PROJECT : Proposed Construction Bongabon of

Standard Municipal Police Station

Building, Type “A”

LOCATION : Bongabon, Nueva Ecija

SUBJECT : SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Requirements

A. EXCAVATION
B. DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT THE SITE
C. FILLING AND GRADING
D. TERMITE CONTROL/SOIL POISONING
E. PLAIN AND REINFORCED CONCRETE
F. CONCRETE MASONRY
G. STRUCTURAL STEEL
H. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS
I. HARDWARE
J. ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES
K. ROOFING MATERIALS
L. DOORS AND WINDOWS
• Aluminum Glass Doors & Windows
• Steel Doors & Windows
M. TILEWORKS
N. PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORKS
O. ELECTRICAL WORKS
P. PAINTING WORKS
Q.THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 These specifications are intended to cover all labor and materials for the
complete construction of the proposed project as shown in the working drawings and
describe herein. All kinds of procurement, rentals of equipment and other incidental
expenses shall be borne by the contractor.

1.2. All items calling for labor and/or materials not specifically mentioned
herein but called for in the plans, bill of quantities and estimates and other contract
documents such as minute of pre-bid conference and general conditions that deemed
necessary to complete the work shall be supplied by the Contractor, and executed in
a work-man-like manner of appropriate number, location, size and the highest quality
available without extra cost to the Owner/PNP.

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 1.3. Any extra changes deemed necessary by the contractor on the plans
and specifications must be first submitted to PNPES Architect and/or PNPES
representative for approval.

1.4 The Contractor shall secure all permits and licenses as required. Also
he shall be responsible for all liabilities under workmen’s compensation, SSS,
Insurance etc.

1.5. The Contractor shall provide and enforced the use of all necessary
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) for the protection and convenience of his
workers at his expense in order to have a proper and efficient execution of the work.

1.6 The contractor must request to the Engineer/OICC for a walk-through

inspection on the project for a punch-listing of works that will be seen not to be in
accordance to engineering work standard for rectification. A punch-listing will be
conducted when the project has already completed more or less ninety five percent
(95%) complete prior to final acceptance.

1.7 The Contractor shall guarantee the building except for works with
specific guarantee for a period of one (1) year after acceptance by the Owner. He shall
repair, replace and make good at his expense all defects which may arise during the
term of guarantee and warranty due to defective workmanship and/or inferior quality
of materials.

1.8 The schedule of order and progress of works that the contractor shall
submit as stipulated in the “General Conditions”, must be adopted and coordinated
with the engineer. In cases where the contractor has to destroy existing paved or
concreted areas to accommodate his work, he shall restore the damaged structure to
its original condition at his own expense.

1.9 The contractor shall submit to the ES representative two (2) sets of as
built plans upon completion of the project reflecting field changes on the original plans.
1.10. The Contractor shall provide building signages and directory board.

1.11 The following temporary facilities shall be provided by the Contractor at

his own expense. It is understood that the said expenses are already included by the
Contractor in his Bid Price.

Field Office

a. The Contractor shall construct a field office of adequate sizes 2

weeks after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
b. The field office shall be made of descent temporary structure and its
flooring elevated from to ground to prevent from flooding during rainy
days.
c. The field office shall be used by the contractor’s technical staff and
the Architect /Supervising Engineer for the duration of the project.
d. It shall be provided with at least: 3 executive tables, 2 clerical tables,
one drafting table, chairs, filing cabinets, shelves, whiteboard, office
supplies, medical aid kit, water supply system, sanitary facilities,
telephone and lighting.

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 Storage

a. The Contractor shall provide storage/ sheds for stock piling of

cement, steel bars, hardware and other construction materials
intended for the project.
b. Storage for cement shall be provided with elevated platforms
properly enclosed to protect cement from weather elements.

Barracks Bunk Houses

The contractor shall provide temporary shelter and or sleeping

quarters for his construction personnel, properly maintained for the duration of
the projects.

Temporary Fences/Barricades

a. The contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and approved

temporary fences or barricades around the premises to safeguard his
workmen and the public against accident and possible pilferage.
b. The contractor shall also provide and maintain sufficient lighting,
temporary sidewalks, bridges, nets, guards, danger signs, safety
measure against falling debris and other protective devices.

Sanitary Facilities

The contractor shall construct temporary toilets/latrines for use

during the construction period and shall maintain such facilities in sanitary
condition at all times until completion of the project.

Temporary Electrical Connections

a. The Contractor shall provide for the lighting and power requirements
of the project during the construction period.

b. The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements for the

supply, installation, maintenance and removal of the electrical
connections after the completion of the projects.

Building billboards

The contractor shall provide billboards containing the name of projects,

contractor, supervising officials etc. during the duration of project. The
contractor shall coordinate with the ES representative for its content prior to
installation of billboards.

Demolition of the Existing Structure

The contractor shall demolish existing structures necessary for the

implementation of the project and verify existing condition of the structural and
lot boundaries.

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• EXCAVATION

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Verify existing condition of the structural and lot boundaries. Total demolition of
existing structure (if any) within the proposed project site.

A.1 EXCAVATION

The Contractor shall make all necessary excavation for foundations to establish
grades indicated on drawings without extra compensation including all other
excavations required and necessary for the proper prosecution of the work.

• Cut slope for permanent excavations shall not be steeper than 1-1/2
horizontal to one vertical, and slopes for permanent fills shall not be steeper than 2
horizontal to one vertical unless a substantiating data which justify steeper slopes are
submitted.

• Deviation from the foregoing limitations for slopes shall be permitted only
upon presentation of a soil investigation report acceptable to the supervising Engineer.

• Trim the excavation to the required depth, lines and grades and other
incidental excavations to level up the footing plus compacting and tamping which are
included in the building Contract.

• The materials to be excavated shall include: any rock, earth and other
materials of any nature and description encountered in obtaining the indicated lines
and grades.

• If the required safe bearing power of the soil is not obtained at the
excavation depth indicated on the drawings, the excavations shall be continued until
such safe bearing power is reached.

• Structural excavation shall be done to the required depth or as per plan and
specification. Provide sufficient distance from wall and footings. No footing shall rest
on fill.

