BID DOCUMENT - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROPOSED CERISE TOWER

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RODEL L. PANGHULAN
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REG NO: 2473
PTR NO: 8117355
TIN NO: 160-032-680
ISSUED ON : JAN. 03, 2020
ISSUED AT: MAKATI CITY

November 2020
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION SPGR - Sanitary & Plumbing General Requirements

SECTION SW - Sanitary Works

SECTION I:SPGR

SANITARY & PLUMBING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 APPLICATION

This section applies to all sections of the specifications of the Sanitary & Plumbing System for the
Proposed Cerise Tower.

1.02 GENERAL CONDITIONS

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A. The term Contractor under these specifications shall mean the Sanitary & Plumbing Contractor
who shall enter into a contract with the Owner in respect to the Sanitary & Plumbing Works.

B. The work to be done consist of the fabrication and furnishing of all equipment, materials, labor,
supervision, plant facilities, tools, tests, adjustments, commissioning, full instruction after
completing the job to the maintenance personnel, warranty within the specified period, and all
other necessary services to complete and make operational the Sanitary & Plumbing Works.

C. All work shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and Specifications.
In case of conflict, the governing Codes and Regulations shall govern.

D. The contract drawings and specifications are complementary to each other, and any labor or
materials called for by either, whether or not called for by both, if necessary, for the successful
operation of any of the particular type of equipment furnished and installed will be without
additional cost to the owner.

All dimensional locations of fixtures, drains, riser and pipe chase shall be verified on the
architectural drawings and manufacturer’s catalogue.

In cases where there are conflicts between the drawings and the specifications, the contractor
shall within three (3) days, inform the Engineer of such conflicts.

E. Minor details not specifically mentioned in the Bid Documents, but necessary for the proper
installation and operation, shall be provided by this Contractor, as if herein specified or shown.

F. This Contractor is advised to examine all documents relating to his work and verify all governing
conditions prior to submission of proposal. No consideration shall be given for alleged mistakes
in the preparation of bids, it being understood that the submission of proposal is an agreement to
all conditions stipulated in the Bid Documents.
G. The plumbing contractor is required to refer to all architectural, structural, mechanical and
electrical plans and specifications, and shall investigate all possible interference and conditions
affecting his work.

H. It is the intention of these specifications and plans to call for finished work, tested and ready for
operation. Whenever the word “provide” is used, it shall mean “furnish and install, complete and
ready to use”.

I. These specifications are intended to provide a broad outline of the required installation, but are
not intended to include all detail design and construction. This Contractor, if requested, shall
prepare the necessary submittals for Plumbing/Sanitary Consultant’s approval prior to mass
fabrication and installation.

J. Electrical system is not included in this division but the Plumbing Contractor will provide all
facilities and make provisions for the installation of the work as construction progresses.

K. The mechanical works shall be supplemented in accordance with the Owner’s general
construction schedule with minimum disturbance to the Owner’s operations.

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1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK INCLUDED

The work includes providing new sanitary & plumbing systems for the Proposed Cerise Tower. The
equipment, materials installation, workmanship, inspection and testing shall be in strict accordance with the
required advisory provisions of the Plumbing Code of the Philippines except as modified herein. The work
includes the following:

A. Sanitary drains from the building and their connections to the point of discharge as shown in the
plans.

B. Roof to ground storm drainage system and connections to storm drainage system as shown in the
plans.
C. Soil, waste and vent pipe system within the building.

D. Air-con, Fan coil unit drain pipes, and their connections to the nearest drain pipes.

E. Plumbing, trims and accessories.

F. Water distribution pipe system, including pipings for water heater within the building.

G. Payments for all permit incidental to the completion of the project.

H. The contractor shall provide all necessary shop drawings and as-built plans.

I. Provide water meter calibration certificate from authorized government agency (NWRB) and
MWSS connections as shown in the plans.

J. All other works described in other sections of this document necessary for the completion of this
contract.
1.04 WORK BY OTHERS

The following work or materials in conjunction with the work to be done or installed by others.

a. Water for construction purposes other than required in this division and temporary toilet
facilities.

b. Pumping, shoring, general excavations and backfill.

c. Painting, except as required by the Plumbing Code and these specifications.

d. Conduits for electrodes to pump control panel.

