DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

A. GENERAL
1. All works shall be done under the direct supervision of a licensed
plumber and in strict accordance with these specifications and of the
methods prescribed by the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
2. Piping for drain, waste and vent shall be done using EDWINSON CO. uPVC push-
on system. For the in-house water supply installation, EDWINSON CO. uPVC
pipes and fittings shall be used.

B. MATERIALS
1. Cast iron soil pipe for sewer and drainage pipes T and G ASTM C-14
and ASTM-75 respectively.
2. Cast iron sewer pipes and fittings – ASTM A-74 for soil, waste and vent
pipes.
3. Caulking Lead – Federal spec. QQ-56 or epoxy mix A and B.
4. Bronze gate valves – Federal spec. WW-V-58
5. Galvanized iron pipes and fittings – schedule 40 for all hot and cold
water lines.
6. Water closet – Model no. 839 manufactured by Factory Outlet Tile
Center (see brochure)
7. Lavatories – Model no. 301 manufactured by Factory Outlet Tile Center
(see brochure)
8. Kitchen sink - Model KS-3617 manufactured by Factory Outlet Tile
Center (see brochure)
9. Kitchen Faucet - Single Lever Model “rosco” RO-938 distributed by Ace
Hardware. (see brochure)
10. Drains: Floor drains shall be high grade strong, tough and even-grained
metals with adjustable screwed cover nickel plated.
11. Shower head and Valve - Shower head – Model “rosco” RO1806
distributed by Ace Hardware (see brochure).
12. Shower cover – model SE005/C (1.20m) manufactured by Factory Outlet
Tile Center (see brochure)

C. ALTERNATE MATERIAL
1. Alternative material allowed, provided such alternate is approved by
Architect such as PVC pipes for sewer and drainage pipes.
2. Each length of pipe, fitting, trap, fixture, and device used in plumbing
system shall have cast, stamped or indelibly marked on it,
manufacturer’s trademark or name weight, type and class or product
when so required.
D. INSTALLATION
1. Install plumbing fixtures free and open to afford easy access for cleaning.
2. Install plumbing fixture as indicated on drawings, furnishing all brackets,
cleats, plates, and anchors required to support fixtures rigidly in place.
3. Install all fixtures and accessories in locations directed in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, minimizing pipe fittings.
4. Protect items with approval means to maintain perfect conditions.
Remove work damaged or defective and replace with perfect work
without extra cost to Owner.
5. All G.I. soil and drainage pipes shall have a minimum slope of 1%.
6. Vertical pipes shall be secured strongly by hooks to building framing.
Provide suitable bracket or chairs at the floors from which they start.
Where an end or circuit vent pipe from any fixtures or line of fixtures is
connected on a vent line serving other fixtures, connection shall be at
least four (4) feet 1.20M above floor on which fixtures are located, to
prevent use of any vent line as a waste.
Horizontal pipes shall be supported by well secured strap hangers.
7. Connection of water closets to soil pipes shall be made by means of
flanged plates and asbestos packing without use of rubber putty or
cement.
8. Make all joints air and water-tight; for jointing pipes, the following shall be
used.
a.) For bell and bigot jointed cast iron and waste pipes, caulk with
oakum or jute and soft pig lead.
b.) Lead to cast iron pipes use brass ferrule wiped on lead side and
caulked into ball of cast iron soil pipe.
c.) Concrete pipes: bell and spigot or tongue and groove use yarning
material and cement mortar.
d.) G.I. pipes - use Teflon tape or white lead when tightening
threaded joints.
E. ROUGH-IN
1. Provide correctly located opening of proper sizes where required in walls
and floors for past of pipes.
2. All items to be embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly clean and free
from all rust, scale and paint.
3. All changes in pipe sizes on soil, wash and drain lines shall be provided
with reducing fittings or recesses reducers. For changes in pipe sizes
provide reducing fittings.
4. High corrosive nature ground within site shall be taken into account by
plumber. Protective features shall be installed to prevent corrosion of all
water pipes installed underground.
 5. Extend piping to all fixtures, outlets, and equipment from gate valves
installed in the branch near the riser.
6. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurements, and worked into place
without springing or forcing.

STORM DRAINAGE

All downspouts from the roof gutters shall end in concrete catch basins,
to which 6” ø reinforced concrete drainage pipes shall be connected
leading to the street gutter fronting the building.

