SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT TITLE:
PROPOSED FENCE
PROJECT LOCATION:
BRGY CAIBAAN, TACLOBAN CITY

OWNER:
MR. ROBERT TAN HIDALGO
INTRODUCTION

The drawings and the specifications are complementary to each other. Drawings are graphic
means showing work to be done. They are particularly suited to showing where materials are located.
Thus, drawings exist essentially to show size, location and placements. Not all works however, can be
presented in the drawings. Generalized works are usually in statement form, and hence the Contractor
is strongly advised to read the specifications carefully.

Specifications, on the other hand, are used to describe the materials, construction techniques,
samples, shop drawings, guarantees and other contract requirements. Together, the drawings, and the
Specifications, the manufacturer’s specifications shall not precede over this specification.

The specifications herein are presented in two sections as follows:

1. Summary of Material & Finishes

2. Items for submission by contractor for the Architect’s approval prior to order purchase work
of manufacture.

No. 1 the execution of this specification indicates in a concise form the scope of work and
materials for the project, as well as mentioning in a general way the location or placement of
construction elements within the project.

No. 2 is a listing of materials and construction documents from the architect’s appreciation to
ensure that the design objectives for the intended class of construction are met, as well as to avoid
wastes such as when a Contractor install specific materials or systems which are not applicable.

As general guide and in spirit or which the technical specification are prepared works and
materials necessary for the project, and which may or may not be included are expected to conform the
sound construction, procedures and specially as per minimum requirements of traditional and
established institutes, societies or associations for specific materials and work grades, and as per the
procedures proposed by pertinent governmental construction bodies whenever applicable.

THE LANGUAGE OF SPECIFICATIONS

The Specification are the abbreviated type and includes complete Sentences.

The selection of sentences depends on the underlying principles or specifications.

 a. That the Technical specifications are only part of the Contractor Document;

b. That the Contractor is the only party responsible for completing the work in accordance with
Contract Documents.

Therefore:

a. Only the General Contractor is referred to in the specifications so as not to violate the intent
of the contract and so as not to undermine the proper chain of command.

b. Any reference to specialty trade Contractors in the technical specifications is made only in
so far as selection of Specialty trade Contractors is made through Bidding. Once the
Specialty Contractors are selected and assigned to the General Contractors are selected and
assigned to the General Contractor, he assumes all responsibilities for the execution of the
whole project in accordance with Contract Documents. Therefore, in the contract between
the Owner and the General Contractor, the Specialty trade Contractor is not referred to in
all the Contract Documents, the word “Contractor is meant the General Contractor.

c. Omission of the phrase “The Contractor shall” is intentional because the whole
specifications are directed to the Contractor. Omitted words of similar phrases shall be
applied by inference in the same manner, as they are when a note occurs on the drawings.

d. Where “as shown”, as indicated, “as detailed” or words of similar import are used, it shall be
understood that the reference to the Drawings accompanying the specifications is made
otherwise stated.

e. Where “directed”, “as required”, “as permitted”, “as authorized”, “as approved”, “as
accepted”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the direction,
requirement, permission, authorization, approval, acceptable to the Architect is intended
unless otherwise stated.

f. As used herein “provided” shall be understood to mean “provided” complete in place that is
“furnished” and “installed”.

g. Most sentences are in imperative mood. This style is especially suited for instruction
covering installation of productions and equipment.

SUMMARY OF MATERIALS

Part 1: GENERAL

1.01 All applicable provision of different division of the specifications for each work trade shall apply
for all items sited in this summary.

1.02 Materials deemed necessary to complete the works but specifically mentioned in the
specifications, working drawings or in the other contract documents shall be supplied and installed
by the Contractor without extra cost to the Owner. Such materials will be of the highest quality
available, and installed or applied in a workmanlike manner at prescribed or appropriate locations.
1.03 Materials specifically mentioned in the summary shall be installed following efficient and sound
engineering and construction, and specifically as per Manufacturer’s application which shall govern,
overall works alluded to in this specification.

