PROJECT : Proposed Residential Units

LOCATION : South Drive, Baguio City

OWNER : Geminina Bautista-Datu
SUBJECT : SPECIFICATIONS

I. SITE WORK
A. WORK INCLUDED
1. Staking out of building, establishment of lines, grades and benchmarks.
2. All excavation works including all necessary shoring bracing and drainage of storm water from site.
3. All back filling, filling and grading, removal of excess materials from site.
4. Protection of Property, work and structures, workmen, and other people from damage and injury.
B. LINES, GRADES AND BENCHMARKS
1. Stake out accurately the lines of the building and establish grades therefore, after which secure approval by the
Architect before any excavation work is commenced.
2. Erect basic batter boards and basic reference marks, at such places where they will not be disturbed during the
construction of the foundation.
C. EXCAVATION
1. Structural Excavation - Excavations shall be to the depths indicated bearing values. Excavation for footings and
foundations carried below required depths shall be filled with concrete, and bottom of such shall be levelled. All structural
excavations shall extend a sufficient distance from the walls and footings to allow proper erection and dismantling of
forms, for installation of service and for inspection. All excavations shall be inspected and approved by the Architect
before pouring any concrete, laying and underground services for placing select fill materials.
2. The Contractor shall control the grading in the vicinity of all excavated areas to prevent surface drainage running into
excavations. Water which accumulates in excavated areas shall be removed by pumping before fill or concrete is poured
therein.
D. FILLING AND BACKFILLING
1. After forms have been removed from the footings, piers foundations and walls , ect. and when concrete work is hard
enough to resist pressure resulting from fill, backfilling may be done. Materials excavated may be used for backfilling. All
filling shall be placed in layers not exceeding six ( 6 ) inches in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and
rammed by wetting, tamping and rolling.
E. PLACING AND COMPACTING FILL
1. Common Fill - excavated materials free from roots, stumps and other perishable or objectionable matter. It shall be
approved on site.
2. Before placing fill materials, the surface which it will be placed shall be cleared from brush roots, vegetable matter and
debris, sacrified and thoroughly wetted to insure good bonding with ground.
F. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIALS
1. Any excess material remaining after completion of the earthwork shall be disposed by hauling and spreading in nearby
spoil areas designated by the Owner. Excavated materials deposited in spoil areas shall be graded to a uniform surface.

II. CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

A. GENERAL
Unless otherwise specified herein, concrete works shall conform to the requirements of ACI&ASTM.
1. Construct forms sufficiently tight to prevent leakage, securely braced and shored to prevent displacement and safely
supports construction loads. Formwork shall be cleaned and coated with oil.
2. Place reinforcements securely fastened and supported to prevent displacement before and during pouring of
concrete. Bars shall be bent cold, no rebending of bars shall be allowed. Bars shall be free from rust, scale or oil. Splices
shall be staggered in any structural member. In no case shall splices be made at critical points of maximum stresses,
unless approved by a qualified Structural Engineer. Splicing of bars shall be at least 40 bar diameter. Bars shall be
without kinks.
3. Proportioning of concrete shall be done by volume. Use class "A" concrete mixture ( 1:2:4 ) on all structural concrete
works. The maximum volume of water per bag of Portland Cement shall be 24.6 liters.
4. Materials shall be measured and machine mixed in a batch or in emergencies by hand ( manual ) in water tight wood
platform at the job site and as authorized by the Architect. Concrete shall be mixed for a time sufficient to ensure the
uniform distribution of particles and paste throughout the mass, the elimination of dead spots, and the coating of sand
particles with paste.
5. Inserts, sleeves, anchors, bolts and all other materials in connection with concrete construction shall be placed and
secured in position before concrete is placed.

