GUIDANCE NOTE ON STANDARD BILL OF QUANTITY (BOQ)

FOR MINIMUM REPAIRS OF WAR-DAMAGED SHELTER

V1.2

October 21st, 2019

Shelter and NFI Cluster - IRAQ

CONTENTS

General Notes .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Important Note on Structural Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
CIVIL WORKS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Fire Evidance Removal .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Roofing, Stairs, Balconies.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Flooring ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Internal/Partition Wall.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Boundary Walls ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Accessibility .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
External and Internal Doors.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Ventilation / Windows .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Civil Works Item Description Breakdown Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WASH WORKS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Water Supply System.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Notes: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Sanitation System ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Notes: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
WASH Works Item Description Breakdown Table........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
ELECTRICAL WORKS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
General Remarks .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Electrical Works Item Description Breakdown Table ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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GENERAL NOTES
1- Aim is to provide minimum 5.5 m² of covered space per person including circulation, kitchen, bathroom and toilet facilities. To calculate, add the complete covered floor area of the housing unit and divide by
the number of people in the household. E.g. floor area required for a 6-person household is 33m², which includes toilet/shower space (minimum 3.5 to 4m²) and kitchen (minimum 3m²).
Only the required covered area must be repaired.
• Housing units larger than the required standard will require a pre-identification of the least damaged side of the house, trying to respect as much as possible the existing foundations.
• Smaller housing units will also be repaired and if possible, additional covered space created (e.g. extensions, covered patio, etc.).
• Kitchen: Housing unit has 1 adequate space for food storage, preparation, and cooking separated from toilet facility. Recommended minimum space for kitchen of 3m², based on counter length of 2m,
depth of 60cm, and 90cm space in front of counter for safety.
2- Provide good quality materials and works for the items described below. Implementation of good quality works in every part and details should follow the instruction of the chief engineer.
3- Remove all rubbles generated by the daily work outside the site perimeter on regular basis, including transportation to a designated, official landfill.
4- In the construction sector it is common practice to refer to high quality commercial brands as a substitute for detailed technical specifications. Any reference to brands in this BoQ is for the purpose of reference
to technical standards only and does not imply connection, preference or any other form of support, insomuch as any brand with equivalent specification is also accepted.
5- Buildings with cultural and historical value: buildings affected by the effects of the war that have historical and cultural value must be restored in their original layout, preserving specific historical characteristics,
using specific materials and specialised craftsmanship. Partners that do not have necessary competencies are strongly advised not to engage in shelter repairs in such areas, while referring cases to the expertise
of UNESCO.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON STRUCTURAL SAFETY

− Structural cracks, spalling, loss of material, and /or holes are repaired as needed in columns, beams, lintels, loadbearing walls, and slabs to protect structural integrity of the entire building.
− The load carrying capacity and stiffness of structural elements must be restored in order to reduce the risk of structural failure due to deterioration. This should be completed at the discretion of the chief
engineer.

CIVIL WORKS

FIRE EVIDANCE REMOVAL

• All evidence of fire damage is removed (soot, smoke deposits, peeling, minor spalling) from required covered living space.
• Shelters affected by fire must be assessed by an expert technical engineer looking into the causes, consequences and spatial variability of burn severity to determine the safety of the structure

ROOFING, STAIRS, BALCONIES

• Roof and ceilings are free from cracks and holes, and there are no leaks, or stagnant water.
• Where necessary apply waterproof silicon compound to fix leaks, and/or a layer of asphalt over concrete roof.
• Stair shafts, balconies, and/or roof connected to stairs have a stable parapet to prevent children and adults from falling (including common stairs in multi-unit buildings). Required parapet height min 1 - 1.2m,
however where parapets already exist lower than 1m, and are considered stable and safe they do not need to be replaced.
• Concrete block wall preferred, but other materials may be acceptable if they are stable and well secured (e.g. metal or wooden guard).

FLOORING

• Cleanable, level floor in the required covered space (e.g. smooth concrete screed), sealed around the edges to prevent insects and rodents. If damaged evident, repair to smooth surface. Note: non-structural
plaster cracking is acceptable.

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 • This covers the internal space of the house and external walkways when needed (for accessibility).
• Tiling of floors is outside the scope of repairs.

