Architectural Specifications 23.06.09

SRI LANKA AIR FORCE HOSPITAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ARCHITECTURAL FINISHING SCHEDULE & WORKS
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SLAF ARCHITECTUAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
FINISHING SCHEDULE 2
CHAPTER 01 GRANITE/MARBLE FINISHES 4
CHAPTER 02 ALUMINIUM WORKS 8
CHAPTER 03 GLASS AND GLAZING 12
CHAPTER 04 TILE WORKS 14
CHAPTER 05 SUSPENDED CEILINGS 16
CHAPTER 06 PAINTING WORKS 19
CHAPTER 07 TOILET PARTITIONS 21
CHAPTER 08 IRONMONGERY 21
CHAPTER 09 METAL WORKS 26
CHAPTER 10 STEEL DOORS 29
CHAPTER 11 FIXINGS 31
CHAPTER 12 VINYL FLOORING 32
CHAPTER 13 STAINLESS STEEL RAILINGS & OTHER PARTS 32
CHAPTER 14 LIST OF MANUFACTURES 33
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Finishing Schedule
HOSPITAL MEDICAL SERVICES

ROOMTYP FLOOR WALL FINISHES CEILING
E FINISHES
H01 consulting/e vinyl sheet, special (antibacterial) latex paint
xamination / anti-slip paint, ceramic tiles
treatment around basins, skirting
rooms of same material as
floor finish min. 10 cm
high
H02 patient vinyl sheet, special (antibacterial) latex paint
bedrooms anti-slip paint, ceramic tiles
around basins, skirting
of same material as
floor finish min. 10 cm
high
H03 OT, ICU, static special (antibacterial) suspended
NICU, conductive paint, easy cleaning, plasterboard
recovery, vinyl sheet rounded moulding and ceiling, special
labour & skirting of same (antibacterial)
delivery material as floor finish paint
room min. 10 cm high or vinyl
sheet, rounded
moulding
H04 x-ray rooms vinyl sheet, facing plaster board suspended
anti-slip, wall, radiation plasterboard
radiation protection, latex paint, ceiling, radiation
protection skirting of same protection, latex
material as floor finish paint
min. 10 cm high
H05 dirty utility, ceramic special (antibacterial) latex paint
clean utility, tiles, good paint, ceramic tiles
disposal, quality, around basins, skirting
pantry easy to of same material as
clean floor finish min. 10 cm
high
H06 various ceramic latex paint, skirting of latex paint
stores, tiles, good same material as floor
cleaners quality, finish min. 10 cm high
room easy to
clean, anti-
slip
H07 toilets, ceramic ceramic tiles latex paint
showers tiles, good
quality,
easy to
clean, anti-
slip
H08 corridors, ceramic latex paint, easy suspended
waiting tiles, good cleaning, skirting of ceiling with
zones in quality, anti- same material as floor mineral board
closed slip finish min. 10 cm high, tiles or
areas, wall protections plasterboard,
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nurse base, latex paint

various
bays
H09 laboratories ceramic lab special (antibacterial) suspended
tiles, anti- paint ceiling with
slip mineral board
tiles or
plasterboard,
latex paint
H10 CSSD vinyl sheet,
special (antibacterial) suspended
anti-slip paint, ceramic tiles plasterboard
around basins, skirting ceiling, special
of same material as (antibacterial)
floor finish min. 10 cm paint
high
NON MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
FLOOR WALL FINISHES CEILING
FINISHES
N01 offices, ceramic latex paint, skirting of suspended
corridors and tiles, good same material as floor ceiling with
waiting zones quality, finish min. 10 cm high mineral board
in admin easy to tiles or
clean, anti- plasterboard,
slip latex paint
N02 main natural latex paint, skirting of suspended
entrance, stone, good same material as floor ceiling with
dining area quality, anti- finish min. 10 cm high mineral board
slip tiles or
plasterboard,
latex paint
N03 staircases, natural latex paint, skirting of latex paint
corridors, stone, same material as floor
waiting zones terrazzo or finish min. 10 cm high
in open areas ceramic
tiles, good
quality, anti-
slip
N04 waste ceramic ceramic tiles latex paint
management tiles, heavy
services duty, anti-
slip
N05 engineering ceramic latex paint, skirting of latex paint
services, tiles, heavy same material as floor
cleaning / duty, anti- finish min. 10 cm high
housekeeping, slip
hospital
medical stores
N06 catering ceramic ceramic tiles suspended
department tiles, heavy plasterboard
(kitchen), duty, anti- ceiling, latex
laundry / linen slip paint
services
N07 central staff ceramic latex paint, skirting of suspended
facilities, tiles, easy same material as floor ceiling with
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relatives to clean, finish min. 10 cm high mineral board

dormitories anti-slip tiles or
plasterboard,
latex paint
N08 open sealed latex paint concrete
walkways on concrete,
ground floor, anti-slip
M&E plants
N09 terraces concrete
tiles, anti-
slip
N10 offices ground ceramic latex paint, skirting of suspended
floor tiles, easy same material as floor ceiling with
to clean, finish min. 10 cm high mineral board
anti-slip tiles or
plasterboard,
latex paint
Architectural Specifications
Civil Works & Finishes
Chapter 01 Granite/Marble Finishes
1.1 Natural Stone
1.1.1 Granite finishing with slabs/tiles
1.1.1.1 Granite shall be locally available plutonic igneous rock, based on assemblages of
silicates with 65-75 per cent of silica (SiO2), hewn from the living solid rock in Sri
Lanka, and machined to sizes, shapes and finishes as laid down in this Chapter,
in the Finishing Schedules or as shown on the drawings.
1.1.1.2 Slabs showing major plutonic intrusions (so called joints) shall be rejected. Slabs/
tiles shall be free from any defects on the faces visible in the completed work that
could mar the appearance of the stonework.
1.1.1.3 The Architect shall provide samples of the required granites to the Contractor.
The granites obtained shall match the samples in consistency, grain, colour and
density.
1.1.2 Workmanship
1.1.2.1 Slabs and tiles shall be stacked in store and on site on a clean, dry and free-
draining surface, and be free from contract with soil.
1.1.2.2 Slabs for wall-claddings shall be delivered to site with suitable mortices, holes
etc. for fixing.
1.1.2.3 Setting-out of masonry slabs shall be done in accordance with drawings of

