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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPART~;lENT

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STANDARD METHOD OF

NIEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS

The Director of Engineering

Engineering Services Department P.O. Box 38

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CONTENTS

Section

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GENERAL RULES PRELIMINARIES

Preliminary particulars Contract particulars General matters Temporary works

Works by nominated sub-contractors

Goods and materials from nominated suppliers

Cleaning the works •.

C DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

Generally to Section C Demolitions Alterations

Sundries

Protection

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D EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORK

Generally to Section D Excavation

Hardcore filling

E PILING

Generally to Section E

Wood or concrete piles Contractor-designed concrete piles Steel sheet piling

F CONCRETE WORK

Generally to Section F ••

Plain concrete and reinforced concrete Reinforcement ••

Formwork

Precast concrete units

Ho l l.ov=b Lock suspended construction Prestressed concrete

Precast prestressed units Contractor-designed construction Sundries

Protection

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BRICKWORK MID BLOCKWORK Generally to Section G Brickwork

Brick facework Brickwork built

bricks Blockwork

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fair both sides or entirely of facing

Damp-proof courses Sundries

Centering Protection

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UNDERPINNING

Generally to Section H Work in all trades ••

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Section

J RUBBLE WALLING

Generally to Section J Stone rubble work Sundries

Centering

Protection

K MASONRY

Generally to Section K Natural stonework

Cast stonework Clayware work ••

Sundr i es

Centering

Protection

L ASPHALT 'IiORK..

Generally to Section L Mas tic as phal t

Aspr..alt tiling Protection

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ROOFING

Generally to Section M .' Slate or tile roofing

Corrugated or troughed sheet roofing Roof deck ing ..

Bitumen-felt roof and the like Sheet metal roofing ..

Sheet metal flashlngs and gutters Protection

N CARPENTRY

G~'1erally to Section N Formwork w.d centering Structural timbers •• Boarding

Fillets, grounds; battens and bracketting

Sundries

Carpenter's metalwork

P JOINERY

Generally to Section P

Flooring

Eaves and verge boarding Plywood linings and casings

Plain or panelled linings, casings and.partitions

Doors, windows, skylights and lanterns

Frames, sills and kerbs

Fillets, glazing beads and grounds

Skirtings, architraves, picture-rails and cornices Shelves, table tops and seats

Si~~s, draining-boards and back-boards Fittings and fixtures

Staircases

Standard uni ts

Sundries

Ironmongery Protection

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Q STRUCTL~AL STEELWORK Generally to Section Q Grillages and girders

Stanchions, columns and portal fraines •• Roof members, braces, struts and rails Sundr i es

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Gl:UC~ a Ll.y to Section R

Work in plates, bars, sections and tubes Work in sheet metal ••

Work in wire mesh or expanded metal Composite units

Standard un i, ts

Sundr i e s

Carpenter's metalwork PTctcc<=ion

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Gu t t e'rvor'k

Pi.pevor-k

Ductwork

App 1 i ance s

P_'1c: lla.rie 5

Thermal insulation

S· .. indr i e s Electrical wor-k Builder's work l::;:-8teC1: i on

T ELECTRIC.tU. I!-lSTALLATIONS Generally to Section T Equipment and control gear Fittings and accessories Sundries

Builder's work

Protection

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In-situ finishings ••

Tile, slab or block finishings Plain sheet finishings

Beds and backinqs

2aseboardinj and Lathing

Suspended plain sheet linings with supporting metalwork •• Fibrous plaster

Self-finished partitions

Protection .~

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Generally to Section V Glass in openings

Leaded lights and copper lights in openings Mirrors

Patent glazing Dome-lights •• Glass ~all-linings Glas.:; blockwork Protection

VI PAINTING AND DECORATING Generally to Section W Painting and similar work Polishing

SigmlTi ting .• Paperhanging ••

Protection

X DRAINAGE

Generally to Section X Work in all trades •• Protection

Y FENCING

Generally to Section Y Open-type fencing •• Close-type fencing •• Gates ••

Sundries

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Director of Engineering wishes to express the thanks of the State of Qatar to The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors of 12 Great George Street, London, S.W.l and the National Federation of Building Trades Employers of 82 New Cavendish Street, London, W.l for their kind permission to base this Standard Method of Measurement

on the Fifth (Metric) Edition of the Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, of which they are the joint publishers.

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The Standard Method of Measurement provides a uniform

basis for measuring building works and embodies the

essentials of good practice but more detailed information

chan is demanded by this document should be given where

necessary in order to define the precise nature and

extent of the required work. The Standard Method

shall apply equally to the measurement of proposed

and of executed works.

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Descriptions

Grouping of sizes

SEC T ION A

GENERAL RULES

Al(a) Work shall be measured net as fixed in pos~t~on and each measurement shall be taken to the nearest

10 millimetres, (i.e. 5 millimetres and over shall be regarded as 10 millimetres and less than 5 millimetres shall be disregar~cd). This rule ~~~ll not apply to any dimensions stated in descriptions.

(b) Where minimum deductions of voids are dealt with in this document they shall refer only to openings

or wants which are wholly within the boundaries of measured areast openings or wants which are at the boundaries of measured areas shall always be the subject of deduction irrespective of size.

A2(a) The order of stating dimensions in the descriptions shall be consistent and generally in the sequence of length, width and height. Where that sequence is not appropriate or where ambiguity could arise, the dim~~sions shall be specifically identified.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically stated in the bill, or herein, the following shall be deemed to be included with all items:-

(i) (ii)

Labour and all costs in connection therewith. Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith (e.g. conveyance; delivery; unloading; storing; returning pa~~ings; handling; hoisting; lowering).

Fitting and fixing materials and goods in

position.

Use of plant.

Waste of materials.

All straight, raking and circular cutting and notChing.

Establishment charges '. overhead charges and profit.

(iii) eiv) (v) (vi)

(vii)

(c) Junctions between straight and curved and straight and raking works shall in all cases be deemed. to be included with the work in which they occur.

(d) Notwithstanding any provisions in this document for labours to be given as linear items, such labours may be given in the descriptions of any linear items of work on which they occur.

A3(a) The rules in this Clause apply only when specific reference is made in this document to the following paragraphs of this Clause.

(b) Where the document requires the sizes of metal sections to be stated in accordance with this paragraph,

they shall be grouped and described as follows:-

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Grouping oE sizes (contd.)

Quantities

. Preambles

General Rules (Contd.)

A3(b)

(i) Small (i.e. not exceeding 250 millimetres in depth).

(ii) Large (i.e. over 250 millimetres but not exceeding 500 millimetres in depth). (iii) Extra Large (i.e. over 500 millimetres in depth).

Where this document requires the sizes of pipes and tubes (measured internally) and of bars, cables, condui t s , standards and the like (measured externally) to be stated in accordance with this paragraph,

they shall be grouped and described as follows:-

(c)

(i) Small (i.e. not exceeding 55 millimetres diameter) •

(ii) Large (i.e. over 55 millimetres but not exceeding 110 millimetres diarneter). (iii) Extra Large (i.e. over 110 millimeLres diameter) •

A4(a) Where the unit of billing is the metre, quantities shall be billed to the nearest whole unit. Fractions of a unit less than half shall be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded as whole unit.

(b) Where the unit of billing is the kilogrilln~e, quantities shall be billed to the nearest vho l,e unit. Fractions'. of a unit less than half sh3.ll be disregarded and alL other fractions shall be regarded as whole units.

(c) Where the application of this Clause would cause an entire item to be eliminated, such item shall be enumerated stating the size or weight as appropriate.,

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The preambles given at the begi~~ing of each section may be given at the beginning of the Bills of Quanti ties.

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Contract

Items for converii.ence in pricing

BICa)

B2(a) (b)

SEC T ION B

PRELIMINARIES

For General Rules see Section A

Preliminary Particulars

(c)

The position of the site shall be described stating the mode of access. Attention shall be drawn to any limitations of working space and to any adjacent or abutting buildings •

Recommendations as to visiting the site and inspecting any trial holes shall be made stating where the keys may.be obtained (if any required) and where the drawings and other documents may be inspected.

Where possession of the site will be give.'1 in sections, particulars shall be given.

A general description of the works shall be given.

Where the works are required to be executed or completed in any specific order or in sections or phases, particulars shall be given.

Contract Particulars

B3(a) Particulars of the form and type of contract shall

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be given.

Where the conditions of contract are standard (i.e.

. printed and pUblished for general use), particulars of the edition to be used shall be given and a schedule of the clause headings s~~ll be set out in the Bill.

Where any other conditions of contract are used, a copy of the full conditions shall be supplied with the bill and a schedule of the clause headings shall be set out in the bill.

Where there is an appendix to the conditions of contract requiring insertions to be made, a schedule of the insertions shall be set out in the bill.

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General Matters

For convenience in pricing, items for the following shall be given unless they are covered by the schedules given in accordance with Clause B3 hereof:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Plant, tools and vehicles.

Safety, health and welfare of workpeople. Notices and fees to local authorities and

public undertakings.

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(iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii)

Setting out the works. Contractors Supervision. Insurance for workpeople. Transport for workpeople.

Safeguarding the vor ks , ma ter i al.s and plant against damage and theft.

Maintenance GE public and private roads • Police regulations •

(ix) (x)

Any obligation or restriction that may be imposed on the contractor by the employer in respect of any matter not covered by any clause in the conditions of contract shall be given as an item stating the relevant particulars.

Water for the wor ksvand temporary arrangements for

storing and distributing about the site shall be give.."1. as an item. 'w'here ",ater will, be supplied free of cost to the contractor, particulars shall be given as to the available capacity, the source (e.g. public main; bore hole) and the location of the point oE free supply.

Lighting and power for works

B7 Lighting and power for th:: works a.nd temporary

arrangements for distribution about the site and for lighting to hoardings arid the like shall be given as an item. 1,-l1':,ere electric current will be supplied free of cost to the contractor, particula.rs shall be given as to the available capacity, the volta.ge, the type of supply (e.g. alternating; direct)ill~d the location of the point of free supply

C0!'!.tractor's liability

B8(a.) The contractor's liability for risk of injury to persons and pr-oper-ty and of damage to the works shall be given as an item Q"1.1ess it is covered by the schedules given in accordance '",i th Clause B3 hereof.

(b) Where the employer requires the contractor to effect insurance in respect of the contr~ctor's liability for any risk, the relevill~t particulars shall be given unless covered by the sched.ules given in accordance with Clause 83 hereof.

(c) It/here the employer intends to relieve the contractor of liability for any such risk, the relevant particulars shall be given unless covered by the schedules given in accordcmce with Clause B3 hereof.

Temporary Works

Temporary works generally

Clearing away t.emporary works and making good after shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Temporary buildings

Temporary telephones

Temporary screens

Temporary hoardings and gantries

Works by Nominated Sub-Contractor

Temporary Works (Contd.)

BIO Temporary roads, tracks, hard-standings, crossings

and the like shall be given as an item stating all relevant particulars.

Bll(a) Temporary sheds, offices, messrooms, sanitary accommoda tion, and 0 ther temporary building s for the use of the contractor shall be given as an item. Air conditioning, lighting, furniture, equ i.pmerrt and attendance shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(b) Temporary offices for the use of the Consultant or any other person acting on behalf of the employer shall be given as an item stating the' floor area required. Air conditioning, furniture, equipment and attendance shall be given in the description.

B12 Temporary telephone facilities on the site shall be

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i tern stating the area in square metres and any requirements regarding construction. Doors and windows in screens shall be given in the descriptions.

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B14(a) Temporary fencing, hoardings, fa..'1.s, pl~~ed footways, guard-rails I gantries and "the like as may be necessary for protecting the public, for the proper execution of the works and for meeting the requirements of' any local or other authority shall be given as an item stating any conditions imposed

by the employer regarding such watters as construction; access, decoration and advertising.

(b) Such temporary works specifically required by the employer shall be given as items stating all relevant particulars.

Works by Nominated Sub-Contractors

BlS(a) Works which are required to be carried out by a nominated sub-contractor shall be given as a provisional or prime cost sum.

(b) General attendance on nominated sub-contractors shall be given as an item in each case ~ld shall be deemed to include only allowing use of standing scaffolding, messrooms, sanitary accommodation

and welfare facilities, providing space for office accommodation a...'1.d for storage of plant and materials, providing light and water for their work, clearing aw3.y rubbish.

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Works by Nominated Sub-Contractor (Contd. )

Goods from nominated suppliers

Removing rubbish and cleaning

Works by Nominated Sub-Contractors (Contd.)

B1S(c)

Special attendance on nominated sub-contractors shall be given as an item in each case giving particulars (e.g. unloading, storing, hoisting, placing in position, providing power, providing special scaffolding).

Builders work in connection with works by nominated sub-contractors shall be given in accordance

with the appropriate rules in this documents. It is desirable for such work to be grouped together under a heading in each appropriate Section of the bill.

Cd)

Goods and materials from Nominated Suppliers

B16(a) Goods and materials which are required to be obtained from a nominated supplier shall be given as a provisional or prime cost sum.

(b) Fixing goods and materials shall be given in accord~~ce with the appropriate rules in this document. Unloading, storing, hoisting the goods and materials and returning packing materials to the nomina ted supp liers carriage paid and obtaining credits therefor shall be deemed to be included with the items of fixing. Where the costs of conveying goods and materials to the site', any special packing or the like are required to be

paid by the contractor, particulars shall be given.

Cleani?~ the Works

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Removing the rubbish and debris and cleaning the works internally and externally shall be given as an item.

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Cl(a) The location of demolitions and alterations shall be given in the description of the items.

(b) Shoring and scaffolding incidental to demolitions and alterations shall be given in the description of the items. Other shoring (e.g. to

old buildings left standing) shall be given in accordance with

Clause CIO hereof. .

(c) Old rr~terials arising from demolitions and alterations shall become the property of the contractor unless otherwise stated. Clearing away such old materials shall be deemed to be included with the items. Provision shall be made in the bill for credits.

(d) Old materials required to remain the property of the employer shall be so described. Setting aside and storing such old materials on site shall be given in the description of the items.

(e) Old materials permitted to be re-used in work measured as new shall be so described. No adjustment shall be made to the measured quantities of neW work in which such old materials are re-used.

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Demoli tions

C2(a) For rules relating to Section C g~~erally see Clause Cl hereof.

(b) Demolishing individual structures (or p~ts thereof) shall be given as itemsr except that clearing the site of all structures may be given as an item.

The lowest level of demolition shall be stated (e.g. down to the top of surface concrete at the lowest floor level).

(c) Leaving parts of old walls temporarily in position to act as buttresses shall be given in the description of demolition items.

Alterations

Alterations generally

C3(a) For rules relating to Sectiop C generally see Clause Cl hereof.

(b) Alterations work which would be most conveniently priced on the site shall be grouped together and given under an appropriate heading.

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CUtting openings

Blocking up openings

Pulling dovn parts of structure

Taking down fittings and fixtures

Re.fixing .fittings

and fixtures

Temporary screens and temporary roofs

Shoring

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Alterations (Contd.)

CUtting openings in old structures she Ll, be given

as items stating the nominal finis~ed size of the opening, the type and thickness of: the old structure and the treatment around the openi~g (e.g. inserting trimmers, lintels, arches,. sills ~d the like; quoining up ja,m1)s). Extending finishings and

making good all work disturbed shaiU be given in

the description. New doors, windows and the like shall be measured in detail in accordance with the appropriate rules.

Blocking up openings in old structures shall be given as items stating the size of the opening and the nature and thickness of the new work. Taking out thresholds, lintels, arches, sills and the like, bonding or otherwise securing the new work to the old structure, extending .finishings on the new

work and making good all work disturbed shall be given in the description.

Pulling down walls, partitions, flo:ors, roofs, staircases and other parts of old structures shall be given as items. Where practicable quantities and dimensions shall be given in the description.

Taking down fittings a.Yld fixtures (e.g. doors; windows; sanitary appliances; counters; cupboards) shall be given as items stating the size. Those required to be set aside for refixing shall be so described.

Repairing, adapting and re£ixing old fittings and fixtures shall be given as items s ta ting ~l:e size .

Sundries

Temporary screens and temporary, roofs shall each

be given separately in square metres or en~~erated as may be appropriate. i-leatherproof screens and dustproof screens shall be so described. Temporary arrangements for dealing with rainwater, temporary doors, temporary windows and the like in screens shall be given in the description. Clea::"''; "'J a'way temporary work shall be deemed to be i"~luded with the items.

Timber shoring (other than that inc-;J.ental to demolitions and alterations) :,r.a~ be given in linear metres stating the nomjn2' size, the

posi tion and type of shorins a!'ld the nature of the

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Sundries (Contd.)

structure to be shored. Erecting, maintaining, clearing away, cutting holes in the structure, making good all work disturbed, obtaining licences and paying Iees shall be given in the description. Providing all necessary nails, wedges and bolts shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Protection

Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORK

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billinq shall be the Metre

Generally to Section D

Dl(a) An item shall be given stating that the rates for excavation are to include for excavating in W1y mate~ial including solid rock,

keeping excavations free from wa ter as maybe necessary, upholding sides of excavations and .for levelling or grading and ramming where necessary, bulking of miJ.terials and all double or multiple handling.

(b) Work in existing buildings shall be so described. Handling materials and g~tting them in or out of such buildings shall be deemed to be included with the items.

For work in underpinning see Section H hereof.

Details of the rules for measuring working space (Clause D2(c)) shall be given after the item requi~ed under Clause Dl(a).

(c) (d)

Excava tiorl

Excavation Generally

D2(a) For rules relating to Section D generally see Clause Dl hereof.

(b) The quantities given for excavating and subs equerrt disposal of shall be deemed to be the bulk bef'or-e excavating arid no allowance shall be made for any subsequent variations in bulk or for any extra space required to accommodate planking and strutting.

(c) Getting out excavated materials by any means necessary shall be deemed to be included with the items of excavation. Subsequent disposal of excavated material shall be given in accordance with Clause DIO hereof (except as otherwise provided in Clause D8).

(d) Where the depths of excavations are required to be stated in accor-dance '.-Ii t h this rule, t hey shall be groupp.d and given in successive stages of 1. 50 metres (e.g. not exceeding 1.50 metres deep; over 1.50 metres but not exceeding 3 metres deep).

(e) Allowances for working space (\.,rhich shall not be subject to adjustment if more or less space is actually required) shall be made' in the measurements of excavations as follows:-

(i) 0.60 metres from the face of any work which requires formwork over 1 metre deep below the starting level of excavation, or from the extern~l face of any work which will b<:.: covered cxt.~rnall:/ '.Ji th a damp-proof

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Surface excavation

Cuttings

Basements

Foundation trenches

Pits

Pipes trenches

and the like

Existing cesspits

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Excavation (Contd.)

(i) (Con t d , )

covering at any depth below the starting level of excavation, or from the external face of any work which requires workmen to operate from the outside at any depth below the starting level of excavation.

(ii) 0.25 metre from the face of any vor-k which requires formwork not exceeding 1 metre

deep below the starting level of excavation. (iii) 1. 50 metres extra length at each end of trenches which are to receive post-tensioned concrete ground-beams.

Excavating surfaces to reduce levels shall be given in cubic metres.

Excavating cuttings shall be given in cubic metres.

Excavating basements and the like (measured to the outside of the foundations subject to Clause D2(e) hereof shall be given in cubic metres stating the depth as Clause D2(d) hereof. Existing voids shall be deducted.

Excavating trenches to receive foundations (measured the 'didth of the foundations therein subject to Clause D2(e) hereof) shall be given in cubic metres stating the depth as Clause D2(d) hereof. Preliminary trenches for basement retaining walls 'which are constructed before the basements are

excavated shall be so described. No distinction shall be made between surface trenches and basement trenches. For pipe trenches and the like see Clause DB hereof.

Excavating pits to receive bases of stanchions, isolated piers and the like (measured the size of the base therein subject to Clause D2(e) hereof and grouped together) shall be given in cubic metres stating the depth as Clause D2(d) hereof. No, distinction shall be made between surface pi ts and basement pits.

