BILL NO.

2 SPECIFICATION
INDEX

Page No.

1.00 EARTHWORKS 2/1-2/2

2.00 CONCRETING 2/3-2/9

3.00 WALLING AND MASONRY 2/10-2/11

4.00 ROOFING 2/12– 1/15

5.00 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 2/16-2/17

6.00 HARDWARE AND METALWORK 2/18 – 2/21

7.00 RENDERING, PAVING AND TILING 2/22 –2/24

8.00 PLUMBING 2/25- 2/27

9.00 GLAZING 2/28

10.00 PAINTING 2/29-2/31

11.00 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 2/32 – 2/42

12.00 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS 2/43-2/53

13.00 DRAINAGE 2/54

14.00 EXTERNAL WORKS 2/55 – 2/58

2.00 SPECIFICATIONS

2.01 EARTHWORKS

2.01.01 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall give reasonable notice to the Engineer whenever it is intended to cover
any work or materials and in default of such notice shall, if required by the Architect, uncover
such work or materials at his own expense.

2.01.02 EXCAVATION

The quantities of excavation, filling and ramming, wheeling, spreading and levelling surplus
excavated material are calculated from the net measurements before excavating and the
Contractor shall make allowances, in his rates for increases in bulk.

The rates for excavation shall include for excavating in whatever nature of ground may be
found to exist, removing stones boulders, tree roots up 150mm (6”) diameter and any other
obstructions encountered.

The rates for filling and ramming, for wheeling, spreading and levelling or grading and for
disposal of surplus excavated materials shall include for any double handling required (See
1.06).

Whenever excavations are carried to greater depths than are shown on the drawings (including
uneven bottoms or soft spots) they shall be filled to the proper level with broken stone or gravel
for non-bearing lightweight structures or with concrete under load bearing footing carrying
concentrated loads.

The rates for excavation shall include for ramming all bottoms before any concrete is placed.
the bottom and sides of excavations for foundations including tie beams shall be carefully cut
so that when foundation reinforcement is placed the correct concrete cover is allowed to the
bars.

The sides of the excavation if necessary shall be timbered and shored in such a way as to be
sufficient to secure them from falling in, and the timbers shall be maintained as long as
necessary. Prices shall include for any necessary timbering and shoring of excavations.

2.01.03 REMOVAL OF ROCKS

Rock met with in the course of excavation must normally be moved be means of wedges and
levers. If blasting is considered necessary by the Contractor, it must be done at his own
responsibility, after taking all necessary precautions for the safety of persons and property.

2.01.04 EXCAVATIONS TO BE KEPT FREE FROM WATER

The whole of the excavations shall allow in his prices for providing all pumping, baling,
temporary drains and cuts required for this purpose.

2.01.05 BACKFILLING AND FILLING TO LEVELS

In filling around foundations and to make up levels, approved material arising from the
excavations may be used, (providing it is free from vegetable matter) and to the approval of the
Engineer.

No backfilling shall be done until all formwork, bracing, etc., has been removed and the work
inspected and approved by the Engineer. Material softer than the adjoining soil shall not be
used for backfill. All backfill shall be applied in layers not exceeding six inches and properly
tamped and compacted including watering.

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2.01 EARTHWORKS (Continued

201.06 SURPLUS EXCAVATED MATERIAL

All surplus excavated material is to be deposited, spread and levelled where directed or
removed from the Site.

The rates for removing surplus excavated material from the Site shall include for carting and
depositing for a tip to be found by the Contractor, and for any fees and charges in connection
therewith. (See also 1.02).

2.01.07 FILL

Rock chips removed during the excavation may be re-used as fill provided they form clean,
sound and hard material of varying sizes capable of being compacted by rolling .

All fill brought to the Site must be clean, sharp, river sand or broken stone of varying
dimensions.

All fill shall be placed in layers no greater than 150mm (6 inches) in depth.

2.01.08 APPROVAL OF EXCAVATIONS

The Contractor shall inform the Engineer when excavations are ready to receive concrete. No
concrete shall be placed in foundations until the excavation has been inspected and approved
by the Engineer.

2.01.09 HARDCORE

The hardcore is to be composed of approved hard bricks, old cement concrete hard tile stone,
stone ballast or other hard substances of approved quality all to be broken to suitable sizes and
well rammed and consolidated and where laid to receive concrete to be blinded with approved
hard, clean, fine material, free from earth or vegetable matter.

2.01.10 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE TREATMENT

The material to be applied is to contain 42.8% Chlorpyrifos and water at 1% finished emulsion
i.e. 2 gallons concentrate to 98 gallons of water. Application to produce a vertical barrier should
be at a rate 4 gallons per ten (10) linear feet (ft) per foot (ft) of depth (10) square feet (ft).

For hollow block foundations apply at a rate of two gallon of emulsion per ten (10) linear feet
(ft).

The solution must be applied strictly on accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

The solution must be evenly applied and all surfaces completely covered.

Application shall not be made when the surfaces, compacted hardcore, marl, gravel, etc. or
earth is excessively wet nor shall it be applied immediately after heavy rain.

The Contractor will be required to provide a guarantee for a period of three (3) years with
prompt retreatment within ten (10) days should there be signs of infestation after the building
is constructed.

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2.02 CONCRETING

2.02.01 CEMENT

The cement shall be “Carib’ or other approved, complying in every respect with B.S. 12. It
shall be delivered in the sound original packages of the manufactures plainly branded and must
be stored in water-tight sheds on a floor rise at least 150mm (6”) from the ground. Sufficient
quantities must be stored to ensure continuous supplies and any cement damaged by water or
found to be otherwise defective, must be removed from the site immediately. The cement shall
be used as far as possible in the order in which it has been delivered. Any cement which arrives
on the site hot from manufacturers shall not be used until one week has passed. Any packages
in which there are hardened lumps or cakes of cement shall be rejected.

2.02.02 SAND

The sand shall be clean, hard, sharp course grit pit sand of good strata and from approved
suppliers, or sand derived from crushing suitable gravel or stone, and shall be free from
coagulated lumps, soft or flaky particles, shale, crusher dust, silt alkali, loam organic matter or
other deleterious substances. The grains shall be well graded in size and must pass through a
screen with a mesh of 4.5mm2 (3/16 of an inch square) and not more than 10% shall pass
through a No. 100 B.S. sieve. It shall be well graded between these limits and shall be well
washed if required by the Engineer.

2.02.03 AGGREGATE

The graded course aggregate shall be screen pit ballast or crushed hard stone, clean durable,
free from soft, porous, elongated or laminated pieces, crusher dust, alkali loam, organic matter
or other deleterious substances. Aggregate for normal foundations paths, and steps shall be
graded so as wholly to pass a 38mm (1½” gauge) mesh and be retained on a 10mm (
3/8” gauge) mesh. Aggregate for reinforced concrete foundations, floors beams, columns, belts
lintels, etc., shall be graded so as wholly to pass a 19mm (¾”) mesh, and be retain on 4.5mm
(3/16” gauge) mesh.

If aggregate conforming too the foregoing specified grading is not reasonably obtainable the
Contractor shall supply two or more classes of otherwise satisfactory aggregates but of different
maximum size and these separate materials shall be mixed in proportions to be directed by the
Engineer without any extra charge to the Contract.

2.02.04 WATER

Water shall be clean and free from oil, acid, alkali, earth, vegetable or organic matter or other
deleterious substances in suspension or in solution in such amount as to impair. the strength or
durability of the concrete mortar. Water shall be obtained from the public supply and no water
taken from the spring, river, lake or similar sources or from excavations shall be used for any
purpose on the Works unless approved by the Engineer.

If instructed samples of water collected in an approved manner shall be submitted for the
purpose of analysis or for making concrete tests. Test to be in accordance with B.S.3148: 1980.

2.02.05 REINFORCEMENT

The reinforcement shall be rolled steel bars, drawn wire or welded fabric as specified and shall
comply with British Standard Specifications B.S.4449, B.S.4482 (1969) and B.S.4483. It shall
be free from loose scale, loose rust, oil, grease or other harmful matter.

The steel shall be stored that it kept clean and reasonably free from rust.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued)

2.02.06 CONCRETE

The concrete shall be mixed in the following proportions:-

QUALITY “A” 1:1 1½:3 Nominal Mix

Cement 42.50 kg.

Dry Sand 0.040 cubic metres
Course Aggregate (graded 10mmaximum) 0.080 cubic metres

QUALITY “B” [Link] Nominal Mix

Cement 42.50kg.
Dry Sand 0.060 cubic metres
Course Aggregate (graded 19 maximum) 0.120 cubic metres

QUALITY “C” [Link] Nominal Mix

Cement 42.50kg.
Dry sand 0.080 cubic metres
Course Aggregate (graded 38 mm maximum) 0.160 cubic metres

QUALITY “D” [Link] Nominal Mix

Cement 42.50kg.
Dry Sand 0.110 cubic metres
Course Aggregate (graded 38mm maximum) 0.220 cubic metres

In addition, concrete Qualities “A”, “B” and “C” are to have the minimum crushing strengths
hereinafter described.

In the foregoing table the aggregates are assumed to be measured dry, and if wet or damp at the
time of mixing due allowance must be made for “bulking”.

CONCRETE MINIUM RESISTANCE

2.02.07 QUALITY CRUSHING (CUBE STRENGHT)

IN N/mm2 28 DAYS AFTER MIXING

PRELIMINARY WORKS PRELIMINARY WORKS

TEST TEST TEST TEST
A 30 26 22 19
B 24 16 16 14
C 19 14 14 12

2.02.08 MIXING
The 94 lbs. (42.638kg) bag of cement shall be the basis of the batching and each batch shall
contain a whole number of bags. The aggregates shall be measured for each batch in approved
gauging boxes, properly constructed in timber to the necessary sizes and fitted with lifting
handles.
The measurements of volume of aggregate shall be made in the proper gauge boxes and the
concrete shall be mixed in an approved mechanical batch mixer. Mixing shall continue until
there is a uniform distribution of the materials and the mass is uniform in consistency.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued)

All materials and workmanship shall comply with the British Standard Code of Practice for
Reinforced Concrete (B.S.8110) except that Clause 305 is amended as per Clause [Link] of the
National Code of Jamaica.

2.02.09 HANDLING

Concrete shall be handled from the place of mixing to the place of final deposit as rapidly as
practicable by methods which will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients. It should be
deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position to avoid re-handling or flowing.

2.02.10 PLACING

The concrete shall be placed before setting has commenced and must not be subsequently
disturbed. Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted and worked around the reinforcement,
around embedded fixtures, and into corners of the formwork Metal tampers of suitable
approved types shall be used for tamping.

2.02.11 WATER CONTENT

The interval between adding the water to the concrete materials and completion of the concrete
placing operations shall not exceed 25 minutes. The water content shall be the least amount
which gives reasonable workability having regard to the method of compaction but shall never
exceed 22.50 litres per 42.50 kg. of cement.

2.02.12 SLUMP TEST

Allow for carrying out slump tests whenever required. The slump shall not exceed 75mm in the
case of un reinforced concrete, and 75mm in the case of vibrated reinforced concrete.

The method of test for consistency (slump test) shall be as follows. The test specimen shall be
formed in a mould in the form of a frustum of a cone with internal dimensions as follows:

Bottom diameter 200 mm

Top diameter 100 mm
Height 300 mm

The bottom and the top shall be open, parallel to each other and it right angles to the axis of the
cone. The mould shall be provided with suitable foot pieces and handles. The internal surface
shall be smooth. Care shall be taken to ensure that a representative sample is taken. The internal
surface of the mould shall be thoroughly clean, dry and free from set cement before
commencing the test. The mould shall be placed on a smooth, flat, non-absorbent surface, and
the operator shall hold the mould firmly in place while it is being filled by standing on the foot
pieces. The mould shall be filled to about one-fourth of its height with concrete which shall
then be tamped, using 25 strokes of a 16mm diameter steel rod, 600mm long, bullet pointed at
the lower end. The filling shall be completed in successive layers similar to the first and the top
struck off so that the mould is exactly filled. The mould shall then be removed by raising
vertically, then be allowed to subside and the height of the specimen measured after coming to
rest. The consistency shall be recorded in terms of inches of subsidence of the specimen during
the test which is known as the slump. The test shall be made immediately after mixing and at
the point where the concrete is being delivered for placing in the work.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued)

2.2.13 READY-MIXED CONCRETE

At the Contractor’s option, ready-mixed concrete may be used meeting the requirements as to
materials, batching, mixing, transporting, and placing as specified herein, and the requirements
of J.S.133. The use of non-agitating equipment for transporting ready-mixed concrete will not
be permitted. Combination truck and trailer equipment for transporting ready-mixed concrete
will not be permitted. The quality and quality of materials used in ready-mixed concrete and in
batched aggregate shall be subject to inspection at the batching plant.

2.02.14 TEST CUBES

Allow for providing test cubes as required. The work shall be carried out in sections as directed
and six test cubes shall be cast from each section. Cubes shall be made whenever a changes is
made whether in the cement aggregate, or in the consistence of the concrete.

Cubes shall be 150 x 150 x 150mm in six and shall remain in the steel mould for 24 hours, or
as directed by the Architect, before being removed. They shall be marked, dated and
immediately stored in damp sand unit dispatched for testing.

Cubes shall be dispatched in stout wooden boxes of damp sand to the testing laboratory as
directed by the Architect. A record of all test cubes and slump tests shall be kept on the site and
on completion the set of records shall be submitted to the Architect. Should the tests prove
unsatisfactory, the concrete work shall be stopped and only continue when directed by the
Architect. The concreting involved will be liable to rejection and, if so directed, it shall be cut
out, re-executed or rectified at the Contractor’s expense.

2.02.15 VIBRATION

Mechanical vibrators shall be used only at the discretion of the Architect.

2.02.16 CURING

Concrete after placing shall be protected during the first stage hardening from harmful effects
of drying winds, the sun’s rays rain or surface water. The concrete shall be covered with a layer
of sacking canvas, hessian or suitable abosorbent material and kept constantly wet for the first
ten days setting.

2.02.17 POURING

With concrete columns, pouring shall be proceeded with continuously until a point is reached
just below the soffits of beams or haunches, and the concrete then left to settle for period of not
less than 2 hours before depositing fresh concrete in beams girders or slab, supported by the
columns.

Columns capitals, haunches and brackets and the whole of the floor system in the vicinity of
the head column shall be cast in one operation.

Where laid in areas over 30 square metres, concrete ground floor slabs shall be laid in alternate
bays not exceeding 30 square metres per bay. Formwork to the edges of bays shall be the full
depth of the slabs.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued)

2.02.18 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

When it is necessary to stop concreting, the concrete shall be finished off with square edges,
and it shall be allow to slope away. Before depositing new concrete against that which has been
set, the surface of the latter shall be cleaned and loose or porous concrete removed and cut back
until a solid face is exposed. The surface of the concrete shall then be hosed down, grouted with
cement mortar (1:2) and the new concrete thoroughly rammed against the face.

