A PROPOSED TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL

Owner: Estrella Sara Scheerer

Address: Eagle Crest. Phase 1, Bakakeng, Baguio City

Technical Specifications

Prepared by:

Architect / PRC no. :

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL NOTE:

All installed materials required by the construction of this project shall be

first approved by the Architect/Owner before installation. Shop drawings and
method statements for all works required by the construction is a requirement
for approval before any installation unless otherwise officially instructed by the
Architect/Owner.

1.0 SITEWORKS

1.1 Demolition Works

A. Demolish and remove from site existing structures and other obstructions,
which are in the project area and are not being reused. Where existing concrete
on ground is to be demolished, remove all existing concrete and obstructions
to a depth of 600mm (24”) below grade.
B. Removal and storing of salvageable materials: Special care should be done in
removing reusable materials resulting from the premises and dumped at sites
provided by the Contractor.

1.2 Clearing and Preparation of the Site

A. Clearing and disposal of resulting trash waste on the site of the structure
and within the limits of grading.
B. Repair damages done to property of any person or persons on or off the
premises, by reason of the required work for Clearing. The Contractor
shall be liable and hereby assumes full responsibility for, and shall hold
the Owner free and harmless from any injury or damage that may be
sustained by any person or property in connection with the performance
of the works contracted for under this Agreement.

1.3 Earthworks

A. Fill materials shall be Granular non-plastic material, laboratory-

approved, inert materials from off-site source.
B. Backfilling
a. Prior to backfilling around structures, remove all forms, trash
and debris. Excavated materials used as backfill, approved
and cleaned material. Free of stones larger than 50 mm (2”)
diameter roots and organic materials.
b. Backfill around structures only after the concrete attained
sufficient strength to resist lateral pressure resulting from the
backfill.

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 C. Soil Compaction
Filling materials to be used inside the building shall be placed in 200mm
(8” THK) in loose layers. Each layer shall be moisture-conditioned and
compacted with 95% maximum dry density by modified proctor test
(ASTM D1557).
D. Capillary water sieves and barrier; uniformly graded or sized, non-porous
aggregates or stones respectively.

1.3.1 Protection

a. Provide adequate protective measures to protect

materials, men and adjoining property.

b. Provide shoring, sheeting and bracing to prevent caving,

erosions or gullying of sides of excavation.

c. Provide for surface drainage during the period of

construction in such manner as to avoid creating a
nuisance to adjacent areas. Keep all excavation free of
water at all times.

a. Excavate to the dimensions and elevations indicated in the drawings. Carry

excavation to depths directed by the Architect/Engineer of the owner.
Should unsuitable bearing be encountered at elevations indicated, contract
price shall be adjusted according to the unit price agreed upon the
Architect/Owner and the contractor.
b. Excavation carried to a greater depth or size indicated or required through
error, shall be corrected by filling such additional depth or size with class “D”
concrete at contractor’s expense.
c. Bottoms of excavations shall be level, free from loose material, and brought
to indicate or required levels in undistributed earth or in compacted fill.
d. Excavate with proper allowance made for floor slabs, form erection, shoring,
drain tile, waterproofing, masonry and adequate space for inspection or
foundations.

Stripping

a. Strip top soil only in areas required as shown in plans. Remove top soil to
depth indicated or as required by the Architect but in no case less than
150mm (6”) in depth, prior to start of regular excavation or backfilling work.
b. Stock pile removed top soil separate from other excavation material

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Site Grading

a. Cut or fill and machine grade the site area. Deposit material in loose layers
not exceeding 200mm (8”) in depth and compact to at least 95% of
maximum dry density. Rough grade elevations on levels shall be
approximately 150mm (6”) below finish grade in areas to be lawn seeded or
landscaped.

Backfilling

a. Prior to backfilling around structures, remove all forms, trash and debris.
Use only approved backfill material and place systematically on all sides in
layers, compacted in accordance with soil compaction.
b. Backfill around structures only after the concrete attained sufficient strength
to resist lateral pressure resulting from backfill.