Excavating trenches to receive service pipes, cables, kerbs and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the starting Lev c L and the average depth to the nearest 250 mill~ ..«, cr-e s , Grading bottoms, planking and s t.ru: .i.nq , filling in, compacting and disposing of sU'_Jlus spoil shall be given in the description of s~ca trenches.

Clearing out and removing con t en t of cesspits shall be enumera ted s ta ting the me L_:iO, of di spo s a I .

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All multiple-handling of excavated materials and t.r-an sp o r t i.nq about the s i t e shall be deemed to be included with the items of final disposal.

Filling using excavated material shall be measured as equal to the void to be filled.

Filling using excavated material in making up levels shall be ~iven in cubic metres.

Backfilling shall be given in cubic metres except as otherwise provided i:a Clause D8 hereof.

Filling using excavated material required to be deposited and compacted in layers shall be so described.

(f) Surplus spoil shall be given in cubic metres. Spoil deposited on site in permanent spoil heaps or spread on site shall be so described. Spoil removed from the site shall be so described and the provision of a shoot, dump or tip shall be deemed to be included wi th the items un.Le s s

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Tre~ting the surface of filling (e.g. grading to falls, grading to cambers, blinding, compacting) shall each be given separately in square metres.

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Soiling, seeding and fertilizing to surfaces shall each be given separately in square metres stating the thickness oJ:' soil and the quantity per square metre of the seed or fertilizer.

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Dl3(a) For rules relating to Section D generally see Clause Dl hereof.

(b) Hardcore filling shall be measured as equal to the void to be filled.

(c) Hardcore filling in making up levels shall be given in cubic metres.

Hardcore filling required to be deposited and compacted in layers shall be so described.

Treating the surface of the hardcore shall be given in accordance with Clause Dll hereof.

Hand-packing hardcore to form vertical or battering face shall be given in square metres.

Hand-packing hardcore to form sinking shall be given in linear metres stating the size. No deduction of hardcore shall be made.

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PILING

For G~leral Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billing shall be the Metre

Generally to Section E

El(a) An item shall be given stating that the rates for handling, pitching and driving piles are to include for moving piling frames about the site, raising or lo~ering frames and providing all staging or barges. Attention shall be drawn to any available records of bores on the

si teo

Cb) Providing and assembling the piling equipment on the site and its subsequent removal shall be given as an item. Moving the piling frames about the site, raising and lo~ering them and providing any necessary staging or barges to support them shall be deemed to be included ~ith the item.

Cc) A general description of the piling operations shall be given as an item stating the approximate level or levels at ~hich the piling frames ~ill operate (e.g. ground level, reduced level, basement level).

Cd) Extra excavation (~here necessary in order to place the hammer over any pile situated in an angle or similar position) together ~ith any necessary filling and ramming after~ards, shall be·giv~_ in detail or as provisional items.

Wood or Concrete Piles

Wood or concrete piles generally

E2(a) For rules relating to Section E g~~erally see Clause El hereof.

(b) Designs for piles shall be deemed to be provided by the employer. Piles required to be designed by the Contractor shall be given in accordance ~ith Clause E7 hereof.

Wood piles

E3(a) Supplying ~ood piles shall be given in linear metres stating the cross-section. Those over

9 metres long shall be so described stating the length in further stages of 3 metres.

(b) Pointed ends of piles shall be ~~umerated as extra over the piles on ~hich they occur. Where shoes are fitted they shall be given in the description stating the veight.

(c) Handling, transporting and pitching piles shall be enumerated stating the size, the length and ~hethersingle or in clusters.

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(b)
(c)
(d)
( e)
(f)
J (g)
;; ... Wood or Concrete Piles (Contd.)

Driving piles (measured from theJShoe point in contact with the ground ~hen pitched to the

shoe point when driven) shall e given in

linear metres. Driving piles ~n rake and driving piles in water shall e~ch so be descibed.

Cutting off the tops of piles to Irequir~d levels and ringing with steel bands shall be enumerated as extra over the piles concerned stating the size of the cross-section of tije band. Cutting under ~ater shall be so descrilied.

I i

Supplying cast concrete piles Sh~ll be given in linear metres stating the size!of the crosssection and the number. Moulds shall be deemed to be included with the items.: Piles required to be cast away from the site ~d subsequently

transported to the site shall be so described.

Bar r-e i.nf'or-cemerrt shall he given in accordance with the rules for reinforced concrete in Section F hereof.

Heads and shoes shall each be enumerated as extra over the piles to wh i ch they are fitted stating the weight. Rock-shoes shall .be so described.

Handling, transporting and pitching the piles shall be enumerated stating the size, the length and whether single or in clusters.

Driving piles shall be given in accord~~ce with Clause E3(d) hereof.

Cutting off the tops of piles to required levels and preparing the reinforcement shall be enumerated as extra over the piles concerned. D..l.tting under water shall be so described

Lengthening piles in position shall be given in detail. Connections shall be enumerated. Redriving lengthened piles sh~ll be given in linear metres stating the nu~be".

E5(a) Boring pile holes and filling bores ~ith concrete (taken together) shall be given in linear metres stating the size and number o.f bores and the mix of concrete filling.

(b) Where bored piles are required to finish belo~ the formation level of the ground, ~~ additional item of blind boring shall be given in linear metres stating the size of the bore.

(c) Bar reinforcement shall be given in accordance with the rules for reinforce~ concrete in

Section F hereof. .

(d) Disposal of spoil from the bores shall be givp~ in accordance ~ith the rules 30r disposal of excavated materials in Section D hereof.

Bored piles

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Trial piles

. Con tractordesigned concrete piles

Steel sheet piling

Wood or Concrete Piles (Contd.)

E6

Trial piles shall be enumerated stating the location, length and cross-section of the pile, the length

of driving and the method of testing. Any necessary pointed ends, shoes, heads and reinforcement shall be given in the description.

Contractor-designed Concrete Piles

E7(a) For rules relating to Section E generally see Clause El hereof.

(b) Contractor-designed concrete piles shall be enumerated stating the actual length, the superimposed load to be carried and the method of disposing of any spoiL Particulars shall be given .of any restrictions regarding the type of pile or the method of driving. Any necessary reinforcement in piles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Where the tops of piles are required to finish below the formation level of the ground, th~ piles shall be so described stating the depth of the top below such level.

Steel Sheet Piling

E8(a) For rules relating to Section E generally see Clause El hereof.

(b) Steel sheet piling (measured the area as placed in position takerl on the centre line of the piling) shall be given in square metres stating the size

of the cross-section of each unit and the thickness or substance of the metal. Sheet piling over 12 metres long shall be so described stating the length in further stages of 3 metres. Handling, tr~~sporting, pitching, strutting and walling shall be given in the description.

(c) Driving steel sheet piling (measured from the formation level of the ground to the bottom edge

of the sheet piling when driven) not exceeding

6 metres deep shall be given in square metres. Driving over 6 metres deep shall be given in square metres stating the depth in further stages of 3 metres. Driving in water shall be so described. Withdrawing steel sheet piling shall be given in the description of ·driving.

(d) Corner piles and junction piles shall each be given in linear metres as extra over the sheet piling in which they occur.

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Steel Sheet Piling (Contd.)

Steel sheet piling (Contd. )

E8(e) Cutting or burning through steel sheet piling shall be given in linear metres as extra over the piling concerned. Cutting under water shall be so described .

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SEC T ION F

CONCRETE WORK

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit for Billing shall be the Metre

Except ~here the Unit is required to be the Kilogramme

:-.., .

Generally to Section F

Fl(a) An item shall be given stating that:-

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi) (vii)

(viii)

The rates for concrete are to include for hoisting to any height, or lowering to any depth, compaction by vibrators if required, curing, hacking surfaces for key, cutting or forming holes for pipes and the like, building in pipe sleeves, forming and grouting mortices (other than those referred to in Clause F3(g) hereOf), making good concrete in connection with holes and mortices and all surface treatment to unset concr~te except trowelling.

The rates for rod reinforcement are to include for hoisting to any height or lowering to any depth, straightening as necessary, cutting to Lerig th s , bending to required shapes, tying wire, distance blocks and spacers.

The rates for fabric reinforcement are to include for hoisting to any height, or lowering to any depth, all cutting,

d i s t ance pieces, bending, holes, notching, tying wire,

tying at laps and cost of material in laps.

The rates for formwork shall include for all props, struts, stays, wedges, bolts, all cutting, labours at intersections, overlaps, passings at angles, cutting and fitting around projections and pipes, all stops, chamfers not exceeding

50 rom wid~ splayed angles not exceeding 15 mm wide, mould oil, strutting and supporting form~ork to a height not exceeding 3.50 metres and for easing striking and removal.

The rates for curved formwork shall include for formwork to curved, conical, spherical, elliptical and other surfaces curved to one or more radius of any radius or radii.

The rates for forming ch~_'1.els, chases and kerbs shall include for ends, angles, intersections and outlets.

The rates for precast concrete shall include for all moulds; finishing fair on all exposed faces; square, rounded and stooled erid s to kerbs, e t c . , holes or notchings for pipes, etc., and hoisting, setting and bedding in position.

The rates for hollow block suspended construction shall include for concrete ribs, hollow blocks, solid concrete ~ork in hollOW block construction, filling ends of hollow blocks, fixing slips, metal clips and the like.

Fl(b) Particulars shall be given of composition and mix or strength requirements

of the concrete.

(c) Concrete required to be placed by a particular method (e.g. poured at a stated speed) shall be so described.

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Generally to Section F (Contd.)

Fl(d) Curved labours on concrete shall be so described irrespective of

(e) (£)

radius.

Labours on old concrete shall be so described.

Concrete shall be measured as executed (subject to the minimum stated in Clauses D6 ~ld D7 hereof) but no deduction shall be made for

the following:-

"'''':'.

(i) Volume of any steel embedded in the concrete.

(ii) Voids not exceeding 0.10 square metre in work given in square metres.

(iii) Voids not exceeding 0.05 cubic metre in work giv~~ in cubic metres.

(g) For work in underpinning see Section H hereof.

Plain Concrete ~ld Reinforced Concrete

Founda tions j_n trenches shall be given in cubic metres.

Foundations to stanchions, columns ane. piers which are combine.d ,:;i th foundations in trenches shall be classified as foundations in trenches.

(c) FOWldations to stanchions, columns and piers v rh i ch are isolated shall be grouped together and given in cubic metres.

(d) Ground-beams and casings to steel grollild-beams shall each be grouped togetner and given in cubic metres.

(e) Casings to steel grillages shall be given in cubic metres.

(f) Grouting und=r- steel stanchion-bases and under s~ecl grillnses shall each be given separately in squar e n.e tr-e s s L:a ting the mix of the grou t and the number o.C bases or grillages.

(g) Building in and grouting ~lchor-bolts ill'!d the like shall be enumerated stating the len~th of the bolt and the mix of the grout. Temporary boxings or wedges to For-m holes or mor t i ces for anchorbolts shall be given in the description of

·Plain and r~in£orceti concrete generally

F2(a)

(b) (c) (d)

Founda tions and bases

F3(a)

(b)

For rules relating to Section F generally see Clause Fl hereof.

Plain in-situ concrete shall be gi'/en under an appropriate heading.

Reinforced in-situ concrete shall be given under an appropriate heading.

Desi~ls for reinforced concrete work shall be deemed to be provided by the employer.

building in.

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PlaL~ Concrete and Reinforced Concrete (Contd.)

Mci.chine F4
bases
Beds F5~~~
(c)
(d)
(e) Roads, footpaths and pavings

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Floors, roofs and the like

F7(a)

Machine bases shall be given ~n cubic metres.

Beds shall be given in cubLc metres.

Blinding ·concrete shall be .given in square metres stating the thickness.

Beds laid to slopes not exceedinG 15 degrees frc~ horizontal and those laid to slopes over 15 degrees from horizontal shall each be so described.

Beds laid in bays shall be so described stating the average size of bays. Formwork between the bays shall be given in the description.

Beds intended to form a base for granolithic paving (or other similar paving) laid whilst the base

is in an unset condition shal: be so described.

Roads, footpaths and pavings shall each be so described and given in cubic metres.

Suspended floors, roofs, landings and the like (measured over all bearings ~~d grouped together) shall be given in cubic metres. Those laid around or between steel filler joists (measured over the fillers) shall be so described. Classification shall be as follows -

(i) Horizontal and not exceeding 15 degrees from horizontal.

(ii) Vertical and sloping over 15 degrees from horizontal.

(b) CurVPrl roofs, conical roofs, spherical roofs and elliptical roofs shall each be so described irrespective of radius. Haunchings shall be given separately.

(c) Tops and cheeks of dormers (grouped together) shall be given in cubic metres.

Walls

F8(a)

Measurem~~ts of walls shall be t~~en between attached piers or pilasters. The thickness of attached piers or pilasters shall be taken as the combined thickness of the wall and the pier or pilaster. Attached or isolated piers, pilasters and the like (except where caused by openings) having a length on plan not exceeding four times.the thickness· shall be classified as colwnns. Those having a length over four times the thickness and those caused by openings in walls shall be classified as walls. Walls shall be given in cubic metres. Retaining walls shall be so described.

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Walls (Contd.)

Casings to steelwork

Beams and . columns

Steps and staircases

Kerbs

Finishes cast on to concrete

Plain Concrete and Reinforced Concrete (Contd.)

F8Cb)

Attached piers, pilasters and the like shall be classified as walls.

(c) Projections on walls (measured beyond the face of the wall) to form cornices, bands and the like (grouped together) shall be given in cubic metres.

(d) ~oncrete filling to cavities betwe~n walls shall be given in square metres stating the thickness. Splaying the top edge shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(e) For concrete filling to hollow blocxwork see Section G.

F9

Casing to steel beams, lintels, stanchions and

the like shall, each be given separatEly in cubic metres. Floor beams and r-oof beams shall be measured below the slab. Voids in boxed/tubular s t.e eLvor-k shall not be deducted unless the sectional <rrea of the void is over 0.05 sq_ua!"'e metre. Projections shall be added to the

appr-opr i a t e items. Horizon t a.l member s .md s Lcp i.nq member-s not exceed i.nc 15 d ecr-ee s Fr-om hori z on te L (grouped togettler) shall be~' so dc scr i oed . Vertical members and sloping members over 15 (h~grees from horizontal shall be so described.

FlO

Beams, lintels, columns and the like shall each be giv~~ separately in cubic metres. Floor beams

and roof beams sha LL be measured below the slab. Upstand beams shall be measured 'above the slab. Voids in boxed or tubular s t ce Lwor-k shall not be deducted unless the sectional ar-ea of the void is over· 0.05 squar-e metre. Pr-o j ec t i.on s 5h;:,.11 be ado ed to the appropriate items. Horizontal members and sloping members not exceeding 15 degrees from horizontal (grouped together) shall be so described. Vertical member-s arid sloping member-s over- 15 degrees from horizon~al (grouped together) shall be so described.

FIlCa) Steps, staircaSeS and .strings (grouped together) . shall De given in cubic metres.

(b) Solid halustrades shall be given in cubic metres. (c) Land.inp s sha.LL be given in accoz-da r ace wi th Clause n(a) her-eof",

F12 Kerbs shall be given in linear metres stating the

size.

F13

Finishes (measured on the exposed face) which at'e cast on to the coricr-e t e by lining forTll'viork wi th the required mix (e.g. granolithic, cast: stone, terrazzo, mosaic) shall be given in square metres as extra over

tile concrete stating the mix and the t!:ic:kness of finis! ..

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Labours on concrete

Expansion joints in concrete

Bar reinforcement

Fabric

Plain Concrete and Reinforced Concrete (Contd.)

F14(a)

Travelling the surface of unset concrete or rolling with a special roller to obtain a patterned finish shall be given in square metres.

Forming channels and chases in the surface of unset concrete shall be given in linear metres stating the shape, the· width and the depth. Channels and chases requiring additional concrete shall be so described. Formwork shall be given in the description.

F15(a) Expansion joints in concrete shall be given in square metres. Formwork shall be given in the description.

(b) Pointing expansion joints shall be given in linear metres.

(c) Dovel bars together vith any exp~~sion tubes shall 'be enumerated.

ReinE'orcemen t

F16(a)

Particulars of kind and qu~~tity of steel shall be given.

Bar reinforcement (measured as executed) shall be given in Kilogr~nmes stating the size. Bars shall be grouped together by size irrespective of location~ No allowance in calculating the weight of reinforcement shall be made for tying vire, ordinary spacers or rolling margin.

Twisted bars or bars of special section shall be so described.

High-tensile steel bars shall be so described.

(c) (d) F17 (a)

Fabric reinforcement shall be measured as the area

reinforcement covered but no allovance shall be made for laps

and no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding one square metre. Bends, tying wire and distance blocks shall be de~ned to be included with the item.

(b) Fabric reinforcement shall bc given in square metres stating the mesh and the weight per square metre irrespective of location.

(c) Self-centering fabric reinforcement shall be so described. Temporary strutting shall be given in the description and where over 3.50 metres high shall be so described stating the height in further stages of 1.50 metres.

. Labours on fabric reinforcement

F18

Raking and curved cutting, holes and notchings on

fabric or self centering reinforcement shall be deemed to be included with the items of reinforcement.

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Formwork generally

Form'w'ork to surfaces

Formwork

F19(a) Formwork shall be measured as the actual surfaces

of the finished structure which require to be supported during the deposition of the concrete, including the upper surfaces of the work sloping more thilll 15 degrees from horizontal. Where the face of the c~ncrete is troughed or similarly shaped, the JIlc:::thod of mea sur _;_ll~ the Por-mwcr-k shall be stated. No allowance shall be made for overlaps and passing at angles and no deductions shall be made for the following:-

F20(a) .

(i) (ii)

Voids not exceeding one square metre. Intersections of main beams with walls or columns.

(iii) Intersections of secondary beams with main be3Jns.

Fo.rmwor-k to curved, conical, spherical, elliptical and other surfaces curved to one: r2.dius or more shall be grouped together irrespective of'r:J.dius or radii described as curved surfaces.CUrvc:d linear items oE formwork shall be so described stating the radius.

Formwork coated with a retarding agent shilll be so described.

Formwork left in shall be so described. Wrought For mwor k shall be so described.

(c)

Formwork to surfacp.s (other than those mentioned in Clauses I:21 to F23 hereof) shall be given in

square metres. F'ormwork required to be lined with

a particular material (e. g. va.l Lboar d , hardboard r plywood, paper) shall he so described. Linin::; material wh i ch is required to ;:;~ left in posi tion

on the concrete shall be given separately in square metres stating the method of securing. Classification of Porrnwor-k shall be as follows:-

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

To horizontal soffits of floors, roofs, Land i nq s and the like (grouped together).

To sloping soffits of floors, roofs, staircases and the like (grouped together) •

To sloping upper surfaces oJ: .floors, roofs and the like ·,.,rhere mer-e than 15 degrees from horizontal (grouped toge t:h(!:r).

To vertical or battering sides of icundations groW:ld-beams, large mach.irie=be se s and the like (grouped together).

To ver t i.ca L or battering side of star.ci1ioncasinus, columns, piers: pilasters and the like (grouped together).

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Form'Work to surfaces (Contd. )

Formwork to edges and risers

Formwork to bands and cornices

Formwork to grooves, chases, chamf er s and mouldings

F20(a)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

(xi)

Form'Work (Contd.)

To vertical or battering sides of 'Walls, solid balustrades and the like (grouped together) .

To sides and soffits of openings in walls, .recesses in walls, projecting panels on walls and the like (grouped together).

To sides and 50ffits of dorme~~. gablets and the like (grouped together).

To sides and soffits of horizontal beam casings, beams, lintels and the like (grouped together).

To sides and soffits of sloping beam-casings, staircase-strings and the like (grouped together) •

To sloping upper surfaces of beam-casings, beams, staircase-strings and the like where more t.han 15 degrees from horizontal (grouped together).

(b) Formwork to soffits requiring strutting over 3.50 metres high shall be so described in further stages of 1.50 metres.

F21(a) Formwork to edges and risers shall be given in square metres. Classification shall be as follows:-

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

To edges of beds, roads, footpaths, pavings and the like (grouped together).

