PROJECT TITLE: UPGRADING OF VIGA RHU INTO A BEMONC (BASIC EMERGENCY

MATERNAL OBSTETRIC AND NEONATAL CARE) FACILITY

LOCATION : Viga, Catanduanes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

I.DEMOLITION/EXCAVATION/EARTHWORKS
Minor earthworks will be done to construct the BEMONC facility.
Major demolition will be done on the interior part of the existing RHU to
accommodate the required specification of the DOH for a BEMONC facility.

Plans/Elevations/Sections/Description:
The proposed BEMONC is a revised plan to include additional rooms and
a 2nd floor extension as indicated in the plan. The elevations for the proposed
upgrading is shown in the plan including the longitudinal and cross section of
the building.The interior wall portion of existing RHU shall be demolish to widen
the hallway by 2.5 meters. There will be a demolition at the rear portion of the
walls of the building for the installation of new doors and windows. Additional
extension room is provided for the TB DOTS at the back portion of the building
would be constructed.

II. CONCRETE WORKS

Beams, girders, columns, floor slabs, landings and reinforced concrete
stair shall be class “A” concrete mixture. Concrete wall footings and plasters for
CHB shall be class “B” concrete mixture and with a 16mm thick cement plaster.
Reinforced concrete slab will be constructed on the 2nd floor building so we
have to jacket/reinforced existing columns and footings as indicated in the
plan. All concrete shall be mixed until there is a uniform distribution of materials
before mixture is recharged. Mixing shall be done in a batch mixer of an
approved type.

III. REINFORCING STEEL

All reinforcement for footings, columns, beams and slabs shall be structural
grade 40 and shall conform to ASTM and ACI requirements. It should be
accurately placed and adequately supported before concrete is placed and
secured against displacement. Splices of continuing reinforcement such as
internal closed ties,stirrups shall be provided for beam connections columns and
intersections.

IV. MASONRY WORKS

5” thick CHB shall be used for exterior walls and 4” thick CHB for
interior wall as indicated in the plan.They shall be reinforced with 10mm
diameter deformed bars at 0.60 on center vertical and horizontal. All
concrete and masonry walls shall be plastered and finish. Opening a
partition between the labor and delivery room is necessary to provide
easy access to expectant mother. Provide sun and wind buffles in front
and on the right part of the Bemonc facility.

V. ROOF AND ROOF FRAMING

The building shall be provided with a new roof including the provision of
stainless gutter around the roof line. Corr. G.I Sheets, stainless gutter, flashing and
ridge roll shall be of gauge 24 as prescribed in the plan. Downspouts and catch
basin would be provided. Storm rain storage would also be constructed at the
back of the building to harness rain water during monsoon months. Trusses, hip
trusses and rafters that will be installed to the new building should be guijo or
yakal or its equivalent. Machine bolts shall be used to fasten web members.
VI. CEILING WORKS/CARPENTRY WORKS
Use ceiling joist from the demolished portion of ground floor ceiling.
Ceilings shall be ¼” thick marine plywood. Provide under cabinets at all kitchen
sink with ¾” thick marine plywood with complete cabinet accessories as
indicated in the plan. Use concealed hinges and heavy duty cabinet handles.

VII. TILEWORKS

Tileworks will be provided to the proposed Bemonc . Use 40 x 40 cm

ceramic floor tiles (MARIWASA) or its equivalent for floors and 20 x 20 cm
glazed tiles for CR walls and unglazed tiles for CR floors of the same brand or its
equivalent. Use plain cement finish and vertical glazed tile wall finish for toilet
and bath.

VIII. PAINTING WORKS

Painting works will be upon the approval of the engineer especially in the
selection of colors. New painting works should be applied to the new building at
2nd floor and repainting of existing building is included in the estimate.
Complete painting of the 2nd floor building will include application of concrete
neutralizer and succeeding coats of appropriate brand of paint. Ceilings, flush
doors and cabinets shall be painted with flat wall enamel paint on its first coat
and be finished with quick drying enamel (QDE) paint. Cement plastered walls
both exterior and interior shall be painted with flat latex paint on its first coat
paint thinned with ½ liter of water per 4 liters of paint tint with latex tinting color
to closely match color of topcoat with gloss latex paint. Roofs shall be painted
with red lead paint on its first coat and Boysen Roof Guard or its equivalent on its
2nd coat. Paint emulsion shall be applied for all concrete surface as protection
to wear and tear. Repair all minor surface imperfections with paint putty made
by mixing paint with patching compound powder. Proper surface preparation
should be applied to all surfaces that would be painted.