1.04 Materials and finishes for on-site improvements and facilities as listed below are part of the
scope of work and shall be supplied and installed by the contractor without extra cost to the Owner.

1.05

a. Demolition/ clearing and site grading works in preparation for construction and eventually
for landscaping.

Part 2: DIVISION OF WORK

2.01 SITEWORK

a. Earth included

1. Establishment of lines; grades and benchmarks and staking out.

2. Excavation includes all necessary shoring, bracing, and drainage of storm water from
site.

3. Excavated materials used as backfill; clean and compacted

4. Grading and filling, removal of excess materials from site

5. Protection of property, work and structures, workmen and other people from any
damage or injury.

b. Benchmarks and Grades

Lines of building should be accurately staked out in accordance with the establishments of
grades, secured approval of architect before any excavation work is commenced.

Erection of batter boards of significant reference marks should be at places where they will remain
undisturbed during construction of foundations.

b. Batter Boards: Coco Lumber

c. Excavations

1. All excavations should be inspected and approved before pouring any concrete and
should be extended at distances from footings and walls to allow proper erection and
dismantling of forms, installations of service and inspection.

2. The Contractor to prevent surface drainage running into excavations shall control
grading in the vicinity of all excavations. Water that accumulated in excavated areas
shall be removed by pimping before fill or concrete is placed herein.

3. Areas of placement of fill materials shall be cleared of brush roots, vegetables matter
and debris. Thoroughly wetted and compacted for good bonding between grounds.

4. Soil poisoning: product and mixture to be recommended as applied with chlordane or

equivalent approved by architect as specified manufacturer.
 a. CONCRETE & MASONRY WORKS

(Coordinate with structural specifications and drawings)

a. Unless otherwise specified use ¼ thick ordinary plywood, free from warp and grass
deformities sufficiently braced with solid lumber and applied with from release agents at its
casting surface before casting.

b. Concrete steel reinforcement

(Coordinate with structural computations and specifications)

Use steel conforming to ASTM standards deformed, main steel bars and the intermediate
grade with a minimum percent elongation of 20%. Main rebar’s are 16 mm larger – rebar’s
from national steel are usually intermediate grade for sizes 10 mm and larger. Use G.I. tie
wires, at joint on laps of placed reinforcement refer to structural design and computations
of structural engineer) and for rebar’s length of side fillet wields.

1. CEMENT

1. A Use one brand Portland Cement for the whole-works. Should another brand be available
consult to the structural engineer. Do not use Pozzolanic cement. Cement delivered to the project site
must not previously store for one month. Any usual setting of the cement used stored more than
fourteen layers on top of each other.

1. B Proportioning and mixing.

Proportions of all materials entering into the concrete shall be as follows:

CEMENT SAND GRAVEL

CLASS “A” 1 2 4
CLASS “B” 1 2½ 5
CLASS “C” 1 3 6

Class of concrete – unless otherwise specified in the plans concrete shall have 28-day cylinder strength
of 3,000 psi for all concrete works.

1. C Cement in bags shall be stored in a suitable weatherproof structure, which shall be airtight as
possible. Floors shall be elevated above ground, a distance sufficient to prevent the absorption of
moisture.

2. Coarse Aggregates

Gravel as aggregates for concrete works must be clean and free of clayey and organic materials.
Its size should not be more than 1 inch. Limestones are not acceptable as concrete aggregates.
Gravel must be well graded (screamed) and washed. Crushed stones are highly recommended
(laboratory approved).

3. Fine Aggregates
 Sand aggregate for concrete works must be clean and free from clayey and organic
materials, i.e. roots, grass, etc. these materials must be washed and well graded (screened).
To avoid trouble in determining the quality, it is highly recommended to order this material
from reputable suppliers. (Laboratory approved)

4. Water

Fit for drinking – free from deleterious substance and elements harmful to concrete.

5. Pouring Request

Shall be presented including the structural members to be poured.

6. Mix

Recommended mix.

Use 21 (L) liters of water per bag cement on dry aggregate.

