PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kinds of
materials to be used for the proposed building shown in the plans and detail drawings.
The plans, detail drawings and these Specifications shall be considered as
complementing each other, so that what is mentioned or shown in one, although not mentioned or
shown in the other, shall be considered as appearing on both. In case of conflict between the
two, the same should be referred to the designing Architect/Engineer for resolution.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship, to the fullest
talent and meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and to the entire satisfaction of the
Architect/Engineer and the Owner.
The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code, as
well as the local rules and regulations of the Municipality/City of Cebu, Philippines.
CLEARING THE SITE
The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roofs and
other perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade.
All such unsuitable materials shall be removed from the building site and spread
uniformly over the areas adjacent to the proposed building, or otherwise disposed of as may be
directed by the Architect or Engineer in charge of the construction.
STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES
The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawing
established before any excavation is started. Batterboards and reference marks shall be erected
at such places where they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building.
EXCAVATION
All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Where the building site
is covered with any kind of fill, the excavation for footings should be made deeper until the
stratum for safe bearing capacity of the soil is reached.
Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by bailing
or pumping, care being taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or removed.
BACKFILLS
After concrete for foundations is hard enough to withstand pressure resulting from fills,
the materials removed from excavations shall be used for backfill around them.
Backfill and fills shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150mm in thickness, and each
layer shall be thoroughly compacted by wetting, tamping and rolling.
CONCRETE WORKS

OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila

PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

All concrete works shall be 4000 psi ready mixed concrete, delivered into the site on the
scheduled date of concrete pouring. Concrete companies that are approved by the Engineer
/Architect are JLR or CSI.
Upon in arriving to the site a minimum of 3 samples of ready mixed concrete (12 x 6
cylinder) shall be provided for future sample test.
FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS
All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or connected together so as to
maintain the correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Form shall be constructed
sufficiently tight to prevent bulging and seepage of water.
Forms shall not be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support
its own weight and any loads that may be placed on it. Side forms of beams and girders may be
removed earlier than the bottom forms but additional posts or shoring must be placed under the
beams or girders until they have attained their strength.
CONCRETE SLAB FLOORS ON FILL
Concrete slabs on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed of not less than 100 m thick. Each
concrete slab course to be poured shall not be more than one meter wide, and each course shall
be poured alternately to the indicated floor finish.
SECOND FLOOR TOILET- BATH AND BALCONY CONCRETE FLOOR SLABS
When preparing the concrete for upper floor slabs of Toilet- Bath and balcony it shall be
made waterproof by adding CEMENTAIDE waterproofing compound to the mixture.
The proportion of the waterproofing compound to a given volume of concrete mixture
shall be as recommended by the product manufacturer.
STEEL REINFORCING BARS
All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of round deformed
bars with lugs or projections on their sides to provide a greater bond between the concrete and
the steel. All steel reinforcing bars to be used shall be grade 33 for 12mm diameter and below
and grade 60 for 16mm diameter and above.
All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by
tying them together at each bar intersection with Gauge No. 16 galvanized iron wire.
The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams, girders and
other concrete members shall all conform to the number, size and spacing as indicated in the
drawings or schedule of steel reinforcements.
No metal reinforcements shall be installed in place unless it is free from rust, scale or
other coatings, which will destroy or reduce the bond with concrete.
CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS
Concrete hollow blocks to be used in this project shall be 700 psi.
All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for fist floor walls shall be at least 150mm
thick, while concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated, shall be 100mm
OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila

PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

thick. For interior CHB walls where plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the thickness
shall be at least 150mm.
Concrete hollow block to be used for walls above the first floor, shall be 100mm thick.
The concrete hollow block walls shall be laid, and the cells filled with cement mortar
consisting of 1 part Portland cement and 3 parts sand by volume. They shall be reinforced with
round deformed bars, 10mm diameter, spaced not more than 0.80m on centers, both ways.
All exposed surfaces of concrete hollow block walls shall be finished with the specified
materials indicated on the elevation drawings.
The mixture of cement plaster for concrete hollow block wall finishes indicated in the
drawings shall be 1 part cement, 1 part lime and 3 parts sand.
FLOOR FINISHES
The materials to be used as floor finishes for the rooms of the building shall be as follows:
Ground Floor Corridor.
Concession Units.
Comfort Rooms
Utility Rooms.
Second Floor Corridors..