Care shall be taken as not to weaken structural portion of the building. All
plumbing works for this project shall be in accordance with the approved
plans and under the direct supervision and control of a licensed Sanitary
Engineer or Master Plumber.

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.
DIVISION 26: ELECTICAL

A. SCOPE OF WORK
1. The work consists of furnishing of all materials and labor, tolls and
equipment and all necessary services to complete the electrical work
ready for operation as shown in the drawings and specified as follows:
a.) Supply and installation of the main and sub-feeders from electrical
panel-boards up to service entrance.
b.) Supply and installation of electrical panel boards, gutters, pull box
and accessories box as required.
c.) Supply of wiring devices porcelain receptacles, outlets, switches,
etc. complete with suitable cover plates as per specifications.
d.) Supply and installation for all branch feeder circuits from
panelboards up to all outlets, switches, controls or other loads;
other wiring as shown in plan.
e.) Installation of all owner’s furnished materials such as lightings
fixtures and electrical control.
f.) Grounding system as per EE Code requirements.
g.) The contractor shall secure and pay for all electrical installation
fees and permits, but Owner shall pay for the necessary deposit.
B. DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION
1. All installation shall be done in work-manlike manner and shall include
all necessary works that may not be clearly indicated in the plans or
schematic but necessary to attain the purpose or intent of the design
scheme.
2. The plan indicates the general layout of the system and the location of
outlets are diagrammatic, and may be adjusted as required by the
Architect before installation.
3. The contractor shall record all accomplishment as work progresses in a
set of record plan. Three (3) sets of as built drawings shall be duly
signed and sealed by the supervisor-in-charge of construction shall be
submitted for the Owner’s and Architect’s references and maintenance
purposes.
C. MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP
All materials to be supplied shall be new and of high quality suitable for the
location and purpose. Materials shall be standard products of reputable
manufacturers.
D. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. Power service: The type of electrical services to be supplied to the
building shall be 220V, AC, single phase, 3 wire solid neutral 60 hertz.
There shall be only one service drop from the nearest LS WIRING pole
to the proposed building. Electric wires for light and power shall not be
smaller than 13.5mm2 (AWG No. 12). 600V insulation.
2. Wiring methods: all power and control wiring shall be rigid mild steel
conductor.
3. Grounding: Panelboards, raceways, gutters, metallic conduits and other
non-current carrying metal parts of equipment, heaters, motor frames,
shall be provided with effective grounding connection to a grounded cold
center pipe.
4. Main and Branch Feeders: Conductors and complete conduit systems
shall be provided as shown in drawings and no change, in sizes shall be
made without approval by the Architect or his authorized representative.
5. Panel board: Furnish and install the electrical panel-boards as shown in
plan. Disconnect switches and magnetic starters shall be provided by
motor equipment supplier. The panel board shall be provided with a
circuit directory.

6. Receptacle, switches, outlets:

a.) Provide as indicated in drawings, the switches and receptacles
with proper cover plates. Switches shall be of the quiet-matic type,
‘National’ or approved equal.
b.) Receptacles shall be duplex with proper cover plates, rated 10
amp. Min. 250 V.A.C., ‘Eagle’ or approved equal.
c.) Lighting outlet at ceiling shall be provided with 4’’ octagonal box
ga. 18 min. Connections from fixtures to boxes be made by using
TW wire CHB in flexible conduit.
 7. Light fixtures:
a. All lighting fixtures shall be furnished by owner and installed by the
Contractor. Detail of fixture design when not standard shall be
shown in the Architectural Drawings.
b. Fluorescent fixtures if any shall be complete set with lamps and
ballast of high quality, Phillips G.E., Philec or approved equal.
8. Wires and cables:
a. Wires shall be drawn into a raceway until it is complete with all
necessary fittings, boxes supports. Connections shall be securely
fastened such as not to loosen under vibration and normal strain.
All connections, splices shall be made with approved methods.
b. The spare circuit shall be provided with an empty PVC pipe, size
19mmø 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.
Electrical materials to be used for the electric installation shall be as follows:

 Automatic Circuit Breaker ------------ OMNI Circuit breaker

 Flush wall switches, convenience outlets other wiring devices---
OMNI Universal Outlet 2 Gang, 16A 250V/ Omni 1 way illuminated
Switch 3 gang, 16A 250V
 Wires/Conductors -------------- as specified by Electrical Engineer