TILEWORKS

(A) WOOD TILES

SCOPE OF WORK
The item consist of furnishing and installing of wood tiles on the area indicated on the Plans and in
conformity with this Specifications.

13A – 1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Wood tile flooring shall be Narra, Tanguile, or other approved specie, kiln dried of having not
more than fourteen percent (14%) moisture content and of the best quality manufactured locally.

2. Wood tile shall have a minimum dimension of 15.0 x 15.0 x 20.0 cms. Two-ply pieces shall be
prefabricated by the manufacturer into rectangular, square or other block shapes as designed and
secured together by wood splints, set into ends or sides.

3. Adhesive shall be waterproof glue. The consistency of the adhesive shall suit local conditions at
the time of laying out and the quality of the adhesive shall be such as to bind the wood tiles
permanently to the sub-floors.

13A – 2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

No tilework shall be started until plastering of the interior wall surfaces has been completed and
dried, windows and glazing installed and exterior doors are mounted and completely operational.

A. Installation

1. Before wood tiles are laid, the sub-floors shall be perfectly dry, thoroughly cured, level and
true to lines and elevation as required on the Plans.

2. Wood parquet tiles shall be installed by the manufacturer because this type of job being a
specially trade need to assure the type of adhesive to be used; the proper equipment and tools;
the guarantee of quality and workmanship and other considerations of which, the following
installation instructions shall be followed strictly.

a. Provide adequate cross ventilation as a drying aid during the installation of the wood tile

b. Clean thoroughly the area over which wood tile will be installed and make certain that
the surface over which the material will be held is dry.
 c. Plan and mark carefully the installation layout.

d. Spread enough adhesive to permit the laying of to 3 wood tile blocks at a time beginning
at the starting lines marked.

e. Lay the wood tile on the surface coated with the adhesive and apply hard pressure to set
the materials firmly. After laying, dampen the gummed paper then pell it off.

f. Adjust when necessary, any individuals fillets without decreasing the spacing between
individuals fillet.

g. Allow a drying period of 24 hours; then smooth surface using an electric sanding
machine with the proper number of sand paper grit.

h. Seal all defects exposed upon the process of sanding if manageable, otherwise, the
defective wood tiles shall be removed and replaced with new wood tiles without extra
cost.

i. Whenever necessary, scrape carefully with a hand scraper tool and thoroughly sandpaper
smooth works near to walls, corners and other parts which can not be reach by the
electric sanding machine.

B. Precautions

1. Wood tiles shall be laid so as to provide a free open space for expansion around the sides of
the room.

2. Such space shall be equal to 5 mm for each meter in width and or length of room.

3. Clearance between trims and floor shall be at least 1.6 mm and expansion joimts at door ways
shall be covered by saddle.

C. Guarantee

1. The Contractor shall furnish a written notice that work under this Item will be free from
defects for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

2. Defects such as as creaking, loosening, lifting, cracking, bulging, splittibg, undue warping
and shrinkage shall be adjusted as the expense of the Contractor.

3. This guaranty will not apply to defects covered by failure of the work of others, if such
defects were impossible to detect at the time of the examination of other works, or defects
caused by other than the wear and tear of normal service.
 13A – 3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. All works performed under this Item shall be measured in square meters based on actual
wood tile installed.

2. The quantified area determined and as provided in the Bill of Quantities shall be paid for at
the unit Bid of Contract Unit Price which payment shall constitute full compensation
including labor, materiasl, tools and incidentals necessary to complete this Item.

(B) VINYL FLOOR TILES

SCOPE OF WORK
The item consist of furnishing all vinyl tiles and fitting accessories, adhesive materials, labor, tools,
equipment and the satisfactory performance in undertaking the proper installation of vinyl tile
flooring as shown on the Plan and in accordance with this Specifications.

13B – 1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

1. Vinyl Tiles

Vinyl Tiles shall be of first grade quality measuring 30 x 30 cm x 3 mm thick, fully

homogenous, felxible, resilient and resistant to alkali moisture, grease and oil. The color and design
pattern of vinyl tile shall be uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile.

