MMEASUREMANT AMPLIFICATION AND PRICING EACTORS. PREAMBLESTOALLTRADES CONTENT item No. Description Page No. 1 ‘GENERALLY 143 2__ [TEN DESCRIPTION 2/43 3 PILING WORKS — BAKAUPILES 3/43 4 PILING WORKS — TANALISED TIMBER PILES: 4/43 S| PILING WORKS= BORED CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE PILES S/43 6 _| PILING WORKS— PREFORMED (PRECAST) CONCRETE PILES. 6/43 7 DEMOLATION AND ALTERATIONS 7/43 8 | Excavator 30/43 9 [CoNcRETEOR 13/43, 10 | BRICKLAYER 20/43 11__| DRANLAYER 22/43, 22 | MASON 25/43 33 | ROOFER 26/43 14 | CARPENTER 27/43, 15 [JOINER 28/43, 16 | STEEL IRON, AND METAL WORKER 30/43, 17 __ | PALSTERER AND OTHER FINISHING TRADES 31/43, 18 | PLUMBER 34/43 19 | ELECTRICIAN 36/43, 20 | GuAZIER 37/43 21__| PAINTER 38/43 "22 [EXTERNAL WORK 39/43PREAMBLE TO Aut, TRADES, PREAMBLES TO ALL TRADERS GENERALLY ‘A. These preambles set out amplifications to methods of tneasurement including those contrary to ‘the Standard Method of Measurement of: Building Works (For Use in Malaysia) (hereinafter referred to as the SMM) together with factors to be taken into account when pricing. They apply to the whole of the warks regardless of the headings under which they have been described. 8. The description stated in the gills are not comprehensive. Reference should be made to the Cy ‘Specification of Materials and Workmanship’ for detaits of types of mrateriats and quality of workmanship to SECTION — Preliminaries for conditions affecting the whole of the works and to these preambles for methods of measurement and pricing factors. © The contractor's rates and prices shall’ allow for compliance with the above mentioned documents. D. The requirements of all items contained in this section shall apply to the whole of the works regardless of the Trade Headings under which they have been described and.are to be taken into account when pricing the Bills of Quantities. E._ The prices entered against the items in the Bills of Quantities shall be full inclusive values of the finished works shown on the Drawings and/or described or implied in the specifications and/or Bills of Quantities, and shall cover the costs for Supply of materials including cutting and waste, unloading, storage ,packing, carriage and cartage, hoisting, al labour for plant, supervision, fuel, establishment charges, duties, taxes, profit and any other expenses and everything else indispensable necessary for the due and proper completion of each item and fulfilment. of all contractor's duties and obligations under the Contract. T. -When any item is not priced of left blank by the Contractor, the value of the work under the particular item shall be deémed to be included under other items in the Bills of Quantities, or allowed for the Contract Sum. G. The Contractor shall be held to have fully understood all matters concerning the works to be carried out under this Contract. Any query should be settled with the Superintending Officer {S.0} prior to submission of the Tender. No consideration shall be given to any query raised by 2 xPREAMBLE 9 Aus, TRADES the Contractor indicating lack of comprehension of the works to be done or material to be supplied afier acceptance of the tender. ITEM DESCRIPTIONS. H. Unless otherwise specifically stated in the Bits,"the following shall be deemed to be included ‘with all items: {8) Labour anda costs in connection therewith, including supervision, (0) Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith, induding unloading, storage, S Packing, carriage, duties, taxes and surtanes, (Plant and aif costs ia connection therewith, including fuel and lubwicating of. @ Assembling, hoisting, fitting and fixing materials and goods in position. (6) Attcuttig. . (0) Waste of materials. (e) Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit. i 1. Where items are described as “Supply Only, the rates and prices shall be deemed to include (a), (0), (and (e) above... a J. "Where tems are described as ‘Fic onl, the rates and price shall be deemed to include (a) — (g) inclusive above, expect (b). eee ~ K, Works described as curved or circular shall be deemed to include for all junctions between Straight and curved or circular work. L. The term “approved” shall mean granting of approval by Superintending Officer (S.0) or his authorised representative.PREAMBLE TO. AtL TRADES PILING WORKS — BAKAU PILES le te ‘A. Payable tengths for takad piles shall measured and paid for by linear meter measured from the tip of the pile when pitched to thé tip ‘of the pile when driven, Fradions of a meter stall be measured to the nearest metre. Piling Rates. B. The rates are t6 include for (G} Keeping and submission af piling records in triplicate for certification by the Engineer. (2) Handting, transporting, pitching, shaping énds, cutting off tops and extra wastage in non- oY curable tof eves ona > PREAMBLE 10 att “TRADES PILING WORKS — TANALISED TIMBER PILES: Methods of Measurement. A. ‘The quantity for supply ofthe piles shall be measured and paid for based on the actual number and lengths of the piles supplied and delivered to the site for purposes of the works, inctuding. wastage. 8. tnitist and extension piles are separately described. Contrary to SMM. - CTantalised tieiber piles are measured ia finear metresand described. 0. Driving of piles singly orin clusters are not separately described.” ible Len Driving. ° E. Driving of Tanatised timber piles shall be paid for by linear metre measured from the tip of the pile when pitched to the tip of the pile when driven. Fraction of a metre shall be measured to the nearest metre. Piling Rat The rates for piles and piling are to include for: () _Alltabourand materials for complete pile installation inclusive of wastage. 12) Allnecessary excavation works incidental to piling. (3) Driving pites singly or in cluster. (4) Re-driving of upheaved pile, ifany. (5) Replacement of damaged pile and pile which failed under tests. (6). Filling up with approved fill materials any gap appearing between pile and ground due to displacement of ground on completion of piling. () — Normat wet weather delays. 2 (8} Standing time for equipment and labour due to all the foregoing circumstance.PREAMBLE 4) uy “TRADES PPILING WORKS ~ BORED CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE PILES. Methods of Measurement. ‘A. Piles to bi installed to depth beyond 10.00 metres are given in successive stages of 3.00 metres; ‘with the commencing level stated. B._ Steet reinforcement in piles ere measured and given separately. C_Permasient casing are separately measured ia linear metre. D: ‘orng trough ick has en eased 25 era over ems for bored files nespecve of the depth the rock strata is found. - Cy atest E. The level of the ground surface in relation, to high and low water mack nearby fivers oF underground waters, and recofds of highest flood water fevel are not given in the Bills of ‘Quantities. The Contractor is responsible to ascertaining such information prior to submitting a tender. F. Removal of excavated material arising from boring of cylinder sinking are not given separately. Payable Lengths. G. Piles shail be measured and paid for by linear metres measured from tip of toe to the cutoff level of the piles. Fractions of a metre shall be measured to the nearest metre. 