SPECIFICATION AND DIGEST

AND BUILDING OF MATERIALS

FOR PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORKS

MEDIUM – RISE BUILDING PROJECT

Nuñez, Alexandra Louise J.

Ozaeta, Carlos Roman M.

Pascua, Bethany Farrah Y.

Soriano, Seichi Rens C.

Timkang, Clarisse Lorraine D.

CONTENTS

1 Purpose

2 Scope of Work

3 Codes and Standards

4 Technical Requirements

5 Identification and Approval of Materials

6 Substitution and Testing of Materials

7 Soil, Waste, Drain, and Vent Pipes

8 Water Distribution Systems

9 Excavation, Pipe Laying, and Backfilling

10 Miscellaneous

11 Site Plumbing Utilities

12 Tests and Disinfection

13 Cleaning

14 Painting and Protection

15 Color Code for Exposed Pipes

16 Warranty and “As-Built” Plans

17 Heating and Hot Water Services Controls

18 Responsibility
1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to define specifications and building of

materials to be followed for plumbing, sanitary works, and drainage.

2 SCOPE OF WORK

Unless otherwise specified, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all materials,

tools, equipment, apparatus, appliances, accessories, transportation, labor and
supervision required for the complete installation and testing of the Plumbing Systems
ready for use in accordance with the best practice of the Plumbing Trade as listed
herein but not limited to the following:

a. The CONTRACTOR is required to refer to all architectural, structural,

mechanical, fire protection and electrical plans and investigate all possible
interference and conditions affecting his work.
b. All work shall comply with the pertinent provision of the Plumbing Code of
the concerned city, the Code of Sanitation of the Phil., and/or National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
c. Tapping from an existing main pipe of the building distribution system.
d. Water supply and distribution system for the building, including supply and
installation of water tank and pumps piping.
e. All building sanitary drains waste and venting systems including floor drains,
& AC drains.
f. Sewage collection and disposal system such as tapping to the existing sewage
manhole /sewer line.
g. Building storm drainage system including deck roof drains, canopy drains, and
plant boxes drains.
h. Building storm drains and collection system including peripheral collector line
into storm manhole or sump pits and up to existing storm drains.
i. Testing for leakage of all water supply and distribution system, drains, waste,
sewer and venting system plus pressure testing and disinfection of the water
supply and distribution system.
j. Test run of transfer, booster & sump pumps and other equipment under
Plumbing Works.
k. Securing of all permits and licenses as required to include water connection.
l. Excavation and backfilling in connection with the work shall be included.
m. Preparation and submittal of two (2) sets of as built plans.
n. Furnish of written one (1) year warranty on the plumbing system.

3 CODES AND STANDARDS

a. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

 The basic goal of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is to ensure
the qualifies observance of the latest provision of the plumbing and
environmental laws.

b. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines ensures that the updated and
codifies sanitary laws follow the modern standards of sanitation and provide a
handy reference and guide to their enforcement.

c. National Pollution Control Commission

The National Pollution Control Commission is the primary agency responsible
for the prevention and control of the environmental pollution.

d. Ordinances of concerned municipality

A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.

4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 MATERIALS

4.1.1 GENERAL

A. Except as specified, the CONTRACTOR shall submit for the

Engineer's approval, four (4) copies of a complete list of
manufacturer's names of all equipment and materials he proposes to
use, within thirty (30) days after award of contract.
B. The CONTRACTOR shall assume the cost of and the entire
responsibility for any change in the work as shown on contract
drawings which may be occasioned by approval of materials other than
those specified.

4.1.2 PIPES AND FITTINGS SCHEDULE

A. Cold Water Lines - shall be Polypropylene Random Pipe, PPR Pipe

PN 16.
B. Hot Water Lines – shall be High Density PPRC (Polypropylene
Random Copolymer) or cross linked Polyethylene pipe materials.
Fittings shall be fusion weld type, imported conforming to German
Technology DIN 8077- 8078 and ASTM 1281-93 similar to
“Plastherm”, “Aquatherm” Brand or approved equivalent by the
Engineer.
C. Sewer line - shall be Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, series 1000 II
high Impact.
D. Vent Pipe - shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, series 600.
 E. Storm Drainage Lines - shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, series
1000 II or reinforced concrete pipe (RCP).