7. Forms

Forms shall have sufficient strength to withstand the pressure resulting, from placement
and vibration of concrete, maintained rigidly in correct position. Forms shall be sufficiently
tight to prevent loss of mortar from the concrete. Forms for exposed surfaces against which
back will fill are not to be placed shall be lined with form grade plywood.

Contact surfaces of forms be cleared of encrustations of mortar, grout or other foreign

materials, coated with commercial non-staining form oil that will effectively prevent sticking
and will not stain the concrete surfaces. These shall be done in manner, which will prevent
without approval.

8. Placements of Reinforcements

Steel reinforcements shall be indicated in accordance with necessary wire ties, chairs,
spaces and support and other device necessary to secure and install reinforcements
properly. Reinforcements shall be free from loose, flaky rust and scale, oil grease, clay and
other coating and foreign substances that would reduce its bond with concrete.
Reinforcements shall be placed accurately and secured.

Metal or concrete supports, spacers and ties shall be used in a way that will not exposed or
in any way contribute to the discoloration or deterioration of the concrete. Reinforcements
shall be placed accurately and secured.

Splicing of reinforcement shall not be used in grade beams and slabs at point of maximum
stress.

9. Placing Concrete

Conveying of concrete from mixer to forms shall be quick but efficient as possible and in
methods that would prevent segregation of concrete.

All concrete shall be deposited as soon as practicable after the forms and reinforcement
have been inspected and approved by the Architect.
 Consolidation of concrete shall be done with mechanical vibration equipment in addition to
hand spading and tamping reinforcements embedded in concrete beginning to set or
already set shall not be disturbed by vibrators.

Concrete placement will not be permitted when weather conditions prevent proper
placement and consolidation.

Conveying on bottom of beams and slabs shall be done first by depositing a layer of mortar,
with same cement-sand ratio, to cover bottom surfaces.

All sleeves, inserts anchors, and embedded items required for adjoining work for its support
shall be placed prior to concreting. All subcontractors whose work is related to the concrete
supported by it shall be given ample notice and opportunity to introduce or furnish
embedded item before the concrete is placed.

10. Curing

Concrete surface shall be kept continuously wet by covering with burlap plastic or other
approved materials saturated with water and keeping the covering wet by spraying
intermittent hosing.

Slabs on fill shall be laid on a prepared foundation consisting of sub grade and granular fill
with thickness of overlaying slab except as indicated otherwise.

STRUCTURAL STEEL (see structural design)

(Subject for testing at random by structural engineer)

a. See Drawings

Reinforcing bars for footings, columns, slabs, walls and other reinforced concrete.

b. Bolt accessories: low carbon steel, with type, shape, size, threading and corresponding nut and
accessories as required.

c. Except as modified herein, fabrication shall be in accordance within the applications and
standards of American Institute of Steel Construction workmanship shall be equal to standard
commercial practice in modern structural shops.

d. No riveting, welding or bolting shall be done until much of structure will be stiffened and has
been aligned properly.

Masonry Works

a. CHB (Concrete Hollow Blocks)

(Subject for testing at random by structural engineer)

There should be no CHB at walls beyond 3.00 meters high. It is presumed to use lintel beams on
the center (refer to the architect and horizontal steel bars for every three (3) layers and vertical
 rebar for every 0.60 meter. Should steel bars other than 10 mm diameter be used, the next
bigger size be used.

Use 6” thick CHB on ext. wall from finish floor line down to footing. And use 4” thick CHB from
finish floor line up.

Note: Any discrepancies on structural computations and drawings, please refer to deigning
structural engineer for verification, and must be signed with date.

b. Reinforcing bars and wire ties (see 2.02 b). Shall be positioned accurately as indicated.

c. Mortar and plaster works with mix and textures required.

d. Scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat.

e. Mortar joints shall be uniform in thickness, and average thickness of any three consecutive
joints shall be 10mm to 12mm. All horizontal joints shall be level; vertical joints be plumb and in
alignment from top to bottom of wall, within a tolerance of plus or minus 12mm.

Prepared by:

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CIVIL ENGINEER

DATE: