VERDANA SPECIFICATIONS Updated

THREE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Owner: MR. DINSO BORLASA AND MRS. MARIA ELEANOR BORLASA
Address: L8 B2 PH2 VERDANA HOMES, MAMPLASAN,
BRGY. LOMA, BIÑAN, LAGUNA
Technical Specifications
Prepared by:
Vladimir M. Longid
Architect / PRC no. : 0015959
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL NOTE:
All installed materials required by the construction of this project shall

be first approved by the Architect/Owner before installation. Shop drawings
and method statements for all works required by the construction is a
requirement for approval before any installation unless otherwise officially
instructed by the Architect/Owner.
1.0 SITEWORKS
1.1 Demolition Works
A. Demolish and remove from site existing structures and other

obstructions, which are in the project area and are not being reused.
Where existing concrete on ground is to be demolished, remove all
existing concrete and obstructions to a depth of 600mm (24”) below
grade.
B. Removal and storing of salvageable materials: Special care should be
done in removing reusable materials resulting from the premises and
dumped at sites provided by the Contractor.
1.2 Clearing and Preparation of the Site
A. Clearing and disposal of resulting trash waste on the site of the

structure and within the limits of grading.
B. Repair damages done to property of any person or persons on or off
the premises, by reason of the required work for Clearing. The
Contractor shall be liable and hereby assumes full responsibility for,
and shall hold the Owner free and harmless from any injury or damage
that may be sustained by any person or property in connection with the
performance of the works contracted for under this Agreement.
1.3 Earthworks
A. Fill materials shall be Granular non-plastic material, laboratory-

approved, inert materials from off-site source.
B. Backfilling
a. Prior to backfilling around structures, remove all forms, trash
and debris. Excavated materials used as backfill, approved
and cleaned material. Free of stones larger than 50 mm (2”)
diameter roots and organic materials.
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b. Backfill around structures only after the concrete attained
sufficient strength to resist lateral pressure resulting from the
backfill.
C. Soil Compaction
Filling materials to be used inside the building shall be placed in
200mm (8” THK) in loose layers. Each layer shall be moisture-
conditioned and compacted with 95% maximum dry density by
modified proctor test (ASTM D1557).
D. Capillary water sieves and barrier; uniformly graded or sized, non-
porous aggregates or stones respectively.
1.3.1 Protection
a. Provide adequate protective measures to protect

materials, men and adjoining property.
b. Provide shoring, sheeting and bracing to prevent caving,

erosions or gullying of sides of excavation.
c. Provide for surface drainage during the period of

construction in such manner as to avoid creating a
nuisance to adjacent areas. Keep all excavation free of
water at all times.
a. Excavate to the dimensions and elevations indicated in the drawings.

Carry excavation to depths directed by the Architect/Engineer of the
owner. Should unsuitable bearing be encountered at elevations indicated,
contract price shall be adjusted according to the unit price agreed upon the
Architect/Owner and the contractor.
b. Excavation carried to a greater depth or size indicated or required through
error, shall be corrected by filling such additional depth or size with class
“D” concrete at contractor’s expense.
c. Bottoms of excavations shall be level, free from loose material, and
brought to indicate or required levels in undistributed earth or in
compacted fill.
d. Excavate with proper allowance made for floor slabs, form erection,
shoring, drain tile, waterproofing, masonry and adequate space for
inspection or foundations.
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Stripping
a. Strip top soil only in areas required as shown in plans. Remove top soil to
depth indicated or as required by the Architect but in no case less than
150mm (6”) in depth, prior to start of regular excavation or backfilling work.
b. Stock pile removed top soil separate from other excavation material
Site Grading
a. Cut or fill and machine grade the site area. Deposit material in loose layers
not exceeding 200mm (8”) in depth and compact to at least 95% of
maximum dry density. Rough grade elevations on levels shall be
approximately 150mm (6”) below finish grade in areas to be lawn seeded
or landscaped.
Backfilling
a. Prior to backfilling around structures, remove all forms, trash and debris.
Use only approved backfill material and place systematically on all sides in
layers, compacted in accordance with soil compaction.
b. Backfill around structures only after the concrete attained sufficient
strength to resist lateral pressure resulting from backfill.
Building Layouts
A. Building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the
drawings established before any excavation is started.
B. Batterboards and reference marks shall be erected at such places
where they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building.
C. Construct two permanent bench marks of previously known elevations
near the site of construction.
Soil Poisoning
A. Batterboards: Second class, pest free lumber, assembled and

rendered secure for proper delineation of building lines and grades.
B. Soil Poisoning: Product and application by accredited termites and pest
control Contractor. There shall be no disturbance or treated soil
between application of poison and pouring of concrete.
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C. Foundation treatment: prior to pouring foundation, apply four (4) liters
of the solution per square meter of surface (bottom and sides) of
excavations for footings and foundations.
D. Backfill treatment: apply four (4) liter per linear meter per 300mm (12”)
height of backfill materials as it is being placed and compacted starting
from top of footing foundation slab up to the bottom of the floor slab.
E. Floor slab treatment: prior to placing of vapor barrier, apply four (4)
liters of soil poison per square meter of the sand building.
F. Building exterior treatment: apply three (3) liters per linear meter in a
100 x 200mm (4”x8”) deep trenching dug along the exterior wall of the
building.
G. Treatment for other areas: treat all voids found in masonry wall such as
in concrete hollow blocks and all surfaces before veneer finished are
placed with four (4) liters per ten (10) linear meters.
H. Wood treatment: untreated lumber to be used for ceiling joint runners,
nailers, etc., shall be immersed in chlordane 75EC of 1:100
concentration for at least 25 hours before installation.
I. Termite mounds: demolish and treat all termite mounds within the
property, if any.
J. “Bukbok” proofing: dried wood, plywood, tanguile, apitong, cabinets,
dividers, and paneling shall be brushed with pentachloride of 1:100
concentration before painting or varnishing.
K. The contractor shall submit to the Architect for approval a copy of the
pest control company’s proposal and chemical application
method/procedure including the description of the equipment to be
used before start of work.
2.0 STEEL WORKS
2.1 Responsibility
a. Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all steel