To edges of suspended floors, landings and roofs (grouped together).

To sides of kerbs and upstands (grouped together) •

To risers of steps and staircases (grouped together).

(b) Formwork to edges and soffits of projecting eaves (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres stating the girth.

F22 Formwork to projecting or sunk bands, cornices and

the like (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres as extra over the formwork in 'Which they occur stating the girth.

F23(a) Formwork to throats, grooves, chases, rebates, chamfers over 50 millimetres wide, splayed internal angles over 15 millimetres wide, mOUldings and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. All stops shall

be deemed to be included with the form'Work.

(b) Forming chamfers not exceeding 50 millimetres wide and forming angles not exceeding 15 millimetres wide shall be deemed to be included with the formwork items in which they occur.

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Labours on - formwork

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Precast units generally

Structural units

Step s and staircases

Shelves, seats and duct-covers

Formwork (Contd.)

F24(a) Raking cutting and curved cutting shall be deemed

to be included with the formwork items. .

(b) Splayed edges and notches shall be deemed to be included with the formwork items.

(c) Cu t t i.nq and fi tting Eo r-mvor-k around projecting members which will be cast in (e.g. pipes, continuity bars) shall be deemed to be includea with the formwork items.

Precast Concrete Units

F25(a) For rules relating to Section F generally see Clause Fl here.of.

(b) Precast units shall be given under an approp:::-iate heuding.

(c) Particulars of the followin0 shall be given:-

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lJ

(ii) (iii)

Shape of cross-section of' uni t. Nature oE su!'f,J.ce finish.

Composition ci.nd mix of Jointing and bedding

materials.

(i'l) )'!:ethod of fixing.

(0) Reinforcement shall be measured separately in accordance with Clauses 16 to 18 hereof.

(e) For-mvor-k or moulds for precast un.i ts shall be deemed to be included with the items.

F26 Structural units (e.g. stanchions; be ams ; purlins;

trusses) sha lL each be enumer a r ed separ at e Ly stating the size.

F27(a) Steps (except winders) shall be given in linear

me t.r e s s-tating the ex t.r eme s i z c and the number- of steps. Nosing, rebates and the like shall be given in th,,: descrif'tion. Spandril steps (i.e. steps with sloping soffits) shall be so described.

Cur-ve.d steps shall be ';0 described stating the

meClJ1. radius.

(b) ',JilltieJ's, Land i nq s , sol id balustrade panels and the Li xe sne l l each be enumerated separately stating the extreme s~ze. Members of irregular shape shall be so described.

F28

ShelVe!:, dlvisinns, seats, duct-covers and the like shall each be given sep ar-a t e Iy in square metres stating the thickness'. Mernb..:!rs of irregular shape and curved members shall each be enumerated separately stating the extreme size.

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Kerbs and edgings

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Sills,

and copings

Templates and bases

Pier-caps and chimney-caps

Pav emen t lights and roof lights

Concrete tiles or slabs

Cast stone

Hollow-block construction ge.."1e:?:'ally

Floo:::s, roofs and the like

F29

F30

F3l

F32

F33

F34

F35

Precast Concrete Units (Contd.)

Kerbs, edgings and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. Curved members shall be so described irrespective of radius.

Sills, lintels, copings and the like shall each be given separately in linear met:::~5 stating the size. Curved members shall be so described irrespective of radius ..

Templates (or padstonesft bases to posts and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size.

Pier-caps and the like shall ea~~ be enumerated separately stating the size a"1d the shape where other than square or rectangular. Openings in caps shall be given in the description.

Pavement-lights and roof-lights and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size

and the shape where other than rectangular. Glass blocks shall be given in the description.

For precast concrete tile or slab finishings to floor and walls see Section U hereof.

For cast stone see Section K hereof.

Hollow-block Suspended Construction

F36(a) (b)

F37(a)

(c)

For rules relating to Section F ge.."1erally see Clause Fl hereof.

Hollow-block suspended construction and its reinforceme.."1t and associated formwork shall be given under an appropriate heading.

Deslgns for hollow-block suspended construction shall be deemed to be provided by the employer. Work required to be designed by the contractor shall be given in accordance with Clauses F52 to F5G hereof.

Suspended floors, roofs and the like (measured

over the ribs and bearings and grouped together) shall be given in square metres in accordance

with Clause F7 hereof. Solid concrete work in hollow-block construction, filling ends of hollow-blocks, fixing slips, metal clips and the like shall be deemed to be included with the items. Particulars of the following shall be given:-

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Floors, roofs and the like (Contd.)

Beams and kerbs

Rein.forcement

Formwork

Prestressed concrete generally

Hollow-block Suspended Construction (Contd.)

F37(a)

(i)

Composition and mix of concrete for ribs

and topping.

Overall thickness of slab. Size and type of blocks.

Distance between centres of rows of blocks. Size and type of slip tiles to soffits of

concrete ribs between blocxs (if any).

Finish to exposed sof.fit of blocks and slip tiles (e.g. plainy keyed).

(b). Tops and cheeks of dormers (grouped together) shall be given in square metres stating the t h i.ckne as v.

~ .. )

~7.)

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(iv) (v)

(vi)

F38(a) Casings to steel supporting beams (measured below the slab) shall be given in accordance with Clause F9 hereof.

(b) Concrete beams (measured below the slab) or concrete upstand beams (measured above the slab) shall be given in accordance with Clause FlO hereof.

(c) Kerbs shall be given in linear metres stating the size.

F39

Reinforcement shall be given ~n accordance with Clauses F16 to FlS hereof.

F40

Formwork shall be given in accordm1ce with Clauses F20 to F26 hereof.

Prestressed Concrete

F41(a) For rules relating to Section F generally see Clause Fl hereof.

(b) Prestressed concrete work (i. e. wor-k wher-e reinforcement is tensioned be.f:'ore ai' as the load is applied) and its reinforcement and associated forml . .JOrk shall be 9i ven under an appropria te heading.

(c) Designs for prestressed wor-k shall be deemed to be provided by the employer. work required to be designed by the contractor shall be given in accordance with Clauses FSO to F55 hereof.

(d) A general description of the prestressed work and

of the system and method of' tensioning shall be given. Where special and c:omplicated construction is involved drawings shall be provided.

(e) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

1i)

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~~~

Steel wires and any preparc::;.tory treacment. Type of jack to be used for tensioning. Types of cones, wedges, anchor=p l a t e s ,

spacers, distance-pieces and 1:~1e like.

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Prestressed concrete generally (Contd. )

Structural in-si tu members

Cores, ducts and recesses

Wires and cables

Prestressed Concrete (Contd.)

F41(e)

(iv) (v)

(vi)

Amount of tension to b~ ~pplied to wires. Number and diameter of wires to be simultaneously tensioned.

Whether wires to be pre-tensioned or posttensioned or tensioned uS the lOud is applied and whether from one or both ends.

Maturity of concrete before pre-tensioning is released or post-tensioning is applied.

Tests to be applied.

Cutting o Ff", scalina and treating the ends of wires and cables.

(vii)

(viii) (ix)

F42(a) Structural in-situ members (e.g. beams; columns) shall be given in accordance with Clause 10 hereof. (b) Members cast in sections (i.e. not in one continuous operation) shall be so described.

(c) Construction joints between sections. shall be enumerated.

F43(a) Forming and grouting or sealing the ducts or grooves shall be giv~l in linear metres stating the number a~d size. Particulars of the following shall be given: -

(i) (ii)

(iii)

Sleeves or sheathing.

Temporary supports required in the formation of the ducts.

Composition of the grout.

(b) Curved sleeves and curved sheathing shall each be so described irrespective of radius.

(c) Forming and grouting the air-holes at ends or sides of duers shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Filling in the jacking or anchoring recesses shall be deemed to be included with the items.

F44(a) Supplying steel wires or cables (measured between anchorages) shall be given in kilogrammes stating

the ultimate strength and the size of the wi r e or cable. Each size shall be given separately. No allowance shall be made for extra le!1gths in anchorage or elsewhere.

(b) Fixing each length oE wire or cable shall be enumerated stating the length, the number of strands in each cable, the type of central core and the type of sheathing (if any) to the wires. Degreasing, straightening, cutting to lengths and assembling wires and cables shall be deemed ,to be included

with the items.

(c) Cones, wedges, anchor-plates, spacers, distancepieces and the like expendable it~ms shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Vires and cables (Contd. )

Reinforcement

Form'Work

Precast prestressed units generally

Prestressed Concrete (Contd.)

F44(d) Tensioning each length of 'Wire or cable shall be enumerated stating the sequence cutting off ends of 'Wires and cables shall be deemed to be included ,'Wi th the i terns.

F45 Reinforcement shall be given in accordance 'With

Clauses 16 to 18 hereof.

F46(a) Form'Work shall be given in accordance 'With Clauses F20 to F25 hereof subject to the follo'w'ing:-

(i) Any special requirements as to strutting'

and supports to be stated.

(ii) Form'Work to pre-tensioned and posttensioned work shall each be so described. (iii) Temporary restraints for tensioning and the like shall be given in the description of form'w'ork.

(b) Formwork to recesses for anchorages shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Formwork to temporary construction joints shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Precast prestressed units

F47(a) For rules relating to Section F generally see Clause Fl hereof.

(b) A general description of the precast prestressed units and of the system and method of tensioning shall be given.

(c) Designs for precast prestressed units shall be \ deemed to be provided by the employer. Work required to be designed by the contractor shall be given in accordance with Clauses 50 to 55 hereof.

Cd) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i)

Steel wires and other requirements as appropriate in accordance with Clause F41 (e) hereof.

Shape of cross section of unit.

Nature and extent of surface finish. Composition and mix of jointing and bedding

material.

iii)

, iii)

iV)

(e) Formwork or moulds for precast units and for forming anchorage pockets shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Precast units

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Cores, wires and reinforcement

Corrtr ac tor= designed construction generally

Precast prestressed units (Contd.)

F48(a) Precast units shall be enumerated sta.ting the size, the length and the method of fixin~ and bedding. Units of identical section but of varying lengths not exceeding 3 metres may be grouped tog~ther and the It..ngths averaged. Those over 3 metres long may be similarly grouped in further stages of 1.)0 metres and the lengths ave~aged in each case. Those of unusual shape or cross-section shall be so described and sketches provided. Classification shall be as folloW5:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

(iv) (v) (vi)

Pre-tensioned in the mould.

Post-tensioned on the -ground after casting. Cast in sections, assembled and post-tensioned

before erection.

Cast in sections for assembly in-situ and post-tensioned after erection.

Post-tensioned after hoisting but capable of self-support.

Post-tensioned after hoisting but requiring support ill~til tensioning is completed.

(b) Construction joints betHeen adjacent units shall be

(c)

enumerated.

Temporary supports required for post-tensioned units classified under (iv) and (vi) of paragraph (a) hereof shall be enumerated stating the size and span of the unit and the height of the support.

F49

Cores, ducts and recesses shall be given in accordance wi th Clause F43 hereof. \.Jires and cables shall be given in accordance with Clause F44 hereoi. Reinforcement shall be given in accordance with Clauses E16 to F18 hereoi.

Contractor-desiqned construction

F50(a) Construction which is to be designed and executed by the contractor (or by a specialist firm chosen by the contractor) shall be given under an appropriate heading. Reinforcement and formwork shall be deemed to be included with the items except as otherwise provided in Clause F54 hereof.

(b) Where the contractor's choice of design is limited to One or more specified types? particulars shall be given of the types (e.g. solid reinforced suspended construction; hollow-block suspended construction).

(c) The type of soffit (e.g. flat; troughed) shall be deemed to be at the contractor's option unless the type required is speci£ically stated.

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designed
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! Contractor-designed construction (Contd.)

F50(d) Particulars shall be given of any tests of the materials and of the finished work.

(e) Work shall be measured as executed but no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.10 square metre.

~5l(a) Suspended floors, roofs and the like (measured

over all bearings and grouped together) shall be

given in square metres stating the length of the

span (measured in the clear between supports) in stages of 500 millimetres except that spans not exceeding 2 metres long may be grouped together

and so described. In the case of cros's-reinforced construction the l~~gth and widtb of the slab (measured in the clear between supports) shall be stated in stages O.e 500 millimetres. The superimposed load on slabs shall be given in the description in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Clause. Solid concrete in hollow-block construction and filling

ends of hollow-blocks shall be deemed to oe included with the items. Slabs shall be grouped and described as follo\ols:-

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Isolated slabs (i.e. slabs not connected to other slabs).

End slabs (i.e. slabs connected at one end to other slabs).

Intermediate slabs (i.e. slabs connected at both ends to other slabs).

Cross-reinforced isolated slabs (i.e. slabs not connected to other slabs).

Cross-reinforced corner slabs (i.e. slabs co~~ected on two adjacent edges to other slabs) •

Cross..,.reinforced side slabs (i.e. slabs connected on three edges to other Slabs).

Cross-reinforced middle slabs (i.e. slabs connected on four edges to other slabs.

(Vi) (vii)

(b) The superimposed loads on slabs shall be given in the description as follows:-

(i) Combined weights of floor finishings or roof

coverings on surfaces and of ceiling finishings on soffits in kilogra~~es per square metre, or sufficient information

to enable such weights to be calculated.

(ii) Weights oE partitions and the like .i.n kilogrammes per square metre of floor area, or sufficient information to enable such weights to be calculated.

(iii) Working load under condi t i ons 0= nr;;,:;.al use in kilogrammes per square me t r e . L1 t iie

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Floors, roofs and the like (Contd.)

Openings

Labour-s on contractordesigned construction

Beams and kerbs

Contractor-designed constructiun (Contd.)

F5l(b)

(iii) (Contd.)

case of exceptionally heavy live loads, heavy point loads and vibrating loads, the nature of the load shall be described in addition.

(c) Classification of floor ~~d roo~s shall be as follows:-

(i) (ii)

Horizontal.

Sloping not exceeding 15 degrees from horizontal.

Sloping over IS degrees from horizontal. Vertical.

(iii) (iv)

(d) (e)

Cantilevered work shall be 50 described.

Curved roofs, conical roofs and spherical roofs shall each be so described stating the radius. Elliptical roofs and other roofs curved to more than one

radius shall be so described stating the radii.

Haunchings shall be given in cubic metres.

Tops and cheeks oE dormers (grouped together) shall be given in square metres st3.ting the thickness.

Small turrets, small domes and the like shall each be enumerated separately.

(£) (g)

(h)

FS2 Trimning floors, roofs and the like arow1d openings

where steel trimmers are not provided shall be enumerated as extra over the slabs in which they occur stating the size of the opening and its position relative to the span (i.e. whether the long or short side is across the line of the span).

FS3(a) Raking cutting, curved cutting, forming hips and valleys and forming exposed edges shall each be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Working concrete around pipes or cables of pa~elheating systems embedded in floors or roofs shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Forming channels and chases shall be given in lin~ar metres stating the shape, the width and the depth. Ends, angles, intersection's and outlets shall be deemed to be included \.oli th the i "(ems.

F54(a) Casings to steel supporting beams shall be given in accordance with Clause F9 hereof. Isolated casings (i.e. where not connected to slabs) shall be so described. Bar reinforcemenL,binding wire and stirrups shall be given in accordance '..Ji th Clause FIG hereof. Formwork shall be given in accordance with Clauses F19 to F24 hereof.

(b) Kerbs shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Formwork shall be given in accordance v:ith Clause F2l hereof.

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Contractor-designed construction (Contd.)

Fixing slips and Ihetal clips

F55

Keying F56

Grinding and F57

sand-blasting

Cutting, F58

grooves, chases, chamfers and

the like

Protection

F59

Fixing-slips, metal clips and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the method of securing to the slab.

Sundries

Hacking faces of concrete shall be deemed to be included in general concrete work.

Grinding, sand-blasting and the like treatments

to the face of concrete shall be given separately in square metres. Such work to soffits shall be so described.

Cutting grooves, chases, rebates, chamfers and the like·shall each be given separately in linear . metres stating the size. For such details produced by formwork see Clause F23 hereof.

Protection

Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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SEC T ION G

BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billinq shall be th~ Metre

Generally to Section G

, .

Gl(a) An item shall be given stating that the rates for brickwork and/or blockwork are to include for all cuttings; wedging and pinning up to soffitesj building to any height off slabs or beams; raking

out joints or hacking surfaces to form key; bedding and pointing plates, frames and corrugated sheeting; building in door and window frames and the like; building in or cutting and pinning in ends of lintels, bearing bars, steps, timbers, steel sections and the like; holes for pipes, mortices and making good in connection with building in, cutting and pinning in, holes and mortices.

(b) Brickwork and blockwork shall be measured the mean length by the average height. Fair facework and facework shall be measured on the exposed face. No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.10 square metre.

(c) Labours on different kinds of work shall be given separately. (d) Labours on old work shall be so described.

(e) Curved work shall be so described. Curved fair face and, curved facework shall be so described stating the radius on Eace ; Rough cutting ' ..... ithin the thickness (or the provision of curved bricks or curved blocks) shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(f) )?or work in underpinning see Section H hereof.

Brickw'ork

Br i ckvor-k generally

G2(a) (b)

For rules relating to Section G generally see Clause Gl hereof.

Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Kind, type and sizes oE bricks. Purpose made bricks shall be so described.

Type of bond.

Composition and mix of mortar.

(c)

Deductions of brickwork for string courses, sills, lintels, plates ~~d the like shall be measured as regards height to the extent only of the full bricx courses displaced and as regards depth to the extent only of the full half brick beds displaced.

For brickwork built fair both sides or built entirely of £'acinv bricks see Clauses G14 to GIG.

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Cd)

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Walls, piers chimney-stacks flue-linings and vaul ting

Cavities.in hollo", walls

Eavesfilling

Rough cutting

Rough chases

Rough' ClI'che;;

G3(a)

G4(a)

(b)

GS

G6

G8

Brickwork (Cantd.)

Brickwork shall be given in square metres.

Classification shall be as £ollows:-

ti)

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:l.J.l

(iv)

(v)

Walls •

Filling old openings. Skins o£ hollow \oIalls.

Dwarf supports under fittings, tanks , pipes and the like (grouped together).

Isolated piers and chimney-stacks (grouped together). Walls having a length on plan not ~xceeding four time their thickness (except where caused by openings) shall be classified as isolated piers.

Battering walls (i.e. walls of uniform thickness built battering).

Brickwork used as form'.Jork. Temporary strutting shall be given in the description.

(vi) (vii)

Forming cavities in hollow walls shall be given

in square metres stating the \oIidth of the cavity. Wall';"'ties shall be given Ln the description stating the type and spacing.

Closing cavities at ends of hollow walls or at jambs of openinGS shall be given in linear metres stating the '.Jidth of the cavity ~~d the method of closing.

Brickwork in eaveS-filling shall be added to the general brickwork. The labour in eaves-filling shall be given in linear metres (measured overall) stating the thickness of 'the ',JaIl.

Rough cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items of brickwork.

Horizontal rough chases in new work for edges of floors, landings and roofs shall be deemed to be included with the brickwurk. Other horizontal rough chases and all raking, vertical and curve.d rough chases shall eadl be given separately in linear metres stating the size. No deduction of bri~~work shall be made for any rough chase.

Rough arches (measured the mean length on face) shall be give.'1 in linear metres as extra over the brickwork in which they occur stating the thickness .~'1d the number of rings in the arches. Rough cutting on arches and walls shall be given in the description

of the arches.

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Brick facework generally

Fac'vlork to \oJ2.11s, piers, chimney-stacks and returns

Fair cutting

Fair chases

Facework to arches

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Brick Facework

G9(a) (b) (c)

For rules relating to Section G generally see Clause Gl hereof.

The rules relating to face\oJork shall apply equally to fair face on brick\oJork.

Parti~tlars of the follo\oJing shall be given:-

(~) Kind and quality of facing bricks \oJhere

different from those in the body of the \oJork. Purpose~made bricks sh?ll be so described.

(ii) Size of facing bricks where different from those in the body of the \oJork, and the method of bonding such facings to the backing.

