UNLI Architects + Engineers
Malinaw St. Tanauan City
A PROPOSED TWO-STOREY RESIDENCE
Ibarra St. Corner P. Burgos St., Batangas City
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MR. & MRS. JESS DOCE FURTO
Owner
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Project:
Location:
Owner:
EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING AND GRADING
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
Furnish all labor, equipment and materials required for excavation and backfilling work as
shown on the plans and specifications herein.
Provide adequate bracing and shoring to protect existing construction as maybe required.
Repair any damage caused by negligence on the part of the Contractor at his own expense.
The work includes:
a. Excavation and hauling of excavated materials.
b. All other incidental excavation necessary for the completion and pouring all concrete
footings.
c. Backfilling and grading up to three meters from the building lines.
d. Soil treatment.
1.2 FILLING AND COMPACTING UNDER PAVED AREAS
a. Materials for compacting shall be obtained from the excavation areas on site if possible,
and contain no fibers, vegetable or organic materials, boulder, large rocks or pockets,
lumps or other concentration of silt, debris or cinders.
b. Place fill materials in horizontal loose layer not exceeding 150 mm (6”) in thickness
and spread, mix and place in such a manner as to produce thickness of materials.
Placement shall start in the deepest area progress approximately parallel o the finished
grade.
c. No fill material shall be placed when free water is standing in the area where fill is to
be placed.
d. Compact each layer of soil in the specified area with the approved roller as required to
produce ninety-five percent (95%) of maximum density.
e. On completion of the work and before acceptance by the Owner and the Architect,
thoroughly clean the areas affected and remove all surplus construction materials of
debris resulting from the work and dispose of same off the site.
1.3 STAKES AND BATTER BOARDS
a. The Contractor shall stake the building accurately and shall establish grades, after
which approval by the Owner or the Architect shall secured before any excavation
work is commenced
b. Basic batter boards and benchmarks shall be erected at such place where they will not
be disturbed during construction.
c. Materials shall be stored and work shall be conducted in such manner as to preserve all
preference marks set by the Architect.
1.4 EXCAVATION
a. The Contractor shall make all necessary excavations for foundations to grades indicated
in the drawings. All trenches are to be excavated to a neat size, leveled at the bottom.
The Contractor shall be all expenses of extra concrete should be excavated trenches
deeper than allowed. Work excavated deeper than those shown on the drawings and
within bearing areas of walls, footing or floor slabs shall be filled with Class “D”
concrete.
b. No footing shall be rest on fill. Bottom of foundations shall be approximately level,
clean and clear of loose materials.
c. Footing have been designed for a maximum bearing pressure of 2500 psf. Should the
soil at the proposed level of footing bases be not found capable of resisting said
pressure, the Architect shall be notified and he shall revise foundation details as
required. All extra work entailed, by such revisions shall be paid for by the Owner and
Contractor.
d. Where walls and footings are to be poured without forms, trenches shall be sharp and
true.
e. Whenever water is encountered in any excavation, the same shall be removed by
pailing or pumping, care being taken that the surrounding particles of soil are not
disturbed or removed.
1.5 BACKFILLING AND GRADING
a. After the forms have been removed from footings, piers foundation
walls etc., and when the concrete work is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from
fill, the materials from excavation shall be
used for backfilling around them. The filling shall be placed in layers
not exceeding 150 mm (6”) in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and
rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling until the correct grades are reached.
b. Voids caused by removal of sheeting, shoring and bracing shall be
filled with sound materials
FOUNDATION
2.1 WORK INCLUDED
a. The work included in this division comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials,
equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to
complete the preparation for foundation and footings, shown on the Drawings and specified herein.
b. All works included under this division shall be subject to the General Conditions
accompanying the specifications. The General Contractor and Sub-Contractor for this
portion of the work are required to refer especially thereto.
2.2 INSPECTION
The Contractor shall notify the architect when the excavation and/or preparation of the
footing are completed. No steel reinforcement shall be placed or concrete poured until
the Architect or his authorized representative has approved the soil for each individual
footing.
