SPECIFICATIONS

PROPOSED 2 STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

2570 DON MARIANO VILLAGE PASIL
CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY 9000

OWNER: MRS. HERMI9LA B. JOAQUINO

 ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kinds of
materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detail drawings.

The plans, detail drawings and these Specifications shall be considered as complementing
each other, so that what is mentioned, or shown in one, although not mentioned or shown in the
other, shall be considered as appearing on both. In caseof conflict between the two, the
same should be referred to the designing Architect/Engineer for resolution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS –

GENERAL CONDITIONS –
All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class work man ship,to the fullest talent
and meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the
Architect/Engineer and 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 Municipality/city of Cagayan de Oro
City ,Philippines.

CLEARING THE SITE –

CLEARING THE SITE –

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 other wise disposed of as may be directed by the
Architect or Engineer in charge of the construction.

STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

STAKING OUT THE BUILDING

LINES –
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 be disturbed the excavation of the building.
EXCAVATION –
EXCAVATION –
All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Where the building site is
covered with any kind of fill, the excavation for footings should be . 500 meter where the stratum
for safe bearing capacity of the soil is reached.

Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by

bailing or pumping, care being taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or
removed.

BACKFILLS

BACKFILLS –
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 in thickness, and each layer
shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping and rolling

CONCRETE WORKS.

CONCRETE WORKS –
All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a 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 amount of oil, acids,

alkalis, salt and other organic materials .

PROPRTIONING OF CONCRETE

PROPRTIONING OF CONCRETE
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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 Holcim
Portland Cement, pozzolan cement or any other equivalent brands more readily available in the
locality. Alternative cements so selected must meet the requirements of Portland and
pozzolan cements, and approved by the Architect or Engineer in charge of construction.

The following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various
parts of the building:
Columns and footings - Class A (1:2:4)
Conc. Holl. Blk. Footings - Class B (1:2-1/2: 5)
Reinf. Conc. Beams and Slabs - Class A (1:2:4)
Concrete slab foot on fill - Class C (1:3:6)
Septic Vault cover - Class A (1:2:4)

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 fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or inert materials with
similar characteristics, having clean, hard and durable grains, free from \organic matter or loam.

The coarse aggregates 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”)

FORMS FOR CONCRETE

WORKS –
FORMS FOR CONCRETE
WORKS –
FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS

FORMS FOR CONCRETE

WORKS –
All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or connected together so as
to maintain the correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Forms shall be
constructed sufficiently tight to prevent bulging and seepage of water.
Forms shall not be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient
strength to support its own weight and any loads that may be placed on it. Side
forms of beams and girders may be removed earlier that the bottom forms but
additional posts or shoring must be placed under the beams or girders until they
have attained their strength.

CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL FOR LITTER AREA

CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL FOR LITTER AREA –

Concrete slabs on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed of not less than 100mm thick. Each
concrete slab course to be poured shall not be more than one meter wide, and each course shall
be poured alternately to the indicated floor finish.

STEEL REINFORCING BARS

STEEL REINFORCING BARS –

All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of round deformed bars
with lugs or projections on their sides to provide a greater bond between the concrete and the
steel. All steel reinforcing bars to be used shall be(specify brand)
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All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by tying
them together at each bar intersection with Gauge No. 16 galvanized iron wire.

The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams, girders and other
concrete members shall all conform to the number, size and spacing as indicated in the drawings
of schedule of steel reinforcements.

No metal reinforcement shall be installed in place unless it is free from rust, scale or other
coatings, which will destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

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CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be (specify brand)

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All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for first floor walls shall be at least 150mm
thick while concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated, shall
be 100mm thick. For interior CHB walls where plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the
thickness shall be at least 150mm.

Concrete hollow block to be used for walls above the first floor, shall be100mm thick.

The concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with cement mortar consisting
of 1 part Portland cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with round
deformed bars 10mm diameter, spaced not more than 0.80m on centers, bothways.

