The Grand Midori Makati

160 Legazpi St. Legaspi Village, Makati City

Tel. No. 553-7424

RENOVATION GUIDELINES

1. BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

(a) Unit owner or his representative must submit and accomplish the following requirements.
1. Filled up Application form of Permit to Alter/ Renovate
2. Up-to-date payment of association dues and other assessments, if any
3. Unit is turned-over to the unit owner
4. 3 sets in A3 size Renovation plans and specifications such as electrical plan, perspective,
sections, elevation, ceiling plans, and other plans needed to be approved by the Board of
Directors, in consultation with the Developer.
5. 3 sets Specific Scope of works
6. Authorization letter of Contractor signed by Owner

(b) After accomplishment, the application shall be submitted to the Building Administration; Building
Administration will review and refer the proposed plans/design to the Developer’s Architect of the
Condominium Corporation, together with his comments and recommendations.

(c) Approval of Renovation Plans shall be released 3 to 7 days after submission of complete requirements.
Incomplete requirements will not be reviewed.

(d) Upon approval of Renovation Plans, unit owner or contractor shall settle the following.
1. Refundable Construction Bond (Php 50,000) to cover for whatever damages that may be
incurred and such other expenses that may be incurred in connection with the renovation or
alteration.
2. Non-refundable Renovation permit fee ( Php 2,500.00)

2. PERMIT TO COMMENCE WORK

After satisfactory compliance of the requirements, the Application for Renovation is approved and the unit
owner/contractor is permitted to start work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

3. GENERAL RULES

(a) The contractor shall submit a Comprehensive All-Risk (CAR) insurance policy in favor with the Condominium
Corporation or the Developer.

(b) No works will be allowed to commence without first complying with all the preliminary requirements,
especially if the alteration/renovation will entail demolition of any portion of the unit, its facilities or the
CUSESA. Any such works shall first have the approval of the Developer’s Architect/Structural Engineer or
the accredited subcontractor who originally installed the facilities affected.

(c) All works must be done in good workmanship manner, using first class materials and shall be in accordance
with the National Building Code (PD 1096). Works must be covered with the required Renovation Permit,
Electrical Permit, Plumbing permit, etc.

(d) Major Renovation and repair works will be allowed Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Only minor works
or works that will not disturb neighboring units will be allowed during Saturday. No overtime works is
allowed without the prior approval of the Building Manager. Request for overtime must be filed at least 24
hours before the intended date of overtime works.

(e) No work or materials will be allowed to obstruct the hallways and corridors. Unit premises must be kept
free from any construction debris, which shall be disposed of at least everyday or more often as maybe
directed by the Building Administrator, especially with regard to inflammable materials.

(f) All materials, equipment, tools, etc. necessary for the renovation/alteration work shall be brought in or out
of the building only upon prior clearance with the Building Administrator (through the security detachment)
 and must be covered by a Gate Pass issued by the Unit Owner/Contractor or their authorized
representative. The Administration shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to materials, tools,
machines and equipments, while in storage at any place in the building or while being carried in or out of
the building.

(g) A 10-lbs. ABC type (General Purpose) fire extinguisher shall be made available at the work area at all times
especially when the works require welding or carpentry. No fire of any size will be allowed inside the unit
premises or elsewhere without prior approval of the Building Administrator.

(h) Construction workers are allowed to use only the service elevator to haul and/or deliver materials and
fixtures to the unit being renovated. Heavy equipment, materials, fixtures, etc. are not allowed in the
service elevator, hauling or delivery of such items shall be done only through the service stairway.

(i) Unit Owner/Contractor shall, at his expense, keep the unit premises including hallways bordering the unit in
good clean and sanitary condition at all times. Cooking or eating is allowed only at a designated place in
the unit (such as the laundry area). Trash and garbage shall be kept in disposable plastic bag or other
appropriate container and disposed daily or at such time and manner as maybe prescribed by the Building
Administrator.

(j) All workers must wear prominently their company ID at all times while inside the building premises. The
“No ID – No Entry” rule is be strictly enforced. Workers shall not be allowed to loiter outside of their work
area at anytime. Unit Owner/Contractor shall provide at his expense all temporary electrical
fixtures, lights, circuit breakers, etc. for their temporary lighting during construction. An adequate circuit
breaker for the temporary power shall be provided by the Unit Owner/Contractor. All temporary lights shall
be put off after each working day.

