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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
QUALITY CONTROL GUIDELINES
Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai

United Arab Emirates
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Construction Materials Quality Control Guidelines

First Edition-2007
P.O. Box 17000, Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai
Tel.: 00971 4 8819444
E-mail: ced.quality@ced.ae
http://ced.dubaitrade.ae
This edition was issued in March 2007

Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
QUALITY
CONTROL
GUIDELINES
First Edition-2007
Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai

United Arab Emirates
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The publication of this book could not have been possible but
for the ungrudging efforts put in by the Quality Section of the
Civil Engineering Department. We would like to acknowledge
contributions made by Group Internal Audit and Quality
Director, Nakheel Contracts and Procurement Manager,
Nakheel Quality Assurance Manager, Concrete Readymix
Suppliers, Materials Testing laboratories and many engineers
from different organizations.
Our thanks go out to all of those who contributed, whether
through their comments, feedbacks, edits or suggestions.
As there is always room for improvement, Civil Engineering
Department welcomes comments on this Book, and will
consider all that are received. Your comments will continue the
development of this book leading to its ultimate acceptance.
As always it has been a great joint effort..
Nazek Al Sabbagh
Chief, Civil Engineering Officer
Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation CED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chairman Quality Policy Statement -------------------------------------------- 11

Section 1: Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Section 2: Quality Control (General) ----------------------------------------------- 15
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2.02
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2.04
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Quality Policy
-------------------------------------------------------Submittals ---------------------------------------------------------------General Quality Control Requirements ------------------------------Quality Control Plans --------------------------------------------------Inspection Procedures--------------------------------------------------Inspection and Test Plan -----------------------------------------------Document and Submittal Control ------------------------------------Identification and Control of Items and Materials ------------------Inspections and Tests ---------------------------------------------------Measuring and Test Equipment ---------------------------------------Non-Conformance Monitoring ---------------------------------------Personnel Qualifications -----------------------------------------------Quality Control Reports/Audits ---------------------------------------Equipment/Material Handling and Storage -------------------------Quality Control Records -----------------------------------------------Workmanship -----------------------------------------------------------Protection of Property --------------------------------------------------QA/QC Induction Training ---------------------------------------------
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Section 3: Recommended Practices Before and During Concreting -----
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Formwork ---------------------------------------------------------------Concrete Consolidation ----------------------------------------------Concreting -------------------------------------------------------------Hot Weather Concreting -----------------------------------------------
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Section 4: Schedule of Tests and Inspections --------------------------------
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a. Cast In-Situ Concrete (Ready-Mixed Concrete) ---------------------- Laboratory and Plant Trial Mixes ----------------------------------- Concrete Production & Site Deliveries ------------------------------ Site Laboratories ------------------------------------------------------ Aggregates ------------------------------------------------------------ Water
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Bored In-Situ Piles & Drilled Shafts ------------------------------------Reinforcing Steel -------------------------------------------------------Epoxy-Coated Steel ------------------------------------------------------Earthwork -----------------------------------------------------------------Precast Concrete -------------------------------------------------------Glass Reinforced Cement (GRC) Elements ---------------------------Blocks --------------------------------------------------------------------- Concrete Blocks ------------------------------------------------------- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks ------------------------------- Normal Weight Polystyrene Sandwich Blocks ---------------------- Light Weight Masonry Units ----------------------------------------- Clay Masonry Blocks with Polystyrene Insert ----------------------i. Lath and Plaster ----------------------------------------------------------j. Polystyrene Thermal Insulation -----------------------------------------k. Painting --------------------------------------------------------------------
Section 5: QC Forms ------------------------------------------------------------a.

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Non-Conformance Report ----------------------------------------------Status of Non-Conformance Reports ----------------------------------Field Memorandum ------------------------------------------------------Material Inspection Report ----------------------------------------------Notification of Material Receipt ---------------------------------------Inspection and Test Plan ------------------------------------------------Concrete Pour Record --------------------------------------------------Inspection Record for Structural Repairs ------------------------------Pile Record -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Section 6: QC Checklists --------------------------------------------------------
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Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------a. Pre-Concrete Checklist --------------------------------------------------b. Pile Cap -------------------------------------------------------------------c. Footings -------------------------------------------------------------------d. Tie Beams -----------------------------------------------------------------e. Slab on Grade -----------------------------------------------------------f. Walls ----------------------------------------------------------------------g. Columns ------------------------------------------------------------------h. Slabs ----------------------------------------------------------------------i. Reinforced Concrete Water Tanks --------------------------------------j. Water Proofing ------------------------------------------------------------
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Back Fill ------------------------------------------------------------------Block Work --------------------------------------------------------------Plastering ----------------------------------------------------------------Roof Water Proofing ----------------------------------------------------Swimming Pool ----------------------------------------------------------Ceramic Tiles ------------------------------------------------------------Marble/Granite ---------------------------------------------------------Aluminium ---------------------------------------------------------------Painting (Metal Surfaces) -----------------------------------------------Painting (Concrete/Plaster Surfaces) ----------------------------------Painting (Timber Surfaces) ---------------------------------------------False Ceiling ------------------------------------------------------------False Ceiling Closure ----------------------------------------------------
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CHAIRMAN QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
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Section 1: INTRODUCTION
The
need for and use of a Quality control function can not be

overemphasized. Quality cannot be tested nor inspected into a product,
it must be built in. This manual outlines the basic and minimum
requirements for building a simple but effective system for controlling
the quality of work and basic materials used in construction. This manual
is based on the belief that:
Quality is controlled by adequate advance planning, coordination,

supervision, and technical direction; proper definition and a
clear understanding of job requirements and procedures; and
the employment of appropriately skilled personnel.
Quality is verified through checking, reviewing and monitoring

of work activities, with documentation by experienced, qualified
individuals who are not directly responsible for performing the
work.
Quality is achieved by providing proper training of personnel

and ensuring that all personnel remain current on the knowledge
and skills needed for their positions.
Quality is achieved by focusing on preventing problems or errors

rather than reacting to them.
Quality control should ensure that the work is done correctly the
first time.
This manual requires the attention and cooperation of all consultants,

contractors and production personnel to assure quality production and
material. It shall be implemented by all concerned parties in the field of
construction. All involved parties shall comply with quality issues in other
regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the project.
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Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

2.01 QUALITY POLICY
A.
The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Quality Policy

statement signed by the Chairman will be adopted for all
Projects.
B.
The Project shall prepare a Statement of Commitment to the

Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Quality Policy that
shall be signed by the Project Manager/Contractor Manager
and Sub-Contractor Manager.
2.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Contractors Quality Control Plan (QCP).
1. Submit to Employer Representative no later than 7 calendar
days from issue of the commencement date.
2. No work covered by the Contractors QCP shall begin
until the plan has been approved.
3. Plan shall describe all of the Contractors quality control
procedures that will be used throughout the project.
4. Include an Internal and External Audit Schedule
a.
Minimum requirements shall be as specified herein.
B. Quality Control Organization Plan

