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Stage: Incoming Material Inspection

Reference Acceptance
Inspection
Sr.No. Item Name When to Inspect Sample Size Inspection Method Document / Criteria /
Parameter
Standard Tolerance Limit

1 Aluminium frames After delivery of Min. 2 % of received Gauge, Weight, Using Vernier Caliper, BOQ (+/-) 3%
material at site quantity colours, powder material testing in Lab. Tolerance Limit
coating/ anodise
Dimensions Using measuring tape, BOQ (+/-) 2%
Vernier Caliper

2 Glass wool / Mineral After delivery of Min. 1 sample of Density, MTC Check weight of BOQ (+/-) 5%
wool material at site each lot sample

3 Wood After delivery of Min. 2 % of received Type of Wood Visual Inspection BOQ As per specified
material at site quantity type
Dimensions Measuring Tape BOQ (-) 1%
Shape/Quality Visual Inspection Standards, No Warping, No
Drg / BOQ Bend, No Knots
Specifications
4 Ply, Boards, Veneers After delivery of Min. 0.5% of Make, Delivery Challans; Tender No Tolerance.
material at site received quantity thickness, size, Visual Inspection of Document Subject to
BOQ Sample (Special Authorisation by
Specifications Conditions of Client
on Durability. Contract)
High recycle
content post
consumer and pre
industrial.

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Reference Acceptance
Inspection
Sr.No. Item Name When to Inspect Sample Size Inspection Method Document / Criteria /
Parameter
Standard Tolerance Limit
5 Glass After delivery of Mock up, if required. Toughening; Check Certificates As per
material at site; lamination, from the manufacturer Manufacturer
random samples thickness for compliance of recommendation /
before installation results. relevant IS code.
6 Fire rated door After delivery of Mock up, if required Fire resistance Check Certificates As per
material at site; from the manufacturer Manufacturer
random samples for compliance of recommendation /
before installation results. relevant IS code.
7 Steel After delivery of As per IS code. Tensile Get tested in certified As per
material at site; strength, laboratory for every lot Manufacturer
random samples Physical and certificate. recommendation /
chemical Manufacturer Test relevant IS code.
properties. certificate.
8 Cement concrete Random samples from As per IS code. Compressive Certificates from the As per relevant IS
every concreting strength & water manufacturer codes & refer
activity absorption test specs.
9 Bricks random samples from As per IS code. Compressive Get tested in certified As per relevant IS
every lot delivered at strength & water laboratory. codes & refer
site absorption test specs.
10 AAC Blocks Dimension check and As per IS code. Compressive Get tested in certified As per relevant IS
inspection for visual strength, density laboratory. codes & refer
defects. test, thermal specs.
conductivity,
drying shrinkage
test.
11 Plaster Specimen checking As per IS code. Physical checks Physical verification as Thickness & mix
during execution for mix, per specs. as per BOQ.
thickness & Alignment to be in
alignment. plumb.

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Reference Acceptance
Inspection
Sr.No. Item Name When to Inspect Sample Size Inspection Method Document / Criteria /
Parameter
Standard Tolerance Limit
12 POP Specimen checking Mock up, if required Physical checks Physical verification as Thickness
during execution for mix, per specs. between 6mm to
thickness & 10mm & mix to be
alignment. semi liquid.
Alignment to be in
plumb.
13 Glass blocks After delivery of Mock up, if required Shape, Physical verification as As per BOQ. And
material at site; Physical, colour per specs. technical
random samples submittal
approved.
14 Tiles Flooring After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Physical verification as As per relevant IS
material at site; Specs. per specs. & if codes & refer
random samples required send for lab specs.
test.
15 Wall Tiles After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Physical verification as As per relevant IS
material at site; Specs. per specs. & if codes & refer
random samples required send for lab specs.
test.
16 Stone flooring After delivery of Mock up, if required Thickness, Physical verification as Refer specs.
material at site; length, edges, per specs.
random samples alignment, slope
17 IPS flooring Specimen checking As per IS Code Mix, slope, Physical verification as Refer specs.
during execution thickness per specs.

18 Raised flooring After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Certificates from the As per
material at site; specifications manufacturer Manufaturer
random samples recommendation /
before installation relevant IS code.
19 PVC flooring After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Certificates from the As per
material at site; specifications manufacturer Manufacturers
random samples recommendation /
before installation relevant IS code.

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Reference Acceptance
Inspection
Sr.No. Item Name When to Inspect Sample Size Inspection Method Document / Criteria /
Parameter
Standard Tolerance Limit
20 Carpet After delivery of As per BOQ Technical Check Certificates As per BOQ /
material at site; specifications from the manufacturer relevant IS code.
random samples for compliance of
before installation results.
21 Waterproofing when the Mock up, if required Dampness, Water logging for 72 No dampness,
waterproofing job is water leakage. hrs. & get guarantee leakage during
complete; before back certificates from the water standing for
filling is started manufacturer for 10yrs 72 hrs.
Workmanship &
specs as
prescribe.
22 Grid Ceiling After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Check Certificates As per BOQ /
material at site; specifications from the manufacturer relevant IS code /
random samples for compliance of Manufacturer
before installation results. specs.
23 Gypsum Ceiling After delivery of Mock up, if required Technical Check Certificates As per BOQ /
material at site; specifications from the manufacturer relevant IS code /
random samples for compliance of Manufacturer
before installation results. specs.
24 Paint & Varnishing Specimen checking Mock up, if required Make of Physical verification as As per BOQ /
during execution material, per specs. relevant IS code /
Unevenness & Manufacturer
no. of coats specs.
25 Adhesives & Specimen checking Two No’s. Make of Physical verification as As per approved
Fasteners during execution material per specs. make.
26 Self Levelling Epoxy After delivery of Mock up, if required Make, Exp.
material at site. Date, mixing
Checking during with hardener,
execution.

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1 Quality All materials used in the works shall be of their respective kinds as specified in the BOQ, obtained from
sources and suppliers approved by the Architect/Owner and shall comply strictly with the tests
prescribed hereafter, or where tests are not laid down in the specifications, with the requirements of the
latest issues of the relevant Indian Standards (IS code).
Building materials have high recycle content post-consumer and pre industrial.

2 Sampling & Testing All materials used in the works shall be subjected to inspection and test in addition to test
certificates of all materials proposed to be incorporated in permanent works shall be submitted to
the Owner/Architect/PM for approval before they are brought to the site.

3 Aluminium frames Make of material, Gauge Self supporting aluminium frame work of anodised 30 micron and above extrusions of mullions and
testing, weight, Manufacturer transoms firmly interconnected but allowing for movements of eternal forces and thermal expansions.
certificate The mullions are to be fixed to the building structure with stainless steel brackets fastened to stainless
steel channels by means of high tensile steel bolts, brackets are to be provided with slots to allow
erection adjustment.
After the material is delivered to site, random sampling is done at site at frequent intervals for checking
of thickness by screw gauge & hence recorded.
Make of material is certified by producing invoice of purchase for the material used at site if required but
certificate from the manufacturer for specified make is required or else endorsement on the certificate
from the dealer is a must to certify the make of the material. Guarantee for 20 years.
All exposed surfaces brass and aluminium shall be treated with necessary lacquer finish.

