GENERAL SPECIFICATONS

Project : PROPOSED THREE STOREY RESIDENCE

Location : DAAN PARI, ORION BATAAN

Owner : MS. JANET PERNITO FUJINO

Prepared by:

Joseph Lideson D. Mallari

Architect

PRC Reg. Number : 0024396

TIN Number : 256-640-452
PTR Number : 2686340
Issued on : January 22, 2019
Issued at : City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Conformed by:

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MS. JANET PERNITO FUJINO
JOSEPH LIDESON D. MALLARI

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GENERAL TECHINICAL SPECIFICATIONS

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.0 GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

1.1GENERAL INTENTION
It is declared and acknowledges intentions and meaning to provide the “Proposed Two Storey Four
Bedroom Residence” to be located at Blk 60, Lot 30, Kristo Rey Navy, CapazTarlaccomplete as
indicated in the scope of work and ready for use. Design and construction shall be based on
Philippine standards, including the latest edition of the National Building Codes.

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work includes the following:
1.2.1 The Contractor shall have site investigation and inspection of the area in order to familiarize
him the extent, condition, and nature of the work involved.

1.3 OFF-SITE WORKS

1.3.1 Utilities- extend all utilities to within properly line of project.

1.4 ON SITE WORKS

1.4.1 Demolition

1.5 FINISH GRADING

1.5.1 Grade site to confirm to existing adjacent grade and provide positive drainage away from the
building.

1.6 DRAINAGE
As required for surface drainage, underground drainage to be constructed as determined by Civil
Engineer/ Architect/ Sanitary Engineer.

2.0 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES

2.1 SITE DEVELOPMENT AREA

 Driveway, Walkways, Service Area – Plain Cement Finish
 Landscapes – (By Owner)
 Fences – (By Owner)

2.2 BUILDING AREAS

2.2.1 FLOOR AREAS
 Garage – Slab on fill with plain cement finish.
 Porch & Lanai – plain cement finish.
 Living, Dining & Kitchen – Mariwasa tiles (or approved equal).
 Toilet, Kitchen, Under Counter, Laundry Counter – unglazed tiles (or approved equal).
 Kitchen Counter – Glazed tiles (or approved equal).
 Bedrooms – Glazed tiles (or approved equal).
 Hallway/Stairs – Plain Cement Finish, for wood steps use 2” x 10” wood pranks (owner’s copy).

2.2.2 CEILING FINISHES

 Bedrooms, Family room. Living, Dining, Kitchen, & Garage – Plain skin coat finish and painted. For
bedrooms use 6mm thick fiber cement on metal furring, painted.
 Toilet, Maid’s room, Service Area, & Exterior – Use 4.7mm thick fiber cement on metal furring,
painted.

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 2.2.3 WALL FINISHES
a. Interior walls – CHB cement plaster finish painted;
 Bedrooms – plain paints finish
 Living, Dining, & Kitchen – plain paint finishes
 Toilets – Glazed tiles (or approved equal)
 Others – Plain cement finish
b. Exteriors walls – CHB cement plaster finish with grooves and patter, painted (or approved
equal).
c. Others – Wall and Columns, plain cement painted.
2.2.4 ROOFING
a. Pre-Painted Roofing – shall be “LONG SPAN ROOF (or approved equal)”

II. SITE WORK

1.0 EARTHWORKS
1.1All excavation shall be unclassified and includes clay, silt, sand, gravel, hard span loose stone in
masses and any other materials of any character found within the excavation area.
1.2 Use Hometreksoil poisoning products by Pro-active termite protection
1.3 Any proofing (by owner’s option).

2.0 EXTERIOR SANITARY SEWER

NELTEX to MOLDEX product PVC pipes shall be free from pinpoint holes and any other imperfection that
may cause leakage joint shall be applied with NELTEX/ MOLDEX PVC Sealant. Heavy duty drainage and
sewer shall be provided with “O” ring type.

3.0 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM

Provide MOLDEX PRR Cold water system pipe for toilets, shower lines, & all other water lines that are
indicated in plans.

4.0 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Drainage piping was required to be 150mmØ and 200mmØ PVC pipes as per indication on plans.