4.1.3 VALVES

A. Gate Valve - 50mm & larger, shall be rising stem iron body with
bronze trim, flanged connection, min., of 150 psig working pressure.
50mm & smaller, shall be non-rising stem, all bronze, female threaded,
min. of 150 psig working pressure.
B. Check Valve - 50mm &larger shall be iron body with bronze trim,
flanged connection, min. of 150 psig working pressure. 50mm &
smaller same except female threaded connection.
C. Float Valve - shall be the float & lower type globe valve, single
seatedtight closing, bronze or iron material, flanged connection, with
float.

4.1.4 DRAINS

A. Roof/Deck Drain/Parapet Drain – as per approved material.(270mm x

270mm)
B. Scupper Drain (Tank Drain) – as per approved material.
C. Floor Drain for Toilets (For Roof Deck) – as per approved material
D. Floor Drain for Toilets (For Second Floor & Up) – as perapproved
material(120mm x 120mm)
E. Floor Drain for Toilets (For Ground Floor only) – as perapproved
material (100mm x 100mm)
F. Canopy Drain - as per approved material.
G. Area Drain Grating Cover – as per approved material.
H. Storm Drain (with grates) – 0.30m wide with a length that runs along
the course of the outline of the building.

4.1.5 HOSE BIBBS

A. Hose Bibbs - 40mm standard hose connection, male tape-red

threads,polished chromium plated.

4.1.6 OUTDOOR PIPE LINES AND APPURTENANCES:

A. Concrete Drain Pipes (CDP) / Reinforced Concrete Drain

Pipes(RCDP) - as per Manufacturers Standards.
B. Thrust Blocks - 140 kg/sq. c.m. reinforced concrete.
C. Area-Drain-Catch Basin - 140 kg/sq., reinforced concrete.
D. Drainage Junction Boxes - 140 kg/sq. c.m. reinforced concretewith
pre-cast reinforced concrete cover.
E. Cistern - 210 kg/sq. c.m. reinforced concrete
(8.9 sq. m.) – Ground Floor
 4.1.7 JOINTING

A. Flanged Joint Gasket – as per approved material

B. Screwed Joints - U.S. Federal Specifications GG-P-251.
C. PVC Pipes and Fittings - PVC cement or as per the Manufacturer’s
recommendations.
D. Cast Iron Soil Pipes (B&S) - Oakum and lead (99% purity).
E. Dissimilar Pipes - Adaptor fittings shall be used.
F. Concrete Drain Pipe - Cement mortar.

5 IDENTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

5.1 Each length of pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures, and device used in the
Plumbing system shall have cast, stamped or marked on it, the manufacturer's trade
mark or name, the weight, type and classes of product when so required by the
Standard.

5.2 Within thirty (30) days after award of the contract, the CONTRACTOR
shall submit for the Architect's approval, the names of suppliers and materials
proposed including trade names and/or samples of the materials if deemed necessary.

6 SUBSTITUTIONS AND TESTING OF MATERIALS

6.1 Materials intended to be substituted for those originally specified shall be

accepted only after a formal request for substitution, accompanied by:

A. Reason for substitutions;

B. Certificate of test indicating quality, compared to those originally
specified.
C. Cost comparisons with material originally specified. Requests shall be
submitted to the Architect for evaluation at least 15 working days
before installation of subject materials is due.

6.2 Cost of testing of materials, whether on originally specified items or on

substitutions, shall be to the account of the CONTRACTOR.

6.3 Results of tests shall be submitted to the Architect for evaluation at least 15
days before the material is due for installation on the job.

7 SOIL, WASTER, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPES

7.1 GENERAL
 A. Underground soil and waste pipes and fittings shall be Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC). Soil & waste pipes above ground shall be Polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) Vent pipes shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
Fittings for pipings above ground shall be drainage pattern. Fitting on
all dry vents shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. All stacks shall be
PVC pipes.
B. All soil and drainage pipes shall be pitched 6mm per 300mm but in no
case flatter than 3mm per 300mm.

7.2 SUPPORTS

A. Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured length heavy duty

strap hangers or floor chairs as required. Vertical lines shall be secured
strongly by hooks to the building frame and suitable bracket or chairs
shall be provided at the floors from which they start.
B. Soil pipes in trenches under the ground shall be laid true to line and
grade on a stable and suitably prepared foundation, each section of the
pipe being properly bedded.
C. In soft ground liable to settlement, a gravel base 300mm deep and
twice the width of the pipe shall be rolled or tamped. Backfilling shall
be carefully placed and tamped for the purpose, in such a manner that
the pipe lines or connections are not disturbed.

