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SPECIFICATION DIVISION 1:

PE 001

PREPARATION OF SITE AND GENERAL EXCAVATION WORK INCLUDED

001.1

Consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection with Excavation and the removal from site of all surplus excavated materials and debris, in strict accordance with requirements of drawings, as specified herein and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

001.2

Without limiting or restricting the volume or generality of the foregoing, the work consists of the following:

PE 002

a.

 All general excavation for the building and appearances, including exc avation required inside of construction areas to depths and/or levels required by drawings (to accommodate installation of all underground structural parts, on approved natural bearing basis.

b.

Removal and disposal, away from site premises as directed, of excess excavated materials.

PUMPING 002.1

PE 003

Adequate provisions shall be made for the prompt removal of water accumulating from any source or cause whatsoever in excavated portions of site by installation of adequate pumping facilities and pumps during entire course of this contract.

GENERAL EXCAVATION 003.1

All excavation shall be unclassified and shall include clay silt, sand, gravel, hardpan, loose shale, loose stone in masses and any other materials of any character found within the excavation.

003.2

Excavation shall be done in the dry and carried on by any approved and appropriate method and by any excavation or hauling equipment adapted to the work.

PE 004

UNIT PRICES (CHANGES IN SCOPE OF WORK) 004.1

When requested by the Work Engineer in connection with "changes in Scope of Work", effected either by “addition to" and/or "deduction from" work included in the Contract  Agreement, limit Prices" as designated in the Articles of Agreement, for various phases and/or items of materials and labor involved shall apply.

DIVISION DIVISI ON EBG: EBG 001

EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND GRADING WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work included in this division comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete preparation of site grading and excavation shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

001.2

All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions, accompanying these Specifications.

EBG 003

EXCAVATION 003.1

The CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary excavations for foundations to grades indicated on the Drawings. No footing shall rest on fill. All excavations shall be done with the proper allowances made for floor slabs, forms, centers and for space to apply waterproofing and dam proofing. Bottoms of piers and foundations shall be approximately level, clean and clear of loose materials and lower sections true to size.

003.3

Should the soil at the proposed level of footing bases be found not capable of resisting pressure as designed, the Engineer shall be notified and he shall revise foundation details as required. All extra work entailed by such revisions shall be paid for by the OWNER on the basis of unit prices agreed between OWNER and CONTRACTOR.

003.4

Where

EBG 004

walls or footings are to be poured without forms, trench sides shall be sharp and true.

BACKFILLING AND GRADING 004.1

After the forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls, etc., and when the concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from fill, the materials from excavation shall be used for backfilling around them. This filling shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6") inches in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling until the correct grades are reached. Voids caused by removal of sheeting, shoring, and bracing shall be filled with sou. materials.

The CONTRACTOR shall clear and grade the building site five (5) meters from the building line.

DIVISION DIVISI ON FN: FN 001

FOUNDATION WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work included in this Divisions comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performances of all work necessary to complete the preparation for foundation and footings, shown in the Drawings a. specified herein.

001.2

All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The General CONTRACTOR and Sub-Contractor for this portion of the work are required to refer especially thereto.

FN 002

INSPECTION 002.1

FN 003

Upon completion of excavation, no steel reinforcement shall be installed, and no concrete shall be poured until the Engineer or his duly authorized representative has approved the soil for each individual footing. The CONTRACTOR shall report to the Engineer any indication of weak soil conditions before placing of steel reinforcement and concrete. FOOTINGS

003.1

FN 004

Concrete of all foundation elements shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3,000 psi. BACKFILLING OF SLABS ON FILL

004.1

DIVISION DIVISI ON RC: RC 001

Use adobe, lastillas, sand and gravel for back-filling of slabs on fill. This fillings shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6") inches in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling until the correct grades for support of slabs are reached Any subsequent excavation into this fill due to embedment of piping shall be repaired in similar manner described herein.

REINFORCED CONCRETE: WORK INCLUDED

001.1

001.2

001.3

RC 002

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish labor and materials to complete concrete work indicated, as specified herein, or both. Cooperate with other trades regarding installation of embedded items. The intent of these specifications is to cover the complete concrete work for this and any work called for in these specifications not shown on the drawings, or vice-versa, shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the drawings and called for in these specifications. Also, any materials which has been omitted from both drawings and specifications, but is evidently necessary for a complete building, shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the drawings and called for in these specifications. Unless otherwise indicated on drawings or specified herein, all concrete work shall be done in accordance with the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE: as adopted by the Bureau of Public Works, Philippines, and the current American Concrete Institute's BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE (ACI-31863) in so far as they do not conflict, or are not inconsistent with specific provision herein.

MATERIALS

002.1

Cement: Portland cement shall conform to the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR PORTLAND CEMENT (ASTM C 150 Latest Revision) for Type 1 Portland Cement.

002.2

CONCRETE AGGREGATES:

002.3

a.

Concrete aggregates shall be well graded, clean, hard particles of gravel or crushed rock conforming to the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE  AGGREGATES" (ASTM C 33 Latest Revision).

b.

Maximum size of aggregate shall be one-fifth (1/5) of the narrowest dimension between forms and not larger than three-fourth (3/4) of the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or bundles of bars and in no case larger than two (2") inches in diameter except that larger diameters may be allowed in massive concreting with written permission from the Architect or his Engineer.

WATER Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oils, acids, alkali, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete or steel.

002.4

REINFORCING STEEL a. All reinforcing steel bars shall conform to the latest revision of ASTM A 15 "SPECIFICATIONS FOR BILLET STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT- for Structural Grade Steel and/or Intermediate Grade Steel as specified Deformed bars shall conform to ASTM a 305 "SPECIFICATIONS FOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEFORMATIONS OF DEFORMED STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT: Welded wire fabric for concrete reinforcement shall conform to ASTM a 185 'SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDED STEEL WIRE FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT."

RC 003

STORAGE OF MATERIALS 003.1

RC 004

TESTING OF MATERIALS 004.1

RC 005

Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent deterioration or intrusion by foreign matter

The OWNER or his duly authorized representative, the Architect and the Engineer shall have the right to order the test of any material supplied by the CONTRACTOR entering into concrete or reinforced concrete whenever there is reasonable doubt as to its suitability for the purpose. Such test shall be in accordance with the standards of the American Society for Testing of Materials. The contract shall provide sample of materials for testing. Expenses for testing shall be borne by the OWNER. Copies of results of tests shall be furnished the OWNER promptly.

MIXING CONCRETE

005.1

No hand mixing shall be allowed except in cases of emergency such as mixer breakdown during concrete operations. All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minutes after all materials including water are in the mixing drum

005.2

Retempering of concrete shall not be permitted

RC 006

DEPOSITING CONCRETE

006.1

Remove water from excavation before depositing concrete. Divert any water flow thru proper side rains.

006.2

Secure reinforcement in position; be inspected, approved, before concrete pouring.

006.3

Convey concrete from mixer to form as rapidly as practicable without segregation or loss of ingredients

006.4

Concrete shall be deposited in its final position without segregation, re-handling, or flowing. Placing shall be done preferably with buggies, buckets or wheelbarrows. To avoid re-handling, deposit concrete in forms as nearly as practicable in final position. Immediately after depositing. compact concrete by agitating thoroughly in approved manner, to force out air pockets, work mixture into corners, around re-enforcement, insert; prevent formation of voids. Tapping or other external vibration of forms is not permitted. Do not place concrete upon concrete sufficiently hard to cause formation of seams, planes of weakness within section, however, construction joints shall be determined and approved by the Engineer whenever stoppages of concreting operations occur for any reason.

