S PE C I FI CAT I O N S

PROJECT: PROPOSED 3-STOREY CLASSROOM BUILDING

PREPARED BY:
SIANEN

This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kinds of
materials to be used for the proposed project shown on the accompanying plans and detail
drawings.
The plans, detail drawings and Specifications shall be considered as complementing
each other so that what is mentioned or shown in the other shall be considered as appearing in
both. In case of conflict between the two, the same should be referred to the designing
Architect/Engineer for clarification.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
All components of the construction shall be executed with exemplary skill and
precision, in strict accordance with the plans and Specifications. The construction must meet
all specifications outlined in the National Building Code of the Philippines and comply with
local rules and regulations.
Any errors, omissions, inconsistencies, inadequacies, or failures presented by the
contractor that do not meet the standards will be corrected, resubmitted, and reviewed at the
contractor's expense. If the contractor desires to modify a previously submitted, reviewed,
and approved design or document, the contractor must notify the procuring body within a
reasonable time frame and bear the expense of such revisions.

CLEARING THE SITE

The contractor shall clear all the unnecessary thing in the site such as rubbish, roots,
and other perishable matters to a suitable grade.

STAKING OUT OF THE BUILDING LINES

The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawings
established before any excavation is started. Batter board reference marks shall be erected at
such places where they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building’s
foundation.
EXCAVATION
Before excavation can start, the earth must be leveled or graded to ensure a solid
foundation for the building. The depth of excavation is influenced by various factors such as
building plans, local building codes, and the state of the soil. Until the excavation reaches the
specified safe bearing capacity, work will be done down to the footing.
The water in the excavated area will be removed using the submersible.

BACKFILLING
After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand the pressure resulting from
fills, the materials removed from excavations shall be used for backfilling around them.
Fills and back fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150 mm (6”) in thickness,
and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping, and rolling.

CONCRETE WORKS
Mix concrete rigorously until cement and aggregates are uniformly integrated, then
promptly place the mixture in its designated location, ensuring meticulous handling to
prevent segregation.
Water to be used from mixing concrete shall be clean and free from impurities.

PROPORTIONING/STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
All concrete works shall be done according to the standard specifications for plain and
reinforced concrete as approved by the Government.
The following proportions/strength of concrete shall be used for various parts of the building:
• Columns 3,000 psi
• Footings 3,000 psi
• Beams 3,000 psi
• Slabs 3,000 psi
• Septic Vaults with cover & slabs on fill 3,000 psi
The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand or of inert materials with
similar characteristics, having clean, hard, and durable grains, free from organic matters or
loam.
The coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of durable qualities, or
clean and hard gravel. Size of the coarse aggregate to be used shall vary from 200 mm to 400
mm (3/4” to 1 ½”).
Concrete slabs on fill shall be poured on well-compacted and thoroughly tampered
earth fill with a layer of gravel bed. Each concrete slab course alternately to the indicated
floor finishes.
FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS
Concrete shall be conveyed to forms as rapidly as practicable, by methods which shall
prevent segregation or loss of ingredients.
Concrete shall be worked readily into the corners and angles of the forms around all
reinforcement and embedded items by depositing the concrete as close as possible to its final
position in the forms.

STEEL REINFORCING BARS

Steel reinforcing bars shall be cut, bent, lapped or splice as recommended by the
ASMT. Steel reinforcement shall be secured in place by the use of tie wires not smaller than
No.16 gauge.
Steel Reinforcing bars shall be placed accurately and secured in place by use of metal
supports, spacers, or ties to firmly hold them in their proper positions during pouring and
setting of concrete.
Steel Reinforcing bars shall not be bent or sp-traightened in any manner that will
injure the materials

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be readily available in the
locality, approved by the Project Owner or Supervisor.
The cells of concrete hollow blocks to be laid shall be provided with 150mm x
300mm stiffener column reinforced with 4-12mm with 6mm ties at 150mm on center where
concrete hollow block terminates and at every 3.0m length of concrete hollow block walls
unless noted in structural plans.
Size of CHB wall shall be 4”x 8”x 16” for all exterior walls and interior walls and for
where plumbing pipes shall be located.