7.3 TRAPS

A. Every plumbing fixtures shall be separately trapped by a vented water

sealed trap as close to the fixture outlets as the conditions allow, but in
no case at a distance greater than 600mm. In case of the upper or the
only fixture on a soil pipe extended full size through the roof, a vent
shall not be required when said fixture has its center stack. Traps shall
be of the same diameter as the waste pipes from the fixtures which
they shall serve, all traps shall have a water seal of at least 32
millimeters with a brass thumbscrew cleanout at the bottom of the seal.

7.4 VENT

A. Vent shall be taken from the crown of the fixtures, except for water
closet traps, in which case, the branch line shall be vented below the
trap and above all small waste inlets, so connected as to prevent
obstructions. Each vent pipe shall be run separately above the fixtures
into the adjacent soil pipes, a distance not more than 1.50 meters. If
more than this distance, the vent shall run independently through the
roof.
B. A vent line shall be wherever practicable, direct extension of a soil or
waste line.
 C. Main vent riser at 4.5 meters long or more shall be connected at the
foot with the main water or soil pipes below the lowest vent outlet with
a forty five degrees (45) connection.
D. All vertical soil or vent pipes shall be carried up at least 600mm above
the roof of the building and the open side ends are to be entirely and
securely covered with ga.16 mesh copper cloth.
E. Vent pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to the
underside of roof with horizontal piping pitched down to stacks
without forming traps. Where an end or circuit vent pipe from fixtures
it shall be connected into the main vent or vent stack.

7.5 ROUIGHING-IN

A. Roughing-in for pipes and fixtures shall be carried along with the
building construction. Correctly locate openings of proper sizes where
required in the walls and floors for the passage of pipes. All items to be
embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and free from all
rust, scale and paint.

7.6 FITTINGS

A. All changes in pipe sizes on soil, waste and drain lines shall be made
with reducing fittings or reducers. All changes in direction shall be
made by the appropriate use of forty five degree (45) wyes, or long
sweep bends, except that sanitary tees may be used on vertical stacks.
Short quarter bends or elbows may be used in soil and waste lines
where the change in direction is from the horizontal to the vertical and
on the discharge from the water closet.

7.7 JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS

A. All joints shall be air and water tight. For joining pipes, the followings
shall be used.

1. Cast iron soil and waste pipes, bell and spigot joints caulking
with oakum or jute and soft pig lead.
2. Galvanized wrought iron or steel pipe, screwed or threaded
joints, use sealant.
3. Lead to cast iron pipe: brass ferrule wiped on lead side and
caulked into cast iron bell.
4. Concrete pipes: bell and spigot or tongue and grooved.
5. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, socket, type with PVC cement.

8 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

8.1 INSTALLATION
 A. The pipings shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets and equipment
from the gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.
B. Unions shall be provided where required for disconnection.
C. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked
into place without springing or facing. Care shall be taken so as not to
weaken the structural portions of the building.
D. All service pipes valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance
from work to permit finished covering not less than 15mm from such
work or from finished covering on the different service.
E. Changes in pipes shall be made with reducing fittings.
F. Accessible Contraction - Expansion joints shall be made where
necessary. Horizontal runs of pipe over 15m in length shall be
anchored to wall or the supporting structure about midway on the run
to force expansion and contraction equally towards the ends.

9 EXCAVATION, PIPE LAYING, AND BACKFILLING

9.1 TRENCHES

Trenches for all underground pipe lines shall be excavated to the required
depths and grades. Bell holes shall be provided so that pipe will rest on
well-tamped solid ground for its entire length. Where rock is encountered,
excavation shall extend to a depth 150mm below the pipe bottom and fill
with other approved filling materials.

9.2 CONCRETE PROTECTION

All pipes except concrete pipes and cast iron pipes that will run
underground shall be protected with Class B concrete casing, a minimum
of 100mm around the pipe perimeter and 250mm below the finish grade.

9.3 MATERIALS

Materials for backfill shall be free of debris or big rocks. Backfill shall be
placed in horizontal layers, properly moistened and compacted to an
optimum density that will prevent excessive settlement and shrinkage.

10 MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 CLEANOUTS

Cleanout shall be of the same size as the pipe, the location of which is
extended to an easily accessible place.

