DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Processing and Securing of Permits and Insurance

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, 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) & Pagsibol
Village, among others, including payment of assessed fees as may be
required by the LGU,

DIVISION 2: SCOPE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall conduct thorough inspection of the existing job

site conditions.

B. The scope of work shall include all additions necessary in order to

implement the whole set of approved Plans, Working Drawings and
Specifications.

C. The Contractor shall secure and do all the legwork necessary for all
pertinent permits needed for the Procuring Entity to occupy and use
the building,

D. The Contractor shall construct All Architectural, Structural, Electrical,

Sanitary/ Plumbing, Mechanical / Fire Protection works in accordance
with the Plans and Specifications. All items shown on the Plans but not
mentioned in the Specifications shall be included. Discrepancies shall
be verified with the Procuring Entity.

E. The Contractor shall have a licensed surveyor to locate benchmarks.

Shop drawings of stake out plan and actual reference marks shall be
verified and approved by the Procuring Entity prior to any permanent
construction. He shall refer to the General Nature and Scope of Work
and other Bid Documents for more extensive description of the work.

F. The Contractor shall submit details and shop drawings, templates, and
schedules required for the coordination of the work of the various
trades. Drawings should include information on all working dimensions,
arrangement and sectional views, connections and materials.

G. Final Cleaning As Pre-requisite To Final Acceptance: Final cleaning

of the work by a reputable building maintenance company shall be
employed by the General Contractor prior to the Procuring Entity ‟s
final inspection for certification of final acceptance. Final Cleaning shall
be applied on each surface or unit of work and shall be of condition
expected for a first class building cleaning and maintenance program.

H. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and safe working
practices of its respective employees, servants and agents.
I. The Procuring Entity may at any time without invalidating the Contract
 make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from the work as
covered by the drawings, specifications, and general scope in written
instructions. Provisions under General Conditions of the contract cover
such circumstances.

DIVISION 3: SITE WORK

A. VISIT AND ACCEPT SITE, AS IS. The following works shall be

included:

1. Site Clearing: Protection and/or removal of existing structures

with the approval from the Procuring Entity and or lessor.

2. Removal of improvements above and below grade (if any)

necessary to permit construction and other work as indicated.
The Procuring Entity and Lessor must be consulted prior to any
demolition. Coordination with Eton Properties Philippines
Incorporated (EPPI) Maintenance / Facilities Group & proper
investigation is to be conducted to avoid damage on existing
utilities. Rubbish shall be legally and properly disposed of.
Other items for relocation / demolition will be discussed in the
Pre-Bid Conference.

B. SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall, maintain a temporary board – up, security for

the proper execution of site up-keeping. Such board-up shall be
built where necessary and required by EPPI for its full length
except for such openings as may be necessary for the proper
execution of the work, in such case, openings shall be provided
with doors which shall be kept closed at all times except in actual
use. Which shall be made of painted 12mm thick GYPSUM BOARD
on METAL STUDS FRAMING with complete accessories,
structurally stable.

C. TEMPORARY SITE FACILITIES

1. Temporary Facilities: The contractor shall provide An office

for the following: Construction site office: complete Resident
Architect‟s / Engineers office for business related to the
supervision of the project.

2. Other Temporary Provisions:

● The General Contractor shall provide all temporary

lighting, power, water supply and all necessary facilities
sufficient enough for the simultaneous use of all possible
fields of work to complete the project.

● The General Contractor shall provide the necessary

number of warehousemen to ensure security of
 construction site.

● The General Contractor shall provide at necessary no of

units of Fire extinguishers.
 ● The General Contractor shall provide Billboards for
precautions for Public Safety.
.
● Other provisions as required by the National Building
Code and BESC.

● All others required as discussed in the Pre-Bid

Conference or as issued Supplemental Bid Bulletins

D. STORAGE AND FILING OF MATERIALS

1. Delivery: General Contractor shall ensure that materials are

properly turned over and delivered on site in good quality and
condition. A time and delivery record shall be available.

2. Storage: General Contractor shall designate and/or allot a

space to sub-contractors for storage of their materials and for
erection of their sheds and tool houses (if necessary). Materials
shall be arranged properly and accordingly in terms of sizes,
quality, quantity, category and time of use.

3. Warehouse shall be maintained properly by a designated

person of the General Contractor.

4. All cement, lime and other materials affected by moisture shall

be stored on platforms and protected from weather. Materials
shall be stored as to insure the preservation of their quality and
fitness for their work. Stored materials shall be located so as to
facilitate prompt inspection.

