TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for

PLUMBING WORKS

PROJECT : PROPOSED AQUACULTURE FISH POND AND

HYDROPHONICS FARM PHASE 2 STAGE 2
INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

OWNER : GREENPHIL AQUA CULTURE AND HYDROPHONICS

HOLDINGS INC.

LOCATION :BUTUAN CITY

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Section 15400 : PLUMBING WORKS

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PW 100 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The General Conditions apply to all work under this section

of the Specifications

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor or his subcontractor shall

shall furnish all materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, appliances,
accessories, transportation, labor & supervision required for the
complete installation and testing of the Plumbing Trade for the
satisfactory completion of the works:

B. The works essentially shall include, but shall not necessarily be

limited to the following items:

1. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to all

architectural, structural, mechanical, fire protection
& electrical plans and investigate all possible interference
and conditions affecting his work;

2. All work shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines, the Code on
Sanitation of the Phil., and/or the rules & regulations
concerned city or municipality.

3. Site Utilities:

3.1 Supply and installation of main 100 dia. water

meter & water service connection line up to the
proposed underground water tank including tapping
service connection from BWC public main water
source.

3.2 Exterior domestic sewage collection and disposal

system of the building including tapping to the
nearest existing site sewer manhole (SMH) of main
 public sewer line at site.

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3.3 Exterior storm drainage system of the building

including supply and installation of Concrete
Drainage Pipe (CDP), Drainage Junction Box
(DJB), Perforate PVC Pipe (Planter Drains),
Drainage Manhole (DMH) including tapping of
drainage line up to the existing main public drainage
line at site.

3.4 All FCU, ACU Waste drainage line of the building

equipment and facilities including collection system
up to the nearest storm drainage system.

4. Interior Building Utilities:

4.1 Cold water distribution system up to the building

plumbing fixtures unit including supply, installation
and roughing-in of gate valves, cold water lines,
risers, fittings, hangers, support trim and its
accessories.

4.2 Hot water distribution system up to the building

plumbing fixtures unit including supply, installation
and roughing-in of gate valves, hot water lines,
risers, fittings, hangers, support trim & its accessories
and to include installation of Owner (s) supplied
instantaneous multi-point use type electric water
heaters.

4.3 Sewer & vents system up to the connection point

including supply, installation and roughing-in
of floor drains (FD), floor/ceiling cleanout, sewer,
and vent lines, p-traps, stacks, fittings, hangers,
trims and its accessories.

4.4 Storm drainage system up to the connection point

including supply, installation and roughing-in of
deck drains (DD), canopy drains (CD), downspouts,
drainage lines, perforated PVC pipe (Planter Drains),
fittings, hangers, support, trims and its accessories.

4.5 Waste drainage system of mechanical equipments

up to connection point including supply, installation
and roughing-in of ACU/FCU drains, waste lines,
pipe insulations, waste stack, fittings, hangers,
support, trims and its accessories.

4.6 Installation of Owner (s) supplied plumbing fixtures

(water closes, urinal, shower, lavatory, etc.) refer to
Architectural specifications.
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5. Installation and test run of Owner (s) supplied plumbing
equipments complete with controllers, breakers, starters,
pressure switches, trims and its accessories to include
electrical wiring from motor controllers to plumbing
equipments and to complete the system under plumbing
works of the following:

5.1 Transfer Pumps, controllers and accessories to include

installation of electrode water level control, electrical
wiring and conduits from elevated tank to transfer
pimp controller.

5.2 Booster Pumps and Hydropneumatic Tank and

Accessories to include electrical wiring from pumps
to motor controllers.

5.3 Sewage pump, sump pump and elevator pump and

accessories to include electrical wiring from pumps
to motor controller.

5.4 Instantaneous type multi-point use electric water

heaters. Storage type electric water heaters.

5.5 Grease Traps. Oil Interceptor

5.6 Start-up, testing and commissioning

6. Miscellaneous metal works of the plumbing utilities and its

appurtenances including, ladder rungs, sleeves, manhole, vents,
drains trims and its accessories of the following:

6.1 Domestic & Fire Underground Water Storage tanks/

Cistern

6.2 Domestic Elevated Water Tank

6.3 Sump pits and sewage pit to include elevator pit pump.

7. Testing for leakage of all building waste system, drains, waste,

sewer, and venting system plus pressure testing and disinfection
of the water supply and distribution system.

8. Testing & leakage for disinfection of water tanks.

9. Excavation and backfilling in connection with the works shall

be included

10. Miscellaneous items and other accessories required for the

satisfactory completion of the plumbing works.

11. Securing and payments of all permits, licenses and bonds

construction purposes as required.
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12. Preparation and submission of as-built drawings in
reproducible sheets including two (2) white prints copies
at no cost to the Owner (s).

13. Securing & payments of all contractor’s taxes, VAT, etc.

14. Contingency to include furnishing of written one (1) year

warranty on the plumbing system.

1.02 WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. Construction of the Reinforced Concrete Water Tank shall be by Civil

Works. (General Contractor)

B. Construction of sump pit and sewage pit by Civil Works.

(General Contractor)

C. All electrical power wirings, except that furnished as a integral part of

factory assembled equipment except otherwise specified herein, shall
be by Electrical Contractor.

D. Painting except as required by the Plumbing Code and as specified

herein shall be by General Contractor.

1.03 NOTES ON DRAWINGS:

A. The Drawings show the general arrangement of all pipings. However,

where local and/or actual conditions at the job site necessitate a deviation
or rearrangement, the Contractor shall prepare and submit the new
arrangement/shop drawing for the Architect’s/Engineers approval.

B. Small scale drawings do not possibly indicate all offset, fittings and
other parts of the system required. The Contractor shall arrange such
work accordingly, furnishing such fittings, traps valves and accessories
as may be required to meet such conditions.

1.04 APPPLICABLE SPECIFICATION CODES, ORDINANCES,

PERMITS AND FEES:

A. The work covered in this contract it to be installed according to the

specification codes, ordinances and requirement of the following:

1. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

2. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

3. Rules and Ordinances of Concerned City or Municipality

B. All construction permits and fees required for the work shall obtained
by and at the expense of the contractor. The contractor shall furnish
the Owner final certificates of inspection after the completion of the work.
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1.05 WORKMANSHIP AND COORDINATION WITH TRADES:

A. All work shall be performed in first class and neat workmanship by

mechanics skilled in their work shall be satisfactory to the Engineer

B. The Plumbing Contractor is required to refer to the General Conditions

and to all architectural, structural electrical, mechanical & fire protection
plans and specs. and shall investigate all possible interference’s &
conditions affecting his work.

