1.0 GENERALLY
1.1 This specification relates to the supply, delivery and installation of toilet cubicle partitions for all new toilets in the School premises.
1.2 This specification to be read in conjunction with the Tender Drawings, Schedule of Rates, Tender Lump Sum Pricing, and other documentation issued to the Contractor. The materials and finishes proposed is subject to selection and approval of the S.O. All finishes and fixing including assembly is subject to approval of shop drawings and Contractor's PE endorsement where necessary and to be as per standards and codes applicable in Singapore.
1.3 Where trade names or catalogue numbers are mentioned in this Specification or the Bills, the reference is intended only as a guide to the type of article quoted or material required. Subject to the approval of the S.O, the Contractor may substitute any article or material similar and equal to those described by reference to trade names or catalogue numbers. All proprietary materials or processes specified in this Specification are to be used or carried out strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
1.4 Contractor to highlight any discrepancy deviation in the document or Contractor's proposal and seek clarification and approval from the relevant consultant prior to fabrication of the works.
2.0 ABBREVIATIONS
2.1 Throughout the Specification and other Documents, the following abbreviations have been used:
m - Linear metre m2 - Square metre m3 - Cubic metre mm - Millimetre mm2 - Square millimetre No - Number oz - Ounce (avoirdupois) lb - Pound (avoirdupois) Cwt - Hundredweight kg - Kilogramme
Ton - Metric Tonne
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C - Degree Celcius
N - Newton
W - Watt
BS - The 'British Standard' (including any amendment or re- enactment) issued by the British Standards Institution current as of the date of submission of tender.
CP - The 'British Standard Code of Practice' (including any amendment or re-enactment) issued by the Council for Codes of Practice of the British Standards Institution current as of the date of submission of tender.
AS - Australian Standards
ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials
DIN - Deutschae Industrie Norm (German Industrial Standards)
SS - The 'Singapore Standard' (including any amendment or re-enactment) issued by the Singapore Productivity and Standards Board current as of the date of submission of tender
BCA - Building Construction Authority of Singapore PSB - The Singapore Productivity and Standards Board FSB - Fire Safety Bureau
ISO - International Standardisation Organisation
3.0 SCOPE OF WORKS
3.1 The Contractor to also read this document in conjunction with architectural, structural and M&E drawings provided and to include all necessary works that are required to be done to complete this contract.
3.2 The Contractor to install a full-size mock-up of the Toilet Partition as directed by the S.O prior to proceeding with the works at other areas. Contractor to allow for necessary pull-out tests (minimum four) as may be required. Contractor to include preparation of shop-drawings for approval of the S.O for all of the works included in the scope of works.
3.3 All samples for all of the scope of work including name of manufacturer, country of origin to be submitted by the Contractor to S.O for approval. The Contractor to to submit test reports for materials and method statement for the installation works for the aforesaid scope of works for SO’s approval as may be appropriate.
3.4 Contractor shall ensure partitions to be used shall be approved by the SO, and be of first quality, true to shape, size, even in colour tone distribution and texture and free from any blemishes.
4.0 SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
4.1 Contractor shall allow for all necessary cutting and chamfering to accommodate for corner joint, including all necessary stainless steel fixing accessories to SO’s approval.
4.2 Contractor shall ensure specified fabrication tolerances must be observed at all times and fabricate in accordance with approved shop drawings. He shall provide all information necessary to secure work in place if necessary.
4.3 Contractor shall co-ordinate the partition works with all interfacing work packages and trades to ensure correct setting out and positioning.
materials are not damaged, and accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. 4.5 Contractor shall include everything necessary or incidental to the execution and
completion of toilet cubicle partition installation, all as specified herein, shown on the drawings and as may be directed on site by the S.O.
4.6 Contractor is to ensure exposed edges of panels and doors shall be chamfered safety. Edge shall be in powder coated aluminium. All edges shall come with aluminium profile trimming. Contractor can propose the partitions to be from ‘Meta’, ‘Bobrick’, ‘Marathon’ or other equivalent licensee fabricator. Partition shall be floor anchored and be water resistant solid phenolic Core material with high pressure matte finish melamine surface fused to core. Colour of Toilet partition to be approved by S.O.
4.7 Contractor shall ensure doors, stiles, wall post shall have a finished thickness of 19mm thick and its edges shall be rebated and black. Division rear panel shall be 19mm thick if applicable.
4.8 Toilet compartments shall comply with the printed manufacturer’s technical data and performance characteristics of the abovementioned brands, unless otherwise approved by the S.O.
4.9 Contractor shall ensure all fully framed powder coated aluminium with perimeter head stabilizing section and continuous side fixing channels. Powder coated aluminium head 45mm x 86mm mechanically joined to 50mm diameter vertical posts with screw spline connections to form structural framework. Corners joined to head section and formed with solid aluminium castings. Framework to form the main support for the cubicles without reliance on panel media or path fittings.
4.10 Contractor shall ensure partition panels shall be concealed aluminium fixings with front pilaster panels silicon bonded into door frame and corner profile.
4.11 Contractor shall ensure legs of partition panels shall be floor attachments with adjustable ground clearance from 60mm to 150mm to allow for uneven or sloping floor.
4.12 All fixed handles and indication rosette with turn button and emergency release to the exterior, bolted and screwed through to contain the handle assembly with concealed nylon door latch and one number of coat hook per cubical (Male & Female) and three number of coat hook per shower. The Contractor to install coat hooks to centre of each door panel at 1.8m from floor finish. Solid coloured nylon door furniture with handle assembly shall be held in position by a 10mm rebated aluminium cover plate. 4.13 Contractor shall ensure partition panel shall be fixed with rubber buffer to act as a door
stopper. Each door shall have 3 nylon covered heavy duty brass hinges, 1 spring loaded to be adjustable for inward and outward opening doors.
4.14 Contractor shall ensure installation of the toilet cubicle partitions shall be executed in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and shall clean and protect the toilet partitions and compartments to the satisfaction of the S.O till hand over of project.