• Piers and walls shall be lengthened accordingly and likewise, the footings
shall be revised to suit the new conditions for which the Contractor shall be paid at the
unit price bid for concrete work.

• No fill or other surcharge loads shall be placed adjacent to any building or

structure unless such building or structure is capable of withstanding the additional
loads caused by the fill or surcharges.

• Footings or foundations which may be affected by the excavation shall be

underpinned adequately, or otherwise protected against settlement and/or against
lateral movement.

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 • Fills to be used to support the foundations shall be placed in accordance
with accepted engineering practices. A soil investigation report and a report of
satisfactory placement of fill, both, shall be acceptable to the supervising Architect or
Engineer.

A.2 INSPECTION

No concrete pouring of concrete shall be done by the Contractor unless the

bearing surfaces has been inspected and approved by the ES representative, and the
authority to proceed has been received by the Contractor

B. DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT THE SITE

The Contractor shall provide, construct and maintain for the duration of the
work, drainage system of the site approved and or as directed by the supervising
Architect or Engineer.

• The Contractor shall protect and maintain all conduits, drains, sewer pipes
and other utility services that are to remain on the property or in the building, or in the
site, where required for the proper execution of the work.

• Dewatering. Remove accumulated water from excavation area before

backfilling or pouring of concrete.

• The Contractor shall notify all corporation, companies, individuals or other

authorities concerned with the above conduits, drains, water and sewer pipes, running
to the property of the site, and protect, relocate, remove, cop or discontinue all pipes,
sewer, and other utility services, which interfere with the excavation in accordance
with instruction and requirements of the above notified parties.

• All topsoil vegetation and debris shall be removed. The cleared surface of
the ground shall be compacted to a depth of 200 mm to 98% of the maximum dry
density determined according to ASHHO T99 method D.

C. FILLING AND GRADING

• All excavation shall be back-filed immediately as work permits after

concrete walls and piers have attained full design strength and or as the Owner’s
Engineers directs.

• After the forms have been removed from the footings, walls and piers, the
material taken from the excavations (free from waste and objection matter) shall be
used for backfilling around them.

• The filling material shall be made in layers not to exceed 15 centimeters

and thoroughly tamped before the next fill is placed. Excess excavated materials shall
be placed and spread on the immediate premises as directed by the supervising
Engineer, provided however, that the Contractor shall not be required to remove such
materials more than 50 meters from the building line.

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 • Open tile drains around the building if any, shall be covered with crushed
rock or gravel for a depth of 30cm and the same shall be graded from coarse to fine.

• Open tile drains under floor slab (where so indicated on drawings) shall be
covered with broken stones or gravel up to the bottom of the slab.

• In spaces where slabs rest on the ground, or on earth-fill as specified in

paragraph 2, shall be labeled accurately graded with 10 cm thick of gravel and sand
and tamped thoroughly before concrete pouring is done.

• All exterior grades shall be formed in accordance with the drawings and
specifications, taking into account the requirements for landscaping work, if any, and
giving due allowances for the top soil depth.

• The Contractor shall grade the area included within clearing lines as
defined in “Clearing” under the General Conditions and all such grading work shall be
included in the building Contract without additional cost.

C.1 FINISH GRADING

Fill and grade the entire area around the structure to the indicated sub-grade
elevation. All materials down to a depth of 30 cm below sub grade level shall be
computed to at least 98% of the maximum dry density determined according to
ASHHO T99 method D.

C.2 AGGREGATE SUB-BASE

Clean aggregate materials shall have a percentage of wear not more than 50
to 500 revolution determined according to ASHHO T99 method D.

D. TERMITE CONTROL/POISOINING

SCOPE OF WORK

This item shall consist of furnishing all materials and labor, and applying the
termite control chemicals, including the use of equipment and tools in performing such
operation in accordance with this Specifications.

D.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Termite control chemicals or toxicants shall be able immediately exterminate

termites or create barriers to discourage entry of subterranean termites into the
building areas.

Type – I Liquid Termite Concentrate

This type of toxicant shall be specified for drenching soil beneath foundations
of the proposed buildings. The concentrate shall be diluted with water in the proportion
of 1 liter of concentrate material to 65 liters of water or as specified by the
manufacturer.

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Type – II Liquid Termicide Ready Mixed Solution

This type of toxicants which comes in ready mixed solution shall be used as
wood preservative by drenching wood surfaces to the point of run-off.

Type – III Powder Termicide

This type of toxicant shall be applied to visible or suspected subterranean

termite mounds and tunnels where termites are exterminated through Trophallaxes or
exchange method or nourishment between termites while greeting each other upon
meeting.

D.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Before any termite control work is started, thorough examination shall be

undertaken by the Contractor so that the appropriate method for soil poisoning can be
applied. The Contractor shall coordinate with other related trades through the Engineer
to avoid delay that may arise during the different phases of application of the termite
control chemicals.

• When powder termicide is to be applied to eradicate subterranean termites,

careful application and precaution shall be given considering that this toxicant is fatal
to animal and human lives.

• Soil Poisoning. Apply as per instruction labeled on the product.

• Applicator. Use experienced personnel on the project.

• Guarantee Provisions:
Soil poisoning treatment shall prevent subterranean termites from
attacking the building or its contents for a period of one (1) year from
substantial completion. If subterranean termite activity exists in or under
the building, the Contractor/Owner shall treat soil using methods
acceptable to the project.

• Products:
The termite Control Applicator shall perform treatment with 2%
chlordane solution with chemical rates and amount as specified below. No
work shall be covered unless by an authorized representative from ES.

• Execution:
Apply an over-all treatment under entire building slab, and moving
strips adjacent to the building. Treat sidewalks or other such paved areas
abutting the building for a distance not less than three (3) feet from the
building. Apply along each side of foundation walls an at penetrations
through slabs such as pipes, ducts, etc. apply at application rate of four (4)
gallons to ten (10) linear feet around the perimeter of the building.

• At the time soil poisoning is to be applied, the soil to be treated shall be in

friable condition with low moisture content so as to allow uniform distribution of the

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toxicant agents. Toxicants shall be applied at least twelve (12) hours prior to
placement of concrete which shall be in contact with treated materials.