006.5

When, upon approval, concrete is conveyed by chute, maintain continuous concrete flow.

RC 007

FORMS 007.1

The CONTRACTOR shall provide forms that will produce correctly aligned concrete. Construct forms complete with centering, cores, molds; conform to shape, form, line, grade required; maintain rigid to prevent deformation under load.

007.2

Cambers from all cantilevers shall be obtained from the Engineer by the CONTRACTOR if

same is not indicated on the Drawings. 007.3

RC 008

Forms and shoring shall not be removed until the concrete is adequately set and strong enough to withstand anticipated loadings, and in no case less than two (2) days after concreting. Removal of forms shall be in accordance with the standard government specifications.

PLACING REINFORCEMENTS 008.1

All reinforcements shall be placed in accordance with the plans furnished by the Engineer In case of any doubt or ambiguity in placing of steel, the CONTRACTOR shall consult with the Engineer whose decision shall be final in such cases.

008.2

Place reinforcement fabricate to indicate shapes, dimensions where indicated or required to carry out intent of Drawings, Specifications. Before placing, clean reinforcement thoroughly of loose rust, mill scale, coating, that would reduce or destroy bond. Does not use reinforcement reduce in section? Do not place with kinks or bends not indicated. In slabs, beams, girders. Do not splice reinforcement at points of maximum stress.

008.3

Unless otherwise indicated on drawings and specified herein, placing of reinforcements shall be done in accordance with ACI Building Code (ACI, 318).

RC 009 : 009.1

CURING CONCRETE After finishing surfaces, curing shall be done by keeping concrete continuously moist for least one (1) week after placing. Floors and vertical surfaces may be sprayed with an approved preparation to retard evaporation of water provided such spraying is not objectionable because of subsequent finish. Curing shall begin as soon as concrete has attained initial set.  All concrete roofing shall be moist-cured at least fourteen (14) days irrespec tive of whether calcium chloride is added or not.

RC 010 010.1 RC 011

REPAIR OF CONCRETE Repair of concrete imperfection shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours after removal of forms. Pins shall be neatly removed from exposed surfaces. FLOOR FINISHES

011.1

RC 012

The CONTRACTOR shall note carefully the specified floor finishes and prepare the slabs suitable in surface and elevations to receive said finishes.

CONCRETE ADDITIVES 012.1

Calcium chloride in the amount of not more than one and one-half (1-1/2) pounds per 94 pounds sack of cement may be used as accelerator and curing agent with the previous

approval of the Engineer. Pozzolith 3 RAA (with initial retarder) of approved equivalent shall be used in amounts as recommended by the manufacturers in the following: a . Canopies, if so indicated b . Concrete parapets and gutters c .  All columns d .  All exterior walls, basement walls, shear walls, core walls and water tanks.

The use of any additives does not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the obligations to produce the required concrete strengths as required by the Engineer.

DIVISION CJ

CJ 001

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK

WORK INCLUDED 001.1

The work under this Division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all carpentry and joinery work shown on the Drawings specified herein.

01.2.1

All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Condition accompanying these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub-Contractor for this portion of the work is required to refer especially thereto.

CJ 002

QUALITY OF LUMBER Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds required for the various parts of the work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, and free from large, loose or unsound knots, sap, shakes and other imperfections impairing its strength, durability or appearance. All finishing lumber to be used shall be kiln dried, quarter sawn lumber No. 1 common or better and shall not contain more than 14% moisture.

CJ 003

CJ 004

PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER 003.1

All lumber and plywood specified as tanguile and apitong shall be pressure-treated with waterborne reservations as Wolman Salt. Boliden salt and Tanalith H-R. All pressure treated lumber shall be kiln dried.

003.2

All concealed lumber other than apitong and tanguile shall be painted with "TERMITOX" or equivalent.

SUBSTITUTION OF LUMBER

004.1

CJ 005

Any lumber equally good for the purpose intended, substituted for the kinds specified, subject to the approval of the Architect. Provided, however, that in the substitution of a cheaper kind of lumber than that specified, a reduction in the contract price equal to the difference in cost of the two kinds of lumber will be made. Manila and Suburbs market prices, of the date upon which authority for said substitution is granted, shall be the basis of said reduction in price.

PROTECTION AND STORAGE 005.1

Lumber shall be protected and keep under cover both in transit and at the job site, and shall be carefully piled of the ground and be insured of proper drainage, ventilation and protection from weather.

005.2

Materials shall not be delivered unduly long before it is required for the proper conduct of the work.

005.3

Lumber shall not be stored within the structure during the process of plastering of any work using water.

005.4

Surfaces of wood work in contract with concrete or masonry shall be given two (2) coats of asphalt applied hot.

CJ 006

WORKMANSHIP 006.1

All lumber and plywood shall be closely matched unless otherwise specified.

006.2

Work shall be assembled at the mill, insofar as practical and delivered for erection. When it is necessary to cut and fit on the job, the materials shall be made with ample allowance for cutting.

006.3

The work shall be made in accordance with detail drawings and measurements taken at the  jobsite.

006.4

Shapes and surfaces shall be true to detail & cleanly cut

006.5

Scribing, mitering and joining shall be done accurately and neatly to conform to good carpentry practice.

006.6

All plywood and wooden panels shall be cut in conformity with the drawings and details.

006.7

Exposed surfaces shall be machine or hand sanded to an even, smooth surface ready for finish.

006.8

All mill assemblies shall be joined with concealed nails and screws, with mortise or with dowels and glued blocks where practical.

006.9

Exposed nails shall be countersunk

006.10

No hammer marks or any other unsightly marks shall be made on any wood panels or veneers.

CJ 007

DOOR FRAMES Interior wood door frames shall be guijo or narra, rabbeted for doors and in accordance with detail drawings.

CJ 008

DOOR SASHES  All door sashes shall be kiln dried, flush type, solid/hollow core. Veneers for doors shall be 1/2" thick plywood of the kind called for in the schedule of doors. All lumber shall be kiln dried and completed door shall be guaranteed against warping, shrinkage, pulling apart and if found defective shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

CJ 009

SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS Refer to schedule of lumber and designation.

DIVISION CM:

CM 001

CEMENT AND MASONRY WORK

WORK INCLUDED 001.1

The work under this division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete cement and masonry work shown on the Drawings and Specified herein.

001.2

All work included in this division shall be subject General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub-Contractor are required to refer especially thereto.

001.3

Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings or specified herein, all materials or work under this Division shall be subject to the provisions under Division RC: CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE.

CM 002

MORTAR 002.1

Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland cement and two (2) parts sand by volume but not more than one (1) part Portland cement and three (3) parts sand by volume

002.2

Where hand mixing is permitted, use tight mortar mixing box.

Where any mix method is used, rake turn over materials for each batch before adding water, until even color of mixed materials indicates that cementations materials have been distributed thoroughly throughout mass, after which gradually add water until thoroughly mixed water mortar of required plasticity is obtained. 002.3

Keep mixer, wheel barrows clean. Don't deposit mortar upon or permit contact with ground.

002.4

For mortar for grouting, poured fills; increase water quantity to produce consistency required for pouring, stir continuously to prevent aggregate segregation.