PW 200 PRODUCT

2.01 GENERAL

A. Except as specified, the Contractor shall submit for the Engineers

approval, four (4) copies of complete materials he proposes to use,
within thirty (30) days after award of contract.

B. The Contractor shall assume the cost of and the entire responsibility for
any change in the work as shown on contract drawings, which may be
occasioned by approval of materials other than those specified.

2.02 PIPES AND FITTINGS SCHEDULE

A. Cold Water Lines – All water & distribution lines shall be galvanized
steel or iron, (G.I.) pipe, Schedule 40, standard conforming to ASIM
A-53/120 “APO, SUPREME” brand or approved equal. Fittings shall be
malleable iron, class 250, use screwed connection from 15 mm dia. to
65 mm dia. and flanged connection from 75 mm dia. and larger.

All water riser lines shall be galvanized steel or iron, (G.I.) pipe,
Schedule 80, (imported) standard. All water downfeed lines, shall be
galvanized steel or iron, (G.I.) pipes, schedule 40, local, standard
conforming to ASTM A-53/120 “APO, SUPREME” brand or approved
equal. Fittings shall be malleable iron, rated 300 lbs.

When buried underground, tapping water lines from water main to

cistern tank shall be galvanized iron (G.I.) pipe, Schedule 40 with
corrosion protection, coated with coaltar and wrapped with burlap.

For inside toilets – shall be high density polypropylene random copolymer

(PPRC) class PN-20 polypropylene pipe materials. Fittings shall be fusion
weld type. Imported conforming to German Technology DIN 8077-8078
and ASTM 1281-93 similar to “Plasterm, Ginde, Atlanta PPR, Moldex
Honeywell” or approved equal.
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Alternate material – shall be cross-linked polyethylene XLPE

(Blue Color) with aluminum reinforced composite pressure pipe
standard conforming to ASTM 128-93. Fittings shall be screw
type compression fittings (Push-on type) brass coated steel “United”,
“Rehau” brand or approved equal.

B. Hot Water Lines – shall be high density polypropylene random

Fittings shall be fusion weld type. Imported conforming to German
Technology DIN 8077-8078 and ASTM 1281-93 similar to “Plasterm,
Ginde, Atlanta PPR, Moldex, Honeywell” or approved equal.

Alternate material shall be cross-linked polyethylene XLPE (Blue with

red band color) with aluminum reinforced composite pressure pipe
standard conforming to ASTM 1281-90. Fittings shall be compression
type (Push-on type) brass coated steel “Unitec” “Rehau” brand or
approved equal.

C. Sewer Lines – All toilets lateral & branch sewer lines shall be polyvinyl
chloride pipes (PVC) saniguard 8050 by “Neltex”, “Atlanta”, “Emerald”,
“Moldex” brand or approved equal. Fittings shall be solvent cement
joint to ASTM D2564.

All Soil Stracks – shall be hubless type cast iron soil pipe (CISP) and
fittings, with sleeve type coupling conforming to CISP Standard 301
ASTM A-88 or ASTM A74 “Tyler, Tiger, Top One, Hoiest, Asa”
brand or approved equal.

D. Kitchen Waste Lines – All lateral & branch waste lines shall be polyvinyl
chloride pipes (PVC) saniguard 8050 by “Neltex”, “Atlanta”, “Moldex”,
“Emerald” brand or approved equal.

E. Vent Lines – All stacks & branch vent lines shall be polyvinyl chloride
chloride pipes (PVC) series 600 by “Atlanta”, “Emerald”, “Moldex”.
brand or approved equal.

F. Drainage Lines, Downspouts & Collectors – galvanized steel iron,

(G.I.) pipe, Schedule 40, (local) standard conforming to ASTM A-53
fittings shall be welded connection “Apo”, “Supreme” brand or
approved equal.

Outside Building – shall be reinforced concrete drain pipe (CDP) ASTM

standard, tongue & groove, mortar joints reinforced for 300 mm dia. &
larger locally manufactured.

G. FCU/AHU Waste Lines – All lateral & branch waste lines from 25 to
40 mm dia. shall be polyvinyl chloride class 150 and 50 mm dia. and
larger, shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC) saniguard 8050 by
“Neltex”, “Atlanta”, “Emeral”, “Moldex”’ “Atlanta”, brand or approved
equal.
All exposed FCU/AHU drains lines shall be provided with ½ “ thick
elastomeric thermal insulation “Aeroflex” brand or approved equal.
All waste stack and Main Collector Lines – shall be polyvinyl chloride
pipes (PVC) saniguard 8050 by “Neltex”’ brand or approved equal.
Provide with ½” thick elastometric thermal insulation “Aeroflex” brand
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H. Perforated Perimeter Drain Pipe – shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes
(PVC) saniguard 8050 by “Neltex”, “Atlanta”, “Emerald”, “Moldex”,
brand or approved equal.

I. Perforated Underdrain Pipes – shall be polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC)

saniguard 8050 by “Neltex”, “Atlanta”’ “Emerald”, “Moldex”, brand or
approved equal.

J. Sump Pump and Sewage Pump Discharge Riser – shall be galvanized

iron (G.I.) pipe or black iron Pipes (B.I.), Schedule 40, standard conforming
to ASTM A-53/120 “APO”, “Pacific”, “Supreme” brand or approved equal.

K. Swimming Pool Pipings – Water lines, skimmer drain, drain lines and
return shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes class 150 by “Neltex”,
“Atlanta”, “Emerald”, “Moldex” brand or approved equal.

L. Water Meters – water meter shall be Arad, Asahi, B-Meter brand or

approved equal.

2.03 VALVES

A. Gate Valve - 50 mm and larger, shall be rising stem, iron body with bronze
trim, flanged connection, min. of 150 psig working pressure. 65 mm smaller,
shall be bronze, & female threaded. AWWA Standard “KITZ,
HONEYWELL , SIAM” brand or approved equal.

B. Check Valve for Booster Pump – 75 m dia. & larger shall be iron body
lift type check valve has a center guided, spring loaded valve disc with
resilient seal bronze or stainless steel removable valve seat with bronze
trim, flanged connection, minimum of 150 psig working pressure. 65 mm
and smaller, same except female threaded connection. Approved model,
similar to ”Bermad Model 70N” or approved equal.

C. Check Valve for Transfer Pump – shall be cast iron body ASTM A126
class B, non-slam type with opening and closing speed controls, stainless
steel main valve trim and actuator similar to Bermad Model 760-03
combination water hammer shock absorber or approved equal.

