Building Finisihing Works Procedure

This procedure is intended to provide general application guidance and establish controls during preparation and installation. To ensure that building works is carried out safely, and in accordance with good working practice as per [PROJECT TITLE & LOCATION] Job Specification. This procedure is applicable for the installation activities of the building works which are to be installed on the [PROJECT TITLE & LOCATION].

1. SANITARY EQUIPMENT

• a) Toilet and bath accessories shall be as per approved material submittal conforming to approve manufacturer and material specifications mentioned on item 4 of Project Specification YPC-A18-S35 unless otherwise indicated. 
• b) Install accessories using the appropriate fasteners recommended by the manufacturer.
• c) Install the units level, plumb and firmly anchored on required location and heights mentioned on specifications unless indicated on Issued for Construction drawings.
• d) Adjust accessories for smooth operation and verify that mechanisms are functioning properly. Replace damage or defective items.
• e) Clean and polish exposed surfaces according to manufacturer’s recommendation.

2. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

• a) Installation of equipment should be as per correct alignment and elevation indicated on drawings.
• b) Start equipment and operating components to ensure proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

3. MASONRY BRICKWORK

• a) Concrete masonry unit (CMU) to be used shall be as per the size requirement shown on the Issued for Construction drawings.
• b) Hollow Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Unit shall conform to ASTM C 90, Grade N and Non-Load Bearing Concrete Masonry Units per ASTM C 129 may be used if available.
• c) Concrete masonry units should be laid staggered and must be aligned in vertical and horizontal direction. The joint thickness should be 10mm to 12mm wide unless otherwise indicated.
• d) The height of masonry to be laid per day should not exceed 1.60mtr.
• e) Masonry mortar for setting block wall shall be in accordance with ASTM C-270 Type S with corresponding proportion as follows:

           Cement: 1 part (by volume )

           Hydrated Lime : 1 part (by volume)

           Sand : 4 part (by volume)

           Water: sufficient to make a plastic mix that can be trowelled and will develop a complete bond

           Mortar Plasticizer: Dosage as recommended by the manufacturer

• f) Masonry mortar shall not be mixed in advance of the time it is to be used in the work. Mortar that is not used within one hour shall be discarded. Re-tempering of mortar in which cement had started to set will not be permitted.
• g) Reinforcing steel to be used shall be as per the size shown on Issued for Construction drawings.
• h) Provide lintel where indicated on Issued for Construction Drawings.
• i) Provide continuous horizontal reinforcement where indicated on drawings.

4. METAL SHEET ROOFING AND SIDING WORK

• a) Exterior walls and roof shall be insulated steel panels/siding complying with specification SES A12-S02 unless otherwise indicated.
• b) Panel/siding profile shall be “Hi-Rib Temp-Con” type as manufactured by [Metal Sheet Roofing Manufacturer] or approved equal.
• c) Exterior coating finishes for insulated steel wall panels/siding, flashing, trim, fascia, gutters, gutter cradles and downspouts shall be per specification SES A12-S02. Paint color shall be Light Stone [Code #, Company Brochure] or approved equal.

5. PLASTERING WORK

5.1 Preparation

• a) Clean plaster bases and substrates for direct application of plaster, removing loose material and substances that may impair proper adhesion.
• b) Etch concrete and concrete unit masonry surfaces indicated for direct plaster application and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• c) Apply bonding agent on concrete and concrete unit masonry surfaces indicated for direct plaster application and the material shall conform to ASTM C 932 or approved equal complying to manufacturer’s recommendation.
• d) Install temporary grounds and screeds if required to ensure accurate rodding of plaster to true surfaces.

5.2 General

• a) Plaster materials i.e. base coat shall be as per the following types unless otherwise indicated:

           Portland Cement per ASTM C 150, Type I

           Portland Cement per ASTM C 150, Type II for Sulfate Resistance Application

           Masonry Cement per ASTM C 91, Type N for Sulfate Resistance Application

• b) Sand aggregate shall conform to ASTM C 897 and potable water shall be used for mixing.
• c) Plaster mixes and compositions shall comply with ASTM C 926 for base and finish coat mixes.
• d) Proportion materials for respective base coats in parts by volume per sum of cementitious materials for aggregates to comply with the following requirements for each method of application and plaster base indicated. Adjust mix proportions below within limits specified to attain workability.

           d.1) Two-Coat Work over CMU:

                      1 part Portland Cement, ¾ to 1-1/2 parts lime, 3 to 4 aggregate

           d.2) Job-Mixed Finish Coats: Proportion materials for finish coats in parts by volume for                          cementitious materials and parts by volume per sum of cementitious materials to comply                      with the following requirements:

                      1 part Portland Cement, ¾ to 1-1/2 parts lime, 3 parts sand or,

                      1 part Portland Cement, ¾ to 1-1/2 parts lime, 2 parts perlite

• e) Mechanically mix cementitious and aggregate materials for plasters to comply with applicable referenced standard and with plaster manufacturer’s recommendations.
• f) The thickness of plaster should be 20mm thick unless otherwise noted.
• g) Curing time for plastering work should be overnight after application of succeeding coat.

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1. SANITARY EQUIPMENT {on this article}

2. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT {on this article}

3. MASONRY BRICKWORK {on this article}

4. METAL SHEET ROOFING AND SIDING WORK {on this article}

5. PLASTERING WORK {on this article}

6. DOOR and WINDOW

7. ACOUSTICAL TILE SUSPENDED CEILING

8. PLUMBING

9. ACID RESISTANT CERAMIC TILE

10. RAISED FLOORING

11. FINISH CARPENTRY AND COUNTER TOPS

12. PAINTING

13. WATER PROOFING (ROOF DECK)

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