- 2082 Bhadra · 5 marks
Rate analysis: WC commode, high level cistern
Short answer
Supply and fix one WC commode with high-level cistern: materials and labour (plumber, mason, helper) total direct cost Rs 13,115. Adding 15% overhead/profit yields Rs 15,082.25 per number, excluding VAT.
Prepare rate analysis for WC commode with high level cistern per number.
Basis
Rate for supplying and fixing one W.C. commode (pan) with a high-level cistern (cistern fixed at about 2 m above the floor, with a long flush pipe), complete with testing. Rates are illustrative (cement Rs 900/bag, sand Rs 2,500/m³, brick Rs 15, skilled Rs 1,200/day, unskilled Rs 900/day); norms follow DUDBC-style quantities.
Analysis (per number)
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate (Rs) | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.C. commode / pan (ceramic) | 1 | no. | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 |
| High-level cistern (PVC/cast iron, 10-12 L) with bracket and fittings | 1 | no. | 3,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Flush pipe (32-40 mm) with bends and clamps | 1 | set | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Cement (bedding and fixing) | 0.5 | bag | 900.00 | 450.00 |
| Sand | 0.03 | m³ | 2,500.00 | 75.00 |
| Bricks (bedding) | 30 | nos. | 15.00 | 450.00 |
| Screws, putty, misc. | 1 | L.S. | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Plumber (skilled) | 1.2 | md | 1,200.00 | 1,440.00 |
| Mason (skilled) | 0.5 | md | 1,200.00 | 600.00 |
| Helper (unskilled) | 1 | md | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Sub-total | 13,115.00 | |||
| Contractor's overhead and profit | 15% | 1,967.25 | ||
| Total | 15,082.25 |
Answer: Rate of W.C. with high-level cistern = Rs 15,082.25 per number (excluding VAT). The plumber's time is a little more than for the low-level type because of the longer flush pipe and the fixing at height.
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