The Contractor shall report to the Architect any indication of weak soil conditions
before placing of steel reinforcement and concrete.
2.3 FOOTINGS
Concrete for all foundation elements shall have a minimum 28-day comprehensive
strength as shown in “ Construction Notes “ sheet.
2.4 BACKFILLING OF SLABS ON FILL
Materials to be used for backfilling of slabs on fill shall be sand and gravel. This
backfilling shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150 mm (6”) in thickness, each
layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling until
the correct grades for support of slabs are reached. Any subsequent excavation into fill
due to embodiment of piping shall be repaired in similar manner described above.
CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE
3.1 WORK INCLUDED
a. The work included under this division shall comprise the furnishing of all labor,
materials, equipment, plant and other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all
work necessary to complete all concrete work shown on the drawings and specified
herein.
b. All work included under this division shall be subject to the General Conditions
accompanying these Specifications. The general Contractor of the work is required to
refer especially there to.
c. The intent of this Specification is to cover the complete concrete work for this building
and any work called for in the Specifications not shown on the drawings, or vice-versa,
shall be furnished the same as if it were shown on the drawings and specifications, but
evidently necessary for a complete building, shall be furnished the same as if it were
called for the Drawings and Specifications.
d. Unless otherwise called for in the Drawings and specified herein, all concrete works
shall be done in accordance with the “SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED CONCRETE” AS ADOPTED BY THE Bureau of Public works,
Philippines, and the Requirements for REINFORCED CONCRETE (ACI-318-63)
insofar as they do not conflict or are not inconsistent with specific provisions herein.
3.2 MATERIALS
a. Cement: Portland Cement shall conform to the “STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR
PORTLAND CEMENT” (ASTM Designation C-150 latest revision) for type I
Portland Cement.
b. Concrete Aggregates
b.1. Concrete aggregates shall be well graded, cleaned, hard particles of crushed
rocks or gravel conforming to the “ STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONCRETE AGGREGATES” (ASTM Designation C-33 latest edition).
b.2. The maximum size of the aggregates shall not be larger than one-fifth (1/5) of
the narrowest dimension between sides of forms nor larger than two 50 mm (2)
in diameter.
c. Water: Water use in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injuries amounts
of soil, acids, alkali, organic materials or other deleterious substances.
d. Reinforcing Steel
d.1. All reinforcing steel bars used shall be new and free from rust, oil, defects,
grease, or knits. They shall conform to the latest edition of ASTM A615
Specifications for Structural Grade Steel and for all columns without steel core
or unless otherwise called for in the plans.
d.2. All reinforcements for foundation shall be deformed.
d.3. Column and beam stirrups, and slab reinforcements may be plain bars unless
otherwise noted in the plans.
3.3 STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such manner as to prevent deterioration or intrusion
by foreign materials. Any material, which has deteriorated or has been damaged, shall not
be used for concrete. Steel shall be stored under cover or otherwise prevented from crusting.
3.4 TESTING OF MATERIALS
The Owner, his duly authorized representative or the Architect shall have the right to order
the test of any material supplied by the Contractor whenever there is reasonable doubt as to
its suitability for the purpose. Such test shall conform to the ASTM Designation above cited.
The Contractor without cost shall provide samples to the Owner. Expenses for testing shall
be borne by the Contractor and copies of the results shall furnished to the Owner and the
Architect promptly.
3.5 CONTROLLED STRENGHTS OF CONCRETE
a. Concrete for all footings, columns, beams shall develop minimum twenty-eight (28)
days cylinder strengths as shown on “CONSTRUCTION NOTES” sheet.
b. Concrete for bedded floor slabs shall develop minimum twenty-eight (28) day
cylinder strengths as shown in “CONSTRUCTION NOTES” sheet.