5.0 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

Conduct site investigation. Remove all materials which are not part of the finish product of the project.

III. CONCRETE
1.0 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
1.1 Structural systems, unless otherwise as per Structural Engineer’s Recommendation and
Specification indicated in plans, shall govern.
1.2 FOOTINGS - Concrete Foundation shall be as per Structural Designer Details, FC= 3000 psi.
1.3 Slabs on Fill- 5’’ thick, concrete slab on grade FC= 2500 psi.
1.4 Reinforcing - ASTM A615, #4 bars and smaller Grade 40 UNO, #5 bars and larger Grade 60.
Grade 40 for all bars requiring welding as per structural design computation and recommendations.
1.5 Wall Framing- Poured in place reinforced concrete columns, beams and slabs.
1.6 Roof Framing - Poured in place reinforced concrete at typical flat roof, RC Roof beams, steel frames
at slopped metal roofs.

2.0 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS

Concrete on the various classes, if not indicated in the drawings and as specified under other sections,
shall be proportioned and mixed for the following strength;

MIXTURE Proportion Cement in Bag Sand Gravel

CLASS 40 kg. 50kg. (in m 3 ) (in m 3 )
Class AA 1 : 1½ : 3 12.0 9.5 0.50 1.0
Class A 1:2:4 9.0 7.0 0.50 1.0
Class B 1 : 2½ : 5 7.5 6.0 0.50 1.0
Class C 1:3:6 6.0 5.0 0.50 1.0
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 3.0 CONCRETE USAGE
Concrete of the various classes shall be used as follows:

3.1 Class “AA” Concrete - for pre- cast concrete items, suspended slabs, beams, columns footings, stairs,
lintels, and for all reinforced workout otherwise indicated or specified.

3.2 Class “A” Concrete - for slab on grade and tie beams and for such concrete work as indicated or
specified and walls above grade.

3.3 Class “B” Concrete - for all concrete not reinforce except as otherwise indicated or specified.

3.4 Class “C” concrete- for path walks and other as specified.

4.0 PROPORTIONING, MEASUREMENT AMD MIXING

Concrete mixes except otherwise indicated shall be designed by the contractor. The proportion shall be
changed whenever necessary to maintain the workability, strength, and standard of quality for the
concrete covered by these specifications and to meet the varying weight shall be performed under the
supervision of the construction architect/Engineer.

IV. MASONRY
1.0 CONCRETE MASONARY UNIT WORK
1.1 5” and 4” CHB, 450psi, for walls as indicated. For all exterior walls and for walls required to have
pipes, use 5” thick 450psi.

V. METALS
1.0 MISCELLANEOUS METALS STEEL GATE
1.1 Use 1 ½ GI pipe, 1”x1”, 3/4” x ½”, ½” x ½”, 1/4” x ¾” thick flat bars for decorative bars for framing
and accent frames. Provide rust proofing before final painting coats. (by option)

2.0 STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS

2.1 Steel frame for main rafters, purling and framing as per structural specifications, details and sizes
fabricated by reputable fabricator.
a. Structural carbon steel for welded or bolted work shall conform to ASTM A36.
b. Structural tubing bolted or welded work shall conform to ASTM A500 or A501.
c. Other steel metal frame as agreed upon as per approved manufacturing specs.

VI. WOOD AND PLASTIC

1.0 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
Lumbers shall be approved of quality, free from big loose knots and any other imperfections that may
affect its appearance and may impair its strength and durability. Use Kiln dried wood requirements.

2.0 The following kinds of lumber shall be used:

2.1 Apitong (or approved equal)- for all wood nails and studs
2.2 Tanguille KD (or approved equal)- for all cabinet frame
2.3 Guijo (or approved equal)- for all wood jambs and trellis

VII. MOISTURE CONTROL

1.0 ELASTOMERIC WATER PROOFING
Canopies/ Balconies, 2nd floor comfort room and roof deck where indicated shall be provided with
waterproofing. Us elastomeric waterproofing (or approved equal).

2.0 CAULKING AND SEALING

2.1Primer shall be clear based from chlorinated rubber and applied prior to application of sealant.