002.5

Prepare pointing mortar with as dry consistency as will produce mortar sufficiently plastic to be worked into joints.

CM 003

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS 003.1

MATERIALS:  All walls and partition requiring concrete hollow blocks or bricks as shown on the drawings shall be "JACKBILT OR PERMANENT" concrete hollow blocks, area or apalit for bricks or its equivalent.

03.2

SAMPLES: a. In sampling the blocks, one block shall be taken at random from every one thousand

(1,000) blocks delivered. Average strength of concrete blocks must not be less than 800 lbs. per square inch. b. Samples will be tested at the expense of the CONTRACTOR and no blocks shall be

used unless results of tests are known and duly approved by the Architect. 003.3

LAYING OF HOLLOW BLOCKS' Wet the block thoroughly before using. The first row shall be properly and thoroughly anchored to the concrete columns, walls or slabs. Courses shall be laid straight and well plumbed.

003.4

WORKMANSHIP FOR BRICK WORK: a.

Brick should be kept damp when laid. Shove brick into place in full mortar bed, till completely horizontal, vertical joints, with mortar when and as laid. Make vertical joints required to maintain bond.

b.

Progress work in as clean manner as possible; remove excess materials, mortar dropping. Remove mortar dropping on connection or adjoining work before its final set.

DIVISION R:

ACR 001

ROOFING

GENERAL 001 1

Applicable provisions of "General Conditions" govern work under this section.

001.2

These Specifications are of the abbreviated or "Streamline" type and include complete sentences, omission of words or phrases such as "the contractor shall", in conformity", "therewith", "shall be", "as noted on the Drawings", "according to the plans", -a", "the" and "all are intentional, omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference in same manner as they are when a "note" occurs on the drawings. Words "shall be" or "shall" will be supplied by inference where colon is used within sentences and phrases.

001.3

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, articles, materials operations or methods listed, mentioned or schedule on the Drawings and/or herein, including all labor, materials equipment and incidentals necessary and required for their completion.

ACR 002

WORK INCLUDED 002.1

ACR 003 :

Furnish labor and materials to complete corrugated G.I. Sheets roofing, corrugated asbestos cement roofing and siding indicated as specified herein or both. MATERIALS:

003.1

Corrugated asbestos sheet or corrugated G.I. sheet referred to herein as "material"

003.2

Accessories

003.3

Fasteners, ferrous metal zinc.

003.4

Cement or putty.

ACR 004 : 004 1

ERECTION Fastener for securing material to structural supports governed by type, shape, position of structural support. Use either lead head or round head bolts and slotted or lead head drivescrews or automatic flux filled and weld studs with lead head nuts as indicated on approved erection drawings. Except on lead head bolts use washers wherever head or nut of fasteners come in contact with material.

004.2

Sheets. Lay sheets in straight or staggered joint method with side lap of at least 1-1/2 corrugation and end lap of at least 12" for asbestos, while corrugated G.I. Sheet with side lap of at least 2-1/2 corrugation and end lap at 12"

004.3

Drilling Use twist drills for drilling. Drill holes for bolts in high part of corrugation only for asbestos sheets. Cutting. Where sheets are cut at jobsite, use power driven carborundum wheel or saw or handsaw for crosscutting of asbestos sheets.

DIVISION ALW: ALW 001:

ALUMINUM WORK WORKS INCLUDED:

 Applicable provisions of the general conditions attached herewith, govern work under this conditions. The CONTRACTOR or the sub-contractor shall provide all items, article, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned or scheduled on the drawings and/or herein, including all labor, material, equipment, and incident necessary and required for their completion. Submit samples, shop drawings of work specified herein.

ALW 002:

MATERIALS  Aluminum alloy products: aluminum alloys, uniform quality, free from injurious d efects meet properties, applicable specifications of HOOVEN PHILS., INC., PERMALINE or equivalent.

ALW 003:

PROTECTIVE COATINGS: Before shipment from factory, give aluminum work coating on finished or exposed surfaces which will protect metals, finish against stains, discoloration, and other surface injuries.

ALW 004:

FINISHES Finishes on exposed surfaces: as indicated match approved samples, as specified.

ALW 005:

DISSIMILAR METAL CONTACT SURFACES Where any aluminum work comes in contact with dissimilar metal parts, keep aluminum from direct contact with such parts by application of Alkali resistant bituminous paint.

ALW 006:

INSTALLATION Cooperate with other trades in correct of anchorage, preparation of those surfaces which are to receive aluminum. Report in writing in such work of other trades. Architect will cause defects to be remedied. Upon commencing of installation of work: indicate acceptance of adjoining work.

ALW 007:

PICTURE WINDOWS AND DOORS

007.1

Where fixed type windows, having no operating units, are required, anchor their frame members to structurally satisfactory adjoining construction. Use materials in these windows per requirements as specified herein or indicated on plans and details. Design corners, joints so they may be assembled in manufacturer's plant or in fold in secure, work-manlike manner to assure neat, weather tight construction to allow window members to perform as specified. Make specification for glazing of type, glass size required, glazing provisions, meet requirements specified herein. Where picture windows are required, use aluminum glazing beads.

007.2

All doors and door frames shall be extruded from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy and shall be of sizes indicated on drawings.

ALW 008:

FINAL CLEANING

 After installation is completed, wash aluminum in mild solution of non -alkali soap, water; follow with clear water rinse. Refinish if necessary: replace badly damage parts: leave in complete finish condition.

DIVISION MW: MW 001

METAL WINDOW GENERAL

001.1

Applicable provisions of 'general conditions" govern work under this section

001.2

These specifications are of the abbreviated or "streamline" type and include complete sentences, omission of words or phrases such as "the contractor shall", "in conformity", "therewith”, “shall be”, “as noted to the drawings", "according to the plan", "a", "the", and "all", are intentional and omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference in same manner as they are when a "note" occurs on the drawings. Word “shall be" or "shall" will be supplied by inference where colon in used within sentences and phrases.

001.3

MW 002 002.1 MW 003 003.1

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, article, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned or scheduled on the drawings and/or herein, including all labor, material, equipment, and incident necessary and required for their completion. WORK INCLUDED Furnish labor and materials to complete metal windows indicated. as specified herein or both. GENERAL Windows, equipment therefore: products of recognized manufacturer metal windows of types

designated. 003.2

Gage — submit samples to architect for approval

003.3

Throughout construction for all types of metal sash, equipment therefore. Exposed wood points: neatly dressed flush.

003.4

Drips, weep holes when required for satisfactory drainage: on windows of various types

MW 004

CAULKING 004.1

MW 005

Portland cement grouting or filling calking at joints between frames or exterior molds, and adjacent construction: render equipment weather tight, wind, moisture proof at these joints. INSTALLATION

005.1

005.2 MW 006

Except as otherwise indicated, install in concrete walls. Set metal window equipment with necessary anchorage during masonry work progress. Protect window equipment during construction. If windows are not delivered to jobsite in time for installation; during masonry progress, make provisions for later installation thereof. Adjust sash or ventilators to operate easily, properly PAINTING

006.1

Clean steel items specified herein thoroughly, free of scale, rust oil, or grease; provide all ferrous surfaces with one factory applied priming coat or approved red lead and oil paint.

006.2

In addition to prime coat, give surfaces inaccessible after shop assembly factory applied body coat. In lieu of red lead and oil prime coat. CONTRACTOR may treat hot rolled steel windows as specified for steel sheets under progress.