1H. The rates for piles and piling are include for (1) All fabour arid materials for complete pile installation inclusive of wastage. (2) _Allnecessary excavation works incidental to piling. (3) tnstalting, coring, boring, etc: in all soll (excluding solid rock) to the given level including all abour, equipment, plants and tools. (4) Temporary casing or lining, and its subsequent removal, . (5+ Enapty bores and filing empty bores with sand or other suitable material. (6) Providing pile shoes or formation of entarged bases. (7) Normatwet weather delays. (8} Replacement of any pile that fal under test. (9). Standing time for equipment and fabour due to all the foregoing circumstances. (20} Staging and platform for the installation of piles om embankments and slopes.Cx We PREAMBLE 10 aut TRADES PILING WORKS — PREFORMED (PRECAST) CONCRETE PILES. Methods of Measurement. A. The quantities for supply of the piles shall be measured and paid based on the actual pitched lengths of piles. Piles supplied and delivered to the ste for purposes of the works, but which are ‘subsequently not pitched and driven, shall not be paid. B. Initial and extension piles are separately described. Contrary to SMM. © The level of the ground surface in relation t0 high and low water mark of nearby Fiver or underground waters, and records of highest flood water fevel are not given in the Gills of Quantities. The Contractor is responsible to ascertaining such information prior to submitting a tender. D. Driving of piles singly or in clusters are not stated. E. Heads are nat separately measured and afe deemed included. + F,_ Steet reinforcement in precast concrete piles are not separately measured. Payable Lengths for Driving. G, Driving of precast concrete piles shall be measured and paid for by linear metres méasured from shoe point when pitched to the shoe paint when driven. Piling Rates. H. The rates fo* piles and piling are to include for:- (a) Alll labour and materials for complete pile installation inclusive of wastage. Q) All necéssary excavation works incidental to piling. (8) Driving piles singly or in clusters (4) Redriving of upheaved piles if any. (5) Replacement of damaged piles and any pile which fal under test. 16) Filling up with approves fill materials any gap appearing between pile and ground due to displacement of ground on completion of piling. (7) Normal wet weather delays. (8 Standing time for equipment and tabour due to all the foregoing circumstances. (2) Staging and platform forthe installation of piles on embankments and slopes.Ox DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATION: PREAMBLES TO ati Teanes Definitions. ‘A. in respect of demolitions and alterations the following words or expressions shall have the ‘meaning hereunder assigned to them:- ~~ Shoring = Shofing including erecting, cutting holes in the structure, maintaining, clearing away and making good all works distuybed. Demofishing ~ Disconnecting all services, demolishing and. ternoving incidental debris. Making good = Making good in its fullest sense to match existing work and ‘through, around into, over and up to new items, operings and the like aad thé proper jointing to existing. Overkauting ~) Cleaning, renewing parts and all incidentats and feavieg in proper working order. - Setting aside = Setting aside for re-use including handling, cleaning, temporarily casing up, covering, protecting and the like, moving ‘about the site and if required removing from and returning to site, Making good structure = Making good structure and cutting, toothing and bonding, 3 pinning up, levelling and preparing, filing and facing up. ‘Making g00d finishing, ~! Making good finishing (Including dubbing out) to ceilings and ‘Making good decorations Cutting openings Blocking up-openings ‘Soffits; walls Gnd floors and making good skirtings, architraves and joinery. ~ Making godd as previously defined all decoration to ceiling and Soffits, walls, floors, skrtings, architraves and joinery including Preparing, priming and bringing forward to the full number of ‘existing coats and matching in texture and colour. - >, Cutting -openings including quoning up jambs, forming fecessed reveals, cutting, toothing and bonding, levelling and Preparing bottom of openings, cutting and pinning lintels and tthe like and pinning up over. ~ Blocking up openings including cutting, toothings and bonding, pinning up and levelling and preparing bottom of openings.PREAMBLE “0 ALL TRADES DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS (cont'd). Definitions {cont'd} A. In respect of demolitions and alterations the following words or expressions shall have the meanings hereunder assigned to them:- (cont'd) Overtauting and repairing door and frame » - Piecing out and repairing damaged portions of door frame and fining; repaicing and refiing frame architraves including renewing as necessary; réfaing frame and fining: hacking out brokery glass and reglazing; raking out and repainting frames; ‘overhauling, oiling and adjusting iconmongery; easing and adjusting door; taking out doo and ™~ : NX ‘shooting bottom to deat new floor finisty and ‘eehanging.. Overhauling and repairing window = Piecing out and repaiing damaged portions of ‘windows frame and lining; repairing and refixing architeraves. including renewing as necessary; refixing frame and Tining; hacking out defective putties and reputing; hacking out broke glass and reglassing: raking- out’ and repainting frames, ‘overhauling, oiling and adjusting. ironmonge ceasing and adjusting window. Taking out door and frame. = Faking ‘off door, taking out ‘frame, lining, : ‘architraves and all associated joinery; taking. out Uweshold and any steps; taking out pelmet and S¢urtain “rails; taking up floor ‘spring; preparing : opening to receive new work. 5 Taking out sanitary fittings Taking out sanitary fittings complete with brackets, bearers, baékboards, drainers and the «Tike; disconnecting wastes and services; stopping. off pipes out of sight and making good. Materials B. Unless otherwise described in the Bills of Quantities, all the materials arising out of demolitions and alteration work shall become the property of the Contractor who shall allow credit for the {full value to him of all materials salvage. C. Where. provision is made in the Bills of Quantities for the value of credits to be shown Separately, the Employer shatt be entitled to purchase salvaged materials from the Contractor upon payment to the Contractor of the credit value (if any) shown in Bills.PREAMBLE “10 ats TRADES DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS (cont'd). Workmanship D: Demolition are to be carried out in such a.manner and sequence as to cause the least possible disturbance to those parts of the work which are to remain. Protection E. The Contractor shail be responsible for the full protection of those part of the buildings which are to remain iriduding the provision of temporary dust-proof screens, tarpaulins, dust sheets and the fike. imensions Oo F. , Dimensions of buildings and other structures to be demolished, where given in description of t work, are approximate and are for guidance arity. Rates to include G. The rates are to include for:- G) Any temporary shoring, needling, strutting, scaffolding, screen and the like and other temporary works. z (2} Cleaning and stacking materials which the Contractor may require for making good. (3) Removing all debris from site. (4) Executing the whole of the demolitions and alterations in phases as may be directed by the Architect.PREAMBLE ¥0 Att, TRADES EXCAVATOR ‘Method of Measurement A. The area of site to be cleared has been measured flat on plan. 8. The quantities of excavation have been measured nett and the Contractor shall allow in his Prices for increase in bulk after excavation. ‘The quantities of filling have been measured equal to the void to be filled and no allowance has béen made for loss in consolidation, Thickness stated are those after compacting. Commencing Level of Excavation D. Unless otherwise described jn the Bills, excavation shall be deemed to commence at existing ground level. Excavation in Rock E. Excavating in natural rock {other than boulders not exceeding 1 cubic metre in volume each) as defined in the Specification is measured separately. F. To qualify for rock excavation rates, the Architect must certify that material encountered is to be classified as rock and measurements. of ‘the volumes excavated be agreed between the Contractor and Architect priorto commencemenit of work. G. Rock excavation shall be measired and paid for based on the volume in situ; vi. it its natural accruing state prior to excavating. Contrary to SM H. For the purpases of site clearance, small trees are defined as not exceeding 600mm girth at a height of mete above grouind. ue L._ Planking and strutting requiting to be left in is not measured separately. 