INTERNAL/PARTITION WALL

• Interior walls in habitable spaces are free from holes. No signs of structural problems. Note: non-structural hairline cracking is acceptable.
• Plastering or painting of internal walls is outside the scope of repairs, except in WC/shower facility.
• Where privacy is a concern, provide minimum 1 internal partition separating sleeping and living spaces. Possible to use concrete block, gypsum, plywood, metal, or PVC materials.
• Toilet/shower floors are smooth and cleanable, shower walls are plastered (up to +1.5m from Finish Floor Level - FFL).
• Tiling is outside the scope of repairs.

BOUNDARY WALLS

• Only where security and privacy are a concern and where there is no capacity for beneficiaries to do this themselves, repair damaged boundary walls and repair/provide a solid lockable entry gate. Boundary
walls height is on average 1.8m (min=1.5m, max=2.2m).

ACCESSIBILITY

• If there are persons with disabilities, they have safe access to the housing unit facilities (toilet/shower, kitchen) and can safely exit the housing unit.
• For further guidance refer to the following guidelines:
o HI General Accessibility Guidelines for Iraq, 2016.
o All Under One Roof Disability-inclusive shelter and settlements in emergencies.

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL DOORS

• All external doors into the housing unit (including roof access door) are solid, lockable, and securely fixed to frame.
• Metal, wood (if the frame exists and not damaged), or UPVC insulated doors may be used.
• Solid lockable doors are provided for toilet/shower.
• Where there are sharing/hosting arrangements: At least one room/bedroom should have a solid lockable door per household to ensure privacy.
• All dimensions should be taken on site.

VENTILATION / WINDOWS

• Natural light opening area per habitable room is minimum 10% of floor area.
• To calculate natural light, add the area of windows and any internal wall openings to bring light from one room to another. For ventilation add all openings (closable or permanent) directly into external air
including openable windows, ventilation grills or louvers, air bricks, or any external door. Divide this by the area of the room. E.g. 1m² of natural light / 10m² room = 10%, 0.5m² of ventilation / 10m² room =
5%. Mechanical ventilation may be an option where other openings are not feasible.
• All window units in the required covered area are sealed from rain, water, and wind, and have solid panels (glass, polycarbonate sheet or equivalent) securely fixed to frame.
• Existing/damaged windows can be reused if the frame and pane are repaired to ensure no gaps or leakage.
• Optional: Where security is a concern and where there is no capacity for beneficiaries to do this themselves, protection bars may be installed on the ground floor of the required covered area.
• All dimensions should be taken on site.
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CIVIL WORKS ITEM DESCRIPTION BREAKDOWN TABLE

CIVIL WORKS
Item Description
ID Level I ID Level II Level III Notes/Spects
Fire Evidence Removal Water Jetting
Polishing
Peeling
Foundation Strip footing ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES
Raft foundation ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES
Masonry Works Concrete Block Hollow (10x20x40 cm)
Hollow (20x20x40 cm)
Solid (15x20x40 cm)
Thermal Clay Bricks, Fire Brick (12x24x8 cm)
Stone
Clay Bricks
Roofing Sandwich Panel 7cm thk Corrugated Panels
5cm thk Flat Panels
Corrugated Iron Sheet
Sandstone and Gypsum
Reinforced Concrete
Waterproofing ISOGAM
Polysulfide
Epoxy
Flooring Plain Concrete
Reinforced Concrete BRC 150x150x6 mm
Partitions PVC
Wooden
Blocks
Gypsum
Finishing Cement Plastering ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES
Oil Painting ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES
Flash Pointing ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES
Cracks Filling ONLY ON SPECIFIC CASES

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 Metal Works Handrails 90 cm height
1.2 m height
Fence, Corrugated Iron Sheet gauge 18
Gate
Protection Bars
Ladder
Ramp/Steps
Accessibility Concrete Ramp
Doors Wooden Wooden frame exist
Steel
Composite Wooden
PVC
Accessories
Oil Painting 3 layers, For existing steel doors/frames
Ventilation/Windows PVC
Steel
Glass 4 mm thk
Accessories
Mosquito Net

WASH WORKS

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

• Where available the housing unit is connected to municipal water network.

• There is a minimum of 1 functioning water tap per plot. Optional: Where feasible provide 3 water sources per housing unit (1 in kitchen sink, 1 hand wash basin in toilet, and 1 shower tap). All must have sewage
network connection and be functioning and free from leaks.
• If there is no municipal water connection available, or if this is unreliable, 1 functioning 1,000 litres water tank has to be provided.
• Provision of material and works for items described below and all required to make the job complete in all parts and detail as per instructions of the chief engineer.