(iii) Type of bond except in the case of fair face.

(iv) Composition and mix of mortar fer pointing \oJhere different from that in the body of the \oJork.

(v) Method of pointing.

Cd) Facework shall be given as extra over the brick\oJork on which it occurs. Pointing shall be given in the description.

(e) Deductions of facework for string courses, sills, lintels, plates and the like shall be measured as regards height to the extent only of the full brick courses di5placed.

(r ) For half-brick and one brick walls built fair both sides or built entirely of facing bricks see Clauses G14 to GIG hereof.

GIO(a) Facework to walls, piers, returns and the like (grouped together) shall be given in square metres. (b) Facework built overhand shall be so described.

(c) Facework sunk or projecting less th~~ half-brick from the general face of the \;/all shall be so described stating the depth of the set-back or set-for\oJard.

GIl

Fair cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items of brick\oJork.

Gl2

Fair chases shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Facework to back and sides shall be given in the description. Horizontal raking, vertical ~d curved chases shall each be so described. No deduction of brickwork or facework shall be made for any chase.

G13

Facework to arches (measured the mean length on face) shall be given in linear metres stating the width on face, the width of the exposed soffit and the outline of the arch •

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Brickvork and face .... ork generally

Vlalls

Sills, thresholds, copings and steps

Blockwork generally

J,

G14(a) (b) (c) (d)

G15(a)

G16

Brickwork Built Fair Both Sides or Entirely of Facing Bricks

For rules relating to Section G generally see Clause Gl hereof.

Particulars in accordance with Clauses G2(b) and

G9(c) hereof shall be given. .

Deductions of brickwork shall be measured in accordance with Cldu~cG2(c) hereof.

Pointing shall be given in the description of the work on wh i ch it occurs.

(c)

Half-brick walls and one-brick walls built fair both sides or entirely of facings shall each be given. separately in square metres. Classification shall be as Clause G3(a) hereof.

Fair returns (e.g. ends of wallS, reveals of openings) shall be given in linear metres stating the '",idth in half-brick stages.

Fair cutting and fair chases shall be given in accordance with Clauses Gll and G12 hereof.

Sills, thresholds, copings and steps built of fairfaced brickwork or entirely of facings shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size and the method. of forming (e.g. all headers on edge; all stretchers-an-end). Horizontal, raking, vertical and curved work and work set weathering shall each be so described.

Blockwork

G17(a) For rules relating to Section G generally see Clause Gl hereof.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:~

(i) (ii)

(iii)

Kind, type and size of blo~~s.

Compo s i tior. and mix of mortar for bedding 7 jointing and pointing.

Method of pointing.

(c) Deductions of blockwork for string courses, sills, lintels, plates and the like shall be measured as regards height to the extent only of the full blOCK courses displaced.

(d) Pointing shall be given in the description of the work on which it occurs.

(e) Work constructed entirely of hollow blocks filled with concrete shall be given separately.

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Walls, partitions, piers and chimney-stacks

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Blockwork (Contd.)

GIBea) Blockwork shall be given in square metres stating the thickness. Classification shall be as follows:-

(b)
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(c)
'I Sacking 1:0 masonry

Ca.vities in 110110'': ·.:;::.lls

Eaves f:'lling

Cutting

P.ough chases

Demp=pr oof courses generally

G19

G20

G21

G22

G23

G24

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(v)

Walls and partitions (grouped together). Filling old openings.

Skins of hollo~ walls.

Dwo.ri:' supports under fittin95r tanks, pipes and the like group~d together.

Dlockwork used as Por-mwor k, Temporary strutting shall be given in the description.

Blockwork finished with a fair face and blockwork finished with facing blocks different from those in the body of the work shall each be so described stating whether to one or both faces.

Filling ho Ll.ow blocks \vi th concrete at jambs or bearings and the like shall be given separately in linear metres as extra over the work in which they occur.

Blockwork in b2.cking to masonry shall be given in square metres stating the average thickness. Cutting arid bonding blockwork to masonry shall be given in the description.

Forming cavities in hollow "Jalls shall be given in accordance with ClaUSe G4 hereof.

Blockwork in eaves filling shall be added to the general blockwork. The labour in eaves filling shall be given in linear metres (measured overall) stating the thickness of the wall.

Rough and f~ir cuttins shall be deemed to be included w i, th the: items of b Lockwor-k ,

Rough cna.se s shall b(~ given in accordance with Clause G7 hereof.

Damp-proof Courses

Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii)

(iii)

Killd and quality of damp-proof material. Gauge, thickness or substance of 'sheet material.

Number of layers.

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Slate and sheet damp-proof cour se s

A~ph<llt damp-prooi' courses

Reinforcement

Cernen t wash on steelwork

Weatherfillets and aCJgle-fillets

Bedc.ing

vlerlging and p ir.nir.g up.

. Prepa::.'ing for flashings and .3.sphalt skirtir.gs

Damp-proof Courses (Contd.)

G25(a) Slate damp-proof courses and sheet damp-proof courses (e.g. bitumen-felt, sheet lead, sheet copper) shall be given separately in square metres. No allowance in measurement shall be made for laps. No deduction shall be made for

voids not exceeding 0.50 square metres. Horizontal, raking, vertical and cur-ved wor-k shall e ach b e -n described. CUtting to curve shall be given in the description of work in curved walls.

(b) Damp-proof courses with cavity-gutters in hollow walls shall be so described.

(c) Pointing exposed edges of damp-proof courses shall be deemed to be included with the damp-proof courses.

G26

For asphalt damp-proof courses see Section L hereof.

Sundries

G27(a) Fabric reinforcement in walls shall !Je 9ivc:n in linear metres stating the '..fidth. No alloHc3l1ce in measurement sha L'L: be made for laps arid this shall be stated in the description.

(b) Rod reir~orcement in walls shall be given in kilogrammes stating the size.

G28

Cement wash on steelwork shall be Sj'iven in square metres.

G29

We3.ther-fillets and angle-fillets shall each be

given separately in linear metres stating the width. Olrved fillets shall be so d~scribed irrespective of radius. Ends and ar~glc;s t o fillets shall be deemed to be included with the items.

G30 BeQding plates, corrugated sheets, pl~~es an~ cills

shall be deemed to be included in general br i ckwcr k and blockwork.

G3l '.·ledginq and pinning up nev work to und er s i.de of old

coris t r-uc t i on shall be deemed to be inclUt.lt::1 Ln the general brickwork and blockwork.

G32(a) Raking out joint or cu t t i.nq groove Eor turneu-Ln edge of flashings shall be given in linear metres. Ho r Lz on t a L, rakingr s t epp e d , vei: tical and cur-ved \o.'or:k shall each be so described. Poir..t.in:Js>all he giver! in the description.

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Preparing for flashings and asphalt skirtings (Contd.)

Building an or cutting and pinning

Cen t er i.nq generally

Flat

Sundries (Contd.)

G32(b) Raking out and enlarging joint or cutting groove for nib of asphalte shall be given in linear metres. Horizontal, raking, vertical and curved work shall each be so described. Pointing shall be given in the description.

G33 Building in v i.ndows , doors and the like (cnmplete

with frames) and pointing shall be deemed to be included in general brickwork and blockwork

Centering

G34(a) Particulars of the following items shall be given:-

(i) (ii)

Nature of the surfac.e to be supported (e.g. brickwork; blockwork).

Shape of surface (e.g. flat; segmental; semicircular; groined).

(b) Centering left in shall be so described.

(c) Centering with supports over 3.50 metres high shall be so described stating the height in further stages of 1.50 metres.

(d) Centering shall be measured as the actual surface to be supported. Strutting, shoring, bolting, wedging, easing, striking and removing shall be deemed to be included with the items.

G35(a) Centering for flat soffits shall be given in square

soffits metres.

(b) Centering for sloping soffits shall be so described.

Curved and vaulted soffits

Arches

Protect.ion

G36

Centering for curved soffits and vaulted soffits shall each be given separately in square metres.

G37

Centering for segmental, semicircular, invert ~~d other curved arches shall each be enumerated separately stating the Spa!1 of the opening and the width of the soffit. The rise shall also be stated except in the case of semicircular arches.

Protection

G38

Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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Hl(a)

Work ge.>"lerally

Excavation

SEC T ION H

UNDERPINNING

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billing shall be the Metre

Generally to Section H

An item shall be given stating that the remarks regarding prices in other Sections shall apply equally to this Section.

Any information available concerning the nature of the site 'shall be given in accordance with Clause Dl(a) hereof.

A description of the existing structure (e.g. wall, pier) to be underpinned shall be given stating its location, its length or size on plan, the depth of the new work below the base of the existing foundation and the limit of Lenoth to be carried out in one operation. Underpinning which is curved on plan shall be so described.

Underpinning required to be executed from inside existing buildings' shall be so described. Handling materials and getting them in or out of such buildingi shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) (c)

(d)

H2

H3(a)

(b)

Work In All Trades

For rules relating to Section H generally see Clause Hl hereof.

Temporary supports to work to be underpinned shall be given as an item. Particulars of such supports shall be given where practicable.

Allowance for working space (which shall not be subject to adjustment if more or less space is actually required) shall be made in the measurements of excavations. The width of the working space (measured horizontally from the face of the wall

to be underpinned, or where projecting fO~>"ldations are 'to be retained from the face of such projection) shall be related to the total depth of the excavation (measured from the top of the preliminary trench to the underside of the underpinning work)~ The allowances shall be as follows:-

( . )

,~

1 metre from the wall or projecting foundation where the total depth of the excavation does not exceed 1.50 metres.

1.50 metres from the wall or projecting foundation where the total depth of the excavation is over 1.50 metres but does not exceed 3 metres.

(ii)

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Excavation (Contd.)

Concrete, br i ckvor-x or asphalt

Work in All Trades (Contd.)

H3(b)

(iii) 2 metres Erom the wall or projecting Eoundation where the total depth oE the excavation is over 3 metres.

(c) Excavation shall be given in accordance with

Clauses ~2 to D12 hercoE~~~ject to the following:-

(i) Excavating preliminary trer-ches down to

the level oE the base oE the existing Eoundation shall be so described.

(ii) Excavating beloW the level of the base of the existing Eoundation shall be so described.

(d) Cutting away projecting Eoundations shall be given in linear metres stating the number oE courses oE footings and the dimensions oE concrete to be removed.

H4

Concrete work shall be given in accordance with Section F hereoE. Brickwork, block~ork ~~d dampproof courses shall be given in accordance with Section G hereoE. Asphalt work shall be given in accordance ",'i th Section L hereoE.

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SEC T ION J

RUBBLE WALLING

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billing shall be the Metre

Generally to Section J

Jl(a) An item shall be given at the beginning of this Section stating

that the rutes for Rubble Walling are to include for all rough and fair cuttings; wedging and pinning up to soffits; building at any height off slabs or beams; raking out joints or hacking surfaces to form key; bedding and pointing plates, frames and corrugated sheeting; levelling for damp-proof courses, cills, plates, copings and the like; building in door and window frames and the like; building in or cutting and pinning in ends of lintels, bearing bars, steps, timbers, steel sections and the like; holes for

pipes; mortices and making good in connection with building in, cutting and pinning in, holes and mortices.

(b) Tem?lets and patterns shall be deemed to be included with the

(c)

i terns.

S~perficial items of Rubble work shall be measured the mean length by the average height as executed. No deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.10 square metre.

Linear items of rubble work shall be measured the mean length as executed.

Dry rubbl'e work shall be measured the mean length as executed. Rubble work curved on plan shall be so described stating the mean radius.

Pointing shall be given in the description of the rubble work on vn i ch it occur s ,

For dressed stonework see Section K hereof.

Stone Rubble Work

Stone rubbl<;= work generally

J2(a) (b)

For rules relating to Section J generally see Clause Jl hereof.

Rubble work shall consist of natural stones either irregular in shape or roughly dressed and laid dry or in mortar with comparatively thick joints.

Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(c)

(i) (ii) (iii)

Kind of stone (e.g. sandstone; limestone; grani te i f'lin t ) .

Any requirements as to the stone and the quarry.

Type of walling stating whether of random or square stones and, where coursed,

the average height of the courses or the maximum heights of diminishing courses.

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Stone rubble vcr-k generally (Contd.)

Walls, piers and ch i.mney stacKS

Tapered wa:!.ls

Eaves Eilling

Bonding ends of walls

Rubble facework

Stone Rubble Work (Contd.)

J2(c)

(iv)

Texture and finish to exposed faces of stones (e.g. natural; rough dressed; hammer-dressed).

Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing and pointing.

Method of pointing.

(v) (vi)

(d) Measurements of walls shall be taken between attached piers. The thickness of attached piers shall be taken as the combined thickness of the wall ~1d

the pier. Attached or isolated piers (except

where caused by openings) having a length on plan not exceeding four times the thicY~ess shall be classified as piers and those having ii length

over four times the thickness and those caused

by openings shall be classified as walls.

J3

Rubble work in each oE the following f:lav-ses shall be given separately in square metres stating the thickness. Classification shall be as follows -

C) (~i)

(iii) (iv)

Walls.

Filling old openings. Piers.

Battering wall's (i.e. va Ll.s oJ: unifcrm thickness built battering).

Rubble wor-k in tapered walls (i. e. walls of diminishing thicblCSS from base to top) shall be given in square metres 's t.a t i nc the average thickness, and whe t.he r b at t er ed on one or more faces.

J5

Rubble work ill eaves filling shall be added to th(_; general ",aIling. The Labour- in eaves filling (measu:red overall) shall be given in line::'.!' metres stating the thicbless of the wall.

J6

Bondi~1g ends of new walts to old ',for:::' shall be given in linear metres st a ting the thick..ne:;s of the new wall. Cutting pockets :i.n old work and extra material for bonding shall be given in the description.

J7(a)

Rubb l.e facework bonded to a b ack.i nj; of o t ne.r material shall be given in square metres st.:;,dnJ the aveyage thickness of the EacevlOrk.

(b) Rubble facework built against a backing of other material shall be £liven in square. me t r e s stating

the thickness of the £·acework. ....Jall-ties or anchors shall be given in the description s:ating tne type and spacing thereof and the me t.hod cf sec1)ri::o to the backing.

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Rubble facework (Contd. )

CUttings

Fair r-e tur-ns

Fair angles

Dressed margins

Copings

A:ches

Grooves£or waterba;s, flashings

and skirtings

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J7(c)

J8

J9

Stone Rubble Work (Contd.)

(d) (e) (£)

Rubble facework used as formwork to concrete shall be so described. Temporary strutting shall be given in the description.

Rubble facework built against a battered backing shall be so described stating the rate of batter.

Rubble facework in panels not exceeding one square metre shall be so described statino the nwnber.

Rubble facework built overhead shall be so described.

Rough cutting and fair cuttings shall be deemed to be included with the rubble work.

Fair returns on rubble work (e.g. ends of 'Halls and facework, sides of piers and Chimney-stacks, reveals of openings) shall be given in linear metres stating the width of the return.

JIO(a) Fair vertical internal angles and fair vertical external angles shall be deemed to be included Vlith the rubble work.

(b) Fair squint angles, fair birdsmouth angles, fair battered internal angles and fair ba~tered external angles shall each be given separately in linear metres.

Jll

J12

J13

Dressed margins on rubble work shall be given in linear metres stating the width of the margin. Stops and angles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Copings formed of rough stones shall be given in linec>T' metres stating, the 'Hidth and average height of the coping. No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking, vertical a'1.d curved copings. Ends and angles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Arches (measured the mean length on face) shall be given in linear metres as extra over the rubble work in which they occur stating the width on

face, the width of the exposed soffit a.'1.d the outline of the arch. CUtting on arches and 'Halling shall be deemed to be included ' .... i th the items.

Sundries

J14(a) Grooves for water-bars and the like shall be given in linear metres.

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Grooves for 'Ha terbar s , flashings 'and skirtings

(Contd.)

Chases

Building in or cutting and p ir.ning

Centering

Protection

Sundries (Contd.)

J14(b) Grooves for turned-in edges of flashings and for nibs of skirtings shall each be given separately in linear metres. No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking, vertical and curved grooves. Pointing the grooves and dressing the face of r'ubb l-: "tQrk to receive flashings and

. skirtings shall be given in the description.

J15 Chases shall be given in linear metres stating the

size, the kind of rubble walling and the finish to back and sides of chase. No distinction shall be made between horizontal raking, vertical and curved chases. No deduction of rubble work shall be made for any chase.

J16

Building in windows, doors and the like (complete with frames) and pointing shall be deemed to be included in the rubble work.

Centering.

J17

Centering for rubble wor-k shall be given in accordance with the rules in Clauses G35 to G39 hereof.

Protection

J18

Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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SEC T ION K

MASONRY

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billing shall be the Metre

Generally to Section K

Kl(a) An item shall be given stating that:-

(i) The rates for all stonework shall include for joggle, sunk,

rebated and concealed joints; rough notchings and sinJcings; rustications, supporting projecting stonework and holes for pipes and mortices.

(ii) The ~ates for mullions, transomes, enrichments, cornices, bands, architraves, steps, handrails, cappings, kerbs, cover stones, corbels and architraves shall include for all end mitres, wall holes, stoolings and all other sundry labours.

(iii) The rates for sinkings, grboves, throats, rebates, margins, flutes shall include for mitres, ends and all other sundry labours.

(b) Stone dressings, to walls other than masonry-faced walls, shall be so

(c) (d)

described.

Templets ~ld patterns' shall be deemed to be included with the items. Super3icial items of work shall be measured the mean length by the average height as executed. The measurements shall be taken over all mortar joints.

Li~ear items of work shall be measured the mean length as executed.

The measurem~~ts shall be taken over all mortar JOlnts.

En~~erated items of work shall be mea3~ed as the smallest block from wnich each item could be obtained having regard in the case of na1:Uralstone to the plane in which the stone is required to be laid ',Ii th relation to i 1:S quarry bed. The measurements shall· be taken over one mortar bed and one mortar joint.

Plain vor k , sunk work, circular work and circular-circular work shall each be so described. Arrises shall be deemed to be included with the items on which they occur. For moulded work see Clause K12 hereof. \-Jork curved on plan shall be so described and the extra stone required for curved work shall be so described irrespective

0.£ the radius.

Stones or blocks over 1.50 m~tres long shall be so described stating the Lenq t h in stages of 0.50 metre.

Stones or blocks over 0.50 cubic metre shall be so described stating the cube in further stages of 0.25 cubic metre.

Labours on different kinds of stone, cast stone and clayware shall each be given separately.

Pointing shall be given in the description of the work on which it occurs.

(e) (f)

(g)

-(h) (j) (k) (1)

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Natural

" stonework generally

K2(a)

Natural Stonework

For rules relating to Section K generally see Clause Kl hereof.

Stonework shall consist of dressed blocks of

natural stone accurately worked to given dimensions and laid in mortar in courses with fine joints.

(c) P~ticu:~s of the following shall be given:-

(i)
(ii)
--; (iii)
(iv)
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vi) Kind of stone (e.g. sandstone; limestone; granite; slate; marble).

Any requirements as to the stone and the quarry.

Texture and finish to exposed faces of stones (e.g. sawn; rubbed; tooled; vermiculated; reticulated; polished).

Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing and pointing.

Method of pointing.

Any requirements as to coating the surface of the finished work and cle~~ing on completion.

(d) Labours necessary to produce sawn stones of the required overall size shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(e) Stones shall be deemed to be set on their natural beds unless otherwise described.

,Walls, piers, chimney-stacks

K3(a)

(b)

Ends and angles of walls

K4(a)

Stonewo~k in each of the following classes shall be given separately in square. metres stating the thickness. Classification shall be as follows:-

C) C~i) (iii)

(iv)

(v)

Walls.

Filling old openings.

Dwarf supports under seats, table-tops and the like (grouped together).

Piers. Walls having a length on plan not exceeding four times their thickness (except where caused by openings) shall be classified as piers.

Battering walls (i.e. walls of uniform thickness built battering).