2.02.19 FIXING REINFORCEMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate fixing of the reinforcement shown or
specified, but shall not place any concrete until the reinforcement has been inspected in position
and approved by the Architect. The Contractor shall deliver bar-bending schedules for the
Architect’s approved before fixing.

All mail scale, loose or scaly rust, shall be thoroughly cleansed off the steel reinforcement with
a stiff brush before the reinforcement is placed in position.

All reinforcing rods shall be rent to shape on the site of the Works. Bends and turn in rods up
to 25mm diameter shall be made cold. bars exceeding this diameter may be heated to a dull red
heat but not cooled by quenching. Bending shall be done with an evenly applied force. without
jerk, in a bending machine of approved pattern. Any rod which shows sign of cracking at a
bend must be rejected.

Reinforcement shall be bent to shape and place in strict accordance with the Drawings. Where
rods cross, or come into contact, they shall be wired together with No. 14 S.W.G. iron wire
with three turns before twisting and ends cut off 25mm from the twist with cutting pliers. Rods
connected longitudinally shall have the ends bent over, the rods shall overlaps and shall be
securely wired .

Ends of plain rods in tension shall be bent over a radius of four diameter or as otherwise shown
or specified.

Reinforcement shall be properly braced, supported and held firmly in position, so that the
placing and ramming of the concrete will cause no distortion or disturbance of the
reinforcement . Any temporary supports shall be removed during concreting.

The ties, links, or stirrups connecting the bars shall be taut so that the bars are properly braced.
The inside of their cured parts shall be in actual contact with the bars around which they are
intended to fit.

Care shall be taken that the cover of concrete provide is as specified on the drawing, or if not
so specified is not less than 25mm in the case of beams and columns and not less that ½” in the
case of slabs and not less than 50mm in the case of foundations.

The rates for steel reinforcement shall include for cleaning as necessary, cutting to lengths,
bending and hooked ends, placing in position, for distance pieces where necessary to ensure
rigidity of the bars, and for tying together with No. 14 S. W. G. annealed soft iron wire so as to
prevent displacement during concreting.

The prices for fabric reinforcement are to include for all cutting and notching and for laps.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued

2.02.20 FORMWORK

The formwork shall be so constructed as to remain sufficiently tight to prevent loss or liquid.
All formwork shall be properly cleaned before re-use.

All vertical strutting shall be carried down to bear on such construction as is sufficiently strong
to afford the required support without delay.

All rubbish, particularly chippings, shavings and sawdust shall be removed from the interior
of the forms before the concrete is placed and suitable washout holes shall be provide to
facilitate this.

No formwork is to be removed if in the opinion of the Architect the concrete has not hardened
sufficiently. Approved by the Architect shall not relieve the Contractor of his liability for any
damage or making good due to premature removal or collapse of form.

The Contractor is responsible for the designs, supply, stability, striking and removal of
formwork.

2.02.21 FORMWORK REINFORCEMENT

Timber shall be well seasoned, free from loose knots and for shuttering of exposed concrete
faces, wrought on all faces (See also 2.21). Faces in contact with concrete shall be free adhering
grout, projecting nails splits or other defects that will mar the concrete surface. Shuttering for
foundations and other concealed work may be of undressed.

All joint excepts as herinbelow specified, shall be sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of cement
grout and to avoid the formation of fins or other blemishes and all faulty joints shall be caulked.
If timber boarding is to be continuously wet throughout the period of use the joints shall not be
tight when the shuttering is first constructed. Where the appearance of the concrete face is
important the position and direction of the joints shall be as directed.

Opening for inspection and for the escape of wash water etc. shall be formed in such a way that
they can be conveniently closed before commencing to place the concrete.

Prices for formwork are to include with mould oil or other approved coating to prevent
adherence of the concrete. such coating shall be insoluble in water. non-staining, and not
injurious to the concrete, and shall not become flaky nor be removable by rain or wash water.
Liquids that retard the setting of cement shall not be applied to the shuttering without the prior
approval of the Architect. Mould reinforcement.

Formwork is measured to the actual surface in contact with the concrete, and prices are to
include for all splayed and shot edges, notchings, allowance for overlaps and passings at angles,
battens, and for nails. The rates foe formwork shall also include for all props, stays, struts, bolts,
wedges and everything necessary to keep all firm and rigid and for all straight, raking and
circular cutting and waste, and for fixing, easing, removing and thoroughly cleaning before re-
use. The number of times the formwork may be reused shall be taken into account in pricing.

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2.02 CONCRETING (Continued)

2.02.22 FAIR FACE

All exposed faces of insitu concrete shall be brought to a fair and even surface in the casings
by working the concrete against the ceasing during pouring. Immediately after removal of the
casings the concrete surfaces shall be trowelled over to remove any irregularities, air holes, etc.,
and shall be stooped with cement mortar (1:3) to the requirements of the Architect. The
face of the concrete shall be rubbed down with carborundum stone dipped in cement grout to a
perfectly true, smooth and even surface, free from all board and marks, honeycombing, pitting,
etc. Such works shall be commenced within one hour of removing the shutter and actively and
rapidly performed until completed. the object being to complete the finish as soon as possible
after the removal of the shuttering. The Contractor will be permitted to provided the smooth
linings which will achieve the required finish without rubbing down. All rubbed work shall be
lightly washed with plain cold water on the completion of the Contractor and not before at least
four weeks after initial mixing.

The rates for fair face concrete shall include the use of wrot formwork and well working the
concrete against the formwork whilst concreting and for rubbing down and stopping holes
immediately the formwork has been removed so as to produce a smooth finish free from marks,
voids and other imperfections.

2.02.23 SURFACES TO BE RENDERED

Concrete surfaces which are to be plastered, rendered or tiled shall be closely hacked to provide
an adequate key or alternatively the surface of timber shuttering may be treated with “Redalon”
or other approved retarder. The retarder shall be applied strictly.

2.02.24 PRE-CAST CONCRETE

All units shall be poured in accurately made moulds using Concrete Quality “B” (fine
aggregate). The concrete shall be vibrated fully into place in a manner which will yield a
smooth, even surface.

Pre-cast concrete members will be inspected by the Architect while they are being cast.
Lengths, width, thickness and squareness will be checked and a tolerance of plus or minus 3mm
in dimensions only will allowed.

All surfaces must be free from voids, course aggregate, cracks, exposed reinforcement or other
imperfections. No patching is to be done on any surface without permission from the Architect.

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2.03 WALLING AND MASONARY

2.03.01 MATERIALS

For Cement, and sand water refer to 2.01, and 2.04.

2.03.02 HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCKS

The hollow concrete blocks shall comply in all respects with J.S. and shall be Class A unless
otherwise described.

2.03.03 MORTAR

The mortar used for block laying shall be cement and sand (1:4).

All mortar shall be properly mixed upon a clean platform and shall be used as mixed. No mortar
which has been allowed to set shall be used in the work.

2.03.4 LAYING

All blockwork shall be laid in stretcher bond, bedded, jointed, flushed up in mortar and carried
up regularly around the building. All blocks shall be thoroughly watered before laying.

All reinforcement cavities above ground and all cavities below ground level shall be filled in
solid with [Link] concrete placed consolidated in sections not exceeding 1200mm in height.

All concrete block units shall be wet immediately before being laid and the effective shells and
webs shall rest and align one over the other.

All work shall be frequently checked with levelling instruments, and all angles reveals, etc.
strictly true, square and plumb.

Reinforcement steel shall be placed as shown on structural drawings. Where horizontal and
vertical reinforcing bars cross they shall be wired as described in 2.19 here to before. The
horizontal joints shall be filled with mortar to the full flushed extent of the bearing area of the
units and the vertical joints shall be thoroughly flushed with mortar. Minimum splice of all
reinforcing.

The rates for concrete blockwalling shall include for special size blocks and plumbing and
bonding at all angles and intersections, cutting at all jambs and sills, cutting and fitting up top
to concrete soffits, and for sealing tops and ends of wall to receive concrete or render.

Where block walls are described as being built fair and flush pointed, prices shall include for
pointing as described on the Drawings or in the Bills of Quantities and in the case of window
and door jambs, for standard or special sized blocks with fair ends.

All courses shall be laid perfectly level with joints of equal thickness and all adjacent exposed
faces laid flush with each other.

All courses shall be laid perfectly level with joints of equal thickness and all adjacent exposed
faces laid flush with each other.

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2.03 WALLING AND MASONARY (Continued)

2.03.05 LINTOLS

All normal builder’s lintels shall be the same thickness as the wall and not less than 200mm
deep with not less than 200mm bearings at each end and shall be reinforced with steel bars
hooked at each and placed 25mm above their soffits as follow.
For lintels over 100mm wide and up to 200mm wide; 2 No. 12mm diameter bars for clear spans
up to 1200mm; 2No. 16mm diameter bars or 3 No. 12mm diameter bars for clear spans up to
2100mm.

The Contractor shall refer to the drawings for reinforcement details of all other lintels.

2.03.06 ENDS

All free vertical ends of walls such as window and door jambs to opening shall be reinforcement
with a rod of at least 10mm diameter placed not more than 100mm from the edge.

2.03.07 EXECUTION

Erect all block walls and panels as shown on the Drawings and described herein, including all
cutting of blocks to size for bonding, forming opening and plumbing all angles.

2.03.08 FAIR FACE

Fair faced block walls shall be built from approved quality selected block of uniform colour
and textures to comply in all respects with J.S. 35 and shall be Class A unless otherwise
described.

All courses shall be laid perfectly level with joints equal thickness and all adjacent exposed
faces laid flush with each other. Properly calibrated courses rods or templates shall set up at the
ends of every panel of walling to facilitate correct alignment of the block courses.

Unless otherwise described all pointing shall be carried out as the works proceeds shall be
slightly recessed, and finished to give half round concave joints (bucket handle).

All excess mortar must be cleaned off before setting.

All external angles, reveals and jambs must be built perfectly square and vertical.
Specially manufactured blocks with fair ends shall be used in these locations. All sills must be
built perfectly square and horizontal. Specially manufactured blocks with fan tops shall be used
in these locations.

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2.04 ROOFING

2.04.01 WORK BY OTHERS

Head flashings at plumbing vent stacks through the roof will be furnished and installed by the
plumber.

2.04.02 GENERAL

All work shall be scheduled and executed without exposing the completed waterproofing system
and the building interior to the effects of inclement weather. The building and its contents shall
be protected against all risks.

All waterproofing materials, insulation, flashings and metal work removed for construction shall
be immediately taken off the site to a legal dumping area authorized to receive such materials.

Do not work in rain or adverse weather conditions. Severe temperatures, moisture and humidity
may affect the installation of products during construction. Comply with applicable installation
requirements for all components. Ambient and substrate temperature must meet the minimum
requirements as outlined in the Waterproofing System Installation Instructions.”

All new and temporary construction, including equipment and accessories, shall be secured in
such a manner, at all times, as to preclude wind blow-off or damage.

Liquid materials such as solvents and adhesives shall be stored and used away from open flames,
sparks and excessive heat.

The Applicator should take necessary precautions when using adhesives or surface conditioner
around air in-takes. The smell of the adhesive, primer, or surface conditioner could be a
disturbance to the building owner and occupants. It is the Applicator’s responsibility to notify
the owner and take the proper precautions.

The Applicator shall verify that all drain lines are connected and un-blocked before starting work.
Report any blockages or non-connected drains to the owner’s representative and/or design
professional in writing.

Thoroughly overhaul the roof on completion and leave it sound and watertight to the satisfaction
of the Architect.

Site cleanup, including both interior and exterior building areas in any way affected by the
construction, shall be complete and to the owner’s satisfaction. All landscaped areas affected by
waterproofing activities shall be raked clean and seeded, if required. All paved areas shall be
swept clean. All areas stained, dirtied, and discolored or otherwise.

Protect the membrane and coordinate with other trades to avoid traffic over completed
membrane surfaces.

2.04.03 BASE

Substrate must be clean, smooth and dry. No waterproofing material is to be applied to dirty or
defectives surfaces. Prices shall include for any cleaning and making good necessary to the
surface to be covered..

2.04.04 MATERIALS

(a) Felt - waterproof, acid-proof, alkali-proof tarred wood or fiberglass

complying in all respects with B.S.747 Class 1.

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2.04 ROOFING

(b) Waterproofing Membrane - Composite Roof waterproofing membrane System as

manufactured by Firestone Building Products Company,
Sika Sarnafil Products, Edil Roofing Products or an
approved equal as determined by the Architect / Project
Manager. The membrane material should be a fibre glass
reinforced modified bitumen or a fiberglass reinforced
thermoplastic waterproofing membrane having a
minimum thickness of 120 mil (3.0 mm) thick and shall
either be torch applied or cold applied.
The waterproofing system should conform to the
requirements of British Standard 8747:2007 Reinforced
Bitumen membranes (RBMs) for roofing – Guide to
selection and specification and be installed in
accordance with British Standard BS 8217:2005

2.04.05 EXECUTION

Self-Adhered waterproofing membranes ahall be installed over a clean and dry substrate. In
concrete applications allow concrete to cure for at least 7 days. Install in temperatures 32 degree
F (0 degree C) and above. The use of a primer is required on the following substrates: wood,
concrete, lightweight concrete, gypsum boards and decks, and DensDeck ® boards. On metal
decks use a metal plate (6 x 42 in. – 15 x 106 cm) to support the membrane end lap between metal
flutes ensuring a complete end lap seal.

Workmen and all others that walk on the waterproofing shall wear clean, soft-soled shoes so as
not to damage materials. Heed all manufacturer’s cautions and warnings in regard to product use.
Membrane is slippery when wet or covered with frost, snow and ice. Take proper precautions.

Adjacent sheets shall be hot-air welded in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All
seams shall be hot air welded. Lap area shall be a minimum of 2-1/2 inch (64 mm) wide.
Overlaps shall be with the flow of water where possible.

All completed welded seams shall be checked by the waterproofing Applicator after cooling for
continuity using a rounded screwdriver or other suitable blunt object. On-site evaluation of
welded seams shall be made daily by the Applicator.

All flashings shall be installed concurrently with the waterproofing membrane according to the
manufacturer’s approved details as the job progresses. Flashings shall be adhered to compatible,
dry, smooth, and solvent-resistant surfaces. All masonry joints shall be struck flush. Rough or
incompatible surfaces may be covered with minimum 1/2 inch (13 mm) CDX plywood. (Do not
apply surface conditioner to plywood flashing substrates). Flashing may be self-adhered
waterproofing membrane or waterproofing membrane with field-applied adhesive installed
according to manufacturer’s printed instructions.

Complete the entire waterproofing assembly and flashing in a single working day; avoid exposure
of any components to rain, snow, or dew. If rain threatens during the day, or in an emergency,
protect the unfinished exposed waterproofing and flashing components.

No bituminous residue shall be in contact with the underside of the membrane flashing, unless
self-adhered membrane or asphalt resistant membrane is used. Flashing substrates contaminated
with coal-tar shall be completely cleaned, or overlaid with minimum 1/2 inch (13 mm) thick CDX
plywood or minimum 24 gauge stainless steel sheet metal.