MW 007

GLASSES 007.1 Glass. 1/4" thick — clear tempered glass. As indicated in plan.

DIVISION MMW:

MMW 001:

MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS

WORK INCLUDED

001.1

The work under this division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all miscellaneous metal work as shown in the drawings and specified herein.

001.2

All work included under this division shall be subject to the general conditions accompanying these specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the sub-contractor are required to refer especially thereto

MMW 002:

STEEL GRILLES, BALUSTERS, RAILINGS, RUNGS, AND LADDER

002.1

Provide an install grilles, balusters, railing, rung, and ladder made of steel as detailed in the plan and specified herein.

002.2

All parts — hot-drip galvanized after fabrication assemble if for external use. Give shop coat of rust — preventive (zinc chromate) after fabrication and assemble if for internal use.

DIVISION SW:

SW 001:

SILL AND WINDOWS

WORK INCLUDED

001.1

the work under this division include all labor and materials necessary to fabricate, deliver and install window frames as indicated in plans and details and ready for glazing.  All work included under this division shall be subject to the gen eral conditions accompanying these specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the sub-contractor are required to refer especially thereto. The main items covered herein include the following:

SW 002:

a.

mullions

b.

windows (operating or fixed)

c.

glass and glazing work

d.

all sealants

e.

all gaskets and weather stripping

f.

all window hard wares required

MATERIALS Materials to be used for window framings shall be of steel as manufactured by a competent steel window manufacturer. Glazing shall be '1/4" thick clear glass or as indicated on plans. Window sill shall be 4" concrete hollow blocks.

DIVISION PV:

PAINTING AND VARNISHING

PV 001 WORK INCLUDED 001.1

All work included under this division shall include all labor, material, equipment, complete all painting and varnishing according to approved color schemes and as specified herein.

001.2

All work included in this division shall be subject to general conditions accompanying this specifications The CONTRACTOR and the subcontractor for this portion of the work are required especially thereto.

PV 002 GENERAL 002.1

Complete color schemes shall be furnish by the architect to the contractor. These schemes will require actual samples to be done by contractor at his own expense and to be submitted to the architect for approval.

PV 003 MATERIALS 003.1

All paint materials shall meet the requirements of the standard specifications of the standardization committee on supplies as manufactured.

003.2

All materials shall be delivered on the job site in the original containers, with labels intact and seals unbroken.

PV 004 GUARANTEE The painting contractor shall guarantee the work for a period of at least one (1) year from date of acceptance.

DIVISION ACW: ACOUSTICAL WORK

ACW 001:  A. B.

ACW 002:  A.

ACW 003:

GENERAL  Applicable provision of "general conditions" governs work under thi s section. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all items, articles, materials, operations and methods listed, mentioned or scheduled on drawings and/or herein, including all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary and required for their completion. WORK INCLUDED Furnished labor and materials to complete acoustical work indicated as specified herein or both. MATERIALS

 Acoustical tile — submit samples for architect's approval.

ACW 004:

 A.

ERECTION

Ceiling — secure acoustical units for ceiling other overhead areas by mechanical fastenings concealed in finished work during erection. Fit neatly around electrical outlet, duct pipe, other work extending thru acoustical treatment. Following completion of acoustical treatment  joint straight, true to line, with exposed surface flush level.

PV 005: WORKMANSHIP 005.1

The workmanship shall be of the very best. All material shall be applied under adequate illumination, evenly spread and smoothly flowed on without runs or sags.

005.2

All knots, pitch streaks and sappy spots shall first be touched up with shellac where the finish calls for interior paint or enamel. For external surfaces, use first quality sealers.

005.3

All metal surfaces shall first e washed with mineral spirit to remove any dirt or grease, before applying materials where rust or scale is present, it shall be wire brushed, or sand paper clean, before painting shop coats of paint that become marred shall be cleaned and touched up or finished before the finished coat are applied

005.4

Except where otherwise noted or specified, all paint shall be applied in three (3) coats (painting. body and finishing). Each coats shall be brush applied (except as spray) spread evenly and in full covering body.

005.5

Surfaces which cannot be satisfactory finished in the number of coats specified shall have such additional coats, or such preparatory coats and subsequent coats as may be required to produce satisfactory finished work.

PV 006: SCHEDULE OF PAINTING 006.1

Exterior and interior surfaces; remove all loose dirt, mortar, rust grease, oil and other foreign matter. New masonry should be treated with masonry neutralizer, a paint mixed with 2 gallon of water. Allow this solution to dry thoroughly before applying a first coat of paint. When first coat of paint is dry, putty minor cracks and other surface imperfection with patching compound mixing this product with paint into putty consistency_ As for asbestos cement board to be painted with latex paint should first be spot primed on nail heads with red lead primer Do not apply latex paint direct on the nail heads. APPLICATION: three (3) coats of B paint latex pain.

006.2

Interior plywood partitions and plywood ceiling; surface preparation; unpainted wood should be clean and dry, sappy knots and surfaces coated with preservatives should be coated with

shellac aluminum paint rough wood should be sanded and then dusted. Whole surfaces shall be puttied after primer is dry Application: for new wood; first coat apply white interior primer and sealer. Second coat apply flatwall enamel, or semigloss finished as selected third coat apply same as second coat. 006.3

Door and door jamb surface preparation, the surface should be primed, must be clean and dry, free from dust, oil, grease and other foreign matter should be prepared to be a bright conditions. Rough wood should be sanded and then dusted Application; first coat: lacquer primer surface on color Selected, second coat: lacquer spot putty in color chosen, third coat: lacquer primer surface, final coat: automotive lacquer or gloss lacquer enamel spray.

006.4

Steel windows for surface preparation, the surface must be clean, free from rust, oil, grease and other foreign matter by steel brush or steel wool. Then apply two coats of lead primer then another two coats of quick drying enamel, color approved by the architect.

006.5

Kitchen counter and closets: ducco finished, color approved by the architect.

DIVISION WW:

WW 100

INTEGRAL WATERPROOFING

WATERPROOFING

101

The following concrete work shall be water proofed integrally subsequently described below: a. b. c. d. e.

media aguas concrete roof deck and water deck exterior's balconies toilet and kitchen floor slabs exterior concrete wall and plastering works

102

Integral water proofing is done by mixing thoroughly two pounds of TRUSCON cement water proofing compound. "SAHARA" or approved any equivalent to every 94 lbs. bag of Portland cement used. Only minimum quantity of water shall be used in order to make the concrete just sufficiently plastic and obtain just enough workability in the placing.

103

All cement mortar shop finish for these concrete works (or the mortar bed for the cement tiles where so specified or indicated on the drawings) shall likewise be water proofed integrally in the same proportion of mixed and water content as described above.

104

NOTE: the architect may subject the "TRUSCON" or "SAHARA" cement water proofing compound to test any time and, if found wanting or deficient, may use any other reliable water proofing compound as approved.

WW 200:

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING 201

General: The following concrete work on structural shall be applied with membrane waterproofing: the whole deck roof and water tank deck a. all toilet and bathroom floors b. all balconies and deck terraces c.