Stonework in tapered walls (i.e. walls of diminishing thickness from base to t op ) shall be gi'Jen in squar-e metres stating the average thickness and wheth~r one or both faces are battered. The extra stone req~ired for' battered faces shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Square ends, square reveals and square external angles of walls shall be given in Li.nea r metres stating the thickness of the wall.

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Ends and angles of walls (Contd.)

Bonding e::1.ds of walls

Stone Eacevor-k

Sto:(1e slabbi::1.g or cladding to walls

Fair cutting

Rustications

Natural Stonework (Contd.)

K4(b)

Splayed ends, battered ends; battered external angles and battered internal angles of walls shall each be given separate in linear metres stating the thickness of the wall.

The extra stone required for splayed or battered ends or angles of walls shall be deemed to be included with l.hc items.

Squint angles to walls and any ends or angles to walls which involve the use of stones thicker than the wall in which they occur shall be dealt with in accordance with Clause K15 hereof.

(c)

K5

Bonding ends of new walls to old shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness of the new wall. Cutting pockets in old work and the extra stone for bonding shall be given in the description.

K6(a)

Stone facework bonded to a backing of other material shall be given in square metres stating the average thickness of the facework.

Stone facework built against a backing of other

material shall be given in' square metres stating the thickn.ess of the facework. \~all-ties or ~~chors shall be given in the description stating the type and spacing thereof and the method of securing to the backing.

(c) Stone facework used as formwork to concrete shall be so described. Temporary strutting shall be given in the description.

(d) Classification shall be in accordance with Clause K3 hereof.

(e) Stone facework built overhand' shall be so described.

(b)

K7

For stone slabbing or cladding to walls see Clauses U14 to U22 hereof .•

K8(a)

Fair raking cutting on superficial items of

stonework shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness. The extra stone required for raking cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Fair curved cutting on superficial items of stonework shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness and the radius. The extra stone required for curved cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

K9.

Rustications shall be given in the description of the stonework.

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Grooves, rebates, margins, flutes, sinkings and angles

Houldings

Enrichments

Ornaments

Pilaste::-s

Natural Stonework (Contd.)

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KIO(a) Grooves, throats, rebates, margins, flutes, sinkings, chamfered angles, rOWlded angles and the like labours on superficial items of stonework shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the width or girth. Stops and mi:res shall be deemed to be included with the jtems.

(b) Such labours on linear items of stonework shall be given in the description stating the width or girth. Stops and mitres shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Such labours on enumerated items of stonework stall be given in the description stating the width or girth. Stops and mitres shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Kll (a) Mouldings on superficial items of stone .... 'or-k shall

be given in linear metres stating the girth. Undercut mOUldings shall be so described. Stc.ps, mitres, returned ends and the like shall be deemed to be inclUded with the items.

(b) Moulding s on li.near i terns Or s· +onevor k shall be given in the description stating the girth. Stops, mitres, returned. ends and the like shall b-= deemed to be included with the items .

. (c) Mouldings on enumerated items oE s tonevor-k shall be giv<::rl in the description stating the girth, and stops and mitres shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) The extra stone required for projecting mo~ldings shall be added to the thickness of the stone' .... ork on which they occur.

Kl2

Enric..":l.ments (e. g. be ad=and-c-ee L; egg-and-dart; dentils) shall each be given 3cparately in linear metr":'s stating the size. The ex-::ra stone rt:!quired for projecting enrichments shall be added to the thickness cE the stonework on which they occur. Houldings on or between dentils shall be give~ in the description sta til'lg the girth. Stops, mi tz-e s , returned end.s and the like to enr i chmen t s shall

be deemed to be included with the it~ms.

Xl3 Ornaments (c.g. scrPlls;'rosettes; crockets) shall.

each be enumerated separately stating tn .. e size. The extra stO::1e required for proj~ctiny ornaments shall be added to the thickness of the stonework on which they occur.

K14(a) Stones forming pilasters shall be given in linear metres (measured vertically) stating the width on face, the total thickness and the projection beyopd the face of the wall. Battered pilasters ~~d those sunk to entasis shall each be so described.

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Pier-caps

Finials, brackets and corbels

Tracery

Special f'ea-::ures

S't ep s , winders and Land i.np s

Handrails, c:appings and kerbs

Balusters and neve l s

i\J.lus trade p ane Ls

Covcr-$i:ones a:rlu corbel-

Natural Stonework (Contd.)

K14 (b) Caps and ba s e s to p i La s t cr s shall .-nch be cnume r a t.cd ~eparately stating the size.

K22 Pier-caps shall be enumerated ,stating the size.

K23

Finials, terminals, brackets, corbels and the like shall each be enumcT2.ted separately stating the size.

K24

Stones forming tracery shall be enwnerated stating the size.

K25

Special features composed of one or more stones (e.g. ornamental panels, oriel windows, bullseye openings, niches, small domes, fleches) snall each be enumerated separately stating the nature and design of the feature, the number of stones, the total volume of stone requireci and the dimensions of the exposed faces.

K26(a) Steps (except winders) shall be given in linear metres stating the size and the number o.f steps. Spanciril steps (i.e. steps with sloping soffits) shall be so described. Fair ends, returned ends, rounded ends, stooled ends, wall-holds and the like shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(b) Winders and landings shall each be enumerated separately stating the size and the number of stones. Landings of irregular shape shall be so described. Fair ends, stooled ends, wall-holds, fair edges, nosings, rebates, grooved and the like shall be given in the description.

K27

Handr-a i.Ls , cappings arid the kerbs shall each be given separately in'linear metres stating the size. Fully-moulded handrails shall be so described. Stopped ends, returned ends, mitres, stoolings, wall-holds and the like shall be deemed to be included with the item.

K28

Balusters, half-balusters, newels and newel-caps shall each be enumerated separately stating the size.

K29

Balustrade panels and the like shall be enumerated stating the size. Those of irregular shape and those worked both sides shall be so described. Fair edges, shaped edges, p er-Por-a t i.cns , sinkings and the like shall be given in the description.

K30

Cover-stones, corbel-courses and the like shall each

be given separately in linear metres stating the

size. Fair edges shall be given in the description. Fair ends shall be deemed to be included with the item.

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Templates bases and -='\ he-arths

Shelves,

'~'.' d i visio.ns,

table-tops, seats and

, ba th-panels

'Pavings

Carving and sculpture

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Natural Stonework (Contd.)

K31

Templates, bases, thresholds, hearths and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size. Fair edges shall be given in the description stating the number.

K32(a) Shelves, divisions¥t~ble-tops, work-tops, countertops, seats, bath-panels and the like over 300 millimetres wide shall each be given separately

in square metres stating the thickness. Those

not exceeding 300 millimetres wide shall be given in linear metres stating the thickness and the width. Members of irregular shape and curved members shall each be enumerated separately stating the thickness and the extreme size.

(b) . Fair edges, rounded edges, moulded edges, jointed edges, grooves, rebates and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops to grooves and rebates, also internal angles and external· angles· to rounded edges illLd moulded edges shall be deemed to be included with the item.

K33 For pavings see Section U hereof.

K34(a) Carving and sculpture shall each be enumerated separately stating the character of the vor-k , Detailed drawings shall be provided but where

such drawings are not available or where a special carver or sculpture is required the work shall be given as a provisional or prime cost sum as Clause A7 hereof. Providing models shall be given

in the description.

Selecting blocks of stone for size and quality shall be given as an item. Boasting for carving shall be given in the description of the stone to be used for carving or sculpture.

Temporary work (e. g. special aocornrnoda t i.on , special

scaffolding, screens, shelters) required for the exclusive use of carvers or sculptors shall be given as an item stating the nature of the temporary work. Removing temporary work and making good after shall be deemed to be included

with the item.

Attending upon and cle~Ding down after the carvers and sculptors shall be given as an item.

Working mOUldings and similar members to carving and sculpture shall be enumerated stating the size of the moulding or member.

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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Cast stonework generally

\-lork in

cast stone

ClaY""are generally

Cast Stonework

K35(a) For rules relating to Section K generally see Clause Kl hereof.

(b) Cast stonework shall consist of blocks of reconstructed or artificial stone accurately cast to given dimensions and used in a similar manner and for the same purpose as natural stone.

(c). Particulars of the £0110wing shall ut:: ~iven:-

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~i)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii) Kind and quality of cast stone.

Any requirements as to the reinforcement

of blocks.

Any requirements as to the thickness,

. mix and colour of the facing material. Texture and finish of exposed faces of

blocks (e.g. rough, smooth, rubbed, vermiculated, reticulated, polished).

Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing and pointing.

Method of pointing.

Any requirements as to coating the surface of the finished work and cleaning on completion.

(d) Moulds necessary to produce blocks of the required size and shape shall be deemed to be included with the items.

K36

Work in cast stone shall be given in accordance

with the rules for natural stonework in Clauses K3 to K34 hereof.

Clayware Work

K37(a) For rules relating to Section K generally see Clause Kl hereof.

(b) Clayware work shall consist of blocks of fired clayware cast to given dimensions ~Dd used in a similar manner and for the same purpose as natural stone.

(c) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

(iv) (v) (vi)

Kind of clayware (e.g. natural clayware, terra cotta, fai~nce).

Any requirements as to the colour. Texture and finish of exposed faces of blocks (e.g. rough, smooth, glazed, double glazed).

Composition and mix of mortar for bedding, jointing and pointing.

Method of pointing.

Any requirements as to cleaning the finished work on completion.

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Clayvare generally ,. (Contd.)

\%rk in c.Layvar e

Grooves for flashings and skirtings

Chases

Cramps

Coating backs of stones

Centering

Protection

Clayware Work (Contd.)

X37(d) Moulds necessary to produce blo~ks of the required size and shape shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(e) Blocks required ~o be cast hollow and filled with concrete shall be so described stating the composition and mix of the concrete. Formwork shall be deemed to be included with the i1:ellls.

K38

Work in clayware shall be given in accordance with the·rules for natural stonework in Clauses K3 to K34 hereof.

Sundries

K39

Grooves for turned-in edges of flashi~gs and for nibs of skirtings shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the kind of masonry.

No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking, vertical and curved grooves. Pointing the grooves shall be given in the description.

K40

Chases shall be given in linear metres stating the size, the kind of masonry and the finish to back and sides of chase. No distinction shall be made between horizontal, raking and vertical chases. No deduction of stonework shall be made for any chase.

K4l

Metal cramps, slate dowels, metal dowels, lead. plugs and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size. Mortices and running with lead or mortar shall be given in the description stating the kind of masonry ..

K42

Coating backs of stones or blocks with slurry shall be given in the description of the masonry on which it occurs. Coating with other material shall be given in square metres stating the kind of material.

Centering

K43(a) Centering for masonry shall be given in accordance with the rules in Clauses G35 to G38 hereof.

Protection

K44

Protecting the work in this Section snail be give~ as an item.

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SEC T ION L

ASPHALT WORK

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Billing shall be the Metre

Generally to Section L

Ll(a) Asphalt ~ork shall be grouped as follows and each group with its associated skirtings, angle-fillets and labours shall be given ,fider an appropriate heading:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Damp-proofing and tanking. Paving.

Roofing.

(b) A...'1 item shall be given stating that:-

(i) The rates for all asphalt ~ork shall include for temporary rules, cutting, notching, bending and lapping underlay; cutting to line, fair and rounded edges, drips, arrises, ~orking up to flashings and frames of metal or other

ma terial and for vor-k i.nq :i.nto or dishing to gullies and the like.

The rates for skirtings, fascias, aprons, gutters, valleys, ker-bs , channe.l.s and the like shall include for ends, angles, intersections, extra material for turning into grooves and all other sundry labours.

(ii)

(c) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Kind and quality of asphalt. Thick'1ess and number of coats.

Na ture of base on which asphalt is a.pplied.

Surface treatment with chippings, gravel, tiles and the like.

(d) Paper, .fE:lt, cork, fibreboard or other underlay in contact ~ith asphalt, and any reinforcement to asphalt shall be given in the description of the asphalt work in which they occur. Cutting, notching, bending and lapping the underlay and the reinforcement shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(e) Curved ',.Jork, conical ~ork, spherical work and elliptical work shall each be so described irrespective of the radius. No distinction shall be made between straight and curved labours.

(x) For work in underpinning see Section H hereof.

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Mastic asphalt generally

Coverings to surfaces

Labours on coverings

Skirtings, fascias and aprons

L2

L3(a)

L4(a)

(b) (c) Cd)

(e)

L5(a)

Mastic Asphalt

For rules relating to Section L generally see Clause Ll hereof.

Coverings shall be measured the area in contact with the base but no deduction shall be ~~de for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metre.

(b) Coverings shall be given in square metres.

Classification shall be as follows:-

(i)

Flat coverings, coverings to falls or cross falls and sloping coverings not exceeding 10 degrees from horizontal ,(grouped together). Intersections on work ~o cross falls shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Sloping coverings over 10 degrees but not exceeding 45 degrees from horizontal.

Sloping coverings over 45 dearees from horizontal and vertical co~erings (grouped together) •

(ii) (iii)

(c) Coverings to soffits shall be so descriced.

Fair edges., rounded edges, drip and arrises shall be deemed to be included with the items of coverings.

Turning nibs of asphalt into grooves (e.g., at top or side edges) shall be given in linear metres.

Jointing new to old asphalt shall be given in linear metres.

Working asphalt into recessed duct-covers and the like shall be given in linear.metres as extra over the coverings in wn i.ch they occur, stating the width in stages of 100 millimetres. Working asp hal t into shaped insets, recessed r.:arlholecovers, mat-sinkings and the like shall each be enumerated separately as extra over the coverings in which tLcy occur stating the size.

Working asphalt into outlet pipes, dishing to gullies and the like shall be deemed to be . included vii th the items of, coverings.

Skirtingsr fascias and 'aprons shall each be given separately in linear metres stating ~he width

on face. Stepped work and ral~ing ',.Jork shall each be so described. Fair edges, drips, arrises, internal angle-fillets, tilting-fillets (or dressing over tilting-fillets) and turning nibs into grooves shall be given in the description. Anvles, fair ends, stopped end.s and extra material for turning into grooves shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Skirtings, fascias and aprons (Contd.)

Glll:ter, valleys and kerbs

Channe Ls

Cesspools and collars

Asphalt tiling

Prot:ection

Maslic Asphalt (Contct.)

LS(b)

Skirtings on roof slopes (e.g. w1der eaves of slating) shall be so described.

L6

Linings to uutters, linings to valleys and coverings to kerbs shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the girth on face. Cutters to falls shall be so described. Arrises, internal angle-fillets, tilting-fillets (or dressing over tilting fillets) and turning nibs into grooves shall be given ,in the description.

L7(a)

Working coverings into shallow channels shall be

given in linear metres as extra over the coverings in which t:hey occur stating the girth on face. Channels to falls shall be so described. Arrises shall be given in the description.

(b) Linings to channels shall be given in accordance with the rules for linings to gutters in Clause L6 hereof.

L8 (a)

Linings to cesspools, surnp s and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size.

Arrisesr internal angle-fillets and outlets shall be given in the description.

Linings to bonding pockets, coverings to bonding blocks and L~e like shall each be enumerated separately stating the size. Arrises aJld internal angle-fillets shall be given in the description.

(c) Collars around pipes, standards a.~d the· like members (grouped together) shall be enumerated stating

the size of the members as Clause A3(c) hereof. Arrises and internal angle-fillets shall be given

in the description.

Asphalt Tiling

L9

For asphalt tiling see Section U hereof.

Protection

LIO

Protecting all work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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SEC T ION M

ROOFING

For General Rules see Section A

The Unit of Dilling shall be the Metre

Generally to Section M

Ml(a) &~ item shall be siven at the beginning of the Section stating th~t:-

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

The rates for slate or tile roofing shall include for all cutting; holes for pipes, standards and the like, cut courses at eaves, all cuttings and bondings and eaves, verges, valleys, hips and ridges and fitted, filled or fair ends, angles and intersections to hips and ridges and forming small openings.

The rates for corrugated or troughed sheet roofing shall include for all cutting, holes for pipes, standards and the like, and fitted, filled or fair ends, angles and Lnt er-sec tdons to hips, ridges, angles, cappings or barge boards and forming small openings.

The rates for roof decking shall include for all cutting ~ld for holes for pipes, standards and the like and forming small openings.

The rates for bitumen-felt! acrylic fibre or other similar sheet or roll type roofing shall include for cutting, notching, bending and lapping, holes for pipes, standards and the like, angles, ends, extra felt for laps and turning into grooves and forming outlets to flashings, skirtings, aprons, gutters, valleys, kerbs and ch~~els a~d forming small·openings.

The rates for ri:etal roofing shall include for all etA t·ting , notching a~d bending; ends,' angles and intersections to rolls, hollows, condensation channels and mOUldings and for forming small openings.

The rates for all sheet metal flashings and ~ltters shall In include for angles, i~tersections, ends, extra material

in laps, seams, passings at ends, dressing to outlets and ends, angles and intersections to cappings, hollows, and channels and mouldings.

(b) I'lork shall be grouped according to the kind of material and each group with its associated labours shall be given under an appropriate

heading •. For asphalt roofing see Section L hereof. For patent glazing see Section V hereof.

(c) Work to dormers and the like shall be so described.

(d) Work to curved, conical and spherical roofs shall each be so described.

Work to elliptical roofs and other roofs curved to more than one radius shall be so described.

(e) Work to turrets shall be so described stating the type (e.g. octagonal, conical) •

. !,

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Generally to Section H (Contd.)

MI(f) Slate or tile roofing, corrugated or troughed roof ill1d roof decking shall be measured as executed. Bitumen-felt, acrylic fibre or other similar sheet or roll type roofing shall be measured the

area in contact with the base. Sheet metal roofing shall be measured the area of finished surface sub j ect to the a Ll.owance s in Clause M38 hereof. No deduction o~ any kind of rcnCillg shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metres.

Slate or dIe roofing

M2(a) (D)

Roof H3
coverings
Labours on M4(a)
roof
coverings
(b) Eaves

M5

Verges'

M6

Slate or Tile Roofinq

For rules relating to Sec t.i.on M generally see Clause HI hereof.

Par t i cu Lar s of the .following shall be given:-

(i)

Kind of slates or tiles (e.g. asbestoscp.ment slates, natural slates, stone slabs, cl aywar e tiles, concrete tiles, s h i nq Le s }.

Size, type and quali ty of sla tes or tiles. Ex t en t of lap.

Hethod of fixing and the number and kind of nails or pegs per slate or tile.

Size and type of laths or battens.

(ii) (iii) (iv)

(v)

Roof coverings shall be given in square metres.

Vertical coverings shall be so described.

Square cutting at abutments illld top edges and all raking and curved cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Forming small openings (i.e. openings of 'all sizes not exceeding 0.50 square metres) shall be deemed to be included with the items of coverings.

Double course at eaves and extra undercourse at eaves shall each be given separately in linear metres. Raking eaves and curved eaves shall each be so described. Bedding shall be given in the description stating the nature of the bedding material. Cut courses at eaves shall be deemed to be . included in the items.

Verges shall be given in linear metres. Ra..1cing verges, curved verges and verges with purp0se-

made or special tiles shall each be so described. One-ill1d-half-width slates or tiles shall each be

so described, cutting at verge.s shall be deemed to be included with the items. Extra undercloak course, bedding, po i.n ti.nq and finishing wi;:h cement· fillets shall be given in the description.

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Valleys

:::l.

,-'

Hips and ve::tical anq Le s

Ridge and hip cappings

Specia.l, i'ittings

Hip-irons

Hetal slates and soaKers

Glass tiles

Lathing or battening

,Slate or Tile Roofing (Contd.)

117 (a)

Cutting to valleys (measured to both sides) shall be given in linear metres. One-and-half-width slates or tiles shall be deemed to be included with the items. Bedding and pointing shall be given in the description.

Valley-tiles shall be given in linear metres as

ext.ra over the roof coverings in which they occur.

Purpose-made valley tiles shall be so described. Cutting and bonding to both sides shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Laced or swept valleys shall be given in linear metres as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur. Cutting and bondin~ to both sides shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b)

M8Ca)

Mitred hips and mitred vertical angles shall each be given separately in linear metres. Pointing shall be given in the description.