Building Layouts

A. Building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the
drawings established before any excavation is started.
B. Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at such places
where they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building.
C. Construct two permanent bench marks of previously known elevations
near the site of construction.

Soil Poisoning

A. Batter boards: Second class, pest free lumber, assembled and rendered
secure for proper delineation of building lines and grades.
B. Soil Poisoning: Product and application by accredited termites and pest
control Contractor. There shall be no disturbance or treated soil between
application of poison and pouring of concrete.
C. Foundation treatment: prior to pouring foundation, apply four (4) liters of
the solution per square meter of surface (bottom and sides) of
excavations for footings and foundations.
D. Backfill treatment: apply four (4) liter per linear meter per 300mm (12”)
height of backfill materials as it is being placed and compacted starting
from top of footing foundation slab up to the bottom of the floor slab.
E. Floor slab treatment: prior to placing of vapor barrier, apply four (4) liters
of soil poison per square meter of the sand building.
F. Building exterior treatment: apply three (3) liters per linear meter in a 100
x 200mm (4”x8”) deep trenching dug along the exterior wall of the
building.

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 G. Treatment for other areas: treat all voids found in masonry wall such as
in concrete hollow blocks and all surfaces before veneer finished are
placed with four (4) liters per ten (10) linear meters.
H. Wood treatment: untreated lumber to be used for ceiling joint runners,
nailers, etc., shall be immersed in chlordane 75EC of 1:100
concentration for at least 25 hours before installation.
I. Termite mounds: demolish and treat all termite mounds within the
property, if any.
J. “Bukbok” proofing: dried wood, plywood, tanguile, apitong, cabinets,
dividers, and paneling shall be brushed with pentachloride of 1:100
concentration before painting or varnishing.
K. The contractor shall submit to the Architect for approval a copy of the
pest control company’s proposal and chemical application
method/procedure including the description of the equipment to be used
before start of work.

2.0 STEEL WORKS

2.1 Responsibility

a. Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all steel work
including items used to attach materials to other parts of the work.
b. Contractor shall see to it that any all items of work which are to be built
into the work of other trades are installed at the proper time.
c. Contractor shall notify the Architect/Engineer if the steel work shall be
fabricated in a shop other than the site, so that arrangements can be
made together with the Project Representative in the inspection of the
delivered materials and in the fabrication of the steel work.

2.2 Materials

a. Conform all materials and workmanship to the requirements of

the American Institute of Steel Construction’s “Specifications for
the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings” as amended to date or as may be specifically modified
by the drawings or by these specifications.

2.3 Concrete Steel Reinforcement

a. Intermediate Grade Steel - 275.8 Mpa (Fy = 40,000 psi), refer to

structural plans. Use steel conforming to ASTM standards
(ASTM-36), deformed, for concrete and masonry requirements.
All reinforcing bars shall be deformed with a minimum yield

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 strength, fy = 410 mpa (60000 psi) for ∅12 and above and fy =
275 mpa (40000 psi) for ∅10 below or otherwise specified.
b. Use Ga. 16 galvanized iron (G.I.) annealed tie wires at joints or
laps of placed reinforcements as indicated in the plans.
c. Use approved type of bar supports.
d. The owner, his duly authorized representative shall have the right
to order the test of any steel supplied by the contractor or the
owner entering into the concrete or reinforced concrete. Samples
shall be provided by the contractor without cost to the owner and
expenses for testing shall be borne by the contractor and copies
of results shall be furnished the procuring entity.

3.0 FORMWORKS

3.1 Concrete Formworks

A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete

concrete formworks.
B. Use Form boards (1/2" x 4' x 8' ), free from warps and gross deformities,
sufficiently braced with solid lumber, and applied with form release agent
at its casting surface before each casting.
C. For beams and slabs, use not less than 12mm (1/2”) thick plywood forms
for exposed concrete and 20mm (3/4”) T&G for covered concrete.
D. Provide forms that will produce correctly aligned concrete; choice or
fitting shall be done correctly and; support of forms shall be done rigid
and extra care must be exercised in considering weights and side
pressure.