1. Show organization of Contractors quality control team.
2. Provide the name, qualifications, and experience of the
Quality Control Manager and key QC support staff for
approval by the Employers Representative.
a. Once approved, the Contractors Quality Control
Manager shall have full authority to represent and act for
the Contractor on all quality related matters.
b. Notify the Employer Representative in writing prior
to re-assigning any of the designated quality control
personnel.
c. Obtain Employer Representatives approval for
replacement prior to re-assigning or re-locating approved
quality control personnel.
C. List of Proposed Suppliers and Sub-Contractors QC Staff
1. List shall include the following:
a. Items to be supplied by each supplier and subcontractor
b. Model or catalogue numbers
c. Specifications
d. Inspection and test requirements
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e. Performance data
f. Anticipated inspection and test dates
g. Name and location of quarries and procedures for
work in quarries
List other pertinent information as appropriate.
D. Submit inspection and test results, certificates of compliance, and

certified material test reports to the Employer Representative.
E. Inspection and Test Plan
days from the commencement date.
2. No work covered by the inspection and test plan shall
begin until the plan has been approved.
F. Quality Control Procedures and Instructions
days prior to using such procedures or instructions.
2. Do not begin work governed by Quality Control Procedures
until such procedures have been approved by the Employer
Representative.
G. Records Index
1. Prepare an index of all project records which will be
developed and maintained during progress of the Work.
days from the commencement date.
H. Inspection and Test Results
1. All materials delivered to the site shall be sampled and
tested; test results to be submitted at least 7 calendar days
prior to incorporating items into the Work.
2. Report results to the Employer Representative indicating
compliance or failure immediately upon receipt.
2.03 GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
A. Develop, implement and maintain a quality control program
consistent with the requirements of this Section.
1.
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Ensure equipment and material conform to applicable

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2.
Maintain specified quality in all areas of the Work including

but not limited to:
a. Design and construction of temporary structures
b. Inspection
c. Testing
d. Packaging, shipping, handling
equipment and materials
and
storage
of
e. Site construction activities

B. Establish procedures to prevent deficiencies from occurring.
1.
Identify discrepancies when they do occur and then take

corrective action.
2.
Instruct workmen, sub-contractors, material suppliers,

and other personnel involved in the project on the correct
procedures to follow.
C. Assign specific responsibility for implementing the quality

control program.
D. Systematically verify compliance with the specified requirements
using quality control audits for sub-contractors and suppliers.
1.
Record results in formal reports.
2.
Establish corrective action logs to track all actions.
E. Assist Employer Representative in auditing quality control

activities.
1.
Employer Representatives audits may be either preplanned or random as warranted by general quality
trends.
F. Inspect and test all work under this Contract.

1.
Maintain records of such inspections and tests.
2.
Prepare and submit signed checklists for all work offered

for the approval of the Employers Representative.
G. Arrange for factory inspections and tests when required by the

Contract Documents.
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H. Provide equipment, instruments, qualified personnel, and
facilities necessary to inspect the work and perform the tests
required by the Contract Documents.
I.
Repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming

work until all work complies with the contract requirements.
1.
All re-testing and re-inspections shall be performed at no

additional cost to the Employer.
J. The Employer Representative may elect to perform additional

inspections and tests at the place of the manufacture, the
shipping point, or at the destination, to verify compliance with
applicable Specifications.
1.
Inspections and tests performed by the Employer

Representative shall not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to meet the Specifications.
2.
Inspections and tests by the Employer Representative shall

not be considered a guarantee that materials delivered at
a later time will be acceptable.
K. Non-conforming materials, whether in place or not, will be

rejected by the Employer Representative.
1.
Contractor shall be notified in writing to correct or remove

the defective material from the Works.
2.
If the Contractor fails to respond, the Employer

Representative may order correction, removal, and/or
replacement of defective materials by others.
a. Contractor shall bear all costs for such work.
L. Materials accepted on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance

may be sampled and inspected/tested by the Employer
Representative at any time.
1.
The fact that the materials were accepted on the basis of

a certificate of compliance shall not relieve the Contractor
of his responsibility to use materials which comply with the
Specifications.
M. Contractor shall impose all of the specified QCP requirements

(including inspection and test procedures) upon Suppliers and
Sub-Contractors.
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N. Failure to Perform
1.
In the event the Contractor fails to adequately perform

any or all of the provisions of this Section, the Employer, at
his sole discretion, reserves the right to have the Employer
Representative perform any or all of the provisions of this
Section and back-charge the Contractor for the actual
cost of such work and any administrative charges deemed
necessary.
2.
This remedy for Contractors failure to perform shall be in

addition to any other right or remedy available under the
Contract.
2.04 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Provides detailed description of procedures, instructions,
and reports used to ensure compliance with the Contract
Documents.
B. No construction shall begin and no requests for payment shall
be processed until the Contractors Quality Control Plan is
approved.
C. Contractors QCP shall include the following as a minimum:
1.
Statement of Commitment to Ports, Customs & Free Zone

Corporation Quality Policy signed by all parties in the
project.
2.
Organization chart identifying all personnel responsible

for quality control.
a. Identify the manager of the QC program showing that
the position is independent of the job supervisory staff
with clear lines of authority.
b. The QC manager shall report directly to the Contractors
corporate management and he shall liaise and
coordinate directly with the Employer Representative.
c. Show area of responsibility and authority of each
individual in the quality control system.
d. Describe in detail the area of responsibility and authority
of each individual in the quality control system.
e. The QC manager or designated substitute shall
be present at the project site at any time work is in
progress.
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3.
Procedures for reviewing shop drawings, samples,

certificates, and other submittals necessary for contract
compliance.
a. Include the name of all personnel authorized to sign
the submittals for the Contractor certifying that they
comply with the Contract requirements.
4.
Procedures used to ensure compliance with the Contract

Documents, as well as problem identification, reporting
and resolution.
a. Include a copy of forms and reports used to document
quality control operations.
b. Include a submittal status log listing required submittals
and action required by the Contractor and Employer
Representative or Project Manger.
5.
A description of the services provided by outside

organizations such as testing laboratories, architects, and
consulting engineers.
6.
A test and inspection schedule keyed to the construction

schedule and following the order of the Specification.
Indicate the following:
1. Inspections and tests required.
2. Names of responsible personnel for each segment of
the Work.
3. Schedule for each inspection and test.
4. Acceptance criteria for any tests carried out.
7.
Document and submittal control procedures.
8.
Procedures to identify and control use of items and

materials.
9.
Sample forms to be used (Stop Work Order, NCR, etc.)
10. A control chart for both production facilities and field

operation to provide a visual indication of whether a
process is under control.
11. Internal and External Audit Program for the duration of the
project.
2.05 INSPECTION PROCEDURES

A. As a minimum, inspect work before beginning each work
segment and after completing a representative portion of the
work.
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B. Perform follow up inspections as necessary to ensure compliance
with the contract documents.
C. Preparatory inspection shall include:
1.
Review of the contract requirements
2.
Review of approved shop drawings and submittal data.
3.
Check availability of required control testing.
4.
Ensure materials and equipment conform to approved

shop drawings and submittal data.
5.
Ensure the necessary preparatory work has been completed

and is of acceptable quality.
D. Perform an initial inspection as soon as a representative

segment of the particular item of Work has been completed.
1.
This inspection shall include the following:

a. Conduct scheduled tests.
1. Results shall cite the Contract requirements, the test
or analytical procedures used, and the actual test
results.
2. State whether item tested or analyzed conforms or
fails to conform.
3. Test reports shall be signed by the laboratory
representative authorized to sign certified test
reports.
4. Immediately deliver all documents to the Employer
Representative.
b. Examine quality of workmanship.
c. Check for omissions or dimensional errors.
d. Approve or reject initial work.
E. Provide follow-up inspections as necessary.