D. Check Valve for Sump Pump Sewage Pump – shall be ball check valves.
Body shall be cast iron ASTM A159-72 class 35. Ball shall be hallow steel
with vulcanized nitril rubber sinking type SP, GR greater than 1 minimum
of psig working pressure, maximum 180 °F temperature. Similar to”HDL”
Brand or approved equal.

E. Float Valve – shall be hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated valve

with the pilot control and float mechanism mounted on the cover of the
main valve. The float positions the pilot control to close the valves when
floats contacts the upper stop and to open the valve when the float contacts
the upper stop and to pen the valve when the float contacts the lower stop,
similar to “Bermad” brand model 750-66.

F. Pressure Reducing and Pressure Sustaining Valve – shall be single seated,

hydraulically operated pilot controlled, diaphragm type globe valve. The
control system shall consist of a reducing control sensitive to diaphragm
pressure changes and pressure sustaining control that is sensed to the main
 valve inlet, similar to “Bermad” brand Model 723 (Globe type) or equal.

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G. Pressure Relief Valve for Transfer Pumps – shall be a diaphragm type
valve to maintain constant upstream pressure upstream pressure to close
limits. The valve shall be hydraulically-operated, pilot controlled
modulating type, main body at cover to cast iron ASTM A4 with adjustment
ranges, 20 to 200 PSIG similar to “Bermad” brand Model 730-Q.

H. Angle Valve Strainer – strainer pattern shall be “Y” or angle strainer body
cover shall be cast iron, nuts and bolts, shall be galvanized steel, basket
and basket latch shall be stainless steel, body and plug O-Ring-Buna N or
Piston “Bermad AF 70F Strainer”.

I. Surge Anticipating Control Valve – shall be hydraulically operated with

pilots that will cause the main valve to open on a low pressure wave or a
high pressure wave. The main valve shall be hydraulically-operated, pilot
controlled, diaphragm type, globe or angle valve, class 250 similar in all
respect to “Bermad” brand Model 735 or equal. The valve location at
transfer pump discharge riser.

2.04 OTHER MATERIALS

A. Drains – “JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA” as indicated or approved

equal:

1. Roof Drain - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA,

UNILEX or equal.

2. Floor/Shower
Drain (Res’l) - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA
UNILEX or equal.

3. Floor (Hubless) - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

4. Deck (Dome Type)- JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

5. Deck (Promenade
Type) - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA
UNILEX or equal.

6. Canopy - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

7. Balcony Drain - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

8. Trench Drain - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

9. Cleanout - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.

10. Scupper Drain - JAMAN BY EUROBRASS, ASA

UNILEX or equal.
 B. Water Meter – (size indicated on the Plans) “Badger” “ARAD” or
approved by Bonifacio Water Corp., (BWC) for main meter, “ARAD”,
“ASAHI” B-meter for sub-water meters or MWSS/MWCI approved.

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C. Hose Bibbs – 20 mm standard hose connection, male tapered threads,

polished chromium plated.

D. Outdoor Pipe Lines, and Plumbing Appurtenances:

1. Drainage Junction Boxes – 140 kg/c.m. reinforced concrete

with pre-cast reinforced concrete cover.

2. Thrust Blocks-140 kg/c.m. plain concrete.

3. Sewer Junction Boxes – 140 kg/c.m. reinforced concrete with

C.I. grating cover.

4. Area Drain/Catch Basin – 140 kg/c.m. reinforced concrete with

C.I. grating cover.

5. Catch Basin – 140 kg/c.m. reinforced concrete with pre-cast

reinforced concrete cover.

6. Cistern – 210 kg/c.m. reinforced concrete with stainless steel

access manhole cover.

7. Oil Interceptor – 210 kg/cm reinforced concrete with pre-cast

reinforced concrete access manhole cover.

2.05 JOINTING/FITTINGS

A. Flanged Joint Gasket for G.I. Pipes-GARLOCK OR EQUAL.

B. Screwed Joints for G.I. Pipes-U.S. Federal Specifications

GG-P-251.

C. PVC Pipes and Fittings – PVC cement or as per the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

D. Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipes – sleeve type coupling and gasket for
hubless pipes, conforming to ASTM Standard C-264.

E. Bell and Spigot – Lead Oakum.

F. Polypropylene Random Copolymer Polypropylene Pipe – fusion

welded type.

G. Polypropylene Cross Linked with Aluminum Composite Pipes –

Compression type (push on type) brass coated fittings.

H. Dissimilar Pipes – Adaptor fittings shall be used.

I. Concrete Drain Pipe – Cement mortar.

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PW 300 IDENTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

A. Each light pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures and service used in the Plumbing
System shall have cast, tamped or marked on it, the manufacturer’s trade
mark or name, the weight, type & classes of product when so required by
the Standard.

B. Within thirty (30) days after award of the Contract, the Contractor shall
submit for the Architect’s approval, the names of suppliers and materials
proposed including trade names and/or samples of the materials if deemed
necessary.

C. Brand names mentioned in this Specifications are only for the purposes
Indicating the desired quality and design.

PW SUBSTITUTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS

A. Materials intended to be substituted for these originally specified shall

be accepted only after a formal request for substitution, accompanied by:

1. Reasons for substitution;

2. Certificate of test indicating quality, compared to those

originally specified;

3. Cost comparisons with material originally specified. Requests

shall be submitted to the Architect for evaluation at least 15
working days before installation of subject material is due,
or at least 7 days before opening of bids.

B. Cost of testing of materials, whether on originally specified items or on

Substitutions, shall be to the account of the Contractor.

C. Results tests shall be submitted to the Architect for evaluation at least

15 days before the material is due for installation on the job.

PW SEWER, WASTE, DRAIN AND VENT PIPES

5.01 GENERAL

A Underground sewer, waste and drain pipes and fittings shall be bell and
spigor, cast iron soil pipe, extra heavy and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
pipes, unless specifically noted. Soil and waste pipe above ground shall
be polyvinyl chloride pipes for laterals and hubless (CISP) for attacks and
main collector pipes. Waste pipes above ground shall be PVC pipes.
Fittings for soil and waste pipings above ground shall be sleeve type
 coupling and gasket joints and PVC fitting or as specified.

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B. All sewer, soil & drainage pipes shall be pitched 6 mm per 30 mm

but in no case flatter than 3 mm per 300 mm

5.02 SUPPORTS

A. Horizontal lines shall be supported by well secured length heavy duty

strap hangers or floor chairs as required. Vertical lines shall be secured
strongly by hooks to the building frame & a suitable bracket or chairs
shall be provided at the floors from which they start.

B. CISP and PVC pipes in trenches under the ground shall be laid true to
line & grade on a stable & suitably prepared foundation, each section
of the pipe being properly bedded.

