Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

Nabua, Camarines Sur
ISO 9001: 20151

College of Engineering
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
SINGLE ATTACHED (CORE TYPE) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Zone 5, San Vicente, Libon, Albay

I. SCOPE OF WORK
1. General – The work to be done should be generally consist of
provision of all labor, materials, plans equipment,
supervisions, and other facilities necessary and required for
the construction of Residential building in strict compliance
with the plans, specification and other related works, unless
otherwise specified in the contract.

2. State of works
a) Site preparation.
b) Complete construction of the building shall be done in
according with the Architect design, supervision until
completion per plan and spec’s.
c) Complete plumbing fixtures, septic vault and all piping to
make the system operational.
d) Complete electrical system includes fixtures, rough-in, and
wires to make the system operational.
e) Painting materials must be of Davies brand for all masonry
and enamel paints.
f) Testing and adjustment.

II. CONCRETE WORKS

All concrete works shall be done in according with the
standard specs for concrete and reinforced concrete.
a) Portland cement of approved brand shall be used. Aggregate
shall be hard un-coated grains, strong and durable and
reasonably clean.
b) Water for gauging shall be fresh, free from oils and
alkali.
c) Class “A” (1:2:4) mixture for all columns, footing and
beams except for floor slabs and steps on fill which is class
B (1:2.5:5).
d)Concrete floor and steps on fill shall be laid on a prepared
foundation.
e) The earth fill shall be placed in layer not exceeding 0.10
(4”) in the thickness, each layer being thoroughly wetted,
rolled and tamped. Said fill shall be made as soon as the
concrete in walls and in foundations have set sufficiently to
permit tamping.
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Nabua, Camarines Sur
ISO 9001: 20151

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f) Metal Reinforcement to be used shall be new billet steel,
wieldable quality and
free from rust, oil, grease, or kinks. Spacing of bars shall
be done in accordance
with the ACI-building code. Tie wire shall # 16 G.I Wire.
g) Keep concrete continuously wet or moist for at least (1)
week after placing, curing shall begin as soon as concrete has
attained initial set.

III. MASONRY WORK

1. Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) shall be 100mm (4”) of any

brand done for interior and exterior, unless otherwise
specified on the plan.
2. All hollow blocks shall be laid plumb and true to line on a
3/8” cement mortar bed 1:2 mix.
3. Provide vertical and horizontal bars 3/8” (10mm) at every
other course tied securely and anchored at the foundation.
4. Plaster finish shall consist of one-part cement and two-
part fine sand.

IV. CARPENTRY

A. LUMBER:
Mahogany, Gemelina and other good lumber: Kiln-dried, sound
and thoroughly seasoned, warp free, smooth and level on one
side or where ever in contact with paneling. Used one color of
shade for assembly framing, which are exposed frameworks and
other or finishing carpentry works.

B. PLYWOOD:
Shall be of local manufactures and hot pressed 6mm (1/4”)
thick marine plywood for forms and ordinary plywood for
interior ceiling board, miscellaneous backing, patching and
dividing components of wood closets and cabinets which are
concealed or intended to be painted.

C. HARDWARE AND FASTENERS:

1. Install all hardware in a neat workmanship manner. Follow
manufacturers’ template instruction.
2. Adjust and check all hardware hinges, locks, catches,
belts, closer and other hardware to work properly.
3. Provide stikwell or weld wood glue or other approved water
resistant glue for door jambs and hollow core doors.
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CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
ISO 9001: 20151

College of Engineering
4. Fastening shall be common and finishing nails. Flat head
wood screws or bolts where specially called for.

V. ROOFING
a. Metal Reinforcement to be used shall be new billet steel,
wieldable quality and free from rust, oil, grease, or
kinks. Spacing of bars shall be done in accordance with the
ACI-building code. Tie wire shall # 16 G.I Wire

VI. DOORS AND WINDOWS

A. DOORS:
Doors shall be in size and type indicated in the schedule as
per specified herein. Doors shall be of the quality of
workmanship acceptable by the owner and the Architect.
1. Hollow Core flushed type doors-indicated in the plans shall
be double faced
with ¼” waterproofed plywood, facing exterior (or wet area) of
bldg. and ¼” ordinary plywood both faced on interior, all on a
kiln-dried lawa-an or gemelina framing and door jambs. Panel
type doors indicated in the plans and bill of materials shall
be done in the accordance schedule as specified in the
approved plan.

B. WINDOWS:
All windows shall be on size and type indicated in the plans
schedule and the bill of materials as a specified herein. It
shall be able to withstand wind pressure perpendicular to the
outside surface without causing distribution.

VII. PLUMBING WORKS

All plumbing works to be done shall be furnish necessary for the

complete installation of plumbing system, including all piping
connections to the septic tank and water supply to all fixtures
and to the water storage tank and to local water supply mains or
to drilled water supply source. Sizes pipes to be used shall be
of the size, which are required and in accordance with the
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

VIII. ELECTRICAL WORKS

All works hereunder shall comply the latest Philippine Electrical

Code, the rules and regulations and electrical ordinances of the
location of the project. In addition to the requirements, are the
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Nabua, Camarines Sur
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rules and regulations of the Local Power Company furnishing the
electrical services shall be followed without any conflict with
the standard use.

All materials shall be new and shall conform to the underwriter

laboratories, Inc. or Bureau of Labor Standards.
1. Wires shall be rubber covered or thermoplastic type of wires
approved for used in hazardous and wet locations.
2. Panels board to be used shall be flush mounted and set plumbs
and symmetrical with surrounding objects.
3. Electrical voltage service for the premises shall be 240V.
Single phase, 60 hertz electric service for power and lighting.

IX. PAINTING
The works includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment
and performing all operation necessary to complete all
painting and varnishing as specified herein.
A. Painting materials shall be “Davies paints” or approved
equal. Use (1) brand only for the whole structure. All exposed
finish hardware, lighting fixtures and accessories,
glass works and the likes shall be protected so as not to
stain with paint and other painting materials prior to
painting works. All other surface which should be taped and
covered with craft paper or anything equivalently effective.
1. Wood work-all wooden surfaces shall be thoroughly sand
papered smoothly, hand dressed and cleaned of dust,
dirt, oil and grease. All nail holes, cracks, plywood
joints, corner gap and other imperfections shall be
filled with the white glazing putty, sand papered to an
even and smooth surfaces after the first coat have been
applied and in between and succeeding coats. First coat
to be applied must be flat wall enamel. Second coat must
be quick dry enamel.
2. Concrete works-before any paint is applied. All surfaces
shall be thoroughly dry and free from alkali, dirt or
grease, mortar spots dried on the surfaces, clean and
scrapped to an even and smooth surface. New concrete
must be treated with concrete neutralizer or approved
equal. All cracks and surfaces dents must be patched of
with the latex putty after the first coat has been
applied. No exterior painting shall be done when the
weather is damped or raining, now and then during the
day. First coat to be applied must be flat latex, second
coat must be semi-gloss latex.
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CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
ISO 9001: 20151

College of Engineering
3. Metal work-before any paint is applied, all surfaces
shall be thoroughly clean, free from dirt, oil or grease
removal all scale, rust and other foreign matter by wire
brush, sand prepared and if so required. Steel framing
shall receive a coat of red lead primer or epoxy primer.

All other items not included these specifications shall be

referred to the Supervising

Architect in conformity with the owner.

Prepared by:

KAYE AREVALO OLEA

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