4 Glass wool Density, Thickness used, Collect certificate from Manufacturer for density & make as per boq specification. Visual inspection
Manufacturer certificate during insulation for 50mm thick, feel of irritation on holding with raw hands. Procured to site in rolls of
I.2 m wide, 10m length, 12 sqmt. Coverage area packed with yellow nylon cover which is opaque in
nature..

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5 Wood works, Ply, Type & make of material, Type of wood & Moisture Content:
Boards, Termite resistant, Density,
Moisture
Generally wood for all Architectural woodwork shall be Teak / Steam beech. Rough carpentry
associated with the work of wood doors and windows shall be hollock / Kail / red mirandi.The moisture
content of wood shall be in conformance to IS : 287 and shall generally be between 12% to 14%. All
wood shall be heartwood from mature trees, of the best grade, with minimum sapwood, free of defects,
selected for good finished appearance. All grades of wood with the following defects shall be prohibited
for us. All as per BOQ specification and approved technical submittal.
Timber with loose grain, splits, compression wood in coniferous timber, heartwood-rot and sap-rot and
warps. Worm holes and pitch pockets. Wanes combined with knots. Wood that has been badly stored
and damaged.
Termite Resistant & Fire Retardant Treatment:
Treatment against and insect attack shall be by means of an approved proprietary product , proven to
have outstanding durability under any conditions of exposure, to provide long-lasting protection against
decay producing fungi and insects.
The material used for treatment shall be clean, oil-free odorless and harmless to people, plants and
animals, even when exposed to fire.
The material used for preservative treatment shall be compatible with the material used for fire retardant
treatment.
The Contractor shall submit a guarantee for the effectiveness of the treatment over a minimum period of
5 (five) years from the date of final completion.
The material shall be pressure impregnated for deep-penetration, fibre-fixed to prevent leaching. The
treated wood shall be capable of being subsequently painted or stained without being discolored.
No coal tar based products shall be used for preservative treatment.
Fire retardant treatment of wood shall be by means of an approved proprietary product, proven to have
outstanding durability under any conditions of exposure, to provide effective retardant treatment against
fire. The material shall react chemically at temperatures below the ignition point of untreated wood to
reduce flammable vapours emitted by wood and form a protective char while retaining the wood
underneath structurally sound.

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The fire retardant and preservative treatment of wood shall be performed after conversion of lumber to
the required sizes in construction, so as to keep subsequent working on them to a minimum. Brush
apply two heavy coats of the same wood preservative and fire retardant chemical to any surfaces which
were exposed by cutting, sawing, drilling etc
All the timber used shall be kiln seasoned. Fire retardant (two or more coat) paint shall be used on the
hidden surface wherever specified and wood preservative paint (two or more coat) shall also be
provided.
Complete as per BOQ specification and approved technical submittal.

Veneer / Laminate: Plastic decorative laminated veneer sheeting shall be of the brand, catalogue number and colour
indicated. The laminated veneer shall be 1.5 mm thick or 1.0mm thick and as specified. Plastic
decorative laminate veneer shall be fire retardant to Class I of BS : 476 or IS codes.
Plastic laminated shall be veneered to mounting surface with an approved adhesive, used in strictly
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Rubber based adhesive shall not be used. Sheeting
shall not be applied to timber with a moisture content of more that 15 or at a temperature of less than
150 C (60 F). The sheeting shall be applied only to close grained plywood to ensure a smooth ripple
free surface; it shall not be applied to open grained plywood such as Fir plywood. Under side surfaces
of counter tops & shelves, which are faced with plastic laminate, shall receive the same laminate on the
backside and edges or to be provided with PVC 2mm lipping in the edges. Top sheets shall be placed
on and over finished edges unless otherwise noted. Edges not faced with lipping or laminate, as at field
joints, shall be machined and sealed. Butt jointing of laminates shall be minimized by using longest
available lengths where required, and all butt joints shall be perfectly flush and sealed. As per BOQ
specification and approved technical submittal.

Plywood Plywood shall be best quality close grained suitable for veneering, painting or bonding plastic laminate.
Exposed edges shall be finished with an edge strip of solid Beech wood, tongued and grooved and
glued, or as detailed.

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The manufacturer and reference for plywood shall be as per approved makes in the tender. The
thickness shall be in accordance with the drawings.
Joinery:
Joinery shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the drawings. Where joints are not specifically
indicated recognised forms of joints shall be used. Joinery shall conform to IS Standards. Where no
dimensions are specified or shown on drawings the Contractor shall space fixing battens, fill etc.
grounds, studs and the like, in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the
sheets being fixed.

Adhesives, VOC less than 65gm/ litre of Screws, nails etc., shall be of standard iron or wire unless otherwise shown on drawings. Screws and
fastening & fixing: water. nails for outdoor furniture shall be of brass or other non-corrosive metal. Exposed fastenings shall
match the finish of hardware. Where screws show on a finished surface, they shall unless
otherwise detailed, be sunk and the hole plugged with a wood plug of the same wood and grain of
the finished surfaces. Nails on finished surfaces shall be neatly punched and the hole filled with
wood filler to match. Power driven fasteners may be used for fastening to steel, concrete and brick
masonry.
Carpentry timber where fixed to solid masonry or concrete shall be secured with expansion bolts or
other positive methods of mechanical fastening.
The carpentry timber shall be fixed with nails, spikes, bolts, screws, hangers, stirrups, anchors, ties
or any other accessories which are suitable to develop the full strength of the member which they
support to which they are supported to which they are attached, as directed.
Adhesives shall be synthetic resin adhesive complying with IS:851.
General Guidelines:
All exposed surface of timber (any variety) shall also have necessary coat of wood primer/putty and
paint/polish.
All exposed edges of ply board shall be fixed with Steam beech wood lipping.
Thickness of laminate used shall be 1.5mm thick on horizontal surfaces and 1.0mm thick on vertical
surface and as specified.
All the wood work shall be treated with wood preservative paint.

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6 Doors & Wndows Physical Inspection Door and window frames shall be of the drawings & as specified in the BOQ.
Frames shall be fixed in place after the completion of all wet trades such as masonry, concreting
plastering and filling in order to avoid wetting and damage of frames by plaster dropping etc. Rough
frames shall be installed with masonry and fixed in placed by means of mild steel hold fasts, at least
four to each side. Frames shall be square and fully framed and joined and provided with temporary
bracing to prevent distortion during direction. Install the frames accurately with reference to finished wall
surfaces as shown in the detail, true to line, plumb and alignment.
Set out all doors and window accurately in accordance with the Contract Drawings or approved shop
drawings, true to location, dimensions, line and plumb.
Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Quantities, each shutter shall be hung with four brushed
steel or other metal but hinges of approved quality size and make with brushed steel or other metal
screws and the Contractor’s shall cover for providing and fixing hinges to the shutters.
Ensure that dimensions of rough openings provided in walls and partitions are correct for the jamb,
head and sill detail build-up including sub-frames, finished frame thickness and working tolerance, in
order to install the required size of sashes. Make corrections in rough openings as required prior to
installation of sub-frames and frames.
All members shall be in continuous lengths between supports without any intermediate joints or splices
unless otherwise shown on the drawings.
All sizes shown on the drawings are the finished dimensions and shall be within the tolerance given
below:
For measurement upto and including 100mm in width or thickness - ± 0.5mm and for measurement
above 100mm in width and thickness - ±1mm.