C. In soft ground liable to settlement, a gravel base 300 mm deep and

twice the width of the pipe shall be roiled or tamped. Backfilling shall
be carefully placed and tamped for the purpose, in such a manner that
the pipe lines or connections are not disturb.

5.03 TRAPS

A. Every plumbing fixtures shall be separately trapped by a vented water

sealed trap as close to the fixtures outlets as the conditions allow, but
in no case at a distance greater than 600 mm. In case of the upper or
the only fixture on a soil extended full size through the roof, a vent
shall not be required when said fixtures has its center stack. Traps
shall be of the same diameter as the waste pipes from the fixtures,
which they shall serve, all traps shall have a water seal of at least
32 millimeters with a brass thumbscrew cleanout at the bottom of the
seal.

B. A vent line shall be wherever practicable, directs extension of a soil

or waste line.

C. Main vent risers at 4.5 meters along or ore shall be connected at the
roof with the main water or soil pipes below the lowest vent outlet
with a forty-five degree (45°) connection.

D. All vertical soil or vent pipes shall be clarified up at least 600 mm

above the roof of the building and the open side ends are to be
entirely and securely covered with gals. 16 mesh copper cloth.

E. Vent pipes in roof spaces shall be run as close as possible to the

underside of roof with horizontal piping pitched down to stacks
without forming traps. Where an end or circuit vent pipe from
fixtures it shall be connected into the main event or vent stack.

5.05 ROUGHING - IN

A. Roughing – in for pipes & fixtures shall be carried along with the
building construction. Correctly located openings of proper sizes
shall be provided where required in the walls & floors for the passage
of pipes all items to be embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly clean
and free from all rust, scale and paint.
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5.06 FITTINGS

A. All changes in pipes sizes on soil, waste and drain lines shall be
made in reducing fittings or reducers. All changes in direction
shall be made by the appropriated use of forty-five degrees (45°)
wyes, or long sweep bends, except that sanitary tees may be used
on vertical stacks. Short quarter bends or elbows may be used in
soil and waste lines where the change in direction is from the
horizontal to the vertical and on the discharge from the water
closet.

5.07 JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS

A. All joints shall be air and water tight. For joining pipes, the
following shall be used:

1. Hubless cast iron soil and wates pipes and fittings,

sleeve coupling gasket joints. Bell and spigot shall
be oakum and lead.

2. Galvanized wrought iron and steel pipe, screwed or

threaded joints, use Teflon tape.

3. Lead to cast iron pipes: Adaptor fittings, screwed and

hubless coupling gasket joints.

4. Concrete pipes: bell and spigot or tongue groove.

5. Polyvinyl chloride (VC) pipes, socket type with PVC

cement.

6. Cross-link composite aluminum pipe-compression type

(push-on-type) brass coated fittings.

PW 600 WATER DISTRIBUTION

6.01 METER

A. Water meter shall be furnished by the Contractor and installed with

the proper and complete piping arrangements for the system.

B. The exact dimensions for setting of the main meter shall be as per
requirements of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
(MWSS)/or Manila Water Corp. Inc., (MWCI)/or Bonifacio Water
Corporation (BWC).

6.02 INSTALLATION

A. The piping shall be extended to all fixtures, outlets and equipment

from the gate valves installed in the branch near the riser.

B. Unions shall be provided where required for disconnection.

C. All pipes shall be cut accurately to measurement and shall be worked
into place without springing or facing. Care shall be taken so as hot
to weaken the structural portions of the building.

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D. All service pipes valves and fittings shall be kept at sufficient distance
from work to permit finished covering not less than 15 mm from such
work or from finished covering on the different service.
E. Changes in pipes shall be made with reducing fittings.

F. Accessible Contraction – expansion bolts shall be made wherein

necessary. Horizontal runs of pipe over 15 mm in the length shall be
anchored to wall or the supporting structure midway on the run to
force expansion and contraction equally towards the ends.

PW 700 EXCAVATION, PIPE LAYING AND BACKFILLING

7.01 TRENCHES

A. Trenches for all underground pipe lines shall be excavated to the

required depths and grades. Bell holes shall be provided so that
pipe will rest on well – tamped solid ground for its entire length.
Where rock is encountered. Excavation shall extend to a depth
150 mm below the pipe bottom and other approved filling
Materials.

7.02 CONCRETE PROTECTION

A. All pipes layed and installed underground at 1.0 ft. (300 mm)
below natural grade level shall be protected with Class B concrete
casing a minimum of 100 mm around the pipe perimeter & 250 mm
below the finish grade.

7.03 MATERIALS

A. Materials for backfilling shall be tree of debris or big rocks.

backfill shall be replaced in horizontal layers, properly moistened
and compacted to an optimum density that will prevent excessive
settlement and shrinkage.

PW 800 MISCELLANEOUS

8.01 CLEANOUTS

A. Cleanouts shall be of the same size as the pipe, the location of which
is extended to an easily accessible place.

8.02 TRAPS

A. Every plumbing fixtures of equipment requiring connections to the

drainage system shall be equipped with a trap.

B. Each trap shall be placed as near as possible to the fixture. No fixture

shall be double – trapped.
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8.03 VALVES AND HOSE BIBBS

A. Valves shall be provided on all water supplies to fixtures

as specified.

B. Hose hibbs shall be made of brass with 15 mm make male inlet

thread hexagon shoulders and 20 mm connections.

8.04 PIPE HANGERS INSERTS AND SUPPORTS

A. Horizontal runs of pipe shall be hung with adjustable wrought

iron or malleable iron pipe hangers spaced not over 3 m apart,
except hub and spigot soil pipes which shall have hangers
spaced not over 1.52 m apart and located near the hub.

B. Hangers shall have short turn buckles or other approved means

means of adjustment.

C. Inserts shall be of cast steel and shall be of type to received

machine bolt or nut after installation.

D. Vertical runs of pipes shall be supported by wrought iron clamps

or collars spaced not more than 9 m apart.

E. Water and Vent Pipes – 65 mm and larger; band type 6.4 mm x

25 mm flat mild steel or black iron with 15 mm round rod with
places and nuts; 50 mm and smaller split ring type with 10 mm
iron rods with inserts plates; toggle bolts, clamps or expansion
shield.

8.05 PIPES SLEEVES

A. Pipes sleeves shall be installed & properly secured in place at all

points where pipes pass through masonry or concrete.

B. Pipes sleeves shall be of sufficient diameter to provide approximately

6.1 mm clearance around the pipe of insulation.

C. Pipe sleeves in walls and partitions shall be of cast iron, wrought

iron or steel pipe. Pipes sleeves in concrete beams or concrete slabs
shall be wrought iron or steel pipe.