patterns in walls, columns, floors and steps, to be provided by the Architect.
Walls and floors with slabs of 200 x 200 or less shall not be patterned. Joints of
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flooring shall match with the joints of wall cladding. Care shall be taken that all
wall and floor surfaces to be tiled, both internally and externally, are set out in
such a way that no cut tiles or slabs of less than half the standard width are used.
1.1.2.4 The Contractor shall provide a suitable sample panel of each type of granite
finishing (e.g. on walls, floors, columns, steps) to demonstrate the specified
facings, edges, bond, colour, finishing and fixings, colour and quality of mortar
and pointing, and obtain approval from the Architect. Sample panels shall be
maintained and protected until all finishings are completed, and removed upon
completion.
1.1.2.5 Mortar bedding for granite flooring: 1 Portland cement: 3 sand semi dry mix, 15 to
20 thick onto prepare and cleaned sub screed.
1.1.2.6 Mortar bedding for granite wall cladding: 1 Portland cement: 3 sand and
preparation of wall/column surface (15-20% thick) and approx. 1 thick cement:
fine sand (1:1) with special and approved adhesive.
1.1.2.7 Skirting shall be fixed to plastered walls or fair-faced concrete walls by means of
an approved epoxy or polyester resin mortar.
1.1.2.8 Fixing materials such as cramps, dowels or wire tiles shall be austenitic stainless
steel sheet, strip, or wire to BS 1449: Part 2: 1983 or bar to BS 970: Part 1, 1983
or non-ferrous materials such as aluminium bronze or phosphor bronze to CP
297 and 298. Fixing shall be concealed. Cramps, dowels, etc. shall be fixed into
carefully drilled dowel mortices and holes in the substructure material by means
of dovetail slots and mortar of 1 cement : 3 sand or an approved epoxy or
polyester resin mortar.
1.1.2.9 Granite slabs and tiles shall be to thicknesses and finishes on the visible face an
edges as specified in the Finishes Schedule and shall comprise honed, polished
and flamed (torched) finishes. External flamed-finished slabs shall be treated
with an approved type of polyester coating.
1.1.2.10 All joints, interior or exterior corners etc. shall be machined and finished in a
workmanlike manner and in accordance with the drawings or standard practice,
as there are bevelled edges, corners with arises 10 deep, mitred over the
remaining thickness, etc.
1.1.3 Granite flooring
1.1.3.1 Thicknesses and sizes of granite flooring slabs/tiles are laid down in the Finishes
Schedule and/or sown in the drawings, but shall generally comprise the following:
- slabs 40 thick, max. 300 x 600, with cut slabs as required laid in patterns to
be indicated later, by means of slabs 600 long and of lesser widths; finish:
honed; purpose: extra heavy duty areas such as vaults, loading bay and
customers’ parking 1B.32;
- slabs 30 thick, max. 600 x 300 with cut slabs as required, laid in patterns to
be indicated later by means of slabs 600 long and of lesser widths; finish:
honed: purpose: heavy duty areas such as basement corridors and basement
storage areas.
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- slabs 17 thick, max. 600 x 300, with cut slabs as required, laid in patterns to
be indicated later by means of slabs 600 long and of lesser widths; finish:
polished (internal use) and flamed (external use); purpose : all general
circulation areas so designated.
1.1.3.2 After thorough cleaning and wetting of the sub-screed, slabs/tiles shall be laid
well and fully bedded on a bedding as specified in Clause 1.1.2.5 in accordance
with CP 202.
1.1.3.3 Tolerance in laying individual slabs shall be  1.5 in 3000, at the perimeters  1 in
2000. Dimensions of slabs shall be accurate to within  1 mm, thickness to within
1.5 mm.
1.1.3.4 Joints between polished slabs shall be approx. 2 wide and be straight and true.
Grouting and pointing of joints to be carried out with an approved grouting
compound matching colour and shade of the slabs.
1.1.3.5 Joints between honed slabs shall be tight butt joints.
1.1.3.6 When laid and hardened, the granite slab flooring of the entire Third Basement
floor shall be provided with mechanically in-situ sawn joints, min. 4 mm wide, to
match the contraction joints in the 120 mm thick unbounded, reinforced, concrete
sub floor underneath.
1.1.3.7 Flamed finished slabs shall be treated with a polyester coating as mentioned in
Clause 1.1.2.9.
1.1.4 Granite thresholds and plinth blocks
1.1.4.1 Thresholds and plinth blocks shall be of sizes and thicknesses as shown on the
drawings. Generally, thresholds shall have the width of the door frame and follow
the rebated shape of the frame. Plinth blocks shall follow the machined section
of the frame-jambs or mullions.
1.1.4.2 If thresholds are applied only as a division between rooms without door or as a
division between different floor finishes, then the threshold shall have the width of
the finished wall in the opening of which it is to be laid.
1.1.4.3 Thresholds shall be of one piece, unless particular circumstances suggest the
use of more pieces, which shall be to the discretion of the Architect. Visible faces
of thresholds, generally protruding min. 25 above finished floor level shall be
polished, unless otherwise directed (e.g. in showers or the like), edges bevelled.
1.1.4.4 Thresholds to be fixed as specified in Clause 1.1.3.2. Tolerances in laying of

thresholds shall be: level to within  0.5 mm; dimensions shall be accurate as
specified in Clause 8.1.4.3.
1.1.5 Granite Skirting
1.1.5.1 Skirting shall be min. 17 thick, 100 high and shall correspond in length with the
abutting (patterned) layout of the floor/wall/column, or as shown in detail
drawings (Clause 1.1.2.3).
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1.1.5.2 Visible faces of skirting shall be polished, unless otherwise specified; longitudinal
edges slightly bevelled; corner pieces as per Clause 1.1.2.10.
1.1.6 Vanity counters
1.1.6.1 Vanity counters shall consist of polished granite slabs and fronts, 17 thick, laid on
a mortar bedding or fixed with dowels to pre-cast concrete substructure.
1.1.6.2 The counters shall generally be as shown on dwgs. nos. ……………. The layout
of slabs shall be determined by the Architect; joints of slabs and fronts shall
correspond.
1.1.6.3 Laying, fixing and finishing of the granite shall generally be as specified
elsewhere in this Article.
1.1.7 Window sills
1.1.7.1 Windows sills of granite, where so designated in the Finishing Schedules, shall
consist of tiles or slabs of dimensions as shown on the relevant drawing(s).
1.1.7.2 Laying, fixing and finishing of the sill tiles/slabs shall generally be as specified
elsewhere in this Article, and with respect to lengths and/or joints as specified in
Clause 1.2.6.2.
1.2 Cleaning
1.2.1 Cleaning
1.2.1.1 After maturing, granite, masonry and terrazzo work shall be carefully brushed
with a wire brush to remove surplus mortar and finally cleaned with a heavily
diluted solution of a sulphate-free cement-film remover and washed with clean
water. Aggressive cleaners are not permitted.
1.3 Protection
1.3.1 Protection
1.3.1.1 Granite, masonry and terrazzo work shall be properly protected for mechanical
damaging, staining or other causes. Damaged, chipped or broken items shall be
carefully removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Architect.
1.3.1.2 Terrazzo tiled areas shall be kept damp for a minimum period of 3 days after
laying ad cleaning.
1.3.1.3 Sawdust if approved shall not be used for protection before joints have set.
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Chapter 02 Aluminium Works
General
The following is the basic minimum Specification for materials and fabrication,
which the Contractor may adapt to suit the prevailing conditions, his own
fabrication process or his experience, but always to the approval of the Architect
and of a proven equal or higher standard than the basic Specification given
below. The Contractor shall offer a proprietary system recommended for hospital
buildings from a reputed manufacture.
Alloys
All extrusions shall be of AIMgSi, designation AA6063, temper T5, heat treatable,
and shall be in accordance with BS 1474: 1987.
Powder Coating
Powder coating shall be in accordance with BS 6496: 1984 colour as specified by

the Engineer. Coating thickness shall be 60-80 microns.
2.1 Aluminium Doors
2.1.1 Prior to placing orders for any aluminium doors the Contractor shall provide the
following documents for approval by the Engineer.
a) Detailed shop drawings and sample profiles
b) Detailed structural analysis of the proposed supplies stating the

conformity with the required requirements.
c) Test certificates proving the conformity of the physical properties
stipulated herein.
2.1.2 All components of the construction shall be dimensioned to meet the stress
requirements specified for the doors. The aluminium shall have a pre-powder
coating surface finish and shall withstand the local climate conditions with a 5
year guarantee.
2.1.3 The structural components of the doors and frames shall be sized to the stress
required for the following recommended minimum dimensions:
- Built-in frames 30/10/1.5 mm

- Mullion 50/100/2 mm
- Door stiles and top rail 100/50/2 mm
- Bottom rail 100/50/2 mm
2.1.4 Maximum permissible deflection of door elements shall not exceed 1/300 of its
supported length.
2.1.5 Hardware for the aluminium doors shall be furnished and installed and shall
include standard items as follows:
- Door stop of rubber seal

- Security lock operated by card system
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- Door-automatic floor spring, with 105 degree back stop, consisting of fully
hydraulic closer adjustable for spring tension and closing and latching
speed, cement case and bottom arm, cover plate of stainless steel.
- Top off-set pivot of stainless steel

- Hollow profiled push bars on either side of the door.
2.2 Aluminium Windows
2.2.1 General
2.2.1.1 Prior to placing orders for any windows, glass walls or other construction
elements as mentioned hereinafter the Contractor shall provide the following
documents for approval by the Architect.
a) Detailed shop drawings and sample profiles
b) Detailed structural analysis of the proposed supplies stating the conformity

with the requested requirements.
c) Test certificates proving the conformity of the physical properties stipulated

herein.
2.2.1.2 All windows shall have facilities such as store clips, glazing bars, brad holes, etc.,
for safe fastening of the glass panes all around. Such fixtures shall suit the
thickness of the glass and the thickness of the sealant bedding or in case of seal
strip or pressure glazing the thickness of the seal strip or pressure glazing strip.
2.2.1.3 All window frames shall be adequately anchored to the structure. In fixed
windows the frame shall be anchored also at locations where panes will be
supported tight to the frame. Windows with movable wings shall be anchored
also at those points where forces from hinges and bearings can properly be
transmitted to the structure.
2.2.2 Technical Requirements
(1) The following technical and physical properties shall be met as minimum:
a) Maximum permissible deflection of window elements shall not exceed 1/300

of its supported length at maximum wind pressure and horizontal live loads.
b) The tightness of the window joints shall not exceed the air penetration of
more than 1.0 m3/h/m at an atmosphere pressure of 0.37 kN/m2.
c) The tightness of the windows against air borne sounds shall not exceed the
value of 35-45 dBA.
d) All hardware elements shall be of the type to be built-in a concealed

manner.
e) All window elements shall be delivered to the site readily assembled for
installation. The installation shall be accomplished by skilled workers only.
(2) The fastening points of the facilities shall have the following distances:
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Type Distance of fastening Distance between