7 Glass Toughening; lamination & All glass used shall be machine cut and machine polished / tempered. Glass and sizes, colour and
Manufacturer certificate. thickness shall be as mentioned in the BOQshown on the Drawings.
All glass shall bear the label of its manufacturer and the standard to which it is manufactured.
Glazing fixing to be done clear silicone sealant.

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Toughened glasses shall have logo on it from where it has been toughened.

8 Sealants / Weather Physical Inspection The weather strips to seal the perimeter gaps between sashes and frames shall be flexible vinyl or
strips synthetic rubber suitable for heavy duty application.
Sealant caulk for sealing joints between frames and structural openings shall be a one-part polysulphide
sealant suitable for application by a caulk…. Gun. All as per BOQ specification and technical submittal
approved.

9 Fire rated door Fire resistance & Manufacturer As per BOQ specification and as per technical submittal approved.
certificate

10 Steel Tensile strength, Manufacturer Mild steel reinforcement bars, CRS treated FE-500, shall conform to IS 226- 1962 "Standard quality" or
certificate / lab tested IS 432-1966 - Grade-II. Other qualities of steel shall not be acceptable. Where deformed high strength
reinforcement bars / tor steel are specified, the contractors shall use the following: "Tor steel" as
manufactured by SAIL or other manufacturers confirming to IS 1786 - 1979. Fabric reinforcement in
topping slab or precast concrete units shall be of hard drawn mild steel wiremesh, IRC weldmesh or
other equivalent as approved. Bars shall be free from mill scale, excessive rust, oil or paint. As per BOQ
specification.
All steel reinforcement shall be rigidly held in place with 18 gauge annealed steel wire. Cement mortar
(1:2) cubes, M.S. chairs and spacer bars shall be used in order to ensure accurate positioning of
reinforcement.
Weight per 1 meter length as per IS1786 shall match at site with tolorence . Commonly used reinforced
steel are 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm & respective weight per running meter are 395gms
+/- 7%, 617gms +/- 7%, 888gms +/- 5%, 1.578 kg +/- 5%, 2.485 kg +/- 3% & 3.858kg +/- 3%.

11 Structural Steel The positioning and levelling of all steel work, the plumbing of stanchions and the placing of every part
of the structure with accuracy shall be in accordance with the approved drawing and to the satisfaction
of the Architect / Project Manager. If not stated otherwise in the drawing, the maximum tolerance etc.
will be as follows :

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The maximum tolerance for line and level of the steel work shall be plus or minus 3mm on any part of
the structure. The structure shall be not out of plumb by more than 3mm on any part of the structure.
The structure shall be not out of plumb by more than 3mm on each 15mm section of height and not
more than 5mm for the entire height. The final positioning of the structure including level should require
the approval of the Architect / Project Manager.

During erection, the steel work shall be bolted or otherwise fastened and shown necessary temporarily
braced to provide for all loads to be carried by the structure during erection including those due to the
erection equipment and its operation. No permanent bolting or welding should be done until paper
alignment has been obtained. All field assembly and welding shall be executed in accordance with the
requirements for shop fabrication excepting such as manifestly apply to shop conditions only. Where
the steel has been delivered, painted, the paint shall be removed before field welding for a distance of at
least 50mm on either of the joints.

All structural steel should be so stored and handled at the site that the members are not subject to
excessive stresses and damage. The mode of storing and handling operation must satisfy the Architect
/ Project Manager. The contractor shall supply all plant and equipment necessary for the efficient
erection of steel work. The suitability and capacity of all plant, equipment need for erection shall be to
the satisfaction of the Architect / Project Manager.

All gauges and templates necessary to satisfy the Architect / Project Manager shall be supplied by the
Contractor / Manufacturer. The Architect / Project Manager may, at his discretion, check the test results
obtained at the manufacturer’s works by independent tests at the Government Test House or elsewhere
and should the materials so tested be found to be unsatisfactory, the costs of such tests shall be borne
by the Contractor / Manufacturer, and if satisfactory, the cost shall be borne by the Owner.

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Measurement for payment shall be made on the basis of the weight of fabrication and erected steel
work as computed from approved fabrication drawings. The weights shall be calculated on the basis of
weight per metre as stipulated in the relevant Indian Standard Specification or in the Producer’s refer-
ence books. For calculating weights, guesset plates shall be measured based on the overall
dimensions and no deduction shall be made for skew cuts, so long the area of skew cuts does not
excess 0.15 sqm cutting to waste, rolling margin, weights of weld metal deposited and weights of shop
and field bolts/rivets will not be included in the measured weights and shall be deemed to have been
included in the rates quoted. However, no deduction will be made for rivet or bolt holes. Temporary
works and all other materials not included in the permanent works shall be classified as plan for the
purpose of this clause and shall not be included in any measurement for payment. All measurement
except as stipulated above will conform to Indian Standard Code of Practice latest.
The component parts shall be assembled in such a manner that they are neither twisted not otherwise
damaged and shall be so prepared that the specified cambers, if any, are provided. All members must
be so formed that they may be accurately assembled without being unduly packed strained or forced
into position and when built shall be true and free from any twist, link buckle or open joints between
component pieces. Failure in this respect involves the rejection of the defective members.

Welding shall be accordance with any of the following standard as appropriate:


IS 816, 819 and 823. All electrodes used shall conform to IS : 814 & 815. For welding of any particular
type of joint, welders shall give evidence acceptable to the Architect / Project Manager of having
satisfactorily completed appropriate tests as described in any of the standards as relevant to IS:817-
1957 & IS:1181-1957
Column splices and butt joints of struts and compression members depending on contact for stress
transmission shall be accurately machined and close butted over the whole section with a clearance not
exceeding 0.1mm localy at any place. AlI column caps, attached gussets, angles, channels etc, after
bolting or welding together should be accurately machined so that the parts connected butt over the
entire surfaces of contacts. Care should be taken that these connecting angles or channels are fixed
with such accuracy that they are not reduced in thickness by machining by more than 1.0mm.
All joints to be made through proper cleats, all girders / beams sections to be placed on insert plates &
then after welded. Two sections of equal size or unequal size to be welded with plates on both sides of
the sectional web, but dimension of the plate used for welding is minimum equal to web depth.