2. Adhesive

Adhesive shall be best suited for tropical application and compatible with the vinyl tiles to be
installed.

3. Seal Polish

Seal polish shall be plastic emulsion suited for the particular type of floor as recommended by the
vinyl tile manufacturer.

13B – 2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Installation

Insatllation of the tiles shall not commence until the work of other trade, including painting has
been completed.
 1. The Contractor shall carefully examine all surfaces over which the tiles are to be set.
2. Floor surfaces that are to receive vinyl tile shall be clean thoroughly dry; smooth; firm and
sound; free from oil, paint, wax, dirt and any other damaging materials.

B. Tile Laying Design

1. The tile laying design shall be indicated on Plans and in the colors selected and approved by
the Architect for each area.

2. All joints shall be parallel to wall lines except otherwisw indicated on plan.

3. Where line patterns of tile run perpendicular to lines of other tiles, they shall be laid truly at
right angles.

C. Adhesive

1. Adhesive shall be applied in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer’s printed directions
unless specified or directed otherwise.

2. Smoking, the use of open flames and other sources of ignitions are strictly, prohibited in the
area where solvent containing adhesives are being used or laid.

D. Application of the Tiles

1. Start in the center of the room or work area and work from the center towards the edges.

2. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight and even and keep each floor in a true,
level plane, except where indicated as sloped.

3. Vary edge width as necessary to maintain full size tiles in the field but no edge tile shall be
less than one half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible.

E. Cutting

1. Cut vinyl floor tile to and fit around all permanent fixtures, pipes and outlets.

2. Cut edges, fit and scribe to walls and partition after flooring has been applied.

F. Edge Strips
 1. Provide edging strips where flooring terminates at points higher at doorways where threholds
are provided.

2. Edge strip shall be extruded aluminum butt type and beveled at exposed edges.

3. The top surface of the metal strips shall be finished flush with the tiles.

4. Secure strips at the end and between at about 20 cm. apart with screws.

5. Submit samples of metal strips for approval before application and installation.

G. Cleaning and Waxing

After the vinyl tiles and accessories are laid and set, it shall be cleaned with cleaner as
recommended by the manufacturer and a coat of approved seal polish.

13B – 3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. All works performed under this section shall be measured in square meters/linear meters or
actual number of vinyl floor tiles installed complete with accessories and ready for services.

2. The actual area in square, or linear meters or number of quantities shall be the basis of
payment based on the unit is or Contract Unit Price.

(C) CERAMIC TILES

SCOPE OF WORK
The Item shall consist of furnishing all Ceramic Tiles and cementitious materials, tools and
equipment including labor required in undertaking the proper installation of walls and floor tiles as
shown on the Plans and in accordance with this Specifications.

13C – 1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ceramic Tiles

1. Ceramic tiles and trims shall be made of clay, or a mixture of clay and other materials which
is called the body of the tile classified by ASTM C-242 as to their degree of water absorption.
 2. Ceramic tiles and trims are manufactured either by dust pressed process or by plastic process
in which the clays are made plastic by mixing with water, shaped by extrusion or in molds
and then fired.

B. Glazed Tiles and Trim

1. Glazed tiles and trims shall have an impervious face, of ceramic materials fused on to the
body of the tiles and trims.

2. The glazed surfaced may be clear white or colored depending on the color scheme approved
by the Architect.

3. Standard glaze may be bright (glossy) semi-matte (less glossy) matte (dull) or crystalline
(mottled and textured), good resistance to abrasion.

4. Glazed tiles shall be used for walls. Crystalline glazed tiles may be used for floors provided
that these are used as light duty floors.

C. Unglazed Tiles and Trim

1. Unglazed tiles shall be hard dense tile of homogenous composition. Its color and
characteristics are determined by the materials used in the body, the method of manufacture
and the thermal treatment. Unless otherwise specified, used unglazed tiles for all floors as
indicated on the Plan.

2. Trims are manufactured to match wall tile color, texture and to coordinate with it in
dimension.

3. These are shaped in various ceramic trim units such as cap, bases, covers, bull-nose, corners,
angles,etc that are necessary for edging or making a transition between intersecting surfaces.

13C – 2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Tile work shall not be started until roughing-ins for plumbing, electrical, and other trades have
been completed and tested. The work of all other trades shall be protected from any kind of damages.

A. Surface Preparation

1. Mortar mix for scratch coat and setting bed shall consist of one part Portland cement 1/a part
lime and 3 parts sand by volume.
2. Surface to receive tile must be level, true to elevation, dry, free from dirt, oil and other kinds
of ointments.

3. Allow at least seven days curing of scratch coat and setting bed. Installation work shall not be
allowed to proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

4. Thoroughly dampen surfaces of masonry or concrete before scratch coat is applied.

5. On masonry surface apply first a thin coat with pressure, then bring it out sufficiently to
compensate for the major irregularities of the surface to a thickness not less than 10 mm at
any point.

B. Installation of Ceramic Glazed Wall Tiles

Ceramic tiles shall be soaked in clean water prior to installation for a minimum of one hour.

1. Determine and mark layout of ceramic tiles as to joint location, position of trims and
fixtures so as to minimize cutting less than one half size of the tile.

2. Thoroughly dampen surface of wall but not to saturate the surface.

3. Apply a bond coat mix with consistency of cream paste 1.5 mm thick to the wall surface
or to the back of the tile to be laid.

4. Lay the tiles true to profile then exert pressure and tamp tile surface before the bond coat
mix has initially set.

5. Continue with the next full tile to be laid and pressed firmly upon the setting bed tamped
until flush and in place of the other tiles.

6. Intersections and returns shall be formed accurately using the appropriate trim.

7. All lines shall be kept straight and true to profiles plumbed and internal corners rounded
using the appropriate trims.

C. Installation of Vitrified Unglazed Floor Tiles

1. Before tile is laid to the floor; surface shall be tested for levelness or uniformity of slope
by flooding it with water. Area where water ponds are filled and levelled, shall be tested
again before the setting bed is applied.

2. Establish the lines of borders and center of the walls at the field work in both directions
to permit the pattern to be laid with a minimum cutting of tiles.

3. Clean concrete sub-floor then moisten but do not soak. Then, sprinkle dry cement over
the surface and spread the mortar on the setting bed.
 4. Apply and spread mortar mix for setting bed and tamp to assure good bond over the
entire area to be laid with tile.

5. Pitch floor to drain as shown on Plans or as directed by the Architect or Engineer.

6. Allow the setting bed to set sufficiently, then spread a bond coat over the surface and lay
the tile.

D. Grouting and Pointing

1. Before grouting of joints, tiles shall have been laid in plae for atleast 24 hours. Grouting
mortar shall be white Portland cement or blended with pigments to acquire the color
appropriate for the ceramic tiles.

2. Grouting mortar shall be applied over the tile by float or squeegee stroked diagonally
across the joints.

3. Remove excess mortar with a wet sponge stroked diagonally or in a circular motion after
12-15 minutes.

4. Follow with a barely damp or dry sponge to remove remaining haze while smoothing all
grouted joints.

E. Cleaning

1. Clean ceramic tiles surface thoroughly as possible upon completion of grouting.

2. Remove all grout haze observing tile manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of acud or
chemical cleaners.

3. Rinse tile thoroughly with clean water before and after using chemical cleaners

4. Polish surface of tile with soft cloth.

F. Protection

1. Apply a protective coat of neutral cleanser solution diluted with water in proportion of ¼
or one liter cleanser concentrate to one gallon of water.

2. In addition, cover tile flooring with heavy duty non-staining construction paper, taped in
place.

3. Just before final acceptance of the work, remove paper and rinse the protective coat of
neutral cleaner from the tile surface.
 4. Do not let protective paper get torn or removed.

13C – 3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. All words performed under this Item shall be measured in square meters for areas actually
laid with ceramic tiles and accepted to the satisfaction of the Architect or Engineer.

