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HKSMM4
BUILDING WORKS
Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
Fourth Edition Revised 2018
lncorporating Corrigenda 1
Authorised between
The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors,
The Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.,
The Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government,
The Housing Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government,
The Hong Kong lnstitution of Engineers,
The Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Contractors'Association,
The Chartered lnstitution of Building Services Engineers, and
The Association of cost Engineers (Hong Kong Region).
The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors

Fourth Edition Revised 2018
Fourth Edition, Combined Building Works & Building Servicesn 2005, incorporating the corrigenda dated lShSeptember 2013
First Edition, Building Services, 1 993
Third Edition, Building Works, 1 979
Second Edition, Building Works, 1 966
First Edition, Building Works, 1 962
Copyright The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surueyors
ISBN:988-984024-3
All rights reserved. No part of this publication covered by the above copyright may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
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Preface to Fourth Edition Revised 2018
rules for some new construction works

The Fourth Edition of the Standard Method of Measurement (HKSMM4) was published in 2005. Whilst the HKSMM4 incorporated new measurement
as an interim solution, a transitional amendment be made to the cunent HKSMM4 before the publication of the new HKSMMS'
The SMM Committee responsible for this amendment were:-
Paul Ho (Chairman)
Ellen Lau (Secretary)
William Fong
Leung Kam Moon
Sunny Choi
Tang WaiKwong
Alfred Hon
Raymond Lam
lan Kerswill
Howard Yuen
Lee Fook Pui Billy
CY Chow
November,2017
Preface to Fourth Edition 2005
The Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, since its first Edition in 1962, has evolved to meet the changing methods of construction
and contracting procedures, through the second edition in 1966 and the third edition in 1979. This fourth edition, initiated by The Royal lnstitution of Chartered
Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) was subsequently prepared under the auspices of The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors. lt includes sections for Building
Services, which were previously published as a separate document in its first edition in 1993.
The new tabulated format for this fourth edition is based upon the United Kingdom SMM 7, but the Elemental format used in SMM 7 has, by general consent,
not been followed and the Trade Section maintained as being more suitable for the Hong Kong Contracting and Sub-contracting procedures.
It is hoped that the systematic tabulated format will make for easy reference and facilitate the compilation of standard phraseology for libraries of descriptions
and for computerisation.
The members of the standing sub-committees producing this document were:
BUILDING WORKS BUILDING SERVICES

Representing the Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors Representing the Architectural Services Department
Mr. K. S. Shum Mr. Y. K. Chu
Mr. Y. Y. Ho Representing the Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.
Mr. Au Kam Fai, Eric Mr. C. M. Yung
Representing the Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd. Representing the Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors
Mr. Peter Tann Mr. Sam Cheng (Chairman)
Mr. Ambrose Chan Representing the Hong Kong lnstitution of Engineers
Mr. Eddie Toh Mr. Howard Lok
Chairman Mr. C. K. Wong
Mr. K.E.N. Goodbourn Representing the Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Contractors'Association
Other Gentlemen who have served on the sub-committee during Mr. Steve Griffin
the 10 years of the preparation of this document are Representing the Chartered lnstitution of Building Services Engineers
Mr. Hermes K. S. Wong Mr. Victor Cheung
Mr. Tommy Wong Representing the Association of Cost Engineers (Hong Kong Region)
Mr. Albert Cheung Mr. C. Y. Wong
Mr. Mike Ashton Representing the Standing Sub-committee for the Building Works SMM
Mr. C. W. Cheung (as Co-ordinating member)
Mr. Patrick lp Chun Po Mr. K.E.N. Goodbourn
Mr. Ricky Kwok
Mr. David K. K. Lai
November,2005
Preface to Third Edition 1979
The Standard Method of Measurement as first published in 1962 and revised in 1966 has provided a standard for the preparation of Bills of Quantities for a large volume of
building works both in the Public and Private sectors; it is incorporated into the Conditions of Contract for Public Works and the Standard Form of Building Contract issued
underthe sanction of The Hong Kong lnstitute of Architects, The Royal lnstitution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) and The Society of Builders, Hong Kong; it is
recognised by The Royal lnstitution of Chartered Surveyors as a basis for local professional examinations; and it has been translated into Chinese and published as an
ancillary document.
ln view of the advancement in engineering technology and architectural design and the ever increasing sophistication of the construction industry in Hong Kong it was decided
that it was necessary to publish a revised edition.
The Committee appointed to administer revisions to the Standard Method of Measurement invited local quantity surveyors and buiding contractors to submit suggestions for
the improvement and amplification of the document in the light of their experience in its use. All of the suggested alterations were carefully considered, revisions were made
where applicable and new sections such as Demolitions and Alterations, Piling and Caissons, Prestressed Concrete Work and Proprietary Demountable Partitions were
incorporated.
ln addition the opportunity was taken to re-edit the document completely to remove uncertainties in interpretation whilst retaining the original intent.
Whilst an appreciable number of alterations have been made, there are very few which involve fundamental changes in the previously prescribed methods of measurement,
the majority of the changes are to update the document in line with the developments in building methods; to make clear the intention, where there appears to be possibility
of misinterpretation; to improve the style or to remove inconsistencies wilhin the document.
The proposalto change from the present system of measurement of mixed earth and rock excavation to a system where rock is measured separately as an "extra over" item
was discussed at length without resolution, the Committee being divided in its views of the practicality of the separate measurement of rock in the Hong Kong situation. The
item was left for further consideration by the Committee when preparing the next Edition.
The Third Edition will become operative on 1st February 1979 and is post dated accordingly.
ln view of the decision to adopt the use of the Metric System in the construction industry for all new projects initiated after 1st April 1977 the Third Edition has been published
in metric. lt was considered unwarranted to produce an lmperial version as well as the Metric version, although a limiled number of contracts already in various stages of
planning will be based upon lmperial Units after this edition becomes operative.
Bills of euantities prepared after 31st January 1979 in lmperial measurement will be based on this Third Edition, but units of measurement, and any staging or sizes required
to be stated, shall be as detailed in Appendix A.
The Committee expresses its gratitude to the Surveyors and Builders who submitted suggestions for the improvement of the document and to those Specialists who
contributed to the re-drafting of the insurance clauses and the drafting of the piling clauses.
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The Committee expresses its special gratitude lo the Sub-Committee responsible for carrying out so enthusiastically and so thoroughly the monumental task of translating the
Second Edition into Chinese. The members of this Sub-Committee were :-
Patrick D. P. Woo (Chairman),

John S. King (Secretary),
W. K. Chang,
David Y. C. Cheung,
K. S. Lau,
John H. P. Lok,
Charles C. C. Wong.
The members of the Standing Joint Committee are :-
Representing The Royal lnstitution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) :-
B. J. White (Chairman)
K. E. N. Goodbourn
D. G. Levett
Representing the Building Contractors'Association of Hong Kong :-
John H. P. Lok
Charles C. C. Wong
John W. L. Loo
Other gentlemen who have served on the Committee during the preparation of this edition are :-
H. Miller, the Chairman of the Joint Committee from its inception until his retirement from Hong Kong, R. B. Hanna and Geoffrey M. T. Yeh
September, 1978
Preface to Second Edition 1966
been recognised by The Royal lnstitution of Chartered Surveyors as a basis for local professional examinations.
revisions incorporated is small and of a minor nature and will therefore cause little disturbance in adopting the later edition.
The members of the Standing Joint Committee are:-
Chartered Quantity Surveyors:-
H. Miller (Chairman)
K. E. N. Goodbourn
D. G. Levett
Representatives of the Building Contractors'Association of Hong Kong:-
S. K. Ho
W L. Yau
G. Yeh
Mr. R. B. Hanna and Mr. G. Luk kindly served on the committee during the temporary absence of Mr. H. Miller and Mr. W. L. Yau respectively
June, 1966.
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Preface to First Edition 1962 vil
The vast development of the building industry in Hong Kong during the past decade has created a wide-spread realisation of the importance and usefulness of Bills of
Quantities. Local conditions have not justified the adoption of the English Standard Method of Measurement, which nevertheless has been followed in a general sense in
Government and private practice and adapted mainly by including most labours with the relative items. Adaptation, however, has been completely arbitrary, depending upon
the discretion or inclination ol the individual surveyor. The Services have for some while had their own "Rules of Measurement" for the Far East which is restricted in general
use and application in Hong Kong. Building Contractors, while becoming more and more "B.Q. conscious", have at the same time been faced with a growing diversity of
methods of measurement which has not only been deleterious to scientific estimating but has in fact resulted in the occurrence of serious errors.
The time, then, has clearly arrived for the introduction of a local standard method of measurement. To this end a meeting of Chartered Quantity Surveyors appointed a Sub-
Commitlee to consider ways and means of procedure. This Sub-Committee was subsequently joined by representatives of the local building industry to form a Joint Committee
which has now produced this First Edition. ln generalthe procedure was as follows:-
(a) the surveyor members prepared a preliminary draft to be handed lrade-bytrade to the builder members for reference to their association for comment or amendment;
(b) the fullcommittee met from time to time to discuss and agree progressively a secondary drafl;
(c) the secondary drafl was distributed to all interested parties for comment and suggestions;
(d) the full committee considered all suggestions received for adoption or rejection and agreed a final draft.
No afiempt has been made to cover every possible item which could arise but rather to produce in the first instance a document ensuring consistency of measurement ol those
items normally encountered in the Colony.
It is recommended by the Joint Committee that this document be reviewed annually to consider any revisions or addenda that may become advisable.
The members of the Joint Committee are :-
Chartered Quantity Surveyors :-
H. Miller (Chairman)
R. B. Hanna
C. R. Holmes
J. A. Lilley
J. V. Moore
K. E. N. Goodbourn (vice C. R. Holmes)
Representatives of the Building Contractors' Association :-
S. K. Ho
W L. Yau
January.1962.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
Preface to Fourth Edition Revised 2018 il

Preface to Fourth Edition 2005 iii
Preface to Third Edition 1979 iv
Preface to Second Edition 1966 vi
Preface to First Edition 1962 vii
I Use of Tabulated Format 1
il General Principles 3
ill Preliminaries I
IV Demolitions and Alterations 19
V Piling and Gaissons 25
VI Excavation 45
vil Concrete Works 57
vilt Brickwork and Blockwork 75
IX Drainage (including Underground Pipe Ducts) 81
X Waterproofing 85
XI Stone Works 90
xil Roof Tiling 97
xilt Wood Works 99
XIV lronmongery 117
XV Steel and Metal Works 119
XVI Plastering and Paving 143
XVII Mechanical lnstallations 153
XVIII Electrical lnstallations M
XIX Gommunications / Security / Gontrol Systems 183

XX Glazing 191
XXI Painting 195
XXII Landscaping 201
Alphabetical lndex 205
(Last page) 207
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DETAILED CONTENTS
(List of Sections)
(See also the Alphabetical lndex on Page 205)
I USE OF TABULATED FORMAT 1 vil CONCRETE WORKS 57

lt GENERAL PRINCIPLES 3 (a) Concrete 57
APPENDIX "A'' 7 (b) Gun Applied Reinforced Concrete 64
ltl PRELIMINARIES I (c) Reinforcement 65
(a) Preliminary Particulars o (d) Formwork 66
(b) Conditions of Contract 10 (e) Precast Concrete Work 70
(c) GeneralMatters '11 (f) Prestressed ConcreteWork T1
IV DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERANONS 19 (g) Work
Precast Prestressed Concrete 7g
(a) Demolitions 19 vilt BRICKV1IORKAND BLOCKWORK 75
(b) Alterations 21 (a) Brickwork and Blockwork 75
(c) Temporary Screens and Temporary Floofs 23 (b) Brick and Block Pavings and Steps 79
(d) Shoring 23 tx DRAINAGE (including Underground Pipe Ducts) Bl
V PILING AND CAISSONS 25 x WATERPROOFING 85
(a) Piling General 25 (a) Asphalt 85
(b) SteelSheet Piling 25 (b) Liquid Membrane Waterproofing 85
(c) Precast Concrete Piles 28 (c) Felt Roofing 88
(d) Cast ln-siiu Concrete Piles in Driven Casings 30 (d) Sheet Membrane Waterproofing 88
(e) Bored Piles 33 xt STONE WORKS 90
(f) SteelPiles 37 (a) Stone Construction 90
(g) Caissons 40 (b) Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds (including Cast Stone,
(h) Diaphragm Walling 43 Marble andGranite) 94
(i) Rock-Socketed Steel H-Piles 44a xil ROOF TILING 97
(j) Mini-Piles 44d (a) Chinese Roof Tiling 97
(k) Pressure Grouting Mg (b) Proprietary Roof Tiling 98
VI EXCAVATION 45
(a) Excavation 45
(b) Underpinning 53
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xilt WOOD WORKS 99 0) Metal Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings 131
(a) StructuralTimber 99 (k) Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions 133
(b) GeneralClauses 100 (l) Toilet Cubicle Partitions and Office Cubicle Partitions and Fittings 135
(c) Flooring 101 (m) Suspended Ceilings 136
(d) Raised Access Floors 102 (n) Windows and Glazed Doors 138
(e) Sheet Linings / Claddings, Timber Suspended Ceilings, (o) Shop Fronts 139
Unframed Trims, lnsulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops 103 (p) Curtain Walling 141
(f) Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings 107 (q) Furniture, Fittings, Shelving, Racks, Playground Equipment etc. 142
(g) Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions 108 xvt PLASTERING AND PAVING 143
(h) Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Office Cubicle Partitions and Fittings 1'10 (a) Spatterdash 143
(i) Doors, Hatches, Ventilators and the like and Frames and Linings 111 (b) Lathing and Plasterboard 143
(j) Stairs, Handralls and Balustrades 113 (c) GeneralClauses 144
(k) Furniture, Fittings, Shelving, Racks, Playground Equipmenl etc. 114 (d) ln-situ Surface Finishes and Screeds or Backings 145
(l) Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Timber Construction 115 (e) Tile and Slab Finishes 148
(m) lnsulation / Proofing Works / Fire Stops 116 (f) Rubber and Plastic Sheet or Carpet Sheet / Tile Finishes
xtv IRONMONGERY 117 and the like 151
XV STEELAND METALWORKS 119 XVII M EC HANICAL I NSTALLATIONS 153
(a) StructuralSteel 1'19 (a) GeneralClauses 153
(b) Linings, Coverings and Claddings 122 (b) Equipment 154
(c) Roofing and Flashings etc. 123 (c) Sanitary and Laboratory Fittings 155
(d) Doors, Gates, Shutters, Grilles and Hatches 124 (d) Pipework 156
(e) Framed Work, Stairs, Handrails and Balustrades 125 (e) Gutters 160
(f) Fencing and Gates 127 (f) Ductwork 161
(g) Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Metal Construction 128 (g) lnsulation 164
(h) Sundries 129 (h) Protective Coverings and Finishings 166
(i) Raised Access Floors '131 (i) Sundries 169
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XVIII ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 171 XX GLAZING 191

(a) GeneralClauses 171 (a) General Glazing (including Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheets) 191
(b) Equipment and Switchgear 172 (b) Glass Wall Linings, Floors, Balustrades and Parapets 193
(c) Conduits (except in Final Circuits) 173 (c) Mirrors, Glass Shelves and Sundry Glazing Works 194
(d) Trunking and Busbar Trunking 174 xxt PAINTING 19s
(e) Trays and Ladders 175 (a) General Clauses 195
(f) Cables (except ih Final Circuits) 176 (b) Painting and Similar Work 197
(g) Final Circuits (Cables etc. in Final Circuits) 178 (c) Polishing and Clear Finishing 198
(h) Fittings and Accessories 179 (d) Signwriting '199
(i) Earthing, Lightning Protection and Bonding 180 (e) Paperhanging (including Sheet Plastic and Fabric Linings) 199
0) Sundries 181 )o(ll LANDSCAPING 201
xtx COMMUNICATIONS / SECURITY/ CONTROL SYSTEMS 183 (a) Site Clearance and Excavating Works 201
(a) GeneralClauses 183 (b) Turfing and Grass Seeding 201
(b) Equipment 184 (c) Planting 2A2
(c) Distribution and Principal lnterconnections 185 (d) Boulders 203
(d) FinalCircuitPoints 186 (e) Removal of Water 203
(e) Sundries 189 (f) Green Planting Systems 204
(S) Statues, Sculptures and Stone Features 204
I USE OF TABUTATED FORMAT I
1 GENERALLY 4. SUPPLEMENTARYRULES(continued)
1.1 The rules in this document are set out in tables. Each section of the rules comprises information 4.3 Goverage rules draw attention to particular incidental work (both labour and material) which shall
(to be) provided, classilication tables and supplementary rules. be deemed to be included in the appropriate items in a Bill of Quantities to the exlent that such
work is included in the tender documents,
1.2 Horizontal lines divide lhe classilication tables and supplementary rules into zones to which
different rules apply. 4.4 The column headed Supplementary lnformation contains rules governing the information which
shall be given in addition to the information given as a result of the application of rule 3.4.
2. APPLICABILITY OF RULES
4.5 A separate item shall be given for any work which differs from other work with respect to any
matter listed as supplementary information.
2.1 Rules printed above a double line apply to all work following in the Section or Sub-section within
the Section, Other rules apply only to the particular group of items against which they are shown.
5. DESCRIPTIONS
3. CLASSIFICATIONTABLES
5.1 The requirements for information to be provided by the application of rules 3,4 and 4.4 may be
fulfilled by reference to other documents or drawings or published information.
3.1 Within the classification tables where a broken line is shown, the rules given above and below the 5.2 Headings to groups of items in a Bill of Quantities shall be read as part of the descriptions of the
broken line may be used as alternatives,
items to which the headings apply.
3.2 ln referring to columns in classification tables, the measurement unit column has been
5.3 The use of a hyphen between two dimensions in this document or in a Bill of Quantities shall
disregarded. The remaining four columns are herein referred to as the first, second, third and
mean a range of dimensions exceeding the first dimension stated but not exceeding the second.
fourth columns.
3.3 The first column lists the items commonly encountered. Each of these items may have one
qualifying sub.item if there is insufficient capacity in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th columns. The second and 6. CROSS.REFERENCES
third columns list sub-items into which each item or group of items are divided. These sub-items 6.1 Gross-references within the classification tables are given in the form:
may contain one or more descriptive features which are not mutually exclusive. The lists in these
columns are not intended to be exhaustive, The fourth column similarly provides for further sub- Work Work Number Number Number Number
division, and in addition lists further sub-items that may be required to complete the total Section Sub-section from first from second from third from fourth
description of the item, Number Number column. column. column. column.
3.4 Each item description shall identify the work with respect to one sub-item drawn from each of the
first three columns in the classification table and as many of the sub-items in the fourth column
as are applicable to the item. The general principle does not apply to Preliminaries in that it will be Example:
necessary to select as many sub-items as appropriate from each column. Formwork
3,5 Where the number of units is required to be stated in the item, as for example'0300 metres of vil (d).2.1.1
precast concrete lintols, in 258 number" or, in Building Services Works, "1,000 kg of fabricated
Formwork lo soffits of slabs
composite support structures, in 168 numbef, this is stated in the measurement unit column.
slab thickness < 200 mm
horizontal
4. SUPPLEMENTARYRULES
4,1 Measurement rules set out when work shall be measured and the method by which quantities
6.2 An aslerisk within a cross-reference represents all entries in the column in which it appears.
shall be computed.
4.2 Definition rules define the extent and limits of the work represented by a word or expression used
6.3 The digit 0 within a cross-reference represents no entry in the column in which it appears.
in the rules and in a Bill of Quantities prepared in accordance with the rules.
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'l BILLS OF QUANTITIES 4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT (continued)
1,1 Bills of Quantities shall fully describe the materials and workmanship and accurately represent 4.2 Each measurement shall be taken to the nearest 10 millimetres (i,e. 5 millimetres and over shall be
the work tO be executed; work which by its nature cannot be accurately measured shall be regarded as 10 miltimetres and less than 5 millimetres shall be disregarded), This rule shall not
described as provisional. Provisional quantities, items or sections shall represent the work to be apply to any dimensions stated in descriptions.
carried out as accurately as is reasonably possible.
1.2 ln orderto define the precise nature and extent ofthe proposed work itwill be necessary to give,
5 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
in descriptions or elsewhere, certain supplementary information including any limits on
tolerances, method, sequence etc. imposed by the designer' 5.1 The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this method of measurement:
m = Metre
2. PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT m2 = Square metre
2.1 This Standard Method of Measurement, whilst aiming at providing uniform units of measurement m3 = Cubic metre
and standard allowances, etc., is a definition of principle rather than an inflexible document. ln mm = Millimetre
particular and exceptional cases the Surveyor is expected to use his discretion and to adopt
ipecial methods, provided the principles of measurement laid down are observed and the nt = Number
intention is made clear to the Estimator' kg = Kilogramme
lf it is in the interest of accurate and practical estimating, he may give more detailed information 2
than is demanded by strict adherence to this document.
= Equal to or greaterihan
> = Greaterthan/exceeding
2.2 The method of measurement for work not covered by the clauses of this Standard Method of
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Measurement, and also deviations from, or qualifications to, this standard Method of = Equal to or less than/not exceeding
Measurement, shall be stated in the Preambles to the Bills of Quantities or in the description of <
the items to which they apply, The method adopted for work not covered shall, as far as possible,
= Less than
conform to that given in this document for similar work- dia. ' Diameter
min. = Minimum
3. APPLICABILITY OF METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
max. = Maximum
Prov'l = Provisional
3.1 The methods of measurement laid down shall equally apply to the preparation of Bills of
Quantities before the work is commenced and to the measurement of finished work.
6. DRAWINGSANDSPECIFICATION
4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT 6.1 The Drawings from which the Bills of Quantities have been prepared shall be listed and reference
shall be made to any Specification on which the Bills of Quantities descriptions are based.
4.1 The following units of measurement shall, except as hereinafter provided, be adopted
throughout:- 6.2 lt should be noted that this is a separate requirement to the necessity of listing the Contract
Drawings and, where required by the Contract Document, the Contract Specification, as these
(a) ltems given by weight - kilograms;
may, in due course, be varied,
(b) ltems given cube - cubic metres;
(c) ltems given super - sQu?re metres;
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(d) ltems given run - linear metres;
7.1 Where the unit of billing is the metre, quantities shall be billed to the nearest whole unit.
(e) ltems enumerated - number or sets, as applicable; Fractions of a unit less than half shall be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded
(0 ltems given by time may be given in "Days" or "Hours" - if these items are used, they as whole units.
should be defined.
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7. UNITS OF BILLING (continued) 12. MINIMUM DEDUCTIONS
7.2 Where the unit of billing is the kilogramme, quantities shall be billed to the nearest whole unit. 12.'l Where minimum deductions of voids are dealt with in this document they shall refer only to
Fractions of a unit less than half shall be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded as openings or wants detached from the boundaries of the space measured.
whole units, 12.2 Openings and wants caused by projections from the boundary of the space measured shall
7.3 Where the application of this Glause would cause an entire item to be eliminated, such item shall always be the subject of deduction, irrespective of size.
be billed as one whole unit.
7.1 When billing items of variation or remeasurement in adiustment of accounts, omissions and
13. PIPE OR TUBING SIZES
additions of items where the unit of billing is the metre shall be billed to the nearest one tenth of a
whole unit, and where the unit of billing is the kilogramme shall be billed to the nearest whole unit. 13.1 Pipes or tubing (which terms shall be synonymous for these rules of measurement) shall be
Where, however, one whole unit has been billed in conformity with rule 7,3 above, and the original described by their nominal sizes unless otherwise stated'
quantity has been deducted, then the whole unit shall be omitted'
14. DAYWORKS
8. WORKMEASUREDNET 14.1 As Contractors have differing practices in:
8.1 Unless otherwise stated, all work shall be measured net as fixed in its place. (a) the number of hours included in a normal working day;
(b) payment of overtime rates for hours worked in excess of a normal working day;
9. ORDER OF DIMENSIONS (c) payment of overtime rates for Sundays and Labour Holidays'
9.1 ln giving dimensions the order should be consistent, and generally in the sequence of length, some provision should be made in Dayworks Schedules for the differentials to be priced,
width and height. probably as percentage on-costs over the normal working days and normal working hours 08:00
to 18:00 hours. Where 'shift' work is envisaged that should be separately provided for.
ln general, rates may be different for:
10. DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS
10.1 Notwithstanding lhese principles of measurement, proprietary items may be measured in a
- Normal Working DaYs
manner appropriate to the manufacturer's tariff or customary practice. - Sundays
10.2 The descriptions of items in Bills of Quantities may refer to other documents or drawings and any - Labour Holidays
reference to such information shall be understood to fulfil any requirements ofthese principles of
and at times:
measurement; alternatively, reference may be made to published information.
- 08;00 to 18:00 hours
- 18:00 to 24:00 hours
11. COSTS HELD TO BE INCLUDED IN ITEMS
- 00:00 to 04:00 hours
11.1 Each item shall, unless otherwise staled, be held to include:
- 04:00 to 08:00 hours
(a) Labour and all costs in connection therewith;
(b) Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith (e.g. conveyance, delivery,
unloading, storing, returning packings, handling, hoisting, lowering);
(c) Fitting and fixing materials and goods in position;
(d) Use of plant;
(e) All cutting and waste;
(0 Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit.
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14. DAYWORKS{continued} 15. PROVISIONALAND PRIME COST SUMS (continued)

14.2 Labour shall be paid for on an hourly basis, in the manner suggested above, There should be no (b) The term 'Prime Cost Sum'shall mean a sum provided for work or services to be executed
further percentage addition on , the quoted labour rates which will be deemed to include: by a Nominated Sub-Contractor or for materials or goods to be obtained from a Nominated
(a) Wages, bonuses and all allowances paid to operatives directly engaged on dayworks Supplier' Such sum shall be deemed to be exclusivi of any profit or atlendance required by
(including gangers and charge hands working with their gangi anO ttrose operiting the Contractor and provision shall be made for the addition thereof.
mechanical plant and transport) in accordance with the appropriate employment -
agreement, or where no such agreement exists, the actual payments made to. the work
people concerned; 16. WORK UNDER RESERVOIR, RIVER OR SEAWATER
(b) Site supervision, including the cost of foremen and walking gangers and staff insurances; J6.1 All work executed in or under reservoir, river or sea water shall be given separately stating the
(c) levels of high and low water where applicable,
Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit;
(d) Use and maintenance ofsmall hand tools and appliances, non.mechanical plant and
equipment, such as ladders, tresiles, stages, bankers, scaffolding, temporary track, 17, WORK IN COMPRESSEDAIR
wagons, skips, tarpaulins and all similar items.
17 .1 All work required to be carried out in compressed air shall be given separately
14.3 The costs of malerials in dayworks shall be the nett invoiced costs, including delivery to site.
A schedule may be given containing provisional quantities of different materials for the work to
be carried out on a dayworks basis, 18. WORK OUTSIDE THE CURTILAGE OF THE SITE
A percentage item shall be given to enable the Contractor to quote for the inclusion of 18.1 Work outside the curtilage of the site shall be separately identified.
establishment charges, overhead charges and profil.
14'4 The costs of construction plant and vehicles (excluding the cost of operators and drivers who
shall be included in labour above) shall be paid for at the rates entered in the schedule for the nett 19. WORK IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
working hours during which the plant is engaged on dayworks, and excluding any standing or 19.1 Work in existing.buildings shall be separately identified. Such work is defined as work on, or in, or
idle time, excepl that plant held on standby by written request from the Architect shall be immediately under work existing before the current project.
iaid for.
The quoted rates will be deemed to include:
19.2 Where the premises are occupied, this shall be stated and any restrictions on access or timing or
(a) Transportation costs for plant not already available on the site; disposal of debris, and disposition of plant and materials, shill be given.
(b) Site supervision, hire charges, insurances, consumable stores, fuel and maintenance. 19'3 Where the Contractor is required to arrange access to tenanted areas, separately with each
A percentage item shall be given to enable the Contractor to quote for the inclusion of tenant, this shall be stated and the work kept separate from the work in common areas.
establishment charges, overhead charges, profit and for any further costs imposed by the above
limitations.
20. TEMPOMRYWORKS
20.1 Where the Contractor_is tequired to provide, or to take over existing, temporary works,
15. PROVISIONALAND PRIME COST SUMS descriptions shall include, where appropriate, references to provislon and ereiting or iaking over
15.1 The use of the terms 'Provisional Sums' and 'Prime Cost Sums' shall be made in conformity with and repairing, maintaining (duration stated), adapting (detaili stated), handing ouirto the -
the following definitions unless otherwise provided in the Conditions of Contract: Employer or succeeding Contractor or clearing away aha making good all woiks disturbed.
(a) The term 'Provisional Sum' shall mean a sum provided for work or for costs which cannot
be entirely foreseen, defined or detailed at lhe time the tendering documents are issued;
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APPENDIX "A" to Section ll . GENERAT PBINCIPLES
Being Classification of Building Services Works. inta Systems for Billing Purposes.
The wordings in this list are for reference only, and actual wording should follow those used in the drawings and specifications.
DISPOSAL SYSTEMS VENTILATIONIAIR.GONDITION ING/HEATING/REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
Laboratory/lndustrial Waste Drainage Sea Water
Sewage Pumping/Treatment Cooling Water
lncineration Plant Chilled Water
Gondensate Drainage
PLUMBING AND WATER SUPPLY AIR, PETROL, FUEL OILAND GAS SYSTEMS
General Supply/Extract
Sanitary & Laboratory Fittings
Toilet Extract
Soil, Waste, Ventilation and Rainwater Pipes
Kitchen Extract
Gufters
Gar Parking Extract
Potable Water
Smoke ExtracUSmoke Control
Hot and Cold Water
Safety Gabinefl Fume Gupboard Extract
Pressurised Water
Fume Extract
Flushing Water
Anaesthetic Gas Extract
lrrigation
Dust Gollection
Grey Water
Air-Gonditioning
Fountai nsMater Featu res
Window/Wall/Split Type Air-Conditioning Units
Treated/Deionised/Distilled Water
Air Gurtains
Swimming Pool Water Treatment
Air and Gas Supply and Distribution ELECTRICAL SUPPLY/POWER/LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Gompressed/lnstrument Air Electrical Generation Plant
Medical/Laboratory Gas HV Supply/Distribulion/Public Utility Supply
Natural Gas LV tupply/Public Utility Supply
Liquid Petroleum Gas General Lighting and Small Power
Vacuum Extra Low Voltage Supply
Steam DC Supply
Uninterrupted Power Supply
FIRE SERVICES INSTALLATION
Electric Underfloor Heating
Fire Hose Reels
Local Electric Heating Units
Wet Risers
Earthing/Lightning Protection and Bonding
Sprinklers
Deluge
Fire Hydrants
Gas Fire Fighting
Foam Fire Fighting
Fire Detection and Alarm
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APPEIIDIX 'rN' to Section ll. GENERAL PRINCIPLES lcontinuedl
Being Classification of Building Seryr'ces Works into Sysferns for Billing Purposes.
The wordings in this list are for reference only, and actual wording should follow those used in the drawings and specifications.
COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY/CONTROL SYSTEMS
Telecommunications
Staff Paging/Location
Public Address/Sound Amplifi cation
Centralised Dictation
Radio/TVICCTV
Projection
Advertising Display
Glocks
Data Transmission
Access Gontrol
Security Detection and Alarm
Earthing and Bonding
Lightning Protection
Electromagnetic Screening
Building Automation including Central Control
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(See Secflon ll -- General Pinciples)
(a) Preliminary Particulars

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREN/ENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Employer and 1. The names ofthe Item
Consultants Employer and
Consultants are stated.
2. Where appropriate and

known, the names ofthe
Contractors, Nominated
Sub-Contractors (where
known) shall also be
given.
2. Descriptionofthe 1. A general description of Item M.1 Detailed description

Works the Works comprised in needs to be given only
the Bills of Quantities when the equivalent
shall be given. information is not
2. The size of the building indicated on the
and height above and drawings provided.
below ground level are
stated together with the
number of storeys.
3. Site and lnspection 1. The position of the site 1. Aftention drawn to any Item
shall be described with adjacent or abutting
any particulars as to buildings
access and any
limitalions as to the
extent and position of the
working space.
2. Contractors tendering
shall be advised to visit
the site and inspect trial
holes (if any) and shall
be informed where keys
may be obtained, if
required, and where the
drawings and other
documents may be seen.
3. Any stipulation as to use
or disposal of sand,
gravel or rock that may
be found on the site are
stated.
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CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGF RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
4. Division of the 1. Where possession of Item
Works into Sections the site is to be given in
sections at different
dates, particulars shall be
given.
2. Where the Works are to

be executed in any
specific order or in
sections, particulars shall
be given.
lbl Conditions of Gontrael

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
5. Forms of Gontract 1. The Forms of Contract Item
and Sub-Gontract and Sub-Contract and
Conditions shall be stated
and schedules of the
clause headings to be
used shall be set out in
ihe Bills of Quantities.
2. Acopyofthefull
Conditions of Contract
and Sub-Contract shall
be supplied to the
Contractors or made
available for their
inspection.
3. Any items affecting
price which are incidental
to or in amplification of
such clauses shall be
fully described.
6. Particulars to be 1. The particulars which Item
inserted in Appendix will be inserted in any
to Schedule of Appendix to the Schedule
Gonditions of Conditions of Contract
and Sub-Coniract shall be
given in tabulated form.
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ilt PRELIMINARIES
(c) GeneralMatters
Items shall be given in respect of the following unless they are aheady covered in the Schedule of Clause Headings given in accordance with item lll (b) 5.1 hereof.