3.2 Preparation

A. Check all forms to conform to the shape, lines and dimensions of the
members as called for in the plans.
B. Provide openings in column forms for cleaning and inspection preferably
at lowest points of pour lifts.
C. Provide camber for cantilever and long spans or as indicated in
construction notes.
D. Coat all forms with form oil before reinforcement is placed. Remove all
surplus oil on form surfaces.

3.3 Removal

A. Remove forms only upon approval of the Engineer in such manner and
at such time as to insure the complete safety of the structure.

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 B. In no case shall the supporting forms and shorings be removed until the
members have attained sufficient strength to support safely their weight
and load thereon.
C. The results of suitable control tests shall be used as evidence that the
concrete has attained sufficient strength to permit removal of shorings
and supporting forms.
D. Cylinders required for control tests shall be made in addition to those
required by these specifications.

4.0 CONCRETE WORKS

4.1Cast-in-Place Concrete

A. Cement: Cement shall be as per ASTM Standard Specifications for

Portland cement (ASTM Designation C-150 latest revision). Type 1. Use
one (1) brand for the whole structural and masonry works.
a. Use fc' = 3,000 PSI for column and suspended slabs.
b. Use fc' = 3,000 PSI for foundation, retaining walls & slab on grade.

B. Aggregates:
a. Gravel-crushed gravel hard uncoated grain, strong, and durable
reasonably clean rocks. Use 25mm (1”) maximum for footing,
19mm (3/4”) for all beams, slabs, columns, and 25mm (1”) for
compacted gravel bed for slab on fill.
b. Sand: clean, washed sand. Sand from salt water is not allowed.
c. Water: Fresh and fit for drinking, free from injurious amount of oil,
acids, alkali, organic materials, and other deleterious substances.

C. Water: Use only water that is clean and free from injurious amounts of
oils, acids, alkali, organic materials or other deleterious substances.

D. Sand: Clean riversand, free from organic and other deleterious matter.
Sand from salt water is not allowed.

4.2 Mixing Concrete

A. No hand mixing shall be allowed except in case of emergency such as

mixer breakdown during pouring operations and shall stop at the first
allowed construction joint.
B. All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minutes after all
materials including water are in the mixing drum.
C. Let the mixer be of an approved size and type which will ensure a uniform
distribution of material throughout the mass. Equip it with a DEVICE
ACCURATELY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF
MIXING WATER IN EACH BATCH.

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 D. Place material in mixer in such a way that first batch of concrete
materials shall contain sufficient excess of cement, sand and water to
coat the inside of the drum without reducing the cement content of the
mix to be discharged.
E. Never permit re-tempering of concrete.

4.3 Curing Concrete

A. Keep concrete continuously wet or moist for at least one week after
placing.
B. Floors and vertical surface may be sprayed with an approved retarder
C. Curing shall begin as soon as concrete has attained initial set.

5.0 MASONRY WORKS

5.1 Masonry

A. Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB): Use 150mm (6”) thick for all perimeter
walls, 4” (100mm), 450 psi for non-load bearing capacity for interior wall
partitions.
B. All concrete hollow blocks shall be laid out with cement mortar as
specified with vertical joints breaking halfway over course below unless
otherwise shown on plans. Bed joints (horizontal) and joints (vertical)
must be filled with mortar thoroughly to avoid leakage or moisture.
C. All concrete hollow block walls shall be built plumbed, true to the given
dimension with blocks always set to bond and breaking joints.
D. Class A – 1:2, 13.30 Mpa. (2,000psi) as concrete mortar works with mix
texture as required. Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland
Cement and shall be done in one (1) part lime putty and four and one-
half (4 ½) parts sand by volume, but not more than one (1) part Portland
Cement. No cement shall be used for exceeding one hour. Mortar which
shows tendency to become dry this time shall have added to it and
mixed.
E. Mortar and Plaster Works: Mixture at 1:2.Plastering of walls shall be
ROUGH (not smooth fine finish) and shall be done with installed
concrete plaster guides and flattened with 3meter aluminum bar.
F. Plaster Bond: N & H PLASTER BOND or approved equal. Apply at all
wall areas prior to plastering.
G. Lintel beams and stiffener columns shall be provided for all steel works.