2. Ceramic tile work determined and provided in the Bill of Quantities shall be paid for based
on the Unit Bid Price which price and payment constitute full compensation for furnishing all
materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete this Item
 PLUMBING WORKS
SCOPE OF WORK
The Item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, equipment and fixtures required as shown
on the Plans for the satisfactory performance of the entire pluming system including installation in
accordance with the latest edition of the National Plumbing Code, and this Specifications.

14 – 1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All piping materials, fixtures and appliances fitting accessories wether specifically mentioned or not
but necessary to complete this Item shall be furnished and installed.

A. Plastic Pipes

1. Unless other wise specified or shown on drawings all tube pipes to be used in this project
shall be plastic or synthetic materials.

2. For rigid type of connections, the following shall be used: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC);
Chlorinated Polyninyl Chloride (CPVC), Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC);
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); Polypropylene (PP) and Styrene Rubber Plastic (SR).

3. For flexible connections either of the following shall be used; Polyethylene (PE) and
Polybutylene (PB).

4. The PE and PB tubes are in coil form available up to 150 meters long in coil form shall be
used for underground water connections.

5. Plastic pipe shall be of quality made by reputable manufacturers free from defects, and shall
be true, smooth and cylindrical, their inner and outer surfaces being as nearly concentric as
practible.

6. They shall be in all aspect, sound and perfectly molded free from lap, pin holes or other
imperfections and shall be nearly dressed with its end finished reasonbly square to their axes.

7. Pipes and fittings for sanitary and potable water lines as approved alternate shall be
unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and fittings (uPVC)

8. Pipes and fittings shall be made of virgin materials conforming to Specification requirements
defined in ASTM D2241 and PNS 65: 1986.

9. Fitting shall be molded type and designed for solvent cement joint connection fro water lines
and rubber O-ring seal joint for sanitary lines.
B. Septic Tank

1. The septic tank shall be provided as shown on the Plans including all pipe vents and fittings.
2. Various construction materials such as concrete masonry work shall conform to the
corresponding Items of this Specifications.

3. Inlet and outlet pipes shall conform to the latest edition of the National Plumbing Code.

C. Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings

1. All fittings and trimmings for fixtures shall be chronium plated and polished brass unless
otherwise approved.

2. Exposed traps and supply pipes for fixtures shall be connected to the roughing-in piping
system at the wall unless otherwise indicated on the Plans.

3. Built in fixtures shall be watertight with provision of water supply and drainage outlet,
fittings and trap seal.

4. Unless otherwise specified, all plumbing fixtures shall be made of vitreous chins complete
with fittings.

a. Water closet shall be vitreous china, free standing toilet combinations, round front bottom
outlet siphon vortex or wash-down bowl with extended rear self and closed coupled tank
with cover complete with fittings and mounting accessories.

b. Lavatory shall be vitreous china, wall hung with rear overflow and cast in soap dishes,
pocket hanger with integral china brackets, complete the twin faucets, supply pipes, p-
trap and mounting accessories.

c. Where indicated on the Plans, the counter top model make, and color shall be approved
by the designing Architect.

d. Urinal shall be vitreous china, wall hung wash-out urinal with extended shields and
integral flush spreader, concealed wall hanger pockets, 19 mm top spud complete with
fitting and mounting acccesories Model make and color shall be approved by the
designing Architect.

D. Bathroom and Toilet Accessories

1. Shower head and fittings shall be movable, cone type with excutcheon arm complete with
stainless steel shower valve and control lever. All exposed surface to be chromium finish.

2. Grab bars shall be made of tubular stainless steel pipe propvided with safety grip and
mounting flange.

3. Floor drains shall be made of stainless steel beehive type, measuring 10 cm x 10 cm and
provided with detachable stainless strainer, expanded metal lath type.
 4. Toilet paper holder shall be vitreous china wall mounted.Color shall reconcile with the
adjacent ficture and facing tiles.