RULES INFORMATION
7. Working Hours, Rates 1. Any special stipulations Item

of Wages, etc. as to working hours or
conditions
2. Any conditions that may
be imposed as to rates of
wages and prices of
materials
8. Plant, Tools, Sheds, 1. Plant, toojs, scaffolding Item M.2 Special scaffolding for D.1 ltems listed are not C.1 Works of a temporary
etc. and staging Nominated Sub- exhaustive and are for nature are deemed to
Contractors'and convenience of pricing include rates, fees, and
2. Offices, sheds,
Specialist Conhactors' only. charges related thereto.
messr00ms,
works are measured
accommodation and
under item lll (c) 32.4.1
attendances and other
hereof.
welfare facilities
3. Sanitary conveniences
4. Temporary screens
5. Telephones
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RULES INFORMATION
9. Statutory Obligations Compliance with and Item

giving of notices required
by any Ordinance,
Regulation and ByeJaw
of Govemment, and any
statutory undertakers
and utility companies and
paying of and
indemnifoing the
Employer against any
fees or charges legally
demandable thereunder
10. Safety Supervision 1. Preparationofsafe$ Item

Plan and Safety supervision plan and
Precautions compliance with the
approved plan and all
applicable safety
ordinances and
regulations
1'1. Construction lndustry Payment of the levy Payment will be made Item
Levy legally demandable collectively for the whole
under the Construction Gontract by the
lndustry Council Contractor, but in both
Ordinance the Main Contract and
Sub-Contract
Preliminaries Bills ii
should be stipulated that
the Sub-Contractors will
bear the levies applicable
to the Sub-Contract
works.
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RULES INFORMATION
12. Pneumoconiosis Levy Payment of the levy legally Payment will be made Item
demandable under the collectively for the whole
Pneumoconiosis and Contract by the Contractor,
but in both the Main
Mesothelioma
(Compensation) Contract and Sub-Conhact
(Assessment of Levy) Preliminaries Bills it should
Regulations be stipulated that the Sub-
Contractors will bear the
levies applicable to the
Sub-Contract works.
13. Setting Out
1. Setting out the Works and Item
provision of all instruments
and labour required by the
Architect for checking this
work
14. Gontraclor's Site

1. Construction manager and Item
Management Team his site management and
supervisory team's
attendance on the Works
15. Protection of Public and
1. Maintenance and Item
protection of public
Adjacent Propefi
property, adjacent
properties, existing slopes,
roads, footpaths, trees,
shrubs and services of the
utility companies and the
making good of or paying
for the making good of all
damaqe thereto
16. Sub-Letting
1. The conditions under Item
which the Conlractor may
sub-let portions of the
Works.
1 7. Persons or Specialist
1. Permission for execution of Item
Contractors engaged by work by persons or
the Employer Specialist Contractors who
may be engaged by the
Employer.
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RULES INFORMATION
18. lnjury to Persons and Responsibility of the Item

Damage to Property Contractor for injury to
persons and damage to
property including public
or private roads
19. lnsurances 1. Requirements in respect Item

of the following
insurances:
(a) Contractors' all ilsks
insurance of the Works
(b) Third party liability
insurance
(c) Employees'
compensation insurance
(d) Any other items of
insurance or guarantee
required by the
Conditions of Contract or
the Employer
2. Special requirements in
respect of minimum
acceptable limits of
liability and excesses are
stated.
3. Where insurances are to

be extended to cover
professional fees,
particulars are given.
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RULES INFORMATION
20. Provisional and Prime 1. Provisional and Prime Prov'l Where the mst of
Cost Sums Cost (P.C.) Sums and Sum cartage, unloading,
the method of adjustment storing and returning
packing materials is to be
P.p. included in the sum, it is
Sum so stated.
21. Conditions of Payment 1. Conditions of payment Item
22. Surety or Bond 1. Any surety or bond Item

required by the Employer
23. Watching 1. Care of the Works Item

generally, employment of
watchmen and protective
lighting
24. Protection 1. Protection of the work Item

and materials from
weather
2. Casing orcovering up
and protecting
25. Antiquities, etc. 1. Disposal of anytreasure Item

trove, coins or objects of
antiquity
26. Variations and Method 1. Particulars relating to Item

of Measuring and variations and the orders
Valuing for and method of
measuring and valuing
the same
2. Particulars relating to
dayworks accounts
27. Samples '1. Submission of samples Item
28. Testing of Materials 1. Conditions relating to the Item

testing of materials

RULES INFORMATION
29. Removal ofWater Keeping the site and all 1. Water levels, where Item C.1 applies. S.1 Dewatering requirements,
excavations thereon free known, are stated. where not at the discretion
from storm and ofthe Contractor
percolating water by
pumping or otherwise,
including any necessary
temporary drainage and
disposal ofwater
2. Where springs or running Prov'l

water are likely to be
Sum
encountered.
30. Water '1. WaterfortheWorks, Item lf made available by the C.1 applies.
including that for Employer, details and
Nominated Sub- conditions are stated.
Contractors, Specialist
Contractors employed by
the Employer, statutory
undertakers and utility
companies and any
necessary temporary
plumbing and storage
3'1. Lighting and Power 1. Lighting and powerfor Item

the Works, including that
for Nominated Sub-
Conhactors, Specialist
Contractors employed by
the Employer, statutory
companies and any
necessary temporary
wiring and meters
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RULES INFORMATION
32. Aftendance 1. General attendance of Item M.3 Details of general

one trade upon another aftendance upon
Nominated Sub-
2. General attendance upon
Contractors and upon
Nominated Sub-
Specialist Contractors
Contractors
are given, including
3. General attendance upon particulars of any
and cutting away for and unloading, storing,
making good after clearing away rubbish
Specialist Contractors and the like, protecting,
engaged by the cutting away for and
Employer for work not making good and other
forming part of the facilities to be afforded
Contract by the Contractor.
4. Special attendances, 1. Special scaffolding Item M.4 Any other Contractofs

details stated work in connection with
2. Access roads
Nominated Sub-
3. Hardstandings Contractors, and
4. Hoisting, lowering and Specialist Contractors is
positioning of plant or measured in detail or
materials covered by Provisional
Sums.
5. Special supply of power
33. Hoardings, etc. Provision of hoardings, 1. Providing and erecting Item Any special requirements C.1 applies. S.2 Design details, where not
fans, planked footways, are described and the at the discretion of the
2. Taking over existing and
guard rails, gantries, conditions regarding Contractor
repairing as necessary
lighting and the like as advertising rights are
may be required.
3. Maintaining, duration stated.
stated
4. Adapting, details stated
5. Clearing away and
making good all works
disturbed
(c) GeneralMatters(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
34, Works by Public 1. Works to be canied out
Item
Authorities by Govemment
Departments, statutory
companies, e.g.:
(a) Taking up and
relaying the paving of
public roads and
footpaths
(b) Forming permanent
crossings
(c) Connections to fesh and
flush water, gas, electric
mains, telephone, intemet,
diainaqe and he like
35. Temporary Roads 1. Temporary roads and 1. Providing and Item C.1 applies. S.2 applies.
crossings where required constructing
with all relevant 2. Taking over existing and
particulars repairing as necessary
3. Maintaining, duration
stated
making good all work
disturbed
36. Drying the Building 1. Provision offuel and Item
attendance for drying the
building, if required
37. Removal of Rubbish 1. Removal of rubbish and Item

debris, clearing up and
cleaning
38. Defects after Making good defects Item

Completion appearing within the
Defects Liability Period,
and the extent of such
period
39. Co-ordination of Coordination of Item

Services services, one with the
other and with the Main
Contract Works
40. Building lnformation 1. Requirements in respect Item

Modelling of building information
modelling for design,
construction or facility
management purposes
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tv DEMOTITIONS AND ATTERATIONS I9
(See Secfibn ll * Qeneral Principles)
(al Demolitions
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
M,1 Works involving the 0.1 Old materials adsing C.1 Giving notice to S.1 $etting aside and
1. Generally
from demolitions shall Government Departments storing on site materials
removal of materials
(a) The location of existing buildings to be demolished shall be shown on tender drawings. containing asbesios, become the property of and utility companies, if remaining the property of
the Contractor unless their installations will be the Employer or those for
(b) Where buildings to be demolished contain prestressed members this shall be stated. toxic, dangerous or other
hazardous materials are otherwise stated. affected, and for the re-use
each given separately disconnection of services S.2 Meihod of operation
under a heading. are deemed to be
where by specmc means
included in the rates.
M.2 Where old materials S.3 Employer's
which have become the C.2 The rates for works
restrictions on methods
property of the Contractor involving ihe removal of
of disposal of materials
as stated in D-1. hereof asbestos, toxic, dangerous
are permitted to be used or other hazardous S.4 Method of temporary
in work are measured as materials are deemed to supports and scaffolding
new, they are so include the provision where of specific means
described. No adjustment and subsequent removal S.5 Employer's
is made to the measured of protective screens and restrictions or
quantities of or rates for enclosures, unless requirements in
new work in which such separately measured, and sequence of demolitions
old materials are used. provision of protective
measures for workmen,
M.3 Shoring and the public and adjoining
scaffolding incidental to properties.
demolftions are given in
the descriptions of the C.3 The rates for clearing
items. Other shoring, e.g. away old materials and
io old buildings left debris containing asbestos
standing is given in or asbestos producis,
accordance with item toxic, dangerous or other
lV (d).1 hereof. hazardous materials are
deemed to inc.lude
their being deposited in a
dump site approved for
the purpose.
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RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally (continued) C.4 Demolition items are

deemed to include:
(a) Disposal of materials
other than those
remaining the property of
the Employer or those for
re-use.
(b) Temporary support
incidental to demolitions,
or other shoring, e.g.
to old buildings left
standing shall be given
in acmrdance with
lV (d).1 hereof.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Demolishing Description of the The level to which Item 1. Materials remaining the M.4 Only temporarily
individual struclures structure given, stating structures are to be property of the diverting, maintaining or
the overall dimensions, demolished stated (e.9. Employer sealing off existing
3. Demolishing parts of
number of storeys, down io the top surface 2. Materials for re-use
services is measured
structures
nature of the general of concrete at the lowest under this rule.
4. Clearing the site of all construction and any floor level).
3. Making good structures
structures other relevant details 4. Leaving parts of existing
walls temporarily in
position to act as
buttresses
5. Temporarily diverting,
maintaining or sealing
off existing services
6. Toxic/hazardous
materials, type stated
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{bt Alterations
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 For Demolitions D.1 Old materials arising C.l, C.2 and C.3 for S.1 to S.5 for Demolitions
(a) applies equally to this from alterations shalI Demolitions apply equally apply equally to this Sub-
The scope and location of the work relative to the existing layout, indicating the existing buildings, shall
Sub-section. become the property of to this Sub-section. section.
be shown on tender drawings.
the Contractor unless
(b) Where buildings in which structural alterations are required contain prestressed members, this shall be
M.2 Alterations works C.4 Shoring, scaffolding,
otherwise stated. Old
which the Surveyor working platforms and
staled, materials permifted to be
considers would be most temp0rary supports
used in work measured
conveniently priced on incidental to alterations
as new are so described.
the site are grouped are deemed to be included
No adjustment is made to
together and given under in the items.
the measured quantities
an appropriate sub-
heading.
of or rates for new work C.5 Alterations works are
in which such old deemed to include all
M.3 Alterations works are materials are used. new fixing orjointing
described or grouped materials required.
according to location.
D.2 Location is stated
relative to existing
M.4 Shoring to old building.
buildings etc. left standing
is given in accordance
with Sub-section (d)
hereof.
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES RULES PPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. Cutting or enlarging 1. Nominal finished size of 1. Extending finishings Item 1. Treatmentaroundthe M.5 Details stated for
openings in old the opening and the type and making good all opening (e.9. inserting inserting new work are
structures and thickness of the old works disturbed are given trimmers, Iintols, arches, the equivalent of those
structure stated, enlarged in the description. sills and the like; quoining details required by the
openings are fully up jambs) stated rules for the measuremeni
described. of lhe same in other
trades-
M.6 New doors and
windows and the like are
measured in detail in
accordance with the
appropriate rules.
3. Blocking up, or 1. Size of the opening and 1. Extending finishings Item 1. Taking outthresholds, M.5 applies
partially blocking up the nature and thickness and making good all lintols, arches, cills and
openings in old of the new work stated, works disturbed are given the like, bonding or
structures partially blocked up in the description. otherwise securing the
openings are fully new work to the old
described. structure is given in the
description.
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CIASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
4, Pulling down walls, 1. Where practicable Item 1. Making good structures

partitions, suspended quantities and
2. Extending and making
ceilings, floors, rooft, dimensions are given in good finishings
staircases and other the description.
parts of old structures 3. lnserting new works
4. Toxic/hazardous
material, type stated
5. Taking down fittings 1. Dimensioned description Item Details of extending and

and fixtures (e.9. or details sufficient for making good finishes
doors, windows, identification given and finishings
counters, cupboards
and sanitary
appliances)
6, Taking out existing Detailed description of Item '1. Details of making good M.7 Altematively the
windows or doors and replacement doors or finishes and finishings replacement doors and
replacing with new windows windows may be
accordance with the
appropriate rules.
7. Hacking out existing 1. Kind, quality and Item 1. If existing beads are to M.8 Altematively the C.6 Re-glazing is deemed to
door or window glass thickness of replacement be re-used, this is stated. replacement glazing may include:
and replacing with new glass and method of be measured in (a) Raking and curved
glazing accordance with Section cutting
XX Glazing.
(b) Putty or glazing
8. Removing finishes Item compounds
9. Removing coverings (c) Taking out old glazing

sprigs or clips and
replacing with new
(d) Bedding in new
glazing tape, wash
leather, rubber,
neoprene, butyl or other
plastic and the like where
so described
10. Repairing,adapting Item C.7 Replacing broken parts,

and refixing old fittings decoration, etc. is deemed
and fixtures to be included.
11. Taking down Item Temporarily diverting,

plumbing and maintaining or sealing off
engineering services existing services
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(cl Temporary Screens and Tempoary Roofs

RULES INFORMATION
1. Temporaryscreens 1. Dimensioned 62 1. Providing and erecting S.1 Design details, where
and temporary roofs descripiion not at the discretion of
2. Maintaining, duration
the Contractor
stated
nr
3. Adapting, details stated S.2 Specificrequirements
in respect offire ratings,
4.Clearing away and waterproof and dust
making good proofing stated
5. Disposing of rainwater,
details stated
6. Providing temporary
door and window
openings, details stated
(dl Shodns
RULES INFORMATION
1. Shoring 'L Position and type of Item 1. Providing and erecting D.1 Shoring is other than C.1 Obtaining licences S.1 Design details, where
shoring stated, and the temporary support and paying fees and not at the discretion of
2. Taking over existing
nature of the structure to incidental to demolitions providing all necessary the Contractor
shoring and repair as
be shored with sufficient or alterations, wedges, cramps,
necessary
details for identification fastenings and bolts,
stated 3. Maintaining, duration welding and painting are
stated deemed to be included.
disturbed
6. Cutting holes in the
structure, details stated
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(See Secfion // - General Pinciples)
(a) Piling General

(Clauses applicable to allPiling sections)

RULES INFORMATION
Generally S.1 Details of treatments and

coatings of piles
The following general information, where available, shall be given:
(a) Ground level in relation to high and lowwatertables and Principal Datum
(b) Soil investigation reports, nature of strata and details of any bore holes
(c) The various levels from which the measurements have been taken are stated, irregular ground levels are so
described
(d) Gonditions under which Contractors will be permitted to carry out their own soil investigations during the tender
period
(e) Details of special provisions in respect of noise suppression, noisy working, time limitations and vibration
limitations other than statutory requirements
(f) Any particular requirement regarding phasing or sequence of driving piles
(S) Any limitations on driving methods
(b) SteelSheet Piling

(See Secflon V(a) Piling General)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Providing and Item

assembling the
equipment on the Site
and the subsequent
dismantling and
removal
(bl Steel Sheet Piling (eontinued|
RULES INFORMATION
2. Supplying, handling, 1. The design lengih, size m2 1. Raking piles measured M.1 Measured the area in D.1 The design length is C.1 Lengthening piles to
transpoding and of the cross-section of seperately plane (not developed) that specifically required achieve the design length
pitching steel sheet each pile and the elevation along the centre by the designer. is deemed to be included.
piling thickness, substance, line of the piling
section modulus or M.2 Separate items are
manufacturer's catalogue given for piles of each
reference stated design length.
3. Driving steel sheet 1. Size and cross-section m2 M.3 Measured from C.2 This work is deemed
piling of each pile and the formation level of the to include:
thickness, section ground to the boftom (a) lnitial trenching,
modulus or manufacturer's edge of the piling when strutting and waling for
catalogue reference driven and in plane (not driving, and any jointing
stated developed) elevation required to extend piling
along the centre line of vertically
the piling (b) Movement of piling
frames into position and
about the site, any
necessary excavation or
filling required to place the
frames,raising or lowering
the frames and any
staging, barges or the like
required to support the
frames
(c) Redriving or
intermittent driving
necessitated by
lengthening piles, or by
the removal of
obstructions under piles
or other causes including
moving and repositioning
the piling frame
4. ltems measured as 1. Corner piles m

extra over the
2. Junction piles
supplying and driving
items respectively of 3. Other special piles
the steel sheet piling
in which they occur
5. Excavation for and Item M.4 Alternatively
removal ofsurface and measured items may be
underground given in respect of such
obstructions together work.
with all work in
connection therewith
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(b) SteelSheet Piling (continued)

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEN/IENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
6. Cutting or burning Size of the cross-section m M.5 Measured in plane (not C.3 Any necessary S.2 Requirements in respect of
through steel sheet of each pile and the developed) elevation excavation and disposal ownership and disposal of
piling thickness, substance, along the centre line of are deemed to be offcuts
section modulus or the piling included.
manufacturer's catalogue
reference staied
7. Cutting or burning 1. Fullydescribed nr

holes for pipes and the
like through the steel
sheet piling
8. Withdrawing steel Size of the cross-section 112 M.6 Measured from S.3 Requirements in respect of
sheet piling of each pile and the formation level of the ownership and disposal of
thickness, substance, ground to the bottom withdrawn piles
section modulus or edge of the piling and in
manufacturer's catalogue plane (not developed)
reference stated elevation along the
centre line of the piling
9. Strutting and shoring 1. The length and height of Item M.7 Altematively such S.4 Any special requirements
to steel sheet piling the piling face to be strutting and shoring may
during subsequent upheld be measured in detail.
excavation and
foundation work
1 0. Pre-boring the pile 1. Size ofthe cross-section 1. Depth of individual bores m M.B Pre-boring is only C.4 This work is deemed to S.5 Materials for filling
holes of each pile stated < 10.00 m (nr measured where it is include:
2. Depth of individual bores specifically required. (a) Movement of boring

stated)
> 1 0.00 m in stages of M.9 Measured from the rigs into position and
5.00 m point of entry into ground about the site, any
to bottom of bore necessary excavation or
filling required to place
the rigs, raising or
lowering the rigs and any
staging, barges or the
like required to support
the rigs
(b) Drilling to required
depths
(c) Filling voids between
sides of piles and bores
with approved materials
I I
(c) Precast Goncrete Piles
(See Sectlon V (a) Piling General)

RULES INFORMATION
L Providing and assembling Item

the equipment on the Site
and the subsequent
dismantling and removal
2. Supplying precast '1

. Size of cross-section stated m 1. Piles permitted to be cast C.l Moulds are deemed to be
concrete piles (nr on site are so described. included.
stated)
3. Reinforcement M.1 Reinforcement shall be

given in accordance with
the rules for reinforced
mncrete in Section Vll
Concrete Works.
4. Heads 1. Size of piles stated nr S.1 Where not at the discretion

of the Contractor these items
5. Shoes
are fully described.
6. Rock shoes
7. Handling,transporting m Raking piles measured

and pitching the piles (nr separately and degree of
rake stated
stated)
8, Pre-boring the pile holes 1. Size ofthe cross-section of 1. Depth of individual bores M.2 Pre-boring is only C.2 This work is deemed to S.2 Materials for filling
each pile stated < 10.00 m measured where it is include:
2. Depth of individual bores

specifically required. (a) Movement of boring rigs
> 10.00 m in stages of M.3 Measured from the point into position and about the
5.00 m of entry into ground to site, any necessary
bottom of bore excavation or filling required
to place the rigs, raising or
required to support the rigs
depths
HK SMM 4R 28
V PITING AND CAISSONS 29
(cl PrecastGoncretePiles(continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
9. Driving piles m 1. Raking piles measured M.4 Measured from the C.4 This work is deemed
(nr separately and degree of point of entry to the shoe to include:
stated) rake stated point when driven (a) Strutting and bracing
for driving, use of driving
caps, and any jointing and
connections required to
extend piles, and the
consequent delay to
driving
(b) Movement of piling
about the site, any
frames, raising or lowering
the frames and any
frames
(c) Re-driving or
intermittent driving
necessitated by
lengthening piles, or by
the removal of obshuctions
under piles or other
causes including moving
and repositioning the
piling frame
10. Dollying piles below 1. Size of piles stated m 1. Raking piles measured C.5 The rates are deemed
ground (nr separately and degree of to include provision
siated ) rake stated and use of dollies.
11. Excavation for and Item M"5 Altematively

removal of surface measured items may be
and underground given in respect of such
obstructions together work.
with all work in
conneclion therewith
12. Cutting off heads of 1. Size of piles stated 1. Length < 1.00 m nr C.6 Cutting through S.3 Requirements for
piles to required reinforcement and preparation of cut
2. Length > 1.00 m in
levels disposal of debris are surfaces, cleaning,
further stages of 1.50 m
deemed to be included. straightening and bending
projecting reinforcement
and any necessary
protection
(cl Precast Concrcte File (continuedl
TRIAL PILES

RULES INFORMATION
13. Trial piles M.6 Trial piles are C.7 Movement of piling frames S.4 lf retention on site of
measured in accordance into position and about the Trial Pile Equipment is
with the rules for site, any necessary excavation required, this is stated.
production piles. or filling required to place the
frames, raising or lowering the
frames and any staging,
barges or the like required to
support the frames, are
deemed to be included.
TEST LOADING PILES

14. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test nr 1. First test loading C.8 Temporary pile caps and
load to be applied stated provision of all anchors,
2. Subsequent test
platforms, loading materials
loadings
and the like are deemed to be
included.
{dl Gast ln.situ Gonerete Piles in Driven Gasings

(See Secfion V (a) Piling General)

RULES INFORMATION
assembling the equipment on
the Site and the subsequent
dismanlling and removal
2. Supplying, handling, 1. lnternal size of the m 1, Raking piles measured M.1 Measured from the C.1 This work is deemed to
transporting, pitching, driving casing and requirements (nr separately and degree of point of entry to the shoe include:
and withdrawing pile casings regarding the disposal of stated) rake stated point when driven
(a) Movement of piling frames
and boring or excavation for any spoil stated into position and about the
and removal of bored or
site, any necessary excavation
excavated materials or filling required to place the
the frames and any staging,
barges or the like required to
support the frames
(b) Re-driving or intermittent
driving necessitated by
lengthening piles, or by the
removal of obstructions under
piles or other causes including
moving and repositioning the
piting frame
HK SMM 4R 30
V PITING AND CAISSONS 3r
(dl Gast ln-situ Goncrcte Piles in Driven Casings (continued|

RULES INFORMATION
3, Extra over ltem 2 for 1. Size of enlarged base nr
excavalion, and special stated
casings for enlarged bases
4. Extra over ltem 2 for Item M.2 Alternatively
excavation for and removal measured items may be
of surface and underground given in respect of such
obsiructions together with all work.
work in connection therewith
5. Driving heads 1. Size of pile stated nr S.'1 Where not at ihe
6. Shoes discretion of the
Contractor these items
7. Rock shoes are fully described.
8. In-situ concrete filling 1. Mix of concrete and size m M.3 Filling is measured C.2 Any filling required above
of cross-section stated from the bottom of the cut-off level is deemed to be
(nr
casing to the cut-off level included.
stated)
of the piles and the
number o{ piles stated.
9. ltems measured as extra 1. Size of cross-section nr 1.Formation of enlarged
over the in-situ concrete stated bases
piles
l0,Reinforcement M.4 Reinforcement is
measured in accordance
with the rules for
reinforced concrete in
Section Vll Concrete
Works.
11.Gufting off heads of 1. Size of piles staied 1. Length < 1.00 m nr C.3 Cutting through S.2 Requirements for
piles to required levels reinforcement and disposal of preparation of cut
2. Length > 1.00 m
debris are deemed to be surfaces, cleaning,
in further stages of
included. straightening and bending
1.50 m projecting reinforcement
and any necessary
protection
TRIAL PILES
12. Trial piles M.5 Trial piles are C.4 Movement of piling frames S.3 lf retention on site of
measured in accordance into position and about the site, Tdal Pile Equipment is
with the rules for any necessary excavation or required this is stated.
production piles. filling required to place the
frames, raising or lowering the
frames and any staging, barges
or the like required to support
the frames, are deemed to be
included"
(dt Gast ln.Situ Goncrete Piles in Driven Gasings (continuedl
TEST LOADING PILES

RULES INFORMATION
13. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test nr 1. First test loading C.5 Temporary pile caps
load to be applied stated and provision of all
2. Subsequent test
anchors, platforms,
loadings
loading maierials and the
like are deemed to be
included.
HK SMM 4R 32
(e) Bored Piles
(See Secfion V (a) Piling Genenl)

RULES INFORMATION
Providing and assembling Item

and the subsequent
2. Boring the pile holes 1 . Size of bore cross-section 1. Depth of individual bores m Raking piles measured M.1 Measured from the point C.1 This work is deemed to S.1 Requirements regarding
stated < (nt sepamtely and degree of of entry into ground to include: disposal of the spoil
10.00 m
rake stated bottom of bore (a) Movement of piling
2. Depth of individual bores > stated)
'10.00 m in stages of 5.00 m frames into position and
about the site, any
barges or the like required
to support the frames
(b) Re-boring or intermiftent
boring necessitated by the
removal of obstructions
under piles or other causes,
including moving and
repositioning the piling
frame
(c) Provision of temporary
casings to shaft bores
including sinking and
withdnwal operations
(d) Additional excavation
required to accommodate
temporary casings and
permanent linings (if
specified) and the
consequent disposal of
additional excavated
material
----l
r
(e) Bored Piles (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
3. Permanent linings 1. Size, thickness and material m M.2 Measured from the C.2 This work is deemed to S.2 Backfi lling materials
stated designed level include:
(a) Fabricating
(b) Protective coating or
surface treatment
(c) Handling, pitching and

installing
(d) Filling voids between

linings and excavated faces
4. Concrete filling 1. Mix of concrete and size of m M.3 Measured from the boitom C.3 This work is deemed to
bore cross-section stated (nr of the bore to the cut-off include:
stated) level of the pile (a) Any extra mncrete

required to fill any voids left
when temporary casings
are withdrawn
(b) Any filling required
above culoff levels
HK SMM 4R 34
{el Bored Piles {continuedf

RULES INFORMATION
5. ltems measured as 1, Formation of enlarged nr

extra over the length of bases, diameter stated
boring and concrete 2. Toeing into bedrock, m
filling stating depth in stages of (nr
0.50 m staited)
3. Permanent lining of m C.4 Any filling materials S.3 Requirementsstated

specified thickness and additional concrete ar€
6. Reinforcement M.4 Reinforcement is

with the rules for
Works.
7. Excavationfor and Item M.5 Alternatively

removal of underground measured items may be
obstructions together given in respect of such
with all work in work.
L Cutting off heads of L Size of piles stated 1. Length < 1.00 m nr C.5 Cutting through S.4 Requirements for
reinforcement and preparation of cut
piles to required
2. Length > 1.00 m in disposal of debris are surfaces, cleaning,
levels
further stages of 1.50 m deemed to be included. straightening and bending
projecting reinforcement
and any necessary
protection
TRIAL PILES
9. Trial piles M.6 Trial piles are C.6 Movement of piling S.5 lf retention on site of
measured in accordance frames into position and Trial Pile Equipment is
with the rules for about the site, any required this is stated.
production piles. necessary excavation or
the frames and any
frames, are deemed to be
included in the item.
r-
(e) Bored Piles (continued)
TESTING

RULES INFORMATION
10. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test load to nr 1. First test loading C.7 Temporary pile caps and
be applied stated provision of all andrors,
2. Subsequent test loadings
and the like are deemed to
be included.
l l, Sonic test 1. Sonictube 1. Size, thickness and material M.7 Measured from cutoff C.8 Grouting up holes upon S.6 Grouting materials
stated level to toe of pile mmpletion of test is
deemed to be included,
2. Sonictest nr M.8 Measured the number of
piles tested
1'ta. Koden test 1. Verticality and bell-out nr M.8 applies.
12. Concrete coring test 1. Diameter of core stated m 1 . Starting level of drilling M.9 Measured the net length C.9 This work is deemed to S.6 applies.
below commencement level cored include:
(nr
stated) (a) Movement of the
equipment about the site
(b) Extracting, labelling,
boxing and transporting
cores to a testing laboratory
(c) Any labontory tests and

preparation of tesl report as
specified
(d) Grouting up holes upon
completion of test
13. Vibration test nr
14. Pre-drilling 1. Diameter of borehole stated 1. Drilling depth measured in m 1. Commencing level of drilling M.'10 Drilling depth measured C.9 applies. S.6 applies.
stages of 1 5.00 m (nr stated from the mmmencing level
to the specified length
stated)
below the rock head
15. Post construction proof Commencing level of drilling l\4.11 Drilling depth measured C.9 applies. S.6 applies.
drilling below the speciiied coring from the commencing level C.10 This work is deemed to S.7 Diameter, length and
tube stated to the specified length further include coring tubes. material of the mring tube
below the concrete and rock
interface
HK SMM 4R 36
(0 Steel Piles

RULES INFORMATION

assembling the
equipment on the Site
and the subsequent
dismantling and
removal
2. Supplying steel piles 1. Size ofthe cross- m
section of each pile and (nr of
the weight, thickness, piles
substance, section stated)
modulus or manufacturers'
catalogue reference
stated
3. Handling, 1. Size of piles stated m 1. Raking piles measured
transporting and (nr of separately and degree of
pitching the piles piles rake stated
stated)
4. Driving piles 1. Size of piles stated m M.1 Driving is measured C.1 This work is deemed
(nr of from the point of entry to to include:
piles the point when driven. (a) Strutting and bracing
stated) for drMng, use of driving
caps, and anyjointing and
connections required to
extend the piles, together
with any recoating with
bitumen, and the
consequent delay to driving
(b) Movementofpiling
about the site, any
barges or the like required
to support the frames
(c) Redriving or intermiftent
driving necessitated by
lengthening piles, or by the
removal of obstructions
under piles or other causes
including moving and
repositioning the piling
frame
(f) Steel Piles (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
5. Dollying piles below 1. Size of piles stated m Raking piles measured C.2 This work is deemed to
ground (nr separately and degree of include provision and use of
rake stated dollies.
stated)
6. Filling hollow piles with 1. Mix of concrete and cross- 1. Plain m

concrete section of piles stated
2. Reinforced, details stated
7. Excavation for and Item M.2 Altematively measured

removal of surface and items may be given in
underground respect of such work.
obstructions together
with all work in
8. Cutting off heads of piles Size of the cross-section of nr S.1 Requirements in respect of
to required levels each pile and the weight, ownership and disposal of
thickness, substance, offcuts shall be stated and
section modulus or provision made for credits
manufacturers' catalogue
reference stated
9. Pre-boring the pile holes L Size of piles stated 1. Depth of individual bores m Raking piles measured M.3 Pre-boring is measured C.3 This work is deemed to S.2 Materials for filling
s 10.00 m (nr separately and degree of only where it is specifically include:
rake stated required. (a) Movement of boring rigs
2. Depth of individual bores stated)
> 10.00 m in stages of M.4 Measured from the point into position and about the
5.00 m of entry into ground to site, any necessary
bottom of bore excavation or filling required
depths
HK SMM 4R 38
V PITING AND CAISSONS 39
(f) Steel Piles (continued)
TRIAL PILES

RULES INFORMATION
10. Trial piles M.5 Trial piles are C.4 Movement of piling S.4 lf retention on site of Trial
measured in acmrdance frames into position and Pile Equipment is required,
with the rules for about the site, any this is stated.
production piles. necessary.excavation or
filling required to place
the frames, raising or
lowering the frames and
any staging, barges or
the like required to
support the frames, are
TEST LOADING PILES
I 1. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test load nr 1. Firsttest loading C.5 Temporary pile caps
to be applied stated 2. Subsequenttest loadings and provision of all
anchors, platforms,
loading materials and the
included.
12. Pre-drilling 1. Diameter of borehole 1. Drilling depth measured m '1. Commencing level of M.6 Drilling depth measured C.6 This work is deemed to S.5 Materials for filling or
stated in stages of 1 5.00 m drilling stated from the commencing include: grouting
13. Post construction (nr
level to the specified (a) Movement of the
proof drilling stated)
length below the rock equipment about the site
head
cores to a testing
laboratory
(c) Any Iaboratory tests
and preparation of test
report as specified
(d) Filling up holes upon
completion of test
V PITING AND CAISSONS
0l Caissons
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES JUPPLEMENTARY
RULES NFORMATION
1. Generally M.'l lt is statedwhether C.1 The rates for caisson

caisson works are works are deemed to include
The following general information, where available, shall be given: additional linings or other
measured from existing
(a) Ground level in relation to high and low water tables and Principal Datum levels or from stated baniers above ground around
reduced levels. the shafts, and temporary
(b) Soil investigation reporls, nature of strata and details of any bore holes covers over the shafts, to be
M.2 lf caissons are
(c) The various levels from which caisson works will be commenced
measured from existing
provided for safety
requirements.
(d) Conditions under which Contractors will be permifted to carry out their own soil investigations during levels in sloping ground
the tender period the commencing level
shall be deemed to be
(e) Details of special provisions in respect of noise suppression, noisy working, time limitations and
that at the centre point of
vibration limitations other than statutory requirements
each caisson.
(f) Any particular requirement regarding phasing or sequence of sinking shafts and constructing caissons
(S) Any limitations on working methods
(h) Whether or nol blasting is permitted and any special requirements regarding blasting
(i) Requirements with regard to ventilalion of shafts, precautions against noxious gases, lighting in and
access to shafts, lifting appliances and any other safety or special precautions
CAISSON EXCAVATION
CLASSIIICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. Setting up each 1. Size of caisson stated nr

caisson
3. Shaft excavation 1. Effective design 1. The measurement is in m C.2 This work is deemed to S.1 Requirements
and disposal diameter siated stages of 1.50 m from include: regarding disposal of
commencing level to (a) Excavating through any spoil
founding level. material other than rock and for
any over-excavation to be filled
with concrete of mix as
specified
(b) Additional excavation
caisson linings which do not
form part of the effective design
diameter and to allow for
construction or sinking of linings
(c) Keeping each shaftfree
from water during excavation
and consiruction of shaft lining
HK SMM 4R 40
V PITING AND CAISSONS 4l
{gl Gaissons (continued)

CAISSON EXCAVATION (continued)
CLASSIFICATION IABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
4. ltems measured as 1. Excavating enlarged nr
extra over the shaft bases, sizes of shafts and
excavaiion bases, height of belling
out and the depth below
commencing level at
which they occur stated
2. Removal of rock m3
3. Toeing into bedrock, the nr

size of shaft, diameter of
base, if enlarged, and the
average depth in stages
of 0.30 m stated
CAISSON LININGS
5. Caisson linings 1. Fully described with the m M.3 Linings are measured
minimum iniernal from the level at which
diameter stated shaft excavation
commences.
6. Bottom kerbs '1. Fully described nr
7. Steel rings at bottom 1. Fully described nr
8. Linings to enlarged 1. Fully described nr
bases
9. Breaking up the 1. Minimum internal m C"3 Any necessary
lining above finished diameter of the lining (nr excavation and clearing
casting level of the stated stated) away are deemed to be
concrete core included in the item.
cArssoN coREs
I 0. Concrele cores 1. Minimum intemal 1. Any particular m M.4 Measured from cut- C.4 Dewatering each shaft
diameter of the lining, the requirements in placing, off level to founding level prior to concreting and
composiiion and mix (or pouring or vibrating stated keeping it free of water
strength) requirements of during concreting are
the concrete stated deemed to be included in
the item.
11. ltems measured as 1. Enlarged bases 1. Size and depth at which nr
extra over concrete they occur stated
cores
{sl Gaissons (continuedl
REINFORCEMENT

RULES INFORMATION
12. Reinforcement M.5 Reinforcement is

with the rules for
Works-
SLEEVES FOR ROCK ANCHORS

13. Sleeves for rock 1. Material, thickness and m C.5 Temporary supports
anchors diameter stated (nr and plugging top are
stated) deemed to be included in
the item.
TEST TOADING OF CAISSONS
14. Test loading of 1. Type of caisson and test nr 1. First test loading C.6 Temporary caisson
caissons load to be applied stated caps and provision of all
2. Subsequent test anchors, platforms,
loadings
loading materials and the
DRILL TESTING AND CORE BORING CAISSONS

l5.Providing and liem
assembling drilling
equipment on the site
and the subsequent
dismantling and remova
l6.Penelration drill 1. Size of drill and grouting m 1. Starting level of C.7 Movements of the
testing of bedrock at requirements stated (nr drilling below shaft equipment about the site
bottoms of shafts stated ) commencement level are deemed to be included
stated in stages of 15.00 m in the item for each test
drilling or boring.
lT.Drilling test cores in 1. Diameter of core and m M.6 Depths measured in C.8 This work is deemed
concrete caissons or grouting requirements (nr siages of 1 5.00 m to include:
rock under stated stated) (a) Movement of the
equipmeni about the site
cores to a testing
laboratory
HK SMM 4R 42
43
m Walli
RULES INFORMATION
'1. Generally
The following general information, where available, shall be given:
(a) Ground level in relation to high and low water tables and Principal Datum
(b) Soil investigation reports, nature ofstrata and details ofany bore holes
(c) The various levels from which work is expected to begin
(d) lrregular ground is so described
(e) Conditions under which Contractors will be permitted to carry out their own soil investigations during the tender period
(f) Details of special provisions in respect of noise suppression, noisy working and time limitations other than statutory
requirements
(g) Any particular requirement regarding phasing or sequence of working

RULES INFORMATION
2. Providing and Item C.1 Movement of equipment
assembling the into position and about
equipment on the Site the site, any necessary
and the subsequent excavation or filling
dismantling and removal required in placing,
raising or lowering the
equipment and any
staging, barges or the
like required to support
the equipment are
3. Excavation and 1. Thickness ofwall stated 1. Maximum depth stated J13 M.1 The volume of C.2 This work is deemed to S.1 Details of support fluid
disposal excavation and disposal include:
S.2 Limitations on mehod of
is calculated using the (a) Excavating through
disposal
nominal lengths and any materials except
depths of the walls. The bedrock
depths are taken from (b) The use of support
the commencing surface. fluid to uphold sides of
excavalion
(c) Removal and disposal
of all types of excavated
materials and any
contaminated slurry
(d) Any over-excavation
to be filled with material
as specified
I I
I
Wall
RULES INFORMATION
C.3 This work is deemed to
4. ltems extra over 1. Breaking out bedrock 63
include any over-
excavation
excavation to be filled
with material as
M.2 Measured from work is deemed S.3 Materials and mix details
5. Walls 1. Concrete 1. Thickness ofwall stated 1.113
specified culoff level to to include:

(a) Temporary stop ends S.4 Tests
founding level
to panel ends and joints
(b) Extra concrete
required to fill trenches
excavated wider than
designed widths
6. Reinforcement
measured in acmrdance
with the rules for
Works.
C.4 This work is deemed to
7. Cutting off to specified 1. Thickness of wall stated m
include provision and
level
filling of working space
and
8. Trimming and cleaning 1. Details stated 912
face of wall
M.4 Waterproof joints are
9. Waterproof joints 1. Type and method stated m
only measured where
they are specifically
10. Guide walls 1. Limitations on design M.5 The lengths measured C.5 Excavation, disposal, S.5 Limitations on methods of
1. One side
for guide walls are those support, concrete, disposal
2. Both sides and construction stated
of the diaphragm walls. reinforcement, formwork
and the like are deemed
to be included.
C.6 Removal and disposal
of guide walls and any
consequent excavation,
backfilling or removal are
1 1. Ancillary work in 1. Preparing castin pockets nr

C.7 Preparing cast in
pockets or chases is
connection with or chases at junctions,
deemed to include
diaphragm walling details stated
removing formwork and
preparing cast in
reinforcement.
and details of tests
12. Tests 1. Details stated nr
HK SMM 4R 44
V PILING AND CAISSONS 44cl
(i) Rock-Socketed Steel H-Piles
(See Secflon V (a) Piling General)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Providing and assembling Item

and the subsequent
'1. Raking piles measured M.1 Measured from the point C.1 This work is deemed to S.1 Requirements regarding
2. Pre-boring the pile holes 1. Size ofbore cross-section 1. Depth of individual bores F
stated s 10.00 m (nr of separately and degree of of entry into ground to the include: disposal of the spoil
rake stated boftom of the bore (a) Movement of boring rigs
2. Depth of individual bores piles
> 0.00 m
1 in stages of stated) into position and about the
5.00 m site, any necessary
excavation or filling required
required io support the rigs
depths
(c) Provision of temporary
casings to shaft bores
including sinking and
withdrawal operations
(d) Additional excavation
temporary casings and
permanent linings (if
specified) and the
material
(i) Rock-Socketed Steel H-Piles (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
3. Permanent linings 1. Size, thickness and material m M.2 Measured from the C.2 This work is deemed to S.2 Backfilling materials
stated (nr designed level include:
stated) (a) Fabricating

surface treatment
installing
linings and excavated faces
4. Supplying, handling, Size of the cross-section of M.3 Measured from the bottom C.3 Any pile length required
transporting, pitching and each pile and the weight, of the bore to the cut-off above the culoff level is
installing steel piles thickness, substance, level of the pile deemed to be included.
section modulus or
manufacturers' catalog ue
reference stated
5. Grout filling 1. Mix of grout and cross- M.3 applies. C.4 Any grout filling required
section of bores stated above the cut-off level is
6. Excavation for and Item lVl.4 Alternatively measured

removal of surface and items may be given in
underground respect of such work.
obstructions together
with all work in
7. Cufting off heads of piles 1. Size of the cross section of nr C.5 Cufting through steel piles S.3 Requirements in respect of
to required levels each pile stated and disposal of debris are ownership and disposal of
deemed to be included. offcuts shall be stated and
provision made for credits.
HK SMM 4R 44b
V PILING AND CAISSONS 44c
(i) Rock-Socketed Steel H-Piles (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
8. Pre-drilling 1 . Diameter of borehole stated 1. Drilling depth measured in m 1 . Commencing level of drilling M.5 Drilling deph measured C.6 This work is deemed to S.4 Filling materials
stages of 15.00 m stated from the commencing level include:
9. Post construction proof (nr
to the specified length (a) Movement of the
drilling stated)
below the rock head equipment about the site
(b) Exhaciing, labelling,
(c) Any laboratory tests and
preparation of test report as
specified
completion of test
10. Trial piles M.6 Trial piles are measured in C.1 applies. S.5 lf retention on site of Trial
accordance with the rules Pile Equipment is required,
for production piles. this is stated.
'l 1. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test load to 1. Firsttest loading nr C.7 Temporary pile caps and
be applied stated provision of all anchors,
2. Subsequenttest loadings
be included.
0) Mini-Piles
(See Seclion V (a) Piling Genenl)

RULES INFORMATION
Providing and assembling Item

and the subsequent
2. Boring the pile holes 1. Size of bore cross-section 1. Depth of individual bores m Raking piles measured l\/.1 Measured from the point C.'l This work is deemed to S.1 Requirements regarding
stated < 10.00 m (nr separately and degree of of entry into ground to include: disposal of the spoil
rake stated bottom of bore
2. Depth of individual bores stated) (a) Movement of boring rigs
> 1 0.00 m in stages of into position and about the
5.00 m site, any necessary
excavation or filling required
depths
(c) Additional excavation
required to acmmmodate
permanent casings and the
material
3. Permanent casings 1. Size, thickness and material M.2 Measured from the C.2 This work is deemed to S.2 Backfi lling matenals
stated designed level include:
(a) Fabricating

surface treatment
installing
casings and excavated
faces with approved
materials
4. Grout filling 1. Mix of groul and cross- M.3 Measured from the bottom C.3 This work is deemed to
section of bores stated of the bore to the cut-off include any filling required
level of the pile above culoff levels.
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v PILING AND CAISSONS
0) Mini-Piles (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
5. Reinforcement and M.4 Reinforcement and

couplers muplers are measured in
accordance with the rules
for reinforced concrete in
Works.
6. Excavation forand Item M.5 Altematively measured

removal of underground items may be given in
obstructions together respect of such work.
with all work in
7. Heads 1. Dimensioned description of nr

pile heads
8. Cutting off heads of piles 1. Size of piles stated 1. Length s 1.00 m nr C.4 Cutting through S.3 Requirements for
reinforcement and disposal preparation of cut surfaces,
to required levels 2" Length > 1.00 m in further
of debrls are deemed to be cleaning, straightening and
stages of 1.50 m
included. bending projecting
reinforcement and any
necessary protection
9. Pre'drilling '1. Diameter of borehole stated 1. Drilling depth measured in m 1. Commencing level of drilling M.6 Drilling depth measured C.5 This work is deemed to S.4 Filling materials
stages of 15.00 m stated from the commencing level include:
10. Post construction proof (nr
to the specified length (a) Movement of the
drilling stated)
below the rock head equipment about the site
(c) Any laboratory tests and
preparation of test report as
specified
completion of test
a
0) Mini-Piles (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
11. Trial piles M.7 Trial piles are measured in C.1 applies. S.5 lf retention on site of Trial
acmrdance with the rules Pile Equipment is required
for production piles. this is stated.
12. Test loading of piles 1. Type of pile and test load to nr 1. Firsttestloading C.6 Temporary pile caps and
be applied stated provision of all anchors,
2. Subsequent test loadings
be included.
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V PILING AND CAISSONS Mg
(k) Pressure Grouting

RULES INFORMATION
Providing and Item M.1 Grouting work is C.1 This work is deemed to
assembling the measured only where it is include:
equipment on the Site specifically required. (a) Providing sufficient
and the subsequent numbers of drilling rigs,
dismantling and pumps, mixers and other
removal equipment
(b) Provision,
maintenance and
removal of all temporary
works required as access
and working platforms
(c) Associated clearance
and reinstatement
(d) Diversion of
watermurses
(e) Setting up plant and
other equipment, and
moving between holes
(f) Removing plant and
other equipment off site
r (k) Pressure Grouting (continued)
CLASSIFICATION MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
TABLE RULES INFORMATION
2, Drilling grout holes 1. Vertically downwards 1. Drilling deph measured in m 1. Commencing level of M.2 Drilling depth measured C.2 This work is deemed to
stages of 15.00 m drilling stated from the commencing level indude:
2. Downwards at an angle 0o (nr
to the specified depth (a) Determining location of
- 450 to the vertical stated)
3. Horizontally or downwards
underground utilities and
obstructions before drilling
at an angle less than 450 to
commences, and
the horizontal
modif,ing drilling paftern to
4. Upwards atan angle 0o- take into account locations
45o to he horizontal of utilities and obstructions
5. Upwards at an angle less (b) Ddlling in any materials
than 45o to the vertical including soft material and
rock or artificial hard
materials induding the
provision of water,
mmpressed air and drilling
fluids
(c) Lining to grout holes
(d) Redrilling holes and
grouting tubes and flushing
(e) Disposal of any
excavated materials
(f) Single or multiple water
pressure tests as specified
(g) Temporary protection
of holes and subsequent
removal
(h) Reinstatement of
surfaces
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(k) Pressure Grouting (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
3. Grouting materials and 1. Cement grout kg M.3 Grouting malerial C.3 This work is deemed to
injection 2. Silicate based chemical measured by the dry include:
grout weight of the cement, (a) Trial mixes and
chemical or other grouting trials
3. Other grouting materials
material in the grout
stated (b) Mixing and injection
solution
of groul according to the
M.4 Altematively, grouting specified methods
materials and injection
(c) Water, sand, packers
are measured as an
item, stating the
and other materials
approximate grouting (d) Recording and
area in elevation (in mz). monitoring equipment
and checking accuracy of
such equipment
(e) All precautionary
measures to avoid any
disturbances or damages
to existing adjoining
structures and services
(f) Preparation and
submission of
monitoring, testing and
grouting records
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(See Secllon II General Principles)
-
(al Excavation
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally S.1 Special requirements
in respect of upholding
Where practicable lhe nature of the soil shall be described and attention drawn to any existing trial holes.
and maintaining the
sides of earthworks
S.2 Whether or not
blasting is permitted and
any special restrictions
regarding the same given
S-3 Any requiremenis in
respect of phasing or
sequencing of excavation

RULES INFORMATION
2, Site clearance 1. Cutting down trees 1. Girth 0.60 - 0.90 m nr M.1 Tree girths are C.'1 This work is deemed S.4 Filling materials
measured at a height of to include:
2. Cutting down trees 2. Girth in further stages
1"00 m above ground.
which are not in an open of 0.30 m (a) Grubbing up roots
site area or are in an area
(b) Disposal of materials
without vehicular access,
details stated (c) Filling voids
3. Removal of existing tree 1. Described nr
stumps, where trees have
been cut down by others
4. Clearing site of tall 1. Approximaie area stated Item
grass, shrubs, bushes,
and the like and trees s
0.60 m girth
5. Cutting turf to be 1. Average depth stated m2 1. Method ofstoring and
preserved preservation and location
where turf is required to
be stacked stated.
6. Stripping top soil for m2 1. Method ofstorage and
preservation location stated
I
(a) Excavation(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2. Site clearance 7. Disposal of existing spoil 1. Removal from site to a Item C.2 This work is deemed to
(continued) heaps or rubbish dumps specified dumping area include:
left by previous provided by Employer (a) Excavating from the
contractors 2. Removed from site to a spoil heaps
tip provided by (b) All multi-handling to
Contractor and from temporary spoil
heaps as and if
necessary
(c) Transport to specified
dump area; or provision
of, and transport to
shoot, dump or tip
3. Excavating 1. Surface excavation s '1. Average depth stated ffi M.2 ln measurement of D.1 The term planking and C.3 (a) This work is deemed
0.20 m in average depth excavation, an additional strufting means to include:
allowance for working everything requisite to (i) Excavating in any
space is included as uphold the face of ground enmuntered
follows: excavation other than including boulders and
(a) 0.25 m from the face shoring as required to be solid rock, and in any
measured under item (a) position in level or
of concrete requiring
formwork where the 5 hereof and covers the sloping
formwork does not exceed Contractor's respon-
(ii) Taking necessary
sibility for upholding and
0.60 m in height precautions to avoid
maintaining the sides of
(b) 0.60 m from the face damage lo tops of
earlhwork by whatever
of mncrete requiring means considered foundations and other
formwork where the works constructed
necessary.
formwork exceeds 0.60 m (iii) Excavating according
in height and the bottom to specifed profiles and
of the formwork exceeds stages
0.60 m below the starting
(iv) Grubbing up old roots
level of the excavation
and removing disused
(c) 0.60 m from the
cables, drain pipes,
finished face ofwork gullies, manholes and
below ground level where the like and sealing
externally applied damp- connections
proof coverings or
(v) Gefting out excavated
protection walls are
materials by any means
required or where the
necessary
method of construction
requires workmen to (vi) All levelling or grading
operate from the outside and ramming bottoms
(vii) Trimming sides
(To be Continued)
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VI EXCAVATION 46o
(a) Excavation (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
3. Excavating (continued) M.2a Where the excavation C.3 (a)(Continued):

profiles are designed by (viii) Planking and strufting
the Engineer, the to uphold the sides of all
excavation volume is excavation including any
measured according to extra excavation,
the specified excavation backfi lling and/or disposal
profiles.
required thereof
M.3 Disposal of excavated (ix)Temporarily supporting
materials is measured existing drain pipes,
separately. cables and the like during
M.4 The quantities given
excavation and making
are the bulk before good any damage caused
excavating and no to same
allowance is made for
(x) Filling with the
subsequent variations to
bulk or for extra space
specified material where
beyond the allowances excavations have been
made below. executed wider or deeper
than specified
(b) See item (a).5 hereoffor
temporary shoring and
supports for excavation into
banks for retaining walls
and similar constructions
with a face height > 1.50 m
(c) Any additional
excavation for working
space, to that included in
M.2, that the Contractor
may consider necessary
and for the subsequent
backfilling
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RULES INFORMATION
3. Excavating (continued) 2. Excavation to reduce 63 M.2,M.2a, M.3 and M.4 D.1 applies. C.3 applies.
levels over site average apply.
depth stated if < 0.20 m
3. Excavation to reduce 63 M.2,M.2a, M.3 and M.4

levels into sides of banks applv.
4. Basements and similar 1. ln successive stages of p3 1. Commencing levels M.2,M.2a, M.3 and M.4
excavations 1.50 m stated apply.
M.5 Basements and similar
excavations are
measured to the outside
of the foundations,
subject to M.2 (working
space clause) and M.2(a)
hereof; existing voids are
deducted.
5. Surface trenches 63 M.2,M.2a, M.3 and M.4

apply.
6. Trenches below 63 M.2,M.2a, M.3, M.4 and

basement level M.5 apply.
7. Excavaiion for column or 63 M.2,M.2a, M.3 and M.4

stanchion bases, isolated apply.
piers, manholes and the
like, each given
separately
8. Post holes 3 0.30 me nr C.3 applies. S.4 applies.

C.4 Backfilling and disposal
of surplus excavated
material are deemed to
be included.
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RULES INFORMATION
3. Excavating 9. Trenches for curbs and 1. Average depth stated in m 1. Trenches forcurbs and D.1 applies. C.3 and C.4 apply S.4 applies.
(continued) the like multiples of 0.25 m the like without beds, and
those to be laid on beds
2. Size ofcurbs and the
are each measured
like stated
separately, and
commencing levels
stated.
10. Trenches for service 1. Average depth stated in m 1. Trenches for pipes NOTE: Trenches for drain
pipes, cables and the like multiples of 0.25 m withoui beds, and those to pipes and for pipe ducts
be laid on beds are each are measured under
2.Pipes or cables 3 55
measured separately and Section lX Drainage.
mm diameter
commencing levels
3. Pipes or cables > 55 stated.
mm and < 110 mm
diameter
4.Pipes or cables > 110
mm diameter, sizes statec
11. Trenches for muliiple 1. Average depth stated in m

pipes, cables and the like stages of 0.25 m
2. Sizes, numbers and
relative positions of pipes
or cables stated
4. ltems extra over any 1. Breaking up and 1. The thickness if known m2 C.5 This work is deemed
type of excavation removing pavings, surface stated to include additional
concrete and the like cost of disposal.
2. Breaking up and m3 1. Extra over any
removing brickwork or excavation irrespective of
blockwork and the like depth
met with in excavations
3. Breaking up any m3
removal of stone masonry
walls or slab foundations
and the like met with in
excavations
4. Breaking up m3
unreinforced concrete
and the like met with in
excavations
5. Breaking up reinforced m3
concrete met with in
excavaiions
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RULES INFORMATION
5. Temporary shoring and For sides of excavation 1. Minimum and maximum Item C.6 This work is deemed to S.4 applies.
supports into banks for retaining face heights above include any extra
walls or similar reduced level and excavation required
constructions, with face approximate overall therefor and for the
height exceeding 1.50 m length stated subsequent backfilling.
6. Disposal 1. Of excavated material 1. Deposited on site Jp3 1. Specified locations, M.4 applies. C.7 The work is deemed to
details stated include all multi-handling
2. Ofexistingspoil heaps or
to and from temporary
rubbish dumps left by
spoil heaps as and if
previous contractors
necessary.
2. Removed from site to a 63 1. Dumping area stated C"8 This work is deemed to
dumping area provided include:
by Employer (a) All multi-handling to
and from temporary spoil
heaps as and if
necessary
(b) Transport to specified
dumping area
3. Removed from site to a 63 C.9 This work is deemed to

dumping area provided include:
by Contractor (a) All multi-handling to
and from temporary spoil
heaps as and if
necessary
(b) Provision of, and
transport to a dumping
atea
(c)All charges in
/
(a) Excavation(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
7. Backfilling to 1. Arising from excavation 63 1. Selected, details stated M.6 Filling into excavations C.7 applies. S.5 Method of compaction
excavation 2. Obtained from materials 2. Special filling materials,
is measured as equal to
C.10 This work is deemed 5.6 lf deposited and
the void to be filled. compacted in layers this is
on site details stated to include:
3. Obtained from speciiied 3. Top soil (a) Additional material stated, giving thickness of
off-siie area layers.
4. Fabricated. details stated required to allow for
4. To be provided by compaction
Contractor from his own (b) Filling in layers,
s0urces spreading, levelling,
watering and mmpacting
8. Filling to make up rr13 M.7 Filling to make up levels
(c) Temporary retaining
levels or for forming or for forming
boards to edges and
embankments or embankments or tenaces
slopes
terraces is measured after
compaction. (d) Any necessary
handpacking at
9. Filling into planters and p13
steppings, thickening
the like, positions under slabs, behind walls
stated if not at ground and similar positions
level
'10. Hardcore or granular 1. < 0.30 m in depth 1. Beds p2 M.7 applies. S.5 and 5.6 apply.
filling 2. Handpacked vertical S.7 Kind and quality of materials
2. > 0.30 m in depth, 1J13 M.B Thickness of beds and
beds
(where part exceeds 0.30 filling to make up levels
m in depth, the whole is 3. Handpacked beds etc. is measured after
given cube) sloping > 150 from the compaction.
horizontal
4. Filling to make up levels
1 1. Handpacking slopes ry12
and vertical faces of

hardcore or other filling
materials
12. Blinding to surfaces of ffi 1. Materials to be used

hardcore or other filling stated
materials
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VI EXCAVATION 5l
(al Excavation(continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
13. Surface treatments 1. Formation of slopes m2
in filling
2. Formation of slopes m2
to cuttings
3. Trimming exposed m2 S.B Tolerances
surfaces of rock to
produce fair face
4. Preparation of existing 1. Method of preparation m2
ground or subsoil areas stated
for application of top soil
for turfing
5. Consolidation of sub- m2 S.9 Method of compaction
grade for roads and
pavings
6. Herbicide, selective m2
weed killer or insecticide
treatments
14. Turfing and grass M.9 Turfing and grass
seeding seeding work is measured
in accordance with
Section XXll (b).
15. Chunam surfacing 1. Sloping < 1 in 7 1. Details of mix and m2 C.10 This work is deemed
thickness to be applied to include any necessary
2. Sloping > 1 in 7 m2
stated scaffolding and hoisting
materials up and down
3. Formation of weep 1. Fully described nr
slopes.
holes
16. Sprayed concrete 1. Thickness stated m2 M.10 Steel mesh
surfacing to slopes reinforcement may be
included in the description.
M.11 Alternatively steel
mesh reinforcement may
be measured separately
in accordance with
Section Vll (c).5.
(al Exeavation (continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
17 Cufting or burning 1. Thickness stated M.12 Measured in
through steel sheet accordance with Section
piling to remove lhat not v (b).6
required for permanent
ryorks
18. Withdrawing steel M"13 Measured in
sheet piling installed by accordance with Section
others v (b).8
19. Cufting off heads of 1. Precastconcrete piles M.14 Measured in
concrete piles accordance with Section
v (c).12
2. Gast in-situ piles M.15 Measured in
accordance with Section
v (d).11
3. Bored piles M.16 Measured in

v (e).8
20. Cutting off heads of M.17 Measured in
steel piles accordance with Section
v (f).8
21, Breaking up caisson M.18 Measured in
lining above level of accordance with Section
concrete core v (s).e
22. Preparation of top of 1. Size of caisson stated nr S.10 Requirements in
caisson for raising on respect of preparation of
surface, straightening
23. Cutting off top of M.19 Measured in
and bending projecting
diaphragm walls to accordance with Section
reinforcement and any
required levels v (h).7
necessary protection
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trl Underpinning
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMFNT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Underpinning work,

including concrete,
A description of the work to be underpinned shall be given, stating the length, the depth of the underpinning
brickwork, tanking and
and the limit of the length to be carried out in one operation.
the like is given under a
separate heading.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Temporary supports Item S.1Particulars given

to work to be where practicable
underpinned
, I
(bl Underpinningleontinuedl
RULES INFORMATION
3, Excavation 1. Preliminary excavation 1. ln successive stages of m3 1. From one side only M.2 and M.4 of Sub-section D.1 of Sub-section (a) C.3 of Sub-section (a) S.2 Physicalrestrictions
down to the base of work 1.50 m, commencing (a) hereof apply. hereof applies. hereof applies. if known and any design
2. From both sides
to be underpinned levels stated constraints stated
M.2 Allowances for D.2 The commencing
2.Excavation below the working space are made level is defined as the
base of work to be in measurement of commencing level of the
underpinned excavation. The width of preliminary excavation.
the working space
(measured horizontally
from the face of the wall
to be underpinned, or
where projecting
foundations are to be
retained, from the face of
such projection) shall be
related to the depth of the
excavation (measured
from the commencing
levels to the underside of
the underpinning work).
The allowances are made
as follows, irrespective of
any physical restriction or
design constraints:
(a) 1.00 m from the wall
or projecting foundation
where the total depth of
the excavation does not
exceed 1.50 m
(b) 1.50 m from the wall
excavation exceeds
1.50 m but does not
exceed 3.00 m
(c) 2.00 m from the wall
the excavation exceeds
3-00 m
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(bt Underpinning (continuedf

RULES INFORMATION
4. ltems extra over M.3 ltems e)dra over are

excavation measured in accordance
irrespective of dePth with item (a).4 hereof.
5. Gutting away 1. Brickwork 1. Maximum width and m

projecting depth of projection stated
2. Stonework
foundations
3. Mass concrete
4. Reinforced concrete,
including cutting
reinforcement
6. Goncrete M.4 Concrete, formwork,

reinforcement, brickwork
7, Formwork and tanking are measured
8. Reinforcement in accordance with the
appropriate Trades.
9. Brickwork
10. Tanking
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cc,
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=
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vil CONCRETE WORKS 57
(See Section // - GeneralPrinciples)
(a) Goncrete
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Labours to existing C.'1 Each item of concrete S.1 Composition and mix (or
work are measured. work is deemed to strength requirement) of the
M.2 All concrete work is include: concrete
measured cube except (a) Mixing, conveying, S.2 Particulars of any tests
as hereinafter provided. hoisting or lowering, required, both of materials
placing in position, and the finished work
M.3 Thickness of beds,
slabs, walls and the like vibrating, curing,
S.3 Requirements for
protection and complying
is stated. compaction
with temperature control
M.4 Any treatment of the
requirements S.4 Requirements for placing
face of concrete, other in position by a particular
(b) Forming grooves
than that required by method, or pouring at stated
(other than in fair faced
Sub-section (d) C.3 speeds; work to which
hereof, beyond ordinary concrete to form these requirements apply
depositing, spreading ornamental features), given separately
and levelling are chases, mortices and the
measured separately and like
given super. (c) Grouting in balusters,
M.5 Reinforced concrete bolts, dowels and the like
and watertight reinforced with cement mortar

concrete are each given (d) Forming holes for
separately. pipes, cables and the like
M.6 Concrete in casing to etc. < '150 mm diameler,
structural steelwork is and openings < 0.50 mz

given separately. sectional area, and the
M.7 Plain concrete required required steel trimming
to be vibrated is so bars to these holes and
described. openings and making
good
(e) Forming all
mnstruction joints
including the provision of
approved waterstops or
other similar materials
(except those joints
designed by the
Engineer)
(To be Continued)
1
(a) Concrete (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally(continued) M.8 Generally concrete C.1 (Continued)

slabs, walls, columns, (f) Casting kickers
beams, stairs and the monolithically with base
like are given separately. slab where these are
M.9 Concrete, formwork required at base of walls
and reinforcement are and columns
each given separately (g) Forming angles,
except as hereinafter and ends, intersections and
herein before provided. similar Iabours to curbs,
M.10 No deduction is copings, channels and
made for: other items measured
(a) voids < 0.10 mr in run
work given cube (h) Provision and
(b) the volume of submission of concrete

test cubes for testing and
reinforcement or the
provision oftest
structural steel sections
certificates
embedded in the
concrete or cast-in C.2 Reinforced concrete is
accessories deemed to include
(c) openings in walls,

vibration.
floors, roof slabs,
roadways and the like s
0.50 mz
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(a) Goncrete(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2. Small bases for fencing 1. Sizes stated nr

posts etc
3. Concrete beds 1. Thickness stated ps NOTE - For structural C.3 Laying in bays and the
movement joints see necessary formwork and
Item (a) 28 hereof. reinforcement to the
joints between bays
deemed to be included
(except those designed
by the Engineer)
C.4 Laying or finishing to

falls, cunents or cambers
4. Thickening to concrete 1. Width and thickness C.5 Extra excavation,

beds, underwalls, stated disposal, hardcore and
partitions and the like formwork deemed to be
and under channels included
C.6 Curved work deemed

to be included
5. Surface water channels 1. Shape, width, Excavation, disposal, m 1. Straightchannels M.11 Channels in level C.7 Angles, ends, outlets
thicknesses of sides and formwork and rendering ground and sloping and intersections
2. Curved channels
base and average depth described channels are measured deemed to be included
stated; expansion joints together. C.8 Rebates for channel
and spacing described covers deemed to be
included
6. Stepped channels to Shape, width, 1. Excavation, disposal,
slopes thicknesses of sides and formwork and rendering
base and average depth described
stated; height of steps 2. Any weep holes in steps
and gradient of channel described
between steps stated
and any weep holes in
steps described
7. Channels formed in 1. Shape, width and '1. Formwork described m

concrete beds average depth stated
8. Foundations 63 Foundations include

attached stanchion or
9. lsolated stanchion or
column bases.
column bases
10. Pile caps
1
RULES INFORMATION
11. Blinding under 1. Thickness stated 63

foundations and beams
p3
12. Curbs
13. Gopings
14. Projecting cills
15. Strings
16. Similar items
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VII CONCRETE WORKS 6l

RULES INFORMATION
17. Suspendedslabs 1. Thickness stated 63 '1. Horizontal M.12 The measurement of D.1 Coffered and troughed C.4 applies.
suspended slabs is taken slabs include margins
18. Coffered and 2. Sloping 1 150 C.9 This work is deemed to
across walls, columns whose width is < 500 include shoulders or
troughed slabs 3. Sloping > 150
and beams, except mm. Wider margins are haunchings of richer (or
lSa.Transfer plates where the walls, columns included with ordinary
stronger) mix including
or beams are of a slabs. any additional formwork
different mix. D.2 The descriptions of or permanent mesh
M.13 Where a shoulder or slabs and beams of separation baniers
haunching of richer (or horizontal, sloplng <1 50 required to form the
stronger) mix is required and sloping > 1 5o relate shoulders or haunchings.
at these junctions, or at to the top surface.
junctions of walls/
columns and beams, the
items are so described.
M.14 The measurement of

beams below slabs and
of upstand beams is
taken between walls/
columns.
M.15 The stated thickness

of coffered and troughed
slabs is the thickness
measured overall.
19. Beams 1. Attached beams 1.J13 D.2 applies. C.9 applies.
2. lsolated and tie beams

20. Ground beams
20a.Transfer beams
(a) Goncrete (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
21. Casing to structural 63 1. Casing to beams

steelwork 2. Casings to stanchions
22. Walls 1. Thickness stated 913 1. Walls M.16 Concrete walls are
2. Retaining walls
measured between
mlumns or projections.
23. Golumns p3 Concrete walls and
columns are measured
up to the soffits of beams
or slabs, except where
the beams or slabs are of
a different mix.
M.17 lf the width of a

mlumn exceeds four
times its thickness it is
classified as a wall.
24. Concrete in stairs 63 M.18 All concrete in stairs,

including stairs, support
beams, strings, landings
(other than landings
forming part of main floor
slabs) and aprons are
measured together in the
item of stairs.
25. ln-situ concrete in 63 M.19 Measured nett volume

filling between and
over hollow blocks in
suspended slabs
26. Hollow blocks in 1. Fullydescribed nr

suspended slabs
HK SMM 4R 62
(al Goncrete{continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
27. Structural movement 1. Between two wall faces 1. Descriptions include m2 1. Plane M.20 Water stops in
joints steel dowels, formwork, structural movement
2. Curved joints are measured
fi llers, temporary fillets
and surface coatings and separately under item
formation of rebates or (a).30 hereof.
other labours.
2. ln beds '1. Sizes stated, m 1. Straight
descriptions include steel
3. ln suspended slabs 2. Curved
dowels, formwork, fi llers,
4. ln walls temporary fillets and
surface coatings and
5. ln beams
formation of rebates or
6. ln columns other labours.
7. Across beams 1. Sizes stated, or where nr
there are a large number
8. Across curbs
of similar items, the items
9. Similar items may be grouped in ranges
of sizes, descriptions to
include steel dowels,
formwork, fillers,
temporary fillets and
surface coatings and
formation of rebates or
other labours.
28. Pointing to structural 1. Descriptions include m M.21 Measured separately

movement joints backing rods or materials. from the joints
29. Cover strips, cover 1. Cover strips m 1. Straight
plates and fire stops
2. Cover plates 2. Curved
tostruclural movemenl
joints 3. Fire stops
30. Water stops 1. Straight 1. Dimensioned m C.10 Running joints

description deemed to be included
2. Curved
3. Joints at intersections nr
4. Special junction pieces,

including joints
I I
(a) Goncrete(continued|
RULES INFORMATION
31, Accessories and L Bonding ties 1. Dimensioned description m2 1. Spacing dimensions M.22 Cast-in accessories D.3 Cast-inaccessories C.11 Perforations or S.5 Kind and quality of
sundry items cast stated are normally enumerated exclude reinforcement, recesses in formwork materials and sizes or
2. Steel angle column m
deemed to be included manufacturer's
into in-situ concrete Linear or area tying wire, distance
guards
measurement may be blocks, spacers, chairs, references
nr
3. Spout or weep pipes used provided that any strucfural steelwork,
appropriate spacing hollow blocks and fillers
4. Step irons
dimensions are given in blocks, permanent
5. Others, details stated descriptions. formwork, joints and all
components around which
concrete is cast, but
which are not fixed by the
Concretor (e.9. elechical
and plumbing
components, doors and
windows etc.).
32. Bridge bearing pads 1. Dimensioned description, nr
for concrete bridges, description to include for m
and the like bedding and holding down
bolts as appropriate
lbl Gun Applied Reinforced Concrete

RULES INFORMATION
1. Slabs 1, Thickness stated 1. Tops m2 1. Straight S.1 Kind and quality of
materials
2. Soffits 2. Curved
S.2 Preparatory work
2. Walls m2
S.3 Method of applicaiion
3. Beams and finish
4. Golumns S.4 The relative positions
5. To slopes M.1 Guniie sprayed of gun applied members
surface to slopes is
measured in Section Vl
S.5 Permissible loads in
relation to casting times
Excavation.
HK SMM 4R 64
Reinforcement
RULES INFORMATION
steel stated
1. Generally M.1 Each type of steel is C.1a Provision and
given separately, e.g. submission of S.2 Particulars given of any
Mild Steel, High Yield reinforcement for testing tests required
Steel, etc. and test certificates S.3 Any special restrictions in
regard to hot or cold
bending
2. Bar reinforcement 1. Nominal size stated 1. General reinforcement kg 1. Round bars C.1 Variations in weight due
2. General reinforcement 2. lndented bars to rolling margin are
> 12 m in length, given in deemed to be included.
3. Square bars
stages of 3 m C.2 Cutting to lengths,
bending, hoisting, and
3. Links, stinups and
fixing and supporting in
binders position are deemed lo
4. Spacers and chairs be included.
designed by the C.3 Annealed iron tying
Engineer wire, precast concrete or
5. Helical reinforcement proprietary spacer blocks
and chairs and supports
6. Reinforcement bentto (other than spacers,
CUTVE
chairs and supports
designed by the
Engineer) and ordinary
spacer rods are deemed
to be included.
3. Threading ends of bars 1. Sizesofbarsstated nr

for couplers by others
M.2 Only couplers included C.4 Couplers, other than

4. Couplers 1. Fullydescribed nr
in the Engineer's design those included in the
are measured. design are deemed to be
included.
C.5 Threading ends of bars,
where required, is
5. Fabric reinforcement Descriptions include the 1. Weight stated ff 1. Flat fabric M.3 Fabric reinforcement is C.6 Bending fabric
measured the nett area reinforcement,
extra materials in laps 2. Fabric specially bentto
which are also described. covered. notching around
CUTVE
M.4 No deduction is made obstructions and
for openings s 1.00 mz. allowance for extra
material in laps are
6. Proprietary anti-burglar 1. Described in detail m

reinforcement including manufacture/s
reference
(d) Formwork
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Except where otherwise D.1 Formwork left-in is thai C.lAll formwork is deemed S.1 Kind and quality of
stated, formwork is which is not designed to to include all necessary materials and propping
measured to concrete remain in position but is materials and work for requirements for permanent
surfaces of the finished nonetheless impossible falsework and facing formwork
work which require to remove. panel erection,
S.2 Construction and/or lining
support during casting. D.2 Permanent formwork is supporting, easing, of formwork which is not at
that which is designed to
striking and removal, and the discretion of the
M.2 Formwork is measured
for re-propping as
super except as remain in position. Contractor
required.
hereinafter provided. S.3 Kind and quality of the
C.2 Coating surfaces in formed finishes required
M.3 No deduction is made for
contact with concrete
openings < '1.00 m2. S.4 'Formwork to produce
with approved
M.4 Formwork left-in and formed finishes' being
release agents is
permanent formwork are
formwork required to
each measured produce certain standards
for formwork.
separately, except where of finishes
C.3 'Formwork to produce a
more delail is required in S.5'Specified Formwork' being
formed iinish' is deemed
items (d) 5 and 6 hereof. formwork which is not at the
to further include all
M.5 Formwork to produce a necessary sheet lining discretion of the Contractor,
formed finish is materials, forms or i.e. the Engineer/Architect
measured separately and linings and treating the may specify the
the finish described. face of the concrete to construction and/or lining
produce the required materials
formed finish.
C.4 Formwork is deemed to
include:
(a) Making allowance for
all cambers and pre-
cambers required on
beams and slabs, etc.
(b) Splayed edges,
notchings, allowance for
overlaps and passings at
angles, battens, fillets for
chases, grooves (other
than to form ornamental
features), recesses,
rebates, chamfered
edges, splayed angles
and the like
(c) Forming holes for pipes,
cables and the like and
boxings for openings s
0.50 m2 sectional area
HK SMM 4R 66
(d) Formwork(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2, Soffits of slabs 1. Slab thickness < 200 mm 1. Horizonial 1P 1. Height to soffit < 3.50 m M.6 The height of sofiit are D.3 Formwork to soffits of
2. Thereafter in 1.50 measured from the slabs includes formwork
3. Soffits of landings 2. Slab thickness > 200 mm 2. Sloping m
structural level, or from to landings occurring at
- thickness stated in
3. stages
3a. Soffits of stairs Curved the existing ground, or floor levels.
further slages of 100 mm
3b. Soffits of transfer 4. Curved in more than one formation level
plates direction immediately below the
soffit.
4. Soffits of coffered or 1. Size of mould and profile, 1.J12
troughed slabs centres of moulds, and

slab thickness stated
5. Wall faces and the like 1. Vertical 112 1. To one face only, wall M.7 Formwork is measured
thickness and to each face of walls
2. Sloping
background to other face requiring support.
3. Curved (Forwork curved
stated
in more than one
direction see ltem 17, 2. Lefi in
'Complex Shapes' below) 3. Permanentto both faces
4. Permanentto one face

only, wall thickness and
background to other face
stated
6. Sides of piers, columns 1. Vertical JJ12
and stanchions 2. Sloping
3. Curved, radii stated (For

work curved in more than
one direction see ltem
17, 'Complex Shapes'
below)
)
I
(d) Formwork(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
7. Sides and soffits of 1. Dephofbeams< 1.00m 1. Horizontal beams m2 1. Height to sofiit < 3.50 m M.8 Formworkto
beams (below sofft of slab)
2. Sloping beams 2. Thereafter in 1.50 m secondary beams is
measured up to the sides
7a. Sides and soffits of 2. Depth ofbeams > 1.00 m 3. Curved beams stages
of main beams, but no
transfer beams (below soffit of slab)
deduction is made from
the formwork of main
beams where secondary
beams intersect them.
M.9 Formwork to beams
which intersects with
stanchion casings,
columns, caisson or pile
caps, tie beams, walls
and the like is measured
up to them on all sides -
no deduction is made
from formwork to
stanchion casings,
columns, caisson or pile
caps, tie beams, walls
and the like at these
intersections.
8. Top formwork '1. Straight 1. Widlh > 300 mm J62 M.10 Top formwork is
measured for surfaces
9. Edges and breaks in 2. Curved
2. Width < 300 mm m sloping > 150 whether it
slabs and walls,
is provided or not, or
including soffits of
where otherwise
openings in walls and
specifically required.
sides of curbs
10. Risers and open
strings of stairs
HK SMM 4R 68
(d) Formwork (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
11. Edges and soffits of 1. Straight 1. Girth > 0.50 m tr12 M.11 Where these features
copings, cills, strings, occur as projections on
2. Curved 2. Girth < 0.30 m
cornices, eaves walls, beams and similar
3. Girth > 0.30 m and surfaces the formwork to
overhangs and the like,
< 0.50 m them is measured as
grouped together
extra over the formwork
to the principal surface
from which they project.
12. Rounded or moulded m C.5 Stops are deemed to be

edges of concrete included.
13. Fillets planted on 1. Described and size m

formwork to form stated
grooves
14. Small surfaces such These small items to be nr

as cantilever ends, covered by the general
brackets, ends of description and all added
steps, caps and bases together
to pilasters and
columns and the like
15. Forming holes for item

pipes, cables and the
like, > 150 mm diameter
16. Boxings for openings 1. Thickness of concrete nr

