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SECTION 5.0 – ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND FINISHES SECTION 5.0 – ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND FINISHES

ii. Compressive Strength i. A report consisting of a method statement and guarantees letter
from the material supplier with the specification details, material
For all block units intended to be used in elements subject to performance verifying such material is suitable for toilets and wet
structural requirements, the mean compressive strength shall not be areas, and a testing report from an accredited lab.
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less than 7N/mm . The manufacturer shall also declare the
normalised compressive strength when relevant. ii. Undertaking letters from professional consultants verifying such
material is suitable to be used in toilets and wet areas.
iii. Density
iii. A site visit to another building using the same proposed material.
The net dry density of the units shall be declared in kilogram per
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cubic meters (kg/m ) by the manufacturer in accordance with MS iv. A report on the performance of the material used in other
1933 Part 13. The minimum dry density of unit shall not be less than buildings.
1500kg/m .
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f) All toilet walls, pantry, and wet areas shall be finished with glazed
ceramic tiles up to the ceiling, complete with uPVC tile-trims and/or
Other requirements such as mortar and its’ testing, concrete infill, other accessories wherever required.
blocklaying, block masonry bonds and services holes/chases shall be
referred to Clause 4, Section E: Wall System of the latest edition of g) Catering department kitchen and cafeteria kitchen shall be finished
JKR Standard Specifications for Building Works. with glazed ceramic tiles up to the ceiling, complete with uPVC tile-

trims and other accessories.
e) The IBS wall system shall strictly follow the manufacturer’s
specifications, installation methods, and the JKR Building Standards h) The ablution areas shall have wall tiles up to 1200 mm in height for wall
and Specifications. protection.

i) Glazed ceramic tiles or suitable materials to match the worktop shall
5.4.2 Internal Wall be provided as a backsplash behind worktops, wash hand basins, and
sinks. The length of the backsplash shall cover the overall module of
the low and overhead cabinet. The height of the backsplash shall be
a) Generally, internal walls shall conform to the complete IBS system up to:
following the functional requirements unless otherwise stated. The IBS
wall system shall follow strictly to the manufacturer’s specifications and i. Bottom of overhead cabinets
methods of installation. ii. Ceiling

b) Generally, internal walls shall consist of prefabricated panels, drywall j) Public areas such as the main lobby or entrance/foyer, waiting area,
partitions, or blocks. The coordination of mechanical and electrical main lobby lifts, main staircase, and other adjacent areas shall be of
services shall be given due consideration at an early stage. easy maintenance materials and integrated with the overall interior
design concept.
c) Prefabricated panels shall be of the pre-cast concrete panel,
lightweight concrete panel, glass panel, timber panel, or composite k) All mechanical and electrical service rooms wall shall be constructed of
panel. brick. If the tenderer proposes other material, the tenderer should
submit the following requirements to the PD’s concurrence as per item
d) Pre-cast concrete surface shall be plaster or skim coated and finished e.
with paint.
l) For operating theatres and all other clean areas, the walls shall be
e) All toilets, ablution, and wet areas shall be of brickwork. If the tenderer seamless. All the joints’ angular parts shall be curved and plastered
proposes other material, the tenderer should submit the following with special approved non-porous plaster and painted for easy cleaning
requirements to the PD’s concurrence: and maintenance.

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