Project : PROPOSED TWO (2) STOREY BUILDING (DUPLEX TYPE)

Location :
Owner :
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
I. GENERAL
The works under this project shall conform to all the technical drawings, plans
and all specifications here unto stated. All dimensions, lines, grades shall be
in accordance with the National Building Code. Other codes applicable herein sha
ll also be complied with.
The construction shall complete all phases of works as shown in the drawings. Th
e building lines shall be laid our accurately within the lot and all other measu
rements shall be correctly verified. No part of this building with window openin
g shall be less than two (2) meters from the boundary of the lot, unless the dim
ensions of the lot will not allow, in which case a concrete firewall extending a
t least five hundred (500) millimeters above the ridge of the roofing shall be e
rected on the side in which is less than two meters from the lot line.
II. CLEARING, GRADING AND FILLING
The entire lot shall be cleared and graded to suit the building site that shall
be occupying the highest portion of the lot. The building lines shall be laid in
such a way that the bedroom portion is facing where the sun rises wherever poss
ible. Filling materials shall be done in three hundred (300) millimeters layer o
f materials, thorough wetted and tamped.
III. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
Excavation for footing and foundations shall be graded as indicated in the drawi
ngs or as necessary to secure a firm foundation.

IV. CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

All concrete Hollow Blocks shall be generally accepted brand, passed to the bure
au of standards for installation and sizes shall be 4 x 8 x 16 (100mm) and 6 x8 x16 (150mm
as specified.
All CHB shall be laid plumb, true to line, with level and accurately spaced cour
ses, and shall reveal corners plumb and true with each courses breaking joints h
alfway with the course below.
Units shall be wetted before laying; joints shall be 3/8 mortar. The mortar on bo
th horizontal and vertical joints shall be battered on the blocks at the time of
laying not flushed or grouted in place.
V. PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE AND MORTARS
All works shall be in accordance with the latest standard specifications for con
crete materials, as adopted by the government, and the following proportions sha
ll be used unless otherwise indicated.
CLASS A

(1.2.3) For all elevated slabs, beams, columns and septic tank cover.

CLASS B

(.1.2.4) For all concrete footings and foundation

CLASS C

(1.3.6) For all concrete slabs on fill.

Joints and plastering mortar shall be composed of one part Portland cement, and
one part gravel and six (6) part fine sand. Clean water shall be added to this m
ixture to form a workable paste.
Plastering shall be applied in one coat to a thickness of -1/2 worked to a smooth f
inished.
Surface shall be wetted before plastering, and the finished surface shall be kep
t wet for at least 72 hours.

VI. REINFORCING BARS

The beams, columns, footing and slabs-see structural computation and working pla
ns details.
All structural reinforcing bars shall be at structural grade 40 or any ACI Stand
ards. The septic Tank cover shall be reinforced concrete slab. The reinforcement
shall be 10mm diameter rebars laid at 6 and 8 on centers both ways and the end ve
nt for anchorage.
VII. LUMBER AND CARPENTRY WORKS
Lumber shall be of the respective kinds for the various parts of the works, well
seasoned, free from large loose unsound knots, sap, cracks, shakes or other imp
erfections impairing its strength, durability and or appearance. Some wooden str
uctural and framing lumber maybe rough in dimensions that are shown on the drawi
ngs. All exposed woodworks shall be smoothly planned and if necessary sand paper
ed.
Use approved good lumber for all rough wood works. All lumber in contact with ma
sonry shall be treated with approved wood preservatives or termite proofing comp
ound.
VII. SIDINGS & PATITIONS
All main partitions shall be 100mm concrete hollow blocks. Exterior walls shall
be 100mm concrete hollow blocks up to second floor line and 100mm from second fl
oor line upwards. Except if otherwise indicated, interior partitions shall be 6m
m ordinary plywood on wooden studs.
VIII. DOORS & WINDOWS
All doors, unless otherwise designed and specified, shall be flushed type constr
uction using 6mm thick plywood. Inside framing shall be of approved quality good
lumber, stiles and nails, mortised and tendon joints and well braced with diago
nals placed at corners. Ready-made flush doors if approved or use shall be of go
od quality and from an approved manufacturer. Panel doors shall be of approved g
ood lumber true to the dimensions and designs as specified in the plans. PVC doo
rs for bathrooms shall be true to the dimensions as shown in the plans. PVC mate
rial shall conform with the Philippine Standard for Materials.
Windows shall be of casement type; 4mm thick clear glass on analok or aluminum f
rame, and shall be true to the dimensions and placements as indicated in the pla
ns. Unless otherwise specified, other windows shall be jalousie type on aluminum
frame.
IX. CEILING WORKS
Ceiling shall be Hardilite board on lite-metal-frames. Cornice shall be provided
as specified in the plans, along the residential unit only. No ceiling shall be
provided along the storage section of the upper level.
X. FLOOR FINISHES
All floor finishes shall conform to that as specified on the plans. Vitrified fl
oor tiles shall be of Mariwasa, Lepanto or any approved brand, sizes specified o
n the approved plans from 200mm x 200mm to 400mm x 400mm. Plain cement floor fin
ish shall conform at locations specified, and shall be smoothed finished.
XI. PLUMBING FIXTURES
Water closets and lavatories at the residential area shall be of HGC or equivale
nt brand. Along the showroom area, American standard or toto brand shall be used
. Faucets and shower valves and heads shall be PP brand or equivalent. Provide a
dequate water proofing and grouting upon installed fixtures.

XII. CLOSETS & CABINETRY

Closets and cabinets shall be of 16mm thick ply board construction and docu-fini
shed. Provide cabinets and closets on all rooms and kitchen counters.
XIII. ROOFING & TINSMITHRY
Roofing shall be of Ga.26 pre-painted long span GI material including all its be
nded accessories. Framing shall be of structural steel as indicated in the plans
. Provide one-sided aluminum-foiled insulation on all roof area along the second
level ceiling line.
XIV. PAINTING WORKS
All paint works shall be of Premium Welcoat Brand or its equivalent. Exterior wa
lls shall be Damp-proofed on smooth cement finish. Color shall be provided as pe
r application.
XV. ELECTRICAL WORKS
The electrical installation shall conform to the plans and schedule as specified
and shown in the approved plans. All wiring installation shall be concealed and
/or embedded unless other wise specified to be exposed. Fixtures such as outlets
and switches shall be of National Brand or equivalent. Lighting fixtures shall
be of Omni or Philips or Benzel brand. Lighting fixtures at the residential unit
shall be as provided by the owner.

Prepared by:
Engineer
PRC Reg No : __________
TIN : __________
PTR No : ________________
Date : ________________
Place : ________________

CONFORME:
OWNER