work including items used to attach materials to other parts of the work.
b. Contractor shall see to it that any all items of work which are to be built
into the work of other trades are installed at the proper time.
c. Contractor shall notify the Architect/Engineer if the steel work shall be
fabricated in a shop other than the site, so that arrangements can be
made together with the Project Representative in the inspection of the
delivered materials and in the fabrication of the steel work.
2.2 Materials
a. Conform all materials and workmanship to the requirements of

the American Institute of Steel Construction’s “Specifications for
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the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings” as amended to date or as may be specifically
modified by the drawings or by these specifications
2.3 Concrete Steel Reinforcement
a. Intermediate Grade Steel - 275.8 Mpa (Fy = 40,000 psi), refer to

structural plans.Use steel conforming to ASTM standards
(ASTM-36), deformed, for concrete and masonry requirements.
All reinforcing bars shall be deformed with a minimum yield
strength, fy = 410 mpa (60000 psi) for ∅12 and above and fy =
275 mpa (40000 psi) for ∅10 below or otherwise specified.
b. Use Ga. 16 galvanized iron (G.I.) annealed tie wires at joints or
laps of placed reinforcements as indicated in the plans.
c. Use approved type of bar supports.
d. The owner, his duly authorized representative shall have the
right to order the test of any steel supplied by the contractor or
the owner entering into the concrete or reinforced concrete.
Samples shall be provided by the contractor without cost to the
owner and expenses for testing shall be borne by the contractor
and copies of results shall be furnished the procuring entity.
3 FORMWORKS
3.1 Concrete Formworks
A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to

complete concrete formworks.
B. Use Form boards (1/2" x 4' x 8' ), free from warps and gross
deformities, sufficiently braced with solid lumber, and applied with form
release agent at its casting surface before each casting.
C. For beams and slabs, use not less than 12mm (1/2”) thick plywood
forms for exposed concrete and 20mm (3/4”) T&G for covered
concrete.
D. Provide forms that will produce correctly aligned concrete; choice or
fitting shall be done correctly and; support of forms shall be done rigid
and extra care must be exercised in considering weights and side
pressure.
3.2 Preparation
A. Check all forms to conform to the shape, lines and dimensions of the
members as called for in the plans.
B. Provide openings in column forms for cleaning and inspection
preferably at lowest points of pour lifts.
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C. Provide camber for cantilever and long spans or as indicated in
construction notes.
D. Coat all forms with form oil before reinforcement is placed. Remove all
surplus oil on form surfaces.
3.3 Removal
A. Remove forms only upon approval of the Engineer in such manner and
at such time as to insure the complete safety of the structure.
B. In no case shall the supporting forms and shorings be removed until
the members have attained sufficient strength to support safely their
weight and load thereon.
C. The results of suitable control tests shall be used as evidence that the
concrete has attained sufficient strength to permit removal of shorings
and supporting forms.
D. Cylinders required for control tests shall be made in addition to those
required by these specifications.
4 CONCRETE WORKS
4.1Cast-in-Place Concrete
A. Cement: Cement shall be as per ASTM Standard Specifications for

Portland cement (ASTM Designation C-150 latest revision). Type 1.
Use one (1) brand for the whole structural and masonry works.
a. Use fc' = 3,000 PSI for column and suspended slabs.
b. Use fc' = 3,000 PSI for foundation, retaining walls & slab on
grade.
B. Aggregates:
a. Gravel-crushed gravel hard uncoated grain, strong, and durable
reasonably clean rocks. Use 25mm (1”) maximum for footing,
19mm (3/4”) for all beams, slabs, columns, and 25mm (1”) for
compacted gravel bed for slab on fill.
b. Sand: clean, washed sand. Sand from salt water is not allowed.
c. Water: Fresh and fit for drinking, free from injurious amount of
oil, acids, alkali, organic materials, and other deleterious
substances.
C. Water: Use only water that is clean and free from injurious amounts of
oils, acids, alkali, organic materials or other deleterious substances.
D. Sand: Clean river sand, free from organic and other deleterious matter.
Sand from salt water is not allowed.
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4.2 Mixing Concrete
A. No hand mixing shall be allowed except in case of emergency such as

mixer breakdown during pouring operations and shall stop at the first
allowed construction joint.
B. All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minutes after all
materials including water are in the mixing drum.
C. Let the mixer be of an approved size and type which will ensure a
uniform distribution of material throughout the mass. Equip it with a
DEVICE ACCURATELY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING THE
AMOUNT OF MIXING WATER IN EACH BATCH.
D. Place material in mixer in such a way that first batch of concrete
materials shall contain sufficient excess of cement, sand and water to
coat the inside of the drum without reducing the cement content of the
mix to be discharged.
E. Never permit re-tempering of concrete.
4.3 Curing Concrete
A. Keep concrete continuously wet or moist for at least one week after
placing.
B. Floors and vertical surface may be sprayed with an approved retarder
C. Curing shall begin as soon as concrete has attained initial set.
D. Roof deck and terraces shall be moist cured at least seven days
irrespective of whether curing additives is used or not.
5 MASONRY WORKS
5.1 Masonry
A. Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB): Use 125mm (5”) thick for all perimeter
walls, 4” (100mm), 450 psi for non-load bearing capacity for interior
wall partitions.
B. All concrete hollow blocks shall be laid out with cement mortar as
specified with vertical joints breaking halfway over course below unless
otherwise shown on plans. Bed joints (horizontal) and joints (vertical)
must be filled with mortar thoroughly to avoid leakage or moisture.
C. All concrete hollow block walls shall be built plumbed, true to the given
dimension with blocks always set to bond and breaking joints.
D. Class A – 1:2, 13.30 Mpa. (2,000psi) as concrete mortar works with
mix texture as required. Cement mortar shall be one (1) part Portland
Cement and shall be done in one (1) part lime putty and four and one-
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half (4 ½) parts sand by volume, but not more than one (1) part
Portland Cement. No cement shall be used for exceeding one hour.
Mortar which shows tendency to become dry this time shall have
added to it and mixed.
E. Mortar and Plaster Works: Mixture at 1:2.Plastering of walls shall be
ROUGH (not smooth fine finish) and shall be done with installed
concrete plaster guides and flattened with 3meter aluminum bar.
F. Plaster Bond: N & H PLASTER BOND or approved equal. Apply at all
wall areas prior to plastering.
G. Lintel beams and stiffener columns shall be provided for all steel works.
6 METALS
6.1 Design conditions
A. All Structural steel works shall be in accordance with AISC