5. 2 Design conditions

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 A. All Structural steel works shall be in accordance with AISC specifications
for the design, fabrication and erection of structural steel for buildings.
B. Materials and parts necessary to complete each item through such work
which is not shown or specified shall be included, such as miscellaneous
bolts, anchor, supports, braces and connections etc.
C. 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.

5.3 Miscellaneous

a. Miscellaneous materials or accessories not listed above shall be

provided as specified hereinafter the various items of work and/or
indicated on the plans/drawings.

5.6 Note:
a. All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.

6.0 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

6.1 Submittals

A. Submit to Architect samples of materials to be used with clear labels as

to brand name and manufacturer’s name for approval.

B. Submit to Architect manufacturer’s complete printed instructions for the

material application.

C. Upon completion, submit to Architect written warranty that the

waterproofing is effective for a certain period of time.

6.2 Waterproofing

a. All areas requiring waterproofing shall be applied with appropriate brand

and type; waterproofing shall extend to a minimum of 300mm height from
finish floor line to ensure that no leaks shall occur to lower floor being
served.
b. Flood testing: All areas requiring shall be subjected to minimum of 24
hours flood testing; depth of water/flooding shall be monitored and
certified by applicator prior to finishing of said areas.
c. Roof deck and Deck roof: Provide with membrane type waterproofing of
approved brand and quality.
d. Toilets: Provide with cementitious waterproofing compound; brush
applied.

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 6.3 Damp proofing of Slabs on Fill

a. Prior to placing the concrete, the hard core should be compacted to

smooth, even surface, eliminating all sharp projections or irregularities
which may puncture the moisture barrier.
b. Cover the entire area with a layer of damp proofing film, extending past
the perimeter of the slab and turning up against walls for the depth of the
concrete.
c. Overlapping of sides and ends: 300mm (12”) minimum.

7.0 WOODS

7.1 Lumber: All lumber shall be of approved quality of the respective kinds
required for the various parts of the works and shall be well-seasoned, free from
large saps, loose knots, shakes or other imperfections impairing its strength
and durability. All exposed surfaces shall smoothly dressed and dried.

A. Apitong: Sound and thoroughly seasoned, warp free, pressure treated

with approved preservatives smooth and level on one side or wherever
in contact with paneling.
B. Tanguile: Kiln dried, S4S sound, hard and free from lumber defects. Use
one color or shade for assembly framing which are exposed. Use
Tanguile KD for wood not specified elsewhere, and other interior or
finishing carpentry work.
C. Frames: Doors, or other openings where so indicated on plans, shall
have frames and sills of the dimensions shown or as indicated on door
and window schedules. Frames in contact with concrete shall be
enclosed by 20d nails, spaced not more than 200mm (8”) on center
around the contact surfaces and paint with two (2) coats of mop asphalt.
D. Wood plank walkway: Wood to be of type. Specie & size as per plan; to
be applied with appropriate protection to resist weather.
E. Fastening: Fastening shall be common nails flathead wood screws
(R.H.W.S), bolts or lag screws where specifically called for. Conceal
fastening as far as possible, locate them in inconspicuous place. Where
nailing is permitted through woodwork face, conceal nail heads.
F. Hardware and Fasteners: use metal nails, screws, bolts, miscellaneous
fasteners or anchorage concealed or countersunk whenever called for,
with size, shape, and type to members in place. Use approved water-
resistant glue for cabinet framing joints.
G. All installed wood components shall be submitted for material approval
before installation. Shop drawings and methodology of installation shall
also be required before installation.

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 8.2 Moisture content

A. Rough lumber for framing and siding boards shall be air-dried or sun-
dried such that its moisture content shall not exceed 22%.
B. Dressed lumber for exterior and interior finishing for doors and windows,
mill work, cabinet work, and flooring boards shall be kiln-dried having no
moisture content in excess of 14% at the time of its installation.