Hip-tiles and vertical angle-tiles shall each be given separately in linear metres as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur. Purpose-made hip-tiles or angle-tiles shall be so described. Fitted ends, filled ends and intersections shall be deemed to be included with the items.

M9

Ridge-cappings and hip-cappings shall each be given separately in linear met:::-es. Dedding and pointing shall be given in the description. Filled ends, fitted ends, mitred angles, mitred intersections, purpose-made tiles, finials and the like shall be deemed to be included with the items.

MlO

Tile slips and other fillings shall be deemed to be , included with the items of coverings.

Mll

Hip-irons shall be enumerated stating the method of fixing.

Ml2

Fixing rnet a L slates and fixing metal soakers (provided by other trades) shall each be enumerated separately irrespective of size.

Ml3

Glass tiles and the like shall be enumerated as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur.

Ml4(a) (b)

Lathing or battening shall be given in the description of roofing (see Clauses'M2(b)(v) hereof).

Counter-battening shall be given in square metres stating the size and spacing of the battens and the method of fixing.

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Underfelting

Corrugated or troughed roofing generally

Roof -c,?verings

Labours on roof coverings

Fillerpieces

.Bedding and pointing

Ridge, hip and angle cappings

Slate or Tile Roofing (Contd.)

MJ.S(a) (b)

Underfelting shall be given in square metres stating the extent of the laps and the method of fixing.

All cuttings shall be deemed to be included with the items of coverings.

Corrugated or Troughed Sheet Roofing

Ml6(a) For rules relating to section M generally see Clause Ml hereof.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be giv~~:-

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Kind of sheeting (e.g. asbestos-cement, iron, steel, protected metal, aluminium).

Quality of sheeting and type of corrugation or troughing.

Extent of side and end laps.

Nature of' the structural supports (e.g. purlins) .

Method of fixing the sheeting.

Material for bedding joints of sheeting stating which joints are to be bedded (i.e. horizontal, vertical or both).

(v) (vi)

Ml7(a) Roof coverings shall be given in square metres.

Vertical coverings shall each be so described. (b) Roof coverings which are fixed through an underlining laid over purlins shall be so described. (c) Cranks and upstands shall each be giv~1 separately in linear metres as extra over the coverings in which they occur.

MIS (a) Square cutting at abutments and top edges and raking and curved cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Forming small openings (i.e. openings of all sizes not exceeding 0.50 square metre) shall be deemed to be included with the items of coverings.

MI9 Filler-pieces at eaves and jambs, filler-pieces

above roof glazing and over lintels, flashingpieces under roof glazing and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres •

H20 Bedding and pointing eaves filler-pieces, verges

and the like (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres.

H2l Ridge-cappings, hip cappings ,}nd v02rtical angle-

cappings shall each be given separately in linec:.r me tr e s , Capped ends, capped <:u1sle5, capped intersections, finial::; 3J"'~d the liLe shall each be enumerated separately. Fitted ends shall te deemed to be included with the items.

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Corrugated or Troughed Sheet Roofing (Contd.)

Bargeboards

M22

F'L> "':, :_ngs and expans i on joims

M23

Louvres

M24

--;

Barge-boards and corner-pieces shall each be given separately in linear metre stating the width. Mitred angles, mitred intersections, fair ends and fitteq ends shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Flashings and expansion joints shall each be given separately in linear metres.

Louvre-blades shall be given in linear metres stating the number.

M25(a) Dead roof-lights and opening roof-lights shall each be enumerated separately as extra over the roof coverings in wriich they occur stating the size. (b) Transparent plastic sheets shall be eJ1umerated as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur stating the size.

(c) Ventilator-sheets shall be enumerated as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur stating the size.

(d) Sheets with soaker-flanges for pipes shall be enumerated as extra over the roof coverings in which they occur stating the size of the pipe as Clause A3(c) hereof.

Roof-lights and spp.cial sheets

Roofventilators

M26 Roof-ventilators shall be enumerated stating the size

and the type of base.

Roof Decking

Roof Decking ge..."1erally

M27(a) For rules relating to Section M generally see Clause Ml hereof.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

Roof M28
coverings
Labours on M29(a)
roof
coverir.gs (b,) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Kind of decking (e.g. asbestos-cement,

steel, aluminium, wood-wool). 'I'h i.cikn.e s s and quali ty.

Method of fixing.

Nature and geJ1eral spacing of the structural supports.

Roof coverings shall be given in squa~e metres.

Vertical coverings shall 'each be so described.

All cuttings shall be deemed to be included with the items of coverings.

Forming small openings (i.e. openings of all sizes not exceeding 0.50 square metre) shall be deemed to be 'included with the items of coverings.

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is laid.

Roof Deckina (Contd.)

Bearings, . eaves, kerbs and flashings

M30

Bearinos, eaves, kerbs, flashings and abutments with nibs built into chases shall each be given separately in linear metres. Timber blocks or fillets inserted during fixing shall be given in the description but any other material required shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Bitumen-Felt Roofing, Acrylic Fibre Roofing and the like

Bitumen-felt roofing generally

M31(a) For rules relating to Section M generally see Clause Ml hereof.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Type, quality and substance of felt, etc. N~~bers of layers and extent of laps. Nature of base on which feltwork, etc.

(iv) Method of bonding or securing to base.

(v) Surface treatment with chippings, gravel

tiles, w~cadam and the like.

(c) Paper, cork, fibreboard or other underlay' in contact with the feltwork, ctc. shall be given in the description of the work in Vlhich it occurs. Cutting, notching, bending and lapping the underlay shall bc deemed to be inclu.deu with the items.

Roof coverings

M32(a) Roof coverings shall be given in square r.:etres.

Classification shall be as follows:-

(i) Flat coverings, coverings to falls or

cross-falls and sloping coverings not exceedin9 J.O degrees from horizontal (grouped tog.::ther). Intersectior.s on wor-k to cross-falls shall be deemed to be inc1uded with the items.

(ii) Sloping coverings over 10 degrees but not exceeding 50 degrees frem horizontal. (iii) Sloping coverings over' 50 degrees from horiz.ontal and vertical cover inqs (grouped together).

Labours on roof coverings

M33(a) Fair edges, turning into 'grooves, wedging and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres.

(b) All cuttings, notching, bending, extra felt for

laps and turning into grooves, trimming and· jointing feltwork to flashings and the like labours shall be deemed to be included with the i~ems.

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_) ,

1-,

: I

Labcurs on roof coverings (Contd.)

Flashings, skirtings and aprons

Gutters, valleys and kerbs

Channels

Cesspools and collars

Bitumen-Felt Roofingz AcrfliC Fibre Roo.fing and the like _Contd.)

M33(c) Working feltwork etc., into outlet pipes, dishing to gullies and the like (grouped together) shall

be enumerated irrespective of size.

;"~34(a) The turn-up or turn-down at eaves, ver qe s , abutments and aprons, also skirtings and cover flashings shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the width or girth in contact with base. Stepped work and raking work shall each be so described. Raking cutting, curved cutting, fair edges, dressing over tilting-fillets, turning

into grooves, wedging and the like labours shall be given in the description. Angles, ends and extra felt for laps and for turning into grooves shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Skirtings on roof slopes (e.g. under eaves of slating) shall be so described.

M35

Linings to gutters, linings to valleys and coverings to kerbs shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the girth in contact with base. Gutters to falls shall be so described. Raking cutting, curved cutting, fair edges, dressing over tilting-fillets, turning into grooves, wedging and the like'labours shali be given in the description. Ends, outlets', angles, intersections and extra material for laps and for turning into grooves shall be deemed to be included with the items.

M36(a) Working coverings into shallow channels shall be given in linear metres as extra over the coverings in which they occur stating the girth

in contact with the base. Channels to falls shall be so described. Ends, outlets, angles, intersections and extra felt for laps shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Linings to channels shall be given in accordance with the rules for linings to gutters in Clause M3,5 hereof.

M37(a)

Linings to cesspools, sumps and the like (grouped together) shall be enumerated stating the size. Outlets shall be given in the description.

Collars around pipes, standards and the like members (grouped together) shall be enumerated'stating

the size of the members as Clause A3(c) hereof.

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Sheet metal roofing generally

'. :

Sheet Metal Roofinq

M38(a) For rules relating to Section M generally see Clause Ml hereof.

(b) Particulars of the following shall be given -

(i) (ii) (iii)

Kind of metal (e.g. milled lead, cast lead, sheet zinc, s~eet aluminium, sheet copper).

Quality of metal.

Gauge, thickness or substance both for the metal and the labours thereon.

(c) Clips and tacks shall be given in t~e descriptions stating the material to be used and the me t hod of fixing. No allowance for them shall be made in the area of the sheet me t aLvor-k .

(d) In the absence of any directions to the contrary, allowances shall be made in calculating the area of the finished surface of sheet metalwork as follows -

Item Lead Zinc, a Lunti.n i urn
dnd copper
(i) For drips 0.18 0.15
not exceeding 50 metre me-cre
l1'.illime tres high
(ii) For cross- 0.08 0.08
welts metre metre
(iii) For wood-
cored rolls not 0.25 0.15
exceeding 50 metre metre:
millimetres
high
(iv) For
s t and i.np s earns 0.10 I 'J .08
and we L ted me r re metre
I
seams
(v) For edge- 0.03 0.03
welts metre met:::'e
(Vi) For vertical 0.15 0.15
up s t and s rr.etrc metre
(Vii) For sloping 0.30 metre o, :;0 metre
upstands and for for 30° for 30°
laps in pitched 0.35 rne cr e 0.35 metre
roofing for 25° for 25°
0.45 metre 0.45 metre
.for 20° for 20°
0.60 metre 0.60 metre
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Roof coverings

Lacours on sheet metals

Copper nailing

Collars around pipes and standards

Sheet Metal Roofing (Contd.)

M39(a) Roofcovcrings shall be given in square metres.

Classification shall be as follo~s:-

(i)

Flat roof coverings, roof coverings to falls and cross-falls and sloping roof coverinqs not exceeding 10 degrees from horizon'tal (grouped together).

Sloping roof coverings over 10 degrees but not exceeding 50 degrees from horizontal.

Sloping roof coverings over 50 degrees from horizontal and vertical roof coverings (grouped together).

Flat gutter coverings. (For sloping gutter linings see Clause M50 her~of).

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

M40(a) All cuttings, notChing and bending shall be deemed to be included ~ith the items.

(b) Welted edges, beaded edges, ~edging into grooves, burned or brazed angles, welted seams, burned

or brazed seams and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres in addition to the allowances required by Clause M38(d) hereof.

(c) Dressing into. hollo~s, into condensation channels and over mOUldings shall each be given separately . in linear metres stating the girth.

(d) Dressing over glass and glazing bars, over corrugated roofing, over Roman tiling, over pantiling and over similar materials (measured flat) shall each be given separately in linear metres stating whether along or across the bars or corrugations. Dressing over drips and rolls shall be deemed to be in~iuded with the items.

(e) Bossed, burned, brazed or capped ends, angles and intersections to rolls, hollows, cond~~sation channels and mOUldings shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Dressing into outlet· pipes, dishing to gullies a~d the like (grouped together) shall be enw~erated irrespective of size.

(f)

M41

Copper nailing shall be given in linear metres.

Close copper nailing (i.e. ~here the spacing does not exceed 50 millimetres) shall be so described.

M42

Collars around pipes, standards and the like members (grouped together) shall be enumerated stating the size of the members as Clause A3(c) hereof and kind of pipe or standard and the method of. jointing thereto. Burned or brazed joints to sheet metalwork shall be given in the description.

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Cesspools and sumps

Dots, ornaments and plugs

I.

Underfelting

Sheet metal flashings and gutters generally

Flashings

Pre5crmed flashings

Sheet Metal Roofing (Contd.)

M43

Linings to cesspools, sumps and the like (grouped together) shall be enumerated ~tating the size. Outlets and burned or brazed angles shall be given in the description.

M44

Cast lead dots, soldered dots, r.3~t lead ornaments, lead plugs and the like shall each be enumerated separately.

M45

Underfelting shall be given as Clause illS hereof.

Sheet Metal Flashings and Gutters

M46(a) For rUles relating to Section M g~~erally see Clause Ml hereof.

(b) Par c.i cu Lar-s as Clause M38 (b) shall be given.

(c) Clips and tacks shall be given in the description stating the material to be used and the method of .fixing.

(d) Intermediate -laps and intermediate seams in linear items, passings at ends, ru~gles and intersections of linear items shall be deemed to be included with the items.

M47(a) Flashings, stepped flashings, aprons, weatherings to cornices, cappings to hips, ridges, kerbs and the like shall each be given separaLely in linea.rmetres. stating the girth of the metal.

(b) Welted edges, beaded edges, scalloped or otherwise shaped edges, wedging into grooves, dressing over tilting fillets and the like labours shall be given in the description.

(c) Dressing in to ho110\-1 s , in to condensa t i on channe l.s and over mOUldings shall be given in the description stating the girth.

(d) Dressing over glass and glazing bars, over corrugated roofing, ove.r Eoman tiling, over panti1ing and ovp.r similar materials (measured fldt) shall be given

in the description.

(e) Ends, angles and intersecticns to cappings, hollows, condensation channels and mOUldings shall be deemed to be included with th~ items.

1'148

Preformed flashings, aprons, cappings and the like' shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the girth, the number of bends in the girth to form profile and the method of jointing. Angles, returned ends and stopped ends shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Sheet Metal Flashings and Gutters (Contd.)

H49(a) Linings to sloping gutters shall be given in linear metres stating the girth of the metal. Linings to secret gutters shall be so described.

(b) Dressing over tilting-fillets, wedging into grooves and the like labours shall be given in the description.

Sloping gutters

Flat Gutters

M50

Soakers and metal slates

M51

Sadd.Le s

M52

Protection

M53

Linings to parapet gutters and to other flat gutters requiring drips and rolls shall be given in accordance with the rules for sheet metal roofing. (See Clause M47(a)(iv) hereof).

Supplying soakers and metal slates (for fixing by slater or tiler) shall each be enumerated separately stating the size. Collars around pipes shall be given in the description of the metal slates

stating the size of the pipe as Clause A3(c) hereof, the kind of pipe and the method of jointing thereto.

Saddles over abutments and intersections of hips and ridges (grouped together) shall be enumerated stating the size of the metal. Dressing and bossing shall be given in the description.

Protection

Protecting the work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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SEC T ION N

CARPENTRY

For General Rules see Section A

THE UNIT OF BILLING SHALL BE THE METRE

Generally to Section N

Nl(a) An item shall be given stating that -

(i) The rates for all carpentry work shall include for all raking

and circular cu t t i.ng joints in continuous lengths of timber or for providing timbers of any length; all joints; notching and fitting ends of timbers to metal sections, shoes and

he ad s ; mitres, ends and intersections on all members; holes for pipes, tubes, bars, cables, conduits, ducting, trunking and the like and for pads, slips and wedges built or wedged in.

(iv)

(ii) The rates for rebates, grooves, chamfers, rounded edges, moulded edges and the like labours shall include for all cross grain and stopped work and all stops, ends, angles and mitres.

(iii) The rates for roof boarding shall include for all cutting at intersections on work to cross falls and all notches, rounded corners and the like.

The ra-ces for carpenter-'s metal work shall include for preparing timbers for metalwork (e.g. sinking, grooving, etc.).

The rates for bolts and connectors shall include for holes and countersunk holes and for pellating if required.

(v)

(n) Par-t.i cu Lar s of the following shall be give.'1.:-

(i) Kind and quality of timber.

(ii) Preliminary treatment of timber (e.g. impregnation).

(c) Timber shall be deemed to be sawn on all faces and edges unless otherwise stated. Wrought timber shall be so described and 3.2 millimetres or one-eighth of an inch shall be allowed from the nominal size for each ~Tought face.

Cd) Tirr~er shall be deemed to be fixed with nails. Particulars of any other method of fixing shall be given in the description of the item concerned. For plugging see C'Lau se N23 hereof.

(e) Curved memb~rs.curved boarding, conical boarding, spherical boarding. and groined .boarding shall each be described. Curved labours shall be so described.

(f) Labours on hardwood shall be so described.

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Form'Workcind centering

Structural timb~rs generally

Plates, joists, raf-cers, purlins and kerbs

Ridges, hips and valleys

Labours on structural timbers

N2(a) (b)

N3(a) (b) (c)

N4

N5

N6(a)

(b)

Form'Work and Centering

For form'Work to concrete see Sec-cion F hereof.

For centering to brickwork see Section G hereof and for centering to masonry see Section K hereof.

Structural Timbers

For rules relating to Section N generally see Clause Nl hereof.

Structural timbers shall be measured the nominal size and the length as fixed in the work.

For carpenters metalwork see Clause N26 to N29 hereof.

All structural timbers shall be given in linear metres stating the nominal size. Classification shall be as follo'Ws:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

(iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii)

(ix) (x) (xi)

Plates, dragon ties, sleepers a;.'1.d lintels (grouped together).

Bearers, kerbs and the like (grouped together). Floor joists and roof joists (grouped

together) .

Partitions.

Tr'..lssed partitions. Rafters.

Ceiling joists and collars (grouped together). Purlins, ceiling beams and stru"Cs (grouped

together) .

Trussed purlins and trussed beams (grouped together).

Members of roof trusses (grouped together). Members of roof turrets and the like (grouped together) •

Ridges, hips and valleys of any thickness shall each

be given separately in linear metres stating ""[he nominal size. Cutting a.'1d fittino ends of rafters against such members shall be given in the description.

Scribing, splaying, notching, halving to other items

of timbers, morticing, tenoning, 'Wedging, dovetailed '; joints and scarfed joints shall be deemed to be

, included 'With the items.

Wrought faces and adzed .faces shall be given in the

description.

(c) Raking cutting and curved cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Rebates, grooves, chamfers, rounded edges, moulded

edges and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops, ~~ds, angles, and mitres in all labours shall be deerroed to be i~cluded 'With the items.

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Labours on structural timbers (Contd. )

Hoisting complete units

S t.ru t -cing and nogging

Cleats, sprockets and pins

Boarding genE:rally

Roof" boarding

Structural Timbers (Contd.)

N6(e)

The following additional labours on structural timbers shall each be enumerated separately. -

Shaped ends of timbers.

Turning, shaping or moulding posts, finials, ends of hammer beams and the like ,. s t a ting

t1~". ~ength.

(iii) 'I'r-Lnun.i.n-j .floor jo:i.:;L;, c o iLi n-] .j o i.c t i; o nd r;\.C t ~r '" ar-ound () [11~n:i.n!l" J,'or h("(lr r h s , chimneys, trilp-doors arid the likr_..

N7

Hoisting roof-trusses, roof-turrets and the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the overall size and the height above ground.

N8

Herringbone strutting, solid strutting and the nogging between joists (measured over the joists) shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the thickness of the strutting or nogging and the depth of the joists.

N9

Cleats, sprockets, hardwood pins ~Dd the like shall each be enumerated separately stating the nominal size.

Boarding

NIO(a) For rules relating to Section N generally see Clause Nl hereOf.

(b) Boarding shall be measured as executed. No allowance shall be made for tongues in tongued and grooved work or for laps in weather-boarding and no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metre. Particular s c.f the follQ'.oJing shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Nominal thickness. Method of jointing.

Surface treatment after layina.

(c) Boarding laid diagonally shall be so described.

Nll(a) Roof-boarding shall be given in square metres.

Classification shall be as follows:-

(i) (ii)

(iii)

Flat roof-boarding.

Sloping roof-boarding not exceeding 50 degrees from horizontal.

Sloping roof-boarding over 50 degrees from horizontal and vcrtic~l roof-boarding (grouped together).

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s >,

~ .. ~

Boarding (Contd.)

Roofboarding (Contd.)