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Painting:
VOC content must be verified All steel work shall be painted with atleast one coat of approved red oxide zinc chromate primer or other
for LEED COMPLIANCES. similar approved paint as under coat at fabrication shop before erection. All surfaces which are to be
painted shall be dry and thoroughly cleaned to remove all grease loose scales and rusts. Welds and
adjacent parent metals shall not be painted prior to deslagging inspection and approval. Parts to be
encased in concrete shall be painted. The specified protective treatment shall be completed after
erection. All bolt heads and the site welds after deslagging shall be cleaned. Damaged paint surfaces
shall first be made good with the same type of paint as the shop coat. All site welds and not heads after
proper cleaning shall receive one coat of shop paint, before application of protective painting. Site
protective painting should not be done in frostily of foggy weather or when humidity is such as to cause
condensation on the surfaces to be painted. Second coat of protective paint shall be applied after the
first coating is completely dry.

Testing:
Random sampling as per Owner/ Architect/PM to be done from material delivered at site & sent to BIS
certified labs for physical tests as per IS or Manufacturer test certificate to checked against respective
lot which can be obtained from the dealer of respective manufacturer. Manufacturer name &
corresponding size of the section can also be checked at site from respective section delivered as every
one meter of the section has all details stamped on it.

12 Water Lab test for constructional Water for mixing Cement mortar or concrete shall not be brackish and shall be clean, reasonably clean
purpose / drinking water and free from objectionable quantities of silt and traces of oil, acid and injurious alkali, salts organic
matter and other deleterious materials which will either weaken the mortar or concrete or cause
effloresce or attack the steel in reinforced cement concrete. Water shall be obtained from sources
approved by the PM/Architect. Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing and curing
concrete, mortar, masonry etc. Where water other than municipal source is used this shall be tested in
an approved testing laboratory to establish its suitability. All charges connected therewith shall be borne
by the Contractor.
Only sweet water can be allowed for constructional & curing purpose in the absence of any test
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13 Cement Mortar Physical Inspection Physical inspection to be done frequently so that the proportion of cement to sand in adhered to as
specified.
Cement mortar shall be of proportions specified for each type of work in the schedule. It shall be
composed of Portland cement and sand.
The ingredients shall be accurately gauged by measure and shall be well & evenly mixed together
preferably in a mechanical pan mixture. Care being taken not to add more water than is required. No
mortar that has begun to set shall be used.
If hand mixing is done, then it shall be done on cemented waterproof platform. The gauged materials
shall be put on the platform and mixed dry. Water will then be added and the whole mixed again until it
is homogeneous and of uniform colour.

14 Plain & Reinforced Lab test for Compressive Proportion:


Cement concrete strength & water absorption test
The proportion by volume of the concrete in the various parts of the work shall be as specified in the
BOQ and shall be accurately measured. The quantity of water used shall be the minimum consistent
with practical workability and shall be varied as required to suit the moisture content of the aggregate
and to produce concrete having the specified slumps.
Mixing: The aggregate and sand shall be free from all list and earthy matter washed if required by the
PM/Architects before using. The materials shall be accurately measured in boxes and mixed in a
machine. Water being added in required quantity only. The mixture shall be semi-liquid mass with
cement uniformly distributed. Water shall be added and mixing continued for one and a half to two
minute time resulting a concrete of a uniform colour and consistency. If there is segregation after
unloading from the mixture the concrete should be remixed.

Strength :
Concrete mixed in the proportions desired should have compressive strength at 7 and 28 days after
placing not less than the following :
Concrete Mix Minimum crushing strength

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Mix 7 Days (kg/sqm) 28 Days (kg/sqm)
(Grade) (Strength) (Strength)
1:2:4 (M15) 100 150
1:1.5:3 (M20) 135 200
1:1:2 (M25) 170 250
Testing Frequency: Qty No of Samples
1-5 Cum One
6-15 Cum Two
16-30 Cum Three
31-50 Cum Four
51 and above 4+1 additional sample for every additional 50 cum
or part thereof.
The contractor shall as and when directed by the Owners/Architects/PM or at an interval of 20cum of
concreting, cast 6 cubes of 150mm x 150mm x 150mm of the concrete being used in the work and after
maturing in 7 days & 28 days shall get them tested. The cost of all testing shall be borne by the
Contractor.
Water Cement Ratio:
The water cement ratio shall be carefully controlled throughout the work, this call for regular check on
the equipment used measuring water. Only graded litre cans shall be used for this purpose.
Placing:
Concrete should not be dropped from height greater than 2 M. Placing shall be carried out by hand
punning as well as vibrators. Concrete should be placed in its final position within 30 minute of mixing.
All plain and reinforced concrete shall be consolidated by means of mechanical vibration. Adequate
number of vibrators shall be used to ensure full compaction of concrete in about 10 minutes of placing.
If needle vibrators are used, these shall be inserted at place not exceeding 0.5 M. apart until it is
immersed to the full depth of concrete. Where ever possible shutter vibrators shall be used and the
contractor shall design the shuttering so that this can withstand vibration. Care shall be taken to ensure
that concrete is not over vibrated so as to cause segregation. In addition to mechanical vibration,
sufficient hand tools must be used to ensure full consolidation against reinforcement and at edges and
corners.
Construction joints shall be made only where shown on the drawing or approved by the Architects.
Consistency :

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Use of indigenous material for Only sufficient water shall be added to the cement and aggregate during mixing to produce a
LEED Certification. consistency so that the concrete shall be sufficiently workable to enable it to be well consolidated to be
worked into the corners of the shuttering and around the reinforcement and to give the specified
strength. Slump tests shall be carried out from time to time as directed by the Architects on concrete
actually being placed in the works at the commencement of each period of concrete placing in
accordance with the procedure laid down in the latest Indian Standards specifications.
The slump shall not exceed in limits specified for different items of works as given below or as directed.
Precast works 1" (25mm) slump
Footing & roads 3" (75mm) slump
Columns 3" (75mm) slump
Walls 3" (75mm) slump
Floor slabs 3" (75mm) slump

Curing of Concrete :
All exposed faces of concrete shall be covered with Hussein, sand or similar material which shall be
kept continuously wet for a period of at least 10 days after casting. After removal of Hussein or sand all
concrete surfaces shall be well wetted at intervals for a period of at least three weeks.