5. Should it be necessary at any time to move materials, sheds or

storage platforms, the Contractor shall do so at his own
expense.

DIVISION 4: MASONRY

A. CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

1. Masonry Units (CHB): 100mm thick for all interior walls unless
otherwise indicated. Use 400 psi for non-load bearing blocks
and 700 psi for load bearing blocks where required.

a. Supplier: Allied Concrete, Rock built or Jack built

b. Where full height walls are constructed with concrete

hollow blocks, these shall extend up to the bottom of
beam or slab unless otherwise indicated on plans.
Provide stiffener columns & lintel beams as specified in
the structural drawings or as specified or as deemed
 required to assure a stabilized wall due to height &
other considerations.

2. Sand: S-1, washed, clean and greenish in color.

3. Mortar: One part “Portland” cement and two parts sand and
 water but not more than three parts sand and water.

4. Plaster bond: N and H Plaster bond - Apply to all wall areas

prior to plastering.

DIVISION 5: METAL

A. Stainless Steel

1. Stainless Steel Push Plate: Refer to Doors Schedule A-6

B. LIGHT GALVANIZED STEEL FRAMING FOR GYPSUM DRYWALL,

CEILING & FIBER CEMENT CEILING

Light Galvanized Steel Framing Members shall be formed from

cold-rolled steel with a minimum tensile strength of 50 ksi& a
minimum yield point of 33 ksi. Light Galvanized Steel Framing
Members shall be formed from cold-rolled steel having a minimum
galvanized coating of 180 g/sq.m both sides and shall be lock-
forming quality. Should conform to the ASTM C645A Standard
Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members.

C. MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS

1. Submit Professional Shop Drawings for fabrication,

connections and erection of miscellaneous metal fabrications.

2. Pipe hangers: Galvanized steel angular bars, hot dipped.

Refer to Sanitary / Electrical drawings for sizes and dimension.
 DIVISION 6: WOOD & PLASTICS

LUMBER AND ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKS

A. Schedule of Lumber and Plywood Works
1. Medium Density Fiberboard: As per manufacturer‟s
specifications.

2. Plywood Backing for Glass Mirror: 6-mm thick marine plywood

anchored to wall with necessary anchoring. Areas to be covered
by mirror on toilets should be provided with tiles.

DIVISION 7: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

All applications shall be strictly as per Manufacturer's Specifications. It

shall strictly be performed by licensed or certified applicators /
waterproofing contractor representing waterproofing manufacturer or
insulation company specified herein. The Procuring Entity shall be
furnished with pertinent literature and detailed drawings

WATERPROOFING

Waterproofing: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other

facilities required to complete all waterproofing work as shown on the
drawings and herein specified. All applications shall be strictly performed
by an approved waterproofing Contractor.

All materials shall be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified and

approved.

Testing: Test waterproofed area by seventy-two (72) hours and check for
any seepages.

1. for Toilets

Note: Areas not stated above but requiring waterproofing by

Procuring Entity shall be included in the scope of work.
Thickness should be as per Manufacturers Specifications
and Installation depending on the Areas to be applied with.

DIVISION 8: DOORS AND INTERIOR VIEWING WINDOWS :

Refer to Schedule of Doors

A. DOORS AND FRAMES

1. Wooden Doors: Philippine mahogany wood frame, frame

painted with quick dry enamel finish.

2. Sliding uPVC Doors: should have two tracks, provided

with multi-point locking system for added security. A bug
screen must also be provided.
 Note: The contractor shall exercise the utmost care in
dismantling, transfer and installation of the Procuring Entity-
supplied glass doors. In case of any damage, the contractor
shall replace the glass door without additional cost to the
Procuring Entity.

B. FINISHING HARDWARE

The following Hardware Sets are furnished for whatever assistance it may
afford the Contractor. The Contractor shall verify Plans and Specifications
for hardware quality. Should any particular item be omitted, Contractor
shall provide similar or equivalent item or hardware same as required.

All door hardware must be ANSI A156.2 approved.

1. Locksets shall be Heavy duty lever type handles, HAFELE,

Bonco or Hope Brand with locked keys and profile cylinders.

a. All locks shall have three (3) keys with the lock number
stamped for identification. Verify number of duplicates.

b. Schedule: Use extra heavy duty industrial / commercial

series of door hardware. Refer to Schedule of Doors.

