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CIVIL WORKS
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SECTION-1 MATERIAL I(1) - I(41)

SECTION-2 CLEARANCE OF SITE & LAYOUT OF BUILDING II(1) - II(2)
SECTION-3 EXCAVATION, FILLING, BACK FILLING AND III(1) - III(6)
DISPOSAL
SECTION-4 TERMITE PROOFING IV(1) - IV(2)
SECTION-5 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE V(1) - V(25)
SECTION-6 STEEL REINFORCEMENT VI(1) - VI(5)
SECTION-7 DAMP PROOF COURSE VII(1) - VII(2)
SECTION-8 BRICK MASONRY VIII(1) - VIII(5)
SECTION-9 CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY IX(1) - IX(6)
SECTION-10 TERRAZZO FLOORING X(1) - X(3)
SECTION-11 CEMENT CONCRETE FLOORING XI(1) - XI(3)
SECTION-12 MARBLE TILE WORK XII(1) - XII(3)
SECTION-13 CERAMIC TILE WORKS XIII(1) - XIII(3)
SECTION-14 WOOD WORKS XIV(1) - XIV(11)
SECTION-15 SPLIT TILE WORK XV(1) - XV(2)
SECTION-16 PLASTERING XVI(1) - XVI(4)
SECTION-17 SURFACE RENDERING XVII(1) - XVII(5)
SECTION-18 STEELS DOORS & WINDOWS XVIII(1) - XVIII(2)
SECTION-19 METAL COVERS OVER EXPANSION JOINT XIX(1) - XIX(2)
SECTION-20 P. V. C. WATER STOPPER XX(1) - XX(2)
SECTION-21 ROOFING & WATER PROOFING XXI(1) - XXI(3)
SECTION-22 ALUMINIUM & POLISHING_ NOT APPLICABLE XXII(1) - XXII(5)
SECTION-23 PAINTING & POLISHING XXIII(1) - XXII(9)
SECTION-24 MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS XXIV(1) - XXIV(4)
SECTION-25 EXTERNAL PAVING XXV(1) - XXV(2)
Civil Works
SECTION - 1 MATERIAL
1.0 GENERAL
Unless otherwise specified herein all materials to be used shall strictly comply with the
specifications included in these documents.
1.1 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS
They shall be of uniform colour regular in shape and parallel faces. They shall conform
to the requirements of British standard 2028, 1346:1968 Pre-cast Concrete Blocks
unless specified otherwise.
The blocks shall be solid or hollow as required and shall be carefully made so that they
are true in line and face with square corners and free from all defects. The ends of the
blocks, which will form the vertical joints in the masonry, shall be double grooved or
as directed. In the case of hollow blocks, the cavities shall be true to the shapes and
sizes specified and shall have uniform wall thickness on the outside of the cavities.
The cavities in hollow blocks shall not be more than 25% of the total volume.
1.1.1 Size and Strength

The nominal size of the concrete hollow blocks shall be 16 x 8" x 8 & 16 x 8 x 4
upto 1900 psi compressive strength.
1.2 FINE AGGREGATE
1.2.1 Source
Fine Aggregate shall be obtained from approved sources.
1.2.2 Grading
Fine Aggregate shall consist of well graded sand stone screening other inert material of
similar characterize - tics or a combination of these.
Fine Aggregate shall conform to the requirements of B.S. 882 and/or PS 243. Only
Fine Aggregate of grading zones 1 to 3 (B.S. 882) shall be used. Aggregate of zone A
may be used for special mixes only after written approval.
1.2.3 Cleanliness
Fine Aggregate shall be clean and free from clay lumps soft and flaky particles, shale
alkali organic matter loam mica and injurious amounts of deleterious substances shall
not exceed 5 percent by weight.
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1.2.4 Quality Fine Aggregate shall be sharp cubical hard dense and durable.
1.2.5 Storage and Protection
Fine Aggregate shall be stacked on a brick, wooden or other suitable platform so as to

adequately protect it from dust and other admixtures. These may be washed if required.
1.3 Coarse Aggregates
1.3.1 Source
Coarse aggregates shall be obtained from an approved source. Coarse aggregate should
conform to the requirements of specification provided here in.
The gradation limits shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C33-79, the
specification provided here in or any latest amendments. It shall consist of quarried
crushed stone or other inert material and combination of these as specified or as
approved.
Wherever feasible the normal maximum size of aggregate for cast-in-place reinforced
concrete slabs and other thin members shall be 3/4". If there are difficulties in placing
such a concrete the maximum size may be restricted to 1/2" provided the requirements
for strength are satisfied.
1.3.2 Cleanliness
Coarse aggregate shall be clean and free from soft friable thin or elongated pieces
alkaline organic matter or injurious amounts of deleterious substances.
The sum of the percentage of all deleterious substances in any size shall not exceed 3
percent by weight.
1.3.3 Quality
Coarse Aggregate shall consist of well shaped hard dense durable uncoated rock
fragments as approved.
1.3.4 Storage and Protection
Coarse aggregate shall be stacked on a brick wooden or other suitable platform so as to

adequately protect it from dust and other admixtures. Each type and size of aggregate
shall be stacked separately. These may be washed if required and Contractor will do
this without any extra charges.
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1.4 BITUMENOUS MATERIAL
1.4.1 General
The bituminous material shall be (Bituflex or equivalent) straight grade asphalt of

10/20 penetration for use in damp proofing work in DPC and filling in expansion
joints etc. or as directed by engineer incharge.
The material shall be of best quality manufactured in Pakistan and shall conform to the
following specifications:-
a] Specific Gravity at 77 oF 1.02/1.04
b] Softening Point (R & B) 170/200oF or 63 Co (min) AASHTO T-53
c] Penetration at 70oF, 100 gm. 10/20 or 25/50 AASHTO T-49
d] Ductility at 77oF (cms) 4/7 or 10 (min) AASHTO T-51
e] Solubility in Cc 14 (Min.) 99% (min) AASHTO T-44
f] Working Temperature 300/350oF
1.4.2 Protection/Test
The approved quality of materials shall be brought in sealed containers or with a

certificate of manufacturer regarding the quality standard of the material. The storage
and application of the material shall strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions.
1.4.3 Bituminous Material for Roof
Special bitumen shall be used as sealing material for the roof, it shall be a mineral
filled thixotropic special bitumen emulsion which meets A.I.B. standard No. 4683.03
and shall have the following properties:
a] Base Material Bitumen/latex/ coautchouc emulsion.

b] Solvents Free from Solvents.
c] Consistency Soft Paste.
d] Density 1.1 gm/cm3
e] Dry Residue 05%
f] Flash Point Non Flammable
g] Heat Resistance Upto 150oC (Dry Heat)
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1.4.4 Water Proofing For Foundations, Raft And Basement Walls
Bituflex or equivalent to be used as per drawings and Bill of Quantities in

Foundations, Raft and Basement Walls as per AASHTO Specifications or as directed
by the Engineer Incharge.
1.4.5 Special Water Proofing Material (VANDEX/BITUFLEX)
Special Water Proofing material shall be used to completely water proof basement. It
shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the
applicable drawings.
1.5 BITUMENIZED PAPER/POLYTHENE
1.5.1 General
Unless otherwise specified the building paper shall conform to B.S. 4016. It shall be
smooth stout and possess through water proofing qualities. Building Paper/Polythene
sheet shall be used where specified in the Drawings. Double layer shall always be used
with 2" (50 mm) side laps and 6" (150 mm) end laps wherever specified.
1.5.2 Test Sample
The building paper if used shall weigh 40 to 50 Kg./100 meter square (8 to 10 lbs./100
Sft.). In case of polythene sheet the thickness shall not be less than 0.2mm (.008") per
layer.
The samples shall be approved before incorporation in the work. The Contractor shall
submit the samples which shall be retained till the completion of the work. The cost of
such samples shall be deemed to be included in unit rate of the relevant items entered
in the Bill of Quantities.
1.6 CLAY / EARTH
1.6.1 General
Clay shall be plastic and obtained from approved sources and shall have fine sand in
the range of 20 to 30%. It shall not contain more than 0.5% soluble salts; more than
0.2% sulphate more than 4% organic contents. It shall not contain any gravel, coarse
sand, kanker, roots of grass and plant and other injurious matters.
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1.6.2 Preparation
Clay before use shall be dug up and left to weather for a week. It shall be thoroughly
watered repeatedly turned over and tempered for at least 48 hours before use until it is
homogeneous and stiff.
1.7 WIRE GAUZE
1.7.1 General
Unless otherwise specified the wire gauze shall be of best quality approved uniformly,
woven wire webbing of 12 x 12 meshes to 645 mm square (one Sq. Inch) made from
22 gauge aluminum wire gauze . All panels shall be in one piece and no joints shall be
allowed.
1.7.2 Fixing
Wire gauze shall be fixed as shown on the drawings or as directed. The gauze shall
remain tight to the full width without any sag.
1.8 GLASS
1.8.1 General
Clear Glass shall be of best quality imported available in Pakistan except as may be
otherwise called for on the drawings and BOQ.
Quality
The quality and specifications of glass used shall be as follows:-
All glass shall be of approved manufacture and quality.
Each kind of glass described below shall be labeled by its manufacturer and the labels
left on until their removal is authorized:
a] Sheet glass unless specified otherwise shall be 6 mm imported tinted glass and
flat drawn weighing not less than 6.87gms/sq.cm. (22-1/2 ounces per square
foot) and shall be the type as defined in the relevant ASTM Standard.
b] Obscure glass unless specified shall be best quality bajri glass imported or
Pakistani. It shall not be less than 5mm thick. and at least as obscure as syenite
glass.
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c] Plate glass unless specified otherwise shall be of the quality as defined in
ASTM Standard and shall be 5mm thick. Glazing compound for use in wooden
frames for interior and exterior glazing shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM Standard. Compound for metal frames shall be as recommended by the
manufacturer for the particular application.
1.8.2 Samples
Samples of all kind of materials to be used in the job shall be submitted for approval to
before incorporation in the work.
1.9 LIME
1.9.1 Definition
Unless otherwise specified "LIME" shall mean stone lime or Kanker Lime.
1.9.2 Source of Stone Lime
Stone fat or white lime shall be manufactured from lime stone containing at least 90%
pure carbonate of lime.
1.9.3 Source of Kanker Lime
Kanker lime shall be burnt from good quality kanker nodules having a blue grey
fracture, free from sand grains. The kanker shall be quarried from an approved source.
1.9.4 Storage
Lime shall be stored in dry and weather proof sheds in a compact heap so as to expose
as small an area as possible to air to prevent air slaking. Lime shall not be stored for a
long period after burning but used as fresh as possible.
1.9.5 General
Wherever lime appears in specifications or Bill of Quantities it will be taken to mean "
Lime Putty ".
1.10 PAINTER AND DECORATOR
1.10.1 Conformity to Standards
Except as otherwise specified, all painting work shall be carried out in conformity with
British Standard Code of Practice CP-231 "Painting" as applicable to the work.
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1.10.2 Materials
All materials used shall conform to the applicable British Standard Specifications or
equivalent American Standard and shall be used as per manufacturer's printed
directions.
Paints shall be high-grade enameled products of known manufacturer and, when

approved, shall be delivered on the work in original unbroken packages bearing the
manufacturer's brand and name.
Colour Pigments shall be pure, non-fading and finely grounded and at least 99%
passing through a 325 mesh sieve.
Plastic emulsion paint/vinyl emulsion paint shall be obtained from an approved quality
and make. It shall be delivered at site in original un-broken packages bearing the
maker's name and brands. Any pigment content shall be lime proof.
Weather resistant external paint shall be delivered at site in original and sealed
packages, bearing the manufacturer's brand and name.
Brushes All brushes used for Painting work shall conform to the requirements of B.S.
2092 or equivalent American Standard.
Lime shall conform to B.S. 890 "Building Lime" or equivalent American Standard.
Chemical Polish shall be of best quality available in Pakistan and as approved.
Lacker Polish shall have shellac of approved quality.
1.10.3 Colour Schedule
The colour, shade and surface finish required for various materials shall be as
approved.
1.10.4 Samples and Application Specifications
Samples of the paints used for the work shall be approved as and same type of paint
shall be used throughout.
Certified data, test samples and detailed application specifications shall be submitted
for approval. If the material is to be tested, this will be got done by the Contractor at
his own cost from an approved laboratory.
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1.11 VARNISH
1.11.1 Source
Varnish shall be procured from an approved source or manufacturer.
1.11.2 Quality
Varnish shall be clear, transparent and suitable for use on exterior or interior work, as
specified and shall give a uniform and glossy coating, free from runs and specks.
Varnish shall become surface dry not more than 6 hours for interior and 8 hours for
exterior work and hard dry not more than 18 hours.
The loss in weight on heating in a suitable oven after placing on a metal dish at a
temperature of 105 degree to 110 degrees centigrade for 3 hours shall not exceed 50%.
1.11.3 Composition
Unless otherwise specified it shall be best English Copal.
1.11.4 Colour
The colour and shade shall be as approved.
1.11.5 Supply and Storage
The ready made varnish shall be packed in sealed tins and shall bear the batch number
of production and the date of manufacture. The varnish shall be used after one year of
its manufacture.
1.12 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT
1.12.1 Source
Paint shall be obtained from an approved source or manufacturer as approved.
1.12.2 Quality
When thoroughly mixed and applied it shall give a permanent uniform colour free
from runs and specks.
1.12.3 Storage
Paint shall be stored in sealed tins and only in such quantities as shall be consumed
within one year of its manufacture.
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1.13 TIMBER
1.13.1 Source
Timber shall be procured from an approved source and shall be in accordance with the
requirements of B.S. 1186 - Part I.
1.13.2 Quality
Unless otherwise specified, timber shall mean Deodar wood for all carpentry, joinery
and structural works, as specified in the drawings.
Timber shall be of good quality felled not less than two years before use for carpentry
and four years for joinery work and shall be properly seasoned. Timber shall be
uniform in texture, straight in fibres, free from open shakes, bore holes, fungus attack,
rots, dots, decay, warps, twists, springs or cracks and all other defects and blemishes.
1.13.3 Sap Wood
Sap wood shall not be permissible in any work i.e. in carpentry, joinery and structural
works.
1.13.4 Knots
Timber shall be free from knots, other than sound knots appearing on surface only and
not exceeding 1/2" (15mm) diameter. Such loose or decayed dead knots shall not be
permissible in any joinery and shall be cut out and plugged properly.
1.13.5 Shakes
Straight splits or shakes shall be permissible in the ends upto a total for both ends of 2"
(50mm) per metre of length at the time of passing.
Timber shall not be spongy or in brittle condition.
1.13.6 Size
The round logs of timber shall not be less than 10' (3 metre) and more than 40' (12
metre) in length and 7' (2.1 metre) in girth. Tapered logs shall not be less than 4' (1.2
metre) in girth at the small end.
Squares shall be of the size not less than 10' (3 metre) in length and 16"x16" (400mm x
400mm) in cross section.
Sleepers shall be obtained from logs cut from sound and mature trees.
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1.13.7 Storage
Timber shall be stacked on a raised wooden or paved platform to eliminate chances of

white ant attack.
It shall be stacked under a proper shelter, where maximum aeration is possible without
subjecting it to the direct sun, rain or other weathering agents.
1.13.8 Miscellaneous
In all other respects, timber should conform to the applicable requirements of B.S.
1186.
1.14 WATER
1.14.1 Source
Water for construction shall be obtained from an approved source.
1.14.2 Quality
Water shall be free from clay, vegetable, organic impurities and any other substance
likely to cause efflorescence or interfere with setting of mortars or otherwise be
harmful to the work. Broadly speaking any water which does not show an intensive
odour or brackish taste shall be considered suitable for building works, whereas water
fit for drinking, shall be accepted as suitable for all engineering works. P.H. value of
water shall not lower than 5. Where doubts exists as to the suitability of water it shall
be tested in accordance with ASTM C 87, C 40.
1.14.3 Storage
Water shall be stored in water tight tanks or containers adequately protected from the
admixture of dust and other foreign matter.
1.15 PORTLAND CEMENT
These specifications cover five types of port-land cement, as follows :-
Type - I For use in general concrete construction when the special properties
specified for type-II, III, IV and V are not required.
Type - II For use in general concrete construction exposed to moderate sulphate

action, or when moderate heat of hydration is required.
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Type - III For use when high early strength is required.
Type - IV For use when low heat of hydration is required.
Type - V For use when high sulphate resistance is required.
1.15.1 Definition
Portland cement is the product obtained by pulverizing clinker consisting essentially of

hydraulic calcium silicates to which no additions have been made subsequent to
calcinations, other than water and/or untreated calcium sulphate, except that addition
of other non-deleterious materials may be added at the option of the manufacturer in
an amount not to exceed 0.1%.
1.15.2 Physical Requirements
Portland cement of each of the five types shown above shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM Designation C-150 or B.S. Specifications No: 12.
1.15.3 Packing and Marking
When the cement is delivered in packages, the name and brand of the manufacturer
and the type shall be plainly identified thereon. When the cement is delivered in bulk
this information shall be contained in the shipping invoice accompanying the
shipment. A bag shall contain 50 Kg. All cement shall be fresh and of approved origin
and manufacture.
1.15.4 Inspection
Every facility shall be provided for careful sampling and inspection either at the mill or
at the site of work. The following periods from time of sampling shall be allowed for
completion of testing.
1-day test 6 days

3-day test 8 days
7-day test 2 days
28-day test 33 days
1.15.5 Rejection
The cement may be rejected if it fails to meet any of the requirements of these
specifications.
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Cement remaining in bulk storage at the mill, prior to shipment for a period greater
than six months after completion of the tests, may be tested and may be rejected if it
fails to conform to any of the requirements of these specifications.
If the variation in weight of any shipment is 3% on the lower side than the entire
shipment may be rejected.
Cement failing to meet the test for soundness in the autoclave may be accepted if it
passes a retest, using a new sample, at any time within 28 days thereafter. The
provisional acceptance of cement at the mill shall not override the right to reject on a
retest of soundness at the time of delivery of the cement.
The Contractor shall supply, if required, at fortnightly intervals, test Certificates with
the dates of such tests, showing that the cement complies with the appropriate
standard. These tests shall be carried out in a approved laboratory.
Only one brand of each type of cement shall be used for concrete in any individual
member of the structure. Cement shall be used in the sequence of receipt of shipment,
unless otherwise directed.
There shall be sufficient cement on site to ensure that each section of work is
completed without interruption.
Cement reclaimed from cleaning of bags or from leaky containers shall not be used.
The mixing together of different types of cement will not be permitted.
1.15.6 Method of Sampling and Testing
The sampling and testing of port-land cement shall be in accordance with relevant
A.S.T.M. (C-150-74) standard specifications.
Contractor shall carry out tests on Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant
Cement and White cement at his own cost, if and when required.
1.15.7 Method Of Sampling And Testing
The sampling and testing of Portland Cement shall be in accordance with the relevant
B.S. or ASTM (C-150-74) standard specifications.
i] The sacks should be stacked closely on a damp proof floor or on timber planks
raised 12" (300mm) or so from the ground with air space below. There should
be similar air space between the stacks and walls and roof of the building,
which should have sound weather proof walls and roof.
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ii] To avoid bursting of bags and setting under pressure the height of the stacks
shall be limited to 8 bags.
1.15.8 Limitation of Use
No cement stored through a monsoon or for more than six months should be used,
unless tests have been applied and cement meets the requisite standard.
1.15.9 Sulphate Resisting Cement
The sulphate resisting cement is to conform to the B.S. Specification Nos: - 4027,
1966 which stipulate as below:
i] Chemical Analysis:
Magnesium Oxide 4.0 % (Max.)
Loss of Ignition 4.0 % (Max.)
Insoluble Residue 1.5 % (Max.)
TriCalcium Aluminate 3.5 % (Max.)
Lime Saturation Factor .66-1.02% (Max.)
ii] Physical Tests:
Fineness Specific Surface

Sq. Cm. per Gm. 2500 (Max.)
Soundness, Le-Chatelier
Test 10mm (Max.)
Setting Time
a] Vicat Test, initial Set in

Minutes 45 (Max.)
b] Final Set in Hours 10 Hrs (Max.)
iii) Compressive Strength
3 Days - Lbs. Per Square Inch 2200

7 Days - Lbs. Per Square Inch 3400
The Sulphate Resisting Cement where specified shall conform to P.S. 612 or B.S.
4027 with appropriate content of Tricalcium aluminates. A requirement of ASTM C-
150 for Type (V) is that the contents of C-4 AF plus twice the amount of C3A shall not
exceed 20 percent.
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1.15.10 Guidelines for the Use of Sulphate Resisting Cement
To save the structures from sulphate attack and to obtain lasting immunity, the
following precautions should be taken when using sulphate resisting cement.
i] Water curing of the structures should be done for a longer period before
exposure to the sulphate water. An intermediate period of drying in air also
increases the resistance owing to the formation of an impermeable calcium
carbonate skin.
ii] A rich mix should be used with a low water cement ratio.
iii] A dense concrete should be used to give it a greater tightness against

penetration by the sulphate solutions.
iv] Steam curing at a temperature of 100 degree Centigrade and above greatly
increases the resistance to sulphate attack, sometimes to the point of immunity.
Curing below 100 degrees Centigrade does not increase the resistance and
sometimes decreases it.
1.16 WHITE CEMENT
1.16.1 White Cement
White Cement shall be non-staining, water repellent Portland Cement conforming to

relevant B.S. or ASTM standard which shall be tested in accordance with the relevant
stipulations of Clause 1.15.6 for Ordinary Portland Cement.
White Cement used where specified shall conform to the Specifications of iron oxide
contents below 1 percent. The strength characteristics shall be the same as ordinary
Portland Cement but produced in an oil fired cement kiln at 3100 oF (1704 oC)
burning temperature. To compensate for reduced strength in cementing power, the
cement contents of mix shall be increased by 10 to 15 percent.
1.16.2 Characteristics / Properties
White Portland Cement is a chemical product of several compounds which are in a

state of fine division chemically active and highly sensitive to moisture. Its essential
qualities are hydraulic in nature i.e. it sets and hardens when worked with water. A
good white cement which combines the properties of its numerous compounds, will set
when water is added to it in a regulated time; it will harden and gain strength
progressively, its strength will not show retrogression in strength at a later period and
will have constancy of volume. Above all, the basic requirement it has to fulfill
concerns its appearance which must be white, without any contamination of iron or
anything else. To maintain this primary property viz. whiteness, great care has to be
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taken at every stage of its production. The characteristic and properties of white
cement are fineness, setting time and soundness. It has to conform to the most rigorous
specification in respect of soundness. This is most important, for any lack of
proportion in the elements that produce it or any negligence in the production
processes would spoil the product. In other words even the slightest defect in the
manufacture would make the things made from it such as hydraulic tiles or other
moulded articles unsatisfactory.
1.17 COLOURED CEMENT
1.17.1 Coloured Cement

Colours are imparted to ordinary cement by mixing colouring matter to it in the form
of mineral pigments. Usually 5 to 10 percent of the colouring matter is added to obtain
the required shade. The mineral oxide used as pigments are rather costly.
Iron oxide gives red, yellow or brown; Chromium oxide gives green colour; Cobalt
gives blue colour. For black or brown colour manganese dioxide is used. White cement
is prepared with raw materials almost free from iron; it has the normal setting of
ordinary cement, except for the absence of any colour but white.
1.18 MILD STEEL REINFORCEMENT GRADE 60
1.18.1 Material and Manufacture
The bars shall be rolled from billets properly identified heats of mold cast or strand
cast steel using the open hearth, basic Oxygen, or electric- furnace process. The
reinforcement steel shall be obtained only from the approved manufacturers.
1.18.2 Chemical Requirements
Manufacturers shall perform analysis of test samples and determine the percentages of
carbon, manganese phosphorus and sulphur. The phosphorus content shall not exceed
0.05%. It will be obligatory for the Contractor to furnish manufacturers certificate
stating chemical composition of the Steel Reinforcement.
1.18.3 Requirements for Deformations
Deformation shall be spaced along the bar at substantially uniform distance. The
deformations on opposite sides of the bar shall be similar in size and shape. The
spacing height and gap of deformations shall conform to the requirements prescribed
in Table-1.
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1.18.4 TABLE 1 DEFORMED BAR DESIGNATION NUMBER, NORMAL
WEIGHTS, NOMINAL DIMENSIONS AND
DEFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.
NOMINAL *DEFORMATION
DIMENSIONS *REQUIREMENTS
In Inches * In Inches
BAR WT. DIA X-SEC PERI- MAX. MIN.AVER MAX. CAP
NO. LB/FT IN. AREA METER AVERAGE AGE HT.
IN 2 IN SPACING
3 .376 .375 .11 1.178 .262 .015 .143
4 .668 .500 .20 1.571 .350 .020 .191
5. 1.043 .625 .31 1.963 .437 .028 .239
6 1.502 .750 .44 2.356 .525 .038 .286
7 2.044 .875 .60 2.749 .612 .044 .334
8 2.670 1.000 .79 3.142 .700 .050 .383
9 3.400 1.128 1.00 3.544 .790 .056 .431
10 4.303 1.270 1.27 3.990 .889 .064 .487
11 5.313 1.410 1.56 4.430 .987 0.71 .540
14 7.650 1.693 2.25 5.320 1.185 .085 .648
18 13.600 2.257 4.00 7.090 1.580 .102 .864
1.18.5 Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Bars
The material shall conform to the requirements for tensile and percentage of elongation
properties as presented in Table-2
TABLE 2: TENSILE REQUIREMENTS (ASTM 615)

GRADE 40 GRADE 60
Tensile Strength 70,000 90,000
Minimum (in psi)
Yield Strength Minimum PSD 40,000 60,000
Elongation in 8 inches (203 mm.) % age % age
Piece. (min %age)
Bar No.
3 11 9
4 12 9
5 12 9
6 12 9
7 11 8
8 10 8
9 9 7
10 8 7
11 7 7
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1.18.6 Bending Requirements
he bend-test specimen shall stand being bent around a pin without cracking on the
outside of the bent portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of pins
are prescribed in Table-3.
Plain Diameter for Bend Tests

Bar Designation
d-nominal diameter of Specimen
No. Grade-40 Grade-60
3,4,5 4d 4d
6 5d 5d
7, 8 5d 6d
9, 10, 11 5d 8d
Test bends 1800 unless noted otherwise.
1.18.7 Permissible Variation in Mass
The permissible variation shall not exceed 6 percent under nominal mass. Reinforcing
bars shall be evaluated on the basis of nominal masses. In no case shall the over weight
of any bar be the cause for rejection.
1.18.8 Finish
The bars shall be free of injurious defects and shall have a workmanlike finish.
Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall not be cause for rejection,
provided the weight, dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a hand
wire brushed test specimen are not less than the requirements of this specification.
1.18.9 Plain Mild Steel Bars
Unless otherwise specified, all plain reinforcing bars shall comply with the
requirements of ASTM A-615-72 for plain mild steel bars and shall have minimum
yield strength (characteristic strength) of 36,000 lbs/inch sq.ft.
1.19 THERMOPORE
The material shall be of approved manufacture and of best quality available in

Pakistan. The thermopore shall be of the type used for insulating roof.
I-(17)
The insulation shall conform to the following physical requirements:
Density (Average) Lbs. per Cft. 6 to 8.5

Specific Gravity (Average) 0.12
Flexural Strength (Average
Kgm per Sq.Cm.) 3.6 to 4.3
Impact Strength (Cm/Kgm per
Sq.Cm.) 0.3 to 0.7
Compressive strength
(Cm/Kg per Sq.Cm.) 0.17 to 1.44
Deflection (average) 0.25 to Inches
Thermal conductivity (Average)
maximum BTU at mean temperature
10 Degree F. 0.22
1.20 SOLID FLUSH SHUTTERS (COMMERCIAL PLY) BOTH SIDES
Solid flush doors of approved manufacturers and of best quality available in Pakistan
or as approved shall be used.
The ply wood shall be in accordance with the requirements of B. S. 1455 : 963.
1.20.1 Glue
For joints work enamel glue complying with B. S. 745, Casein glue complying with
B. S. 745 and cold setting Casein glue complying with B. S. 1204 shall be used.
1.21 TERMITE PROOFING MATERIAL
Dieldrin/Alderin 20% emulsified concentrated or 0.5% solution of Heptachlor or de-