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6. Concrete shall be rapidly handled from the mixing site to forms and deposited without segregation of aggregates or
loss of ingredients, concrete shall be properly placed in forms and around reinforcements and compacted with the use of
a steel rod or vibrator. Concrete that has partially hardened shall not be dropped freely for more than 1.5 meters on all
structural concrete works, and for more than one meter for footings and slab. Concreting keys/dowels shall be provided
in construction joints. Concreting shall be done continuously until section is complete. When stoppage of pouring occur,
place construction joints either horizontally or vertically and provide with shear keys or dowels to develop bend.
7. Before placing concrete, remove all saw dust, chips and other construction debris from places filled by the concrete
and secure reinforcements in position.
8. Immediately after the removal of forms all holes, voids and other defects shall be replaced with mortar of the same
grade in texture as that of the adjoining surface.
9. Curing shall start as soon as free water has disappeared from the surface of the concrete. The entire surface of the
concrete shall be covered with canvas, sand, straw, jute, sack or other satisfactory material and kept moist by splashing
or sprinkling water, curing shall continue for a period of not less than seven (7) days after the pouring of concrete.
10. Ready Mixed Concrete - is defined as concrete produced regularly by a commercial establishment and delivered to
the purchaser in a plastic state. It shall conform to the ASTM C94 modified herein. Subject to the approval of the
Architect, ready mixed concrete may be used provided that the plant has sufficient capacity and transportation
equipment to deliver the concrete at the rate desired.
B. MATERIALS
1. Cement for concrete shall conform to the requirements of specifications for portland cement.
2. Water to be used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from other injurious amount of oil, acid, alkalies, organic
materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete and steel.
3. Fine aggregates shall consist of hard, rough, durable, uncoated particles. The shape of the particles shall be generally
rounded or cubicle and reasonably free from flat or elongated particles. The fine particles from the sand shall be
obtained either by processing of natural sand or by the production of a suitable graded manufactured sand.
4. Course aggregates shall consist of gravel, crushed gravel or rock, or a combination of gravel and rock. The minimum
size shall not be less than 3/4'' for all concrete works.
5. Reinforcing bars shall conform to the requirements of ASTM standard specifications for Billet steel bars, for concrete
reinforcement ( 115-625 ) and to the specification for the minimum requirement of deformed bars for concrete ( 305-56 ).
C. MASONRY
1. Concrete masonry walls shall be carried up and plumb all around. One section of the wall not be carried up in advance
of the others unless specifically approved. Unfinished work shall be steppe back for joining of new work
2. Heights of masonry shall be checked with an instrument at each floor, and at sills and heads of opening to maintain
the level of the walls. Door and window frames, louvered openings, anchores pipes, ducts and conduits shall be built in
carefully and in a neat manner as the masonry work progresses.
3. Reinforcing shall be positioned accurately as indicated. As masonry work progresses, vertical reinforcing shall be
rigidly secured in place at vertical intervals as indicated. Splices shall be formed by lapping bars not less than 20 bar
diameters and wire tying them together.
111. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
1. Grading of lumber shall be in accordance with the accepted commercial practices and shall be of approved quality of
such respective kind, well seasoned and thoroughly dry, free from loose or unsound knots, pitch pockets, or other
imperfections affecting its strength.
2. Wooden frames in rough dimensions unless specifically noted shall be dressed or planned. Lumber required to be
dressed two or four sides shall be smooth, level and straight. Maximum reduction for dressed dimension shall be six
(6)mm only for all sides.
3. All lumber in contact with concrete or masonry shall be coated with two coats of coal tar.
4. Nails, bolts and nuts, screws and lag screw for fastening carpentry, and joinery work shall be of the types and sizes
best suited for the intended application.
5. Unless otherwise indicated, use tanguile for all framing members; kiln dried tanguile for jambs; and 6mm Hardiflex
plyboards for ceilings. Any lumber equally good for the purpose may be substituted for the kinds specified provided that
the substitution is acceptable to the Architect.
6. Lumber shall be kept under cover and protected both in transit and at the job site.
7. Framing lumber and other wood work shall be fitted closely, set accurately to the required lines and levels, and shall
be secured in place in a rigid manner with the use of appropriate fasteners. Framing members shall be spliced between
bearing points and shall be free from pronounced defects. Bolting and nailing shall be done in substantially approved
manner.
V. DOORS AND WINDOWS
A. GENERAL
Interior wood flush, panel and other doors shall conform to the best commercial standard. Doors shall have wood
preservative treatment, insect treated and kiln dried.
1. All doors and frames shall be protected against damage and dampness. Doors shall be stored under cover in a well
ventilated building where they will not be exposed to extreme changes of humidity. They shall not be brought into the
building until plastering has been completed and thoroughly dry.
2. Flush doors shall be hollow core from tanguile kiln dried frames with 1/4'' thick plywood veneer or marine plywood as