D. Pipe sleeves on footings shall be cast iron or steel and shall be not
less than 100 mm larger in diameter than the pipe to be installed.

E. Where pipes pass through waterproofing membrane, the sleeves

shall be provided with an integral flange or clamping device to
which a flashing shield can be soldered.

F. The space between the pipes and sleeves shall be made water
tight by inserting a picked oakum gasket and filling the remaining
space with poured lead caulking thoroughly.

PW 900 PLUMBING FIXTURES, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORIES

 (OWNER’S SUPPLIED MATERIALS)

Refer to ArchitecturalSpecifications

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PW 1000 PUMPS (OWNER’S SUPLIED EQUIPMENT

10.01 GENERAL

A. All equipment shall be supplied from reputable firms engaged in the

manufacture of each particular item. The entire assembly as installed
shall be given a start – up and test run to prove that all the specifications
have been met before acceptance by the Owner. The test duration shall
be 24 hours. Submittal of the Certificate of test to the Owners shall be
a condition of final payment.

B. The Specifications herein stated are basic guide only. Other items
not so indicated but which are obviously necessary for the proper
operation of system as intended shall be supplied in accordance with
accepted engineering standards.

C. The equipment shall be guaranteed for a period of at least One (1) year
of trouble free operation. The supplier of equipment shall certify to the
availability of spare parts locally and service in case of system breakdowns
within a period of at least three (3) years. Manuals of operation and
maintenance & lists of spare parts shall be supplied together with the
equipment. Submittal of Warranty Certificate shall be on condition
to the final payment.

D. The supplier shall submit at least two (2) copies of pumps performances
curves showing among others, time pump rating and pump efficiency,
properly marked thereon.

E. Accessories to be supplied for each group shall include one non-slam

type check valve, and two (2) gate valves, of size equal to the size of
pump discharge and suction and rate minimum of 300 psig for transfer
pump and 150 psig for booster pumps. Also, one pressure gauge for
each set of pumps and pipe fittings necessary for complete installation
shall provided. The pressure gauge shall be 100 mm face diameter
and shall be reading from 0 psi for 0 kg/cm to 100 psi (or 7 kg/cm).

F. Price quote shall include cost of delivery of all quoted items to the
jobsite. Pump and motor installation dimension drawings shall be
submitted together with the quotation.

G. The brands, names and place of manufacture of pump, motor, valves,

controls and all accessories where applicable shall be indicated in the
quotation. Also, a description of pump impellers being offered shall
be included.

H. A meal nameplate indicating in indelible letters the correct

specifications of the pump and motor shall be properly attached to
the assembly at a location such that the information written thereon
can be conveniently read by all concerned.

I A separate price shall be quoted for installation work and preparation

submittal of as installed drawings.
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10.02 TRANSFER PUMPS FOR ELEVATED WATER TANK UPFEED

A. Number of Units: Two (2) identical

B. Capacity of each Units: 150 GPM vs. 510 Ft. TDH, 40 HP.

C. Type: shall be multi-stage high pressure horizontal centrifugal

Pumps with electric motor on a common base, suitable for pumping
domestic water supply, by positive suction from the water tank with
pressure relief valves, control and accessories.

D. Electric Motor Drive: 400 Volts, 3-Phase, 60 cycles, 1750 rpm,

open drip proof (ODP), 40 HP.

E. Motor Control: Auto-transformer type magnetic starter, H-O-A

switches overload relays, and alternator.

F. Accessories: Vibration insulating hose connections at suction and

discharge lines, electrode type water level control or equal to prevent
pumps from running dry and electrode type water level control from
elevated tank to transfer pump’s controller.

10.03 BOOSTER PUMPS FOR HYDROPNEUMATIC/PRESSURE

TANK SYSTEM (WITH VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
(VFD) CONTROLLER)

A. No. of Units: Two (2) identical

B. Capacity of each unit: 100 GPM vs. 115 FT. (TDH), approx.
7.5 HP.

C. Pump Type: Horizontal centrifugal, end suction, close coupled to

electric motor on a common base, suitable for pumping domestic
water tank with pressure relief valve.

D. Electric Motor Drive: 400 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles, total enclosed

fan cooled (TEFC) 7.5 HP.

E. Motor Control: Variable Frequency Drive

1. Variable Frequency Drive Controller shall be designed for

controlling and optimizing the speed and power requirement
of one or two electric motor driven pumps. The VFD pump
control panel shall be available in simplex and duplex model
from 2 to 200 HP at voltage from 208 to 575 VAC.

The Standard VFD unit shall consist of :

 Microprocessor control system

 Pulse Width Modulated Variable Frequency
Drive (s)
 Main Disconnect Switch Protection (circuit)
breakers to be supplied are standard for
horsepower and voltage).
 Pressure Transducer 0-300 PSI
 Hand-off-Auto Switch
  Speed Potentiometer for manual control of each
drive
 NEMA 3R to NEMA 4 rated enclosure
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2. The VFD controller shall have the following varied
modes supplied with a pressure transducer for water
pressure of the motor 1 & 2 percent load, low and
high systems and start/maintain pressure, delay
starting timer.

3. The VFD controller shall be supplied with standard

annuciator unit to indicate running/pump on operation,
auto-stop timer, delay/motor failed and system low/
high pressure.

4. The VSD must have “output voltage” compensation to

ensure that full rated motor voltage is supplied to the
motor even at 10% undervoltage at the VSD’s input.

5. The VSD should be able to give continuous operation

at ambient temperature, -10 to 45° C (14 to 113° C), as
standard without de-rating.

6. The VSD must be capable in delivering 100% full output

voltage to the motor equal to the main input voltage to the
speed drive at 60 hertz.

7. Output frequency from the VSD shall be adjustable from

0 to 120 hertz.

8. Input voltage: 400 volts ± 10% 60 hertz.

9. Minimum VSD efficiency at full load must be 96%. At

20% VSD efficiency must be 92% or higher.

10. The V/F (voltage/frequency) ratio from the VSD shall be

suitable for all type of pumps.

11. The VSD shall include Automatic Motor Adaption (AMA),

to optimize motor performance, improve start capabilities
and compensate motor cable variances. AMA shall be
carried out at motor stand still with no need for detaching
the load from the motor.

12. An automatic energy optimizer feature shall be provided

standard in the VSD. This feature shall reduce voltages
when the motor is lightly loaded and minimize the motor’s
energy consumption.

F. Accessories: Vibration-insulating hose connections at suction and

discharge lines, electrode type water level control or equal to prevent
pumps from running dry.