8.3 Fasteners

Nails, screw, bolts, and straps shall be provided and used where suitable
for fixing carpentry and joinery works. All fasteners shall be brand new and of
adequate size to ensure rigidity of connections.

8.4 Note:
All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before installation.

8.0 DOORS AND WINDOWS

8.1 Doors

a. Provide and install all wooden doors with complete locksets, hinges, and
accessories. Use pre-treated Tanguile KD for door jambs of locally
fabricated wood doors as indicated on plans.
b. Set door frames plumb and level brace until floor.
c. Anchor wood frames to masonry with approved metal anchors on each
side or jamb. Place top and bottom anchors 200mm (8”) from head and
floor.
d. All lumber for wooden doors including door jambs, and all wood work of
similar nature, shall be kiln-dried with not more than 12% moisture
content.
e. All wooden doors shall be manufactured with wood stiffener, and of the
lumber specified herein, the plywood edge projection shall consists in
rabbeting it around into the outside frame of the door in order to prevent
“peeling-off” of the plywood at the edges.
f. All wood doors must be guaranteed against warping, twisting or
cracking. This obligates the Contractor to make good such defects
and/or replace entirely any and all defective doors.

A. Solid door single swing

C.1 Main and Back Door – (D1)

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 a. Install and provide Solid door single action swing for Kitchen,
Service Entry, Deck 1 as indicated on plan.
b. All Solid door single swing shall be installed with 2”x6” tanguile
wood frame with 2”x6” wooden jamb of varnish finish.
c. Solid door single swing shall be of 900mm width, 2100mm height.
d. Tubular leverset door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
used provided that there are submittals and corresponding
approvals by the procuring identity.

C.1 Bedrooms – (D3)

a. Install and provide Solid door single action swing for Guest rooms
as indicated on plan.
b. All Solid door single swing shall be installed with 2”x6” tanguile
wood frame with 2”x6” wooden jamb of varnish finish.
c. Solid door single swing shall be of 700mm width, 2100mm height.
d. Tubular leverset door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
used provided that there are submittals and corresponding
approvals by the procuring identity.

B. Flush door-single action swing with bottom louvers

A.1 Toilet and Bath – (D2)

a. Install and provide flush door-single action swing with bottom
louvers for T&B as indicated on plan.
b. Flush door-single action swing with bottom louvers shall be
installed with 2”x6” tanguile wood frame with 2”x6” wooden jamb
of varnish finish.
c. Flush door-single action swing with bottom louvers shall be of
600mm width, 2100mm height, and 45mm thickness.
d. Tubular leverset door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
used provided that there are submittals and corresponding
approvals by the procuring identity.

8.2 Windows

a. Frame members shall be designed as shown in the drawings

or as per manufacturer’s standard selections.
b. Fixed windows shall be complete with 6mm. thick low-
emissivity float glass, design of which shall be shown in the
drawings.
c. All casement window type shall be provided with two hinges
fabricated from extruded aluminum alloy. Locking devices
shall be one arm action for manual operations.

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 d. All sliding window shall be provided with two hinges fabricated
from extruded aluminum alloy. Locking devices shall be one
arm action for manual operations.
e. All double hung window shall be provided with two hinges
fabricated from extruded aluminum alloy. Locking devices
shall be one arm action for manual operations.
f. Each awning window indicated on the plans shall be of the
awning type window in which the ventilators operate
simultaneously and re-controlled manually.
g. Framing shall be analoc-Aluminum frames and steel frame,
0.8mm in thickness.

9.3 Finish Hardware

A. Locksets:
a. Door locksets to be used are tubular leverset doorknobs.
b. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.

B. Hinges:
a. 4 x 4” Heavy duty stainless steel hinges for all wood and metal
panel doors.
b. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.

C. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before

installation.

9.0 FINISHES

9.1 Floor Finishes

A. Ground Floor Level

a. Plain Concrete: Provide score joints whenever required for all
stairs.
b. Floor Tiles: Provide 600mm x 600mm x 10.35 Porcelain Tiles for
kitchen, general storage and book storage.

B. Floor tiles, where required on plan, shall be installed with tile adhesive.

C. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval before

installation.