4. “Excavating in rock are measured separately 25 extra over the various classes of excavation, Boulders not exceeding 1 cubic metre in volume each shall be deemed including in the rates for excavation. K. Breaking up-and removing buried brickwork, concrete, reinforced concrete or other hard substances met within in excavations are not measured separately. 4. Keeping excavations free from storm and percolating water are not measured separately. 10PREAMBLE To aus “TRADES. EXCAVATOR (contd) Excavation M. The rates are to indude for:- (1) Excavating and getting out. 2) Excavating by hand and/or mechanical means in any materials encountered including excavating Below the water table and for grubbing up roots of trees, breaking up disused sewers and manholes, breaking up.old reinforced or mess concrete, brick foundations and the ke and extéacting ofd piles. (B) Excavating arosind and removing bouldets not exceeding 1 cubic metre‘ volume each. {4} Levelling or grading and ramming of bottoms and timaiing sides. (5) “Mattiple handling of excavated material and all transport-and handling changes at {Ss loading and unloading ends. (6) Planking and strutting including and leftin including special shoring and/or any other ‘means of withholding he sides of the excavation and ensuring the safety of adjoining structures, (7) Additional excavation and backfilling for planking and strutting or to batter the face of ‘the excaiation. : (8). “Cleating any falls of earth into excavations. (8) Keeping af excavations free from water, mud, ete. by pumping or bating if required, and ‘for providing any temporary drains required. (20) Protection of ail services encountered. (22) Complying with the Architect's instructions issued from time to time to ensure the ‘safety of excavation and adjoining structures. (22)... Reinstatement to origiial condition existing ground. or surface finish affected by the “excavations. Backfill hardcore and the like NN. The rates are toindude for (2) ‘Spreading, levelling, watering, ramming and consolidating. {2} Loss of materials in compaction and due to the soft nature ‘of the ground, sinking or erosion. {3} Temporary retaining boards. 1 Rio > PREAMBLE TO Att “TRADES EXCAVATOR (cont'd) 0. Rates for hardcore shail include for blinding with sand to receive concrete. Waterproofing membrone, lining and the fike PL The rates are to indude for a a @ (@ All laps, joints including bonding adhesives, reinforcing or batten strips, etc. Narrow wadins. Fitting and seating aouirid inlets, outlets, projections and the lke. ‘Tests on joints. “ ‘ 2cf PREAMBLE 10 ALL TYRADES CONCRETOR. Method of Measurement ‘A. Upstaged beams, isolated beams and fintels are grouped together and commonly classified as beams. 8. Arbitrary decisions have been made as to wirether Small items are to be precast or cast in situ, The contractor may adopt either method of casting but payment will be in accordance with the method of measurement expressés i the Bills C. Where siding formwork is specifically required to be used by the Contract Documents, it is ‘measured the actual vertica surface of concrete over witich the slipforms pass, measured over all openings, holes, recesses, rebates and the like, No deduction in sling formwork areas are- sade for openings. A separate item is given for bringing to site, maintaining and removing all plant and equipment required. Deductions for voids and openings in concrete walls shall be made in accordance with SMM. D._ Boxing for permanent openings are enumerated separately. Aternatively the formwork to the ‘reveals shalt be given in finear metces where under 300mm in width and grouped in stages of 100mm, and given ia square metres when over 300mmin width. E. Where stiding formwork or other formwork Systems are.adopted by choice the Contractor, ‘measurement and payment will be based upon traditional methods of construction. Contrary to SMM F. Concrete in foundations and bases less than 0.15 cubic metre each is given separately without Stating the number. G._ Curved formwork is given separately irrespective of the radius which is not stated. H. Precast copings, lintels and the like are given in meters without stating the number. 1. Stressing steel are enumerated describing the diameter and ultimate tensile strength of the J. The rates are to include for: (2) Providing preliminary tial mixes, ests on cement, aggregate, water and mixed concrete as Stipulated in the specification. (2) Hoisting oF pumping and placing in position. (3) Tamping and/or vibrating to give through compacting. (4). Working between and around reinforcement. (5) Laying on any type of sub-base and for preparing and leaving surface to receive ‘structural toppings, screeds, pavings, rendering and the like. (6) Laying in bays including ail labour associated with projecting reinforcement and alt necessary formwork, 13PREAMBLE 70 ALL “TRADES, CONCRETOR (cont'd) Contrary to SMM {cont’d) (7) ~ All construction joints whether Contractor or Consultant designed including tem porary formwork to form jogeled joints and cleaning and preparing for subsequent pours. (Water bars have been measured separately where required to be incorporated in construction joints). (8) Curiag of concrete. (©) Continuous daity pours of very large quantities. (10) Forming and cutting and subsequent making good of:- fa) Grooves, chases, rebates and thellike. {b} .-Mortices, hotes and other sundry like items, displacing 0.05 cubic metre or under of concrete. (2. Opening in walls, floors, roof Slab and the like of 0.20 square metre superficial of under. Reinforcement K.. All mild steel and high stee! bar reinforcement shell be In length not exceeding 12 metres unless otherwise stated. L ‘No allowance has been made:in’ thé weights of steel reinforcement for tying wite, spacers, chairs, rolling margin or the weight of weld iietal. M. The rates for bar reinforcement are to include for:- (2). Allowance for rolling margin and the weight of welds. (2) Cutting the tength. (3) Hooked ends and bends includiig to large ra (4) Brushing, cleaning and fixing position. {5} Providing and fixing annealed iron wire at all intersections. {6} Distance blocks and ordinary chairs atid spacer. N. ‘The rates for reinforcement in ground beams, columins and walls are also to include placing of steel bars among or around existing starter bars. 1 % 3PREAMBLE 0 att “TRADES CONCRETOR (cont'd) 0: Fabric reinforcement has been measured nett and no allowance for taps is made. The rates for fabric reinforcement are to include for:- @ 2 Allowance for rolting margin: Allowance for