2. Door Hinges

a. Brand: Morgan or hafele, loose pin hinge 4 ½” x 4”

heavyduty, chrome finish.

Schedule:
- Four Ball Bearing Hinges: 4 ½ ” x 4” for
metal louver doors over 900 mm in width
and/or over 44 mm thickness, strictly SUS
304, Stainless Steel based

- Floor Hinge: standard duty floor hinge with

closer on active and inactive leaf

b. Hinge finish shall match locusts of respective openings;

stainless steel.
C. GLASS AND GLAZING

1. Caulking, Weather stripping, Sealing and Glazing

Compound : refer to Division 7 on Sealants

2. 6mm thick ordinary glass should be used for all sliding doors
and windows.

DIVISION 9: FINISHES

Refer to Architectural Plans for location. Verify plans for other finishes not
specified or omitted herein. Sample of all materials shall be submitted to
the Procuring Entityfor approval as to color and quality workmanship.

A. FLOOR FINISHES

1. Fully Vitrified Tiles: Supply and installation of 600 mm x 600

mm; polished / unpolished / textured and colored: set on tile
adhesive setting with 3 - 5 mm spacing between tile. See
Design. Submit Samples for approval.

2. Vitrified Glazed &Unglazed Tiles: Supply and installation of 9

to 10 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm premium series for Toilet Wall &
Floor Tiles. Refer to Schedule of finishes. Submit sample for
Procuring Entity‟s approval.

B. WALL FINISHES

1. Plain Cement Plaster Finish: 10 mm. thick. on vertical, on

masonry and for all concrete hollow block surfaces, painted
finish as indicated in the Drawings and for all areas not
otherwise noted with other finishes.

2. Fully Vitrified Homogeneous Tiles: Supply and installation

of 600 mm x 600 mm homogeneous tiles complete with all
PVC trims; 20 - 30 mm thick mortar setting bed with tile grout
spacing of 5 mm. Wall tiles for Toilet shall extend up to the
ceiling or as indicated on plans. Submit samples for approval.

C. CEILING FINISHES

1. Dismantling & Demolition Works: Removal of some parts of

existing ceiling as affected by the new ceiling layout and
finish.

2. Acoustic Mineral Ceiling Boards: Installation of 15 mm x

600 mm x 600 mm, with 5-year warranty to withstand
humidity conditions up to at least 90°F/ 90% RH without
visible sag; in white color. PLEASE SEE EXISTING
3. Ceiling Suspension System: ASTM C 635 (Intermediate-
duty) main beam and cross tee classification, commercial-
quality dipped galvanized steel. All exposed surfaces to be
chemically cleansed with capping in baked polyester and/or
treated with powder coat white finish. Provide seismic
bracing. Submit shop drawings for approval

4. Gypsum Board: Supply and installation of Gypsum ceiling on

a 400mm x 400mm G.I. Framing Suspended Ceiling System
complete with all accessories and acrylic diffuser lighting
system. Please see ceiling details in all conference rooms and
library.

5. Supply and installation of decorated ceiling using moisture

resistant 12mm thick Boral gypsum board panels and metal
furring and hanger rods as per design.

6. Supply and installation of 6mm thick MDF decorative wood

panel as ceiling design.
D. PAINTING WORKS

All materials shall be Environmental protection Agency (EPA) certified

and approved.

Painting Materials:

1. Submit various painting materials specification data and

sample to be used for Procuring Entity’s approval

2. All primers, thinners and putty, also waterproofing for internal

and external application shall be the same brand as the
specified material.

3. Painting materials including its application must be covered

with minimum of five- (5) year guarantee to be rendered by
the painting manufacturer.

4. Use BOYSEN or DAVIES only for all painted works.

Application:

1. All sample paint shall be submit on at least 300-mm x 300-

mm plywood panel, color and shade as per approval by the
Procuring Entity.

2. Application shall be as per paint Manufacturer’s specification

and recommendation.

3. Provide all drop cloth and other covering requisite for

protection of floors, walls, aluminum, glass, finishes and other
works.

4. All applications and methods used shall strictly follow the

Manufacturer's Instructions and Specifications. All surfaces
including masonry wall shall be thoroughly cleaned, puttied,
sandpapered, rubbed and polished; masonry wall shall be
treated with Neutralizer.

