General specifications for first class building


Foundation and plinth

Brick work in foundation and plinth shall be first class brick in cement or lime mortar over cement or lime concrete.


Filling

Foundation trenches and plinth shall be filled up with local sand.


Damp-proof course

Damp-proof course shall be 2.5 cm thick cement concrete or 2 cm thick cement mortar with 5% pudlo by weight of cement or other standard water-proofing material.


Super structure

Superstructure shall be of first class brickwork in cement mortar.


Roofing

The roof shall be 10 cm thick R.C.C. slab with 10 cm average thick lime terracing over it.


Flooring

Mosaic flooring shall be provided in all floors including staircase.


Finishing

Inside and outside shall be 12 mm thick cement plastered. The inside of drawing, dinning and bed rooms shall be distemper and remaining portions white-washed three coats. The outside with glazed tiles up to the top level of door.


Doors and windows

Doors and windows frames shall be of seasoned teak wood and shutters of 3 cm thick teak wood paneling. Brass fittings shall be provided. Doors and windows shall be varnished with French polish.


Miscellaneous


Rain water pipes shall be of Asbestos cement or cast-iron, finished with paint. All sanitary, water-supply and electrical fittings shall be of first class materials.