taps. Bendings. ‘Straight, circular and raking cutting and notching. Brushing, cleaning and fang position. Providieig and fang annealed icon tying wice at all intersection. Distance blocks and otdinary chairs and Spacers. . P. The rates are to include for @) @ ® « © o ” @ ss © (29) Erecting Raking and curved cutting. Splayed edges. Notching. Allowances for overlaps, waste and passing at angles. Battens 7 tilleting to form chamfered edges or splayed angles not exceeding SOmm wide. Strutting, bolting, wedging, easing, striking and removing. ‘Oiling or fimewas In addition to the above, the rates for formwork to produce a fair faced concrete finish nig surfaces in contact with concrete. are to include for stopping all holes, cracks and the like in cement mortar and rubbing, down with 2 carborundum stone immediately upon removal of the formwork to remove fins, board marks and other irregularities. Q. Rates for formwork to-vertical surfaces ie. colurnns, walls, etc. are to include for strutting to any height required, R. “Wrot formwork” shall mean formwork to produce a fair faced concrete finish. If patterns are required.to-be formed-on the concrete surfaces, it shall be fully described. 5. “Sawn formwork” shall mean formwork to produce concrete surface on which plastering or tiling willbe applied. vow 3s2 a PREAMBLE Fo au, “TRADES, CONCRETOR (cont’d} ‘Stig-form construction work T. The rates are inclide for (2) All labour,’ materials, plant and equipment including cranes, hoists, gantries and Personnel access, welding appliances, oxygen cutting sets, compressed air supply and other facilities for the proper execution of the work. @) |. Providing competent and experienced fofemen, supervisors, mechanical fitters, retevant tradesmen and ‘operatars for. the ‘sfipform operation including labour for leaning ‘formwork, piztforin and the fike. @ Theodolite, plumb bobs and other nécessary equipment for checking to ensure the ‘accuracy of the vertical plane and heights of the slipform walts. (4) Forming blockouts for openings, holes, rebates, recesses and the Fike. (5) “Making structural connections betweén the sipform walls and subsequent construction . ‘induding bolts, pins, brackets, splicing or anchorage .bars well tied to the main reinforcement and suitably bent and boxed prior to concreting. © Adjusting the sliding formwork, equipment, platforms and the like to suit any changes in ‘the thickness, length or cross-section of the stipform walls. ” Using retarder in the concrete mix if required. (8). Overtime costs for labour for continuous concreting after normal working hour. (9) Idling time for alt equipment, plant and labour for whatever reason. {10) Provision of jack rods. Prestressed Concrete Work «> U. The rates are to include for:- a (2) (3) Providing, assembling, moving about the site and subsequently removing all necessary tensioning equipment, plant, tools and the like, including spare/standby units. Submitting ‘method statements with calculations, preliminary drawings and Specification, details of proposed additional reinforcement or modifications to reinforcement shown on the drawings, shop drawings accompanied by outlines of ‘construction procedures, stressing sequences, expected friction and other losses, stressing and anchoring forces, etc., manufacturer's mill certificates, test certificates and stress/strain, Curves, results of laboratory tests and certified calibration curves for each Jack including providing the requisite number of copies of the foregoing to all concerned. ‘Taking all necessary field measurements. 16PREAMBLE “70 aut FRADES CONCRETOR (cont’d) Prestressed Concrete Work (cont’d) «ay (5) ( a (@) 9) (a0) (aay (@2} (23) (aay (as) (16) (a7) (18) (a9) (20) (21) (22) All trand, grout and other tests. Wrapping prestressing steel in suitable paper covering before dispatch from the manufacturer. “Tagging all wire or strand and anchorage assemblies for identification purposes. Forming duicts or grooves induding the provision of straight or curved sleeves on ‘sheathing and-temporary supports and examining ducts for puncture and leaks, Forming air holes at the ends or sides of ducts and subsequently grouting. Forming anchoring and jacking recesses. Forming temporary openings ia stabs for jacking purposes. Forming temporary coisstruction jéints between sections. Degreasing, straightening, cutting to length and assembling wires and cables. Cleaning cleaning and deying out ducts. Providing a fe protection against corrosion for all tendons, arichorages and ducts. ones. wedges, anchor plates; spacers or chairs, distance piece and the: fke ‘expandable items. Tensioning in @ sequence recommended by the prestressing specialist: and ‘approved by the Architect. : Providing facilities for measuring the extension of tendons and movement of tendons in gripping devices. Allowances in lengths“ of tendons for ends of. tendons projecting beyond anchordges aind jacking equipment for method of stiessing arid for initial stip in the gripping devices. Cutting the ends of wires and cables, together with sealing and treatment after tensioning. ‘Grouting and sealing ducts including expanding additives to grout. Filling in the jacking or anchoring recesses and making good after excess strands have been cut off and grouted. Drilling of edge boards for anchorage fixing. 7Cy PREAMBLE 10 aut TFRADES. CONCRETOR (cont'd) Prestressed Concrete Work (cont’d) (23) Special ‘strutting and supports. (24) Temporary restraints for tensioning. (25) Edge scaffolding and access to stresiing and grouting points. (26) "Taking ll nééessary precadtions and providing protective barriers for use behind anchorages for safety reasons: 27) Temporary fencing afound sivessing arears including altering, adopting, moving, ‘etc. from time to time in sequence with. stressing operations. (25) Any other equipment, materials o¢ tems required but not specifically mentioned above for the proper and efficient execution and completion of the prestressed concrete work. 235 Waterstops V. The rates are to include for= (GQ) - Forming all joints and junctions in accordance with manufacturers instructions. (2) Forming joints inthe concrete walls and slabs. Expension Joints W. The rates are to inckide forall formwork. Precast concrete X. The rates are to include for: 2} All reinforcement, moulds and casting. Q Finishing fair on all exposed faces.” @) f inkings, mortices and the like. (4) ‘setting, bedding, jointing and pointing in cement mortar (4:3) unless otherwise decribed. Expension joints. Y. Where precast concrete is described-as “finish fair” the rates shall include for lining the moulds with suitable materiaf'to.produce a fair faced finish and for all necessary pointing of the bedding joints to match, 18,PREAMBLE 0 aut “rranes CONERETOR (cont’d} Expension Joints {cont'd} Z_ Rates for precast concrete kerbs, channels, etc: shall include for all angles, stopped ends, etc. Precast Concrete Wall Panels AA The rates are to include for:- @ Reinforcements and projecting reinforcements for lapping into the main structure. 2) iting hooks. . @} “Moulds and casting. oO, (4) Keyed finish to external surfaces to receive ting and fair finish to-all other surfaces. (s} Cast-in brackets, plates, U-bars, stainless steel bolts washers and brackets etc. welded or built into the main structure. {0 “Holes, steeves, rebates, natchings; sinkings, mortices and the fke. (7} Hoisting, placing in position, setting, ‘bedding, jointing in cement. mortar including cutting-off iting hooks. . (8) Temporary stpports, ties, ete. (9) Site welded and botted connections. (10) Concrete packing before fixing of precast unitsin position, 422) Dowel bars, shear pins land grouting of holes with cement and sand mortar or epoxy a required. (22) Neoprene or plastic spacer tubes and applying silicone sealant to all joints. 