1.
Include continued testing and examinations to ensure

continued compliance with the Contract requirements.
F. Prepare and attach to the Inspection procedures copies of

checklists to be used to cover all aspects of the works.
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2.06 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
A. Contractor shall develop an Inspection and Test Plan for
each Specification Section and for the design/production/test
processes for each item of manufactured equipment.
1.
Identify the following:

a. All required inspections and tests required by that
Specification Section
b. Required testing frequency
c. The accept/reject criteria
d. Records required to document compliance
e. Procedures or instruction to be used for control of each
activity
g. Establish procedures to ensure that test results are
submitted on time
B. Provide sufficient detail to allow the Employer Representative

and other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the
work to identify operations to be inspected by that organization
(i.e. Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation - CED, Dubai
Municipality, etc).
1.
Such operations shall not be bypassed by the Contractor,

unless a written waiver is given by the witnessing
organization.
2.07 DOCUMENT AND SUBMITTAL CONTROL

A. Establish written procedures for processing all documents and
submittals associated with this project.
1.
Procedures shall address receipt, filing, safe guarding,

processing and transmitting.
2.
Establish procedures to ensure documents are prepared

and transmitted or distributed in a timely manner.
3.
Procedures shall also ensure documents contain the

required technical information.
B. Provide quality control procedures, methods, and current

documents at the locations where they are to be used.
C. Maintain separate files for quality related documents and
make such files available to the Employer Representative upon
request.
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1.
Retain all quality related records for not less than ten
years.
2.
Protect all records from damage, deterioration, and loss.
D. Contractor shall not change or alter approved submittals,

procedures, shop drawings or any other pertinent documentation
without the Employer Representatives written authorization.
E. Establish document registers to verify the approval status of
ITPs, Method Statements and Drawings.
2.08 IDENTIFICATION
MATERIALS
AND
CONTROL
OF
ITEMS
AND
A. Contractor shall establish control procedures to ensure that

items or materials accepted through shipping or receiving
inspection are properly used and installed.
B. Contractor shall identify all items and materials so that they
are traceable throughout all inspections, test activities, and
records.
1.
For stored items, the identification method shall be

consistent with the expected duration and type of storage.
C. Contractor shall record equipment and material identifications

and ensure that they are traceable to the location where they
are incorporated into the work.
D. Contractor shall develop and maintain a receiving/inspection
log containing at least the information itemized below:
1.
Purchase order number
2.
Item number
3.
Suppliers name
4.
Quantity
5.
Item description
6.
Reference to applicable Contract requirements
7.
Date received
8.
Heat number, serial number or other Identification, as

applicable
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Verification of
documentation
receipt
of
all
required
supporting
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10. QC acceptance sign-off and date
11. Non-conformance number, if applicable.
2.09 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Contractor shall use an approved material testing laboratory
for testing required by these specifications.
1.
An on-site approved independent laboratory accredited

by Dubai Municipality Construction Quality Control &
Research Section (DM CQC & RS) and staffed by qualified
personnel shall be used.
a. Submit name and qualifications of independent testing
laboratories to Employer Representative for approval
not less than 7 calendar days prior to the date the
laboratories are to be used.
b. Once approved, dismissal and replacement of the
approved independent testing laboratory shall require
written authorization by the Employer Representative.
B. All inspections, sampling and testing of materials shall be

conducted in accordance with the specified standards.
1.
Contractor shall have adequate QC personnel on site

during all production shift operations.
2.
Test procedures submitted for approval shall include the

following, as a minimum:
a. Prerequisites for the given test
b. Required tools, equipment, and instrumentation
c. Necessary environmental conditions
d. Acceptance criteria
e. Data to be recorded
f. Test results reporting forms
g. Identification of items tested
C. Inspection work shall be performed by personnel designated

by the Contractor.
1.
Such personnel shall not be the same as those performing

the work.
D. Approved procedures and instructions shall be on hand and

used by inspection and test personnel at the time of inspection
or test.
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1.
2.
All revisions shall be approved prior to being used to

inspect or test the work.
No deviations from approved work procedures and
instructions shall be allowed without written authorization
from the Employer Representative.
E. Provide the Employer Representative with not less than 24 hours

written notice of the occurrence of an assigned hold point.
1.
Any hold point inspected by outside agencies shall require

a minimum of 14 days prior written notification.
F. Submit inspection/test results to the Employer Representative

prior to incorporating the item(s) into the work.
1.
Report inspection/test failures to the

Representative immediately upon receipt.
Employer
2.
Submit certificates of compliance 7 days prior to

incorporating a product to the Works.
G. Inspections and tests conducted by persons or agencies other

than the Contractor shall not in any way relieve the Contractor
of his responsibility and obligation to meet all Specifications
and referenced standards.
H. Inspection and test records shall, as a minimum, identify the
following:
1.
Name of items inspected/tested
2.
Quantity of items
3.
Inspection/test procedure reference
4.
Date
5.
Name of inspector/tester
6.
Observations/comments
7.
Specified requirements
8.
Acceptability
9.
Deviations/non-conformances
10. Corrective action

11. Evaluation of results
12. Signature of authorized evaluator
I.
Inspection and Test Status

1.
Contractor shall clearly document and identify the

inspections and test status of materials and equipment
throughout construction.
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2.
Identification may be by means of stamps, tags, or other

control devices attached to, or accompanying, the material
or equipment.
2.10 MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Provide measuring and test equipment necessary to ensure
construction conforms to the requirements of the specification.
B. Maintain the accuracy of all measuring and test equipment.
1.
Provide a unique identification number or mark

permanently affixed to each item of measuring and test
equipment.
2.
Calibrate each item of measuring and test equipment at

intervals recommended by the manufacturer and submit
calibration certificates.
3.
Develop a log of all measuring and test equipment and

record:
a. Equipment description
b. Identification number
c. Date of the last calibration
d. Due date of the next calibration
2.11 NON-CONFORMANCE MONITORING

A. Contractor shall develop a system to identify, document, control
and process non-conforming material and equipment.
1.
A non-conformance exists when either material and

equipment, documentation, or construction do not comply
with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
2.
The monitoring system shall apply to material and

equipment as well as documentation, installation and
construction which fail to conform to the Contract
Documents.
B. Contractor shall provide the Employer Representative with the

following information for each non-conformance:
1. Identification of non-conformance
2. Description of non-conformance
3. Evaluation of non-conformance to establish the cause
4. Recommended corrective action
5.
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6.
Date corrective action was completed
7.
Description of final corrective action
8.
Consultants Approval
C. Contractor shall develop and maintain a non-conformance

action tracking log to track all non-conformances.
1.
Log shall contain the following information as a

minimum:
a. Sequential reference number
b. Date issued
c. Originator
d. Description of
conformance
item
deemed
to
be
in
non-
f. Description of non-conformance
g. Recommended and final disposition
h. Date closed
i. QC Managers initials
j. Remarks, as applicable
D. Contractors QC personnel shall have the authority to stop that
portion of the work which does not comply with the Contract
requirements.
E. The dispositions for non-conforming items and materials shall
be subject to approval by the Employer Representative.
F. Contractor shall clearly identify each non-conforming item with
a status tag or other distinguishing mark.
1.
Establish procedures for installing, monitoring, and

removing these status tags.
2.
Identify personnel authorized to remove status tags.
G. Corrective Actions
1.
Contractor shall take prompt action to identify the causes