15 Bricks Lab test for Compressive The bricks shall be first class kiln burnt bricks of regular and uniform size, shape and colour, uniformly
strength & water absorption test well burnt throughout but not over burnt. They shall be free from cracks or other flaws. They shall show
a fine grained uniform homogeneous and dense texture on fracture and be free from lumps of lime
laminations, cracks, air holes, soluble salts causing efflorescence or other defects which may in any
way impair the purpose intended. They shall not break even when thrown on the ground on their flat
face in a saturated condition from a height of 60.00 cm (About 2').
The size of brick shall be 230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm only. Tolerance on dimensions upto (+or-) shall
be as per I.S. code. Compressive strength of bricks shall be 7.5N/mm 2.
After immersion in water, absorption by weight shall not exceed 20 percent of the dry weight of the brick
when tested according to I.S.S. No. 1077-1970. The brick shall have a minimum average compressive
strength of 35 to 50kg/ per cm2

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The bricks to be used for the work shall be approved by the PM/Architect before hand. All bricks shall
be immersed in water for twenty four hours before being put into work so that they will be saturated and
will not absorb water from the mortar.
No additional cost for use of cut bricks shall be allowed. Wherever the proportion of cement mortar has
not been specifically mentioned, cement mortar in the proportion of 1:6 shall be used. Brick work shall
be kept wet while in progress, till mortar has properly set. On holidays or when work is stopped, top of
all unfinished masonry shall be kept covered. Should the mortar become dry or powdery, for want of
curing, work shall be pulled down and rebuilt at the contractor's expenses.
No bats or cut bricks shall be used in the work unless absolutely necessary around irregular openings or
for adjusting the dimensions of different course and for closures, in which case, full bricks shall be laid
at corners, the bats being placed on the middle of the courses.
The brick shall be laid in mortar to line, level & shapes shown on the plan, slightly pressed and
thoroughly bedded in mortar and all joints shall be properly flushed and packed with mortar and not
hollows left anywhere. Brick shall be handled carefully so as not to damage their edges. They should
not also be thrown from any height to the ground, but should be put down gently. All courses shall be
laid truely horizontal and all vertical joints made truly vertical. Vertical joints on one course and the next
below should not come over one another & shall not normally be nearer than quarter of a brick length.
For battered faces beading shall be at right angles to the face. Fixtures, frames etc. if any, shall be built
in at place shown in the plans while laying the courses only and not later by removal of bricks already
laid. Care shall be taken during construction to see that edges of bricks at sills, heads etc. are not
damaged. The verticality of the walls and horizontally of the courses shall be checked very often with
plumb bob and spirit level respectively.
Joints shall not exceed 10 mm (about 3/8") in thickness & this thickness shall be uniform throughout.
The joints shall be raked out not less than 10 mm (about 3/8") deep when the mortar is green where
pointing is to be done. When the brick surface are to be plastered, the joints shall be raked to a depth of
5mm when the mortar is green so as to provide good key to plaster.
Brick work shall be carried up regularly in all cases where the nature of work will admit, not leaving any
part 60 cm. lower than another but where building at different levels is necessary, the bricks shall be
stepped so as to give later an uniform level & effective bond. Horizontal courses should be to line and
level, and face plumb.

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The mortar mix for half brick and 75 mm thick brick work shall be as specified & where not specified it
should be 1:4 cement mortar. Half brick and brick on edges work, shall be provided with MS 6mm dia
steel reinforcements.

Cement Make, grade, physical Cement of grade 43 or higher grade shall be used and as specified by the Architect for all construction.
inspection, storage, Cement shall comply in every respect with the requirements of the latest publication of IS 269/IS: 455.
manufacturer test certificate. The use of cement other than ordinary Portland cement / Blast furnace slag cement may be allowed
with prior approval of PM/Architect if not mentioned in the approved list of materials.
The weight of cement shall be taken as 1440 kg. per cum (90 lbs per cft), Cement shall be measured by
weight and in whole bags, and each undisturbed and sealed 50 kg. bag being considered equivalent to
1.25 cft in volume. Care should be taken to see that each bag contains full quantity of cement. No other
make of cement but that approved by the PM/Architect once will be allowed on works and the source of
supply shall not be changed without approval of the PM/Architects in writing. Test certificates to show
that the cement is fully complying the specifications shall be submitted by the contractors to the
PM/Architects. Notwithstanding this, cement brought on site shall be re-tested in an approved testing
laboratory every 50.00 M.T. or part thereof. Cement ordered for re-testing shall not be used for any work
pending results of retest.
Cement shall be stored in order to prevent deterioration by dampness or intrusion of foreign matter. It
shall be stored in such a way as to allow the removal and use of cement in chronological order of
receipt i.e. first received being first used. Cement deteriorated and or coloured shall not be used on
work but shall be removed at once from the site. However, allowing use of warehouse set cement shall
be determined by the PM/Architect whose decision in this regard shall be final and binding. Weekly
record of cement received and consumed shall be maintained by the Contractor in the prescribed format
at site and submitted to Project Manager, if called for. Theoretical consumption vis-a-vis materials
brought at site by the Contractor shall also be submitted with proper documents with every bill for
verification.
Physical inspection observation should be to see that no lumps should be observed inside the cement
bag in use. If put hands inside the bag, cooling effect to hands. Little cement taken in hand and dusted
shall not leave any cement in hand and no sticky feeling. Get certificate from manufacturer and check
for manufacturing date, grade as per approved make.
Cement used should not be more than three months old, check for manufacturing date on the bag.

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16 Fine Aggregate Lab test for Silt content, bulk Sand shall be from natural source or crushed stone screenings, if allowed, chemically inert, clean,
age & fineness modulus sharp, hard, durable and well graded and free from excessive deleterious materials. The silt content
shall be within 8%. If it is excess, washing shall be done in an approved manner to bring it within
allowable limit.
Sand shall not be derived from The fine aggregate for concrete shall be graded and the fineness modulus may range between 2.60 to
salt contained area. Provide 3.20. The fineness modulus of fine aggregate may range between 1.80 to 2.60 for plasterwork and all
certification of origin of quarry. other works.
Randam sampling of sand in use shall be send to lab for above mentioned tests and appropriate
percentage bukage as per test result should be added extra during mixing at site.

17 Coarse Aggregate Lab test for Seive size analysis, Shall consist of crushed or broken stone 95% of which shall be retained on 4.75 mm IS test sieve. It
flakyness & elongation index shall be obtained from crushing Granite, Quartzite, Trap, basalt or similar approved stones. Coarse
aggregate shall be chemically inert when mixed with cement and shall be roughly cubical in shape and
free from soft friable, thin laminated or flaky pieces.
Provide certification of origin of Size of aggregate to be used 20mm down & 12mm aggregates, free from organic matters, hard & not
quarry. flaky in nature.
Randam sampling of aggregate in use shall be send to lab if called for by Owner/PM/Architects to get
above mentioned tests done & material failing in these tests or rejected shall immediately taken out of
site at contractors cost.

18 Plaster Physical inspection of prepared Joints in brick work shall be racked about 10 mm and concrete surface hacked to provide the grip to the
surface in accordance with plaster. Projecting burns of mortar formed due to gaps at joints in shuttering shall be removed. The
specification. surface shall be scrubbed clean with wire brush/coir brush to remove dirt, dust etc. and the surface
thoroughly washed with clean water to remove efflorescence grease and oil etc. and shall be kept wet
for a minimum of six hours before application of plaster.