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3. Panel doors shall be of the design, size and thickness as indicated in the drawings. It shall be decorative and from kiln
dried Tanguile.
4. Frames shall be plumb and true, and well braced to prevent distortion. Frames in masonry or concrete walls shall be
secured as indicated, and shall be of good grade.
5. Doors shall be levelled, hung and plumbed, and fitted accurately allowing two (2) mm clearance at the jambs and
heads. Knob locks and latches shall be installed one meter from finished doors to
the center knobs. Apply hardware with fastenings of the size, quality, quantity and finish to provide workable door
system.
6. Aluminium windows shall be stored out of contact with the ground and shall be arranged to avoid bending, warping or
otherwise damaging the fabricated windows.
7. Windows shall be installed without forcing or distortion so that sills and heads are level. Joints between steel windows
and metal members shall be set in mastic of the type recommended by the window manufacturer and as approved, to
provide completely water tight joints.
8. After installation and glazing, each windows shall be checked for proper operation and adjusted as necessary to
provide even sash edge contact of opening sash.
VI. FINISHES
A. PLASTERING
All masonry unit work or concrete work not specifically specified with finishing, exposed to view shall be cement
plastered. Plastering work shall be coordinated. Scaffolding shall be amply strong, well braced, tied securely and
inspected regularly. Over loading of scaffolding shall not be permitted.
B. PAINTING
Surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned and except for cement emulsion filler, shall be dry when the paint is
applied. Interior areas shall be broom cleaned and dust free before and during the application of paints. The number of
paint coats shall be three plus primer.
C. TILE WORKS
The work shall not be started until the rough-in for plumbing and electrical works have been completed and tested.
Surfaces to received the tile shall be clean, free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, and other deleterious substances. All tiles shall
be of good quality as specified by the Architect.
D. EXTERIOR FINISHES
All exterior finishes shall be of good quality as specified in the drawings.
VII. ELECTRICAL
A. GENERAL
The work required does not necessarily limited to the installation of all lighting and power system, including all feeders,
branch circuits and connections to all lighting and power fixtures and equipments. Install all materials in a neat and
professional manner and is of good quality. All Electrical works shall comply with the Philippine Electrical Code and the
Local Electrical Company rules and regulations.
B. MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
1. All materials to be used shall be brand new. Only skilled workmen using proper tools and
equipment shall be employed during the entire course of installation. The same electrical foreman shall be assigned and
maintained at the job site during installations.
2. Moldflex shall be used for all conduits, except for the main feeder lines using RSC which is zinc coated galvanized
rigid steel conduct pipes.
3. Conduits shall enter knockout of conducts boxes and cabinets squarely. Lock nuts and bushing shall be used at
termination of conduit in outlet boxes, pull boxes and panel boxes.
4. Bends and offsets shall be avoided. But where necessary they shall be made with approved hickery or conduit
bending apparatus. The use of pipe tool or vice for bending shall not be permitted. Conduits which have been deformed
or crushed in any manner shall not be installed. Plugs with lead or close with approved pipe caps.
VIII. PLUMBING
A. GENERAL
All plumbing works shall conform to the Plumbing Code of the Philippines and the existing local ordinance.
1. All materials whether specifically mentioned or not, but necessary to complete the plumbing work shall be provided.
2. All soil, waste, drain and vent pipes including fittings shall be Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), free from defects. Adhesive to
be used in joining pipes and fittings shall be suited to the specific brand.
3. The septic vault shall be constructed in the location indicated by the Architect. Water proofing for the digestion
chamber shall be sahara admixture or approved equivalent. All plumbing fixtures of the building shall be connected to
the septic vault in accordance with the layout and sizes of pipe shown on plans.
4. Galvanized iron pipes and fittings for the water supply systems shall be type ''A'', schedule 40 with screwed joints,
pipes shall conform with the specification requirements defined in ASTM. Fittings shall be malleable iron type II and

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5. Water closets shall be vitreous chins or its approved equivalent with bottom outlet, siphon action
washdown bowl with jet round front with extended rear shelf and closed-coupled tank with cover plate and fittings and
mounting accessories.
6. Globe valve of water supply pipes to water closet and sink shall be made of bronze with threaded ends.
7. Floor drains shall be of stainless steel, beehive type, measuring 4''x 4'' and provided with detachable stainless strainer
expanded metal lath type.

IX. WATER PROOFING

A. GENERAL
1. The membrane waterproofing shall be a complete system of compatible materials supplied by the manufacturer to
create a seamless waterproof membrane.
2. Waterproofing coating shall be from heavy duty fluid applied high solid contents polyvinyl acetate elastomer, water
based, high elasticity, abrasion resistant and chemical resistant to most acids. The elastomeric coatings shall have a
world class quality distinction for a period of twenty (20) years to prove its adaptability, reliability and dependability in the
area of application.
3. Waterproofing shall be applied to all parts of the building where water runs or passes, especially on the concrete
gutters and bathrooms.
4. Waterproofing works shall be done in a skilful manner, completely water tight and free from loose applications. The
Contractor shall submit a guarantee certificate against water leaks for a period of five (5) years.
X. FIRE PROTECTION
General provisions under RA 9514 otherwise known as the FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, shall be complied
strictly. Materials which shall be found of inferior quality under this provisions shall be charged subject to approval of the
Architect.

PREPARED BY :

ARCH. Elvis C. Palicdon

PRC NO. : 11446
PTR NO. : 0482548
DATE : JAN. 05, 2011
PLACE : BAGUIO