points from corners fastening points
Storm clips 50 - 100 mm 200 mm maximum

Glazing bars 50 - 100 mm 350 mm maximum
Brad hols 50 - 100 mm 200 mm maximum
(3) Clamping bars for holding panes may only be used if the type of the metal
frame construction ensures that the pane will be safely held in place in spite of
the load imposed onto the metal construction by the pane. At large-surface
panes the clamping bars shall not be subjected to any stress from the frame.
(4) For special glazing, the glass manufacturer’s instructions shall be observed.
2.2.3 Materials and Execution
(a) Aluminium
(1) Windows of aluminium shall be Powder Coated aluminium profiles for all
parts of the unit. All components of the construction shall be dimensioned
to meet the stress requirements specified for the windows.
(2) The aluminium shall have a surface of shop-made powder coating and shall
be such quality as to withstand the local climatic conditions.
(b) Hardware
(1) Hardware for the aluminium windows shall be furnished and installed by the
manufacturer of the windows. All hardware shall be of a solid type either of
aluminium or of stainless steel.
(2) Hardware samples such as hinges, handles, lever bolts shall be produced
to the Architect for approval prior to ordering them.
(c) Fixing of the frame
Fixing of the aluminium frame to the building structure shall be done either by a
separate tubular steel frame doweled into the wall or by individual anchors
placed in the structure. If and where necessary spacers shall be used to bridge
gaps.
(d) Sealing of Wall Joints
(1) The space between window frame and concrete/masonry wall or steel
structure shall be filled with mineral wool and shall be completely water
tight.
(2) The abutting joint between aluminium window frame and wall shall be
covered with aluminium angles 25/25/2 mm on each side. To the outside
the joint shall be sealed with permanent elastic material in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
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(e) Glazing
The glass panes shall be fixed by neoprene strip and glazing beads of
rectangular aluminium section either clamped or screwed to the frame in a flush
manner.
(f) Accessories
Accessories for anchoring purpose shall either be of non corroding material, or

shall have been treated against corrosion by means of protective coating or hot
dip galvanizing. Any welded joints shall be treated with cold zinc paste after
welding.
(g) Window Sills (Exterior)
Where windows are set on concrete masonry or parapet aluminium sills shall
be provided with the following construction details:
Thickness of aluminium - 1.5 mm

Back side - bent up 25 mm
Front side - turned down 20 mm
Side against masonry or concrete turned up and tucked in
Joints filled with permanent elastic filler
Anchors to parapet arranged in concealed manner and be of stainless steel
(h) Window Sills (Interior)
(l) Interior sills shall cover parapets of window opening inside the building as
follows:
a) Marble plates, thickness minimum. 20 mm, protruding 20mm with bull nose
edge, laid on non-staining cement mortar 1:4, in office areas.
b) Wall tile areas: corner tiles, shall be used for windows sills in wash rooms
and pantry areas.
c) Smooth finished plaster on brick walls and fair face on concrete walls, shall
be used for window sills in basement.
2.2.4 Execution of the Works

General
1. The works shall be executed in a first class workmanlike manner including all
work and materials in accordance with this Specification and Schedules, the
drawings referred to herein and the shop drawings to be prepared by the
Contractor and approved by the Engineer.
2. In all cases where a component or part of the installation is referred to in the

singular, it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many such items as
are required to complete the whole installation.
3. The Contractor shall refer relevant drawings for information on glazing, fixing
details, size and materials of frames and sashes, iron-mongery etc.
2.2.5 Warranty
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All metal doors, windows, frames, hatches, grilles, gates etc., and all associated
fittings thereof shall be erected by experienced specialized personnel in accordance
with the directions of the manufacturer of these items.
The Contractor shall warrant the Employer, with the assurance of a local insurance
company that all items mentioned above shall perform satisfactorily as intended
under the Contract in respect of workmanship, materials, installation, operation and
all other aspects for a period of five years calculated from the date of Time for
Completion.
The form of guarantee offered shall be submitted the Engineer’s approval prior to
commencement of such works. This guarantee shall in no way indemnify the
Contractor against improper workmanship or performance of the installed items.
Chapter 03 Glass and Glazing
3.1 Criteria
(1) Each glass sheet shall bear the manufacturers label showing its grade,
thickness and type. Labels shall remain until the glass has been set and
inspected.
(2) When glass is not cut to size by manufacturer, the Contractor shall furnish an
affidavit certifying the grade, thickness, type and manufacturer of the glass
supplied.
(3) All the large glass construction of the building shall receive one-pane
toughened glass, minimum 12mm thick, fixed with stainless steel hinges without
frames, and the doors shall be double swing type. Submittal shall accompany
the documents for structural stability of the large glass walls.
(4) Sealant and glazing compound shall be compatible with the frame as
recommended by the manufacturer.
(5) Setting channels or blocks shall be neoprene, 85  5 mm durometer hardness

chemically compatible with sealant use.
(6) Glazing beads and seals shall be black neoprene or vinyl chloride conforming
to ASTM Standard D 2287 or BS 952 : Part 1 1978.
3.2 Materials
(1) Toughened glass used in windows shall be 12mm minimum thickness and
glass panels in other doors/windows/partitions shall be body tinted/clear float
glass of 6mm thickness.
(2) Glass shall have a plane, bright, transparent, clearly reflecting and distortion
less surface.
(3) Fire doors shall contain the security glass filling of wired plate glass 6 mm thick
adequately resistant to fire. In the event of breakage of glass panes, the wire
netting shall largely hold the splinters. If sectional wired building glass is
cracked, its wire netting shall retain the glass fragments to the largest possible
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extent. Single-sheet safety glass, being pre-stressed, shall be highly elastic,