1.05 QUALIFICATION OF INSTALLER

Prior to installation, submit data for approval showing that the Contractor has successfully installed sanitary
and plumbing system, and equipment of the same type and design as specified herein, or that he has a firm
contractual agreement with a contractor having such required experience.

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The data shall include the names and locations of at least two installations where the Contractor or the
Contractor referred to above, has installed such systems. Indicate the type and design of each system and
certify that each system has performed satisfactorily in the manner intended for a period of not less than 18
months.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings, manufacturer’s data and certificates for equipment, materials and finish, and
pertinent details for each system as specified in each individual section, and obtain approval from the
Engineer before procurement, fabrication, or delivery to the job site. Approval of submittal shall not relieve
the Contractor of the responsibility of inspecting such material or equipment for defects or non-conforming
with the specifications. Partial submittals are not acceptable and will be returned without review.
Submittals shall included the manufacturer’s name, trade name, catalog model or number, nameplate data,
size, layout dimensions, capacity, project specification and paragraph reference, applicable, industry, and
technical society publication references, years of satisfactory service, and other information necessary to
establish contract compliance of each item the Contractor proposes to provide. Photographs of existing
installations and data submitted in lieu of catalog data are not acceptable and will be returned without
approval.

A. Shop Drawings: Floor plan, sectional views, wiring diagrams, equipment spaces identifying and
indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement of items of equipment, accessories, piping,
and other items that must be shown to assure a coordinated installation. Drawings shall indicate
adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacements of operating equipment devices.
If equipment is disapproved, drawings shall be revised to show acceptable equipment and be
resubmitted.

B. Manufacturer’s Data: Submittals for each manufactured item shall be manufacturer’s descriptive
literature of catalogued products, equipment drawings, diagrams, performance and characteristic
curves, and catalog cuts.

C. Manufacturer’s Installation/Instructions: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are

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

1. Within fifteen (15) days after award of contract, the Plumbing Contractor shall submit for the
Engineer’s approval four (4) copies of all complete list of manufacturer’s name of all materials
he proposes to use.

2. After approval of the above list and before purchase of any equipment or materials, the
Plumbing Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval four (4) complete sets of
detailed information consisting of manufacturer’s bulletins, shop drawings and part list of the
materials to be provided under this contract.

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

1.07 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Equipment and materials shall be handled, stored, and protected to prevent damage before and during
installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Damaged or defective items shall be
replaced.

1.08 STANDARDS PRODUCTS/SERVICE AVAILABILITY

A. Materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the
manufacture of such products, which are of similar material, design and workmanship. The
standard products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for two years prior
to bid opening.

B. Service support: The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations. The
Contractor shall submit a certified list of qualified permanent service organizations for support of
the equipment that includes their addresses and qualifications. These service organizations shall
be reasonably convenient to the equipment installation and able to render satisfactory service to
the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.
C. Manufacturer’s Nameplate: Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the
manufacturer’s name, address, model number, and serial number, securely affixed in a
conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

1.09 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Belts, pulleys, chains, gears, couplings, projecting setscrews, keys rotating parts, and other power
transmission apparatus, located so that any person can come in close proximity thereto, shall be
fully located or properly guarded. Points of operation, ingoing nip points, and machinery
producing flying chips and sparks shall be guarded.

1.10 APPLICABLE CODE AND STANDARDS

a. All plumbing works to be done and sizes of pipes to be used shall be in accordance with the
following:
 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
 Philippine National Building Code
 Regulations of Local Waterworks & Sewerage Authority

b. The Plumbing Contractor shall verify the above paragraphs with each section of the
specifications and coordinate his work so that the General Contractor will understand clearly
the intent of the work to be done.

1.11 AS-BUILT (RECORD) WORKING DRAWING

After completion, but before final acceptance of the work, furnish a complete set of drawings of each
system for record purposes. Drawings shall be reproducible and shall be in reduced size. Drawing size shall
be 20” x 30”.

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PART 2 - EXECUTION
2.01 WORKMANSHIP
The work throughout shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner to the satisfaction of
the Architect and Engineers, who will jointly interpret the meaning of the Drawings and
Specifications and shall have the power to reject any work and materials which in their judgement,
are not in full accordance therewith.