Nll(b) Work to falls and cross-falls shall each be so aescribed. Cutting at intersections on work to cross-falls shall be deemed to be included with the items. Shallow firrings (i.e. not exceeding 50 millimetres aver&gc depth) sh~ll be giv~1 in the description of roof-boarding. Firrings ovei: 50 mil:i.imetres average depth shall be given in line~

metres stating the thickness and the average depth.

Work to tops and cheeks of dormers shall each be so described.

Drips in flats shall be given in linear metres stating t.he size and the rise. Ends end mi tr-e s shall be deelllt:";d to be included with the iter.ls.

(c)

..

~

, ;

(u)

Weatherboarding

N12(a) Weather-boarding shall be given in square metres stating the extreme thickness and width of the boards and the extent of the laps. Wrought faces, rebated edges and other labours on boards shall be given in the description.

(b) Forming mitred angles to ",cather-boarding shall be given in linear metres.

Gangwayboarding

h~3 Gangway-boarding in roofs shall be given in· square

metres.

Gutter-

. boar-d i.nq

Nl4(a) Gutter-boarding, gutter-sides a.~d the lier-boarding shall each be given separately in square metres • (b) Bearers shall be given in the description of gutter-boarding.

(c) Gusset ends, drips and cesspools shall each be enumerated separately irrespective of size.

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Labours on boardings

NlS(a) Raking cutting and curved cutting on boarding and boundary cutting on diagonally-laid boarding shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Splayed edges on boarding shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Rebates, grooves, chamfers, scribed edges and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops, ends and angles in all labours shall b~ Jeemed to be included with the items.

(,~ \ No t cl.c s , rounded corners and the like shall be deemed

.• _ J .L'

'co be included \"i th the item.

~'illcts, Gro;mds! Battens and Bracketing

Fillets, grounds N16(a)

For rules :cf.lat.ing to Section N gene:A.J.lly see Clause Nl hereof.

For roof-battening and coun t er-c-ba t t en i.nq see Scc t i on ~! flereo£'.

battens and

bracketing (b)

generally

Anglefillets, tiltingfillets .and rolls

Cornerfillets

",.,

Floorfillets

Grounds and wallbattens

Skeleton framework

Bracketing and cradling

Plugging·

Fillets, Grounds, Battens. and Bracketing (Contd.)

Nl7(a) Angle-fillets shall be given in linear metres staL:ing the extreme size. Ends and mi tres shall be dc eme d to be included with the items.

(b) Tilting-fillets and rolls shall each be givE;n separately in linear metres stating the size. wds, mitres and intersections shall be deemed to be included with

the items.

NlS

Nl9

N20(a)

N21(a) (b)

N22(a)

N23

Corner-fillets to angles of ',.,rea tncr'-boarding shall be given in linear metres stating t ne size. Ends and mitres shall be deemed to be included wiLh the items.

Ffoor-filiets in or on concrete shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Clips for fillets shall be enumer a ted stating the method of fixing to concrete.

(b)

Open-spaced grounds (or battens) to walls (measured overi111) shall be given in square metres stating the size and the spacing of the members, or they may be given in the description of the work concerned.

Indi vidual grounds (or battens) shall be gi veri in linear metres stating the size, or they may be given in the description of the work concerned. Ends and mitres shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Skeleton framework shall be given in square metres. Skeleton framework framed on rake and spandril-shaped framework (both measured net:) shall each be so described. Skeleton framework of other irregular shapes shall be en~unerated stating the size and shape of the Er-arnewor-k and the size of the members.

(b)

Bracketing to form shaped false ceilings shall be qiven in detail.

Br~cketing and cradling (measured the extreme girth) ar-ound steelwork and to .form false beams shall each DE.! given separately in square metres stating the

size of the members. .

Bracketing for cornices shall be given in linear metres stating the extreme girth. Angle brackets shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(c)

Sundries

Plugging to any surface irrespective of any finish (excluding glass) to the surface, shall be given in square metres or in linear metres or enlli~erated (as may be appropriate), or plugging may· be given in ~he description of the work concerned.

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Pads, slips and blocks

Insulating guilts

Carpenter's metalwork generally

Tie-rods

's traps, shoes gibs and cotters

Bolts and connectors

"1

. 1

Sundries (Contd.)

N24

Pads, slips and blocks built in or wedged into position shall each be deemed to be included with the items.

N25

Insulating quilts and similar flexible sheetings (measured the area covered shall be given in square metres stating the extent of tr,e laps and the iiic~:",od of fixing. All cuttings shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Carpenter's Metalwork

N26(a) Metalwork shall be deemed to be fixed with steel screws unless otherwise stated. The nature of the surface to which metalwork if fixed (e.g. softwood, hardwood,

. metal, brickwork, concrete) shall be stated. Galvanised metalwork shall be so described.

(b) Preparing timbers for car-p en rer« s rnc t a Lwor-k (e.g. sinking, grooving, morticing) shall be deemed to be included with the items.

N27 Tie-rods shall be given in linear metres stating the

size. Connections, forgings, threaded ends, nuts 2~d washers shall each be enumerated separately as extra over the rods in which they occur.

N28 Straps, shoes, heads and sets of gibs and cotters shall

each be enumerated separately stat·ing the size.

N29(a) Bolts shall be enumer<lted stating the diameter and length. Nuts and washers shall be given in the description.

(b) Metal connectors for structural timbers shall be enumerated stating the type of connector.

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SEC T ION P

JOINERY

Par General Rules see Section A

THE UNIT OF ·BILLING SHALL BE THE METRE

Generally to Section P

Plea) An itefl\ shall be given .s t a t i nq that:-

(i) The rates for all joinery work shall include for all raking,

Girved or splayed cutting; mitres and ends to all members; for all joints in members over 200 millimetres wide or for obtaining .timbers in one width; notchings; s i.nk i.ng s ; rounded curves; splayed edges; extra timber in joints; horns, etc., all dowe.l s and cramps and holes for pipes, tubes I bars, cables, conduits, ducting, trun.k:ing .:md the like.

(ii) The rates for doors, skylights, sashes and casements are to include for .fitting and hanging any type.

(iii) The rates for handr a i.Ls shall include for all heading joints,

quadrants, ramps and wreaths.

(iv) The rates for rebates, grooves, chamfers, scribed edges, rounded edges, moulded edges and the like labour~ shall include for all cross grain and stopped work and for all stops, ends, angles and mitres.

(v) The rates for bolts and connectors shall include for holes and

countersunk holes and for pellating if required.

(vi) The rates for Lr-onmonqez-y shall include for fixing to any surface.

(b) Particulars of the .following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of timber.

(ii) Preliminary treatment of timber (e.g. kiln drying, impregnation).

(c) Timber shall bc deemed to be wrought on all faces and edges and 3.2 millimetres or one-eighth of an inch shall be allowed from the nominal size for each wrought face or edge except where the work is described as being to finished sizes.

(d) Timber shall be deemed to be fixed with nails. Particulars of any other method of fixing shall be given in the description of the item concerned. For plugging see Clause P48 hereof.

(e) Curvea members, curved boarding, conical boarding, spherical boarding and groined boarding shall each be so described. Elliptical work and other 'work curved to more than one radius shall be so described irrespective of the radius.

(£) Labours on hardwood shall be so described.

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Flooring generally

Board flooring and strip flooring

Wood block flooring

Labours on flooring

Nosings and margins

Access traps

P2(a) (b)

P3(a)

Flooring

For rules relating to Section P generally see Section P Clause PI hereof.

Flooring shall be measured as executed. No allowance shall be made for tongues in tongued and grooved work and no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metre. Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i)

~ .. )

~~')

llJ.

Nominal thickness. Method of jointing.

Surface treatment after laying.

(c)

Flooring laid diagonally shall be so described.

Board flooring and strip flooring shall each be given

separately in square me~res. (Boards shall be deemed to be in nominal widths over 100 millimetres and strips shall be deemed to be nominal widths not exceeding 100 millimetres). Where boards or strips are required to be of a particular width, the width shall be stated.

(b) Metal tongues shall be given in the description of the flooring in wh i ch they occur.

(c) Flooring in ~at sinkings shall be so described.

(d) Flooring in openings shall be so described. Bearers shall be given in the description.

P4

P5(a) (b) (c)

P6

P7

Forwood block flooring see Section U.

All cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Splayed edges on flooring. shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Reba te s , grooves, chamfers, scribed edges, rounded edges! moulded edges, and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops! ends, angles! and mitres in all labours shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Cutting and fitting flooring around obstructions (e.g. detached columns; shaped ends of steps) shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Nosings, bed-moulds and margins shall each be given separately in linear metres as extra over the flooring in which they occur stating the size. Tongued edges, rounded edges and moulded edges, also grooves and cross-grain grooves in flooring shall be given in the description.

Access traps in floors shall be enumerated as -ext.r-a over the flooring in which they occur stati~J the size. Bearers shall be given in the descri~tion.

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Boarding generally

Eaves and verges

Labours on boarding

Fascia and barge boards

. . ;

Ply\.Jood linings and casings

Linings, casings a .. 11d parti tions generally

P8(a) (b)

P9(a) (b)

Eaves and Verge Boarding

For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

Boarding shall be measured as executed. No allowance shall be made Eor tongues in tongued and grooved \.Jork and no deduction shall be made for voids not exceeding 0.50 square metre. Particulars of the follo\.Jing sh~11 be given:-

(i) Nominal thickness.

(ii) Method of jointing.

Boardin0 to eaves, verges and the like (grouped together) shall be given in square metres.

Bearers for boarding shall be given in linear metres stating the size.

PIO(a) All cuttina shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Splayed edges on boarding shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(c) Rebates, grooves, chamfers, scribed edges, rounded edges, moulded edges, ~1d the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops, ends, angles and mitres in all labours shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Pll

P12

Fascia-boards and barge-boards shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the width. Chamfers, rounded edges, moulded edges, scalloped edges and the like labours shall be giv~~ in the description .

Ply\.Jood Linings and Casings·

For ply\.Jood finishings to \.JaIls and ceilings see Clauses U23 to U26 hereof.

P13(a) For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) Plain work and matchboard work shall be. measured as execu ted. No a.LLovance shall be made for tongues in tongued and grooved work and no deduction shall be made for voids net exceeding 0.50 square metre. Particulars of the following shall be given;-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Nominal thickness. Method of jointing.

Width of boards \.Jhere required of a specific \.Jidth.

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Linings,

, casings and partitions generally (Contd. )

Wall and ceiling linings

Linings around openings

Plain or Panelled Linings I Casings and Partition's (Contd.)

P13(c)

Panelled work shall be measured as executed and no deduction shall be made for open p~1els of any

size. Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii)

Nominal thickness of the framing.

Nominal thickness of the p~~els and where other than ... c~~angular the shape and arrangement thereof. \.[here panels ar-e small (i.e. not exceeding 0.10 square metre each) they shall be so described.

(e) (f)

Panelled work with mouldings or bolection mouldings shall be so described stating whether worked on the solid or planted on and whether on one or both sides. Enriched mouldings and undercut mouldings shall each be so described.

Panelled work with fielded panels, raised panels 'or raised and fielded pru1els shall each be so described. ' Panelled wor-k with diminishing stiles shall be 'so

described.

(g) P~~elled work with curved heads (measured square) shall be so described stating the character of the curve (e.g. semi-circular; segmental; elliptical).

P14(a) Plain linings, matchboarded linings and panelled linings to walls ~~d ceiling shall each be giv~~ separately in square metres.

(b) Linings to ceilings over 3.50 metres above floor shall be so described stating the height in further s'tages of 1.50 metres.

(c) Panelied linings framed on rake and spandril-shaped panelled linings (both measured net) shall each be so described. Panelled linings of other irregul2lr shapes shall be enumerated stating the size and shape of the framework.

(d) Doors in panelled wall-linings shall be enumerated as extra over the work in which they occur stating the size of the door and the number of panels. Rebates to form stops (or applied fillets to form stops) shall be given in the description.

P15(a) Plain linings, matchboarded linings and panelled linings around openings shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the width of the lining and the number of panels per set. Tongued angles shall be given in the description. Classification shall be as follows -

(i) (ii)

Around door openings, window openings and the like (grouped together).

Around skylight openings, lantern op en i.nq s and the like (grouped together).

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Plain or Panelled Linings, Casings and Partitions (Contd.)

Linings around openings (Conld.)

P15(b) Panelled linings framed on rake (mcusured net) shall be so described.

(c) Alternatively, plain and matchboarded door linings and any stops may be fully described zmu included with the items for the door (see Clause P26 (f»).

Beam and column casings

P16(a) Plain ca s iriq s , matchboard ca s.i no s and panelled casings (measured on external face) around sides and soffits of beams, lintels, cantilevers, pilasters, columns and the like (grouped together) shall each be given separately in square metres except that casings

with entasis shall be given in linear metres stating the maximum and the minimum girth and the number of casings.

(b) Casings around beams over 3.50 metres above floor (measured from ceiling level) shall be so described stating the height in further stages of 1.50 metres. (c) Panelled casings framed on rake (measured net) shall be so described.

Panelled partitions and cupboardfronts

P17(a) Panelled partitions and p~lelled cupboard-fronts shall each be given separately in square metres.

(b) Panelled partitions with open panels for glass shall be so described. Open panels divided into panes

shall be so described and where other than rectan~llar the shape and arrangemem: thereof. Glazing beads shall be given in accordance with Clause P34 her·eoE.

Labours UIl linings, casings and partitions

P13(a) All cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Rebates, grooves, chamfers, scribed edges, rounded edges, moulded edges, tongued angles, flutings, reeding and the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Stops, ends, angles, and mitr~s in all labours shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Apl' l i "d IIlI)ul,lj n~.J·.;

l'L~ A[>l'l.i.vd 'llould.i.n~J:: (0\.1'1<']' 11,.'11 l'.,n,'ll,·r[ 1II0uld:;),

c.)j'l' in'I~;, 'i.nl.;IY~; ;In<l III<' ·I.i k r- :;h;I1.1 ,',\el1 be ~livf:n s cp ar a t.c Ly in lincdr lIIe I.rt.::'; S L.l \.ill~1 Lilt: s i ze . Enriched mouldinUs dnd undercut mouldinOs sho.ll each be so described.

Car" and 1,.1';' ": I ()

. ,'.>1 111'""; .lilt!

I' i I,,'; 1"1":

P20 Caps o.1'1c1 .ba s e s to C01U.J1U15 arid [J i iLl ~ l(:r~, sha Ll, (~C1ch

be- c:nUlncr':'It'.t:d ~;('pi.lr;ll(:ly ';l' •. II:.ln~1 t.hr- :~jzc. Ch . .::unfcrs Hloul.d:i.llq:.; ~trILl t h r- I.,i,L,· .l.,.IiIlJlJJ':: ':1",11. I ... ~Ii.v"n .in L1le ci(";cri i'l .i o n ,

L 111""1'" I aI l #01111 I'.

1. i J If 'II I', I 1 f t I',' 11 f' I .; ~ ~II. 1 I I .,. "11111111' I', \ I I', I . I -: I' ; .. : I ro, \ () V" t·

Ih,- wIII'I. ill Wlli, II i I 1 .. ·.·'tI··~ ·~I.II ill') 1111' ':i'/,r' ,d' Ill,"

1,,1111' I .111' I wi I'''' I III '" WI' "\ I" I . It I I I'll' I.,' 1." I I, .~ ill'··~ ..

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.,

Tracery panels

_;"-:

Pipe casings

Access traps

Doors, windows, skylights and lanterns generally

Doors

·1

Plain or Panelled Linings, Casings and Partitions (Contd.)

P22

Tracery to panels shall be enumerated as extra over the work in which it occurs stating the size of the panel and whether tracery is open or applied to one or both sides o f' the panel.

P23

Plain casings, matchboarded casings and panelled casings (measured on external face) arowld pipes shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the girth and the number of sides. Fitted ends shall be deemed to be included with items.

P24

Access traps in linings and casings shall be enumerated as extra over the work in which they occur stating the size. Bearers shall be given in the description.

Doors, Winc;towsz Skylights and Lanterns

P2~(a) For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) For standard units see Clause P47 hereof.

(c) Doors and casements shall be measured the extreme dimensions (i.e. the dimensions of folding doors· and folding casements shall be taken to the extreme edge of each leaf).

P26(a) Doors shall be enumerated irrespective of type

(i. e. no dis·tinction being made between single, folding, s'..ringing and sliding doors) stating the size and thickness (ead1 leaf being counted as one door). Fitting and hanging doors shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(b) Doors of irregular shape shall be so described stating the extreme dimensions.

(c) Doors with curved heads shall be so described stating the extreme dimensions and the character of the Curve (e.g. semi-circular, segmental, elliptical).

(d) Match-board doors shall be so described stating the thickness of the matchboarding, ledges, braces and framing and the method of jointing the matchboard covering or filling.

(e) Flush doors shall be so described stating the construction of the core, the finished t.h i ckne s s of the door, the kind, quality and thicy~ess of the facing material (e.g. hardboard; pl~..rood; laminated plastics) and the method of fixing the facin8 material to the core. Solid. lipping (to one or both vertical edges or to all four edges) and applied mOUldings shall be given in the description. Openings for

glass shall be given in the description s1:3.L::.g the number of panes and where other t.han rec-::an~Tt.,:.!.ar the shape and arrangement thereof. Gla;,ing be~-.d::, .;;.nei glazing fillets shall be given in the desc~iption.

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Doors (Contd.)

Casements

DoublehU11g sash windows

Doors, Windows, Skylights and Lanterns (Contd.)

P27(a) Casements (except bullseye casements) shall be given in square metres stating the thickness and the number. Bullseye casements shall be entwerated stating the thickness and the overall diameter. Casements divided into panes shall be so described and where other than rectangular the shape and arrangement thereof. Glazing beads shall be giv~~

in accordance with Clause P34 hereof.

Cas~ments of irregular shape (measured square) shall be so described.

Casements Hi th cur-ved heads (measured square) shall be so described stating the character of the curve (e.g. semi-circular; segmental; elliptical).

Fittin9 and hanging casements shall be deer.led to be included with the item. Butts, hinges, tr-acks and the like shall be given in accordance w i. t;1

P26(e)

" (D)

P28(a)

(c)

(f)

(Contu.)

Door frames, plain and matchboarded door linings, door stops and door ironmongery may be included

~ in the description of the door.

Panelled doors shall be so described stating the nominal thickness of the framing, the number Llnd nominal thickness of the panels and where other than rectangular the shape and arrangement thereof.

Panelled doors with mOUldings or bolection mOUldings shall be so de scr-Lbed stating whether worked on

the solid or planted on, a~d whether on one cr

both sides. Enriched mouldings ill1d undercut mouldings shall each be so described.

Panelled doors with open panels for glass snall be

so described. Open panels divided into panes shall be so described and where other than rectangular the shape and arrangement thereof. Glazing bewds and glazing fillets shall be given in the de~cription.

Panelled doors with diminishing stiles shall be so described.

Linen£old panels and tracery-filled panels shall "be given in accordance with Clauses P21 to P22 hereof.

(g)

(j) (k)

(c)

(d)

Clause P49 hereof.

(b)

Double-hung sash windows shall be measur-ed over the fr~es and sills.

Double-hung sash windows (complete with sashes!

frames and sills) shall be given in square metres stating the number of windows, the thickness of the sash and the sizes of the various parts of the frame and sill. Sashes divided into p~~es shall be so described, and where other than rect~~gular the shape and arrangement thereof. Glazing beads shall be given in accordance with Clause P34 hereof.

Multiple-light double-hung sash windows shall be so "described. Solid mu l.k i on s and cased mullions shall be given in the description stating the size of the members.

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_i,.

Doublehung sash windows (Contd. )

i . ~

Skylights and

Lan t er-ns

Labours on

.doors, windows, skylights and lanterns

Windo\o,'boards and nosings

I.

Frames, sills and kerbs

Doors: Windows, Skylights and Lanterns (Contd.)

P28(d) Windows of irregular shape (measured square) shall be so described.

(e)

Windows with curved heads (measured square) shall

be so described stating the character of the curve (e.g. semi-circular; segmental; elliptical).