safe against bending failure and resistant to temperature variations. In the
event of breakage, the glass shall not splinter.
(4) Where required, stickers shall be provided as recommended by the Architect.
3.3 Workmanship
3.3.1 Measuring and Cutting Glass
(1) Measuring: Before measuring check that surrounds, rebates and other surfaces
are dimensionally true, without distortion and fit for glazing. When measuring,
allow 3mm edge clearance for single panes; allow 5mm edge clearance for
panes exceeding 12mm thick.
(2) Cutting: Cut all glass and perform all edge and surface treatment at glass
works. Cut to produce clean square edges. Any work to toughened glass must
be undertaken by glass manufacturer prior to toughening process.
3.3.2 Preparing for Glazing
Clean and dry rebates before priming or sealing and glazing; check that any
unspecified primers/sealers/glazing compounds are compatible.
Treat bedding surfaces of wood or metal beads and rebates with 2 Nos. coats of
sealer, or as required b y the manufacturer of surround or glazing compound.
Check the edge condition of any tinted or opaque glass exposed to sunlight when
fixed.
Reject any such glass if edges are shelled, vented or otherwise damaged.
Ensure that pane sizes allow for full specified edge clearance; edge nipping is not
permitted.
3.4 Installation
(1) All single glass panels shall be accurately shop-cut to size of opening with
allowances for maximum grip on all edges. Concealed edges of glass shall be
clean, straight out and free from chips and fissures. All unless otherwise-
concealed edges shall be clean, straight cut, blunt, and free from chips and
fissures. Glass shall be set with equal bearing on entire width of pane and shall
not move nor rattle.
(2) Glass and glazing system shall be installed complete with all stops, blocks,
channels, beads, sealants and glass to form a watertight installation in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
(3) After installation, all exterior glazing shall be given a leak test by flooding the
glazing from bottom to top using 20 mm hose with nozzle. Any defective work
shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
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(4) All glass shall be cleaned at the completion of the work. Any defective, cracked
or scratched glass shall be replaced.
3.5 Fixing of Mirrors
(1) Avoid distorting or stressing mirrors during fixing, prevent any contact with
irregularities in the background.
(2) Allow 3 mm air space at back of mirror.
(3) Fix with metal clips on sides and underside, complete with polyethylene
compressible isolating tables to prevent mechanical damage.
3.6 Protection
(1) Provide protection for all glass against mechanical damage. Protect against
splashes, weld splatter, paint and mortar spills. Remove any alkaline splashes
before they harden.
(2) All glass panes shall be marked with white tape or adhesive stickers etc.
provided they do not damage the surface. The use of alkaline material is not
permitted. Adhesive labels must be easily removable without scraping.
Chapter 04 Tile Works
4.1 Homogenous Tile Finishes
(1) The Contractor shall submit samples of ceramic tiles for approval by the
Engineer with respect to quality and colour. Tile samples shall include the
manufacturer’s full colour and texture range of the series specified by the
Engineer.
(2) Ceramic floor tiles shall be 600 x 600 x 8 mm nominal size, semi glazed
ceramic tiles. Wall tiles shall be lustrous, glazed and 300 x 600 x 50 mm. Edge
tiles, trimmers, and mouldings shall be lustrous and glazed with size and colour
corresponding to wall tiles.
(3) All tiles shall be of first class quality. They shall be of uniform size and even
surface, free from warps, laminations, serrated edges, chipped corners and
other imperfections or flaw affecting their quality, appearance and strength.
Tiles produced in same batch shall be ordered to avoid colour differences.
(4) Ceramic tiles used in stair cases shall have bull nose edge and anti slip
grooves and shall be cut to suit with the tread and riser shown on the drawings.
4.2 Installation of Floor Tiles
(1) Surface to receive the tiles shall be clean, free from dirt, dust, oil, grease, and
other deleterious substances. Floor tile installation in spaces to receive wall tile
shall not be started until after wall tile installation has been completed. Before
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the dry-set mortar bed for floor tiles may be laid, the structural floor shall be
tested for level or uniformity of slope and, if required by the Engineer, corrected.
Where necessary, glue shall be used as recommended by the Engineer.
(2) Concrete floor slabs to be tiled shall first be roughened, cleaned and thoroughly
soaked with clean fresh water. On the day prior to application of the setting
bed, the slab shall again b e wetted thoroughly, but no free water shall be
permitted to remain on the surface. A slush coat of neat Portland cement
mortar shall then be applied not more than 1.5 mm thick. Before the cement
mortar coat is allowed to dry, the mortar setting bed shall be laid and thoroughly
compacted until its surface is true and even, either level or sloped uniformly for
drainage as required. A setting bed as large as can be covered with tiles
before the mortar has reached its initial set shall be placed in one operation. In
the event that more mortar has been placed than can be covered, the unused
portion shall be removed and cut back to a clean levelled edge.
(3) Tiles shall be soaked in clean water at least ½ hour before they are installed.
No free water shall remain on the tiles at the time of setting. A 1 mm thick layer
of Portland cement may be hand-dusted uniformly over the setting bed and
worked lightly with a trowel or brush until thoroughly damp. The tiles shall then
be pressed firmly upon the setting bed, and tapped into the mortar until true and
even with the plane of thoroughly finished floor line. Borders and defined lines
shall be laid before the field or body of the floor is laid. Where floor drains are
provided, the plane of the finished floor shall be sloped towards the drains.
Intersections and returns shall be formed accurately.
(4) Cutting of tiles, where necessary, shall be done along the outer edges of the
floor and done without marring of the tile surfaces. Tiles shall be laid out in
such a manner that no tiles less than ½ size shall occur on the borders. Tiles
shall fit closely and neatly around all plumbing fixtures and around electrical
outlets, pipes, fittings, etc., so that cover plates or escutcheons will overlap the
tiles properly. Tiles shall be secured firmly in place, and loose tiles shall be
removed and replaced. All lines shall be kept straight, parallel and true, and all
finished surfaces brought to true and even planes. The liner edges of borders
shall be kept straight and shall form right angles at all returns, when practicable.
Joints between tiles shall be grouted properly.
4.3 Installation of Wall Tiles
(1) Wall surfaces shall be clean, sound and sufficiently rough to provide a strong
mechanical bond. A scratch coat consisting of cement shall be applied to
masonry, as backing for wall tiles, not less than 24 ours or more than 48 hours
before starting the tile setting. Surfaces shall be applied with sufficient pressure
to ensure proper bond and key with the base, and a proper base for the setting
bed. While mortar is still plastic, the scratch coat shall be cut with trowel at all
internal vertical angles for the depth of the coat and the full height of the tile
bed.
(2) Immediately preceding the application of the mortar setting bed, the scratch
coat shall be moistened thoroughly but not saturated. Temporary screed shall
be fixed on to the scratch coat with mortar to provide a true plumb surface at
the proper distance back from the finish wall line. The setting bed shall be
applied, tamped and floated flush with the screeds over an area not greater
than will be covered with tile while the bed remains plastic. The setting bed
thickness shall not exceed 20mm and no mortar shall be re-tempered.
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(3) In general, tile installation for walls shall follow the same procedure as that
described for the installation of floor tiles. Wainscots shall be within ½ of the
heights of the heights indicated without cutting of tiles. Bases, caps, bull-nose
corners and all other trimmers, moulded or shaped features and accessories
shall be installed where necessary and shall be backed thoroughly with mortar
and set firmly into place. All lines shall be kept straight and true and all finished
surfaces brought to true and even planes, straight and plumb, and internal
corners squared and external corners rounded. Horizontal joins shall be
maintained level and vertical joints plumb and in alignment. If cutting of tiles
become necessary, it shall be done at the internal angles of walls or wainscot.
Tile wainscot on walls shall have glazed capping complete with interior and
exterior corner caps. Intersections and corners shall be provided with the
proper tile mouldings and trimmers.
(4) Thin bed adhesive shall be used as an alternative fixing method only for internal
work and adhesives and workmanship shall comply with BS 5385: Part I: 1976
4.4 Grouting and Pointing
Tiles shall be wetted if they have become dry before applying grout. Joints width 3
mm or as recommended by the Engineer and width shall be grouted with a neat
Portland cement grout (of an approved colour) the consistency of thick cream. Other
joints shall be pointed with mortar consisting of one part Portland cement and two
parts pointing sand, worked into the joints by trowel of finger application. Before the
grout or mortar sets, the joints of cushion edge tile shall be struck or tooled to the
depth of the cushion, filling all skips or gaps and the joints of tiles shall be filled
completely flush with their surface. Dark cement shall not show through grouted
white joints. All surplus mortar or grout shall be removed before it has set or
hardened.
4.5 Cleaning and Protection
(1) Upon completion of the work, all ceramic tile finishes shall be cleaned with soap
powder and clean water applied with stiff fibber brushes. After scrubbing the
surfaces shall be rinsed with clean water. Hard lumps of mortar shall be
removed by the use of wooden paddles. Metal cleaning tools, metal brushes or
acid solutions shall not be used. When imperfections occur in jointing, the joint
shall be raked out not less than 6 mm in depth and the joint pointed full and
tooled to match adjoining work.
(2) Rooms or spaces in which tiles are laid shall be closed to traffic or other work
and shall be kept empty until the floors are completely finished and the tiles
firmly set. Finished tile floors shall be covered with lean building paper before
foot traffic is permitted on them. Board walkways shall be placed over floors
that are to be used continuously as passage ways for workmen.
Chapter 05 Suspended Ceilings
5.1 Plaster board Ceiling
5.1.1 Materials
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(1) The suspended ceiling shall consist of plaster board tiles laid on continuous
main beams and intersecting cross tees that are joined together to form the
required grid system and patterns.
(2) The Contractor shall submit shop drawings showing details of construction,
samples of materials of exposed grid system for approval by the Engineer.
(3) Concealed grid system shall comprise the following:
a) Main beams shall be not less than 38 mm high by 25 mm wide and 0.50
mm thick, cold-rolled electro-galvanized steel, with white baked enamel
finish.
b) Cross tees shall be cold-rolled electro-galvanized steel with white baked

enamel finish.
c) Wall moulding shall be 25 x 20 mm minimum, matching the tee in material

and finish. Wall mouldings with reveal shall be provided where required.
d) Spacers shall be tempered spring steel and shall be fitted into wall moulding
to provide tension on the ceiling system.
(4) Plaster board tiles shall be 600 x 600 x 20 mm square edge, pane, free from
war page, splits and other defects and all edges bevelled square. Finish shall
be factory-applied while latex paint.
(5) Slip-on U moulding shall be semi-rigid white cover moulding sized to fit the tile.
Tile cement adhesive shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
(6) Lighting fixtures and outlets for the air-conditioning system shall be integrated
into the suspended ceiling by means of special carriers and shaped meal
frames matching the selected type of openings and meeting the additional load.
(7) For achieving sound absorption, ceiling panels shall be covered with 12 mm
mineral wool wrapped in black polyethylene bags with tightly welded seams as
to prevent trickling of wool.
(8) For preventing sound transfer to adjacent rooms through open space above
technical ceiling, additional thermal insulation boards or masts of minimum 6
cm thickness shall cover the suspended ceiling at passing partition walls,
projecting into each room minimum 1.50 m.
(9) At locations shown on the Construction Drawings or as instructed by the