(k) Contractors and Workers shall undergo worker’s orientation seminar conducted by Building Security officer.
Workers or contractors that will refuse to conduct orientation will not be allowed to pursue works.

4. SPECIFIC RENOVATION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Flooring – should either be vinyl type, vitrified tile, marble, wooden planks, parquet, or carpet.

(b) The Fire Sprinkler System must not be altered, removed, or relocated and must remain in its original
designed location. Sprinkler heads may only be extended or lowered to conform to the ceiling plans,
subject to approval by the Developer and shall only be done by his authorized contractor/installer of the
system.

(c) Electrical System – No exceeding of power provision per unit. Additional loads should be able to be
supported by the unit's Main power capacity. Altering of the unit's allocated Main circuit breaker with a
higher rating will not be allowed. Any damages to electrical equipments, wiring, etc. due to electrical
design deficiency will be shouldered by the unit owner / tenants.

(d) Sanitary/Plumbing & Exhaust/Ventilation System – Any renovation/modification of the existing systems such
as replacement of fixtures, relocation of provisions, etc. Shall be referred to the Building Administrator and
will only be done by the original contractors of the system. Hydro Testing and Leak Testing should be
scheduled to the Administration Office. Alteration to pipe chase and main riser will not be allowed.

(e) Grease traps and waterproofing – all kitchen sinks and floors drains are to be provided by the Unit Owner
with adequate grease traps. Grease traps are to be maintained by the Unit Owner periodically to insure its
efficiency. All toilets and kitchen areas or areas where water can seep through should be waterproofed
(membrane type). A 24 Hour Flood testing should be coordinated to administration before re-installation of
floor tiles.

(f) Structural and Architectural – Nothing shall be done inside the unit or common area that will affect the
structural stability and uniformity of the hallways and other common areas.

5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Contractors shall keep the Unit Owner’s premises during renovation free from nuisances and shall not install
therein any apparatus, machinery or equipment, which may cause obnoxious odors, vibrations and noise,
etc. The unit being renovated should be adequately lighted and ventilated.

(b) Contractors shall keep the common areas adjacent to and/or other areas affected by their work such as
corridors and lobbies clean of any dirt or waste materials resulting from their works or brought in by their
workers or delivery persons. Contractors must see to it that the workers cause no obstruction to the other
Unit Owner of the building.

(c) Owners/contractors must seal their door with cloth or wood during construction to prevent the spread of
dust and exposure of residents to intoxicating fumes of lacquer or paint. Plug all drains during construction
to prevent clogging in the future. Do not wash/clean tools and equipment on the sink or in the toilet
flooring drain as it may cause piping system clogged

(d) Storage of construction materials will only be allowed in the area occupied and not in any common area;
flammable materials such as paints, thinners, etc. will not be allowed to be stored at the work site. Empty
paint containers must be disposed outside the building immediately after consumption.

(e) Workers shall be required to be in proper work clothes or company uniforms while inside the building
premises. Wearing of shorts, sleeveless shirts, and slippers are not allowed to enter. Deadly weapons should
not be brought inside the building premises.

(f) The consumption of cigarettes, alcohol, prohibited drugs, gambling, fighting and other illegal activities are
strictly prohibited in the building. The violators shall be banned from entering the premises and their
Company / Association ID shall be confiscated, together with the cigarettes, liquor, gambling materials
and other apparatus, which shall be turned over to the Property Management Office. In addition, the
unit owner / tenant may also be penalized.

(g) After the renovation work, the owner should request from the Property Management Office a final
inspection of his renovated unit if there are any deviations. The Request for Final Inspection should be
filled up.

(h) Submission of as built plans. Any final work which does not conform to the specification of the plan as
originally submitted to the Administration or that which is contrary to building safety laws, regulation or
which posed potential hazard may be removed or demolished by the Property Administration at the expense
of the unit owner

(i) The unit owner/tenant will be responsible for correcting any deviations found. The cash bond may be used
for this purpose should the unit owner / tenant fails to comply. Cash bond will be refunded two (2) months
from the date it was requested and upon acquiring clearance from the final inspection.

6. PROHIBITIONS

(a) In order to preserve the finishes of the hallways, corridors, and common areas, the use of steel wheeled or
any similarly damaging wheels or rollers will be strictly prohibited. Transport of heavy loads must be
coordinated with the Building Administrator.