Extra deep bottom rails of sashes and draught-boards ~" ..... ll each be given in linear metres as extra

over the windows in which they occur.

Labours on double-hung windows (e.g. moulded horns; splayed bottom edges; rebated edges; splayed or rebated meeting rails; grooves) shall be given in the description of the window_

Fitting and ha...'1ging sashes in double-hung windows shall be deemed to be included with the item.

(f)

(g)

(h)

Pulleys, cords, chains and weights shall be given in the description. weights are required they shall be

or spring-balances Where lead

so described.

P29(a) Skylights and lantern tops shall each be given separately in square metres stating the thickness and the number. Glazing bar s shall be given in the description stating the spacing. Glazing beads shall be given in accordance with Clause P34 hereof.

(b) Fitting and hanging skylights shall be deemed to be included with the item. Butts, hinges, tracks and the like shall be given in accordance \o,ri th Clause

(c) (d)

P30

P3l

P49 hereof.

Lantern-sides shall be given in accordance with the rules for casements in Clause P27 hereof.

Rolls to ridges and hips (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Ends, mitres and intersections shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Grooves, throats, rebates, rounded heels a...'1.d the like labours shall each be given separately in linear metres. Splayed bottom ..edges shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Window-boards, nosings and bed-moulds shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. Tongued edges, rounded edges, moulded edges and bearers shall be given in the description.

Framesr Sills and Kerbs

P32(a) For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause Pl hereof.

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Frames, sills and kerbs (Contd.)

Fillets

Glazing beads and glaz'ing fillets

Grounds and wall battens

Frames, Sills and Kerbs (Contd.)

P32(b) Door-frames, ~indo~-frames (except frames to doublehung sash ~indo~s and to bullseye w i.ndows }, lantern-frames, mullions, transoms, sills and kerbs shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. Frames to bullseye ~indows and the like shall be enumerated stating the siL.,- and over a.l L diameter. Rebates I chamfers I moulds and the like labours shall be given in trie description. Stops, ends, angles ill~d mitres in all labours shall be deemed to be included ~ith

the items.

(~) Heading-joints in curved frames and in curved transoms shall be given in the description of the member, keys, wedges, and handrail-screws shall be given in the description.

(d) Alternatively, door frames may be fully described and included ~ith the item for the door (See Clause P26(e).

Filletst Glazing Beads and Grounds

P33(a) For rUles relating to Section P generally see Clause Pl hereof.

(b) Weather-fillets a~d condensation-fillets shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. ' Those which are tongued on shall be so

described.

(c) Stop-fillets around doors and casement shall be given in linear metr e s stating the size. Cut-andmitred stop-fillets around centre-hung casements shall be so described. Ends and angles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Al t cr-na ti ve l.y door stop s may be included v i, th the item for the door (See Clause P26(e».

P34(a) Glazing beads and glazing fillets (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres statinu the size. Labours shall be given in the description. Ends and angles shnll be deemed to be included ~ith the items.

(b) For glazing beads and glazing fillets in doors and standard units see Clause P26(e) and (h) and P47 hereof.

, P35(a) Open-spaced grounds (or battens) to val.Ls (measured overall) shall be given in square metres stating the size and the spacing of the members, or they

r~y be given in the description of the work concerned.

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Grounds and wall battens (Contd. )

Fillets, Glazing Beads and Grounds (Contd.)

P35(b) Individual grounds (or battens) shall be.given in linear metres stating the size, or they may be given in the description of the work concerned. Ends and mitre~ shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Skirtings: Architravesr Picture-Rails and Cornices

Skirtings, architravesr picture-rails and cornices

Shelves, table-tops and seats

Labours on shelves, table-tops and sea ts

. I

P36(a) For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) Skirtings, architraves, picture-rails, dado-rails, wall-mouldings, cornices, cappings, ·pelmets, cover-fillets and the like shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size. Chamfers, moulds, rounded edges and the like labours shall be given in the description.

(c) Built-up members shall be so described stating the size of each component. Bracketing shall be

given in the description. .

(d) Plinth-blocks to architraves shall be enumerated stating the size.

P37(a) . (b)

P38(a) (b)

Shelvesr Table-Tops and Seats

(c)

For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

Shelvesr divisions, table-tops, work-tops, countertops, seats and the like shall each be given separately in square metres stating the thickness.

Ledged a..'1.d slatted shelves and seats shall each be given separately in square metres stating the size and spacing of the ledges and slats.

Bearers and legs (grouped together) shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Framed work shall be so described. Ends and angles shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Applied coverings (e.g. plastics; veneers) shall be given in the description of the work on which they occur stating whether on one or both sides and the method of securing. Splayed edges and chamfered edges to coverings shall be deemed to be included with the items.

( d)

(e)

All cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Splayed edges shall be deemed to be included with the items.

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Labours on shelves, table-tops and seats (Contd.)

Sin..1(s, draining-

, boards and back-boards

Fittings and fixtures

Shelves, Table-Tops and Seats (Contd.)

P38(c) Rebates, grooves, chamfers, scribed edges, rounded edges, moulded edges, housed edges, clamped edges, ship-lap joints and the like labours shall each

be given separately in linear metres. Stops, ends, angles, and mitres in all labours shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(d) Appli2d ~overings on edges and ends shall be given in linear metres stating the width. Ends, angles, mitres, notches, rounded corners, splayed edges and chamfered edges shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Sinks, Draining-Boards and Backboards

P39(a) For rules relati~g to S~ction P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) For standard units see Clause P47 hereof.

(c) Sinks shall be enumerated stating the overall dimensions, the thic}~ess of the components and the method of jointing. Holes and other labours shall be given in the description.

(d) Draining-boards shall be given in square metres stating the thickness and the number. Those which are fluted on the surface shall be so described. Clamped ends and labours to edges shall be given in linear metres and openings shall be enumerated. Alternatively, draining-boards may be enumerated in which case the thickness of them and the size shall be stated and all labours given in the descrip tion.

(e) Backboards shall be enumerated stating ~he size.

Labours to edges shall be given in the description.

Fittings and Fixtures

P40(a) For rules relating to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) (c)

For standard units see Clause P47 hereof~

Fittings and,fixtures (e.g. cupboard; tables; workbenches; counters; dr-e s s er s ;' bookcases) shall be given in detail in accordance with the relevant clauses hereof, each under an appropriate heading stating the overall size. Fittings and fixtures of a similar character may be grouped together.

'Alternatively they may be .fully described and enumerated or reference made to detail drawing(s).

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Fi ttings and fixtures

Staircases generally

Landings

Treads and risers

Strings, apron-linings and mouldings

Handrails

Balusters and newels

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P40(d) Drawers shall be enumerated stating the overall dimensions, the thickness of the component parts and the method of jointing together.

Staircases

P4l(a) For rules relat~ng to Section P generally see Clause PI hereof.

(b) Hork in staircases shall be given under an appropriate heading.

P42(a) Landings shall be given in square metres stating the thickness and the method of jointing. Bearers shall be given in the description.

(b) Raking cutting and curved cutting shall be dE:<.:med to be included wi~h the items.

P43(a) Treads dnd risers (grouped together) shall be given

in square metres sta-ting the thickness and the

method of jointing and blocking together. \·Jinders (me-ast;red net) and their risers shall be so described. Carriages shall be given in the description stating the size.

Raking cutting and curved cutting shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Ends housed to strings shall be enwnerated. Hide ends and narrow ends of winders shall each he so described.

Returned ends, rOlLnded ends, quadrant ends and curtail ends shall each be enumerated separately.

(c) (d)

P44

Strings, apron-linings, cappings and applied mOUldings shall each be given separately in linear metres

sta ting the size. Ramped members and vr-ea thed members shall each be so described.

P45

Handrails shall be given in linear me t r e s s t a t i.nq the size. Curved handr.:lils, ramped hC:lllurilils .:llld wreathed handrails shall be each so described.

P46(a) Balusters shall be enumerated stating the size and the length. Framed cnds and housed ends shall be. given in the description stating if on rake.

(b) Newels shall be given in linear metres stating the size and Vlhere turned the length of the turned portion shall be stat~d. Storey-posts shall be enwnerated and where turned the length of the turned portion shall be s t a r.ed , Sunk panels in newels and mOUldings planted on or housed in shall each be enurner-a t.ed ,

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Balusters and ne\olels (Contd. )

Standard units

Plugging

Ironmongery

Staircases (Contd.)

P46(c) Ne\olel-caps and pendants shall each be enumerated separately stating the size, the shape and the method of fixing.

P47

P48

Standard Units

Stock-pattern units and standard units (e.g. doors; casements \oIindowsi double-hung sash windows; cupboard) shall be enumerated stating the appropriate reference. Glazing beads, glazing fillets and ironmongery supplied with standard units shall be given in the description.

Sundries

Plugging to any surface irrespective of any finish (excluding glass) to the surface, shall be given in square metres or in linear metres or enumerated (as may be appropriate) or plugging may be given in the description of the work concerned.

Ironmongery

P49(a) Particulars of the following shall be given

Kind and quality of ironmongery. Surface finish.

Method of fixing.

(b)

Preparing timbers to receive ironmongery (e.g. sinking; boring; grooving; morticing) shall be deemed to be included with the items.

Stock-pattern or standard units (or sets) of ironmongery shall be enumerated stating the appropriate reference. Fixing with screws to match shall be deemed to be included with the items~ Alternatively, supplying some or all of the ironmongery may be given as a provisional or prime cost sum as Clause A7 hereof, (Which shall be deemed to include supplying screws to match) in which case fixing the units (or sets) shall be enumerated.

In the case of fan-light-openings and lantern-gearing the character of the gearing and the method of securing shall be so described.

(c)

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Ironmongery (Contd.)

Bolts

ProLection

Ironmongery (Contd.)

P49(e) In the case of sliding-door gear, each component shall be itemised in detail and the method of securing described.

(f) Alternatively, door ironmongery may be included with the item for the door (See Clause P26(f)).

P5G

Water-bars in sills and the like shall be given in linear metres stating the size. Those bedded in white lead or mortar shall be so described.

P51

Bolts shall be enumerated stating the diameter and length. Nuts and washers shall be given in the description.

Protection

P52(a) Protecting floorings shall be given as individual items stating the area and kind of work to be protected.

(b) Protecting all other work in this Section shall be given as an item.

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SEC T ION 0

STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

For General Rules see Section A

THE UNIT OF BILLING SHALL BE THE METRE

Generally to Section 0

Olea) An item shall be given stating that the rates for structural steel~ork are to include for cutting ends of members; cutting to dead lengths; all cutting on plates; ~elds; notchings; splay cutting; bevel cutting; cranks; splice plates; bolts (except anchor bolts); rivets; holes; counter sunk and tapped holes; and driving rivets and counter sinking heads.

eb) Steelwork shall be grouped as follows and each group with its associated labours shall be given under an appropriate heading:-

(i) UnEramed steelwork (i.e. steel mainly or completely unEramed). (ii) Framed steelwork (i.e. steel in structures mainly or completely framed) .

(c) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) Kind and quality of steel.

(ii) Any tests of materi~ls, workmanship and finished structure.

Cd)

In the case of framed steelwork, particulars shall also be giv~~ of the method of fabrication and the type of site connections (e.g. riveted; bol ted; turned - bol ted; welded).

Steehrork shall be measured as executed but no deductions shall be made for splay cuts, notches, holes and slots and no allowances shall be made Eor rolling margin or the weighl: ·of weld-metal. Plates of irregular shape shall be measured net.

The ...... eight Jiven for compound or composite members (e.g. compound girders; roof trusses) shall be the aggregated weight of the component parts (ogether with the weight of the bolts and rivet heads.

Where steel sections are required to be classified in accordance with this Clause, they shall be grouped and described as follows:-

(e)

(f)

(g)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Angles and tees (grouped together). Joists and channels (grouped together). Broad-flange joists and universal joists Castellated joists.

(grouped together).

(n) CUrved steel sections (except those forming part of compound or composite members) shall be so described.

(j) Curved compound or composite members shall be so described.

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Grillages and girders ,_ generally

.Grillages

Girders

Stanchions, columns and portal frames generally

Stanchions

02

Q3(a) (b)

(c) 04(a) (b)

(e) (f) (g)

Grillages and Girders

For rUles relating to Section 0 generally see Clause 01 hereof.

Grillages shall be given in kilogrammes.

Plain grillages (i.e. those consisting of J01sts or chann..:::l:::; shall be so described and classified as Cfause 01(0) hereof.

Compound grillages shall be so described.

(c) (d)

Girders shall be given in kilogrammes.

Plain girders (i.e. those consisting of J01sts or channels) shall be so described and classified as Clause Ol(g) hereof.

Compound girders shall be so described.

Plate girders shall be so described ffi<d classified as follows stating the composition:-

(i) Plain plate (i.e. those consisting of one

web-plate with angle-flanges).

(ii) Compound plate (i.e. those consisting of one veb=p Lat;e with anq Le -E'Lanqe s and one or more flange-plates).

(iii) Box plate (i.e. those consisting of two webplates with angle-flanges and t\.lO or more flange-pIa tes) .

Shelf-angles and stiffener-angles shall be added to the weight of girders.

L~tticed girders shall be so described.

Runway rails for travelling cranes on girders shall be given in the description of the girder vor-k to which they are attac~ed and the method of fixing. The weight of the runway rails togpther with the weight of the associated fastenings shall be aggregated with the weight of the girder.

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Stanchions 1 'Columns and Portal Frames

05

Q6(a) (b)

(c) (d)

For rules relating to ·Section 0 generally see Clause 01 hereof.

Stanchions shall be given in kilogr~~~es.

Plain stanchions (i.e. those consisting of Jo~sts or channels) shall be so described and classified as Clause Ol(g) hereof.

Compound stanchions shall be so described. Latticed stanchions and battened stanchions shall each be so described.

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Stanchions (Contd. )

Solid or tubular columns

Portal frames

Roof members braces, struts and rails generally

Roo£trusses

Gables, hips and valleys

Purlins and rails

Braces and struts

Sundries generally.

Fittings

Stanchionsr Columns and Portal Frames (Contd.)

06(e)

07(a) (b)

08

Bloom-bases to stanchions shall be given in kilogrammes. The method of attachment and t he extent of machining required shall be given.

Solid steel columns shall be ·given in kilogrammes statiny the diameter and the number of columns.

Tubular steel columns shall be given ~_n kilogrammes stating the thickness of the metal, the outside diameter and the number of columns.

Portal frames shall be given in kilogrammes stating the cornpo s i. tion and the span.

Roof Membersz Bracesz Struts and Rails

09

010

011

012(a) (b)

013

014

015

For rules relating to Section 0 generally see Clause 01 hereof.

Roof-trusses shall be given ~n kilogrammes.

Gable-members, hip-members, valley-members a..~d the like (grouped together) shall be given in kilogrammes and classified as Clause Ol(g) hereof.

(c)

Purlins and rails shall be given in kilogrammes. Plain purlins and plain rails (grouped together) shall be so described and classified as Clause Ol(g) hereo£.

Compound purlins, compound rails, battened purlins and battened rails (grouped together) shall be so described.

Braces, struts and the like (grouped together) shall be given in kilogrammes and classified as Clause Ol(g) hereof.

Sundries

For rules re1ating to Section 0 generally see Clause 01 hereof.

Fittings to steelwork shall be deemed to be included with the items and the weight of the fittings together with the weight of associated bolts and rivet-heads shall be aggregated with the weight of the member to which they are attached.

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Wedging bases and g:L'illages

016

Anchorbolts

017

'f

Gutters

Q18

Painting

Q19

Sundries (Contd.)

Wedging unde.r stanchion-bases and under steel grillages shall each be enumerated separately irrespective of' the number of' wedges.

Anchor-bolts shall be given in kilogrammes stating the di~meter. Nuts and washers shall be giv~~ in the description.

Gutters in conjunction with structural steelwork shall be given in kilogranunes stating the shape of' the cross-section, the thickness of' the m~':al and the method of' jointing and securing and shall be deemed to include f'ittings (ends, etc.).

Painting by the steel fabricators or erectors shall be given in kilogrammes of' steel to be treated stating the preparation of surfaces, the nwnber of coats to be applied and whether execut ed at the steelworks or at the site before erection or after erection.

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SEC T ION R

METALWORK

For General Rules see Section A

THE UNIT OF BILLING SHALL BE THE METRE

Generally to Section R

RICa) An item shall be given stating that:-

(i) The rates for all metalwork shall include for ends, angles,

intersections, ramps and wreaths on frames, handrails, core-rails, arch bars, bearers, stays and the like; assembling and jointing together; all holes for pipes, tubes, bars, cables, conduit and the like and all other holes, counter sunk. holes, tapped holes, slots and the like except where given in the description of items.

(ii) The rates for metal skirtings and duct covers and the like shall include for all angles, intersections and ends. (iii) The rates for bolts and countersunk bolts shall include for holes and counter sunk holes.

-(b) Particulars of the following shall be given:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

Kind of metal (e.g. steel; lead; zinc; aluminium; copper; brass; bronze).

Quality of metal.

Gauge, thickness or substance of metal and wire, both for the materials and the labours thereon.

Method of fixing, stating the nature of the background or support to which the metalwork is fixed.

(iv)

(c) WorK shall be deemed to be purpose-made unless otherwise described. (d) WorK required to be welded shall be so described stating whether:-

(i) Members shall be left as laid.

(ii) Members shall be ground to smooth finish.

(e) (f)

Work required to be primed or painted before delivery to site shall be so described.

Work required to be galvanized, chromium-plated, stove-enamelled, ~~odized or otherwise treated shall be appropriately described stating whether treated before or after manufacture or assembly.

Curved work shall be so described stating the radius.

Work shall be measured as executed but no deduction shall be made for notches, holes and slots and no allowance shall be made for rolling , margin or weld-metal.

(g) (h)

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Plates, bars, sections and tubes generally

Floor-plates and ductcovers

Handrails and core-rails

Balusters and neve l s

Arch-bars, bearers and stays

Straps, collars and bracl:ets

Mat-frames

Work in Plates, Bars, Sections and Tubes

R2(a) (b)

For rules relating to Section R generally see Clause Rl hereof.

Metal plates, bars, sections and tubes shall be deemed to be formed by casting, rolling, drawing, extruding or other appropriate method at the contractor's option wlless a partic~lar method is specifically stated.

R3(a)

Floor-plates shall be given in square metres stating the average size. Chequer-plates and perforated plates shall each be so described.

(b) Duct-covers shall be given in linear metres stating the width. Chequer plates ~ld perforated plates shall each be so described.

(c) Frames Eor duct-covers shall be give!'! in linear metres stating the size and the shape of the crOS3- sectibn. Lugs shall be given in the description stating the spacing.

(d) Ends, angles and intersections shall be deemed to be included with the items.

(e) All cuttings on plates shall be deemed to be included with the items.

R4(a)

Handrails and core-rai]_s shall each be given separately in linear metres stating the size ilid the shape of the cross-section. Alternatively mild. steel handrails I core-rails I balusters and neve Ls may be grouped together and. so described and given in kilogram;lles. Fanged end s t rounded ends, scrolled ends, mitred anq Le s , bends, r amp s , wr-eat ns and the li.ke shall be deemed to be included .... 'i th the i terns.

Handrail brackets shall be enumerated stating the size and the project~on. Alternatively mild s~eel brackets may be given in kilogrammes.

(b)

R5

Balusters and newels shall each be enumerated separ-a t cLy stating the size, the shape and the appr-ox irna te weight. 1'.1 terna tively mild steel balusters and newels may be given in Kilograr.unes in accordance '.-li th Clause R4(a).

R6

Arch-bars, bearers, stays and the like shall each l:.e given separately in linear metres stating the size. Fanged ends, twists, bends and the like shall be deemed to be included with the item ..

R7

Straps, collars, hanqer s 7 cantilever-brackets, coz-be Ls and the like shall each be enwnerated separately stating the size. Alternatively those Eo:::-med out of mild steel may each be given in kil09rammes.

R8

Mat-frames shall be enwnerated stating the size oE the members and the overall size of the frame. Lugs shall be given in the description stating the number.

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