Engineer, removable inspection accesses shall be provided in the ceiling
construction. These access hatches shall be adapted to the pattern of the
ceiling.
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5.1.2 Execution
(1) The system shall be designed so that the ceiling panels may be removed and
replaced without damage and the beams and cross tees can be removed or
replaced without deforming the members or disturbing the balance of the grid
system. The system shall be complete with anchors and supports and properly
sized to limit the deflection to less than 1/360 of the span and level to within 3.0
mm in 3.60 m. Installation shall utilize procedures recommended by the
manufacturer.
(2) All main beams shall be tightly joined together with bottom flanges flush. Cross
tee intersections shall be joined together by interlock methods. All main runner
splices and cross runner intersections shall be capable of withstanding at least
45 kg tension or compression. Main beams and cross tees which terminate at
walls shall be attached to a perimeter wall angle with spring steel clips. Wall
angles shall be securely attached to walls in an approved manner.
(3) Hanger wires shall be spaced at 1.50 m along the main runners and provided at
corners of lay-in fixtures. They shall be secured with approved fastenings and
shall be capable of withstanding a minimum load of 45 kg. The ceiling system
shall be provided with diagonal bracing.
(4) Tiles shall be laid out symmetrical about the centre of the rooms with the least
number of cut tiles. Tile laying shall be in a pattern with all edges in alignment
wand with all faces in a plane. Non-directional tile shall be laid so that no
fissure pattern direction is established.
(5) All outside edges such as against walls shall be provided with shadow line or
reveal mouldings. Whenever tiles do not about against a wall moulding, they
shall be provided with slip-on U mouldings.
(6) After installation, the tiles shall be free of any discoloration, scratches, chips or
blemishes, or any misalignment.
5.2 Powder Coated Aluminium Panel Ceiling
(1) Suspension of ceiling shall be executed with non-corroding meal suspension

rods fastened to the top construction slab and furnished with adjustable
clamping devices for an accurate alignment.
(2) Lighting fixtures and outlets for the air conditioning system shall be integrated
into the suspended ceiling by means of special carriers and shaped metal
frames matching the selected type of openings and meeting the additional load.
(3) For achieving sound absorption, ceiling panels shall be covered with 12 mm
mineral wool wrapped in black polyethylene bags with tightly welded seams to
prevent trickling of wool or 6 mm thick polyethylene sheet.
(4) At locations shown on the Construction Drawings or as directed by the

Engineer, removable inspection accesses shall be provided in the ceiling
construction. These access hatches shall be adapted to the pattern of the
ceiling.
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(5) The ceiling shall conform to the following construction features:
- Material: Powder coated aluminium panels of 600 x 600 x 0.5

mm square type and 100 mm wide strip type, 0.5 mm
thick, without perforations or with perforations of
approved shape, colour and size shall be used at
locations shown on drawings.
- Length of panel: Full length according to requirements up to 6.0 m single

length
- Visible recesses: Between the units 20 mm wide and 15 mm deep

approximately.
(6) Abutting wall joints, pelmet recess at windows shall be carried out with specially
shaped powder coated aluminium. Details shall be to the Engineers approval.
Chapter 06 Painting Works
6.1 General
The work includes preparing and painting various surfaces of materials contained in
this Section as shown on the Construction Drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide all labour, materials, supplies, equipment and
scaffolding to perform all operations necessary to complete the work.
6.2 Materials
(1) Colour of paints shall be in accordance with the colour schemes selected by the
Engineer. Exact tones of the colour selected shall be in accordance with the
samples supplied and applied on test areas in the Works approved by the
Engineer.
(2) All paint materials shall be of good quality, most suitable for the proposed
function and of approved manufacturer and delivered to the Site in their original
containers, with labels intact and seals unbroken. All paints shall be of well
known registered brands.
(3) Heavy duty high build elastomeric waterproofing wall paint with acrylic resin
base primer shall be used for external walls, walls above tiling in pantry.
(4) Emulsion paint with acrylic resin base primer shall be used for internal walls
lobby walls and corridor walls and shall be textured finish, or otherwise as
instructed by the Engineer.
(5) Enamel paint shall be used for washroom, A.H.U. room walls, etc.
(6) With the exception of ready mixed materials in original containers, all mixing
shall be done at the Site.
(7) The Contractor is responsible to ensure that the storage and handling of paint
material comprise with the requirements of pertinent codes and fire regulations.
Proper containers placed outside of the building shall be provided and used for
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panting wastes, which shall be properly disposed of or removed from the

premises at the close of each days work. No plumbing fixture shall be used for
this purpose.
6.3 Execution
Preparation of Surfaces
(1) Concrete and masonry work shall be left for one month and any surface defects
repaired before painting.
(2) Cracks, holes and other defects in plaster/concrete shall be filled or patched
with an approved filling compound. The filling shall finish flush with and in the
same plane as the adjoining surface. Where patches in cement plaster are
required, the surfaces shall be coated with an approved bonding agent, the
defects filled with an approved mortar mix for patching, and the patched areas
finished to match the texture of the cement plaster.
(3) Metal surfaces to be painted shall be clean and thoroughly dry before painting.
Rust, loose scale, oil, grease and dirt shall be removed with approved solvents,
wire brushing or sanding. Metal welds and blisters shall be ground and sanded
smooth, pits and dents filled and imperfections corrected so as to leave a
smooth surface.
(4) The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall rectify any surface finish
which in the opinion of the Engineer is unsatisfactory to receive paint.
6.4 Workmanship
(1) All paint shall be applied by brush/rollers unless spray painting or other method
is specifically approved by the Engineer.
(2) Materials shall be applied accordance with the manufacturers printed directions.
Any thinning that may be required shall be added only with the approval of the
Engineer and then with an approved type of thinner and in the amount
recommended by the paint manufacturer.
(3) Deficiencies in film thickness shall be corrected by the application of additional

coat(s). Application on masonry surfaces may vary according to surface texture
but in no case shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to achieve a finish
comparable to the manufacturer’s special coverage rate by decreasing the
coverage or applying additional coats of paint.
(4) Painting shall be equal in quality to the samples as submitted to and approved
by the Engineer.
(5) The Contractor shall remove all lighting fixture, including canopies, surface
hardware and similar items before painting; safely store them and replace them
when painting is complete. Dripped, spilled or splattered paint shall be cleaned
up promptly. Drop clothes shall be laid to completely cover flooring and all
other work items during painting, and shall remain in position until the paint
work is dry, finished and inspected.
(6) The premises shall at all times be kept free from an accumulation of waste
material and rubbish. On completion of the painting, all tools, scaffolding and
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surplus materials shall be removed from and about the building, ready for
inspection by the Engineer.
Chapter 07 Toilet Partitions
Partitions shall be standard, 13mm thick, solid, phenolic core panel with melamine
finish on both sides combined with powder coated aluminium profiles with adjustable
stainless steel bottom sections, and nylon accessories. Doors shall have
accessories as shown on the drawings and colour of the panels and accessories
shall be as recommended by Architect.
All accessories in toilet shall be of chrome plated, and user friendly.
Chapter 08 Ironmongery
8.1 General
8.1.1 Doors with special security requirements
(1) For large gates and doors see drg. nos. …………………………….
(2) Where doors are indicated on the door schedules as being C.A. (card access),
R.C. (remote control) of E.F. (emergency unlocking in case of fire), the
(electrically operated) locks shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.
(3) Responsibility for these special locks remains with the Contractor who is also
responsible for the electrical and control connections to power supplies and
control locations, including co-ordination, supply and installation costs of
conduits, cable trays, wiring etc. required.
8.1.2 Ironmongery Schedule
(1) For Ironmongery Schedules, see drg nos. ……………………….
(2) Information contained in this Chapter takes precedence over that contained in
the Ironmongery Schedules; and they in turn have precedence over information
contained on other drawings. Conflicting information should be reported to be
Engineer for a decision.
(3) The omission of information either from this Chapter or from the Ironmongery
Schedules does not free the Contractor from his obligation to supply and install
all ironmongery for all doors, windows, gates, grilles, shutters, batches etc. as
may reasonable be considered necessary for the proper functioning of the item
concerned, whether or not described on drawings, Schedules or in this
Specification.
8.1.3 Quality
(1) All ironmongery must be new, of best quality, and obtained from an approved
manufacturer.
(2) Construction, finishes and security in the case of cylinder locks shall be of the
highest quality normally supplied by the manufacturer.
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(3) The Contractor shall submit with his Tender sufficient information in the form of
catalogues, drawings and/or illustrations to indicate fully the range of
ironmongery which he intends to use, for approval by the Engineer.
(4) Samples of each type of lock, door closer, handle, hinge and all other
ironmongery mentioned in these Specifications shall be submitted as soon as
practicable after recommencement of the Works to the Engineer for approval.
(5) Any damaged items, items not reaching the quality standards of approved
samples or items incorrectly installed shall be replaced, and/or properly
installed and any damage made good, all at the Contractors expense.
8.1.4 Installation and Handing Over
(1) All ironmongery shall be installed and fitted according to the instructions of the
manufacturer.
(2) Before the start of painting works, all locks, handles etc. shall be carefully
removed, numbered and stored, and replaced before handing over.
(3) Ironmongery which cannot be removed shall be covered by linen ape for
protection against damage and paint splashes. This tape shall be removed for
the pre-handing over inspection and the ironmongery cleaned.
(4) Before final handing over, all locks and moveable parts shall be checked and
left in sound working order.
8.2 Locks and Keys
8.2.1 General
(1) Locks in the main doors shall be mortice cylinder, pin or disc tumbler locks and
deadlocks.
(2) A number of doors to rooms with reduced security requirements may be fitted
with simple lever action mortice locks or deadlocks. The Contractor may also
use simple cylinder locks or deadlocks for such doors.
8.2.2 Special Requirements
(1) Sliding doors shall have locks with hook bolts, claw bolts or clutch bolts.
(2) Where double doors are also fire check doors, they have a 25mm rebate at the
meeting of the doors. Locks for such doors shall have rebated fore ends to
match.
(3) All lock cases to be of galvanized mild steel.
(4) Each lock shall be provided with 3 Nos. nickel-plated keys wired together and
each clearly labeled with a laminated plastic or alum identification tab with the
door number or name engraved on it.
(5) All mortice cylinder locks shall form part of a flexible master keying system
including grandmaster, sub-master and servant keys as required, the precise
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configuration of the keying system to be determined by the Contractor in