Termite Emulsion or another approved shall be used as per manufacturers
Specifications.
1.22 HARD BOARD
1.22.1 General
The hard board shall be of approved manufacturer. It shall be hard and stout and shall
not warp in moist climate nor turn into laminations. Shall be free from cracks, flaws,
dents, etc. shall be sufficiently thick to support the weight it has to take where being
used. It shall have uniform colour and thickness and shall have an average density of
30 to 50 lbs per cft.
I-(18)
1.23 CHIP BOARD
1.23.1 General
The Chip Board in general shall be medium density of best quality available in the
country and shall have uniform texture and thickness conforming to B.S. 2604 : 2604.
The surface shall be of such nature so as to give good adhesion to the decorative
lamination to be pressed on to it. They should be free from flaws, cracks, or any sort of
weak spots. The density shall be in the range of 50-53 lbs/sft and the modulus of
rupture shall be between 1,500 to 3,000 lbs/sq.in.
1.23.2 Samples
The samples shall be submitted by the contractor for approval before placing order to
the supplier and these samples will be retained till the completion of work. The cost of
such samples shall be deemed to be included in the unit rates of the relevant items
entered in the Bill of Quantities.
PLUMBING AND SANITARY FIXTURES
1.24 WATER CLOSET
1.24.1 Source
Unless otherwise specified the water closet shall be of best quality manufactured in
Pakistan as approved.
1.24.2 Composition
The water closet shall be made of ceramic ware in one piece of material.
1.24.3 Quality
Each water closet shall show good workmanship without dents or faults. The surface
and colour shall be uniform, non-corrodible, free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.24.4 Colour
The colour of the water closet shall be white or as approved.
1.24.5 Type
Type of the water closet shall be Asian / European as specified in the drawings or as
approved.
1.24.6 Size
I-(19)
The size of the water closet shall be as specified in the drawings or as approved.
1.24.7 Trap
The trap shall be either S or P type as approved. For manufacture and quality it shall
conform to the above specification for water closet. Each trap shall have a circular
opening of 0.02 meter (4") l.d. for connection of anti-siphonage pipe.
1.24.8 Foot Rest
For squatting/Asiatic pattern type water closet the foot rest shall be an integral part of
the water closet.
1.25 SEAT
1.25.1 Source
Unless otherwise specified the seat shall be in double seat cover comprising a seat and
a cover hinged together of best quality manufactured in Pakistan or as approved.
1.25.2 Composition
Seat shall be as per manufacturer's Standard.
1.25.3 Quality
Seat shall be made in one piece. It shall be free from blisters. The surface shall be
highly polished impervious and hygienic.
1.25.4 Type
Seat shall be of closed or open pattern as per manufacturer's Standard.
1.25.5 Shape
The shape of the seat shall be in conformity with the type of water closet specified.
The underside of the seat shall be flat and shall not be recessed. For closed pattern seat
the hinging devices shall be either of good quality non-ferrous metal or any other
corrosion resistant material.
1.25.6 Bolts
The bolts shall be of non-ferrous material 65 mm (2- 1/2") in length. Two bolts shall
be provided with each seat.
I-(20)
1.25.7 Buffers
Seat shall be provided with rubber buffers of 25mm x 37mm (1" x 1-1/2") size and 9.5
mm x 3/8") thickness. The buffers shall be rigidly attached to the seat. The metal in
contact with buffers shall be non-ferrous. The cover of the seat for closed pattern shall
have buffers not less than two in number.
1.25.8 Colour
The colour of the seat shall be black or as approved.
1.26 FLUSHING CISTERN
1.26.1 Source
Cistern shall be obtained from approved source which shall be of the best quality
manufactured in Pakistan or as approved.
1.26.2 Composition
Low level non completed coupled cistern shall be made of plastic or ceramic ware in
one piece of materials. For manufacture and quality it shall conform to Specifications
of water closet.
1.26.3 Capacity
The capacity of the cistern shall be 13.5 liters (3 Gallons).
1.26.4 Quality
Each cistern shall show good workmanship without dents or faults. The surface and
colour shall be uniform free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.26.5 Brackets/Bolt Kit
Brackets shall be of material as approved. The length of the bracket shall be such as to
enable 100mm (4") embedding in the wall or fixed to the wall with the help of screws.
Where bolt kit is available as standard Accessory it shall conform to manufacturers
specifications.
1.26.6 Cover
For composition and quality the cistern cover shall conform to the corresponding
specification of cistern.
I-(21)
1.26.7 Flush Pipe
Flush pipe shall be of 31mm (1-1/2") internal diameter. It shall be manufactured either
from steel or non- ferrous materials as approved.
The steel pipe shall be either galvanized or chromium plated both internally and
externally as approved. Moulded rubber cone shall be provided for connection with the
water closet.
1.26.8 Ball Valve and Component Parts
Ball valve and its component parts shall be either of brass or gun metal or any
corrosion resistant alloy or plastic. These shall be sound, hard, smooth and well
finished. The mechanism of component parts shall be such that when the position is in
contact with the face of seat the short arm of the level shall be in vertical position. Ball
valve shall not leak when rested to a pressure of 210.9 x 103 Kg/sq. meter (300 P.S.I.).
It shall not displace water more than half its volume when left in water.
1.27 WASH HAND BASIN
1.27.1 Source and Type
Wash Hand Basins shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in
Pakistan.
1.27.2 Composition
Wash Hand Basin shall be made as ceramic ware in one piece of material as approved.
1.27.3 Manufacture
Each Wash Hand Basin shall be fired at such a temperature as to produce satisfactory
fused clay.
1.27.4 Quality
Each Wash Hand Basin shall show good workmanship without dents or faults. The
surface and colour shall be uniform non-corrodible, free from discoloration and
imperfections.
1.27.5 Colour
Colour of the wash hand basin shall be white or as approved.
I-(22)
1.27.6 Size
The size of the wash hand basin shall be as specified in the Bill of Quantities.
1.27.7 Overflow
Overflow shall be either of open ware type with removable grating or of a bolt type as
specified. The slot for overflow shall be 63mm long 12.7 mm deep (2.5" long and 1/2"
deep). It shall be so designed as to facilitate cleaning.
1.27.8 Soap tray or Sinking
Soap tray or sinking shall be so provided as to drain into the basin.
1.27.9 Tap Holes
The tap holes shall be squarer to fit pillar taps and shall be beveled around the opening.
They shall be so situated as to allow supply pipes to be clear of waste and vent pipes
and shall have enough space to prevent the user striking the head on the tap.
1.27.10 Waste Hole and Grating
Waste hole shall have a minimum diameter of 63mm (2.5") the outlet shall be beveled
or rebated. The tap hole shall be square in shape and each side shall be of 29mm
(1.1/8") length. Chromium plated grating of appropriate diameter shall allow free
drainage of water and be securely fitted to basin without any leakage.
1.27.11 Plug Chain and Stay Hole
Plug shall be of rubber. The diameter of the plug shall be such as to fit snugly in the
waste hole. The chain shall be of brass/chromium plated one end fixed to the plug and
the other end in the chain stay hole. The position of the stay hole shall not be lower
than the over flow slot.
1.27.12 Brackets
Brackets shall be of an approved material. The length of the bracket shall be such as to
enable 100mm (4") embedding in the wall or fixed to the wall with the help of screws.
I-(23)
1.27.13 Stud Slots
Stud slots shall be monolithically cast with the wash hand basin. These shall receive
the brackets on the inside of the basin and shall be so situated that the brackets remain
50mm (2") away from the face. These shall not exceed 12.7 mm (1/2") in dia 7.9 mm
(5/10" in height and shall be 300mm (12") from the back of the basin to the center of
the side. The side studs shall be 63mm x 125mm x 16mm (2-1/8" x 5" x 5/8") and
centre of stud shall be 300mm (12") from the back of the basin.
1.28 WASTE PIPE
Waste Pipe shall be of 38mm (1-1/2") internal diameter. It shall be UPVC painted with
enamel paint, or chromium plated as specified in the BOQ.
1.28.1 Bottle Type Trap
All the wash hand basins shall be provided with a bottle type trap (Chromium plated or
stainless steel as approved) and connected with the basin and waste pipe.
1.29 TOOTH BRUSH HOLDER WITH TOOTH PASTE DISH
Tooth brush holder with tooth paste dish shall be of best quality and type manufactured
in Pakistan as approved.
1.29.2 Composition
It shall be made of Stainless Steel.
1.29.3 Quality
Each tooth brush holder shall be of best quality and show good workmanship. The
surface and colour should be uniform, non-corrodible, free from discoloration and
imperfections.
1.29.4 Size
Size of the tooth brush holder shall be as approved.
I-(24)
1.30 SINK
Sink shall be of best quality and type manufactured in Pakistan and as approved.
1.30.2 Composition
It shall be made of 18 gauge stainless steel or as approved.
1.30.3 Quality
Each sink shall show good workmanship without dents or faults. The surface and
colour should be uniform non- ferrous free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.30.4 Size
Size of the stainless steel sink shall be as specified in the Bill of Quantities or as
approved.
1.31 PILLAR COCK
1.31.1 General
Pillar Cock shall be chromium plated and of best quality manufactured in Pakistan.
These shall be of screw down type with jam nut. Internal diameter of the tap shall be
15 mm (1/2").
1.32 ONE HOLE MIXER
1.32.1 General
a] One hole mixer for wash basin.

b] One hole mixer high cock for sink.
One hole mixer shall be chromium plated and of best quality manufactured in
Pakistan. These shall be of screw down type with jam nut. Internal diameter of the tap
shall be 13mm (1/2").
1.33 URINALS
Urinal shall be of best quality manufactured in Pakistan and as approved.
I-(25)
1.33.1 Composition
Urinal shall be made as a ceramic ware in one piece of material as specified.
1.33.2 Manufacture
Each urinal shall be fired at such a temperature as to produce a satisfactory Fused Clay.
1.33.3 Quality
Each urinal shall show good workmanship without dents or faults. The surface and
colour shall be uniform free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.33.4 Colour
Colour of the urinal shall be white or as approved.
1.33.5 Flushing Cistern
4.5 liters capacity automatic C.I. cistern best quality local made enamel painted or
Ceramic type best quality local made as specified in the Bill of Quantities.
1.33.6 Type
The type of the urinal shall be as approved.
1.33.7 Waste Pipe
Waste pipe shall be of 38 mm (1-1/2") internal diameter. It shall be manufactured

either from steel or non- ferrous materials as approved. The steel pipe shall be either
galvanized (internally and externally) or chromium plated as approved.
1.33.8 Brackets
Brackets shall be painted iron. The bracket shall be either of such a length as to enable
100 mm (4") embedding in the wall or shall be such as to be fixed to the wall with the
help of screws.
1.34 TAPS AND STOP COCKS (TEE ANGLE ETC.)
1.34.1 Source
Taps and cocks shall be of best quality manufactured in Pakistan and as approved.
I-(26)
1.34.2 Composition
The bodies and heads shall be of hard brass or gun metal or hot pressings of brass of
manganese bronze. Spindles, glands, crutches, washer plates and nuts shall be of brass
or manganese.
1.34.3 Quality
Castings shall be from metal poured into the moulds while hot pressing shall be metal
pressed between dies.
Pressing shall be smoother and shall present a better appearance. These shall be plated
with zinc or chromium as specified.
1.34.4 Requirements
Tap and cocks shall be fitted with a cover of pressed sheet metal threaded for
attachment to the head and which can be cleaned easily. The stem of washer, plate
(called a jumper) shall be either loose or fixed by screwing to the spindle with the help
of a grub screw.
1.34.5 Size
Size of the taps and cocks shall be as specified or as approved.
1.35 C.P. SHOWER AND C.P. ARMS

The C.P. Shower with arms shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured
in Pakistan.
1.35.2 Composition
It shall be made of best quality materials duly chromium plated in accordance with the
latest specifications as approved.
1.35.3 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship. The surface and colour should
be uniform non- corrodible free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.35.4 Size
The C.P. shower shall be from approved manufacturers and of the sizes specified.
I-(27)
1.36 C.P. SOAP DISH
C.P. Soap dish shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in Pakistan.
1.36.2 Composition
1.36.3 Quality
be uniform non- corrodible, free from discoloration and imperfections.
1.36.4 Size
The size of the C.P. Soap dish shall be as approved or as specified.
1.37 C.P. TOILET PAPER HOLDER
The C.P. Toilet Paper holder shall be of an approved best quality and type
manufactured in Pakistan.
1.37.2 Composition
1.37.3 Quality
be uniform non- corrodible, free from dis-colouration and imperfections.
1.37.4 Size
The size of the toilet paper holder shall be as approved or as specified.
I-(28)
1.38 C.P. TOWEL RAIL
C.P. Towel Rail shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in
Pakistan.
1.38.2 Composition
It shall be make of best quality iron pipe duly chromium plated in accordance with the
1.38.3 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship smooth surface and colour
should be uniform non- corrodible, free from dis-colouration and imperfections.
1.38.4 Size
It shall be of 3/4" dia x 24" long (19mm x 600mm ) long.
1.39 MIRROR
Mirror shall be of best quality Belgium or local as specified make with Chromium
plated screws.
1.39.2 Composition
It shall be made of best quality materials in accordance with the latest British Standard
Specifications as approved.
1.39.3 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship and surface should be uniform
and free from imperfections and distortion.
1.39.4 Size
Size of the mirror shall be 24" x 18" x 1/4" or as specified.
I-(29)
1.40 PLATE GLASS SHELVES WITH C.P. GUARD RAILS
Plate glass shelves with C.P. guard rails shall be of an approved best quality and type
manufactured in Pakistan.
1.40.2 Composition
It shall be made of best quality materials in accordance with the latest specifications as
approved.
1.40.3 Quality
1.40.4 Size
It shall be of size 24"x5"x3/16" (600x125x5mm) or as specified.
1.40.5 C.P. Hanger
The C.P. hanger shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in
Pakistan.
1.40.6 Composition
latest specifications.
1.40.7 Quality
1.40.8 Size
The size of the C.P. hanger shall be as approved.
1.41 TIMBER GRILL
Timber grill shall be of first class deodar wood as approved.
I-(30)
1.41.2 Composition
It shall be manufactured from 1st class deodar wood duly painted with 3 coats of
enamel paint as approved.
1.41.3 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship.
1.41.4 Size
It shall be of 27"x27"x3" (675mmx675mmx75mm) size or as approved.
1.42 FLOOR TRAPS
The floor trap shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in Pakistan.
1.42.2 Composition
It shall be made of best quality cast iron in accordance with the latest specifications
with C.P. Grating of specified size.
1.42.3 Quality
It shall be made of best quality and show good workmanship. The surface shall be
uniform, non-corrodible, non-ferrous and free from imperfections.
1.42.4 Size
The size of the flow trap shall be as specified or as approved.
1.43 GULLY TRAPS

Gully traps shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured in Pakistan.
1.43.2 Composition
It shall be made of best quality earthenware duly glazed with 150x150mm cast iron
gratings. A brick masonry chamber plastered with 1:3 cement sand mortar both inside
and outside shall be constructed over the gully trap with C.I. frame and cover of
required size.
I-(31)
1.43.3 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship. The surface shall be uniform
free from imperfections.
1.43.4 Size
It shall be (12"x12") or as specified or approved.
1.44 VALVES
Air relief valves, non-return valves, gate valves etc.
The valves shall be heavy duty and of an approved best quality and type manufactured
in Pakistan.
1.44.2 Composition
a) Air relief valve shall have small orifice valve, rubber balls, brass air vent
orifices, gun metal nipple, screw down valve and seats, operating screws. The
valve shall be capable to resist 153 meter of water pressure.
b) Non-return valves body shall be of cast iron or bronze with gun metal seats and
stainless steel hinges. The valve shall be capable to resist a pressure of 150
metre of water.
c) Gate valves, heavy duty type brass, gun metal or bronze of best quality,
manufactured in Pakistan as approved and capable to resist a pressure of 150
metre of water.
1.44.3 Size
As per Bill of Quantities.
1.45 MANHOLE COVER AND FRAME
Manhole cover and frame shall be of an approved best quality and type manufactured
in Pakistan conforming to B.S.S 497.
I-(32)
1.45.2 Quality
It shall be of best quality and show good workmanship. The surface shall be uniform,
non-corrodible, non- ferrous and free from imperfections.
1.45.3 Size
18" (450mm) dia weight 1/2 Cwt or as specified in the B.O.Q.
1.46 CAST IRON SOIL PIPES (SPUN TYPE)
1.46.1 Cast iron soil pipes and fittings shall be of an approved best quality manufactured in
Pakistan which shall be truly cylindrical with clear internal diameter as specified
having a uniform thickness smooth and with strong and deep sockets free from flaws
air bubbles, cracks, sand- holes and other defects. They shall not be brittle but shall
allow for ready cutting chipping or drilling.
1.46.2 Standards
When used underground the thickness and weight of cast iron pipes shall not be less
than those shown in the following table:
Internal Weight per 6 ft. length (including

Diameter socket & headed spigot or flanges, the
socket not less than 3/8 thick)
2 (50 mm) 24.9 Kg.
3 (75 mm) 34 Kg.
4 (100 mm) 48 Kg.
6 (150 mm) 70.3 Kg.
1.46.3 Treatment
Before use all cast iron pipes and fittings shall be treated with two coats of Angus
Smiths composition or the Dower-Barft process or Macarlaine's glass enamel or other
approved means of preventing oxidation.
1.46.4 Type
Cast iron soil pipes shall be either spigotted and socketted or flanged at both ends as
specified.
I-(33)
1.46.5 Length
Cast iron soil pipes shall be in 6 ft. (2 meter) long pieces including socket and beaded
spigot or flanges at both ends.
1.46.6 Plain Bend, Door Bend and Plug Junction
For quality and treatment the specials shall conform to the corresponding specification
of cast iron soil pipe. The size shall be as specified.
1.47 REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE PIPES
1.47.1 Source
Reinforced cement concrete pipes of specified quality shall be of approved

manufacturer.
1.47.2 Composition
Pipe shall be made of reinforced cement concrete. The cement concrete shall be Class -
B for all Classes of pipes (1:1-1/2:3).
1.47.3 Quality
Pipe shall be of uniform internal diameter and thickness throughout its length. The
minimum amount of reinforcement for different diameters of pipes shall be as given in
Tables No. 1, 2 & 3.
1.47.4 Collars and Sockets
Collars and sockets shall conform to the above specifications for composition quality
and reinforcement.
1.47.5 Standard
The standard thickness, weight and reinforcement for different diameters of pipes and
collars shall be as given in Table No. 1, 2 & 3.
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1.47.6 Tolerance
The internal diameter of pipe shall not deviate from the nominal internal diameter by
more than 1/8" (3mm) upto 18" (450mm) diameter; 1/4" (6mm) upto 48" (1200mm)
diameter. The radial thickness of the wall of pipe or its fittings shall not vary more
than specified below:
Pipe diameters Variation in radial

in inches thickness in inches.
3 to 18 + 1/16
20 to 36 + 3/32
38 to 48 + 1/8
The internal diameter of the socket or collar shall have a minimum clearance when
fixed to the pipes as specified below :
Nominal Internal Minimum clearance between

diameter of pipe spigot and socket or collar
in inches in inches
3 to 18 3/8
10 to 18 5/8
24 to 48
1.47.7 Hydraulic Test
Pipe barrel shall withstand the specified internal pressure without showing any sign of
injury or sweating. The pressure shall be applied at a rate not exceeding 10 PSI in 5
second and full pressure shall be maintained for at least thirty seconds.
I-(35)
TABLE NO. 1 is attached
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I-(37)
1.47.8 R.C.C. PIPES AND COLLARS (6 FEET LENGTH)
1.48 GALVANIZED IRON PIPES
1.48.1 Source
Galvanized iron pipes shall be of specified quality and of an approved manufacture.
1.48.2 Composition
Pipes shall be of best quality galvanized iron.
1.48.3 Quality
Pipes shall be sound castly workable with drill or file and free from imperfections. Its
inner and outer surface shall be smooth. Each pipe shall be properly galvanized. It
shall have screw threads on both ends for jointing with sockets.
1.48.4 Welding Socket
High frequency induction welding, Socket shall conform to the above specifications of
galvanized iron pipes for composition and quality.
1.48.5 Requirements
All straight lengths of pipes and its threads shall be protected with socket and jute
covering.
1.48.6 Test
Pipes shall be capable of withstanding a pressure 700 psi. The pipes shall comply with
Specification ASTM F-1083 and A-865
1.48.7 Galvanized Iron Specials
The specials shall normally be of G.I. manufactured to the same specifications as the
pipes but where these are not available locally manufactured gun metal specials can be
used. It shall be ensured that the threads are not worn out. The fittings shall be tested
by jointing at least 5 percent of the local supplies to straight pipes with sufficient
pressure. Defective fittings invariably crack on application of pressure. The fittings
shall also be examined to detect blisters and minor cracks. The fittings shall also be
hydraulically tested to a pressure of 200 ft. of water head.
I-(38)
1.49 FIRE HYDRANT
1.49.1 Source
The fire hydrant shall be of an approved quality and manufacture.
1.49.2 Composition
Head valve gate and nozzle cap shall be made of cast iron. Outlet nozzle, valve seat
drain valve stuffing box glands gland box nutt and operating stem shall be of bronze or
any other corrosion resistant alloy as approved.
1.49.3 Quality
The component parts of the hydrant shall be free from flaws air bubbles cracks and
holes and other defects. The main valve shall be faced with rubber or leather and in
case of slide gate tubes shall have bitumastic barrel rings. All exposed surfaces shall be
painted with three coats of approved quality paint. The capacity of hydrant shall be
given at hydrant top and nozzle cap. It shall be self lubricating type.
1.49.4 Requirements
The requirements of fire hydrant shall be:
i) Pitch of the stem thread shall be such that water hammer shall not exceed
working pressure.
ii) In case the upper portion of the barrel is broken off, hydrants shall remain
reasonably tight.
iii) It shall be capable of taking a flow of not less than 150 gallons per minute.
iv) To prevent freezing a non-corrodible drip valve shall be provided to drain the
barrel when the main valve is closed. Main valve shall be faced with a yielding
material such as rubber for the compression type or a bronze ring for the gate
type and a seat of bronze or other non-corrodible material.
v) Outlet threads shall conform to those used in the system.
1.49.5 Type
Type of hydrant shall be either "SUNK" or "FLUSH" as approved.
I-(39)
1.49.6 Size
Size of the hydrant shall be 2-1/2" dia or as specified.
1.50 EXTERNAL FITTINGS / SPECIALS
1.50.1 Source
The external fittings shall be of an approved source and quality.
1.50.2 Composition
The external fittings shall be made of cast iron.
1.50.3 Quality
Each fitting shall be of the clean diameter as specified of uniform thickness with
smooth and strong spigot and socket or flanges as specified. It shall be free from flaws
and air bubbles, cracks and holes and other defect.
1.50.4 Standard
Each fitting shall conform to the respective standards.
1.50.5 Size
Size of each fitting shall be as specified or approved.
I-(40)
SECTION - 2 CLEARANCES OF SITE & LAYOUT OF BUILDINGS
2.1 DESCRIPTION
The work to be done under this section consists of dismantling and demolition of
existing structure (if any) including clearing out site of all rubbish, grass, shrubs, brush
wood, under growth, roots and trees.
Securing permanent bench marks at given levels and grades wherever required.
General grading and leveling of the site to achieve a proper drainage.
Removing all construction or demolition debris after completion of the work to a

distance of at least 100 meters from the outermost lines of the site or as required by the
local authorities.
All bench marks pegs, flags, pillars or any similar item and labour required for the
setting out of the work shall be arranged by the Contractor. The cost of such item is to
be included in the rate quoted by the Contractor in other items of work to be carried out
under the Contract.
No tree shall be cut without the written orders. The wood obtained shall be neatly
stacked and handed over to the Employer or his representative.
The ground shall be leveled and graded in accordance with the plans, sections or in the
absence of such drawings as may be directed.
2.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 Demolition Work
During demolition, the Contractor shall see that no damage or injury is done to the
parts of the work which are to be retained, and that the demolition is executed with
appropriate tools and in such a manner as to render unserviceable as little of the
materials as possible.
Boards, battens, frames and wood work, sheets, tiles, slates, trusses, R.S. beams and all
such materials likely to be damaged if dropped from a height, shall be carried to the
ground or lowered with ropes.
II-(1)
2.2.2 Dust Prevention
To minimize nuisance from dust, arrangements shall be made for the erection and
removal of screens or canvas or other suitable material and for watering the work as the
demolition proceeds.
2.2.3 Sorting and Removal
All dismantled materials shall be property of the Employer and shall be sorted and
stacked where ordered. Doors and windows shall be removed from the chowkhats with
their hinges before dismantling the later. The work of removing dismantled material
upto 300 feet, sorting and stacking the same will be done within the rate.
2.2.4 Disposal
As required, the Contractor shall remove the whole or a portion of dismantled material
from the site of work. The method of disposal of such material shall be subject to
approval.
2.3 MEASUREMENT
The measurement for clearance of site and layout of Buildings shall not be made
separately.
2.4 RATE AND PAYMENT
The cost for clearance of site and layout of Buildings shall be deemed to have been
included in the rates of other items in the Bill of Quantities.
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SECTION - 3 EXCAVATION, FILLING, BACKFILLING& DISPOSAL
3.1 DESCRIPTION
The work under this Section consists of excavating, in all types of soil, lifting,
transportation and disposal of the excavated material, back-fill and fill for building
foundations, and under floors including all incidental work necessary for excavation to
the required depth and dimensions and in accordance with the Drawings or as directed.
The work shall be carried out in complete conformity with the specifications set-forth
hereunder.
All fill or refill around structures, i.e. within the slopes and limits of the established lines
for excavation for the structures and below the natural surface level, shall be defined as
"Back Filling".
All fill or refill (from the excavated earth at site) about structures, i.e. above the natural
surface level shall be defined as "filling under floors or embankment from excavated
spoil".
All fill or refill, from the material provided and brought from outside the site (any lead),
about structures, i.e. above the natural surface level shall be defined as " filling under
floors with earth provided and brought from outside".
Filling shall be approved selected material from excavated or other predominantly

granular material, free from slurry and organic or other unsuitable matter and capable of
compaction by ordinary means.
Filling around pipes and cables shall be carefully placed; fine material shall cover the
pipe of cable completely before the normal filling is placed.
Material for backfilling shall conform to the requirements of Specifications. It shall be

placed in layers of 6" to 18 or as directed by the engineer incharge and saturated with
sufficient water or otherwise compacted to produce not less than 95 percent in situ
density with respect to the maximum density at optimum moisture content, achieved in
Test No. 12 of B.S. 1377-1967.
Filling shall not be placed against foundation walls without first obtaining approval to do
so. Filling shall be brought up evenly on each side of the walls as far as practicable.
Heavy equipment for spreading and compacting the fill shall not be operated closer to
the wall than a distance equal to the height of the fill above the top of footing.
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3.1.1 Setting Out
Lines and levels shall be set out by the Contractor who shall be responsible for
maintaining all stakes and witness points set up for the work in strict accordance with
the requirement and drawings.
3.1.2 Cleaning
All areas requiring clearing shall be cleared of all trees, bushes, rubbish and other
objectionable matter and such materials shall be removed from the site of work or
otherwise disposed off as approved. Any damage to the works of public or private
property caused by Contractor's operation shall be made good through repair or
replacement at the sole expenses of the Contractor.
3.2 AUTHORIZED OUTLINES
Unless otherwise specified or directed in writing, all earthwork, i.e. excavation of

trenches, pits, etc. for foundations, filling under floors, etc. shall be executed to the
widths, depths, lengths, alignments grades and levels shown on the drawings. If they are
not indicated on the drawings then the Contractor shall prepare the drawing showing the
existing ground levels and the actual grades and levels of excavation for obtaining
necessary approval.
Similarly for all backfill and fill works the Contractor shall prepare drawings showing
the existing ground levels and the actual finished level to ascertain the volume of fill for
obtaining approval before the commencement of work.
3.3.1 Excavation in Foundations & Backfilling

i) Lines and Grades
The bottom and side slopes of excavation upon or against which structures or
other required constructions are to be placed shall be finished accurately to the
required grades and dimensions and, if required, shall be moistened with water
and tamped or rolled with suitable tools or equipment for the purpose of forming
firm foundation. Whenever the natural foundation material is disturbed or
loosened or excavated beyond the approved lines and grades the loose material
shall be removed and the extra excavation made good at Contractor's expense
with selected materials which shall be thoroughly compacted by tamping rolling
in layers not exceeding 6" to 18 or as directed by the Engineer In charge.
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ii) Location for Placing Excavated/Surplus Materials
The excavated/surplus earth shall not be heaped within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of the top
edge of any foundation. The surplus material shall be disposed off out side the
project area without any additional cost.
iii) Inspection of Foundations
Foundation trenches shall be inspected and approved before foundation is laid. If

safe foundation could not be obtained at the depth shown on the drawings, the
work shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer In charge.
iv) Excavation to be kept Free of Water
All excavations shall be kept free from water from whatever source it may come
at all times free of cost except where otherwise specified or permitted in writing.
v) Excess Excavation
In the event of any excavation being carried out wider or deeper than shown on
the drawings, it shall be filled in by the Contractor at his own expense to meet the
required dimension and levels with concrete or any other material approved for
such purpose.
vi) Planking and Strutting
The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all timbering, piling, shoring,
strutting and other approved supports to the sides of all excavation, trenches and
all other works in such a way as will be sufficient to secure them from falling and
to prevent any movement. The Contractor shall submit his proposals with
drawings/sketches for approval prior to execution of any such construction work.
All pecuniary and other responsibilities connected with this part of the work shall
rest with the Contractor.
In removing timbering, shoring and strutting and all other supports from
excavation and trenches etc., special care shall be taken to avoid bringing pressure
to bear on any concrete or other work until it has hardened sufficiently to resist
such pressure.
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vii) Classification of Material
No classification will be made for payment purposes of any material excavated as

to its class, nature, origin or condition, unless an unusual obstruction or embedded
matter or substance is encountered. If this occurs, it shall be submitted by the
Contractor for evaluation of design and working out of a necessary treatment.
New items shall be mutually agreed.
viii) Transportation of Materials
All carts, trucks or other vehicles used by the Contractor for transportation of the
material shall be suitably constructed or lined out to permit any leakage of soil
while the vehicles are on the move. These would be so loaded and arranged as not
to spill on the site and public roads. Whenever any vehicle so used is found
leaking and unsuitable it shall be immediately withdrawn from the work.
ix) Termite Control
The approved foundation trenches shall be treated with the termite control
solution as provided under section "Termite Control".
x) Compacted Fill and Backfill
It comprises returning, transportation and filling the selected excavated material

around foundations, and at back of walls etc., upto finished levels shown on the
drawings or as required in layers not exceeding 6 to 18 or as directed by the
Engineer In charge carefully rammed and consolidated (with addition of water if
required) so as to achieve a minimum relative density of 90%. No filling shall be
made until the concrete foundations and footings etc., have been inspected and
approved. Earth to be used for filling must be free of all the organic impurities,
debris or any other foreign matter. Earth which contains more than 1% of salts,
particularly sulphates, will not be used in filling.
In case of non-sufficiency of excavated material and un-suitability of earth for

back-filling, appropriate material conforming to the Specifications requirements
shall be brought by the Contractor. Necessary Laboratory tests shall be carried out
at the Contractor's expense.
3.4 EARTH FILLING UNDER FLOORS
Excavation of Works
After the masonry has been laid upto the plinth level and the Damp Concrete Proof
Course, if required is laid the space between the walls shall be cleared of debris and
loose earth shall be laid in layers of 6" to 9 and each layer watered and compacted until
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the filling is completed upto the base level of the floor as shown on the drawings. Only
sandy soil free from saltpeter either from the materials excavated from the foundations if
such materials is suitable and sufficient or suitable material brought from outside shall
be used.
3.5 SAND FILLING UNDER FLOOR
Unless otherwise specified the base of all ground floors shall be constructed in
accordance with the following specifications:-
a] Sand filling shall be done in layers not more than 4" (100 mm) thick and shall be
rammed after saturation to such an extent that 4" (100 mm) layer is reduced to
about 2.7" (68 mm) after compaction.
The required in situ density w.r.t. maximum density to optimum moisture content
shall be in compliance with test 12 of B.S. 1377-1967.
b] The base shall be perfectly level. A slope of 1:64 shall be provided in verandahs
and bath rooms if required.
c] Sand shall conform in all respect to the specifications for fine aggregate except for
its grading, i.e. it shall pass through a sieve No. 16 and not more than 30% shall
pass through a sieve No. 100.
3.6 MEASUREMENT
a] For Excavation
The measurement shall be made for the actual Net quantity as per the approved
drawings in cu.ft/cu.m. by taking measurements of trenches, pits, etc.
b] For Backfilling
The Measurement in Cu.ft/cu.m shall be made for the actual quantity backfilling
as per approved drawing of the rammed/compacted earth.
c] For filling Earth/Sand under Floors
Measurement shall be made for actual quantity as per approved drawings in