of each non-conformance and the corrective action
necessary to prevent recurrence.
a. The results of failure and discrepancy report summaries,
supplier evaluations, and any other pertinent applicable
data shall be used for determining corrective action.
b. Information developed during construction, tests, and
inspections that support the implementation of required
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improvements and corrections shall be used to support
the adequacy of corrective action taken.
2.12 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall identify activities requiring qualified production,
inspection, and test personnel and establish their minimum
competence level.
B. Personnel inspecting and testing special operations (e.g.,
welding, brazing, etc.) shall have the experience, training, and
current certification commensurate with the scope, complexity,
or nature of the activity.
1. Such personnel shall be approved by the Employer
Representative.
C. Contractor shall submit the following for all such production,
inspection and test personnel:
1. Qualifications description
2. Orientation
3. Skill evaluation
4. Certification credentials
D. Contractor shall maintain records of personnel qualifications as
quality records.
2.13 QUALITY CONTROL REPORTS/AUDITS
A. The Contractors Quality Control Manager shall provide a
daily Quality Control Report to the Employer Representative.
This report shall be comprehensive and it should include all
Q.C. activities on the project.
B. Contractor shall perform regularly scheduled internal audits to
verify that his quality control procedures ensure total compliance
with the Specifications and referenced standards.
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Schedule quality control audits not less than monthly and

document findings in a report.
2.
Maintain records of internal audits as quality records and

make them available to the Employer Representative upon
request.
3.
Provide the Employer Representative with access to the

audit records upon request.
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4.
Allow the Employer Representative to observe the

Contractors internal audit upon request.
5.
Provide the Employer Representative with a copy of the

audit report.
C. Contractor shall perform regularly scheduled external audits

on his main Suppliers and Sub-Contractors to verify that their
quality control procedures ensure total compliance with the
specifications and referenced standards.
1.
Schedule quality control audits not less than monthly.
2.
Maintain records of internal audits of contractors and

subcontractors as quality records and make them available
to the Employer Representative upon request.
3.
Provide the Employer Representative with access to the

audit records upon request.
4.
Allow the Employer Representative to observe the

Contractors internal audit upon request.
5.
Provide the Employer Representative with a copy of the

audit report.
2.14 EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Contractor shall be responsible for handling, storing and
preserving equipment and material from the time of receipt to
the time of acceptance by the Employer.
B. Contractors storage and handling procedures shall be
designed to prevent damage, deterioration, distortion of shape
or dimension, loss, degradation, loss of identification, or
substitution.
C. The handling procedures shall address the use, inspection
and maintenance of special devices such as crates, boxes,
containers, dividers, slings, material handling and transportation
equipment and other facilities.
D. Contractor shall identify equipment and material requiring
special handling or testing.
2.15 QUALITY CONTROL RECORDS
A. Contractor shall develop a complete records index based on
the requirements for document and data submittals in each
Section of the Specifications.
1. Indicate all quality control records, documentation,
submittals and data required by the Contract.
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2.
3.
Supplement these records as necessary to monitor quality

throughout the project.
The records identified in the index shall provide objective
evidence that quality control program activities conform to
the contract requirements.
a. Include evidence that required verifications have been
performed
b. Establish the basis for key project decisions.
B. Authenticate all records.

1. Only complete and properly authenticated documents
shall be maintained as records of material and equipment
quality.
C. Quality records shall be indexed, filed and maintained in a
manner that provides for timely retrieval; traceability, easy
identification and the latest status (acceptability) of equipment
and material.
D. Protect Quality Control records from deterioration and
damage.
E. As a minimum, records shall include:
1. Name of equipment/material inspected/ tested
2. Specification reference by section and paragraph (where
applicable)
3. Quantity of items
4. Location and installation
5. Inspection/test procedure reference
6. Date
7. Signature of inspector
8. Observations/comments
2.16 WORKMANSHIP
A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive
tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid
standards or more precise workmanship.
B. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of
the specified quality.
C. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices
designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, and
racking.
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D. Comply with manufacturers published installation instructions
in full detail, including each step in sequence.
1. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents,
request clarification from Employer Representative before
proceeding.
2.17 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
A. Do not load or permit a structure to be loaded in a manner that
will endanger the structure.
B. Do not subject Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures
that will endanger it.
C. Existing Surfaces and Facilities:
1.
Take positive action to protect existing surfaces and facilities

from damage resulting from construction operations unless
modifications to the surfaces or facilities are required as
part of the Contract.
2.
Protect paving, landscaping, and utility facilities from

damage caused by mobile and stationary equipment,
including vehicles delivering materials to the project site.
3.
Protect finished surfaces, including jambs and soffits of

openings used as passageways through which materials
are handled, against possible damage resulting form the
conduct of the work by trades.
4.
Provide and maintain adequate protection for adjacent

structures.
a. When required by law or for the safety of the Work;
shore, brace, underpin, or otherwise protect those
portions of adjacent structures that may be affected by
the Work.
D. Utilities
1. Known utilities and related facilities are shown on the
drawings.
a. Location of these facilities are not guaranteed, nor
is there any guarantee that other utilities are not
present.
b. Unless otherwise specifically provided, protect utilities
and related facilities from damage and cause no
interruption of service.
2.
Establish and maintain direct contact with the Employer
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Representative or operator of each utility that may be
affected by the Work.
a. Proceed with Work that may affect a utility only with
the cooperation and approval of the Employer
Representative or operator of the utility.
b. Immediately inform the Employer Representative of
any agreement with the utility operator concerning the
Work under this Contract.
3.
Verify the location of all utilities in the vicinity of the work

before commencing construction.
a. Submit a plan for performing the work to the Employer
Representative for approval.
b. Include evidence of approval by the utility owner or
operator.
E. New Work
1.
All finished surfaces shall be clean and un-marred upon

acceptance of the area.
2.
Do not permit traffic or material storage on finished

surfaces.
a. Where some activity must take place on the finished
surface in order to perform the Work, provide and
maintain adequate protection.
3.
Provide and maintain adequate protection against the

weather at all times so as to preserve Work, materials,
equipment, apparatus, and fixtures free from damage.
4.
Do not use items of equipment that are intended to form

a part of the completed work as construction equipment
without specific approval from the Employer Representative
in each instance.
2.18 QA/QC INDUCTION TRAINING

A. Prepare and carry out QA/QC Induction Training for all QC
staff, Engineers, Inspectors and Foremen on the project QC
plan, procedures, Inspection and Test Plan, method statements
and checklists to be used during the construction of the
project.
B. Prepare and carry out QA/QC Induction Training for all SubContractors staff as noted in A.
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Section 3 : RECOMMENDED PRACTICES BEFORE AND DURING CONCRETING

3.01 FORMWORK
All forms should be perfectly cleaned
Release agent applied correctly
Correct position
Line and level
Accuracy within tolerances
Verticality (plumb)
Correct angles for batters
Finishing heights (mark off)
Joints flush and tight
Joints sealed as required
No nails protruding into the concrete
3.02 CONCRETE CONSOLIDATION