10.2 TRAPS
 A. Every plumbing fixtures or equipment requiring connection to the
drainage system shall be equipped with a trap.
B. Each trap shall be placed as near as possible to the fixture. No fixture
shall be double-trapped.

10.3 VALVES AND HOSE BIBS

A. Valves shall be provided on all water supplies to fixture as specified.

B. Hose bibbs shall be made of brass with 15mm male inlet threads
hexagon shoulders and 20mm connections.

10.4 HANGERS AND SUPORTS

A. Horizontal runs of pipe shall be hung with adjustable wrought iron or

malleable iron pipe hangers spaced not over 3m apart, except hub and spigot soil
pipes which shall have hangers spaced not over 1.52m apart and located near the hub.
B. Hangers shall have short turnbuckles or other approved means of adjustment.
C. Inserts shall be of cast steel and shall be of type to receive a machine bolt or
nut after installation.
D. Vertical runs of pipe shall be supported by wrought iron clamps, or collars
spaced not more than 9m apart.
E. Water and Vent Pipe - 65mm and larger; band type 6.4mm x 25mm
flat mild steel or black iron with 15mm round rod with plates and nuts; 50mm
and smaller split ring type with 10mm iron rods with inserts plates; toggle
bolts, clamps or expansion shield.

10.5 PIPE SLEEVES

A. Pipe sleeves shall be installed and properly secured in place at all

points where pipes pass through masonry or concrete.
B. Pipe sleeves shall be of sufficient diameter to provide approximately
6.4 mm clearance around the pipe or insulation.
C. Pipe sleeves in walls and partitions shall be of cast iron, wrought iron
or steel pipe. Pipe sleeves in concrete beams or concrete slabs shall be
wrought iron or steel pipe.

D. Where pipes pass through waterproofing membrane, the sleeves shall

be provided with an integral flange or clamping device to which a
flashing shield can be soldered.
E. The space between the pipes and sleeves shall be made water tight by
inserting a packed oakum gasket and filling the remaining space with
poured lead caulking thoroughly.

11 SITE PLUMBING UTILITIES

11.1 GENERAL
 A. The entire site plumbing utilities system shall be laid out and installed
consistent throughout with the given slope in the plans. Pipe joints and
connections to area drains, catch basin, and junction boxes shall
possess such leak-proof and see page-proof integrity achieve with the
works called for under this particular section of the Specifications.
B. Junction boxes for storm & sanitary (sewer) drainage lines outside the
building shall be cast-in place reinforced concrete sections and pre-cast
concrete cover.
C. Trench excavation and backfilling shall be as specified in excavation,
trenching and backfilling for utility system.
D. Concrete Drainage Pipe:
a. Materials, Pipe shall be reinforced concrete pipe (300 mm dia&
larger) and non-reinforced concrete pipe 250 mm dia& smaller
conforming to ASTM C14- 75.
b. Installation:
i. Bedding surfaces shall be provided a firm foundation,
carefully shaped true to line and grade.
ii. Concrete pipe shall be laid carefully with hubs upgrade
and ends fully and closely joints. Joints shall be cement
mortar. Cement mortar shall consist of one part Portland
cement and 1½ part clean sharp sand with only enough
water for workability. A gasket placed around the pipe.
iii. The gasket shall be in one (1) piece of suitable diameter
(not less than 19mm and shall be lapped at the top. The
gasket shall be saturated. With that cement before being
placed and rammed. The joint shall be completely filled
with cement mortar and rammed thoroughly with a
wooden caulking tool. The joint shall then be overfilled
and finished to smooth level outside.

11.2 EXCAVATION FOR STORM AND SANITARY (SEWER)

DRAINAGESYSTEM

A. General: The contractor shall do all excavation of whatever substances

encountered below depth shown on drawings. Excavated materials not
required for fill or backfill shall be removed from site as directed by
the Engineer and disposed of by the Contractor. Excavation for
accessories to have 300mm minimum and 600mm maximum clearance
in all side. Excavation shall not be carried below the required depth.
Excess excavation below required level shall be backfilled at the
Contractor's expense with earth, sand, gravel, or concrete, as directed
by Engineer, and thoroughly tamped. Unstable soil shall be removed
and replaced with gravel or crushed stone, which shall be thoroughly
tamped.

The Engineer shall determine the depth of removal of unstable soil.