Ceramic Tiles
Provided by the Tenants
Ceramic Tiles
Plain Cement
Ceramic tiles combined w/ T&G
Wood Planks
Parking Area.. Pavers
Deck Roof.. Plain
Cement
Finish
w/
Specified Water Proofing
RESIDENTIAL SUITE 3nd FLOOR. Granite Tiles

TILE WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

The toilet and bathroom floors shall be finished with 0.30m x 0.30m ceramic tiles carrying
the brand, White Horse Tiles.
The walls of the toilets, bathrooms, top of kitchen cabinets, and laundry tub and their
adjacent walls shall be wainscoted with 200mm x 200mm (8x8) ceramic tiles.
Interior and exterior corners of tiled floors and walls shall be provided with the necessary
tile mouldings.
All tiles for floor, walls and mouldings shall be free from laminations, serrated edges,
chipped-off corners and other defects, which would adversely affect their appearance and
strength. All joints between tiles and mouldings shall be filled with tile grout/white cement and
then carefully wiped.
Before the tiles and mouldings are laid in place, they shall be thoroughly soaked in water
if recommended by the manufacturer. Mortar to be used in setting the tiles and moldings shall be
a mixture of 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume.
FRAMES
All wood frames for windows, doors, cabinets and closets shall be done as much as
possible, with carefully fitted mortise and tenon joints. All door and window frames to be installed
OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila

PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

on concrete hollow block and other masonry walls shall be anchored with 76mm (3) common
wire nails all around the contact surfaces. And all such contact surfaces shall first be painted with
wood preservative before the frames are installed in place.
All unexposed lumber such as posts, plates, floor and roof beams, trusses or rafters, floor
joist and bridgings, purlins, cleats, ceiling joists, wall studs etc. shall likewise be treated with wood
preservative after they have been installed in place.
ROOFING
The roof shall be covered with Apo Roofing pre-painted roofing sheets as shown on the
plans. The roofing sheets shall be secured to the purlins with 6mm dia. (1/4 dia) GI rivets and
Gauge No.26 plain GI straps cut long enough for bending around the specified size or purlins.
The straps shall each be at least 25mm wide with corners chipped off at the riveting ends.
Ridge rolls, hip rolls and valleys to be used shall be those compatible with the Apo
Roofing pre-painted long-span roofing sheets. They shall lap the roofing sheets at least 250mm.
the ridge rolls, hip rolls and valleys shall be riveted to the roofing sheets, in addition to the rivets
engaging the GI straps in securing the roofing sheets to the purlins.
All roofing sheets adjacent to concrete hallow block and other masonry walls such as at
property line firewalls, shall be provided with Gauge No. 26 plain GI flashing to extend up to the
top and over to the other side of the wall. All rivets shall be placed at the top of the corrugations of
the roofing sheets to prevent water from standing around the rivets.
ELECTRICAL WORKS
The electrical installation shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and under
the direct supervision and control of a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or Master
Electrician.
All electric works and materials shall conform to the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine or National electric Code.
The electrical wiring shall be installed thru coilable PVC electrical conduit fittings and
appurtenances that conform with ISO dimensions.
The type of electrical services to be supplied to the building shall be 220V, AC, single
phase.
There shall be only one service drop from the nearest pole to the proposed building.
Electric wires for light and power shall not be smaller than 13.5 mm 2 (AWG No. 12), 600V
insulation.
Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as follows:
Automatic Circuit Breaker Specified by the Electrical Engr.
Flush wall switches, Convenience outlets other wiring devices
Wires/Conductors..
The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size 19mm dia. which should
extend at least 300mm above the ceiling line. The grounding wires shall be identified and all wires
shall be color-coded for easy identification
OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila

PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

The panel board shall be provided with a circuit directory.