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 2.2 Caulking compound for joints in wood, concrete and masonry shall be acrylic elastomeric or one to
two component silicon rubbers.
2.3 Caulking or sealing compound for perimeter sealing for windows and door frames shall be single or
two component silicon or two component polysulfide types.
2.4 Backstop shall be rubber, or closed cell neoprene, butyl, polyurethane, vinyl or polyethylene foams
free from oil or other staining elements. Oakum or other types of absorptive materials shall not be
used as backstops.
2.5 Color caulking compound shall be white, gray or aluminum.

3.0 LONG SPAN PRE-PAINTED AND INSULATED

Long-span pre-painted roofing by APO Steel Products “twin ribs type (or approved equal)” shall be used
in roofing materials #26, on metal purlins, other accessories like GI gutter, ridge roll, flushing be #24.
Details and connection on steel metal framings shall be based on plans and details design by Structural
Engineer or as per manufacturer specs.

VIII. DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS

1.0 WOOD DOORS
1.1 Tanguile panel door (or approved equal) - shall be plain paint finish.
1.2 Door jambs shall be Guijo or Yakal (or approved equal) paint finish.

2.0 GLASS AND GLAZING

2.1 ¼” fog glass and glazing (or approved equal).

3.0 PVC DOORS,WINDOWS AND FRAMES

4.0 BUILDERS’ HARDWARE

4.1 “YALE (or approved equal)” door locksets, for interior and exterior doors.
4.2 “STANLEY (or approved equal) stainless butt hinges, 3 ½”x 3 ½”, loose pin types, 3 pieces for flush
type door and 4 set for exterior and panel doors.
4.3 Steel pre-fabricated hinges for steel frame gate. (By Option).
4.4 Dead bolt lockset gate. (By Option).

5.0 STEEL GATE (By Option)

5.1Provide 2”x4” tubular gate frame and ¼” x 1” decorative flat bars and 5/8” square bar framing bars and
#18 GI sheet. Provide pre-fabricated bearing hinges.

IX. FINISHES

1.0 PLASTERING
All interior and exterior walls shall be cement plastered, except as indicated.
2.0 FIELD PAINTING
2.1 Two (2) top coats finish of water based paints for concrete and masonry surfaces. Before any
painting is done, all cracks, nail holes and other imperfections shall be carefully applied with putty,
properly evened and sanded and allowed to dry thoroughly before painting.
2.2 All exterior wood work shall be applied to two coats of enamel paints of semi-gloss.
2.3 Apply metal rust proofing and metal surfaces prior to painting of polyurethane paint coats (2 coats).
2.4 A color scheme for the general painting works shall be provided by the civil Engineer/ Architect prior
to application sample of this color and paints shall be approved by the Architect/ Civil Engineer.
2.5 Interior Walls- masonry textured and plain paint semi-gloss finish (acrylic solvent type), as per
location schedule.
2.6 Interior Ceiling- semi-gloss (alkyd type) painting finish for ceiling.
2.7 Exterior Wall- paint finishes semi-gloss as per location schedule.

3.0 CERAMIC TILE WORK

600mm x 600mm glazed and unglazed tiles for toilets and shower walls and floorings. (or approved
equal)

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X. SPECIALTIES
1.0 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES (By Owner)

XI. MECHANICAL
1.0 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
1.1 Leakage. Joints shall be applied with sealant recommended by the manufacturer.
1.2 All PVC pipes shall be of Crown Products Pipe brand (or approved equal) standard PVC pipes
schedule 40. They shall be set squarely and perpendicularly to the walls of the building all joints shall
be carefully done to ensure water tightness. All water supply line of each group of fixtures shall equip
with individual gate valves.
1.3 Storm drainage system shall be PVC pipes and carefully sealed at joints with PVC adhesive as per
plan.
1.4 Floor drain – 4”x4” stainless steel or bronze.
1.5 Faucet/ Hose bib- by great volume as per indicated in plans.
1.6 Sanitary sewage lines shall be conveyed to the drainage line, sizes and locations as shown on
plans.
1.7 Drainage Pipes- 100mmØ lines shall be PVC Crown Products Pipes (or approved equal). All lines
above 100mmØ PVC shall be concrete drain pipes or 150mmØ or 200mmØ special drainage pipes
as per plan design by Sanitary Design.