The Contractor shall assume unit responsibility and shall provide the services of the qualified
Engineer to supervise the complete installation of equipment and systems and who shall be available
for conducting the final acceptance test.

2.02 INSTALLATION
Equipment, materials, installation and workmanship shall be in accordance with the applicable
standard of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

2.02 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK

The Project Manager and Engineer shall witness formal test and approve all systems before they are
accepted by the Owner.

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SECTION II:SW

SANITARY WORKS
PART I - PRODUCTS

1.01 MATERIAL

All materials to be used shall conform with the standards specified. All classes listed are not necessarily
required for this project. Of classes listed, only those specifically called for under sections of this Division
or shown shall be provided.

Use of materials shall further be governed by other requirements imposed on other sections of this
specification. Materials shall be subject to test necessary to ascertain their fitness if the Engineer so requires.

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1.02 ALTERNATE MATERIALS

Use of any material not specified in these specifications may be allowed, provided such alternate has been
approved by the Engineer, and provided further that a test, if required, shall be done by an approved agency
in accordance with the generally accepted standards.

a. The plate numbers herein given are intended to illustrate the quality and design of fixtures that
will be required. Plumbing fixtures may be considered of equivalent quality but any substitution
made to any item of fixtures specified herein must be first approved by the Architect.

b. Locally manufactured plumbing fixtures shall be provided with U.S. manufactured fittings and
accessories.

1.03 IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS

Each length of pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures and devices used in the plumbing system shall have cast,
stamped or indelibly marked on it the manufacturer’s trademark or name, the weight, type and classes of
products when so required by the standards mentioned.

All materials and equipment mentioned in this specification, including all incidental items not specifically
indicated but required to complete the contract shall be new and free from defects. If damaged during the
course of construction, it shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Project Manager at no additional
cost to the Owner.

1.04 STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND

EQUIPMENT

a. ASTM A-120-76 Galvanized Iron Pipes

ANSI Standard B-36 and Fittings
10-70 Grade B (SUPREME or SUPERIOR PIPE)
Schedule 40

b. Federal Specs. Bronze Gate Valves

WW-V-58 (for sizes (UNI-VALVE or KITZ)
2 1/2” and smaller)

c. Federal Specs. Lead Sheet

QQ-L-201

d. AWWA C500-58 (for Gate Valves

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 sizes 3” and larger) (UNI-VALVE or KITZ )

e. AWWA C700-64, Water Meter ( SYNERGY, or ARAD )

Positive Displacement Type

f. U.S. Federal Union Patents (Malleable

Specs. WW-U-531, Iron for ferrous pipes)
Types B Zinc-coated

g. ASTM D2729 PVC Orange Pipes and Fittings

Series 1000, High Impact
(EMERALD PIPE)

h. ASTM D2564 Solvent Cement or Rubber

O-Ring Jointing of uPVC
Pipes

i. DIN 8077 / 8078 Polypropylene Pipes

(VESBO)

j. UL 174 Electric Water Heater, Single-Point type

( AQUA POWER by DPY)

1.05 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (uPVC ORANGE) [Vertical / Horizontal Pipes]

a. Pipe material and fittings equivalent to uPVC Series 1000 High Impact. Unplasticized rigid
(uPVC) pipe and drainage pattern fittings or equal. (EMERALD PIPE)

b. Solvent cement joint or rubber-o-ring.

c. All vertical pipes such as downspout, vent stack, and ahu/fcu stack shall be uPVC pipe Series
1000 High Impact.

d. All horizontal branch pipes at every floor levels such as soil collector pipe, main & circuit
vent, ahu/fcu collector pipe, and storm drain collector pipe shall be uPVC pipe Series 1000
High Impact.

1.06 FCU DRAIN PIPE INSULATION

a. Provide 20mm (3/4”) thick rubber type insulation for all condensate drain pipes exposed inside
the ceiling and pipe chase. (ARMAFLEX, or AEROFLEX).