10.04 HYDROPNEUMATIC PRESSURE TANK

A. Number of Units: One (1) unit.

B. Tank Type and Materials: Manufactured with ASME design pressure

support heavy duty butyl bladder non-metallic and non-corrosive water
reservoir, similar to “Amtrol” well x-trol brand, model no. WX-454-C.
C. Capacity: 317 gallons (or as per manufacturers recommendations).

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D. Approximate Dimensions: Outside diameter-1200 mm: shell
height – 2370 mm.

E. Operating Pressure: Cut-in at 25 psi and cut-off at 45 psi.

F. Supports: Reinforced concrete, properly drained and cushioned.

G. Accessories:

1. Pressure gauge for operating pressure of 0 to 100 psi,

dial face diameter – 100 mm.

2. Water level gauge, consisting of a sight glass in

copper tubing with sufficient opening & graduations
to indicate the level of water inside pressure at 60 psi.

3. Pressure Relief Valve: To release pressure at 60 psi.

4. Water Drain Valves.

5. Pressure switches, to be set at cut-in 25 psi; and

cut-out 45 psi.

H. Painting:

Tank Interior: Two (2) coats of non-toxic epoxy paint

Tank Exterior: One (1) coat of read lead primer plus

two (2) finish coats of water proof
enamel paint of color to be designated
by the Architect/Owner.

Note: The above requirements do not apply when tanks are

galvanized.

10.07 SUMP PUMP NO. 1 FOR BELOW BASEMENT-2 STORM

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS:

A. Number of Units: One (1) set duplex unit

B. Capacity of Pump: 50 GPM vs. 50 FT. TDH, 3.0 HP.

C. Sizes of Sump Pit: Verify Plans.

D. Type: Submersible, non-clog, suitable for passing solid up to

40 mm dia. For pumping basement storm drainage line at
atmosphere discharge pressure.

E. Mounting: Submersible, inside sump pit of the buildings

basement as shown on plans.

F. Electric Motor: 380 volts, 3-phase, 60 hertz, 3.0 HP.

G. Motor Controls: Full voltage magnetic starter, H-O-A

switches, float liquid level controls, overload current relays
and alternators, for automatic operation and to alternate the
 pumps in service and start the second pump if one pump
cannot handle the load.

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10.08 SUMP PUMP NO. 2 FOR BELOW WORKING LEVEL
BASEMENT -3 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTES:

A. Number of Units: One (1) unit duplex type

B. Capacity of Pump: 40 GPM vs. 60 FT. TDH, 2.0 HP.

C. Sizes of Sump Pit: Verify Plans.

D. Type: Submersible, non-clog, suitable for passing solid up

40 mm dia. for pumping basement storm drainage line at
atmosphere discharge pressure.

E. Mounting: Submersible, inside pump pit of the buildings

basement as shown on plans.

F. Electric Motor: 380 volts, 3-phase, 3-60 hertz, 2.0 HP.

G. Motor Controls: Full voltage magnetic starter, H-O-A

switches, float liquid level controls, overload current
relays and alternators for automatic operation and to
alternate the pumps in service and start the second pump
if one pump cannot handle the load.

10.09 SUMP PUMP FOR ELEVATOR PIT:

A. Number of Units: Four (4) units

B. Capacity of Pump: 30 GPM vs. 50 FT. TDH, 1.5 HP.

C. Sizes of Sewage Pit: Verify Plans

D. Type: Submersible non-clog, suitable for passing 65 mm dia.

solids for pumping basement toilet wastewater into sewer line
at atmosphere pressure.

E. Mounting: Submersible, inside sewage pit of the buildings

basement as shown on plans.

F. Electric Motor: 400 volts, 1-phase, 60 hertz, 1.5HP.

G. Motor Controls: Full voltage magnetic starter, H-O-A

switches float liquid level controls, overload current
relays & alternators, for automatic operation and to
alternate the pumps in service and start the second pump
if one pump cannot handle the load.

10.11 SWIMMING POOL PUMPS WATER FEATURES PUMPS

COMPONENTS (OWNER’S SUPPLIED)

(By Specialty Contractor

PW 1100 WATER RESERVOIR AND ELEVATED TANKS:

(BY SIVIL WORKS)
11.01 GROUND TANK : Reinforced concrete

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11.02 PIPING FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS

A. Furnish and install all pipes fittings, valves, specials, pipe

supports, miscellaneous metal work and all required appurtenances
as shown on the plans and as required to make the entire piping
system operable.

B. All materials furnished and installed shall be new and guaranteed

free from defect in design, materials and workmanship.

C. Adequate protective measures shall be provided to protect pipes,

fittings, valves and all other materials from damage or injury
during storage and installation.

11.03 FLANGES, GASKETS AND BOLTS

A. Flanges shall conform in dimensions and drilling to ASA B-

16.1 Class 125.

B. Gaskets shall be ring-type JOHN MANSVILLE or cranite.

C. Bolts shall be stainless steel and standard square head machine

bolts with heavy, hot, pressed hexagon nuts. Threads shall
conform to ASA B-1.1, coarse thread series, Class 2 fit.

11.04 MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER

A. All casting for manhole frames and covers shall be stainless

steel plate and approximately 6 mm thick and provided with
rubber gasket all around.

B. All casting shall conform to the standard requirements of or

as manufacturer/or fabricator specifications or approved equal.

11.05 LADDER RUNGS

A. Ladder Rungs shall be of 20 mm diameter round stainless steel

bar places in the walls as shown from castings.

11.06 ELEVATED STAINLESS STEEL TANKS

A. Requirements:

1. Furnish necessary piping and equipment and perform

all labor required for the installation and operation of
the following elevated tank for domestic storage tank:

a. Elevated Water Tank

Tank: 12,000 U.S. gals.

b. Location: Roof deck

2. All structural design analysis shall conform to the latest

Building Codes & National Structural Codes for Building
(NSCB) and AWWA-d-100-67.
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B. Information/Materials Specs. Per Tank:

1. Number of Units: As per drawing

2. Capacity, sizes, height diameter-As per drawing

3. Material to be used: stainless steel or approved

equivalent.

C. Accessories:

1. Shell and Roof Ladder-Fixed vertical flat bars,

50 mm x 8 mm spaced 356 mm apart with rungs,
600 square bars spaced 300 mm on center, including
ladder inside the tank for accessories.

2. Roof Hatch – Minimum opening dimension or

diameter at 600 mm, 5 mm thick with a curb 50 mm
high and the cover overlap at least 25 mm at all sides.

3. Vent Pipe – On roof, bend downward with insect wire

screen, 199 mm stainless steel pipe, schedule 40.