specifications for the design, fabrication and erection of structural steel
for buildings.
B. Materials and parts necessary to complete each item through such
work which is not shown or specified shall be included, such as
miscellaneous bolts, anchor, supports, braces and connections etc.
C. Shop drawings as well as erection drawings shall be prepared and
submitted by the contractor to the supervising architect or engineer for
approval before any fabrication is made.
6.2 Structural Steel
D. All Structural steel frames (columns, beams, and roof framing) shall
conform to ASTM A-36 steel with a minimum of 36,000 psi strength
capacity.
E. All arc-welding electrodes shall conform to AWS Specification for iron
and Steel Arc Welding Electrodes latest edition. Electrodes for arc-
welding shall be E-60 and E-70 series.
F. All bolts, nuts and washers shall conform to ASTM A-36 specifications.
6.3 Stair Handrail& Railings: Stair Handrail shall be fabricated from 1 ½” ᶲ

stainless steel tubes, 1.2mm thick and stainless round bars as indicated on
plans.
6.4All gates: Shall be the type shown on the drawing. Latch end member of
gate frames shall be extended sufficiently above the top member. Gate less
than 2400mm (8 feet) wide shall have truss rods or intermediate braces. Gate
shall be attached to the gate frame by method standard recommended by the
manufacturer except that welding will not be permitted.
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6.5 Welding Technique
a. Conform the technique of welding employed, the appearance and

quality of welds made, the method used in correcting defective work to
the requirements of the Standard Code for Welding in Building
Construction of the American Welding Society.
b. Make surfaces to be welded free from loose scale, slag, grease, paint,
and any other foregoing material except that mill scale which
withstands vigorous wire brushing may remain.
c. Prepare edges by gas cutting, whenever practicable, cut by a

mechanically guided torch.
d. Let gas cut edges which will be subjected to substantial stress or which
are to have weld metal deposited on them be free from gouges.
Remove by grinding any gouge that remain from cutting.
e. Shape all re-entrant corners notch free to a radius of at least 12mm

(1/2”).
6.6 Miscellaneous
a. Miscellaneous materials or accessories not listed above shall be

provided as specified hereinafter the various items of work and/or
indicated on the plans/drawings.
6.7 Note:
a. All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.
7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
7.1 Submittals
A. Submit to Architect samples of materials to be used with clear labels as

to brand name and manufacturer’s name for approval.
B. Submit to Architect manufacturer’s complete printed instructions for the

material application.
C. Upon completion, submit to Architect written warranty that the

waterproofing is effective for a certain period of time.
7.2 Waterproofing
a. All areas requiring waterproofing shall be applied with appropriate

brand and type; waterproofing shall extend to a minimum of 300mm
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height from finish floor line to ensure that no leaks shall occur to lower
floor being served.
b. Flood testing: All areas requiring shall be subjected to minimum of 24
hours flood testing; depth of water/flooding shall be monitored and
certified by applicator prior to finishing of said areas.
c. Roof deck and Deck roof: Provide with membrane type waterproofing
of approved brand and quality.
d. Toilets: Provide with cementitious waterproofing compound; brush
applied.
7.3 Damp proofing of Slabs on Fill
a. Prior to placing the concrete, the hard core should be compacted to

smooth, even surface, eliminating all sharp projections or irregularities
which may puncture the moisture barrier.
b. Cover the entire area with a layer of damp proofing film, extending past
the perimeter of the slab and turning up against walls for the depth of
the concrete.
c. Overlapping of sides and ends: 300mm (12”) minimum.
8 WOODS
8.1 Lumber: All lumber shall be of approved quality of the respective kinds
required for the various parts of the works and shall be well-seasoned, free
from large saps, loose knots, shakes or other imperfections impairing its
strength and durability. All exposed surfaces shall smoothly dressed and
dried.
A. Apitong: Sound and thoroughly seasoned, warp free, pressure treated

with approved preservatives smooth and level on one side or wherever
in contact with paneling.
B. Tanguile: Kiln dried, S4S sound, hard and free from lumber defects.
Use one color or shade for assembly framing which are exposed. Use
Tanguile KD for wood not specified elsewhere, and other interior or
finishing carpentry work.
C. Frames: Doors, or other openings where so indicated on plans, shall
have frames and sills of the dimensions shown or as indicated on door
and window schedules. Frames in contact with concrete shall be
enclosed by 20d nails, spaced not more than 200mm (8”) on center
around the contact surfaces and paint with two (2) coats of mop
asphalt.
D. Wood plank walkway: Wood to be of type. Specie & size as per plan; to
be applied with appropriate protection to resist weather.
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E. Fastening: Fastening shall be common nails flathead wood screws
(R.H.W.S), bolts or lag screws where specifically called for. Conceal
fastening as far as possible, locate them in inconspicuous place.
Where nailing is permitted through woodwork face, conceal nail heads.
F. Hardware and Fasteners: use metal nails, screws, bolts, miscellaneous
fasteners or anchorage concealed or countersunk whenever called for,
with size, shape, and type to members in place. Use approved water-
resistant glue for cabinet framing joints.
G. All installed wood components shall be submitted for material approval
before installation. Shop drawings and methodology of installation shall
also be required before installation.
8.2 Moisture content
A. Rough lumber for framing and siding boards shall be air-dried or sun-
dried such that its moisture content shall not exceed 22%.
B. Dressed lumber for exterior and interior finishing for doors and
windows, mill work, cabinet work, and flooring boards shall be kiln-
dried having no moisture content in excess of 14% at the time of its
installation.
8.3 Fasteners
Nails, screw, bolts, and straps shall be provided and used where
suitable for fixing carpentry and joinery works. All fasteners shall be brand
new and of adequate size to ensure rigidity of connections.
8.4 Note:
All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.
9 DOORS AND WINDOWS
9.1 Doors
a. Provide and install all wooden doors with complete locksets,