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TYPE OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING JOHNS MANSVILLE 3-ply type with hot rolled asphalt or approved equivalent subject to written approval of the architect. CEMENT FINISH OVER SURFACE OF SLABS: concrete slabs for roof decks shall have 1:2 neat cement mortar topping, also waterproofed integrally as specified with the minimum thickness of 1/2" applied immediately after the concrete has been placed and before it has set and poured continuously until the entire section is complete, floated either manually with the wood float or by machine, struck off with straight edge, compacted by rolling or tamping, all high or low spots eliminated, steel trawled to a hard, smooth finish and graded to drains where required. This finish shall be kept wet for seven days, seasoned properly and protected against wash by rain and from the strong rays of the sun in order to avoid unsightly surface cracks by drying and hardening. PREPARATION OF SURFACES: before the application of any waterproofing materials, concrete and mortar must have set thoroughly. Cut off or grind smooth all high spots. Point mortar all holes, voids, depressions, joints and crack flush with surface. Sweep cleanly all surfaces to be waterproofed to remove dust, loose and foreign matter leaving all such surfaces thoroughly clean, smooth, firm, and dry. No waterproofing shall be applied to any surface which is not smooth and free from projections and holes whish might cause puncture of membrane. Cants shall be installing in the angles formed by the deck and adjoining vertical surfaces, or curbs on which the reglet is installed the minimum pitch of 1 Y2% required of all roof slabs shall be taken care of by the top surface of the structural slabs. PRIMER: coat the entire surface with JOHNS-MANSVILLE CONCRETE PRIMER, 1 1/2 gallons per 100 sp. Ft. of roof area APPLICATION OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING: Jay the two plies of JOHNS-MANSVILLE 15-lb. asphalt saturated perforated asbestos felt, lapping each sheet to provide a 15-inch exposure mopping the full width under each with JOHNS-MANSVILLE asphalt. Then apply one additional layer of felt lapping each sheet to provide 15-inch exposure, mopping the full width under each with the asphalt. Immediately preceding the laying of the promenade cement tiles or the surfacing materials as the case may be, thoroughly clean the surface and lay one additional ply of JOHNS-MANSLVILLE asphalt, saturated perforated asbestos felt, lapping each sheet two inches over the preceding one, mopping the full width under each with JOHNSMANSVILLE asphalt. Over the entire surface pour a uniform coating of the asphalt. No more of the roof surface shall be covered with the last ply of felt and asphalt then can be immediately covered with the promenade cement tile finish on the mortar bed, or other surfacing materials. No grease or other imperfections shall be allowed in any layer or asbestos felt. PROMENADE CEMENT TILE FINISH: (only where so indicated on plans) over the surface thus formed, spread 1:2 neat cement mortar (integrally waterproofed as specified with the minimum thickness of 2 1/4 cm.), and in this mortar bedding, lay the promenade cement tile finish, with the expansion joints in both directions and not greater than 6-meters on centers. Expansion joints shall not be less than 3/1 inch wide and shall be extend from the top of the surfacing through the mortar bed to the roofing filled with asphalt. All joints between the cement tiles, other than the

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expansion joints shall be grouted with 1:2 cement mortar integrally waterproofed as specified. The tiles shall be red cement tiles 20-cm. by 20- cm. hydraulic pressed, in accordance with the specifications, thoroughly soaked in water before being laid with '/4 inch joints between tiles which shall be straight and uniform in width throughout. Tiles shall be laid with a slope of not less than 1 1/4 percent for drainage. All these 3-ply (or as per detail drawing) asphalt — saturated perforated asbestos roofing felt shall be turned up 7- inches against all vertical walls (or up to the height and against the vertical face of the curbs) and shall be thoroughly and solidly mopped with JOHNS-MANSVILLE standard roofing asphalt both against the concrete face and between plies. FLASHING: at slab and wall intersection (or at case may be) or where so indicated on plans, copper sheet flashing, weighing 16-ounces per square foot shall laid extending into the open slot metal reglet set in concrete flashing reglet shall be open slot type, shade and formed indicated in full size details made of #16 galvanized iron sheets metal to run continuously throughout the length of the wall or parapet, or along the top of the concrete curbs. Said copper sheet flashing turned into the open slot metal reglet set in concrete shall be the top edge of the flashing vent over and shall be secured with lead wedges spaced not over 12-inches on centers. Reglet shall be filled flushed with "everseal" caulking compound. Flashing copper sheets shall have a total width of twenty four inches or as per full size detail. FLOODING TEST: prior to the acceptance of the job, all waterproofed floor surfaces shall be given a 24- hour flooding test and the contractor shall remedy at once any showing evidence of leakage. Plug all drains, built temporary dams at opening so that water will be at one inch deep at the height point of the waterproofed area. When directed removed

DIVISION PW: PW 100:

PLUMBING WORK SCOPE OF WORK

101

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and materials necessary for the complete installation of the plumbing system, including the all fixtures and connections of the building sewer main or public sewer.

102.

Where no main sewer street line available, provide sufficient size and depth septic tank, three compartments, water tight reinforced concrete top with CI pipe outlet lead to the street canal. The plumbing shall also include the water service to all fixtures and equipments within the building, the water supply pipes to the nearest water main (but not beyond any of the adjacent street or avenues) and the waste, soil and the vent pipes.  All roughing-in as required for the fixtures and equipment, whether installed or not, and all work obviously necessary for the proper functioning of all installation, whether or not specifically called for in the specifications or indicated on the drawings. The contractor shall pay for all fees and permits incidental to the completion of the work, ready for service. The cost of water connection during the construction of the building shall be paid for, by the contractor.

 All work shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the Sanitary Code of the City of Man ila, the NAWASA regulations and/or the National Plumbing Code. PW 200:

DRAWINGS The drawings show the general arrangement of all piping. However, where local and/or actual conditions of the job or at the jobsite necessitate a deviation or re-arrangement, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval drawings for the proposed arrangement. Small scale drawings do not possible indicated all offsets, fitting and other parts of the system required. The contractor shall carefully examine the structural and finishing requirements affecting his work, and shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing such fittings, traps, valves and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions.

PW 300:

OPENING "Roughing-Ion" for pipes and fixtures shall be carried along with the building constructions. Opening of proper sizes and correctly located for the proper shall be left in the wall and floors, but the contractor shall do any additional cutting needed in case of error or omission, and shall properly replace any concrete work or flush around pipes as may be required.

PW400

Water closets (or closet bowls) shall connect to soil pipes, or installed as follows: In setting a closet bowl, the floor.

PW401

Of the bathrooms is swept clean to avoid chipping the glazed surface of the fixture itself. Next, the floor flange is inspected and then the closet bolts are inserted. The bowl may temporarily be set on the closet flange to study its appearance-often the bowl is slightly wrapped from the kiln after and this defect is discovered by close inspection after it is set on the floor. Following this, a ring of putty and weighing approximately 3 lbs.) Is placed on the closet flanges and the bowl is set thereon and drawn down slightly to the floor with the closet bolts of all this to secure a gas and water tight joint. The excess putty which shown around the base of the closet can now be removed, and the entire base may be painted with a mixture of plaster of Paris. Joints between the lead and wrought iron pipes shall be made by means of lead and brass ferrules wiped into the lead pipes and caulked into the cast iron pipe. Connections of steel and wrought iron pipes shall be made with ring or part of coupling screwed on end of pipe and caulked into hub with and lead. Joints of cast iron soil pipes and fittings shall be lead and oakum and caulked by hand. Screw  joints shall be made with ends of pipe reamed out graphite and oil shall be applied as lubricant t o make treads. Nipple shall be made correspond to pipe with which used. Reducing fittings or straight run reducers shall be used for changes in pipe size.