• Treatment of the soil on the exterior sides of the foundation walls, grade
beams and similar structures shall be done prior to final grading and planting or
landscaping work to avoid disturbance of the toxicant barriers by such operations.

E. PLAIN AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing, placing and finishing concrete in buildings
and related structures, flood control and drainage, and water supply structures in
accordance with this Specifications and conforming to the lines, grades and
dimensions shown on the Plans.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CODES

The work covered by this Section unless otherwise specified or detailed, shall
be governed by the Building Code (ACI 318), Standard Code for ARC and Gas
Welding Society. The latest edition of all standards Specifications or Codes will be
used.

E.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

Portland Cement

• Portland Cement shall conform to the to the requirements of ASTM C-150

Type for normal Portland cement; Type III for High Early Strength Portland Cement.

• Cement shall be standard commercial brand in 40 kilograms.

Fine Aggregates

Sand shall be clean, hard, coarse river sand or crushed sand free from
injurious amount of clay loam and vegetable matter and shall conform to ASTM C-
33 or C-330.

Coarse Aggregate

Gravel shall be river run gravel or broken stones. The maximum size shall
be 1/5 of the nearest dimension between sides of forms of concrete or ¾ of the
minimum clear spacing between reinforcing bars, or between re-bars and forms
whichever is smaller.

Mixing Water

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

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E.2 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

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

deterioration or the intrusion of foreign matter.

• Cement shall be stored, immediately upon arrival on the site of the work, in
substantial waterproof bodegas, with floor raised from the ground sufficiently high to
be free from dampness. Aggregates shall be stored in such a manner to avoid the
inclusion of foreign matter.

5.3 PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE

• The Contractor shall employ at his own expense, an approved testing,

laboratory which shall design the mix for each type of concrete required by the
Specifications and drawings to obtain strength as determined by test cylinder at least
15 % higher than required. Strength requirements shall be noted on the drawings.

• The adequacy of the mix design shall be verified by a test on a minimum

of 6 cylinders, 3 tested at 7 days; 3 at 28 days, in accordance with ASTM C-192 and
G-39 and by slump test in accordance with ASTM C-143.

• The testing laboratory shall submit 5 copies of the mix design and the test
results to the ES supervising Engineer or authorized representative for approval before
any concrete is placed.

• If at any time during construction, the concrete resulting from the approved
mix design proves to be unsatisfactory for the reason such as too much water, lack of
sufficient plasticity to prevent segregation, honeycomb, etc. or insufficient strength, the
Contractor shall immediately notify the testing laboratory and the supervising
Engineer.

• The laboratory shall modify the design, the subject, subject to approval by
the supervising Architect or Engineer until a satisfactory concrete is obtained.

• Stone concrete – Minimum compressive cylinder strength of concrete fc’ at

28 days area as follows:

• fc’ 27.58 Mpa for suspended beam, slab and columns.

• fc’ 20.68 Mpa for footings and walls.

• The Water Content shall not exceed 28 liters per 40 kilograms per bag
cement, and the slump test shall not exceed 10 cm. in all cases unless otherwise
changed by supervising Architect or Supervising Engineer.

F. CONCRETE MASONRY

SCOPE OF WORK

The work covered shall include the following:

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 • Furnishing of all necessary materials, tools, equipment, labor, and
appliances necessary to complete the execution of the concrete masonry work as
shown on the drawings and herein specified.

• Arranging for adequate bracing, forming and shoring required in

conjunction with and in the course of constructing the concrete masonry although not
provided for under other sections.
• Furnishing of all reinforcing steel for concrete masonry work and their
placement including those not provided for under other sections but necessary for
proper prosecution of the work.

• Arranging for the necessary storage space and protection for materials at
the job site.

• Providing assistance and facilities for all inspections by ES supervising

Engineer or his authorized representative as required in the course of execution of the
work.

• Arranging for furnishing test specimens and samples of materials as may

be required.

F.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following materials to be used under this section of the specifications shall
conform with the concrete masonry standards as indicated.

• Cement to conform with ASTM C-150.

• Sand or fine aggregate shall be clear, sharp and well graded and free from
injurious amount of dust, lumps, shale, alkali, surface coatings and organic matter.

• Solid load bearing masonry units shall be Class A units conforming with
ASTM C-145. All load bearing masonry units shall have a minimum compressive
strength of not less than 5.5Mpa (800 psi) based on 5 individual units when tested in
accordance with the methods set forth in ASTM C-140-70 or as tested by the Bureau
of Research and Standard, DPWH.

• Masonry units shall have been cured for nor less than 14 days if steam-
cured, or 28 days if air-cured when placed in the structure.

F.2 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

• For walls and partitions shown on the detailed drawings requiring concrete
hollow blocks, the Contractor either uses concrete or ceramic hollow blocks upon
approval of ES supervising Engineer.

• The load bearing of hollow blocks shall have a minimum compressive

strength of 6.89 Mpa (1000psi) computed from the average of five (5) units based on
the average gross area, and a minimum of 5.41 Mpa (800 psi) for the individual unit
respectively, all based on gross area.

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 • Non-load bearing with cells filled with mortar. Use 400 psi rated CHB.

Visual Inspection

All units shall be sound and free from cracks or other defects that would
interfere with the proper placing of the unit or impair the strength or permanence
of the construction.

Testing

Units shall be tested in accordance with the standard method of testing

Masonry units of the American Society of Testing Materials ASTM designation C-
140 and or by the Bureau of Materials and Quality Control, DPWH. No blocks shall
be used unless results of tests are known and duly approved by the ES supervising
Engineer.

Reinforcement

Reinforcement shall be done in accordance with the structural plans as

to size, spacing and other requirements.

F.3 REINFORCING STEEL

• The minimum requirements for deformed steel bars shall conform to ASTM
A-305.

• Wire reinforcement shall also conform with ASTM A-82.

• Reinforcement shall be clean and free from loose, rust, scales and any
coatings that will reduce bond.

Note: Testing results of the tensile & comprehensive stress shall be submitted to ES
representative.