3.6 CONCRETE PROPORTIONS AND CONSISTENCY
a. The proportions of aggregate to cement for any concrete shall be such as to produce a
mixture which shall work readily into the corners and angles of forms and around
reinforcements with the method of placing employed on the work, but without
permitting the materials to segregate, or excess water to accumulate on the surface.
The weight passing the sieve (fine aggregate) shall not be less tan THIRTY PERCENT
(30%) nor greater than FIFTY PERCENT (50%) of the total, except that this
proportion does not apply to lightweight aggregates.
b. Aggregates shall be measured preferably by weight and to within one percent (1%).
Cement shall conform to ninety-four pound (94 lbs.) per sack and this is to be verified
from time to time one and one-half percent (1-1/2 %).
c. The water content shall in no case, exceed six (6) U.S. gallons per bag of cement for
all portions in the structure. Slumps shall be within the following limits:
PORTIONS OF STRUCTURE SLUMP (INCHES)
Columns and end supported beam 3-6
Foundation elements, bedded slabs 2-5
Thin vertical sections 4-6
d. Job mix adjustments on water content shall be allowed only on permission of the
Engineer and provided that cement is also added to keep the original water-cement
ratio of the design mix. Re-tempering of the concrete shall not be permitted.
3.7 MIXING CONCRETE
a. No hand mixing shall be allowed, except in case of emergency such as mixer
breakdown during pouring operations and shall stop at the first allowed construction
joint. All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least one and one-half (1 ½) minutes
after all materials including water are the mixing drums.
b. The mixer shall be of an approved size and type, which will insure a uniform
distribution of material throughout the mass. It shall be equipped with a device for
accurately measuring and controlling the amount of mixing water in each batch.
c. The first batch of concrete materials placed in the mixer shall contain sufficient excess
of cement, sand and water to coat the inside of the mix to be discharged.
3.8 DEPOSTING CONCRETE
a. Concrete shall be deposited in its final position without segregation, re-handling, or
flowing. Placing shall be done preferably with baggies, buckets, or wheelbarrows. No
chutes will be allowed except to transfer concrete from hoppers to baggies,
wheelbarrows, or in buckets in which case they shall not exceed twenty 6.00 m feet in
aggregate length.
b. Placing of concrete with a free drop or fall of more than 1.50 m. shall not be allowed,
except where approved sheet metal conduits, pipes or “elephant trunks” are employed.
When employed, these conveyors shall be kept full of concrete as pouring progresses.
c. No placing will be allowed without vibrators. Segregation due to over-vibration shall
be avoided The vibrator shall be used only to compact the concrete and not to spread
the deposited concrete in the forms. When possible concreting shall be continuous
until section is complete. Forms shall be clean before concrete is place.
When stoppages of concreting operations occur for any reason,
construction joints shall be laced either horizontally or vertically as indicated by the
Engineer and provided with sheet keys and dowels to develop bond. Before concreting is
renewed, the surface of the place concrete against which fresh concrete is to be deposited
shall be cleaned of all laitance and the aggregates exposed. Such surface shall further be
thoroughly wet and grouted before placing new concrete.
d. Construction joints shall be as approved or as directed by the Engineer.
3.9 FORMS
a. The Contractor shall provide forms that will produce correctly aligned concrete.
Plastering, in general, shall not be allowed so that the contractor in choice of rigid
fitting shall exercise extra care and support of the forms shall be used for all exposed
concrete work.
b. Column forms shall be checked for all plumpness before concrete is poured. Hand
holes shall be provided in column forms at lowest points of pour lifts to render this
space accessible for cleaning.
c. Forms and shoring shall not be removed until the concrete is adequately set and strong
enough to withstand anticipated loading, and is no case less than two (2) days after
pouring. Forms the shoring may be removed earlier than specified by the standard
government specifications, provided that the test samples of concrete are taken and
are shown to be adequately strong to carry safely dead and construction loads.