hinges, and accessories. Use pre-treated Tanguile KD for
door jambs of locally fabricated wood doors as indicated on
plans.
b. Set door frames plumb and level brace until floor.
c. Anchor wood frames to masonry with approved metal
anchors on each side or jamb. Place top and bottom anchors
200mm (8”) from head and floor.
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d. All lumber for wooden doors including door jambs, and all
wood work of similar nature, shall be kiln-dried with not more
than 12% moisture content.
e. All wooden doors shall be manufactured with wood stiffener,
and of the lumber specified herein, the plywood edge
projection shall consists in rabbeting it around into the
outside frame of the door in order to prevent “peeling-off” of
the plywood at the edges.
f. All wood doors must be guaranteed against warping, twisting
or cracking. This obligates the Contractor to make good such
defects and/or replace entirely any and all defective doors.
A. Solid door- double action swing
A.1 Ground Floor (D-1)

a. Install and provide solid door-double action swing for main door.
b. Solid door-double action swing shall be installed with 2”x6”
tanguile wood frame with 2”x6” wooden jamb of varnish finish.
c. Solid door-double action swing shall be of 1400mm width,
2200mm height, and 45mm thickness.
d. Tubular lever set door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
used provided that there are submittals and corresponding
approvals by the procuring identity.
B. Analoc Double Sliding Door

B.1 Ground Floor (D-2)
a. Install and provide Analoc double action sliding door with powder
coated framing for living room as indicated on plan.
b. All Analoc double action sliding door with powder coated framing
shall be installed with 2”x6” frame with 2”x6” aluminum jamb.
c. Analoc double action sliding door shall be of 2100mm width,
2100mm height.
C. Analoc Double Sliding Door with Analoc Fixed Panel
C.1 Third Floor (D-13)

a. Install and provide Analoc double action sliding door with analoc
fixed panel with powder coated framing for family room/gym as
indicated on plan.
b. All Analoc double action sliding door with analoc fixed panel with
powder coated framing shall be installed with 2”x6” frame with
2”x6” aluminum jamb.
2100mm height. The analoc fixed panel above the door shall be
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of 1000mm width and 500 in height. The analoc fixed panel on
the right side shall be of 2253mm and 2600mm height.
D. Analoc Double Sliding Door with Wood Panel on both sides

D.1 Third Floor (D-14)
a. Install and provide powder coated framed analoc double action
sliding door with wood panel on both sides for storage as
indicated on plan.
b. All Analoc double action sliding door with analoc fixed panel with
powder coated framing shall be installed with 2”x6” frame with
2”x6” aluminum jamb.
2100mm height. The wood panel on the side shall be of 700mm
and 2100mm height.
E. Pocket Door
E.1. Second Floor (D-8)
a. Install and provide solid pocket door for office.
b. Solid pocket door shall be of 1000mm width, 2150mm height,
and 45mm thickness.
c. Tubular lever set door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
approvals by the procuring identity.
F. Panel Door
F.1 Ground Floor (D-3)
a. Install and provide Panel door for the guest bedroom as
indicated on plan.
b. All Panel door shall be installed with 2”x6” wood jamb.
c. Panel door shall be of 900mm width, 2150mm height.
F.2 Second Floor (D-9)

a. Install and provide Panel door for the master’s bedroom as
indicated on plan.
b. All Panel door shall be installed with with 2”x6” wood jamb.
c. Panel door shall be of 800mm width, 2150mm height and 45mm
thickness.
G. Wood Flush Door

G.1 Ground Floor and Third Floor (D-4)
a. Install and provide wood flush door for maid’s bathroom, and
powder room and third floor toilet and bath as indicated on plan.
b. Wood flush door shall be installed with 2”x6” wood jamb.
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b. Wood flush door shall be of 700mm width, 2150mm height.
G.2 Ground Floor (D-5)
a. Install and provide wood flush door for maid’s bathroom, powder
room and third floor toilet and bath as indicated on plan.
b. All wood flush door shall be installed with 2”x6” wood jamb.
c. Wood flush door shall be of 800mm width, 2150mm height.
G.3. Ground Floor (D-6)

a. Install and provide wood flush door for maid;s room, linen and
kitchen
b. All wood flush door shall be installed with 2”x6” wood jamb
c. Wood flush door shall be 800mm width, 2150mm height
H. Analoc Flush door
H.1. Ground Floor (D-7)

a. Install and provide analoc flush door for laundry and dirty kitchen
b. All analoc flush door shall be installed with 2”x6” steel jamb
c. Analoc flush door shall be 900mm width, 2150mm height
d. Tubular lever set door knob shall be used. Alternatives may be
approvals by the procuring identity
I. Pocket Door with Vision glass
I.1. Second Floor (D-10)

a. Install and provide pocket door with vision glass for
entertainment room.
b. All pocket door shall be installed with 2”x6” steel jamb
c. Pocket door with vision glass shall be 800mm width, 2150mm
height
J. Surface Mounted Sliding Door
J.1 Second Floor and Third Floor (D-11)

a. Install and provide surface mounted sliding door for balcony.
b. Surface mounted sliding door shall be 700mm width, 2150mm
height
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K. Surface mounted Sliding Door with Towel Rail
K.1. Second Floor (D-12)

a. Install and provide surface mounted sliding door with towel rail
for master’s toilet and bath room.
b. Surface mounted Sliding Door with towel rail shall be 900mm
width, 2150mm height
9.2 Windows
a. Frame members shall be designed as shown in the drawings