2.0 AIR CONDITION SYSTEM AND VENTILATING SYSTEM (By Owner)

3.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

3.1 Fire protection system conforming to the requirements of the national fire protection association and
local authorities.
3.2 Provide fire extinguisher as per area required. (By Owner)

XII. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WORKS

1.0 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND FIXTURES
1.1 Concealed Underground Pipes - PVC schedule 40 (rigid) by NELTEX/ MOLDEX product pipes as
shown on the plans.
1.2 Pipes in ceiling and walls - PVC flex-conduits and ducts manufactured by NELTEX/MOLDEX
products pipes.
1.3 Wires and Cables- shall be 98% conductivity and 1% below or above the size called or
manufactured be PHILFLEX or approved equal.
1.4 Circuit Breaker - shall be NEMA standard molded case manufactured by KOTEN Electrical products
or approved equal.
1.5 Switches - (by KOTEN 230v or approved equal)
1.6 Convenience Outlet - (T-slot 15A, 230V by KOTEN or approved equal)
1.7 Plate - (by KOTEN type and color to be approved by the Civil Engineer/Owner or approved equal)
1.8 Boxes - shall be PVC schedule 40 NELTEX/MOLDEX products.

2.0 POWER SYSTEM

2.1 Entire electrical installation shall comply with the latest National Building Code, National Electrical
Code and requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction.
2.2 A local available operating system shall be provided from an exterior pad munt transformer. (serving
voltage shall be confirmed with local utility)

3.0 LIGHTINGS
3.1 All lighting fixtures shall approve by Underwriters Laboratories, supplies by Firefly, KOTEN or
approved equal.
3.2 Facade and Exterior areas shall be illuminated with decorative walls up lighting or down lighting.
3.3 Service space shall be illuminated with fluorescent or pin lights lighting fixtures.

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 4.0 CONVENIENCE OUTLETS
4.1 All spaces, shall have a receptacles placed to accommodate furnishing.
4.2 Exterior wall receptacles shall be connected to a separate circuit with cover and weather proof.
4.3 Duplex receptacles shall 220V, (110V shall be as per local Electric Company) existing regulated
supply.
4.4 Air Con, Vent, and Exhaust outlet shall be provided as per design capacity.

5.0 TELEPHONE SYSTEM

5.1 Provide terminal cabinets, outlet boxes, plaster rings, pull wires and conduits for service and
distribution by Local Telephone Authority.

6.0 TELEVISON CABLE SYSTEM

6.1 Provide system for distribution of TV outlet boxes.

7.0 ELECTRICAL WIRING FIXTURES

7.1 Rigid solid metal conduit for service entrance.
7.2 Crown products pipes concealed PVC for wiring installation in concrete and masonry walls and flexi
pipe wooden partitions and ceiling.
7.3 KOTEN flushed duplex type for convenience outlets.
7.4 Flushed type wall switches and plates.
7.5 KOTEN Plate type and color shall be properly set as approved by the Architect.
7.6 All electrical fixtures location shall be properly installed and located at the side with proper height
allocation.
7.7 Provide conduit and wiring for motor outlet, TV and antenna, telephone outlet and intercom.
7.8 Circuit Breaker - shall be NEMA standard molded case manufactured by KOTEN Electrical products
or approved equal.
7.9 Wires and Cables - shall be 98% conductivity and 1% below or above the size called or
manufactured be PHILFLEX or approved equal.
7.10 Wires and Cables - shall be 98% conductivity and 1% below or above the size called or
manufactured be PHILFLEX or approved equal.
7.11 Panel boards and Circuit Breakers shall be NEMA standard molded case manufactured be GE or
WESTINGHOUSE (or approved equal). All protective devices shall meet NEMA and UL
Specification.
7.12 Parabolic Louvers fixtures and Optical Reflector lighting fixtures with fluorescent lamps.

Signed and sealed by:

Joseph Lideson D. Mallari
Architect
PRC Reg. Number : 0024396 PTR Number : 2686340on January 22, 2019
TIN Number : 256-640-452 @ City of San Fernando, Pampanga

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