19BRICKLAYER PREAMBLE 70 aut “TRADES Concrete toSMM A. Curved work is given separately irrespective of the radius which is not stated. 8. Scaffolding for building brickworkin raising is not measured except where the work is ised off an old structure. Brickwork ©The iates are toinclude for:- ” @ °) (20) (a3) (22) (aay (04) (a5) (15) Ail soughvand faicutting. Oversailing and receding courses. Rough relieving and discharging arches. Wedgine and pincing. Racking out joints for fashings, roof coverings etc. and pointing with mortar. Bedding plates. Bedding and potatin frames. Parging and coring flues.. Labour eaves filling. Plumt Angles. Forming square and rebated reveals, cut squints or bidmouths and notches. Forining, leaving of eting chases, holes snd mortces Cutting. and pinning. and/or building in. All making good. ‘Sundry items of alike nature. D: Rates for brickwork shall also include for'building up to the requisite thickness with plaster where bricks of the specified thicknesses are not available and bricks of lesser thickness are allowed:by the Architect to be used. pee 20PREAMBLE 10 att, “TRADES, BRICKLAYER (cont'd) Blockwork E. The rates are to include for:- ay @ e @ ) CY (6) ” ®@ (9) (20) ay (12) 3) aa) (23) (6) * (ay XN 8) (29) 20) All special made blocks (or brickwork and/or in-situ concrete in lieu) ‘All rough and foie cutting. Oversailing and receding courses. Free ends. > Plarabing. Angtes. Forming square arid rebated reveats. Notches. ‘Cutting and pianing attop. Cutting at ends and round openings. Cutting and boniding at intersections, angles, and icregular angles. Raking out joints for flashings oof coverings etc. and pointing with mortar. Bedding, plates. Bedding and Pointing frames. lone ag ice tabour eaves filing. : Forming, leaving or cutting notches, chases, holes and mortices. ‘Cutting and pinning and/or building in. ‘All making good. ‘Sundry items of alike nature. Reinforcement to walls F, In addition, rates for half brick walls and block walls shall include for building in brick forcement at évery fourth course unless otherwise specified in the Bills. -~N PREAMBLE “To au TRADES DRAINLAYE SECONDARY SOIL DRAINAGE Other Preambles Clause to Apply A. The provision of the preambles for “Excavator”, “Concretor”, “Bricklayer, and suchother trades ‘as may be applicable shall apply to the respective work contained in this section. Method of Measurement. “a 8. All diameters of pipes are measured and described their nominal internal diameters. Where diameters described are not available, the nearest equivalent available from manufacturers and suppliers shall be used. C All pipes are measured their straight run on plan. The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed in the pipework rates for additional fengths for grading to falls and deflecting as necessary. : D._ Vertical pipesin trench are measured separately. E. Pipes shall be measured along their centerfiies over all pipe fittings, specials and branches. Lengths of pipes buift into manholes and other chambers shall be measured from the inside surface of manholes or chamber. F. Pipes fittings and speciats are enumerated as “extra over” the pipe on which it occurs. “extra over” shail mean the cost of the pipe fitting or special so described additional to the cost of the length of pipe displayed by the pipe fitting of special, and shall Include everything necessary for ‘the complete installation end extra joints to pipe. Pipework & Fitting Generally G._ Pipework rates are to include for (1) Setting out the primary soil drainage works. (2) Alb necessary supports, saddles, stings, fixing bolts, foundation bolls for supporting Pipework and equipment during installation. (3) Allshort lengths. (4) Running joints. (5) Deflecting joints. (6) _ Site tests on pipework including providing test certificates and carrying out tests on samples. (7) Temporary stoppers or plugs for closing ends of uncompleted pipelines during progress of work, (8) Forming permanent vertical joints along concrete pipe bedding as required. 2PREAMBLE To Att “rraves DRAINLAYER (cont’d} Pipework & Fitting Generally {con’d) (9 (10) ay (2) (3) (14) (25) (26) Purpose-made brackets and hangers within chambers, etc. Providing and building in all necessary cast iron sleeves for drain pipes passing through concrete beams, walls slabs and the like.” ‘Building in ends of pipes into brick or concrete chambers including providing brickon- ‘edge arch and concrete lintols over jipes and making good works around. - ‘Cleaning out interior of pipes and preparing ends of pipes for pipe joints and jointing. Cutting pipes for chamfers, bends, junctions and for jointing, etc. ‘All mechanical and flexible couplings and such like joints shal include all nuts, bolts, plain and spring washer, gaskets, ete. for making the complete connection. External protection on all flanges joints and flexible couplings. {In addition, all exposed cast iron of steel pipes in chambers or above ground, manhole covers etc. shall be deemed to include painting with three coats of bituminous paint. Testing and Commissioning of Pipelines aid Manholes H. The testing and commissioning of pipelines and manholes shall be deemed to include the Provision of all plant and equipment comprising portable hydraulic pumps, blank flanges, “caps and plugs, preisure gauges, pipe connections corks, hoses, sts, thrust blocks and al fabour and everything else necessary as described in the specification. J The provisions of the preambles for “Excavator”, “concretor”, “Bricklayer” and such other trades ‘as may be applicable shall apply to the respective works contained in this section, Method of Measurement All stormwater drain channels and culverts are measured their straight run on plen. The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed in their rates for additional lengths for grading to falls and deflecting as necessary. Cascading steps to stormwater drains are included in the description of the drains. The Contractor shall be deemed-to have allowed in their tendered rates for all necessary additional worksin-connection therewith. 2PREAMBLE TO. AU, ‘Traves. The depths of stormwater drains of the same and make are grouped in 150mm stages. from platform fevel to invert level: DRAINLAYER (cont'd) Rates for Stormwater Drains and Culverts. M. The rates are to include for a e @ tf @ o o ‘Setting aut stormwater drainage works. All short length. Jointing and bedding and making smooth runsing joints. Building ia ends of drains or culvert pipes tato sump. Cutting culvert pipes for charters, ends junction and for jointing. Additional beds and surrounds at junctions, bends, cascades, ends, etc. 24PREAMBLE “Yo aut TRADES MASON Stone Waller ‘A. The rates are tolinclude for:- (All vough and far evitng. 2) Wedging and pinning. 8} Forming grooves or raking out for flashing, oof coverings etc. and pointing with moctar. (Bedding plates. (5) Bedding and pointing frames. (0) Paging 2nd coring flues. Cc GF Labour eaves fing. (8) Salient angles, squints, quoins, biedsimouths, splays and rounded angles. (9) Forming ceveats. (20) Forming, leaving of cutting chases, holes and mortices. (22) Cutting and pinning. 