All exposed finish hardware, lighting fixtures and accessories,

glass and the like shall be adequately protected so that these
are not stained with paint and other painting materials prior to
painting works. All other surfaces endangered by stains and
paint marks should be taped and covered with craft paper.
Manufacturer: Boysen or Davies Paint
 Painting Schedule:

1. Interior

a. Interior Concrete or Masonry Painted - Three (3) coats

water-based masonry plain semi-gloss finish. Sample
Shades for Procuring Entity‟s Approval.

b. Plain Flat Finish: Acrylic water-based paint on

ceilings, three (3) coats. FLAT

c. Plain Semi-gloss in Acrylic water-based

Epoxy paint on interior walls, columns, on all other
interior concrete surfaces. (3) coats.

d.
DIVISION 11: TOILETS

A. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES

All fixtures shall be installed complete with accessories, such as

fittings, angle valve, shut-off valve and supply pipe assembly, p-traps
flange and others to make it functional. Submit model and color
samples for Procuring Entity‟s approval of all fixtures and accessories.

Plumbing Fixture Colors: White Verify with Procuring Entity

1. Water closet: Siphon Vortex bottom inlet top flush.

WC Supplier: Kuysen, Mcbuild Hardware, Mc Home

Depot, Ortigas Home Depot or Wilcon Builders.

2. Urinal: Wall-hung type, wash-out urinal to match water

closet color.

3. Lavatory:

3.a Under the counter type lavatory with single faucet hole
on center w/ front overflow hole, to match water closet color.

3.b Wall hung type

3.c Wall hung with full pedestal type

4. Lavatory Faucets: self-closing press-action tap model

with timed flow and anti-blocking system.

5. Floor Drains: Stainless steel 4”x4” Supplier: Asian

hardware
DIVISION 12 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 The work to be done under this DIVISION of the Specifications

consist of the fabrication, furnishing delivery and installation,
complete in all details of the Electrical Work, at the subject
premises and all work materials incidental to the proper completion
of the installation, except those portions of the work which are
expressly stated to be done by others. All work shall be done in
accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and with
the Specifications, except where same shall conflict with such
codes etc., which latter shall then govern. The requirements with
regards to materials and workmanship specify the required
standard for the furnishing of all labor, materials and appliances
necessary for the complete installation of the work specified herein
and indicated on the drawings. The Specifications are intended to
provide a broad outline of the requirement and are not intended to
include all details of design and construction.

1.2 LAWS/CODES and REGULATIONS:

The work under this DIVISION shall be executed in accordance

with the latest requirements of the following:

■ Building Code of the Philippines

■ Philippine Electrical Code

■ Laws, ordinances, and regulations of the locality having

jurisdiction over the project.
■ Power and telephone utility companies
■ UAP Doc. 301

The requirements of the above mentioned governing laws/codes

and the requirements of the companies having
involvement/participation are hereby made part of this
Specifications and the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR is required to
comply with the same.

This does not relieve the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR from

complying with requirements of specifications or drawings in
 excess of above laws and ordinances, codes and requirements
which are not prohibited by the same.

1.3 GUARANTEE

The ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR shall guarantee that the electrical

system is free from all grounds and defective materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
acceptance of the work. All defects arising within the guarantee
period shall be reminded by the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR at
his own expense.

The ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save

harmless PROCURING ENTITY from and against all claims, suits,
actions, or liabilities for damages arising from injuries, disabilities
or loss of life to persons or damage to public or private properties
resulting from fault or any act of contractor or his representative in
the execution of this work.

The partial acceptance of the work for the purpose of making

partial payments, based on the estimated cost satisfactorily
completed by the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, shall not be
considered as final acceptance of that portion of the work.

1.4 DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

1.4.1 The electrical plans, which constitute an integral part of

these Specifications, shall serve as the working drawings.
The plans indicate the general layout and arrangement of
the complete electrical system and other works.

1.4.2 The drawings and specifications are meant specifically to

be complementary to each other and where it is called for
by one shall be binding as if called for by both. Anything
which is basically required to complete the installation for
proper operation but not expressly mentioned on the
drawings and/or specifications shall be furnished and
installed by the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR at no extra
cost to the PROCURING ENTITY as though specifically
stipulated or shown in both.

1.4.3 Procuring Entity shall have the final decision on any

apparent conflict between the drawings and specifications
or on any under and controversial point in either or both.