3.10 PLACING REINFORCEMENTS
a. All reinforcement shall be placed in accordance with the plans furnished by the
Engineer. In case of doubt or ambiguity in placing of steel, the contractor shall consult
with the Engineer whose decision shall be final in such cases.
b. All loose rust or scales, adhering materials and oil or other materials which tend to
destroy bond between the concrete and the reinforcement shall be removed before
placing the steel and before pouring
c. Metal reinforcement shall be accurately placed and adequately secured by the
concrete or metal chair spacers. The minimum clear distance between parallel bars
shall be one and one-half (1 ½) times the diameter for round bars and twice the slide
dimension for square bars. In no case shall the clear distance between bars, the less
than 25mm neither (1”) nor more than one and one-third (1 1/3) times the minimum
size of the coarse aggregate. Where bars are used in the two (2) or more layers at a
clear distance of not less than 25mm (1”).
d. Metal reinforcement at the time concrete is placed shall be free from rust, scale or
other coatings that will destroy or reduce the bond. Bonds for stirrups and ties shall
be made around a pin having a diameter not less than six (6 ) times than minimum
thickness of bars, except that for bars larger than 25mm (1”), the pin shall not be less
than eight (8) times the minimum thickness of the bar. All bars shall be bent cold.
3.11 CURING CONCRETE
After finishing surfaces, curing shall be done by keeping concrete continuously be
moist for at least one (1) week after placing. Floors and vertical surface may be sprayed
with an approved preparation to retard evaporation of water provided by spraying is
not objectionable because of subsequent finish. Curing shall begin as soon as concrete
has attained initial set.
3.12 FLOOR FINISHES
The contractor shall note carefully the specified floor finishes and prepare the slabs
suitable in surface and elevation to received said finishes.
Where plain cement floor finishes is specified, these floor finishes is specified, these
floor finishes shall be bonded. The slab shall be brought to a true surface 20mm (3/4”)
below finished floor elevation and it shall be roughened by raking as it sets. At a later
date, when it is time to apply the finish, the slab shall be thoroughly cleaned by brush
and with a small jet from a pressure hose. All dirt surfaces shall be removed from
crevices and depressions. After the surface has been wet, it shall be grouted. Then
20mm sand finish compose of one (10 part cement and 1 ½ parts of a sharp clean sand
mixed with two (2) to three (3) gallons of water per bag of cement shall be supplied,
rammed, screed and floated.
This shall be troweled when sufficiently dry to a smooth hard finish using a light
dusting of cement only. Coloring admixture shall be as determined by the Architect.
MASONRY WORK
1.1 WORK INCLUDED
a. The work under this division shall include all labor, materials, equipment, plant and
other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary to complete all
cement and masonry work shown on the drawings and specified herein.
b. All work included under this division shall be subject to the General Conditions
accompanying these Specifications. The Contractor and the Sub- Contractor are
required to refer especially thereto.
c. Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings or specified herein all materials or work under
these divisions shall be subject to the provisions under the DIVISION 3.0
CONCRETE AND REINFORCEMENT CONCRETE.
1.2 MORTAR
Proportions: Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland Cement and two parts sand
by volume but not more than one part Portland Cement and three (3) parts sand by
volume.
1.3 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS
a. Materials: All walls and partitions requiring concrete hollow blocks as shown on the
Drawings shall be of good quality of concrete Hollow Blocks.
b. Samples
B.1 Average strength of concrete hollow blocks must not be less than 300 lbs. per
square inch. In sampling the blocks, one shall be taken at random from every
one thousand (1000) blocks delivered.
c. Laying of Blocks
c.1 Wet the block thoroughly before using.
c.2 The first row of blocks must thoroughly anchored to the concrete walls, columns,
or slabs. Courses shall be laid straight and uniform with regular running bond
and with vertical face truly vertical faces truly vertical and set true to line.
c.3 All horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars shall be anchored 20 diameters into
the concrete walls, columns or slabs. Dowel bars properly spaced are placed
into the walls, columns, or slabs during pouring and hooked to the vertical bars,
leaving another 20 diameters exposed to splice with the reinforcing bar of the
hollow block walls during construction.
c.4 All units shall be laid with a mortar composed of one part Portland Cement and
three (3) parts sand, unless otherwise specified or detailed on the drawings,
horizontal and vertical joints shall be 10mm thick. Joint shall be solidly filled
from the face of blocks to the depth of the face pointing where necessary to
complete and compactly fill the joints.
c.5 For beam blocks over or above openings, reinforcing bars shall be 12mm for
100mm and 150mm CHB.
