PROJECT TITLE : ONE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

LOCATION : DISTRICT 3, SIBALOM, ANTIQUE

OWNER : MR. REXON C. NODQUE

SPECIFICATIONS

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

JOHN MICHAEL F. ATIENZA MR. REXON C. NODQUE

ARCHITECT OWNER

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
 A) SCOPE

The work to be done shall be of the highest quality workmanship and unless or
otherwise specified by the Architect or the Owner shall be executed in conformity
with the approved standard of construction.

B) PLANS AND SPECIFICATION

The plans and specifications are complimentary and anything mentioned in the
specifications and not shown in the drawings or vise versa shall be of like effects
if shown and mentioned on both if no numerical indications appear in the plans.
All drawings shall be carefully followed according to scale, but in the presence of
numerical notations it shall be followed and not the scale of the drawings. In case
of discrepancy in the figures or the drawing, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the Architect before any adjustment shall be made.

II. EARTH WORKS:

A) EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

All necessary excavations for foundation shall be made to the grade indicated in
the plans. Footing shall not be placed on fill. After all forms have been removed
from the footings and the columns, the backfilling shall be made in layer of not
exceeding than twenty centimeters in thickness with each layer thoroughly
tamped and wetted

B) FILLING MATERIALS

1. Common fill-shall be of approved materials, free from roots and stumps.

Materials from excavation maybe used if it meets the requirements.
2. Select fill-shall be crushed gravel, graded gravel or their combinations, free
from undesirable matters.

C) PLACING FILL

The filling shall be laid to grade at sixty centimeters below the elevation of the
finished floor line being placed in layers which shall be tamped and wetted.

D) TOP SOIL

Materials from excavation suitable for top soil shall be deposited in piles
separate from other excavated materials and shall be protected and maintained
until needed.

E) BATTERBOARDS

Second class, pest free lumber or coco lumber assembled and rendered secure
for proper delineation of building lines and grades.

III. CONCRETE WORKS

 A) MATERIALS

1. Cement- shall meet the requirements for portland cement in regards to

strength, soundness and setting time. Use Union, Apo cement or approved
equal.
2. Reinforcing steel bars- shall be of intermediate grade and billet steel bars as
specified. Use steel conforming with ASTM standards. Deformed for concrete
and masonry reinforcements. Use 16 G.I. tie wires and joints or laps or placed
reinforcements as indicated in the plans.
3. Fine aggregates-shall consist of clean and hard course stone, screaming or
other inert materials of similar characteristics. Use 38 mm.(1 ½”)maximum
for slabs and 19mm. (3/4”) for columns and beams.
4. Coarse aggregates-shall consist of clean hand and coarse stone or gravel.
5. Water clean, free from injuries amount of oil, acids, alkali, organic materials
and other detrious substances.
6. Sand-clean washed sand, strong, durable and free from organic materials.

B) CONCRETE MIXTURE PROPORTIONS

1. Class A - 1: 2 : 4 20.7MPA (3,000 psi) for footings, beams, columns and

for suspended slab
2. Class B - 1: 3 : 5 (2,500 psi) for slab on fill
3. Class C - 1: 3 : 6

1V. MASONRY WORKS

A) MATERIALS

1. Concrete hollow blocks (CHB) Use 100 mm (4”) thickness indicated in

the plans. Shall be of standard manufacturer machine vibrated end shall
have fine and even texture and well define edges
2. Mortar proportions consist of one part cement and two parts of sand.

B) INSTALLATION

Concrete hollow blocks shall be wetted thoroughly with water prior to

laying. All masonry units shall be laid, plumbed leveled and accurately
spaced. The blocks should be laid in full mortar bedding and in such a way
that no cracks are formed between the blocks and the mortar at the time
the blocks are placed. The blocks should be adjusted to its final position
while the mortar is still soft and plastic to insure a good bond.