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The thickness and preparation of plaster shall be as specified in the schedule of items. The mortar shall
be applied evenly with force on the surface to be plastered. The mortar surface shall be finished at once
by rubbed over with a trowel till the cement appears on the surface. All corners, angles and junctions
shall be truly vertical & horizontal as the case may be neatly finished. Rounding of corners and junctions
where required shall be done without extra charge. The mortar shall adhere to the surface intimately
when set and there should not be hollow sound when struck.

Proper physical check to done for mix proportion of cement to sand as prescribed at the mixing
platform. Preferably mixing to done in a mixture machine and in absence of which 20% extra cement to
be added if hand mixed. Check all verticality with plumb line & all horizontality with water leveler. For
plasters more than prescribed thickness shall be done fixing GI chicken wire mesh as base over
masony/RCC surface.

19 POP Physical inspection Joints in brick work shall be racked about 10 mm or as specified in the tender and concrete surface
hacked to provide the grip to the POP. Projecting burns of mortar formed due to gaps at joints in
shuttering or masonry shall be removed. The surface shall be scrubbed clean with wire brush/coir brush
to remove dirt, dust etc. and the surface thoroughly washed with clean water to remove efflorescence
grease and oil etc. before application of POP.

Plaster of Paris to be applied to all walls & ceiling to get even finish. The thickness and preparation of
surface shall be as specified in the schedule of items. The POP shall be applied evenly on the surface
to receive POP, rendering the surface finished at once by rubbed over with a scraper till the POP
appears on the surface. All corners, angles and junctions shall be truly vertical & horizontal as the case
may be neatly finished. Rounding of corners and junctions where required shall be done without extra
charge. The POP shall adhere to the surface intimately when set and there should not be hollow sound
when struck.

Proper physical check to done verticality with plumb line & all horizontality with water leveler. In the
absence of any data regarding thickness of POP it should vary from 6mm to 10mm on masonry/RCC
surface. Thickness more than prescribed shall be applied on fixing GI chicken wire mesh as the base
over wall to be POP applied.

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20 Tiles in flooring / Physical inspection, The joints shall be raked out to a depth of at least 15 mm in masonry walls, while the masonry is being
skirting / dado / measurements and level laid. In case of concrete walls, the surfaces shall be chipped and roughened with wire brushes. The
walls checks. surface shall be cleaned thoroughly, washed with water and kept wet before skirting work is
commenced.
12mm thick plaster of cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement: 4 coarse sand) of mix or as specified shall be
applied and allowed to harden. The plaster shall be roughened with wire brushes, or by scratching. The
tiles should be soaked in water, washed clean & a coat of cement slurry applied liberally at the back of
tiles & set in the bedding mortar. The tiles shall be tampered & corrected to proper plane & lines. The
tiles shall be set in the required pattern and butt jointed. The joints shall be as fine as possible. Top of
skirting or dado or wall tiles shall be truly horizontal and joints truly vertical except where otherwise
indicated.
Skirting & dado shall rest on the top of the flooring. Where full size tiles cannot be fixed these shall be
cut (sawn) to the required size and their edges rubbed smooth.

After laying the joints shall be cleaned of the grey cement grout with wire brush or trowel to a depth of 2
mm to 3 mm & all dust & loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush pointed with white cement
added with pigments if required to match the color of tiles. The surfaces shall then be kept wet for seven
days. After curing the surface shall be washed and finished clean. The finished work shall not sound
hollow when tapped with a wooden mallet.

Technical Specifications:
Deviation in length +/- 0.5%
Deviation in thickness +/- 0.5%
Squareness +/- 0.5%
Straightness of sides +/- 0.5%
Surface flatness +/- 0.5%
Surface quality Min. 95% of tiles should be free from defects
%Water Absorption 3-6%

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Bending Strength >/= 220kg/cm2
Scratch Resistance (Moh’s Scale) Min. 5
Resistance of surface Abrasion To be specified by the manufacturer
Crazing Resistance Min. 2 cycles
Resistance to staining Min. class-2
Resistance to household Chemicals Min. class-B
Thermal Shock Resistance Resistance to 10 cycles
Thermal Expansion Max 9x10-6K-1 at 1000C

Testing:
Random sampling of tile from material delivered at site & send across to BIS certified lab to check for
above mentioned technical specs, if required by Owner/ Architects/PM.

21 Stone flooring Physical inspection Dressing of stone:


measurements and level Every stone shall be hand/machine cut to the required size and shape, fine chisel dressed on all sides
checks. to the full depth so that a straight edge laid along the side of the stone shall be fully in contact with it.
The top surface shall also be fine chisel dressed to remove all waviness. The sides and top surface of
stone shall be machine rubbed or table rubbed with coarse sand before paving. All angles and edges of
the stone shall be true, square and from chippings and the surface shall be true and plane.
The thickness of the stone shall be as specified in the description of the item. Tolerance of +- 2mm
shall be allowed. In respect of length and breadth of slabs a tolerance of ± 3mm will be allowed.
Laying of stone: Sub-grade concrete or the RCC slab on which the slabs are to be laid shall be cleaned,
wetted and mopped. The bedding for the slabs shall be with cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement:4 coarse
sand) or with lime mortar (1 lime putty: 1 surkhi:1 coarse sand) as given in the description of the item.
The average thickness of the bedding mortar under the slab shall not be less than 12mm preferable
20mm.

The stones shall be laid in the following manner

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Mortar of the specified mix shall be spread under the area of each stone, roughly to the average
thickness specified in the item. The slab shall be washed clean before laying. It shall be laid on top,
pressed, tapped with wooden matted and brought to level with adjoining slabs. It shall be lifted and laid
aside. The top surface of the mortar shall then be corrected by adding fresh mortar at hollows. The
mortar is allowed to harden a bit and cement slurry of honey like consistency shall be spread over the
same at the rate of 4.4kg of cement per sqm. The edges of the stones already paved shall be buttered
with grey or white cement with or without admixture of pigment to match the shade of the paved stone.
It shall then be lowered gently back in position and tapped with wooden mallet till it is properly bedded in
level with and close to the adjoining stone with as fine a joint as possible. Subsequent slabs shall be
laid in the same manner. After each stone has been laid, surplus cement on the surface of the stones
shall be cleaned off. The flooring shall be cured for a minimum period of seven days. The surface of
the flooring as laid shall be true to levels and slopes.
Stones which are fixed in the floor adjoining the wall shall enter not less than 12mm under the plaster,
skirting or dado. The junction between wall plaster & floor shall be finished neatly and without variness.

22 Stone Dado / Physical inspection, Level The stone shall be cut into slabs of the specified thickness along the planes parallel to the natural bed of
skirting / riser / checks. granite.
treads / landing
The joints shall be raked out to a depth of at least 15 mm in masonry walls, while the masonry is being
laid. In case of concrete walls, the surfaces shall be chipped and roughened with wire brushes. The
surface shall be cleaned thoroughly, washed with water and kept wet before skirting work is
commenced.
The risers of steps and skirting shall be set in grey or white cement admixed with or without pigment to
match the shade of the stone.