NOTES:

1- All pipes & their fittings to be galvanised steel or HDPE of best quality according to the size recommended by the chief engineer.
2- Painting all pipes with red lead on their outer sides.
3- Pipes underground to receive a further layer of grease tape & pass through a PVC sleeve.

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SANITATION SYSTEM

• Minimum 1 toilet and shower/bathing space per housing unit with lockable door and means of ventilation.
• Shower and toilet space may be combined. Recommended minimum area of 3.5 to 4m².
o Toilet type (squatting/sitting) according to beneficiary preferences.
o Toilet with no marks of leakage, trapped and vented to the outside.
o Toilet connected to public sewage system, or to private sewage disposal system (e.g. cesspit, septic tank).
o Toilet/shower floors are smooth and cleanable, shower walls are plastered. Tiling is outside the scope of repairs.
• Provision of material and works for items described below and all required to make the job complete in all parts and detail as per instructions of the chief engineer.

NOTES:

1- All new pipes & their fittings to be PVC of best quality according to the size recommended by the chief engineer.
2- Painting old steel pipes with red lead on their outer sides.
3- Pipes underground, if exposed, to receive a further layer of grease tape & pass through a PVC sleeve.
4- Try and reuse as much as possible existing discharging systems (e.g. communal sewage networks). Only when strictly necessary provide new disposing-off systems such as septic tanks/cesspools. Their depth
will depend on soil absorption capacity and depth of groundwater level.

WASH WORKS ITEM DESCRIPTION BREAKDOWN TABLE

WASH WORKS
Item Description
ID Level I ID Level II Level III Notes/Spects
Water Tanks HDPE/LDPE (3 layers) 1 m³
GRP/FRP Fiberglass 1 m³
Steel 1 m³
Water Tank Stand Steel Structure Frame stand 3 m Height
Concrete Block Stand 3 m Height
Water Pipes PPR PN 16 ½ inch
¾ inch
1 inch
1¼ inch
1½ inch
Sanitation Roof Drain Pipe 2.5 inches PVC 2mm thk
3 inches PVC 2mm thk
4 inches PVC 2mm thk

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 Grey Water 2.5 inches PVC 3 layers, 3mm thk
4 inches PVC 3 layers, 4mm thk
6 inches PVC 3 layers, 5mm thk
Black Water 4 inches PVC 3 layers, 3mm thk
6 inches PVC 3 layers, 4mm thk
8 inches PVC 3 layers, 5mm thk
Manholes 30x30x30 cm PVC
40x40x40 cm PVC
50x50x50 cm PVC
60x60x60 cm PVC
Cesspool
Concrete Covers Pre-cast
WASH Fixture Sink
Wash Basin
WC Pan Eastern
Western
Disable with handrails and needed accessories
Tap
Shower

ELECTRICAL WORKS

GENERAL REMARKS

• Damaged / burnt electrical wiring, distribution boxes and circuit breakers are removed from the housing unit or disconnected to prevent fire hazards.
• Housing unit is connected to the electricity network where it is available according to applicable regulations.
• Electrical panel, outlets, switches and fixtures are in good working condition without risks of electrical fires, and wherever possible wiring is concealed in electrical conduits.
• In the required covered areas, provide minimum 1 outlet and 1 light per room.
• Outlets in kitchen, or shower room are covered (waterproof) to prevent electrical fires. Light in shower must be waterproof.
• Connection to national grid is excluded from this BOQ.
• Provision of material and work for the items described below, and all what is required to make the job complete in every part and detail as per instructions of the chief engineer.

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ELECTRICAL WORKS ITEM DESCRIPTION BREAKDOWN TABLE

ELECTRICAL WORKS
Item Description
ID Level I ID Level II Level III Notes/Spects
Wiring 2x1.5 mm²
2x2.5 mm²
2x4 mm²
Socket 13Amp Single
Double
Triple
15Amp
Switch 13Amp Single
Double
Triple
15Amp
Circuit Breaker 6Amp
10Amp
16Amp
Main Electricity Board Main Breaker Panel Internal and/or External
Main Lug Panel
Sub Panel
Light Fixture Bulb Base and holder are intact
Fluorescent Light Base and holder are intact
LED
V-Fan 4" For kitchen and/or Latrine/Shower
6" For kitchen and/or Latrine/Shower
8" For ventilation yard
Alarm Indicator Smoke Kitchen and/or Living space
Fire Kitchen and/or Living space

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