• STRUCTURAL STEEL

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work under this section consists of furnishing of all materials,
labor, tools, equipment and performance of all operations relative to the fabrication,
delivery to site, erection and painting of structural steel trusses and purlins as shown
on the Plans.

G.1 DESIGN CONDITIONS

• All structural steel work shall be in accordance with AISC Specification for
the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural steel for buildings.

• Materials and parts necessary to complete each item through such work
which is not shown o specified shall be included, such as miscellaneous bolts, anchor,
supports braces and connections etc.

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 • Shop drawings as well as erection drawings shall be prepared and
submitted by the Contractor to the supervising Architect or Engineer for approval
before any fabrication is made.

G.2 MATERIALS

• All structural steel shapes and plates shall conform to ASTM A-36.

• Light-Gauge Cold-formed Structural Steel shall conform to pertinent

specifications of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

• Machine Bolts – shall conform to ASTM A-307. Each bolt shall be provided
with standard nuts and washers.

• Anchor Bolts – shall conform to ASTM A-141.

• Cross Bracing with Turnbuckles shall conform to ASTM A-307.

• Welding Electrodes – shall conform to AWS A-5.1 or A-5.5; E 70

Electrodes.

G.2 WELDING

• Surfaces to be welded shall be free from loose side, rust, grease, paint and
other foreign materials that will impair the soundness of the weld.

• Note shall be made on the Plans and on the shop drawings of those joints
or groups of joints in which it is especially important for the welding sequence and
technique of welding to be controlled carefully, to minimize welding under restraints
and to avoid undue distortion.

• Weld length called on the Plans and on the shop drawings shall be the net
effective length.

G.3 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

Fabricator’s quality control procedures, materials and workmanship shall be

subject to Inspection by ES inspectors.

G.4 SHOP PAINTING

• Steel works to be encased in concrete shall not be painted. All other steel
works shall be given one coat of shop paint of red lead primer, applied thoroughly and
evenly to dry surfaces, which have been cleaned, by brush, spray roller coating, floor
coating or dipping at the selection of the Fabricator.

• Steel work prior to painting and after inspection and approval shall be
cleaned of loose mill scale, loose rust, weld slag or flux deposit, dirt and other foreign
materials.

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Note: The contractor shall submit a set of as-built-drawings to ES representative as per required
by the governing authorities.

H. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS

SCOPE OF WORK

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

H.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Lumber

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

H.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

• Quality of Materials

All materials to be incorporated in the carpentry and joinery works shall be of

approved quality as specified. Before using, all materials shall have been inspected
and accepted by the ES supervising Engineer.

• Shop Drawings

Complete Shop Drawings with essential dimension and details of construction,

as may be required by the supervising Architect or Engineer in connection with
carpentry and joinery work, shall be submitted for approval before proceeding with the
work.

• HARDWARE

SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing all building hardware required
to ensure rigidity of joints or connections of the different parts of the structure and
equipment in a satisfactory operating condition parts of the structure such as doors,
windows, cabinets, lockers, drawers and other similar operating parts as indicated on
the plans and in accordance with this Specifications.

I.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Rough Hardware

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 All rough hardware such as nails, screws, lag screws, bolts and other related
fasteners required for carpentry work shall be first class quality and locally available.

• Finishing Hardware

All finishing hardware consisting of locksets, latches, bolts and other devices,
door closers, knobs, handles, hinges, and other similar hardware shall be first class
quality available locally and conforming with the Specifications.

Note: All hardware to be to be purchased by the Contractor shall be submitted first to the ES
supervising Architect or Engineer for approval before ordering them.

• ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES

• FLOORING - Use unglazed ceramic tiles

See attached floor pattern and schedule of finishes.

• WALL - Exterior wall, false column & beams/plain cement plaster in painted
finish.
Color of paint: verify ES representative.

• CEILING - Used light metal frames using metal furring channel and
10 mm x 4 x 8 Plasterboard for ceiling boards.
• Color of tiles, floor, ceiling materials and patterns shall be approved
by ES representative.

• PAINTING - refer to ES representative for the approved PNP color scheme.

• ROOFING MATERIALS

SCOPE OF WORK

This Item shall consist of furnishing all pre-painted metal sheet materials, tools
and equipment, plant including labor required in undertaking the proper installation
complete as shown on the plans and in accordance with this specifications.

ROOF DRAINAGE

This Item shall consist of furnishing all items, articles plant, equipment, labor,
and materials and performing all methods necessary or required for the complete
installation of all roof drains with strainers in accordance with all applicable drawings
as shown on the approved plans and the provisions of this Specifications.

• Performing all operations or methods necessary and required for the

complete installation of all Roof Drains with strainers, including connections to
downspout, in accordance with all applicable drawings and details and subject to the
terms conditions of the contract.

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 • Should there be any conflict between the sizes of roof drains and
downspout, the size of the latter shall govern.

• The size of any roof drain with strainer shall follow the diameter of the
corresponding roof leader or downspout to be installed.

• DOORS AND WINDOWS

L.I Aluminum Glass Doors & Windows

SCOPE OF WORK

This Items shall consist of furnishing all aluminum glass door and window
materials, labor, tools and equipment required in undertaking the proper installation as
shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specifications.

L.I-1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frames and panel members shall be fabricated from extruded aluminum

sections true to details with clean, straight, sharply defined profiles and free from
defects impairing strength, durability and appearance.

• Extruded aluminum sections shall conform to the specifications

requirements of ASTM B-211.

• Window panel shall be connected at corners with milter joint fixed rigidly to
ensure weather tightness.

• Screws, nuts, washers, bolts, rivets and other miscellaneous fastening

devices shall be made of non-corrosive materials such as aluminum and stainless
steel.

• Hardware for fixing and locking devices shall be closely matched to the
extruded aluminum section and adaptable to the type and method of opening.

• Main Door. Aluminum framed double swing door with sidelight. Powder
coated blue for framing is preferred.

• Hollow core flush door & swing door w/ jamb.

• Offices: Panel door with 2” x 6” kiln dry door jamb.

• Comfort room: PVC door.

L.II Steel Doors & Windows

SCOPE OF WORK

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 This Item shall consist of furnishing and installing all fabricated steel colors and
frames equipped with fixing accessories and locking devices in accordance with the
Plans and or shop drawings and as herein specified.

