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BT4 - Sa1 - Specification of Materials
BT4 - Sa1 - Specification of Materials
Project Location: Connecticut St. Manuelaville Subdivision, Agustin II, Dasmarinas, Cavite
Project Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Chan
“SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS”
Submitted by:
CONOS, Angela
DE CHAVEZ, Alexa Mari
FRANCISCO, Desiree Heart
CONTENTS:
Division 3 - Concrete
Division 4 - Masonry
Division 5 - Metals
Division 9 - Finishes
**Division 10 - SPECIALTIES
**Division 11 - EQUIPMENT
**Division 12 - FURNISHINGS
Division 15 - Mechanical
Division 16 - Electrical
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENT
I. SPECIFICATION
This set of Specifications shall administer the methods of construction as well as the kinds
of materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detailed drawings.
The plans, detailed drawings, and specifications shall be complementing each other so
that what is shown in one, although not 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 designer for
resolution.
Under this section, this paper shall be known as the standard specifications for and shall
be the basis of interpretation of the plan for the Proposed TWO-STOREY RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING. These specifications shall be part and parcel of the attached plans hereto and shall
govern the said plans in case of conflict.
All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship to the fullest
extent of the meaning of plans and these Specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the Owner.
The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code, as
well as the local rules and regulations of the City of Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines.
The contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits related to the
project, which shall include but not be limited to building permits, occupancy permits, etc.,
Contractor’s All Risk Insurance (CARI), and other insurances required by the Local Government
Unit (LGU), among others, including payment of assessed fees as may be required by the LGU
and/or Regulating Agencies before the implementation of the project. All related documents shall
be submitted to the PPP Center. Stated below are the scope of work related to the Contractor.
A. The contractor shall conduct thorough inspection of the existing job site conditions.
B. The scope of work shall include all additions necessary in order to implement the whole set
of approved Plans, Working Drawings and Specifications.
C. The Contractor shall secure and do all the legwork necessary for all pertinent permits
needed for the procuring Entity to occupy and use the building.
D. The Contractor shall construct All Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Sanitary / Plumbing,
Mechanical / Fire Protection works in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. All
items shown on the Plans but not mentioned in the Specifications shall be included.
Discrepancies shall be verified with the Procuring Entity.
E. The Contractor shall have a licensed surveyor to locate benchmarks. Shop drawings of
stake-out plan and actual reference marks shall be verified and approved by the Procuring
Entity prior to any permanent construction. He shall refer to the General Nature and Scope
of Work and other Bid Documents for more extensive description of the work.
F. The Contractor shall submit details and shop drawings, templates, and schedules required
for the coordination of the work of the various trades. Drawings should include information
on all working dimensions, arrangement, and sectional views, connections, and materials.
H. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and safe working practices of its
respective employees, servants and agents.
I. The Procuring Entity may at any time without invalidating the Contract make changes by
altering, adding to or deducting from the work as covered by the drawings, specifications,
and general scope in written instructions. Provisions under General Conditions of the
contract cover such circumstances.
All works shall be carried simultaneously with site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood
or plastic, doors, finishes, electrical, plumbing, sanitary, and other services. Materials not
conforming to Specifications shall be rejected.
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1. General Conditions
The contractor shall make all necessary excavation for the foundation to grade indicated in
the drawings without extra compensation. The ground floor shall be 0.30 meters above the grade
line.
Excavation for footings shall be done strictly in accordance with the given sizes and depths
as shown in the drawings.
The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and
other perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade.
All such unsuitable materials shall be removed from the building site and spread uniformly
over the areas adjacent to the proposed building, or otherwise disposed of as may be directed by
the Engineer in charge of the construction.
The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawing
established before any execution is started. Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at
such places where they will not disturb the excavation of the building.
All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Excavations for footings
and foundations carried below required depths shall be filled with concrete and bottom of such
shall be leveled. Where excavation for footings rests on fill, excavation shall be carried deeper until
the desired stratum is reached for safe bearing capacity of soil.
