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F.10 Generally (cont'd)

10 Any requirements as to special surfaces features of the concrete face shall be given and
where such requirements apply to part only of the work the finish shall be so described.
Lining material which is required to be left in position as a finish shall be so described
stating the method of securing to the concrete.

F.11 Formwork to foundation and beds

1. Formwork to edges and faces of foundations (which shall be deemed to include bases,
pile caps and beds) and formwork to ground beams where exceeding 1.00m high shall
each be given separately in square metres. Where not exceeding 1.00m high they shall
be given in metres stating the height in the following categories:

Not exceeding 250mm high
250mm-500mm high
500mm-1.00m high

2. Formwork to kickers for walls shall be given in metres. Where one or both sides of
formwork to kickers is suspended this shall be stated. Where the height of a kicker is at
the discretion of the contractor this shall be stated.

F.12 Formwork to slabs, staircases and landings

1. Formwork to soffits of slabs, staircases and landings shall each be given in square
metres. Classification shall be as follows:

a. Horizontal.
b Sloping not exceeding 15° from the horizontal.
c. Sloping over 15° from horizontal.

2. Formwork to soffits of solid slabs exceeding 200mm thick shall be given separately in
square metres and the thickness in stages of 100mm.

3. Formwork to sloping upper surfaces of slabs where more than 15° from horizontal shall be
measured in square metres.

4. Formwork to soffits of coffered, troughed or similar shaped slabs shall be described and
given in square metres. Such work shall be measured as to a plain surface, the profiles or
pan type and size being stated. Formwork to ribs or margins of coffered or troughed slabs
not exceeding 500mm wide shall be included with the items. Where such work exceeds
500mm wide formwork shall be given separately in accordance with clause F.12.1 or 2.

5. Formwork to edges of slabs (where not associated with downstand beams or projecting
eaves), steps in tops of slabs, steps in soffts of slabs and to risers to staircases shall each
be given in metres stating the depth in the following categories:

Not exceeding 250mm deep
250mm-500mm deep

Where exceeding 500mm deep the depth shall be stated.

The prohle or height at each end in the case of tapering surfaces shall be given.
Formwork to edges of staircase flights shall be given in metres stating the maximum
width.

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