or as per manufacturer’s standard selections.
b. Fixed windows shall be complete with 6mm. thick low-
emissivity float glass, design of which shall be shown in the
drawings.
c. All casement window type shall be provided with two hinges
fabricated from extruded aluminum alloy. Locking devices
shall be one arm action for manual operations.
d. All sliding window shall be provided with two hinges
e. All double hung window shall be provided with two hinges
f. Each awning window indicated on the plans shall be of the
awning type window in which the ventilators operate
simultaneously and re-controlled manually.
g. Framing shall be analoc-Aluminum frames and steel frame,
0.8mm in thickness.
A. Fixed window
A.1 (W-1)
a. Install and provide fixed window with six sets awning
window with analoc-aluminum framing for areas indicated in
plan.
b. All fixed windows with analoc-aluminum framing shall be
2750mm in width, 1900mm in height. All awning window
shall be 900mm in width, 600mm in height.
c. Fixed window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear glass with
analoc-aluminum frame finish.
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A.2 (W-2)
a. Install and provide fixed window with six sets awning
window with analoc-aluminum framing for areas indicated
in plan.
c. Fixed window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear glass
with analoc-aluminum frame finish.
A.3 (W-4)
a. Install and provide fixed window with analoc -aluminum
framing for areas indicated in plan.
600mm in width, 1100mm in height.
A.4 (W-5)
a. Install and provide fixed window with three sets awning
window with analoc-aluminum framing for areas indicated
in plan.
A.5 (W-7)
a. Install and provide awning analoc window for areas
indicated in plan.
b. All fawning analoc windows shall be 500mm in width,
700mm in height.
with analoc finish.
A.6 (W-8)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc with six sets awning
window for areas indicated in plan.
b. All fixed analoc windows shall be 600mm in width,
1200mm in height & all awning windows shall be 500mm
in width, 600mm in height.
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with analoc finish.
A.7 (W-9)
with analoc finish.
A.8 (W-10)
a. Install and provide fixed-pivot analoc window for areas
indicated in plan.
2000mm in height & pivot window shall be 600mm in
width, 667mm in height
with analoc finish.
A.9 (W-11)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc window with two sets
awning window for areas indicated in plan.
900mm in height & all awning window shall be 700mm in
width, 900mm in height
with analoc finish.
A.10 (W-12)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc window with two sets
b. All fixed analoc windows framing shall be 700mm in
width, 500mm in height & awning windows shall be
700mm in width, 700mm in height
with analoc finish.
A.11 (W-13)
a. Install and provide corner-fixed analoc window for areas
indicated in plan.
b. All corner-fixed windows with analoc framing shall be
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c. Corner-Fixed analoc window shall be installed with ¼”
thick clear glass with analoc finish.
A.12 (W-14)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc window with four sets
b. All fixed analoc windows with analoc framing shall be
with analoc finish.
A.13 (W-15)
a. Install and provide corner-fixed analoc for areas indicated
in plan.
b. Corner-fixed analoc window shall be 1500mm in width,
2400mm in height.
c. Corner-Fixed window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear
glass with analoc finish.
A.14 (W-16)
c. Fixed analoc with awning windows shall be installed with
¼” thick clear glass with analoc finish.
A.15 (W-17)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc window for areas
indicated in plan.
2400mm in height.
c. Fixed analoc window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear
glass with analoc finish.
A.16 (W-18)
a. Install and provide awning window with analoc framing for
areas indicated in plan.
b. All awning windows with analoc framing shall be 600mm
c. Awning window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear glass
with analoc finish.
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A.17 (W-19)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc window for areas
indicated in plan.
1300mm in height.
with analoc finish.
A.18 (W-20)
a. Install and provide awning window with analoc for areas
indicated in plan.
b. All awning windows with analoc framing shall be 700mm
c. Awning window shall be installed with ¼” thick clear glass
with analoc finish.
A.19 (W-21)
a. Install and provide fixed analoc with two sets awning
window with analoc framing for areas indicated in plan.
1400mm in height & awning windows shall be 500mm in
width, 500mm in height.
c. Fixed analoc with awning window shall be installed with
¼” thick clear glass with analoc finish.
B. Awning Window
B.1. (W-1)
a. Install and provide awning window with analoc-aluminum

framing for areas indicated in plan. Window frames shall
be 0.8mm thick.
b. Awning windows with analoc-aluminum framing shall be
c. Awning windows above & below shall be installed with ¼”
thick clear glass with analoc-aluminum frame finish.
B.2. (W-2)

be 0.8mm thick.
b. Awning windows with powder coated framing shall be
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B.3. (W-3)

be 0.8mm thick.
b. Awning windows with powder coated framing shall be
thick clear glass with analoc-aluminum frame finish
C. Sliding Window
C.2. (W-6)
a. Install and provide sliding window with analoc-aluminum

framing for areas indicated in plan.
b. Sliding windows with analoc-aluminum framing shall be
10.3 Finish Hardware
A. Locksets:
a. Door locksets to be used are tubular lever set doorknobs.
b. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.
B. Hinges:
a. 4 x 4” Heavy duty stainless steel hinges for all wood and
metal panel doors.
b. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.
C. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before

installation.
10 FINISHES
A. Ground Floor
a. Plain Concrete: Provide score joints whenever required for all
stairs and parking.
b. Floor Tiles: Provide 300mm x 300mm x 10.35 Ceramic Tiles for
Toilets and shower, powder room, dirty kitchen and laundry.
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c. Floor Tiles: Provide 600mm x 600mm x 10.35 Ceramic Tiles for
living, dining, kitchen, guest room, maid's room, hallway, porch
and lanai.
B. Second Floor
stairs.
Toilets.
hallway, master's bedroom, office, walk-in-closet, entertainment
room and balcony.
C. Third Floor
stairs.
Toilets.
hallway, bedroom 01 and 02, family room/gym, balcony and
storage.
D. Floor tiles, where required on plan, shall be installed with tile adhesive.
E. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval before