5. Soap holder shall be vitreous china wall mounted. Color shall reconcile with the adjacent
tile works.

6. Faucets shall be made of stainless steel for interior use.

7. Hose bibs shall be made of bronze cast finish.

E. Special Plumbing Fixtures

1. Kitchen sink shall be made of stainless steel self rimming, single compartment with
supply fittings, strainer traps, dual control lever and other accessories.

2. Laboratory sink shall be made of cast iron metal with white porcelain finish with single
compartment, flat rim edge, 75 x 53 cm, complete with supply fittings, strainer, trap ad
other accessories.

3. Scrub-up sink shall be made of cast iron white porcelain finish compartment X-ray
processing tank drain plug, open sanding drain 19 mm inlet spud complete with stand and
mounting accessories.

4. Built in appliances such as urinal, lavatory and slope sink shall be installed as indicated
on the Plans Exposed surfaces to be tile wainscoating complete with fitting accessories
required as practiced in this specialty trade.

5. Squat Bowl(s) shall be vitreous china, wash down with integral foot treads, pail flush
type, Color, make and type to be approved by the designing Architect.

6. Grease traps shall be made of cast bronze with detachable cover and mounting
accessories.

F. Roof Drains, Overflow Pipes and Steel Grating

1. The Contractor shall provide fit and install necessary drains with strainers where shown
on the Plans.

2. Each drain with strainer shall fit the size of the corresponding downspout or roff leader
over which is to be installed and in conformity with the following schedule.

a. Scrupper drains (for balconies, parapet) shall be made of bronze base with flashing.
Flange threaded outlet and convex with integral flashing clamp bolted to flange.

b. “Josam” type drains shall be made of bronze base semi-dome with large free area,
flashing clamp and integral gravel stopper, for roof decks, canopies, gutters and
elsewhere indicated on the Plans.
 c. Downspout when encased in concrete, unless otherwise shown on the Plans shall be
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wether indicated or specified requirement as herein
described.

d. Overflow pipes shallnbe made of galvanized iron pipe measuring at least 13 mm

diameter and spaced at 20 centimeter on center.

e. Steel grating shall be made of wrought iron metals of design on shop drawings
approved and surfaces to be coated with shop finish.

G. Fire Protection System

1. Fire hose cabinets shall be locally available consisting of 38 mm diameter valve hose
rack with 30 mm nipple rubber hose cable with square nozzle 38 mm diameter brass
chromium plated.

2. Fire Standpipe system shall consists of risers and hose valves. Standpipe shall be
extra strong black iron.

3. Valves to be used shall be high grade cast bronze mounted with standing 79.40 kg.
working pressure.

4. Fire extinguisher shall be portable, suitable for Class A, B, C, fires, mounted inside
the cabinet. Cabinet shall be full flush mounting door with aluminum trim for glass
plate.

5. Frame and box shall be made of gauge 14 galvanized iron sheet with white interior
and red exterior baked enamel finish over the well prepared primer.

6. Cabinet shall be wall mounted and size to accommodate the defined components.

7. Yard hydrant where shown on the Plans shall match the Integrated Fire Department
requirements. Outlet shall be single 63 mm diameter gate valves with chain
connected caps.

8. Built in appliances such as urinal, lavatory and slope sink shall be installed as
indicated on the Plans. Exposed surfaces to be tile wainscoating complete with fitting
accessories required as practiced in this specially trade.

14 – 2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor before any installation work is started shall carefully bexamine the Plans and
investigate actual structural and finishing work condition affecting all his work. Where actual condition
necessities a rearrangement of the approved pipe layout, the Contractor shall prepare Plan(s) of the
proposed pipe layout for approval by the supervising Architect or Engineer.

A. Installation of Soil, Waste, Drain and Vent Pipes

1. Soil Pipe – All soil and drainage pipes shall be sloped at 2% or 2 cm. per 1.0 meter run but in
no case flatter than (1%) percent.

2. Horizontal Lines shall be supported by well secured heavy strap hangers.

3. Vertical Lines shall be secured strongly by hooks to the building frame and a suitable
bracketsor chairs shall be provided at the floor from which they start.