L.II-1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All door cladding plates or panels shall be formed from gauge 20 cold-
rolled, quality steel. Frames shall be formed from gauge 16 cold-rolled steel. The
materials shall conform with the specification requirements of ASTM – A505.

• Steel window sections shall be hot rolled new billet steel of special
design.

• Windows. Steel casement window w/ 5mm thk clear glass w/ 12mm

square bar.

L.II-2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Fabrication

• Doors - Corner joints of frames shall be mitered and welded conforming

to the manufacturer’s standard manual for metal doors.
• Joints shall be securely locked in placed during erection and
the alignment of adjoining members shall be maintained.
• All bolted connections shall be provided with locks.

• Windows - Corner of frame and ventilator shall be mitered and

electrically
butt welded with exposed welds ground smooth.

Installation

All steel windows shall be set plumb and true to line in openings. Steel door,
frames and louvers shall be set plumb and true to line in openings. The joints
between the window frame and masonry shall be carefully caulked. Contact
between windows or doors and adjacent steel including mullions shall be sealed
with mastic furnished and applied by the Contractor.

• TILEWORKS

SCOPE OF WORK

This Items shall consist of furnishing all Ceramic Tiles and cementitious
materials, tools and equipment including labor required in undertaking the proper
installation of walls and floor tiles as shown on the Plans and in accordance with this
Specifications.

M.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Glazed Tiles and Trim

• Glazed tiles and trims shall have an impervious face of ceramic materials
fused on to the body of the tiles and trims.

• The glazed surface may be clear white or colored depending on the color
scheme approved by the Architect or ES Supervising Engineer.

• Glazed ceramic tiles shall be used for floors.

M.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

Tile work shall not be started until roughing-ins for plumbing, electrical and other
trades have been completed and tested. The work of all other trades shall be protected
from any kind damages.

All works performed under this Item shall be made in square meters for areas
actually laid with ceramic tiles and accepted to the satisfaction of the Architect or
Engineer.

• PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORKS

SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes new plumbing system and related work. The work also
include providing roughing-in and making final plumbing connections to equipment
furnished provide each system complete and ready for operation. Plumbing system
including fixtures, equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in
accordance with the plumbing Code, except as modified herein. Plumbing system shall
include all water and sanitary piping buried and above ground.

N.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All piping materials, fixtures and appliances fitting accessories whether

specifically mentioned or not but necessary to complete this Item shall be furnished
and installed.

• Plastic Pipes

• Unless otherwise specified or shown on drawings all tube pipes to be use

in this project shall be plastic or synthetic materials.

• For rigid type of connections, the following shall be used: Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC); Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC); Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
(uPVC); Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); Polypropylene (PP) and Styrene
Rubber Plastic (SR).

• Plastic pipes shall be free defects, sound and perfectly molded free from
laps, pin holes or other imperfections and shall be neatly dressed with its end.

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 • Plastic Pipe, Fitting and Solvent Cement.

• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) System S-1000 and GI pipe system.

• Above ground piping

• Plastic Pipe, Fittings and Solvent Cement : S-1000

• Septic Tank

• The septic tank shall be provided as shown on the Plans including all pipe
vents and fittings,

• Various construction materials such as concrete masonry work shall

conform to the corresponding Items of this Specifications.

• Inlet and outlet pipes shall conform to the latest edition of the National
Plumbing Code.

• Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings

• All fittings and trimmings for fixtures shall be chromium plated and polished
brass unless otherwise approved.

• Exposed traps and supply pipes for fixtures shall be connected to the
roughing-in, piping system at the wall unless otherwise indicated on the Plans.

• Built in fixtures shall be watertight with provision of water supply and

drainage outlet, fitting and trap seal.

• Water closet is tank type, free standing toilet combination, round front
bottom outlet siphonic action bowl with extended rear shell, close coupled tank
with cover, Color shall be chosen by the Architect, Supplied complete with tank
fittings, angle valve/supply and bolt caps with retainer clip. Waterless urinal
should be adopted for male comfort rooms.

• Lavatory with rear overflow and cast – 102 mm faucet holes on centers
furnished complete with angle valve/supply pipe, P-trap. Color shall be chosen
by the owner.

• Built in appliances such as urinal, lavatory and slope sink shall be

installed as indicated on the PlansColor and type of fixtures shall be approved
by ES representative.

• Roof Drains, Overflow Pipes and Steel Grating

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 • The Contractor shall provide fit and or install necessary drains with
strainers where shown on the Plans.

• Each drain with strainer shall fit the size of the corresponding downspout
or roof leader over which it is to be installed and in conformity with the following
schedule.

• Downspout when encased in concrete, unless otherwise shown on the

Plans shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC), whether indicated or specified
requirement as herein described.

N.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

The Contractor before any installation work is started shall carefully examine
the Plans and investigate actual structural and finishing work condition affecting all his
work. Where actual condition necessitates a rearrangement of the approved layout,
the Contractor shall prepare Plan(s) of the proposed pipe layout for approval by the
supervising Architect or Engineer.

• Water Lines, Fittings and Connections

• The water supply piping shall be extended to all fixture, outlets, and
equipment from the gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.

• All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked into
place without springing or forcing.

• All service pipes, valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance from
other work to permit finished covering not less than 12 mm from such work or from
finished covering on the different service.

• Pipe drain indicate on the drawings shall consist of 12 mm globe valve with
renewable disc and installed at low points on the cold water piping so that all piping
shall slope 10 cm. in 30 meters.

• All pipes to be threaded shall be reamed before threading. All screw joints
shall be made with graphite and oil or with an approved graphite compound applied to
make thread only.

• Gates Valves: Manufacturers standardization society of the valve and

fittings industry (MSS) Publication SP-80 Class 125 sizes 2-1/2 inches and larger shall
conform to MSS SP-70, class 125.

• Installation of Soil, Waste, Drain and Vent Pipes

• Soil Pipe – All soil and drainage pipes shall be sloped at 2% or 2 cm. per
1.0 meter run but in no case flatter than one (1%) percent.

• Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured heavy strap hangers.