23 IPS flooring Physical inspection and Level General :


checks.
The total thickness of floor shall be as per BOQ. Thickness of the under layer shall be 10-12mm less
that the top layer and shall be measured correct to a mm. Thickness of the top layer shall be 10 mm,
and not be less than specified.

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Fixing Dividing Strips :
The divider strips as specified in the item shall be fixed on the base to the surface level of floors so as
to form panels of required size and pattern. The panels shall be of uniform size not exceeding 2 sqm in
area and 2m in length for inside situations. In exposed situations the length of any side of the panel
shall not be more than 1.25 meters.

Laying Under Layer :


Before laying the under layer, the base shall be roughened with sharp tools to form a good key for the
under layer, cleaned of all dirt or loose material and then well wetted with water. Apply cement slurry at
2 kg per sqm over the base before laying under layer. Under layer with cement concrete of specified
thickness and mix shall be spread, leveled and completed leaving margin for the topping. The surface
shall be roughened with wire brushes after an interval of not less than 12 hours exposing the aggregate
completely to form a good key for the terrazzo layer.
Cement concrete shall be placed in the panels and be leveled with the help of straight edge and trowel
and beaten with a wooden ‘Thapy’ or mason’s trowel. The blows shall be fairly heavy in the beginning
but as consolidation takes place, light rapid strokes shall be given. Beating shall cease as soon as the
surface is found covered with a thin layer of cream of mortar. The evenness of the surface shall be
tested with straight edge and made true to required slopes. While laying concrete, care shall be taken
to see that the strips are not damaged / disturbed by the laborers. The tops of strips shall be visible
clearly after finishing with cement slurry. The finishing of the surface shall follow immediately after the
cessation of beating. The surface shall be left for some time, till moisture disappears from it or surplus
water can be mopped up. Use of dry cement or cement and sand mixture sprinkled on the surface to
stiffen the concrete or absorb excessive moisture shall not be permitted. Excessive trawling shall be
avoided.
Fresh cement shall be mixed with water to form a thick slurry and spread at the rate of 2 kg of cement
over an area of one sqm of flooring while the flooring concrete is still green. The cement slurry shall
then be properly processed and finished smooth. The edges of sunk floors shall be finished and
rounded with cement mortar 1:2 ( 1 cement : 2 coarse sand) and finished with a floating coat of neat
cement. The junction of floor with wall plaster, dado or skirting shall be rounded off where so specified.

Curing :

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The entire surface is to be cured by means of wet bar lap or by covering with curing compound. Curing
shall start after five hours and continued up to 24 hours. When all construction and finishing work,
including painting, joinery, electrical and plumbing work etc. are completed and just before the area is
handed over, the floor shall be worked clean with water and dried.

24 Raised flooring Technical specifications as per Laying access raised floor (900 and 450mm high) on grid 600 x 600, grade and panels as per tender
BOQ to comply with specification and technical approvals.
Manufacturer certificate
Compatible materials, VOC Manufacturer certificate complying with all these details to obtained before execution & after delivery of
certification for adhesive. the material at site.

25 PVC flooring Technical specifications as per Laying 2mm thick or as per tender specification. PVC flooring with adhesive as per manufacturers specs
BOQ to comply with including of welded joints as per manufacturer’s specs including preparing the base 8 to 10mm with
Manufacturer certificate cement, marble dust and "0" no. waste marble grit, by necessary grinding filling of gaps with necessary
epoxy grouts etc. to achieve a smooth finish ready to receive the PVC flooring.

26 Carpet Technical specifications as per 28 0Z patterned nylon broadloom carpet. ( VOC LESS than 50g/litre of water and also shall have green
BOQ to comply with label approved by CRI USA)
Manufacturer certificate

Installation of Carpet:
VOC certification for adhesive The carpet shall have to be protected with polythene sheets immediately after laying. The laying shall
and other chemical be done with manufacturers’ approved imported adhesive inclusive of one comprehensive cleaning of
compounds. carpets by the process of dry-cleaning on occupation and wet shampooing/hot water extraction after 2
weeks of the occupation of the building or after all other fit out work is complete in all respects,
whichever is later.

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27 Waterproofing Water logging for 72 hrs for Providing cement based waterproofing treatment to terrace (through approved waterproofing agency)
water leakage & dampness. with 115mm thick (average) brick bats laid in required slope to drain the water for any span after
Levelness, adequate coverage, cleaning the base surface applying a coat of cement slurry admixed with approved water proofing
patching of applied surface. compound and laying the brick bats on bottom layer in CM 1:4 admixed with approved waterproofing
compound filling upto half depth of brick bats. Curing this layer for 3 days applying cement slurry over
this layer jointing of brick bats with CM 1:3 and finally top finishing with average 20mm thick layers of
same mortar including finishing the surface smooth with cement slurry admixed with approved
waterproofing compound marking finished surface with false squares of 300 x 300mm or keeping the
surface rough to receive china mosaic tiles fixing (china mosaic tile will be paid seperately) making the
junctions at the parapet rounded and tapered towards top for height of 450mm with drip mould at the
junction of plaster and parapet and curing and covering 10 years guarantee on court fee stamp paper of
Rs.100/- including ponding test etc. (minimum thickness at outlet point shall be 75mm the extra
thickness required for maintaining slope will not be paid extra.(Measurement will be plan area only. Side
watas are part of this section)
The polymer shall be Acrylic based Polymer Modified Cementitious Composite Coating system, as
manufactured by CICO Technologies India Ltd., under the brand name 'TAPECRETE P: 151
POLYMER' or approved equal. The cement shall be 'white cement', conforming to IS : 8042. The Epoxy
shall be "Techoxy" , a water thinnable epoxy manufactured by Choksey Chemicals Ltd.
Surface Preparation:
Clean all RCC surfaces to remove all dust , Foreign matters , loose particles or any deposits of
contaminants which could affect the bond between the RCC surface and waterproof coating. Remove
all sharp projections and make surface reasonably smooth . Plaster all brick wall surfaces with 12mm
thick 1 : 4 plaster (1 part cement : 4 parts course sand) upto a height of 300mm above the proposed
floor finish level. Thoroughly pre-wet all surfaces at least one hour prior to application of tapecrete
coating. Remove all water from surfaces prior to placing tapecrete coating so that the surface is only
damp or surface dry. Standing water or shiny water surface shall not to present under any
circumstances.

Application:
For toilets and other such wet areas :

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Apply a coat of neat cement slurry primer admixed with impermeable compound or approved equivalent
. Apply first coat of tapecrete polymer admixed with white cement in the ratio 1 : 2 (one part tapecrete :
2 parts white cement). Apply second coat of tapecrete polymer admixed with white cement in the ratio 1
: 2 (one part tapecrete : 2 parts white cement). Seal all corners of floor / walls, junctions of pipes / walls
etc. with Epoxy putty. Apply final coat of tapecrete polymer admixed with white cement in the ratio 1 : 2
(one part tapecrete : 2 parts white cement).