Soil Poisoning is the process wherein the soil is treated with chemical solutions to control
and prevent the entry of termite into the structure. After excavation, soil treatment must be done.
V. FILLING MATERIALS
After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure resulting from fills, the
materials removed from excavations shall be used for backfill around them.
Backfill and fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150mm (6”) in thickness, and each
layer shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping and rolling. The top two inches (2”) of
backfill shall consist of sand under gravel and other approved materials thoroughly compacted by
wetting and compacting. Backfill may only be done after forms have been removed from footings,
piers, foundation walls and when concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from filling.
All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in a concrete catch basin to be concreted
together with concrete or PVC drainage pipes leading to the street gutter fronting the residential
building.
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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE
I. CONCRETE WORKS
All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is uniform distribution of the cement and
aggregates, and should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position, care being taken
to avoid segregation of the aggregates.
Water to be used for mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oil,
acids, alkalis, salt and other organic materials.
All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain
and reinforced concrete as adopted by the Government. Cement, to be used shall be (Specify
Portland cement, or any other equivalent brands Pozzolan cement more readily available in the
locality. Alternative cements so selected must meet the requirements of Portland and Pozzolan
cements, and approved by the Engineer in charge of construction.
The following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts of the
building:
Class A concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 parts fine aggregate and 4 parts
coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.
Class B concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2-1/2 parts fine aggregate and 5
parts of coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into a pliable
paste.
Class C concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part of cement, 3 parts fine aggregate and 6 parts
coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean water to make the mixture into pliable paste.
The coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of durable and strong
qualities, or clean and hard gravel. Size of the coarse aggregate to be used shall vary from 20mm
to 40mm (3/4” to 1-1/2”).
III. MATERIALS
1. Island cement shall conform to ASTM standards. Use only one brand for the whole
structural and masonry works.
2. Fine aggregates for concrete, mortar, grout, or plaster: stone screenings or other materials
with similar characteristics: clean, hard, strong, durable, free from dusts, lumps, soft or
flaky particles, shale, alkali, loam or clay.
3. Coarse aggregates: Gravel; Well-drained, clean, hard particles of gravel or crushed rocks,
25mm (1”) dia. Maximum for slab. Clean, washed sand from Porac Plaridel or approved
equal.
6. Water: Fit for drinking, free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkali, organic materials
and other deleterious substances.
IV. FORMWORKS
Construct all formwork complete with centering coarse molds conform to shape, form line
grade, maintain rigid to prevent deformation under I load. Provide necessary camber.
Footings - 2 days
Column - 4 days
Beams & Girders -- allow one day per ft. with a minimum of 7 days.
2. Until the concrete has attained sufficient strength, forms shall not be removed to ensure
that it is able to hold its own weight and any loads placed on it.
1. All walls to be reinforced according to the schedule of wall reinforcement unless otherwise
indicated.
2. Reinforced bars to be 0.03 meters clear from the face of the wall except in 0.10 meters
wall where it will be at the center.
3. Carry the vertical bars 0.60 meters above the floor level to provide the splicing within the
necessary; elsewhere stop at 0.05 meter below the top of the slab or solid band.
4. Horizontal and vertical bars, if necessary, shall be applied by lapping a distance equal to
40 diameters. Wire securely with #16 F.1 wire provided the splicing in the adjacent bars
are staggered at least 1.50 meters on center.
5. All walls spanning, openings and wall acting as beams to have vertical reinforcement bent
U-form like stirrings and spaced according to the schedule of wall reinforcement, unless
otherwise stated.
VII. SLABS
All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain
and reinforced concrete. Cement to be used shall be Portland Cement, or other equivalent brands
more readily available in the locality. Alternative cement so selected must meet the requirement of
Portland and Pozzolan cements, and approved by the Engineer-in-Charge of the construction.
1. Portland Cement:
Storing: Cement shall be stored immediately upon receipt at the site of work at site of work.
Cement in bags shall be stored in a suitable weatherproof structure, which shall be as airtight as
practicable. Floors shall be elevated above the ground, a distance sufficient to prevent the
absorption of moisture. Bags shall be stacked close together to reduce circulation of air but shall
not be stacked against outside walls.