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2.04 ROOFING

EXECUTION (Cont’d)

All flashings shall be installed concurrently with the membrane in order to maintain a watertight
condition as the work progresses. Provide temporary cut-offs around exposed edges and at
incomplete flashing areas from the new membrane to the structural deck or existing
waterproofing. Remove the cut-offs completely before proceeding with subsequent work.

If inclement weather occurs while a temporary cut-off is in place, the Applicator shall provide
the labor necessary to monitor the situation to maintain a watertight condition.

The Applicator shall supply the owner with a minimum ten-year workmanship warranty.

2.04.06 BUILT UP FELT ROOFING

The roofing shall be a 2 - or 3- layer built up saturated bituminous felt covering as stated in the
Bills of Quantities laid on prepared surfaces.

The first or/and second layers of felt shall be in rolls 914mm wide weighing 0.62kg. per metre
length and laid in the direction of the and bonded to the slab with hot bitumen at the rate of
1.50kg. per square metre. Roll to roll side end and end laps must be a minimum of 50mm and
properly sealed.

The final layer of felt shall be standard grey or mineralised finish in rolls 914mm wide, weighing
1.86kg. per metre length and laid in hot bitumen at the rate of 1.50kg per square metres. The rolls
must be laid in the direction of the fall with the joint staggered with those below.

Where the final layer of felt is standard grey finish, a top dressing of white limestone chippings
to pass a 10mm mesh shall be rolled into a coat of bituminous compound to a thickness of 12mm.

All layers shall be dressed up at junctions with vertical surfaces and round ventilating and other
pipes passing through the roof as shown on the Drawings in an approved manner. Finish at eaves
shall consist of a welted bituminous felt drip or as detailed on the Drawing

The rates for felt roofing shall include for all laps and for lying to requires falls cross-falls,
currents or cambers.

2.04.07 ASPHALT ROOFING

BASE

No asphalt is to be applied to dirty or defectives surfaces. Prices for asphalting shall include for
any cleaning and making good necessary to be surfaces covered.

2.04.08 MATERIAL

The asphalt for roofing shall be either limestone aggregate mastic asphalt to B.S.6925 (1985)
or natural rock or asphalt mastic asphalt to B.S6577 (1985).

The isolating membrane, where required, shall be black sheathing felt on B.S.747 Class 4A.

The reflective shall be either white limestone chippings to pass a 10mm mesh or an approved
aluminum reflective paint.

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2.04 ROOFING (Continued)

2.04.09 EXECUTION

The asphalt roofing shall be laid in accordance with the British Standard Code of Practice in
the number of coats and to the minimum thickness as described in the Bill of Quantities or on
the Drawings.

The isolating membrane shall be well lapped at all joints, and the joints in successive layers of
asphalt shall be staggered with hose below. Where the surface of asphalt is to be covered with
chippings these shall be lightly to the topcoat whilst still tackly. The chippings shall be finished
at edges, along up stand , etc., in a neat straight line.

Asphalt roofing shall, unless permitted otherwise by the Architect, be executed by an approved
Specialist, and in any case be guaranteed for a minimum period of five (5) years after the final
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2.05 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

2.05.01 MATERIALS

All timber is to be the best quality obtainable and to the approved of the Architect. thoroughly
seasoned, free from sapwood, large loose or dead knots, waney edges, shakes and all other
defects,

Softwood shall, unless otherwise noted, be wolmanised pine of the best quality available and
shall be selected as suitable for each particular purpose.

Hardwood shall be Honduras Mahogany unless otherwise stated.

Sawn timbers shall hold up to the full sizes specified or noted on the Drawings.

All Carpenter’s works is to be dressed where exposed and properly framed up and jointed.

All Joiner’s work is to be jointed, pinned and glued and is be to got out with all joints, and
stored on Site for as long as possible before assembly and fixing.

2.05.02 WORKMANSHIP

All Joiner’s work is to be wrot finished with clean smooth surfaces, clean mitres prepared in
accordance with detailed Drawings and properly scribed and fixed to position in the building.
The joinery is to be framed and put together as soon as possible after the commencement of the
Contact, but not glued and wedged up until the joinery is prepared in readiness for immediate
fixing. All framing is to be put together with well fittings mortice and tenon joints wedged up
solid. all mouldings are to properly mitred at angles. the glue is of the best and strongest quality
and for external work shall be marine glue.

All screw and bolt heads or nuts are to countersunk, and exposed nail heads are to be driven
home.

All glued joints are to be cross or feather tongued.

The prices for all items of carpentry and jointery shall include for all notchings and halvings
and for all necessary nails, screw, plugs, straps anchors other fastenings to adequately secure
the work subject to the approval of the Architect. Fastenings in locations subject to wetting or
high humidity shall be of an approved corrosion resisting material.

The rates for jointer’s work shall include for rounded arrises as required. The rates for softwood
skirtings, stop, architraves, fillets and bearer not exceeding 150mm in sectional area shall
include for mitres, fitted ends, housings, returned ends, notching and other sundry labours of a
like nature.

Where wrot softwood is described as planted-in, nails are to be punched and the holes stopped.

2.05.03 SIZES

All timber sizes, except where otherwise described are before planing, 3mm will be allowed
for each wrought surfaces from all specified thickness.

2.05.04 FRAMES
Window, transome and door frames are to made up in accordance with detail drawings.
They shall, unless otherwise shown, be fixed to jambs with hold fasts located within 150mm of
head and foot and at .090mm maximum centres between.

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2.05 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY (Continued)

Heads of frames exceeding 0.90mm in width shall in addition be screw fixed to plugs at
0.90mm maximum centres, and the rates for frames shall allow for this.

2.02.05 DOORS

Flush doors unless otherwise detailed or described, shall comply with J.S.72 with four edges
lipped and of internal or external quality according to location. They shall be finished on both
sides with plywood of internal or external quality for painting or polishing as required and in
accordance with the door schedule.

Doors shall be stored under protective cover away from dumped surfaces or locations.

Doors shall be fixed by experienced workman and shall be fitted and hung with a clearance of
3mm at the bottom and 1.5mm at the top and sides except where otherwise directed. Doors
45mm thick shall have the lock edged bevelled 3mm.

2.05.06 FITTINGS

Rates shall include for all framed bearers, scribing, fitting and screw fixing to walls (including
rawl-plugged).

All wrot timber shall be rubbed down with three varying grades of sandpaper. All nail holes
shall be stopped and the work left clean to receiving painting or polishing.

2.05.07 PREPARATION

The rates for all wood work to be painted shall included for priming before fixing in position.

SHINGLE ROOFING

2.05.08 MATERIALS

Shingles - Canadian Red Cedar No. 1 perfections end grain sawn and cut from the
block at right angles to annular rings with a nominal length of 16’
(406mm) and random widths.

Nails - Copper or galvanised mild steel and random widths.

Sheeting - Aluminum or galvanised steel not less than 26 gauge

2.05.09 EXECUTION

Shingles shall be laid to the gauge specified with 38mm medium side lap each shingle twice
nailed to batters or sarking. Eaves and verges shall be formed with a double course breaking
joint. Hips, valleys and ridges shall be formed with cut and mitred shingles covered with
shingles and laid wit edges lapped alternately, unless otherwise noted. Abutments and top edges
shall be provided with sheet flashings.

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2.06 HARDWARE AND METALWORK

STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

N.B. The term “the Contractor” where used under this heading means the steelwork Contractor.

2.06.01 STANDARD OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

The whole of the materials and whole workmanship to be employed on the Works shall be the
best of their respective kinds obtainable locally unless otherwise specified. The terms
‘approved” or “selected” shall mean approved of or selected by the Engineer.

2.06.02 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

All structural steel shall be type A36 new, conforming to the least edition of the ASTM
Standard Specifications or shall be mild steel conforming to BSS 4360 - latest edition.

High Strength bolt shall be to ASTM A325-61T and installed in accordance with “Specification
for Structural Joints using ASTM A325-61T”.

Fabrication shall be carried out in accordance with the best engineering practice and shall
comply with the latest relevant specifications of the AISC and with BSS 449 (1959).

All welding electrodes shall comply with BSS 639 (1952) and welding shall be carried out in
accordance with B.S.5135.

All the Standard Specifications mentioned in this specification shall be deemed to be part of it.

2.06.03 HANDLING AT SITE

The Contractor shall be responsible for handling, unloading, sorting and stacking of his
materials on site. He shall not stack materials where they are likely to obstruct free access on
the site or the work of others.

2.06.04 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

If materials specified on the drawings are not available, all alternative materials must be
approved by the Engineer.

2.06.05 FABRICATION

Fabrication shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings and the specification listed
above. In particular:

(a) BOLT HOLES

Provide bolt holes as may be required to secure window and /or door frames and
any special bolt holes as shown on the drawings.

(b) SHOP CONNECTIONS

Shop connections shall be welded, unless shown otherwise, and in such a manner
as to develop the full strength of the section. But welds will be subject to approval
by the Engineer, who shall have the option to order at the Contractor’s expense,
splice plates to be used in addition if he fells that there is some doubt about the
adequacy of the butt we

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2.06 HARDWARE AND METALWORK (Continued)

(c) WELDING

All welds shall be neat and uniform in size. All welds shall be left in their original
condition after chipping for examination by the Engineer who shall have the option
to order, at the Contractor’s expense the grinding down to uniform size of all rough
or unsightly welds. All shop welds shall be chipped prior to priming.

2.06.06 PAINTING

All structural steel except holding down bolts and the contract surfaces of bearing plates shall
be wire-brushed and painted with one coat of best quality Zing Chromate primer or approved
equal.

Bolts, welding spots and all abrasions to shop coat shall be made good with the same primer as
above, prior to final paint.

2.06.07 ERECTION

(a) Erection programme shall co-ordinate with that of the main and other contractors so
as to expedite construction and prevent delay to other work.

(b) All erection shall be carried out in accordance with standard specification listed
above.

(c) The method employed for erection shall be at the option of the Contractor provide
that this should not interfere with or damage work by others and provide it is
acceptable to the main contractor.

(d) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure stability of the structure at all times
during erection. He shall provide all temporary bracing and remove same off the site
after completion.

(e) Main frame site connection shall be with high tensile bolts using bearing type
connection, in accordance with the standard specifications listed above. The
Contractor shall provide necessary impact wrenches, include air supply, etc. required
to comply with the specification.

(f) All other connections shall be with black bolts unless shown otherwise.

(g) Drifting done during assembly or erection shall not distort the metal or enlarge the
holes; drifting to enlarge holes will NOT be permitted. Holes that must be enlarged
to admit bolts shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer, who may at his
discretion, allow reaming. Poor matching of holes shall be cause for rejection of the
member.

(h) All members shall be installed and maintained plumb and level and/or at the specified
inclination. This shall be complied with as the erection progresses.

(i) The requirement for welding are as per shop welding - see 6.05 (c).

(j) No oxy-acetylene cutting or burning shall be done without the Engineer’s permission.

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2.06 HARDWARE AND METALWORK (Continued)

2.06.08 SHEETING

Aluminum sheeting shall comply with J.S.85

Fasteners to steelwork shall be stainless steel self-tapping screws with Neoprene washers fused
to stainless steel washers. Side lap fasteners shall be stainless steel sheet metal screws.

Closure strip, sills flashing, corner sheets, etc., are all to be compatible with main sheeting.

Translucent sheeting shall be “Milite” or approved equal and shall be compatible with the main
sheeting. It shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

The entire installation is to be complete and in accord with good engineering practice and
strictly in compliance with B.S.C.P. 143 Part I and sheeting manufacturer’s recommendations
and these specifications.

Top and bottom sheets are to maintain even horizontal lines. Closure strips shall be used at
head and still of all sections and to close all openings.

The Contractor shall furnish and install with roof and siding all necessary flashings closure
strips, fasteners, tape, mastic or other type of sealing accessories to make the installation
completely shall provide everything necessary to ensure strict compliance with this clause as
no relief from its provision is possible.

GENERAL METALWORK

2.06.09 RUST
All steel and ironwork shall have rust and scale removed by scraping and steel wire brushing
immediately before painting, and all shop prefabricated work to be primed with one coat of
approved anti-corrosive paint before fixing or delivery to Site.

2.06.10 DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall supply shop drawings of all fabricated metalwork items for the approval
of the Architect.

2.06.11 WELDINGS
All welding shall be neatly cleaned off, and units shall be prefabricated in the shop whenever
possible. Only the minimum of site welding shall be employed. All screwed work shall have
full internal and external threads and all holes shall have burrs cleaned off. Counter-sinkings,
where required, must be concentric.

2.06.12 SCREWS

All screwed work shall project at least two threads through nuts and all bolts passings through
timber shall have washers under heads or nuts bearing on timber. Splayed washers shall be
fitted where necessary to give level bearing at sloped flanges, etc.

2.06.13 PRICES
The rates for all metalwork shall include for all fixing unless otherwise described at the rates
for welding shall include for all labour, materials and appliance.

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2.06 HARDWARE AND METALWORK (Continued)

2.06.14 DELIVERY

The Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt ordering, clearing, receiving storage, etc.,
of all items. Upon receipt from the suppliers, all items shall be immediately checked for
quantities and operation so that replacements may be obtained if necessary without causing
delay.

2.06.15 HARDWARE

All hardware shall be clearly marked to indicate item and location and shall be carefully
protected until completion of the Works. Finish items which can easily be removed, such as
door knobs and pulls shall be removed and stored until painting work is completed. Other items
shall be kept covered or protected in an approved manner. Any items which do not operate
properly, or with damaged construction or finish, shall be replaced without additional charge.

Keys shall be stamped with their corresponding lock numbers by the factory or supplier and
shall be tagged for location immediately upon receipt from the supplier. They shall hen be
immediately checked for operation and handed over to the Employer.

All operating hardware shall be lubricated and adjusted as required and left in perfect working
order before handing over. Only powdered graphite or other approved lock lubricant shall be
used in locks. Operating shall be smooth, easy and free of rattles squeaks and other
unacceptable noises and defects.

Samples as required by the Architect, shall be submitted for approval and no furniture shall be
fixed with screws of the same metal and finish as the fittings and the screw shall be provided
by the supplier of the fittings.

The prices for fixing iron mongery are to include for all sinkings, notchings morticing and other
labour required to fit and fix the respective items in the best manner and the taking off for
painting and subsequent re-fitting.

Schedules of door furniture to be supplied and fixed will be furnished by the Architect. Where
items are not specifically noted by manufacturer’s name and catalogue number, samples are to
be submitted to the Architect for approval at least two weeks before fixing is due to commence.

2.06.15 HARDWARE (Continued)

Door furniture for cupboards and fittings will be shown on detail drawings.

2.06.16 WINDOWS

The prices for fixing metal windows in masonry or timber framed openings shall include for
sealing and pointing all round, external and internal with an approved non-hardening neutral
coloured tropical mastic.