1.4.4 All dimensions and locations shown on the plans are

approximate and shall be verified in the field, as actual
locations, distances, and levels are governed by actual
conditions.
 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Work Included

The work to be done under this DIVISION shall include the

furnishing of all tools, labor, equipment, fixtures and materials,
each complete and in proper working condition unless one or other
is specifically excluded or stated otherwise in these Specifications
but not limited to the following principal items of work:

2.1.1 Furnish and install a complete wiring and raceway system

for the underground power and telephone distribution
system including concrete pedestals, concrete hand holes
and necessary wiring gutters and boxes.
2.1.2 Furnish and install a complete grounding system.
2.1.3 Perform terminations for all electrical system.
2.1.4 Complete testing of all electrical systems.
2.1.5 Preparation of “As-built” drawings.
2.1.6 If any item of works or material has been omitted which are
necessary for the completion of the Electrical Work as
outlined herein before, then such items shall be and hereby
included in this section of work.

3.0 PROCEDURE

3.1 Workmanship

The ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR shall execute the work in the

most thorough, prompt and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the plans and specifications. The installations
shall be done thru standard methods and good engineering
practices.

3.2 Materials

All materials to be installed shall be brand new except as otherwise

noted on the plans or specifications. The materials shall be as
specified. No substitution of materials is allowed. Should the
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR find it necessary to use another
type/brand of materials instead of the specified item, he shall first
obtain approval from the PROCURING ENTITY prior to installation.
Any substituted material installed without the approval of the
PROCURING ENTITY shall be subject to replacement.

3.3 Coordination

It is the sole responsibility of the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR to

conduct coordination of his activities with the following:

3.3.1 Other trades and suppliers

3.3.2 Procuring Entity/Engineer
 3.3.3 EPPI
3.3.4 Local Government Authority

3.4 Deviation From The Plans

No deviation from the plans is to be made unless given notice or

approval by the PROCURING ENTITY.

3.5 Record Drawings and „As-Built” plan.

The ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR is required to keep an active

record of the actual installation during the progress of the job. This
shall be the reference in the preparation of the „As-Built‟ plans
which shall include all pertinent information, complete in all aspect
of the actual installation, and all new information not originally
shown in the contract drawings. The „As-Built‟ plans shall be
prepared by the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR at his expense and
shall be submitted to the Procuring Entity for approval upon the
completion of the work. The approval of the „As-Built‟ drawings
shall be a pre-requisite for the final acceptance of the electrical
works.

Submit two (2) copies of the “As-Built” drawings signed and dry
sealed by the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR‟S. Registered
Professional Electrical Engineer. Original tracing/reproduceable
copy shall also be submitted to the PROCURING ENTITY.

3.6 Electric Power

The ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for his own

electric power needed for the execution of the job.

3.7 TEST

Conduit tests on all electrical conductors installed in the presence

of the PROCURING ENTITY‟s representative.

3.7.1 check for grounds

3.7.2 insulation resistance test
3.7.3 continuity test for all outlets
3.7.4 voltage level test
3.7.5 phase relationship
3.7.6 check circuit connections at panel boards, all single phase
circuit shall be connected to phase as shown in the load
schedule.

3.8 Submit Reports On Tests

All reports must be formal, typewritten and properly identified.

 3.9 All defects found during the test shall be repaired immediately by
the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.

3.10 All tools, equipment and instruments needed to conduct tests shall
be on the account of the CONTRACTOR.

4.0 METHODS & MATERIALS

4.1 Conduits

4.4.1 Rigid Steel Conduits (RSC) and Intermediate Metal Conduit

(IMC):

a. Standard trade sizes, hot dipped galvanized with

inside enamel or epoxy coating. Matsushita, Allied,
Setsuyo, Pusan and Maruichi.
b. Joints-threaded coupling for joints.
c. Use for power & lighting.

4.4.2 Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC)

a. Standard trade sizes, schedule 40 “ATLANTA”.

b. Coupling & fittings - standard couplings for joints by
solvent weld process.
c. Telephone System & other auxiliary system.