Cement: HOLCIM, APO, or imported cement conforming to standards specifications for Portland
Cement (ASTM designation C150 latest version)
Storing: Reinforcement shall be stored in a manner that will avoid excessive rusting or coating with
grease, oil, dirt, and other objectionable materials. Storage shall be in separate piles or racks to
avoid confusion and losses of identification after bundles are broken.
3. Concrete Aggregate:
Storing: Aggregates shall be stored on areas covered with tightly laid wood planks, sheet metal or
other hard and clean surface, and in manner that will preclude the inclusion of foreign materials.
Aggregates of different sizes shall be stored in separate piles.
Aggregate: Wet graded lean particles of gravel or crushed rock conforming to the Standard
Specifications of Concrete Aggregates (ASTM designation C-33 latest version).
4. Sand:
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DIVISION 4 - MASONRY
I. MASONRY WORKS
1. For all exterior walls use 150mm (6”) Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) locally manufactured.
All 150mm hollow blocks shall be reinforced with 10mm diameter vertical bars at every
0.60m and 10mm diameter horizontal bars 0.60m. All 100mm (4”) hollow blocks shall be
reinforced with 10mm diameter vertical bars at every 0.60m and 10mm diameter horizontal
bars at every 0.60m.
2. All cells and joints for reinforcement shall be filled with mortar. All cells and joints under the
ground shall be filled.
4. For mortar and plastering, the proportion 1:3 shall be used for cement and sand mixture.
5. All hollow blocks shall be laid plumb and true to line on a 3/8” cement mortar bed 1:2 mix.
6. Plaster finish shall consist of one part cement and two part fine sand.
Concrete hollow blocks indicated in the drawings shall be jackbilt or equivalent. The
normal thickness of the blocks shall be 6” and 4” required.
Concrete blocks shall be wetted thoroughly with water prior to laying. Blocks shall be laid
in running hand with vertical faces truly vertical with clean out joints.
Partitions shall be reinforced with 3/8” dia. horizontal @ 24 o.c. and 1/2” dia. vertical @ 12
o.c. The cell containing the vertical reinforcement shall be fillled with cement mortar of 1:3 mixture.
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DIVISION 5 - METALS
Steel is considered as an excellent partner of concrete in resisting tension and compression. The
design of reinforced concrete assumes that concrete and steel act together in carrying load in the state of
simultaneous deformation.
All reinforcing steel bars shall be accurately bent and formed to the dimension indicated in the
Drawings. The binding wire used to bind reinforcements shall be annealed galvanized binding wire of
Gauge #16.
5.3 Purlins:
Purlins refer to drawings for sizes and anchorage.
5.4 Architectural Metals:
For doors and window grills, use a 12 mm sq. bar.
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Prior to enclosure of ceiling, all dimensions, alignment of nailers / metal frames, material
specifications, complete installation of sanitary / plumbing are properly anchored to the carrying metal
channel / wood runner are complied.
The ceiling board to be used must be free of damages and to be fixed to the framing in perfect line
and level.
I. CARPENTRY
1. LUMBER
Mahogany, Gemelina and other good lumber: Kiln-dried, sound and thoroughly seasoned,
warp free, smooth and level on one side or wherever in contact with paneling. Used one color of
shade for assemble framing, which are exposed frameworks and other or finishing carpentry
works.
2. PLYWOOD
Shall be of local manufactures and hot pressed 6mm (1/4“) thick marine plywood for forms
and ordinary plywood for interior ceiling board, miscellaneous backing, patching and dividing
components of wood closets and cabinets which are concealed or intended to be painted.
4mm thick Cement Ficemboard, Hardilite or equal on metal framing for all toilets.
2. Wood Preservatives
3. Finish Carpentry
Interior trims to be of local stock wood equivalent in color, grain, and quality of
maple select.
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The work to be undertaken under this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of
labor, equipment, and material specification unless otherwise specified by the Architect:
A. WATERPROOFING
1. Sub-floor Vapor Barrier: 6 mL / Polyethylene placed above the gravel bed but
below the rebars. Provide spaces between the polyethylene sheets and the
rebars.