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2.07 RENDERING, PAVING AND TILING

2.07.01 MATERIALS

Sand shall be clean silica equal to the sample submitted to and approved by the Architect. It
shall be protected from dirt or soil during storage and is to be free from salt, alkali, loam, clay
and other deleterious matter, and entirely suitable for plaster work.
Cement shall be as described under 2.01. It must be protected from damp, and it must be
suitably cured for plaster work.

2.07.02 APPLICATION
Rendering shall not be less that 12mm finished thickness executed in two coats and finished
with a wood float.
The first rendering coat shall be cement and sand 1:4, the sand passing a No. 16 gauge sieve.
The finishing rendering coat to exterior surfaces shall be cement and sand 1:4, the sand passing
a No. 24 gauge sieve.

The finishing rendering coat to interior surfaces shall be cement and sand 1:4, the sand passing
a No. 32 gauge sieve.

Particular care shall be taken to plumb all angles and to run all junctions between surfaces
perfectly true, straight and square. Plastering mixes shall be used up within one hour of mixing
with water and all remaining after this period shall be discarded.

2.07.03 EXTERNAL PEBBLE DASH RENDERING

The external pebble dash rendering is to be in two coats to a minimum thickness of 16mm. The
initial coat shall be a scratch coat of cement and sand (1:4) the sand passing a No. 16 gauge
sieve. the finishing coat shall consist of limestone pebbles mixed with stone dust fines to
provide a colour finish and texture to the approval of the Architect.

2.07.04 PRICES

The rates for rendering shall include for raking out joints of block walling or roughening
concrete by an approved means to form a key, for working behind pipe and similar obstructions
and for all temporary rules.

2.07.05 INTERNAL WALL TILING

All internal wall tiling shall be best quality glazed wall tiles. Size and patterns shall be as shown
on drawings, colours as selected by the Architect. All external angles and exposed edges shall
be made with round edge tiles.
The tiling shall be fixed by an inorganic adhesive (“Richafix” or equal) used strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. Alternatively, subject to the Architect’s
approval, the tiling may be set in a Portland cement and sand thinset adhesive properly keyed
to the receiving surface.
Grout all tile joints to their full depth. After cleaning, re-grout where necessary, remove excess
grout, particularly at edges to leave clear cut outline of tile and perfectly clean without the use
of acid solution.

2.07.06 CONCRETE FLOORS AND PLATFORMS

Where concrete floors and platforms are specified the surface of the slab while still green shall
be sprinkled with a dry cement sand mix (1:3) and worked up with a steel trowel or wood float
to an even and regular finish and to falls as noted on the Drawings.

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2.07 RENDERING, PAVING AND TILING (Continued)

207.06 CONCRETE FLOORS AND PLATFORMS (Cont’d)

The construction of the slab, if necessary for the future protection of the paving, shall wherever
possible be delayed until such time as the heavy trades are off the site.
Where the topping coat of concrete floors is required to be hardened by the application of a
hardening agent in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the hardener shall be
Lithurin Concrete Hardener as supplied by “Masterton Limited”, Kingston, unless otherwise
specified or approved.

2.07.07 FLOOR TILING

Concrete and terrazzo floor tiles shall comply with J.S. 50.

Terrazzo tiles shall be of the size and grade stated in the Bills of Quantities and of approved
colour and pattern, bedded in cement mortar, ground in the colour as the of the tile and ground,
neutralised, sealed and polished unless otherwise described.

Terrazzo floor tiles must not be laid until all trades other than decorators are not of the tiling
area, and after laying, the floors shall be immediately protected with thin polythene or by some
other approved method.

2.07.08 CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN FLOOR TILING

Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles shall be best quality glazed ceramic tiles of grade and size
stated in the Bills of Quantities and patterns shall be as shown on drawings, colours as selected
by the Architect.

All external angles and at protruding corners or at vertical and horizontal edges, the edge of
ceramic or porcelain tiles shall be concealed by the method indicated in the documents. Unless
stated otherwise, plastic tile trim compatible with the colour and finish of the surrounding tiles,
shall be installed. If trim is not required, tiles shall be mitred to produce a straight neat joint.

Setting Out
Floor tiles shall be set out to a tolerance of  4 mm in 2.0 m from the design alignment to give
uniform widths within the following limits:
• Internal wall tiles: 1.5 - 3.0 mm
• Internal floor tiles: 3.0 - 6.0 mm
• External tiling: 6.0 - 10.0 mm

Whole tiles shall be used at the edges, otherwise set out to give equal margins of cut tiles.
Cuts shall be located where they are least noticeable. Where practical, penetrations shall be
made to coincide with the intersection of joints. Unless noted otherwise, tiles shall be
continuous behind and under fixtures. Tiles shall be returned into sills, reveals and openings.
They shall abut returns, frames, fittings, and other finishes.

Laying
No tiles shall be fixed to concrete masonry until it has cured for at least 28 days.
Bedding methods and materials shall be used such that they are appropriate for the tile,
substrate and service.
For adhesive bedding, tiles shall be fixed dry.
Porcelain floor tiles and other non-porous tiles shall be laid in a Polymer based - Portland
Cement thinset mortar. (Dynaflex - 600 or equal)
For mortar bedding, non-porous tiles shall be laid dry. Porous tiles shall be soaked in water
for half an hour and then drained until the surface water has disappeared.

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2.07.08
CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN FLOOR TILING (Cont’d)

Falls and Levels

Floor tiles shall have a uniform grade and, where required, fall uniformly to floor wastes.
Unless noted otherwise, the fall in showers shall be 1 in 60 and elsewhere a maximum of 1 in
100.
Unless noted otherwise, the tolerance on falls and levels shall be, for between points of
contact under a 2.0 m straight edge laid in any direction on an area of uniform grade, 1:300 or
3 mm, whichever is the lesser.
The finished level shall be continuous across changes of floor finish, including at carpets.

Falls in the bed shall be consistent with falls in the substrate.

Thin Adhesive Beds

Thin adhesive beds shall be 1.5 to 3 mm thick and shall not be used if the substrate deviation
exceeds 3 mm over a 2 metre length. The adhesive shall cover the entire back of the tile when
the tile is bedded.

Thick Adhesive Beds

Thick adhesive beds shall have a nominal thickness of 6 mm and may be used for substrates
with deviations up to 6 mm over a 2 metre length and for tiles with deep keys or frogs.

Grouted Joints
Grouting shall occur as soon as practical after the adhesive has set, but at least 24 hours. The
joints shall be cleaned before grouting. Unless specified otherwise, the joints shall be filled
and tooled flush. Where grout beds are exposed, they shall be struck and pointed.

Cleaning
Surplus grout shall be cleaned off and the tiles washed down when the grout has set. When
grout is dry, the surface shall be polished with a clean cloth.

Spare Tiles
Spare tiles shall be provided and stored on site to match tiles and accessories of each type for
future replacement purposes. At least 1% of the quantity of each tile installed shall be supplied
as spares and allowed for in the unit pricing.

The rates for paving and skirting shall include for all temporary rules.

2.07.09 BEDS AND SCREEDS

Cement screeds shall be composed of cement/sand (1:3) laid to the thickness required to
achieve the falls shown on the Drawings. They shall at no point be less than 12mm thick unless
otherwise specifically permitted.

Before laying screeds, the concrete surfaces shall be chipped if necessary to form a key and
then thoroughly cleaned and well sprayed with water. A coat of cement slurry shall be applied
to the surface of the slab as the work proceeds and the screed shall then be laid before setting
of the slurry. The screed shall be kept wet for at least seven days after laying.

2.07.10 MAKING GOOD

Protect rendering, screeding paving and tiling and make good damage during progress and on
completion of other trades, including hacking off and replace all hollow or loose areas and
leave all perfect and to the satisfaction of the Architect.

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2.08 PLUMBING

2.08.01 REGULATIONS

The whole of the plumbing work shall be executed strictly in accordance with the regulations
and bye-laws of the Public Health Authority and/or other competent Authority.

2.08.02 MATERIALS GENERALLY

Materials shall be of the best quality of their respective kinds in accordance with the
Specification and Drawing supplied by the Architect.

The pipes are measured net as fixed, measured over all bends, tees etc., and the rates shall
include for all short running lengths sockets, connectors and back nuts all cutting and waste,
and making good around pipe supports. The rates for fittings are to include for all extra joints.

2.08.03 TUBING

Galvanised mild steel tubes be seamless and shall comply in all respects with B.S. 1387 of the
qualities specified. Fitting shall be galvanised malleable iron to B.S. 1256. Joints shall be made
with BSP taper threads of fine hemp and proprietary jointing compound.

P.V.C. tubes and fittings shall comply with J.S. 39 equal and approved. Joints shall be made
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions.

2.08.04 SOIL AND VENTILATION PIPES

Ventillation pipes shall be cast iron galvanised steel or P.V.C. tube of the sizes noted on the
Drawings. They shall terminate not less than 450mm above roof level and finish with a stout
wire balloon well secured.

Cast iron soil and vent pipes and fittings are to comply with B.S. 416 “Medium Grade”. The
pipes are to be fixed with cast iron holder bats built into the walls. The joints are to be made
with a gasket of hemp or yarn or metallic lead properly cauless with caulking tools and made
perfectly airtight. The rates shall include for all sheet lengths and extra cutting and waste and
extra joints fittings.

2.08.05 WASTE PIPES

Pipes connecting waste fittings to main waste, soil or drain pipes or to trapped gully basins
shall be galvanised steel or P.V.C. tubes of the size noted on the Drawing.

All junctions for waste services shall be made with swept fittings and every waste branch shall
have adequate means of rodding.

All waste fittings are to be properly trapped with sealed traps of suitable types and sizes.

2.08.06 WORKMANSHIP

The work shall be executed by fully qualified tradesmen in accordance with the Drawings and
authorized modifications thereto, to the satisfaction of and as directed by the Architect.

All taps and valves shall be dismantled and greased before fixing.

The full bore of the pipe work shall be maintained throughout and all internal burrs shall be
reamed out.

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2.08 PLUMBING (Continued )

Vertical Pipe work shall be installed perpendicularly.

Where surface mounted galvanised mild steel tube shall be required to be fixed clear of walls
with malleable iron brackets of the built in holder bat type, maximum spacing shall be as
follows:-

Diameter of Pipe Horizontal Pipe Vertical Pipe

Up to 19mm 1.80m 2.40m

20mm and over 2.40m 3.00m

N.B. : For installation procedures for P.V.C. pipe, see 8.12 hereafter

2.08.07 SANITARY FITTINGS

All sanitary fittings, fixtures, stop valves, are to be carefully installed strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s printed instructions and the Contractor will be responsible for
obtaining accurate shop drawings setting out dimensions. Fittings and fixtures are to be
installed with proper tools and to be left in perfect working order and free from all tool marks
and other damage.

2.08.08 WATER SUPPLY

The supply pipes are to be set out to provide for the isolation of each fitting and for emptying
down of the system.

Services shall be installed to ensure positive automatic clearance of air.

2.08.09 CHASING

Where pipes are described as in walls, floors, etc., prices of these pipes are to include cutting
horizontal or vertical chases in hollow concrete block walling, concrete walls floors or ceilings,
large enough to accommodate the full diameter of the pipe and socket and making good with
cement mortar (1:3) flush with adjacent surfaces. All conduit and pipework to be fixed in chases
shall be installed before the final rendering coat is applied.

All pipes whether soil, waste, ventilation or service are to be concealed in pipe ducts or in wall
chases or ceiling or under unless otherwise particularly noted on Drawings.

Access panel shall be formed wherever necessary to give access to cleaning eyes and stopcocks.

2.08.10 TESTING

The Contractor shall allow in his rates for supplying all necessary appliances and labour for
testing the whole of the work at such time and as directed by the Architect.

Water services shall be tested under mains pressure or as otherwise directed.

Access plugs, caps and doors shall be removed, greased, refitted and made sound prior to the
final testing.

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2.08 PLUMBING (Continued)

2.08.11 PROTECTION

The whole of the work, materials and fittings shall be adequately protected against damage and
deterioration, any such damage or deterioration shall be made good and the work handed over
at completion in a sound and clean condition and in perfect working order.

2.08.12 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR P.V.C. PIPE

Cut pipe square without ragged edges so that pipe ends seat squarely in the fitting socket. Insert
pipe to the full depth of the socket.

Ensure all joining surfaces are free of dirt, grease and any foreign matter. The surest method is
to wipe with a cloth damped with methyl ethyl ketone. For pipe of sizes above 50mm, the use
of ‘MEK” is essential. Apply solvent cement with a natural bristle brush. Apply a light thin
coat of solvent cement first to the fitting socket. Next apply a heavy coat of solvent cement to
the pipe for a length equal to the socket depth. Immediately force the pipe and fittings together
with a slight twisting motion, if possible, to ensure full engagement of the pipe into the fitting
socket. Remove excess solvent cement from the exterior of the joint with a clean dry cloth.
Reasonable handling of the assembly is permissible within two minutes after joining. Do not
attempt to disturb the pipe-fitting joint after the cement has set; damage to the joint and loss of
fit may result. Should any delay develop in assembly, apply an additional coat of cement
immediately prior to joining.

In assembling P.V.C. pipe and fittings, exercise care to establish proper grade and alignment
before joining with solvent cement. Installation may not be satisfactory if pipe and fittings are
subject to strain by forced positioning to obtain grade or alignment.

Except in the case of Schedule 80 and higher gauge pipe, P.V.C. pipe should not be threaded.
Use adaptor fittings when transition from pipe to threaded construction is necessary. A wide
range of fittings to adapt traditional pipe to P.V.C are readily available.
Normal construction site handling procedures can be followed. It is good to practice to store
pipe and fittings under suitable cover prior to installation.

Make connections or transitions to bell-and spigot or other pipe and fittings with approved
mechanical compression joints or caulked joints made in an approved manner. In caulking,
pack the joint with oakum or hemp and fill with molten lead to a depth of not less than 25mm.
Allow a period of 4 minutes for cooling, following which caulk the lead at the inside and outside
edges of the joint.

2.08.13 The Specifications referred to herein with regard to plumbing pipe work and installation will
apply equally to the pipe work and installation relating to the Air-Conditioning Services.

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2.09 GLAZING

2.09.01 GLASS

The whole of the glass shall be the best of its respective kind, free from all speaks. waves,
bubbles, scratches and other defects, and shall be of the respective weights or thickness and
types indicated on the Glass Distribution Schedule below and on the Drawings.

All broken or cracked panes shall be replaced at completion of the Works and the whole of the
glazing left clean and perfect. Provide all necessary wash leather or velvet glazing strips.

209.02 GLASS DISTRIBUTION

All exterior and interior panes, except specifically noted otherwise on the Drawings shall have
maximum allowable size per pane as follows:-

3mm float…………………2000 united millimetres

4mm float…………………2800 united millimetres
5mm float…………………3500 united millimetres
7/32”(5.5mm) float……… 4.50 square metres

2.09.03 PUTTY

Putty for use in glazing to woodwork shall be composed of best linseed oil and whiting and
comply with B.S.