V. CARPENTRY WORKS

A) MATERIALS
1. Lumber- shall be selected quality available well seasoned thoroughly
dry and free from loss, unsound knot caps and shakes or other
imperfections impairing its strength ,durability and appearance. All
exposed surfaces shall be planed and smooth.
2. Plywood
a. 3/16”thk Ordinary plywood for miscellaneous backing, patching,
and dividing components and which are concealed or intended to
be painted.
b. 3.5mm hardiflex lite (cement board).-for interior and exterior
ceiling panels.
 c. 4.5 hardipro cement board - for interior application on walls.

VI. ROOFING

A) ROOFING

1. Long Span Pre painted roofing

2. Fasteners and fixations-Use appropriate connectors as
recommended and approved by the Architect. Apply fastener in a
neat, consistent, even and standard manner.

VII. DOOR

1. Panel door-all framing shall be of selected grade hardwood, free from

imperfection that could impair its strength and appearance. Main door design
shall be approved by the Architect.
2. Flush type door-All framing, shall be of selected grade tangle and free from
loose and unsound knots or other imperfections that may impair its strength
and appearance. Plywood shall be 6mm. (1/4”) thick face veneers of selected
grades and color. Use marine plywood on both faces for bedrooms, bath
room.

VIII. WINDOWS

Windows are as indicated in the schedule of doors and windows all

windows shall conform with the design of the Architect.

Use Aluminum frame with bronze glass sliding window on all rooms,
awning type window on toilet and bath rooms.

1X. PLUMBING WORKS

A) GENERAL

All works shall be done in accordance with the Sanitary Code and the
National Plumbing Code. Plumbing is understood to include the water
connections from the water source to the building and the drainage
system. All plumbing shall be done by experienced workmen under the
supervision of the licensed master plumber or sanitary engineer.

B) MATERIALS

1. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES

a. Water Closet: American Standard, with enamel cover and flash with
quality necessary fittings.
b. Lavatory- American Standard, with the necessary fittings.
c. Kitchen sink- stainless steel, double bowl single drain complete with
faucets and accessories.

2. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

a. Schedule 40 PVC blue pipe and fittings for all water supply lines
outside and inside the structure.
b. Sanitary Disposal System
c. Schedule 40 Sanitary Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and fittings. For
all waste and sanitary lines leading to septic tank.
 C) SEWER DRAINAGE SYSTEM

The Contractor shall construct a septic tank, size as shown on plans

complete with affluent pipes. Drainage system shall be built in such a way
that storm water from the lot and the building shall be properly attained
toward the existing street gutter or canal.

X. ELECTRICAL WORKS

All electrical works shall be done according to the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code, with Rules and Regulations and Ordinances of
the local enforcing authorities and the requirements of the Local Power
Company.

All duplex convenience outlet and lighting pole switches shall be flush
type rated not below 10 amperes.

Mounting heights of panel boards, switches and outlets shall be suited

according to the requirements on the electrical and Architectural Plans.

All terminations shall be done on junction boxes with cover of approved

type.
Convenience Outlets - white colored plates with amperage as required.
National or approved equal.
Switches-White colored plates, with amperage as required. National or
approved
Wires-Phelps Dodge or approved equal.
Conduits-Use flexible conduit pipes. Atlanta/Moldex or approved equal.

XI. FINISHING AND PAINTING WORKS

1. Plain cement finish- consisting of one part of cement and two parts of
clean water, washed sand. Workmanship shall be even, clean, plumb and
true to line. For building exterior and portions in the interior as directed
by the Architect.

2. Special finishes

a) Vitrified tiles- Use 16” x 16” vitrified tiles for toilet and bath, wall and
floor finishes. Semi glazed for flooring and glazed tiles for walls. Use
ABC grout on joints. Color to be approved by the owner.

3. Painting- All paints and varnish shall be subject to inspection and approval
by the Architect. All paints shall be delivered to the site of work in its
original containers and sealed. All exposed finished hardwares, lighting
fixtures and accessories. Glasses and the like shall be adequately
protected that this are not stained with paint and other painting materials
prior to painting works. All other surfaces which would endangered by
stains and paintmarks should be taped and covered with craft paper and
equal.
Use leading paint brand or approved equal.