Cu.ft/cu.m by measurement of the rammed/compacted earth.
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a] For Excavation
Payment shall be made for the actual quantity as measured above in Cu.ft/cu.m at
the corresponding unit rate of BOQ. The rate for excavation shall cover:
Excavation, backfilling, lifting and removal of surplus/excavated material for all

leads and lifts; including compaction.
The provision of drainage of surface subsoil/ground water and rain water in order
to prevent accumulation of water around the foundations during the construction
period. If a situation necessitates the execution of drainage, it shall be carried out
by the Contractor at no extra cost. The duration of such activity shall be as per
construction requirement or as directed.
b] For Backfilling
Payment shall be made for the actual quantity backfilled measured in cubic feet at
the corresponding unit rate of BOQ.
The rate for backfilling shall cover filling the space between the building and the
sides of the trenches with the excavated earth, laid in 6" to 18 layers watered and
rammed including all labour, tools and plants required for the job.
c] For Filling under Floors/Embankment
Payment shall be made for the actual quantity of filling in cubic feet at the
corresponding contract unit rates of BOQ. Such payment shall be considered as
full compensation for the work specified above.
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SECTION - 4: TERMITE PROOFING
4.1 DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of providing termite control treatment in foundations plinth and
under floors with the solution of Dieldrin/Aldrin 20% Emulsifiable concentrate (E.C.)
or 0.5% solution of Heptachlor or another as approved.
4.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Dieldrin/Aldrin 20% Emulsifiable concentrate or 0.5% solution of Heptachlor shall be

of approved manufacturers and shall be brought at site in manufacturers sealed tins.
4.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
4.3.1 Extent of Application:
Unless otherwise specified all sides of structural members below floor level and
bottoms of excavated trenches/pits, floors beds and underside of plinth protection are to
be sprayed with the solution.
4.3.2 Preparation of Solution:
As per manufacturer recommendations.
4.3.3 Method of Application:
The solution shall be applied with approved pressure spraying equipment maintaining
an adequate pressure to all applications to, on or in the earth. Solution shall also be
sprayed in trenches around the building under plinth protection. Pesticide shall
penetrate to a depth of 25 mm (1") minimum in porous earth at sides and 50 mm (2") to
75 mm (3") at bottoms of excavation and floor beds. After back-filling to plinth level,
the area is again to be sprayed with pesticide solution. Wherever wooden/ply surfaces
are to be treated by spraying, it shall be carried out with approved hand compression
sprayer at the specified pressure as per instructions.
4.3.4 Rate of Application:
The pesticide solution shall be applied as per manufacturer recommendations.
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4.3.5 Precaution:
The contractor shall take extreme care to avoid any mishap due to the injurious effects
of the chemicals and shall keep the "Owner" indemnified from any losses, damages or
expenses in this connection whatsoever.
4.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The measurement shall be made in sq.m/sq.ft. by measuring and multiplying length into
breath/height/depth of the actually treated surface by spraying the solution.
4.5 PAYMENT:
The payment shall be made in Sq.m/Sq.ft. of the actual work done as measured above at
the corresponding unit rate given in BOQ.
Note: The General Contractor has to engage an approved Specialist Contractor for the purposes
of Termite proofing.
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SECTION - 5 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
5.1 DESCRIPTION
This item covers the manufacture, forming, transporting, placing, and stripping of
forms, finishing and curing of plain and reinforced normal concrete in the structures
included herein.
5.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Concrete work shall conform to all requirements of ACI 301-72, (Revised 1975),
Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings, except as modified by
supplemental requirements below. The Contractor shall submit, for approval before
commencement of any work, his Method Statement which would provide complete
details of the procedures and equipment to be used for the satisfactory execution of the
work.
5.3 COMPOSITION AND QUALITY
Concrete shall be composed of Portland cement, water, fine and coarse aggregates and
any admixtures as and when specified. The concrete mixtures will be designed by the
Contractor who will determine the required quality of the concrete for the structures
covered by these Specifications. The desired strength of concrete for various parts of
the structure has been shown on the Drawings, or as provided in BOQ.
5.4 CEMENT
5.4.1 General:
Cement shall be furnished in sacks or in bulk form as approved. Unless otherwise

permitted, cement from not more than two plants shall be used and in general, the
product of only one plant shall be used in any particular section of the work. No cement
recovered through cleaning sacks shall be used.
5.4.2 Portland Cement:
Portland cement shall be indigenous stuff unless otherwise approved. Portland cement
shall conform to British Standard 12:1971, Specifications for Portland Cement or to
ASTM Designation C150-74, Standard Specifications for Portland Cement Type - I
conforming to ASTM Designation C150-74, Type - II or IV may also be used in certain
parts of work as specified.
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5.4.3 Tests:
Cement shall be sampled at storage site and tested from time to time in accordance with
the ASTM Designation C150-74 or its equivalent British Standards. Expenses for such
tests shall be borne by the Contractor. If the tests prove that the cement has become
unsatisfactory, it shall be removed from the site immediately. Cement which has been
in storage longer than four months shall not be used until retesting proves it to be
satisfactory.
5.4.4 Transportation of Cement:
Transportation of the cement from the mill to the site stores and to the point of use shall
be accomplished in such a manner that the cement is completely protected from
exposure to moisture. Cement which has been adversely affected by moisture shall be
rejected. Cement in sacks shall be delivered in strong, well made, paper or cloth bags,
each plainly marked with the manufacturer's name, brand, type of cement and the
weight of cement contained therein. Packages varying more than 3 percent from the
weight marked thereon may be rejected and if the average weight of packages in any
consignment as shown by weighing fifty packages taken at random is less than that
marked on the packages, the entire consignment may be rejected. Packages received in
broken or damaged condition shall be rejected or may be accepted only as fractional
packages.
5.4.5 Storage:
Cement shall be stored in dry, weather tight and properly ventilated structures. All
storage facilities shall be subject to approval and shall be such as to permit easy access
for inspection and identification of each consignment. Adequate storage capacity shall
be furnished to provide sufficient cement to meet the peak needs of the project. Cement
in sacks shall be stored on a damp proof floor and shall not be piled to a height
exceeding 6 feet.
The Contractor shall use cement in the approximate chronological order in which it is
received at the site. All empty sacks shall be promptly disposed off.
Cement storage facilities shall be emptied and cleaned by the Contractor when so
directed, however, the interval between required cleaning normally will not be less than
four months.
Suitable, accurate scales shall be provided at site for weighing the cement in stores and
elsewhere on the work, if required, and he shall also furnish all necessary test weights.
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5.4.6 Delivery and Usage Record:
Accurate records of deliveries of cement and its use in the works shall be kept by the
Contractor. Copies of these records shall be supplied in such a form as may be required.
5.5. AGGREGATE
5.5.1 Requirements:
Aggregates for normal concrete shall conform to the ASTM C-33 Designation
'Concrete Aggregates'. Following tests shall be carried out at the Contractor's cost to
determine suitability of the material for the intended use.
a] Mechanical properties
b] Porosity.
c] Organic impurities
d] Clay and Silt Contents
e] Abrasion and Soundness Tests
f] Alkali Re-activity Potential
g] Water soluble Chloride Contents.
The nominal maximum size of the aggregate shall not be larger than one fifth of the
narrowest dimension of the finished wall or slab, or larger than three fourth of the
minimum clear spacing between the reinforcing steel and embedment. These limitations
may be waived if the workability and method of consolidation be such that the concrete
can be placed without honey-comb or voids.
5.5.2 Composition:
The use of natural sand or a combination of natural and manufactured sands may be
permitted, provided that the fine aggregate meets the applicable requirements of the
Specifications herein, for particular use intended. Coarse aggregate shall consist of
gravel, crushed stone or a combination thereof.
5.5.3 Source:
The Contractor shall obtain concrete aggregate from deposits of natural sand and gravel
or shall procure crushed aggregate from approved quarries which produce aggregates
meeting the Specifications, sources for coarse aggregate Upper Pail, Gibbi and for fine
aggregate Lawrancepur or source approved by the Employer
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5.5.4 Sampling and Testing:
During construction, aggregates will be sampled and tested as delivered to the mixer to
determine compliance with Specification. The Contractor shall provide facilities as may
be necessary for the ready collection of representative test samples. Testing of concrete
aggregates shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to maintain control, to
ensure the production, stockpiling and handling of both fine and coarse aggregates in
accordance with these Specifications.
5.5.5 Processed Aggregate:
Aggregates, as delivered to the mixer, shall consist of clean, hard and uncoated
particles. Light weight elements (chalk, clay, coal) will be separated by segregation
under water by vibration (vibro-floatation process). Where required, fines shall be
removed from the coarse aggregate by adequate washing. The coarse aggregate shall be
re-screened just prior to delivery to the concrete mixer bins. The moisture content shall
conform to the provisions of Clause 5.5.13 - Moisture Control. Compliance with the
aggregate grading and uniformity requirements will be determined at the mixer. All
aggregates shall be sieved and washed with the clean water. The aggregates shall
conform to the following specific requirements.
5.5.6 Fine Aggregates:
The grading and uniformity of fine aggregate as delivered to the mixers shall conform
to the following requirements. (ASTM C-33)
Sieve Designation U.S. Percent

Standard Square Mesh. Passing
3/8 (9.5 mm) 100

No.4 (4.75 mm) 95 to 100
No.8 (2.36 mm) 80 to 100
No.16 (1.18 mm) 50 to 85
No. 30 (600 m) 25 to 60
No. 50 (300 m) 10 to 30
No. 100 (150 m) 2 to 10
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5.5.7 Coarse Aggregate:
The grading of the coarse aggregate within the separated size groups shall conform to
(ASTM C-33) the following requirements as delivered to the mixer:
U.S. Standard Percent by weight finer than each Laboratory Sieve

Sieve Size
(Normal Size)
1/2 to 3/4 to 1 to 1-1/2 to
No. 4 No. 4 No. 4 No. 4
Group Group Group Group
2 (50 mm) - - - 100
1.5 (38.1 mm - - 100 95 - 100
1 (25 mm) - 100 95 - 100 -
3 /4 (19 mm) 100 90 - 100 - 35 - 70
1 /2 (12.5 mm) 90 - 100 - 25 - 60 -
3/8 (9.5 mm) 40 - 70 20 - 55 - 10 - 30
No. 4 (4.75 mm) 0 - 15 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 5
No. 8 (2.36 mm) 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 -
5.5.8 Particle Shape
The shape of the particles in fine and coarse aggregate shall generally be spherical or
cubical. The quantity of flat and elongated particles in the separated size groups of
coarse aggregate, as defined and determined by standard tests shall not exceed 15
percent by weight in any size group. A flat particle is one having a ratio of width to
thickness greater than three. An elongated particle is one having a ratio of length to
width greater than three.
5.5.9 The Contractor in planning his aggregate processing operations shall make whatever
provisions are necessary, as regards methods and equipment, to ensure effective
elimination of soft particles from all aggregates to the degree that the percentage of soft
particles present in the processed coarse aggregate shall not exceed 3 percent by weight
when determined in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM Designation
C235-68 Standard Method of Test for Scratch Hardness of Coarse Aggregate Particles
or other standard test. Test Samples shall be representative of the each size group of
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processed aggregate specified here in obtained accordingly. Sizes of samples for each
size group shall be as follows:
Size Group Weight of Sample

in Kilograms
--------------- ------------------------
to No.4 1
to No. 4 1
1 to No. 4 7
1-1/2 to No. 4 10
5.5.10 Uniformity of Coarse Aggregate:
If the Contractor prefers to use blended crushed stone and natural gravel, the uniformity
of proportions of crushed gravel to natural gravel in any size group of coarse aggregate
shall be maintained relatively constant and in no event exceed a variation of 5 percent
plus or minus in either component of a combination of crushed and natural gravel in
any 24 hours period of mixing operation, except No.4 to 3/4" group, for which a
variation larger than plus or minus 5 percent will be permitted. The limit of the larger
variation will be determined after the gradation of fine aggregate has been approved and
after the first month of operation of the Contractor's aggregates processing
arrangements.
5.5.11 Deleterious Substances:
a] Fine Aggregate: The maximum percentages of deleterious substances in the fine

aggregate, as delivered to the mixer, shall not exceed the following values:
Substances Percent of Weight
Material passing No.200 Sieve 3

Shale 1
Total of other deleterious sub-
stances (such as mica, chlorite,
coated grains, and soft flaky
particles). 3
The sum of the percentages of all deleterious substances shall not exceed
5 percent, by weight
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b] Coarse Aggregate: The maximum percentages of deleterious substances in any
size of coarse aggregate, as delivered to the mixer, shall not exceed the
following values:
Substances Percent by Weight
Material passing No. 200 Sieve 1

Shale 1
Clay lumps 1/2

Other deleterious substances 1
The sum of the percentages of all deleterious substances in any size, as delivered
to the mixer, shall not exceed 3 percent by weight.
Storage:
Aggregate shall be stored at the site in such a manner as to prevent its

deterioration or the inclusion of foreign matter. Aggregate which has
deteriorated or which has been contaminated shall not be used for concrete. All
methods employed by the Contractor for loading, unloading, handling and
stock-piling aggregates shall be subject at all times to approval.
5.5.12 Moisture Control:
All fine aggregate and smallest size group of the coarse aggregate shall remain in free
draining storage at the site for at least 72 hours immediately prior to use. The free
moisture content of the fine aggregate and of the smallest size group of coarse
aggregate, as delivered to the mixer, shall be controlled so as not to exceed 4.0 and 1.0
respectively, expressed at percent by weight of the saturated surface dry aggregates
unless higher limits are allowed. The moisture content of the other size of the coarse
aggregates are delivered to the mixers with the least amount of free moisture and the
least variation in free moisture practicable under the job conditions in addition to the
limits on the maximum amounts of free moisture in aggregate, the moisture content
shall be controlled so that for each size the variation in the percent of free moisture will
not be more than 0.5 percent during any one hour of mixing plant operation. Under no
conditions shall the aggregate be delivered to the mixed plant being dripping wet.
The Contractor shall carry out such tests as deemed necessary to determine the free
moisture content of aggregate.
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5.6 WATER:
5.6.1 General:
Water for washing aggregates and for mixing and curing concrete shall be clean and
free from injurious maters such as oil, acid, alkali, salt, organic matter, or other
deleterious substances as determined by standard tests. It shall meet the following
chemical requirements:
Chlorides such as sodium chloride max. 3000 ppm

Sulphates such as sodium sulphate max. 2000 ppm
Impurities max. 2 gm / litre
Melted salt max. 15 gm / litre
The water for curing concrete should not have PH value lower than 5 and shall not
contain impurities which cause discoloration of concrete.
5.7 PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE:
5.7.1 Control:
Trial mixes and tests will be made by the Contractor for the purpose of designing the
mixes and for quality control and subject to approval of the Engineer In charge. The
Contractor shall cooperate and assist in obtaining samples and/or conducting field tests.
The proportions of all materials entering into the concrete shall be as directed. The
proportions will be changed whenever such change is necessary to maintain the
standard of quality required for the structures covered by these Specifications and to
meet the varying conditions encountered during construction. The Contractor will be
entitled to no compensation additional to that included in the prices for the applicable
tender items in the Bill of Quantities because of such changes.
5.7.2 Measurement:
All materials used to produce the concrete shall be measured by weight or by volume as
approved.
5.7.3 Cement Content:
The cement content of concrete for various parts of the structure shall be established by
trial mixes depending on the structural requirements, water cement ratio, size, type and
gradation of the aggregate used. If at a particular place there is so large a quantity of
steel that it becomes difficult to get the concrete well around and between it, then the
specified batch of the concrete consisting of smaller size of aggregate and increased
quantity of cement shall be used to achieve the same strength as for normal concrete.
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5.7.4 Aggregate Content:
The maximum size of aggregate to be used in the various parts of the structure shall be
shown on the drawings and where not shown, shall be as directed. Concrete mixes shall
be of coarse aggregate practicable in accordance with Clause 5.5.
5.7.5 Water Content:
The amount of water to be used shall be governed by the following considerations:
i] Water Cement Ratio: In general, the design will provide for water cement ratios
by weight (exclusive of water absorbed by the aggregates), which will be
determined on the basis of producing concrete having suitable workability,
density, impermeability, durability and the required strength without the use of
excessive amount of cement.
ii] Consistency: The amount of water used in the concrete will be regulated as
required to secure concrete of proper consistency taking into account the effect
of any variation in either or both the moisture contents or grading of the
aggregates as they enter the mixer. Addition of water to compensate for
stiffening of concrete before placing will not be permitted. Uniformity in
concrete consistency from batch to batch shall be ensured.
iii] Concrete Strength: Concrete for different parts of structure shall have cylinder
compressive strength at least equal to the minimum allowable strength shown
in the following table except as otherwise indicated on the drawings or directed.
.Class 28 days work compressive

strength (cylinder strength)/Nominal
Mix
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D (Lean Concrete) 2000 psi

C 3000 psi
B 4000 psi
iv] Slump: In general, the slump of the concrete after concrete has been deposited
but before it has been consolidated, shall not exceed the values specified below
for the structures and/or parts thereof unless otherwise directed. Check slumps
shall be taken at the mixer and at other locations as directed. The placement of
concrete of such lesser slumps can be consolidated readily into place by means
of the specified vibrations. The use of buckets, chutes, hoppers, or other
equipment of types that will not readily handle and place concrete of such lesser
slumps will not be permitted. The slump will be determined in accordance with
ASTM Designation C143-74, Standard Method of Test for Slump of Portland
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Cement Concrete, except that the fraction of material larger than 1-1/2" (37.5
mm) thick be removed by wet screening. To avoid mixtures too stiff or too wet,
slumps should be with in the limits given in the following tables. (ASTM C-
143-79)
Types of construction Slump, (inches)

Max Min
Reinforced foundation walls
and footings. 4 2
Un-reinforced footings,
caissons and substructure
walls 3 1
Reinforced slab, beams and

walls. 5 2
Building columns 5 3
Note: When high-frequency vibrators are used the value may be increased by
about 50% but in no case should the slump exceed 6 inches,
5.8 TEST OF CONCRETE:
5.8.1 Strength Test during the Work:
Strength tests of the concrete placed during the course of the work will be made in an
approved laboratory at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall assist in obtaining
such number of cylinders may be directed but in general, three sets of three cylinders
and/or three sets of three beams, taken from each 100 cu.yds or fraction thereof or from
each days pour, which ever is less, of each class of concrete placed, shall govern. Test
specimens will be made and cured by the Contractor in accordance with the applicable
requirements of ASTM Designation C31-69, Standard Method of Making and Curing
Concrete Compressive and Flexural Test Specimens in the Field. Cylinders and beams
will be tested in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM Designation
C39-72, Standard Method of Test for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens and ASTM Designation C78-64, Standard Method of Test for Flexural
Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third Point Loading). The test result
will be based on the average of the strength of the test specimens except that if one
specimen in a set of three shows manifests evidence of improper sampling, moulding,
or testing, the test result will be based on the average of the remaining two specimens.
The standard age of test will be 28 days, but 7 days test may be used to establish the
relation between the 7-days and 28 days strengths of the concrete as established by tests
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for the materials and proportions used. If the strength tests of the specimens cured under
laboratory controls, for any portion of the work, fall below the minimum standard at 28
days required for the class of concrete used in that portion, the proportions of the
constituents of the concrete may be changed as necessary to secure the required strength
for the remaining portions of the work. If the average strength of the specimens cured
under actual field conditions as specified here-in-before falls below the minimum
allowable strength, changes may be made in the conditions for temperature and
moisture under which the concrete work is being placed and cured as may be necessary
to secure the required strength.
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5.8.2 Tests of Hardened Concrete:
Where the results of the strength tests of the control specimens indicate that the
concrete as placed does not meet Specification requirements or there is other evidence
that the quality of the concrete is below Specification requirements, core-boring tests
will be made by the Contractor in accordance with the applicable requirements of
ASTM Designation C42-68, "Standard Method of obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores
and Sawed Beams of Concrete". If the concrete in the structure will be more than
superficially wet under service conditions, the cores shall be immersed in water for at
least 48 hours and tested wet. In the event that the core-boring test indicates that the
concrete placed does not conform to the Drawings and Specifications measures as
prescribed shall be taken to correct the deficiency. If a strength deficiency is found and
is due to the Contractor's fault or negligence, the entire cost of the replacing faulty
concrete shall be borne by the Contractor. Otherwise, payment for removing and
replacing faulty concrete will be made under applicable items of the Bill of Quantities.
5.8.3 Strength Relation:
Where cylinders are made by wet screening of concrete with aggregate greater than one
and a half inches (37.5 mm) size such as three-inches (75mm) aggregate concrete, the
cylinders will be required to have a compressive test strength greater than the allowable
strength shown on the drawings, to indicate that the respective concrete in place in the
work has the allowable strength shown. The design will be such as that the average
strength of the specimens tested be greater than the allowable strength shown on the
Drawings for the three inches (75 mm) aggregate concrete. Such increments over the
allowable strengths shown will be established after the mix design has been done and
prior to mixing of concrete, and will be approximately ten percent.
5.9 BATCHING AND MIXING:
5.9.1 Type and Capacity:
All concrete shall be produced in a batch and mix plant or a mechanical mixer.
The size of batch and mix plant shall be such that the proposed arrangement shall
produce sufficient quantity of concrete meeting with all the other requirements of these
Specifications and the construction schedule. The batched materials shall be thoroughly
combined into a uniform mixture before the addition of water. The water be added
gradually and the mixers operated for adequate duration of time so as to obtain a
thoroughly mixed concrete of uniform colour and quality.
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5.9.2 Mixers:
Hand mixed concrete shall not be used; however, it may be allowed to be mixed in
small mixers. The mixer provided by the Contractor shall be capable of combining the
materials into a uniform mixture and of discharging this mixture without segregation.
Mixers shall not be charged in excess of the capacity recommended by the manufacturer
and shall not be recharged before completely discharging the previous batches.
Excessive over-mixing requiring additions of water will not be permitted. The mixers
shall be operated at a drum speed designated by the manufacturer. The mixers shall be
maintained in satisfactory operating condition, and mixer drums shall be kept free of
hardened concrete. Mixer blades shall be replaced when worn down more than 10
percent of their depth.
5.9.3 Water Batcher:
A suitable water measuring device shall be provided by the Contractor which will be
capable of measuring water within the specified requirements for each batch. The
mechanism for delivering water to the mixer shall be such that no leakage will occur
when the valves are closed.
5.9.4 Location:
The concrete plant/mixer shall be installed at the site of the work at locations selected
by the Contractor duly approved.
5.9.5 Arrangement:
Separate bins and compartments shall be provided for each size or classification of
aggregate and Portland cement. The compartments shall be of ample size and so
constructed that the materials will be separated under all working conditions. Batching
equipment/arrangement shall be capable of delivering concrete within the following
limits of accuracy:
Material Percent
Cement + 1%
Water + 1%
Aggregate Smaller
than3/4" + 2%
Aggregate larger
than 3/4" + 3%
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5.9.6 Cooling:
Adequate cooling facilities shall be provided to ensure that the temperature of concrete
when discharged from the mixers is sufficiently low to meet the temperature
requirements. Cool mixing water, ice, pre-cooled aggregate, shading the stockpiles with
roofing or any other arrangements may be used to accomplish the pre- cooling of the
concrete. Any such approval shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility of placing concrete at temperatures at or below the specified limits.
5.9.7 Scales:
Adequate and as approved weigh and volume batching facilities shall be provided by
the contractor for the accurate measurement and control of each of the materials
entering each batch of concrete. The accuracy of the weighing equipment shall conform
to the requirements of applicable standards for such equipment. The weighing
equipment shall be arranged so that the dials or indicators can be observed.
5.9.8 Mixing Time:
The mixing periods specified below are predicated on proper control of the speed of
rotation of the mixer and of the proper introduction of the materials into the mixer. The
mixing time will be increased when such increase is necessary to secure the required
uniformity and consistency of the concrete. The mixing time for each batch after solid
materials are in the mixer drum, provided that all the mixing water is introduced before
one fourth of the mixing time has elapsed, shall be as follows:
Capacity of Mixer Mixing Time
Upto 2 cu.yds. 1-1/2 minutes

3 cu.yds. 2 minutes
5.9.9 Testing Facilities:
The Contractor shall provide a concrete compressive test machine, a set of standard
sieves and other relevant control testing equipment and a working space for the
inspector and a space suitable for use in the plastic testing of concrete and moulding of
concrete tests specimens.
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5.10 CONVEYING:
Concrete shall be conveyed from mixer to the place of final deposit as rapidly as
practicable, methods which will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients and in
accordance with ACI-304-73, Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing
Transporting and Placing Concrete. Any wet batch hopper through which the concrete
passes shall be conical in shape. There shall be no vertical drop greater than 6 feet
except where suitable equipment is provided to prevent segregation and where
specifically authorized. Belt conveyors, chutes, or other similar equipment will not be
permitted either for conveying concrete except where the use of such equipment is
approved in writing. Each type or class of concrete shall be visually identified by
placing a colored tag or marker on the bucket as it leaves the mixing plant so that the
concrete may be positively identified and placed in the structure forms in the desired
position.
5.11 PLACING:
5.11.1 General:
Concrete placing shall follow the Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing,
Transporting and placing Concrete, ACI 304-73. No concrete shall be placed until all
form-work, reinforcement, installation of parts to be embedded, bracing of forms and
preparation of surface involved in the placing and the method of placement have been
approved. Approval of the method of placement proposed will not relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility under the Contract.
Before concrete is placed, all surfaces upon or against which concrete is to be placed
shall be free from standing water, mud, debris or loose material. All surfaces of form
and embedded material that have become encrusted with dried mortar or grout from
concrete previously placed shall be cleaned of all such mortar or grout before the
surrounding or adjacent concrete is placed. The surface of absorptive materials against
or upon which concrete is to be placed shall be moistened thoroughly so that the
moisture will not be drawn from the freshly placed concrete. Concrete shall be worked
into the corners and angles of the forms and around all reinforcement and embedded
items without permitting the material to its final position in the forms. The depositing
of concrete shall be regulated so that the concrete may be effectively compacted with a
minimum of lateral movement into horizontal layers approximately 1.5 feet in
thickness. No concrete that has partially been hardened or contaminated by foreign
materials shall be deposited in the structure, nor shall re-tampered concrete be used
unless approved. The surfaces of construction joints shall be kept continuously wet for
at least eighteen hours during the twenty four hours prior to placing concrete except as
otherwise directed. All free water shall be removed and the construction joint shall be
completely surface dry prior to placement of concrete. All concrete placing equipment
and methods shall be subject to approval. Concrete placement will not be permitted
when weather conditions prevent proper placement and consolidation.
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Before placing concrete, care shall be taken to determine that all embedded items are
properly placed as required under the Specifications and are firmly and securely
fastened in place as indicated on the Drawings, or as required. Embedded items shall be
free of oil and other foreign matter such as loose coatings of rust, paint, and scale. The
embedding of wood or other foreign materials in concrete is prohibited.
5.11.2 Time Interval Between Mixing & Placing:
Concrete mixed in stationary mixers and transported by non-agitating equipment shall

be placed within thirty minutes after it has been mixed, unless otherwise authorized.
When a truck mixer or agitator is used for transporting concrete, the concrete shall be
delivered to the site of the work and discharge shall be completed within 1-1/2 hours
after introduction of the cement to the aggregates. The concrete shall be placed within
20 minutes after it has been discharged. In all cases, concrete shall be placed and
compacted well within the initial setting time.
5.11.3 Placing Temperature:
Placing temperatures shall conform to the requirements herein specified for thin
sections, moderate sections and mass concrete. Concrete shall be placed at temperatures
as follows:
Thin
Sec.
---------
Max. Temperature 32oC
Min. Temperature 05oC
i] THIN SECTIONS: Concrete for thin sections shall be delivered to the forms at
the coolest temperature which is practicable to produce under current conditions
but in no case at a temperature in excess of 32 degree centigrade. Sections to
which this provision shall apply will be considered to be sections 2.3 feet or less
in thickness.
ii] MASS CONCRETE: Mass concrete shall have temperature of not more than
32 degree centigrade when placed. Mass concrete will be the one that is greater
than 2.3 feet in thickness.
5.11.4 Lift in Concrete:
Concrete shall be installed in lifts or depths as shown on the drawings. The placement
of concrete shall be carried on at such a rate and in such a manner that formation of cold
joints is prevented. Slabs shall be placed in sections not exceeding 3600 sq.ft. (350
sq.m) unless otherwise authorized or directed. In walls, columns etc. lifts shall
terminate such levels as will conform to structural details. Where slabs and beams are
placed continuously with walls and columns, the concrete in walls and columns shall
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have been in place for at least three hours or for a longer period before placing concrete
in the slabs and beams. The top surface of vertically formed lifts shall be generally
level. The concrete in columns shall be placed in one continuous operation, unless
otherwise authorized. In general, the construction joints in beams and slabs shall be
located at mid span in both the directions as shown on the drawings and concrete shall
be placed in the sequence indicated on the drawings or as authorized. The maximum
differential in height between the various pours of the structure shall be as shown on the
drawings or as directed.
5.11.5 Elapse Time between Placements of Lifts:
Except as otherwise approved on the basis of lift drawings submitted by the Contractor,
a minimum of 72 hours shall elapse between the placing of successive lifts of walls and
thin sections and 120 hours shall elapse between placing lifts of moderate sections and
mass concrete. Thin sections and mass concrete have been defined in sub clause 5.11.3.
5.11.6 Time between adjacent Pours:
The time between adjacent pours shall be defined as the time elapsing from the end of
the striking off of one pour to the start of placing the next pour. The minimum time
elapsing between adjacent pours shall be 120 hours for mass concrete and 72 hours for
all other concrete.
5.11.7 Placing Concrete through Reinforcement:
In placing concrete through reinforcement, care shall be taken that no segregation of the
coarse aggregate occurs. In certain cases, like the bottom of beams and slabs, the
congestion of steel near the forms may make placing difficult. In such cases, a layer of
mortar of a composition compatible with the required concrete strength, shall be first
deposited to cover the surface to a depth of approximately 5/8".
5.11.8 Vibration of Concrete:
Recommended Practice for Consolidation of Concrete, ACI 309-72 shall be followed

for concrete consolidation. Concrete shall be compacted with mechanical vibrating
equipment supplemented by hand-spading and tamping. In no case shall vibrators be
used to transport concrete inside the forms. The vibrating equipment shall be of the
internal type and shall at all times be adequate in number of units and power of each
unit to properly consolidate all concrete. Form or surface vibrations shall not be used
unless specifically approved. The intensity (amplitude) of vibration shall be sufficient
(frequency not less than 8,000 impulses per minute) to produce satisfactory
consolidation. The duration of vibration shall be limited to that necessary to produce
satisfactory consolidation. Excessive surface working will not be permitted.
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5.12 FORMS:
5.12.1 General:
Forms shall be true to line and grade, mortar tight and sufficiently rigid to prevent
objectionable deformation under load. Where forms for continuous surfaces are placed
in successive units, care shall be taken to fit the forms over the completed surfaces so as
to obtain accurate alignment of the surface and to prevent leakage of mortar.
Responsibility for their adequacy shall rest with the Contractor, however, the type,
shape, size, quality and strength of all materials of which the forms are made shall be
subjected to specific approval. Bolts and rods used for internal ties shall be so arranged,
that when the forms are removed, metal will not be less than 2" (50 mm) away from any
concrete surface. Whenever from ties are used, their arrangement and spacing shall be
in a regular pattern, in accordance with the dimensions of the form-work panels and as
instructed. Wire ties will not be permitted where the concrete surface will be exposed to
weathering and where discoloration will be objectionable. Depressions resulting from
removal of the form ties shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Clause 5.14
"Repair of Concrete". Suitable openings as required shall be provided in the form-work
for the passage of piping ducts, channels etc. All forms shall be so constructed that they
can be removed without damaging the concrete. All exposed joints, edges and external
corners shall be chamfered 1-1/2" (27.5mm) at 45 degrees except as otherwise shown.
Internal corners shall be filleted where indicated or required. Forms to be used more
than once shall be maintained in serviceable condition and shall be thoroughly cleaned
before reuse.
5.12.2 Coating:
Shortly before concrete is placed, forms for exposed surfaces shall be coated with
approved non staining form oil which shall not interfere with the set of the concrete nor
be otherwise deleterious. After oiling, surplus oil on the form surfaces and any oil on
the reinforcing steel or other surfaces requiring bond with the concrete shall be
removed. Forms for unexposed surfaces may be thoroughly wetted, in lieu of oiling,
immediately before the placing of concrete.
5.12.3 Removal:
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that sufficient time has elapsed for the
concrete to attain sufficient strength before removal of forms but no forms may be
removed without prior approval. Forms shall be removed with care so as to avoid injury
to concrete. Forms shall be removed as soon as practicable keeping in view the
minimum time requirements, to avoid delay in water curing and to enable earliest
practicable repair of surface imperfections. In order to avoid excessive stresses in the
concrete that might result from swelling of the forms, wood forms for wall openings
shall be loosened, as soon as this can be accomplished without damage to the concrete.
Forms for the openings shall be constructed in such a manner as to be removed until the
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strength of the concrete is such that form removal will not result in perceptible
cracking, spilling and breaking of edges of surfaces or other damage to the concrete. In
general, the approximate elapsed time before removal of forms shall be as stated below.
However it should have attained a minimum of 70% of the specified work strength
depending upon the type of the structure poured:
Beams and slabs 14 days