installation.
10.2 Wall Finishes
A. Ground Floor
a. Concrete hollow block smooth, plain cement plaster, semi-gloss
latex paint finish for interior spaces.
b. Ceramic tiles, 300mm x 300mm x 7.35mm thick unglazed
ceramic wall tiles at finish ceiling high level, rest in plain cement
finish, for toilets and shower and powder room.
c. Dry wall, paint finish located at living, guest room and dining
area.
B. Second Floor
latex paint finish interior spaces.
finish, for toilets and shower.
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c. Dry wall, paint finish located at master's bedroom and
entertainment room.
C. Third Floor
latex paint finish for interior spaces.
finish, for toilets and shower.
c. Dry wall, paint finish located at bedroom 01 and 02.
10.3 Ceiling Finishes
A. Ground Floor
a. Smooth formed, smooth rubbed concrete with flat latex paint
finish for stairs.
a. Gypsum panel, 9mm thick for the rest of the area.
b. Use of cove lighting for dining, kitchen and guest room.
B. Second Floor
finish for stairs.
c. Gypsum panel, 9mm thick for the rest of the area.
d. Use of cove lighting for master's bedroom and entertainment
room.
C. Third Floor
finish for stairs.
b. Gypsum panel, 9mm thick for the rest of the area.
c. Use of cove lighting for bedroom 01 and 02 and family
room/gym.
D. Builder to submit to Architect material samples for approval.
E. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before

installation.
11.0 PLUMBING
11.1 Water Supply
A. Ground Floor
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a. Piping shall be of Polypropylene type (PPR) PN 20, duly by the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and conforms
to International Organization for Standardization. Threaded at
joints and provided with adequate anchorage, hangers and
fastenings as required.
a.1 Use 1 ½” Ø pipe as Main Feeder to account for the water
features.
a.2 Use 1” Ø pipe as Secondary Feeder (or Header) located
above the ceiling.
a.3 Use ½” Ø pipe as connection to fixtures
b. Water Lines: PPR PIPES WITH APPROVED FITTINGS

b.1 Use 1” and ½” PPR pipe socket on all horizontal lines.
b.2 Use 1” and ½” PPR pipe fittings on all vertical lines.
b.3 Use 1” and ½” 90° elbow for all bends for secondary
feeders and for designated fixtures.
b.4 Reducers (90° elbow and tee) should be of 1½"- 1” for all
connections from main feeder to secondary feeder, 1” -
½” for all connections from secondary feeders to
designated fixtures.
b.5 Sockets and couplings shall conform to the size of the
PPR
pipes.
B. Second Floor

features.
above the ceiling.
a.3 Use ½” Ø pipe as connection to fixtures

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PPR
pipes.
C. Third Floor

features.
above the ceiling.
a.3 Use ½” Ø pipe connection as connection to fixtures
PPR
pipes.
11.3 Sanitary
A. Piping shall be of Poly Vinyl Chloride Unplasticized type (PVC-U)

Materials conforming to pertinent American Standard for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) and International Standardization
Organization (ISO). Series 1000 of sizes as indicated on plans;
apply solvent cement on all joints and provide with adequate
anchorage, hangers and fastenings as required.
a. Use 6” Ø PVC-U pipes for storm drainage pipe lines.
b. Use 3” Ø PVC-U pipes for down spout pipe lines.
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c. Use 4” Ø PVC-U for soil pipe lines.
d. Use 2” Ø PVC-U pipes for sewer pipe lines.
e. Use 2” Ø PVC-U pipes for vent pipe lines.
B. Sanitary lines: PVC PIPES WITH APPROVED FITTINGS
a. Use 12” Ø PVC-U pipe fittings for storm drainage pipe lines.
b. Use 3” Ø PVC-U pipe fittings for down spout pipe lines.
c. Use 4” Ø PVC-U pipe fittings for soil pipe lines.
d. Use 2” Ø PVC-U pipe fittings for sewer pipe lines.
e. Use 2” Ø PVC-U pipe fittings for vent pipe lines.
f. Use 4” Ø PVC-U Wye pipe fittings for soil pipes.
g. Use 4” Ø – 2” Ø PVC-U wye reducer pipe fittings for sewer
pipe lines.
C. All horizontal lines shall be provided with a minimum 2% slope.
D. Adequate clean-outs for every change in direction and for
maintenance should be provided as shown on plans.
11.4 Fixtures
A. Water Closets: Vertical tank type, flush saver, dual flush for all
toilets.
B. Lavatories: Wall-hung lavatory.
C. Accessories:
a. Faucet: Stainless steel; model to be approved
b. Toilet Paper Holder: complete with concealed brackets and
screws
c. Soap Holder: complete with concealed brackets and screws
d. Floor drain: Stainless steel: model to be approved
e. Shower head: single point heater w/ telephone shower:
model to be approved
f. Gate valve: brass; model to be approved.
g. Angle valve: stainless steel; model to be approved
D. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner
before installation.
12 ELECTRICAL
A. Furnishing and installation of underground service entrance, conduits,

and conductors, and all items required by local utility power company’s
policy, rules and regulations.
B. Furnishing and installation of panel boards at location indicated on the

plan and electrical riser layout, including all accessories required.
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C. Furnishing and installation of feeder and branch circuit conductors with
the necessary conduits, approved typed of fittings and devices as
indicated in the electrical plans.
D. Furnishing and installation of all types of utilization devices, outlets and

wall switches with properly installed cover plate.
E. Furnishing of all lighting fixtures, conduits, including service entrance

duct, terminal cabinet and utility boxes.
12.1 Wires and Cables
A. All materials to be used shall be THW stranded copper wire, of

approved size, type and rating as specified on plans.
B. Conduits shall be of Rigid nonmetal Conduit (RNC), properly fastened,
provided with adequate hangers and clips as required.
C. Provide appropriate natural grounding for the whole electrical system.
12. 2 Service Entrance