Make sure you can see the concrete surface
When inserting the poker, its head should be put in quickly and
allowed to penetrate to the bottom of the layer as quickly as
possible under its own weight. If done slowly, the top layer will
be compacted first, making it more difficult for the entrapped
air in the lower part of the layer to escape to the surface.
The head should be inserted vertically. This minimizes the voids
created by inserting the head, and allows air bubbles to rise up
unimpeded by a sloping vibrator.
The poker should be left in the concrete for about 10 seconds,
and withdrawn slowly.
The poker should not touch the form face.
The poker should extend 100mm into any previous layer.
The maximum depth of the new layer equals the vibrator head
length minus 100mm. If the depth of concrete is greater, then
the new part will not be fully compacted.
It should be noted that where finish is important, extra vibration
can reduce the number of blowholes.
3.03 CONCRETING
Someone experienced in the construction of formwork should
always be present at site when the concrete is being placed.
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Grout loss is an indication that joints were not tight or some
movements have occurred during placing.
In walls and columns no layer should be more than about
450mm thick. With layers thicker than 450mm, the weight of
concrete on top makes it impossible even with vibration to get
the air out from the bottom of the layer.
Make sure that each layer of concrete has been fully compacted
before placing the next one.
Fully compacted concrete will be dense, strong, durable and
impermeable. Badly compacted concrete will be weak, non
durable, honeycombed and porous. The air must be removed.
For maximum compaction, preferance should be given to the
use of self compacting concrete.
3.04 HOT WEATHER CONCRETING
The American Concrete Institute Hot Weather Concreting, ACI
305R-99, defines hot weather as any combination of high ambient
temperature, high concrete temperature, low relative humidity,
high wind speed, and excessive solar radiation that can impair the
quality of fresh or hardened concrete. These factors individually or
combined, can accelerate moisture loss and cement hydration.
Concrete mixed and placed during hot weather is subject to
conditions that can adversely affect the properties and serviceability
of the hardened concrete. Some of these conditions are:
Increased water demand
Increased rate of slump loss
Increased rate of setting
Increased tendency of plastic shrinkage cracking and

drying shrinkage cracking
Low ultimate strength
Decreased durability
Increased permeability
Increased potential for reinforcing steel corrosion

Successful hot weather concreting requires careful planning and
close coordination among all members of the construction team.
Best results will be achieved if the following important procedures
are recognized.
A. Production at Batching Plants
1. Shading the aggregates.
2. Cooling the mixing water before use.
3. Approved water cementitous material ratio should be
respected.
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4.
Set retarding admixtures can be added to slow setting of

concrete and reduce water demand.
5.
Cement extenders, such as Fly Ash and GGBS.
B. Transport
1.
Steady flow of concrete
2.
Drum rotation should be at the lowest agitating speed
3.
Major placement of concrete should be scheduled during

evening or night times and periods of lower traffic.
4.
The dispatching of trucks should be coordinated with the

rate of placement to avoid delays in arrival or long waiting
periods.
5.
Traffic arrangement at site should ensure easy access of

delivery units to the unloading points.
6.
Site traffic should be coordinated for a quick turnaround

of concrete truck.
C. Placement of Concrete
1.
Have adequate manpower and equipment (plus stand-by

units) available to handle the concrete at the desired rate
of placement and to unload the concrete trucks promptly.
2.
Water should be available in sufficient quantities. The

temperature of water used for curing must be as close as
possible to that of the concrete to avoid thermal shock (not
more than 11 C than that of concrete).
3.
Erect temporarily windbreaks and shades to protect fresh

concrete from hot sun and drying winds.
4.
Arrangement should be made for the ready availability of

backup equipment for placing, vibrating and material for
curing.
5.
Dampen the sub grade, forms and reinforcing steel the

night before, do this again thoroughly before placing
concrete.
6.
Cover concrete as soon as it is placed, until final finishing

can be started.
7.
Water curing should start immediately after finishing and

it should be continuous as per specified period of curing.
8.
Temperature of concrete should be as per specified limit.
9.
For mass concrete a method statement should be given

addressing the logistical and technical issues.
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D. Testing
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1.
An approved trained technician should perform all tests.
2.
Leaving the samples of fresh concrete exposed to sun,

wind or dry air is not acceptable.
3.
Samples of fresh concrete shall be provided with

an impervious cover, cured and stored in a shaded
environment (temperature of shaded environment should
be as per relevant standards). Record temperature using
maximum minimum thermometer.)
4.
Prevent moisture loss of samples during transportation

by wrapping them in plastic wet burlap. Be sure to avoid
excessive rough handling during transportation to the
laboratory.
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Section 4 : SCHEDULE OF TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
CAST IN-SITU CONCRETE

Ready-Mixed Concrete
LABORATORY & PLANT TRIAL MIXES
Schedule of Tests and Inspections
DESIGNATION
A.
Composition/Selection
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
Each Grade Before Production Starts
Concrete Temperature
ASTM C 1064
Each grade
Slump
BS 1881-102,
EN 12350-2
Initially and every 15 minutes
Flow Table (1)
EN 12350-5
Initially and every 15 minutes
Slump Flow (2)
ASTM C 1611
Each grade
T-50 cm Slump Flow (2)
ASTM C 1611
Each grade
V-Funnel(2)
European Guidelines
for SCC
Each grade
V-Funnel at T5
minutes(2)
European Guidelines
for SCC
Each grade
L-Box (h2/h1)(2)
European Guidelines
for SCC
Each grade
J-Ring(2)
ASTM C 1621
Each grade
Fresh Concrete Density

& Yield
BS 1881-107, EN
12350-6, ASTM C 138
Each grade
Air Content
BS 1881-106,
EN 12350-7
Each grade
Bleeding
ASTM C 232
Each grade
Setting Time of
Concrete
ASTM C 403
Each grade
Compressive Strength
BS 1881-116,
EN 12390-3
At 7 and 28 days for each

grade
Tensile/Flexural
Strength
EN 12390-5&6
At 7 and 28 days for grades

where flexural govern
Drying Shrinkage
ASTM C 596
Each grade of structural

concrete
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SECTION 4 : SCHEDULE OF TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
Sulfate and Chloride

Content
BS 1881-124
Each grade (3)
Rapid Chloride
Penetration
ASTM C 1202
At 28 days for each grade of

structural concrete
Water Absorption
BS 1881-122

structural concrete
Water Permeability
EN 12390-8

structural concrete
Initial Surface
Absorption Test
BS 1881-208

structural concrete
(1)
(2)
Where flowable concrete is used

Where Self Compacting Concrete is used
(3)
Whenever the source of any ingredient changes
NOTES
Notes:
1. Designed concrete shall conform to the requirements specified
in EN 206 and BS 8500
2. Additional testing will be conducted at the request of the
Engineer and/or Authority
3. Contract Specifications are to be implemented if more or other
tests are required
4. Follow the
standards:
recommendations
of
the
following
codes/
ACI 311.5: Guide for concrete plant inspection and testing of

ready-mixed concrete
ACI 304R: Guide for measuring, mixing, transporting and
placing concrete
ASTM C94/C94M: Standard Specification for Ready Mixed
Concrete
The European Guidelines for Self Compacting Concrete
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CONCRETE PRODUCTION & SITE DELIVERIES
DESIGNATION
A.
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
Structural Concrete
Concrete Temperature
ASTM C 1064
Each load
Slump
BS 1881-102,
EN 12350-2
Each load
Flow Table (1)
EN 12350-5
Each load
Slump Flow (2)
ASTM C 1611
Each Delivery
650 - 750 mm
and visually
J-Ring (2)
ASTM C 1621
As per project
specifications
0 - 10 mm
Fresh Concrete Density