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2.10 PAINTING

2.10.01 MATERIALS

All painting materials, varnishes and colours shall be approved by the Architect and shall be
equal to the products of Berger Paints Jamaica Limited, 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11,
Jamaica or Sherwin Williams (W.I.) P.O. Box 35, Kingston 11, Whitemarl, Spanish Town,
Jamaica. All paints and painting materials are to be strictly in accordance with the latest
standard manufacturer’s specifications.

Trowel-On textured finish shall be in the colours approved by the Architect and shall be equal
to the products of Berger Paints Jamaica Limited, 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11,
Jamaica or Diamond Paints Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 67 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 11, All
materials are to be strictly in accordance with the latest standard manufacturer’s specifications.

2.10.02 SAMPLE PANELS

0.60 x 0.60mm Sample boards showing the colours and tints of the various paints to be used
shall be submitted to and approved by the Architect prior to painting.

2.10.03 PREPARATION

All surfaces are to be prepared with the correct knotting, primers, sealers and stopping as
required by the manufacturer’s instructions for each type of paint and surface, and shall be
applied accordingly.

All paints and varnishes shall be thoroughly mixed or stirred before use. They shall be so stored
and sealed to minimise exposure to drying and exposure to dry and extremes of temperature.

All defective plaster and/or rendering shall be cut out and made good in approved fashion
before painting. Slight cracks shall be made good with hard stopping.

All paint or varnish on woodwork shall be rubbed down with fine glass paper between each
coat. Each coat shall be hard, dry and free from moisture or condensation before the next coat
is applied.

All woodwork specified as painted is to be primed before being fixed in position. (See 5.07)

All knots are to receive two coats of knotting applied thinly and well brushed in. Loose knots
shall be removed and the holes plugged with sound wood. Large knots shall be cut back and
made good with hard stopping.

In no case shall any paint or distemper be applied to concrete or rendered surfaces until such
surfaces are completely dried out and clear of efflorescent tendencies.

No paint or distemper are not to be applied prematurely but only after all dirty trades haves left
the work.

Last coats of paint or distemper are not to be applied until immediately before handing over the
building.

The proctection of the finished work and touching up shall be the Contactor,s responsibility.

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2.10 PAINTING (Continued)

The term “Prepare” in these Bills of Quantities has meaning as follows:-

(i) If it refers to paint or varnish on wood it includes knotting, stopping and filling.

(ii) If it refers to paint on metal it includes cleaning with wire brushes

(iii) If it refers to paint on concrete or rendered wall it includes rubbing the surface
with a carborandum stone, sanding smooth and even to leave clean for the paint
to be applied.

The rates for Trowel-On textured finishes shall include for any surface preparations
necessary. Substrates shall be dry and free from grease, loose sand, efflorescence, peeling
paint. Previously painted surfaces should be clean and abraded.

2.10.04 WORKMEN

Only skilled workmen are to be employed. A properly qualified painting foremen is to be

constantly on the job while the work is in progress.

2.10.05 FITTINGS

All removable metal fittings are to be removed before the preparatory processes are commenced
and are to be re-fixed on completion.

2.10.06 IRON AND STEEL WORK

All iron and steel work before painting is to be scraped and cleaned with wire brushes until all
grease, scale, rust and loose substances are removed. Each coat is to be carefully and evenly
applied until the previous coat is hard, dry and free from moisture.

2.10.07 PARTI-COLOURS

The Contractor is to allow in his rates for executing the whole of the foregoing work in parti-
colours as many be directed by the Architect. the prices for painting in narrow widths shall
include for cutting to line on all edges as required.

2.10.08 COVERING POWER

If any of the painted or decorated surfaces are inadequately covered after the specification
number of coats, further coats must be added at the Contractor’s own expense to the entire
satisfaction of the Engineer.

2.10.09 BACK PRIMING

All exterior trims shall be back primed before installation with approved exterior base coat, and
all interior trims with approved enamel undercoat. tops bottoms and edges of door shall be
finished the same as the balance of the door after they have been fitted by the Carpenter.

2.10.10 APPLICATION

Paintwork shall be executed in accordance with the colour schedule and, unless other specified,
as follow.

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2.10 PAINTING (Continued)

EXTERNALLY

(a) RENDERED OR CONCRETE SURFACES - Prepare and apply two coats of

emulsion paint.

(b) WOOD SURFACES - Knot, Prime, stop and fill as

described, rub down and apply one
under coat and required number of
finishing coats of oil paint, or of best
quality clear waterproof lacquer.

© METALWORK - prepare as described or touch up

priming, apply, one coat of zinc
chromate primer and two finishing
coats of gloss enamel.

INTERNALLY

(a) RENDERED OR CONCRETE SURFACES prepare as described and apply one

- undercoat the same colour as
finishing coat, and one finishing coat
of emulsion paint.

(b) WOOD SURFACES - Knot, prime, stop and fill as

described, rub down and apply
undercoat and finishing coats of oil
paint or lacquer as external.

(c) METAL WORK - Prepare as described and prime with

zinc chromate primer and two coats
of gloss enamel.

Trowel-On textured finishes shall be in a one coat application of 1.42 – 1.90 m2 per 18.93 lite
directly on concrete, block wall or rendered surfaces. The material is to be floated evenly over
the surface with a steel float. Allowed to set for 15-20 minutes. A plastic trowel is then used
to apply in a circular motion over the surface creating a pattern via this process.

2.10.11 COMPLETION

Allow for thorough cleaning of all floors, fittings, etc., cleaning all glass both sides touching
up paintwork where necessary, clearing away all debris and rubbish and handing over the
building in a satisfactory condition, to the approval of the Architect.

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2.11 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

2.11.01 GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION

Any Sub-Contractor employed to undertake the electrical installations shall be registered with
the National Contracts Commission at a sufficient grade to allow him to undertake the works
described herein.

2.11.02 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS:

Where reference is made to “N.E.M.A Standards” it shall be understood that this reference is
to the “Approved Standards” published by the National Electrial Manufacturers Association,
Main Office - 155 East 44th Street, New York 10017.

Where reference is made to “A.S.A. Standards” it shall be understood that this reference is to
the Standards published by the American Standards Associates, Main Office - 10 East 40th
Street, New York.

“C.S.A. Standards” refer to Standards published by the Canadian Standards Association, Main
Office 170 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale 603, Ontario, Canada.

The I.E.E. Regulations shall mean the current edition of the “Rules and Regulations for the
Electrical, Equipment of Building” with any amendment sheets or interpretation notes as
published by the institution of Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom.

Reference may be made to the National Fire Code as published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), 60 Battery march Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts.

In addition, reference may be made to “B.S.”, “A.S.H.R.A.E.”, “A.R.I.” and “A.S.M.E.”

specification. These shall mean British Standard, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Refrigeration Institute and American Society of
Mechanical Engineers specification respectively.

The Works shall be in accordance with the requirements of standards as applicable above, and
to local Regulations, Codes and Standard where they exist. In the event of degrees of stringency
with respect to various standards applicable to any one item, the most stringent shall apply.

2.11.03 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

Specific items of terminology, as used herein, shall have the following meanings:

“PIPING” Pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, controls hangers

traps, drains insulation, vents and items customarily
required in connection with the transfer of fluids.

“CONCEALED” Embedded in masonry or other construction,

installed, behind wall furring, within double
partitions or hung ceiling, in crawl spaces, in shafts.

“EXPOSED” Not concealed

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2.11 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (Continued)

“BY OTHER TRADES” By persons or parties responsible for work at the project other than
the party or parties who have been duly awarded the contract for the work of this Trade. In the
event that this document is used to acquire work as part of a general construction contract the
words “By Other Trades” shall mean by persons or parties who are not anticipated to be the
Sub-Contractor. In this context the words “By Others Trades” shall not be interpreted to mean
not include in the overall contract.

2.11.04 INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

As used in the drawings and specification, certain non-technical words shall be understood to
have specific meanings as follow:

“FURNISH” Purchase and deliver to the project site complete with every
necessary appurtenance and support.

“INSTALL” Unload at the delivery point at the site and perform every
operation necessary to establish secure mounting and correct
operation at the proper location in the project.

“PROVIDE” Furnish and install.

Except where modified by a specific notation to the contrary, it shall be understood that the
indication and/or description of any item, in the drawings or specifications or both, carries with
it the instruction is explicitly stated as part of the indication or description.

It shall be understood that the specifications and drawings are complementary and are to be
taken together for complete interpretation of the work. Exceptions are that notes on the
drawings, which refer to an individual element of work, take precedence over the specifications
where they conflict with same.

No exclusions form, or limitations in the language used in the drawings or specifications shall
be interpreted as meaning that the appurtenances or accessories necessary to complete any
required system or item of equipment are to be omitted.

The drawings of necessity utilize symbols and schematic diagrams to indicate various items of
work. Neither of these have any dimensional significance nor do they delineate every item
required for the intended installations. The work shall be install in accordance with the
diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical and mechanical drawings and in conformity
with the dimensions indicated on final architectural and structural drawings and on equipment
shop drawings.

No interpretation shall be made from the limitations of symbols and diagrams that any elements
necessary for complete work are excluded. Certain details appear on the drawings which are
specific with regard to the dimensioning and positioning of the work. These details are intended
only for the purpose of establishing general feasibility. They do not obviate field co-ordination
for the indicated work.

Information add to the general construction shall be derived from structural and architectural
drawings and specifications only.

The use of words in the singular shall not be considered as limiting where other indications
denote that reference is to more than one item.

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2.11.05 MATERIALS

The Sub-Contractors shall include for the supply, testing, delivery and installation of all
materials necessary to complete the Works as specified and scheduled, notwithstanding that
such materials may or may not specified in details.

Materials generally shall be specified but where difficulties of supply occur, reasonable
alternatives are submitted to the Architects and /or Engineers for their written approval before
substitution.

Such samples, after being approval, will be retained as standard reference until completion of
the Sub-Contract and all materials supplied which are not in accordance with the approved
samples will be rejected.

All materials shall comply with appropriate B.S., C.B.A., Specifications where such
specifications exist and shall be suitable for the climate of Jamaica. Where materials are
specified but qualified to indicate that alternatives may be considered by means of the phase
“or equal” and “approved” it shall be understood that the decision of the Architect and/or
Engineers as to equality of price, quality and performance shall be final and likewise
demonstration of price, quality and performance equality shall not automatically result in
approval.

In the event of alternatives being accepted, price adjustments shall be made on the basis of net
trade costs and “on costs” shall also be adjusted with reference to this same basis.

The Architect and /or Engineers also reserve the right to call for samples of specified materials.
Materials used in the works shall be of quality equal to that of the samples approved by the
Architects and /or Engineers.

2.11.06 BRAND NAMES

Where specific items of equipment are specified by manufacturer, brand name, or type,
catalogue number, and not qualified by the phase “or equal” the intent is that such items shall
be furnished as specified unless changed by mutual agreement.

Where the designation is qualified by the phase “or equal” or “or approved equal” alternative
brands may be offered for acceptance provide these represent items of equivalent price, quality
and performance. The Architects and/or Engineers reserve, as before, the right to determine
equality.

2.11.07 PROPRIETARY GOODS AND PROCESS

Where proprietary goods, materials or processes are specified to be used, such goods materials
or processes shall be used, fixed or carried out in strict accordance with the instructions of the
suppliers thereof, and such instructions or directions shall be treated as if they formed part of
this Specification.

2.11.08 SETTING OUT

The positions of electrical points, air conditioning diffusers, grilles and controls and equipment
items generally indicated on the drawings are approximate only. The expect positions shall be
confirmed on site by the Sub-Contractor before installation.

Unless otherwise detailed, wiring, conduit and duct runs are diagrammatical only. The exact
routes shall be agreed with the Architect and/or Engineer on site.

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2.11 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (Continued)

Rates must include

2.11.09 BUILDER’S WORK

Builder’s Work in connection with the installations means cutting or forming all holes, chases,
recesses in walls, floors ceilings, etc., and for conduits, cables, switches, pipes, duts, guides,
etc.

Rates shall include for drilling and dumping of holes for all plugs fixing bolt alike and for fixing
and locating equipment conduit, piping, trunking, ducting, guides, etc.

Trenching and backfilling shall be measured separately.

2.11.10 “AS INSTALLED” DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall deliver to the Architects and/or Engineers, within three months of
completion of the Works, and as a precedent to the final payment being made to the Contractor,
record drawings and diagrams showing the detailed arrangement of the installations, together
with necessary schedules giving information useful for maintenance purposes.

The method of preparation of “as installed” drawings shall be as follows:

The Engineers will provide the Contractor with two sets prints of the working drawings. The
Contractor shall record on those drawings as the work progresses, all plumbing, heating and
ventilation, electrical and site utilities changes, revisions and additions to the work. For services
laid underground or covered up, the Contractor shall record the exact route, depths of laying,
elevations and all other pertinent data. particular record should be made or work which has
been installed in an approved manner other than that show or specified in the Contract
Document.

The sets of marked-up record prints shall form basis for the preparation of reproducible tracings
by the Contractor as the Architects or Engineers shall direct.

The Contractor shall also deliver to the Architects and/or Engineers two (2) complete sets of
manufacturer’s catalogues, installation and maintenance instructions, and any other similar data
including photographic cuts, diagrams, valve charts, replacement parts information and the like,
in respect of all major items of equipment.

2.11.11 PERMITS AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

All required permits and inspection certificates shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor.
Such permits and inspection certificates shall be made available at the completion of the Works.

2.11.12 SHOP DRAWINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED

Prior to purchasing any equipment or materials, a list of their manufacturers shall be submitted
for approval. As soon as possible after the reward of the Contractor, the Contractor shall submit
to the Architects and/or Engineers detailed, dimensioned and field installation drawings as
required for a complete explanation and description of all items of equipment. No equipment
shall be ordered or scheduled for production until such shop drawings and other information
have been approved by the Architects and/or Engineers.

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The procedure to be observed for the submission of shop drawings is as follows:

The Contractor shall submit two (2) prints of shop drawings to the Architects and/or Engineers
for comment correction, after which the Contractor shall submit not less than four (4) sets of
corrected shop drawing prints to the Architects and/or Engineers. This same procedure shall be
observed if subsequent shop drawing revisions are made.

The minimum allowance scales for shop drawings shall be 1:50 generally and 1:20 for
complicated arrangements.

Documents submitted for approval shall:-

a. include information pertaining to appurtenances and accessories;

b. be submitted as a package where they pertain to related items;

c. be properly marked with both service or function identification and external

connection identification where they consist of standard factory assembly or field
installation drawings.

Documents will not be accepted for approval unless they comply in all respects with the general
requirements above and with further specific requirements in the Technical Specifications

2.11.13 LOCATIONS

Locations indicated for all outlets, panel board , control apparatus, appliance etc. are
approximate only. This Contractor must obtain exact locations from the Architect/Engineer
before installing his work.

