Division 1 - 9
Division 1 - 9
This division includes general administrative and technical provisions that may not be listed
elsewhere, and which may apply to more than one division. General requirements include
contractual/ legal requirements, a summary of work to be done, an explanation of work to be
performed later, a description of meetings to be held (construction coordination meetings,
scheduling meetings, and progress meetings, for instance), quality control, and submittal.
“Submittal” refers to catalog descriptions or “shop drawings” of equipment, which are submitted by
the contractor for approval by the architect and/or engineer. Division 1 also includes a description of
temporary facilities, preparation of the jobsite for construction, and details of how the job is to be
closed out when construction is completed.
Listed in the General Requirements are such details as how many sets of construction plans
are to be furnished to the construction contractor for the project. Professional organizations for
architects and engineers have drawn up and published a standard section entitled “General
Conditions” for use in the General Requirements division. These documents cover major topics
similar to those listed above. Special items that pertain to a particular job are included in the
Supplemental General Conditions that are written by the architect or engineer. Special laws or
building code requirements are listed in the Supplemental General Conditions.
General Requirements
Pre-ordering of materials is a part of the general
requirements since it is done before the
construction. 1 – 2 weeks before the actual start of
1 Pre-Ordering of Materials site preparation and construction, the pre – ordering
of materials will be done. This is after the estimation
and specification of materials to be used for
construction by the Architect and the Engineer.
The materials, manpower and construction
equipment for the project will be hired and acquired
on this part. The manpower will be hired with the help
of the contractors, engineers, architects, and the
owners’ connections. These people for manpower
will be hired based on their skills and type of work
since each part of the construction will require a
2 Mobilization
specific people. For example:
1. Foreman
2. Painters
3. Mason
4. Landscapers
5. Concrete Workers
6. Metal Workers/ metalsmith
A construction or surety bond will be formed for the
owner’s protection against any problems and issues
3 Bonds and Insurances that may occur before, during and after the
construction. Hence, we will also acquire a
construction insurance in order to protect and assure
Describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, standard penetration tests,
and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and the requirements are expressed
in this division.
Site Construction
Site Clearing Site clearing is done to remove all the debris and
obstacle present in the chosen site. Also, plants and
1 rocks that will be a hindrance for the construction will
be removed from the site in accordance to the laws
and regulations for the environment and building.
Soil Testing Soil testing is used to determine the presence of
contaminants in the soil, such as lead, mercury, and
other hazardous substances. This information is
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used to design and construct the structure in such a
way that it will not contaminate the environment or
pose a threat to human health.
Core Drilling Core drilling is done in order to create a space that’ll
3 leave a channel and holes to be used for mechanical,
electrical and plumbing works.
Standard Penetration Tests This is a part of soil testing. The purpose of the SPT
Test is to determine the different parameters and
4 properties of the soil that indicate its strength. This
test is done solely for the assurance for a good
foundation.
Seismic Exploration Seismic exploration is done in order to determine the
seismic energy waves that are reflected starting from
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the surface to the soils and rocks. The goal of this test
is to help the process of excavation
Demolition of current structures If the chosen site for construction has an existing
building or remains from the built structure, it will be
6 demolished. The debris will be collected, and the site
will be prepared for the proposed construction, so
any remains shall be excluded from it.
Division 3 – Concrete
All concrete work is described in this division. Concrete is considered one of the most widely used
building materials in one of the major items of work in the construction industry. It is basically a
structural material but it is also being used as architectural treatment and finishes. Cn addition to
buildings, concrete is used in road pavements, parking lots, airport runways, dams, canals, bridges,
drainage, and many others. Due to the wide application of concrete to a variety of structure
estimating concrete plays a vital role in the construction industry hence it must be estimated
precisely The major subdivisions included under Division 3 are:
Concrete
Reinforcement and Accessories Reinforcement is done during the concrete
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construction parts of the project. Reinforcement
Division 4 – Masonry
Division 4 of the specifications deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay backing tile, and
ceramic veneer. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar, anchors and tie systems,
masonry joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are also included.
Concrete
CHB Wall Layout A CHB (Concrete Hollow Block) wall layout in a
residential building typically refers to the
1 arrangement or design of walls constructed using
concrete hollow blocks. This layout outlines the
placement of these blocks in the structure, including
Division 5 – Metals
The metals used in the building are specified under Division 5. If the building has a steel structure,
the steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking, metal floor decking, and
permanent metal forms are described in this section. Metal fabrications such as stairs, handrails,
railings, gratings, castings, and lintels are included in this division. In some cases, ornamental metals
are used for these fabrications and are described in detail in this section.
Metals
1 Reinforcement Bars - Footing Reinforcement bars, commonly known as rebar,
2 Reinforcement Bars – Wall Footing are often used in the construction of footings in
3 Column Reinforcement Bars residential buildings to enhance their strength and
Beam Reinforcement Bars stability. Footings are structural elements that
4 distribute the load of the building to the soil
beneath, providing a stable foundation.
Railings Layout and Construction Railings layout and construction involve designing
and installing protective barriers along the edges of
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elevated platforms, staircases, balconies, or other
areas to prevent falls and provide safety.
Lintels Lintels are horizontal structural elements typically
made of concrete, steel, or wood, used to support
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the load above openings such as doors, windows,
or openings in masonry walls.
Materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction, prefabricated structural
wood, finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in woodwork) are
described in this division. Plastics are used in many ways in modern construction. This section of the
specifications is devoted to such items as joists, studs, columns, beams, hangers, connecting
devices, and other miscellaneous plastic items not specifically identified under other headings.
Division 7 contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials, flashing and
sheet metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.
Division 9 – Finishes
Finishes
Ceiling Enclosure and Finishes Ceiling enclosure is done using material sheets like
plywood, gypsum board, etc. This is done in order to
1 cover the ceiling works and electrical and
mechanical systems hidden in the roof part of the
house.
Wall Plastering Wall plastering for a residential building involves
2 applying a layer of plaster over the interior walls to
create a smooth and uniform surface. Plastering is a
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• Operating Weight: 2,770 kg
Painting Works Davies Megacryl Semi-Gloss White Apply on all walls with 2
(1gal) coats. 1 Liter is good for 4-5
sq. m
Neutralizer Clear Concrete Neutralizer (3.785L) Mix with water to neutralize
lime activity into the interior
and exterior masonry
surfaces – improving paint
adhesion and durability.