SPECIFICATION STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED BUNGALOW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Dasmariñas City, Cavite Mr. and Mrs. Baclig Owner This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of
construction and the kinds of materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and
detail drawings. The plans, detail drawings and these Specifications shall be considered as
complementing each other, so that what is mentioned, or shown in one, although not mentioned or
shown in the other, shall be considered as appearing on both. In case of conflict between the two, the
same should be referred to the designing Architect/Engineer for resolution. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A.
The work to be executed shall be done in accordance with the accompanying plans and specifications B.
All works to be done shall be in the best quality of workmanship under the supervision of an Architect or
a Civil Engineer. C. The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code,
as well as the local rules and regulations of the City or Municipality. D. SCOPE OF WORKS I. Site
Preparation II. Excavation III. Backfilling IV. Concrete Works V. Proportioning of Concrete VI. Forms and
Scaffolding VII. Concrete Slab Floors on Fill VIII. Steel Reinforcing Bars IX. Masonry X. Finishes XI. Floor
Finishes XII. Tile Wall and Floor Finishes XIII. Carpentry and Lumber XIV. Roofing XV. Doors and Windows
XVI. Electrical Works XVII. Plumbing Works XVIII. Metal I. SITE PREPARATION The building site shall be
leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and other perishable and objectionable
matters to a suitable sub-grade. All such unsuitable materials shall be removed from the building site and
spread uniformly over the areas adjacent the proposed building, or otherwise disposed off as may be
directed by the Architect or the Engineer in charge of the construction The contractor shall make the
necessary temporary facilities such as the bodega and comfort room. This section also includes
temporary connections of electrical and plumbing utilities II. EXCAVATION All excavations shall be made
to grade indicated in the drawings, where the building site is covered with any kind of fill, the excavation
for footings should be made deeper until the stratum for safe bearing capacity of the soil reached.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by bailing or pumping,
care being taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or removed. III. BACKFILLING After
concrete for foundations reached the curing period to withstand pressure resulting from fills, the
materials removed from excavations shall be used for backfills around them. Backfills shall be placed in
layers not exceeding 150mm in thickness, and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted wetting,
tamping and rolling. IV. CONCRETE WORKS All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform
distribution of the cement and aggregates, and should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final
position, care being taken to avoid segregation of the aggregates. Water to be used for mixing concrete
shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oil, acids, alkalis, salts, and other organic materials. All
reinforced concrete columns, beams, and slabs shall be according to design as shown on plan. Materials,
Portland cement ASTM C 150, Type I, Sand ASTM C 897 V. PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE All concrete
works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain and reinforced concrete as
adopted by the Government. Cement to be used shall be HOLCIM Portland Cement or equivalent. The
following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts of the building: Columns
and Footings – Class A (1:2:4) Wall Footings – Class A(1:2:4) Reinf. Concrete Beams and Slabs – Class
A(1:2:4) Slab on Fill – Class B(1:2 1/2:5) The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or
of inert materials with similar characteristics, having clean, hard and durable grains, free from organic
matter or loam. The course aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of durable and strong
qualities or clean and hard gravel. Size of the course aggregate shall vary from 20mm to 40mm (3/4” to
1-1/2”) VI. FORMS AND SCAFFOLDINGS All forms for concrete shall be properly braced or connected
together so as to maintain the correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Forms shall be
constructed sufficiently tight to prevent bulging and seepage of water. Forms shall not be removed until
the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support its own weight and any loads that may be placed
on it. Scaffoldings must be properly braced to prevent accidents. Scaffolding materials may be lumber or
steel. VII. CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL Concrete slabs on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed not less
than 100mm thick. Each concrete slab course to be poured shall not be more than one meter wide, and
each course shall be poured alternately to the indicated floor finish. VIII. STEEL REINFORCING BARS All
steel reinforcing bars to be used in the construction shall consist of round deformed bars with lugs,
projection on their sides to provide a greater bond between the concrete and the steel. Sizes range is
10mm dia., 12mm dia., 16mm dia. All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured
against displacement by tying them together at each bar intersection with Gauge #16 galvanized iron
wire. The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams, girders and other concrete
members shall all conform to the number, size and spacing as indicated in the drawings or schedule of
