TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MR. & MRS.

OWNER

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 GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The work to be executed shall be done in accordance with the accompanying plans
and specifications
B. All works to be done shall be in the best quality of workmanship under the
supervision of an Architect or a Civil Engineer.
C. The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code,
National Structural Code of the Philippines as well as the local rules and regulations
of the City or Municipality of Kasibu Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.

II. WORKING DRAWINGS

A. This “General Notes and Specifications for Structural Works” shall form a part of the
structural plans.
B. In the interpretation of these structural plans, indicated dimensions shall govern and
distances or sizes shall not be scaled for construction purposes.
C. In case of conflict between the Structural Plans and General Notes and
Specifications, the Plans shall govern.

III. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Dead loads
The designed loads unless otherwise specified in the structural plans are as follows:
 Concrete = 23.58 kN/m^3
 Partition Loads= 1.0 kPa
 Ceiling utilities=0.024 kPaThe

Architect and building contractor shall get the approval of the Structural Engineer for
any loading different from or exceeding these loads. Concrete hollow block partition
and R.C. walls are indicated in the structural plans. Additional CHB and R.C. walls
shall be subjected to the approval of the Structural Engineer.

B. Live Loads
The design live loads unless otherwise specified in the plans are as follows:
 Basic floor area=1.9 kPa
 Roof loads= 1.44 kPa

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 These design live loads shall never be exceeded at any time during the life of the
structure without the written consent of the Structural Engineer. It shall be the
responsibility of the Owner of the building to get the approval of the Structural
Engineer of any live load that will be imposed on any area of the building different from
or exceeding the design live loads specified herein. No portion of the building shall be
used as a temporary storage of construction materials in excess of the design live
loads specified herein. No portion of the building shall be used as a temporary storage
of construction materials in excess of the design live loads with the consent of the
Structural Engineer.

C. Earthquake Loads
The design earthquake loads are as per the provisions of the National Structural
Code of the Philippines 2010 Edition. These loads are assumed to be statically
applied to the structure.

D. Wind Loads
The design wind loads are as per the provision of the National Structural Code of the
Philippines 2010 Edition.

IV. SCOPE OF WORKS

A. CLEARING THE SITE

The building site shall be levelled 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 Architect or Engineer in charge of the construction.

B. 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. Battenboards and reference marks shall be
erected at such places where they will not be disturbed the excavation of the building.

C. 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.

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 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.

D. BACKFILLS

After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure resulting from
fills, the materials removed from excavations shall be used for backfilling 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.

E. 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.

F. PROPRTIONING OF CONCRETE

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)

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 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 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”).

G. 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.

H. CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL

Concrete slabs on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed of not less than 100 mm 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.

I. 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.

J. CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

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

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for first floor walls shall be at least 150
mm 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 centres, both
ways.

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 finishes indicated in
the drawing shall be 1 part cement, 1 part time and 3 parts sand.

K. FLOOR FINISHES

The materials to be used as floor finishes for the rooms of the building shall be as follows:
Entrance Porch ------------------------------- (Specify)
Living Room ---------------------------------- (Specify)
Dining Room ---------------------------------- (Specify)
Kitchen --------------------------------------- (Specify)
Maid’s Room --------------------------------- (Specify)
Bedroom (First Floor) ----------------------- (Specify)
Carport --------------------------------------- (Specify)

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Bedrooms (Second Floor) and Hall------------ (Specify)
Balcony (Second Floor) ----------------------- (Specify)
(Please add and delete if any from above is not applicable)

L. THE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

The toilet and bathroom floors shall be finished with (specify brand) ceramic tiles
carrying the brand (specify 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
mouldings shall be a mixture of 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume.

M. 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 --------------------------------------------- (Specify)

Interior door frames --------------------------------------------- (Specify)

Purlins, Wall Studs, Ceiling Joists, Cleats ------------------- (Specify)

Fascia Boards, Cabinets/Closet Shelves -------------------- (Specify)

Stair Treads, Stringers, Risers and Handrails -------------- (Specify)

(Please add and delete if any from above is not applicable)

N. 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

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(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 bridging’s, purlins, cleats, ceiling joists, wall studs, etc. Shall likewise be
treated with (Specify brand) wood preservative after they have been installed in place.

O. ROOFING

The roof shall be covered with (Specify brand) pre-pointed roofing sheets as shown
on the plans. The roofing sheets shall be secured to the purlins with 6 mm dia. (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 (Specify
brand) 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 shall be placed at the top of the
corrugations of the roofing sheets to prevent water from standing around the rivets.

P. 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 latest edition 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.

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 There shall be only one service drop from the nearest (Specify Electricity
Company) pole to the proposed building. Electric wires for light and power shall not be
smaller than 13.5mm2 (AWG No. 12). 600V insulation.

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

follows:

Automatic Circuit Breaker ------------------------------ (Specify)

Flush wall switches, convenience outlets other wiring devices---(Specify)
Wires/Conductors ----------------------------------------------- (Specify)
(List other materials, if necessary)
The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size 19 mm ø 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 panel board shall be provided with a circuit directory.

Q. 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.

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 National Plumbing
Code and the rules and regulations enforced in the locality.

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

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

follows:

Water Closets ------------------ (Specify brand and model)

Lavatories ----------------------- (Specify brand and model)

Kitchen Sinks ------------------- (Specify brand and model)

Shower Heads ------------------ (Specify brand and model)

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 Soap Holder -------------------- (Specify brand)

Toilet Paper Holder ------------- (Specify brand)

Floor Drain --------------------- Size 100mm x 100mm (4”x4”) Stainless Steel

(List other materials, if necessary)

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.

R. 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 materials.

All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x 102mm (4” x4”)
loose-pin bearing template hinges.

Door locksets to be used shall be (Specify brand) brand to be installed 1024 mm

from the finished floor line.

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

S. 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.

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

U. 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.

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 V. PAINTING

All painting work for this project, except as hereinafter specified, shall be done with
the use of (Specify brand) paint products.

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 from 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.

All paint and paint materials shall be delivered to the building site in unbroken
packages, bearing the marks of the specified brand. No adulteration of specified paints with
other brands shall be allowed.

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Project Owner

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