& Yield
BS 1881-107,
EN 12350-6,
ASTM C 138
With each set of compressive

strength cubes
Air Content (3)
BS 1881-106,
EN 12350-7
Each load
1. Critical Structures
(columns, cantilevers...):
One set every 10m3 or
fraction thereof
Compressive Strength
BS 1881-116,
EN 12390-3
2. Intermediate Structures:
One set every 50m3 or
fraction thereof
3. Mass Concrete (rafts):
One set every 100m3 for
pours less than 2000m3
One set every 150m3 for
pours less than 2000m3
Tensile/Flexural
Strength
Evaluation of Strength
Test Results of Concrete
A set
consists
of at
least 6
cubes
EN 12390-5&6
At 7 and 28 days for grades where

flexural govern
ACI 214,
ACI 363.2R
Biweekly for each grade of structural

concrete:
1. The overall variation class of
operation for general construction
testing shall be at least Good.
2. The within-test variation class of
operation for field control testing
shall be at least Very Good.
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DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
Visual Examination of
Aggregates (by washing)
Project Specifications
At the request of the Engineer
Sulfate and Chloride

Content
BS 1881-124
As per project specifications
Rapid Chloride
Penetration
ASTM C 1202
Water Absorption
BS 1881-122
Water Permeability
EN 12390-8
Initial Surface
Absorption Test
BS 1881-208
(1) Where flowable concrete is used

(2) Where Self Compacting Concrete is used
(3) Where air-entrained concrete is used
Notes:
1. A strength test is the average strength of concrete specimens sampled
from the same batch or load.
2. A load is the quantity of concrete transported in a vehicle comprising
one or more batches.
3. A batch is the quantity of fresh concrete produced in one cycle of
operations of a mixer or the quantity discharged during one minute
from a continuous mixer.
4. Follow the recommendations of ACI 305R during hot weather.
5. Follow the recommendations of the following codes/standards:
ACI 311.5: Guide for concrete plant inspection and testing of readymixed concrete
ACI 304R: Guide for measuring, mixing, transporting and placing
concrete
ASTM C94/C94M: Standard Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete
6. Each load shall be accompanied by a computer controlled non
simulated printout listing all the information related to the mix.
7. Each truck mixer/agitator, when it arrives at site, shall have its water
container full. If that container is not full or field test results are outside
the specified limits, the load shall be rejected.
8. Additional testing will be conducted at the request of the Engineer and/
or Authority
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9. Contract Specifications are to be implemented if more or other tests are
required.
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SITE LABORATORIES
Requirements for Concrete Testing Laboratories
A.
Human Resources:
a. The testing lab services shall be provided under the technical
direction of a professional engineer with relevant experience
in construction material testing, or a supervising lab technician
with relevant experience in construction material testing and
current technician certification.
b. The testing field and/or lab technician shall possess current
technician certification or have undergone a training program
covering all the relevant tests performed by the technician.
B.
Test Methods and Procedures:

a. The site testing laboratory shall be capable of performing the
required tests as per standard methords, guides or practices.
b. The laboratory shall use the latest version of each referenced
method within one year of its publication unless an earlier
version of the standard is required by the client.
c. Laboratory personnel shall have convenient access to applicable
standards.
C.
Facilities, Equipment and Supplemental Procedures:

a. The laboratory shall have facilities and equipment conforming
to the requirements of the applicable test methods.
b. All equipment and instruments shall be verified and calibrated
before being placed in service and at the frequency set by the
pertinent standards and local regulations.
c. All balances and scales shall be calibrated annually or whenever
accuracy is in doubt.
D.
Preparations and Conditions:

a. Proper sampling of fresh concrete shall be conducted
in accordance with the pertinent standards and project
specifications.
b. The required field tests shall be performed at the frequencies
stated in the project specifications.
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c. The floor, where tests are preformed and compressive strength
specimens are stored, shall be levelled and free of any
vibrations.
d. Concrete test specimens shall be protected from evaporation
and damage.
e. Proper tagging of the specimens shall be done specifying the
date, time, location, grade of concrete and name of technician
moulding the specimens.
f.
Initial curing temperatures for the concrete specimens shall be

maintained between the limits set in the pertinent standards.
g. De-moulding of the concrete specimens shall be done within

the time limitations stated in the relevant standards.
h. Curing tanks shall be of sufficient size and controlled
temperature. Temperature shall be verified with recording
thermometers.
E.
Laboratory Records and Reports:

The laboratory shall maintain a system of records that permits
verification of any issued report. The records shall include:
a.
Standard operating procedures
b.
Calibration certificates of the equipment and instruments

used
c.
Records on laboratory personnel that document work

experience, competency and certification
d. Current standard test methods

All testing reports shall include the information required
and stated by the pertinent standards and test methods.
All testing reports shall state the acceptance criteria of the test
being carried out as well as a statement on whether the test
results passed or failed.
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AGGREGATES

DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
Grading
EN 933-1, BS 812-103
Material finer than

0.075mm sieve
EN 933-1, BS 812-103
Water Absorption and

Specific Gravity
Elongation and Flakiness
Coarse Aggregate
Fine Aggregate
Daily
Daily
ASTM C 127, C 128,

EN 1097-6
Twice a month
EN 933-3&4,
BS 812-105
Monthly
To be carried
out by
batching plant
Moisture Content in Sand

by Moisture Tester (Speedy)
Cleaning of
moisture tester
regularly
Moisture Content of
washed aggregates and of
aggregates in rainy seasons
ASTM C 566
At least three times a day
Clay Lumps and Friable

Particles
ASTM C 14
Monthly
Light Weight Particles
ASTM C 123
Organic Impurities
ASTM C 40
Monthly
ASTM D 2419
Monthly
Sand Equivalent
Every 3 months
Water Soluble Chlorides

(Quantitative)
BS 812-117
Every three months
Acid Soluble Sulfates
BS 812-118
Every three months
Soundness (MgSO4) - 5
cycles
ASTM C 88
Every two months
ASTM C 289, C 227
Every six months
EN 1367-4
Every six months
Potential Reactivity of
Aggregates
Aggregate Drying
Shrinkage
10% Fines Value (TFV)
Los Angeles Abrasion Test
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FREQUENCY / NOTES
BS 812-111, EN
1097-2
Every two months
ASTM C 131
Every two months
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Notes:
1.
All the tests shall be done before the start of the work and whenever
the source is changed.
2.
Additional testing will be conducted at the request of the Engineer

and/or Authority.
3.
Contract Specifications are to be implemented if more or other tests

are required.
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WATER

DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY / NOTES
Chlorides (Cl)
ASTM D 512
Sulfates (SO4)
ASTM D 516
Alkali Carbonates and

Bicarbonates
ASTM D 513
Total Dissolved Ions
ASTM D 1888
pH value
ASTM D 1293
Initially, every
three
months, and
whenever
source changes
It shall comply
with the
requirements of
ASTM C1602 /
EN 1008
Notes:
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1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
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CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS & ADMIXTURES
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY / NOTES
Cement
EN 197, ASTM C 150
Initially and every three months
GGBS
BS 6699, ASTM C 989
Initially and every one month
BS EN 450S
ASTM C 1240
ASTM C 494, C 260, C 1017
DESIGNATION
Pozzolanic Fly ash

Silica Fume
Liquid Admixtures
Notes:
1.
All the cementitious materials shall conform to the physical and
chemical requirements of the pertinent standard specifications. The
required tests shall be made to verify compliance.
2.
For cementitious materials, regular sampling shall be made from
each delivery for random testing. All samples are to be stored until
28 or 56 day results are obtained and satisfactory.
3.
and/or Authority.
4.
are required.
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BORED IN-SITU PILES AND DRILLED SHAFTS
DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY / NOTES
BS EN 10080
Refer to frequency of testing of Steel in

this Manual
Concrete Specifications
Refer to frequency of testing of Castin-place Concrete in this Manual
Pile Load Test
ASTM D 1143
Minimum 1% for each type (Dimension

of Piles Diameter and Length) or as
per project specifications if
more tests are required
Pile Load Test
ASTM D 4945
Minimum 5% of Piles or as per

project specifications if more tests are
required
Pile Integrity Test
ASTM D 5882
All Piles
Cross Hole Logging