Columns and walls 36 hours
Mass Concrete 24 hours
5.13 TOLERANCES FOR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION:
Permissible surface irregularities for the various classes of concrete surface finish as
specified in Clause 5.15 "Finishes and Finishing", are defined as finishes, and are to be
distinguished from tolerances as described herein. In general, the permissible
construction tolerances for reinforced concrete shall conform to the requirements of the
following tables, as applicable. The specific tolerances for each structure and part
thereof shall be as determined. Notations on the drawings, if indicated, of specific
maximum or minimum tolerances in connection with any dimension shall be
considered as supplemental to the tolerances specified herein and shall control. The
Contractor shall be responsible for setting and maintaining concrete forms sufficiently
within the tolerance limit so as to ensure that the completed work will be within the
tolerances specified herein. Concrete work that exceeds the tolerance limits specified
herein shall be remedied or removed and replaced by and at the expense of the
Contractor.
1. Variation from Plumb:
A. In the lines and surfaces of columns, piers, walls, and in arises: In any 10
feet of length.. 1/4" Maximum for the entire length.. 3/4"
B. For exposed corner columns, control-joint grooves, and other

conspicuous lines:
In any 20 feet 1/4"

Maximum for the entire length 1/2"
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2. Variation from the level or from the grades specified.
A. In slab soffits, ceilings, beam soffits and in arises, measured before

removal of supporting shores:
In any 10 feet of length. 1/4"

In any bay or in any 20 feet of
length.. 3/8"
Maximum for the entire length. 3/4"
B. In exposed lintels, sills, parapets horizontal grooves and other

conspicuous lines:
In any bay or in 20 feet of

length. 1/4"
Maximum for the entire length. 1/2"
3. Variation of the linear building lines from established position in plan and
related position of columns, walls and partitions:
In any bay 1/2"

In any 20 feet length 1/4"
Maximum for the entire length 1"
4. Variation in the sizes and location of sleeves, floor

openings, and wall openings... + 1/4"
5. Variation in cross-sectional dimensions of columns and beams and in the

thickness of slabs and walls.
Minus 1/4"
Plus 1/2"
6. Footings:
A. Variations in dimensions in plan:
Minus 1/2"
Plus 1/2"
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B. Misplacement of eccentricity:
2 percent of the footing width in

the direction of misplacement but
not more than 2"
C. Thickness:
Decrease in specified thickness. 5-percent

(%)
7. Variation in steps:
A. In a flight of stairs: Rise 1/8"

Tread 1/4"
B. In consecutive steps:
Rise 1/16"
Tread 1/8"
5.14 REPAIR OF CONCRETE
5.14.1 General:
Concrete that is damaged from any cause, concrete that is honeycombed, fractured, or
otherwise defective, and concrete which because of excessive surface depressions, must
be excavated and built up to bring the surface to the prescribed lines; shall be removed
and replaced with dry-pack, mortar, or concrete as hereinafter specified. Repair of
concrete shall be performed only by skilled workmen and within 24 hours of removal of
forms.
5.14.2 Materials
All materials used in the repair of concrete shall conform to the applicable requirements
of the Specifications herein before stated.
5.14.3 Protrusions:
Where bulges and abrupt irregularities protrude outside the specified limits on formed
surfaces not to be concealed permanently, the protrusions shall be reduced by bush
hammering and grinding so that the surfaces are within the specified limits.
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5.14.4 Depressions:
All fillings for depressions shall be boned tightly to the surfaces of the holes and shall
be sound and free from shrinkage cracks and drummy areas after the fillings have been
cured and have dried. All filling in surfaces of view shall contain sufficient white port-
land cement to produce the same color as that of the adjoining concrete. Repairs shall
be made with concrete filling, mortar filling, or dry-pack filling except where repairs
with epoxy concrete and/or epoxy mortar are directed to be made. Concrete, mortar and
dry-pack mortar filling shall each be mixed in approved proportions to produce a repair
at least equivalent in strength, density and durability to the concrete in which the repair
is required.
5.14.5 Concrete Filling:
Concrete filling shall be used for holes extending entirely through concrete section; for
holes in which no reinforcement is encountered and which are greater than 1.1 sq.ft. and
deeper than 4" (100 mm) and for holes in reinforced concrete which are greater in area
than 0.55 sq.ft. and which extend beyond reinforcement.
5.14.6 Mortar Filling:
Mortar filling, placed under impact by use of a mortar gun, may be used for repairing
defects on surfaces, not exposed to view where the defects are too wide for dry-pack
filling and too shallow for concrete filling and no deeper than the far side of the
reinforcement that is nearest the surface.
5.14.7 Dry-pack Mortar:
Dry-pack mortar fillings shall be used for filling holes having a depth nearly equal to, or
greater than, the least surface dimensions; for narrow slots cut for repair of crack; for
grout pipe recesses; and for ties and faster recesses as specified. Dry pack mortar shall
not be used for filling holes behind reinforcement that extend completely through a
concrete section. If removal of the form ties results in recesses, the recesses shall be
filled with dry pack mortar provided that filling of recesses in surfaces upon or against
which fill material or concrete is to be placed will be required only where the recesses
are deeper than 1" (25 mm) in walls less than 1 ft. (.3 m) thick.
5.14.8 Surface Finishes of Patched Area:
The Contractor shall correct all imperfections on the concrete surfaces as necessary to
produce surfaces that conform to the requirements specified for the adjacent area in
Clause 5.15 "Finishes and Finishing". Unless otherwise approved, repair of
imperfections in formed concrete shall be completed within 24 hours after removal of
forms. Fins and encrustations shall be neatly removed from surfaces.
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5.15 FINISHES
5.15.1 General:
Allowable deviations from plumb or level and from the alignment profile grades and
dimensions shall be as shown on the drawings or as specified in Clause 5.13.
Tolerances for Concrete Construction are defined as tolerances and are to be
distinguished from irregularities in finishes as described herein. The classes of finish
and the requirements for finishing of concrete surfaces shall be as generally specified in
this clause and as indicated on the drawings. Finishing of concrete surfaces shall be
performed only by workmen who are skilled concrete finishers. Concrete will be tested
where necessary to determine whether surface irregularities are within the limits
hereinafter specified. Surface irregularities are classified as abrupt or gradual. Offsets
caused by displaced from or misplaced from sheathing or lining or form sections, or
otherwise defective form number will be considered as abrupt irregularities, and will be
tested by direct measurements. All other irregularities will be considered as gradual
irregularities, and will be tested by use of a template, consisting of a straight edge or the
equivalent thereof for curved surfaces. The finish for concrete surfaces shall be as
shown on the drawings or as directed. Interior surfaces shall be sloped for drainage
where shown on the drawings or directed. Surfaces which will be exposed to weather
and which would normally be level, shall slopes or level surfaces is indicated on the
drawings or directed, narrow surfaces, such as tops of walls shall be sloped
approximately 3/8" per foot. No grinding will be required on such formed surfaces other
than that necessary for repair of surface imperfections.
5.15.2 Ordinary Finish:
Ordinary finish (OF) applies to surfaces upon or against which fill material or concrete
is to be placed. If unformed, the finishing operation shall consist of sufficient leveling
and screeding to produce even uniform surfaces. When formed, the surfaces require no
treatment after form removal except for repair of defective concrete and filling of holes
left by the removal of fasteners from the end of the tie rods as required under Clause
5.14 "Repair of Concrete". Correction of surface irregularities shall be required for
depressions only and only for those which exceed 1 inch when measured as described in
sub-Clause 5.15.1
5.15.3 Rough Concrete Finish
Rough concrete finish (RC) applies to surfaces which are intended to receive tiles or
cement plaster as indicated on the drawings. After consolidation and leveling of
concrete to the specified tolerances, the surface shall be roughened with stiff brushes or
raked before final set. Where rough concrete finish is specified for wall surfaces, the
same shall be obtained by use of form-work suitable to produce the required finish.
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Surface irregularities measured as described in sub-clause 5.15.1 "General" shall not
exceed 3/8" for floor and 2/8" for walls.
5.15.4 Ordinary Slab Finish
Ordinary slab finish applies to floor surfaces which are intended to receive tiles and
other floor coverings or without any coverings, as indicated. When the concrete surface
has stiffened sufficiently, floating shall be performed by use of hand or power driven
equipment, and shall be minimum necessary to produce a surface that is free from
screed marks and is uniform in texture. Floating shall be continued until a small amount
of mortar without excess water is brought to the surface so as to permit effective
trowelling. Steel trowelling shall be started when the floated surface has hardened
sufficiently to prevent excess of fine material from being drawn to the surface. Steel
trowelling shall be performed with firm pressure such as will flatten the Sandy texture
of the floated surface and produce a dense uniform surface, free from blemishes and
trowel marks. Surface irregularities measured as described in sub Clause 5.15.1 general,
shall not exceed 3/8".
5.15.5 Fair Finish
Fair finish (FF) applies to the exposed formed surfaces, the appearance of which is
considered of special importance such as waffle slabs, Tee beams and other places
shown on the drawings and the finish Schedule. Fair face means no touch afterwards.
5.16 CURING CONCRETE
5.16.1 General:
All concrete shall be cured by an approved method or combination of methods in

accordance with ACI 308 than 71 and in this section, "Recommended Practice for
Curing Concrete". The Contractor shall have all equipment and materials needed for
adequate curing and protection of the concrete on hand and ready to use before actual
concrete placement begins. Means shall be provided for the protection of concrete from
the sun, drying winds, and traffic until the specified curing has been completed. The
curing medium and method, or the combination of mediums and methods used, shall be
subject to approval in writing. The curing medium shall be applied so as to prevent loss
of moisture from the concrete. Concrete shall be protected from heavy rains for 24
hours and direct rays of the sun for 14 days. All concrete shall be adequately protected
from damage. No fire or excessive heat, including the heat resulting from the welding
of any sort or reinforcing bars etc., shall be permitted near or in direct contact with
concrete at any time. All galleries, conduits and other formed openings through the
concrete shall be closed during the entire curing period.
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5.16.2 Moist Curing:
Unless otherwise approved, the concrete shall be moist-cured by maintaining all

surfaces continuously (not periodically) wet for at least 14 days immediately following
the placing or until covered with fresh concrete. Curing water shall be removed without
allowing stagnant pools of water to form on the exposed lift surface. Water for curing
shall comply with the applicable requirements of Clause 5.6 Surfaces of concrete,
which are to be permanently exposed, shall be cleaned if a water is used which stains
the surfaces during curing. Where forms of tongue-and-groove or ship-lap sheeting are
used and are left in place during curing, the sheathing shall be kept, at all times. When
in contact with mass concrete, steel forms shall be kept wet. Horizontal construction
joints and finished horizontal surfaces cured with sand which shall be covered with a
minimum uniform thickness of 50 mm (2 inch) of sand which shall be kept
continuously saturated. The following exceptions to the requirements for moist curing
are permitted:
i) Horizontal construction joints may be allowed to dry for six hours immediately
prior to placing of the following lift:
ii) Moist curing of surfaces, against which back-fill is to be placed within 24 hours
of concrete placement, will not be required:
5.17 PLACING REINFORCEMENT:
5.17.1 Supports:
Reinforcement, pro-stressing steel and ducts, shall be accurately placed and adequately
supported before concrete is placed, and shall be secured against displacement within
permitted tolerances. Welding of crossing bars shall not be permitted for assembly of
reinforcement unless authorized.
5.17.2 Tolerances:
Unless otherwise specified, reinforcement, pre-stressing steel, and prostrating steel

ducts shall be placed within the following tolerances:
For concrete protection and for depth, d in flexural members, walls, and
compression members where d is:
8" or less + 1/4"

More than 8" but less than 24" + 3/8"
24" or more + 1/2"
but the cover shall not be reduced by more than one-third of specified
cover.
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For longitudinal location of bends and ends of bars: + 2" except at discontinuous ends
of members where tolerance shall be + 1/2".
5.17.3 Draped Fabric:
When welded wire fabric with wire of 1/4" diameter or less is used for slab
reinforcement in slabs not exceeding 10' in span, the reinforcement may be curved from
a point near the top of the slab over the support to a point near the bottom of the slab at
mid span, provided such reinforcement is either continuous over, or securely anchored
at, the support.
5.18 MEASUREMENT
For any item of work constructed under this section, measurement shall be made by
volume. The unit of measurement shall be made on cu.ft./cu.m. In computing the
concrete quantity the dimensions used shall be the plan dimensions of the concrete with
the neat lines shown on the plans except that no deduction will be made for weep holes
and floor drains and no account shall be taken of chamfers, scorings, filters of 4 cm
radius or less in cross section area.
The quantity to be paid for shall be the original plan quantity, measured as provided
above, except that where the plans call for an estimated quantity of miscellaneous
concrete for contingent uses such contingent concrete shall be measured as the actual
quantity by the in-place and accepted.
No measurements for or other allowances will be made for work or material for forms,
false work, pumping, bracing, etc. The volume of all material embedded in the concrete
such as structural steel, pile heads, etc. except reinforcing steel, shall be deducted in
computing the volume of concrete to be paid for.
5.19 RATE & PAYMENT:
The unit rate for various types of Portland Cement Concrete shall be full compensation
for all the work specified. Payment for Portland Cement Concrete shall be made at the
unit rates in the priced Bill of Quantities. Reinforcement will be paid for as applicable
in Section of "Reinforcement". No separate payment for cement accordingly used or
otherwise work shall be made.
V-(26)
SECTION - 6 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
6.1 DESCRIPTION
The work to be done under this Section shall include furnish, cut, bend, and place all steel
reinforcement as indicated on the Drawings or otherwise required. All reinforcement
when surrounding concrete is placed shall be free from loose, flaky rust, and scale, and
free from oil grease or other coating which might destroy or reduce its bond with the
concrete. All placing shall be in accordance with Drawings furnished or approved. The
use of reinforcement for the transmission of current for welding will not be permitted. All
reinforcement, including dowels, remaining exposed in the work shall be suitably
protected until embedded in concrete.
6.2 CUTTING AND BENDING
Steel reinforcement may be mill or field cut and bent. All bending shall be in accordance
with standard approved practice and by approved machine methods. When bending is
required, it shall be performed prior to embedding the bars in the concrete. In all such
cases, the bars shall be cold bend. Bending or straightening of bars partially embedded in
set concrete shall not be permitted except in isolated cases where corrective action or a
field change is required and is so specifically approved.
Reinforcement shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will injure the material.
Special care shall be taken to ensure accurate bending of reinforcement for small and thin
members, particularly in respect of binders.
Bending hot at a cheery-red heat (not exceeding 840 degree centigrade) will be allowed
for mild steel bars. Bars bent hot should not be cooled by quenching.
6.3 QUALITY
Concrete reinforcement bars shall be of following quality:-
Deformed steel bars for concrete Reinforcement shall be Grade 60 conforming to

ASTM 615-80.
The Contractor shall provide labour, materials, arrange fabrication and fixing measuring
and testing facilities to ascertain quality, weight or quantity of steel at his own expense.
No steel shall be incorporated in the work without prior approval.
VI-(1)
6.4 PLACING AND POSITIONING
Reinforcement shall be placed and maintained within the specified tolerance of its
position shown on the drawings. Where practicable, it is recommended that the
reinforcement be performed into rigid cages, spot welding being permissible for this
purpose.
Where tying wires or clips are used, care should be taken to ensure that the projecting
ends do not encroach into the concrete cover. Strict and constant vigilance must be
exercised to ensure that the reinforcement is maintained in its correct position at all stages
and for all methods of placing and compacting the concrete. Normally, spacing blocks
used for this purpose shall be made of mortar comparable in strength and durability with
the main concrete.
Other kinds of spacers shall be of a proved and agreed type, suitable for the conditions to
which the unit will be exposed.
6.5 RELATION TO BARS TO CONSTRUCTION SURFACES
The cover of all main reinforcement shall be as specified or shown on the Drawings. The
dimensions, as shown on the drawings, indicate the clear distance from the edge of the
main reinforcement to the concrete surface. The concrete covering of stirrups, spacer
bars, and similar secondary reinforcement may be reduced by the diameter of such bars.
The actual concrete cover to all steel at any point shall not be less than the required
nominal cover by more than 1/8".
The effective depth of fully or nearly fully stressed tensile reinforcement shall not be less
than that given on the Drawings by an amount exceeding 5 percent of the effective depth
of the section being considered or 1/4" whichever is the greater.
6.6 SPLICING
Except as otherwise shown on the Drawings or specified herein, all splices, lengths of
laps, splice locations, placement and embedment of reinforcement shall conform to the
applicable requirements of American Concrete Institute 318-89 or 95, Building Code
Requirements for Reinforced Concrete. All splices and locations of laps in reinforcement
shall be as shown on the Drawings or as directed. Additional bar splices shall be provided
as required, subject to approval. Lapped ends of bars may be placed in contact and
securely wired or may be separated sufficiently to permit the embedment of the entire
surface of each bar in concrete. If welded splices are proposed, welder of approved
qualification and experience shall be employed after obtaining proper approval. Sufficient
number of welds shall be tested to failure in each lot to maintain a check on the quality at
the cost of the Contractor.
VI-(2)
All reinforcement shall be secured in place by use of metal or concrete supports, spacers,
or ties, as approved. Such supports shall be of sufficient strength to maintain the
reinforcement in place throughout the concreting operation. The supports shall be used in
such a manner that they will not be exposed or contribute in any way to the discoloration
or deterioration of the concrete. Concrete supports shall be manufactured of the same
concrete mix as used in the structure to be concreted.
6.7 TOLERANCES
Following tolerances shall be observed:
6.7.1 Bars used for concrete reinforcement shall meet the following requirements for
fabricating tolerances:
a) Sheared length : +1 in.
b) Depth of truss bars +0 - 1/2 in.
c) Overall dimensions of stirrups, ties, and spirals : + 1/4 in.
d) All other bends + 1 in.
6.7.2 Bars shall be placed to the following tolerances:
a) Clear distance to formed surface : + 1/4 in.
b) Minimum spacing between bars : 1.4 in.
c) Top bars in slabs and beams:
i) Members 8 in. deep or less + 1/4 in.

ii) Members more than 8 in. but not over 2 feet deep : + 1/2 in.
d) Crosswise of Members : Spaced evenly within 2 in.
e) Lengthwise of Members : +2 in.
6.7.3 Bars may be moved as necessary to avoid interference with other reinforcing steel,
conduits or embedded items. If bars are moved more than one bar diameter, or enough to
exceed the above tolerances, the resulting arrangement of bars shall be subject to
approval.
VI-(3)
6.8 EMBEDMENT ITEMS
Before placing concrete, care shall be taken to determine that all embedded items are
properly placed as required under the Specifications and are firmly and securely fastened
in place as indicated on the Drawings, or as required. Embedded items shall be free of oil
and other foreign matter such as loose coatings of rust, paint, and scale. The embedding
of wood or other foreign materials in concrete is prohibited.
6.9 MEASUREMENT
Measurement will be made of the number of kgs of reinforcing steel acceptably placed on
the basis of the lengths of bars installed in accordance with the approved Drawings or bar
schedules or as directed, converted to weights for the size of bars lists by the use of actual
weights or unit weights per linear feet as follows :
Bar Designation Nominal Unit Weight

Lbs. Per Foot.
#3 0.376
#4 0.668
#5 1.043
#6 1.502
#7 2.044
#8 2.670
#9 3.400
# 10 4.303
# 11 5.313
# 14 7.650
# 18 13.600
- Unless otherwise specifically stated in the Bill of Quantities or herein, all items of
reinforcement shall be deemed to be inclusive of, but not limited to the
following:-
- Reinforcement bar bending schedule to be provided by the Contractor for

approval.
- Providing materials, attendance and costs for all sampling and testing.
- Cost of M.S. binding wire and concrete, metal or plastic chairs and spacers or
hangers.
- Cleaning, cutting and bending, placing and fixing in position including binding
with wire and other material and placing supports and spacers.
- All sorts of transportation involved in the process.
VI-(4)
- All sorts of loading and unloading within the boundary wall area.
- All reinforcement shall be provided in lengths shown in drawings and as per

Specifications. Should the CONTRACTOR provide lengths of reinforcement
which are greater than shown on the drawings no payment for extra lengths shall
be made. Overlaps unless clearly shown in working drawings, shall not be
allowed and measured.
The Contractor shall be paid for reinforcement by weight computed in accordance with
Clause 6.9 from linear measurements of reinforcement actually used at Site as per
drawings. No payment shall be made for steel chairs or wastage.
VI-(5)
SECTION - 7 DAMP PROOF COURSE
7.1 DESCRIPTION
The Damp Proof Course shall be horizontal and vertical as shown on the drawings and
specified in the Bill of Quantities.
7.2 HORIZONTAL
7.2.1 In Walls
The horizontal D.P.C. shall consist of 1-1/2" thick, Class-C cement concrete with two
intervening layers of polythene sheet and two (2) sand blinded coats of S.I.B. (Specified
Industrial Bitumen) grade 10/20 or as specified in material section.
7.2.2 Under Floors
Same as in walls except bitumen layers to be laid on 1/2" - 3/4" blinding screed (1:6) to
even out surface of hard core if required to be provided as per BOQ and drawings.
7.3 VERTICAL
The vertical D.P.C. shall consist of 3/4" thick 1:3 cement sand mortar with 5% pudlo and
two (2) sand blinded coats of hot S.I.B or as specified in material section as per
requirements of ASTM.
7.4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
All materials i.e. cement, sand aggregate, water polythene sheet and bitumen shall
conform to the specifications given in respective section.
The Contractor shall lay the D.P.C. only when the level, quality of masonry work, etc. is
approved.
The concrete work of D.P.C. shall conform to the relevant specifications given in this
section for the execution of these items.
Horizontal D.P.C. shall extend to the full width of the wall i.e. upto the external faces. No
portion of doors opening, etc. shall be left while laying D.P.C. The period of curing of
concrete shall be not less than 72 hours. Every care should be taken that concrete is not
left dry during this period. The work of laying Damp Proof Course shall be carried out as
follows unless otherwise described in BOQ:-
VII-(1)
a) Placing 1-1/2" thick layer of Class-C cement concrete.
b) Laying 2 coats of hot bitumen S.I.B. 10/20 grade @ 20 lbs. per % sq.ft. (each
coat) over entire width and lengths of concrete after the concrete has been
properly cured for at least 72 hours, and sand blinding where specified.
c) Laying of polythene sheet 500 gauge over entire width and length of concrete after
the concrete has been treated with 2 coats of hot bitumen.
The application of bitumen coating in case of vertical D.P.C. shall be same as mentioned
above or as per the recommendations of the manufacturers and instruction of the
Engineer In charge.
7.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement
The measurement shall be made in per sq.ft./sq.m. by measuring length and

breadth/height of actual works done and as shown on the drawings.
7.7 RATE
The unit price for damp proofing shall be full compensation for furnishing and placing all
materials and for all labour, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the
work prescribed in this Section.
7.8 PAYMENT
The quantities determined as provided above shall be paid for at the unit price in the Bill
of Quantities.
VII-(2)
SECTION - 8 BRICK MASONRY
8.1 DESCRIPTION
The work under this Section shall include all type of brick work in foundation, super
structure, Facia drains manholes and elsewhere as shown on the drawings.
The brick work wherever referred to shall be first class brick work. Unless otherwise
specified the work shall be carried out in English bond or as shown on drawings.
Unless otherwise specified or directed all materials, i.e. bricks, sand, cement and water,
etc. shall conform to specification given in the Section-I Materials.
8.2.1 Mortar
The ratio of cement (ordinary Portland Cement) Sand mortar to be used for brick work
shall be as specified in the BOQ and as per drawings.
8.2.2 Preparation of Mortar
Cement and sand shall be thoroughly mixed in dry state on a pacca platform or on
metallic sheets or trough Water shall be added in sufficient quantity to make the mortar
workable. Water shall be added in a manner so that segregation of cement does not take
place. Mixing of mortar shall produce a homogenous workable mass.
Precautions
a) Only such quantity of mortar shall be prepared as can be used before the initial
setting time of cement.
b) Any mortar which has initially set shall not be used.
c) At the close of day's work the mixing troughs pans or platforms shall be
thoroughly washed and cleaned.
d) Accurately control and maintain specified proportions.
VIII-(1)
8.3.1 Precautions
a] Erect no masonry when the ambient temperature is 40 degree centigrade or less

except by permission. Build upon no frozen work and lay no masonry having a
firm of frost on their surfaces.
b) Should cuts be required in walls for the passage of conduit etc. the entire cut out
shall be filled with mortar.
8.3.2 Selection of Bricks
The bricks shall be selected for face work before incorporating in the work. The brick for
the face work in particular shall be of uniform size shape even colour and smooth texture.
No extra payment shall be made for such selection of bricks or extra fair face work unless
otherwise provided in the B.O.Q.
8.3.3 Soaking of Bricks
Before use all bricks shall be soaked in clean water in a tank for at least two hours.
8.3.4 Bond
Unless otherwise specified all bricks shall be laid in English bond with frogs upward.
8.3.5 Tools
All equipment used for mixing mortar, transporting it and for laying bricks shall be clean
and free from set mortar, dirt, or other injurious foreign substances. It shall be thoroughly
cleaned, at the end of each day's work.
8.3.6 Progress
Brick work shall be carried up in a uniform manner. No portion shall be raised more than
3 feet above another at the same time. Temporary spaces left during construction shall be
stepped and not toothed. Straight edges supplied to brick layer shall have courses marked
on them with saw cut or measuring rod shall be provided and layer of courses shall be
checked all over the building from time to time so as to help all courses level.
8.3.7 Fixtures
Hold-fasts and similar fixtures shall be built in with in surrounding brick work in their
correct position in specified mortar. They shall be built in as the work progresses and not
inserted later on into space left for them.
VIII-(2)
8.3.8 Laying of Bricks
Each brick shall be set with both bed and vertical joints properly filled with mortar and
thoroughly bedded. Thickness of joints shall not be less than 1/4" (6 mm) and shall not
more than 1/2" (12 mm). The height of 4 courses and 3 joints as laid shall not exceed 1"
(25 mm) in height of 4 bricks piled dry one upon the other.
No half bricks or bats shall be used except where necessary to complete the bends etc. At
corners alternate Courses of bricks shall be laid header-wise and stretcher-wise, so as to
bind the two walls together. All brick work shall be truly plumbed and each set of four
brick courses shall be checked with plumbed and straight edges. The joints of brick work
which is to be pointed or plastered shall be raked out to a depth of half an inch (12 mm).
The raking shall be done before the mortar sets each day. All anchors, ties and reinforcing
shall be placed where required. Unless otherwise specified or shown on drawings metal
ties in cavity walls/brick facing shall be spaced in a staggered manner with a minimum
spacing of 3 feet horizontally and 18 inches vertically.
8.3.9 Anchors
Install reinforcing bars anchors projecting into the masonry a minimum of 6" and into the
facing brick a minimum of 3" bars during the construction at 18" center to center
vertically and 36" horizontally.
8.4 BRICK WORK IN ARCHES
All the bricks used in arches must be selected carefully. The joints of all the bricks in
each course shall be laid radially and bricks shall be cut to ensure uniformity in the width
of the joints.
8.4.1 Workmanship
Arches shall be constructed true to radius on rigid centering with 1/8" variation permitted.
The centering shall be accurately constructed of wood preferably, or metal, depending on

