PROJECT TITLE: 2-STOREY RESIDENCE

OWNER: Mr. Alberto Dela Cruz

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are intended to cover the construction of the proposed Two Storey
Residence as shown on the plans and described in these specifications. The entire work is to be
finished in every part with a first class job to the full extent of the meaning of plans and
specifications.
1.0 STAKING OUT - Boundary monuments shall be properly established and be located and
proper set shall be checked with the drawings. The building shall be staked out with all
the lines and grades shown on the drawings shall be established before excavation is
started. Basic batter boards and reference work shall be erected at such places where they
will not be disturbed during the construction of the foundation.
2.0 EXCAVATION AND LEVELLING - Excavation shall be to the depths indicated
bearings values. Excavations for footings and foundations carried below required depths
shall be filled with concrete and bottom of such shall be leveled. Where excavation for
footings rest on fill, excavation shall be carried deeper until the desired stratum is reached
for safe bearing capacity of soil.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process it shall be remove by paling
or pumping. Care being taken that the surround particles of soil are not disturbed or
removed.
3.0 FILLING AND BACKFILLING - Backfill shall be placed to in layers not exceeding
six (6) inches in thickness, each Layer being thoroughly wetted and compacted by
tamping or rolling. The top two (2) inches of backfill shall consist of sand under gravel
and other approved materials thoroughly compacted by wetting and compacting. Backfill
may only be done after forms have been removed from footings, piers, foundation walls
and hen concrete is hard enough to resist pressure resulting from filling.
4.0 FILLING MATERIALS -Filling materials shall be poured and compacted as required
for the area and elevation of the building as specifically indicated on the drawings.
5.0 CONCRETE WORKS - Concrete mixtures to be used in this project are the following:
CLASS A.: 1:2:4 - for columns, beams, footings and tie beams.
CLASS B.: 1:2:5:5 - for walks, driveways, hollow blocks mortar, filler and plastering.
CLASS C.: 1:3:6 - for floor and slabs on fill.
Cement for the concrete shall conform to the requirement and specifications for
Portland cement. Before concrete is placed embedded items shall have been inspected and
tested, cleared and graded washed gravel and sand for all concrete work. Portland cement
shall be Republic, Northern, Atlas or its equivalent.
6.0 REINFORCEMENT
20 mm dia deformed bar - to be used for beams
16 mm dia deformed bar - to be used for column reinforcement.

16 mm dia deformed bar - to be used for beams and footings reinforcement as well as
for footing tie beam.
12 mm dia deformed bar - to be used for horizontal and vertical bar
10 mm dia deformed bar - to be used for beams stirrups and lateral ties
# 16 G.I. Wire to be used for all steel bar intersections
Reinforcing steel bar shall conform to fire resistive requirements of the ASTM
Standard best known for building practices.
7.0 MASONRY
6 x 8 16 CHB - to be used for all lower and upper exterior walls.
4 x 8 16 CHB - to be used for all interior walls.
Concrete hollow blocks shall be non-load bearing block and should conform to fire
resistive ratings.
All units shall be restored for a period of not less than that time unless the strength exceed
those mentioned in these specifications.
8.0 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORK
Lumber shall be the approved quality of the respective kinds of various parts of the work,
well-seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from large, loose or unsound knots, shakes and
other imperfections shall be coated with creosote or equivalent.
TANGUILE - for all exposed wood works such as door jambs, frames, joists and
cabinets. APITONG - for all unexposed lumber for framings.
THK HARDIFLEX BOARD - to be used for all types of ceiling finishes including
bathroom and toilets.
3/8 THK PLYWOOD - to be used for all formworks.
2x4x10 COCO LUMBER - for scaffoldings.
9.0 REMOVAL OF FORMS
SUSPENDED SLABS
21 DAYS
BEAMS
21 DAYS
COLUMNS AND WALLS 2 DAYS
FOUNDATIONS
2 DAYS
10.0
ARCHITECTURAL FINISHING SCHEDULE
10.1
FLOORING
Flooring for ground floor shall be .30x.30 or .40x.40 Ceramic tiles finish and
Narra Parquet for Second Floor.
Flooring of Den/Guest room shall be .30x.30 Vinyl Tiles.
Flooring of Toilet and Bath shall be .20x.20 Ceramic Tiles any color and brand
which is acceptable to the Owner/Architect.
Flooring of Terrace (ground and second floor) shall be .30x.30 Ceramic Tiles.
10.2
WALLING
All bottom walling shall .20x.20 Ceramic Tiles any color and brand which is
acceptable to the Owner/Architect.
All interior walling shall be plain cement finish white in color with black or
brown painted baseboard.

All exterior wall shall use plastered painted finish. Other finishes shall be
followed strictly as indicated on the plans.
11.0
ROOFING AND TINSMITHING WORKS
Roofing materials specified herein shall be gauge 26 Long Span Pre-Painted Rib-Type.
Flashing, ridge rolls and valley roll shall be gauge 26 Pre-Painted. Gutter shall be
performed Ga. 24 Pre-Painted and design are shown on the plans. It shall have a
minimum slope of 1/8 per foot.
12.0 DOORS
MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR

PANEL DOOR

TANGUILE PANEL DOOR

OTHER DOORS HOLLOW CORE FLUSH DOOR

T & B DOOR

SERVICE DOORS

ONE SIDE WATER RESISTANT

The cylindrical lockset Stanley or equal for service doors and hollow core flush door
lockset for others. Use Stanley door hinges or equal.
13.0 WINDOWS
Steel casement windows for all window sets on sides and rear with 3/16 thk. glass to be
provided with insect screen incorporated on the window frame and fire escape. Size of bars to
be used shall be sq. bar. Verify also the design and sizes of windows reflected on working
drawings.
14.0 PAINTING WORKS
All paints to be used shall be Sinclair, Boysen or its equivalent and the following shall be
followed:
EXTERIOR MASONRY LATEX PAINT PRIMER COAT 2 FINAL COATS
INTERIOR MASONRY LATEX PAINT PRIMER COAT 2 FINAL COATS
EXTERIOR WOOD FINISHED EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT AND 2 FINAL COATS
INTERIOR WOOD FINISHED 2 COATS FLATWALL ENAMEL AND MUST
RECEIVE PUTTY
Painting covers complete painting and finishing of wood, plasters, concrete, metal or other
surfaces, exterior or interior of the building.
All paint materials shall meet the requirements of paint materials under classification class
A
All colors shall be in accordance with samples to be approved by the Color choice shall be
left to the Owner of the building with the advice of the architect in charge of construction.
15.0 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
All electrical installations shall be done in the provisions of the latest Philippine Code, rules
and regulations of the municipality or city and the requirements of the local power company.

All materials to be used shall be approved type for purpose and location Service entry shall be
two phase, 220 AC system. There shall be only one drop to the building. Minimum size of
wires shall be 2.0 mm2 TW for switch and lighting line 3.5 mm2 for power line in 12mm
diameter PVC conduit.
All equipment shall be adequately and effectively grounded junction. Whenever required and
necessary, properly dimensioned pull and junction boxes shall be installed at convenient
locations. Although not specified nor indicated in the drawings.
All electrical wirings shall be installed in moldex flexible conduits or PVC if run is
embedded in concrete or CHB.
All wirings that run between roof and ceiling shall be installed in flexible conduits and
properly supported with knobs and reinsulated mica tubes.
16.0 PLUMBING WORKS
All works shall be done under the supervision of a licensed Master Plumber and in strict
accordance with the specifications and of the methods as prescribed by the National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines.
Alternative material is allowed, provided such alternate is approved by an engineer such as
PVC pipes for sewer and drainage pipes.