Ground adjacent to all excavation shall be granted to prevent water
 running. The Contractor shall removed by pumping or other means
approved by the Engineer any water accumulated in excavation and
keep trench unwatered until the bedding is complete.

B. Trench excavation: Banks of trenches shall be vertical. Soft materials

shall be reported to the Engineer. In rock, excavation shall be carried
200mm below bottom of pipe. Loose earth or gravel shall be used for
backfill, and tamped thoroughly and rounded to receive pipe as above.
C. Rock Excavation: Rock excavation shall include removal of boulders
larger than ½m 3 in volume and ledge rock concrete or masonry
structures that required drilling/melting.
D. Bracing and Shoring: The Contractor shall do all bracing sheathing and
shoring necessary to perform and protect all excavation as indicated on
the plans. as required for safety, as directed by the Architect, or to
conform to governing laws.

11.3 TESTING

Test: Test for workmanship on utility lines shall be conducted in

accordance with the applicable utility specification before backfilling.

11.4 BACKFILLING

A. Backfilling: After pipes have been tested and approved, backfilling

shall be done with approved materials free from large rocks or stones.

1. Trench backfill materials shall be placed evenly and carefully

around pipe in 150mm maximum layers. Each layer shall be
thoroughly and carefully rammed until 300mm of cover exists
over pipe. The remainder of backfill material shall be placed,
moistened and compacted. Water setting will not be permitted
in clay soils. It may be required at the option of the Engineer in
sandy soils.
2. Trench under areas to be paved. Materials shall be placed in
200mm maximum layers after filling 300mm above pipe as
previously described. Each layer shall be thoroughly and
carefully rammed until 300mm of cover exists over pipe. The
remainder of backfill material shall be placed, moistened and
compacted. Water settling will not be permitted in clay soils. It
may be required at the option of the Engineer in sandy soils.
3. Structures: All forms, trash, and debris shall be removed and
cleared away. Approved backfill material may be from
excavation or borrow. It shall be free from rock, lumber or
debris. Backfill material shall be placed symmetrically on all
side in 200mm maximum layers. Each layer shall be moistened
and compacted with mechanical or hand tampers. In area to
paved, shall be compacted to density equal to that of adjacent
materials so that pavement can be placed immediately.
B. Maintenance. The CONTRACTOR shall refill for settlement all
backfilled areas.
 C. Clean-up. The CONTRACTOR shall clean up and disposed of all
excess materials, trash, wood forms and other debris.

12 TESTS AND DISINFECTION:

12.1 DRAINAGE SYSTEM TEST

A. The entire drainage and venting system shall have all necessary openings
plugged to permit the entire system to be filled with water to the level of the highest
stack vent/or vent stack 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 100mm.
C. Each section of pipeline shall be slowly filled with water and the specified test
pressure, measured at the point of lowest elevation shall be applied by the means
satisfactory to the Architect. During the filling of the pipe and before applying the test
pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe line. To accomplish this taps shall be
made, if necessary, at point of highest elevation, and after completion of the test the
taps shall be tightly plugged unless otherwise specified. During the test all exposed
pipes, fittings, valves joints and couplings will be carefully examined. If found to
have cracked or defective, they shall be removed and replaced by the contractor with
sound materials at his own expense. The test shall be repeated until satisfactory
results have been obtained.

12.2 PRESSURE TESTS FOR WATER LINES:

A. After the pipe have been installed, the joints completed and with joints
exposed for examination, all newly installed pipe or any valve section therefore, shall
be subjected to hydrostatic pressure 1½ the designed working pressure of the system
or as specified by the Architect.
B. The duration of each pressure test shall be at least 10 minutes unless otherwise
specified by the Architect.
C. Each section of pipe line shall be slowly filled water and the specified test
pressure, measured at the point of lowest elevation shall be applied by means of a
pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Architect. During the
filling of the pipe in and before applying the test pressure, all air shall be expelled
from the pipe line. To accomplish this taps shall be made, if necessary, at point of
highest elevation, and after completion of the test the taps shall be tightly plugged
unless otherwise specified.
During the test all exposed pipes, fittings, valves joints and couplings
will be carefully examined. If found to be cracked or defective, they
shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor with sound materials
at his own expense. The test shall be repeated until satisfactory results
has been obtained.