conjunction with the Engineer and the Owner.
8.2.3 Key Cabinets
(1) Key cabinets of various and suitable sizes, of enameled, or galvanized and
painted mild steel, with lockable doors are to be supplied and fixed in the
following locations, and elsewhere if required by the Employer.
18.2.4 Schedule of Locks
The Contractor shall prepare and supply the Owner with 2 Nos. copies of a schedule
of locks which shall indicate position, type and designation of all locks, doors,
windows, etc., keys and key cabinets.
8.3 Hinges and Pivots
8.3.1 Hinge Types
(1) Generally, fixed pin butt hinges are to be used.
(2) Washered hinges shall be used in all doors heavier than 25 kg.
(3) The washers to be stainless steel, phosphor bronze or nylon. The nylon
washers are not to be used on doors heavier than 50 kg, on fire check doors, or
on external doors.
8.3.2 Hinge Materials and Use
(1) Doors lighter than 30 kg to have a minimum of 1 pair, butt hinges 102mm long,
unless fitted with a door closer, in which case 1½ pairs butt hinges shall be
fitted.
(2) Doors between 30 and 50 kg to have minimum of 1½ Pairs butt hinges 102 mm
long.
(3) Doors heavier than 50 kg and all bullet-proof doors to have 2 Pairs butt hinges
at least 102mm long.
(4) Only where the function requires it shall broad, or projection hinges be used.
(5) Aluminium doors below 50 kg to have aluminium hinges; above 50 kg, on fire
doors, and on doors fitted with bullet proof glass, to have stainless steel hinges.
(6) Steel doors to have stainless steel hinges fixed with stainless steel self-tapping
screws to pre-drilled holes in the frame.
8.3.3 Hinge Positions
(1) Top of upper hinge approx. 125mm from top of doors; underside of lowest
hing3eapprox. 250mm from bottom of door; central hinge(s) on fire doors
equally spaced between top and bottom hinges; on non fire doors the third
hinge is to be placed immediately below the upper hinge; on non fire doors
requiring 4 hinges, the fourth hinge shall be placed centrally between the lower
and the third hinge.
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8.3.4 Pivots and Floor Springs
(1) Where shown on drawings doors are to be fitted with pivots or floor springs.
Pivots are used in external heavy doors, or where security requirements
demand; floor springs with top and bottom shoes (strap shoes, of flush) are
used on heavy doors, some self-closing doors, on doors subject to heavy traffic
and on toughened glass doors.
(2) Floor springs to be heavy duty, high quality with delayed action closing.
(3) Cover plate and shoes to be brushed finish stainless steel.
(4) Extended spindles to provide 6 additional clearances are to be supplied where

floor springs open into carpeted areas.
(5) Foundation boxes for floor springs to be located and fixed before screeding
takes place.
8.4 Overhead Door Closers
8.4.1 Types
(1) Generally, standard hydraulically operated, surface-mounted overhead door

closers shall be used on fire check doors, and where shown on the
Ironmongery Schedules. The Contractor shall determine where “figure six”
configuration closers for mounting on the “Opposite” side of the door are
necessary, and provide such eg. where a door opens tight back against a wall.
8.4.2 Quality, Finishes
(1) Overhead door closers are to be heavy-duty, high quality units; when used on
latching doors, dual control models shall be used having a separate latching
speed over the final 10” of swing.
(2) Brushed stainless steel finish is to be used in conjunction with stainless steel
doors and high quality timber doors; elsewhere the finish is to match other door
furniture except on powder coated aluminium doors where the closer shall
match the door.
8.4.3 Door Closer used with Hollow Doors
(1) Where door closers are fitted to pressed mild steel doors or thin-walled
aluminium doors etc. the Contractor shall ensure that the fixing positions on the
door and the frame are strengthened.
8.5 Handles, Push Plates and Kicking Plates
8.5.1 General
(1) Lever furniture shall be supplied with locks and latches; large D-shaped pull
handles and embossed stainless steel push plates on deadlocking doors and
non-locking doors.
(2) Single sliding doors to be fitted with D-shaped pull handles.
(3) External sliding window shall have recessed pull handles.

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8.5.2 Materials and Finishes
(1) Lever furniture and pull handles generally including roses and shields etc. shall
be of brushed finish, anodized aluminium alloy, uncoloured, of stainless steel
on stainless steel doors.
(2) Push plates shall be embossed finish stainless steel, approx. 300 x 100 x 1.25
mm thick.
(3) Kicking plates on swing doors and on door to the disable wash room to be
400mm high x door width x 1.5mm thick of embossed stainless steel.
8.6 Signs, Lettering, Notices, etc.
8.6.1 External Façade Lettering
(1) The lettering comprises the text : “……………..” and the logo of SLAF as shown
on drg. No. …………. as instructed by the Architect.
(2) Size of the Logo and lettering to be approved by the Architect. Lettering shall
be stainless steel.
(3) The other signs in the front gates, entrance etc., shall be of stainless steel and
size approved by the Architect.
8.7 Toilet Doors
(1) Such doors shall be fitted with an approved type of mortice indicator bolt built-in
by the manufacture of the system. Sample to be supplied to the Architect for
approval.
8.8 Miscellaneous Ironmongery
8.8.1 Fixing for Ironmongery
(1) Screws, bolts etc. of adequate sizes shall be supplied and installed for all
ironmongery; all such items shall correspond in material, type, finish and colour
to the items for which they are to be used, unless specifically described
otherwise in this Specification.
8.8.2 Door Catches and Stays
(1) Provide and fix door catches and/or stays of an approved type to suit with all
external swing doors to enable them to be adequately held in an open position.
8.8.3 Wash Room
(1) Chrome plated coat hooks, paper holders, towel holders, soap dishes, are to be
supplied and fixed.
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(2) Silvered float glass mirrors with slightly rounded, ground edges to be supplied
and fitted in toilets and elsewhere as shown on drawings. The silvered surface
to be protected with a layer of contact copper over which 2 Nos. protective
lacquer layers have been applied; a 100 micron thick polyester foil shall be
factory-applied to the rear of the mirror as a safety feature. Mirrors in disable
wash rooms shall be tilt type.
8.8.4 Doorstops
(1) Where shown on drawings, schedules, or elsewhere as required floor or wall-