4.4.3 Installation of Conduits

a. Installation is in accordance with PEC and of good

engineering practice.
b. Use standard trade sizes locknut and bushing at
each end terminating in boxes/panel boards.
Ensure electrically continuous conduit system.
c. Provide independent conduits supports using
hangers, supports or fastenings spaced in
accordance with good engineering practice and
PEC.
d. Use adjustable trapeze hangers for horizontal
parallel runs.
e. Conduits bends shall not be more than the
equivalent of three (3) 90 degree bends between
pulling points.
f. Conduit threads cut on job shall have same
effective lengths, thread dimensions, and taper as
factory threads.
g. Cut ends of conduit square with hand or power
 saw and ream to remove burrs and sharp edges.
Do not use wheel cutter.
h. Clamps shall be galvanized malleable iron one-hole
straps, beam clamps or other approved device
with necessary bolts and expansion shields.
i. Trapeze hangers shall be used for parallel runs of
conduits. Install conduit clamps at end of each run
and at each elbow. Paint hangers one prime coat
of red lead or zinc chromate, and one finish coat of
an approved color. Hangers are not detailed but
must be adequate to support combined weight of
conduit, conductors and hangers. Submit shop
drawings for approval.
l. All underground conduits installed shall be
provided with concrete encasement at least 8cm.
thick outer face of conduit.
4.2 Wires

1. Wires shall be annealed copper, 98% or better

conductivity, insulated, single, except as noted in the
drawings.
2. 600 volt class type as indicated in the plans.
3. Wires greater than no. 8 mm2 shall be stranded.
4. Minimum size shall be #3.5 TW for power and lighting
circuits.
5. Telephone wires shall be no. 22 AWG jacketed type, 4
wires.
6. Use standard methods in pulling wires.
7. Splices of wires/cables shall be done inside junction boxes
or auxiliary gutters using standard connectors. No wires
shall be spliced inside conduits.
8. All wires and cables shall be color coded as

follows: Phase A Red

Phase B

Yellow

Phase C Black

Ground Green

NeutralWhite

4.2 Connectors

Use solderless mechanical pressure - type lugs, copper

4.3 Insulation

All splices shall be properly insulated using 3M electrical tape.

Application of insulation tape shall be equivalent to the insulation of
the wire concerned. Use filler compound, “Scotch fillat sharp
edges to provide smooth surface before taping.

4.5 Panel board & Circuit Breaker

4.5.1 NEMA type/enclosure unless noted, PEC rules and

regulations, circuit breaker type shall be 230V, number of
pole as required.

4.5.2 Panel boards shall contain a single brand of circuit

breakers and as manufactured by “Schneider Electric”,
“Cutler Hammer” or “GE”.
4.5.3 All circuit breakers used as main shall be “Bolt on” type
molded case, thermal magnetic protective, quick make,
quick break, trip free from handle, trip indicating, number
and size as shown in the schedule. Internal common trip
for 2 and 3 pole breakers.

4.5.4 Breaker minimum interrupting capacities shall be based on

NEMA and UL test procedures.
 a. 230 volt breakers - 10,000 rms. Symmetrical amperes
at 240V A/C (minimum)

4.5.5 All circuit breakers used as branches rated at below 100 AT

and specifically installed in lighting panel boards shall be
be
„bolt-on‟.
4.5.6 Word “space” indicated in the schedule shall mean that
complete bus, insulators, etc. shall be included ready to
accept future circuit breaker of the same frame size as the
largest branch circuit breaker.

DIVISION 13 PLUMBING / SANITARY WORKS

PSW 1.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

1.1 The work to be undertaken under this section shall consist

of the furnishing of all materials, labor tools, equipment and
other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work
necessary for the complete installation, testing and
operation of the plumbing system accordance with the
applicable drawing and this section of that specifications
consisting of, but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Soil, waste and vents pipe system, within the

building up to sewer line.

b. Interior fire protection system consisting of

combination standpipes, valves, fire hose cabinets,
inlets, connectors and portable fire extinguishers.

c. Water service connection from main

building distribution system.

d. Furnishing, installation and testing of water closets,

lavatories, accessories including controls & piping
works.

e. Furnishing and installation of all plumbing

fixtures, fittings, trims and accessories.

l. All work shall be performed in accordance with the

requirements of all applicable laws of the Republic
of the Philippines and all local codes and
ordinances.

1.2 The contractor is required to refer to all mechanical,

electrical, structural and architectural plans and
specifications all shall investigate all possible interference
and conditions affecting his work in this section and that of
the other sections.
1.3 All plumbing works to be done and sizes of pipe to be used
shall be of the sizes, which are required and in accordance
with the NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES.
 PS 2 GENERAL
W .
0
2 DRAWING AND
. SPECIFICATIONS:
1

a) The contract drawings and the specifications are complimentary to

each other, and any labor or materials called for by both, if
necessary for the successful operation of any other particular types
of equipment shall be furnished and installed without additional
cost of Procuring Entity.

b) All dimensional locations of fixtures, equipment, floors and roof

drains risers and pipe. Chases shall be verified on the
architectural drawings and manufacturer‟s catalogs.

c) Upon completion of the work as described herein, the Contractor

shall at his own expense furnish the Procuring Entity originals and
three (3) sets of “AS BUILT” Plans for future reference and
maintenance purposes.