12.3 LEAKAGE TEST FOR WATER LINES

A. Leakage test shall be conducted after satisfactory completion of the pressure
and shall consist of an examination of all exposed joints for leakage as well as on
overall leakage test completed pipelines.
B. The pressure to be maintained during the test shall be the design working
pressure of the system.
C. Leakage test shall be made only after a minimum of 24 hours after the pipe to
be tested have been filled with water.
D. The duration of each leakage test shall be two hours unless otherwise
specified by the Architect.
E. Each section to the pipeline shall be slowly filled with water at specified
pressure, measured at the points of lowest elevation shall be applied by means
of a positive displacement type pump and reservoir connected to the Pipeline.
F. Before starting the leakage test, all air shall be expelled from the pipe.
All expose pipes, fittings, valves and joints shall be examined for
leakage during the test.
G. Allowable leakage rate per 100 joints per inch of Pipe Diameter at Pressure.

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PRESSURE LEAKAGE RATE
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PSI KG/CM LITERS/HR. LITERS/HR.
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50 3.5 1.45 2.90
75 5.3 1.75 3.50
100 7.0 2.05 4.10
125 8.8 2.30 4.60
150 10.5 2.50 5.00
200 14.0 2.90 5.80

H. No structures shall be closed until all joints have been inspected for
leaks.

12.4 DEFFECTIVE WORK

A. If the inspection or test shown any defect, such defective work or

material shall be replaced and the test shall be repeated until
satisfactory to the Architect.
 B. All repairs to piping shall be made with new materials at the expense
of the contractor.
C. No caulking of screwed joints of holes will be accepted.

12.5 DISINFECTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND

WATER TANKS

(as per AWWA C 601)

A. The entire water system shall be thoroughly flushed and disinfected

with chlorine before it is placed on operation. Water tanks shall be
washed and swabbed.
B. Chlorination materials shall be liquid chlorine of hypochlorite as
specified and shall be introduced into the water lines in manner
approved by the Engineer.
C. Tanks shall be thoroughly cleaned of all debris dirt or dust before
swabbing.
D. The chlorine dosage shall be such as to provide not less than fifty parts
per million (50ppm) of available chlorine.
E. Following a contact period of not less than sixteen (16) hours, the
heavily chlorinated water shall be flushed from the system with clean
water until the residual chlorine content is not greater than two tenth
(0.20 ppm). All valves in water lines being sterilized shall be opened
and closed several times during the 16 hours chlorinating period.

13 CLEANING

13.1 All exposed metal surfaces shall be free of grease, dirt or other foreign
materials.

13.2 Chrome or nickel plated piping, fittings and trimmings shall be polished
upon completion.

13.3 All plumbing fixtures shall be properly protected from used and damage
during the construction stage. The fixture shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of
the Architect upon completion and prior to acceptance of work.

13.4 All equipment. Pipes, valves and fittings shall be cleaned of grease and
sludge which may have accumulated. Any clogging, discoloration or damage
to other parts of the building due to the system shall be repaired by the
Contractor.

14 PAINTING AND PROTECTION

 14.1 All exterior of pipings to be installed in or through concrete floors and
underground shall be given one coat of acid resisting paint having a
bituminous base.

14.2 Pipe hanger supports and all of the iron work in concealed spaces shall
be painted with one coat of asphalt.

14.3 Expose galvanized iron pipe and fittings that are 1 mil asphalt coated
shall be given two coats of shellac prior to application of two coats or oil paint
as directed by the Architect or his authorized representative.

15 COLOR CODE FOR EXPOSED PIPES

All exposed pipings shall be adequately and durably identified by distinctive

colored paints as follows:

ITEM COLOR CODE

cold water pipe blue
hot water pipe blue w/red band @ 1.0m O.C.
storm water pipe aluminum
sewage pipe black
vent pipe green
waste pipe gray

16 WARRANTY AND “AS-BUILT” PLANS

16.1 All works, equipment and fixture shall be guaranteed by the
CONTRACTOR for satisfactory service for a minimum period of one (1) year.
16.2 The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Owner in reproducible form
plus three (3) sets of white prints, the complete plans of the entire system as
actually built. The cost of those shall be borne by the contractor. Submittals of
"AS-BUILT" Plans shall be conditions to final payment.

