Project Title: PROPOSED 2 STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Proposed by: John Paul Bonus, John Kennedy Manio, and John Paul Opiana
Location: San Rafael, Tarlac City
Owner:

SPECIFICATION
This set of Specifications shall administer the methods of construction
as well as the kinds of materials to be used for the proposed building shown
in the plans and detailed drawings.
The plans, detailed drawings and these Specifications shall be
complementing each other so that what is shown in one, although not shown
in the other, shall be considered as appearing on both.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
All parts of the construction shall be fully finished with first class
workmanship of the meaning of plans and specification. These specifications
are intended to cover the construction of the proposed Two-Storey
Residential Building as shown on the plans and described in these
specifications.
The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National
Building Code, as well as the local rules and regulations of the
Municipality/City of Tarlac, Philippines.

A. DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary

permits related to the project, which shall include but not limited to
building permits, occupancy permit, and etc.), Contractor’s All Risk
Insurance & Third Party Liability and Workman’s Compensation
Insurance (CARI), and other insurances required by the Local
Government Unit (LGU) and Eton Cyberpod Centris (ECC), among
others, including payment of assessed fees as may be required by the
LGU, ECC and/or Regulating Agencies before the implementation of the
project. All related documents shall be submitted to the PPP Center.

B. DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

1.0 CLEARING THE SITE
The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and
cleared of rubbish, roots and other perishable and objectionable
matters to a suitable subgrade.

2.0 STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades
shown in the drawing established before any execution is started.
Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at such places
where they will not be disturbed during the construction of the
excavation.

3.0 EXCAVATION AND LEVELLING

Excavation shall be to the depths indicated bearings values.
Excavations for footings and foundations carried below required depths
shall be filled with concrete and bottom of such shall be leveled. Where
excavation for footings rest on fill, excavation shall be carried deeper
until the desired stratum is reached for safe bearing capacity of soil.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process it shall
be remove by paling or pumping. Care being taken that the surround
particles of soil are not disturbed or removed.

4.0 FILLING AND BACKFILLING

Backfill shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in
thickness, each Layer being thoroughly wetted and compacted by
tamping or rolling. The top two (2) inches of backfill shall consist of
sand under gravel and other approved materials thoroughly
compacted by wetting and compacting. Backfill may only be done after
forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls and
hen concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from filling.
C. DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

1.0 CONCRETE WORKS

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform
distribution of cement and aggregates, and should be deposited as
nearly as practicable in its final position, being taken to avoid
segregation of the aggregates.
Water to be used for mixing shall be clean and free from
injurious amount of oil, acids, alkalis, salt and other organic
materials
All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is a uniform
distribution of cement and aggregates, and should be deposited as
nearly as practicable in its final position, being taken to avoid
segregation of the aggregates.
Water to be used for mixing shall be clean and free from
injurious amount of oil, acids, alkalis, salt and other organic materials.
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 Advance cement or any other
equivalent brands more readily available in the locality. Alternative
cements so selected must meet the requirements of Portland and
pozzolan cements, and approved by the Architect or Engineer in
charge of the construction

CLASS A.: 1:2:4 - for columns, beams, footings, tie beams

walks, driveways, hollow blocks mortar,
filler, plastering, floor and slabs on fill.

Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirement and

specifications for Portland cement. Before concrete is placed
embedded items shall have been inspected and tested, cleared and
graded washed gravel and sand for all concrete work. Portland cement
shall be Republic, Northern, Atlas or its equivalent.
Class A concrete shall be a mixture of 1 part cement, 2 parts fine
aggregate and 4 parts coarse aggregate by volume, plus enough clean
water to make the mixture into a pliable paste.
 The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or
inert materials with similar characteristics having clean, hard and
durable grains , free from organic matter or loam.
Coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock of
durable and strong qualities, or clean and hard gravel. Size of the
coarse aggregate to be used shall vary from 20mm to 40mm (3/4” to
1-1/2”),

2.0 REINFORCEMENT

 16 mm diameter deformed bar

- to be used for beams, column reinforcement, and
footing reinforcement as well as for footing tie beam

 12 mm diameter deformed bar

- To be used for beam mid span (top bars)

 10 mm diameter deformed bar

- to be used for beams stirrups, lateral ties, and CHB
Reinforcement.