4. Overflow and Drain Pipe-Stainless steel pipe, schedule

40 inside tank and to connect at the discharge pipe
below the rank bottom of the tank to connect to
building compound water supply line, size 100 dia.

5. Liquid Level Control-“B/W” Electrode type liquid

level controls type or equal.

6. Water Level Indicator – To be the tank exterior side

with marks printed on the exterior face of the tank.

7. Type of Pipe Connection – Screwed/or Flanged

8. Manhole Frame and Cover – Stainless steel plate 6 mm

thick with lift handle and padlock.

11.07 INSTALLATION

A. All pipes shall be carefully placed and supported at the proper

lines and grade where possible shall be sloped to permit complete
draining.

B. Piping runs shown on Drawing shall be followed as closely as

possible, except for minor adjustments to avoid adverse – effect
on architectural and/or structural features. If major relocations
are required, they shall be subjected to the approval of the
Architect.

C. Carefully inspect all pipe and fittings before installation.

Inspection of pipe shall include light tapping with a hammer
to detect cracks and defects. No pipe fittings or valve which are
cracked or shown defects shall be used.
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D. Piping shall be properly supported by suitable anchors, brackets

or hangers. Vertical pipes shall be anchored by suitable galvanized
steel straps. Pipe supports shall be provided as shown on the Plans
and whenever else necessary to prevent stain on joints or to
facilitate taking down pipe.

E. Piping through the Walls – Where the pipe pass through walls,
care shall be exercised to ensure this joints are watertight.

11.08 TEST FOR WATER:

A. Tightness of Completed Tank – The completed reinforced concrete

ground and structural steel tanks shall be tested for water-tightness
by filling it up with clean water after cleaning out all dirt and debris
inside the tank. The water shall be allowed to stand for a minimum
period of 24 hours reckoned from the time the free-board line was
reached during filling up. After the 24 hours period there shall be
no drop in water level in the tank more than 40 mm, otherwise, the
leaks shall be located and plugged properly and test for water –
tightness be repeated.

11.09 DEFECTIVE WORK:

A. If the inspection or test shows any defect, such detective work or

material shall be replaced and the test shall be repeated until
satisfactory to the Owner.

B. All repairs to piping shall be made with new material at the expense
of the Contractor.

C. No caulking of screwed joints of holes will be accepted.

11.10 TEST CERTIFICATE:

Test Certificate shall be filled out and signed by the Owner’s

representative.

PW 1200 GREASE INTERCEPTORS/GREASE TRAP FOR KITCHEN SINK

A. Grease Interceptor – Furnish and install where indicated on the

drawing grease interceptors (traps) with a flow rate of 4.0 GPM
to serve a kitchen sink.

B. Overall efficiency of the interceptor shall not be less than 90%

when operating at the specified rate of flow.

C. Material shall be stainless steel gauge 20 for body and gauge 16

for cover including SIS bolts and screw with nuts.
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PW 1300 OIL INTERCEPTOR AT GENSET/TRANSFORMER VAULT

A. Furnish and install where indicated on the drawing an oil

interceptor system, complete with oil interceptor, venting
system, intake and all fittings and accessories necessary for
complete oil intercepting system, ready for use.

B. The oil interceptor shall be reinforced concrete construction.

Inlet and outlet shall be both 100 mm located inside the building.

PW 1400 WATER HEATERS

A. Install where indicated on the drawings, storage electric water

heater, electric operated instantaneous type water heaters.
Tank shall be certified for 300 PSIG test pressure and 150 PSIG
working pressure with non-absorbent insulation and heavy
outside steel jackets and individually sealed thermostat for
automatic operation conforming to US underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL listed) and NEMA Standards.

B. Types of Water Heaters

1. Instantaneous Type (multi-point use) Electric water

heater (EWH) specified herein shall be similar to
“AQUAPOWER”, “STEIBEL ELTRON”, “ATMOR
brand or approved equivalent rated at 230 volts, 3.5
kw-6 kw each, single phase or approved equal.

2. Storage Type Electric Water Heater (EWH) specified

herein shall be similar to “OTT”, “STEIBEL ELTRON”,
“AO SMITH”, “ARISTON” brand or approved
equivalent.

Cap.+20 gals, 3.0 Kw, 220-240v, 60hz, 1phase, circuit

breaker + 30 amperes.
Cap. = 40 gals., 6kw (dual heating element), 220-240v
60hz, 1phase, circuit breaker + 30 amperes.

C. A metal name plate indicating indelible latters of the correct

specifications and/or standard catalog product of the water heater
and the reputable manufacturer brand name shall be properly
attached to the assembly at a location such that the information
written thereon can be conveniently read by all concerned.

D. Accessories: stainless steel all bracket support check valve relief

valve, union patentee gate valve and drain valve.
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PW 1500 WATER METERS

A. Furnish and install where indicated on the Drawings Water Meter

for the main water meter & sub-water meters with sizes as shown
on drawing, shall be :BADGER, ARAD”, “B-METER” or MWSS/
MWCI approved or approved equal.

PW 1600 SITE PLUMBING UTILITIES

16.01 GENERAL

A. The entire site plumbing utilities system shall be laid out and
installed consistent throughout with the given slopes in the plans.
Pipe joints and connections to area drains, catch basin and junction
boxes shall posses such leak – proof and seepage-proof integrity
achievable with the works called for under this particular section
of the Specifications.

B. Junction Boxes for storms and sanitary (sewer) drainage lines

outside the building shall be cast – in place reinforced concrete
sections and pre-cast concrete cover.

C. Trench excavation and backfilling shall be as specified in

excavation, trenching and backfilling for utility system.

D. Concrete Drainage Pipe:

a. Bedding surfaces shall provide a firm foundation,

b. Concrete pipe shall be laid carefully with bobs

upgrade and ends carefully and closely joints.
Joints shall be cement mortar. Cement mortar
shall consist of one part Portland Cement & 1-1 ½
parts clean sharp sand with only enough water for
work-ability. A gasket of closely twisted hemp or
Oakum shall be placed around the pipe. The gasket
shall be in one (1) piece of suitable diameter (not
less than 19 mm and shall be lapped at the top.
The gasket shall be saturated. With that cement
before being placed and rammed. The joint shall
be completely filled with cement mortar and rammed
thoroughly with a wooden caulking tool. The joint
shall be then be overfilled & finished to a smooth level
outside.
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16.02 EXCAVATION FORM STORM & SANITARY

(SEWER DRAINAGE SYSTEM)

A. General. The Contractor shall do all excavation of whatever

substances encountered below depth shown on drawings.
Excavated materials not required for fill or backfill shall be
removed of by the Contractor. Excavation for accessories
to have 300 mm minimum and 60 mm maximum clearance
in all side. Excavation shall not carried below the required
depth. Excess excavation below required level shall be
backfilled at the Contractor’s expense with earth sand, gravel,
or concrete, as directed by Engineer, and replaced with gravel
or crushed stone, which shall be thoroughly tamped.