Analyzer
ASTM D 6760

required
Calliper Logging
ASTM D 6167

required (To be selected randomly)
Ultimate Load Test
ASTM D 1143
A minimum of one non-working pile

to be tested according to project
specifications
Reinforcing Steel
Concrete
Notes:
1.
and/or Authority.
2.
are required.
3.
For Diaphragm Wall the following instruments are to be fixed for
monitoring purpose:
Inclinometer, Steel Strain gauges, concrete stress gauges, and
pressure cells.
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REINFORCING STEEL
DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE
DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
Grade 460 B & Other Grades
BS EN 10080
Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength
Ultimate Strength
Elongation of Fracture
Mass / meter
Nominal Cross-sectional
Area
Bending
Re-bending
Chemical Properties
One (1) set of tests

for Mechanical
and Chemical
Properties for each
bar diameter at the
start of the job and
every 100 tons of
steel delivered to
the site.
(Refer to Notes)
1. Every consignment
of Steel shall have
Mill Certificates to
be attached to the
Material Inspection
Request for the
Engineers review.
Steel tags having
heat number are to
be provided with the
steel.
2. Tests are to be
repeated whenever
there is a change in
the source of supply.
Notes:
1.
All steel reinforcement specified shall comply with BS 4449 or BS
4483, and shall be cut and bent in compliance with BS 8666.
2.
and/or Authority.
3.
are required.
4.
Reinforcing steel, supplied by Cares or equivalent accredited
certification body approved mills, shall be tested at the start of the
project and every 200 tons delivered to site.
5.
Reinforcing steel, supplied and processed by Cares or equivalent
accredited certification body approved steel mills and cutting &
bending companies, shall be tested at the start of the work and
every 400 tons delivered to site.
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EPOXY-COATED STEEL
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
As per standard
/project
specifications
Every consignment of
Steel shall have Mill
& Test Certificates to
be attached to the
Material Inspection
Request for the
Engineers review.
Steel tags having heat
number are to be
provided with the steel
Coating Thickness
Coating Continuity
Coating Flexibility
Coating Adhesion
BS 7295 /
ASTM A775
Notes:
1.
and/or Authority.
2.
are required.
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EARTHWORK
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
Particle Size Analysis

and Determination of
Soil Constants
(Dry and Wet)
BS 1377 part 2
Atterberg Limits (LL,

PL & PI)
BS 1377 part 2
Sand Equivalent
ASTM D 2419
Chlorides and
Sulfates in Soil
BS 1377 part 3
a. Trenches
BS 1377
California Bearing
Ratio Test
All tests shall be

carried out at a
minimum rate of 3
tests for every 300m3
of material
Project
Specifications
b) Make at selected locations at least

one field density test of subgrade or
finish grade for every 200m2 area,
but in no case less than three (3) tests
per day operation.
c) Make at selected locations at least
one field density test for every 200m2
area/layer, but in no case less than
three (3) tests per day operation
c. Pavement Layer
(Subgrade, Subbase
and Base)
Moisture - Density
Relations of Soil using
4.5 kg Rammer, 457
mm Drop Method D
NOTES
a) Make at selected locations at least

one field density test for every 200m2
area/layer, but in no case less than
three (3) tests per day operation.
In-Situ Density of Soil
b. Walkways
FREQUENCY
BS 1377 part 4
BS 1377
All required tests

shall be carried out
for every 400 m3 of
material
Project
Specifications
Notes:
1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
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PRECAST CONCRETE
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
Material Testing
Testing finished Material

Compressive
Strength
BS 1881,
BS EN 12390-3
NOTES
Project
Specifications
Project
Specifications
Joint Sealant and Fillers

Cement Grout
(Portland Cement)
Natural Sand
BS EN 197
Elastomeric Sealants
Inserts and Other
Hardware
As directed by the
Engineer
BS EN 13139
As directed by the
Engineer
Non-shrink Grout
As directed by the
Engineer (Cores from
precast units)
As directed by the
Engineer (Cores from
precast units)
Durability
Requirements
3
FREQUENCY
Refer to the requirements of the Castin-place Concrete and Reinforcing Steel

sections of this Manual
Project
Specifications
ASTM C 962,
ACI 504
ASTM A 307, A 325,
A490, A 108, A 496
Corrosion Protection
ASTM A 276
Expansion Anchors
ASTM E 448
Project
Specifications
Project
Specifications
Notes:
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1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.
Follow the recommendations of the manuals published by pci,

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
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GLASS REINFORCED CEMENT (GRC) ELEMENTS
DESIGNATION
1
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
NOTES
Composition of GRC Elements

Glass Content
Wet Bulk Density
FREQUENCY
Project
Specifications
At the start of the

job, once a month
or as requested by
the Engineer
Project
Specifications
At the start of the

job, once a month
or as requested by
the Engineer
Testing finished Material

Modulus of Rupture
Limit of Proportionality
JJ the Engineer
Lloyd T 5000/SS
Project
Specifications
Notes:
1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.
Works and Material shall comply with the following requirements:

a. PCI MNL 117 - Manual for Quality Control for Plants and
Production of Architectural Pre-cast Construction Products
b. PCI MNL 128 - Recommended Practice for Glass Fibre Reinforced
Concrete Panels
c. PCI MNL 130 - Manual for Quality Control
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CONCRETE BLOCKS
NORMATIVE
DOCUMENT
DESIGNATION
1
FREQUENCY
NOTES
Masonry Blocks
Dimensions and Compressive
Strength
Density
Dubai
Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000 blocks
Dubai
Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000 blocks
Chloride and Sulfate Content
Paving Blocks
Strength
Density
Filler Blocks (Normal Weight)

Strength
Density
Dubai
Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000 blocks
Filler Blocks (Light Weight)

Strength
Density
Dubai
Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000 blocks
Notes:
1.
and/or Authority.
2.
are required.
3.
Works and Material shall conform to Dubai Municipality and
International Standards.
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AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE BLOCKS
DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE
DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
Dubai Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000
blocks
NOTES
AAC Blocks
Strength
Thermal Conductivity and Dry
Density
Drying Shrinkage
Fire Rating
ASTM E 119
Project
Specifications
Mortar
Project
Specifications
As recommended
by the
manufacturer
Portland Cement:
Works below Ground Slab
(SRC) BS 4248
Works above Ground Slab
(OPC) BS EN 197-1
Sand
Accessories
BS EN 13139
As directed by
the Engineer
Notes:
1.
and/or Authority.
2.
are required.
3.
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NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE POLYSTYRENE SANDWICH BLOCKS
DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
Dubai Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000
blocks
ASTM D 2863,
BS EN 11925-2
As directed
by the
Engineer
NOTES
Strength
Thermal Conductivity
Apparent Density
Polystyrene Dimensions and
Density
Polystyrene Core Thermal
Conductivity
Fire Rating (Polystyrene)
Mortar
Project
Specifications
As recommended
by the
manufacturer
Portland Cement:
(SRC) BS 4248
(OPC) BS EN 197-1
Sand
Accessories
BS EN 13139
As directed by
the Engineer
Notes:
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1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.