the radius of the arch. However, if masonry centering is used, the top shall be covered
with building paper to permit masonry to move as the mortar shrinks.
8.4.2 Method of Construction
Arches shall be constructed in segments day by day as required by construction drawings.
Brick work adjoining the arches shall be built level with the arch construction, so that the
arch is not under load at any stage of construction.
Where arches are reinforced, the grout shall be poured in stages as each segment is built.
Grout must be kept clean of loose mortar, and of mortar projections at all times.
VIII-(3)
The construction of inverted arches if required shall require special effort to ensure that
the stretcher bricks are cut to a true radius in order to provide a proper bed for the arch.
The following procedure may be followed:-
a) Erect a wood frame, flush with the outer face of a wall, upon which the radius
centre may be marked.
b) Nail a radius rod to this point which has been marked as extrados and intrados of
the arch with allowance for 1/2" mortar joints.
c) As the work progresses up, the bricks intersecting the line of the extrados should
be laid temporarily in position, marked and accurately cut to fit the radius.
d) After laying about eight courses of brick in this manner the arch itself may be
started using the radius rod to check the real points and the curve.
8.4.3 Cut Brick Work
Bricks shall be cut dressed or grooved as required or shown on the drawings. No extra
payment shall be made for such work.
8.4.4 Bed Plates of Concrete
Bed plates of cement concrete Class-C shall be provided under each beam or joints. They
shall conform to the dimensions given in the drawings. The payments of bed plates will
be made as per relevant BOQ item of cement concrete Class-C.
8.5 CURING
The brick work laid in cement mortar shall be water cured by keeping it wet for at least
10 days.
8.6 PROTECTION
All brick work shall be protected during construction from the effect of rain and frost or
any natural forces. If the work already carried out gets damaged shall be made good by
the Contractor at his own cost without any extra payment whatsoever.
8.7 SCAFFOLDING
Necessary and suitable scaffolding shall be provided to facilitate Construction of brick

wall in superstructure. Scaffolding shall be sound and strong with supports and member
sufficiently strong so as to withstand all loads likely to come upon them.
VIII-(4)
8.8 MEASUREMENT
Measurement for payment for brick work will be made to the neat lines of the structures
as shown on the Drawings or as modified for the appropriate items for which such brick
work is incorporated. Deductions will be made for all openings for doors, windows,
ventilators, gates etc.
Payment for brick work will be made at the unit rate per Cu.Ft./Cu.M. or as tendered in
the Bill of Quantities. The unit rates tendered for such work shall include the cost of
brick, mortar and all operations of erections, placing, curing, etc. where necessary, and of
all other operations, procedures and requirements necessary to complete the brick work in
accordance with this specifications. Rate shall also include anchors, ties and
reinforcement wherever used.
VIII-(5)
SECTION - 9 CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY
9.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered by this section of the Specifications consists of furnishing all plant,
labour, equipment, tools and appliances, and materials and in performing all the
operations in connection with block masonry work, complete in strict accordance with
the specifications herein and the applicable drawings.
9.1.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
9.1.2 Cement
Cement shall be ordinary Portland Cement as specified in respective section.
9.1.3 Aggregates
Aggregates used shall meet the requirements specified under respective concrete section.
All the aggregates dry and properly screened from approved source shall be acceptable for
block making.
9.1.4 Concrete Masonry Units
9.1.4.1 Concrete masonry blocks shall be made on the site and shall be of the sizes required as
per drawings and shall generally conform to the requirements of British Standard 2028,
1346:1968 "Pre-cast Concrete Blocks" unless specified otherwise.
9.1.4.2 The blocks shall be solid or hollow as required and shall be carefully made so that they
are true in line and face with square corners and free from all defects. The ends of the
blocks, which will form the vertical joints in the masonry, shall be double grooved or as
directed. In the case of hollow blocks, the cavities shall be true to the shapes and sizes
specified and shall have uniform wall thickness on the outside of the cavities. The
cavities in hollow blocks shall not be more than 25% of the total volume.
9.1.4.3 The concrete for the blocks shall be mixed in a concrete mixer in the proportion of one
(1) part of cement, two (2) parts of sand and four (4) parts of well graded coarse
aggregate not exceeding 3/4" (19mm) in size or 6 parts of well graded (all in
aggregates) not exceeding 3/4" (19mm) in size.
All the aggregates, when used shall be spilt in coarse and fine aggregates for checking
the proportions of fine to coarse aggregates and their grading.
IX-(1)
9.1.4.4 Concrete blocks shall be machine moulded. The concrete shall be well worked into the
moulds, vibrated, tamped and pressed to ensure that the blocks are dense and free from
voids.
9.1.4.5 The blocks shall be cured by keeping moist continuously for a period of at least ten (10)
days and then shall be allowed to dry in shade for at least twenty (20) days before use in
masonry.
9.1.4.6 All blocks shall have clean cut straight and true edges, smooth dense faces of uniform
appearance without voids, honeycombs, projections and shall be free from cracks spells,
chips, rugged edges or other defects detrimental to their use.
9.1.4.7 Where block are to be plastered or rendered, the block surface shall have a coarse
texture suitable for bonding the plaster as approved.
9.1.4.8 The average compressive strength of any ten blocks picked at random, after curing and
drying shall not be less than 1500 lbs/sq.inch when tested in accordance with B.S.
2028,1364:1968; Pre-cast concrete blocks.
9.1.4.9 The average moisture content of all the concrete masonry units shall not exceed 30
percent of the total water absorption of units. The shrinkage of cement concrete blocks
is much greater at the time it dries for the first time after moulding and subsequent
curing. It is, therefore, essential that contractor shall take full care to see that blocks are
sufficiently and thoroughly dried so that their initial shrinkages is completed before the
blocks are laid in the wall. Not only well dried blocks shall be used, but the blocks shall
also be laid dry without wetting except with slightly moistened surfaces on which
mortar is to be applied to obviate absorption of water from the mortar and even during
curing of the mortar joints. The walls shall be slightly moistened and shall not be
allowed to the excessively wet till they receive any plaster or render.
9.1.4.10 The blocks shall be stored in such a manner as to avoid any contact with moisture on
the site of works. The blocks shall be stock piled on platforms or other supports free
from contact with the ground. If necessary cover for protection against wetting shall be
provided. The blocks right from casting to curing drying, stock piling and their
subsequent placing in masonry walls shall be handled with care.
9.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT
9.2.1 Cement Mortar for Masonry Proportions
Cement Mortar shall be composed of one part of ordinary port-land cement to four (4)
parts of sand for all concrete block walls or as specified in BOQ. Hand mixing, when
permitted, shall be done on clean hard platform as much as required for immediate use
with only just sufficient water, to produce mortar of a proper consistency. The mixing
shall be done by mechanical mixers, the Sand shall be of an approved quality and shall
pass 100% through 3/16" (5mm) sieve.
IX-(2)
9.2.2 Gauging
The ingredients for mortar shall be measured in boxes. No re-tempering of mortar shall
be allowed, nor shall mixing of any anti-freezing ingredients in mortar be permitted.
9.2.3 Mixing
The dry materials shall be dry mixed for approximately 2 minutes and for 3 minutes
after addition of water making total minimum time of 5 minutes in a mortar mixer.
When hand mixing is permitted, no adding water, until uniform colour or mixed
materials indicate cementitious material thoroughly distributed through out the mass.
After dry mixing is complete, add water until thoroughly mixed mortar of the required
plasticity is obtained. If mixing is not satisfactorily done, then the contractor shall take
such steps as directed. Mortar shall be used within half an hour of mixing. Mortar lying
for more than half an hour shall not be used.
9.2.4 Masonry and Jointing
9.2.4.1 All masonry shall be laid in plumb, true to line and level in accurately spaced courses
with each breaking joints with the course below. Corners and reveals shall be plumb
and true, Chases, grooves, regret blocks and raked out joints shall be kept free from
mortar and other debris.
9.2.4.2 The thickness and length of various walls shall be as indicated on the drawings.
9.2.4.3 Unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified, the spaces around frames and
other built-in-items shall be solidly filled with mortar, except the joints that are to be
caulked shall be raked out 3/4" (19mm) deep.
9.2.4.4 Work required to be built in with masonry including anchors, wall plugs and
accessories shall be built in, as the work progresses. Wood plugs and blocking shall not
be built into masonry.
9.2.4.5 All horizontal and vertical joints shall be completely and solidly filled with mortar as
the blocks are laid. In horizontal bedding joints, mortar shall be spread over the entire
top surface of the block to a uniform layer of 3/8" (10mm) thick. For vertical joints,
mortar shall be applied to a block unit, when it is standing vertically and then placing it
horizontally on the horizontal bedding mortar and pressing it against the previously laid
unit in that course, making a vertical joint of 3/8" (10mm) thickness. In horizontal
bedding, joints mortar shall not be spread so much ahead of the actual laying of unit
that it tends to stiffen and lose its plasticity, resulting in poor bond. If it happens the
stiffened mortar shall be removed and fresh mortar laid by the contractor at his own
cost. When the mortar has stiffened somewhat, it shall be firmly compacted with a
jointing tool, to guard against its tendency.
IX-(3)
9.2.4.6 The thickness of joints shall not exceed 3/8(10mm) and the joints shall be raked
1/2"(13mm) deep when the mortar is still fresh, so as to provide for proper bond for the
plaster. Any mortar which falls on the floor from the joints or removed due to raking of
joints shall not be reused.
9.2.4.7 No masonry to be erected when temperature of outside air is below 05 unless suitable
means, as approved are provided to heat material protected from cold and frost and
ensure that material will harden without freezing.
9.2.4.8 When the masonry is to receive plaster on one side and pointing on the other, the block
shall be placed in such a way that the better face shall be on the side of pointing.
9.2.4.9 Where masonry work abuts columns, it shall be anchored there by means of anchor
steel bars or any other type of anchors as approved at a vertical spacing of approx.
12"(300mm) for walls upto 6"(150mm) thick and approximately 24"(600mm) for walls
more than 6"(150mm) thick unless otherwise directed. Alternatively the masonry may
be built-up first, leaving the dovetail type ends the columns and the columns then be
cast so that the concrete of the columns and the masonry make a dovetail type of joints,
provided it is permitted in writing.
9.2.4.10 Erection of partition and panel walls shall be delayed, wherever possible, until the
frame of the structure has taken up, as much as possible to preclude deformation
occurring due to structural loads. Otherwise the top course of partitions under slabs and
beams shall not be laid until the forms have been removed and the roof slab placed.
9.2.4.11 In damp soils, to prevent the rise of moisture from the ground due to capillary action,
the foundation and basement masonry when, so directed, shall be laid in richer mortar
then specified in which case the contractor shall be paid for the extra cost. In addition, a
damp proof course shall be provided consisting of 1"(25mm) to 2"(50mm) thick layer
1:2:4 cement Pudlo mortar or an approved type of bituminous course.
9.2.5 Bonding
All masonry work and portions shall be bonded together as follows unless otherwise
directed.
Masonry Bond by extending alternate course of masonry units of an intersecting wall or

partition through the very thickness of the intersected wall of partition.
9.2.6 Coordination
9.2.6.1 Provide chases, and openings required under other sections to sizes and locations shown
on the drawings.
IX-(4)
9.2.6.2 Cooperate with other trades in setting built-in-items, take special care in cutting,
fittings, setting units so that built in members are in their true, respective positions,
flush voids full.
9.2.6.3 For items provided in other sections such as door, frames, hold fasts, miscellaneous
metal work occurring in the masonry, sleeves, anchors, supports, nailing strips, braces
jambs, etc. are to be built-in the masonry.
9.2.6.4 Special care shall be taken in building block at door frames. Contractor shall see that
frames are square and plumb. Check frames before building work around or against
them. The contractors shall see that full electric conduits are not housed into frames, so
as to prevent extension of frame anchor.
9.2.6.5 The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to this own work, as well as work of
other sections.
9.2.7 Protection and Cleaning
9.2.7.1 Surfaces of masonry, not being worked on, shall be properly protected at all times
during the construction operations. When rain is expected and the work is discontinued,
the top of exposed masonry walls shall be covered with a strong water proof membrane,
well secured in place.
9.2.7.2 Exposed masonry surfaces shall be cleaned with water and fiber brushes or as directed.
9.2.7.3 Protect adjacent work during cleaning operations. Make good any damages from
neglect of this precaution.
9.3 SAMPLES
Samples of all kinds of materials, to be used on the job, shall be submitted for approval.
9.4 TESTING
All the materials and completed masonry work shall be tested for required standard and,
if found below the recognized standard specifications such as BSS, ASTM or equal
shall be rejected. Such material and work shall be removed from the site immediately.
All testing shall be done at Contractor's cost.
9.5 CURING
Curing shall be done as per specifications given under heading "Concrete Work".
IX-(5)
9.6 MEASUREMENT
Measurement for block masonry under this section of the specification will be made for
the actual works executed at the unit rate entered in the Bill of Quantities.
Payment shall be made at the unit rate stated in the Bill of Quantities. Such payment
shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials equipment and labour
including testing and all other incidentals necessary to complete the work according to
drawings and specifications.
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SECTION - 10 TERRAZZO FLOORING
10.1 DESCRIPTION
The work under this section consists of making terrazzo floor in conformity with British
Standard Code of Practice CP 204. In situ flooring Part-I, "General" and Part-3,
'Terrazzo Flooring' as applicable to the work shown on the drawings and specified in
the Bill of Quantities.
Cement, Sand, Aggregate for concrete and Water shall conform to relevant
specifications.
10.2.1 Marble Chips: shall be crushed marble, and shall be best quality white or coloured,
having an abrasive hardness of not less than 16 and the size shall vary from No. 4 to 8
or as specified.
10.2.2 Dividing Strips: shall be marble strips of 12 mm x 1or glass strips 5mm thick and 1-
1/2" (38mm) wide or as specified in Bill of Quantities.
10.2.3 Marble powder of clean approved quality.
10.3 SAMPLES
All materials used for Terrazzo work as well as samples for terrazzo floor shall be
approved and the same type of material will be used throughout the work. If the
material is to be tested, the Contractor will do so at his own cost from an approved
laboratory.
10.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN SITU TERRAZZO FLOORING
The floor shall consist of a wearing surface of consistency and net thickness as
specified in Bill of Quantities, laid over Class C. (3000 psi) not leaner than 1:2:4
concrete base of the specified thickness. The net thickness specified for wearing surface
shall be that obtained after grinding and polishing, 1:2:4 concrete shall be mixed and
laid in the manner specified for cement concrete floor, using a minimum quantity of
water for workability.
The cement concrete shall be leveled with a trowel and straight edge, consolidated and
finished with steel trowels to an even but rough surface. The top layer of cement marble
chips mixed in the proportion of 1:2 (1cement mixed with 10% marble powder and 2
marble chips) shall be laid over it within 24 hours. The cement and marble chips must
be mixed dry in such quantities as are sufficient for a unit of one specified shade. Water
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shall be added to only such quantities as can be mixed thoroughly and consumed in less
than 30 minutes, the quantity of water being the minimum for workability. Mixing must
be done on water tight platform and any mix not used within 30 minutes shall be
discarded and removed from site. A layer of cement and marble chipping mixture
should be well trowelled into the surface of the base concrete before filling to the top
level of the screeds. The layer should be well compacted and all voids shall be filled in.
A layer of neat cement, of the specified colour shall then be well trowelled into the
surface leaving a plain smooth surface.
Floors shall be laid in panels of about 4.0'x4'-0 (1.2 x 1.2 meter) or of size as shown on
the drawings. Dividing strips of aluminium/brass/glass as specified shall be provided
and fixed to exact levels making an allowance for grinding. Aluminium strips shall not
be less than 3mm thick and of width equal to the total thickness of cement concrete
base and Terrazzo Topping.
Three days after laying the top layer must be evenly and smoothly machine ground with
carborandum blocks of coarse, medium and fine grades so as to ensure that all marble
chippings are evenly exposed all over the surface. If marble chips are not evenly
exposed the Contractor shall pull down the surface and relay it at his own cost. After
the first grinding, the floor shall be thoroughly grouted with the same cement and colour
composition as specified for the terrazzo mix. The grout shall be of the consistency of
thick cream and shall be brushed over the floor to eliminate all impressions and
thoroughly fill the surface for final grinding. The surface after grinding shall be left un-
disturbed and cured for 2 or 3 weeks, after which it shall be cleaned of dirt and dust by
rubbing gently with pumice stone or washing soda in sufficient water. Three days after
the surface has been cleaned it shall be rubbed hard with 1:10 solution of oxalic acid
using felt. The surface shall then be cleaned and washed with plenty of water. After the
surface has dried a final gloss shall be given by polishing the surface. The walls and all
surfaces of the finished works of other trades shall be properly protected from damage
and spoiling during the process of grinding and washing of the terrazzo. After the finish
grinding has been completed and the surface treatment applied, the terrazzo work shall
be covered and protected with approved material until completion of the work of all
other trades.
10.5 TERRAZZO DADO AND SKIRTING
The marble chips and cement shall conform to specification for floor. Mixing shall be
done in the same manner and proportion. The plastered surface over which the
dado/skirting is to be applied shall be well roughened and watered, cement mortar of
specified ratio shall then be plastered over this well roughened surface to indicated
thickness. Before the base course has set the layer of terrazzo mixture shall be well
trowelled into the surface of the base to a thickness which after grinding shall result in
the finished thickness as per Bill of Quantities. A layer of neat cement of the specified
colour shall then be well trowelled into the surface leaving a plain smooth surface.
After the period specified for floors above, the Contractor shall start finishing as for
floors specified above. Terrazzo skirting shall be provided around all terrazzo floors
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unless shown otherwise. Skirting and dado shall be straight, level and in plumb.
Intersections at floors shall be straight and flush.
10.6 Granite Marble on Stairs
The stair risers and treads shall be finished according to exact sizes including providing
and laying granite marble 1 thick approved colour and quality on stair, comprising
thick 1:4 cements sand mortar bed under coat including making of gola, cutting,
grinding and polishing complete in all respects as per instructions of Engineer/Incharge.
10.7 MEASUREMENT
Work for floor and dado shall be measured in Sq.Ft./sq.M of wall and floor area,
skirting shall be measured in sq Ft./sq.M.
The rate for all items of work under this section shall cover the cost of furnishing all
materials, labour, scaffolding framework laying, curing, grinding, polishing, finishing
and appliances at site and performing all operations at any height in accordance with
drawings, Bill of Quantities and as specified. The rate shall include the cost of
furnishing and installing metal fixings for floors, dados, nosing, angles aluminium U-
channels and screws for stairs etc., and providing all assistance to other trades for built
in items etc.
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SECTION - 11 CEMENT CONCRETE FLOORING
11.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this Section of specifications consists of furnishing all labour
materials and equipments and performing all operations in connection with the carrying
out of the work of P.C.C. flooring, including all related items such as wearing surfaces,
bases skirting etc., in strict accordance with the requirements of Drawings and schedule
of floor finish and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
11.2 GENERAL
The Contractor shall strictly follow and adhere to written instructions as mentioned on
drawings and specifications. Floor finishes shall be laid true to the line and level. Any
work covered under this section of the specifications, not conforming to the
requirements of the specified quality and workmanship will be rejected and the
Contractor shall be required to remove and replace such work as directed at his own
cost.
11.3.1 Cement sand coarse aggregate shall conform to the specification given in Section-I
Materials ".
11.3.2 Division Strips:
Division strips shall be 1-1/2" deep x 5mm thick plate glass or as specified, embedded
and fixed with cement mortar in base concrete to a required depth, level, plumb, line,
angle, panel, shape to meet the requirements.
11.3.3 BASE
The base shall be either dry brick ballast and sand or lean concrete Class-D or as
specified in BOQ item and as shown on the drawings.
11.4.1 Preparation of Base
Floor
The surface of the base concrete shall be brushed with a stiff broom just before it
hardens to remove all laitance and loose aggregate and at the same time to roughen the
surface to improve the bond. The hardened base shall be thoroughly cleaned, wetted
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preferably over night, the surplus water removed and a grout of cement and water
brushed into the surface just ahead of the application of the topping.
Dado/Skirting
The plaster on the portion of the wall to be provided with skirting or dado shall be left
in a rough state by brooming or by using wire brushes of approved type so as to provide
a bond between this base plaster and the dado or skirting. The surface of the wall shall
be cleaned of all foreign matter and shall be thoroughly wetted to control the suction.
Only so much mix shall be mixed with water that could be utilized within 30 minutes.
This mix of cement sand shall be applied to the wall and trowelled hard to a smooth
surface, proper in line both vertical and horizontal. Finishing for the cement sand
skirting shall conform to specifications for plaster work Section 16 ".
11.4.2 Panels
Before laying the cement concrete flooring, the surface of the base shall be divided into
panels of required sizes as shown on drawings. Panels shall be made of glass screeds or
as specified. The top of the screed shall conform to the specified level of the finished
floor surface.
11.4.3 Mixing and Placing
Mixing and placing of concrete shall be in accordance with specification given under
heading Concrete Work"
Concrete may be conveyed in any suitable manner from the place of mixing provided
there is no segregation or loss of any ingredients, and provided it is placed in its final
position before initial setting takes place, that is within 30 minutes of addition of water
to the mix. The concrete will be laid in a manner so as not to cause the aggregate to
separate from the mortar. The concrete shall be rammed and thoroughly consolidated
until the mortar creams upto the surface.
The concrete will be laid in alternate panels, each panel not exceeding the area, as
directed. Dividing Strips of glass as specified shall be provided wherever shown on
drawings.
11.5 FINISHING
Immediately after consolidation, the surface shall be leveled with a wooden trowel.
Excessive trowelling in the early stage shall be avoided. The surface shall be tested with
a straight edge to detect undulations, which, if found, shall be eliminated. The finer
stuff in the concrete which has come to the surface with the stroking shall be quickly
but carefully smoothed with the steel trowel. When the concrete has hardened
sufficiently, trowelling shall be done with steel trowel. No dry cement or a mixture of
dry cement with sand shall be sprinkled on the surface for hardening the surface.
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a] Concrete Floor (Smooth) with Topping
Colour topping shall consist of a pigment which shall be added to cement on

trial basis till the required shade is obtained. Thickness of the colour topping
shall be 1/8" thick.
An approved sample specimen of the topping of required shade shall be

available at the site before proceeding with the entire work.
After approval of the trial specimen adequate quantity of the mixture of pigment
and cement shall be prepared for sufficient work to avoid any variation in shade.
After wooden trowelling of the base, topping shall be applied to the specified
thickness and spread out evenly by a wooden float, after waiting for a few
minutes to bring it to a little drier stage, steel trowelling shall be applied with
pressure till a smooth finish in achieved.
b] Concrete Floor (Roughened)
After the floor surface has been leveled with a wooden trowel, and the concrete
has hardened sufficiently it shall be roughened with expanded metal mesh, wire
brush or a broom. A sheet of expanded metal mesh shall be pressed evenly on
the concrete surface to achieve the required pattern. Rough surface using wire
brush or broom shall be achieved by stroking the green concrete surface with
smooth and even strokes as per the required pattern.
11.6 CURING
Curing shall be done as per specifications given under section "Portland Cement
Concrete".
11.7 MEASUREMENT
The measurement for Cement Concrete floor shall be made in Sq.M/Sq.Ft. of the actual
surfaces completed and approved. Cement sand skirting shall be measured in Lin.Ft./M.
or as per BOQ.
The payment for floor shall be made at the unit rate per Sq.M./Sq.Ft. and for cement
sand skirting it shall be made at the unit rate per Sq.Ft./Sq.M. stated in the Bill of
Quantities and shall constitute full compensation for all materials, and equipment,
labour including all incidentals necessary to complete the work. No separate payment
shall be made for division strips or for the colour topping or required finish.
XI-(3)
SECTION - 12 MARBLE TILE WORK
12.1 DESCRIPTION
The work included under this section shall comprise of providing and fixing marble
tiles in floor at locations shown on the drawings. Unless otherwise specified all marble
tile work shall be in conformity with the latest British Standard Code of Practice for this
trade.
12.2.1 Marble: shall be compact, dense, metamorphic rock of lime stone origin from quarries
in Pakistan. It shall have specific gravity of about 2.7 and density of 170 lbs. per Cft. It
must be evenly grained with sugar like appearance when broken.
12.2.2 Size & Thickness
Generally marble tile shall be of size specified by the design consultant.
The type of marble has been indicated on the drawings and shall be as called for in the
BOQ.
12.2.3 Mortar
a] The ratio of cement sand mortar for laying and embedding marble tile work shall
be (1:3) and shall be of specified thickness as shown on drawings or directed.
b] Dry Bond Mortar
Dry Bond Floor N wall thin set mortar shall be as manufactured by Shabbir Tiles
and Ceramic Limited. The ratio of dry bond mortar shall be as per the
manufacturers directions.
12.2.4 Portland Cement
Portland Cement shall conform to B.S. # 12 and shall be that manufactured in Pakistan
conforming to the specifications set-forth in Section-I "Materials ".
12.2.5 Aggregate: Fine aggregate shall conform to the specifications set-forth in Section-I
"Materials ".
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12.3.1 Samples and Tests
The Contractor shall produce samples of marble tiles to be used for this item of work
for selection, testing and approval. The samples shall be in finished sizes and shapes
and adequate in number for testing in the laboratory as and when ordered. The tests for
marble shall be as per B. S. or ASTM Standards for the determination of :
Weight %age Absorption ASTM C-97-47

Modulus of Rupture ASTM C-99
Compressive Strength ASTM C-170
Resistance to Abrasion ASTM C-241-51
Flexural Strength ASTM C-880-78
The Contractor may also be required to produce samples of finished item of marble
work fixed in position before he is allowed to proceed with the work on a particular
item.
12.3.2 Workmanship
The Contractor shall employ skilled and trained marble workers for doing this job. He
may be allowed to employ an approved specialist Sub-Contractor for this item of work.
The surface over which the marble tiles are required to be fixed will be clean of all dirt
and dust and should be properly hacked so that the mortar sticks well to the surface.
The edge of the marble tiles shall be dressed true and square by rubbing them with
carborundum stone or any other approved means and the same will be fixed in position.
The marble tiles on wall shall be laid in 3/8" thick dry bond mortar over a 3/4" layer of
cement sand mortar (1:3) as shown on the drawings. Marble tile shall be allowed to
season for at least three days during which it shall be kept moist.
Tight joints for marble, work should not exceed 1/8" and should be filled with white or
coloured cement mortar as specified on drawings to match the marble.
Due allowance shall be made for movement of the structure and backing by including
construction and expansion joints in the marble work. These shall be properly filled
with approved mastic compound. Expansion joints shall be formed to coincide with the
expansion joints in the building.
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12.3.3 Final Finish
The Contractor shall make suitable arrangement for giving final finish to the marble tile
works such as cleaning, washing and polishing as specified.
The marble shall be polish finished to a glossy surface that will reflect light to
emphasize the colour and marking, produced by a buffer with putty powder applied to a
honed surface. All finished surfaces shall be of uniform texture, colour and appearance
and shall be within the sample approved. Allowance shall be made for exerting of all
necessary controls, batching or other methods to ensure uniformity in quality of stone
within acceptable limits.
12.3.4 Protection and Maintenance
The completed works or parts thereof shall be protected by the Contractor against any
damage. The works shall be handed over in perfect condition. If any damage is incurred
then the Contractor shall remove and/or replace the same at no additional costs. The
Contractor shall exercise all care to protect the works executed by other trades and not
covered by his Contract. Any damage to these shall be made good and the works
restored at no additional cost.
12.4 MEASUREMENT
The marble tile work under this Section shall be measured and paid for as quoted
against the respective item of work in the Bill of Quantities. Measurement shall be
made in sq.ft/sq.m of the actual surfaces completed and approved.
The rate for marble tile work shall cover the cost of furnishing all materials, Base
mortar bed and grouting including anchorage devices, labour, scaffolding, appliances,
tools and plants and performing all operations for satisfactory completion and finishing
of the work. No separate payment shall be made for polishing or for producing samples
of materials and work-manships, tests to be carried out, protection and maintenance of
marble tile work as specified and the rates for construction items shall be deemed to be
inclusive of all such costs and charges. No extra payment shall be made for dismantling
faulty work subsequently made good.
XII-(3)
SECTOIN - 13 CERAMIC TILE WORK
13.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section comprises of providing and laying best quality
local made glazed/matt ceramic tiles of approved size and pattern wherever required or
shown on the drawings or mentioned in the Bill of Quantities.
Except as otherwise specified on the drawings, shall be followed, applicable to

materials and fixing methods for ceramic tile work:-
13.2.1 Joint Filling
Joint Filler shall be white Portland Cement grout which shall bond to dry tile, shall be
non-shrinking, stain resistant, permanent in colour, and shall not inhabit fungus and
bacterial growth. It shall be odorless and non-toxic, of smooth consistency for easy
preparation and neat, rapid installation, and shall contain non- metallic material. Grout
shall be water resistant and shall not wash out under water.
13.2.2 Adhesives
Adhesives for ceramic tiling as specified in the international codes Dry Bond Floor and
wall thin set mortar as manufactured by Shabbir Tile and Ceramics Limited or
equivalent approved.
13.2.3 Samples and Tests
The samples shall be furnished in sizes and colours and adequate in number for testing
in an approved laboratory.
13.4 WORKING DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall prepare working drawings on the basis of working drawings for all
the ceramic tile work to be carried out. These drawings will show clearly the sizes,
method of fixing, jointing and the anchorage to be used in the process and the
Contractor shall get approval in writing well in time before the actual start of the work.
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a] In Cement Sand Mortar
Surfaces to receive the ceramic tiling shall be clean and free of dirt, dust, oil,
grease or other objectionable matter. Setting beds and tile shall be installed with
their respective surfaces to true planes, level or pitched to off-sets as required by
the drawings, so that the surface of the completed tiling work will be at the
elevations and grades shown. Re-tempering of mortar will not be permitted.
Tiles shall be laid out from the centre lines of each space outward and
adjustments made along walls, partitions and borders, if any, so as to
symmetries the pattern with a minimum of cut tiles.
Joint between tiles shall be of uniform width and the same as the tile installed.
Fractional changes in dimensions without varying the uniformity of joint widths
shall be permitted. Tile shall be cut with a suitable cutting tool and rough edges
shall be rubbed smooth. Cut-tile misfits shall be laid to the straight edges.
Straight edges shall be accurately set to the lines established and reset at suitable
intervals to keep the joints parallel over the entire area.
Over the existing bed a topping of 1-1/2" thick PCC 1:2:4 shall be laid. Scratch
coats for application as foundation coats shall be not less than 5/8" thick and
shall be composed by volume of 1 part Grey Portland Cement to 3 parts dry
sand, mixed with the minimum amount of water necessary to produce a
workable mass. Mortar for scratch coats shall be used within one hour after
mixing and re-tempering will not be permitted. Scratch coats shall be applied in
sufficient quantity and with sufficient pressure to cover the entire area and to
form good keys, shall be deeply scoured or scratched and cross-scratched, shall
be protected and kept moist during the curing period. Scratch coats shall be
thoroughly damp-cured, and an interval of not less than 24 nor more than 48
hours shall be permitted between application of scratch coats and application of
float coats.
Float coats shall be composed by volume of 1 part Grey Portland cement to 2

parts dry sand, mixed with a minimum amount of water necessary to produce a
workable mass. Float coats shall be applied in sufficient quantity to entire area
and to form a good key, shall be brought out flush with the temporary screeds or
guide strips so placed as to give a true even surface at the proper distance from
the finish suitable for reception of tiles.
Joints shall be straight, level perpendicular and of even width throughout.

