PROPOSED TWO-STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDING

GENERAL T. DE LEON ROAD, VALENZUELA CITY.

DIVISION 17: ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION

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PART 1.00 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A. The work to be done under this Division of the Specifications consists of the, fabrication,
furnishing, delivery and installation, complete in all details of the Electronic and communication
System, at the project premises and all work materials incidental to the proper completion of the
installation, except those portions of the work which are expressly stated to be done by others. All
works shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and with the
specifications, except those where same shall conflict with such Codes, etc., which latter shall
then govern. The requirements with regards to materials and workmanship specify the required
standards for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and appliances necessary for complete
installation of the work specified herein and indicated in the drawings. The Specifications are
intended to provide a broad outline of the required equipment, and are not intended to include all
details of design and construction.

B. PROJECT TITLE AND SITE OF WORK:

The project title is PROPOSED TWO-STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDING

and shall be located at GENERAL T. DE LEON ROAD, VALENZUELA CITY.

C. SCOPE OF WORK:

Under this section of the specifications, provide all labor, materials and equipment and perform
all the work necessary for the complete execution of all the Electronic and communication
System as shown on Electro-communication and auxiliary systems Drawings.

Scope of Work shall include but not be limited to the following principal items of work:

1. Perform all terminations for Electro-communication and auxiliary Systems.

2. Painting of all exposed auxiliary conduits, enclosures and equipment.
3. Install all owner supplied materials, and equipment as shown on the plans.
4. Provide required fire stop sealant/material for all opening provision for conduit and wire way
5. Complete testing of Electronic and communication Systems and Equipment.
6. Preparation of As-Built Plans and Drawings.
7. All work, materials, equipment, fittings, supports, etc. which are necessary for the completion
of the works must be included in this division of work.
8. Furnish and install complete (FDAS) Fire Detection Alarm system.
9. Furnish and install complete CCTV system.
10. Furnish and install complete TELECOMMUNICATION service entrance.

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1.02 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Sleeves, Chases and Openings

1. Furnish templates, sleeves or details for chases and openings to be left in the floors and walls
to accommodate the work. Lay 'out the work in accordance with accepted shop drawings.
Furnish and set in place in advance of pouring of slabs or construction of walls, all inserts and
sleeves necessary to complete the work.
2. Pipe sleeves & chase for all auxiliary conduits and bus ducts passing through walls,
partitions, ceiling, floors, etc. shall be of sufficient length to extend through the full thickness
of the construction, with ends flush with the finish on each side, unless noted otherwise.
3. Chases, sleeves and openings in fire rated walls and floors (telephone, auxiliary closets, etc.)
shall be "'fire stopped" with acceptable fire safing insulation. Fire safing details shall be based
on UL listed assemblies.

B. Equipment Foundations and Supports

1. All floor mounted equipment and apparatus will be provided with necessary concrete
pedestals, bases, pads, curbs and anchor blocks by the Main Contractor as shown or required.
Provide anchor bolts, slab inserts, supports, hangers and sleeves as may be required or
necessary for proper support or attachment to the building structure for all conduit, equipment
and apparatus.
2. Concrete pads shall be 150 mm high unless otherwise indicated, with steel reinforcing and
necessary bolts, anchors, etc. Where concrete pad is set directly on concrete floor, provide
dowels in floor to tie base to floor. Pads shall be extended at least 100 mm beyond the
equipment outline on all four sides. Concrete work is specified in other sections by the Main
Contractor. Coordinate size, locations, anchor bolts, etc. Provide acceptable seismic restraint
anchor plates flush with top of housekeeping pads as required.
3. Foundations, hangers, supports, openings, .bracing, etc., shall be in accordance with the
requirements of SMACNA Guidelines for Seismic Restraints of Mechanical Systems.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

Specific items requiring submittals shall be as specified, Shop drawings shall be submitted and approved
before procurement, fabrication, or delivery of such items to the job site. Partial submittals will not be
acceptable; such submittals will be returned without review.