3 (22) All making good. (23) Sundty items ofa tke nature. . . ¢ we 25,PREAMBLE 10, tt TRADES ROOFER Method of Measurement A. Tiling, stating and profiled sheet covering are measured the nett area covered. Felt, membranes and faminated sheet coverings are measured as the area in Contract with the ba 8. The rates are to Indlude for a) ‘taps, Q) All straight, skew and circular cutticig at eaves verges, top edges, abutments, vatleys, hips and the like. CN @} Holes for pipes and the fike. Flexible Waterproof Membrane The rates are to indude for (1) Sealing tapes and adhesive. 2) Narrow widehs. (3) Forming arises, fair edges, butt joints, etc. D. Rates for skirting, coverings to Kerbs, etc. shall include for all angles, fair ends and any other sundry items ofa fike nature, E. Rates for linings to gutters shall include for all angles, ends, outlets and any other sundry items of alike nature. Rendering and Screeds A. The rates are to include for: f (2) Cleaning, tracking oF slicrying of sub-base to form key, wetting surtaces. (2: Temporary rules. (3} Small quantities and narrow width. (4) Rounded angles and arise. (S} Working or fitting up to and around pipes, gratings etc. {6} Other sundry items ofa like fature: (7) Making gad, (8} ~ Covering up and_ protecting rendering and screed after laying and cleaning on ‘completion. Floshing-and Coppinas B. Rates for flashing and-cappings are to include for laps, passing in the running lengths, fixing and- pointing of edges. 26 wePREAMBLE TO ALL TRADES CARPENTER Allwork deemed to be sawn A, All carpenter's work shall be deemed to be ieft with a sawn surface unless described as weet. Pressure ty Teeatment B. Timber described as “pressure treated” shall mean timber subjected to pressure impregnation treatment with wood preservative in accordance with the specification. c Where works described 2s “plugged” it shall include for Casting a 0 mocticing for and inserting [brous inserts, ¢ other approved fing materats and fixing with suitable nals or screws to aey wall or concrete surface. Where the walls are hollow block partitions, prices are to include for ™ Concrete fixing blocks and the like, built in where required. O- Where work is described as “catridge fixed” or “power fixed” it shall mean faxing with catridge fired fasteners or other equal arid approved devices to any brickwall or concrete surface. Contrary to SMM E. Curved work s given separately irespective of the radius which is not stated. Corpenter’s Work F. The rates are to include for GQ) Short lengths. (2) Cutting, ‘notching, boring, sinking, pélleting, fitting, trimming, mitering, halving, ‘morticing, tenoning, dove-tailing, scarfing and wedging. 8) Altends. > (4) splayed edges. (5) Temporary support. (6+ Fixing with nails and glue, () _ Sundry ttéms of a fike nature. G._ The rates forinsulting board, woodwool board, etc. shall include for: (Q) Narrow widths and small quantities. (2) Cutting and boring holes for pipes, etc, (8) Setting out the ceiting as shown on the drawing with equal margins all ound.PREAMBLE. 70. qL, Tapes, JOINER Joiner Timber A. Alljoiner timber stall be kiln-dried, selected anid left clean for ing or clear finish. B. All joiner timber shall be wrot unless otherwise stated. Unless described as “finished”, the dimensions of al wrot timber are nominal. Weat timber shall be within a tolerance of 2.Stam for each wrot from nominal size. Pressure Impreqnation Treatment © Timer described as “pressure treated” shail mean timber subjected to pressure impregnation treatment with wood preservative in accordance with the specification. D._ Where work is described as “plugged” it shall include for casting in or morticing for and inserting fibrous inserts, or other approved fixing materials and fixing with suitable nails or screws to any wall oF concrete surface. Where the walls are hollow block partitions, prices are to include for concrete fixing blocks and the like, built in where required. E. Where work is described as “catridge fixed” 5¢ *power fixed” it shall mean fixing with catridge fired fasteners or other equal and approved devices to any brickwall or concrete surface. Clossification of Lobour F. Rebates shall be deemed to include splay rebates. Splays shall be deemed to include chainfers. Grooves shall be deemed to include thyoats, G. Rates for all labours such rebates, grooves, chamfers and any other sundry Tineal items of a like ‘nature are to include for all stopped work and work acres grain. Contrary to SMM H. Curved workis given separately irrespective of the radius whichis not stated. 1. Enrichments in mouldings are not separately measured but described together with the work on which it occurs. J. Fittings, e.g. cupboards, tables, counters, cabinets and the like are not measured in detail. Such items are generally described giving the length, width and height and enumerated. All items integral to incidental to the fittings, viz drawers, timber backings, moulding, steel framing, ironmongery, hardware, fixing accessories, etc. are deemed included with the fitting. 28PREAMBLE: 70 Aut “TRADES JOINER (cont'd) Joinery Work A. The rates are to include for a e) o @ o (6) Te a o © (a0) ‘Short lengths and small qirantties. Narrow widths of boarding. Cutting and notching, Holes. Fait, fitted, returned, shaped and housed ends. Regular and ieegutar mitres. Angles, junctions and heading joints. ©, Planting on with nails or beads and the like punched ia, Faxing with glue or other adhesive. ‘Sundry items of a ike nature. 8. Rates for all joinery work described as fixed with screws are to include for using brass screws. C Rates for plywood, hardboard any other sheet materials of a like nature are to include for all necessary cutting of holes, ndtches, etc. Fixing tronmongery A. The tates are to thelude for a) (2y e (3) (ay (5) (6 Fixing with screws of the same_finish as the ironmongery. Cutting, sinking, boring and morticing as required. * Giling, easing and adjusting all moving parts. ‘Taking out and refixing after painting where necessary. Leaving in perfect working order, Handling the keys property labelled to the Architect on completion. 29Cc PREAMBLE 0 at Traves, STEEL, IRON AND IVIETAL WORKER ‘are mainly steel framed or not is measured in accordance with the Alternative Method of Measurement expressed at Clauses 38,39 and 40 of the SMM except that all cutting, holes and openings required for other Trades, whether made at the Shop or Site, have not been measured separately and shall be deemed to be inctuded with the items, of structural steelwork. 8. Noallowance has been made in measurement for the weight of weld metal or for rolling margin. Rates to indlude The rates are to include for~ a) 2) 6) @) ©) Weight of weld metat aad rating mari. All straight, raking, bevel and splay cutting and notching, All shop aind site driling, holes and opesings (no deduction in weight being macte for ‘same) and in the case of structural stestwork, including those for other trades. Marking, hoisting and erecting including temporary braces and support: Setting out, feveltiag and plumbing. ©. Rates for grating, ladders, stair balustrade, railings and gates are not included for all labour, materials and appliances in welding. E. Rates forall welded work exposed to view shall include for filling the welds smooth. 