Vertical joints shall be maintained plumb for the entire height of the tile work.
Each tile shall be brought to true level and plane by uniformly applied pressure
under a straight edge or rubber faced block. Tiles that are out of true plane or
misplaced shall be removed and reset. Damaged or defective tile shall be
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replaced. The tile shall be installed as follows:-
Wall tile shall be set by troweling a skim coat of neat Portland Cement on the
float coat or by applying a skim coat to the back of each tile unit and
immediately floating the tile into place. After tile has set remove mortar using a
minimum of water. Replace damage tiles.
After the tiles have been thoroughly set, joints shall be grouted full with a
plastic mix of neat, white cement immediately after a suitable area of tile has
been set. The joints shall be struck flush and excess mortar shall be cut off and
wiped from the mortar joints after grout has been cleaned from the surface shall
be roughened at once and filled flush with the tile edge, before the mortar begins
to harden. Tile skirting and coves shall be solidly backed with mortar.
b] In Thin Set Mortar
Tiles laid in Thin Set Mortar shall be applied as per details shown on drawings
and shall consist of a P.C.C. base of specified thickness. Tiles shall be set by
troweling a skin coat of Dry Bond Mortar on the base coat and combed with a
notched edge of trowel. Back butter each tile unit to ensure 100% mortar
coverage and float the tile into place, tapping the tile to ensure maximum bond
strength. All other installation requirements shall be as per specifications
mentioned above.
13.6 MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be made in Sq.Ft./sq.M. of the actual surfaces completed and
approved.
The payment shall be made at the unit rates per Sq.Ft./sq.M. stated in the Bill of
Quantities.
Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all materials, equipment labour
including all incidentals, necessary to complete the work. The cost of PCC base is
included in the cost of tile work.
XIII-(3)
SECTION - 14 WOOD WORK
14.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section of Specifications consists of furnishing all labour
and materials and performing all operations in connection with installation of all wood
work, mill work, construction, assembly and surface finish treatment, building in of all
cabinet type of items, complete in every respect, including all related items, supports
etc. of wood or metal and incidentals, associated wood work appurtenances, the
application of all 'Hardware' in connection with finished wood work, in strict
accordance with requirements of Drawings, as specified herein subject to the terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents. The work under this section shall further
conform to the requirements of the British Standard Codes of Practice, e.g. Cp. 151:Part
11:1957, CP.112.100:1952 and all the British Standards relied therein and/or bearing
relevance to this item of work.
14.2 MATERIALS
14.2.1 Timber
Materials for the work included in this section shall conform to the following:
i) General Characteristics
The timber shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS:1186 'Quantity of

Timber and Workman ship in Joinery', Part 1, 'Quality of Timber'.
First quality timber shall be from the heart of a sound tree, the sap wood being
entirely removed, the wood being uniform in substance, straight in fiber, free
from large or dead knots, flaws, shakes or blemishes of any kind. The colour of
good timber shall be uniform through out and among coloured timbers, darkness
of colour is an apparent indication of strength and durability.
For first quality teak wood, the size of the knot shall not be more than 1/2" and
there should not be more than one knot in every 9 Sft. of timber.
For first quality deodar wood, the size of the knot shall not be more than 1" and
there shall not be more than one knot in every 4 Sft. of timber.
ii) Seasoning of Timber
Timber shall be properly seasoned. It shall be kiln or air dried to reduce the
moisture content to a minimum of 20% of its natural weight.
The methods of seasoning timber are as follows:
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a) Air Seasoning
This consists of sawing the logs into planks or rectangular sections of

convenient size for use and stacking them in such a way that air can
circulate around the wood, preferably in open sided sheds. The moisture
contents will be reduced to about 15%. The time depends on the type of
wood, its thickness and the weather. Generally, soft wood takes 2 to 3
months and hard wood about 8 to 12 months for every inch thickness.
b) Kiln Seasoning
This process consists of drying the wood in a kiln. The process consists
of fanning a blend of warm dry air and warm moist air over the wood at
a controlled humidity. Kiln drying is preferable for internal joinery and
furniture as air seasoning does not reduce the moisture contents
sufficiently to ensure a stable equilibrium. Time taken to kiln-dry hard
woods varies from a few days in the case of thinner boards upto 3 to 4
weeks for 3 inch planks.
iii) Preservation of Timber
Preservatives may be applied in a variety of ways including pressure

impregnation, hot and cold open-tank treatment, sleeping, dipping, brushing and
spraying depending upon the use of timber and class of the preservative
treatment according to the British Standard Code of Practice CP:98:1964. Local
proprietary products of chemical wood preservatives under the label of "WOOD
GUARD" or equivalent shall be used along-with their implied methods of use
etc.
iv) Timber Quality
The requirements set forth in BS:1186, Part 1, shall serve as a general guide in
selecting timber including ply wood of suitable quality.
v) Adhesives
For joiners work animal glues complying with BS:745, 'Animal Glues for
Wood' casein glues complying with BS:745, 'Cold Setting Casein Glue for
Wood', or synthetic resin adhesive complying with BS:1204, 'Cold Setting
Synthetic Resin Adhesives for Construction Work in Wood' shall be used. For
flush doors and other forms of construction that rely mainly upon the adhesive,
and particularly where exposure conditions are severe and prolonged dampness
is likely to occur, one of the more moisture resistant shall be employed, the
choice depending upon the severity of the conditions to which the work will be
exposed.
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vi) Nails and Screws
For joiners work, wire nailsoval, chequered head, lost head round or panel-pins
complying, with BS:1202, 'Wire Nails and Cut Nails for Building Purposes' or
wood screws in accordance with BS:1210 shall be used. The gauge of nail or
screw used shall be suited to the woods being fixed and to which a fixing is
being made, and the length shall be such as will give a sufficiently strong and
secure fixing. CP:112. 'The Structural Use of Timber in Buildings' shall be
followed which gives relation ship between gauge, amount of penetration and
strength. All nails and screws used with reactive timber (becoming stained and
disfigured by reaction with ferrous metals) shall be of non-ferrous metals or
shall be protected in some manner before use if the wood work is likely to be
subjected to moist conditions, e.g. external doors.
14.3 Ply Wood
BS:565:1963 Section 5, 'Glossary of Terms Applicable to Ply Wood', defines ply wood
as 'an assembled product made up of plies and adhesives, the chief characteristic being
the crossed plies which distribute the longitudinal wood strength'. The term ply wood in
general sense includes similar products such as laminated board, block board and batten
board. BS:1455:1963 shall be used for acceptable standards of ply wood.
i) Three Ply and Multiple Ply Wood
Three ply constructions include a 'face' a 'back' and a core or inner ply. Multiply
includes a face, a back and a core of three or more inner plies. With very few
exceptions the grain of each veneer in the core runs at right angles to that of the
veneers on either side of it.
The construction of ply wood may be balanced with an odd number of veneers
arranged symmetrically or unbalanced. The tendency of the finished board to
distort is reduced by adopting a balanced construction.
The construction may vary for a given panel thickness by the inclusion of
veneers of various thickness. This will affect the strength properties.
Ply wood according to BS:1455:1963 is classified into two main types, viz
interior and resin bonded.
Interior type ply wood is suitable for most interior work including flush doors,
door panels wall paneling, balustrades, sub-flooring, kitchen figments, and any
location where resistance to moisture is not required. Adhesive used include
casein, soya, blood albumen and animal glues as well as synthetic resin
extended with other substances.
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Synthetic resin bonded ply wood while being suitable for the same purpose as
interior type, has a much greater resistance to moisture. The more resistant types
are suitable for external flush doors and door panels, wall sheathing, shop front
fascias, sign boards, shuttering and form work for concrete and for any purpose
where it may be exposed to moisture. Adhesives used include urea, melamine
phenol and resorcinol formaldehyde (arranged in order of increasing moisture
resistance).
The CONTRACTOR shall procure ply wood according to various grades

specified in BS:1455:1963 "Ply Wood Manufactured from Tropical Hard
Woods" and are briefly given as under for guidance.
Grade 1Veneer: Shall be of one or two pieces of firm smoothly cut veneer.
When of two pieces, the joint shall be approximately at the centre of the board.
The veneers shall be free from knots, worm and beetle holes, splits, dotes, glue-
stains, filling or inlaying of any kind or other defects. No end joints are
permissible.
Grade 11 Veneer: Shall present a solid surface free from open defects. Veneers,
when jointed need not necessarily be matched for colour or be of equal width. A
few sound knots are permitted with occasional minor discoloration and slight
glue stains, isolated pin holes not along the plane of the veneer. Occasional
splits not wider than 1/32 inch and not longer than 1/10 of the length of the
panel or slightly opened joints may be filled with suitable filler. No end joints
are permissible.
Grade 111 Veneer: May include wood defects including work holes which are
excluded from Grade 1 and 11 above in number and sized which will not impair
the serviceability of the ply wood. It may also include manufacturing defects
such as rough cutting, overlaps, gaps or splits provided these do not affect the
use of the ply wood. No end joints are permitted.
The uses, for which ply wood made with the grades defined above are
considered useful, are outlined hereunder:
Grade 1 For use in its natural state.
Grade 11 For use where subsequent painting and / or veneering is intended.
Grade 111 For use where it is not normally visible.
Under the Specifications where combinations of above grade are required, these
combined grades may range from 1/11, 11/11 and 11/111, as additional grades
of these Specifications.
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ii) Laminated Board
This is built-up board, with narrow strip 3 to 7 mm wide, faced both sides with
either one or two veneers from 1.2 mm to 3.7 mm thick. Where single or double
face veneers are used, the grain usually runs at right angles to the grain of the
core strip. This type of board when available varies between 1/2 inch to 1 inch
and is an ideal base for the highest class of veneered wood. For detailed
Specifications, BS:3444:1961, 'Block Board and Laminated Board' shall be
used.
iii) Block Board
This board is of similar construction to laminated board but core is built-up of

blocks upto 1 inch wide. It is used as a base for veneering and for painted work
but is considered slightly inferior to laminated board for the former use. The
range of size and thicknesses in which it is manufactured are similar to those of
laminated board. For detailed Specifications BS:3444:1961, 'Block Board and
Laminated Board' shall be used.
iv) Fabrication
Ply wood can be worked by all normal wood working tools, both hand and
machine and can be fixed by panel pins, screws, rivets, gluing, grooving, into
framing, tonguing and grooving and by metal tooth plate or split ring
connectors. For exterior work, galvanized and copper nails and also water-proof
adhesives shall be used.
14.4 Boards
The proprietary boards are known as fiber building boards and chip boards or particle
boards. The fiber boards include hard boards insulation boards and straw boards. These
boards follow the description in the following order:
i) Fiber Building Boards
Fiber building boards form the largest category with the number of different
types as detailed hereunder:
a) Hard Board
Density from 30 to 50 lbs per cft. There are three main sub-divisions,
being medium (30-50) lbs per cft.) Standard medium (50 lbs per cft.)
tempered hard board/standard hard board treated to increase hardness
and resistance to water.
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b) Insulation Board
Maximum density 25 lbs per cft. minimum thickness 7/16 inch,

maximum thermal conductivity (K) 0.45. They have five sub-divisions,
viz homogeneous, laminated bitumen bonded, bitumen impregnated,
acoustic (of low density and specially designed often with perforated
surface to increase sound absorption). These boards have good qualities
of thermal insulation and sound absorption and are of qualities of
thermal insulation and sound absorption and are recommended
accordingly.
c) Straw Boards
These are compressed straw slabs, consisting of straw formed into slabs
2 inches thick by heat and pressure and with proprietary paper glued to
the sides. Edges too are bound with paper. The slabs are fairly stiff and
have thermal conductivity (K) of 0.6.
ii) Wood - Chip Board (Particle Board)
Chip boards are made from wood particles in the form of chips or shavings of a
controlled size combined with a thermosetting synthetic resin glue binder and
formed into panels under the influence of mechanical pressure and heat. The
process of adhesion is controlled resulting in a variety of boards with different,
but predictable physical proper ties. Chip board lends itself well to uses such as
sheathing, flooring and sub-flooring, wall paneling, partitions, shelves, furniture
and veneered boards, core stock. It is little affected dimensionally by changes in
atmospheric humidity, but in wet conditions it has a limited resistance to
moisture.
The mechanical strength properties are good for high density boards. In the
density range 30.55 lbs/cft typical value of the modulus of rupture lies between
1500 to 3000 lbs/sq. inch. An average value for the modulus of clasticity is
300,000 lbs/sq. inch.
The surface finish of standard boards is comparatively rough and to support a

good quality paint or varnish finish requires sanding and filling. Special grade of
the board are prepared for painting which have a paper surface permanently
bonded to the board during manufacture.
Particle boards are made in grades of high, medium and low density but the bulk
production has been of medium density mainly in thickness of 1/2" and 3/4".
These Specifications rely on BS:2504:1963, 'Medium Density Resin Bonded
Wood Chip Board' for quality of the board and requirements for density,
strength and other properties. The density range of this board is from 30 lbs/cft
to 50 lbs cft and thermal conductivity is of the order of 0.7 to 1.0 B.T.U. in/ft.
2/h oF, BS:18111961 will be relied upon for testing of the wood chip board.
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14.5 CARPENTRY WORK
14.5.1 General
All work specified in the Bill of Quantities and shown on working Drawings and details
is to be carried out in proper manner. The CONTRACTOR has to provide all loose
planks, battens, trestles and ladders and to construct all scaffolding necessary for the
proper execution of the work and to remove the same on completion.
14.5.2 Preservative Treatment
Where preservative treatment is specified, the timber is to be of the correct moisture

content and free from surface moisture and dirt. In general, all portions of timber built
into or against or close to masonry or concrete, and all junctions or rafters, purlins,
framing scribe pieces and wall plates etc. shall be given two coats of hot solignum,
creosote or other wood preservative or as approved. Preservative material shall be
applied in strict accordance with recommendations of the preservative manufacturer and
shall be given to all wood work which comes in contact with or built into any wall,
floor, ceiling or any other structure. All rough wood work which is not the finished and
exposed wood work whether abutting any structure or not shall be given a preservative
treatment. No extra payment shall be made for such coating and will be considered
inclusive in the rate of the respective item quoted by the Contract. Treatment is to be
carried out after all cutting and shaping is completed and care is to be taken to avoid
damage. A liberal application of preservatives is to be made to cut or damaged surface,
CP 112:100:1952, 'Preservative Treatment for Timber used in Buildings' shall be relied
upon regarding preservatives and methods in relation to uses of timber.
14.5.3 Moisture Content
The timber prior to preservative treatment is to be properly seasoned. Timber fit for
carpentry is considered seasoned when it looses 1/5 of its weight and fit for joinery
when about 1/3 of its weight has been lost after felling.
14.5.4 Workmanship and Construction
'Unwrought' timber shall be 'left from the saw', and shall be full to the dimensions stated
except that occasional slight variation in sawing is permissible.
All framing shall be jointed as specified and/or as determined as most appropriate in the
circumstances. The joints shall be as per standard practice depicted through
architectural details and constructed so that load and stresses to which they will be
subjected are properly transmitted.
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Unless otherwise stated all joints shall be secured with a suitable type and sufficient
number of nails. A butt joint shall, wherever possible, be secured with nails driven from
the far side of the flanking member, if any. The joining surfaces of all connections
exposed to the weather shall be thickly primed except where adhesives are specified.
Where joints are designed in critical relation to loads, the size, spacing, type,
positioning and number of nails, wood screws, bolts, washers and timber connectors
shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR true to design details.
14.5.5 Procedure
The operations shall be planned and coordinated keeping in view the requirements and
convenience of all tradesman concerned in the work.
The CONTRACTOR shall order materials for sizes and quantities as required to
complete the job as per working Drawings and details. All work is to be set out and
constructed to the dimensions given and as described on the Drawings and details.
14.5.6 Protection of Materials
All materials and assembled units shall be protected from the weather and stored in
such a way as to prevent attack by fungus, decay and/or insect.
14.5.7 Inspection
Facilities shall be provided to inspect all work in progress in the work shops and on
Site. All work under this section should be first Approved before being fixed in the
building.
14.6 JOINERY WORK
14.6.1 General
All work specified in the Bill of Quantities and shown on working Drawings and details
shall be carried out in proper manner. The CONTRACTOR shall manufacture, deliver
to Site and fix in place all joinery including supply and fixing of metal, straps, lugs and
dowels, priming, preservatives, polishing and all hardware specified and/or shown on
the Drawings. Except where special finish is specified the joinery work shall be cleaned
and scrubbed. The CONTRACTOR shall leave whole of his work in good order.
14.6.2 Preservative Treatment
Same as in Clause as above 14.5.2
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14.6.3 Moisture Contents
Same as in Clause as above 14.5.3
14.6.4 Priming
Where priming is specified, the timber shall be coated with a thick mixture of red or
white lead and linseed oil and priming shall comply with BS:2521:1954. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide for priming and touching up primer where necessary
during the progress of work.
Aluminium base primers may be used when timber is particularly resinous. Where
synthetic paints are used, Manufacturers must be consulted on the type of primer.
14.6.5 Workmanship and Construction
All "Wrought" timber is to be swan, planed, drilled or otherwise machined or worked to

the correct sizes and shapes shown on the drawings and/or specified.
The arrangement of jointing and fixing of all joinery works shall be such that shrinkage
in any part and in any direction shall not impair the strength and appearance of the
finished work. Reasonable tolerance shall be provided at all connections between
joinery works and the building caracass, whether of masonry or R.C.C. frame
construction, so that any irregularities, settlements or other movements shall be
adequately compensated.
The joiner shall perform all necessary mortising, tennoning, grooving, matching,
tonguing, rebating and all other works necessary for correct jointing. He shall also
provide all metal plates, screws, nails and other fixings that may be necessary for the
proper execution of the joinery works specified. The joiner shall also carry out all works
necessary for the proper construction of all framings, linings, hold-fasts and other
contrivances as per architectural details for their adequate support and fixing in the
building.
Loose joints are to be made where provision is required to be made for shrinkage or
other movements acting in the direction other than that of the stresses because of
loading. Glued joints are to be used where provision need not be made for shrinkage or
other movements in the connection, and where sealed joints are required. All glued
joints shall be cross-tongued or otherwise reinforced. All nails, springs etc. shall be
punched and puttied. All cutting edges of tools shall be sharp to avoid burnishing.
All wood work, as far as practicable, shall be assembled in shop, finished and prime
coated before delivery for fixing. In addition to machine sanding, all woodwork shall be
smoothed by hand using "00" sand paper to obtain the required smooth surface, free
from machine and tool marks, abrasions, raised grains and other un-desirable defects.
All wood work shall be fitted to plaster and other finished work in a careful manner so
as
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not to injure these surfaces. Where plaster or other work is damaged or disturbed, it
shall be restored to its original state by the CONTRACTOR at no additional cost.
All wood work shall be neatly finished to the exact dimensions specified. All nails and
screws shall be of approved type. Hammer shall not be used for driving in or starting in
the screws. All screws shall be dipped in oil before they are inserted in the wood. The
heads of nails or screws shall be sunk and puttied or dealt with as directed.
The CONTRACTOR shall give at least 7 days notice in writing before any timber is to
be covered in the ground or in walls or otherwise.
14.7 DOORS
14.7.1 Door Frames
Door Frames shall be Steel Frames, Press Moulded 16 SWG for 9/4 Thick Walls
complete in all respects including hold Fasts, ties for lateral movement, P.C.C (1:2:4)
caving filling etc. or as directed by Engineer/In charge.
The frames shall be secured to masonry or concrete with M.S. hold-fasts 9" to 3" long
of type approved. These hold-fasts shall be screwed and not nailed to the frames. The
hold-fasts shall be free of dust, scales, rust etc., and shall be painted with 2 coats of
anti-corrosive paint before they are secured to masonry or concrete. The hold-fasts shall
be cast in concrete work. The minimum number of hold-fasts used shall be (3x2) unless
otherwise specified.
14.7.2 Flush Doors
The Flush doors shall be obtained from approved manufacturers and shall be of the
quality and kind as per these Specifications and of dimensions as shown on
Architectural Drawings and shall comply to the requirement of Pakistan Standard
No.142 of 1961.
Flush doors shall be constructed of plywood as specified earlier. It shall be synthetic

resin bounded ply wood suitable for both internal and external flush doors and shall be
of the grades 1 and 11 as specified earlier. The facing shall be teak or commercial ply as
specified.
The core shall be made up of solid laminated wood or as specified and shown on
drawings. It shall have 3" wide solid wood edge rail of deodar wood all around and lock
block of minimum 10" wide. The shutter shall be lipped and edged all around with hard
wood. The core shall be chemically treated to be anti-termite without affecting the
inherent qualities of the core material and shall be fabricated with the grain running
parallel to the grain of face veneer. Core material shall be accurately machined on all
sides to ensure tight fitting core, free of voids throughout the core assembly.
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The adhesives used in the door manufacture shall be special urea-resin type (liquid or
powder), unaffected by oil, gasoline, solvents, resistant to the growth of fungus and
bacteria, immune from insects and shall be such as to remain unaffected by paint and
lacquer solvents. It should weigh approximately 10 lbs. per gallon when mixed for use
having approximately 60% of solids content.
14.7.3 Fitting, Hanging and Trimming
Doors shall be fitted, hung and trimmed as indicated on the Drawings. Hinges shall be
counter sunk into the door frames as well as leafs. The recesses being cut to the exact
size and depth of the hinge. No subsequent packing shall be allowed. Brass screws shall
be used with brass fittings unless otherwise specified. Hard ware shall be fixed as
specified in the drawings. Locks and other hardware items shall be fixed at heights as
shown on the Drawings or as directed.
14.8 HARDWARE
Items of hardware specified in the Drawings shall be carefully fitted and securely
attached on completion of the work. Hardware shall be demonstrated to work freely,
keys shall be fitted into their respective locks and upon acceptance of the work, keys
shall be tagged and delivered in duplicate. No separate payment shall be made for
hardware fittings and fixture or as specified in BOQ.
14.9 MADE GOOD DEFECTIVE WORK
Should any shrinkage or warping occur or any other defects appear in the joiner's work,
such defective work shall be taken down and replaced. and any other work disturbed
shall be made good at the CONTRACTOR's expense.
14.10 SAMPLES
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish 2 samples free of cost for approval of each fitting to
be used prior to its use.
14.11 MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be made in Sq.Ft/sq.m of the actual surfaces completed and
approved.
All wood work shall be paid at the rate as per complete item entered in the Bill of
Quantities. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all material, equipment,
labour including all incidentals, necessary to complete the work including fly proofing,
glazing, iron mongery etc.
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SECTION - 15 SPLIT TILE WORK
15.1 DESCRIPTION
The work included in this Section shall comprises of fixing in position split tiles of the
following kinds wherever shown on the drawings and/or mentioned in the Bill of
Quantities.
o Glazed.
o Rough Glazed.
o Double Rough Glazed.
o Un-Glazed.
Split Tiles shall be of manufacturers National Tiles and Ceramic Limited or approved
equivalent and shall conform to German Standard DIN-18166.
15.3 ADHESIVE/JOINT FILLER
The adhesive and joint filler shall be Dry Bond Thin Set Mortar as manufactured by
M/s. Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited in collaboration with Laticrete International
Inc. U.S.A. or approved equivalent.
15.4 SAMPLES AND TESTS
The tile samples shall be furnished in sizes and colours, adequate in number for testing
in the laboratory as and when ordered.
15.5.1 Tile Base
Tile base for floors shall be 1-1/2" thick P.C.C. Class-C, and for walls 1/2" thick
cement sand mortar (1:3) the surface of the base shall be clean and free of dirt, dust, oil,
grease or other objectionable matter. The base surface shall be level and true both
horizontally and vertically. To form good key with the bedding mortar of tiles the base
shall be scoured or scratched and cross hatched.
15.5.2 LAYING, JOINTING AND GROUTING OF TILES
The split tiles of the kind indicated in drawings and or BOQ, shall be laid in bond (Thin
Set) mortar and grouted with the same material, over the tile base as specified in the
preceding para.
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Split tiles on walls and columns shall be fixed and grouted in Dry Bond Mortar over
rough cast base plaster of cement sand as specified.
Joints shall be straight, level, perpendicular, and of even width throughout. Vertical
joints shall be maintained plumb for the entire height of the tile work. Each tile shall be
brought to true level and plane by uniformly applied pressure under a straight edge or
rubber faced block. Tiles that are out of true plain or misplaced shall be removed and
reset. Damaged or defective tile shall be replaced.
15.6 MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be made in Sq.Ft/sq.M of the actual surfaces completed and
approved.
The payment shall be made at the unit rates per Sq.Ft/sq.M as stated in the Bill of
Quantities and shall include P.C.C. base and cement motor of specified thickness
Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all materials, equipments, labour
including all incidentals, necessary to complete the work.
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SECTION - 16 PLASTERING
16.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section of Specifications consist of furnishing all
materials, labour and performing all operations in connection with plastering/rendering
complete in every respect in accordance with the requirements of the Drawings and
Specifications, and as directed.
The work carried under this section shall further con form to the requirements of the
British Standard Codes of Practice CP:211:1966 and CP:221:1960 and all the British
Standards and other Documents relied therein.
16.2 GENERAL
Except as may be otherwise shown or specified, all plaster shall be cement sand plaster.
Except the plastered surfaces of Operation Theaters and x-ray rooms which shall be
barium plaster. Plastered ceilings and walls shall include partitions, piers, columns,
pilasters, plastered jambs and other returns, reveals and backs of recesses, alcoves, and
jambs and heads of windows and doors, unless otherwise specified or shown on
Drawings. Plaster on walls shall be carried down to Dado, Skirting and projection
bases. Plaster work shall also include all plaster work on and under all concrete surfaces
to be left exposed and concrete not required Fair Faced, until and unless specified
otherwise. It would be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to ensure that all electrical
conduits, hidden or items to be embedded, ducts, pipes, brackets, doors, windows,
ventilators and all other fixtures on walls, ceiling, columns or required elsewhere have
been fixed in place before the plastering is started.
16.3 MATERIALS
16.3.1 Portland Cement shall be as described in section 5 "Portland Cement Concrete".
16.3.2 and shall comply with the requirements of ASTM designation C 35,
16.3.3 Water shall be clean, free from harmful amounts of deleterious matter and from any
unusual proportion of dissolved salts. Sea water, tidal estuary or brackish water shall
not be used.
16.3.4 Metal lathing used as back ground for plastering should not weigh less than three (5)
lbs/sq. yard for sanded plaster and (3) lbs/sq. yard for light weight gypsum plasters and
shall comply with B.S. 1369 Metal Lathing (steel) for Plastering.
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16.3.5 Galvanized wire netting where required to provide a mechanical key, 22 SWG
galvanized wire netting of mesh not greater than 2" and complying with BS 1485,
'Galvanized Wire Netting' shall be used.
16.3.6 Barites: For Barium Sulphate plaster, barium sulphate fines shall be used.
16.4 PROPORTIONING OF PLASTER
16.4.1 All plaster shall be Portland Cement plaster, except otherwise specified and shall be
mixed in the proportions by volume as indicated on Drawings.
Volume batching shall be done by proper gauge boxes and not by the shovelful.
16.4.2 Mixing
Plaster ingredients in the specified proportions shall be thoroughly mixed by