A. MANUFACTURER'S DATA:

Submittals for each manufactured item shall include manufacturer's descriptive literature,
equipment drawings, diagrams, performance and characteristic curves, and catalog cuts. Each
submittal shall have the manufacturer's name, trade name, catalog model or number, name plate
data, size, layout dimensions, capacity, specification reference, Industry specification
references, and all other information necessary to establish contract compliance.

B. SHOP DRAWINGS:

Shop drawings shall show types, sizes, accessories, elevations, floor plans, sectional views,
installation details, elementary diagrams, and wiring diagrams.

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Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and shall indicate the internal wiring for each
item of equipment and the interconnection between the items. Drawings shall also indicate
adequate clearance for operation, maintenance and replacement of operating equipment devices.
If any equipment is disapproved, the drawings shall be revised to show acceptable equipment and
may be resubmitted.

C. STANDARD COMPLIANCE:

When materials or equipment must conform to the standards of organizations such as American
National Standard Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM),
National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and
Philippine National Standard (PNS), proof of such conformance shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval.

If an organization uses a label or listing to indicate compliance with a particular standard, the
label or listing will be acceptable evidence, unless otherwise specified in the individual sections.
In lieu of the label or listing, the Contractor shall submit a certificate from an independent testing
organization, which is competent to perform acceptable test and is approved by the Engineer. The
certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's
Test methods and that the item conforms to the specified organization's standard. For materials
and equipment whose compliance with organizational standards or specifications is not regulated
by an organization using its own listing or label as proof of compliance, a certificate of
compliance from the manufacturer shall be submitted for approval. The certificate shall identify
the manufacturer, the product and the referenced standard and shall simply state that the
manufacturer certifies that the product conforms to all requirements of the project specification
and of the referenced standards listed.

D. CERTIFIED TEST REPORTS:

Before delivery of materials and equipment, certified copies of all test reports specified in the
individual sections shall be submitted for approval.

E. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL:

The Contractor shall furnish an operation and maintenance manual for each System and for each
piece of equipment. Five copies of the complete manual bound in hardback binders or an
approved equivalent shall be provided to the Owner. One manual shall be furnished before the
contract is completed. The following identification shall be inscribed on the cover; the words
"OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL", the name and location of the project and
name of Contractor, the manual shall include the names, addresses, and telephone number of each
subcontractor installing equipment and systems, and of the local representatives for each item of
equipment and each system. The manual shall have a table of contents and be assembled to
conform to the table of contents with the tab sheets placed before instructions covering the
subject. The instruction sheets shall be legible with-large sheets of drawings folded in. The
manual shall include, but not be limited to the following: a system layout showing circuits,
devices and controls; wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed description of the
function of each principal component of the system, the procedure for operating: shutdown
instructions; installation instructions; maintenance instructions; test procedures; performance
data; and parts list.
The parts list for equipment shall indicate the sources of supply, recommended spare parts, and
the service organization which is reasonably convenient to the building site. The manual shall be
complete in all respects for all equipment, controls, and accessories provided.
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1.04 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

Equipment and materials shall be properly stored and adequately protected and carefully handled
to prevent damage before and during installation. Equipment and materials shall be handled,
stored and protected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by
the Engineer. Cables shall be sealed, stored and handled carefully to avoid damage to the outer
covering or insulation and damage from moisture and weather. Damaged or defective items shall
be replaced with new items at no cost to the Owner.

1.05 CATALOGED PRODUCTS

Materials and equipment shall be cataloged products of manufacturers regularly engaged in

production of such materials or equipment and shall be of manufacturer's latest standard design
that complies with the specification .requirements. When two or more units of the same type,
class, and size of equipment are required, these units shall be the products of a single
manufacturer: however, the component parts of the system need not be the products of the same
manufacturer. Each major component of equipment shall have the manufacturer's name, address,
and the model and serial number on a nameplate securely affixed in a conspicuous places; the
nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

1.06 MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS:

Where installation procedures are specified to be in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the material or equipment being installed, printed copies of these
recommendations shall be furnished to the engineer prior to installation. Installation of the
item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish
these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

1.07 COORDINATION:

Electro-communication work shall be coordinated with other trades involved in the construction
of the project. All work shall be carefully laid out in advance, coordinating electronic features
with architectural and structural features of construction.