PW 500:

PIPING Every water closet and every lavatory shall have a separate shutoff. The size of pipes, must, in all cases conform to the sanitary code, and as shown in the drawings. Water pipes shall consist as standard steel galvanized pipe. The Building Contractor shall provide and install the water

supply line from the building to the nearest water supply main and shall pay for all permits. Exposed vent pipes in rooms or on the exterior of the building 2" inches diameter and under, shall be of steel, galvanized pipe. Waste pipes shall be of cast iron except those exposed in rooms which shall be nickel plated like the traps. Bonding of pipes will not be permitted. PW 600:

SUPPORTS  All vertical run shall be supported at the floor from which the start on a suitable brack et or chair, and held in place against the walls where required by heavy ears, the size to suit diameter of the pipes. All horizontal pipes shall be supported on suitable hangers or floor chair as required. Cast iron pipes on trenches on earth shall be laid true to line and grade on a stable and suitable prepared foundation each section of the pipe being properly bedded. In soft ground liable to settlement, gravel base 30 cm. Deep and twice the width of the pipe shall be rolled and tamped. Backfilling shall be carefully placed and tamped under and around the pipe with special tools for the purpose in such a manner that the pipe lines of connections are not distributed.

PW 700:

TRAPS Every plumbing fixture shall be separately trapped by a vented water sealed trap as closely to the fixture outlets as the condition allowed, but in no case at a distance greater than 60 cm. In case of the upper or only fixtures on a soil pipe extended full size through the roof, a vent shall not be required when the said fixtures has its center within 60 cm. Of the center of the stack. Traps shall be of the same diameter as the waste pipes from the fixture which shall serve. All traps shall have a water seal of at least 32 millimeters with a brass thumbscrew cleanout at the bottom of the seal.

PW 800:

VENT Vents shall be taken from the crown of the fixtures, except for water closet traps, in which case the branch line shall be vented below the trap and above all small waste inlets, so connected as to prevent obstructions. Each vent pipe shall be run separately above the fixtures and connected above the highest fixture into the adjacent soil pipe, a distance not more than one and one-half (1 1/2) meters. If more than this, the vent shall run independently through the roof.  A vent shall be wherever practicable, a direct extension of a soil or waste line Main vent risers of 4, 5 meters along or more shall be connected at the lowest vent outlet with a forty five degree connection.  All vertical soil or vent pipes shall be carried up at least 60 centimeters above the roof of the building and the open side ends are to be entirely and securely covering with No. 16 mesh copper

PW 900:

WORKMANSHIP:  All plumbing materials work shall be done by experienced man only under the supervision of a licensed master Plumber. The representative of the Bureau of public Works shall be the judge of the fitness or as specified herein.

PW 1000:

TESTING:

Materials will be subjected to such usual tests as may be Deemed necessary to properly ascertain their fitness and the completed system shall be tested by one of the following methods, All openings stopped and a pressure of not less than three pounds per square inch applied in the presence of the Engineer and maintained for such length of time as necessary to satisfy the latter that the work is sound and tight. Horizontal runs may be tested by water pressure filling the system to the second floor. A test shall be made before final acceptance. PW1100:

PAINTING  All soil, waste and vent piping of cast iron that is asphalt or tar coa ted shall be given two (2) coats of shellac and then two (2) coats of oil paint.

PW 1200:

PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND G.I. PIPES:  All underground G.I. pipes shall be protected from corrosion by coating hot asphalt and wrapped with approved typed and thickness of builciing paper.

PW1300:

MAKE 1301

All G.I. pipes for the water supply shall be of European or Japanese manufactured, schedule 40  All soil pipes and fitting shall be of "ASA" manufacture by ASA Metal Product, Inc. 707 Barrio Bagbaguin, Valenzuela, Bulacan, meeting the ASTM. Designation A 74-42 Specification for silicon, Phosphorus and sulfur content and the ASTM specifications on transverse and chemical test results by the Division of Materials Testing and Physical Research Laboratory, Bureau of Public Highway. Manila. Diameter of bar. 1.2 inch. Ultimate or breaking load 1750 lbs. Deflections at center, min inch 0.29 inch. Sulfur content, max percent 0.11 max. Phosphorus content, max 0.90 max. Hydrostatic test at 50 psi, without leaks Length of G.I. pipe shall be five feet measured from end to neck of hub  All soil pipe and fitting must bear the trade mark of the manufacturer. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer the original and two (2) copies of the certificate of origin of all soil and fittings that will be used in the project.

DIVISION WDS:

WDS 100: 101.

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall install the water distribution system, including standpipe shown on drawings, complete with connection to the public Utility Service main and all the service connections to the buildings that is to all fixture in the building including faucet and hose bibs for pool, garden and garage. Provided, however that the NAWASA water main shall be within the right-of-way of the

adjacent streets or avenue. The layout of all water pipes shall be approved by the Engineer before any work of the water supply piping is started and in accordance with the layout shown on plan. WDS: 200:

MATERIALS Pipes under 4-inches diameter shall be of class: "A" galvanized wrought iron with screw joints. Fittings shall be type II galvanized malleable iron. All to be of European or Japanese manufactured of the approved quality and kind. Joints for cast iron pipes shall be of approved caulked oakum with lead as recommended by the pipe manufacturer and installed in accordance with the directions furnished by jointing materials and manufacturer.  All screws joints shall be liberally coated with first quality red lead paint before joining. Valves 3- inches and under shall be bronze  All valves shall have all interior cleaned of foreign matter before installations.  All water supplies to each apartment shall have a separate gate valves.

WDS: 300:

WATERMETER: Water meters shall be furnished by the contractor. He shall furnish and installed all piping, valves, etc... Exact dimensions for setting the meter shall be obtained from Manila Waterworks and sewerage Authority (MWSA) and the said contractor shall be held responsible for the proper piping arrangements for the water. All water meters for individual apartment shall be of % "U.S. or European manufactured, as approved by the Architect. Location of water meter shall be approved by The Manila Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (MWSA). Permits for all meters shall be secured from the same office.

WDS 400:

PIPE SIZE AND DISTRIBUTIONS: Main water line from MWSA to the building shall be 2" @/ GI f pipe schedule 40, and in no case smaller than - 2 /2 "@/.Lead 2"@ G.I. pipe to overhead water reservoir tank located on deck, passing thru water pump supplied by the Owner Separate entrance line for ground floor apartment size 1"@ from the street to the building, without passing thru pump. From water tanks lead 1 " one each , 1- V:" @ pipe to the second floor, third floor, fourth floor and deck floor, all pipes separated from each other. From said lead down pipe of 1 1/4"o reduce to 1" o lead to different apartments. Drawing shall govern over this section of specification.

WDS 500:

STANDPIPES: Supply and install standpipes, size as approved not smaller than 3"o with twin or single outlets at every floor. Verify number of standpipes as may be required by the government.

WDS 600:

TESTING: Water pipes shall be tested under the 100 pounds per square Inch pressure immediately after installation and before backfilling, and all leaks shall be repaired.

WDS 700:

PUMP AND OVERHEAD RESERVOIR TANKS Pump and overhead reservoir tanks, capacity to be verified and supplied by the Owner, but to be installed ready for use by the Contractor, installation parts and fixing shall be included by the Contractor.

WDS 800:

HOT WATER LINE Unless otherwise noted on Schedule of Finishes and Materials, the whole building shall be provided with hot water supply line

DIVISION ELW:

ELECTRICAL WORKS.