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 • Vertical lines shall be secured strongly by hooks to the building frame and
a suitable brackets or chairs shall be provided at the floor from which they start.

• All main Vertical Soil and Waste Stacks shall be extended full size to and
above the roof line to act as vents, except otherwise indicated on the Plans.

• Vent Pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to under side
of roof with horizontal piping slope down to stacks without forming traps. Vertical vent
pipes may be connected into one main vent riser above the highest vented fixtures.

• Where an end or circuit vent pipe from any fixtures is connected to a vent
line serving other fixtures, the connections shall be at least 120 cm. above the floor on
which the fixtures are located.

• Horizontal waste line receiving the discharge from two or more fixtures shall
be provided with end vents unless separate venting of fixtures is noted on the Plan.

• All changes in directions shall be made by appropriate use of 45 degrees

Y; half Y; long sweep; quarter bends or elbows for soil and waste lines where the
change in direction of flow is from the horizontal to the vertical and discharges from
water closet.

• Where it becomes necessary to use short radius fittings in other locations,

the approval of the supervising Architect o Engineer shall be obtained prior to
installation of said fittings.

• Cleanouts: ANSI A112.26.2: Provide threaded bronze or thermoplastic

cleanout plugs. Cleanouts at the bottom of each soil stack, waste stack, interior
downspout and where else indicated shall be the same size as the pipe lines.

• Vent pipes shall be flashed and made water tight at the roof with ferrule
lead sheet.

• Trap – each fixtures and place of equipment requiring connection to the

drainage system except fixtures and continuous waste shall be equipped with a trap.
Each trap shall be placed as near to the fixture as possible.

• Fittings shall be radius fittings, except fittings in vent piping may be short
radius fittings. Minimum size piping shall be 2 inches.

• Flush Strainer Floor Drains: Provide with double drainage flange

perforated air slotted cast bronze or nickel bronze strainer, adjustable collar, and P-
trap. Drains of sizes 2, 3 and 4 inches shall have strainers with minimum free drainage
area of 5, 11 and 18 square inch respectively.

• Shower Floor Drains: Provide as specified for flush strainers floor drains,
except finish shall be chromium plated.

• Inspection, Warranty Test and Disinfection

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 All pipes, fittings, traps fixtures, appurtenances and equipment of the plumbing
and drainage system shall be inspected and approved by the supervising Architect or
Engineer to assure compliance with all requirements of applicable Codes and
Regulations referred to in this Specifications.

Note: Color and type of fixtures shall be approved by ES representative.

• ELECTRICAL WORKS

SCOPE OF WORK

The work under this Division consist of furnishing all materials, equipment tools,
labor and all other services necessary to complete and make ready for operation the
Electrical Power and Lighting System described below and/or indicated in the
Electrical Plans in accordance with the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code
and this Specifications and General Conditions of the Contract.

O.1 WORK INCLUDED

The work shall include the following furnishing and installation, each complete
and in proper operation condition, unless otherwise stated in these specifications:

• Outdoor 50KVA distribution transformer if local electric utility company will

not supply the transformer or its equivalent as determined and required by the local
electric utility company,

Service entrance 230V AC, 1-phase, 3 wires, 60 Hz including conduits,

conductors, current transformer for metering device, kilowatt-hour meter and all items
required as per local utility power company policies, rules and regulations;

• Panel boards at various locations including circuit breakers/low voltage

switchgears and all its accessories as indicated in the electrical riser diagram;

• Feeder and branch circuit conductors with necessary conduits approved

type of fittings and devices as indicated on the electrical plans;

• All types of utilization devices, outlets and wall switches with proper cover
plates;

• All lighting fixtures, wiring devices and necessary wiring of the building;

• Telephone, ACU and cable outlets including conduits, service entrance

conductors as indicated on the plans; and

• All other items as stated, specified and as shown in these specifications

and plans.

• Complete conduit system, boxes and faceplates, telephone terminal

cabinet blocks including the cable of telephone and intercom system and telephone
service entrance cable,

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 • Complete grounding system and lightning protection,

• Perform terminations for all electrical system and complete testing,

• Application of electric power service connection including preparation of all

necessary plans, forms and related documents, payment of government fees and
charges, and coordination with the local electric utility company and other authorities
or persons involved in the procedure.

• Preparation of As-Built: plans and drawings,

• If anything has been omitted in any item of work or materials, usually

furnished which are necessary for the completion of the Electrical Work as outlined
herein before, then such items must be and are hereby included in this Division of the
work.

O.2 CODES, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS & FEES

• The work under this contract is to be installed according to the

requirements of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc (UL), National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA), Local
Electric Company (LEC), the rules and regulations of Local Authorities.

• All permit and electrical fees required of this work shall be obtained by and
at the expense of the contractor. The Contractor shall furnish the ES Electrical
Engineer and the owner (end user) final certificates of Electrical Inspection and
approval from the proper government authorities after completion of the work. The
contractor shall prepare all as-built plans and all forms and documents required by the
approving authorities.

• Electrical Service Application including drawings for this work shall be

obtained by and at the expense of the contactor. The contractor shall comply with all
the requirements of the utility companies with regards to the service applications.

O.3 MATERIALS & METHODS

O.3.1 Wires & cables

• All wires shall be copper, soft-drawn and shall be of at least 98%

conductivity or higher. It shall be smooth and true and of cylindrical form and shall be
within 1% of the actual size called for.

• All wires shall comply within the requirements of the Underwriters

Laboratories and as they apply to the particular usage.

• Wires and cables for lighting and power systems shall be plastic insulated
for 600 Volts working pressure, type “THHN” unless otherwise noted on plans or
specified below.

• All wires shall be stranded copper.

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 • For lighting and power system, no wire smaller than 3.5 mm2 shall be used
except for control leads and otherwise noted.

• All wires and cables shall be as manufactured by Phelps Dodge, Columbia,

American Wire and Cable, Far East Wire and Cable, Sycwyn or Approved Equivalent.

O.3.2 Conduits

• Conduits for interior systems shall be standard Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) for
electrical purpose, heavy walled or approved equivalent.

• Service entrance conduit shall be Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC).