The Engineer shall determine the depth of removal of

unstable soil. Ground adjacent to all excavation shall be
graded to prevent water running. The Contractor shall
remove by pumping or other means approved by the
Engineer any water accumulated in excavation and keep
trench unwatered until the bedding is complete.

B. Trench Excavation. Banks of trenches shall be vertical.

Soft materials shall be reported to the Engineer. In rock,
excavation shall be carried 200 mm below bottom of
pipe. Loose earth or gravel shall be used for backfill,
and tamped thoroughly and rounded to received pipe as
above.

C. Rock Excavation. Rock excavation shall include removal of

boulders larger than ½ m³ in volume and ledge rock concrete
or masonry structures that required drilling in volume and
ledge rock concrete or.

D. Bracing and Shorting. The Contractor shall do all bracing

sheathing and shoring necessary to perform and protect all
excavation as indicated on the plans, as required for safety,
as directed by the Architect, or to conform to governing laws.

16.03 TESTING:

Test: Test for workmanship on utility lines shall be conducted

in accordance with the applicable utility specification before
backfilling.

16.04 BACKFILLING:

A. Backfilling: After pipes have been tested and approved,

backfilling shall be done with approved material free for
large clods or stones.

1. Trenches. Backfill material shall be placed evenly &

carefully around & over pipe in 150 mm maximum
layers. Each layer shall be thoroughly and carefully
tamped until 300 mm of cover exists over pipe. The
remainder of backfill material shall be placed, moistened
 and compacted. Water settling will not be permitted in
clay soils. It may be required at the option of the
Engineer in sandy soils.
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2. Trench under areas to be paved. Material shall be placed

in 200 mm maximum layer after filling 300 mm above

3. Structures: All forms, trash, and debris shall be removed

and cleared away. Approved backfill material may be from
excavation or borrow, it shall be free form rock, lumber or
debris. Backfill material shall be placed symmetrically on all
side in eight inch maximum layers. Each layer shall be
moistened and compacted with mechanicals or brand tampers.
In area to be paved, each layer shall be compacted to density
equal to that of adjacent materials so that pavement can be
placed immediately.

B. Maintenance. The Contractor shall refill for settlement of all

backfilled areas.

C. Clean-up. The Contractor shall clean-up and dispose of all excess

materials, trash wood forms and other debris.

PW 1700 TEST AND DISINFECTION:

17.01 DRAINAGE SYSTEM TEST

A. The entire drainage (sewer and storm) and venting systems shall have
all necessary openings which can be plugged to permit the entire
system to be filled with water to the level of the highest stack vent/or
above the roof.

B. The system shall hold this water for a full sixty (60) minutes during
which time there shall be no drop more than 100 mm.

C. Each section of pipeline shall be slowly be filled with water and

the specified test pressure, measured at the point of lowest elevation
shall be supplied by means of satisfactory to the Architects. During
the filling of the pipe, in and before applying the test pressure, all
air shall be expelled from the pipe line. To accomplish this type
shall be made, if necessary, at point of highest elevation, and after
completion of the test the taps shall be tightly plugged unless
otherwise specified.

During the test, all expose pipes, fittings, valves joints and couplings’
will be carefully examined. If found to be cracked and detective,
they shall be removed and replaced by the contractor with sound
materials at his own expense. The test shall be repeated until
satisfactory results has been obtained.

17.02 PRESSURE TESTS FOR WATER LINES:

A After the pipe have been installed, the joints completed and with
joints exposed for examination, all newly installed pipe or any
valve section therefore, shall be subjected to hydrostatic pressure
 1 ½ designed working pressure of the system or as specified by
the Architect.

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PW 1800 CLEANING

A. All exposed metal surfaces shall be free of grease, dirt or other

foreign materials.

B. Chrome or nickel plated pipings, fittings and trimmings shall be

Polished upon completion.

C. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly protected from use and

damage during the construction stage. The fixtures shall be
cleaned to the satisfaction of the Architect upon completion and
prior to acceptance of work.

D. All equipment, pipes, valves and fittings shall be cleaned of grease

and sludge which may have accumulated. Any clogging, discoloration
or damage to other parts of the building due to the system shall be
repaired by the Contractor.

PW 1900 PAINTING AND PROTECTION:

A. All exterior of pipings to be installed in or through concrete floor

fill or fill floors and underground shall be given one coat of acid
resisting paint having a bituminous base.

B. Pipe hanger supports and all other iron work in concealed spaces
shall be painted with one coast of asphalt.

C. Exposed galvanized iron pipes and fittings that are asphalt coated
shall be given two coats of shellac prior to application of two coats
of all paint as directed by the Architect of his authorized representative.

PW 2000 COLOR CODE FOR EXPOSED PIPES:

A. All exposed pipings shall be adequately and durably identified

by distinctive colored paints as follows:

ITEM COLOR CODE

cold water pipe blue

hot water pipe blue with read ban @1.0m O.C.

storm water pipe aluminum

sewage pipe black

vent pipe green

 waste pipe gray

FCU/AHU drain pipe gray with band @1.0m O.C.

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PW 2100 WARRANTY AND “AS-BUILT” PLANS:

A. All works, equipment and fixtures shall be guaranteed by the

Contractor for satisfactory service for a minimum period for
one (1) year.

B. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner, in reproducible form

plus three (3) sets of white prints, the complete plans of the entire
system as actually built. The cost of those shall be borne by the
Contractor. Submittal of “AS-BUILT” Plans shall be a condition
to final payment.

C. Equipment that should have the Owner (s) your minimum guaranteed
against defective designs, materials and workmanship.

PW 2200 RESPONSIBILITY:

A. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination

among the different trades on the job in order to finish the work
in the least possible time, in strict accordance with the Plans and
Specs.

1. Throughout the construction period open ends of all

installed pipe lines shall be kep in closed by temporary
plugs.

2. Drainage lines shall not be used to conduct dirty

construction washwater especially those with cement
mixes to avoid possible clogging.

3. A temporary potable water supply shall be made

available to construction workers at every floor as
construction progresses.

4. A temporary human excreta disposal system shall be

provided by the Contractor to serve the workers during
the construction period.

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BERNARDINO M. BALDONADO
PRC NO.3710
TIN NO. 908812123
PTR NO.1544758
DATE 9/6/2012