1.4 PLAIN CEMENT FINISH ON CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCK WALLS
All hollow block wall surfaces to be applied with plain cement finish shall be clean and
evenly wet, slashed with a wash of neat cement sand followed by a 1; 2 cement mortar
mix 10mm thick which shall be applied with a wooden float to leave the surface, corners,
angles, and all intersection straight, true, smooth, plumb and even as shown in the
detailed drawings.
PAINTING AND VARNISHING
A. WORK INCLUDED
The included under this section shall be the furnishing of all labor and materials and
equipment necessary to complete the painting as shown in the plans and specified herein.
B. WORK NOT INCLUDED
Finish painting of the following items will not be required.
Neither paint nor varnish shall be applied on finishes like glazed tiles, glass, plastic, brass,
bronze, aluminum, chrome and other non – corrosive materials.
C. All materials used on the work shall be as hereinafter specified. No claims as to the
unsuitability of any materials specified Contractor’s inability to produce first class work
with these materials will be considered unless such claim are made in writing and submitted
one (1 ) week before bidding.
Deliver paint materials in original containers with seals unbroken and intact. Do not
deliver and store materials on the site other than those approved for use. Use materials in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.
All paints shall be mildew resistant.
Primers shall be suitable type for each surface and compatible in each case with the finish
paint.
D. PAINTING SYSTEM ( refer to Architect for final painting schedule )
The types of paint specified are intended to illustrate the quality and are take from
“BOYSEN” paints catalog.
1. Cement Plaster over hollow blocks and concrete:
1 coat Boysen Concrete Neutralizer
1 coat Boysen Concrete Primer Sealer
1 coat Boysen latex Paint White 701
1 coat Boysen latex Semi – Gloss Paint
2. Duco Finish Spray Application
1 coat Boysen Plasolux Primer Surfacer
1 coat Boysen Plasolux Glazing Putty
2 coats Boysen Automotive Enamel
E. PREPARATORY WORK
1. General
Clean all surface to be painted of loose dirt and dust before painting is started. Do
the customary amount of sanding, in the Architect’s opinion, to produce a surface
suitable to receive paint or varnish.
Inspect all surfaces in regard to their suitability to receive a finish. In the event that
imperfections due to materials or workmanship appear on any surface after the
applications of paints, the cost of any correction shall be borne by the Contractor.
Damage to any painted or decorated finish due to carelessness or negligence of
other crafts shall be corrected.
2. TIMBER:
Touch up all knots, pitch streaks and sappy spots with shellac or other approved
sealer. Putty nail holes, putty of a color to match that of the finish.
3 METAL
Wash all metal surfaces to be painted by removing all dirt, dust oil and grease and
efflorescence. The method surface preparation shall be left to the discretion of the
contractor provided that the results are satisfactory to the Architect. Masonry surfaces
to be painted shall be free from alkali and thoroughly dry before paint is applied.
Before applying succeeding coats, primer and under coats shall be completely integral
and performing the function for which they are specified. Properly prepare and touch
up all scratches, abrasions or any other disfigurement and remove any foreign matter
before processing with the following coat.
5. Exposed Surface:
“ Exposed Surface “ shall mean areas visible when all permanent or built – fixtures
are in place in all areas specified or scheduled to be painted. Paint surfaces in back
of movable equipment and furniture.
Remove or protect hardware accessories, plates, lighting fixtures and similar items
placed prior to painting or remove protection upon completion of each space.
Disconnect equipment adjacent to walls; where necessary, move to permit painting
of all surfaces and following completion of painting replace and reconnect.