17 HEATING AND HOW WATER SERVICESS CONTROLS

17.1 THE BMS SYSTEM (GENERAL)
The Building Management System (BMS) Controller shall be a fully
microprocessor controlled system which can be used to control heating,
hot water and ventilation plant. The controllers will have a self learn
facility which will determine the optimum warm up time of the building
from the inside and outside sensors fitted in various locations within the
building.
 The BMS system shall be capable of providing automatic changing
between British Summer Time (BST) OR equivalent in the Philippine
setting and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), password protected operator
access with multiple levels of access and that any licenses to use software
applications are owned by the client.

The BMS system shall, where practicable, provide a graphical ‘head-end’

interface capable of internal and remote access to the system. The BMS
system must be capable of dealing with a future 20% increase in the
number of points without compromising the systems functionality or
speed of operation. The BMS system shall provide a time schedule that
can be defined on a weekly and a yearly time schedule that can be defined
12 months in advance.

The system shall be capable of providing a time schedule override facility

to accommodate holiday periods etc.
The BMS system shall be capable of providing optimum start/stop
routinesfor the heating system to compute the daily minimum pre-heat
period necessary to achieve target comfort conditions at the start and end
of occupation.
The BMS system shall be capable of providing weather compensation to
the heating system in relation to external weather conditions. Time clocks
must not be used. Only one BMS manufacturers system shall be installed
on any given site.

The BMS system shall be capable of remote access via a suitable modem
or by TCP/IP protocols. If a modem is used, an analogue telephone line
shall be provided with a connection box located adjacent to the control
panel. Where TCP/IP protocols are used, a CAT-5 data cable shall be
provided from the buildings IT server and terminated at both ends into a
suitable data network point. A fixed IP address shall be provided to the
Controls Specialist to enable firewalls to be configured.

The BMS system shall be capable of data logging that can be set up from
the operator workstation and that logging times and logging intervals are
user adjustable between 1 second and 24 hours. The system shall provide
a facility to allow the export of logged data to other software packages.

The BMS system shall ensure that field controllers can be fully configured
directly via a laptop type computer and via the operator workstation.
17.2 THE BMS SYSTEM (OPERATION)
The BMS system shall provide frost protection routines to operate plant
and pumps in order to protect building services systems and their
components from frost damage. Should the BMS system fail, then all
plant will run to protect the building fabric and its contents from the
affects of low internal temperatures.

The BMS system shall provide the following two stages of protection:
 Ensure that when the outside temperature falls to the operator set
minimum frost-protection temperature, the selected pumps start and
circulation is established through pipework systems and their components.

Ensure that when the inside space temperature falls below the operator
pre-set minimum, the full frost-protection facility is initiated. Ensure that
for heating systems, the heat source is turned on and operated to maintain
the return flow temperature above the pre-set minimum. The controller
will start the pump(s), fire the boiler(s), open the valve to each zone
(where applicable) and energize the supply to heat emitters (e.g. fan
convectors - where applicable) to heat each zone as required.
When each heating zone is up to temperature, the controller may close or
modulate the valve to that particular zone. In the case of mixed flow
(variable temperature) circuits with modulating valves, the pumps shall
continue to run to provide circulation. For constant temperature circuits
fitted with 2 port isolating valves, the pumps shall be stopped as soon as
the valve closes by the use of an auxiliary switch within the valve
actuator.

When all heating zones are up to temperature and switched off by the
controller, the boiler shall be shut down.

Primary loop pumps (where applicable) or selected zone heating pumps

(dependant upon the type of installation) shall continue to run on for a
predetermined time to dissipate excess heat within the boiler. In general,
the boiler and loop pumps (where applicable) shall be interlocked such
that if the loop pump trips, the boiler will be shut down. If a pressurization
unit is fitted to the system, high and low pressure switches shall be fitted.
Operation of either switch will indicate an abnormal system pressure
condition and shall cause all plant to be shut down. This may be achieved
by wiring the main control circuit through the pressure switch system.
Pressure fault indication shall be made available to the BMS in the form
of a volt free normally closed contact. Compensation / Optimization of the
system shall be achieved by the use of immersion type flow and return
sensors within the system pipe work.

The type and number of such sensors will be dependant upon the
requirements and degree of control required for each project. Control of
air handling plant shall be achieved in the same way except that the
sensors shall be of a type suitable for installation within ducts.

Internal Space temperatures shall be set to a maximum of 19 Degrees C

for all users with the exception of special needs schools and vulnerable
adults where a maximum of 21 Degrees C shall apply.

Internal frost protection shall be set at 5 Degrees C.

17.3 PUMP CONTROL
 Zone heating and HWS pumps within the boiler house area shall be
controlled by the BMS system via the control panel/outstation.