2.2 PROTECTION:

The contractor shall protect all his work and materials loss, injury or
defacement. Protection of fixtures and materials shall be provided by
boards, papers and/or cloth as required and any loss, damaged or deface
material shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.

2.3 INSTALLATION AND WORKMANSHIP:

a. All labor shall be performed in a first-class, neat

and workman like manner by mechanic skilled in
their work shall be satisfactory to the Project
Architect.

b. No piping in any location shall be closed up, furred

in or covered before testing and the examination of
same by the inspector, Procuring Entity or their
representatives.

PSW 3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS:

a. Each length of pipe, fitting, traps, fixtures, and

device used in the plumbing system shall have
cast, stamped or indelibly marked on it the
manufacturer‟s trade mark or name, the weight,
the type, and classes of product when so required
by the standards mention above.

b. All plumbing fixtures and fittings installed without

 the above trademarks shall be removed and
replaced with probably marked fixtures and fittings
without any extra cost to the Procuring Entity.

PSW 4.0 WATER SUPPLY

 a. Pipes and fittings for waterline shall be as
SPECIFIED BY EPPI.
b. Valves-All valves, unless otherwise specified shall
be gate valves of size as indicated in the drawings:
for hot water supply, valves and fittings shall be
insulated of a thickness equal to that of the
insulation on the adjoining pipe, securely fastened
in place.

4.1 SANITARY DRAINAGE

a. Soil and waste Pipes and Fittings:

Soil and waste pipes and fittings shall be PVC
pipes (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) series 1000 Neltex.

b. Vent Pipes and Fittings:

Vent pipes and fittings shall be PVC pipes

c. Shower and Floor Drains:

Shower and floor drains shall be of high grade,
strong, tough, and even grained metals.

d. Cleanouts:

1. Ceiling cleanouts shall be of the same material

as pipe with sealed screw type, raised head
plug.
2. Floor cleanouts shall be cast-iron body with
brass plug, colt-type or countersunk head;
METMA brand.

4.3 HANGERS, INSERTS AND PIPE SUPPORTS

A. Provide suitable and substantial hangers and

supports for all piping.

B. Support horizontal piping in accordingly approved

sizes where pipe clamps are too short to connect
to the building construction.

PSW 5.0 EXECUTION

2.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION OF PIPES

A. Install pipes approximately as shown on the

drawings, as straight and direct as possible forming right angles
parallel lines with walls and other pipes, and neatly spaced unless
otherwise indicated. Care shall be taken not to weaken the
structural portions of the building.
B. Maintain minimum slope of 3mm (1/8 inch fall per
foot) on all soil, waste and drain lines 100mm in
 diameter.

C. Do not install pipes or other apparatus in a

manner which will interfere with full swing of the
doors and windows.

D. The arrangement, position and connection of pipe

fixtures, drains, valves and the like indicated on the
drawings shall be followed as closely as possible,
the right is reserved by the Procuring Entity to
change location and elevations to accommodate
conditions which may arise during the progress of
the work prior to installation, without additional
cost of the Procuring Entity for such changes. The
responsibility for accurately laying out of the work
rests with this Contractor. Should be found that
any work if laid out caused interference, the matter
shall be reported to the Engineer before
connecting the work.
smooth before
installation. Do
not bend,
way.
flatten, split or
E. Ream all injure pipes in
screwed pipes any

F. Use reducing fittings, in making reduction in size of

pipe. Bushing will not be allowed unless specifically approved.

G. Where chrome plated piping is installed, cut and

thread pipe. Bushing will not be allowed unless
specifically approved.

H. Carry fixture connections, concealed in

building constructions, to points above floor, break out close
to underside of fixture and rise exposed to fixture.

I. No piping shall be installed which will provide a

cross or interconnection between a distribution supply of drinking water
of Domestic use and pollution or waste pipe, the water line shall be
placed above the waste pipe in ground installation.

2.2 INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPES

AND FITTINGS

A. The piping shall be extended to all fixtures,

outlets and equipment. Ends of pipes and outlets shall be capped or
plugged and left ready for future connections.