Mechanical means.
16.4.3 All coats of plaster in liquid retaining structures shall be water-proofed by the addition
of an Approved compound in liquid or solid form used at an Approved dose. The water-
proofing compound shall be commercially pure with no oils or other ingredients which
may be detrimental to the cement.
16.5 CARE OF TOOLS AND PLANT
16.5.1 All tools shall be cleaned by scrapping and washing at the end of each day's work, or
between uses with different materials. Metal tools shall be cleaned and if necessary
greased after each operation. All tools shall be examined and thoroughly cleaned before
plastering is begun.
16.5.2 Gauge Boxes
Gauge boxes shall always be used for proportioning plaster mixes by volume and shall
be kept clean.
16.5.3 Mechanical Mixers
Plaster mix shall be mixed for two or three minutes, after which the batch shall be
discharged and not left in the mixer. When the mixer is not in continuos use, it shall be
washed out after every mix as soon as the batch is discharged. When in continuous use
the mixer shall be washed out about four times a day.
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16.6 CLEANLINESS AND PROTECTION
Cleanliness is essential in carrying out plaster work. Adequate protection shall be given
to all existing work and fittings which are liable to be damaged not only in the areas of
plastering operations but in the approaches thereto by covering up with boards, dust
sheets etc. as necessary. This is particularly important when mechanical methods of
application are used.
On completion, all works affected by plastering operations shall be left clean. Special
care will be taken when removing set plaster from glass to avoid damaging the surface.
16.8 BACK GROUNDS
16.8.1 Characteristics of the Back Ground
The back ground shall not have received any prior treatment such as painting or
impregnation which is incompatible with adequate bond.
16.8.2 Preparation of Back Ground
Preparatory Treatment: The preparatory treatment as necessitated for the application of

plastering systems shall be as per British Standard Code of Practice and/or as instructed.
16.8.3 Treatment of Mixed Back Ground
Where plastering is to be continued across back grounds of different classes, expanded

metal shall be fixed across the junction to minimize cracking due to differential
movements. Where small width of one material is involved e.g. concrete column
dividing block panels, the column width shall be bridged completely by fixing
expanded metal over building paper into the material abutting the concrete in order to
isolate the plaster from any movement of the column.
16.10 WATER PROOF PLASTER FOR WATER RETAINING STRUCTURES
All surfaces continuously exposed to wet conditions shall be given water proofing
treatment.
The water proofing treatment shall be done in plaster by using water proofing cement
compound (PUDLO) especially made for such purpose. It shall be applied as plaster in
two successive layers of 3/4" each on all linear surfaces. The plaster shall be made by
mixing the water proofing compound in the cement sand mix of 1:3 by volume
according to the Manufacturer's instructions. Water proofing compound shall be
allowed in sealed containers only. Only approved water proofing compound shall be
allowed for use. Minimum five (5) lbs of water proofing compound shall be used for
each bag of cement in preparation of water proof plaster. In water tank all corners,
vertical as well as horizontal shall have triangular cant strips 6"x6" size in mortar 1:6.
The surface to receive water proofing treatment shall be made rough by hacking and
chiseling the concrete lightly to give a rough surface for bonding. After the surface has
been made rough, metal lath (diamond mesh) shall be nailed to the entire surface in an
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Approved manner. The first layer of water proofing plaster 3/4" thick shall then be
applied and its surface shall be made rough by the use of a brush or other suitable
instrument. The first layer shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of forty eight (48)
hours before the second layer of water proofing plaster with metal lath as in first layer is
applied. The second layer of plaster shall also be 3/4" thick and its surface shall be
trowel finished by means of steel trowel to give a smooth and even surface from the
inside. The plaster shall be cured for a minimum of fourteen (14) days after laying of
second layer of water proofing plaster. Water proofing plaster work shall not be started
until all pipes have been installed. Any damage or leak discovered in the tank shall be
repaired by the CONTRACTOR at his own cost.
16.11 SAMPLING OF PLASTER
Samples may be taken at any time from plaster work in place for testing.
16.12 PATCHING
Plaster containing cracks, blisters, pits, checks, or discoloration will not be accepted.
Such plaster shall be removed and replaced with plaster conforming to this
Specification.
16.13 MEASUREMENT
All plaster work shall be measured and paid for the actual work executed paid for at the
unit rates entered in the Bills of Quantities.
The unit rate shall include the cost of furnishing all the materials, labour, scaffolding,
appliances, tools and performing all operations in accordance with the specifications,
drawings and instruction. The cost of plastering shall be deemed to be inclusive of
grooves, metal lathing, mesh water proofing agent where required and preparation of
surfaces. The rate quoted shall be taken as full compensation for all services and
materials to be provided for finishing the work and in connection thereto.
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SECTION - 17 SURFACE RENDERING
17.1 DESCRIPTION
The work under this specification consists of furnishing all labour, materials,
equipment, incidentals and operations to complete all external surface rendering/coating
work on Masonry, concrete or any other surface as specified in this Section. The work
generally includes but is not necessarily limited to the following:
i) Base coat of cement sand plaster (1:4) 1/2" thick, including grooves as specified.
ii) Finish coat of natural marble chips (mesh 14-large wall coating 1/8" thick
including a clear coat of water repellent sealant on top.
Plaster Materials:
a) Portland Cement: ordinary conforming to the international specification.
b) Fine Aggregate: shall be hard coarse sand, crushed stone or gravel screenings
and shall conform to requirements of international specification, B.S. 882. Fine
aggregate shall be clean and free from clay loam, silt and other deleterious
material.
c) Water: potable, clean and free from deleterious amounts of oils, salts, alkali
organic matter and other harmful materials.
17.3 FINISH COAT MATERIALS
a) Marble Chips Coating: The composition of this product shall consist of natural
quartz pigments of high temperatures, acrylic resins in water emulsion anti
bacteria and anti fungus additives.
b) Water repellent clear Coat: shall be a product suitable for exterior/interior

application. It shall protect the surface from the aggression of atmosphere
agents. It should completely seal the exterior and should be water repellent and
yet retain breathing capabilities to allow moisture to breathe through and
evaporate. It shall also be resistant to sunlight, ultraviolet radiation, violent
impacts, fungus salt and mildew.
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17.4 SUBMITTALS
Samples: Submit two (2) 12"x12" size samples of wall coating for approval. All
subsequent work shall conform to the approved samples. Colour of the approved
samples shall be the colour standard by which all work will be compared.
17.5 SUPPLY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS
17.5.1 Cement: shall be stored in weather tight sheds/stores which will provide protection
from dampness and contamination cement shall be delivered in unopened bags plainly
branded with the manufacturers name. It shall be stored in such a way that each
consignment shall be used in the same order as that of receipt on site. Any cement
damaged by water or otherwise defective, must be removed from the site immediately.
17.5.2 Fine Aggregate: The supply of fine aggregate shall be drawn only from the approved
source. The aggregate shall be determined and stored adequately at site. It shall not be
stored on muddy ground or where it is likely to become dirty or contaminated,
precautions shall be taken to avoid pollution by undesirable surrounding material and
earth.
17.5.3 Wall Coating: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original un-opened packages or

containers with labels intact and legible indicating brand name and contents. Store
materials off the ground, under cover, protected from dampness or wetting. Remove
items delivered in broken, damaged, rusted or un-labeled condition from project site,
immediately, Remove wet or deteriorated material from the project site.
Plastering of Base Coat
17.6.1 Preparation of Concrete Surfaces to be Plastered:
Concrete surface to be plastered shall be cleaned to remove all grease, form oil and
other surface impurities which will otherwise adversely affect the adhesion of plaster to
the surface concerned. The concrete surface shall be lightly hacked by approved means
to give the required key for plastering. Not less than 40% of the surface shall be
roughened to approval.
17.6.2 Preparation of Block/Brick Masonry and Surfaces to be Plastered
All surfaces to be plastered shall be cleaned to remove all matter which will otherwise
adversely affect the adhesion of plaster to the surfaces. All block/brick surfaces shall be
well wetted before the application of plaster.
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17.6.3 Preparation of Cement Mortar for Plaster:
All the ingredients for plastering shall be proportioned by volume in containers of

known capacity to maintain consistent proportion.
No lumpy or caked material shall be used. Mechanical mixers, mixing boxes, platforms
and tools shall be cleaned before and after mixing the required number of batches.
Materials shall be proportioned as specified in the Bill of Quantities.
Plaster ingredients shall be thoroughly mixed either by hand on a clean cement concrete
platform or by mechanical mixers as directed. Mixing shall be continuous until
uniformity in colour and consistency is obtained.
Only limited water shall be added for proper workability and such quantity of the
mortar shall be prepared as that which will be consumed in thirty minutes after
preparation. Preparation of mortar in bulk quantity for use during the entire day or for
any other time more than that stipulated above is prohibited. Re-tempering shall not be
permitted and all mortar which has begun to stiffen shall be discarded.
17.6.4 Application of Base Plaster:
The surface on which plaster is to be applied shall in case of Brick/Block Masonry be

properly raked and wetted before application of plaster. It shall be applied in a thickness
of 1/2" and shall be carried out to the full length of the wall or to the natural points.
Vertical or horizontal grooves shall be provided as shown on drawings or as specified
The base coat shall be water cured for at least 7 days or as approved before the
application of the final marble chip coating. Defective plastering if any shall be cut out
and re-plastered at the expense of the Contractor.
17.7 MARBLE CHIP WALL COATING
17.7.1 General
Before beginning "Marble Chip" coating the contractor shall ascertain that all electrical,
plumbing, built in items, door and windows frames and all other apparatus and
appurtenances are fixed in final position. The Contractor shall rectify any deficiencies
before the coating can begin.
17.7.2 Quality Assurance
Allowable tolerances of completed wall coating. Maximum deviation from a true plane
shall be 1/32", as measured from the line of 10 feet straight edge placed at any location
on the surface.
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17.7.3 Mixing
The coating shall be readily mixed to a uniform consistency and the presence of an
aggregate shall be apparent but there shall be no sign of caking, granulation or
hardening of the material in the container.
17.7.4 Application of Wall Coating
It shall be applied to the cured and smooth surface of the base coat in the thickness not
less than 2mm thick or as recommended by the manufacturer and approved. Grooves
shall be provided as required and specified. The marble chip coating shall be trawled to
a true even surface free from cratering, bubbles or pin holes in the dry film. The finish
coat shall conform in appearance to approved samples.
17.7.5 Patching
Point up around trim and other work. Cut out and patch defective and damaged work.
Patching of marble chip coating shall match existing work in texture and finish and
shall finish flush and smooth with coating previously applied.
17.7.6 Water Repellent Clear Coat
Application of the clear coat shall be done in temperatures between + 5 degree

centigrade and 55 degree centigrade (41 degree F and 131 degree F) with a relative
humidity not exceeding 87%. Application shall be protected from direct rain fall, smoke
or dust. All surfaces shall be compact and seasoned and free of dirt and oil stains.
Application shall be done by compressed spray to give a uniform finish.
17.7.7 Cleaning Up
Remove protective materials and any "Marble Chip" coating from adjacent surfaces".
17.7.8 GUARANTEE
The finished marble chip coating shall be guaranteed for a period of 10 years from the
date of final acceptance. Coating that does not meet the requirements during the 10
years guarantee period shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost.
17.9 MEASUREMENT
The Measurements of items covered under these specifications shall be made in

Sq.Ft/sq.M. of the actual surfaces completed and approved. Deductions will be made
for all openings for doors windows, ventilators etc.
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17.10 RATE AND PAYAMENT
The rate for items of work under these specifications shall cover the cost of furnishing
all materials, labour, scaffolding, laying, curing, grinding, polishing, finishing, cleaning
and appliances at site and performing all operations at any height in accordance with the
drawings, Bill of Quantities and as specified. The rate for base coat shall include the
cost of surface preparation and the provision of grooves as specified. The rate for
marble chip coating shall include the cost of surface preparation including the cost of
water repellent clear coat on top of marble chip coating.
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SECTION - 18 STEEL DOORS AND WINDOWS
18.1 DESCRIPTION
Providing making and fixing steel doors, windows and ventilators single or double leaf,
single shutter or double shutter, fully paneled or partly paneled and include providing and
fixing of wire gauze, glazing, all mongery fittings or fixtures if required and shown on
drawings or as directed and conforming to the relevant B.S./ASTM Specifications.
All materials steel sections, etc. shall comply with the specifications given in respective
section. The steel sections shall be according to ones shown in the drawings and shall be
free from injurious matter air-holes blows wounds spitted grains un-cleaned and blunt
rises and crevices.
The steel sections shall be thoroughly straightened in the shape by methods that will not
injure it before being laid off or worked in any way.
18.3.1 Cutting & Forming
All members shall be so cut and formed that they can be accurately assembled without
being unduly cracked strained or forced into position.
18.3.2 Jointing
The jointing of different parts of the members of mild steel shall be carried out by
welding process with the help of electric/hydroxyl flame. Welding points should be made
quite smooth by filing them and should conform to the width stipulated in the relevant
drawings.
18.3.3 Wire Gauze
Unless otherwise specified or directed the 22 gauge, 12x12 mesh wire gauze shall be
fixed.
18.3.4 Glazing
Glazing shall be strictly according to the specifications given in respective section and
shall be fixed as shown on the drawings.
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18.3.5 Fittings Fixtures Etc.
All mongery fittings fixtures shall be of approved quality and shall be fixed as per
standard practice or as per drawings. All the welding points shall be smoothened by
filling and the heads of bolts sunken in the frame.
18.3.6 Fixing
All the frames of doors and windows shall be fixed at site with the hold fasts of specified
size and number and as shown on drawings with proper alignment and plumb.
18.3.7 All finished members must be free from twists bends or open joints and shall strictly be in
accordance with drawings.
18.4 PRECAUTION PROTECTION
Unless otherwise permitted in writing or if shown otherwise on drawings the steel

windows shall be placed in position before the work reaches the sill level so that they can
be built in as brick work as masonry proceeds. The Contractor shall take care to protect
the work from any damage of whatsoever nature during the construction period. In case of
any such damage done to the work the Contractor shall remove replace or rectify such
work at his own cost.
The windows shall be painted with primary coat of red oxide and good quality of double
boiled linseed oil or any approved anticorrosive paint after proper grinding and two coats
of synthetic enamel paint of approved make. No extra payment shall be made for such
work.
18.5 MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be made in Sq.Ft./sq.M of the actual surfaces completed and
approved.
The payment shall be made at the unit rates per Sq.Ft./sq.M stated in the Bill of
Quantities. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all materials, equipment,
labour including all incidentals, necessary to complete the work. The rate quoted shall
deem to be inclusive of glazing, fly proofing and iron mongery etc. No extra payment
shall be made for such work.
XVIII-(2)
SECTION -19 METAL COVERS OVER EXPANSION JOINTS
19.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section of Specifications comprises furnishing of all
labour, plant, equipment, appliances and materials and performing all operations in
carrying out and in connection with the furnishing and fixing of aluminium extruded
metal cover assembly, retainer clips and metal covers over floors, vertical and roof
expansion joints and all related items such as fastenings, bolts, etc. and other items
supplied and customarily built-in and/or installed in strict accordance with the
drawings, specifications and instructions.
19.2.1 Aluminium
All Aluminium extrusions shall be heat treated aluminium alloy conforming to B.S.
1474: 1972 H.E.9.
19.2.2 Filler Material
Pre-molded expansion joint filler shall be of an approved manufacturer and should

conform to the requirements of the B.S. or ASTM standards.
Floor expansion joints at locations, where shown on the drawings shall be provided
with extruded Aluminium sections on either side of the joints and the entire assembly
covered with an extruded metal cover. The metal cover assembly shall conform to the
dimensions and details shown on the drawings and shall be installed as shown. The
extruded metal cover and retainer clips required at walls shall conform to the
dimensions and shapes shown on the drawings and shall be attached to the wall with
counter sunk head stainless steel machine screws spaced not more than 24" on center.
The metal cover assembly at floors shall be attached to the floor with anchor bolts as
shown on drawings. The free space on one side shall be filled with a compressible
material of an approved manufacturer. The cover assembly shall be as manufactured by
Krud Sons, ALCOP, or approved manufacturer. Flexible bitumastic type filler material
shall be provided at all roof and wall joints and the joints sealed before applying metal
cover over expansion joints and fixed with Steel Clips.
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19.4 MEASUREMENT
Measurement will be made of the linear feet of expansion joint at all the floors, ceilings,
walls etc. and wherever shown in the drawings. Measurement will be made of the Lin.
Ft/M. of the joint cover over the expansion joint on the roof ceilings and walls provided
in accordance with the drawings.
Payment will be made for the number of Lin.Ft./sq.M. measured as provided above for
furnishing and installation of the cover, filler material, sealant retainer clips, extruded
sections, screws, bolts and all other work related to the item. The anchor bolts, bars,
joint filler sealant and compressible material etc. shall be included in this item for
payment.
XIX-(2)
SECTION - 20 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE WATERSTOP
20.1 DESCRIPTION
The work comprises of providing all labour, tools, equipments, to install, place and
fabricate in position and locations rubber water stops together with all jointing and
sealing materials as per recommendations, specifications of the Manufacturer and
instructions. All embodiments in concrete, lapping, turning, sealing shall ensure
absolute water tightness subjected to any pressures. The workmanship and operation
shall be perfect and guarantee leak proof at places wherever used in the structure.
Polyvinyl chloride water-stop shall be extruded from an elestomeric plastic compound,

the basic resin of which shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The compound shall contain
such additional resins, plasticizers, stabilizers or other materials needed to ensure that
when the material is compounded and extruded to the shapes and dimensions shown, it
will have physical characteristics when tested by the U.S. Corps of Engineers Test
Method specified below :-
Physical Characteristic No. of Require- Test

Specii- mens Method
ment
Tested
Tensile strength using

die III, not less than 5 1750 psi 68
Ultimate elongation using

die III, not less than 5 350% 573
Low temperature brittle-ness,

no sign of failure such as cracking
or chipping at 3 (-) 35 F 70
Stiffness in flexure,
1/2" span, not less than 3 400 psi 571
Splices in the continuity or at the intersections of runs of PVC waters-tops shall be

performed by heat sealing the adjacent surfaces in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations or as directed. A thermostatically controlled electric source of heat
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shall be used to make all splices. The correct temperature at which splices should be
made will differ with the material used but should be sufficient to melt but not char the
plastic. After splicing, a remolding iron with ribs and corrugations to match the pattern
of the water-stop shall be used to reform the ribs at the splice. The continuity of the
characteristic components of the cross-section of the water-stop design (ribs, tabular
center axis, protrusions, and the like) shall be maintained across the splice.
The expansion joints wherever indicated on drawings shall have centre bulb rubber
water stops or its equivalent as indicated on drawings to be cast integrally with the in-
situ-concrete of retaining walls, beams, columns, slabs or at any locations marked on
the drawings incorporating junction places or as straight lengths with separate
intersection pieces to be jointed at Site as per Manufacturer's recommendations and
Specifications. The water stops shall be installed so as to hold them securely in their
correct position during the placement of concrete. The concrete shall be fully and
properly compacted around the water stops to ensure that no voids or porous areas
remain. Where reinforcement is present adequate clearance shall be left between water
stops and the reinforcement to permit proper compaction of concrete. No holes shall be
made through any water stops. Hot or cold vulcanizing for jointing places of water-
stops at site shall be done with the prior Approval in accordance with the
Manufacturer's recommendations and specifications.
20.4 MEASUREMENT
Measurement will be made of the number of Lin.Ft./M. of polyvinyl chloride water-stop

of the size and gauge shown on the drawings acceptably placed in the work. In
computing the quantities, no allowance will be made for laps.
Payment will be made for the number of Lin.Ft/M. measured as provided above at the
contract unit price per Ft/M. for Furnishing and installing polyvinyl chloride waters-top
and shall include full compensation for splicing materials, splicing, sealant and all other
work related to the section.
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SECTION - 21 ROOFING AND WATER PROOFING
21.1 DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise specified, the roofing and water proofing shall consist of:
a) For Flat Roofs
Providing, laying, grouting and pointing 1st class burnt brick tiles 9"x4-1/2"x1-
1/2" in 1:3 cement sand grout over (3") 76 mm (average) thick puddled earth
laid to slopes and consolidated. The earth will be laid over water proofing,
consisting of sand blinded coat of bitumen over R.C.C. roof, covered over with
the one (1) layer of polythene sheet .008 thick over 2 coats of bitumen and one
prime coat.
b) For Sloped Roofs, Vaults and Shades
Providing, laying, grouting and installing split tiles rough glazed of size
indicated on the drawings, over 3/8" thick special Dry Bond Mortar over 1/2"
thick Cement Sand base plaster (1:4) over RCC slab.
c) Over Drains
2 coats of VANDEX SUPER over drains on sloped roof.
21.2.1 Brick Tiles
Brick tiles shall conform to specifications of materials given in respective items of

"Section-I Materials ".
21.2.2 Split Tile and Special Dry Bond Mortar - shall conform to specifications given in the
relevant Section and as shown on the drawings.
21.2.3 Mud Mortar
Puddled earth shall be composed of stiff clay to which an equal bulk of chopped rice
husk/bhoosa shall be added.
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21.3.1 Inspection and Preparation of Roof Surface
Inspect all surfaces to receive roofing materials and water proofing, ascertain that they
are sound, clean, smooth, dry and free of debris, loose material or defects which would
have an adverse effect on the roofing application or performance.
21.4 Installation of Roofing
21.4.1 Over Flat Roof
a] One Prime coat and two flood coat of SIB 10/20 hot bitumen at the rate of 7 kg.
per 100 sq.ft. each coat over RCC slab.
b] Apply one layer of polythene sheet (500) gauge, laid 3" side laps and 4" end laps
staggered with layers bonded together with bitumen, broom sheet to ensure that
it is free of wrinkles.
c] Earth shall be laid to desired slopes and tiles shall be laid on a mortar bed
(average thickness 1") to the required slopes as shown on plans. The preparation
of mud plaster shall be as follows:-
The clay containing sand not more than 5% shall be laid out in stakes not
exceeding 12" height and saturated with water and allowed to stand for not less
than 3 days, water being added during this period to ensure complete saturation.
The binding material (Bhoosa) shall then be added and the mixture well puddled
and left for 2 days or so. It will then be thoroughly mixed to the required
consistency of mortar and laid to slope.
d] Brick tiles of specified size and first class quality shall be laid wet, grouted and
pointed flush in cement sand mortar (1:3). The top surface shall be smooth and
accurately level in accordance with the specified slopes. No brick or cracked
tile to be used. Special Tiles for sloped roof shall be laid as per details shown on
the drawings.
21.4.2 Sloped Roof, Vaults and Shades
a] Split tiles rough glazed of size 9-1/2"x2- 1/4"x3/8" shall be laid in position over
3/8" thick special Dry bond mortar over 1/2" cement sand plaster (1:3) over
RCC roof slab, vaults, shades. The tiles shall be grouted and flush pointed with
special Dry Bond Mortar.
b] On drains near vaults, shades etc. 2 coats of Vandex Super over RCC slab.
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21.4.3 Working Instructions of Applying of Vandex Super
Vandex Super in powder form shall be distributed over the concrete surface by means of
a sieve with a sieve size of 2 mm just prior to trowelling the slab. The Vandex layer and
the newly Cast Concrete shall be protected according to general description for concrete
work. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the application of Vandex Super at the time of
pouring and trowelling slabs.
21.5 CURING
Tiles, after laying, grouting and flush pointing is completed, shall be kept wet throughout
for at least seven days.
21.6 PROTECTION
The Contractor shall take each and every care to maintain the slopes levels and shall
protect the work from any damage. The Contractor shall have to remove, replace and
rectify such damaged work at his own cost.
21.7 MEASUREMENT
The measurement under this item of specifications shall be made in Sq.Feet/sq.M. of the
actual surfaces completed and approved.
The payment shall be made at the respective unit rates as entered in the Bill of Quantities
and shall constitute full compensation for all materials, as given in specifications or
BOQ or as directed by the Engineer In charge equipment, labour including all
incidentals, i.e. flashing etc. necessary to complete the work.
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SECTION - 22 ALUMINIUM DOORS AND WINDOWS
22.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section comprises of the following:
1 Fixing in position aluminium doors and windows complete with handles, locks,
nylon wheels, vinyl weather strips etc. as shown on the drawings and specified
hereunder.
2. Fixing glass of specified quality and thickness to windows and door.
22.2. General Compliance
22.2.1 Design Requirements: All doors, windows, railings, Handrails, etc. to comply with B.S.
4873 or equivalent in respect of materials, work sizes and manufacture. All sectional
dimensions shown on drawings are only indicative. The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible to determine the adequacy of these with respect to actual structural and
performance requirements. All extrusions shall be of adequate strength, not only to
meet the structural performance, but also to minimize the risk of distortion in the
finished surfaces.
22.2.2 Work Sizes: All dimensions given on drawings are between structural openings and/or
between finished surface and allowances shall be made for variation due to
constructional tolerances. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to measure actual
final dimensions from the Site before fabrication of doors, windows and other
assemblies/units.
22.2.3 Weather Tightness: Weather tightness and operations shall suit the weather conditions
prevailing in the area of installation. All doors and windows will be fabricated as
completely air and water tight units including gaskets for glazing, weather stripping,
latches, locks, bolts for fixing etc.
22.2.4 Air Tightness: The fixed glazed windows shall be as far as possible 100% air tight
under all weather conditions.
Air infiltration for opening windows and doors when fully closed shall not exceed
3m /hr/meter length of opening joint at a test pressure of 498 N/M as tested in
accordance with B.S. 4315 part 1.
22.2.5 Acoustic Performance: Windows when installed shall provide an average sound
reduction of 28 dB over a frequency range of 100-3150Hz.
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22.3.1 Aluminum Sections
All aluminum doors and windows as shown on the drawings shall be fabricated with
heavy-duty high strength aluminum extruded sections of aluminum alloy 6063-TS.
Conforming to B.S 1474-1972 and B.S. 1470-1972 aluminum extrusions to be hard
colour anodized in dark bronze with an average anodic film thickness of 25 microns.
The anodic treatment should conform to B.S. 3987:1974. Aluminum sections of
ALCOP, THERMEC or approved equivalent shall be used.
22.3.2 Iron mongery, fittings, handles and locks shall be of bronze, stainless steel and
aluminum as shown on the drawings or as stated in the Bill of Quantities.
22.3.3 Glazing
The solar control float glass if specified shall conform to the latest revised B.S. 952.
"First grade imported tinted bronze float glass shall be used subject to approval The
quality, kind, thickness and size of the glass shall be as shown on the drawings or called
for in the Bill of Quantities.
22.3.4 Sealants: The external joints between the building openings, window frames etc. shall
be formed to details shown on drawings and grooves shall be caulked with mastic
sealants. External jointing sealants are to be suitable for the type and exposure of
building. Material shall not be of a standard lower than one part polysulphade rubber
sealant conforming to B.S 5215 and shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture's instructions. The colour and quality of sealant shall be subject to
approval. Where joints to be sealed are deep the sealant must be supported by suitable
polythene backing.
22.3.5 Whether stripping: All opening section must be weather stripped with Neoprene glazing
gaskets or similar approved and polypropylene pile weather stripping around doors to
ensure adequate weather proofing. Aluminum glazing beads are to snap on type without
visible fixing and must be adjustable to allow for varying thickness of glass. No PVC
weather stripping is acceptable.
22.4 SAMPLES
22.4.1 The Contractor shall submit, for approval, samples of each type of door and window
showing the quality of materials, workmanship and finish. The samples of iron
mongery, fittings and fixtures shall also be got approved before purchases are made by
the Contractor.
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22.4.2 The samples of glass for each type of glazing alongwith specifications of the
manufacturer of special quality shall be submitted for approval before firm orders are
placed for supplies.
The aluminium doors and windows shall be manufactured by an approved manufacturer

in this trade.
If required, the Contractor shall provide shop drawings based on Architectural drawings
for the approval before orders are placed with the manufacturers.
The manufacturer shall use the latest and approved method of jointing employed in the
manufacture of high class work viz. mechanical jointing, reinforced with concealed
welding shall be used in the manufacture of doors and windows.
The workmanship of metal doors and windows shall conform to applicable provision of
B.S. 990:1970.
a) WIND PRESSURE
The Design wind speed to which the various elements of glazing and framing
will be subjected to shall be calculated in accordance with B.S. CP-3 and the
following wind loads/speeds are to be taken into account :
Wind Velocity at 85 MPH