ELW 001:

GENERAL:

001.

Under these Specifications, the electrical contractor shall furnish all materials and labor and completely install ready for service a complete electrical system consisting of concealed conduit system( Unless otherwise noted) with wires for electric lighting, power ,telephone. , system in the proposed (refer to PROJECT TITLE). These electrical installations shall be made in accordance with the drawings showing service entrance connections, main service entrance, safety switches, panels, cabinets, piping, conduit boxes, fittings, wiring of feeder and branch circuits, installation of wall convenience outlets, wall switches, ceiling light outlets, telephone outlets and all other fittings necessary materials not shown in the plans or in these specifications, but necessary to complete the installation. The furnishing of electrical fixtures, electric lamps, electrical appliances and equipment such as electric fans or blowers, balls and stations. and their corresponding accessories are not included in this contract, as stipulated under Article ELW 020.  All work included under this Division shall be subject to the General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The General Contractor and the Sub Contractor for this portion of the work are required to refer especially thereto.

ELW 002:

PROCEDURES, WORKMANKSHIP & QUALITY OF MATERIALS

002.1

This work shall be installed during the construction of the building and all parts shall be put in place at such stages in the progress of the construction, as to permit cabinets and outlet boxes to be mounted flush and all conduits to be run in the most direct lines possible, entirely concealed, unless otherwise specified or noted.

002.2

All work hereunder shall comply with the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code, rules and regulations of the Manila Electric Company and the Philippine long Distance Telephone Company.

002.3

Any apparent conflict between such rules and regulations and the electrical plans shall be submitted to the Architect for decision.

002.4

All necessary wiring permit and inspection fees as well as other lawful in connection with electrical work involved shall be obtained

002.5

And at the expense of the Contractor. He shall also be responsible for any or all penalties incurred by him and/ or his agents. Unless otherwise specified all materials and fittings used hereunder shall conform with standards and specifications set by U.S, of Fire Underwriters, National Electrical Manufacturers" Association, Philippine Standard Association and the Bureau Safety, and all exposed fittings, plates, etc. shall be of the very best of their respective kinds. Pull boxes larger than 4-11/16 inches and metal cabinets may be locally made provided they conform to the Standards of the National board of Fire Underwriters.

002.6

All labor shall be done in the most thorough, prompt and workman like manner to the full satisfaction of the Architect and the Owner. The CONTRACTOR shall employ only competent and efficient workmen and shall upon written request of the Architect discharge or otherwise remove from work any employee who is in the opinion of the Architect, careless or incompetent, or obstructs the progress of the work or acts contr5ary to instructions. If the CONTRACTOR is obliged to, or finds it Necessary to work over, on in or adjacent to finished surfaces of the building, he shall repair any and. All damages to such surfaces and leave them as nearly as may be reasonably possible in the same condition as they were prior to the performance of his work. Damages in the sense used here, shall include breakage, scratching or marring of surfaces, soiling of surfaces, whether painted or finished surfaces not to be painted, and all other damages that may distract either from the practical value of the property or from its appearance.

002.7

The CONTRACTOR must understand that the Materials delivered and the work performed by him at Any or all times during the progress of the work and Prior to the final acceptance thereof, and before Any payment is made for same, shall be subject to the inspection of the  Architect or the OWNER or their authorized representat5ive who has full right to inspect,

accept or reject any part thereof The CONTRACTOR must, at his own expense, within a reasonable time, remedy any defective or unsatisfactory materials or work and that in the event of his failure to do so after notice, the Architect shall have full right to have, the same done and charged to the CONTRACTOR. ELW 003:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical systems shall be three phase Wires, 60 cycles, 220 volts alternating current.

ELW 004:

MAIN SERVICE CONNECTION: Service connection to the proper lines shall be aerial as shown in the plans. Service entrance conductors shall consist of galvanized rigid conduit containing two (2) No.s100, 000, one (1) 2W CM Type THW Standard copper conductors. Ends of this conduit shall be provided with entrance cap, with 3 whole porcelain or composition cover.

ELW 005:

ELECTRIC METER: The electrical contractor shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangement and/or applications relative to the electric service of the installation of electric meters for the entire building as per standard requirements of the Manila Electric Company.

ELW 006:

SAFETY SWITCHES & CUTOUTS:  All cutouts to be used shall be approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters or bear the stamp of U.S. Underwriter's Laboratories. All safety switches shall be of the circuit breaker externally operated and shall be of the approved type and in conformity with the standards of the U S. Underwriter's Laboratories.

ELW 007:

Surface type circuit backer shall not be embedded in concrete structure and should be provided with proper size boxes at the back. SUB- FEEDERS Sub-feeders to different apartment shall be as shown in the Riser Diagram and supplementary plans (Not applicable)

ELW 008:

CONDUIT WORK

 All wiring , unl ess spe cif ied otherwise, sha ll be installed in rig id metal conduct laid in concrete walls, slabs, in hollow block construction or concealed in double wall partitions or between floor and ceiling.

 All conduits shall be fitted with bushings and locknuts when entering cabinets, boxer or fittings composed of sheet metal.

 All conduits shall be standard zinc coated or terrorized approved conduit co nf or mi ng to th e Specifications of the U.S Underwriter5s Laboratories. Japanese conduit similar to the Setout Brand having smooth interior walls and free of sharp bases will be acceptable. It shall not be l ess than W nom inal diameter and shall be larger when required.

Exposed conduits where allowed shall be run neatly parallel to or right angles with the lines of the building.

The CONTRACTOR shall clean the inside of all ducts and shall pull in G.I. wires, any No. 16 to assure them of being free obstruction and serve as pull wire. ELW 009:

CONDUIT BOXES & FITTINGS:  All conduits boxes and fittings shall be zinc coated standard approved products of reputable electrical manufacturers.  All ceiling outlet boxes shall be of the octagonal type 1 1/2" or more in depth permitting conduit connections in the sides thereof. Deep type boxes shall be used when three or four conduits connect to the box.  All wall, outlets boxes of wall plug receptacles, wall switches, telephone outlets shall be of the deep rectangular flush type, providing sufficient space for necessary connections in addition to the switch or receptacle mechanism.  All pull or junction boxes larger than 4 -11/16" square or fittings may be made locally, provided that they conform to the minimum requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code as adopted.

ELW 010:

SETTING OF OUTLET BOXES Except as otherwise noted or specified in the plans all outlet boxes shall be set flush with the finished concrete or hollow block construction or structure. Outlets in beams or panels shall be securely and accurately centered in the faced thereof. Care shall be exercised to line up all wall outlet boxes and cabinets in proper relation to the vertical. The right is reserved by the Architect to change the exact location of any switch bracket and ceiling and other outlets in any room before same is installed. Prior to installation of boxes for the fire alarm system, burglar alarm system, clock system and music system, the CONTRACTOR shall consult the suppliers, thru the Architect of the specific details of boxes as well as correct size of conduits needed and appropriate to fit their equipment. Any outlet box shown in the plans whose exact mounting heights of outlets and switches shall be as follows: a.