steel reinforcements. IX. MASONRY Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be 6 inches
thick. All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for the walls shall be at least 150mm thick, while
concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated, shall be 100mm thick. For interior
CHB walls where plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the thickness shall be at least 150mm
thick. Concrete hollow blocks to be used for walls above the first floor, shall be 150mm thick. The
concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with cement mortar consisting of 1 part
Portland cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with round deformed bars, 10mm
diameter, spaced not more than 1.20 meters on center, both ways. X. FINISHES Interior walls shall be of
Smooth Plain Cement Plaster finish unless otherwise specified in the plans. Exterior walls shall be of
Smooth Plain Cement Plaster finish. This section includes Portland Cement Plaster materials a. Base –
Coat Cement: Portland cement, ASTM C 150, Type I b. Job – Mixed Finish Coat: ASTM C 926, Portland
cement, ASTM C 150 Type I c. Sand Aggregates for Base Coat: ASTM C 897 d. Water: Potable and clean
XI. FLOOR FINISHES All materials to be used as floor finishes for the rooms shall be plain cement finish
and general areas of the building shall be plain cement finish. XII. TILE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES The
toilet and bathroom floors shall be finished with 0.30m x 0.60 CERAMIC TILES (IMEX brand) and
approved equivalent. The walls of the toilets, bathrooms shall be 0.20m x 0.30m CERAMIC TILES (IMEX
brand) and approved equivalent. XIII. CARPENTRY AND LUMBER Lumber shall be approved quality of the
respective kind required for the various parts of the work, self seasoned, thoroughly dried and free from
large, loose and unsound knots, sap, shakes or other imperfections impairing its strength, durability and
appearance. Tanguile shall be used for door jambs, and other framings. Lumber standards must comply
with Philippine Lumber Standard and with applicable grading rules of local inspection agencies. XIV.
ROOFING The roof shall be covered with 0.50 mm Color Roof Rib Type roofing. The roofing sheet shall be
secured to the purlins. Gutter will be Pre-Painted Spanish Gutter. All accessories must conform to
standard of ASTM. All overlaps and connections must be properly screwed and riveted. XV. DOORS AND
WINDOWS This section includes Solid Wood Doors and Hollow – Core Doors Material: Main door - Solid
Wooden Door – Kentucky brand or approved equivalent Interior doors - HDF Moulded door or approved
equivalent Service Entrance Door - HDF Solid Core; Veneer Laminated; VTT brand or approved equivalent
T&B Door - PVC Door Plain with Louver and Door Pad; CW brand or approved equivalent Sliding door -
Sliding door in aluminum frame (analok) with 6.0mm thk clear float glass - Powder Coated Install wood
doors to comply with manufacturer’s written instructions, referenced quality standard, and as indicated
on drawings. This section also includes standard Aluminum Framed (analok) Windows with 4.5mm thk
clear float glass - powder coated. Materials shall conform good quality and to be installed by the
required fabricator and must comply with manufacturer’s specification and recommendations for
installation of window units, hardware, operators and other components of the work. XVI. ELECTRICAL
WORKS Basic Electrical Requirements A. All electrical works shall be done in accordance with all
applicable current edition of the Philippine Electrical Code and shall conform to requirements, agencies
and Power Company with jurisdiction over this project. All work for this installation shall be done under
the direct supervision of duly licensed Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician. B. All electrical materials,
devices, fixtures, fittings and hardware shall be of suitable and approve type for location purposes. XVII.
PLUMBING WORKS All plumbing works for this project shall be done in accordance with the approved
plans and under the direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber.
Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, drainage and prevent water
hammer and noise. The plumbing installation shall conform to the provisions of the National Plumbing
Code and the rules and regulations enforced in the locality. Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be
done using GI push – on system. For the in-house water supply installation, PPR pipes and fittings shall
be used. The plumbing fixtures and accessories to be provided and installed shall be follows: Water
Closets – Close-coupled type Cool Bath systems or approved equivalent Lavatories – Countertop wash
basin, vessel type Cool Bath systems or approved equivalent Kitchen Sink – Stainless Shower Heads –
Creston or approved equivalent Bath Mixer - Creston or approved equivalent Soap Holder – Eco Sense or
approved equivalent Toilet Paper Holder – Eco Sense or approved equivalent Floor Drain – Eco Sense or
approved equivalent Where a sanitary sewer system of sewage disposal is not in operation in the locality,
standard septic vault shall be constructed as shown in the drawings. XIII. METAL Steel Grills and
Ornamental Railings A. General: For smooth fabrications exposed to view in the completed work, provide
materials with smooth, flat, surfaces without blemishes. Do not use materials with exposed pitting. Seam
marks, roller marks or roughness. B. This section includes ornamental railing fabricated from custom
shapes. C. Steel and Iron: Provide steel and iron in form indicated to comply with the following
requirements Tubing: Cold formed, ASTM A 500 Steel Plate, Shapes and Bar: ASTM 3