Height Less than 30' - 16 lbs/sq.ft.
Height 30' to 50' - 18.5 lbs/sq.ft.
All assemblies must be of appropriate shape, thickness and sections, to enable

them to resist the loads produced by repeated imposed wind pressures. The
maximum deflection over clear span of any member shall be such that it does
not induce cracking in glass panels and render the assembly unsafe. No member
shall suffer any permanent deformation. No part of the work shall rattle during
use.
b) FIXING
The fixing of doors and windows to concrete openings shall be carried out in an
approved method as indicated in the drawings or as directed. Provision of
necessary groove or rebate and holdfasts in the concrete shall be made in the
form work and no holing or drilling shall be allowed in the exposed concrete
finishes. These shall be erected in position after the building structure is
completed and by using proper holdfasts as shown on drawings or counter sunk
bolts and screws as directed in accordance with site requirements.
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c) HANDLING
Care shall be taken in handling metal doors, windows, etc., during transportation
and at site. These shall be stored under cover and shall be installed only by
skilled mechanics, set plumb, level, in alignment and properly braced to prevent
distoration.
22.5.1 Protection:
a) The joint between window and door frames and the building should be caulked
with approved building mastic for total weather proofing.
b) After installation, doors, and windows shall be protected from construction

hazards that will interfere with their operation or damage their appearance or
finish. They shall be cleaned on inside and outside of all mortar, plaster, paint of
other foreign matter to present a neat appearance. Hardware and moving parts
shall be lubricated.
22.6 GLAZING
The work of fixing glazing to doors, windows shall be carried out with the type and
quality of glass specified for each door and window and as indicated in the drawings or
as directed.
The glazing of "Antisun" float glass should be in accordance with the recommendations
of B.S. C.P. 152 : 1972 and subsequent amendments.
The sizes of glass indicated on the drawings are approximate only, and the actual sizes
required shall be determined by measuring the frames to receive the glass. All glass
shall be factory labeled on each pane and the label shall not be removed until finally
approved. Glass will be fixed with best quality mastic compound of approved make
suitable for the type of glass or with special bead or moulding as shown on the drawing
or as directed. Special rubber lining and weather proof brush joints for sliding surfaces
shall be provided where indicated.
Antisun' float glass shall be fixed using flexible compounds, sealants, performed strips
or gaskets as per recommendation of the door/window manufacturer. The design shall
allow for an edge clearance of at least 3mm (1/8") all around unless any dimension
exceeds 1500mm (60") when the clearance shall be at least 5mm (3/16") edge cover
shall be adequate to retain the glass in position under the design wind loading. The
rebate depth edge clearance plus edge cover shall not be less than 11mm (7/16") for
6mm glass. The width of the rebate platform must accommodate the glass, the front and
back compound, and glazing bead. The bead depth should not be less than the rebate
depth. Setting blocks, distance pieces, and location blocks shall be used as appropriate.
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Glass shall be protected against damage. After inspection, any labels, and paint spots
shall be removed and glass shall be washed clean. Damages or broken glass shall be
removed and replaced before acceptance at no extra expense. After the installation of
'Anitsun' float glass it shall be cleaned using a soft cloth with water and mild soap or
liquid detergent, followed by rinsing with clean water and drying.
22.7 MEASUREMENT
Payment for doors and windows will be made by measuring clear opening area in brick
work or concrete in square feet/sq.meters.
Rates for all the items under this Section shall cover the cost of furnishing all the
materials labour, scaffoldings and appliances at Site and performing all operations in
connection with their installation in accordance with instructions. It is particularly
mentioned that the rates for fixing doors and windows etc. shall include fixing of all
finished hardware iron mongery fittings such as locks, peg stays, handles, push plates,
kicking plates, door closers, flexible compounds, rubber lining and appliances at site
and performing all operations in accordance with the drawings BOQ and specifications.
XXII-(5)
SECTION - 23 PAINTING & POLISHING
23.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered by this section of Specifications consists of furnishing all labour,
painting and polishing equipment, scaffolding, protective covering and materials,
including that classified in particular as "Paint" hereinafter; and painting in performing
as such, all plastered wall and ceiling surfaces, including soffits, sides of beams, etc.
and the painting and polishing of all exposed interior metal work; miscellaneous and
ornamental iron, steel and sheet metal and all wood work. The work under this section
shall further conform to the requirements of British Standard Code of Practice
CP: 231:1966, "Painting of Building" and all the British Standards relied therein or
bearing relevance.
23.2 GENERAL
23.2.1 Where the word or term Paint and Polish is used or referred to 'as such' throughout the
"Specifications, it shall be interpreted to mean and include the surface finish treatment
consisting of any, all or some of the following items:
Sealers, primers, fillers, body and final coats, emulsions, varnish, shellac, stain or
enamels, as more specifically defined hereinafter as to kind and quality and function for
various surfaces and finishes.
23.2.2 All paint, polish and accessory material incorporated in or forming a part thereof shall
be subject to the Approval and selection for colour, tint, finish etc. by the Engineer.
23.2.3 The determination of colour or tint of any particular surface, the depth of any colour or
tint selected or required shall in no instance be a subject for an additional cost or
charge.
23.2.4 Painting of wood, except if specified otherwise and for plaster surfaces shall be three
(3) coat works in addition to the shop protection coats.
23.2.5 All paints shall be approved as manufactured locally and shall be brought on to the Site
in sealed containers and used without any admixture or adulteration except where
recommended in the Manufacturer's printed instructions.
23.3 MATERIALS
23.3.1 The basic materials entering into the compounding and/or manufacture of all paints,
varnishes, shellac and other finish treatments shall be of the best grade and quality of
their respective kinds for the intended purposes. They shall be the products or formulas
of recognized and reputable Manufacturers of known reliability and integrity as
approved.
23.3.2 All materials shall be delivered in their original unbroken containers or packages and
bear the Manufacturer's name, label and brand, and formula and be mixed and applied
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in accordance with his directions and/or instructions. The mixing of all paint or other
covering finish treatments shall be done in the premises when required and as
Approved.
23.3.3 Paints shall be well-ground, shall not settle badly, cake or thicken in the container, shall
be readily broken up with a paddle to a smooth consistency and shall show easy
brushing properties. The paint shall be suitable for spraying when thinned with not
more than twelve (12) percent by volume of mineral spirits.
23.3.4 Paints shall be lime-proof where used on concrete blocks, concrete or plaster.
23.3.5 Unless specified or directed otherwise, plastic emulsion paint shall be DULUX or
equivalent, oil-bound distemper shall be PAINTEX Vinyl Emulsion or equivalent,
colour wash shall mean coloured chalk applied with gum at the rate of five (5) pound
per bag of chalk, and snow cem shall be DUROCEM or equivalent. Synthetic enamel
paint shall be SUPER GLOSS or Approved equivalent.
23.4 PROTECTIVE PAINTS
23.4.1 Unless otherwise specified all exterior and interior ferrous metal except reinforcing
steel, bolts, rough hardware and metals with nonferrous coatings shall be given a shop
coat of protective paint of Approved quality. Surface to be painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned of scale, dirt and rust by the use of steel scrapers, wire brushes and blast or
other equally sui table tools or methods. Oil and grease shall be removed with benzene
or other suitable solvent. Paint shall be kept well stirred whilst it is being applied.
23.4.2 No paint shall be used after it has caked or hardened. Paint shall be well worked into all
joints and corners; paint shall not be applied to damp sur aces nor when the temperature
is below 40 degree F.
23.5 SAMPLE AND TEST
Samples of each type of paint and each colour proposed for use shall be submitted for
Approval thereof before the material is used. Samples shall consist of one pint and three
displays of each type and colour of paint applied to wood strips 2" by 6". Wood used for
display stains, shall be the same kind as that on which the stain is ultimately to be
applied. In addition to the submission of samples, the CONTRACTOR shall submit
authenticated reports of tests of the materials proposed for use as may be required.
XXIII-(2)
23.6 PREPARATION OF SURFACE AND APPLICATION OF PAINT
23.6.1 General
Hardware, accessories, plates, lighting fixtures and similar items in place shall be
removed prior to painting operations or shall be otherwise protected. All surfaces to be
painted shall be clean, smooth, dry and free from dust, grit and other objectionable
materials. All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner, leaving the finished
surfaces free from drips, ridges, waves, laps and brush marks. Except if specified or
required, cement water paints shall be applied under dry and dust free conditions and
shall not be applied when the temperature is below 40 degree F nor when a temperature
drop of 20 degree F or more is forecast. All primer and intermediate coats of paint shall
be
un-scrapped and completely integral at the time of application of each succeeding coat.
Each coat of paint shall have a slight variation of colour to distinguish it from the
proceeding coat. Sufficient time shall be allowed between coats to en sure proper
drying. Paints shall be thoroughly stirred and kept at a uniform consistency during the
application and shall not be timed in excess of the printed directions of the
Manufacturer. Paint containers shall not be opened until required for use. Paint shall
preferably be applied by the spray/brush/ roller or as directed. Floors, roofs and other
adjacent work shall be properly protected by drop cloths or other coverings.
23.6.2 Concrete and Masonry
Concrete and masonry surfaces to be painted shall be prepared by removing all dirt,
dust, oil and grease for good adhesion.
The method of surface preparation may be left to the discretion of the CONTRACTOR,
provided the results are satisfactory and acceptable as required.
Surfaces to be painted with cement water paint, shall be thoroughly dampened with a
fine spray of water before application of the paint. The interval between coats of
cement-water paint shall be not less than twenty four (24) hours, and the first coat of
cement- water paint shall be slightly dampened before application of the second coat.
The paint shall be applied with a stiff brush, and thoroughly worked into the surface to
seal all pores, cracks and voids. The paint shall be cured by wetting the surface between
coats, and at intervals for a period of not less than two (2) days after the application of
the finish coat. Nails and similar exposed metal occurring in concrete or masonry
surfaces shall be coated with shell or oil paint before the cement water paint is applied.
Masonry surface to be painted with oil base paint shall be free from alkali and shall be
thoroughly dry before paint is applied.
XXIII-(3)
23.6.3 Metal Work
Shop primed metal work shall be kept clean and free from corrosion following
installation. Surfaces shall be retouched prior to finish painting, using the same type of
paint as the priming coat.
23.6.4 Plaster Work
Plaster shall be at least two (2) months old (or less if allowed in writing and shall be
thoroughly dry, clean, and free from grit, loose plaster, and surface irregularities before
paint is applied. Cracks and holes shall be repaired with patching plaster such as plaster
of Paris properly keyed to the existing plaster. All plaster surfaces shall be tested for the
presence of Alkali, which if present, shall be removed with a solution of Zinc Sulphate
mixed in the proportion of 2-1/2 to 3 pounds to a gallon of water. After drying, the
precipitate shall be removed by brushing. Plaster patches shall be worked to match the
appearance of the adjoining plaster.
23.6.5 Wood Work
Small dry seasoned knots shall be thoroughly cleaned and scraped and shall be given a
thin coat of orange shellac varnish before the priming coat is applied. Large, open,
unseasoned knots and all beads or streaks of pitch shall be heated by a blowtorch and
then scrapped off, or if the pitch is still soft, it shall be removed with mineral or
denatured alcohol. Resulting voids, if any, shall be filled with putty. Nails shall be set.
Painting shall proceed only when the wood is satisfactorily dry.
(1) Priming
All mill work specified to be painted, shall be primed on all sides in the shop
before delivery to the job.
(2) Puttying and Glazing
After the priming coat has been applied, nail holes, cracks, and other
depressions shall be filled flush with putty, coloured to match the finish coat and
sand papered smooth. Putty shall be dry before subsequent painting.
Glazing, rebates and bends in exterior glazed doors shall be given one coat of
exterior primer before glazing. All exposed putty shall be painted. A minimum
of two subsequent coats of paint shall be applied and the surface finished
satisfactory as specified.
XXIII-(4)
23.7 SCHEDULE OF PAINT FINISHES
23.7.1 Chalk/Colour Wash
Three coats of Approved quality shall be applied to all ceilings and other places as
directed.
23.7.2 Distemper
Three coats of Approved washable oil bound distemper shall be applied to internal wall
or at locations as directed as per Manufacturer's instructions and direction. The
distemper shall be of required shade and shall be the product of reputable of
Manufacturer subject to the Approval.
23.7.3 Emulsion Paint to Plastered Surfaces
Plastic Emulsion Paint or vinyl Emulsion Paint shall be used as indicated in the Bill of
Quantities.
The plastered surfaces required to be painted with emulsion paint shall be painted with
ready made Approved paint of the kind. The paint shall be applied in three coats strictly
according to Manufacturer's instructions including preparing base coat. The paint may
preferably be applied by spray or roller method of application unless permitted
otherwise.
23.7.4 Enamel Paint to Plastered Surfaces/Wood Work/Steel Work
The plastered surfaces required to be painted with enamel paint shall be painted with
ready-made Approved paint of the kind. The paint shall be applied in three coats strictly
according to Manufacturer's instructions including preparing 'base coat'. The painted
surface shall finally exhibit a glossy finish as Approved. This will also apply to hard
wood work or wherever required.
23.7.5 White Wash/Colour Wash
Concrete, concrete block and plaster shall be painted with three (3) coats or
white/colour wash.
The lime should be slaked at Site with an excess of water to the consistency of
paste/cream and should remain under water for forty eight (48) hours. The mixture shall
then be strained through coarse cloth and gum water added (having 60 gram gum to one
(1) pint of water).
Colour washing shall be prepared as for white wash and colour added. The colouring
matter is to be boiled and gum added to it and strained into white wash.
XXIII-(5)
23.7.6 Painting to Wood Work
Wood work required to be painted shall be painted with Approved oil paints as follows:
After surface preparation as specified apply one coat of wood primer.
After wood primer has thoroughly dried, apply three (3) coats of oil paint of Approved
manufacturer directly from containers strictly according to the Manufacturer's
instructions.
23.7.7 Painting on Metal Work
Except if specified otherwise all metal work shall have, in addition to shop primer
coats, one coat of enamel under-coat and one coat of semi gloss (dull) enamel, as well
as two coats of anticorrosive red oxide paint.
23.7.8 Cement-Water Paint
Preparation of surfaces: Before the application of the cement water paint, all holes in
joints or masonry surfaces shall be filled with mortar and suitably tooled. Caulking
installed around wood or metal frames built into masonry, shall be thoroughly checked.
Masonry shall be clean and free from dust, dirt, grease or any other material which
might affect the proper adhesion of paint.
Application of cement-water paint: Paint shall be mixed in accordance with the

Manufacturer's directions and allowed to stand thirty (30) to forty five (45) minutes.
Before application, the paint shall be mixed to uniform consistency and stirred
frequently during application. The surface shall be uniformly dampened by spraying
several minutes between coats for the moisture to penetrate. Paint shall be applied with
a brush having relatively short, stiff, fiber bristles, scrubbing the paint into the surface
voids. The first coat shall be cured by keeping the surface damp for at least twenty four
(24) hours; the surface shall be sprayed as soon as the paint has hardened sufficiently to
resist injury and the spraying repeated as often as necessary to keep the surface damp
before applying the second coat. The second coat shall be applied in such a manner as
to completely cover the first coat as specified above, except that curing shall be
continued as long as practicable, and for not less than forty (40) hours. Paint shall be
applied in shade rather than in bright sun light, especially during warm windy weather.
In applying the finish coat an entire wall surface shall be completed in one operation. If
this is impracticable, painting shall be carried out to some expedient stopping point.
23.7.9 I Interior Painting
Interior painting shall include the finishing of all ferrous metal work, wood work,
concrete, concrete block, and plaster. Exposed pipes, pipe coverings, ducts, conduits,
panel boxes, and other exposed ferrous metal work, for plumbing and electric work,
shall be painted with wall or ceiling surface on or near which they occur, except where
such surfaces are painted with resin emulsion paint, in which case the pipes, conduits,
etc. shall be finished with three (3) coats of exterior oil paint. Pipe coverings, shall be
XXIII-(6)
sized with glue before being painted. Motors and other equipment for plumbing and
electric work shall be painted as specified. Galvanized work shall be prepared in an
Approved manner before being painted.
Interior wood work shall be finished as specified for exterior wood work except that the
varnish shall be an interior varnish instead of a spar varnish. Wherever indicated on the
Drawings, interior wood work shall be either painted or polished with sufficient coats
of Approved paint or polish.
Concrete, concrete block and plaster shall be given three (3) coats of PAINTEX Vinyl
Emulsion distemper including primer coat, wherever indicated on the Drawings.
Concrete, concrete block and plaster shall be painted with one coat of primer and two
coats (or as specified) of DULUX Paint including finishing coat wherever indicated on
the Drawings.
23.7.10 Weather Shield Paint
Weather shield paint shall be of ICI Dulux or approved equivalent and shall be as per
manufacturers specifications. It shall be used on exposed surfaces wherever indicated
on the drawings. It is a water thinnable emulsion, pigmented with light fast, alkali
resistant non-lead pigments and contains a mould control additive. It is suitable where
alkali resistance and exterior durability are the prime requirements. It shall be applied
by Brush, roller or conventional spray.
23.7.11 All Rounder Paint
VIP all rounder interior super-matt paint shall be of Berger Robbialac or approved
equivalent. It shall be applied by brush, roller or spray Thin where necessary with
mineral turpentine. It is re-coatable in 6-8 hours under normal conditions. All-rounder
paint shall be applied to surfaces wherever indicated on the drawings.
23.8 BURIED PIPING
All steel piping and all exposed threads of galvanized piping, where run in or through
concrete or masonry, or buried under ground, shall be given one (1) coat of Approved
asphalt varnish where specified.
XXIII-(7)
23.9 SAMPLES
Prior to the start of the application of any paint and/or finish treatment otherwise, the
CONTRACTOR shall apply samples of the required finish treatments to specific
representative wall and ceiling surfaces or other areas or surfaces where indicated.
23.10 PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR shall protect all the work against damage or injury by his employees,
or by the materials tools or utensils used in connection with the work of this
CONTRACT. Any and all work damaged as a result of the execution of this
CONTRACT shall be repaired at the CONTRACTOR'S expense, or if it can not be
properly repaired it shall be replaced with new work by the CONTRACTOR without
additional compensation therefore beyond the CONTRACT amount. At all times, the
general and liberal use of drop cloths shall be a primary requirement for protection
purposes.
23.11 TOUCHING-UP
At the completion of all Work specified herein all painted work shall be touched up and
restored where damaged or defaced and the entire Work left free from blemishes.
23.12 CLEANING
The CONTRACTOR shall clean all paint, spots, daubs, oil and stains, entirely from all
floors, wood-work, glass, hardware, metal work and all similar items upon completion
and level the work in perfectly clean condition in ever respect.
All cloth and cotton waste, which might constitute a fire hazard shall be placed in metal
containers or destroyed at the end of each work day. Upon completion of all work all
staging, scaffolding, and containers shall be removed from the Site or destroyed in a
satisfactory manner.
23.13 WAX POLISHING TEAK DOORS AND FRAMES
Surfaces to be Wax Polished shall be rubbed down to a smooth surface filled as

necessary, dusted off and rubbed over with miner oil well rubbed in with a circular
motion. The surface afterwards being wiped dry. After an interval of at least 48 hours
wax polish shall be applied in two coats and shall be polished to an approved finish.
XXIII-(8)
23.14 MEASUREMENT
The painting and finishing on all surfaces, other than timber and steel works which shall
be deemed to be inclusive of painting and finishing in their own items of work, shall be
measured and paid for at the unit rates entered in the Bill of Quantities. Where separate
quantities for paint work are not shown in the Bill of Quantities, they shall be taken to
have been already included in the rate of items to be finished and painted.
23.15 RATE & PAYMENT
The payment shall be made at the unit rates as stated in the Bill of Quantities. Such
payment shall constitute full compensation for all materials, equipment, labour
scaffolding including all incidental, necessary to complete the work.
XXIII-(9)
SECTION - 24 MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORKS
24.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this section consists of1 fabricating, supplying, fixing, and
installing all1 cast-in place inserts including plates, bolts, nuts, all balustrades and
handrails, steel gates all inserts and anchor bolts to be instead and/or grouted after the
concrete or masonry work is executed and all miscellaneous metal work in connection
with the installation of equipment, sanitary installations and mechanical plant that the
contractor may be called upon to execute.
24.2 DRAWINGS, CATALOGUE CLIPPINGS AND SCHEDULES
The Contractor shall furnish complete shop drawings and manufacturers, specification,
where applicable, in respect of all work falling under this section for approval Material
fabricated or delivered to the site, before the approval of shop drawings shall be liable
to be rejected. Shop drawings shall show in detail the method of construction, erection
data, materials list, and required connections. Schedules designating location, quantity
and finishing details of each item shall accompany every shop drawing.
The shop drawings, schedules and manufacturer's data, if any, submitted by the
Contractor shall be modified or revised, as required. When revisions are required either
to drawings, schedules or manufacturer's data, they shall be resubmitted for approval.
24.3 CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES
All work under this section shall be coordinated with1 the work to be done as specified
under other sections1 of the specifications.
The Contractor shall furnish all information and1 instructions required for work by
other trades.
The Contractor shall drill, tap, cut and fit the work1 included herein as required, to
accommodate work of other trades in conjunction with it.
24.4 SAMPLES
Samples of all materials specified shall be submitted for approval.
XXIV-(1)
24.5 MATERIALS
24.5.1 a] Steel Plates and Sections
Items involving steel plates and sections shall be made of mild steel conforming
to the requirements of latest Pakistan Standards and/or B.S./ASTM Standards
Specifications.
24.5.2 b] pipes
If and where required pipes shall be full standard weight, of galvanized steel,
mild steel or of cost iron and of sizes as indicated. Fittings, including clamps,
shall be standard, malleable, galvanized, and of the best kind manufactured in
Pakistan.
24.6 GENERAL
This section of the Specifications is intended to cover all miscellaneous items of

various metals which are not specifically called for in other sections of these
Specifications, Item shown or called for on the drawings, but not itemized herein, shall
be furnished under the Conditions of this section and shall generally conform, as closely
as possible to these Specifications unless otherwise directed.
24.7.1 Fabrication
a] Metal shall be well formed to shape and size, with sharp line or angles. Shearing
and punching shall leave clean, true lines and surfaces. Permanent connections
shall be welded or riveted as shown on the drawings. The use of screws or bolts
shall be avoided but where used, heads shall be counter sunk screwed on tight,
and the threads nicked to prevent loosening. Curved work shall be evenly
sprung. Casting shall be sound and free from warp, holes and defects that impair
their strength and appearance. Exposed surfaces shall have a smooth finish and
sharp well defined lines.
Machined joints shall be milled to a close fit. Necessary rabbets, lugs and
brackets shall be provided so that work can be assembled in a neat and
substantial manner. Fastenings shall be concealed where practicable. Thickness
of metal and details of assembly and supports shall give ample strength and
stiffness. Joints exposed to weather shall be formed to exclude water. Holes and
connections shall be delivered and fixed in position at the proper time. All the
work shall be installed in an approved and rigid manner, and where possible,
shall be secured with galvanized toggle or double Cinch type expansion bolts.
XXIV-(2)
24.7.2 Installation
1 All the item of work under this section of the Specifications shall be installed in
accordance with manufacturers drawings and directions to ensure proper and smooth
operation of moving parts.
24.7.3 Painting
All ferrous metal surfaces except working parts1 machinery, galvanized surfaces and
other surfaces not1 normally painted, shall receive one coat of rust 1inhibitive metal
primer to red lead paint and two coats1 of finish painting with enamel paint for which
no1 separate payment shall be made to the Contractor.
24.7.4 Protection
All materials included herein shall be delivered to the site in satisfactory condition, and
adequate precautions shall be taken to protect all material from damage and rust. Any
portion that has been damaged will be rejected and shall be replaced with approved
materials at contractor's cost. Installed material shall be protected from damage and rust
until the works have been completed and handed over.
24.8 BUILT-IN-ITEMS
All items of miscellaneous metal which are to be built1 into the structure of the
building shall be furnished1 as required during the progress of the work.
24.9 WELDING
Welding shall be continuous along entire line of Contact, except where spot welding is
indicated on the drawings or so authorized. Exposed welds shall be ground smooth
except otherwise directed.
24.10 RIVETING
Riveting where exposed, shall be flush unless otherwise1 indicated or directed.
24.11 BOLTING
Bolting where permitted, shall be done with proper1 sized bolts. Nuts shall be drawn
tight and threads1 nicked.
XXIV-(3)
24.12 STAIR CASE RAILING
Unless otherwise Specified, the stair case railing shall comprise of 5/8" (16 mm) square
mild steel balustrades 2'-6" to 3'-0" (762 mm - 914 mm) high (clear above the steps).
The balustrades shall be as indicated on the drawings and shall be anchored/embedded
in the stair case concrete as shown. The top of each bar of the balustrades shall be
ground to a round shape to receive the M.S. flat. The M.S. flat shall then be
continuously welded around the bar and the weld ground clean to a 45 degree
centigrade angle filet. It will be the contractors responsibility to manufacture and install
the balustrades so they are perfectly aligned and to finish the entire railing.
Ends of the M.S. flat shall be turned 90o and fixed to a 5"x5"x1/4"
(127mmx127mmx6mm) M.S. plate embedded in the masonry or concrete wall as
shown on the drawings.
1 The hand rail adjacent to the wall shall be anchored1 into masonry or concrete wall at
3'-0" c.c. (914 mm) or1 as shown on the drawings.
24.13 MEASUREMENT
All the items under this section of these specifications shall be measured paid for at
their respective unit rates as entered in the Bill of Quantities and as shown on drawings.
a) Stair Case railings shall be measured per Lin. Ft./sq.M. complete and installed
and acceptably11 completed and approved. On the longitudinal centre line along
the finished hand rails upto the un-recessed face of the walls on which their ends
are fixed.
b) Other items covered under this section shall be measured under the head of the
specific items in11 connection with which they are required to be11 executed.
The unit rates shall be full compensation for all work described under this section
inclusive of welding cutting and shaping to size, all paint materials and painting. No
separate payment shall be made for false work, any unspecified work done in
fabricating workshops or yards, or other erection expenses including all required
brackets, bolts and nuts etc. as shown on the detailed drawings and as required for the
complete installation of all railings etc.
XXIV-(4)
SECTION - 25 EXTERNAL PAVING, PARKING AREAS
25.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered under this Section consists of providing and making the following
items as per specifications laid down here-in-under, drawings and Bill of Quantities.
o Washed Terrazzo in Pavings/Walkways.

o Concrete Roads/Parking Areas
o Split Tiles Work in Pavings/Walkways as dividing Strips/Panels.
o Split Tiles on External Steps.
25.2.1 Cement, Sand, and Aggregate: shall conform to specifications given in the relevant
Section of "Materials".
25.2.2 Concrete Blocks: shall conform to specifications given in the relevant Section of
"CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY ".
25.2.3 Split Tiles and Special Dry Bond Mortar: shall conform to specifications given in
relevant Section of "SPLIT TILE WORK".
25.2.4 Tuff Tiles Uniblock As per manufacturer's specifications (Tuff-Tiles (Pvt) Limited)
local agents SAMAAR ENTERPRISES, 71-Naqi Building, The Mall, Lahore or
approved equivalent.
25.2.5 Chips for washed terrazzo shall conform to specifications given in relevant Section of
"Materials" and "Washed Terrazzo".
25.3.1 The entire area under external paving shall be prepared by dressing earth, to a hard or
graded surface. Where necessary, the prepared surface shall be made upto the required
levels by filling and consolidating earth in accordance with the specifications for earth
filling under floors.
25.3.2 Washed Terrazzo
3/4" Terrazzo in pigmented grey cement 1:2 shall be laid over 1-3/4" Plain Cement
Concrete Class-C over 4" thick Plain Cement Concrete Class-E over 4" thick sand over
compacted earth for Paving/Footpaths.
XXV-(1)
After the Terrazzo topping has hardened sufficiently to prevent dislodging of the marble
chipping, but before the cement has acquired enough hardness so as to disable removal,
the cement shall be washed away moving a wire brush and a steady flow of water from
a flexible hose. Terrazzo surface shall be washed carefully and sponged to expose
grains.
25.3.3 Split Tile Strips
Washed Terrazzo in paving/walkway is divided into panels by providing and making

strips of width indicated on the drawings with double glazed split tiles as specified
hereunder:
The Tiles 9-1/2"x2-1/4"x3/8" shall be jointed in 3/8" thick Dry Bond Mortar and laid
over 1-3/8" thick Plain Cement Concrete Class-C over 4" thick Plain Cement Concrete
Class-E over compacted earth.
25.3.4 Parking Areas/Roads
Uni-Block Tuff pavers shall be installed over Parking Areas and Roads, the area under
the paves shall be prepared to the required levels by compacting the earth to at least
95% modified AASHO max dry density, the compacted earth shall be tested and
approved before the layer of sand is placed. The prepared sub-grade shall then be
covered over by 6" of sand cushion compacted over which the specified pavers shall be
laid closely packed tamped in place and filled with sand.
25.3.5 Finish on External Steps
Double glazed split tiles of approved shade and colour shall be fixed to the external
stair steps of RCC with special Dry bond mortar over 3/4" thick Cement Sand base
plaster (1:3).
25.4 CURING
All work involving cement shall be cured thoroughly for at least 3 days.
25.5 MEASUREMENT
Measurement for all the items covered under this Section shall be made in Sq.Ft/sq.m.
of the actual surfaces completed and approved.
The rate quoted for the work items covered in this Section shall constitute full
compensation for all materials, labour, equipment, plant and all incidentals to complete
the works.
XXV-(2)
SECTION - 26 LIST OF APPROVED MANUFACTURERS/BRAND
S.No. DESCRIPTION MATERIALS

1. Crushed Stone Aggregate Margalla
2. Reinforcement Steel AFCO, Mughal, Amrelli, Fazal, Razzaq,
Prime, Metropolitan, Nawab., PAK
3. Sand Lawrencepur
4. Ceramic Tiles Stile, Karam Cera, EMCO, FORTE
5. Plastic/Vinyl Emulsion/ ICI Paintex, Duroc, Master,
Enamel (Matt or Gloss) Robbialac Burger, Champion, Buxley,
Glidden.
6. G.I. Pipes National, ILL, Jamal, KMP, Pioneer
Steel
7. G.I. Pipes (Specials) Chinese (Imported)
8. Gate Valves & Sluice Valves Anwar, Chines Imported, Faisal, Asia
9. Pigment Chinese (Imported)
10. Hardware Stays & Handles(Brass) Moosa, Pistol, Alfa, Babar
11. Glass Khawaja Glass, Nowshera Glass, Prince,
Usmania Glass
12. Stainless Steel Sink Atlas, Super Asia.
13. Cast Iron Pipe and Fitting, Fixtures Alpine, CME, Teepu (Soil & Waste).
BKM, C.I. Engineering(Rain Water &
Vent pipe)
14. UPVC Pipes & Fittings DADEX, BETA, GALCO., T.F.
15. RCC Pipes Shalimar, Akram, Raza, Baluchistan
Pipe
16. Sanitary Fixtures 3 Star, Sunlight, Forte, Karam Cera,
ICL-Bosch, Asia.
17. Flushing Tank Prime, Faisal, Master
18. Sanitary Fitting Baig, Faisal, Magna, Sonex,
Asia, Master.
19. Anti Termite Termidor, Dursbin, Biflex.
20. Water proofing agent on sloppy roof Dyna bond, Vandex, FEB, SIKA.
XXVI-(1)

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CIVIL WORKS

SR.NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

SECTION-1 MATERIAL I(1) - I(41)

1.1 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

1.1.1 Size and Strength

1.2 FINE AGGREGATE

1.2.5 Storage and Protection

Fine Aggregate shall be stacked on a brick, wooden or other suitable platform so as to

1.3 Coarse Aggregates

1.3.4 Storage and Protection

Coarse aggregate shall be stacked on a brick wooden or other suitable platform so as to

The bituminous material shall be (Bituflex or equivalent) straight grade asphalt of

a] Specific Gravity at 77 oF 1.02/1.04

b] Softening Point (R & B) 170/200oF or 63 Co (min) AASHTO T-53

c] Penetration at 70oF, 100 gm. 10/20 or 25/50 AASHTO T-49

d] Ductility at 77oF (cms) 4/7 or 10 (min) AASHTO T-51

e] Solubility in Cc 14 (Min.) 99% (min) AASHTO T-44

f] Working Temperature 300/350oF

The approved quality of materials shall be brought in sealed containers or with a

1.4.3 Bituminous Material for Roof

a] Base Material Bitumen/latex/ coautchouc emulsion.

Bituflex or equivalent to be used as per drawings and Bill of Quantities in

1.4.5 Special Water Proofing Material (VANDEX/BITUFLEX)

1.5 BITUMENIZED PAPER/POLYTHENE

1.5.2 Test Sample

1.6 CLAY / EARTH

1.7 WIRE GAUZE

1.9.2 Source of Stone Lime

1.9.3 Source of Kanker Lime

1.10 PAINTER AND DECORATOR

1.10.1 Conformity to Standards

Paints shall be high-grade enameled products of known manufacturer and, when

Chemical Polish shall be of best quality available in Pakistan and as approved.

Lacker Polish shall have shellac of approved quality.

1.10.3 Colour Schedule

1.10.4 Samples and Application Specifications

Unless otherwise specified it shall be best English Copal.

The colour and shade shall be as approved.

1.11.5 Supply and Storage

1.12 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT

Paint shall be obtained from an approved source or manufacturer as approved.

1.13.3 Sap Wood

Timber shall not be spongy or in brittle condition.

Timber shall be stacked on a raised wooden or paved platform to eliminate chances of

Water for construction shall be obtained from an approved source.

1.15 PORTLAND CEMENT

These specifications cover five types of port-land cement, as follows :-

Type - II For use in general concrete construction exposed to moderate sulphate

Type - IV For use when low heat of hydration is required.

Type - V For use when high sulphate resistance is required.

Portland cement is the product obtained by pulverizing clinker consisting essentially of

1.15.2 Physical Requirements

1.15.3 Packing and Marking

1-day test 6 days

The mixing together of different types of cement will not be permitted.

1.15.6 Method of Sampling and Testing

1.15.7 Method Of Sampling And Testing

1.15.8 Limitation of Use

1.15.9 Sulphate Resisting Cement