B4 Building Works Standard Specifications
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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (DRAFT) August 2012 B4 BUILDING WORKS BUILDING B4 FOREWORD The mission of the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) is to promote an adequate, safe and well maintained works and transport infrastructure and services so as to effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. In exercising this mission and in discharging its responsibilities, the Ministry is issuing a series of Design Manuals, Guidelines, Codes and Standards, of which the “Standard Specifications for Building Works” is one part thereof. The Standard Specifications for Building Works will be a nationally recognized document which will serve as a standard reference for the preparation of specifications for works to be undertaken on building construction projects. The major benefits to be gained in applying this document are the harmonization of professional practice in the building construction in Uganda and curtailment of informal developments so as to ensure well-planned, well- maintained, safe, cost effective and decent building developments and human settlements throughout the country. The Standard Specifications will be periodically updated and new editions issued to cater for the dynamic technological developments in the construction industry. Abraham Byandala Minister of Works and Transport August 2012 Ministry of Works and Transport Standard Specifications for Building Works General Table of Contents Part 1: Architectural, Structural and General Works Part 2: Building Sanitation Part 3: Electrical Services Ministry of Works and Transport i Standard Specifications for Building Works TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1. ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL and GENERAL WORKS Page 1.0 GENERAL MATTERS ...................................................................................................... 2 1.1 General Conditions of Contract ............................................................................... 2 1.2 Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................................. 2 1.3 Scope of Contractor’s obligations ........................................................................... 2 1.4 Interpretation of Terms ............................................................................................ 2 1.5 Workmanship .......................................................................................................... 3 1.6 Codes of Practices .................................................................................................. 3 1.7 Materials .................................................................................................................. 3 1.8 Ordering of Materials ............................................................................................... 3 1.9 Proprietary of Materials ........................................................................................... 4 1.10 Samples .................................................................................................................. 4 1.11 Prove Vouchers ....................................................................................................... 4 1.12 Tests ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.13 Payment of tests ...................................................................................................... 5 1.14 Test Samples .......................................................................................................... 5 1.15 Rejected Workmanship and Materials .................................................................... 5 1.16 Material intended for Works .................................................................................... 5 1.17 Overtime or Nightwork ............................................................................................ 5 1.18 Nuisance to adjoining buildingsand property .......................................................... 6 1.19 Existing and adjacent property ................................................................................ 6 1.20 Damage to Public and Private Roads ..................................................................... 6 1.21 Existing Services ..................................................................................................... 6 1.22 Watching and Lighting ............................................................................................. 6 1.23 Licenses and Permits .............................................................................................. 6 1.24 Notices and Fees .................................................................................................... 7 1.25 Definition of “Fix only” ............................................................................................. 7 1.26 Attendance of Nominated Sub Contractors ............................................................ 7 1.27 Temporary Roads. .................................................................................................. 7 1.28 Temporary Fencing ................................................................................................. 8 1.29 Storage of Materials ................................................................................................ 8 1.30 Sheds for Operatives .............................................................................................. 8 1.31 Site Office ................................................................................................................ 8 1.32 Site Meetings ........................................................................................................... 8 1.33 Work Diary ............................................................................................................... 8 1.34 Foreman-in-Charge ................................................................................................. 9 Ministry of Works and Transport i Standard Specifications for Building Works 1.35 Temporary Latrines and Ablutions .......................................................................... 9 1.36 Water for Works ...................................................................................................... 9 1.37 Light and Power ...................................................................................................... 9 1.38 Signboards .............................................................................................................. 9 1.39 Protection of Works ............................................................................................... 10 1.40 Keep and Deliver Site and Works Clean ............................................................... 10 1.41 Contingencies........................................................................................................ 10 2.0 WORKS OF DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS ......................................................... 10 2.1. Demolition ............................................................................................................. 10 2.2 Obstruction of Public Road etc.............................................................................. 10 2.3 Prevention of dust and Fans ................................................................................. 10 2.4 Removal of Rubbish .............................................................................................. 10 2.5 Disposal of Rubbish .............................................................................................. 10 2.6 Use of suitable material for hardcore .................................................................... 10 2.7 Dustproof Screens ................................................................................................ 10 2.8 Shoring .................................................................................................................. 10 2.9 Building Openings ................................................................................................. 11 2.10 Cutting Openings in existing Walls ....................................................................... 11 2.11 Existing Public Service Mains ............................................................................... 11 2.12 Government to retain ownership of old Materials ................................................. 11 2.13 Materials to be cleared away ................................................................................ 11 2.14 Definition out and Making Good ............................................................................ 11 3.0 EXCAVATION ................................................................................................................ 12 3.1 Clear Site ............................................................................................................... 12 3.2 Trees and Bushes to be Preserved ...................................................................... 12 3.3 Felling Trees .......................................................................................................... 12 3.4 Anthills ................................................................................................................... 12 3.5 Remove Vegetable Soil ......................................................................................... 12 3.6 Excavate to reduce level ......................................................................................