mounted doorstops shall be fitted comprising rubber or PVC profiles contained
in stainless steel shields or housings; securely fixed to lugs set into the screed,
or to the wall structure.
(2) Brushed finish; material to match door or door furniture.
(3) For heavy doors weighing more than 50 kg, extra heavy-duty shielded
doorstops shall be used.
Chapter 09 Metal Works
09.1 General
09.1.1 Quality
09.1.1.1 The items to be supplied and installed complete as required for a workmanlike
job and inclusive of all bolts, nuts, anchors, nails, screws, inserts, hooks etc.
09.1.1.2 If the Contractor intends to use section which deviated from those shown on the
drawings, the Contractor shall prove that the calculated strengths (I and W) at
least match those of the given sections.
09.1.1.3 All steel items to be straight and smooth. All sharp edges to b Engineer removed
from parts which remain visible.
09.1.1.4 All welds to be straight, smooth and smoothly ground. Site welding is to be kept
to an absolute minimum: shop welding and bolted fixings on site being the
preferred method of working. Welding as specified in Chapter …
09.1.1.5 Hot-dip galvanized parts to be re-straightened.
09.1.2 Shop Drawings
09.1.2.1 The Contractor has to prepare shop drawings for all steel and non-ferrous metal
items mentioned in these Specifications.
09.1.2.2 All such shop drawings, shall be approved in writing the Architect before the work
is put in hand.
09.1.2.3 Every drawing shall show the number and sizes of all rivets and bolts, complete
details of welds, type of electrodes, welding procedure including where the welds
are to be made, and any other relevant information.
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09.1.3 Calculations
09.1.3.1 The Contractor shall is required to submit to the Architect in adequate time for
checking, calculations of all steelwork mentioned in this Chapter including all
fixings, of all large metal assemblies including large doors and gates; external
windows and internal partitioning, both the fixed partitioning described this
Chapter, and the demountable partitioning described in Chapter …, and sun
breakers and facias.
09.1.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying and fixing such metalwork
according to his calculations and shall responsible for the strength and stability of
such steelwork and metal assemblies, notwithstanding the presence on Tender
drawings or in these Specifications of sections, or dimensions which his
calculations may prove to be inadequate for their purposes.
09.2 Treatment of Steelwork
09.2.1 General
09.2.1.1 Due to the aggressive nature of the environment, all mild steel work and
components, whether used internally or externally shall be either hot-dip
galvanized to B.S.S. 729:1971, hot-dip spun galvanized, sendzimir galvanized,
treated according to Schoop’s method, sheardized to B.S.S. 4921:1973, or zinc
electro-plated to B.S.S. 1706, according to the nature of the component, either as
described in this Chapter, as referred to in other Chapters of these Specifications,
or as required.
09.2.1.2 In addition, all mild steel work used externally, or which will be exposed to the
external air shall be painted with epoxy paint as described in Chapter …,
PAINTING AND COATING.
09.2.1.3 All galvanizing treatments mentioned in 09.2.1.1 to be applied as specified in

Chapter …, or in this Chapter.
09.2.1.4 All steelwork to be grit blasted, and made absolutely clean and free from all rust,
grease, oil, mill scale, dust or other deleterious substances before application of
any protective system.
09.2.1.5 All minor damage to zinc coating of steel works shall be repaired without delay
with zinc-rich paint, in accordance with BS 4652:1971. Damages deemed by the
Architect to be more than acceptable “minor damage” will result in the rejection of
the component involved.
09.2.2 Schoop’s Method
09.2.2.1 Those item’s with the description “to be treated using Schoop’s method” to be so
treated, inclusive of fixings, with a layer-thickness of at least 40 microns. Minor
damages to this layer to be touched-up immediately upon discovery or infliction.
Damages deemed by the Architect to be more than acceptable “minor damages”
will result in the rejection of the component concerned.
09.2.2.2 Treatment using Schoop’s method according to I.S.O. 2063 or alternatively a

sprayed zinc coating of the same layer thickness mentioned in 09.2.2.1, applied
as described in B.S. 2569: part 1, is acceptable.
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09.3 Stainless Steel
09.3.1 Type and quality
09.3.1.1 All stainless steel for external applications subject to a yield strength requirement
described in Clause …., shall be type 316S16 (18% chromium/10% nickel
alloy/2.5% molybdenum) austenitic stainless steel cold formed, flat rolled plate,
sheet and strip to B.S. 1449: part 2: 1983, and shall agree with the requirements
of B.S. 970: part 1: 1983.
09.3.1.2 For internal applications type 304S16 (18% chromium/10% nickel alloy) may be
considered as an alternative, the Architect's discretion.
09.3.1.3 Bars and strip to be "brushed finish", and sheet to be 'embossed" finish in heavy
duty areas eg. Lift doors kicking-plates, on counters and panels of 1st basement
handling cubicles and for document trays; elsewhere "brushed finish". Both
finishes to be as per samples provided by the Architect.
09.3.1.4 Where thin gauge stainless steel is used as a cladding material, the problem of
kinking or "oil canning" is to be overcome by bonding the sheets to plywood (to
B.S. 1088 & 4079: 1966, 1988: specification for plywood for marine craft),
polymeric materials, or by use of stiffening ribs of stainless steel as specified in
this Article, a appropriate positions, bonding to plywood to be done using a 2-part
epoxy resin adhesive.
09.3.1.5 All bolted or screwed fixings to be of stainless steel or if of other metals to be fully
isolated from the stainless steel by use of nylon or neoprene washers, sheet, etc.
09.3.1.6 Stainless steel sheeting to be 1.25 minimum thickness when bonded to plywood
backing, except in heavy duty applications mentioned above, where 1.5 is the
minimum thickness allowed. Where not bonded to plywood backing 1.5 shall be
the minimum thickness.
09.3.2 Welding
09.3.2.1 Where stainless steels are welded, this is to be done using chromium-nickel
austenitic or other compatible electrodes for manual metal arc welding to B.S.
2926: 1984. All relevant requirements of Art. 5.4 apply to this paragraph.
09.3.2.2 Care is to be taken to avoid distortion during welding or damage to or

discolouration of surrounding finished surfaces.
09.3.2.3 All welds are to be carefully ground and polished as required to blend the weld in
with the surrounding metal.
09.3.3 Application - Stainless steel grilles and grille doors, brushed finish
09.3.3.1 Applicable, but not limited to the following:
09.3.3.2 Stainless steel decorative/security fixed grilles to main entrance doors, as shown
on drg. Nos. …. Consisting of panels, of 200 x20 stainless steel bars arranged in
200 c/c square grid, for fixed panels. Sliding folding gates of 40x20 bars The
Contractor shall 200 c/c square grid shall be provided in front of the main
entrance sliding doors.
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09.3.3.3 The sliding folding gates to be electrically operable and controlled from a remote
location. Electrical installations to conform to the requirements of the Electrical
Specifications of this Contract and all electrical conduits, junction boxes etc. are
to be provided, cast-in if necessary and designed in Contractor-ordination with
the Security Systems Contractor.
09.3.3.4 Stainless steel decorative/security fixed grilles to windows of atrium garden 1B.06
at both basement and ground floor levels as shown on drgs. Nos. ….. and of 50 x
15 stainless steel bars in 200 c/c square grid pattern. To include hinged or
pivoted, lockable access door opposite glazed access door to garden and all
fixings including cast-in threaded slab type sockets fixed to reinforcing in
cantilevered slab, as shown on drawings.
09.3.3.5 Stainless steel security fixed grilles and grille doors to inspection corridors of
main and day vaults as shown on drg. no. ….. comprising stainless steel
rectangular hollow sections, angles and tubes, welded together to form door
frames, doors and fixed panels.
09.3.3.6 The frames bolted to cast-in galvanized m.s. channel anchor rails of size shown
on drawing, or as described in Clause …….
09.3.3.7 Stainless steel access grilles h14 (2 Nos.), 1000 x 600 to air shaft 1B.44 similar in
general design to the grilles described in 09.3.3.5 but with stainless steel angle
door frame flush with the concrete opening, fixed to cast-in anchors and complete
with high security mortice cylinder deadlock, See drg. no. ………
09.3.3.8 Circular stainless steel decorative grille 1200 dia. in circular hole in external wall,
ground floor, close to the gridline 1/A. Of stainless steel strip 50x10 bolted to
cast-in threaded socket inserts with countersunk head stainless steel bolts, or
similar, approved fixing method.
Chapter 10 Steel Doors
10.1 Mild Steel Doors and Door Frame
10.1.1 General
10.1.1.1 All m.s. doors and frames shall be complete with hinges, locks, rubber bumpers
(3 Nos. in each jamb of the door frame) doorstops and other door furniture as
shown on drawings and schedules, all of the best quality and to the Architect's
approval; external doors to be fully draught proofed all round by means of rubber
or neoprene strips.
10.1.1.2 Steel and treatment as described in Chapter 09; finishes as described in Chapter
...
10.1.2 Internal m.s. door frames
10.1.2.1 See Article 09.7
10.1.3 External m.s. door frames
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10.1.3.1 External door frames as specifications for internal frames, but steel thickness to
be 2; hinges to be stainless steel or phosphor bronze with stainless steel or nylon
washers; fixing screws to be stainless steel; frames to be finished with epoxy
paint.
10.1.4 Internal m.s. door frames
10.1.4.1 M.s. doors to be formed 1.5 or 2 thick presses steel, depending on site and
function, internally braced with m.s. strip, z-sections etc. as required to achieve
proper stiffness and to avoid "oil canning" or dimpling f the surface.
10.1.4.2 Where shown on drgs. Doors are to be filled with mineral wool quilt, as specified
in Chapter 16.
10.1.5 External m.s. doors
10.1.5.1 Specifications as for internal doors, but all external doors to be filled with mineral
wool quilt and the finish are The Contractor shall be epoxy paint.
10.1.5.2 Clause ….. applies also to m.s. doors.
10.2 Stainless Steel Doors and Door Frames
10.2.1 Materials and applications
10.2.1.1 Materials as described in Article 09.9.
10.2.1.2 Applications as described in Article 09.9.
10.2.1.3 The sensors, microwave scanner, or photo-electric cell, shall be supplied with the
door and installed by the Contractor. The Security Systems Contractor shall be
responsible for connecting to the remote control locations.
10.2.1.4 The doors to fit in, top and sides to recesses in the stainless steel clad door
surround shown in drgs. ……….
10.2.1.5 All electrical and control equipment for these doors to conform to the
requirements of the Electrical Specifications of this Contract, and all conduits etc.
are to be provided, cast-in if necessary and designed in co-ordination with the
Security Systems Contractor.
Chapter 11 Fixings
11.1 General
11.1.1 Quality
11.1.1.1 The quality of fixings generally shall not only be as shown on the drawings or as
described in this Specification, and of the required strength, but shall also be
compatible with the aggressiveness of the prevailing climatic circumstances.
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11.1.1.2 If not specifically described, steel or mild steel bolts, nuts, washers, screws,
anchors etc. shall therefore at least be galvanized or electrically or chemically
coated and, if not, stainless steel or other strong and corrosion-resistant alloys
shall be used instead.
11.1.1.3 All metal fixings used externally, where they will be subject to open-air conditions,
must be of stainless steel, phosphor-bronze or other non-ferrous, suitable and
approved material.
11.2 Timber
11.2.1 General
11.2.1.1 Fixings in timber shall be selected taking into account any chemical
aggressiveness of the (hard-) wood concerned.
11.2.1.2 Shape of screw heads, bolts, etc. to be selected for visible works and the
appropriate washers, cups, covers, etc. and any application of countersinking
shall be determined in conjunction with the Architect.
11.3 Particular Fixings
11.3.1 Sun breakers
11.3.1.1 All external connections are to be of stainless steel, unless otherwise specified.
Sun breakers are to be attached as shown on drgs. nos. …………………
Neoprene washers are to be used to avoid direct contact between aluminium and
stainless steel. The strength of the fixture is to be assured by the Contractor,
who must submit calculations to prove strength and stability of individual
components and complete assembles.
11.3.1.2 The sun breaker supporting framework shall be fixed to the concrete structure as
shown on the drawings using short lengths of stainless steel, serrated edge, cast-
in, anchor rail, channel sections and stainless steel bolts nuts and washers of
adequate dimensions. The bolts and nuts shall have minimum yield strength of
510 N/mm2.
11.3.1.3 For welding together of aluminium supporting work for sun breakers see Para.
……….
11.3.1.4 Pop-rivets must be used according to the manufacturers’ instructions, and must
be of compatible materials with the materials being riveted. Rivet heads must fill
all holes completely; rivet heads must be concentric with the shanks and in
complete and close contact with the material being riveted.
11.3.2 Aluminium facia
11.3.2.1 The aluminium facias shall be fixed to the concrete by means of stainless steel
through bolts and stainless steel plates, with neoprene washers as shown in
drawing ……..
11.3.2.2 The holes for the bolts are to be drilled with 40 dia diamond drills in-situ.
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11.3.2.3 Neoprene washers and sheets are to be used as indicated or as instructed by the
Architect. Epoxy grout may be used to make up for the slight differences of level
of the pre-cast sections.
11.3.2.4 For welding together of aluminium supports and aluminium internal framing for
fascias, see Para. ……..
11.3.2.5 Cl. …….. applies also to aluminium fascias.
Chapter 12 Vinyl Flooring
Refer BS EN 649:1997
Resilient floor coverings, Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floor