2.11.14 EARTHING SYSTEM

All metal enclosures and non-current-carrying metal work shall be effectively bonded together
and earthed on a common system shall extend to all equipment, plant and devices installed
under this contract.

The earthing system shall installed in accordance with the requirement of J.S.21:1992, to the
satisfaction of the Government Electrical Inspectorate and the Architect Engineer.

2.11.15 TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES

1. TESTS

After the wiring systems are completed they shall be tested for satisfactory operation, proper
control and earthing and conformity with the specifications.

In addition, the following tests shall be carried out on completion of the work, or at any time
as requested by the Engineer and a record made of the results:

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2.11.15 TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES (Continued)

a. Insulation and Earth loop Resistance test of the general medium voltage installation in
accordance with the J$21:1992 Regulations.

b. Functional tests on all plant and equipment to prove correct operation and the ability to
withstand operating conditions.

c. Functional check of instruments, relays and overload devices for correct and effective
operation.

d. On H.T. equipment, high voltage D.C. pressure test, of values and duration as defined
in B.A.480 (cables) B.S.171 (Transformers) and B.S.195 (Switch gear).

e. On H.T. switch gear, Primary Current Injection tests to check the calibration of
instrument and prove the setting of protective devices.

f. Insulation test between phases, and phases to earth of all H.T. equipment, the test being
made with a 2000 volt insulation tester.

g. Resistance of Earth Electrode System when its installation forms part of this sub-
contract.

2.11.16 11. TEST CERTIFICATES

The Contractor shall submit to the Architect/Engineer two copies of test certificates showing
the results of the above tests.

Manufacturer’s test certificates relating to H.T. Switchgear, Transformers, Motors and any
special apparatus, shall be submitted to the Engineer for formal approval.

2.11.17 TELEPHONE SYSTEM

a. The Contractor shall furnish and install empty conduits and wall outlets as indicated
on the drawings and in conformity with telephone Company requirements.

b. All empty conduits for telephone cables shall be furnished with No.14 AWG draw-
wire to facilitate installation of cables by the Telephone Company.

c. Outlet boxes and plates in masonry partitions shall be as specified for switches,
except that plates shall have bushed hole openings for telephone.

2.11.18 DISTRIBUTION AND POWER PANELS

The Contractor shall furnish and install circuit breaker and panel boards at the locations shown
on the plans. Each panel shall be distinctly numbered and a directory frame with indestructible
cover shall be provided.

Panel boards shall be NEMA standard, dead front type fitted with locks and duplicate keys, as
manufactured by Westinghouse, General Electric or approved equal.

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2.11.19 LABELLING OF DISTRIBUTION BOARDS AND SWITCHGEAR

Distribution Boards shall have engraved lables conforming to the description given on the
distribution boards schedules, and Switchgear shall be labelled showing the services fed from
them. The inscription shall be wire 3/16 inch high letters or black ‘Traffolyte’ sheet or equal
and shall be fixed to the lids of apparatus by screws or rivets.

The circuits fed from the distribution boards shall be marked on a card fixed to the inside of the
lid. This card must indicate clearly outlets fed from each distribution way and the size of the
fuse or circuit breaker rating. The information must either be typed or printed on the cards or
presented in a similar manner.

2.11.20 POWER WIRING

The Contractor shall install all equipment, wiring etc. and make all connections required for
the proper control and operation of all motors. This Contractors shall install all wiring for
ventilation blowers, water pumps and automatic controls where applicable. (see respective
Contractor).

All electrical apparatus or wiring not specifically included in other contracts shall be provided
by this Contractor. All motor starters provided by this Contractor shall equipped with suitable
thermal overload protection devices.

The Contractor shall clean, distribute install and connect all lighting fixtures and provide all
lamps. Recessed fixtures shall be connected with PVC insulated wire to the octagonal ox an
PVC insulated multicore cable from box to lighting fixture where necessary, mentioned.

2.11.21 LIGHTING FIXTURES

All Fluorescent lighting fixtures are to be white in colour unless otherwise specified.

If possible Gear Trays for Troffer Lighting Fixtures are to be located on the inner sides of the
Troffer as opposed to the centre.

All Diffusers should be of high quality prismatic type. Diffuses for all Troffer Lighting Fixtures
are to be fitted into a self supporting tray capable of fastening of fastening to the troffer by way
of a Clip.

All Lighting Fixtures fitted with starting gears are to be fitted with high power factor ballasts
and all components must be rated at 50 Hertz.

The choice of fluorescent tubes should be of the tropical daylight type throughout to provide
uniformity.

2.11.22 SLEEVES, CHASES AND CUTTING

The work of this Contractor shall include furnishing and setting of all sleeves or forms as may
be necessary for conduit and equipment supplied under this Contract. Cutting and patching of
masonry will done under another Contract, provided that furbishing of materials and
undertaking the work required under this Contract are accomplished in ample time and in
proper sequence to avoid unnecessary cutting.

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2.11 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (Continued)

This Contract shall check the locations of all boxes left in the foundation walls for pipes sleeves
to ensure conformity with the drawings and specifications. After the installation of all pipe
sleeves in boxed openings, they shall be grouted and concrete the full depth of the foundation
walls. This Contractor shall provided the General Contractor with information on boxes and
sleeves as required.

2.11.23 WIRING DEVICES

Wiring shall be as indicated on the plans. This Contractor shall check and ensure that all wiring
devices are in perfect condition after installation and that they operate satisfactorily under
working condition.

2.11.24 UNDERWRITER’S LISTING

All equipment shall be listed by U.L. Inc. Each item of equipment shall have a label showing
its U.L. approval for the purpose which it serves.

2.11.25 LIGHTING FIXTURES

Lighting fixtures to be provided under this contract and those to be furnished by others are
indicated on the plans.

2.11.26 INDEXING

The face of all main switches motor disconnect panels and control equipment shall be stenciled
to clearly indicate the function and/or index number of the device. All panel boards shall be
equipped with typewritten directories indicating function and control of each circuit breaker.

2.11.27 CONDUITS

a. Wiring for all systems, circuits and feeders shall be in an approved standard weight rigid
conduit unless otherwise shown or specified.

b. Conduits shall be 20mm minimum diameter unless otherwise indicated on drawings or

specified.

c. Standard manufactured elbows shall be used for all conduits 32mm diameter or larger.

d. The ends of all conduits shall be carefully reamed out free form burrs before installation.
All joints shall be tightly constructed using PVC cement. Joints in all conduits concealed
in slabs, floors, shall be securely tied to reinforcement steel at a maximum spacing of 24
inches and 3 inches on either side of every joint.

e. The ends of each conduit shall be provided with PVC end and lock nut wherever it enter
a junction box, cabinet, etc. Care shall be taken to see that all light and power conduit
runs have a permanent and continuous ground return back to the ground connection
point. Conduits used on systems which are entirely insulated from the light and power
distribution system shall be electrically continuous and grounded in an approved
manner.

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f. In finished spaces, conduits shall be installed concealed in ceilings, wall or partitions of

the buildings. Where concealed conduits are installed sufficient space must be left over
conduit and couplings for the application of finished floors, wall and ceilings, The
Contractor shall examine the architectural drawings, and the necessary, confer with the
Architect to determine the type of construction in which concealed conduits will be run
and the space available for such conduit.

g. Conduits shall be run exposed only in unfinished spaces and mechanical equipment
rooms, or with the express permission of the Architect. Where exposed conduits are
installed, they shall be run parallel to the building walls or partitions, using approved
conduit fittings. Exposed conduits shall be securely supported with galvanised iron pipe
straps, angle iron frame racks or other approved means as required for clearance of other
pipe or ductwork. Wood hangers and perforated sheet metal hanger strap will not be
permitted. Spacing of conduit supports shall be within the limit of code requirements.

h. Conduits crossing building expansion joints shall be furnished with approved expansion
fittings, and provided with approved flexible grounding bonds by-passing the fittings.

j. No more than four right angle bends shall be permitted in the run of conduits between
any two terminations or pull boxes.

k. During the installation of conduits, all unfinished runs and also terminations in pull
boxes, etc. shall be capped in a manner approved by the Engineers. Caps in cabinets
shall be left in place until the building is ready for installation of conductors.

i. Conduits may be PVC metal as a available. Where metal conduit is used, conduit
embedded in the building construction shall be of the hot-dipped galvanised type while
the sheradized or electro galvanized type shall be used for all exposed conduit runs
concealed in furred spaces and in hung ceilings.

m. The use of flexible conduit, electric metallic tubing armoured cable is specifically
included expect as follows:-

i) Final conduit connections to motors shall be made with 500mm of flexible

conduit.

ii) Final connections to recessed fixtures shall be made with not more than 1830mm
of flexible conduit.

2.11.29 WIRE AND CABLE

All wires and cables shall be installed throughout the entire project as shown on the plans and
as hereinafter specified. Conductors shall be either of soft copper, properly refined and tinned
having a minimum conductivity of 98%, or of aluminum, as available or as particularly
specified. All wire and cable insulation shall meet the standards of the Underwriters’
Laboratories for the types and services unless otherwise noted. Wires and cable shall bear all
tagging or markings showing type, voltage, manufacturer, etc., as required for compliance with
code requirements. All wiring shall be continuous within conduit runs. Splices will be permitted
only at outlets and junction boxes.

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Joints must be mechanically and electrically secure and then soldered, after which they shall be
taped with rubber friction tape in a manner making their insulation equal to that of the
conductors. No wires shall be installed in conduits until plaster is dry and conduits are free of
moisture. The only permissible wire pulling lubricant is powdered soapstone. Sufficient slack
shall be left on all runs of wire and cable to permit the proper connection of fixtures, devices
equipment etc.

Feeders and motor power circuit wiring shall be PVCSWAPVC or XLPE cable.

2.11.30 JUNCTION AND PULLBOXES

a. Where indicated in the plans and specifications, or where necessary for compliance with
code requirements for cable installation, this Contractor shall install junction and
pullboxes of the proper size. However, it is expected that the loop-in method of wiring
shall be employed throughout the installation where multiple electrical points are
connected to one (1) circuit.

The use of junction boxes will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances.

b. Junction and pull boxes shall be manufactured from galvanised cold heavy gauge sheet
steel and shall be furnished with flat screw cover.

c. Where boxes are set flush in walls and ceiling, cover screws shall be flat-head type
properly countersunk. Covers shall be arranged to completely cover openings in the
building finish.

d. Where suitable, standard outlets boxes may be used as junction and pull boxes.

e. If required by the building construction, this Contractor shall finish the junction and pull
boxes in special sizes and shapes determined from field measurements, as required to
make a neat workmanlike installation.

2.11.31 OUTLET BOXES

a. Furnish and install outlet boxes at all locations requiring same, where shown on the
drawings, and as hereinafter specified. All fixtures studs shall be securely fastened in an
approved manner.

All sheet steel boxes shall be provided with suitable knockouts. Cast boxes shall be properly
drilled and tapped.

There shall be no more holes in any outlets box than required for the conduits entering same.
Depth of all boxes shall be as to allow for easy wire pulling and proper installation of wiring
deices. Where shown on the plans, switches shall be gauge together only in the combinations
indicated. Outlets for duplex receptacles shall be arranged for horizontal mounting of the
receptacles.

b. Outlet box type shall be as follows:-

i. For recessed ceiling fixtures 102mm square sheet to ceiling suspension members
in a approved manner not more than 305mm (one foot) from fixtures opening.

ii. For surfaces mounted ceiling fixtures (concealed conduit) 102mm steel metal
octagonal with extension ring of a depth suitable to the construction and furnished
with top cover having 10mm fixture stud.

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iii. For ceiling and wall bracket outlets on exposed conduits in dry locations 102mm
octagonal sheet box with 10mm fixtures stud.

iv. For surfaces mounted ceiling fixtures (hung ceiling) 102mm octagonal sheet steel
hung in ceiling in an approved manner.

2.11.32 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Supply characteristics for the L.T. service shall be as existing and as follows:-

1. 110/220 volts, 4 - wire, 3 - phase 50 Hertz.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all the necessary tests on cables have been
satisfactorily carried out and that the system is properly connected to the main panel.

2.11.33 SUB-CIRCUITS

In general, sub-circuits for lighting shall be run out using PVC covered wires of specified sizes
drawn through rigid conduits buried in concrete.

STANDBY GENERATOR

2.11.34 ENGINE

The engine shall be direct injection diesel engine driven generation set arranged for automatic
starting and stopping in the event of main’s failure operation.

The Engine shall be equipped with the following:

electronic governor
fuel injection equipment with fuel lift pump
fuel and lubricating oil filters
dry type air cleaner
24/12 volt electric starting with charge alternator
engine drive tropical radiator with pusher type fan, water circulating pump and thermostat
and all necessary pipe work.

The engine shall also meet or exceed the following:

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2.12.01 GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION

Any Sub-Contractor employed to undertake the mechanical installation shall be registered with
the National Contracts Commission at a sufficient grade to allow him to undertake the works
described herein.

2.12.02 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS:

Where reference is made to “N.E.M.A Standards” it shall be understood that this reference is
to the “Approved Standards” published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association,
Main Office - 155 East 44th Street, New York 10017.

Where reference is made to “A.S.A Standards” it shall be understood that this reference is to
the “Approved Standards” published by the American Standards Association, Main Office - 10
East 40th Street, New York.

“C.S.A. Standards” refer to Standards published by the Canadian Standards Association, Main
Office 170 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale 603, Ontario, Canada.

The I.E.E. Regulations shall mean the current edition of the “Rules and Regulations for the
Electrical, Equipment of Building” with only amendment sheets or interpretation notes as
published by the institution of Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom.

Reference may be made to the National Fire Code as published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts.

In addition, reference may be made to “B.S.”, “A.S.H.R.A.E.”, “A.R.I.” and “A.S.M.E.”

specification. These shall mean British Standard, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Refrigeration Institute and American Society of
Mechanical Engineers specification respectively.

The Works shall be in accordance with the requirements of standards as applicable above, and
to Local Regulations, Codes and Standards where they exist. In the event of degrees of
stringency with respect to various standards applicable to any one item, the most stringent shall
apply.

2.12.03 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

Specific items of terminology, used herein, shall have the following meanings:

“PIPING” Pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, controls, hangers, trap, drains

insulation, vents and items customarily required in connection
with the transfer of fluids.

“CONCEALED” Embedded in masonry or other construction, installed, behind

wall furring, within double partitions, or hung ceilings, in crawl
spaces, in shafts.

“EXPOSED” Not concealed.

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“BY OTHER TRADES” By persons or parties responsible for work at the project other
than the party or parties who have been duly awarded the contract
for the work of this Trade. In the event that this document is used
to acquire work as part of a Trade. In the event that this document
is used to acquire work as part of a general Construction contract
the words “By Others Trades” shall mean by persons or parties
who are not anticipated to be the Sub-Contractor for this trade
working together with the general Contractor. In this context the
words “By Other Trades’ shall not be interpected to mean not
include in the overall contract.