PLUMBING WORKS
All plumbing works for this project shall be done in accordance with the approved plans
and under the direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber.
Piping shall be properly graded or pitched to ensure easy circulation, drainage and
prevent water hammer and noise.
The plumbing installation shall conform with the provisions of the National Plumbing
Code and the rules and regulations enforced in the locality.
Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using uPVC push-on system. For the inhouse water supply installation, Bugatti PPR pipes and fittings shall be used.

The plumbing fixtures and accessories to be provided and installed shall be as follows:
Water closets Any brand approved by the architect
Lavatories .. Any brand approved by the
architect
Kitchen Sinks
Shower Heads .
Soap Holder .
Toilet Paper Holder .
Floor Drain

Any brand approved by the architect

Any brand approved by the architect
Any brand approved by the architect
Any brand approved by the architect
size 100mm x 100mm (4x4)
Stainless steel

Where a sanitary sewer system of sewage disposal is not in operation in the locality, a
standard septic vault shall be constructed as shown in the drawings.
DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES
Doors and door frames shall conform to the sizes, designs and kind of materials shown in
the details of doors, schedule of doors or as per the bill of materials.
All wooden doors shall be hung on at least 3 pieces of 102mm x 102mm (4x4) loose-pin
bearing template hinges.
Door locksets to be used shall be installed 1024mm from the finished floor line.
Rails and rollers for the sliding doors shall be of any brand approved by the architect.
STEEL WINDOWS
Steel windows to be used in this project shall conform to the sized and designs shown in
the detail drawings or schedule of steel windows, or as per the bill of materials.
JALOUSIE WINDOWS
OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila

PROPOSED FOUR STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING

Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

Jalousie windows to be installed shall conform to the details drawings or schedule of

jalousie windows, or as shown in the bill of materials. Hardwares and fittings for louver windows
shall be galvanized-plated steel with rotor-operators.
Glass jalousie slats shall be 5.5mm thick x 100mm wide. Use frosted glass blades for all
bedroom areas and clear glass slats for all other rooms.
Glass jalousie windows shall be provided with aluminum screens. Wrought iron grilles
using at least 12mm squares steel bars shall be installed on all jalousie windows.
STORM DRAINAGE
All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in concrete catch basins, to which 6
PVC drainage pipes shall be connected leading to the street gutter fronting the building.
PAINTING
All painting work for this project, except as hereinafter specified, shall be done with the
use of Boysen Paint products.
The painting contractor shall supply all tabor, paint materials, tools, staging and
equipment necessary, and shall perform all painting and finishing work as shown in the schedule
of painting and finishing work for this project.
The painting contractor shall store his materials in one place in building to be kept neat
and clean, care being taken in the storage of paints, oils, etc. to prevent danger of fire. Oily rags
shall be kept in metal containers and shall be removed from the building every end of the working
day.
Upon completion of the painting works, the painting contractor shall remove any paint
spots from all finished work. He shall present his work to the Project owner or Architect/Engineer
in-charge of construction, free from blemishes and rubbish generated by his owners.
It shall be the painting contractors responsibility to protect his work and those of other
contractors during the time is work is underway. He shall be responsible for any damage to the
work or property of others caused by his employees or by himself.
Before any painting is done, all surfaces shall be cleaned, smoothed and freed from dust,
dirt, grease, mortar, rust and other foreign substances. All parts where paint remover has been
used shall be washed off with paint or lacquer thinner. All paints shall be spread evenly and
carefully.
All paint and paint materials shall be delivered to the building site in unbroken packages,
bearing the marks of the specified brand. No adulteration of specified paints with other brands
shall be allowed.

OWNER:
CENADELOU Realty Incorporated

PREPARED BY
Archt. Emmanuel Jesus R. Avila