• No conduit shall be used in any system smaller than 12.7mm (1/2 inch)
diameter electric trade size nor shall have more than four (90) degree bends in any
one run and where necessary, pull boxes shall be provided as directed.

• No wire shall be pulled into any conduit until the conduit system is complete
in all details, in the case of concealed work until all rough plastering or masonry has
been completed and in the case of exposed work until the conduit work has been
completed in every detail.

• The ends of all conduits shall be tightly plugged to exclude plaster, dust
and moisture while in progress of construction. All conduits shall be reamed to remove
all burns.

• All pipes and fittings on exposed work shall be secured by means of metal
clips, which shall be held in place by means of machine screws. When running over
concrete surfaces, the screws shall be held in place by means of expansion sleeves.
All pipes on exposed work shall be run at right angles to and parallel with the
surrounding walls and shall conform to the form of the ceiling. No diagonal runs shall
be allowed and all bends and offsets shall be avoided as much as possible. Where
necessary conduit fittings shall be used. Piping in all cases, it shall be run perfectly
straight and true, satisfactory to the Architect and the Engineers. Conduits shall be
supported at 1.5M intervals maximum, or per PEC requirements.

• Rigid steel conduits installed outside building in contact with the soil shall
be coated with asphalt paint and wrapped with asphalt/rubber tape. An additional cost
of asphalt paint shall be applied over the asphalt/rubber tape.

O.3.3 Junction & pull boxes

• All outlets of whatever kind, for all systems, there shall be provided a
suitable fitting, which shall be either a box or other device especially designed to
receive the type of fitting to be mounted thereon;

• The Contractor shall consult with the Electrical Engineer of ES as to the

nature of the various fittings to be used before installing the outlet fittings, and shall
conform strictly in the use of fittings, to the nature of the appliance to be mounted on
them so that the work, when completed will be of finished design.

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 • All outlets on concealed conduit work, provide galvanized pressed steel
outlet boxes of standard make. These boxes shall be in all cases standard and where
such boxes are not available on the market special boxes shall be secured by the
Contractor at his own expense. In general, outlet boxes shall be at least 104mm x
53mm deep and #16 minimum gauges.

• Junction and pull boxes, of Code gauge steel, galvanized shall be provided
as indicated or as required for facilitating the pulling of wires and cables. Pull boxes in
finished places shall be located and installed with the permission and to the
satisfaction of the Electrical Engineer.

• All junction and pull boxes on exposed conduit work shall be provided with
hubs for threaded pipe entry and covers provided with neoprene gaskets.

O.3.4 Wall switches

• Wall switches shall be rated at 15 amperes, 230 volts AC. Switches shall
be of the quiet type, spring operated. The type of switch shall be tumbler operation
and the color, plating and appearance of wall plates shall be as selected by the
Architects/Engineers. Appropriate samples shall be submitted prior to the purchases
of wall switches and faceplates. Switches shall be as manufactured by G.E., Bryant,
Rubbel, National Electrical Products, H & H, or approved equal.

O.3.5 Wall receptacles / convenience outlets

• Receptacle outlets, in general, shall be for flush mounting, duplex type

rated at 15 ampere, 230 volts parallel slots grounding type unless otherwise indicated
on drawings. Type and color or receptacle outlet and plates shall be as selected by
the Engineer. Appropriate samples of outlets and plates shall be submitted prior to
purchase of devices. Receptacles shall be manufactured by G.E., Bryant, Rubbel or
approved equal.

O.3.6 Plates

• All switches and receptacle plates shall be of stainless satin finish or as

directed by the Architect/Engineer.

O.3.7 Panels & cabinets

• Standard panels and cabinets, as far as possible, shall be used and

assembled on job. All panels shall be of dead front construction, furnish with trims for
flush or surface mounting as required. Cabinets shall be of Code gauge steel with
gutters at least 4-inch wide and wider if necessary. The trim for all panels shall be
finished in industrial gray enamel over a cost of rush inhibitor;

• Panels and cabinets shall be as manufactured by Westinghouse, Square

D, G.E. Power Box or approved equivalent. Manufacturer’s shop drawings shall be
submitted before manufacturing.

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 • Lighting panels breakers shall be Westinghouse, G.E., Square D or
approved equivalent.

• Distribution panels shall be same type a lighting panels with two-pole circuit
breakers of sizes voltage rating and interrupting capacity as called for an plans and
bolt-on type, center main.

• Panelboard main bus work shall be ampacity rated to equal or exceed

overcurrent protective device immediately ahead of it. All busworks shall be properly
secured to withstand available short circuit forces at the location.

O.3.8 INDIVIDUAL BREAKERS AND SWITCHES

• Provide individual circuit breakers, safety switches, and disconnect

switches where indicated on plans, voltage ratings shall be suitable in each case of
service application.

• All protective devices shall meet NEMA and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
specifications.

• Circuit breakers shall consists of a quick-make, quick-break type entirely

trip-free operating mechanism with contacts, interrupter, and thermal-magnetic trip
unit for each pole, all enclosed in a molded phenolic case. The thermal-magnetic trip
units shall provide time-delayed overload protection and instantaneous short circuit
protection, and shall operate a common trip bar which open all pole in case of overload
or short-circuit current in any one pole. Circuit breaker shall be trip indicating, with the
tripped position or breaker handle midway between “ON” and “OFF” position.

• Circuit breakers rated above 100 amperes shall have interchangeable trip
units.

O.3.9 LOCATION OF WIRING AND OUTLETS

• The Contractor shall coordinate his work with all parties involved so that
exact locations may be obtained for all outlets, apparatus, appliances and wiring. Care
should be exercised where running a common neutral that phase wires are of different
phases so that the multi-circuit will be balanced around the neutral conductor.