2.12.04 INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

As used in the drawings and specification, certain non-technical words shall be understood to
have specific meanings as follow:

“FURNISH” Purchase and deliver to the project site complete with every necessary
appurtenance and support.

“INSTALL” Unload at the deliver point at the site and perform every operation
necessary to establish secure mounting and correct operation at the
proper location in the project.

“PROVIDE” Furnish and install.

Except where modified by a specific notation to the contrary, it shall be understood that the
indication and /or description of any item, in the drawings or specifications or both, carries with
in the instruction to furnish and install the item, regardless of whether or not this instruction is
explicitly stated as part indication or description.

It shall be understood that the specifications and drawings are complementary and are to be
taken together for complete interpretation of the work. Exceptions are that notes on the
drawings, which refer to an individual element of work. Take precedence over the
specifications where they conflict with same.

Not exclusions form, or limitations in the language used in the drawings or specifications shall
be interpreted as meaning that the appurtenances or accessories necessary to complete any
required system or item of equipment are to be omitted.

The drawings of necessity utilize symbols and shematic diagrams to indicate various items of
work. Neither of these have any dimensional significance nor do they delineate every item
required for the intended installations The work shall be installed in accordance with the
diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical and mechanical drawings, and in conformity
with the dimensions indicated on final architectural and structural drawings and on equipment
shop drawings.

No interpretation shall be made from the limitations of symbols and diagrams that any elements
necessary for complete work are excluded Certain details appear on the drawings which are
specific with regard to the dimensioning and positioning of the work. These details are intended
only for the purpose of establishing general feasibility. They do not obviate field co-ordination
for the indicated work.

Information add to the general construction shall be derived from structural and architectural
drawings and specifications only.

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The use of words in the singular shall not be considered as limiting where other indications
denote the reference is to more than one item.

2.12.05 MATERIALS

The Sub-Contractors shall include for the supply, testing, delivery and installation of all
materials necessary to complete the Works as specified and scheduled, notwithstanding that
such materials may or may not specified in detail.

Materials generally shall be specified but where difficulties of supply, occur reasonable
alternatives are submitted to the Architects and/or Engineers for their written approval before
substitution.

Such samples, after being approved, will be retained as standard reference until completion of
the Sub-Contract and all materials supplied which are not in accordance with the approved
samples will be rejected.

All materials shall comply with appropriate B.S., C.B.A., or A.S.A., Specifications where such
specifications exist and shall be suitable for the climate of Jamaica. Where materials are
specified but qualified to indicate that alternatives may be considered by means of the phase
“or equal” and “approved” it shall be understood that the decision of the Architects and/or
Engineers as to equality of price, quality and performance shall be final and likewise
demonstration of price, quality and performance equality shall not automatically result in
approval.

In the event of alternatives being accepted, price adjustments shall be made on the basis of net
trade costs and “on costs” shall also be adjusted with reference to his same basis.

The Architects and/or Engineers also reserve the right to call for samples of specified materials.
Materials used in the work shall be of quality equal to that of the samples approved by the
Architects and/or Engineers.

2.12.06 BRAND NAMES

Where specific items of equipment are specified by manufacturer, brand name, or type, or
catalogue number, not qualified by the phase “or equal” that intent is that such items shall be
furnished as specified unless changed by mutual agreement.

Where the designation is qualified by the phase “or equal” or approved equal” alternative
brands may be offered for acceptance provided theses represent items of equivalent price,
quality and performance. the Architects and/or Engineers reserve, as before the right to
determine equality.

2.12.07 PROPRIETARY GOODS AND PROCESS

When proprietary goods, materials or processes are specified to used, such goods materials or
processes shall be used, fixed or carries out in strict accordance with the instructions of the
suppliers thereof, and such instructions or directions shall be treated as if they formed part of
this Specification.

2.12.08 SETTING OUT

The positions of electrical points, air conditioning diffusers, grilles and controls and equipment
items generally indicated on the drawings are approximate only. The exact positions shall be
confirmed on site by the Sub-Contractor before installation.

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Unless otherwise detailed, wiring, conduit and duct runs are diagrammed only. The exact routes
shall be agreed with the Architect and/or Engineer on site.

Rates must include

2.12.09 BUILDER’S WORK

Builder’s Work in connection with the installations means cutting or forming all holes, chases
recesses in walls, floors, ceiling, etc., and for conduits, cables, switches, pipes ducts, guides
etc.

Rates shall include for drilling and dumping of holes for all plugs fixing bolt alike and for
fixing and locating equipment conduit, piping trunking, ducting, guides etc.

Trenching and backfilling shall be measured separately

2.12.10 AS INSTALLED DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall deliver to the Architects and/or Engineers, within three months of
completion of the Works, and as a precedent to the final payment being made to the Contractor,
record drawings and diagrams showing the detailed arrangement of the installations, together
with necessary schedules giving information useful for maintenance purposes.

The method of preparation of “as installed” drawings shall be as follows

The method of preparation of “as installed” drawings shall be as follows

The Engineers will provide the Contractor with two sets of prints of the working drawing. the
Contractor shall record on those drawings as the work progresses all plumbing, heating and
ventilation, electrical and site utilities changes, revisions and additions to the work. For services
laid underground or covered up, the Contractor shall record should be made of work which has
been installed in an approved manner other than show or specified in the Contract Document.

The sets of marked-up record prints shall form the basis for the preparation of reproducible
tracings by the Contractor as the Architects or Engineers shall direct.

The Contractor shall also deliver to the Architects and/or Engineers two (2) complete sets of
manufacturer’s catalogues, installation and maintenance instructions, and any other similar
data including photographic cuts, diagrams, valve charts, replacement parts information and
the like, in respect of all major items of equipment.

2.12.11 PERMITS AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

All required permits and inspection certificates shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor.
Such permits and inspection certificates shall be made available at the completion of the Works.

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2.12.12 SHOP DRAWING AND OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED

Prior to purchasing any equipment or materials, a list of their manufacturers shall be submitted
for approval. As soon as possible after the award of the Contractor, the Contractor shall submit
to the Architects and/or Engineers detailed, dimensioned shop drawings together with
catalogue information, factory assembly drawings and field installation drawings as required
for a complete explanation and description of all items of equipment. No equipment shall be
ordered or scheduled for production until such shop drawing and other information have been
approved by the Architects and/or Engineers.

The procedure to be observed for the submission of shop drawing is as follows:

The Contractor shall submit (2) prints of shop drawing to the Architects and/or Engineer for
comment correction, after which the Contractor shall submit not less than four (4) sets of
corrected shop drawing prints to the Architects and or Engineers. This same procedure shall be
observed if subsequent shop drawing revisions are made.

The minimum allowance scales for shop drawings shall be 1:50 generally and 1:20 for
complicated arrangements.

Documents submitted for approval shall:-

a. Include information pertaining to appurtenances and accessories;

b. be submitted as a package where they pertain to related items;

c. be properly marked with both service or function identification and external connection
identification where they consist of standard factory assembly or field installation
drawings.

2.12.13 SCOPE OF WORKS

The Works shall include the followings:-

a. The complete provision of all plant and accessories necessary for the production of
conditioned air to be distributed as shown on drawing.

b. Provide all air handling equipment (air handling and fan coil units) all complete with
motors, pulleys and drive assemblies and other accessories necessary for satisfactory
operation under the specified condition.

c. Provide all ductwork for air distribution throughout the various areas within the building.
All ductwork shall be of a sheet metal with internal and external insulation as specified.

d. Provide all ductwork for ventilation and exhaust systems where down on drawings.

e. Diffusers, grilles registers, dampers, and locking quadrant all form a part of ductwork
systems. These shall be provide complete with all accessories necessary for field
adjustments.

f. Provide all ventilation and exhaust fans where shown on drawings. Ventilation systems
shall include any hoods over specialized heat producing devices.

g. Provide controls (temperature, humidity and pressure) to all devices in the system. It is
intention to these specifications that the air conditioning system shall be self balancing
and operate in a semi-automatic mode.

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2.12.14 INSTALLATION

All equipment and materials shall be installed in the locations shown and such work shall be
consistent with the best established practice in the trade.

Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be observed in all cases where these may apply.

Locations shown drawings for the installation of equipment are approximate only. Exact
locations shall be verified with the Architect/Engineer.

In cases where work has to be done by others to facilitate installation of materials and
equipment (e.g. cutting of holes in walls, placing plinths or supports) under this contract, this
Contractor shall mark such locations in good time in order not to delay or cause damage to the
work of others.

The installation shall include all materials, fitments (e.g. nuts, bolts, washers, shim gaskets,
filters, etc.) not specifically identified on drawing but necessary for the proper functioning of
the various systems.

2.12.15 COMPLETENESS

In addition, the scope of this contract includes all work usual or necessary to this Trade, whether
or not specifically called for herein, on the plans or specifications.

All materials shall be in strict accordance with standards laid down by A.S.H.R.A.E. and A.R.I.
while being fully adaptable to local conditions.

2.12.16 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

The system provides for the use of air-cooled central split systems and mini-split systems.

2.12.17 AIR DISTRIBUTION

Air Handling Units are employed to serve where the quality of the air discharged in the space
achieve the highest standard filtration at acceptable static pressure levels.

Air handling units are employed for the service of spaces provided with recirculated air
systems. These units shall be of the free standing or hung types as indicated.

All system have been designed on the basis of constant air volume/variable temperature
principle. Temperature control shall be achieved through control of two-stage room
thermostats.

All air distribution ductwork shall be of sheet metal and insulated internally or externally as
specified.

Grilles, registers and diffusers all form part of the ductwork system and shall be provide in the
form and manner satisfactory to the Engineer. All registers and diffusers shall be fitted with
adjustable dampers. Ventilation (exhaust) fans shall have free-acting (gravity) dampers.

2.12.18 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

All equipment and materials required for installation under these specifications shall be new
and without blemish or defect.

All equipment shall bear labels attesting to Underwriters Laboratories approval where subject
to Underwriters Laboratories label service.

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It is the intention of these specifications that wherever a manufacturer of a product is specified,

and the terms “the other approved” or “or approved equal” or “equal” are used, the substituted
item must conform in all respects to the specified item.

Perform as delineated in schedules and in the specifications shall be interpreted as minimum

performance. ( In some cases equipment may be oversized to allow for pick-up loads which
cannot be delineated under the minimum meets the performance) Consideration will not be
given to claims that the substituted items meets the performance requirements with lesser
construction (such as lesser heat exchange surface, etc.).

All equipment of one type (such as fan, pump, coil, etc.) shall be the product of one
manufacturer.

2.12.18 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (Continued)

Substituted equipment, where permitted and approved must conform to space requirements.
Any substituted equipment that cannot meet space requirements, whether approved or not, shall
be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

Any modifications to related systems as a result of substitution shall be made at the Contractor’s
expense.

Note that approval of shop drawings, or other information submitted in accordance with the
requirements hereinafter specified, does not assure that the Engineer, Architect, or any other
Owner’s Representative, attest to the dimensional accuracy or dimensional suitability of the
materials or equipment involved or the mechanical performance of the equipment. Approval of
shop drawings does not invalidate the plans and specifications if in conflict, unless approval
given on the Engineer’s letterhead.

2.12.19 CONDENSING UNIT

The condensing unit shall be factory assembled complete with compressors, condenser, fans
piping, controls and wiring all ready for field installation.

Construction shall be of heavy gauge galvanized steel members to which galvanized steel
casings having baked enamel finish are fixed. Compressor section to have hinged access panels.

Unit construction shall be designed to conform to A.N.S.I. B9.I Safety Code, N.E.C. and
A.S.M.E. applicable codes.

The condenser shall be of the air-cooled type with integral sub-cooler constructed of seamless
copper tubing having aluminium fins mechanically bounded thereto. Coils shall be free of leaks
when operating using refrigerant R-22 having been pressure tested at 450 p.s.i.g. (3103 kpa).

The condenser fans shall be direct driven propeller type discharging air vertically.
The fans shall have

1. permanently lubricated bearings

2. corrosion resistance shaft

3. PVC coated steel wire safety guard.

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Fan wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced and vibration noise and energy losses
under working conditions shall be negligible. Motors driving condenser fans shall be of the
totally enclosed type, fully tropicalised and suitable for operation on the rated power supply
(2240/110 V, 3 phase 50 hertz).

Diagnostic display shall be included to monitor all probable defects (or malfunctions) of the
system.

Operating power supply to the condensing units 220/140 volts, 3 phase, 50 hertz, 4 wire. Circuit
breakers and other power control devices shall have thermal of magnetic over load protection.

Recommended manufacture shall be of Carrier, York, Trane of approved equal.

2.12.20 AIR HANDLING UNITS

Air handling units shall be of the built-up type having galvanized steel frame and casing,
forward curved centrifugal fan, cooling coil, high efficiency filter and prefilter if indicated on
drawing.

Unit performance shall be certified in accordance with A.R.I. standard.

Cooling coils shall be of hard-drawn copper tubing having aluminium fin plates mechanically
bonded to them. Coils shall be fitted with pressure type bass distributors with solder type
connections. Headers shall be fitted with drain and vent connections. Coils shall be tested at a
pressure of not less than 300 psi (2067 kpa).

Insulation of coil sections, fan and accessory sections shall be not less than 5/8inch. (41.28mm)
thick foams with plastic coated aluminium foil vapour harrier permanently secured to be
ceasing by weather proof adhesive and mechanical fasteners where necessary.

Condensate drain pans shall be of the double wall construction having threaded drain
connections at both ends. The drain pan shall not have less than 5/8inch (41.28mm) thick foam
insulation on both sides with plastic coated aluminium foil vapour barrier on the wet surface.

Fan section shall be constructed of galvanized steel and have provisions for integral mounting
of fan and motor assemblies. Fan scroll, wheel, shaft and bearings shall be mounted on a
structural steel frame rigidly secured to the channel base. The unit shall have a single fan wheel
with forward curved galvanized steel blades, single scroll with double inlet.

Fan wheel and shaft shall be statically and dynamically balanced in order that the unit may
operate at design conditions free of vibration.

Fan bearings shall be self-aligning pillow block regreaseable ball type, selected for an average
life of 200,000 hours at design operating conditions as per ANSI code B3.15.

Fan drive shall have provision for adjustment of pulleys and belts to vary fan speed through the
full range of the unit specification.

Fan discharge dampers - where indicated on drawings, fan discharge dampers shall be fitted to
vary air conditions (hot and cold deck dampers 90 degrees to each other) at constant volume.
Dampers shall be of the opposed action blades type, foamed at the edges with neoprene
gasketed strips and mechanically secured to steel rods, rotating in nylon bushings and mounted
on rigid flanged galvanized steel frame.

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Filter section shall be constructed to accommodate high efficiency filters and shall have hinged
access (for replacement of filters) which shall be air tight when closed.

2.12.21 FAN COIL UNITS

Basically, fan coil units shall be of similar material construction as air handling units.

Units shall be designed to have vertical or horizontal discharge and draw-thru fan operation
depending on mounting of unit.