(b) No disposal of construction debris, trash, or garbage will be allowed inside the condominium premises.
Trash bins or bags must be provided by the contractor. Cleaning of the work area after each working day is
mandatory. Trash, garbage and debris must be taken out every day appropriately wrapped in plastic bags.

(c) Unit Owner/Contractor shall not use or store in the unit premises or elsewhere in the building any highly
inflammable or explosive materials or gas fuelled appliances in any form, or shall not do any act which may
expose the premises to fire or increase the fire hazard.

(d) Contractors shall not use the corridors, hallways, stairways, or install, attach or incorporate any structures,
annex or work of any kind outside of or protruding from the premises of the unit.

(e) Contractors shall not use the corridors, hallways, entries, passageways, and service stairs of the building for
any purposes other than for ingress or egress from the premises of the unit.
(f) Workers are strictly prohibited from sleeping in any common area of the condominium building premises at
any time. Overnight stay to sleep in the unit premises is likewise strictly prohibited.

7. SECURITY SERVICE

(a) In the event the Unit Owner decides to hire or engage the service of a private security guard or watchman
agency for its own purpose during the renovation of his/her unit, he/she shall only hire and engage the
services of a reputable agency acceptable to and subject to prior written approval of the Building
Administrator. It is desirable however, that for better coordination and mutual protection, the agency
being used by the Building Administrator be considered.

(b) Contractors shall observe all rules and regulations on security and fire prevention, and such other rules,
regulations and instruction that may be promulgated by the Building Administration workers shall be
required to submit themselves to security inspection and control at anytime as maybe ordered by the
Building Administrator.

8. SANCTIONS

(a) The Building Management shall from time to time send inspectors to the renovation site to inspect and
verify the on going work. If they are found to be in violation of the prescribed Rules and Regulations, the
Building Administrator may suspend the construction and oblige the Unit Owner/Contractor to comply with
rules and regulations. The Unit Owner/Contractor shall likewise solitarily assume full responsibility for any
damages that may be caused to any person or property by reason of such violation. The Unit
Owner/Contractor shall pay the prescribed fee for the violation.

(b) Any and all damages suffered by the building caused by the Unit Owner/Contractor or their workers must be
supported by an investigation report from the security agency and must be submitted to the administration
office maximum of 24 hours after the incident. All damages shall be immediately repaired in a manner
satisfactory to the Building Administration; otherwise, the Building Administration will undertake the repair
and all cost will be deducted or charged from the cash deposit or the CARI of the Unit Owner/Contractor.

(c) Should the Contractor or his workers violates, disregards and/or disobeys the rules, regulations, approved
plans, instructions or prohibitions of the Building Management, will shall be banned and not allowed to
enter the condominium premises.

(d) Corresponding penalties shall be imposed to the unit owner for violation of these rules by his/her
construction workers. Such penalties may be deducted from the construction bond. Violations to the above
guidelines will be penalized as follows:

First Offense Written Warning

Second Offense Php 1,500.00 per offense
Third Offense Php 3,000.00 per offense
Fourth Offense Php 4,500.00 per offense
Succeeding Offense Ban for Entry/ Work Stoppage

(e) All charges will be collated and sum will be deducted on the construction deposit, if the charges for the
repair/ replacement exceeded the amount of construction deposit. Admin will forfeit the deposit and
charge the residual amount to unit owner thru Statement of Account (SOA).

9. WAIVER

The Building Administration may waive any one or more of the above-mentioned rules for the benefit of any
particular Unit Owner, but such waiver shall not set a precedent and prevent the Building Management from
enforcing thereafter such rules and regulations.

10. RESERVATIONS

The Building Administration reserves the right to make such other rules and regulations which, in its judgment,
may from time to time be necessary for the safety, security, preservation, care, cleanliness and good order of the
condominium. These rules shall be in addition to and shall not be construed in any manner to alter, modify or
amend, in whole or in part, the terms, conditions, and/or provisions of the Master Deed with Declaration of
Restrictions, the Building Rules and Regulations and the Articles and By-Laws of the Condominium Corporation.

We are glad to serve you!!! Understand and Accepted by:

Property Management Office ___________________________

Unit Owner/Contractor