4. All main Vertical Solid and Waste Stacks shall be extended full size to and above the roof line
to act as vents, except otherwise indicated on the Plans.

5. Vent Pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to under side of the roof with
horizontal piping slope down to stacks without forming traps. Vertical vent pipes may be
connected into one main vent riser above the highest vented fixtures.

6. Where an end or circuit vent pipe from any fixtures is connected to a vent line serving other
fixtures, the connections shall be at least 120 cm. above the floor on which the fixtures are
located.

7. Horizontal waste line receivin the discharge from two or more fixtures shall be provided with
end vents unless seoarate venting of fixtures is noted on the Plan.

8. All changes in pipe sizes such as soil and waste lines shall be made with reducing fittings or
recessed reducers.

9. All changes in directions shall be made by appropriate uses of 45⁰ degress Y; half Y; long
sweep; quarter bends or elbows for soil and waste lines where the change in direction of flow
is from the horizontal to the vertical and discharges from water closet.

10. Where it becomes necessary to use short radius fittings in other locations, the approval of the
supervising Architect or Engineer shall be obtained prior to installation of said fittings

11. Cleanouts at the bottom of each soil stack, waste stack, interior downspout, and where else
indicated shall be the same size as the pipe lines.

12. Vent pipes shall be flashed and made water tight at the roof with ferrule lead sheet.

13. Trap – Each fixtures and place of equipment requiring connection to the drainage system
except fixtures and continous waste shall be equipped with a trap. Each trap shall be placed as
near to the fixtures as possible.
B. Water Pipes, Fittings and Connections

1. The water supply piping shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets, and equipment from the
gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.

2. The cold water system shall be installed with a slope towards a main shutoff valve and drain.
Ends of pipe and outlets shall be capped or plugged and left ready for future connections.

3. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements and shall be worked into place without
springing or forcing.

4. All piping above the ground shall be run parallel with the lines of the building unless
otherwise indicated on the Plan.

5. All service pipes, valves, and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance from other work to
permit finished covering not less than 12 mm from such work or from finished covering on
the different service.

6. No water piping shall be buried in floors, unless specifically indicated on the Plan. Changes
in pipe directions shall be made with reducing fittings.

7. Pipe drain indicated on the drawings shall consist of 12 mm globe valve with renewable disc
and installed at low points on the cold water piping so that all piping shall slope 10 cm. in 30
meters.

8. All pipes to be threaded shall be reamed before threading. All screw joints shall be made with
graphite and oil or with an approved graphite compound applied to make threads only.

C. Fire Standpipe System

Fire standpipe system shall consist of risers and hose valves. Standpipe shall be extra strong black
iron. Valves shall be of high grade cast bronze quality approved by the Underwriter’s specifications.

D. Valves and Hose Bibs

Valves shall be provided on all applied fixture as herein specified.

1. The cold water connections to the domestic hot water heater shall be provided with gate
valves and the return circulation connections shall have gate and check valve.

2. All connection to domestic hot water heaters shall be equipped with unions between valve
and tanks.

3. Valve shall not be installed with its stem below the horizontal elevation. All valves shall be
gate valves unless otherwise indicated on the Plans.
 4. Valves up to 50 mm diameter shall be threaded ends, rough bodies and finished trimmings,
except those on chromium plated brass pipe.

5. Valves 63 mm in diameter and larger shall have iron bodies, brass mounted and shall have
either screws or flange ends.

6. Hose bibs shall be made of brass with 12 mm inlet threads hexagonal shoulders and 19 mm
male.

E. Fixtures, Equipment and Fastenings

1. All fixtures and equipment shall be supported and fastened in a safe and satisfactory
wormanship as practiced.

2. All fixtures required to be wall mounted on concrete or concrete hollow block wall shall be
fasten with brass expansion bolts.

3. Expansion bolts shall be 6 mm diameter with 20 mm threads into solid concrete, fitted with
tubing or sleeves of proper length to acquire extreme rigidity.