1.07 WATERLINE SYSTEM

a. Cold Waterline 100mmØ and below: ( Vesbo )

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  Polypropylene-Random (PP-R) Pipes, PN-20
 Pipes and Fittings: Polypropylene-Random (PP-R) Pipes and Fittings
 Jointing: PP fusion welded connection
 Fittings: Brass/PP threaded fittings
 Working Pressure: 20 Bar (300 psi)
 Bursting Pressure: 1500 psi
b. Hot Waterline 100mmØ and below: ( Vesbo )
 Polypropylene-Random (PP-R) Pipes, PN-20
 Pipes and Fittings: Polypropylene-Random (PP-R) Pipes and Fittings
 Jointing: PP fusion welded connection
 Fittings: Brass/PP threaded fittings
 Working Pressure: 20 Bar (300 psi)
 Bursting Pressure: 1500 psi

1.08 HOT WATER PIPE INSULATION ( applicable for metallic pipe )

a. Provide flexible unicellular, 40mm (1 & 1/2”) thick insulation for all hot water pipes.
(ARMAFLEX, or AEROFLEX).

1.09 VALVES
a. Gate valves of branches to supply fixtures shall be 125 psig.(UNI-VALVE or KITZ)

b. Valves up to and including two inches shall be threaded ends connection with a union on all
but one side of the valve, rough bodies and finished trimmings.

c. Valves 2 ½ in. diameter and below shall have bronze or brass body, brass mounted & shall
have either screw or flanged end connections.

d. Valves 3” in. diameter and larger shall have iron bodies, brass or stainless rubber seated and
shall have either screws or flanged end connection.

TYPE AND SIZE OF VALVE : STEM : BODY : END CON- : APPLICABLE

: : : NECTION : STANDARDS

1. 75 mm and larger gate Non- Iron Flanged AWWA

valves, inside boxes Rising With C500-59
(200 psi working Rubber
pressure) Seat

2. 75 mm and larger check -do- Flanged AWWA

valves (200 psi working C-500-59
pressure)

3. 65mm and smaller gate Non- All Female Federal

valves inside boxes Rising bronze Threaded Specs

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 (200 psi working pressure) WW-V-58

4. 65mm and smaller - -do- -do- -do-

check valves (200 psi
working pressure)

5. 65mm and smaller Rising -do- -do- UL

globe valves (200 psi Approved
working pressure)

6. 75 mm and larger gate -do- Iron Flanged AWWA

valves exposed (200 psi with C-500-59
working pressure) Rubber
Seat

7. 65mm and smaller gate -do- All Female Federal

valves, (200 psi bronze Threaded Specs
working pressure) WW-V-58

1.10 FLANGES, BOLTING, GASKETS AND UNIONS

a. Screwed Galvanized Steel Pipe:

1. A-120 pipe use Class 125 galvanized cast iron flanges and ASTM A-307 Grade B bolts
and nuts hexagonal semi-finished finish.
2. Full flat face non-metallic impregnated asbestos gaskets.

b. Provide unions at each threaded or soldered connections to equipment, and

valves for pipes sizes up to 2 in.

1.11 FITTING SEALANT

a. PVC Fittings - PVC Compound.
b. G.I. - Teflon Tape

1.12 DRAINS: ( JAMAN ,or UNILEX )

a.Drain: Provide cast-iron drains and clamping rings for use with membrane
waterproofing.

b.Flush Strainer Floor Drains: Provide with drainage flange, perporated

or slotted stainless strainer, with insect-trap (check valve mechanism to prevent insect to
enter from the drain pipe) adjustable collar and
P-trap. Drains of size 50mm shall have strainers with minimum free area
of 32 square centimeters.

c.Extended Rim Floor Drains: Provide as specified for flush strainer floor

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 drains, except strainer body shall have 25mm extended rim installed
flush with finished floor.

d.Floor Drain with Free Standing Sediment Bucket: Provide with hinge grate,
locking device and sediment bucket with lift bar.

1.13 TRAPS

a. Traps installed on threaded pipe shall be recessed drainage pattern.

b. No trap which depends for its seal on the action of movable parts shall be used, full S-traps,
bell traps and crown vented traps are prohibited.

c. Trap Cleanouts: Each fixtures trap except those cast integral or in combination with fixtures in
which the trap seal is readily accessible for if the trap is removable shall have an accessible
brass trap screw of ample size.

d. Underground traps except P-traps on floor drains shall be provided with removable cleanouts.

e. Grease Traps: (JPI or UNILEX)Submit material for approval.

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