All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be finished with the specified materials
indicated on the elevation drawings.

The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall finshes indicated in
the drawing shall be 1 part cement, 1 part time and 3 parts sand.

FLOOR FINISHES –
The materials to be used as floor finishes for the rooms of the building shall
be as follows:

Entrance Porch ------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)

Living Room ---------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Dining Room ---------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Kitchen --------------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Maid’s Room --------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Bedroom (First Floor) ----------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles
carport --------------------------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Bedrooms (Second Floor) and Hall------------ (40 x 40 ceramic tiles)
Balcony (Second Floor) ----------------------- (40 x 40 ceramic tiles

THE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

THE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES –

The toilet and bathroom floors shall be finished with (mariwasa) ceramic tiles carrying
the brand tiles.

The walls of the toilets, bathrooms, top of kitchen cabinets, and laundry tub, and their adjacent
walls shall be wainscoted with 200mm x 200mm (8”x8”) ceramic tiles.

Interior and exterior corners of tiled floors and walls shall be provided with
the necessary tile mouldings.

All tiles for floor, walls and mouldings shall be free from laminations, serrated
edges, chipped-off corners and other defects, which would adversely affect their appearance
and strength All joints between tiles and mouldings shall be filled with (specify brand) white
cement and then carefully wiped.

Before the tiles and mouldings are laid in place, they shall be thoroughly soaked in water if
recommended by the manufacturer. Mortar to be used in setting the tiles and moldings shall be a
mixture of 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume.

LUMBER

LUMBER –
Lumber to be used in this project shall be well seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from loose or
unsound knots, shakes or other imperfections impairing their strength or appearances.

The kind of lumber to be used for the various parts of the building shall be
as follows:

Exterior door frames --------------------------------------------- (mahogany kd)

Interior door frames --------------------------------------------- (mahogany kd)
FRAMES –

FRAMES

All wood frames for windows, doors, cabinets and closets shall be done as much as possible,
with carefully fitted mortise and tenon joints. All door and window frames to be installed
on concrete hollow block and other masonry walls shall be anchored with 76mm (3”)
common wire nails all around the contact surfaces, And all such contact surfaces shall
first be painted with (Specify brand) wood preservative before the frames are installed in place.

All unexposed lumber such as posts, plates, floor and roof beams, trusses or rafters, floor joists
and bridgings, purlins, cleats, ceiling joists, wall studs, etc. shall likewise be treated with
(solignum) wood preservative after they have been installed in place

ROOFING
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ROOFING –
The roof shall be covered with (union galva) pre-pointed roofing sheets as shown on the plans.
The roofing sheets shall be secured to the purlins with 6mmdia. (1/4” dia.) GI rivets and Gauge
No. 26 plain GI straps cut long enough for bending around the specified size or purlins. The
straps shall each be at least 25mm wide with corners chipped off at the riveting ends.

Ridge rolls, hip rolls and valleys to be used shall be those compatible with (union galva) pre-
pointed long-span roofing sheets. They shall lap the roofing sheets at least 250mm. The ridge
rolls, hip rolls and valleys shall be riveted to the roofing sheets, in addition to the rivets engaging
the GI straps in securing the roofing sheets to the purlins.
All roofing sheets adjacent to concrete hollow block and other masonry walls such as at property
line firewalls, shall be provided w3ith Gauge No. 26 plain GI flashing to extend up to the top and
over to the other side of the wall. All rivets

ELECTRICAL WORKS

ELECTRICAL WORKS –
The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under the
direct supervision and control of a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or Master
Electrician.

All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of the latestedition of the
Philippine or National Electric Code.

The electrical wiring shall be installed thru (Specify brand) coilable PVC electrical conduit
fittings and appurtenances that conform with ISO dimensions.

The type of electrical services to be supplied to the building shall be 220V,AC, single phase.

There shall be only one service drop from the nearest (cepalco) pole to the proposed building.
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Electric wires for light and power shall not be smallerthan 13.5mm (AWG No. 12). 600V
insulation.

Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as

follows:

Automatic Circuit Breaker ------------------------------ (ge)

Flush wall switches, convenience outlets other wiring devices---(ge)
Wires/Conductors ----------------------------------------------- (philps dodge)

The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size 19mmø which should extend
at least 300mm above the ceiling line. The grounding wires shall be identified and all wires shall
be color-coded for easy identification.

The panelboard shall be provided with a circuit directory.

PLUMBING WORKS

PLUMBING WORKS –
All plumbing works for this project shall be in accordance with the approved plans and under the
direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber
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Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, drainage and
prevent water hammer and noise.

The plumbing installation shall conform with the provisions of the NationalPlumbing Code and
the rules and regulations enforced in the locality.

Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using (Neltex) uPVC push-on system. For the in-
house water supply installation, (Neltex) uPVC
pipes and fittings shall be used.

The plumbing fixtures and accessories to be provided and installed shall be

as follows:

Water Closets ------------------ ( royal term)

Lavatories ----------------------- (royal term)
Kitchen Sinks ------------------- (Specify brand and model)
Shower Heads ------------------ (Specify brand and model)
Soap Holder -------------------- (royal term)
Toil Paper Holder ------------- (royal term)
Floor Drain --------------------- Size 100mm x 100mm (4”x4”) Stainless Steel

Where a sanitary sewer system of sewage disposal is not in operation in the

locality, a standard septic vault shall be constructed as shown in the drawings.

DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES

DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES –

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, designs and kind of materials shown
in the details of doors, schedule of doors or as per the bill of material

All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x 102mm (4” x 4”) loose-pin
bearing template hinges.

Door locksets to be used shall be (hafele) brand to be installed 1024mm from the finished
floor line.

Rails and rollers for the sliding doors shall be (Specify brand)

STEEL WINDOWS

STEEL WINDOWS –
Steel windows to be used in this project shall conform to the size and designs shown in the
detail drawings or schedule of steel windows, or as per the bill of materials.
JALOUSIE WINDOWS

JALOUSIE WINDOWS –
Jalousie windows to be installed shall conform to the detail drawings or schedule of jalousie
windows, or as shown in the bill of materials. Hardwares and fittings for louver windows shall be
galvanized-plated steel with rotor-operators.

Glass jalousie slats shall be 5.5mm thick x 100mm wide. Use frosted glass
blades for all bedroom areas and clear glass slats for all other rooms.Glass jalousie windows
shall be provided with aluminum screens. Wrought

iron grilles using at least 12mm square steel bars shall be installed on all jalousie
windows.

STORM DRAINAGE

STORM DRAINAGE –
All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in concrete catch basins, to which 6” ø reinforced
concrete drainage pipes shall be connected leading to the street gutter fronting the building.

PAINTING

PAINTING –
All painting work for this project, except as hereinafter specified, shall be
done with the use of (boysen) paint product

The painting contractor shall supply all labor, paint materials, tools, staging and equipment
necessary, and shall perform all painting and finishing work as shown in the schedule of painting
and finishing work for this project.

The painting contractor shall store his materials in one place in the building to be kept neat and
clean, care being taken in the storage of paints, oils, etc. to prevent danger of fire. Oily rags shall
be kept in metal containers and shall be removed form the building every end of the working
day.

Upon completion of the painting works, the painting contractor shall remove any paint spots
from all finished work. He shall present his work to the Project owner or Architect/Engineer in-
charge of construction, free from blemishes and rubbish generated by his workers.

It shall be the painting contractor’s responsibility to protect his work and those of other
contractor during the time of his work is underway. He shall be responsible for any damage to
the work or property of others caused by his employees or by himself.
Before any painting is done, all surfaces shall be cleaned, smoothed and freed from dust,
dirt, grease, mortar, rust and other foreign substances. All parts where paint remover has been
used shall be washed off with paint or lacquer thinner. All paints shall be spread evenly and
carefully.

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Architect Project Owner