ROOFING AND ACCESSORIES

The material for roof shall be as follows:
16 mm dia. Reinforcement bar
Roofing RCC flat slab roof
Downspouts 4’’ PVC pipes

ROOF INSULATION AND CEILING FINISHES

The exposed underside of concrete slab shall be painted finish.
 Ceiling to all men and women toilet shall be 4.5 millimeters thick fiber cement board
(painted) on metal furring channels at 400 millimeters on center.

WINDOWS
Windows on classrooms shall be steel casement window 6mm THK clear glass with
fixed glass transom above and 5mm thick jalousie windows with clear glass blades on
standard jalouplus casing and 50 x 150 concrete jamb complete with hardware and
accessories with 12mm sq. bars security grills. Windows on comfort room and storage room
shall be 5mm thick jalousie windows with clear glass blades on standard jalouplus casing 50
x 150 mahogany jamb complete with hardware and accessories.
Fire exits for every room shall be provided for fire safety hazard.

DOORS
The doors specifically the classroom and toilet doors shall conform to the standard
specifications as specified in the drawings.

Classroom Door Mahogany Panel Door on 50 x 150 mm thick mahogany

jamb with fixed clear glass transom
Toilet Hollow core flush type swing door on 50 x 150 mm
concrete jamb with marine plywood facing inside and
ordinary outside.

The wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 loose-pin hinges for toilet doors and 4
pieces for classroom doors. Only US made Stanley brand hinges are allowed to be used.

STORM DRAINAGE
After passing through the downspouts, the collected water will enter an 8-inch pipe
that will link to the building's drainage system. Water will then enter the subterranean 10-inch
pipe that leads to the community's designated drainage system, the street gutter, or the
drainage line.

PLUMBING WORKS AND FIXTURES

All plumbing works and materials shall be in accordance with the National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines.
Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to insure easy circulation, drainage and
prevent water hammer and noise.
The following plumbing fixtures shall be installed at the Toilet and Bath shall be HCG
Almond Blossom Series for lavatories.

Other plumbing fixture and materials to be installed are as follows:

Sinks RAK Ceramic sink with faucet
Toilet RAK Ceramic
Service Entrance Pipe Size ¾” diameter, all to be
exposed
Sewer Lines SANIMOLD with O-rings sewer
pipes with fittings, or equivalent
Floor Drains 4” x 4” stainless steel, heavy duty

FLOOR FINISHES
The following are the floor finishes of the various rooms in the proposed building:

Classroom 1-15, Students’ Lounge, and Hallway Non-skid plain cement floor finish

Toilet 8” x 8”, MARIWASA ceramic floor

tiles

All ceramic floor and wall tiles to be used in this project shall be supplied by the
contractor.

WATERPROOFING
Concrete mixture for roof deck, toilet, gutter, parapet, and canopies shall be
waterproofed with Holcim Aqua X waterproofing compound.

WAINSCOTING
The rooms and the kind of wainscoting materials shall be use and as follows:
Stairs 10” x 10” mariwasa tiles
Corridor 6’’ x 6” plain ceramic tiles
Toilet and bath 8’’ x 8’’ ceramic tiles

FINISHING HARDWARE
 The kinds of finishing hardware to be used shall be as follows:
Locksets
Classroom door Stainless steel keyed lever, Yale brand
Toilet door Bathroom Privacy lever satin stainless,
Schlage Brand
Hinges 4 – ½” x 4 ½” brass, loose pin Stanley
Brand

ELECTRICAL WORKS
Following are the specifications of the electrical works and materials to be used:
Voltage 230 Volts
Lamp and Ballast Phillips brand
Wiring PHELPS-DODGE brand
Plate Covers GEWISS or NATIONAL
Panel Board KOTEN Circuit Breakers
Conduit Pipes PVC Schedule 40, NELTEX
brand
Service Entrance Pipe RSG, ILECO II standard
Porcelain receptacles Japan brand
Junction box outlet has a diameter of at least 0.5 inches and comes with a lid.

All electrical materials shall be supplied by the Owner.

This set of specifications covers 6 pages.