PROPOSED TWO-STOREY RESIDENTIAL

PROJECT TITLE

Patricia B. Sampana
CLIENT

Lot 11, Blk. 1 Poblacion Caloocan City

LOCATION

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
This set of Specification 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 in these Specification 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 appering in both. In case of conflict between the two, the same
should be reffered to the Architect or Owner’s approval.

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class leadership and
workmanship, to the fullest talent and meaning of the plans and these specifications, and to the
entire satisfaction of the Owner.
2. These specifications shall be part and parcel of the attached plans hereto and
shall govern over the said plans in case of conflict.

B. CLEARING, GRADING AND FILLING

1. General Conditions

The contractor shall make all necessary excavation for the foundation to grade indicated
in the drawings with put extra compensation. The ground floor shall be 0.20 meters above the
grade line.

Excavation for footings shall be done strictly in accordance with the given sizes and
depths as shown in the drawings.

C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. The plans and specifications shall be considered as binding in all items of work
mentioned in one but mentioned or indicated in the other or vice-versa, shall Be considered as
there are duly mentioned in both.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 2. Where no numerical indications appear on the plans, all drawings shall be
carefully followed according to the plans and specifications indicated, but where numerical
notations are indicated, such numerical notations shall be followed.

3. The contractor or workmen without prior approval of the architect concerned and
owner or his representative shall make no change in the drawings or specifications.

D. CONCRETE AND MASONRY

1. CONCRETE WORKS

All concrete works shall be done in accordance with Government Specifications for
Concrete and or the latest edition of the ACI requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

The following proportions shall be used unless otherwise noted in the plan:

Class “A” (1:2:4) for suspended slab, column, beams, carport slab and driveway
Class “B” (1:2:5) for footings and foundations.
Class “C” (1:3:6) for all slab on fill.

All slab not less than 0.10 m in thickness. All slab reinforcement shall be 0.10 m in
thickness. All slab reinforcement shall be 0.02 m. clear from the bottom and 0.015 m. clear from
the top of the slab.

2. MASONRY WORKS:

For all exterior walls use 6” concrete hollow blocks locally manufactured All 6” hollow
blocks shall be reinforced with 10 mm diameter vertical bars at every 0.60 mm and 10mm
diameter horizontal bars 0.60 m and 10mm diameter horizontal bars at every 0.60m. All 4”
hollow blocks shall be reinforced with 10 mm diameter vertical bars at every 0.60 m and 10 mm.
diameter horizontal bars at every 0.60 m.

All cells and joints for reinforcements shall be filled with mortar. All cells and joints under
the ground shall be filled

Tie beam shall be provided all around exterior walls.

For mortar and plastering, the proportion 1:3 shall be used for cement and sand mixture.

3. MATERIALS
Island cement shall conform to ASTM standards. Use only one brand for the whole
structural and masonry works.

Fine aggregates for concrete, mortar, grout, or plaster: stone screenings or other
materials with similar characteristics: clean, hard, strong, durable, free from dusts, lumps soft or
flaky particles, shale, alkali, loam or clay.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 Coarse Aggregates: Gravel; Well- drained, clean, hard particles of gravel or crushed
rocks, 25mm (1”) dia. Maximum for slab. Clean, washed sand from Porac Plaridel or approved
equal.

Steel reinforcements: As manufactured by National Steel Corporation or approved

equal. Structural Grade Steel: with minimum Fy= 227.37 MPa. (3300 Psi), Intermediate Grade
Steel: with minimum Fy= 275.8 MPa (4000 psi)

Tie wires: Ga. 16 galvanized iron (G.I.) at joints or laps of placed reinforcements as
indicated in the plans. Refer to structural plans and general construction notes to conform the
above values. Use steel conforming to ASTM standards, deformed, for concrete and masonry
requirements.

Water: Fit for drinking, free from injurious amount of oil, acids, alkali, organic materials
and other deleterious substances.

4. FORMWORKS

Construct all formwork complete with centering coarse molds conform to shape, form
line grade, maintain rigid to prevent deformation under I load. Provide necessary camber.

Remove forms according to the following schedule:

Footings - 2 days

Column - 4 days

Beams & Girders --allow one day per ft. with minimum of 7 days.

5. PROPORTIONING, MIXING AND CURVING

The design was based on a 3,000 lbs. concrete. Design mix proportion to produce 3,000
lbs. strength after 28 days. Proportion volume of 2 cu. Ft. boxes.
Immediately after placing, protect concrete surface not covered by form from lots of surface
moisture for at least 5 clays. Protect from loss of water by covering with paper.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 6. CONCRETE WALLS

a. All walls to be reinforced according to the schedule of wall reinforcement unless otherwise
indicated.

b. Reinforced bars to be 0.03 meters clear from the face of the wall except in 0.10 meters wall
where it will be at the center.

c. Carry the vertical bars 0.60 meters above the floor level to provide the splicing within the
necessary; elsewhere stop at 0.05 mete below the top of the slab or solid band.

d. Horizontal and vertical bars, if necessary, shall be applied by lapping a distance equal to 40
diameters. Wire securely with #16 F.1 wire provided the splicing in the adjacent bars are
staggered at least 1.50 meters on center.

e. All walls spanning, openings and wall acting as beams to have vertical reinforcement bent U-
form like stirrings and spaced according to the schedule of wall reinforcement, unless otherwise
stated.

f. In wall reinforcement, alternate intersection of vertical and horizontal bare shall be connected
with #16 C.I. wire to the opposite intersection to give the required distance in accordance with
the notes on concrete walls.