B. Branch pipe from service line may take off of main,

bottom of main, or side of main, using such cross over fittings as may be
required by structural or installation conditions.
 All service pipes, valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient
distance from other work to permit finished covering not less than 12.7mm
(1/2”) from such other work and not less than 12.7mm between finished
coverings on the different services. No
 water piping shall be buried in floors until after they
have been inspected and approved.

C. Where the branch serves more than one fixture,

the branch shall be increased in size in proportion to
sizes as shown on the drawings.

D. Cast bronze unions shall be installed at

the connection to all equipment so that they may be
conveniently disassembles.

E. Upon completion of water system, flush out lines

and all valve sets to clear system of particles and
dirt.

2.3 INSTALLATION OF SOIL, WASTE, VENT

AND DRAINAGE PIPING

A. Horizontal Drainage Pipe and Vent Piping

Horizontal waste pipe 75mm (3”) and smaller shall
have minimum grade of 6mm (1/4”) per foot, and
for 100mm (4”) and larger, 3mm (1/8”) per foot.
Vertical vent pipes may be connected to a vent
lines carrying other fixtures, the connection to be
at least 1.20m (4 feet) above floor on which the
fixtures and located to prevent the use of any vent
lines as waste lines. Horizontal waste lines
receiving the discharge from two (2) or more
fixtures shall be provided with vents, unless
separate venting of fixtures noted.

B. Fittings - All changes in pipes sizes on soil waste

line shall be made with reducing fittings or
recessed reducers. All changes in direction shall
be made with the appropriate use of 45 wyes, half
wyes, long sweep quarter bends, or elbows may
use in soil and waste lines where the change in
direction of flow is from horizontal to vertical, and
on the discharge from water closets. Where it
become necessary to use short radius fittings in
any other location, the approval of the Procuring
Entity shall be obtained before they are installed.

C. Traps - Each fixture and place of equipment

connection to the drainage system except fixture
with continuous waste shall be equipped with a
trap. Traps shall be placed as near to fixtures as
possible.

2.4 FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND FASTENINGS

All fixtures and equipment shall be supported and fattened in a
satisfactory manner.

A. Where secured to concrete on hollow block, walls,

 they shall be fastened with 6mm (1/4”) brass bolts
with twenty threads to the inch and of sufficient
length to extend at least 75mm (3”) into solid
concrete on hollow block work; fitted with loose
tubing or sleeve inserts, shall be securely anchored
and installed flushed with the finished wall and
shall be completely concealed when the fixtures
are installed.

B. Where though bolts are used, they shall be

provided with name plates and washers at
backsets so that head, nuts and washer will be
concealed by plaster. Bolts and nuts shall be
hexagonal and screw shall be provided chromium
brass washers.

C. Upon completion of work, all fixtures, trimmings,

and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned,
polished and left in first class condition for final
acceptance.

2.5 CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Prior to acceptance of the work, thoroughly clean

all exposed metal surface and rid of grease, dirt or
other foreign material. Chrome or nickel - plated
piping‟s, fitting and trimming shall be polished.

B. Pipe hangers, supports and all other iron work in

concealed spaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and
painted with one coat of red lead and a finish coat
of oil enamel paint.

C. All exposed soil, waste and vent piping or cast iron

that are asphalt or tar-coated shall be given two (2)
coats of shellac and two (2) coats of oil paint.

2.6 WATER SYSTEM TEST

A. Upon completion of the roughing-in and before

fixtures, the entire water piping system shall be
tested at a hydrostatic pressure of one and half ( 1-
1/2 ) times the expected working pressure in the
system when in operation, and proven tight at this
pressure or not less than 150 psi gauge.

B. Where a portion of the water piping system is to be

concealed before completion, this portion shall be
tested separately in a manner to that described for
the entire system, and in the presence of the
Procuring Entity or its representative.
2.7 DRAINAGE SYSTEM TEST

A. The entire drainage and venting system shall have

necessary opening which can be plugged to permit the
entire system to be filled with water to the level of the
 highest vent stack and/or vent above the roof.

B. The system shall hold this water for a full thirty (30) minutes
during which time there shall be no drop more than four
inches 100mm (4”).

C. If and when the Procuring Entity decides that an additional

test is needed, such as an air or smoke test on the
drainage system, the Contractor shall perform such test
without additional cost to the Procuring Entity.

DIVISION 16 FURNITURE
* All Furniture is to be purchased by owner.