> 0.50 mz and 31.00 m2 and size in stages of
sectional area 0.10 mz
{7. Formwork in complex 1. Dimensioned description nr

shapes 2. Dimensioned diagram
Precast Goncrete Work
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 All units > 2.00 m long C.1 All reinforcement and S.1 Bedding and fixing
are given separately and moulds with specified
S.2 Surface finishes
the number stated. finished surfaces are
C.2 Precast concrete items
are deemed to include
any additional
reinforcement not
detailed but deemed
necessary by the
Conhactor for handling
purposes.
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVEMGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. Bench slabs, seat 1. Dimensioned description nr 1. Castin accessories,

slabs, facade panels, details stated
partition slabs,
bollards, posts,
planters, etc.
3. Cills, comices, lintols, 1. Straight m M.2 Cills and lintols to have

caps, etc. the number of units
2. Curved
stated
4. Angle stones, kneelers, nr

bonders and the like to
cills, comices, lintols,
caps, etc.
5. Steps and landings nr
6. Spandrel steps, 1. Dimensioned description, nr C.3 Ends deemed to be

circular sleps, winders extreme sizes stated included
and landings
7. Channel covers, path '1. Straight units

1. Dimensioned description
edgings and road ke6s 2. Straight units laid to
curve
3. Curved units
8. Dropper kerbs nr
9. Protective cover slabs 1. Dimensioned description, m

to building services with any markings
pipes, cables etc. required stated
HK SMM 4R 70
VII CONCRETE WORKS 7t
lfl Prestressed GoncreteWork

INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RUITS SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
M.1 Prestressed concrete S.1 A general description

1. Generally
of the prestressed work
work (i.e. work where
tendons are tensioned and of the system and
before or as the load is method of tensioning
applied) and its S.2 Particulats of:
reinforcement and
associated formwork is (a) Tendons and any
given under an preparatory treatment
appropriate heading. (b) Whether tendons are
to be tensioned as the
load is applied
(c) Maturity of conoete
before post-tensioning is
applied
(d) Tests to be applied

RULES INFORMATION
2. Structural in-situ M.2 Concrete in structural

in-situ members (e.9"
members
beams, columns, slabs
and the like) is given in
accordance with Sub-
section (a) hereof.
M.3 Reinforcement is
given in accordance with
Sub-section (c) hereof.
M.4 Formwork to
prestressed concrete
work is given separately
in accordance with Sub-
section (d) hereof.
r
r
(f) Prestressed Goncrete Work (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
3. Ducts and grouting Number and size of Sheathing or other m 1. Straight ducts M.5 Ducts over 12.00 m C.1 Provision of supports to
ducts stated, number and material used in the long are so described the material used ln the
2. Curved ducts
diameter of tendons to formation of the ducts stating the length in formation ofducts, and
be enclosed stated described and details of further stages of 3.00 m. the forming and grouting
grouting given of air holes are deemed
to be included.
4. Tendons Supplying tendons, kg M.6 Measured net lengths C.1a Extra lengths required
ultimate strength and between outer faces of at ends for tensioning are
size of tendon stated anchorages deemed to be included.
M.7 Each size given
separately
2. Fixing tendons, length, nr C.2 Degreasing,

size and type stated and straightening or laying to
type of sheathing (if any) required profile, cutting to
stated lengths and assembling
tendons are deemed to
be included.
3. Tensioning each tendon, nr 1. Tensioned from one end C.3 Cutting off ends is
size, length and jacking deemed to be included.
2. Tensioned from both
force stated ends
5. Anchorages 1. Anchorages are Number, size and type of nr 1. Live anchorages

described as a complete tendons to be anchored 2. Dead anchorages
assembly, description to stated, description to
include anchor plate, include for fixing in
cones, wedges and the position, formwork to
like form recess and filling in
the recess
HK SMM 4R 72
6l Plecast hestrcssed GoncreteWot

INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RUI.ES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Precastprestressed
A general description ofthe precast prestressed units and the system and method oftensioning shall be concrete units and
given. associated work, including
hoisting and fixing are
given separately under an
appropriate heading.
M.2 Particulars of
maturity of concrete
before tensioning, and
tests are given in
section (f) hereof.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Precast units 1. Size, shape of cross- 1. Nature and extent of nr 1. Pre-tensioned in the C.1 All moulds are deemed
section and length stated surface finish stated mould to be included.
2. Post-tensioned on the
ground after casting
3. Cast in sections,
assembled and post-
tensioned before erection
4. Cast in sections for
assembly in-situ and pos!
tensioned after erection
5. Post-tensioned after
hoisting but capable of
self support
6. Posltensioned after
hoisting but requiring
support until tensioning is
complete
1
{gl Recast Prestrcssed Gonctete Work lcontinued}
RULES INFORMATION
3. Fixing precast units 1. $ize and length of unit nr 1. Height of bearing above M.3 Units of identical
and composition and mix ground level stated in seciion but varying length
of jointing material stated stages of 3.00 m are grouped together in
stages of 1.50 m and the
average length stated.
2. Special iemporary 1. Size and span of unit nr 1. Supports for uniis cast
supports required in stated in sections for assembly
connection with post- in-situ
tensioned units which are
2. Supports for units in
tensioned after hoisiing
one piece but requiring
support until tensioning
is complete
3. Height of support siated
in stages of 1.50 m above
ground
4. Reinforcement, M.4 Allare given in
ducts, tendons and accordance with Sub-
anchorages section (f) hereof.
HK SMM 4R 74
75
VIII BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
(See Seclion // - General Principles)
(a) Brickwork and Blockwork

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Labours to existing C.1 Each item of Brickwork

work are each measured and Block Walling is
separately. deemed to include:
M.2 Deductions are (a) All rough and fair
measured the nett sizes cuttings
of the openings and (b) Wedging and pinning
recesses; no deduction is
(c) Raking out joints to
made for openings
s 0.50 m2. form key
(d) Raking out joints for
M.3 No deduction is
made for string murses, and pointing flashings
cills, lintols, and the like. (e) Labour eaves filling
M.4 Brickwork and block (f) Plumbing angles and

walling circular on plan forming square and
are measured the mean rebated reveals
length. (g) Forming or leaving or
cutting chases, grooves,
notches, holes, mortices
and similar including any
pinning, grouting and
making good
(h) Cutting squints,
birdsmouths, splays,
chamfers and similar
labour items
(i) Centering
0 Bedding and polnting

frames, bedding plates
and similar items
(k) Leaving pockets in
the work to receive built
in items including
subsequently blocking up
(l) Any other sundry
Items of a like nature
(al BrickworkandBlockworklcontinuedf
RULES INFORMATION
2. Brick walls 1. Walls > one and a half 1. Various thicknesses all m2 1. Vertical walls D,1 Tapering walls are S.1 Kind and qualiiy and
bricks thick, and a grouped togeiher, wall of diminishing size of bricks
3. Brickwork in filling
multiple of half a brick in reduced to one brick
2. Tapering walls with one
thickness. S.2 Bond
openings face battering
thickness thickness and described D.2 Thickness stated for
4. lsolated piers and as reduced brickwork 3. Tapering walls with both S.3 Composition and mix
tapering walls is the mean of mortar
chimney stacks faces battering
thickness.
grouped together 4. Walls built battering S.4 Type of pointing
D.3 Walls built battering
5. Dwarfwalls are sloping walls with
supporting fittings, parallel sides.
tanks and the like,
grouped together
2. Walls 3 one and a half "1. Thickness stated m2
bricks thick
3.Walls noi a multiple of 1. Thickness stated, m2
half a brick thick description includes
all cutting
4. Hollowwalls 1. Thickness of inner and m2
outer skins and the width
of cavity stated and
disposition of ties
described
5.Brickwork in backing to 1. Description includes m2
masonry all cutting
6. Extra over brickwork m2 1, General faces S.5 Bond
for fair face 2. Built overhand 5.6 Composition and mix
of mortar
3.To battering faces,
described S.7 Type of pointing
4. To curved faces
7. Glosing cavities of 1. Materials and method of m

brick hollow walls, at closing described
ends or at openings
8. Arches 1. Height on face and 1. Arches of varying m M.5 Arches are measured
width of exposed portion shapes and types are the mean length on face
of soffit stated given separately. and the number stated.
9. Arches of unusual 1. Fully described nr

outline
HK SMM 4R
76
VIII BRICKWORK AND BTOCKWORK 77
(al Brickwor*andBlockwork(continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
10. Gills, copings etc. 1. Number of courses and 1. Straight m 1. Cills C.2 Angles, returned ends
projection (if any) stated and the like deemed to be
2. Curved 2. Cornices
included
3. Plinth cappings
4. Copings
5. Others, described
11. Sundry brick built 1. Dimensioned nr '1. Key blocks
items description
2. Corbels
3. Pier caps
4. Others, described
12. Block walls 1. Walls or partitions 1. Blocks described m2 1. Block walling and C.3 Block walls are S.8 Kind and quality and
formed of concrete blocks including size and finish pariiiions deemed to include size of blocks
2. Walls or partitions 2.Walling in isolated special solid blocks or
filling in hollow blocks at
S.9 Bond
formed of hollow tiles positions in pipe ducts
and the like ends and intersections. S.10 Composiiion and mix
3" Walls or partitions of mortar
formed of patent blocks
S.11 Typeofpointing
13. Glass block walls m2 S.12 Kind and quality and

and panels size of blocks
S.'13 Bond
S.14 Composition and mix

of mortar or jointing
compound
S.15 Type of pointing
14. Special bedding at m 1. Bedding at perimeter
the perimeler and
reinforcement to joints
2. Reinforcement,
described
to glass blocks
15. Extra over brickwork 1. For bedding and m2
or blockwork pointing in sealant
compound other than
cement or cement lime
mortar
16. Joints 1. In brick walls 1.Dimensioned m M.6 Joints are only C.4 Work is deemed to S.16 Type of filler and
description measured where include preparation, sealant
2. ln block walls
designed. cleaners, primers and
3. ln glass block walls or S.17 Method of application
sealers.
panels S.18 Preparation of contact
surfaces, cleaners,
primers and sealers
(a) Brickwork and Blockwork (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
17. Gufting and bonding 1. Both walls described m C.5 Work is deemed to
walls of different include additional
construction materials and all cuttings.
18. Labours to existing 1. Labour and materials in '1. Thickness and nature of m M.7 Labours to existing
brickwork or blockwork cutting, toothing and walls stated brickwork or blockwork
bonding new walls to are given separately.
existing
2. Preparation of existing
walls for raising
19. Reinforcement in 1. Material and width stated m

brickwork or blockwork
20. Damp-proofcourses 1. Material and thickness l. Courses > 225 mm wide 62 1. Horizontal
(except asphalt) stated 2. Vertical
3. On curved walls
(description includes all
extra cutting)
2. Courses < 225 mm wide, m

width stated
21. Flues 1. Flue linings, described 1. Description includes M.B No deduction is made
all bends and easings for flues, lined flues or
formed by cutling. flue blocks where the
brick flue is < 0.25 m2 in
sectional area.
22. Firebrick linings to 1. Thicknessstated Description includes and sf

flues etc, describes bonding to
backing if required.
HK SMM 4R 78
VIII BRICKWORK AND BTOCKWORK 79
{bl Brick and Block Pavings and Steps

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.2 of Sub-section (a) C.1 The work is deemed S.1 Kind and quality of
hereof applies. to include: materials
(a) Fair joints S.2 Size, shape and
(b) Working over and thickness of units
around obstructions S.3 Nature of base
(c) Cutting S.4 Preparatory work
(d) Bedding mortars S.5 Bedding
(e) Grouting S.6 Treatment of joints
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RULES INFORMATION
2. Brick or block 1. Level or to falls only s 1. lf laid to pattern, the m2
pavings I 50 from horizontal pattem described
2.To falls and crossfalls
and io slopes ( 1 50 from
horizontal
3. Toslopes> 150from
horizontal
3. Brick steps, and cills 1. Width and height stated m 1. Straight C.2 Work to steps and cills
2. Curved is deemed to include
fair edges, internal and
external angles.
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lX DRAINAGE (including Underground Pipe Ducts)
Section ll -- General
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally S.1 Kind and quality of
materials
{a) Where practicable the nature ofthe soil is described, and attention is drawn to any existing trial holes.
S.2 Methods of jointing and
lixing
S.3 Gauge, thickness or
substance of materials
S.4 Tests with which materials
must comply

RULES INFORMATION
1. Pipes < 200 mm C.1 Grading boftoms, S.5 Description of any special
2. Excavating trenches Average trench depth m 1. Trench for pipes without
trimming sides, filling in backfilling materials required
for drain pipes diameter stated in multiples of beds
and ramming with
2. Pipes > 200 mm 0.25 m, and commencing 2. Trench for pipes on beds suitable excavated
diameter, size stated level stated
3. Trench for pipes on beds material, spreading and
3. More than one pipe, and sunounds leveling, disposal of
pipe sizes stated
surplus excavated
1. Pipes < 200 mm material, and any
3. Excavating trenches m
diameter planking and strutting
for pipe ducts
2. Pipes > 200 mm required are deemed to
diameter, sizes stated be included.
3" Multiple pipes or clusters
of pipes described
4. Concrete beds 1. Diameter of pipe and m C.2 Beds, haunches and
dimensions of concrete surrounds are deemed to
5. Concrete haunches stated include formwork,
6. Concrete surrounds 2. lf more than one pipe, the reinforcement and
dimensions of each pipe movement joints.
stated
3. Multiple pipes or clusters
of pipes described
C.3 Work is deemed to S.6 Method of jointing and
7. Drain pipes 1. ln trenches 1. Nominal size given m 1. Description given ofany M.1 Pipes are measured net
include short lengths and supports for pipes and ducts
2. In ducts below ground or wrapping required length as laid, over all
jointing, provision of
below floors bends, junctions and
loose collars and similar
similar fittings.
items, for jointing
materials and pipe
su0ports.
C.3 applies.
8. Pipe service ducb m
C.4 Pipe service ducts are
deemed to include slow
bends and draw
wires.
RULES INFORMATION
9. ltems extra over the 1. Bends 1. Dimensioned description, nr C.5 Pipe fittings are S.7 Method of jointing fittings
pipes in which they 2. Junctions any wrapping described deemed to include extra to pipes
occur 3. Diminishing pipes joints and cufting on
4" Connectors pipes.
5. Adapters
6. Mechanical ball joints
7. Puddle flanges
8. Other fittinqs
10, Pipe accessories 1. Gullies 1. Dimensioned description D.1 Accessories include
nr C.6 Accessories are S.B Method of jointing
given gullies, traps, inspection
2. Traps deemed to include accessories to pipes
shoes, fresh air inlets, connections to drains
3. Others non+etum flaps and the and bedding in concrete
like.
1 1. Brick or concrete piers 1. Dimensioned description nr
12. Concrete thrust blocks given
13. Manholes 1. Dimensioned description nr 1. Total depth between lhe M.2 These items C.7 ltems are deemed to
given for each type of cover level and invert enumerated and fully include:
design Ievel <1.00mdeep described, description (a) Excavation,
includes excavation, backfi lling and disposal
2. Thereafter in stages of
concrete, formwork, of surplus excavated
0.50 m deep
reinforcement, steel material off site
14. lnspection chambers joists, brickwork, (b) Blinding layer,
benchings, rendered concrete, precast
15. Soakaways
coatings, painting, concrete, brickwork,
16. Back inlet gully traps blockwork, formwork and
covers, step irons,
intercepting traps and moulds, reinforcement
other works. and structural steel joists
(c) Backdrops, step
M.3 Altematively, they are
irons, intercepting traps,
chains, stoppers, covers,
accordance with the
frames, gratings,
rules in the appropriate
handles, lifting keys and
Sections.
other accessories
(d) Connections of
drains, and cutting
(e) Bedding and
haunching manhole
cover frames and setting
the covers
(f) Bedding and
surrounding intercepting
haps with concrete and
setting stoppers in lime
cement
HK SMM 4R
82
83
lX DRAINAGE (including Underground Pipe Ducts)

RULES INFORMATION
17. Cesspools 1. Dimensioned description nr M.2 and M.3 apply C.7 applies.
given for each type of
18. Septic tanks
design
19. Grease traps
20. Petrol interceptors

21. Others
22. lntercepting traps 1. Diameter stated nr C.8 ltems are deemed to

include sunounding with
concrete and setting
stoppers.
23. Works to existing 1. Joints of pipes to existing '1. Size of pipe and wall nr C.9 All cuttings and making
manholes walls thickness stated good are deemed to be
included.
2. Alterations to concrete 1. Alterations described nr
channels and benchings
I
RULES INFORMATION
24. ltems extra over any Breaking up and '1. The thickness, if known, vf C.10 This work is deemed
type of excavation removing pavings, stated to include disposal.
surface concrete and the
like
2. Breaking up and m3 1. Exha over any

removing brickwork or excavation inespective of
blockwork and the Iike depth
met with in excavation
3. Breaking up and removal 63

of stone masonry walls
or slab foundations and
the like met with in
excavations
4. Breaking up unreinforced 63
concrete and the like met
with in excavations
5. Breaking up reinforced p3
concrete met with in
excavations
25. Connections with Where relevant details

public sewers are available, these
works are given
separately in accordance
with the appropriate
measurement rules
2. Where no detail is Prov'l

available, a provisional Sum
sum is given
26. Testing drains Item S.9 Details stated
HK SMM 4R 84
x WATERPROOFING (See Secfion tt
- GeneratPrinciptes) 85
(al Asphalt
{bt Liquid llembrane Waterproofing
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEIINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.'1 Work required to be C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 For asphalt work, the
canied out in sections, include: kind and quality of
such as in underpinning (a) Carrying out the work materials including
and to retaining walls, is at any height underlays and
given separately. (b) All temporary rules reinforcement, thickness
(c) Laying to falls and and number of coats and
M.2 No deduction is made
cunents, and intersections preparation of underlying
for voids < 0.50 m2.
to work io falls and surfaces
currents
(d) All narrow widths,
S.2 For liquid membrane
work materials are fully
arrises, fair and rounded
described including
edges and turn-ins priming, number of coats,
(e) Laps, cutting, notching
bonding between coats,
and bending of underlay
preparation of underlying
and reinforcement
surface and any surface
(f) Work carried out in treaiment of final coat
sections is deemed to
include jointing
between sections
(g) Working to metal or
other flashings and
working against frames of
manhole covers, duct
covers and the like

RULES INFORMATION
2. Coverings to 1. Tanking and damp- m2 1. Horizontal M.3 Work is measured the D.1 Work in confined C.2Roof ventilators S.3 Details and spacing
surfaces proofing net area covered. situations is defined as deemed to be included of roof ventilators
2. Sloping
where at least 0.60 m
2. Roof coverings
3. On soffits working space cannot be
provided.
4. Vertical
5. Curved D.2 Work inclined to more
than 1 50 to the horizontal
6. Executed overhand is described as sloping, if
7. Executed in confined not more than 15o it is
included with horizontal.
situations
/
I
t4 Asphalt lcontinued|
(bl Liquid Membrane Waterproofi ng (eontinued|
RULES INFORMATION
3, lnternal angle fillets m
4. Cutting backand m
jointing new to old
asphalt
5. Skirtings 1. Height < 300 mm m 1. Siepped M.4 Height is measured D.3 Only work inclined to C.3 Work is deemed to
on face. more than 'l50 to ihe include edges, anises,
2. Height > 300 mm, heighi 2. Raking
horizontal is described as internal angle fillets,
stated
3. Curved raking. dressing over tilting fillets,
turning nibs into grooves,
intersections and angles
requiring angle fillets,
stopped ends, fair ends,
and materials for turning
into grooves.
6. Fascias 1. Girth s 300 mm m 1. Horizontal M.5 Girth is measured on D.3 applies C.4 Work is deemed to
face. include angles, drips,
7. Aprons 2. Girth > 300 mm, girth 2. Sloping
arrises, intemal angle
stated
8. Linings to gutters 3. Stepped fillets, dressing over tilting
9, Linings to channels 4. Curved fillets, turning nibs into
grooves, ends, angles and
10. Linings to valley intersections and extra
gutters materials for turning into
11. Coverings to curbs grooves.
12, Linings to cesspools 1. Exposed face size nr C.5 Linings to cesspools

stated and sumps are deemed to
13. Linings to sumps
include arrises, internal
angles and outlets"
14. Outlets to gutters 1. All sizes of each item nr
added together
15. Outlets to channels
irrespective of size
16. Working to outlets nr C.6 Collars are deemed to

pipes include arrises and
17. Dishing to gullies internal angle fillets.
18. Collars around pipes,

railing standards
and the like
HK SMM 4R 86
x WATERPROOFING 87
(al Asphalt {continued}
(bt Liquid llembrane Waterproofing (continuedf
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULFS SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
'19. Solar protection by 1. Application rates of 1. Size of stone chippings m2 S.4 Method of application
dressing with bitumen bitumen and stone stated
and application of stone chippings stated
chippings
20. Application of 1. Number of coats stated m2
reflective paint to
asphalt surfaces
21. Testing Item S.5 Details stated
r
(cl Felt Hoofing
(dD Sheet Membrane Waterprooling
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 No deduction is made C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
for voids < 0.50 mz include: materials, including
underlays, description of
(a) Carrying out the work
each layer, type of
at any height
bonding between layers,
(b) All narrow widths nature and preparation of,
and method of fixing to,
(c) Laying to falls and
ihe underlying surface
currents
(d) Laps, cutting, notching
and bending of underlay,
felt and membranes and
turn-ins

RULES INFORMATION
2. Coverings to 1. Single layer felt roof m2 1. Horizontal M.2 Work is measured D.1 Work inclined to more C.2 Roof ventilators S.2 Details and spacing
surfaces covering the net area covered, than 1 50 to the horizontal deemed to be included of roof ventilators
2. Sloping is described as sloping, if
2^ Built-up felt roof 3. Vertical not more than 15o it is
covering included with horizontal.
4. Curved
3. Flexible sheet tanking
and damp-proofing
4. Flexible sheet roof
covering
3. Gutting back and 1" Single layer felt roofing m
jointing new to old
2. Built-up felt roofing
work
3. Flexible sheet tanking
or damp-proofing
4. Flexible sheet roof
covering
4. Aprons and turn- '1, Average expo.sed face m 1. Horizontal 0.2 Only work inclined to C.3 Aprons and turn-
downs height or depth stated more than 150 to the downs and skiriings and
2. Sloping turn-ups are deemed to
horizontal is described as
5. Skirtings and turn- 3. Vertical raking. include edges, drips,
ups dressing over tilting fillets,
4. Curved
intersections and angles
requiring stopped ends,
fair ends, and materials
for tuming into grooves.
HK SMM 4R 88
x WATERPROOFING 89
{cl FeE Roofing (continuedl
(dN Sheet llembrane Waterptooling {continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
6. Linings to gutters 1. Average exposed face m C.4 Lining to gufters,
girth stated
7. Dishings to channels dishings to channels and
coverings to curbs are
8. Goverings to curbs deemed to include edges,
dressing over tilting fillets,
ends, ang{es and
intersections, outlets and
extra materials for turning
into grooves.
L Linings to cesspools, 1. Exposed face size nr C.5 Linings to cesspools
sumps and the like stated and sumps are deemed to
include intemal angles
and outlets.
10. Cutting,fittingand nr M.3 Added together
dressing to outlet pipes irrespective of size
11. Gufting,fittingand
dressing to gullies
12. Cutting,fittingand
dressing around pipes
or railing standards and
the like and forming
collars around them
13. Solar protection by 1. Application rates of '1. Size of stone chippings m2 S.3 Method of application
dressing with bitumen bitumen and stone stated
and application of stone chippings stated
chippings
14. Application of 1. Number of coats stated m2
reflective paint to felt
roof covering
15. Testing Item S.4 Details stated
XI STONE WORKS
(See Seclion /l - General Pinciples)
(a) Stone Gonstruction

RULES INFORMATION
1, Generally M.1 Labours to existing C.1 Stone works are S.1 Kind and quality of materials,
work are measured. deemed to include: and for rubble walling whether
(a) All labours, mitres, random or squared stones,
M.2 Curved work is
built with or without mortar. lf
measured the mean stops, retums, fair ends,
built dry, without mortar,
length. sunk joints and joggle
joints as required whether the interstices are
M.3 Granite, marble or slate filled with stone chippings or
tiling is measured in (b) Hoisting, setting,
spalls
accordance with Section fixing, bedding, jointing
S.2 The nature of the face finish
XVI(e). and pointing the work in
any position S.3 Composition and mix of
(c) All rough or fair mortar

cuttings and bonding at S.4 Thickness ofjoints and type
angles, intersections and of pointing
the like
(d) Oversailing and
receding courses, and
rough relieving and
discharging arches
(e) Levelling the top of
unmursed work
(f) Bedding and pointing
frames, plates and the
like
(g) Raking out joints to
form keys or for flashings
(h) Plumbing angles,
forming retums, reveals
and similar labours
(i) Leaving pockets in the
work to receive built-in
items including
subsequently blocking up
HK SMM 4R 90
XI STONE WORKS
9t
(a) Stone Construction (Continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2. Walling 1. Wall thickness stated '1. Walls faced one side sf 1. Random rubble M.4 Building against other C.2 Walls built against other
2. Walls faced both sides 2. Random rubble brought

work is measured where work are deemed to
the other work is existing include all necessary
3. Curved walls up to courses (avenge
height of murses stated) or consists of a differing cufting.
4. Built against other work material.
C.3 The finish on exposed
3. Squared and coursed
rubble walling, height of M.5 No deduction is made edges of walls is deemed
courses stated; if in for openings < 0.50 mz. to be included.

regularly diminishing No deduction is made
courses, the maximum for string murses, cills,

lintols and the like.
and minimum height of
courses stated
4. Dressed walling,
described
3. ltems measured extra 1. Attached columns or 1. Width and depth of m

over walling piers projection stated
I
{al StoneGonstruction (continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
4. Labours io existing 1. Labour and materials in 1. Description includes m
stone work cutting, toothing and thickness and nature of
bonding new walls to existing and new walls.
existing
2.Preparation of existing
walls for raising
5. Pitching to slopes 1. Degree ofslope of 1. Description includes m2 1. Random rubble
sloping work is stated. the minimum thickness
6. Beds and sides to
of stones and the
2.Random rubble brought
watercourses up to courses (average
composition and
height of courses stated)
thickness of underlying
bed and the treaiment of 3. Squared and coursed,
joints. height of courses stated;
if in regularly diminishing
courses, the maximum
and minimum height of
courses stated
4. Dressed stonework
described
5. Others
7. Copings '1. Dimensioned description 1. Type and position or m 1. Straight C.4 Work is deemed to
spacing of metal cramps include angles,
8. Gurbs or dowels etc. stated
2. Curved
intersections, stops,
9. Others reiurned ends and the
like.
C.5 Metal cramps and
dowels etc. are deemed
io be included.
10. Steps 1. Dimensioned description 1. Straight steps m
2. Curved steps (nr
stated)
11. ltems measured 1. Fair ends nr
extra over steps
12. Bollards 1. Fully described nr
13. Seats
14. Others
HK SMM 4R 92
XI STONE WORKS 93
(al Stone Gonstruction lcontinued|

RULES INFORMATION
15. Arches 1. Fully described 1. The thickness and nr C.6 Work is deemed to
nature of the walls in include templates and
16. Moon gates
which these items occur centering.
and the method of
bonding thereto, is
included in ihe
description.
17. Weep holes and 1. Fully described and the nr
weep pipes thickness of wall stated
Stone to Structural ncludi Cast Marble and Gran
RULES INFORMATION
C.1 The work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
1. Generally M.'l Work is measured, D.1 lntemal and extemal
include: materials
unless otherwise stated, work are each measured
(a) Fairjoints
the net area covered. separately. S.2 Size, shape and thickness
(b) Working over and
M.2 No deduction is D.2 The thickness stated is
around obstructions
of units
made for voids < 0.50 the thickness exclusive (c) Additional labour for S.3 Nature of base
p2. of keys, grooves and the
overhand work S.4 Preparatory work, bonding
M.3 Work to ceilings and like. (d) All cufting including
agents and coating backs
beams over 3.50 m cutting for nanow widths,
S.5 Nature of iinished surface,
above floor (measured to equal margins and
including any sealing and/or
ceiling level in both angles
polishing
cases) is so described, (e) Forming drainage
stating the height in holes S.6 Treatnent ofjoints
further 1.50 m stages. (f) Preparatory work,
S.7 Layout ofjoints
M.4 Curved work is so bedding mortars,
S.8 Mechanical fixing devices
described. adhesives, bonding
with spacing stated
agents and additives
(g) Fixing devices S.9 Adhesives
(h) Hoisting, setting,
fixing, bedding, jointing
and pointing
(i) Coating backs and
cleaning, sealing and
polishing faces and
exposed edqes

RULES INFORMATION
2. Walls and columns 'r12 1. Pattemed, details stated

3. Ceilings and beams
4. Floors 1. Level, to falls, to falls and Jp2

C.2 Work to floors is
crossfalls and lo slopes deemed to include
s 150 from horizontal intersections in sloping
2. To slopes > l5ofrom work and in falls and
horizontal crossfalls.
5. Treads 1. Straight C.3 Work to keads, cills and

1. Width stated m
risers is deemed to
6. Sills 2. Curved
include fair edges,
rounded and bullnosed
edges, intemal and
extemal angles.
7. Risers 1. Plain 1. Heightstated C.4 Curved treads, risers,
m
strings and aprons are
2. Undercut deemed to include
curved and radiused
cutting for special edge
tiles.
HKSiIM 4R 94
xt STONE WORKS 95
{b} Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds {including Gast $tone, Marble and Granitel {eontinuedl
RULES INFORMATION
8. Strings 1. Height or width stated 1. Girth on face staied m C.5 Strings and aprons
9. Aprons fair edges, rounded and
bullnosed edges, ends,
angles and ramps.
10. Linings to channels '1. Horizontal m C.6 Linings to channels

2. To falls arrises, rounded edges,
coves, ends, angles,
intersections and outlets.
11. Skirtings 1. Height stated m 1. Raking C.7 Skirtings and kerbs

are deemed to include fair
12. Kerbs 1. Height and width stated m 2. Following profile of
edges, rounded edges,
treads and risers
ends, angles and ramps.
'13. Bands in walls 1. Decorative bands 1. Described m 1. lf set in walls or floors

of a difierent material
14. Bands in floors 2, Bands recessed from this is stated
general surface
3. Bands projecting from
general surface
4. Bands of differing
finished surface from
general surface
15. Panels in walls 1. Decorative panels nr
16. Panels in floors 2.Panels recessed from

general surface
3.Panels projecting from
general surface
4. Panels of differing
finished surface from
general surface
17. Split or polished M.5 Measured in

granite, marble or accordance with Section
slate tiling XVI (e)
L
I
{b} Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds (including Gast Stone, Marble and Granitef lcontinuedf
RULES INFORMATION
18. Corner pieces 1. Dimensioned description nr
2. Manufaciurer's
reference
19. ltems extra over the 1. Special units m D.3 Special units include
work in which they non-standard units to
2. Access units produce fair edges,
occur
nr
3. lsolated special units internal and external
angles, moulded edges
and coved junctions.
20. General counter tops 1. Dimensioned m C.8 Counier tops, seats
description and shelves are deemed
21. Seats
to include fair edges,
nr
22. Shelves rounded edges, bullnosed
edges, ends and angles.
23. Fascias to counters m C.9 Fascias, skirtings

and shelves and splashbacks to
counter tops, seats and
24. Skirtings to counters
shelves are deemed to
and shelves
include fair edges,
25. Splashbacks to rounded edges, bullnosed
counters edges, ends and angles.
26. Bathroom and toilet 1. lfin one piece, siated 1. Description includes nr
vanitory slabs profiled edges, upstands,
aprons and openings and
supporls and fixings.
27. Accessories 1. Separating membranes, m2
thickness siated
2. Movement joints 1. Dimensioned description m D.4 Movementjoints S.10 Method of fixing
include expansion joints.
3. Cover strips
4. Dividing strips
28. Garved, engraved or 1. Fully described nr
raised lettering,
symbols and the like
HK SMM 4R 96
xil ROOF TITING 97
(See Secflon Il
- General Principles)
(al Ghinese Roof Tiling
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Work is measured C.1 Each item is deemed S.1 Kind, quality and size
net area covered. to include carrying out of materials
the work at any height
.2 Sloping work, vertical
and all narrow widths.
work and curved work are
each given separately.
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLFMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. Roof tiling 1. The base on which the 1. Pitch, lap and mix of m2 1. Single course, single C.2 Work is deemed to
tiling is laid and method mortar siated layer include:
of fixing stated
2. Single course, double (a) All cufting at
layer abutmenis, top edges,
verges and the like
3. Double course, single
layer (b) Bedding and pointing
eaves, verges and the
4. Double course, double
like
layer
(c) Fitting and making
good around outlets,
pipes and the like
3, Items measured as 1. Eaves courses m C.3 Work is deemed to
exlra over tiling include fair ends, stop
2. Ridges
ends, intersections and
3. Hips the like.
4^ Valleys
5. Verges
4. Ornamental tiles 1. Fully described nr
'I /
(b) Proprietary Rool Tiling
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Work is measured C.1 Each item is deemed S.1 Kind, quality and size
net area covered. to include carrying out of materials
the work at any height
M.2 Sloping work, vertical
and all narrow widths.
work and curved work are
each given separately.
for voids s 0.50 m2.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Rooftiling 1. The base on which the 1. Pitch staied m2 1. Underlay and sizes of C.2 Work is deemed to
tiling is laid and method baftens stated include:
of fixing stated
(a) Undedays and
battens where required
(b) All cutting at square
and raking abutmenis, top
edges, verges and the
like
(c) Bedding and pointing
eaves, verges and the
like
(d) Fitiing and making
good around outlets, pipes
and the like
3. Wall tiling
4. Abutments 1, Method of forming, m C.3 Work is deemed to
where special tiles are include:
5. Eaves
required, this is stated
(a) Undercloaks and all
6. Verges
bedding and pointing
7. Ridges
(b) Fair ends, stop ends,
8. Hips intersections and the like
9. Vertical angles
10. Valleys
11. Fittings '1. Dimensioned description nr
or manufacturer's
reference stated
HK SMM 4R 98
99
xilt WOOD WORKS
(See Seclion // - General Pinciples)
(a) Structural Timber

