GENERAL SPECIFICATION

A. SCOPE OF WORK

1. The work completed under this contract consists of :

a. Furnishing of all necessary labor, materials and tools for the complete construction
of the building in accordance with the plans and specifications
herewith submitted.
b. All works to be done shall be in the highest quality of workmanship to the
Fullest intent and meaning of the plans and specifications unless otherwise
Specified by the Architect/Engineer.

B. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1. The plans and specification shall be considered as Cooperative and all in one and not
mentioned or indicated in the other or vice-versa and shall be done by
Contractor as is these are duly mentioned in both.
2. It so numerical indications appear on the plans, all drawing shall be carefully
Followed according to the scale of the drawings, but if they are not indicated,
The numerical notations must be followed and not the scale of the drawings and
Specifications shall be govern. In case of discrepancies on figure and drawings,
The matter shall be made.
3. No changes in drawings and specification shall be made by the owner, Contractor or
workmen without prior approval by the Architect/Engineer.
4. All instruments of services are considered as the personal property of the Engineer and
it is only with the prior written consent that the same may be
Reproduced an used by other persons, the Architect/Engineer is obligated to furnish
his client with prints of plans not to exceed five (5) and three (3) sets of specification
and Bill of Materials the cost of which shall be assumed by
the Architect/Engineer. However, the cost of additional sets required shall be
chargeable to the owner.

C. GRADING AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1. The contractor shall clear the building site for a distance of three meters in all
Direction outside the building lines without extra compensation from the owner
Provided however, that be shall not require to beyond an existing street, should
Said street be nearest than three meters to any building line.
2. The contractor shall grade the area included within the cleaning lines and shall
Be included in the building contract.

3. All fills be placed in the layers not exceeding 6” thick each layer thoroughly
Compact by wetting or rolling.
4. Excavation shall be done in accordance with the required depth. All loose
Materials shall be removed from the bottom of excavations before setting up
Footing and no footing shall be used back filling.
D. CONCRETE AND MASONRY :

1. General Condition :
a. All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the specification
For concrete and reinforced concrete as accepted by the Bureau of Public
Works (latest edition) which is part of these specifications.
b. Reinforcing bars of all important reinforced concrete members deposited
Directly against the ground shall be protected with at least 3” concrete.
2. Proportioning of Concrete :
Class A (1:2:4) for all beams, girder and columns
Class B (1:2.5:5) for all footings and embedded slabs
Plain Cement on concrete slabs shall be ½” thick and spread in true and
Even surface.

E. FENESTRATION :

1.General conditions:
a. All works included under this section shall be subjected to section “A” hereof
2.Doors and Windows:
a. All doors and windows shall be decided by the Owner & Architect/Engineer in
conformity of plan and specifications.

3.Floor Finished
a. All floor finish shall be decided by the Owner & Architect/Engineer in conformity of
plan and specifications.

F. HARDWARE : ( rough and finish )

1.General conditions :
a.The contractor shall provide all rough hardware for the completion of the work,
including nails, spikes, bolts, log screw etc. shall fit in place the most manner
with screw to match the finish.
b.The contractor shall provide and fit in place all hardware not herein specified
especially mentioned, but necessary to have the work complete.
2. Lock and locksets ;
a. All main entrance door shall provide with exterior type look locksets.

G. PLUMBING ( rough and fixture)

a. All works stipulated under the specification shall be subject to section “A”
hereof.

For water closets - ½” diameter GI pipes

For lavatories - ½” diameter GI pipes
For showers - ½” diameter GI pipes
For faucets - ½” diameter GI pipes
 b. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and tools necessary for the
Construction, complete of the plumbing system including all fixtures within
The building. Connections with the main sewer shall be included.
c. All plumbing works and installation shall be done in accordance with the
existing sanitary and plumbing ordinance of the City or Municipality

1. Materials:

a. All rough – in shall be of PVC pipe of equal brand.

b..All plumbing fixtures shall be of Philippines Standard.

2. Opening:

Rough-in for pipes and fixtures shall be carried along with the building construction
Opening for proper sizes and correctly located for the cutting in case of error or
Ommission, and shall provide replacement in accordance work of flush around pipes
As may be required.

3. Connections:

Water closets shall be connected to soil pipes by means of flange plates and asbestos
Packing to secure a gas tight joint without the use of rubber or cement.

4. Piping :

a.Every water closets and lavatory shall have a separate shut-off.

b.Water piping shall consist of standard PVC pipers. The building contractor shall
provide and install the water line of the building to the nearest watermain.
c.The size of pipes must,in all cases conform to the sanitary code of the City or
Municipality.
d.From this water supply connection it shall run ½” diameter PVC water supply pipe
lines to the different fixtures as follows:

for water closets - ½” diameter GI pipes

for lavatories - ½” diameter GI pipes
for showers - ½” diameter GI pipes
for faucets - ½” diameter GI pipes

5. Water Meter:

The contractor shall supply and install a ½” diameter water meter where shown and
Indicated on the plans. This must have a certificate of test by MWSS of standard
Brand

H. ELECTRICAL WORKS :

1.General conditions :
a.All works stipulated under this specification shall be subject to section “A”
hereof.
 1.Materials:

All electrical to be used in this installation shall be imported brand or equal

And shall bear the seal of the under writers laboratories, Inc. as approved
Wiring materials.

2.Method of Wiring:

The entire system of wiring shall done in accordance with the rules and
Regulations of the latest edition of the National Code and shall conform to
The minimum requirements of the City of Municipality and Meralco or local
Power company.

3. Type of Wiring:

The type of wiring shall be standard conduit work in all masonry, concrete,
Slabs and columns. Service entrance shall be such size as to take care of the
Connected load.

4. Workmanship :

All works shall be executed in a workmanship manner and shall present a neat
And orderly appearance.

I. PAINTING :

1.General Conditions:

a.All works included under this specification shall be subject to section “A”
hereof.
b.The contrctor shall furnish all tools necessary for the completion of all painting
works.
c.All painting works shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Engineer.

2.Concrete and Plaster Works:

a.All exposed exterior concrete shall be painted two coats of masonry pinta.
b.All interior concrete and plaster works shall be painted with two coats of flat
interior wall paints.
c.All concrete wall before application of paints shall be washed of the solution
of zinc sulfate in two coats.

3.Color:

The color of the paints finishes shall be in accordance with the samples by the
Architect/Engineer.

J. ADDITION AND REPAIRS :

1.In case of additions not shown in the plans and not specified herein. The
contractor shall be paid as additional amount corresponding to the work
 added.
2.Demolition and repairs due to contractor fault shall be done by the
contractor without extra compensation to the owner.

a.Concrete shall b deposited in its final position without segregation, re-

handling or flowing.
b.The minimum of 20 days compressive strength of concrete shall be
followed.

K. RESTRICTIONS:

1.The owner shall be allowed to use or to occupy the building not until
the following shall accomplished

a.The building is completely constructed, and the same conforms to the

plans and specifications.
b.Termination of works and acceptance thereof of the owner is executed
stating thereof that the said building is constructed in accordance with
the plans and specifications. And the owner have no complain anymore.

I. ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS :

1.Upon satisfactory inspecting the building that the same conform to the
plans and specifications the Architect/Engineer shall submit to the owner a written
notice that the said building is ready for occupancy and is subject to the
later approval.
2.Within seven (7) days after receipt of Architect/Engineer’s notice, the owner or
his/her representatives shall execute and approval of the said building.
3.Upon acceptance of an affidavit that the owner has approved the com-
pletion of the building and acceptance thereof, the work is automatically
terminated.