30oO PREAMBLIETO ALL TRADES, PLASTERER AND OTHER FINISHING TRADES Method of Measurement 3 A. Finishing work is measured the area in Contract with the base contrary to the SMM, work to beams is classified separately from work to soffiis. Thicknesses The thicknesses stated for insitu finishings, beds and backings are nominat. The Contractor is to allow for the additional thicknesses required due to structural tolerances, Keying etc. Rotes to Include C The rates are to include for @ Q ey 4) (5) @ a (8) (9) (10) (1) (a2) (13) (14) (15 (167 arrow widtes and senal quantities Temporary ules, temporary screeds, temporary support and template. ‘Cleaningraking out joints hacking, stureying and wetting the base to form a key. ‘Allnotching and holes. ‘Straight, raking and curved cutting. Working oF fiting up to and making good around frames, fight fittings, grilles, air bricks, sanitary fittings, switches, sockets, pipes, brackets and the fike. Joints between different types of finishes. Joints between new and old finishes. “Dubbing out to achive the nominal thickness stated. Groin point and other intersections of curved surfaces. In tespect of finear items; Short lengths, formed, cut or purpose-made angles, junctions and ends. ‘In tespéct of in-situ fnihings: internal angles, arises, rounded edges, quirks, throats, ‘rounded coves and external angles not exceeding 25mm radius. In respect mosaic; setting one row of tesserae at end angle of 45 degrees at junction of horizontal and vertieal surfaces. In respect of carpeting; sewn and taped seams in carpets and underlays; matching patterns in patterned carpets. Masking of adjacent work Allother sundry items of alike nature. 32oS. PREAMBLE TO ALL “TRADES PLASTERER AND OTHER FINISHING TRADES (cont'd) D. Rates for laying of polished granite and marble slats to walls are to include for metal anchorages and all necessary fixing accessories. Specialist Suspended Ceiling E. Coiling areas are measured nett, after deducting all voids and openings exceeding 0.50 square metres in area, F. Cutting or teavirig openings ‘or light fittings, air-conditioning grilles, etc. are payable separately ‘only where special members and extra hangers are required to support the fittings, grilles, etc. nal other cases, they are deemed to be included in the rates for genéra ceiling. G. Rates forspeciatist’s suspended ceiling are toindtude for: Q@ 2) @) (4) (5) Cutting of tiles or panels. Forming small perforation tiles or panels. Suspension system including edge framing and hangers. Narrow widths and small quantities. ‘Trimming around isolated columns, unless special members are require. Supply of PC Rated ttems F- The P.C. rates for supply of tiles and finishes and the actual cost of the selected tiles and finishes shall include for delivery tothe site. G. Different types of tiles are. measured nett from the drawings in accordance with the SMM and Payment shall be based on nett quantities slid. HH. The rates are to Include for a) Q) (3) (4) Supply and delivery of the tiles and finishes to the site. Finance -charges for payment to the suppliers in accordance with the terms of the Contract provision. Administrative charges and profits. Any other financial cost in connection with the supply of tiles and finishes under P.C “Supply rates. 1. The P-C. supply rates will be adjustable against the actual cost of the selected tiles and finishes ineach case. The same percentage addition as allowed for by the Contractor in is pricing will be added back t6-the actual cost for the supply of tiles and finishes in each case. 32fy PREAMBLE TO-ALL, “rRADES. PLASTERER AND OTHER FINISHING TRADES (cont'd) FLASTERER AND OTHER FINISHING TRADES, Laying of P.C, Rated items i 4. The rates are to jndude for: @ ead @) (4) Gh (or a” (8) Taking delivery to ste. ‘Sorting, storing and protecting as necessary. Breatages, wastage, etc: tying of patterns. Working with mosaic and tiles of all sizes. Centing 0 tieneniog of tls and finishes, including cecula and splay cutting. Bedding and jointing in cement and sand (13) and pointing ia tinted cement to mitch, Adnesive compatible to the tiles and fishes tobe affixed.PLUMBER PREAMBLE To att, “Trapes Cost iron Pipes A. The rates are to include for ay All short fengths. i 2) ~ Running joint @ Brackets. (4) Suindey items of alike natire, x B. The rates for cast icon fittings are to indude for extra joints. Galvanised Mild Steel Pipes. c © The sates are to indude for- G) Allshort tengths. | @ Running joints. B) ‘Sockets. (8) Connectors. (3) Backnuts. (6) Elbows and bends. (7). Fice-bends. {8) Tees. {9} Diminishing pieces. {10) Plugs. rs & (22) Brackets. (12) Sundry items of a like nature. Copper Pipes D. The rates are to include for: a 2 (By (ay ( All short lengths. Made bends. Running joints. Brackets. Sundry items of a like nature. 34PREAMBLE To qty “TRaes PLUMBER (cont'd) PVC and Plastic Pipes E._ The rates are to include for (2) Allshort lengths. 2) Running joints and made bends. Ch Brackets. (4) Sundey items of a tke nature. Asbestos Cement Pipes F. The rates are to include for:- G) All short fengths. 2) Running joints. : @) Brackets. (4) Sundry item of ake nature. : Conceoled Pipework G. The rates for concealed pipework are to include for all cutting to form chases and holes and subsequent making good of all works disturbed. | 358PREAMBLE: TO at “TRADES, ELECTRICIAN ‘A. When the altemative Method of Measurenient of Electrician's Work introducing the ~point” ‘method for internal installation is adopted the rates for internal wiring are to include for (2) - Chases, holes and mortices. 2) Cutting away. @B} Plugging and making good of walls, ceiling and other structural features where necessary. 3 8. Prices for fittings shall include for fixing in any position, connecting to wiring and all necessary making good. z 36 3%ouR PREAMBLE To ALL TRADES. GLAZIER Method of Measurement ‘A. Each pane of glass is measured the nett dimensions. Panes of irregular shape are measured the ‘smallest rectangular area out of which such irregular shape can be cut. Contrary of SMM 8. Holes dilledin glass are not separately measured. Polished plate gtass are not dassified in accordance with the sizes stated in the manufacturer's tariff. oo Gloss and Glazing D. The rates are include for: @) Aligning patterned and wired glass. (2). Blocks, setting blocks, locating blocks; distance pieces and the like accessories for fixing. 2) Drilling holes and the ke ingtass. (4) Cleaning off protective wax or tape Coating in rebates prior to glazing windows, screens and doors. F (5) Gasket and glazing compounds recommended by glass manufacturers, {6) Additional costs involved in using sheels wich are larger than the manufacturer's standard stock sizes. ” Cleaning. 37PREAMBLE 10 aul. “rranes PAINTER Contrary to SMM A. Decoration to doors, rails, skirtings, fascias, frames and the like has been grouped together and lassitied as “general surfaces”. Rates to include BL “The rates are ta include for:- (1) The-use of different colours to walls, ceilings, doors, frames and the like in accordance ‘with the Architéct’s colour scheme. 