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 All sizes are nominal D.1 Metal fasteners, C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
sizes unless stated to be included in C.1, is include all labours and materials
finished sizes. defined as toothed jointing, riailing, screwing
S.2 Method of fixing where not
M.2 Wrought timbers are connectors, split ring and bolting in position,
at the discretion of
given separately. connectors or shear plate including dowels, bolts, the Contraclor
connectors. nuts, washers, plate
M.3 Unless othenruise stated washers and metal S.3 Methods of jointing and
all work is measured net forms of construction where
fasteners such as
as fixed in place and no not at the discretion of the
toothed connectors, split
allowance is made in Conhactor
ring connectors, shear
measurement for laps or plate connectors and S.4 Preservative treatments
joints.
other patent connectors. applied as part of
production processes

RULES INFORMATION
2. Floor, roof or ceiling '1. Dimensioned description 1. Length>5minone

joists continuous length, length
3. Floor, roof orceiling stated
beams
4. Plates
5. Purlins
6. Rafters
7. Hip or Valley rafters
8. Ridge boards
9. Posts
10. Struts
11. Others
12. Carpentry metal work 1. Joist hangers, built in to 1. Dimensioned description nr

brickwork or blockwork
2. Joist hangers bolted to
concrete
3. Others, details stated
I _)
r
(b) General Glauses Applicable to the Following Sections (c)through (m)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 All sizes stated are C.1 All wood works are S.1 Thickness, kind and quality
finished sizes. deemed to include of materials
M.2 No deduction is made screws, bolts, dowels, S.2 Preservative treatments

in items measured
holdfasts, ragbolts, applied as part of the
patent mnnectors,
superficially for voids < production processes
0.50 m2.
cleats, brackets, plates
and similar fixings S.3 Matching grains
M.3 Curved work is so
including drilling and S.4 Work to be selected and/or
described. mortices in structure and kept clean for staining and
M.4 Sawn and wrought grouting the same. polishing
timbers are each given
separately.
M.5 Unless otherwise

stated, all work is
measured net as fixed in
place and no allowance
is made in measurement
for laps and joints.
HK SMM 4R r00
xril wooD woRKs l0l
(cl Flooring
RULES INFORMATION
1. Block flooring 1. Sizes of blocks or 1. Traversing for and m2 M.3 Floors are measured C.1Floors bedded in S.1 Nature of base
parquet fi ngers, pattem, nature of polishing stated nett area covered mastic or adhesive are stated
2. Parquet flooring
method of jointing and (measured over borders deemed to include the
bedding materials stated as item (c).6 hereof). mastic or adhesive.
3. Parquet flooring in 1. Sizes offingers, pattern, m2 C.2 Where described as

preformed panels method of jointing, size on backing and/or
and description of panels moisture resisting
and bedding materials membranes, these are
stated deemed to be included.
C.3 Sub-bases and batten
4. Strip flooring 1. Width and thickness of m2 1. Where strip flooring is
systems are deemed to be
strips, method of jointing fixed to battens, the
included.
and fixing to sub-base battens and method of
material, bedding fixing them and fixing the
materials or battens strips to the battens are
described.
2. Alternatively, where the
batten system is a
proprietary one a
catalogue reference is
given.
5. Nosings 1. Described, if tongued to m

flooring this is stated
6. ltems measured extra 1. Borders 1. Described m M.4 Borders are measured
over block parquet or the mean girth.
strip flooring
7. Accessories '1. Movementjoints 1. Dimensioned m D.1 Movement joints S.2 Method of fixing
description include expansion joints.
2. Cover strips
3. Dividing strips
8. Access traps 1. Described nr
L Mat wells
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(d) Raised Access Floors

RULES INFORMATION
1. Floors 1. Type, modular size and 1. Height of cavity stated rr12 1. Pattemed, details stated C.1 Raised access floors S.1 Supporting systems
surface finish of panels are deemed to include:
S.2 Fnmes to panels
stated
(a) Floor panels,
S.3 Method of fixing
2. Ramps 1. Thickness, length and nr supporting structures,
M.1 The height stated for
width stated adhesives, bearing pads,
ramps is the height at
gaskets, sealants, seals,
each end.
edge mouldings and the
like
(b) Cufting and notching
and extra supports
(c) Forming openings for
building service
penetrations, electrical
floor boxes, air diffusers
and similar outlets
3. ltems measured extra Electrical and data 1. Dimensioned description nr

over the floors in which panels, air grilles,
they occur diffusers, perforated
panels and other special
panels
4. Skirtings 1. Dimensioned description m M.2 Skirtings and perimeter C.2 Skirtings and perimeter
5. Perimeter edge trims edge trims not executed edge trims are deemed
as part of the access to include joints in
floors are measured in running lengths, mitres,
items (e). 13 and 19 ends and angles.
hereof.
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(e) Sheet Linings/Gladdings , Timber Suspended Ceilings, Unframed Trims, lnsulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops
RULES INFORMATION
M.1 Where grounds and/or D.1 lnsulation/Proofing C.1 All work is deemed to
1. Generally
backings are included in worUFire stops include: include:
the item this is stated Flexible sheets, (a) Nailing, adhesives,
M.2 Work to ceilings and insulating boards and plugging, screwing,
beams over 3.50 m other materials, where cutting, splayed or
above floor (measured to not specified as part of rounded edges, notching,
ceiling level in both another section, laid, holes, housing ends,
cases) except to hung, or fixed shipJap joints, mitres,
staircase areas, it is so horizontally, sloping or ends, and shaped ends,
described stating the vertically as angles, junctions,
height in further 1.50 m waterproofing, vapour heading joints, short
stages. barriers, fire stops, fire lengths and the like
baniers, isolating (b) Sinking screw and
membranes, sound bolt heads and covering
insulation or thermal heads with approved
insulation. matching filler or pellet
(c) Provision of
adhesives, mastics and
other sundry jointing and
fixing materials
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(e) Sheet Linings/Claddings, Timber Suspended Geilings, Unframed Trims, lnsulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2. Sheet linings 1. To walls tr12 M.3 No deduction is made D.2 lnternal and external C.1a This work is deemed
for voids < 0.50 m2. work are each measured to include:
3. Sheet claddings 2. To ceilings and sides and
M.4 Sides and soffits of
separately. (a) Setting out panels
soffits of beams
beams are included in and lining up joints
3. To roofs
the item of ceilings and (b) Tongued angles,
4. To fittings sides and soffits of chamfers, rebates,
5. Others beams. grooves and the like
(c) All cutting for narrow
widths, around pipes,
conduits, power points,
sleeves, sprinkler and
detector heads, and
forming openings for
grilles, light fittings,
diffusers, speakers,
access panels and the
like, including extra
trimmers and supports
4. Laminated plastic 1. Backing and adhesive Jp2 C.1b This work is deemed
sheeting stated to include fixing with
adhesive.
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(e) Sheet Linings/Claddings, Timber Suspended Ceilings, Unframed Trims, lnsulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
5. Fabric linings Fabric lining and any 112 C.2 Work is deemed to
foam or other backing include extra material in
and adhesive or other laps and edge fixings.
method of fixing stated
6. Supports for 1. Skeleton grounds, '1. Fixed to soffit, 112 C.3 Work is deemed to
suspended ceilings described background and method include trimming and
2. Framework, described
offixing described extra supports and
framing around light
3. Frameworkforshaped 2. Suspended from soffit,
fittings, diffusers,
hangers and spacing
ceiling, described speakers and the like,
described wih depth of
and, where suspended,
suspension <1.50 m
for working around
3. Ditto with depth of
obstructions and services
suspension stated etc.
lhereafter in 1.50 m
stages
7. Supports for upstands 912
in suspended ceilings
8. Ceiling tiles or panels 1. Described 62 S.1 Required fire ratings,

fixed to wood framing decibel reduction ratings,
etc.
9. Acoustic linings 1. Described 1. Sheets 1P 1. Plain areas M.4 applies. D.2 applies. S.2 Extent of laps where not at
M.5 lnsulation linings, the discretion of the
10. lnsulation linings 2. Quilts 2. Across members, D.3 Horizontal includes the
centres of members proofing works and fire upper surface of any Contractor
11. Proofing linings 3. Boards
stated stops are only measured sloping structure s 450
12. Fire stops 4. Loose fill independently in this from the horizontal.
3. Between members,
Sub-section where not
centres of members D.4 Vertical includes the
specified as part of
stated upper surface of any
another work section.
4. Horizontal sloping structure > 450
from the horizontal.
5. Vertical
D.5 To soffits includes the
6. To sofiits
underside of any
7. To structural steel horizontal or sloping
framing structure.
(el Sheet Linings/Gladdings, Timber Suspended Geilings, Unframed Trims, lnsulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops (continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
13. Skirtings 1. Dimensioned desoiption, '1. Where services are to m M.6 Work is measured
14. Architraves built up work is so be located within built up net length as fixed.
described. work, this is so stated.
15. Picture rails M.7 Work tongued on or
housed is so described.
16. Dado or chair rails
M.8 Where grounds and/
17. Cornices or backings are included
18. Cappings in the item, this is stated.
19. Others
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ffl Profiled Sheet Roof Goverings and Wall Gladdings

RULES INFORMATION
{. Generally M.1 Work measured in this S.1 Type and spacing of

Sub-section includes fibre fixings
The following information shall be shown either on location drawings or other drawings accompanying the
cement profiled sheets,
Bills of Quantities: plastic profi led sheets,
(a) Theextentofthework bitumen and fibre profiled
sheets, thermoplastic
(b) The height of the work above ground
sheet coverings or
claddings and glass
reinforced plastic
claddings and the like.
Plain, not profiled sheets
are measured in
section (e) hereof.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Roofcoverings M.2 Measured in

3. Wall cladding accordance with Section
4. Abutments XV0
5. Eaves
6. Verges
7. Ridges
L Hips
9. Vertical angles
10. Valleys
11. Expansionjoints
12. Barge boards
13. Skirtings
14. Flashings
{5. Aprons and sills
16. Gutters and linings
17. Jambs
18. Filler pieces
19. Sleeves andlor
flashings to holes
for pipes etc.
20, ltems extra over roof
coverings
21. ltems extra over wall
claddings
22. Gutting
23. Fire stops
(g) Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions
RULES INFORMATION
components S.1 Kind and quality of
Generally M.1 Work is measured the D.1 Work is deemed
complete with finishes materials
mean lengths as fixed. internal unless otherwise
The following information shall be provided: and holes, etc.
described.
(a) Scope and location ofthework M.2 Curved work is so performed at factory but S.2 Method of consiruction
described.
(b) The services to be located within the partitions
excluding trims fixed on S.3 Required lire ratings,
decibel reduction ratings,
M.3 Work obstructed by site.
integral services is so C.2 Cutting and fitting etc.
described. around obstructions etc. S.4 Layout ofjoints
M.4 Factory applied finishes and cutting holes for
S.5 Method of bedding, jointing
services including
and site applied finishes and pointing
are only measured where
additional bridging
members, blockings and S.6 Details of ironmongery,
not at the Conhactor's
flanges etc. glass, linings or the like to
discretion.
C.3 Partitions are deemed be included
to include: S.7 Proprietary partitions have
(a) Head and cill flxings
catalogue numbers stated
(b) All angles,
intersections, ends and
abutments etc.
frames as required
(d) Glazing and glazing
beads and compounds
(e) Extra framing
members, trimmers,
stiffeners, linings around
blank

RULES INFORMATION
1. Fixed partitions 1. Heightandthickness 1. Factory applied finish m 1. Partitions with sloping M.5 lnsulation, sealants, S.B lnsulation to limit sound
stated cills and/or heads are so vapour baniers, isolating transmission
2. Demountable partitions 2. Site applied finish
described. membranes, moisture
2. For fully glazed or semi- S.9 Moisture resistant
resistant treatment and
glazed partitions, height 2. Open framing or treatment and the like
the like are included in
and thickness stated, untinished framing above
the item.
semi-glazed partitions ceilings is described in
have height and position the item. M.6 No deduction is made
of glazing described for voids in partitions
measured linearly other
than those voids which
extend the full height, full
girth or full width.
3. Trims 1. Dimensioned description m D.2 Trims are separate

items fixed on site as
cover pieces to edges or
panel joints.
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{gl Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions (continued}

RULES INFORMATION
4, Openings measured L Blank openings 1. Dimensioned description nr D.3 'Openings'is a general C.4 Openings are deemed S.10 Details of glass
extra over lhe tem for breaks in the to include additional fixing
partitions in which
2. Doors
general construction of integral components.
they occur 3. Windows, with number partitions and includes
C.5 Openings are deemed
of lights stated the components filling the
to include ironmongery,
openings.
4. Hatches glass, glazing beads,
Iinings or the like but
5. Glazed panels, with
exclude trims.
number of lights stated
6. Access panels
5. Fixings for heavy 1. Sinks nr D.4 Heavy fittings are C.6 Fixings for heavy S.11Type of additional
fittings in fixed those requiring additional fittings are deemed to support
2. Cupboards
parlitions support. include additional
3. Others, details stated supports and any cutting
of boarding, trim or
jointing.
6. Sliding and folding M.7 Sliding and folding

partitions partitions are measured in
accordance with the rules
for sliding and folding
doors in Sub-section (i)
hereof.
7. Holes in glass panels M.8 Holes in glass panels
are measured in
XX Glazing.
(hl Toilet Gubicle Partitions, Office Cubicle Partitions and Fittings
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally C.1 All integral S.1 Kind and quality of
components, holes, etc. materials
The following informalion shall be provided:
performed at factory and
(a) Scopeand locationofthework
S.2 Method of
connecting and fixing
construction
(b) devices, supporting legs
The services to be located within the partitions
and brackets S.3 Method of bedding,
jointing and pointing
C.2 Cutting and fifting
around obstructions etc. S.4 Details of
and holes for services ironmongery to be
and bedding and pointing included
frames as required S.5 Proprietary partitions
have catalogue numbers
stated

RULES INFORMATION
2. Toilet cubicle 1. Dimensioned description Sets D.1 Toilet cubicle

partitions, sets partitions include doors,
ironmongery or the Iike
but exclude trims.
3. Proprietary offibe 1^ Dimensioned description nr D.2 Office partitions 5.6 lntegral metalwork
partitions include doors, and ducting
Sets ironmongery, glazed
S.7 Glass and method of
panels and windows and
fixing
the like, but exclude trims
4. Fittings 1. Dimensioned description NT
5. Trims 1. Dimensioned description m D.3 Trims refer to

separate items fixed on
site atjunctions of
cubicles and at junctions
with adjoining
constructions.
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XIII WOOD WORKS
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(i) Doors, Hatches, Ventilators and the like and Frames and Linings
RULES INFORMATION
1. Flush doors and Dimensioned description '1. Single leaf doors Sets 1. Rebated stiles, rounded M.1 Folding doors are C.1 All doors are deemed to S.1 Surface treatment applied
frames of doors, frames or stiles, meeting stiles, measured separately, the include: as part of the production
2. Folding doors
linings, stating the door beads and mouldings extreme width of each process
(a) Fitting and hanging
size, thickness,
3. Swinging doors stated leaf is stated in the
(b) Frames or linings, S.2 Bedding, jointing and
construction, facings and 4. Sliding doors description. pointing mmpounds
subjrames and/or
applied mouldings etc. 5. Sliding and folding doors M.2 Doors with shaped grounds
and size, number and heads are so described
type of glass panels and (c) Bedding and pointing
and measured the
louvres door frames or linings,
extreme size as square
door sub-frames,
and given separately.
grounds and backings in
M.3 Fire rated and non-fire mortar against concrete,
rated doors are brickwork or blockwork
2. Framed and panelled Dimensioned description 1. Rebated stiles, rounded measured complete with
(d) Forming openings for
doors and frames of doors, frames or stiles, meeting stiles, frames or linings, sub-
door having glazing
linings, stating the beads and mouldings are frames and/or grounds,
panels including glazing
sectional sizes of stiles, described. louvres, glazing, dowels,
and glazing beads and
rails, transoms, mullions, holdfasts and anchor
2. Doors with diminished compounds
panels and the like and bolts, etc. lronmongeries
stiles are so described.
size and number of are measured (e) Forming openings for
panels and glazed or 3. Doors with panels of separately. doors having louvres
unusual shaped or including louvres and
louvred panels
anangement are so frames
described.
C.2 Folding doors include
1. Fire rating stated labours to meeting stiles.
3. Fire rated doors and 1. Dimensioned description
frames of doors, frames or C.3 Swinging doors include
linings rounded edges to stiles.
C.4 Fire rated doors and
frames are deemed to
include all necessary
testing, test certification
and obtaining approval
from relevant authorities.
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(i) Doors, Hatches, Ventilators and the like and Frames and Linings (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
4. Louvres and frames 1. Size, thickness and 1. Louvres have nr 1. Sectional sizes offrames M.4 lndividual louvres and C.'l and C.4 apply S.1 and S.2 apply
construction stated dimensioned descrlption stated frames, where not
forming part of doors, are
measured here.
5. Service hatches and nr

frames
6. Duct access doors, nr

panels and trapdoors
and frames
7. Trims and architraves M.5 Trims and architraves

are measured in
section (e) hereof.
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xlll WOOD WORKS il3
0) Stairs, Handrails and Balustrades
RULES INFORMATION
1. Stairs Dimensioned description nr

with the number of
treads, winders and
risers stated
2. Wood facings to stairs nr

of construction other
than limber
3. Handrails Dimensioned description m C.1 Plain ends, ramps,

with method of jointing wreaths, bends and
and mounting handrail ornamental ends are
stated; if hollowed for deemed to be included.
and screwed to metal
core this is stated
4. Balustrades Dimensioned description m C.2 Plain ends, ramps,

with spacing of balusters, wreaths, bends and
opening portions and ornamental ends are
method ofjointing and deemed to be included.
mounting stated
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(k) Furniture, Fiftings, Shelving, Racks, Playground Equipment etc.
RULES INFORMATION
1. Fumiture 1. Drawing reference and/or Description includes nr '1. Where these items are to M.1 Altematively these C.1 For items provided by S.1 Such information as is
2. Fittings dimensioned description ironmongery and/or be provided by the items may be measured the Employer, accepting appropriate to the
as appropriate with metal fittings, glass Employer for the in detail in accordance delivery on site, storing procurement, design,
3. Shelving background for fixing panels etc. which are to Conhactor to fix, the with the appropriate and handling are execution, supply and/or
4. Racks stated be included in the item. method of fixing is rules. deemed to be included. manufacture ofthe item and
5. External fumiture and stated. its incorporation in the
C.2 Work is deemed to
equipment 2. For items provided by the include all components
Works
6. Sign boards and Employer, the provision required to mmplete the S.2 Finishes and surface
signage by the Contractor of any fittings etc. including: treatments applied in
additional mmponents, (a) All metalwork and manufacture or off site
7. Playground equipment
etc. is stated. joinery work, carcassing, S.3 Finishes and surface
8. Others
ironmongery, treatments applied on site
splashbacks, cupboard
doors including glazed
doors, mirrors forming
part of the fiftings,
drawers, glass shelving,
veneer or laminated
facings as specified
(b) All fixings, brackets,
etc. as required to secure
fittings in positions
(c) Site measurement,
assembly, scribing to
walls, pointing and
sealant
(d) All linishes or surface
treatments applied off
site and on site
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(ll Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Timber Gonstruction
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVFRAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
'1. Minor buildings 1. Drawing reference and/ Item 1. Providing and erecting M.1 Alternatively these C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Such information as
or dimensioned items may be measured include obtaining is appropriate to the
2. Other slructures
description as
in detail in accordance permission/licences, procurement, design,
repairing as necessary payment of rates, fees
appropriate with the appropriate rules. execution, supply and/or
3. Maintaining, duraiion and charges related manufacture of the item
stated ihereto. or component parts and
their incorporation in the
4. Adapting, details stated Works
5. Clearing away and S.2 Finishes and surface
treatments applied in
disturbed
manufacture or off site
S.3 Finishes and surface
treatments applied on
site
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(ml lnsulation/ProofingWorks/FireStops
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally D,'l lnsulation/proofing

worldfi re stops include:
(a) Flexible sheets,
insulating boards and
other materials, where
not specified as part of
another section, laid,
hung or fixed horizontally,
sloping or veriically as
waterproofing, vapour
barriers, fire stops, fire
barriers, isolating
membranes, sound
insulation or thermal
insulation
(b) Mineral fibre, plastics,
beads and cellulose loose
fill thermal insulation laid
between joists etc.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Sheets 1. Plain areas 1. Horizontal m2 1. Length>Sminone M.1 The area measured D.2 Horizontal includes C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Extent of laps
continuous length, length is that covered. the upper surface of any include extra material
3. Quilts 2. Across members, 2. Vertical
stated sloping structure S 450 in laps.
S"2 Method of fixing,
centres of members M.2 Proofing works/fire where not at the
4. Boards
stated
3. To soffits
stops are only measured
from the horizontal. discretion of the
5. Loose fill
3. Between members,
independently in this D.3 Vertical includes any Contractor
Sub-section where not surface of any sloping
centres of members structure > 45o from the
specified as part of
stated
another work section. horizontal.
0.4 To soffits includes the
underside of any
horizontal or sloping
structure.
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XIV IRONMONGERY 117
(See Secfion /l - General Pinciples)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 lronmongery supplied C.1 lronmongery and fixing S.1 Kind and quality of
separately and included in a only of ironmongery materials and fixings
Prime Costs sum is supplied under a
S.2 Surface finish
measured separately under separate Prime Cost
a heading. Item are deemed to S.3 Requirements for
include: identification tags on keys
M.2 lronmongery is only
measured independently in (a) Fixing to any type of
this Section where it is not timber or building board
specified as part of another unless some other
works section. surface is stated
M.3 lronmongery fixed to (b) Fitting, cufting,

metal work, or plugged and housing, sinking, boring,
screwed, is so described. morticing, drilling and
similar labours to the
material to which the
article is being iixed
(c) Provision of all
necessary screws to
match the ironmongery,
and any bolts, nuts,
washers, nails, pins,
lugs, adhesive or similar
items required
(d)All drilling and
plugging of concrete,
brick, stone or other
materials where required
(e) Oiling, easing and
adjusting ironmongery
and leaving in working
order
C.2 Locksets are deemed to
include:
(a) Provision of keys and
identification tags to keys
(b) Fixing staples or
striking plates, and
escutcheons when
required
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RULES INFORMATION
2. Type of item, unit or set Locks which are included nr M.4 Handrail brackets,
stated in a master-keying suite where not included with
are so described handrails are included
here.
3. Sliding door gear 1. All mmponents Sets

described in detail,
catalogue references
given where appropriate
4. Doorseals 1. Method offixing stated m
5. Water bars 1. Size siated m C.3 Work is deemed to S.4 Bedding materials
include bedding
nr materials.
6. Metal trims 1. Strips 1. Size, thickness and m 1. lf recessed into timber

2. Angles method of fixing stated this is stated
3. Channels
7. Dowels '1. Size and length stated nr M.5 lndividual dowels, C.4 Dowels are deemed to S.5 Bedding materials
where not forming part of include mortice in
doors, are measured concrete and bedding.
here.
8. Curtain tracks and rails nr C.5 Work is deemed to

include:
(a) Supports, brackets,
fixing accessories etc.
(b) Runners and slides
9. Toilet paper holders, nr M.6 These items are

paper towel holders, etc. measured in lronmongery
where not included in
Section XVll (c).
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XV STEEL AND METAL WORKS il9
(See Secfion // - General Pinciples)
(a) Structural Steel

MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION PROVIDED
RULES INFORMATION
S.1 Types and grades of

1. Generally
materials
The following information shall be shown either on location drawings or other drawings accompanying the Bills of
S.2 Methods of fabrication
Quantities:
S.3 Details of welding tests
(a) The position of the work in relation to other parts of the work and of the proposed buildings
and X+ays
(b) The types and sizes of structural members and their positions in relation to each other
S.4 Details of performance
(c) Details of connections or of the reactions, moments and axial loads at connection points tests
(a) StructuralSteel(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
'1. Framing, fabrication and 1. Joists kg 1. Castellated M.1 The items listed in the D.1 Wires, cables, rods C.1 ltems for fabrication
2. Columns
1st mlumn are and bars include sag and erection are
erection 2. Channels 2. Tapered
3. Beams rods, ties and the like. deemed to include:
headings under which
4. Bracings 3. Angles 3. Curved the various sections in (a) Cutting, notching and
5. Purlins and cladding 4. Tees 4. Cambered the 3rd column are drilling
rails measured.
5. Tubular sections 5. Weights of sections (b) Shop and site rivets
6. Grillages stated M.2 The mass of framing (c) Bolts including black
6. Plates
members is measured bolts and high strength
7, Builhup columns, 7. Wires from their overall friction grip bolts
trestles and towers
B. Cables lengths with no complete with nuts and
8. Built-up trusses and deduction for splay washers
girders 9. Rods
cuts or mitred ends or
10. Bars (d) Welding materials
of the mass of metal
and welding tests
11 . Others removed to form
including X rays and
notches and holes.
1. Joists kS 1. Curved other non-destructive
9. Overhead crane rails 1. Framing, fabrication and
M.3 No allowance is made
erection
tests as specified
2. Channels 2. Weight of sections stated for the mass of weld
(e) Galvanising to
2. Details of fixing clips and 3. Angles fillets, bolts, nuts,
structural steelwork if
resilient pads and fittings washers, rivets,
stated
4. Tees specifred
proiective coatings and
5. Tubular sections (f) Performance tests
rolling margins.
6. Plates
(g) Packings where
M.4 Where structural steel
required for connections,
7. Others is not a major part of
caps and bases
the structure it shall be
10. Connections kS grouped according to (h) Wedging and grouting
bearing levels for under bases

hoisting and fixing
which shall be stated in
stages of 3.00 m above
ground level.
M.5 Cleats, brackets,
plates and packings
etc. are not separately
described and are
added together to anive
at the mass for this
item.
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(a) StructuralSteel(continued)
RULES INFORMATION
11. Fittings 1. Fabrication and erection 1. Joists kg 1 . Weight of sections stated M.'1, M.2, M.3, M.4 and M.5 D.1 applies. C.1 applies.
2. Channels apply.
3. Angles M.6 Fittings are only

measured separately
4. Tees from the structural units
5. Tubularsections where they are of a
6. Plates different type and/or
grade of material.
7. Wires
8. Cables
9. Rods
10. Bars
11. Ohers
12. Propriehry sections 1. Type and method of

fixing siated
1 3. Filling hollow sections 1. Size, materials and nr

methods staied
14. Holding down bolts or 1. Details stated nr

assemblies
15. Special bolts or nr D.2 Special bolts and

fasteners fasteners are those other
than black bolts and high
strength friction grip bolts
and holding down bolts
or assemblies.
16. Space frames and 1. Dimensions stated nr

geodetic structures
2. Details of design criteria
and restrictions stated
17. Surface treatment 1. Sprayed metal coating 1. Surface preparation 1.112 C.2 Additional surface areas
2. Protective painting described of cleats and brackets
2. Number of coats stated etc. in mnnection are

3. Other treatment type
stated 3. Thickness of coat(s)
C.3 All surface prepanation
stated
is deemed to be
4. Fire rating stated
included.
5. Finish stated
(bl Linings, Goverings and Gladdings
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M,1 Curved work is so C.1 All work is deemed to S.1 Thickness and quality
described. include bending to shape, of materials
adhesives, screwing,
M.2 Where grounds and/ S.2 Finish
cuttings, notching, holes,
or backings are included
angles, joints and the like. S.3 Method of fixing
in the item this is stated,
M.3 Work to ceilings and
beams over 3.50 m
above floor (measured
io ceiling level in both
cases) except to
staircase areas, is so
described stating the
height in further 1.50 m
stages,

RULES INFORMATION
2. Sheet linings m2 1. To walls M.4 No deduction is
made for voids < 0.50 m2.
2. To ceilings, and sides
and soffits of beams
3. To fittings
4. Others
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(cl Roofing and Flashings etc.

RULES INFORMATION
L Generally M.1 Curved work is so S.1 Kind and quality of

described. materials
S.2 Underlays

RULES INFORMATION
2, Roofcoverings 1. Sheet lead work, code 1. Flat m2 M.2 All work is measured C.1 Work is deemed to S.3 Method of fixing,
number and thickness flat over welted laps and include: including spacing of
3, Gutters, valleys and
stated
2. Sloping, pitch stated edges. (a) Wedging into grooves, nailing where < 50 mm
coverings to hips and 3, Vertical
ridges 2. Sheet copper work solder for lead work or S.4 Spacing and width of
thickness stated brazing for copper work laps
4, Aprons and flashings and all labours connected
3. Others, thickness or S.5 Welted laps, standing
5. Stepped flashings gauge stated
with the iiem, including
laps and edges
dressing into outlets
6, Soakers
(b) Provision and use of
described
7, Weatherings to lead tacks or copper clips

comices or cleais
L Gutters or damp (c) All extra material
proof courses to required for passings,
hollow walls welted and double welted
9. Linings to doors, seams and laps and
walls and the like welted edges
10. lsolated strips at m (d) Nailing

edges of asphalt felts C.2 Work to gutters,
and the like flashings, aprons, valleys,
11. Linings to cesspools, 1. Dimensioned description nf ridges and hips and the
sumps and the like like are deemed to include
all ends, angles and
12. Saddles intersections, outlets and
13. Slates to pipes 1. Code/thickness/ '1. Dimensioned description nr the like.
passing through roofs gauge of metal stated including diameter of pipe
14. Aprons to pipes,

including screwed
clips
15. Cast lead dots 1, Described nr C.3 Soldered dots are
deemed to include
'16. Soldered dots plugging and screwing
17. Lead plugs
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{dl Doors, Gates, Shutters, Grilles and Hatches
RULES INFORMATION
1. Doors 1. Dimensioned description 1. Frames, linings, tracks nr 1. lronmongeryand M.1 Frames and linings, C.l Doors are deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
(where the item is for and rails described accessories described. tracks, rails and shutter include fitting and materials
2. Sliding folding
doors and frames, the Alternatively these items hoods are included in the hanging.
pariitions S.2 Surface treatments
size of the doors is may be measured item,
C.2 ltems are deemed to applied as part of the
3. Hatches stated), reference to separately.
M.2 Wicket and access include: production process
drawing or reference to
4, Slrong room doors
doors are described and
(a) lronmongery and S.3 Method of jointing or
5. Grilles, screens and accessories, except where form of construction
louvres stated to have been S.4 Method of fixing
measured separately
6. Gates S.5 Bedding, jointing and
(b) Operating equipment pointing compounds
7. Rolling grilles 1. Dimensioned description 1. Frames, linings, tracks nr
(c) Fixings and fastenings 3.6 Type of operating
(giving the clear opening and rails and shutter
8. Rolling shutters
size), reference to hoods described (d) Bedding and pointing equipment if required
L Folding doors drawing or reference to frames S.7 For fire doors and fire
10. Folding shutters shutters the fire rating is
stated.
11, Collapsible gates
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Framed Stai Handrails and Balustrades
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Bars, flats, rods, C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
angles, tees, channels include: materials
and the like are each (a) Cutting to correct S.2 Grade and external
given separately and the lengths, splay cut ends diameter of tubular
size stated. and all drilling members
M.2 Curved work is so (b) Countersinking and S.3 Surface treatment applied
described. filling off burrs around as part of the production
holes pr0cess
S.4 Method of jointrng or form
of construction
at the discretion of the
Contractor
S.6 Strippable protective
coverings or coatings

RULES INFORMATION
2. Framed work 1. Gratings m M.3 Work is described in C.2 Work is deemed to
detail under headings. include:
2. Grilles
M.4 ln measurement of (a) Welding, brazing,
3. Ladders
baluslers, standards and screws, bolts, nuts and
4. Balustrades ladder rungs the number washers
5. Railings is stated. (b) Pointed, forged or
6. Others M.5 Glazed metal fanged ends and the like
balustrades are (c) Bends, forged bends
measured in accordance and the like and jointing
with ltem (e). 17 hereof.
(d) Fixing to structure
3. Brackets to framed 1. Dimensioned description nr (e) Portions of framed
work work made to open are
deemed to include
4. ltems measured extra 1. Portions made to open, nr ironmongery
S.7 lronmongery for opening
over framed work dimensioned description portions which is not at the
C.3 Core+ails, handrails
given discretion of the Contractor
and tubular handrails are
5. Mat frames 1. Dimensioned description nr deemed to include joints
in the running lengths,
6. Core+ails, handrails 1. Dimensioned description bends, angles, ramps,
and tubular handrails wreathes, junctions,
capped ends, flange
plates, brackets and the
Iike.
(e) Framed Work, Stairs, Handrails and Balustrades (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
m M.6 Balustrades in different C.2 applies.