9.2 Wall Finishes

A. Ground Floor

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 a. Smooth, plain cement plaster, semi-gloss latex finish for kitchen,
general storage and book storage.

9.3 Ceiling Finishes

A. Ground Floor
a. Smooth formed, smooth rubbed concrete with flat latex paint
finish for stairs.
b. Steel deck paint finish for kitchen, general storage, book storage
and hallway.

B. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.

C. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before

installation.

9.4 Painting

All exposed finish hardware, lighting fixtures and accessories, plumbing

fixtures and accessories, glasses and the like shall be adequately protected
that these are not stained with paint and other painting materials prior to
painting works. All other surfaces which would be endangered by stains and
paint marks should be taped and covered with Kraft paper or equal.

A. Exterior:
a. Enamel Paints shall be applied on iron/steel architectural items.
Surface must be dry and clean, applied with one (1) coat of
EPOXY PRIMER red lead and finish with two (2) coats of Enamel
paint. For all wrought iron fence and gate grilles and steel doors.
b. Exterior Concrete / Masonry Surface: Apply concrete neutralizer,
one coat water based primer / sealer and 2mm THK. Skimcoat
with hardener shall be used two (2) coats, rough and fine, to putty
all surfaces defects and fill up grades. Surfaces shall be sanded
prior to application of 2 coats (rough and fine) of LATEX PRIMER
and finish with two (2) coats of ELASTOMERIC PAINT.
c. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.

B. Interior:
a. For walls and columns, plain Surfaces shall be treated with
MASONRY NEUTRALIZER, let it dry overnight. SKIMCOAT with
hardener shall be used two (2) coats, rough and fine, to putty all
surfaces defects before applying two (2) coats of LATEX PRIMER
and dries. Apply two (2) coats of ELASTOMERIC PAINT for finish
coat.

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 b. For ceiling works, EASY TITE/ POLY TUFF shall be used to putty
all surfaces defects after one (1) coat of AUTOMOTIVE
LACQUER PRIMER SURFACER dries. Apply one coat of LATEX
FINISH PAINT, FLAT ENAMEL PRIMER, and FLAT SEMI-
GLOSS.
c. For wood works: Apply EASY TITE/ POLY TUFF to holes and
cracks, apply one (1) coat of AUTOMOTIVE LACQUER PRIMER
SURFACER. Sand smoothly surface and apply putty to entire
primer surfaces. Apply two (2) final coats of ENAMEL GLOSS
PAINT. For all wood door and jamb casing, all cabinet interior
and exterior, and as indicated on drawings.
d. Enamel Paints shall be applied on steel/metal architectural items.
Surface must be dry and clean, applied with one (1) coat of
EPOXY PRIMER red lead and finish with two (2) coats of
ENAMEL PAINT. For all steel/metal stair handrails and railings
as indicated on drawings.
e. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.

C. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before

installation.

10.0 PLUMBING

10.1 Water Supply

A. Ground Floor

a. Piping shall be of Polypropylene type (PPr) PNS 20, threaded at

joints and provided with adequate anchorage, hangers and
fastenings as required.
a.1 Use 1” Ø pipe as Main Feeder
a.2 Use ¾” Ø pipe as Last Feeder (or Header)
a.3 Use ½” Ø pipe as connection to fixtures

b. Water Lines : PPR PIPES WITH APPROVED FITTINGS

b.1 Use 1” and ¾” PPr pipe fittings on all
horizontal lines.
b.2 Use ¾” and ½” PPr pipe fittings on all vertical lines.
b.3 All reducers (90°and tee) shall be 1”- ¾” and ¾”- ½”.
b.4 Union and couplings shall conform to the size of the PPr
pipes.
to the size of the PPr
pipes.

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 B. Valves: For gate valves, cast brass, sizes as required in the drawings.
C. Faucets and Accessories: Chrome finished solid brass body.
D. Hose Bibbs: chrome plated faucets, 20mm male inlet and 20mm hose
tread. For sink at Laundry Area.
E. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.