A. Use: 1 set - 2-100mm² THW wire, and 1-50mm² THW grounding
conductor wire, encased in 65 mm diameter RNC, encased in
concrete.
B. Use: 200 AT / 225 AF, 230 volts, 30 KAIC, 2 Pole, Molded Case
Circuit Breaker, ITCB.
C. Use: 3 units of 25 KVA, 23 KV, 230V Distribution Transformer.
D. For Panels:
a. P1:
a. Use: 2-50 mm2 THW copper wire and 1-38mm2 color green
copper wire for main and grounding feeders respectively in
32mmØ RNC.
b. Use: 125 AT / 225 AF thermal magnetic, 3 poles, bolt-on
main circuit breaker.
b. P2:
 Use: 2-22 mm2 THW copper wire and 1-14mm2 color green
32mmØ RNC.
 Use: 70 AT / 100 AF thermal magnetic, 2 poles, bolt-on main
circuit breaker.
c. P3:
 Use: 2-22 mm2 THW copper wire and 1-14mm2 color green
40mmØ RNC.
 Use: 80 AT / 100 AF thermal magnetic, 2 poles, bolt-on main
circuit breaker.
E.For feeders:
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a. F1:
 Use: 2-100 mm2 THW/THHN copper wire and 1-50 mm2
color green copper wire for main and grounding feeders
respectively in 65 mmØ RNC encased in concrete.
12.4 Fixtures
A. All materials to be used shall be new.

B. All materials to be used shall be in approved size, type and rating as
specified on plans.
C. Power: Use duplex universal slot parallel with ground (3-prong)
convenience outlets for all power outlets; 20 amps, 230 volts;
weatherproof fixtures for all location exposed to water. Refer to plans
for mounting heights.
D. Switches: of approved brand; 15 amps, 230 volts rating. Refer to plans
for mounting heights.
E. Circuit breakers; Bolt-on of approved brand and quality.
F. Panel boards; Use gauge #16 powdered coating. Flush mounted.
G. Junction and Utility boxes: Use deep type gauge #16 GI; provide with
appropriate lock nut & bushing for connection to conduit.
H. Pull boxes: Use gauge #16 GI pre-fabricated, pre-painted with
removable cover.
I. Note: All materials to be approved by the Architect and Owner before
installation.
13.0 MECHANICAL
13.1 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
A. The mechanical contractor shall furnish all labor materials tools,

equipment, rigging, fees, permits, certificate of inspection, etc. for the
complete installation for the four story building, in accordance with these
drawings.
B. All work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the

latest applicable codes and standards listed below.
ANSI American National Standard Institute
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air
Conditioning Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing Materials
ISO International Standardization Organization
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Association
UL Underwriters Laboratory
Philippines Electrical Code
Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code
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C. All electrical power wiring for the HVAC equipments including low voltage
control wiring will be others.
D. All wall and roof openings shall be water proofed and air tight sealed and
shall be provided by the mechanical contractor.
E. All ducts shall be fabricated of galvanized lock forming quality steel, and
installed in strict compliance with the codes and standards applicable.
F. All duct dimensions shown are outside metal dimensions and are in
inches. Duct sizes have been increased, where required, to allow for
lining.
G. Mechanical contractor shall take actual measurements in the field before
fabricating and sheet metal work and shall observe and allow for
clearances and space requirements for piping and equipment or other
obstructions.
H. The ductwork shall include furnishing and installing galvanized sheet metal
ducts flexible connections roof/wall exhaust cap, duct supports, registers,
grilles, dampers, bracing and other accessories to make a complete and
operable system.
I. All joints in ducts, casings, and plenums shall be sealed to prevent air
leakage. All sealant and tapes shall have a flame rating under 25 and a
smoke developed rating under 50. Duct sealant shall be iron grip water
base duct sealant, united sheet metal duct sealer or approved equal,
ductwork tape shall be hardcast, Inc., type DT-5300 or DT-5400 or
approved equal. Tape adhesive shall be hardcast, Inc. type FTA-20 or
approved equal.
J. All interior ducts (supply, return and outside air) shall be internally lined
with 1” thick, 3 PCF density mat-faced fiberglass duct liner. The liner shall
have fire resistant air stream surface treatments designed to withstand
erosion and minimum friction loss.
K. Mechanical contractor shall provide return air opening above ceilings in
rooms where walls extends to the bottom of deck.
L. Installation of all mechanical equipment shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer recommendations.
M. Furnish and install full size coil condensate drain lines from all air
conditioning units piped to floor drains, or hub drains as indicated on the
mechanical and plumbing drawings. Installation and routing of these lines
to be checked with and approved by the general contractor. Pipe shall be
schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, a53 grade B assembled with 150
pound screwed galvanized malleable iron with copper to copper ground
joint. Drain pipe insulation shall be ½ inch closed cell material similar to
Armstrong armaflex. Butt joints and seams shall be sealed with 520
adhesive.
N. Mechanical contractors qualified test personnel shall properly startup, test,
adjust and balance all systems installed and shall provide labor,
instruments and test equipment, as required.
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O. Mechanical contractor shall furnish submittals containing equipment,
ductwork, shop drawing, and control drawings for approval prior to
ordering any equipment, or material.
P. Mechanical contractor shall provide owners’ representative a detailed
operational demonstration at the job site of each system. Written
operations manual and as-built drawings shall be submitted before retainer
is paid.
14 AUXILIARY
A. CABLES
 All telecommunications cabling inside the dwelling unit shall be UL listed and
marked type CM, CMR, CMP, CATV, CATVR or CATVP and shall be installed
in accordance with Philippine Electronics Code.
 B. All fiber optic cable inside the dwelling unit shall be UL listed and marked
type OFN, OFNR, or OFNP and shall be installed in accordance with
Philippine Electronics Code.
B.CCTV
 Proposed CCTV system shall be an open standard based integrated system

with IP network centric functional and management architecture aimed at
providing high-speed manual/automatic operation for best performance.
 System shall use video signals from various types of indoor/outdoor CCD
colour cameras installed at different locations, process them for viewing on
workstations/monitors at Central Control Room/local control rooms and
simultaneously record all the cameras after compression using MPEG 4 or
better standard. Joystick or Mouse-Keyboard controllers shall be used for
Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and other functions of desired cameras.
 System shall have combination of Digital CCD Colour video Cameras with
individual IP address, analog CCD Colour Video Cameras with Fixed or P/T/Z
Lens, encoders / decoders, Network Video recorders (NVR/CAMERA
SERVER), Network attached storage (NAS) / Raid backup device for
recording, Application software, Colour Video Monitors, Keyboards with
Joystick controllers / Mouse-Keyboard, software based Video Matrix Switcher,
workstation for System Administration / Management / Maintenance etc.
 The NVR / CAMERA SERVER can be embedded type or server based.