5. SLABS

a. All slabs reinforcement to be 0.02 meters clear from the bottom and 0.15 meters clear from
the top of the slab.

b. Bend bars at 30 degrees angle.

c. Use #3 dia. temperature bar.

d. Spaced 12" o.c. both ways.

6. CEMENT FINISHES

A. All concrete surfaces including those indicated as cement finish, other than floors and
steps and surfaces where other applied finish is required shall be given a finish done and
applied in the following manner:

1. Immediately after removal of forms, all projecting wire and bolts and other devices used for
tying forms shall be cut-off at least one-half cm. beneath the finish surface. All holes, voids,
depressions, and other defects shall be thoroughly wetted and then painted up solid with
cement mortar putty of the same proportion as the mortar in the bodywork.

2. Where tiles bricks are specified in drawings, tiles shall be firmly laid on 1:2 cement mortar.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 7. CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

Concrete hollow blocks are indicated in the drawings shall be jackbilt or equivalent. The
normal thickness of the blocks shall be 6" and 4" required.

Concrete blocks shall be wetted thoroughly with water prior to laying. Blocks shall be laid
in running hand with vertical faces truly vertical with clean out joints.

Partitions shall be reinforced with 3/8" dia. horizontal @ 24 o.c. and 1/2" dia. vertical @
12 o.c. The cell containing the vertical reinforcement shall be filled with cement mortar of 1:3
mixture.

8. DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES

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

All door locksets to be used shall be (owner approval) brand to be installed 1025mm
from finished floor line.

Rails and rollers for the sliding door shall be (by owner).

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
 D. Windows

All aluminum, sliding windows, jalousies shall be in accordance with the detailed drawing.

Windows schedule is provided on the bill of materials.

All window frames are aluminum powder coated with ¼ “ thick glass, color of frame as per
architect’s or owner’s choice.

E. Partitions

Partitions finishes shall be accordance with the detailed drawings.

F. Ground Floor Finished

1. Living area - 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

2. Dining area - 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

3. Kitchen – 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

4. Bedroom – 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

5. Toilet & Bath – 300mm x 300mm Ceramic Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

6. Carport – Non-skid tile 200mm x 200mm (for Owner’s approval)

g. Second Floor

1. Hallway - 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

2. Bedrooms – 600mm x 600mm Homogeneous Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

3. Toilet & Bath – 300mm x 300mm Ceramic Tiles (for Owner’s approval)

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
E. Carpentry

Caseworks and Furnitures

A. All items shall be fabricated, delivered and installed as per drawings and as
herein specified.

B. Colors: Finishes and patterns shall be as selected by Designer.

C. Wall covering: Contractor shall be responsible for measuring and installing all
Wall coverings specified in this section. Installation shall be made by
Competent , skilled workmen in workmanship like manner in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, unless otherwise specified. Wall coverings shall
be furnished by others. Contractor shall furnish material yardages as
required.

D. Water-Repellant scotchguard Finish: All upholstery fabrics shall be treated

with Water-Repellant scotchgard process as manufactured. Treatment shall
be in accordance with local code restrictions and all the fabric treatment
should have not to damage the fabric yarn.

E. “Or Equivalent”: Where “or Equivalent” is specified, the new selection

samples shall be submitted with proposals for Designer’s approval.

F. Identification: Tag, code, mark or otherwise identify each item of equipment

and furnishings with their respective locations, Designer’s item number as per
specification and/or room numbers. Unidentified items will not be received at
warehouse and/or jobsite.

G. Delivery and Installation: Where the responsibility of the Contractor shall

include delivery, installation and setting-in-place, it shall be a pre-arranged
schedule. This schedule shall not conflict with other trades or create
circumstances for merchandise to be damaged.
Equipment and furnishings shall be installed only when areas involved are
ready to receive them.

H. Damage: Remove work damaged by failure to provide protection and replace

without extra cost to Owner.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON
F. Painting

GENERAL

Surface Examination – No painting shall be done under conditions, which will

jeopardize the quality or appearance of painting or finishing.

Preparation – All surfaces shall be in proper condition to receive the finish. All
woodwork shall be sandpapered to smooth and finished dusted clean; all knotholes, pitch
pockets, or sappy portions shall be shellacked or sealed with wood filler. Nail holes cracks or
defects shall be carefully puttied after the first coat. Matching the color paint or stain, all
imperfection in plaster shall be filled with patching. Compound and smoothened off to match
adjoining surfaces.

NOTES:
All painting and finishes shall have at least two (2) coats of Boysen paints or equivalent.
No work shall be left without approval of the supervising Architect.

CHOICE OF COLOR

The owner must first be consulted after he has given the color scheme. No painting job
shall be done unless it has met the approval of the owner regarding the color.

MISCELLANEOUS

All licenses and permits necessary for the proper construction including CCTV connection and
other miscellaneous fees incidental to complete the construction of the building shall be done by the
owner.

ALLIEDSON CONSULTANCY
AND
GENERAL SERVICES CO.
23B POLYTECH ST. UNIVERSITY HILLS SUBD. POTRERO MALABON