1:08 CODES, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS AND FEES:

A. The work under this Contract is to be installed according to the requirements of the latest edition
of the Philippine Electronic Codes, the rules and regulations of the local authorities.
B. All permits and fees required for this work shall be obtained by and at the expense of the
Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineers, and the Owner final certificates of
electronics inspection and approval from the proper government authorities after completion of
the work. The Contractor shall prepare all as-built and all forms and documents required by the
approving authorities.

1.09 RECORD DRAWING'S:

The Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, keep a careful record of all changes where
the actual installation differs from that shown on the Contract Drawings. Upon completion, the
Contractor shall, in a neat and accurate manner, finalize "As-Built" drawings on an Electronic
File.

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These drawings shall be submitted to the Engineers for approval. Final payment will be withheld
until receipt of the approved record drawings showing circuit runs and pullboxes with sufficient
information for future rewiring, maintenance and identification. The final submittal of “As-Built
Plans” shall consist of an electronic file and three (3) sets of prints of "As-Built Drawings" of
Electronics System Works. The print copies shall be duly signed and sealed by a Registered
Professional Electronics Engineer of the Contractor. This approved final submittal shall become
the property of the Owners.

1.10 MINOR MODIFICATIONS:

The plans as drawn are based upon architectural plans and details and show condition as
accurately as it is possible to indicate them in a scale. The plans are diagrammatical and do not
necessarily show all fittings, etc., necessary to fit the project conditions. The location of
equipment, apparatus and appliances shown on them are approximate. Contractor shall be
responsible for the proper location in order to make them fit with architectural details and
instructions from Owner's representative at the site.

1.11 GUARANTEES:

A. The contractor shall guarantee that the systems are free from all grounds and from all defective
workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one year from date of acceptance
of work. Any defects, appearing within aforesaid period, shall be remedied by the Contractor at
his own expense.

B. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and the Engineers from and against
all liabilities for damages arising from injuries or liabilities to persons or damage to property
occasioned by any act or omission of the Contractor or any of his Sub-Contractors, including any
and all' expenses, legal or otherwise, which may be incurred by the Owner, or the Engineers, in
the defense of any claim, action or suit.

1.12 SUBCONTRACT, ETC.:

The Contractor shall be held fully responsible for the work of any Subcontractor or manufacturer
performing work or supplying materials and ascertain that the work, when finally delivered to the
owner, shall be ready in every respect for satisfactory and efficient operation.

1.13 WORKMANSHIP:

A. The work throughout shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner under the direction
of the Contractor and to the satisfaction of the owner and Engineers, who will jointly Interpret the
meaning of the drawings and Specification and shall have the authority to reject any work
materials which, in their judgment are not in- full accordance therewith.
B. The Contractor shall have on file, for ready access and reference, a set of drawings indicating all
work as actually installed incorporating in the same all changes and additions. Upon the
termination of the Contract, he shall prepare a set of tracings indicating there on the Work as
actually and finally installed. These drawings shall be turned over to the Engineers.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping stocks of material and equipment stored on the
premise in a neat and orderly manner.
1.14 CONTRACT DRAWINGS:

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A. The location of outlets, apparatus and equipment indicated on the drawings are shown as
accurately as possible, that the small scale drawings are necessarily diagrammatic and that such
locations, as shown, are subject to slight revisions as the work is installed which may be
necessary to fit construction conditions. No major changes shall be made, however, without the
approval in writing of the Engineers.
B. The Contractor shall examine and study the architectural scale drawings, large scale and full size
details, the approved shop drawings of other parties and he shall frequently consult with them to
ascertain any changes that may have been made and he shall be .guided accordingly before
establishing the precise location of conduits runs, pull and junction boxes and devices. All outlets
covered or partially covered by ducts, piping, etc., shall be extended laterally or to underside of
same so that the equipment may be properly installed.
C. The Contractor shall effectively protect his own work from damage during and, as may be
necessary after installation, and he shall likewise Protect adjoining work of other parties from I
damaged resulting from his installation.