However the NVR / CAMERA SERVER software shall run on common off the
shelf available servers (Camera server & Database server). Each NVR /
Camera Server shall be able to handle 36 or more cameras.
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 Network Video Recorder shall offer both video stream management and video
stream storage management. Recording frame rate & resolution in respect of
individual channel shall be programmable.
 System should ensure that once recorded, the video cannot be altered,
ensuring the audit trail is intact for evidential purposes.
 System shall provide sufficient storage of all the camera recordings for a
period of 30 days or more @ 25 FPS, at 4 CIF or better quality using
necessary compression techniques for all cameras (extended capacity of
cameras i.e. present capacity + 25 %).
 System shall use a combination of IP enabled cameras & analog CCD

cameras with external encoder. The video shall be compressed using MPEG-
4 or better standard and streamed over the IP network.
 Encoders shall digitize analog video, compress the digital video using various
compression algorithms (MPEG - 4 or better standard), and transmit the
compressed digital video over packet-based IP network. Encoders shall have
less than 200 ms of latency and shall support dual stream – MPEG 4. 2
 The recording resolution and frame rate for each camera shall be user
programmable. 2.11. The Area under surveillance shall be monitored and
controlled from Central/Local Control Room(s) through workstations and
Joystick controllers.
 Surveillance CCTV System shall operate on 230 V, 50 Hz single-phase

power supply. Power for all the equipment will be conditioned using on-line
UPS with minimum 30 minutes or more back up. If any equipment operates
on any voltage other than the supply voltage and supply frequency, necessary
conversion/correction device for supply shall be supplied along with the
equipment.
 All the control equipments e.g. servers, NVR/CAMERA SERVER, NAS/Raid

backup device, decoders etc. shall be provided in standard Racks. 2.14. All
the indoor cameras & control equipment shall be suitable for operation from
100 C to 400 C and relative humidity up to 80 % non-condensing. Cameras &
other equipment, meant for outdoor installations, shall be suitable to work
from (-) 10o C to (+) 50o C with RH up to 90% non-condensing. This
temperature range may be achieved with or without heater.
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C. EMERGENCY LIGHTS
Emergency lighting must:
 Indicate the escape routes clearly with exit signs so there is no doubt which is
the way out
 Illuminate open areas used in an escape route so that obstacles such as
equipment or furniture can be avoided
 Ensure fire alarm call points & fire-fighting equipment can be readily located
 Provide illumination for high-risk areas to allow machinery processes to be
shut down safely
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THREE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Owner: MR. DINSO BORLASA AND MRS. MARIA ELEANOR BORLASA

Address: L8 B2 PH2 VERDANA HOMES, MAMPLASAN,

BRGY. LOMA, BIÑAN, LAGUNA

All installed materials required by the construction of this project shall

1.1 Demolition Works

A. Demolish and remove from site existing structures and other

1.2 Clearing and Preparation of the Site

A. Clearing and disposal of resulting trash waste on the site of the

A. Fill materials shall be Granular non-plastic material, laboratory-

a. Provide adequate protective measures to protect

b. Provide shoring, sheeting and bracing to prevent caving,

c. Provide for surface drainage during the period of

a. Excavate to the dimensions and elevations indicated in the drawings.

A. Batterboards: Second class, pest free lumber, assembled and

2.0 STEEL WORKS

a. Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all steel

a. Conform all materials and workmanship to the requirements of

2.3 Concrete Steel Reinforcement

a. Intermediate Grade Steel - 275.8 Mpa (Fy = 40,000 psi), refer to

3.1 Concrete Formworks

A. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to

A. Cement: Cement shall be as per ASTM Standard Specifications for

A. No hand mixing shall be allowed except in case of emergency such as

4.3 Curing Concrete

6.1 Design conditions

A. All Structural steel works shall be in accordance with AISC

6.2 Structural Steel

6.3 Stair Handrail& Railings: Stair Handrail shall be fabricated from 1 ½” ᶲ

a. Conform the technique of welding employed, the appearance and

c. Prepare edges by gas cutting, whenever practicable, cut by a

e. Shape all re-entrant corners notch free to a radius of at least 12mm

a. Miscellaneous materials or accessories not listed above shall be

7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

A. Submit to Architect samples of materials to be used with clear labels as

B. Submit to Architect manufacturer’s complete printed instructions for the

C. Upon completion, submit to Architect written warranty that the

a. All areas requiring waterproofing shall be applied with appropriate

7.3 Damp proofing of Slabs on Fill

a. Prior to placing the concrete, the hard core should be compacted to

A. Apitong: Sound and thoroughly seasoned, warp free, pressure treated

8.2 Moisture content

9 DOORS AND WINDOWS

a. Provide and install all wooden doors with complete locksets,

A. Solid door- double action swing

A.1 Ground Floor (D-1)

B. Analoc Double Sliding Door

C. Analoc Double Sliding Door with Analoc Fixed Panel

C.1 Third Floor (D-13)

D. Analoc Double Sliding Door with Wood Panel on both sides

F.2 Second Floor (D-9)

G. Wood Flush Door

G.2 Ground Floor (D-5)

G.3. Ground Floor (D-6)

H. Analoc Flush door

H.1. Ground Floor (D-7)

I. Pocket Door with Vision glass

I.1. Second Floor (D-10)

J. Surface Mounted Sliding Door

J.1 Second Floor and Third Floor (D-11)

K.1. Second Floor (D-12)

a. Frame members shall be designed as shown in the drawings