2) Preparatory work such as teaning, cubbing down, knotting, filling, stopping and the fike. © @) Rubbing down between coats. (4) Cutting att edges to Tine. (5) An respect of pipes and gutters; painting all tracks, wall hooks, holderbats, brackets, ears ‘and the like. i: (6) Inrespect of external paint work; additional scaffolding and staging.PREAMBLE “Yo ALL TRaves EXTERNAL WORK Other Preamble Clauses to Apply A The provisions .oF the Preambles for “Piling”, “Demolition”, “Excavator”, “Concretor“, “Bricklayer”, “Draintayer", and such other trades as may be applicable shall apply to the respective works contained in this section...” PRIMARY STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND CULVERTS Method of Measurement a All stormvater drain: channels ‘and culverts are measured ‘their straight run oa plan. The Contractor shall be deemed to fave allowed ia their rates for stormwater drains and cutvert pipes for additional tengths for grading to falls and deflecting as necessary. Cascading steps to stormwater drains are“included in, the description of the deains. The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed in their Tendered rates for aif necessary additional ‘works in connection therewith. The depths of stormwater drains of the same cross-section, size and make are grouped in 150mm stages from platform level to invert level ‘The rates are to include for > (2) Setting out the stormwater drainage works. “——"— (2) Allshort tengths. (3) Jointing and bedding and making smooth running j (4) Building in ends of drain or culvert pipes into sumps. (5) Cutting culvert pipes for chamfers, ends, junction and for jointing. (6) Additional beds and surrounds at junction, beds, cascades, ends, etc. PRIMARY SOIL DRAINAGE Method of Measurement F. All diameters of pipes are measured and described their nominal internal diameters. Where diameter described are not available, the nearest equivalent available from manufacturers. and suppliers shall be used. Alt pipes ave measured their straight run on plan. The Contractor’ shall be deemed to have allowed in the pipework rates for additional lengths for grading to falls and deflecting as necessary. Verticatpipes intrench are measured separately. 39PREAMBLE: TO ALL TRADES EXTERNAL WORK (Cont’d) PRIMARY SOIL DRAINAGE (cont’d) Method of Measurement (Cont’d) ° 1. Pipes shall be measured along their centerfines over all pipe fittings, specials and branches. Lengths of pipes built into manholes and other chambers shall be measured from the inside Surface of manhole or chambers. 4. © Pipe fittings 2nd specials are enumerated as “extra over” the pipe on which it occurs. “extra ‘over” shall mean the cost of the pipe fitting of special so described additional to the cost of the length of pipe displaced by the pipe fitting or special, and shall include everything necessary for the complete iastaltation and extra joints to pipes. ipework & Fitting Generalh K_ Pipework ratesare to include for + 2 (2) Setting out the primary soll drainage works. (2). All necessary supports, saddles, stings, fixing bolt, foundation bolts for supporting Pipework and equipment during instalation. (3) allshort lengths. (4) Running joints. (5). Deflecting joints, (6) Site test on pipework including providing test certificate and carrying out tests on samples. z Co (2) Temporary stoppers or plugs for dosing ends of uncompleted pipelines during progress of works. (8) Forming permanent vertical joints along concrete pipe bedding as required. (9) Purpose-imade brackets and hanger within chambers, etc. (10) Building in ends of pipes into or concrete chambers including providing brick-on-edge ‘arch and concrete lintols over pipes and making goods works around. (23), Cleaning out interior of pipes and preparing ends of pipes for pipe joints and jointing. (12) Cutting pipes for chamfers, bend, junctions and for jointing, etc. {13} AH mechanicat-and flexible couplings and suchlike joints shall include all nut, bolts, plain and spring washers, gaskets, etc. for making the complete connection. 40 wePREAMBLE TO ALL “FRADES. EXTERNAL WORK (Cont) WATER RETICULATION AND FIRE HYDRANTS(Cont¢) Pipework & Fitting Generally (Cont'd) L-_Pipework rates are to include for = (Cont'd) (14) Externat protection on all flanged joints and flexible couplings. (15), te addition, ail exposed cast iron or Steel pipes in chambers or above ground etc. shall ‘be deemed to include painting with three costs of bituminous paint. Testing and. ioning of ond Manholes ‘M. The testing and commissioning of pipelines and manholes shall be deemed to indudle the provision of all plant and equipment comprising portable frydraukic pumps, blank, flanges, caps and plugs, pressure gauges, pipe connections, corks, hoses, struts, thrust Blocks and all Tabour and everything else necessary as described inthe Specification. WATER RETICULATION AND FIRE HYDRANTS Method of Measurement ~ N. All diameters of pipes are measured and described their nominal internal diameters. Where diameter described are not available, the nearest equivalent available from manufacturers and ‘suppliers shall be used. + Ail pipes are measured their straight run on plan. The Contractor shall be deemed to have sllowed in the pipework rates for additional lengths for grading to-falls and deflecting as necessary. P. Vertical pipes in trench are measured separately. Q Pipes shall be measured along their centerfines over all pipe fittings, specials and branches. Lengths of pipes built into chambers shall be measured from the inside surface of chambers. R. Pipe fittings of specials are separately enumerated; the rates of all fitting, special, etc. shall include everything necessary for the complete ifstallation and extra joints to pipes. S. Pipework rates are to include for (1) Setting out the water reticulation works. 2) Deflecting joints. (GB) Site tests ané works tests on pipework, mechanical couplings, etc. including providing test certificate and'carrying out tests on samples. {4) temporary plugs or stoppers for closing cut ends of uncompleted pipelines during progress of works. aPREAMBLE TO aut “TRADES, EXTERNAL WORK (conta) WATER RETICULATION AND FIRE HYDRANTS(cont‘a) Method of Measurement (Cont‘d) Pipework ratés are to iadlude for + (Cont’d (3 (e a 8) © . o (20) Building in ends of pipe into or concrete structure and making goods works around, Cutting pipes for chamfers, bend, junctions and for jointing. ‘Cleaning oit interior of pipes and prepaiing ends of pipes for pipe joints and jointing. External protection on all running joints, flanged joints dnd flexable couplings. Painting alt Uncoated surfaces of pipework, valves and fittings, etc. with two coats of bituminous paint before or after laying and jointing. The rates for valve,-hydrants and such like spetials are to include for all component Pipes necessary for the complete installation including all fixing accessories anc! extra Joints to pipes. . U. The rates for galvanized mild steel pipes shall be deemed to include for all running joints, short lengths, sockets, connectors, backauts, elbows, bends, tees, diminishing pieces, plugs, and such like items. V. The testing and commissioning of the water reticitation system shall be deemed to include the provision of all plant and equipment, portable hydraulic pumps, blank, flanges, caps and plugs, Pressure gauges, pipe connections, corks, ‘hoses, struts, thrust blocks and all labour and c I~ everything else necessary as described in the Specification. uy azPREAMBER 10 Aut “RRADES, EXTERNAL WORK (Conia) ROADS Roads and Hardstanding Genéralh W. The rates are to include for > @ Q e « @ ‘Sampling and testing of aggregates and bituminous mixtures as specified. Protecting mixed materialin transit and while awaiting ti Laying, rolling and consolidating sub-base, base course, binder and wearing course ia ayers oF sequence 2s required. Laying by hand of narrow strips remaising alongside machine work. (5) "Making joints, working around manhole covers'and other like projections. (6) Finishing surfaces to gradient and falls. (7) * Added fillers to bituminous mibature. (8) Maintenance of surfaces as work progresses. TURFING Turfing Generally ae X. "The rates are to include for a @Q) 8) OO. wou Carrying out of the Warks in such sequence or section as the Architect may direct. Preparatory workin forking and loosening ground surface. Dressing with fertilizer, tending, watering, covering with wet sacking, moving and protection of newly turfed areas. 43,