EWL 011:

Wall switches 4' 6" above floor Convenience outlets - 12" above floor Special outlets - to be as directed by the Architect Telephone outlets - 12 above floor

WIRING OF BRANCH CIRCUITS

Wiring for branch circuit shall be in the conduit unless otherwise noted or specified in the drawings. No.12 wires shall be used from panel to the first outlet of the branch circuits. The minimum size wire to be used is No., 14 14 type TW or THW. ELW 012:

WALL SWITCHES Except as otherwise noted in the plans, wall switch shall be of the flush tumbler types with bakelite plates equivalent to those as manufactured by Arrow-Hart & Hageman Electric Company or Cutler Hammer Inc.. Switches controlling groups of fluorescent lights shall be of adequate ampacity to quench the arc caused by breaking off the group of lights

ELW 013:

CONVENIENCE OUTLETS  All convenience outlets shall be of the duplex flush type with uni form bakelite plate's equivalent to those as manufactured by Arrow -Hart and Hegeman Electric Company or Cutler Hammer, Inc.

ELW 014: 014.1

ELW 015:

TELEPHONE SYSTEMS The CONTRACTOR shall provide a short piece of 1/2" nipple for telephone entrance at front wall near the ceiling. As shown in the plan. ITEMS EXCLUDED The following are excluded in the Contract Furnishing of electrical fixtures and lamps Furnishing of electrical appliances and their accessories. Furnishing and installation of telephone instruments Furnishing and installation of all air conditioning units.

ELW 016:

AS BUILT-IN DRAWINGS: The electrical contractor shall during the entire progress of construction of all deviations approved by the Architect such as conduit runs, location of boxes, cabinets etc. and shall submit three (3) sets of As Built-In" plan to the Architect upon completion of the project.

ELW 017: 017.1

ELW 018:

GUARANTY The CONTRACTOR shall leave the entire electrical system in proper working order and shall without additional charge replace any work, material or equipment furnished and installed by him under these specifications which develops defects, except from ordinary wear and tear within one (1) year from the date of final certificate of approval issued by the City Electrician's Office of the place of building. IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS The installation of the electrical work called for in this Contract must be under the immediate supervision of a duly registered professional electrical engineer Prospective bidders are requested to inspect the site and note conditions carefully and inform themselves fully before submitting their bids

ELW 019:

CERTIFICATION The electrical contractor is obliged under this Contract to furnish the Architect a certificate of completion of work, signed and sealed by his duly licensed electrical engineer, who shall certify that the electrical wiring installations of the project was done under his immediate supervision and that said electrical work was executed in accordance with the plans and specifications

ELW 020:

AS BUILT PLAN Upon completion of the electrical work the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER THREE (3) sets OF AS BUILT drawings showing all changes and deviations from the original drawings. Said drawings shall be the same as the original drawings except for the said changes and deviations

ELW 021:

MATERIALS  All materials and workmanship shall follow all provisions as provided by the latest edi tion of the National electrical code. Wires and Cables: "PHELPS DODGE" brand only, U.S. standard underwriter ap proved, required gauge. Rigid Conduits Pipes: Extshusite or Setout p, Schedule 40. Required size, inside diameter only. Outlet Boxes: Hot dipped galvanized steel sheet, clean free from dust, standard gauge. Junction boxes. Hot dipped galvanized steel sheet, clean free from dust, standard gauge Circuit Breakers: "CUTTLER HAMMER" or" WESTINGHOUSE Exterior switches and Convenient Outlet: Water proof U.S or the imported make. Switches and Receptacle Plates: Plain faced, quietmatic type “JIMBO” Panel Board: Recessed type, standard gauge TV Antenna outlet: Plain faced VETU JIMBO brand cover complete with TV antenna wire and terminal at the property wall Convenient Outlet: Duplex type flushed JIMBO, Electrode Switches: Install electrodes water tank shown on the drawing Fire Alarm imported U S. brand or CERBERUS AUTOMATIC Faxt Alma; Door Bell Imported U.S brand.

ELW 022:

STAND BY OR EXTRA CIRCUIT Standby or extra circuit for future expansion at least two (2) extra circuits per apartment or proportion of one extra circuit to six (6) working circuits.

ELW 023:

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Strict compliance with provisions and requirements of local Fire department. The Contractor shall furnished and install. Fire alarm system complete with imported switches and bells apparatus on all required location. ELW 024: 024.1

ELW 025:

DOOR BELL SYSTEM Provide one waterproof type push button on strategic Location each apartment units with TAN wires connected to Bell or buzzers inside the apartment. MASTER T.V. ANTENA SYSTEM

The CONTRACTOR shall install a complete conduit with the T.V. antenna wire for the Master T.V. antenna system as Shown in the electrical plans. ELW 026:

PUMPING SYSTEM

The CONTRACTOR shall install a complete conduit system with Wires for all pump motors and equipment as shown in the Drawings (elect.) The furnishing and installations of pump Motors and accessories are by others.

DIVISION H: H001

HARDWARE WORK INCLUDED:

001.1

H002:

The work under this Division shall include all materials, labor, equipment, plant and other facilitates and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to furnish Install all hardware in accordance with Drawings and as Specified herein. All work included under this Division shall be subject To the General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and Sub Contractor for this portion of the work are required to refer especially thereto The intent of the Specifications is to cover the complete hardware requirement for this building and any hardware called for in the Specifications not shown on the Drawings, or vice-versa shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the Drawings and called for in the specifications. Also any hardware which has been omitted from both Drawings and Specifications but is evidently necessary for a complete building shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the Drawings and called for in the Specifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Rough hardware includes nails, screws, bolts, spikes, lag screws, expansion bolts, lead plugs, W.I. brackets, and plates, galvanized wire, etc., necessary to make complete installations of all the different elements of the structures. The hardware herein specified are given as means of describing the type, strength, materials, designs, quality, weight, mechanical construction, operation, and requirements to which such hardware shall conform.

H. 003:

FINISHES 003.1

Finishes Hardware finishes specified are in accordance with U.S. Standard

003.2

Unless otherwise specified, all lockets and trims, Flush bolts, push plates, hinges, pulls and knobs chromium plated over nickel or brass.

H 004:

KEYS 004.1

Furnish OWNER the following Keys: Two (21 Keys for each cylinder locks. Two 121 Master Keys

H 005:

BRAND Unless otherwise specified herein or indicated on Drawings, use “Schlage" brand or equivalent for all locksets.

H 006:

HINGES The number of hinges to be furnished for each door shall be determined as follows: For doors over 5" - 0" high but less than 7' - 0" high, provided three (3) hinges. For doors over 7' - 0" high unless otherwise required, provided additional one (1) hinge for every 2' -0" or fraction thereof. For toilet doors, provided gravity hinges

DIVISION T:

TREATMENT

T 001:

WORK INCLUDED The work under this Division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilitates for the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all tiles work shown on the drawings and specified herein. All work under this Division shall be subjected to the General Conditions accompanying these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR and the Sub Contractor are required to refer specially. Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings or specified herein, all materials or work under this Division shall be subject to the provisions under Divisions RC: Concrete and Reinforced Concrete.

T 002:

SURFACE TREATMENTS In rooms where considerable installations to be done on the floor coverings; tiles, etc., should be applied after completion of installation of equipment. The concrete floor should in such case be coated with plastic paint before the equipment is installed.

T 003:

FLOOR TILES MATERIALS. The materials herein specified shall be of its kind: “Marinas"- 4 1/2 x 4 1/2"unglazed Tiles -color shall be indicated later.

T. 004:

WALL TILES MATERIALS:  All materials herein specified shall be of the best of their respective kind: "Ma rinas" -White or

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