7. Glazed metal Dimensioned description,
balustrades sizes of each member locations shall each be C.4 Work is deemed to
stated and glass panels measured sepamtely. include:
described (a) Metal handrails,
glazing panels,
supporting fixings,
sealant joints, and other
necessary component
parts
(b) All ends, angles,
ramps and ramped
angles and the like
8. Wire work 1. Diameterof wire and size 112 M.7 Work not rectangular in
of mesh stated form is measured square
and described as in
irregular shapes
measured square.
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ffl FencingandGates
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Where fencing and D.1 The height of fencing C"1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
gates consist of wire is measured from the include: materials
mesh, railings or other surface of the ground (or (a) Excavating holes for
S.2 Method of
infill material supported other stated base) to the supports, special supports
construction
by metal framing it is top of the infilling or and independent gate
measured in accordance where there is no infilling, posts in any ground met S.3 Surface treatments
with Sub-seciion (e) to the top wire. with, including breaking up applied as part of ihe
hereof. and removing any production process or
obstructions applied before delivery
(b) Backfilling and disposal to site
of surplus materials
S.4 Surface ireatment
(c) Earthwork support
applied on site
(d) Supports
(e) Making good existing S.5 Size and nature of
hard pavings backfilling
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULFS COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. Post and wire '1. Type stated 1. Height offencing, m 1. Fencing set oui to a M.2 Fencing is measured D-2 Supports are posts,
fencing spacing, height and curve but straight over all intermediate struts or the like occurring
depth of supports stated between posts supports and special at regular intervals.
supports.
2. Fencing to ground D.3 Special suppods are
sloping > 150 from the M.3 Fencing erected on posts, struts or the like
horizontal existing paving or support other than those occurring
walls or ihe like is at regular intervals.
separately described.
D.4 lntegral gate posts
3. Special supports 1. End posts '1. Size, height and depth nr 1 .Method of fixing to are those integral with
extra over fencing in 2. Angle posts stated background and the fencing.
which they occur background stated
3. lntegral gate posts D.5 The height of supports
4. Straining posts 2. Details of struts or and special supports is
backstays stated the height above the
5. Others, details stated surface of the ground or
4. lndependent gate 1. Type stated nr other stated base.
posts
5, Gates 1. Type stated '1. Height and width stated nr C.2 Gates are deemed to
include gate stops, gate
catches and independent
gate stays and their
associated works.
6. lronmongery M.4 lronmongery is D.6 The depth of supports
measured in accordance and special supports is
with Section XIV the depth below the
lronmongery. surface of the ground or
other stated base.
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El Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Metal Construction

RULES INFORMATION
1. Minor buildings 1. Drawing reference and/ Item 1. Providing and erecting M.1 Alternatively these C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Such information as is
or dimensioned iiems may be measured include obtaining appropriate to the
2. Olher structures
description as appropriate
in detail in accordance permission/licences, procurement, design,
repairing as necessary
with the appropriate rules. payment of rates, fees execution, supply and/or
3. Maintaining, duration and charges related manufacture of the item
stated thereto. or component parts and
their incorporation in the
4. Adapting, deiails stated
Works
S.2 Kind and quality of
materials
disturbed
S.3 Thickness of materials
treatments applied in
manufacture or off site
site
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XV STEEL AND METAL WORKS 129
(h) Sundries
RULES INFORMATION
1, Generally S.1 Kind and quality of

materials
S.2 Method of construction
S.3 Surface finishes and
treatments applied as part
of the production process

RULES INFORMATION
2. Gratings to floor 1. Width, thickness and m C.1 Work is deemed to

channels, surface general length of include:
water channels and the sections stated (a) Angles, ends and the
like like
3. Angle frames to 1. Dimensioned description 1 . Method of fixing m (b) Fixing lugs, bedding
gratings for floor or mortar and any specified
surface water channels ironmongery
4. Gratings or grilles to 1. Dimensioned description 1. Dimensioned description nr

openings, ventilators of frame if included
and the like
5. Manhole covers and Dimensioned description, 1. Rectangular cover and nr 1. Light duty C.2 Work is deemed to S.4 Sefting and sealing
frames and approximate weight, frame 2. Medium duty include bedding and compounds
opening size stated; ifto 2. Circular cover and frame haunching frames and
mmply with BS 497 or
3. Heavy duty
setting mvers in fine
other Standard this is 3. Double triangular cover 4. Single seal sand and grease.
and frame
stated 5. Double seal
6. Recessed paftern
6. Hinged covers to water 1. Dimensioned description, '1. Lock plate and padlock nr C.3 Work is deemed to
tanks and the like opening size stated described include bedding and
haunching frames and
setting covers in grease.
7. Step irons 1. Dimensioned description nr

and method offixing
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(h) Sundries (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
8. Pressed, folded or 1. Dimensioned description 1 . Background for fixing m 1. For duct skirtings or rails, C.4 Joints in the running S.5 Proprietary items have
exhuded metal skirtings stated the number of lengths, mitres, ends and catalogue numbers stated
9. Pressed, folded or compartments stated the like are deemed to be
extruded metal rails included.
10, Pressed orfolded metal 1. Dimensioned description nr C.5 Stripping protective 5.6 Method of iixing
window and door coverings or coatings are S.7 Strippable protective
surrounds deemed to be included. coatings
1 1, Tactile studs 1. Warning/stop tactiles Dimensioned description, p2
1 2. Tactile strips 2. Direction/go tactiles method offixing and

background for fixing
3. Tuming/positional tactiles stated m
(width
stated)
nr
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XV STEEL AND METAL WORKS r3r
Raised Access Floors
RULES INFORMATION
C.1 Raised access floors S.1 Kind and quality of
1. Generally M.1 No deduction is made
are deemed to include:
for voids s 0.50 m2. materials
(a) Panels, supporting
S.2 Supporting systems
structures, adhesives,
bearing pads, gaskets, S.3 Frames to panels
sealants, seals, edge S.4 Method of fixing
mouldings and the like
(b) Cutting and notching
and extra supports
(c) Forming openings for
building service
penetrations, electrical
floor boxes, air diffusers
and similar outlets

RULES INFORMATION
2. Floors 1. Type, modular size and 1. Height of cavity stated m2 1. Pattemed, details stated
surface finish of panels
stated
3. Ramps 1. Thickness, length and nr M.2 The height stated for

width stated ramps is the height at
each end.
4. ltems measured extra Electrical and data 1. Dimensioned description nr

over the floors in which panels, air grilles,
they occur diffusers, perforated
panels and other special
panels
M.3 Skirtings and perimeter C.2 Skirtings and perimeter
5. Skirtings 1. Dimensioned descrrption m
edge trims not executed edge trims are deemed
6. Perimeter edge trims as part of the access to include ends and
floors are measured in angles.
Section Xlll (e). 13 and
19.
0) Metal Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally S.1 Kind, quality and size of

The following information shall be shown either on location drawings or other drawings accompanying the Bills of materials
Quantities: S.2 Type and spacing of fixing
(a) The extent of the work
(b) The height of the work above ground
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lil lletal Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Gladdings (continuedl
CLASSIFICATION. TABLT MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
2, Roof coverings 1. Pitch stated m2 1. Curved, radii stated M.1 No deduction is made C.1 Coverings and S.3Minimum side and
for voids s 1.00 m2. claddings are deemed to end laps
3. Wall claddings 2.Fixed through
include:
underlinings S.4 Jointing or sealing
(a) Work in forming voids
3 1.00 nP S.5 Nature, thickness
and spaclng of structural
(b) Holes for pipes, supports
standards and the like
(c) lniegral underlay
4. Abutments 1. Dimensioned cross- m 1. Raking M.2 Work to edges of C.2 Boundary work is
deemed to include
5. Eaves section description
2. Curved, radii stated
voids is only measured
bedding, pointing, ends,
where the void is >
6, Verges '1.00 m2. angles and interseciions
7. Ridges
8. Hips
9. Vertical angles
10. Valleys
11. Expansionjoints
12 Barge boards
13. Skirtings
{4. Flashings
15. Aprons and sills
16. Gutlers and linings
17- Jambs
18. Filler pieces
19. Sleeves and/or 1. Dimensioned description nr
flashings to holes
for pipes etc.
20. ltems extra over roof 1. Translucent sheeis 1. Dimensioned description nr
coverings 2. Sheets with soaker
21. ltems extra over wall flanges
cladding 3. Roof light units
4. Sheets with louvre
blades
5. Ventilators
6. Junctions
22. Cutting 1, Raking m
2. Curved
23. Fire stops 1. Dimensioned description m
HK SMM 4R r32
XV STEEL AND METAL WORKS r33
K Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions
RULES INFORMATION
C.1 Partitlons are deemed to
1. Generally M.1 Work is measured the D"1 Work is deemed
include all integral
mean lengths as fixed. intemal unless described materials
The following information shall be provided: components, holes, etc.
as external.
(a) Scope and location ofthework M.2 Curved work is so preformed at factory but S.2 Method of construction
described.
(b) The services to be located within the partitions exclude trims fixed on S.3 Required fire ratings,
M.3 Work obstructed by site. decibel reduction ratings,
integral services is so C.2 Wok is deemed to etc.
described. include cutting and fitting
S.4 Layout of joints
M.4 Factory applied finishes around obstructions etc.
S.5 Method of bedding, jointing
and site applied finishes and holes for services
and pointing
are only measured where including additional
bridging members, S.6 Details of ironmongery,
not at the Contractor's
blockings and llanges etc. glass, linings or the like to
discretion.
C.3 Partitions are deemed be included
to include: S.7 Proprietary partitions have
(a) Head and cill fixings
catalogue numbers stated
(b) All angles,
intersections, ends and
abutments etc.
frames as required
(d) Glazing and glazing
beads and mmpounds
(e) Extra framing
members, trimmers,
stiffeners, linings around
blank openinqs

RULES INFORMATION
M.5 lnsulation, sealants,
2. Fixed partitions 1. Heightandthickness 1. Factory applied finish 1. Partitioning with sloping S.8 lnsulation to limit sound
cills and/or heads is so
vapour barriers, isolating transmission
stated 2. Site applied finish
descnbed.
membranes, moisture
2. For fully glazed or semi- resistant treatment and
S.9 Moisture resistant
glazed partitions, height 2. Open framing or the like are included in treatment and the like
and thickness stated unfi nished partitioning
the item.
3. Semi-glazed partitions above ceilings described M.6 No deduction is made
have height and position in the item
for voids in partitions
of glazing described measured linearly other
than those voids which
extend the full height, full
oirth or full width.
3. Demountable oartitions m M.6 applies.
D.2 Trims are separate
4. Trims 1. Dimensioned description m
cover pieces to edges or
panel joints.
lkl Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions (continued|
RULFS INFORMATION
5. Openings measured '1. Blank openings 1. Dimensioned description nr 0.3 'Openings" is a genera C.4 Openings are deemed S.10 Details of glass
extra over the term for breaks in the to include additional fixing
partitions in which
2. Doors
general construction of integral components.
3. Windows, with number S.11 Type of additional
they occur partitions and includes
of lights stated
C.5 Openings are deemed support
the components filling
4. Hatches the openings.
glass, linings orthe like,
5. Glazed panels, with but exclude trim.
number of lights stated
6. Access panels
6. Fixings for heavy 1. Sinks nr D.4 Heavy fittings are C.6 Fixings for heavy
fittings in fixed those requiring addiiional fittings are deemed to
partitions
2. Cupboards
support. include additional
3. Others, details stated supports and any cufting
of cladding, trim or
jointing.
7. Holes in glass panels M.7 Holes in glass are
with Section XX Glazing.
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0l Toilet Gubicle Partitions and Office Gubicle Partitions and Fittings

INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMTNT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENIARY
RULES INFORMATION
Generally C.1 Cubicle partitions are S.1 Kind and quality of

deemed to include all materials
The following information shall be provided:
integral components,
S.2 Method of
(a) Scope and location ofthe work holes, etc, preformed at
construction
factory and connecting
(b) The services to be located within the partitions
and fixing devices, S.3 Method of bedding,
supporting legs and jointing and pointing
brackets.
S.4 Details of
C.2 Work is deemed to ironmongery to be
include cutting and fitting included
around obstructions etc. S.5 Proprietary partitions
and holes for services
and bedding and pointing siated
frames as required.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Toilet cubicle 1. Dimensioned description Sets D.1 Toilet cubicle
partitions partitions include doors,
ironmongery or the like
but exclude trims.
3. Proprietary office 1. Dimensioned description nr D.2 Office partitions S.6 lntegral metalwork
partitions include doors, and ducting
Sets ironmongery, glazed
S.7 Glass and method of
panels and windows and
fixing
the like, bui exclude trims.
4. Fittings 1. Dimensioned description nr
5. Trims 1. Dimensioned description m D.3 Trims refer to

separate items fixed on
site at junctions of
cubicles and at junctions
with adjoining
constructions,
(m) Suspended Geilings
RULES INFORMATION
M.1 Soffit linings fixed to D.1 All work is deemed C.1 Ceilings are deemed to S.'1 Kind and quality of
Generally
soffits or on wooden intemal unless described include: materials
The following information shall be provided: (a) Rails, hangers,
support framework and as external. S.2 Method of construction and
(a) Scope and location ofthe work hangers are measured in spacers, suspension and
fixing to structure
(b) The services to be located within the ceiling void Section XlllWood framed members and lhe
S.3 Proprietary ceiling systems
Works. like
(b) Ceiling tiles or panels
M.2 Suspended ceilings of stated
plasterboard or of or metal strips and the
like S.4 lntegral diffuser and
plastered metal lathing
(c) Working over and ventilation, lighting, speaker
are measured in Section
around obstructions and other fittings
XVI Plastering and
Paving. (d) Supports and S.5 Vapour barriers
accessories for fittings
M.3 Work over 3.50 m S.6 Insulation materials
(e) Bridgings to support
above floor (measured to
fittings or where trunking
ceiling soffit level) is so
in ceiling space obstructs
described stating the
the standard grids
height in further stages of
(f) Edge and angle trims
1.50 m stages.
(g) Forming openings
and holes
C.2 Work incorporating
integral fiftings is
deemed to include
additional hangers,
framing etc.

RULES INFORMATION
M.4 The area measured is D.2 lntegral fittings occur
2. Tiled or panelled 1 . Depth of suspension 3 62 1. Pattemed, details stated
that on the exposed face where they are designed
ceilings 1.50 m 2. Sloping, details stated and no deduction is and incorporated into the
3. Metal ship ceilings 2. Thereafter in 1.50 m 3" Curved made for voids < 0.50 ceiling.
stages m2.
M.5 The depth of
suspension is measured
from structural soffit to
face of ceiling.
M.6 lnsulation and vapour
barriers are measured in
this Sub-section where
they are an integral part
ofthe ceiling and fixed in
the ceilinq.
4. ltemsextraoverthe D.3 Access panels are S.7 Composition of panels and
1. Access panels 1. Dimensioned description nr
ceiling in which they deemed to include edge method of fixing
occur trims and fixings.
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ru STEEL AND METAL WORKS 137
(m) Suspended Ceilings (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
5. Upstands and 1. Heights600mm m C.2a This work is deemed S.8 Method of support and
bulkheads to include strengthening depth of suspension
2. Thereafter in 300 mm
the ceiling suspension
stages
system as necessary.
6. Cavity fire barriers, 1. Plain 1. Height<300mm m C.3 Cavity fire barriers are
total thickness stated deemed to include all
2. Obstructed by services 2. Thereafterin 300 mm
scribing, angles, ends,
stages
and support work.
7. Collasto barriers 1. Pipes 1. Length ofsleeve, each nr M.7 Collars are measured S.9 Types
passing through fire side of banier stated where they are integral
2. Trunking
barriers with fire baniers.
8. Fittings 1. Dimensioned description nr

(n) Windows and Glazed Doors
RULES INFORMATION
1. Genenlly
The following information shall be provided
(a) Scope and location of the work

RULES INFORMATION
2. Windows Dimensioned description, Numberof fixed lights nr 1. Glazing described C.1 Windows and doors are S.1 Kind and quality of
3. Glazed doorc overall size and drawing and number and type of 2. lronmongery described deemed to include: materials
reference stated opening lights stated (a) Fixing including all S.2 Size or standard of
screws and bolts, shot sections
4. Composib metal Dimensioned description, Number of units and nr 1. Glazing described
fired fixings and lugs
windows overall size and drawing number and size of 2. lronmongery described
S.3 Surface treatment applied
reference stated mupling mullions and (b) Morticing ends of as part of the production
5. Composite metal
transoms siated, and transoms and mullions pr0cess
windows and doors
number of fixed lights and /or strengtheners to S.4 Strippable protective
and number and type of same coverings or coatings
opening lights stated (c) lronmongery and
S.5 Joint sealing, bedding and
fittings
6. Remote control gears Dimensioned description, nr pointing materials
stating number of lights (d) Glazing and glazing
S.6 Requirements for water
to be opened beads and mmpounds bars
(e) Easing all opening
sashes and oiling flttings
(f) Sealing alljoints and
frames
(g) Sealant or separator
to surfaces of aluminum
windows in contact with
mncrete, plaster or
brickwork
(h) Water bars where
required
(i) Stripping protective
C.2 Composite aluminum
units are deemed to
include galvanised steel
strengtheners inside
mullions and transoms.
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(ol ShopFrcnts
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Work is measured D.1 Work is deemed C.1Shop fronts are S.'lKind and quality of
net lengths as hxed. intemal unless described deemed to include: materials
The following information shall be provided:
as extemal.
M.2 Curved work is so (a) All integral S.2 Size or standard of
(a) Scopeand locationofthework described. components, holes etc. sections
preformed at factory, but
S.3 Surface treatment
exclude trims
applied as part ofthe
(b) All screws and bolt production process
fixings, shot fired fixings
S.4 Sirippable protective
and fixing lugs
(c) Glass and linings or
S.5 Method of
solid panels
construction and layout
(d) Cutting and fifting ofjoints
around obstructions etc.
S.6 Joint sealing, bedding
and holes for services
and pointing materials
(e) Sealing all joints and
S.7 Details of
ironmongery, glass,
frames as required
linings and the like to be
(f) Stripping protective included
S.8 Proprietary systems
C.2 Aluminium shop fronts have catalogue numbers
are deemed to include stated
sealant or separator to
surfaces in contact with
concrete, plaster or
brickwork-
(ol Shop Fronts {continuedf
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RUTES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
2. Shopfronts 1. Dimensioned description '1. Cill boards and fascia nr 1. Shop fronts with sloping M.3. There is provision C.3 Enumerated shop
(Enumerated) and drawing reference panels etc. have heads and/or cills so here for shop fronts to be fronts are deemed to
stated, open framing or dimensioned descriptions. described and the average measured either by include:
partition above ceiling height stated enumeration as item (o).2 (a) Head and cill fixings
described in the item hereof, or linear
measurement as item (o). (b) All angles,
3 hereof at the Surveyor's intersections, ends and
discretion. lf linear abutmenis etc.
measurement is used
then item (o).6 hereof
must be used insiead of C.4 Shop fronts measured
3. Shop fronts (Linear m
item (o).5 hereof. linear are deemed to
measurement)
include head and cill
fixings.
4, Trims 1. Dimensioned description m D.2 Trims are separate

cover pieces to edges
and joints.
5. ltems measured 1. Dooropenings 1. Dimensioned description nr M.4 ltem (o).5 is only D.3 'Openings" is a C.5 Openings are deemed
extra over lhe used in respect of general term for breaks in to include additional
2. Otheropenings enumerated shop fronts. the general construction integral components.
enumerated shop
fronts in which they of shop fronts and
C.6 Openings are deemed
occur includes the components.
linings or the like, but
exclude trim.
C.7 Doors are deemed to
include easing and
adjusting doors and oiling
fitlings.
6. ltems measured 1. Angles nr M.5 ltem (o).6 is used only

extra over the shop in respeci of linearly
2. lntersections measured shop fronts.
fronts measured m
linearly in which 3. Ends
they occur 4. Abuiments
5. Mullions
6. Door openings
7. Other openings
HK SMM 4R 140
XV STEEL AND METAL WORKS
t4r
(p) Curtain Walling
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 No deduction is made D.'1 Curtain walling
1 Curtain walling is
S.1 Kind and quality and
for voids < 1.00 mz. mmprises non- deemed to include (a)all
The following information shall be provided: thickness of materials
loadbearing walls of framing and fixing at
(a) Scope and location ofthework.
metal framing, fixed as
perimeters including S.2 Surface treatments applied
heads, cills and as part of the production

an integrated assembly, process
complete with windows abulments, (b) intemal
and opening lights, and extemal angles and S.3 Strippable protective
glazing and infill panels. (c) closers for fire stops coverings or coatings
and intersections etc. S.4 Method of jointing or form
C.2 Curtain walling is of construction
deemed to include all
cleats, brackets, bolts
and fixings.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Curtain walling 1. Dimensioned description 1f 1. Flat C.3 Work is deemed to
include:
2. Sloping at the discretion of the
(a) Finishes as specified
Contractor
3. Curved. radii stated (b) Architraves, trims and
the like S.6 Joint sealing, bedding and
3. ltems extra overcurtain 1. Opening lights 1. Dimensioned description nr D.2 Opening lights include (c) lronmongery
pointing materials
walling in which they 2. Doors opening gear as associated with windows S.7 Separation materials
occur appropriate. and doors where aluminum surfaces
(d) Glazing and infill are in contact with concrete,
panels plaster or brickwork
(e) Mechanical operation
and automatic operating
equipment where
supplied with the
component
(f) Sealing alljoints, and
frames
(g) Sealant or separation
materials to surfaces of
aluminum in mntact with
concrete, plaster or
brickwork
(h) Fixings and
fastenings
(i) Strippable protective
coverings or matings
hl Fumiturc, Fitting$, Shelving, Facks, Playgrcund Equipment etc.
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 lt is permissible in

respect of any individual
item to use any other
appropriate Rule in this
document provided that it
is stated which Rules
have been applied to
which item.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Furniture 1. Drawing reference and/ 1. Description includes nr 1. Where these items are C.1 For items provided by S.1 Such information as
or dimensioned ironmongery and/or metal to be provided by the the Employer, accepting is appropriate to the
3. Fittings
description as appropriate fittings, glass panels etc. Employer the method of delivery on site, storing procurement, design,
4 Shelving and background for fixing which are to be included fixing is stated. and handling are deemed execution, supply and/or
stated in the items. to be included. manufacture of the item
5. Racks 2. For items provided by and its incorporation in
the Employer, the
6. External furniture provision by the
the Works
and equipment S.2 Thickness, kind and
Contractor of additional
7. Playground components, etc. is quality of materials
equipmenl stated. S.3 Finishes and surface
8. Sign boards and treatments applied in
signage manufacture or off site
9. Others S.4 Finishes and surface
site
HKSMM 4R 142
)O/I PLASTERING AND PAVING 143
(See Seciion ll - General Pinciples)
(a) Spatterdash
RULES INFORMATION
1. Spatterdash 1. To all surfaces 62 M.1 All surfaces are C.1 This work is deemed to
measured together include applying in any
position and at any level.
(b) Lathing and Plasterboard

RULES INFORMATION
1. Metal lathing 1. Mesh stated 1. To walls and columns 612 M.1 Work to ceilings is C.2 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality and finish
2. Laps stated 2. To ceilings and sides and measured to the area include: of materials
sofiits of beams between structural walls, (a) Nanow widths and S.2 Background and method of
deductions for columns
3. To sloping ceilings small quantities fixing
and the like are measured
including sides and (b) All holes, notchings S.3 Jointing and skim coat on
the structural size.
soffits of beams and any other sundry plasterboard described
M.2 Curved work is so
4. To fascias and upstands items of a like nature
2. Plasterboard 1. Thickness stated 112 described.
5. To sloping soffits ofstairs C.3 The work is deemed to
include the provision of
6. To flewing soffits of stairs for voids < 0.50 m2, nor
approved timber or steel
7. On and including support for voids < 300 mm wide.
3. Fire rated enclosure 1. Material, thickness and framing to support
fire resisting period system suspended from M.4 Work to ceilings and plasterboard or fire rated
stated concrete ceiling, support beams, where the ceiling board as required.
system described and is > 3.50 m from the floor
depth below ceiling given is given separately and
8. To top, sides and sofiits so described, the height
for enclosing individual being stated in stages of

pipe and duct, or group 1.50 m.
of pipes and ducts and

the like
4. Stop beads 1. Described or m

man ufacturer's reference
5. Angle beads
stated
I
I
(c) General Clauses Applicable to the Following Sub-sections (d), (e) and (f)
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Preparation of surfaces D.1 All work is deemed C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind, quality, mmposition
is included in the internal unless described include: and mix of materials,
appropriate Sub-section. as exiernal. (a) Preparation of including bonding agents,
Preparation of old D.2 Base, in M.3, refers to backgrounds as specified waterproofi ng agents and
surfaces is given the structural other admixtures (except
(b) Narrow widths and
separately in Section XVI background, metal where at the Contractor's
small quantities
Plastering and Pavings. lathing or plasterboard. discretion)
(c) Laying or executing
M.2 Work to floors and S.2 Nature of surface
work in bays or between
ceilings is measured to treatment, includingwax
strips polishing or sealing coats
the area between
structural walls, (d) Temporary formwork and the like
deductions for columns and rules
and the like are (e) Joints between
measured the structural difierent types of work
size.
and between new and
M.3 Work to walls and the old work
Iike is measured to the (f) lntersections of curved
area of the base. surfaces
M.4 Curved work is so (g) All making good
described.
C.2 Work to floors and
M.5 No deduction is made pavings is deemed to
for vords s 0.50 mz, nor include laying or finishing
for voids < 300 mm wide.
to slopes, falls and
M.6 Work to ceilings and cunents and
beams where the ceiling intersections in slopes
is > 3.50 m from the floor and falls.
is given separately and
so described, the height
being stated in stages of
1.50 m.
M.7 Work in confined

spaces is so described.
M.8 Work in repairs is
measured separately.
HK SMM 4R 144
)O/I PLASTERING AND PAVING t45
(d) ln-situ Surface Finishes and Screeds or Backings

RULES INFORMATION
f . Walls and columns 1. Thickness and numberof 1. Pattemed or grooved y12 1. Work in repairs slating M.1 Work measured in this D.1 The thickness stated is C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Method of application
coats stated work, details stated, the approximate Sub-section includes the nominal thickness include:
2. Ceilings and sides and
coloured work, mlour or thickness of dubbing rendering, plastering, excluding keys, grooves (a) Cleaning off and
soffits of beams 2. On plasterboard,
colour group stated. For required screeding, granolithic or open joints in wetting sLirfaces of
thickness and number of
3. Sloping ceilings and screeds, lhe material to tenazzo, bitumen brickwork or lathing.
coats stated 2. Work canied out in one concrete slabs, and
sides and soffits of be received is stated. emulsion and asphaltic
operation with concrete washing with cement
beams 3. On metal lathing, concrete or macadam
is so described. grout if the concrete has
thickness and number of and the like. Each type of
4. Sloping soffits of stairs hardened
mats stated work is grouped under a
5. Flewing soffits of stairs (b) lnternal angles,
separate heading.
6. Floors anises, throats, drips and
the like
7. Roofs
(c) Coves, grooves and
8. Treads and risers
rounded external angles
9. Others
(d) Angles, stops,
10. Roads and pavings 1. Thickness stated 912 M.2 Bitumen emulsion, D"2 The thickness stated is intersections, fair ends, S.2 Method of consolidation
asphaltic concrete, that after consolidation" junctions, wreathed
macadam base murses, corners and the like on
wearing courses and coves, skirtings,
tack mats, are each channels, strings, curbs
measured separately. and the like
I l
(d) ln-situ Surface Finishes and Screeds or Backings (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
11. ltems measured extra 1. Coloured margins 1. Width and deph stated m 1. ln coloured work, colour
over the foregoing 2. Coloured bands or colour group stated
Items 1 to 10
3. Fillings to pipe trench
covers
4. Shallow channels within
the thickness of the
screed, flooring or paving
5. Finish to channels
formed in floor or roof
finish of a similar type
6. Filling to recessed nr
manhole covers, and the
like size stated
7. Filling to shaped insets,
described
B. Filling to mat sinkings,
size stated
12. Speed bumps 1. Dimensions stated m

(nr
stated)
13. Skirtings 1. Fully described, height 1. Level m C.1 applies.

above finished floor 2. Sloping
stated
3. Sloping with stepped
base
4. Stepped following profile
of treads and risers
14. Wall strings 1. Thickness and average m

15. Open strings height or width stated
16. Curbs 1. Thickness and girth m

17. Curbstrings stated
18. Channels, notof 1. Width and depih stated m

similar finish to floor
19. Angle fillets 1. Width and depth stated m
HK SMM 4R 146
XVI PTASTERING AND PAVINO 147
(dl ln-situ Surface Finishes and Screeds or Baekings {continuedf

RULES INFORMATION
20. Movementjoints 1. Dimensioned description m D.3 Movementjoints S.3 Method of fixings

include expansion joints,
21. Goverstrips
22. Division strips
23. Non-slip inserts m
nr
t
I
(e) Tile and Slab Finishes

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Work measured under C.1 Each item of work in S.1 Kind and quality of
this Sub-section includes this section is deemed to materials
ceramic, synthetic include, except where S.2 Size, shape and thickness
rubber, granite, marble or special tiles or fiftings are of units
slate tiling, mosaic tiling, required:
S.3 Nature of base
precast items, and the (a) lnternal angles and
like. Each type of work is S.4 Preparatory work
arrises
grouped under a S.5 Method offixing and
(b) Cufting and fitting up
separate heading" treatment of joints
to frames and metalwork
M.2 Granite, marble, slate and around pipes and
etc. slabs are measured bracket ends and the like
in accordance with
(c) Mitres, stops,
Section Xl Stone Works
intersections, fair ends,
Sub-section (b).
junctions, wreathed
comers and the like on
mouldings, coves,
skirtings, gutters,
channels, strings, curbs
and similar
C.2 All work is deemed to
include:
(a) Bedding materials and
adheslve and laying in
the specified method
(b) Treatment of joints

RULES INFORMATION
2. Floors and pavings 62 1. Pattemed, details stated

3. Treads 2. lnserts, size or section
stated
4. Risers
3. Underlays
4. ln coloured work, the
colour or colour group is
stated
HK SMM 4R 148
XVI PLASTERING AND PAVING 149
(el Tile and Slab Finishes {continued}

RULES INFORMATION
5. Walls and columns 1. Bedding mortar and m2 1. Tiles with cushion
grouting described edges are so described
2. Fixing adhesive and 2. Patterned, details
grouting described stated
6. External cills, m2 3. lnserts, size or section
copings, horizontal stated
louvres, sunbreakers
4. ln coloured work, the
and the like, grouped
colour or colour group is
together $tated.
7. Extemal vertical fins, m2
sunbreakers and the
like, grouped together
8. All surfaces of m2
external small features
such as air.conditioner
boxes and the like,
grouped together
9. Skirtings 1. Covesorsplays and ',l, Level m 1. Patterned, details C.3 Work is deemed to
rounded edges stated include ends, angles,
10. Wall strings 2. Raking
described, height, or ramped and wreathed
11, Open strings average height, above 3. Raking with stepped 2. lnserts, size or section
and whether flush, raised corners.
finished floor stated base
12. Aprons or recessed stated
13. Curb strings 1. Coves or splays and
4. Stepped following profile
of treads and risers
m 3. ln coloured work, the C.4 Work is deemed to
rounded edges described colour or colour group is include junctions, ends,
14. Tops and sides of
and girth stated 5. Vertical stated. angles, intersection,
curbs and upstands
ramps and outlets.
15. Sidesandbottomof
channels
I
(e) Tile and Slab Finishes (continued)

RULES INFORMATION
16. ltems extra over items 1. Rounded edge tiles m

in which they occur 2. Nosing bead tiles
3. lnternal mmer tiles
4. External mmer tiles
5. Sunk bands in conhasting
colour, width stated
6. Raised bands in
contrasting colour, width
stated
7. Margins in contrasting
mlour. width stated
8. Special tiles 1. Dimensioned description m

or manufacturer's
reference
nr
17. Movementjoints 1. Dimensioned description m D.1 Movement joints include 5.6 Method of fixing
expansion joints.
18. Gover strips
19. Division strips
20. Non-slip inserG I " Described m
21. Filling in to trench 1. Width and thickness stated m 1. Where jointing is required
covers to line with adjoining work
it is so stated.
22. Filling in to insets, 1. Sizes stated nr
sinkings
23. Accessories 1. Nosings 1. Dimensioned description m C.5 Nosings are deemed to

include working finishes
2. Cover ships
thereto.
3. Dividing strips
C.6 Mihed regular and
inegular angles are
24. Tactile tiles 1. Warning/stop tactiles Dimensioned description, J12
method of flxing and

2. Direction/go tactiles
3. Tuming/positional tactiles stated
m
(width
stated)
HKSMM 4R 150
XVI PLASTERING AND PAVING l5t
(0 Rubber and Plastic Sheet or Garpet Sheet/Tile Finishes and the like
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Work measured under D"1 Rounded internal and C.1 Work is deemed to S.'l Kind and quality and size
this Sub-section includes external angles > 100 include: of materials
synthetic rubber, mm radius are classified (a) Rounded intemal and S.2 Nature and number of
linoleum, cork, rubber, as curved work. external airgles s 100 underlays
vinyl sheeting, fibreglass mm radius S.3 Nature of base
membrane, ball court
(b) Seams and fair joints
finishes, acoustic S.4 Method of fixing and
sheetings, carpet and (c) Fixing at perimeter treatment of joints
carpet tiles, artifi cial (d) Cufting and fitting up S.5 Extent of laps
turfing, and the like. Each to frames and metalwork 5"6 Types ofseams
type of work is grouped and around pipes and
under a separate bracket ends and the like
S.7 Pattern, width and laying
heading. direction of materials
S.8 Surface treatment

RULES INFORMATION
2. Floors and pavings sf 1. Pattemed, details stated C.2 Work is deemed to

include working finishes,
3. Treads 2. lnserts, size or section
without necessity for
stated
4. Risers cufting, into shallow
5. Strings
3. Underlays channels.
6. Aprons C.3 Work to treads and
risers is deemed to
7. Walls and columns
include all fair edges,
internal and external
angles.
C.4 Work to strings and

aprons is deemed to
include ends, angles,
ramped and wreathed
c0rners.
8. Skirtings 1. Height stated 1. Flush m 1. Patterned, details stated C.5 Work to skirtings and
kerbs is deemed to
2. Raking 2. lnserts, size orsection
include fair, rounded,
stated
9. Kerbs 2. Girth stated 3- Vertical beaded and moulded
edges, coved junctions,
ends, angles and ramps.
tr
'1
(f) Rubber and Plastic Sheet or Carpet SheeUTile Finishes and the like (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
joints D.2 Movement joints include S.9 Method of iixing

10. Movement 1. Dimensioned description
expansion joints.
1 1. Cover strips
12. Division strips
13. Non-slip inserb 1. Described m
14. Filling in to pipe trench 1. Width stated 1. Where jointing is required m

covels to line with adjoining work
it is so stated.
15. Filling in to insets, 1. Sizes stated nr
manhole covers and mat
sinkings
m M.2 Where paint type to be S.'10 Method of application if

16. Line marking on sports
measured in accordance not at the Contractols
pavings
with the rules for Seciion discretion
Ml Painting
17. Lefters or figures on nr

sports pavings
1. Nosings 1. Dimensioned description m C.6 Nosings are deemed to

1 8. Accessories
include:
(a) Working finishes

thereto
(b) Mitred regular and
inegular angles
2. Cover strips m
3. Dividing strips
4. Stair rods and similar nr

fixings
19. Tactile tiles 1. Warning/stop tactiles Dimensioned description, 62

method of fixing and
2. Direction/go tactiles
3. Tuming/positional tactiles m
stated
(width
stated)
HK SMM 4R
152
XVII MECHANICAI. INSTATTATIONS ls3
ll - General Principles)
(See Section
(al General Clauses Applicable to all techanical Sections
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVFRAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
L Generally M.l Where composite D.1 Bonding is defined as C.1 Assembling and S.1 Any regulations,
(a) A general description of the installations shall be given where it is not evident from the drawings units are supplied by the permanent joining of jointing together the rules, bye-laws and the
required to be provided by this document. others, particulars are metallic parts to form an component parts of like with which the
included in the description electrically conductive composite units, including installations are required
(b) Detailed specifications shall be provided together with drawings indicating the scope of the work. of any assembly work path which will assure providing any nec€ssary to comply
involved. electrical continuity and connecting flanges and
has the capacity to jointing materials are S.2 Kind and quality of
M.2 Work is identified materials
conduct safely any deemed to be included.
whether intemal, extemal
or in plant rooms.
current likely to be
C.2 All necessary drilling
S.3Gauge orthickness
imposed. and substance of
of the background and
M.3 Temporaryworkand materials
provision of fixings, nails,
removal of temporary
work and making good
bolts, nuts, holes, screws, S.4 Any tests with which
plugs, shot fired pins and materials, plant and
shall each be so
the like are deemed to be equipment are required
described.
included. to comply
M.4 ln the event that only
a performance
C.3 Plates, discs and S.5Pressure and
labels for identification of temperature ratings
specification is available,
plant, equipment,
preamble clauses are S.6 Priming and/or
included in the bills, appliances, pipes, valves painting off site and
stating hat the rates are and the like are deemed proprietary finishes or
to include all costs of, to be included.
surface treatment applied
and costs in connection C.4 lnstruction notices, as part of the production
with, the design, supply warning signs for plant, process are described
and installation of the equipment, appliances, stating whether applied
complete installation. pipes, valves and the like before or afier fabrication
are deemed to be or assembly.
M.5 Systems, together
with their equipment, included,
pipeworK ductwork, C.5 Brackets and methods
insulation and sundries, of support are deemed to
are classified as shown in be included.
Appendix ?" to Section ll
General Principles.
C.6 Bonding is deemed to
be included in the items in
which they occur. Where
items of equipment are
supplied by others the
bonding is deemed to be
included in the items of
fixing the equipment.
(bl Equipment
RULES INFORMATION
1, Chillers 1. Typeanddutystated 1. Cross-referenceto nr C.1 Each item is deemed
drawings or specification to include:
2. Cooling towers
(a) All necessary
3. Air handling units assembly
L Fans
(b) Orientation
5. Boilers (c) Alignment
6. Chimneys (d) Levelling and bolting
7. Tanks down
8, Heat exchangers (e) Provision of shims
and packing pieces
9. Pumps
10. Others
(0 Clocking of couplings
between drivers and
rotating equipment
(g) Anti-vibration
mountings
(h) Anti-vibration
materials in bases
(i)Sound Insulation in
bases
HK SMM 4R 154
XVll MECHANICAT |NSTALL/ATIONS r55
(cl Sanitary and Laboratory Fittings