IX. DOORS AND WINDOWS

All doors at the ground floor would be provided as new as well as door
knobs, door closer, doors and windows for the 2nd floor building. There would be
an additional window at the rear portion of the building. Windows shall be of
steel casement provided with 7/8 t bars and ¼ clear glass. Silicon paste instead
of glass putty should be used. All damaged windows would be repaired. Main
door shall be of analock swing type door and the entrance door at the Bemonc
facility. Flush door shall be fabricated with ¼” thick marine plywood with vertical
and horizontal studs including the provision of door closer (Yale) or its equivalent.
Provide paint finish.PVC flush doors for CR’s shall be of best quality.PVC doors
shall be 44mm. thick and shall also be provided with bottom louvered portions
as indicated in the plan.Lumbers for doors shall be of commercial shall be of
commercial grade of the approved quality of its kind, well seasoned, thoroughly
dry and free from loose or unsound knots, shakes, pitch pockets, or other
imperfections affecting its strength, durability and appearance. Door frames in
contact with concrete shall be yakal or guijo, good grade of design size and
thickness as indicated in the plan. Door studs, nailed and frames shall be
tanguile, S4S and kin dried with not more than 14% moisture content.

1.20 x 2.40 Steel Casement Window – 5 sets

1.20 x 1.80 Steel casement Window – 3 sets
0.90 x 1.20 Steel Casement Window – 2 sets
0.60 x 0.60 Steel Casement Window – 4 sets
2(0.90 x2.10) (0.90 x 2.10) Analock Swing Door – 1 set
2(0.80 x 2.10) (0.80 x 2.10) Analock Swing Door – 1 set
 1(0.80 x 2.10) (0.40 x 2.10) Uneven swing Door – 3 sets
(0.80 x 2.10) Flush Door – 8 sets
(0.60 x 2.10) PVC Flush Door – 4 sets

X. ELECTRICAL WORKS

All electrical works must conform to the requirements of the latest National
Electrical Code under the rules and ordinances of the First Catanduanes
Electric Cooperative (FICELCO). Old electrical layout/fixtures of existing RHU shall
be replaced to conform to the Electrical Code of the Philippines. Electrical
works shall be completely new for the Bemonc building. All lines to pass on
masonry shall be PVC Neltex or its equivalent and fittings that shall be sch. 40.
All switches and convenience outlets shall be Toshiba or its equivalent .Main
circuit breaker panel shall be provided indicating all the circuits inside including
the number of branches of the building.

List of electrical fixtures to be installed:

8 branches Panel Board – 1 set
1 gang switch – 7 pcs
2 gang switch – 9 pcs
3 gang switch – 5 pcs
Circuit Breaker – 8 sets
2 gang convenience outlet – 20 pcs
Single Phase Kilowatthour Meter – 1 set
Special Purpose Outlet (30A) Ampacity –1 set
22W Pinlight – 40 pcs

XI. PLUMBING WORKS

All plumbing works shall conform to the requirement of the latest Plumbing
Code of the Philippines under the supervision of experienced plumber. It will
include the installation of new water and sewer lines at the 2nd floor building. A
new design septic tank will also be constructed for the new building. Provide
stainless kitchen sink as indicated in the plan. Water closet and lavatories to all
comfort rooms shall be replaced with American standard plumbing fixtures. Old
and worn out plumbing fixtures of the existing building would be replaced and
repair shall be done to clogged dranaige, water closet, lavatories including the
repair of sewer line, leaks as wells as water lines. All lines to pass on masonry shall
be PVC Atlanta or its equivalent and fittings that shall be provided.

List of plumbing fixtures to be installed:

Lavatory – 4 sets
Water Closet – 4 sets
Kitchen Sink – 6 sets
Water Meter – 1 set
Floor Drain – 4 sets
Goose Neck faucet – 14 sets

Prepared by:

LEO ARMAND A. GAPAZ

Engineer III, PHO, Catanduanes