• The location of outlets shown on diagrammatic wiring plans shall be

considered as approximate and it shall be incumbent upon the Contractor, before
installation of outlets/boxes, to study all pertinent drawings and obtain precise
information from the architectural schedules, scale drawings, large scale and full size
details of finished rooms, approved shop drawings of other parties involved or from
the Engineer. It shall be understood that any outlet may be relocated a distance not
exceeding 4.5M from the location shown on the drawings, if so directed by the
Engineer. Contractor shall make any necessary adjustment of his work to fit conditions
for recessed fixtures and for outlets occurring in glazed tile, block, terra cotta, marble,
wood paneling, or other special finish materials, in order that all boxes may register
flush with finish and shall be centered properly. In centering outlets, due allowance

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shall be made for overhead piping ducts, windows, and door trim variations in
thickness of furring, plastering, etc., as erected, regardless of conditions which may
be otherwise shown on small scale drawings. Outlets incorrectly located shall be
properly relocated at the Contractor’s expense. Local switches which are shown hear
doors shall be located at the strike side of the door as finally hang, regardless of swing
shown on the drawings.

• The center line of wall, outlets, socket outlets, switches, telephone outlets,
pilot lights, indicating lights, and fan outlets, shall be installed at heights above finished
floor or as specified on the Architect’s drawings. Where mounting heights are specified
on the Electrical drawings, they shall be verified with Architect’s drawings before
installation. Where glazed tile, block, term cotta occur, outlets shall be centered on the
nearest joint to the height given.

O.4 SITE VISIT, INSPECTION AND TEST

The contractor is advised to visit the site and satisfy himself as to logical
condition facilitate the nature of the soil and ascertain his work. He will be deemed to
have done this before preparing his proposal and his subsequent claims on the ground
of in adequate or inaccurate information will not be entertained.

The ES representative shall have access to all parts of the work at all times and
shall be furnished such information and assistance by the contractor. All installation
shall be subjected to test and any damage done during testing shall be borne by the
contractor.

O. 5 STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP

The contractor shall execute all work in neat and workmanlike manner and shall
do all necessary work whether it is clearly specified in this specification or shown in
the drawing or not. Best practice in modern electrical installation shall be employed.

• PAINTING WORKS

SCOPE OF WORKS

This Item shall consist of furnishing all paints, enamels varnishes and other
products to be used including labor, tools and equipment required as shown on the
Plans and in accordance with this Specifications. The color finish shall conform with
the PNP standard colors (PNP Blue & PNP White) in coordination with the concerned
PNP representative.

P.1 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

The contractor prior to commencement of the work shall examine the surfaces
to be applied with paints, enamels, varnishes, lacquers, sanding sealers and other
related products in order not to jeopardize the quality and appearance of painting or
finishing work.

In addition, the Contractor shall undertake the following:

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 • Voids, cracks, and all other kinds of defects, shall be repaired with proper
patching materials and finished flush with the surrounding surfaces.

• Marred or damaged shop coats on metal shall be spot primed with

appropriate metal primer.

• All hardware shall be protected or removed prior to painting and varnishing

operations.

• Upon completion of the work, all staging, scaffoldings and paint containers
shall be removed and disposed.

• Paint drips, oil, or stains on adjacent surfaces shall be removed and the
entire job left clean and acceptable to the supervising ES Architect or Engineer.

Note: Refer to ES representative for the approved PNP color scheme.

• THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SCOPE OF WORK

This item shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, tools equipment, plant
and other facilities required as shown on the Plans and undertaking the proper
application of integral and membrane waterproofing complete in accordance with this
Specifications.

Q.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Integral Waterproofing

Integral waterproofing compound shall be cementitious powder pre-mix

admixture or water base surface coat conforming with the standards Specifications set
by the Bureau of Product Standards, Department of Trade and Industry.

• Membrane Waterproofing

Membrane waterproofing shall be Osmo-seal powder; Liquid Elastometric or

Epoxy Solventless waterproofing compound formulated for extra flexibility and
resiliency to give lasting waterproof effect.

Mixture shall be applied by notched trowel, squeegee, roller, paint brush or

airless spray and shall remain tight under condition of expansion, contraction and
vibration of loads.

Q.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

• Concrete mixture for roof decks, balconies, toilet and bathrooms, gutters,
parapets, canopies and other areas indicated on the Plans to be integrally
waterproofed shall be blended with integral waterproofing compound.

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 • Only a minimum quantity of clean water shall be used in the concrete
mixture to be sufficiently plastic and to obtain enough workability in placing concrete.

• Concrete surface to be applied with membrane waterproofing shall have

been integrally waterproofed, thoroughly set, dry, clean and free from foreign matters.

• Surface shall be topped and plastered with double strength integral

waterproofing compound pre-mix admixture of screed mixture: One (1) part Portland
cement, three (3) parts clean and sharp sand and two (2) packages integral
waterproofing compound (Ratio of 1:3:2) steel trowelled to smooth surface finish.

• Concrete slab shall be properly graded to drain water. A minimum pitch of

one percent (1%) is satisfactory to drain rain water freely into the drain lines.

• Drainage connection and weep-holes shall be set up to permit the free flow
of water.

• Any expansion and contraction joints shall be cleaned, primed, fitted with a
backing rod and caulked with sealant.

• Prepared surfaces shall be cured and kept wet by sprinkling water at

regular intervals for a period of at least three days when smooth surface finish have
actually set.

• Allow cured surfaces to dry and remove all dust, dirt, debris and oil.

• All loose areas shall be refitted and well secured. Repair cracks, breaks
and open seams. Where required or as directed in the membrane waterproofing
product instruction manual, prepared surface shall be prime coated.

• All concrete works to be waterproofed shall be made water tight and flood
tested for one week prior application of any waterproofing materials. If water leaks
occur, the same shall be repaired and flood tested again to the satisfaction of the PNP.

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NOTE: All additional activities which is not indicated or specified on the plan but related
to the scope of works to complete the project shall be done by the Contractor without
any additional cost to the PNP.

Prepared by: Checked by: Submitted by:

Ruel J Posadas ROMUALDO D YULIP JR EDDIE C SANTIAGO

Police Chief Master Sergeant Police Captain Police Lieutenant Colonel
Engineering Staff 3 Chief, Infrastructure Section Chief, REU3

Recommend Approval:

RANDY Y ARCEO NICOLAS D TORRE III LEONARDO M CESNEROS

Police Colonel Police Colonel Police Brigadier General
Chief, RLRDD CRS DRDA

Approved by:

JOEL NAPOLEON M CORONEL

Police Brigadier General
Regional Director

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