CLASSIFICATION TABIf MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RUTES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Fittings,accessories 1. Type, size and pattern, 1. Cross-referenceto nr 1. Ancillaries included with C.'l ltems are deemed to
capacity and method of drawings and/or fittings, details stated include:
fixing and supports stated specifications or (a) Providing everything
manufacturer's reference
necessary, including
couplers, enlarged pipe
sockets, W.C. connectors
and adapters for jointing
to services, overflow and
soil and waste pipes
(b) Sealing or pointing
around fittings
(c) Fixings and supports
2. Ancillaries not nr 1. Details stated C.2 Jointing ancillaries to
included with fittings fittings is deemed to be
included.
)
(dl Pipewod<
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Composite supports D.1 Pipes run in chases, C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Method of jointing
are measured in kg and unless othenivise include:
(a) Any regulations, rules, byeJaws and the like with which the installations are required to comply. the number stated. described, do not include
S.2 Method of fixing and
(a) Joints in the running brackets and methods of
cutting away and making
lengths support
good.
(b) Joints between pipes S.3 Wall floor and ceiling
of differing materials plates
(c) Connections of
pipework to equipment
(d) Everything necessary
for alljointing
(e) Cufting and jointing to
puddle flanges
(f) Wall floor and ceiling
plates
HKSMM 4R t56
XVII MECHANICAL INSTATTATIONS t57
(dl Pipewor*(continuedf
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMFNT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
2. Pipework 1. Type, size and method m ',l. Laid in ducts M.2 Pipework is measured D.2 Final supports are C.2 Pipework is deemed
of jointing over all in-line fittings, any element between the to include:
2. Laid in trenches
short running lengths and structure or the support
(a) Fittings for pipes < 50
3. Laid in chases branches, but not through structure and the pipe.
mm diameter (or 54 mm
items of ancillaries,
4. Embedded in in-situ D.3 The term 'pipework diameter in the case of
headings and trapping
concrete fittings' is deemed to copper pipes), including
sets.
include: connections
5. Embedded in screeds
M.3 Where an in-line (a) Bends (b) Any flanges, unions or
6. Suspended reduction in diameter
other devices used solely
occurs at a reducer or tee (b) Elbows
7. Fixed to walls or for erection purposes
columns eic., the largest diameier (c) Branches
shall be measured the full (c) Final supports
8. Laid on floors length of the fitting. (d) Reducers
(d) Made bends
9. Others M.4 Where pipes pass (e) Tees
(e) Pipe anchors and
through roofs or vertical (f) Reducing bends guides
cladding the requisite
slates, aprons and (g) Reducing tees C.3 Cutting and jointing
flashings are measured in pipes to fiftings are
(h) Caps
accordance with Section deemed lo be included.
Xlll Wood Works and (i) Flanges and the like
Section XV Steel and
Metal Works Sub-
sections (c) or (i).
I
{dl Pipework{continued}
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPTTMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
3. Extra over pipework, 1. Bends nr M.5 Reducing fittings are C.4 The rates for reducing
other than copper, 2. Elbows identified by the largest fittings are deemed to
for fittings > 50 mm 3. Branches diameter. include additional
diameter reducing flttings to attain
4. Reducers the required sizes.
5. Tees
6. Reducing bends
7. Reducing tees
4. Extra over copper
L Caps
pipes for fittings 9. Flanged ends
> 54 mm diameter 10. Others
5. Exlra over pipes

other than circular
6. Accessories 1. Gullies 1. Type and size stated nr M.6 Gratings may C.5 Cufting and fifting to
2. Roofoutlets alternatively be included pipes and fittings are
in the description of the deemed to be included.
3. Floor outlets enumerated item to which
4. Rainwater heads they relate.
5. Aprons
6. Cowls
7. Gratings to outlets and
rainwater heads
8. Traps
9. Puddle flanges
10. Others
7. Ancillaries 1. Valves nr M.7 Controls, including
2. Flow meters conduit and wiring are
3. Flow switches measured elsewhere
unless otherwise stated.
4^ Strainers
5. Others
8. Flexible and 1. Type, size and length nr
extensible pipework stated
9. Expansion loops 1. Type and size stated nr
and compensators
10, Flow and return 1. Length and size stated nr M.8 Flow and retum S.4 Method of
header pipes and number and size of header pipes forming part construction and method
each branch stated of plant or equipment are of jointing ends
included with the plant or
equipment.
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XVII MECHANICAT INSTATTATIONS 159
(d) Pipework(continued|
RULES INFORMATION
11. Special joints and 1. Type and method of 1. Nominal size stated nr D.4 Special joints or
connections jointing stated where different from pipe connections are joints
in which joint or which differ from those
connection occurs generally occurring in the
running length or are
conneciions to pipes of a
different profile or
material, connections to
existing pipes, sanitary
fittings or equipment.
12, Screwed sockets 1. Size and kind of pipe or nr C.6 Perforating the
flange concerned pipework or flange is
13. Tappings deemed to be included.
14. Bosses
15. Welding necks 1. Size and kind of both nr
welded to pipes or pipes stated
flanges
16. lnstrumentation 1. Thermostat complete 1. Size of pipe or flange nr M.7 applies.
with cock concerned
2. Pressure gauges
complete with cock
17. Connectionsto Prov'l
public mains, making Sum
good highway and
any other work which
may be carried out
by a utility company
or Local Authority
I I
(el Gutterc
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENlARY
RULES INFORMATION
'i-. Gutters 1. Straight 1. Type, nominal size m M.1 Gutters are measured C.1 Gutters are deemed S,1 Kind and quality of
over all fittings and to include: materials
2. Curved
branches. (a) Short lengths and S.2 Gauge, thickness or
joints in the running length substance of materials
(b) Fixings and supports
2. Extra over gutters 1. Angles nr M.2 Reducing fittings are C.2 Cutting and jointing
for fittings measured extra over the gufters to fittings are
2. Stopped ends
largest gutters in which deemed to be included.
3. Outlets they occur.
4. Others
3. Special joints and 1. Type and method of nr 0.1 Special joints and
connections jointing stated connections are joints
which difier from those
generally occurring in the
running lengths or are
connections to existing
gutters or gutters of a
difiering profile or
material.
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XVII MECHANICAT INSTALTATIONS l6l
fll Ductwork
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Composite supports D.1 Final supports are C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Method of jointing
are measured in kg and any element between the include:
(a) Any regulations, rules, bye.laws and the like with which the installations are required to comply. the number stated. structure or support
S.2 Method of fixing and
(a) Any necessary drilling brackets and all methods
structure and the
of the background and of support including
ductwork. provision of nails, bolts, proprietary and specialist
nuts, holes, screws, support systems and
plugs, shot-fired pins and spring compensated
the like components
(b) Provision and
installation of stifieners
and all straps and
hangers, rods, test holes,
bungs and the like
including proprietary and
specialist support
systems and spring
compensated components
(c) Alljoints, including
joints between ducts of
differing materials
(d) Everything necessary
for alljointing
{e) Final supports

(f) Expansion joints
(g) Flexible connections
between ducts and plant,
including transformation
pieces and special duct
fiftings
(h) Air tuming vanes, test
points, cleaning eyes,
access doors and the like
(fl Ductwork{continued}
RULES INFORMATION
2. Ductworkrectangular 1. Size, gauge or 1. Type of material m2 M.2 Ductwork rectangular C.2 Work is deemed to
in section thickness and type stated in section is measured include all in-line fitiings.
over all in-line fittings,
short running lengths and
include all cutting of
branches, (but not
ductwork to fittings,
through iiems of in-line
equipment and ancillaries,
equipment).
and providing all
M.3 Where an inline necessary materials, heai,
reduction in size (given by bolis, nuts, washers and
circumferenceiperimeter) everything necessary for
occurs at a reducer or tee making joints and
etc., the largest size shall connections.
be measured for the full
length of the fitting.
3. Ductwork circular or 1. $ize and type stated m M.3 applies. C.3 applies.
oval in section
4. ln-line fittings to 1. Bends nr M.4 Reducing fittings,
circular or oval 2. Branches tapers and transformation
ducts, measured 3. Elbows pieces are identified by
extra over the ducls ihe largest sectional size.
in which they occur
4. Tees
5. Reducers
6. Reducing branches
7. Reducing tees
8. Transformationpieces
9. Tapers
10. Offsets
11. Spigot outlets
12. Others
5. Ancillaries 1. Silencers 1. Size and type and nr
2. Flow meters specification stated
3. Plenums
4. Nozzles
5. Cowls
6. Grilles
7. Diffusers
8. Louvres
9. Fire dampers
10. Splifter dampers
11 . Volume control
dampers
12. Others
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XVII MECHANICAT INSTATTATIONS r63
0 Ductwork{continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
6. Flexible ductwork 1. Type, size and length, in nr M.5 The length of flexible
stages of 0.50 m stated and extensible ductwork
7. Extensible ductwork is measured as it is fully
extended.
8. lsolated joints which 1. Size, kind ofduct and nr M.6 Alternatively these
differ from those given method of jointing stated items may be included in
in the description of the description of another
the ducts enumerated item.
i
lSl lnsulation
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 External insulation C.l Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
and internal lining are include: materials
(a) Any regulations, rules, bye-laws and the like with which the installations are required to comply. (a) All fixings and
measured separately. S.2 Size, thickness and
adhesives
(b) Forming laps, welts, finish of materials
cut outs, recesses and S.3 Method of application
the like
(c) Pointing, sealing,
trowelling smooth,
chamfered and sealed
edges and the like
(d) Working around
supports, small drains,
vents or similar
obstructions
(e) Special insulation of
load bearing density at
pipe supports
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENIARY

RULES INFORMATION
2. lnsulation to pipework 1. Type and thickness of m 1. Vapour barrier M.2 lnsulation to pipework C.2 Work is deemed to
insulation and size and described is measured over all in- include:
type of pipework staied line fiftings, but not (a) lnsulation to joints in the
through items of running length, and to ftings
ancillaries. for pipes s 50 mm diameter
(or 54 mm diameter in the
case of copper pipes)
(b) lnsulation to any flanges,
unions or other devices used
solely for erection purposes
(c) Cuiting and fifting pipe
insulation to fittings
3. Extra over pipework 1. Bends 1. Type and thickness of NI
insulation, other than 2. Elbows insulation and size of
copper pipes, for 3. Branches fitting staied
fittings > 50 mm 4. Reducers
diameter 5. Tees
4. Extra over pipework
6. Reducing bends nr
insulation for copper
7. Reducing iees
pipes for fittings > 54 B. Caps
mm diameter
9. Flanged ends
10. Others
5. lnsulation to pipework '1. Valves 1. Typeandthicknessof nr
include working insulation
ancillaries 2. Strainers insulation and size of
3. Others around pipework
pipework ancillaries stated
ancillaries.
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XVll MECHANICAT INSTAII/ATIONS t65
El lnsulation(continuedl
RULES INFORMATION
6. lnsulation to 1. Type and thickness of m2 1. Vapour barier described M.3 lnsulation to C.4 Work is deemed to
rectangular ductwork insulation stated rectangular ductwork is include:
measured the nett area in
(a) Working around
contact with the base of
ducting fittings, stiffeners,
all ducting as installed joints and the like
and overall ducting fittings
and joints. (b) Forming of angles
and other labours
7. lnsulation to circular 1. Type and thickness of m C.5 Work is deemed to
or oval ductwork insulation and size and include working insulation
shape of ductwork stated around joints.
8. ltems measured 1" Bends 1. Type and thickness of nr M.4 Extra over insulation C.3 applies.
extra over insulation insulation for working around
2. Branches reducing fittings, iapers
to circular or oval
ductwork in which 3. Elbows and transformation fittings
they occur forworking etc. are identified by the
4. Reducers
the insulation around largest sectional size.
in-line fittings 5. Tees
6. Others
9. lnsulation to 1. Silencers 1. Details and size of nr
ductwork ancillaries ancillaries stated, and
2. Plenums
type and thickness of
3. Others insulation to ancillaries
given
10. lnsulation to 1. Details, size and type of nr M.5 Alternatively where

equipment equipment and type and equipment is contained in
thickness of insulation to casings of specified
equipment given dimensions the insulation
may be given by
superficial measurement.
Or the insulation may be
included in the description
of the item of equipment.
11. Extra over insulation ',l. Detachable insulation nr M.6 Alternativelythese
items in which they mattresses items may be included in
occur for the description of
enumerated items of the
insulation in which they
occur.
I
(hl Protective Goverings and Finishings

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally D.1 Protective coverings C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
(a) Any regulations, rules, byeJaws and the like with which the coverings and finishings are required to include cladding, include: materials
comply. plastering and painted (a) All fixings and
finishes and the like.
S.2 Size, thickness and
adhesives
finish of materials
(b) Forming laps, welts,
cut outs, recesses and S.3 Method of application
the like
(c) Pointing, sealing,
trowelling smooth,
chamfered and sealed
edges and the like
(d) Working around
supports, small drains,
vents or similar
obstructions

RULES INFORMATION
2, Protective coverings . Type and thickness of m M.1 Protective covering C.2 Work is deemed to
and finishings to coverings and fi nishings, and finishings to insulated include protective
insulated pipework type and thickness of pipework is measured covering and finishings to
insulation and size and over all inline fiftings, but joints in the running length
type of pipework stated not through items of and to fittings for pipes <
ancillaries. 50 mm diameter (or 54
mm in the case of copper
pipes).
3. Extra over protective 1. Bends . Type and thickness of nr M.2 Exha for coverings
coverings and 2. Elbows coverings and finishings, and finishings to reducing
finishings to insulated 3. Branches type and thickness of fittings are identified by
pipework, other than insulation and size of the largest diameter.
copper pipes, for
4, Reducers fittings stated
fittings > 50 mm 5. Tees
diameter 6. Reducing bends
4. Extra over protective
7. Reducing tees
nr
coverings and L Caps
finishings to insulaied 9.Flanged ends
copper pipework for 10. Others
fittings > 54 mm
diameter
5. Protective coverings 1. Valves ,|
. Type and thickness of nr
and finishings to 2. Strainers coverings and finishings,
insulated pipework 3. Others type and thickness of
ancillaries insulations and type and
size of ancillaries stated
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XVII MECHANICAT INSTATLATIONS 167
{hl Protective Coverings and Finishings (continued}

CLASSIFICATION TABLE
RULES INFORMATION
M.3 Protective coverings C.3 Work is deemed to

6. Protectivecoverings 1. Type and thickness of m2
include:
and finishings to protective coverings and and finishings to insulated
insulated rectangular finishings, type and rectangular ductwork is (a) Working around
ductwork thickness of insulation measured the nett area in ducting fittings, stiffeners,
stated contact with the base of joints and the like
all ducting as installed
and overall ducting (b) Forming of angles and
fittings and joints. other labours
7, Protective coverings 1. Type and thickness of m
include working cladding
and finishings to protective coverings and
around joints.
insulated circular or finishings, type and
oval ductwork thickness of insulation
and size and shape of
ductwork stated
8. ltems measured 1. Bends nr M.4 Extra for coverings
extra over protective and finishings to reducing
2. Branches fittings are identified by
coverings and
finishings to insulated 3. Elbows the largest sectional area.
circular or oval 4. Reducers
ductwork in which
theyoccur for working 5. Tees
the protective 6. Others
coverings and
finishings around
inJine fittings
9. Protectivecoverings 1. Type and thickness of nr M.5 Alternatively where

and finishings to protective coverings and equipment is contained in
insulated equipment finishings, type and casings of specified
thickness of insulation dimensions the protective
and details and size of coverings and finishings
equipment stated may be given by
superficial measurement.
Or the protective
coverings and finishings
may be included in the
description of the item of
equipment.
t
(hl ProteetiveCoveringsandFinishings{continued}
RULES INFORMATION
10, Extra over protective 1. Detachable protective nr M.6 Alternatively these

coverings and coverings and finishings items may be included in
finishings items in to insulated mattresses the description of
which they occur for enumerated items of the
protective coverings and
finishings in which they
occur.
HK SMM 4R
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XVII MECHANICATINSTAIATIONS 169
{il Sundries
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RUTTS COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Supports for 1. Pylons 1. Described and, where nr
pipework necessary, method of
2. Poles
fixing and nature of
3. Pole stays structure stated
4. Others
2. Catenary cables 1. Number, type and size 1. Eye bolts, shackles and m
stated straining screws and
method of fixing stated in
description
3. Marking the 1. Where the nature of the Item
positions of all holes, work necessitates any of
mortices, chases and these to be formed during
the like in the construction, the relevant
structure particulars are given
4. Testing, setting to 1. Details ofany phased Item C.1Providing instruments

work and any testing, setting to work and consumables is
commissioning and commissioning deemed to be included.
required required
5. Allowance for the Item D.1 Fuel in the context of
cost of all necessary this item, shall not be
fuel in connection construed as including
with testing, setting electricity which is
to work and any already provided under
commissioning Section lll item (c).31.
required
6. Preparation ofall 'L All requirements, Item
detailed design including the information
drawings required required, method of
presentation and number
7. Preparation of any
of copies stated
Item
vvorking drawings
required
8. Preparation ofany Item
builders'works
drawings required
9. Preparation of "as Item
fitted" record
drawings required
10. Provision of any 1. Detailed requirements Item
mock-ups and/or are given.
prototypes as
specified
--l
(il Sundries(continued|
RULES INFORMATION
11. Maintenance other 1. Scope and duration of Item M.1 lf maintenance is

than that required maintenance required required beyond the
under defects liability including provision of contract defects liability
consumable spares period, this shall be given
stated separately on a schedule
basis and shall be the
subject of a separate
agreement.
12. Tuition of Employer's 1. Scope and duration of Item

slaff tuition stated
13. Provision of manuals 1. All requirements Item
including information
required, method of
of copies stated
14, Provision of spares 1. Detailed requirements Item
and tools stated
15. Sleeves through Item C.2 Packing the space
walls, floors and between the pipes and
ceilings etc. the sleeve is deemed to
be included.
16. Fire stopping 1. Material to be used Item

described
17, Disconnecting, 1. Type of equipment and Item
setting aside and purpose of disconnection
refixing for the stated
convenience of other
trades
HK SMM 4R 170
xvilr EtEcTRlcAt tNsTAttATtoNs t7t
(See Secfron II General Pinciples)
-
(al General Glauses Applicable to all Electrical Sections
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVFRAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
Generally M.1 Where composite D.1 Bonding is defined as C.1 Assembling and S"1 Any regulations,
(a) A general description of the installations shall be given where it is not evident from the drawings units are supplied by the permaneni joining of jointing, together the rules, bye-laws and the
others, particulars are metallic parts to form an component parts of like with which the
required to be provided by this document.
included in the description electrically conductive composite units including installations are required
(b) Detailed specifications shall be provided together with drawings indicating the scope of the work. of any assembly work path which will assure providing any necessary to comply
involved. electrical continuity and connecting flanges, and
has the capacity to jointing materials are S.2 Kind and quality of
M.2 Work is identified materials
conduct safely any deemed to be included.
whether internal, external
or in plant rooms.
C.2 All necessary drilling
S.3 Gauge or thickness
imposed. and substance of
of the background and
M.3 Temporary work and materials
removal of temporary
work and making good
bolts, nuts, holes, screws, S.4 Any tesis wiih which
plugs, shot fired pins and materials, plant and
shall each be so described.
the like are deemed to be equipment are required
M.4 ln the event that only included. to comply
a performance
C.3 Plates, discs and S.5 Type and voltage of
labels for the identilication maln electricity supply
preamble clauses are
of plant, equipment, stating the location of the
included in the bills
cables, switches and the main supply point
stating that the rates are
to include all costs of, S.6 Priming and/or
included. painting off site and
and costs in connection
with the design, supply C.4 lnstruction notices, proprietary finishes or
and installation of the warning signs for plant, surface treatment applied
complete system. equipment, cables, as part of the production
switches and the like are process are described
M"5 Systems, together
deemed to be included. stating whether applied
with their equipment,
before or after fabrication
trunking, ducting, cable C.5 Brackets and methods
or assembly
trays and sundries are of support are deemed to
classified as shown in be included.
Appendix "A" to Section ll
General Principles.
be included in the items in
supplied by others, the
included in the item of
fixing equipment.
(bt Equipment and Switchgear
(See Secfion XVlll(a)
- General C/auses)
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMFNTARY

RULES INFORMATION
L Switchgear and 1. Prime movers 1" Type, rated capacity nr 1. Particulars of M.1 Type, SPN/TPN, C"1 Connecting cable
equipmenl and reference to drawing component parts and number of ways and rated ends or cable tails are
2. Moiors or specification given details of any materials capacity are given where deemed to be included.
3. Fans required for assembly are appropriate^
C.2 Couplings to, and
given.
4. Mechanical drives forming holes for conduit
entry are deemed to be
5. Bafteries included.
6. Rectifiers C.3 Connections between
7. Circuit breakers trunking and equipment
L Feeder pillars and switchgear, including
the use of flanges andlor
9. Transformers forming apertures are
10. Fuse & link deemed to be included.
disconnecting boxes C.4 Connectionsbetween
11. lsolating switches busbar trunking,
equipment and switchgear
12. Change-over switches are deemed to be
13. Switch-fuses included.
14. Fused-switches C.5 Links, fuses, circuit

breakers, gland plates,
15. Distribution boards terminal boxes and the
16. Contactors like, which form part of
the items are deemed to
'17. Starters
be included.
1 8. Busbar chambers
'19. Others
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xvilr ETECTRICAT INSTALTAIIONS 173
(cl Gonduits (except in Final Gircuitsl
(See Secfion XVlll(a)
- General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Conduits 1. Type and external size 1. On surface m M.1 Conduit is measured D.1 Concealed conduits C.'l Draw wires, draw
staied, where draw wires, over all conduii fittings, are deemed to include cables, conduit boxes,
draw cables and the like
2. Concealed
boxes, short running conduits embedded in conduit fittings and the
to be provided for use by 3. Run in chase lengths and branches. concrete or in floor like, except those required
others they are given in screeds" io be measured under
ihe description
4. Others
item (c).2 hereof, are
D.2 Conduits run in
deemed to be included,
chases, unless otherwise
stated, do not include C.2 Bending, cutting,
cutting away and making screwing and provision of
good. all conduit fixings and
fittings (except those
D.3 The term 'conduit
required under item (c).2
fittings and fixings' is
hereof, are deemed to be
deemed to include
included.
saddles, tees, elbows,
bends, cover plates, C.3 Components and the
bushes, locknuts, forming of holes for
stopping plugs, reducing making connections of
bushes and the like. conduii into trunking and
the like are deemed to be
included.
2. ltems measured as 1. Outlet boxes 't. Type and size stated nr C.3 applies.
extra over the 2. Adaptable boxes C.4 Cutting and jointing to
conduit in which 3. Floor trap boxes conduits are deemed to
they occur
4. Purpose made boxes be included.
5. Junction boxes C.5 Cover plates to boxes
6. Boxes required for are deemed to be included.
drawing in cables
7. Flameproof boxes
8. Expansionjoints
9. Pedestal boxes
10. Others
3. Flexible conduits 1. Size and type stated 1. Overall length stated nr M.2 Flexible conduits are C.3 applies.
and adaptors described in stages of 0.50 m measured fully extended
C.6 Cutting, jointing and
providing all conduit
fitiings are deemed to be
included.
(dl Tnrnking and Busbar Trunking
(See Section XVlll(a)
- General C/auses)
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVFRAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
1. Trunking 1. Size and type of m M.1 Trunking is measured C.1 All supports and joints
trunking stated, number over all short lengths and and jointing are deemed
and size of any branches. to be included.
compartments given,
C.2 Cutting and jointing
type of covers and
trunking or busbar
method of jointing stated.
trunking to fittings is
Pin racks, where required
stated in the description
2. hems measured extra '1. Bends nr
over the trunking in
which they occur
2. Reducing bends
3. Tees
4. Reducing tees
5. Crosses
6. Reducing crosses
7. Reducers
L Fire baniers
9. Others
3. Busbar trunking 1. Capacity and type of 1. Type, number and rated m D.1 Busbar trunking is
trunking stated capacity of conductors defined as including
stated busway and the like.
4, ltems measured as 1. Elbows nr
extra over the busbar
2. Tees
trunking in which they
occur 3. Reducers
4. Expansion fiftings
5. Others
5. Busbar trunking 1. Tap-offunits 1. Type, size and rated nr
fittings and capacity where
accessories
2. Feeder units
applicable, stated
3. Flanged ends
4. Special fritings
5, Special supports
6. Fire baniers
7. Others
HK SMM 4R 174
)NflII ETECTRICAT INSTATLATIONS 175
(el Trays and Ladders
(See Section XVIII(a) - General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Trays L Type and size stated m M.1 Trays and ladders are C.1 All joints are deemed
measured over all short to be included.
2. Ladders running lengths and C.2 Cutting and jointing
branches. trays and ladders to
3. ltems measured extra 1. Stop ends nr M.2 Reducing fittings are fittings are deemed to be
over trays in which identified by the larger included.
2. Bends
size of iray or ladder.
they occur C.3 Cutting openings in
3. Tees
4, ltems measured extra trays is deemed to be
included.
over ladders in which 4. Reducing tees
they occur 5. Crosses
6. Offsets
7. Reducers
8. Others
/
fft Gables {except in Final Circuits}
(See Seclion XVlll(a) * General C,auses)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Cables 1. Laid in trench 1. Type, size, number and m M.1 Cables are measured C.1 Colour coding or other
size of cores and rating the net length between identification markings are
2. Laid in open duct
stated. Components for deemed to be included.
equipment, control gear,
3. Laid on arm or hanger supporting cables given fittings, accessories and
C.2 Determining circuits
4. Fixed to cable tray, in the description. (See the like, except that the
and lacing into circuit
ladder or other surface however altemaiive following standard groups are deemed to be
5. Drawn into measurement in item allowances are added for
included.
(f).7 hereof.) tails:
underground pipe duct
(net length of pipe duct (a) 0.30 m on each cable
measured) entering fittings and
6. Laid or drawn into accessories
trunking (b) 0,60 m on each cable
7. Drawn into conduit entering equipment and
8. Suspended from switch gear
insulators or catenaries
9. Wrapped around
pipework or equipment
10. Drawn into existing
conduits
11" Drawn into existing
ducts
12. Drawn inio existing
trunking
2. Cable joints 1. Type and size ofcable nr C.3 Materials and heat for
stated. Joint-boxes, making the joints are
sealing-boxes and the like deemed to be included.
given in the description
3. Line taps 1. Size and type of cable nr
C.4 Shrouds, if required,
stated are deemed to be included.
4. Cable terminalion NI
C.5 Shrouds, locknuts,
glands
bushes, earth tags and
cable lugs are deemed to
be included.
5. Cable termination '1. Type of box and type nr
C.6 Insulatingmaterials,
boxes and size of cable being jointing materials, locknuts,
terminated stated
bushes and the like are
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XVIil ETECTRICAI INSTATTATIONS 177
{fl Cables lexcept in Final Gircuits} (continued}

RULES INFORMATION
6. Special boxes for 1. Type and size ofcable nr C.7 Connecting cable tails
future use or for use stated to connector blocks and
by others covers to boxes are
7. D-irons 1^ Typeofcomponentand nr
type and size of cable
8, lnsulators stated
9, Other components
10. Connections to Prov'l
public mains, making Sum
good highway and
any other work which
may be carried out
by a utility company
or Local Authority
G} Final Circuits (Gables etc. in Final Circuitsf
(See Section Wlll(a) * General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally
Distribution diagrams and drawings, showing the layout of points, shall be provided, accompanying the Bills
of Quantilies.

RULES INFORMATION
2. Final circuits 1. Lighting points 1. Size and type of cable nr M.1 One lighting point is C.1 Cables, conduits,
and, where appropriate counted for each outlet, including flexible conduits
2. One way switch points the type of conduit, and inespective of the number and adapters, outlet
3, Two way switch points means of achieving earih of lamps or of the switching. boxes, junction boxes,
continuity stated universal boxes, including
4. lntermediaie switch M.2 Switch points are
special boxes, adaptable
points measured inespective of
boxes, floor trap boxes,
any grouping together in
5. Socket or switch socket
gangs.
purpose made boxes,
points rectangular junction boxes
6. Points for immersion
M.3 Multigang socket required for drawing in
points or switch-socket cables, flameproof boxes
heaters
points are counted as one and expansion joints, all
7. Points for cooker poinL fixings, bending, cutting,
outlets screwing and jointing,
M.4 Points shall be billed
8. Points for fans laying in trunking or fixing
under headings stating the
in trays and ladders, and
distibution boards.
9. Poinis for air- all earth continuity
Distribution boards may be
conditioners requirements, are
grouped togetherwhere
10. Multi-gang sockets or deemed to be included.
appropriate.
switched sockei points, C.2 Cable trunking, trays
stating number of gangs M.5 Only cable trunking,
and ladders used in final
trays and ladders used in
11. Others circuits which are not
final chcuits which are
specifically detailed in the
specifically detailed in the
tender drawings or
tender drawings or
specifically required in the
specifically required in the
specification are deemed
specification, are measured
to be included.
separately under Sub-
sections (d) or (e) hereof.
For cable trunking, trays
and ladders which are not
specifically detailed or
required see C.2 hereof.
M.6 Alternativelyfinal
circuits may be measured
in detail in accordance wiih
Subsections (c) and (f)
hereof.
HK SMM 4R 178
XVIII ETECTRICAT INSTATIATIONS 179
(hl Fittings and Accessories
(See Section XVlll(a) * General Clauses)

RULES INFORMATION
{. Luminaires 1. Description includes nr 1. Form of suspension or C.1 All boxes, connector
reflectors, shades, lamps support, where required, blocks, and conneciing of
and the like, and the shall be stated. cable tails and all
method of starting or necessary bushes,
reference made to the nipples, locknuts and the
specifi cation or drawings, like and fixing in position
where appropriate. are deemed to be
included.
2. Ancillary fittings 1. Clocks 1. Description includes all nr

associated items such as
2. Alarm bells
boxes and cover plates.
3. Others
3. Accessories 1. Switches 1. Rated capacity, type of nr
each accessory and
2. Socket outlets
number of gangs in each
3. Thermostats accessory stated.
4. Bell pushes
5. Signal indicating units
6. Stop/start push buttons
7. Others
til Earthingn Lightning Protection and Bonding
(See Section XVIII(a) - General C/auses)
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAOE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
1. Gables M.1 Cable$ shall be
with item (f).1 hereof.
2. Tapes 1. Type and size stated. m M.2 Tapes are measured C.1 Work is deemed to
Description includes all the net length. include:
saddles, cleats, clips,
(a) Bends, twists and
holdfasts, and the like
through joints
with type and spacing
stated. (b) Connections and
junctions
(c) All saddles, cleats,
clips, holdfasts and the
like
3. Air terminations 1. Type, size and method nr C.2 Connecting electrodes
of connection stated to conductors, other than
4. Test clamps
by thermal welds, is
5. Earth electrodes deemed to be included.
6. Thermal welds
7. Others
8. Bonding 1. Bonding included in D.1 Bonding is defined in
items in Sub-sections (a) Sub-section (a).D.1
to (h) hereof hereof-
2. Bonding other than that M.3 Bonding for
defined in Sub-section requirements other than
(a).D.1 hereof measured those described in Sub-
in detail section (a).D.1 hereof is
with items 1 to 7 hereof.
3. Bonding otherthan that 1. Description states nr
defined in Sub-section whether tape, cable only
(a).D.1 hereof may or cable and conduit
alternatively be installation and, where
enumerated. appropriate, size of cable,
type of conduit and final
connections.
HK SMM 4R r80
XVIII ETECTRICAT INSTALIATIONS r8r
o suNDRlEls
(See Section Wlll(a) - General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
Marking the 1. Where the nature of the Item

positions of all holes, work necessitates any of
mortices, chases and these to be formed during
the like in the construction, the relevant
structure particulars given
2. Testing, setting to 1. Details of any phased Item C.1 Providing instruments

work and any testing, setting to work and consumables deemed
commissioning and commissioning to be included
required required
3. Allowance for the Item D.1 Fuel, in the contexi
cost of all necessary of this item, shall not be
with testing, setting electricity which is already
to work and any provided under Section lll
commissioning (c).31.
required
4. Preparation of all 1. All requirements, Item
5. Preparation ofany
of copies stated
Item
working drawings
required for approval
6. Preparation of any Item
builders'works
drawings required for
approval
fitted" record
drawings required
8. Provision of any '1. Detailed requirements Item
mock-ups and/or stated
prototypes as
specified
L Maintenance other 1. Scope and duration of Item M.1 lf maintenance is
than that required maintenance required required beyond the
under defects including provision of contract defects liability
liability consumable spares, period, this shall be given
agreement.
0l Sundries (continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
staff tuition stated
required, method of
of copies stated
12. Provision ofspares 1. Detailed requirements Item
and tools stated
13. Earth electrode 1. Anyconcrete surrounds nr C.2 Excavation is deemed
covers required stated to be included.
14. Supports for cables 1. Pylons 1. Described and, where nr
necessary, method of
2. Poles
fixing and nature of
3. Hut posts siructure stated
4. Wall brackets
5. Pole brackets
6. Pole stays
7. Others
15. Catenary cables 1. Number, type and size 1. Eye bolts, shackles and m
stated straining screws and
method of fixing stated in
the description
walls, floors and between the pipes,
ceilings etc. conduits or cables and
the associated sleeves is
1?. Fire stopping 1. Materials to be used Item
described
18. Disconnecting, 1. Typeofequipmentand Item
setting aside and purpose of discdnnection
trades
HK SMM 4R
182
XIX COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY/CONTROL SYSTEMS 183
(See Sectlo/l ll * General Principles)
(al General Glauses Applicable to all Communications/Security/Control Systems Sections
RUTES INFORMATION
1. Generally M.1 Where composite 0.1 Bonding is defined as C.1 Assembling and S.1 Any regulations,
units are supplied by the permanent joining of jointing, together with the rules, bye-laws and the
{a) A general description of the installations shall be given where it is not evident from the drawings others, particulars are metallic parts to form an component parts of like with which the
required to be provided by this documeni. included in the description electrically conductive composite units, including installations are required
(b) Detailed specifications shall be provided together with drawings indicating the scope of the work. of any assembly work path which will assure providing any necessary to comply
involved. electrical continuity and jointing materials and
has the capacity to connecting flanges are
M.2 Temporary work,
conduct safely any deemed io be included.
materials
removal of temporary S.3 Gauge orthickness
work and making good C.2 All necessary drilling
and substance of
imposed.
are each so described. of the background and the
materials
M.3 Systems, together
bolts, nuts, holes, screws, S.4 Any tests with which
with their trunking, plugs, shotfired pins and materials, plant and
ducting, cable trays and equipment are required
the like are deemed to be
conduits (unless to comply
included.
associated with more than
one installation) are C.3 Plates, discs and S.5 Priming and/or
classified as shown in labels for the identification painting off site and
Appendix "A" to Section ll of plant, equipment, proprietary finishes or
General Principles. cables, switches and the surface treatment applied
like are deemed to be as part of the production
M.4 Work is identified
included. process are described
whether internal, exiernal siating whether applied
or in plant rooms. C.4 lnstructionnotices,
before or after fabrication
warning signs for control
M.5 ln the event that only
equipment, cables,
or assembly
a performance
equipment control
switches, accessories
preamble clauses shall
and the like are deemed
be included in the bills
to be included.
stating that the rates are
to include all costs of, C.5 Brackets and methods
and costs in connection of support are deemed to
with, the design, supply be included.
and installation of the
complete system. be included in the items in
supplied by others the
included in the item of the
fixing equipment.
r
FI Equipment
(See Section XX(a) - General