10.2 Sanitary

A. Piping shall be of Poly Vinyl Chloride type (PVC) Series 1000 of sizes as
indicated on plans; apply solvent cement on all joints and provide with
adequate anchorage, hangers and fastenings as required.
a. Use 6” Ø PVC pipes for storm drainage pipe lines.
b. Use 4” Ø PVC pipes for down spout pipe lines.
c. Use 4” Ø PVC pipes for soil pipe lines.
d. Use 2” Ø PVC pipes for sewer pipe lines.
e. Use 2” Ø PVC pipes for vent pipe lines.
B. Sanitary lines: PVC PIPES WITH APPROVED FITTINGS
a. Use 6” Ø PVC pipe fittings for storm drainage pipe lines.
b. Use 4” Ø PVC pipe fittings for down spout pipe lines.
c. Use 4” Ø PVC pipe fittings for soil pipe lines.
d. Use 2” Ø PVC pipe fittings for sewer pipe lines.
e. Use 2” Ø PVC pipefittings for vent pipe lines.
f. Use 4” Ø PVC Wye pipe fittings for soil pipes.
g. Use 4” Ø – 2” Ø PVC wye reducer pipe fittings for sewer pipe
lines.
C. All horizontal lines shall be provided with a minimum 2% slope.
D. Adequate clean-outs for every change in direction and for maintenance
should be provided as shown on plans.

10.3 Fixtures

A. Water Closets: Vertical tank type, flush saver, dual flush for all toilets.
B. Lavatories: Wall-hung lavatory.
C. Accessories:
a. Faucet: Stainless steel; model to be approved
b. Toilet Paper Holder: complete with concealed brackets and
screws
c. Soap Holder: complete with concealed brackets and screws
d. Floor drain: Stainless steel: model to be approved
e. Shower head: single point heater w/ telephone shower: model
to be approved
f. Gate valve: brass; model to be approved.
g. Angle valve: stainless steel; model to be approved

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 D. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.

11.0 ELECTRICAL

A. Furnishing and installation of underground service entrance, conduits,

and conductors, and all items required by local utility power company’s
policy, rules and regulations.

B. Furnishing and installation of panel boards at location indicated on the

plan and electrical riser layout, including all accessories required.

C. Furnishing and installation of feeder and branch circuit conductors with

the necessary conduits, approved typed of fittings and devices as
indicated in the electrical plans.

D. Furnishing and installation of all types of utilization devices, outlets and

wall switches with properly installed cover plate.

E. Furnishing of all lighting fixtures, conduits, including service entrance

duct, terminal cabinet and utility boxes.

11.1 Wires and Cables

A. All materials to be used shall be TW stranded copper wire, of approved

size, type and rating as specified on plans.
B. Conduits shall be of poly vinyl chloride (PVC), properly fastened,
provided with adequate hangers and clips as required.
C. Provide appropriate natural grounding for the whole electrical system.

11. 2 Panel Board

A. Use: 2-38mm² THHN wire, 1 set – 1-14 mm² THHN neutral
and 1-8.0mm² THW wire color green copper wire for main and
grounding feeders respectively in 32 mmØ R.S.C. pipe
B. Use: 125 AT / 100 AF Thermal Magnetic, 2 poles, 240V, 20 KAIC Main
Circuit Breaker.

11.3 Fixtures

A. All materials to be used shall be in approved size, type and rating as

specified on plans.
B. Power: Use duplex universal slot parallel with ground (3-prong)
convenience outlets for all power outlets; 20 amps, 230 volts;
weatherproof fixtures for all location exposed to water. Refer to plans for
mounting heights.
C. Switches: of approved brand; 15 amps, 230 volts rating. Refer to plans
for mounting heights.

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D. Circuit breakers; Bolt-on of approved brand and quality.
E. Panel boards; Use gauge #16 powdered coating. Flush mounted.
F. Junction and Utility boxes: Use deep type gauge #16 GI; provide with
appropriate lock nut & bushing for connection to conduit.
G. Pull boxes: Use gauge #16 GI pre-fabricated, pre-painted with
removable cover.
H. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.

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