For water tanks and other water bodies :


In addition to the waterproofing treatment of the toilets, an extra putty coat of tapecrete polymer
admixed with white cement and silica powder shall be applied on the entire surface to the water bodies.

Curing & Testing:


After application of final coat of tapecrete, allow to air dry for 6-10 hours. Do not use any water for
curing during this time. Moist cure for 24 hours by sprinkling water.
The treated area of water proofing shall be tested by allowing water to stand on the treated areas for a
minimum period of 72 hours.

Protection:
Upon completion of the waterproofing application, the treated areas shall be protected with 12mm thick
cement plaster 1:5 (1 cement : 5 coarse sand)mixed with water proofing compound.

Guarantee:
The waterproofing work shall be guaranteed for 10 years after date of substantial completion. Submit
guarantee in manner and from acceptable to the Owner/Architect/PM.

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28 Grid Ceiling Technical specifications as per Ceiling Suspension System: Proprietory supplied ceiling suspension system to consist of 2mm or 3mm
BOQ to comply with GI suspension rod/wire with adjustable butterfly clip securely affixed to structural ceiling using soffit
Manufacturer certificate & angle fixing bracket and 10mm dia hook type anchor fastener. Ceiling suspension system to be fixed at
physical inspection at site interval (grid) of 1200mm in both directions.
during execution.
Grid System: Supply of proprietory Sillhotte exposed Grid System to consist of Main Runners @
600mm and joined by Cross Tees @ 600mm to form overall grid opening of 600mm x 600mm.
Additional cross tees are to be placed where appropriate for light fixtures, AC diffusers.The grid system
used shall be hot dipped galvanised steel sections, with exposed surfaces chemically cleaned and capped
prefinished in
baked polyester paint.

Lay in Tile: 600 mm x 600 mm x 19 mm Mineral fibreboard tile with Tegular edge. The grid system to
have shadow wall "L" angle at the periphery as per details.
( High post and pre industrial recycle content)
Suspension system shall be Armstrong exposed grid T-section. Flanges exposed face shall be powder
coated co lour white. Suspension system (Hot Dipped galvanized steel) sections consisting of the
following members:
Main Runner - Main Runner shall be T-shaped section with single rotary stitching made from 0.33mm
thick GS sheet and of size 24mm x 38mm and 3.60mm long. Cross Runner - Cross Runner T-shaped
with double rotary stitching made from 0.25mm thick GS sheet and of size 24mm x 30mm and 1.20m
long. Cross Runner T-shaped section made from 0.25mm thick GS sheet and of size 24mm x 25mm
and 0.60m long. Perimeter Section - Perimeter wall angle made from 0.45m thick GS sheet and of size
22mm x 22mm and 3.00m long, colour white.
29 Gypsum Ceiling Technical specifications as per Before starting the ceiling check for approved reflected ceiling plan.
BOQ to comply with
Manufacturer certificate &
physical inspection at site
during execution. Check
manufacturing labels for
location of manufacturing. No
imported gypsum board
allowed.

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12mm th. single layer gypsum board fixed on suspended G.I. tubular channels of India Gypsum as per
manufacturers' specifications, including jointing, finishing with gypsum compound, jointing tape and top
coat. The surface shall be duly sanded and finished. Provision to givem for necessary cutouts for lights,
grills, diffusers etc., with perimeter strengthened with additional GI channel for grills, lights, diffusers as
called for in HVAC and Electrical Drawings.The edges secured with angle bits at all corners, necessary
taping, filling with jointing compound as per manufacturers specifications.
Suspension system with G.I. tubular channels of India Gypsum for load bearing ceiling as per
manufacturers' specifications. (GS-MFSC-4.3).

Check for alingment as to be truly horizontal & clear depth from floor to ceiling to be same for respective
grids as per reflected ceiling plan.

30 Paint & Varnishing Make of material & Preparation of Surface & Priming Coat:
unevenness, physical
inspection
Proper bonding between The wood work to be painted shall be dry and free from moisture. The surface shall be thoroughly
coats, colour sample approval. cleaned. All unevenness shall rubbed down smooth with sand paper. Knots, if any, shall be covered
Mock up as required. VOC with preparation of red lead made by grinding red lead in water and mixing with strong glue sized and
certification as per LEED used hot. Appropriate filler material with same shade as paint shall be used where specified. The
requirement. VOC less than surface treated for knotting shall be dry before painting is applied. After the priming coat is applied, the
50g/litre of water. holes and indentations on the surface shall be stopped with grazier’s putty or wood putty. The primer
shall be prepared on site or shall be of approved brand and manufacturer as specified in the item. Paint
shall be anti-corrosive bitumastic paint, aluminium paint or other types of paint as specified in the
description of the item. Stopping shall not be done before the priming coat is applied as the wood will
absorb the oil in the stopping and the later is therefore liable to crack.
All steel work should be rust and scales shall be removed by scarping or by brushing with steel wire
brushes. Hard skin of oxide formed on the surface of wrought iron during rolling which become loose by
rusting, shall be removed. All dust and dirt shall be thoroughly wiped away from the surface. If the
surface is wet, it shall be dried before priming coat is undertaken.

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The plastered surface shall ordinarily not be painted until it has dried completely. Trial patches of primer
shall be laid at intervals and where drying is satisfactory, painting shall then be taken in hand. Before
primer is applied, holes and undulations shall be filled up with plaster of paris and rubbed.

The primer shall be applied with brushes, worked well in to the surface and spread even and smooth.
The painting shall be done by brushing and laying off required no. of coats as specified.

Painting Enamel Paint:


The surface shall be cleaned and all unevenness removed as specified in wooden surface. Knots, if
visible, shall be covered with a preparation of red lead. Holes and indentations on the surface shall be
filled in with glazier’s putty or wood putty and rubbed smooth before painting is done. The surface
should be thoroughly dry before painting.
For all steel works the priming coat shall have dried up completely before removed by scrapping or by
brushing with steel wire brushes. All dust and dirt shall be carefully & thoroughly wiped away.

For all plastered surfaces the priming coat shall have dried up completely before painting is started. All
dust or dirt that has settled on the priming coat shall be thoroughly wiped away before painting is
started.
The number of coats shall be as stipulated in the item. The paint will be applied in the usual manner
with brush, spray or roller. The paint dries by evaporation of the water content and as soon as the water
has evaporated the film gets hard and the next coat can be applied. The time of drying varies from one
hour on absorbent surfaces to 2 to 3 hours on non-absorbent surfaces. The thinning of emulsion is to be
done with water and not with turpentine. Thinning with water will be particularly required for the under
coat which is applied on the absorbent surface. The quantity of water to be added shall be as per
manufacturer's instructions. The surface on finishing shall present a flat velvety matt finish. If necessary
more coats will be applied till the surface presents a uniform appearance. Paint shall be laid with roller
to a acquire a stippled & textured finish.

31 Adhesives & Physical Verification VOC Any fasteners used should be OF APPROVED MAKE AS PER TENDER..
Fasteners certification as per LEED
requirement.

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