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Revised Minimum Performance Standards v7
Revised Minimum Performance Standards v7
II.
ARCHITECTURAL
1. Classroom Size.
o The size of the classroom for elementary and secondary schools must be
7m(width) x 9m (length)
2. Windows
o Total area of window openings must be at least equal to 10 sq. meters for
adequate ventilation and illumination.
o The windowsill must not be lower than 600 mm and higher than 900mm above the
floor level.
o The window panels must not be an obstruction along the corridor when it is
opened.
o The window must allow the entry of daylight even if it is closed.
o Window opening must be bilateral fenestration.
3. Doors
o There must be two (2) doors along the corridor for every classroom.
o The swing out should be 180 degrees.
o The size of doors must be 900 mm width and 2100mm height.
o The doors must withstand the normal wear and tear and shall be provided with
lever-type door locks.
4. Floor
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STRUCTURAL
1. The structural design must be in accordance with the revised IRR of the National Building
Code (NBC) and the latest edition of the National Structural Code of the Philippines
(NSCP 2010 Vol. 1).
a. Wind Load. Roofing and walls shall be designed to withstand the following wind
speed:
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b. Seismic Load. The structure shall be designed to withstand the earthquakes for
the following seismic zones:
ELECTRICAL
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a. Roughing-ins
1. Service Entrance
o Service entrance conduit shall be made of intermediate metallic conduit
(IMC). Underground runs shall be encased in concrete envelop or reinforced
concrete envelop when crossing roadway. End of conduit shall be provided
with sealing compound.
o Exposed service entrance conduit shall be painted with epoxy primer in
three (3) coats application.
o Conduit shall be properly reamed.
2. Branch circuit conduits, boxes, fittings and supports shall run parallel to walls,
columns and beams of the building.
o Metal boxes, gutters, supports and fittings shall be painted with epoxy primer
in three (3) coats prior to installation.
o Apply PVC solvent on all PVC pipe joints/connections
o Use end bells at the end of PVC pipes and locknut and bushing for metallic
conduit on all boxes and gutters termination.
o Branch circuit conduits shall be either metallic or non-metallic conduit where
it is applicable.
3. For ceiling mounted lighting fixtures
o Use flexible metallic tubing as drop pipe from junction box to lighting fixture.
4. In-sight disconnecting means
o Use water tight type straight or angle connectors from pumps, condensing
units and other equipment that with possible contact with water or rain.
5. Centralized paneling
o Use breaker and wire gutter for proper arrangement of main distribution
panel (MDP).
6. Provide 15 mm PVC or IMC pipe as stub-out conduit for spares at different
panel boards as per schedule of loads. Ends of said stub-out conduit shall be
threaded and capped.
b.
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o Wiring devices must be of standard type and approved for both location and
purpose.
c. Lighting and Fixtures
o Classroom must be provided with the minimum 250 lux requirement, e.g. at
least 4 units 2 - 40 watts fluorescent lighting fixture for the room.
o Duplex convenience outlet (CO) of grounding type must be provided on each
sides of the classroom.
o The corridor must be provided with a lighting product that can produce 5,000
lumens, e.g., 1 unit of 2 40-watt-flourescent lamp or 1 18-watt CFL or LED.
V.
SANITARY/PLUMBING WORKS
1. Waste and vent line piping system
o Drain, waste and vent system must be according to (Philippine National Standards)
PNS/SAO 374, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-2729,
International Standard Organization (ISO) 4435 and International Standard
Organization (ISO) 3633.
2. Waterline piping system
o Must be according to ISO9001:2000 and E DIN1988 for Polypropylene Random
(PPR) type 3 pipe and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A120.
3. Plumbing Fixture
o Must be according to American National Standard Institute/ American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME), WWP-541, A112.19.4m, A112.19.3, IS2,
A112.19.5, A112.19m
4. Drainage system
o Storm drainage system must be sized according to rainfall intensities, slope, and
roof areas of the building.
5. Septic vault
o All concrete septic tanks shall be protected from corrosion by coating with an
approved bituminous coating or by other acceptable means.
VI.
FURNITURE
1. For every classroom, the following shall be included:
a. One set of teachers table and chair
b. 45 armchairs (43 for right-handed; 2 for left-handed)
2. The type of materials to be used may be wood or non-wood based as per DepEds
standards.
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WARRANTY
The Contractor shall guarantee the completed structure against structural and
functional defects and failures vis--vis the prescribed performance specifications for a
period of fifteen (15) years, except for defects and failures occasioned by force
majeure and those caused by third parties.
Note: This is for consultation purposes only and NOT a solicitation to bid.