Remote pumps shall be controlled from the BMS system by the use of
extra low voltage relays in the remote location, which will switch the
pump/associated equipment. Supplies to remote equipment shall be
derived from a local distribution board and suitably labeled.

If 2 port valves are used (where applicable), pumps shall be prevented

from running until the two port valves are full open by the use of valve
endswitches. Under no circumstances should a pump be made to operate
against a closed valve.

Under normal operating conditions, the BMS system will control the
valve, and the pump will only start when the end of travel switch within
the valve actuator operates as the valve approaches the full open position.

The Controls Specialist contractor shall be made aware if there are valve
end switches and their required function by the relevant design engineer.
The end switches are usually supplied as a separate item and will require
fitting into the valve actuator at installation and adjusting to the required
end of travel tolerance.

End switches shall not be used for direct control of signals or

supply. End switches shall operate slave relays in the control panel
only.

Switches shall be provided on the control panel for each pump. These
switches shall be Off/Auto only. No hand override shall be provided.
Twin head pumps shall be controlled on an either/or basis and no
automatic changeover shall be allowed.

All pumps shall be fitted with appropriately sized overload relays wired
into the contactor control circuit or a suitable alternative.
17.4 HOT WATER SERVICES (HWS) CONTROLS
In general, the HWS system shall be controlled by the BMS system by the
use of a three port diverting valve on the primary circuit controlled via an
immersion type BMS sensor located on the secondary flow pipework.

High limit control shall be achieved by a 230v 50Hz spring return, 2-port
isolating valve that will cut off all primary flow to the cylinder. This shall
be controlled by a high limit thermostat located within the cylinder.
Immersion heaters for standby/back-up use shall be fitted within the
cylinder and controlled by the BMS system.

Electrically heated hot water is to be avoided. However, there may be

occasions when a variation to the contract will be required because of site
specific issues and these will need to be agreed with the Project Manager.
 If trace heating is used on the secondary flow to sink outlets, it must be
under the control of the BMS system.

All remote, point-of-use water heaters shall be controlled by the BMS

system on a time schedule as a minimum.
17.05 RESPONSIBILITIES (HEATING/HWS PLANT)
The electrical contractor shall be responsible for:

1. Mounting and positioning of all equipment.

2. Running of all cables.
3. All wiring and final connections to sensors plant and control
systems to clear and concise wiring/installation diagrams provided
by the control specialist.
4. All wiring and final connections to heating equipment as detailed
on the project drawings.
5. Supply and installation of all controls, sensors and ancillary
equipment.
6. Full inspection and test of the whole electrical installation
including mechanical control. Certificate to be produced.
7. The purchase of all control equipment and associated items from
one of the nominated controls specialists for the particular project.
8.

17.06 CONTROLS SPECIALIST

The Control Specialist shall be responsible for:

1. Designing and building of the control panel/outstation.

2. Final testing and commissioning of plant and control system.
3. Liaison with the Project Manager and the relevant government
funcionaries.
4. Provision of all wiring and interconnection diagrams as detailed
within this specification. This shall include a fully annotated
termination diagram giving terminal number/letters for all items of
plant and the respective connections within the control panel
terminal strip. It shall also give details of cable type, cross
sectional area and colour coding where applicable. These diagrams
will provide the Electrical Contractor with sufficiently detailed
information to enable him to make all necessary interconnections
between plant items and controls.
5. As fitted controls drawings on completion of the project.
17.07 ALARMS
Only essential alarms shall be reported by the BMS system. These
include:
 1. Boiler Lockout/overheat Pumps tripped
2. Pressure fault
3. High/low temperature limits
4. Gas alarm
5. AHU fans tripped

18 RESPONSIBILITY

18.1 The general CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the coordination

among the different trades on the job in order to finish the work in the least
possible time, in strict accordance with the Plans and Specification.

1. Throughout the construction period open ends of all installed pipe lines
shall be kept closed by temporary plugs.
2. Drainage lines shall not be used to conduct dirty construction wash
water especially those with cement mixes to avoid possible clogging.
3. A temporary fire protection system shall be provided by the contractor
during the construction operations. This is in addition to temporary fire extinguisher
required.
4. A temporary potable water supply shall be made available to
construction workers at every floor as construction progress.
5. A temporary human extra disposal system shall be provided by the
contractor to serve the worker during the construction period