Access panels, electrical panels, primed outlet covers heating and ventilating grilles
and similar primed items occurring in painted areas shall be coated with the same
coats specified for the areas.
Paint the back sides of access panels, removable or hinged covers and the like.
Paint stops at sash and cut in at glass line so as to overlap putty or glazing compound
and the glass.
F. METHOD OF APPLICATION
Paint shall be applied by brush, roller or spray. All materials, when brushed shall be
evenly flowed on with brushed best suited for the type of materials being applied.
When using a roller, the covers shall be carpet velvet back or high pile wool best
suited for material and texture specified by the Architect. Sprayed paint shall be
uniformly applied without thinning.
G. WORKMANSHIP
Employ only skilled mechanics. Spread all materials evenly and smoothly
without runs without runs, sags, or other color defects. Make edges of paint
adjoining other materials or colors sharp and clean without over lapping. Do not
paint and finish while surfaces are damp. Allow sufficient time between coats with
fine sandpaper in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.
A. STORING
A room or rooms on the premises shall be assigned for the storage of painting tools
and materials. Protect the floor with drop cloth or building papers. Place cloths and
cotton waste in covered metal containers, destroy them at the end of each day work.
B. CLEANING
Upon completion of the work, remove all staging, scaffolding and containers from
the site. Remove all paint spots, oil or stains upon adjacent surfaces and leave clean
and acceptable to the Architect.
SCOPE OF WORK
a. The work under this section consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools
and all services necessary to complete and make ready for operating the Electrical
Power & Lighting System, other signal and/or as indicated in electrical plans /
drawings, specifications and the Contract.
b. The work shall include the furnishing and installing of the following each complete and
in proper operating condition unless otherwise stated in these specification.
1. Install service entrance complete with conduits conductors and other accessories
from a point indicated in the plans and as approved by the local Electrical
Company.
2. Furnish and install panelboards, safety switches, and all necessary main branch
air conduit breakers, corresponding ratings and number of poles as indicated in
the electrical Company.
3. Furnish and install all necessary pullboxes, junction boxes, wire gutters, utility
boxes and any other type of box as required and / or as indicated in the drawings.
4. Furnish and install all necessary wiring devices, such as utilization outlets with
switches and receptacles all complete with their proper Bakelite cover plates.
5. Furnish and install all lighting fixtures.
CODES AND REGULATIONS
a. All works hereunder shall comply with the latest edition of the
Philippines Electrical Code, the rules and regulations of the Local Power
Company, and the rules and regulations of other governing authorities and with
R.A. 184 as applied.
b. With respect to rules and regulations of the Local Electric Company, it shall be
the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the point of service entrance and other
requirements for service connection of said utility.
DRAWING AND SPECIFICATIONS
a. The Drawings and Specifications are meant to be complimentary to each other
and what is called for by one shall be binding as if called for both.
b. Any apparent conflict between the Drawings and Specifications, or unclear
points in either shall be referred to Architect for final decision
PERMITS AND INSPECTION
a. The Contractor shall obtain at his owner’s expense, the necessary permits and
Certificate of electrical Inspection from the proper government authorities
required for the performance of the work and operation of the system, upon
completion.
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
a. All materials to be installed shall be new and shall conform the Philippine
Standards in testing the materials to be used.
b. only skilled workmen using proper tools and equipment shall be employed
during the course of the work. All work shall be at best quality and shall be
done in accordance with the best practice of the trade.
GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall guarantee that his work shall be free from all defects for a
period of one year after turn over and acceptance of the project and shall agree
to repair and make good at his own expense and all defects arising due to poor
workmanship or materials furnished and installed.
Prepared By: Approved By:
______________________________ ______________________________
REG No.: (Name of Owner)
PTR No.:
Place:
Date:
TIN #:
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NOTE:
You may also include in your specifications the following.
1. Electrical
2. Plumbing
3. Mechanical
4. Electronics & Communication
5. Etc.