4. Inserts shall be rigidly secured, anchored and properly concealed and flushed into walls.

5. Bolts and nuts shall be horizontally mounted and exposed. It shall be provided with washers
and chromium plate finish.

F. Pipe Hangers, Inserts and Supports

1. Pipe hangers shall be wrought iron or malleable iron pipe spaced not more than 1.50 meters
apart for horizontal runs of pipe.

2. Chains, straps, perforated turn-buckles or other approved means of adjustment except the
turn-buckles may be omitted for hangers on soil or waste lines or individual toilet rooms to
maintain stacks when spaced does not permit.

3. Trapeze hangers may be used in lieu of separate hangerson pipe running parallel to and
closed to each other.

4. Inserts shall be cast steel of the type to receive machine bolt or nut after installation. Insert
permit adjustment of the bolts in one horizontal direction and shall be installed before the
pouring of concrete.

5. Wrought iron clamps or collars to support vertical runs of pipe shall be spaced not more than
3.0 m apart or as indicated on the Plan.
G. Plates and Flashing
 1. Plates to cover exposed pipes passing through floor finished, walls, or ceiling shall be fitted
with chromium plated cast brass plates or chromium plated cast iron or steel plates on ferrous
pipes.

2. Plates shall be large enough to cover and close the hole around the area where pipes passes. It
shall be properly installed to insure permance.

3. Roof areas penetrated by vent pipes shall be rendered water tight by lead sheet flashing and
counter flashing. It shall extend at least 15 cm. above the pipe and 30 cm. along the roof.

H. Protetion and Cleaning

1. During installation of fixtures and accessories and until final acceptance, fixtures shall be
protected with strippable plastic or other approved means to maintain fixtures in perfect
conditions.

2. All exposed metal surfaces shall be polished clean and free of grease, dirt or other foreign
materials after the completion.

3. Upon completion, thoroughly clean all fixtures and accessories to leave the work in a
polished condition.

I. Inspection, Warranty Test and Disinfection

All pipes, fittings, traps, fixtures, appurtenances and equipment of the plumbing and drainage
ssystem shall be inspected and approved by the supervising Architect or Engineer to assure
compliance with all requirements of applicable Codes and Regulations referred to in this
Specifications.

J. Drainage System Test

1. The entire drainage and venting system shall have all the necessary openings which can be
plugged to permit the entire system to be filled with water to the level of the highest stack
vent above the roof.

2. He system shall hold this water for a full 30 minutes during which time there shall be no drop
greater than 10 mm.

3. Where only a portion of the system is to be tested, the test shall be conducted in the same
manner as described for the entire system.

4. If and when the Architect or Engineer decides that an additional test is needed, such as air to
smoke test on the drainage system, the Contractor shall perform such test without any
additional cost.
K. Water Test on System
 1. Upon completion of the rough-in and before connecting fixtures, the entire cold water piping
system shall be tested at a hydrostatic pressure 1-1/2 times the expected working pressure in
the system during operation and remained tight and leak proofed.
.
2. Where piping system is to be concealed, the piping system shall be separately in manner
similar to that described for the entire system and in the presence of the Architect or Engineer
or his duly designated representatives

L. Defective Work

1. All defective work, materials replaced and tested will be repeated until satisfactory
performance is attained.

2. Any material replaced for the satisfactory performance of the system made shall be at the
expense of the Contractor.

3. Caulking of screwed joints or holes will not be permitted.

M. Disinfection

1. The entire water distribution system shall be thoroughly flushed and treated with Chlorine
before it is operated for human use.

2. Disinfection materials shall be liquid Chlorine or Hypochlorite and shall be introduced in a

manner approved as practiced for water distribution system.

3. After contact period of not less than 16 hours, the heavily chlorinated water shall flushed
from the system with potable water.

4. Valves for the water distribution system shall be opened and closed several times during the
16 hours Chlorination treatment period.

N. As-Built Drawings

1. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall submit two sets of prints with all As-Built
changes shown on the drawings in a neat workmanship manner.

2. Such prints shall show changes or actual installation and conditions of the plumbing system
in comparison with the original drawings.