 # 16 G.I Wire
- To be used for all steel bar intersections

Reinforcing steel bar shall conform to fire resistive requirements

of the ASTM Standard best known for building practices.

D. DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

5 x 8 x 16 CHB - to be used for all lower and upper exterior walls.

4 x 8 x 16 CHB - to be used for all interior walls.

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for exterior floor

walls shall be at least 150mm thick while the concrete hollow blocks
for interior walls unless otherwise indicated shall be 100mm thick. For
interior walls where plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the
thickness shall be at least 150 mm.
 The concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled
with the cement mortar consisting 1 part of Portland cement and 3
parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with round deformed
bars with 10mm diameter, spaced not more than 0.80 on centers, both
ways.

All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be

finished with the specified materials indicated on the elevation
drawings.

The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall

finished indicated in the drawing shall be 1 part cement, 1 part time
and 3 parts sand.

 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK

Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds of
various parts of the work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from
large, loose or unsound knots, shakes and other imperfections shall be
coated with creosote or equivalent.
TANGUILE - for all exposed wood works such as door jambs, frames,
joists and cabinets.
APITONG - for all unexposed lumber for framings.
¼ THK HARDIFLEX BOARD - to be used for all types of ceiling finishes
including bathroom and toilets.
½” THK FORM PHENOLIC BOARDS - to be used for all formworks.
ASSORTED COCO LUMBER (2X3X10 AND 2X4X10) - for scaffoldings.

3.0 REMOVAL OF FORMS

SUSPENDED SLABS - 21 DAYS
BEAMS - 21 DAYS
COLUMNS AND WALLS - 2 DAYS
FOUNDATIONS - 2 DAYS
E. DIVISION 5 – METALS

1.0 Stainless Steel

 For balcony railings, use 50x50mm stainless tubular steel and
install stated on the building document and space 1.00m each
tubular steel.
 For handrail, use 50x50mm stainless tubular steel and install
stated on the building document and is 1.17 high from the
finish floor line
 For the roof framing, the roof rafter to use is 2” x 4” x 1.5mm
c purlins thickness.
 In forming the roof trusses, the chord and member to use 1
½” x 1 ½” x 3/16” angle bar truss members, and 2” x 2”
3/16” angle bar truss chords.
 For the ceiling frame, the metal furring to use is 35mm x
70mm metal furring.

F. DIVISION 6 – WOODS AND PLASTICS

1.0 For the ceiling material, use 4”x8”x1/4” Hardieflex. The

hardieflex is being hang by 10mm hanging rod to prevent and
hold any movement of the ceiling due to pressure. The ceiling in
ground floor had different ceiling elevation so use the stekwell
glue on it.
2.0 In the kitchen, the overhead cabinet and the cabinet on the
counter shall be ¾”x4”x8” high density fiber board.
3.0 In the toilet & bath and powder room, the overhead
cabinet and the cabinet on the counter shall be ¾”x4”x8” marine
grade plywood.
4.0 All the cabinet in bedroom and in the walk in closet shall
use the same marine plywood. In connecting each part of the
cabinet use the common wire nails namely #1 ½”, #1”, #2” and
#3”, the mechanism of the cabinet is a push type.

G. DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

  Roofing materials specified herein shall be gauge 26 Long Span Pre-
Painted Rib-Type. Flashing, ridge rolls and valley roll shall be gauge
26 Pre-Painted. Gutter shall be pre formed Ga. 24 Pre-Painted and
design are shown on the plans. It shall have a minimum slope of
1/8” per foot.
 In the kitchen, use a 10mm double sided insulator especially in the
range hood area. Also use insulator in the ground floor ceiling
before the hardieflex board.
 Install a 10mm double sided insulator in the top cord of the roof
frame and in the ceiling area.

H. DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

1.0 DOORS FRAMES

Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, design and
kind of materials shown in the schedule of doors and windows or as per
the bill of materials.

 Main entrance door - Panel door

 Service area - Panel door
 T&B and powder room - Louvered PVC
 Terrace and balcony - Sliding door
 Bedrooms - Panel door

All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x

102mm loose-pin bearing template hinges.

Door locksets to be used shall be ASSA-Abloy brand to be

installed 1024mm from the finished floor line. Rails and rollers for
the sliding door shall be ASSA-Abloy brand.