1.15 LOCATION OF WIRING AND EQUIPMENT:

A. The Contractor shall coordinate his work with all parties involved so that exact locations may be
obtained for all apparatus, appliances and wiring.
B. The location of equipment shown on diagrammatical wiring plans shall be considered as
approximate and it shall be incumbent upon the. Contractor, before installation to study 'all
pertinent drawings and obtain precise information from the architectural schedules, scale
drawings, large scale and full size details of finished rooms, approved shop drawings of other
parties involved or from the Engineer.

1.16 BUILDING PROVISION:

Certain provisions have been made in the Building for the accommodation of electronic
Installation, these provisions include space allocation, holes through beams and structural I slabs,
etc. The provisions so made are shown on the Drawings. Before proceeding with the Works, the
Contractor is to check and confirm that the provisions are adequate and satisfactory-for the
Works, and where necessary, additional information is to, be provided.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Builder is informed of all holes required in
the structure. Any subsequent structural openings required due to negligence in providing sleeves
beforehand shall be at the expense of the Contractor unless they are covered on a duly authorized
variation order issued by the Architect.It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all holes,
openings etc., are provided correctly during construction of the Building.

1.17 MATERIAL PROPOSED:

The contractor is required to state in his bid the manufacturer and type proposed for all materials
to be used for the Works. Any alternative offer shall be submitted at the time of bidding.

Samples of the materials to be used shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer for approval
before procurement and/or installation.

1.18 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS:

Any queries regarding the interpretation of the specifications or of the drawings may be addressed
to the Architect or Engineers in writing before submission of bid and the Contractor will be
deemed to have satisfied himself that he is able to comply in all respects with the plans and
specification to a degree acceptable to the Architect and Engineers.
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1.19 MAINTENANCE AND-DEFECTIVE LIABILITY PERIOD:

The defective liability period shall be twelve (12) months starting from the date of satisfactory
completion of the work and formal acceptance of the work by the Owner.
If any defects or signs of deterioration occur to the said work within such period, the Contractor
shall be liable to make good all such defects at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the
Architect and Engineers. The period of maintenance of such repaired work shall be extended to a
further three (3) months.

1.20 COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

The Contractor shall commence the work within 14 days from the date of receipt of the written
acceptance of the tender.

1.21 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. All submittals shall be submitted within 60 days from the issuance of notice to proceed.
B. Materials and equipment requiring samples, catalogue, data, shop drawings and manufacturer's
certification shall be as indicated in the specifications.
C. Material samples shall be fixed on 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick plywood of sufficient size and fully
labeled.
D. Quantity of submittals shall be six (6) sets shop drawings and seven (7) sets for catalogue data
and manufacturer's certification.
E. Submittals of the Contractor shall be reviewed and' returned within a minimum of 21 days, each
stamped "REVIEWED" and "A", "B", or "C" I "ACTION". The review actions are as follows:
"A" ACTION means that fabrication, manufacture, or construction may proceed providing
submittal complies with the Contract Documents.
"B" ACTION means that fabrication, manufacture, or construction may proceed providing
submittal complies with the Consultant's notations and the Contract Documents, If, for any
reason, Contractor cannot comply with the notations, Contractor shall resubmit as described for
submittals stamped "C" ACTION.
"C" ACTION means that submittal does not comply with the Contract Documents and that
fabrication, manufacture, or construction shall not proceed. Submittals stamped "C" ACTION are
not permitted on Job site. Contractor shall make revisions and resubmit.
F. Biodata of Contractor site staff shall be submitted for approval prior to field assignment.
1. The Sub-Contractor shall provide a suitably qualified Site Engineer for the whole
duration of the Contract.
2. The Site Engineer shall be well experienced, fluent in English and shall adequately
represent the Contractor at site meetings and other meetings as required.
3. The Site Engineer shall be authorized to receive and execute efficiently instructions
issued by the Engineers and the Architects.
4. In addition to the Site Engineer, foremen and supervisors shall be provided by the Sub-
Contractor as required, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
5. The Engineer reserves the right to remove, or cause to remove, from site the Contractor's
Site Engineer and/or any of his subordinates who, in the opinion of the Engineer, fails to
perform satisfactorily his duties in the best interest of the project.

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