All necessary accessories such as fan motor and control package, sub-base, drive assembly and
variable drive pulleys shall be provided.

Rubber-in-shear vibration isolators shall be provided for all air handling equipment.

2.12.22 SHEET METAL DUCTWORK

All ductwork, flues, register boxes, air chambers dampers, grilles and diffusers and all auxiliary
equipment or work of any kind necessary to made the various air conditioning and ventilation
systems in the complex complete and ready for operation shall be furnished and installed.

All ductwork indicated on drawing is schematic, therefore, changes in duct size and/or location
(which do not significantly affect design) shall be made where necessary to conform with space
conditions, without additional cost to the Owner.

Dimensions indicated on drawing are the clear internal dimensions.

All ductwork shall be substantially built with approved joints and seams smooth on the inside
and a neat finish on the outside. Duct joints shall be as air tight as possible with laps in the
direction of air flow and no flanged projecting in the air stream.

Ductwork construction shall conform with the following schedule:

GREATEST DUCT U.S. STANDARD LONGITUDINAL TRANSVERSE

DIMENSION GAUGE SEAM SEAM

305m (12”) or less 26 Pittsburgh or Acme Drive Slip or

Lock Pocket Lock

330m (13”) thru’

457mm (18”) 24 Pittsburgh or Acme Drive Slip or
Lock Pocket Lock

483m (19”) thru

762mm (30”) 24 Pittsburgh or Acme Hemmed “S” Slip or
Lock Pocket Lock

787mm (31”) thru’

1,067mm (42”) 22 Pittsburgh or Acme
Lock 32mm”Bar
Slip or 38m Pocket Lock

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For 22g ductwork, if transverse joints are located on 2.44m (8 ft.) centres reinforced with 25mm
x 25mm x 3m angles on 1.2m O.C. fastened to duct on 203mm centres. All ducts 457mm thru’
1372mm shall be cross broken.

Changes in shape and dimension shall conform with the following:

For increase in cross sectional area the shape of the transformation shall not exceed
25mm in 178mm.

For reductions in area the slope may be 25mm in 102mm but 25mm in 178mm is
preferred.

Changes in direction shall conform with the following:

For increases in cross sectional area the shape of the transformation shall not exceed
25mm in 178mm.

For reductions in areas the slope may be 25mm in 102mm but 25mm in 179mm is
preferred.

Changes in direction shall conform with the following:

Unvaned elbow with throat radius not less than one half the width of the duct.

Square elbows with double thickness duct turning vanes (Tuttle and Bailey or
approved).

All ductwork, unless otherwise noted, shall be hung using 25mm x 3mm galvanized iron bands.

Ductwork with cross sectional areas under 1sq.M shall be hung on 2.4m centres.

Ductwork with cross sectional areas over 1sq.M shall be hung on 1.2m centres.

With the width of the duct exceeds 0.6M the hanger shall be bent under bottom of duct and
fastened to the bottom as well to the sides.

Where ducts are stacked they shall be independently supported.

Hangers for other ceiling mounted devices (such as lighting fixtures) shall not cause holes to
be punched in the ductwork.

All accessories such as dampers, registers, grilles diffusers, access doors etc. as indicated on
drawings shall be finished.

All branch ducts shall be fitted with splitter dampers having approved locking quadrants.

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2.12 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS (Continued)

2.12.23 INSULATION OF DUCTWORK

All low pressure ductwork connected in air conditioning systems shall be insulated using 1 inch
(25mm) thick 6 lb/ft.3 (96 kg/m³) density fiber glass having a maximum K-factor of 0.29 at 75
degrees f. (23.89 degrees C) mean temperature, with reinforced foil faced flame resistant kraft
vapour barrier.

Insulation shall be adhered to the external duct surface with Insul-Coustic Sure-Stil FR. 215 or
approved equal adhesive. In all cases blanket shall be cut back from facing materials 2 in.
(50.8mm) to provide sealing lap at all joints and these laps adhered with approved adhesive.

Internal insulation on ductwork shall be permitted only for duct sections close to the air
handling unit where excessive condensation could result.

Refrigerant piping shall be insulated using rigid foam insulation having Flex 11 heavy duty
weather proofing jacket.

Insulation shall be adhered to pipe using an approved adhesive, application being made to the
dry pipe surface. Insulation shall be cut back at joints to provide 3inch (75mm) lap of the
weather proof jacket over the adjacent insulating material. Faces of insulation at joints shall be
daubled with the adhesive and every joint made waterproof.

The completed pipe insulation shall be finally painted (generously) with Berger 404 paint to
match existing surrounding.

2.12.24 TESTING AND ADJUSTING

The capacities of equipment specified in general, exceed the performance requirements

specified in the schedules on drawings. After the entire installation has been completed, make
all required adjustments to balancing valves, air vents, automatic controls, circulators, dampers,
grilles, registers, diffusers, fans, refrigerating equipment, etc., until all performance
requirements have been met.

All tests shall be conducted in accordance with applicable codes of A.S.H.R.A.E. and A.S.M.E.,
etc.,

All instruments, gauge, meters, etc., shall have metric scales.

2.12.25 PROTECTION DEVICES

All compressors shall be adequately protected from overload, over and under voltage and in
the cash of three phase equipment added phase loss protection.

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2.13 DRAINAGE

2.12.26 WORKMANSHIP

The installations shall be carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner and to the satisfaction
of the Architect and Engineer.

All mechanical work shall conform to the least edition of the relevant standards as published
by A.S.H.R.A.E., A.S.M.E., B.S. and Jamaica Bureau of Standards and shall be inspected by
the Engineer prior to acceptance.

2.12.27 WARRANTIES

Any fault developing on the installation during a period of six months after “handing over”
shall be rectified at the expense of this Contractor, if this fault is due to poor workmanship or
defective materials.

All equipment shall have at least a one (1) year warranty.

2.13.01 BYE-LAWS

The Contractor shall conform with the regulations and bye-laws of the Public Health Authority
and other competent authority.

2.13.02 MATERIALS

Sand, aggregates, cement and steel shall be described under 2.00 “Concreting ”.

Concrete blocks and mortar shall be described under 3.00 “Walling and Masonry”

P.V.C. pipes and fittings shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer.

Glazedware pipes and fittings shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer and shall
comply with B.S.539 and B.S.65.

2.13.03 LAYING

The drains shall be laid to suit the general progress of the building work and at such time and
in such a manner as to be adequately protected against damage and deterioration. The whole of
the work shall be handed over in a sound and clean condition on completion of the contract.

All drains and pipes shall be kept clear of obstructions during the process of laying and
maintained until completely clear of obstructions and handed over in a clean condition.

The holes previously left below collars for jointing purposes shall be carefully filled in.

The excavation for drains shall be made to true and even falls and the bottoms shall be trimmed
to the correct level and well rammed. The prices for excavation shall including for grading and
ramming.

Suitable handholes shall be provided at all joints to allow access for jointing.

The widths of trenches at the bottoms shall allow for not less than a 150mm clearance between
the outside of the pipe and the face of trench of timbering the same.

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2.14 EXTERNAL WORKS

Wherever soft places in excavated surfaces are encountered the Contractor shall excavate the
soil to a hard foundation and fill up with concrete or other suitable approved material before
any drains are laid. Any trenches excavated in error to a greater depth than is required, shall be
filled up to the required level with concrete [Link] at the Contractor’s expense. Trenches shall
be left open until all drains, manholes, etc., have been tested and approved.

Backfilling to trenches shall consist of fine screened excavated material along the sides of the
pipes and at least 300mm over the pipe. This filling should not be tamped. the remainder of the
trench shall be filled and hand tamped and consolidated in layers not exceeding 150mm thick.

2.14.01 GENERALLY

The specifications for other sections apply equally to work in this section.

The Contractor should note that trees not removed are to be properly from damage in a manner
approved by the Architect.

The site shall be graded or filled to bring the subgraded to the levels shown on the drawings.
Any fill materials shall be taken from the excavations or imported to the site from a source
obtained by the Contractor.

The quantities for excavating or filling are arrived at from the net measurements before
excavating and the Contractor shall allow in his prices for increase in bulk and for any bouble
handling required.

2.14.02 EARTH FILLING

Filled areas shall be made and built up to the levels, dimensions and shapes as shown on the
drawing or as may be subsequently directed by the Architect, and in general to the underside
of the general marl, hardcore, vegetable soil or base specified.

Before any filling is started the ground on which fill is to be placed shall be stripped of all grass
and topsoil and all roots, vegetable matter and other unsuitable substance removed. No material
shall be place in any portion of the fill areas until the foundation for each section has been
approved by the Architect and the suitability of each part of the foundation for placing filling
materials for use in filled areas construction will be determined by the Engineer.

No bush roots sod or other perishable unsuitable material shall be placed in fill areas.

Each load of the fill material placed shall be placed in the location designated by the Architect.

The Contractor shall maintain filled areas in an approved manner including maintaining
surfaces free of weed (and other vegetation if applicable) until final completion and acceptance
of all work under the contract.

The rates for filling are to include preparing the foundations, placing, supplementary wetting
of the fill if necessary and any additional work required on the fill to accomplish uniform
moisture application, compacting where compaction is required, preparing bonding surfaces,
and all other operations required to secure adequate bond between material to be placed.

All earth fill taken from excavations has been measured as being taken to a spoil heap.

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2.14 EXTERNAL WORKS (Continued)

Each layer of fill material shall be compacted by a minimum of 8 passes of an approved roller
which shall be the minimum compacting effort to be performed by the Contractor. During
compaction, the placement moisture content and dry density of the earth fill shall be maintained
within the control limits specified below.

To determine that the moisture content and dry density requirements of the compacted earth
fill are being met, field and laboratory tests shall be made at frequent intervals on samples taken
at locations determined by the Architect.

Materials not meeting the specified moisture content and dry density requirements by the test,
shall be reworked until approved results are obtained. Reworking may include removal,
rehandling, reconditioning, rerolling, or combinations of these procedures. The contractor shall
be entitled to no additional allowance above tendered rates by reason of any work required to
achieve the placement of moisture content and density specified.

The standard optimum moisture content is defined as, “that moisture content which will result
in a maximum dry unit weight of the soil when subjected to the “Modified Proctor Compaction
Test”. The maximum dry weight, in pounds per cubic foot, obtained by the above procedure is
the Proctor maximum dry density.

The moisture content of the earth fill material prior to and during compaction shall be
distributed uniformly throughout each layer of the material.

Material represented by samples tested having a placement moisture content more that 10
percent dry of the standard optimum condition, or more that 10 percent wet of the standard
optimum condition will be rejected and shall be removed or reworked until the moisture content
is between these limits.

Placed material represented by samples having a dry density will be rejected, such rejected
material shall be rolled until a satisfactory dry density is obtained.

The distribution and graduation of the materials throughout the earth fill shall be such that the
fills will be free from lenses, pockets, streaks, or layers of material differing substantially in
texture, graduation, or moisture from the surrounding material. Operations shall be such that
the material when compacted and stability blended sufficiently to ensure the best practicable
degree of compaction and stability. Successive loads of material shall be dumped on the earth
fill so as to produce the best practicable distribution of the material subject too the approved of
the Architect.

The material shall be placed in the earth fill in continuous, approximately horizontal layers not
more than 150mm inches in thickness after being compacted. If, in the opinion of the Architect
the surface of the prepared foundation on the compacted surface of any layer of earth fill is too
dry or smooth to bond properly with the layer of material to be placed thereon, it shall be
moisture and/or worked with harrow, scarified, or other suitable equipment, in an approved
manner to a sufficient depth to provide a satisfactory bonding surface to reduce the moisture
content to the required amount; and then it shall be re-compacted before the next succeeding
layer of earth fill material is placed.

Approved vibratory tamping rollers shall be use for compacting the fill.

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2.14 EXTERNAL WORKS (Continued)

When each layer of material has been conditioned to have the specified moisture, it shall be
compacted by passing the roller over it a minimum of 8 times, and when compacted density
shall be essentially uniform throughout the layer. If the uncompacted earth fill material is too
wet proper compaction, the earth fill material shall be worked with harrow, scarifier , or suitable
equipment to reduce the moisture content to the amount specified; shall be allowed to dry until
such time as the material contains only the specified moisture content; or the material shall be
removed from the embankment. Compacted earth material having a moisture content or dry
density that do not meet the criteria specified in above shall reworked and rerolled, as directed
by the contracting authority, to obtain the specified moisture content and dry density of
embankment in place.

2.14.03 MARL
Good quality granular type limestone gravel sand mixture, known locally as marl of approved
quality and conforming to an approved grading curve, shall be spread on the previously
prepared sub-grade and compacted in maximum thickness of 150mm by means of a 10 tone
roller. If the moisture content is not sufficient to maintain satisfactory compaction or to prevent
segregation, water shall be added as directed by the Architect.

The finished surface shall be smooth and even and shall be to the levels shown on the drawings
with a tolerance of +/-12mm on a 4 metre straight edge placed in may position or direction on
the surface and the whole of the base be left to the satisfaction of the Architect.

2.14.04 “BARBER-GREENE”
The surfacing shall be approve bituminous concrete pavement known locally as “Barber-
Greene” and rolled and consolidated with a 10 tonne roller.

2.14.05 KERBS
The Contractor shall allow for forming kerbs as shown on the drawings. Kerbs shall be concrete
([Link]) 21MPa cast in convenient lengths and shall be laid in trenches on approved fill to finish
150mm above surface of road. All exposed faces of kerbs shall be fair face and drain opening
shall be left in kerbs as directed by the Architect.

2.14.06 FIRE HYDRANTS

Fire hydrants shall be 4” (102mm) Pillar Type with 2 (64mm) diameter male screw double
outlets with London ‘V’ threads as supplied by Century Eslon (Jamaica) Ltd or other equal and
approved. Hydrants are to be supplied painted in accordance with the requirements of the local
fire Authority.

2.14.07 UNDERGROUND WATER SUPPLIES

The contractor shall conform with the regulations and bye-laws of the Public Health Authority
and/or other competent Authority.

Materials and workmanship shall be of the best quality and executed in accordance with the
Specifications and drawings as supplied by the Architect and to his approval and satisfaction.

Re-filling the trench after laying and joining the pipes shall be carried out with soft soil well
rammed each side of the pipe, no large stones shall be refilled into the trench until the top
surface of the pipe is covered to a depth of at least one foot with ordinary soil.
Where trenches are to be cut through rock, all projections shall be removed from the bottom of
the trench, after which it shall be re-filled to a depth of a least three inches with any available
soft soil and small rock chippings, lightly rammed to form a level bed. Joint holes shall be
provided to allow the pipes to bed evenly along their entire length.

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2.14 EXTERNAL WORKS (Continued)

After the pipes have been laid and testes, and the joints protected as indicated before, the trench
shall be re-filled with all available soft and small chippings well rammed on each side of the
pipe. No large rocks shall be placed in the trench until the pipes are covered to a depth of a least
one foot with soil and chippings At completion all water mains shall be chlorinated as directed
by the Local Water Authority.

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