BUILDING SPECIFICATION

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 Conditions-
All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship
to the fullest talent and meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and to the
entire satisfaction of the Architect/ Engineer and Owner.
The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National
Building Code, as well as the local rules and regulations of the City of Mati, Davao
Oriental, Philippines.
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 sub
grade.
All such unsuitable materials shall be removed from the building site and
spread uniformly over the areas adjacent to the proposed building, or otherwise
disposed of as may be directed by the Architect or Engineer in charge of the
construction.
Staking out the Structure Lines-
The building lines shall be staked out and all lines grades shown in the
drawings established before any excavation is started. Batter boards and
reference marks shall be erected at such places where they will not be disturbed
during the excavation of the building.
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 is 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

Backfills-
After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure
resulting from fills, the materials removed from excavation shall be used for
backfill around them.
Backfills and fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150mm in
thickness, and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping and
rolling.
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, sails 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 Union brand Portland 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 constructions.
The following proportions of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts
of the building:

Column and Footings Class A (1 : 2 : 4)

Concrete Stairs Class B (1 : 2½ : 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 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 1-½).
Forms for Concrete Works-
All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or tied 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. Side
forms of beams and girders may be removed earlier than the bottom forms but
additional posts or shoring must be placed under the beams or girders until they
attained their strength.
Steel Reinforcing Bars-
All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of
round deformed bars with lugs or projections on their sides to provide greater
bond between the concrete and the steel.
All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against
displacement by tying them together at each bar intersection with Gauge No. 16
Gl 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.
No metal reinforcement shall be installed in placed unless it is free from
rust, scale or other coatings which will destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.
Roofing-
The roofing for the poultry house shall consist of corrugated G.I. (galvanized
iron) sheets securely fastened to 2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot lumber purlins spaced
at appropriate intervals. Prior to installation, ensure that the purlins are properly
aligned and securely attached to the roof framing structure. The G.I. sheets shall
be installed in a manner that allows for adequate slope to facilitate water runoff
and prevent pooling, with overlapping edges to ensure watertightness. Fasten the
sheets to the purlins using corrosion-resistant screws or nails, ensuring a tight fit
to prevent wind uplift.
Electrical Works-
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 of Master Electrician.
All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of the latest
edition of the Philippine or National Electric Code.
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 of Master Plumber. The plumbing installation shall conform to
the provisions of the National Plumbing/code and the rules and regulations
enforced in the locality.

Conformed by:

MARK PAUL M. LAMODOC

Reviewed by:

JERARD G. DELA VICTORIA