RULES INFORMATION
1. Central equipment 1. Central processing units 1. Described (or referred nr C.1 lnterfacing, connecting,
to in the equipment interconnecting cables,
2. Master stations
schedule/ appropriate jointing and making all
3. Operator stations specification clause) busbar, cable, conduit,
trunking and cable tray
4. Control console connections and the like
5. Display units and the provision of all
associated components
6. Printers are deemed to be
7. Disc drive units included in the items of
equipment^
B. Amplifiers
9. Others
C.2 Cable and conduit
connections from power
2. Peripheralequipment 1. Data gathering panels nr source/UPS units to all
2. Splitters equipment are deemed
to be included in the
3. Distribution process equipment items.
units
4. Others
3. Provision of all Item 0.1 Software includes C.3 Fees and charges for
software, including those for the operating softivare patents and
back-up copies systems and applications. licences are deemed to be
1. Uninterruptible 1. Units including batteries Item

power supply unib and chargers, all supply
(uPs) and interconnecting wiring
etc., battery type, standby
time and rated capacity
stated
HK SMM 4R 184
XIX GOMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY/CONTROI SYSTEMS r85
(cl DistributionandPrincipallntereonnections
(See Section XX(a) - General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
Signal/Gontrol liem
circuits, including
approved cable,
conduit, trunking and
accessories etc. from
central equipment
to all peripheral
equipment, including
master station
2. Signal/Control Item
circuits including
approved cable,
conduit, lrunking and
accessories etc.
between peripheral
equipment
M.'lThese items are
3, Cable trunking, trays measured separately in
and ladders accordance with Section
specifically detailed XVlll (d) and {e).
in the lender
drawings
I
(dl Final Gircuit Points
(See Section XX(a)
- General C/auses)
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DTFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

RULES INFORMATION
1. B.M.S. final circuits '1. Analogue input points 1. Described, description nr C.1 Cables and conduit
includes the type of connections from power
2. Security final circuits 2. Analogue output points
circuits, point of origin, source/UPS units to all
3. Gommunications 3. Digital input points function and location or systems are deemed to be
final circuits schedule reference. included in the equipment
4. Digital output points
items.
C.2 Each item is deemed
to include:
(a) Cables, conduits and
flexible conduits
(b) Adapters, outlet
boxes, junction boxes,
including special boxes
and the like
(c) All fixings, bending,
cufting, screwing and
jointing
(d) Laying in trunking or
fixing in trays and ladders
(e) All earth continuity
requirements
HK SMM 4R r86
XIX COMMUNICATIONS/SECURIW/CONTROT SYSTEMS 187
(df Final Gircuit Points (c.ontinuedf

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPTTMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
4. Field equipment for 1. Damperactuator 1 . Described,description nr C.3 All boxes, connector
B.M.S. 2. Valve & valve actuator includes the type and blocks, all connecting of
3. Frequency invertor rated capacity cable tails and all
4. Differentialpressure necessary bushes,
switch nipples, locknuts and the
5. Sensor like and fixing in position
are deemed to be
6. Flow switch
included.
7. Sail switch
8. Differentialpressure
switch
9. Overheat cutout
10. Detector
11. Flow meter
12. Transducer
13. Power meter
14. Others
5. Field equipment for 1. Data outlet nr
security 2. Telephone outlet
6. Field equipment for 3. Pager
communications 4. Speaker
5. Volume control
6. Microphone outlet
7. Zone selector
8. W/FM outlet
9. Splitter unit
10. Tee unit
11. CCTVcamera, fixed
type
12. CCTV cameraPlTlZ
type
13. Clock
14. Watchman tour unit
15. Door contact
16. Burglar alarm push
button
17. Motion detector
18. Door phone intercom
unit
19. lntercom unit
20. Card reader
21. Card dispenser
22. Banier gale
23. Others
I
(dD Final Ghcuit Points (eontinued|
RULES INFORMATION
7. Cable trunking, trays M.'l Measured separately

and ladders in accordance with
specifically detailed Section XVlll (d) and (e)
in the tender
drawings or
specifically required
by the specification
HKSMM 4R 188
XIX COMMUNICATIONS/SECURIIY/CONTROL SYSTEMS r89
(el Sundries
(See Section XX(a) - General C/auses)

RULES INFORMATION
1. Marking the positions 1. Where the nature of the Item

of all holes, mortisesn work necessitates any of
chases and the like in these to be formed during
the structure construction the relevant
particulars are given.
2. Testing, setting to 1. Details of any phased Item C.1 Providinginstruments

work and any testing, setting to work and consumables is
commissioning and commissioning deemed to be included.
required required
3. Allowance for the Item D.1 Fuel, inthecontextof
cost of all necessary this item, shall not be
with testing, setting to electricity which is already
work and any provided under Section lll
commissioning (c).31.
required
4. Preparation of all 1. All requirements, Item
5, Preparation of any
of copies stated
Item
working drawings
required
6. Preparation of any Item
builders'works
drawings required
fitted" record
drawings required
8. Provision of any 1. Detailed requirements Item
mockups and/or stated
prototypes as
specified
9. Maintenance other 1^ Scope and duration of Item M.1 lf maintenance is
than that required maintenance required, required beyond the
under defects liability including provision of contract defects liability
consumable spares period, this shall be given
agreement.
(el Sundries(continuedf
RULES INFORMATION
staff tuition stated
required, method of
of copies stated
12. Provision ofspares 1. Detailed requirements Item
and tools stated
walls, floors and between the conduits,
ceilings etc. cables and the associated
sleeve is deemed to be
included.
14. Fire stopping 1. Materials to be used Item
described
15. Disconnecting, 1. Type of equipment and Item
setting aside and purpose of disconnection
trades
HK SMM 4R
190
XX GLAZING r9l
(see Secflon // - General Principles)
(a) General Glazing (including Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheets)

RULES INFORMATION
'1. M.1 Glass measured in this C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of glazing
Generally
section is for general include: mmpounds and sealants
glazing. (a) Painting metal or wood S.2 Method of glazing
M.2 Glass in the following rebates with specified S.3 Method of securing
positions are measured in primer before glazing including details of gaskets,
the appropriate Sub- (b) Painting cut edges of glazing strips and drannels
sections of Section Xlll wired glass with specified S.4 Nature of frame or sunound
Wood Works and XV Steel paint
and Metal Works: S.5 Fire rated panes have fire
(c) Putty or glazing
rating stated
(a) Fixed and demountable compounds
partitions.
(d) Sprigs or glazing clips
(b) Ofiice partitions
(e) Bedding in glazing
(c) Shop fronts tape, wash leather, rubber,
(d) Curtain walling neoprene, butyl or other
plastic and the like
(e) Fumiture and littings
etc. (f)Where bedded in wood
frames with wooden beads
(f) Windows and glazed
the taking off and replacing
doors
the beads
(g) Drilling or forming all
holes for fixing or for
ironmongery and the like

RULES INFORMATION
1. Panesarea30.15mz 1. Type, quality and thickness 62 1. ln inegularshapes M.3 Panes of inegular shape C.2 Glazing is deemed to
2. Glazing
of glass stated (measured square) are measured the smallest include raking and curved
2. Panesarea>0.15and<
rectangle from whi6 the cutiing.
4.00 mz 2. ln flat panes setto curve
pane can be obtained.
z
3. Panes area > 4.00 m
M.4 Glass which is brilliant
cut or bent or in which
holes are cut or formed, is
enumerated.
3. Louvres 1. Dimensioned description 1. Labourstoedgesare m

given in the description (nr
stated)
(al General and Sheetsl {continuedl
RULES INFORMATION
4. Panes of glass with '1. Dimensioned description '1. Number, size and iype nr 1. lrregularshapes D.1 Cut or formed holes C.2 applies.
cut or formed holes of holes stated (measured square) are holes other than
those included by the
application of C.1 (g)
hereof.
5. Brilliant cut panes 1. Decoration described nr

6, Bent panes 1. Bent in short direction, nr
radius stated
2. Bent in long direction,
radius stated
3. Bent in both directions,
radii stated
7. Polished edges 1. Plain edges m 1. Curved edges M.5 Labours on glass are C.3 Edges are deemed to
grouped with the glass to include mitres.
2. Rounded edges 2. Bent panes
which they relate.
3. Bevelled edges, width
of bevel stated
8. Grinding 1. Plain work 1. Panes partly obscured m2 M.6 Grinding,

sandblasting and
9. $andblasting 2. Panes wholly obscured
embossing are measured
10. Embossing over the whole area of
the panes.
11. Engraving
2. Design work 1. Dimensioned nr D.2 Design work includes
description art work, lettering and the
like.
HK SMM 4R 192
XX GLAZING t93
(b) Glass Wall Linings, Floors, Balustrades and Parapets

RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally S.1 Kind, quality and thickness
The following information shall be provided: of materials, except where
at the discretion of the
(a) Scope and location ofthework
Contractor
S.2 Method of jointing or
method of construction,
except where at the
discretion of the Contractor

RULES INFORMATION
2. Squash court armoured 1. Dimensioned description, Item C.1 Work is deemed to
glass walls and doorc or reference to drawing include all necessary
for the complete system mullions, fixings, framing,
neoprene strips, sealant
pointing, cement and
sand packing etc. and
ironmongery to doors.
3. Minor wall linings 1. Dimensioned description 112 S.3 Details of silvering and
protective backing
4. Glass balustrades and 1. Dimensioned description m M.1 Balustrades and C.2 Work is deemed to
railings railings in different include:
locations shall each be
(a) Top rails, posts,
measured sepantely. glazing panels, glass
connectors, fixing clamps
at bottom, all supporting
metalwork, structural
sealant joints and linish
to exposed edges
(b) All ends, angles,
ramps and ramped
angles and he like
(cl llirrorsn Glass Shelves and Sundry Glazing Slo*s
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally S.1 Kind and quality of
glass

RULFS INFORMATION
2. Minors 1. Dimensioned description 1. Polished or bevelled nr 1. lf drilled, number, size C.'l Work is deemed to S.2 Details of silvering
edges described and type of holes stated include fixings, backings and protective backing
and framing.
S.3 Method of fixing
S.4 Fixing through
vulnerable materials
S.4 Metal framing and
plywood or other
backings
3. Shelves nr C.2 Work is deemed to S.5 Method of fixing and

include brackets, supports brackets
and fixings.
HK SMM 4R 194
XXI PAINTING r95
(See Secflon ll - General Pinciples)
(a) General Clauses Applicable to the following Sub-sections (b)through (e)

INFORMATION PROVIDED
RULES INFORMATION
M.1 Work on concrete, D.1 Work is deemed to be C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Kind and quality of
1. Generally
internal unless otherwise include: materials
brick, plaster, stone,
metal, wood or other described. (a) Multicoloured work S.2 Material required to be
surface is in each case D.2 Multi-coloured work is and cutting to line applied and/or finished by a
given separately. defined as the particular method stated
(b) Preliminary
M.2 The area or girth application of more than preparatory work before S.3 Preliminary preparation
measured is the area or one colour on an application work before application
girth covered including individual surface. On
(c) Rubbing down
allowances for the extra walls and columns and
between coats
girth of edges, on ceilings and beams,
mouldings, panels, it is defined as the (d) Painting on beads,
sinkings, corrugations, application, in one room, hinges and other fittings,
flutings, carvings, of more than one colour brackets, bolts, lugs and
enrichments and the like on walls and columns, or the like, and attached
unless otherwise on ceilings and beams. pipework and mnduits
provided for herein. painted at the same time
and in the same material
M.3 Work on existing
and colour as the surface
surfaces is given
to which they are
separately and
attached
preparatory treatment of
existing decoration such (e) Removing all
as washing down, ironmongery and similar
buming off, stripping and hardware before painting
the like is stated in the and reinstalling the same
description. after painting, or
protecting like items by
approved means
(al General Clauses Applicable to the following Sub.sections {b} through {el {continued}
INFORMATION PROVIDED MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARV
RULES INFORMATION
1. Generally(continued) M.4 Work required to be
executed on members
before fixing is so
described.
M.5 Work to ceilings and
beams, where the ceiling
is > 3.50 m from the floor
is so described, the
height being stated in
stage of 1.50 m.
M.7 Descripiions include
preparatory work such as
knotting and stopping,
priming and sealing coats.
The number of
undercoats and finishing
coats is staied.
HKSMM 4R r96
197
XXI PAINTING
(b) Painting and Similar Work
(See Section )C(l (a) - General Clauses)

CLASSIFICATION TABLE INFORMATION
RULES
M.1 Plain, open type C.1 Work on grilles, louvres

1. Painting 1. General surfaces 1. Girth > 300 mm m2
balustrades, fencing, and the like is deemed to
2. On walls and columns 2. Surfaces, girth < 300 m gates, railings and the include finishing to all
(grouped together) mm like are described surfaces.
3. On ceilings and beams according to size of C.2 Work on windows,
(grouped together) 3. lsolated surfaces s 0.50 nr
individual members. glazed screens and
m2, irrespective of girth
4. On concrete grilles and M.2 Each side of mesh glazed doors shall be
the like, measured flat covered or ornamental deemed to include
overall on both sides, railings and gates is opening edges, and all
stating thickness of grille measured and, surfaces offrames,
notwithstanding the mullions, transoms, cills
5. On members of roof
general measurement and the like.
trusses, laftice steelwork
and the like rule M.6 above is
measured overall
6. On conugated surfaces regardless of voids.
and the like, measured
flat
7. On windows, glazed
screens and glazed
doors, measured flat on
both sides
B. On mesh covered or
ornamental fencing,
railings, gates and the
like, measured flat
overall on both sides
9. On grilled or louvred
surfaces, measured flat
overall on both sides
10. On individual members

of plain, open type
balustrades, fencing,
gates, railings and the
like
'll . Others
(b) Painting and Similar Work (continued)
RULES INFORMATION
2. Painting on pipes and 1. Girth > 300 mm 792 C.3 Work is deemed to
conduits include painting on pipe
clips, holders, hangers,
3. Painting on eaves 2. Surfaces, girth < 300 m conduit boxes and the
gutterc mm like.
3. lsolated surfaces s 0.50 nr

m2, inespective of girth
4. Painting on sundry 1. Air bricks nr

items 2. Rainwater heads
3. Ventilating gratings
4. Others
(c) Polishing and Clear Finishing

Sectionffi - General

RULES INFORMATION
'1. Polishing or clear 1. Timber floors 1. Girth > 300 mm 62 M.'l Type of finish and D.1 This Sub-section (c)
finishing 2. General surfaces of preparatory work (e.9. includes wax and shellac
2. lsolated surfaces, girth < m staining, bodying in and polishing, cellulose,
woodwork in joinery
300 mm the like) is given in the polyurethane and epoxy
3. General surfaces of description. clear finishes and the
marble or polished
like.
granite and the like
HK SMM 4R r98
199
XXI PAINTING
(dl Signwriting
(See Section XXI (a) * General Clauses)
RULES INFORMATION
1. Lines 1. Dimensioned description L Straight m
2. Broken lines 2. Curved
3, Arrow heads or tails nr
4. Letters, numerals nr
5. Stops and nr
puncluation marks
6. Ghinese characters nr
7. $ymbols or logos nr
(el Papedranging (including Sheet Plastic and Fabric Liningsl

Section XXI (a) - GeneralClauses)
MFASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULTS SUPPLEMENTARV
RULES INFORMATION
C.1 Work is deemed to S.1 Adhesives
1. Wallpaper and the 1. Described or 1. To walls and columns m2
include:
like manufacturer's reference
2. To ceilings and beams
stated (a) Cutting to profile
2. Border strips and the m (b) Matching patterns
like (c) Cutting and fitting
3. Corners and motifs nr around pipes, switches,
brackets and the like
4. Fabric linings m2
(d) Border strips are
deemed to include mitres
and intersections
HK SMM 4R 200
XXII HNDSCAPING 201
(See Sectlon ll - General Principles)
(al SiteGlearanceandExcavatingWorks
RULES INFORMATION
1, Site clearance M.1 Site clearance is

with Section Vl (a).2.
2. Excavation works M.2 Excavation works are

with Section Vl (a).3 to
13, as applicable.
(bl Turfing and Grass Seeding

RULES INFORMATION
l. Soiling for turfing or 1. Average thickness 1. Type of soil to be used m2 M.1 Thickness is S.1 Timing of operations
grass seeding stated and method of measured after
S.2 Details of post
preparation stated compaction. planting watering,
2. Turfing 1. Spot turfing or sprigging 1. Types ofgrass, size m2 '1. Details of pre{urfing fertilisation, cultivaiion
and spacing of sprigs fertiliser, top dressing and and cutting and of
stated rolling stated replacement
'1. Details of preturfing requirements
2. Close turfing on level or 1. Turves previously cut m2
to slopes s 1 in 7 and stored on site fertiliser, and top dressing
stated
3. Close tur{ing to slopes 2. Type ofgrass and size
> 1in7 and thickness of turves 2. lf fixed with pegs,
stated spacing stated
3. Broadcast seeding 1. Grass seed mix to be m2 1. Details of pre-seeding
for grassed areas used and rate of ferlilisers, mulches and
application stateC top dressings to be
included stated
4. Hydroseeding for 1. Details of mix to be m2 1. Details of protective
grassed areas used, including details of layer io be applied and
seed mix, mulch, fertiliser method of securing in
soil binding agent and dye position stated
incorporated and rate and
method of application
stated
5. Metal or other edging 1. Described m

to grassed areas
(cl Planting
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULFS COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
RULES INFORMATION
1. Cultivating 1. Depth and maximum m2 1. Weeding, details stated D.1 Types ofsurface C.1 Cultivating is deemed S.1 Timing of operations
size of stones permitted applications include to include the removal of
S.2 Method of cultivating
to remain stated herbicides, selective stones above ihe
and degree of tilth
weedkillers, peat, maximum permitted size
fertilisers, compost, limit. S.3 Kind, quality and
mulch, ameliorants and composition of materials
C.2 Surface applications
the like" S.4 Definitions of size
are deemed to be
included working in if designation required
required. S.5 Size and type of pits,
2. Surfaceapplications 1. Type and rate stated m2
holes or trenches
3. Trees 1. Botanical name 1. Size designation nr 1. Supplying only D.2 Removing surplus C,3 ltems include
excavated or formed
excavated materials excavating or forming pits,
2. Girth, height and clear 2. Planting in existing 5.6 Type ofsupports and
means removing from holes or trenches, refilling,
stem and root system cultivated or grassed
site unless otherwise watering in, removing ties
stated areas or cultivated or
described. surplus excavated S.7 Special materials for
grassed areas prepared
material and labelling. refilling
by others, details stated
C.4 Refilling is deemed to
S.B Labelling
3. lnitial culback, details
include all necessary
stated S.9 Colouration of leaves
multiple handling.
4. Shrubs 't.Height and root system nr 4. Transplanted trees, or blossoms staied in
including provision of
C.5 Planting in cultivated specification
stated
or grassed areas prepared
temporary storage
2. Height and root system sP by others is deemed to
stated and spacing of 5. Collecting and include all necessary
plants or number per m2 transplanting trees from reinsiatement.
stated another source
C.6 Planiing trees in
5. Bamboos 1. Size, number of shoots nr 6. Supports and ties paved areas is deemed to
and size of container in include lifting tree grilles
which they are grown 7" Refilling with special and setting aside and
described materials, details stated subsequent relaying and
8. Watering, details stated replacing any damaged or
6. Herbaceous plants 1. Size stated nr
lost tree grilles.
9. Where trees are planted
7, Ground cover plants 2. Size and number per m2 m2
in paved areas this is
stated stated
8. Climbers 1. Size siated nr
2. Size and number of
shoots stated
HK SMM 4R 202
XXII TANDSCAPINO 203
lcl Planting {continuedf

RULES INFORMATION
9. Aquatic plants 1. Botanical name 1. Size stated nr
10. lndoor potied or 1. Size of plant and type nr

container plants and size of container
stated
11. External potled or
container plants
12. Decorative cut trees 1. Size and type ofiree, nr
in pots or containers description of decorative
cutting and type and size
of container
13. Artificial plants 1. Description and size 1. Type and size of nr

stated container and method of
fixing
14. Mulching planting 1. Type of mulch and m2 M.1 Mulching is measured S.10 Type of mulch, time
areas after planting thickness to planted area. and method of
application
M.2 Alternatively this may
be measured as one
operation to the whole
area, giving an
approximate total area of
planting beds.
(dl Boulders
RULES INFORMATION
1. Boulders 1. Supplied and placed 1. Type of boulder, nr S.1 Source and quality of
dimensioned description, boulders
2. Selected from boulders
method of placing and
on site and placed
securing in position
{el Removal of$tater

RULES INFORMATION
1. Removal ofwater M.1 Removal of water is

included in Section lll
(c).29.
(f) Green Planting Systems
RULES INFORMATION
1. Vertical green wall 1. For proprietary systems, ry12 M.1 Plants are measured C.1 For proprietary S.1 Design intent if not
systems catalogue references, separately. systems, work is deemed expressly described or
2. Horizontal green roof components of the M.2 Measured the area to include: shown in the drawing or
systems system and background covered by the green (a) Submission of shop specification
for fixing stated "ts planting system drawings, method
statement and structural
loading calculation
(b) Construction of mock-
up on site if specified
(c) Support system,
irrigation system,
drainage system,
planting media, any
additional components,
fiftings, accessories and
the like required in
compliance with the
design intent
2. For other systems, each M.1 applies.

component of the system
is measured in
accordance with the
measurement rule in the
appropriate Section.
(g) Statues, Sculptures and Stone Features

RULES INFORMATION
1. Statues 1. Catalogue references or nr C.1 This work is deemed to
2. Sculptures dimensioned description include the provision of
and method of fixing any additional framing
3. Stone features Sets
support required for
4. Others fixing securely into
position.
HK SMM 4R 204
205
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IX P.81
XIX P.189 Drain Pipe Trenches
Communications Systems, Sundries IX P.8'1
A vil P.61 Drain Pipes
il P.3 Concrete Beams ll P.3
Abbreviations vill P.77 Drawings, used for measurement
XVIII P.179 Concrete Block Walls XVII P.16'l
Accessories (Electrical) vlr P.62 Ductwork
XX P.191 Concrete Casing to Steelwork XVII P.162
Acrylic Sheet Glazing vil P.62 Ductwork, ln-Line Fittings
XVII P.154 Concrete Columns XVII Pj62
Air Handling Units vil P.59 Ductwork, Ancillaries
IV P.21 Concrete Pile CaPs
Alterations vil P.62 E
XVIII P.179 Concrete Walls XVIII P.1BO
Ancillary Fittings (Electrical) IX P.81 Earthing
XXII P.203 Concrete Beds for Drains or Pipe Ducts XVIII Pj72
Artificial Plants vlt P.60 Electrical Equipment & Switchgear
X P.85 Concrete Blinding XVIII P.179
Asphalt Work vlt P.60 Electrical Fittings & Accessories
Concrete Curbs, Cills, CoPings etc. XVIII P.171
B vll P.59 Electrical General Clauses
VI P.50 Concrete Foundations XVIII P.181
Backfi lling to Excavation vil P.61 Electrical lnstallations, Sundries
XV P"125 Concrete Ground Beams XVIII P.171
Balustrades, Glazed Balustrades, Metal P.30 Electrical lnstallations
xill P.113 Concrete Piles Cast in-situ in Casings VI P.46
Balustrades, Wood vlt P.61 Excavation, Surface
XVI P.145 Concrete SusPended Slabs VI P.47
Bitumen Emulsion, Asphaltic Concrete vll P.66 Excavation, Trenches
XVII P.154 Concrete, Formwork VI P.46
Boilers vil P.65 Excavation, Working SPace
XVIII P.180 Concrete, Reinforcement VI P.47
Bonding (Electrical) vil P.63 Excavation, Basements
P.33 Concrete, Structural Movement Joints VI P.47
Bored Piles
XXII P.203 Concrete, Water StoPS ln vI P.63 Excavation, Bases, Post Holes etc.
P.4B
Boulders, SuPPlYing and Placing Excavation, for Service Pipes & Cables VI
XVIII P.173
VIII P.79 Conduits (except in Final Circuits) VI P.47
Brick or Block Pavings XIX P.183 Excavation, to Reduce Levels
vilt P.75 Control Systems lt P.5
Brickwork & Blockwork XIX P.184 Existing Buildings, Work in
ll P.7 Control SYstems, EquiPment
Building Services, Classification in Billing XIX P.186 F
XVIII P.174 Control Systems, Final Circuits XXI P.199
Busbar Trunking XIX P.189 Fabric PaPerhanging
Control Systems, Sundries XVII P.154
c XVII P.154 Fans
XVIII P.176 Cooling Towers X P.88
Cables (excePt in Final Circuits) il P.4 Felt Roofing
P.40 Costs held to be included in items XV Pj27
Caissons XV P.122 Fencing & Gates, Metal
XVI P.151 Coverings, Sheet Metal XIX P.187
Carpet SheeUCarPet Tile Finishes XV P.141 Field Equipment for B.M'S.
P.30 Curtain Walling, Metal P,187
Cast in-situ Concrete Piles in Driven Casings VI P.45 Field Equipment for Communications XIX
XI P.94 Cutting Down Trees XIX P.187
Cast Stone Facings Field Equipment for Security Systems
XVI P.148 D XVIII P.178
Ceramic Tilling il P.4 Final Circuits (Cables etc.)
IX P.83 Dayworks xlll P.105
Cesspools IV P.20 Fire Stops
XVII P.154 Demolishing Parts of Structures xlll P.114
Chillers IV P.20 Fittings, Wood
XVII P.154 Demolishing Structures XV P.142
Chimneys XV P.133 Fittings, Metal
xll P.97 Demountable Partitions, Metal XV P.133
Chinese Tile Rooflng xlll P.108 Fixed Partitions, Metal
VI P.51 Demountable Partitions, Wood xlll P.108
Chunam Surfacing P.43 Fixed Partitions, Wood
XV Pj22 Diaphragm Wdling XV P.123
Claddings, Sheet Metal VI P.49 Flashings, Sheet Metal
XIX P.1 83 Disposal, Excavated Materials lll P.10
Communications SYstems xlll P.111 Form of Contract
XIX P.184 Doors, Wood lll P.10
Communications Systems, Equipment XV P.124 Form of Sub-Contract
XIX P.186 Doors, Folding Doors, Metal
Communications Systems, Final Circuits
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
Framed Work, Metal XV P"125 Landscaping XXII P.201 Partitions, Offi ce Cubicle xlll P.'110
Frames & Linings, Wood XIII P.111 Partitions, Sliding and Folding xilt P.109
Lathing XVI P.143
Fumiture, Metal XV P.142 Partitions, Toilet Cubicle xill P.110
Lightning Protection XVIII P.180
Furniture, Wood xil P.114 Linings, Sheet Metal XV P.122 Partitions, Wood, Glazed xilt P.108
G Liquid Membrane Waterproofi ng Pipework XVII P.156
X P.85
Gates, Collapsible Gates, Metal XV Pj24 Luminaires XVIII P.179 Pipework, Accessories XVII P.158
Glass Shelves XX Pj94 M Pipework, Ancillaries XVII P.158
Glass Balustrades & Parapets XX P.193 Macadam Pipework Supports XVII P.157
XVI P.145
Glass Block Walls & Panels VIII P.77 Marble Facings Planking & Strutting, incl Excavation VI P.46
XI P.94
Glass Wdl Linings XX P.193 Plant Pots & Containers XXII P.203
Marble Tiling XVI P.148
Glazed Wood Partitions xill P.108 Mechanical Equipment XVII P.154 Planting XXII P.202
Glazing - General Glazing XX P.'191 Mechanical lnstallations, Sundries Plasterboard XVI P.143
XVII P.169
Granite Facings XI P.% Mechanical lnstallations Plastering XVI P.143
XVII P.153
Granite Tiling XVI P.148 Plastic Sheet Finishes XVI P.151
Mechanical Section General Clauses XVII P.153
Granolithic Finishes, Terrazzo XVI P.145 Playground Equipment, Wood xilt P.114
Metal Doors, Gates, Shutters, Grilles XV Pj24
Grass Seeding & Turfing XXII P.201 Playground Equipment, Metal XV P.142
Metal Hatches XV P.124
Green Planting Systems XXII P.204 Polishing & Clear Finishing XXI P.198
Metal Work for Structural Timber xlil P.99
Grilles, Screens & Louvres, Metal XV P.124 Mini-Piles Polycarbonate Sheet Glazing XX P.191
P.44d
Gun Applied Reinforced Concrete vI P.64 Minimum Deductions il P.4 Precast Concrete vil P.70
Gutters XVII P.160 Precast Concrete Piles P.2B
Minor Buildings & Structures, Metal XV PJ28
H
Minor Buildings & Structures, Wood xilt P.115 Precast Prestressed Concrete vil P.73
Handrails, Metal XV P125 Miror Wall Linings Prestressed Concrete vil P.71
XX P.193
Handrails, Wood xilt P.113 Mirrors XX P-194 Prime Cost Sums lt P.5
Hardcore & Granular Filling VI P.50 Moon Gates, Stone Profiled Metal Sheet Roof Coverings XV P.131
XI P.93
Hatches, Wood xilt P.'111 Mosaic Tiling XVI P.148 Profiled Sheet Roof & Wall Claddings xllr P.107
Heat Exchangers XVII P.154 Mulching Planting Areas Profiled Metal Sheet Wall Claddings XV P.131
XXII P.203
Hydroseeding XXII P.2A1 N Proprietary Roof Tiling XI P.98
I
o Protective Goverings & Finishings XVII P.'166
ln-situ Surface Finishes & Screeds XVI P.145 Metal
Ofiice Cubicle Partitions, XV P.135 Provisional Sums ll P.5
lnsulation to Ductwork XVII P.165 Wood
Office Cubicle Partitions, Xlll P.1'10 Pumps XVII P.154
lnsulation to Equipment XVII P.165 Overhead Crane Rails XV P.120 a
lnsulation to Pipework XVII P.164 P R
lnsulation to Wall Linings, Claddings etc.
lronmongery
xlll P.105 Painting, General Clauses XXI P.195 Racks, Wood xilt P.114
XIV P.117 Paperhanging including Sheet Plastic & Fabric Linings Raised Access Floors, Metal XV P.131
J Raised Access Floors, Wood xilt P.102
XXI P.199
K Parquet Flooring Xlll P.101 Removal of Water ilt P.16
L
Wood
Partitions, Demountable, Xlll P.108 Rendering XVI P.145
Laboratory & Sanitary Fittings xvil P.1s5 Partitions, Fixed,Wood Xlll P.108 Reservoir, Works Under ll P.5
HK SMM 4R 206
207
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
il P.5 Steel Sheet Piling P.25 V

River, Work Under
Roads & Pavings XVI P.145 Stone Arches XI P.93 Ventilators, Woods xill P.111
Rock-Socketed Steel H-Piles P.44a Stone Beds & Sides to Watercourses XI P.92 W
xll Stone Construction XI P.90 Walling, Diaphragm P.43
Roof Tiling P.97
P.123 Stone Copings, Curbs, Steps etc. XI P.92 Windows & Glazed Doors, Metal XV P^138
Roofing and Flashings, Sheet Metal XV
Rubber Sheet Finishes XVI P.151 Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds XI P.94 Wood Balustrades xlll P.113
Stone Moon Gates XI P.93 Wood Block Flooring xilt P.101
S
P.155 Stone Pitching to Slopes XI P.92 Wood Handrails xill P.113
Sanitary & Laboratory Fittings XVII
P.5 Stone Walling XI P.91 Wood Doors xlll P.111
Sea Water, Work Under lt
XIX P.183 Structural Timber xilt P.99 Wood Framed Suspended Ceilings xilt P.105
Security Systems
XIX P.1U Structural Steel XV P.119 Wood Frames & Linings xtil P.111
Security Systems, Equipment
Surface Finishes & Screeds, In-situ XVI P.145 Wood Hatches XIII P.111
Security Systems, Final Circuits XIX P.1 86
P.189 Surface Water Channels vil P.59 Wood Stairs xilr P.1'13
Security Systems, Sundries XIX
IX P.83 Suspended Ceilings, Metal XV P.136 Wood Strip Flooring xilt P.101
Sepilc Tanks
IX P.81 Suspended Concrete Slabs vil P,61 Wood Trims xilt P^103
Service Ducts
Switchgear & Equipment XVIII P.172 Wood Ventilators XIII P.111
Sheet Linings & Claddings xlll P.104
Symbols and Abbreviations il P.3 Working Space, for Excavation VI P.46
Sheet Membrane Waterproofi ng X P,8B
Synthetic Rubber Tiling XVI p.148 Work in Compressed Air il P.5
Sheet Plastic Paperhanging XXI P.199
Work in Existing Buildings il P"5
Shelving, Wood xlll P.114 T
Tanks XVII P.154 Work outslde the Site il P,5
Shelving, Racks, Metal XV P.142
Temporary Roofs IV P^23 Work under Reservoir, River or Sea Water il P.5
Shop Fronts, Metal XV P.139
IV P.23 Temporary Screens IV P.23 X
Shoring
XV P.124 Temporary Shoring for Bank Excavation VI P.49 Y
Shutters, Folding, Rolling, Metal
Sign Boards & Signage, Wood xlil P.114 Terrazzo Finishes XVI P.145 z
Sign Boards & Signage, Metal XV P.142 Tile & Slab Finishes XVI P.148
Signwriting XXI P.199 Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Wood xilt P.110
Site Clearance VI P.45 Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Metal XV P.135
Slate Tiling XVI P.148 Trays & Ladders XVIII P.175
Sliding and Folding Partitions xlll P.'109 Trenches for Pipe Ducts IX P.81
Spatterdash XVI P.143 Trenches for Drain Pipes IX P.81

Specification, Used for BQ preparation il P.3 Trunking & Busbar Trunking XVIII P.174
Sprayed Concrete to Slopes VI P.51 Turfing & Grass Seeding XXII P.201
Squash CourtArmoured Glass Walls XX P.193 U
Stairs, Wood xill P.113 Underpinning VI P.53
Stairs, Metal XV P.125 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) XIX P.184
Statues, Sculptures and Stone Features XXII P.204 Units of Billing il P.3
Steel & Metal, Sundries XV P.129 Units of Measurement lt P.3
Steel Piles P.37

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The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surveyors

Copyright The Hong Kong lnstitute of Surueyors

rules for some new construction works

The SMM Committee responsible for this amendment were:-

The members of the standing sub-committees producing this document were:

BUILDING WORKS BUILDING SERVICES

Patrick D. P. Woo (Chairman),

The members of the Standing Joint Committee are :-

Representing The Royal lnstitution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) :-

Representing the Building Contractors'Association of Hong Kong :-

The members of the Standing Joint Committee are:-

Chartered Quantity Surveyors:-

Representatives of the Building Contractors'Association of Hong Kong:-

The members of the Joint Committee are :-

Chartered Quantity Surveyors :-

Representatives of the Building Contractors' Association :-

Preface to Fourth Edition Revised 2018 il

I Use of Tabulated Format 1

XIX Gommunications / Security / Gontrol Systems 183

(See also the Alphabetical lndex on Page 205)

I USE OF TABULATED FORMAT 1 vil CONCRETE WORKS 57

XVIII ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 171 XX GLAZING 191

'l BILLS OF QUANTITIES 4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT (continued)

14. DAYWORKS{continued} 15. PROVISIONALAND PRIME COST SUMS (continued)

(a) Preliminary Particulars

2. Where appropriate and

2. Descriptionofthe 1. A general description of Item M.1 Detailed description

2. Where the Works are to

lbl Conditions of Gontrael

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

7. Working Hours, Rates 1. Any special stipulations Item

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

9. Statutory Obligations Compliance with and Item

10. Safety Supervision 1. Preparationofsafe$ Item

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

14. Gontraclor's Site

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

18. lnjury to Persons and Responsibility of the Item

19. lnsurances 1. Requirements in respect Item

3. Where insurances are to

(c) General Matters (continued)

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

21. Conditions of Payment 1. Conditions of payment Item

22. Surety or Bond 1. Any surety or bond Item

23. Watching 1. Care of the Works Item

24. Protection 1. Protection of the work Item

25. Antiquities, etc. 1. Disposal of anytreasure Item

26. Variations and Method 1. Particulars relating to Item

27. Samples '1. Submission of samples Item

28. Testing of Materials 1. Conditions relating to the Item

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

2. Where springs or running Prov'l

3'1. Lighting and Power 1. Lighting and powerfor Item

(c) General Matters (continued)

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

32. Aftendance 1. General attendance of Item M.3 Details of general

4. Special attendances, 1. Special scaffolding Item M.4 Any other Contractofs

37. Removal of Rubbish 1. Removal of rubbish and Item

38. Defects after Making good defects Item

39. Co-ordination of Coordination of Item

40. Building lnformation 1. Requirements in respect Item

1. Generally (continued) C.4 Demolition items are

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