coverings.
Specification
BSi code: BS EN 649:1997

ISBN number: 0 580 27108 0
Product Code: 30105414
Publication Date: 15th Apr 1997
Chapter 13 Stainless Steel Railings & Other Parts
Refer BS 6362:1990
Specification for stainless steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with BS 21 'Pipe
threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads'
BSi code: BS 6362:1990

ISBN number: 0 580 18285 1
Product Code: 215834
Publication Date: 29th Jun 1990
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Chapter 14 List of Manufactures
Manufacture Country of
Origin
Granite/Marble Finishes Free Lanka Ltd. Sri

Lanka
Star Granite Ltd. Sri Lanka
Alley Weerasinghe Ltd. Sri
Lanka
Aluminium Works Schűco

Germany
I. C. B.
Germany
Kawneer U. S. A.
Crittal U. K.
Reynolds U. S. A
Glass and Glazing Pilkington U. K.

Glaverbel Belgium
Glaverned
Netherlands
Tile Works Royal Ceramic Sri

Lanka
Lanka Tiles Sri Lanka
Suspended Ceilings Nord Profil Germany

Pagolox
Netherlands
Hunter Douglas
Europe
Painting Works Sigma Coatings

Netherlands
Sikkens
Germany
I. C. I. U. K.
Crown U. K.
Ironmongery Carl F. Petersen

Denmark
G & S Allgood U. K
F. S. B. Germany
Adams Rite U. S. A.
Post & Eger
Netherlands
Vinyl Flooring Armstrong U. K.
Marley Floors Ltd U. K.
Forbo-Krommenie b.v.
Netherlands
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Stainless Steel Railings & Other Parts Made of SS Von Laffert GmbH Germany
Stainless Metric Stock Ltd. U. K.
Van Leeuwen Precisie B.V
Netherlands
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SRI LANKA AIR FORCE HOSPITAL

CHAPTER 01 GRANITE/MARBLE FINISHES 4

CHAPTER 02 ALUMINIUM WORKS 8

CHAPTER 03 GLASS AND GLAZING 12

CHAPTER 04 TILE WORKS 14

CHAPTER 05 SUSPENDED CEILINGS 16

CHAPTER 06 PAINTING WORKS 19

CHAPTER 07 TOILET PARTITIONS 21

CHAPTER 09 METAL WORKS 26

CHAPTER 10 STEEL DOORS 29

CHAPTER 12 VINYL FLOORING 32

CHAPTER 13 STAINLESS STEEL RAILINGS & OTHER PARTS 32

CHAPTER 14 LIST OF MANUFACTURES 33

HOSPITAL MEDICAL SERVICES

nurse base, latex paint

relatives to clean, finish min. 10 cm high mineral board

Chapter 01 Granite/Marble Finishes

1.1 Natural Stone

1.1.1 Granite finishing with slabs/tiles

1.1.2.3 Setting-out of masonry slabs shall be done in accordance with drawings of

1.1.3 Granite flooring

1.1.3.5 Joints between honed slabs shall be tight butt joints.

1.1.4.4 Thresholds to be fixed as specified in Clause 1.1.3.2. Tolerances in laying of

1.1.5 Granite Skirting

1.1.6 Vanity counters

1.1.7 Window sills

Chapter 02 Aluminium Works

Powder coating shall be in accordance with BS 6496: 1984 colour as specified by

2.1 Aluminium Doors

a) Detailed shop drawings and sample profiles

b) Detailed structural analysis of the proposed supplies stating the

- Built-in frames 30/10/1.5 mm

- Door stop of rubber seal

- Top off-set pivot of stainless steel

2.2 Aluminium Windows

a) Detailed shop drawings and sample profiles

b) Detailed structural analysis of the proposed supplies stating the conformity

c) Test certificates proving the conformity of the physical properties stipulated

a) Maximum permissible deflection of window elements shall not exceed 1/300

d) All hardware elements shall be of the type to be built-in a concealed

Type Distance of fastening Distance between

Storm clips 50 - 100 mm 200 mm maximum

2.2.3 Materials and Execution

(c) Fixing of the frame

(d) Sealing of Wall Joints

Accessories for anchoring purpose shall either be of non corroding material, or

(g) Window Sills (Exterior)

Thickness of aluminium - 1.5 mm

(h) Window Sills (Interior)

2.2.4 Execution of the Works

2. In all cases where a component or part of the installation is referred to in the

Chapter 03 Glass and Glazing

(5) Setting channels or blocks shall be neoprene, 85  5 mm durometer hardness

extent. Single-sheet safety glass, being pre-stressed, shall be highly elastic,

(4) Where required, stickers shall be provided as recommended by the Architect.

3.3.1 Measuring and Cutting Glass

3.3.2 Preparing for Glazing

3.5 Fixing of Mirrors

(2) Allow 3 mm air space at back of mirror.

Chapter 04 Tile Works

4.1 Homogenous Tile Finishes

4.2 Installation of Floor Tiles

4.3 Installation of Wall Tiles

4.4 Grouting and Pointing