I. Accessories:
B. ROOF SPECIFICATION
3. PVC Wood Textured Panels for Roof Soffit by RealFlooring Corp. Code: HL002
PVC PANEL (2.9)
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I. DOORS
Doors shall be in size and type indicated in the schedule as per specified herein. Doors
shall be of the quality of workmanship acceptable by the owner and the Architect.
1. Entrance and Exit Doors: Solid Tanguile Swing Door with Transom Window
2. Toilet Doors/Laundry Cabinet: Hollow Core flush type doors-indicated in the plans shall be
double faced with 1/4” waterproofed plywood, facing exterior (or wet area) of bldg. And
1/4” ordinary plywood both faced on the interior, all on a kiln-dried lawa-an or gemelina
framing and door jambs.
3. Dining Area: Tempered Glass Aluminum Bi-Fold Door with anthracite gray paint satin finish
II. WINDOWS
All windows shall be on size and type indicated in the plans and schedule and the bill of
materials as specified herein. It shall be able to withstand wind pressure perpendicular to the
outside surface without causing distribution.
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DIVISION 9 - FINISHES
I. SCOPE OF WORK
The work to be undertaken under this section includes but not limited to furnishing of labor,
equipment and material specification unless otherwise specified by the Architect:
A. CEILING SPECIFICATION
1. 6mm THK Fiber Cement Board in Semi-gloss Latex Paint by Boysen for all interior
ceilings
B. WALL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Concrete Tile Cladding by EZ Rocks Code: Beveled Edge Small Cold Water
2. 6"THK CHB Wall in Cement Plaster Finished with Elastomeric Paint in Tulle White
by Boysen Titan Superflex
C. FLOOR SPECIFICATION
1. 6"THK CHB Wall in Cement Smooth Finished with Elastomeric Paint in Seal Grey
by Boysen Titan Superflex for Porch and Service Area
3. All Interior floors- 400 mm x 400 mm Ceramic Unglazed for kitchen and bedrooms.
4. All Interior floors- 600 mm x 600 mm Granite Glazed for Living and Dining
II. EXECUTION
All shall comply with requirements and specifications prescribed by the manufacturers.
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DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL
I. Plumbing Works:
A. All plumbing works for this project shall be done in accordance with the approved plans
under the direct supervision and control of a Licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master
Plumber.
B. The plumbing installation shall conform with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code
and the rules and regulations enforced on the locality. Install soil, waste, drain and vent
pipes, install water pipes, fittings and connection.
C. Toilet fixtures must be standard type for toilet shall be installed flooring only and shall be of
400 x 400 Mariwasa, Tenzen, or approved equal.
F. If anything has been omitted in any item for the completion of the plumbing system works
as outlined herein, then such items must be and are hereby included in this section.
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II. EXECUTION
A. No wire smaller than 3.5 mm shall be used in any portion of the work. Conductors
shall be installed with sufficient tapes and provided on the splices to make proper
and safe connections.
B. All electrical panelboard and circuit breakers shall be Schneider brand, Bolt-on
type.
C. All electrical wires to be used shall be the THHN/THWN wire encased in 20mm
diameter PVC and IMC
D. All works hereunder shall comply with the requirement of the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code and the Rules and Regulations of the Local Power
Company.
E. If anything has been omitted if any item of materials usually furnished which are
necessary for the completion of the lighting system work as outlined herein before,
then such item must be and are hereby included in this section of the work.
The installation specified herein shall comply with the laws and regulations applying to electrical
installation in effect of the latest approved edition of the local utility company concerned. The contractor
shall obtain at his own expense all permits required by the government approving authorities.
NOTE: All additional activities which are not indicated or specified in the plan but related to the
Scope of Works to complete the projects shall be done by the Contractor without additional cost to
the employer / owner.
Prepared by:
CONOS, Angela
DE CHAVEZ, Alexa Mari
FRANCISCO, Desiree Heart