 width on all four (4) side of the vent.
Polished U.S. made handle operators. Submit samples for an approval: Glass for steel
windows and doors shall be made of local 5mm thick, clear or industrial as area call for.