2.0 WINDOWS

Analok frame for all window sets on sides and rear with 8mm thk.
Glass to be provided with insect screen incorporated on the window
frame. Verify also the design and sizes of windows reflected on working
drawings.

I. DIVISION 9 – FINISHES
 1.0 WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES
 The floors for the living, dining and kitchen area shall be
finished with porcelain stoneware. The tile should be matte
finished or anti slip, having the size of 60cm x 60cm with an
appearance of calacatta or marble looking pattern.
 The toilet and bathroom floors and walls shall be finished with
ceramic stoneware It should have the size of 30 cm by 60 cm,
with a plain pattern, polished finished, a non-slip tile, and it
should have the appearance of stone look.
 The walls of the top of kitchen cabinets shall be wainscoted
with 600mm x 600mm ceramic tiles.
 Interior and exterior corners of tiled floors and walls shall be
provided with the necessary tile mouldings.
 All tiles for floor, walls and mouldings shall be free from
laminations. Serrated edges, chipped-off corners and other
defects, which would adversely affect their appearance and
strength. All joints between tiles and mouldings shall be filled
with Cemex white cement and then carefully wiped.
 The kitchen counter, flash board and kitchen table shall use
600mm x 600mm quartz. In installing use first tile adhesive
before putting the quartz tile and next is install the aluminum
tile trim on each corner and edges.
 The tile adhesive to be used in all tiles should be Holcim tile
adhesive.
PAINTS
 In painting, the first thing to do is flatten the wall surface
apply by sand paper, second apply the concrete acid
neutralizer to kills the acid that is present in the concrete,
third start coating the primer to increase the durability of the
paint and blocks the steel stains and hide a color when is
painted over. Next add the lacquer to for hard and durable
finish and lastly apply the paints.
All paints to be used shall be Boysen or its equivalent and the
following shall be followed:
 Exterior masonry latex
- paint primer coat 2 final coats
 Interior masonry
- latex paint primer coat 2 final coats
 Exterior wood finished
 - exterior house paint and 2 final coats
 Interior wood finished
- 2 coats flatwall enamel and must receive putty
Painting covers complete painting and finishing of wood,
plasters, concrete, metal or other surfaces, exterior or interior of the
building.
All paint materials shall meet the requirements of paint materials
under classification class “A”
All colors shall be in accordance with samples to be approved by
the Color choice shall be left to the Owner of the building with the
advice of the architect in charge of construction.

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

1.0 Use toilet and bath accessories from brands readily

available in the nearest market, preferably from Wilcon
Depot. Ensure all selected products are of good quality and
meet performance standards.

 Water closets POZZI Bathroom collection

 Lavatories POZZI Bathroom collection
 Kitchen Sinks FRANKE Bell Series
 Shower heads KHOLER Bathroom collection
 Soap holder HCG Bathroom collection
 Toil paper holder HCG Bathroom collection
 Floor drain Size 100mm x 100mm Stainless steel
(POZZI Bathroom collection)

J. DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

1.0 All kitchen equipment to be use shall be a Panasonic brand or its

equivalent. The sizes should be in accordance to the architectural
plans located at the construction drawing.

2.0 The living area, family area and drafting room shall have special
modern type lamp.
K. DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

All plumbing works for this project shall be 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 the Emerald
brand uPVC push-on-system. For the in-house water supply installation,
Neltex brand uPVC pipes and fittings shall be used.

L. DIVISION 12 – ELECTRICAL

The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the

approved plans and under the direct supervision and control of a
licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician.
All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of
the latest edition of the Philippine or the National Electric Code.
The electrical wiring shall be installed thru Emerald brand
coilable PVC electrical conduit fittings and appurtenances that conform
to ISO dimensions.
Minimum size of wires shall be 2.0 sqmm TW for switch and
lighting line 3.5 sqmm for power line in 20mm diameter PVC conduit.
There shall be only be one service drop from the nearest TEI/TARELCO
pole to the proposed building.

Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall as

follows:
 Automatic Circuit breaker Meiji Electric
 Flush wall switches, convenience
Outlets other wiring devices
 Wires/Conductors
 The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size
20mm diameter which should extend at least 300mm above the ceiling
line. The grounding wires shall be identified and all wires shall be color-
coded for easy identification.
The panelboard shall be provided with a circuit directory.