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LIGHT WEIGHT MASONRY UNITS
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
Dubai Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000
blocks
Fire Rating
ASTM E 119
As directed
by the
Engineer
Mortar
DESIGNATION
A
NOTES
Strength
Gross Density
Drying Shrinkage
Project
Specifications
As recommended
by the
manufacturer
Portland Cement:
(SRC) BS 4248
(OPC) BS EN 197-1
Sand
Accessories
BS EN 13139
As directed by
the Engineer
Notes:
1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.

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CLAY MASONRY BLOCKS WITH POLYSTYRENE INSERT
DESIGNATION
A
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
Dubai Municipality
Standard
Every 20,000
blocks
ASTM D 2863,
BS EN 11925-2
As directed
by the
Engineer
NOTES
Strength
Thermal Conductivity of Block
Thermal Conductivity of
Thermal Insulation
Density of Thermal Insulation
Water Absorption
Apparent Density
Block Efflorescence
Fire Rating (Polystyrene)
Mortar
Project
Specifications
As recommended
by the
manufacturer
Portland Cement:
(SRC) BS 4248
(OPC) BS EN 197-1
Sand
Accessories
BS EN 13139
As directed by
the Engineer
Notes:
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1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.

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LATH AND PLASTER
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
NOTES
As directed
by the
Engineer
Project
Specifications
Cement Plaster
Portland Cement
BS 12, 146, 215,

4027 and BS 5224
Lime
BS 890
Sand
BS 1199
Aggregates
BS 882
Water
BS 3148
Ready Mix Rendering

Material
BS 4721
Bagged Rendering
Material
BS 5262
Plaster Accessories
BS 5262
Pull-Off Test
BS 1881-207
Notes:
1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.
Works and Material shall conform to the following codes:

Code of practice for External Rendered Finishes BS 5262
Code of practice for Internal Plastering BS 5492
Code of practice for Plastering and Rendering BS 8000 Part 10
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POLYSTYRENE THERMAL INSULATION
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
FREQUENCY
As directed
by the
Engineer
NOTES
Compressive Strength and

Dimensions
Density
Water Absorption
Flexural Strength
Water Vapour Permeance
Dimensional Stability
Oxygen Index
Notes:
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1.

and/or Authority.
2.

are required.
3.

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PAINTING
DESIGNATION
NORMATIVE DOCUMENT
Specific Gravity
ASTM D 1650
Solid Content
ASTM D 2139
Drying Time
ASTM D 1650
Adhesion Strength
ASTM D 4541
Abrasive Strength
ASTM D 4060
Impact
ASTM D 2794
Hardness
ASTM D 2240
Crack Bridgeability
ASTM D 836
Non Volatile Matter
ASTM D 2939
Fungus Resistance
ASTM D 2734
UV Resistance
ASTM 653
Salt Spray Resistance
ASTM B117
FREQUENCY / NOTES
Project Specification / as
required by the Engineer
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SECTION 5 : QC FORMS
NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT
Project
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Client
: _________________________________________ NCR No. : _____________________
Project Manager : _________________________________________ Date
: _____________________
Consultant
: _________________________________________
Contractor
: _________________________________________ Location : _____________________
Sub-Contractor : _________________________________________ Category : _____________________

Non-Conformance:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Issued by: _________________
Signature: ___________________
Requirements
Specifications
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Standards
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Drawings
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Other
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Received by Contractor/Sub-Contractor:
Name: ________________ Position: ________________ Signature: _____________ Date: ______________
Cause of Non-Conformance:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Corrective Action by Contractor/Subcontractor:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments by Project Manager/Consultant:
Accept:
Accept with comments:
Reject:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Corrective Action Completed/Verified:
QA/QC Manager
Name: ________________ Signature: _____________ Date: ______________
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: _______________________________________________________
Contractor
NCR Ref.
No.
Date
Issued
Description
Sub-Contractor : _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
Consultant
Date
Returned
Contractor
Date
Received
: _____________________________________
: _____________________________________
Accepted/
Date
Rejected/
Date
Consultant/Project Manager
Category : _____________________________________
Location
Date
NCR Report No. : ________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
Client
Project Manager : _______________________________________________________
: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Project
STATUS OF NON-CONFORMANCE REPORTS
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FIELD MEMORANDUM
Project
: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Memo No.: _________________________

Date
: _________________________
Subject
: _________________________
_________________________
Description:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Issued by: ______________________
Signature: ___________________________
Contractor/Sub-contractors Response:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ___________________ Position: ___________________ Signature: _______________ Date: ______________
Accept:
Reject:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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MATERIAL INSPECTION REPORT - MIR
Project
: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
MIR No.
: _____________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Transmittal Ref. : _____________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Date
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
: _____________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Reference Documents (Specifications, Drawings, other):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Material for Inspection
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Issued by
: __________________________
Test/Mill Certificates : ___________________________
Delivered Qty
: __________________________
Date of Delivery
Total Delivered : __________________________
: ___________________________
Inspection Location : ___________________________
Comments by Contractor/Sub-Contractor:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes/No
Material comply with project specifications:
___________________________
Tests Required
___________________________
No. of Samples required
___________________________
Required Tests (if any):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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NOTIFICATION OF MATERIAL RECEIPT
Project
: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Ref. No. : _____________________

Date
: _____________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Materials Submittal Approval References:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Supplied Materials:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supplier of Materials
: _________________________________________________________________________
Source of Materials
: _________________________________________________________________________
Date of Receipt of Materials : _________________________________________________________________________
Storage Location
: _________________________________________________________________________
Total Delivered
: _________________________________________________________________________
Contractor
Received by Consultant:
Comments by Consultant:
Y/N
Inspector Remarks:
Physical Damage
Details given above are correct (type, size, weight)
Conform with approval submission (Certificates, etc)
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Remarks:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ______________________________
Materials Engineers Remarks:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ______________________________
Resident Engineers Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The above materials have been inspected on site and are:
Approved
Approved As Noted
Not Approved
Signature of R.E: _______________ Date: ______________
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: _______________________________________________________
Client
Legends:
SC = Sub-Contractor
MC = Main-Contractor
CT = Consultant
Reference Documents
PM = Project Manager
A = Authority
Activity Description
Date
ITP Ref No.
Verification Codes:
H = Hold
I = Inspection
M = Monitor
SC
R = Review
S = Surveillance
W = Witness
MC
CT
Verifying Party
PM
: ____________________________________________
: ____________________________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Acceptance Criteria
: _______________________________________________________
Contractor
Activity
No.
: _______________________________________________________
Consultant
Project Manager : _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
Project
INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP)
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Lab Technician
Ticket
No.
Lab Technician
Lab Technician
Cumulative
Qty (m3)
Pouring supervised by:
Quantity (m3)
Departure
from Plant
Start
Pouring
Name: ___________________
Name: ___________________
Name: ___________________
Truck
No.
: _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
: _______________________________________________________
: __________________________________________________________
Cubes Sampled by:
No.
Project
Client
Project Manager
Consultant
Contractor
Sub-Contractor
Concrete Supplier
: _______________________________________
: _______________________________________
Density
(kg/m3)
Temperature
Signature: ___________________
Signature: ___________________
Signature: ___________________
Finish
Pouring
No. of
Cubes
Cube
Reference
Date : ________________
Date : ________________
Date : ________________
Slump
(mm)
Location
: _______________________________________
Structural Member : _______________________________________
Concrete Grade/Mix : ______________________________________
Ref No.
Date
CONCRETE POUR RECORD
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INSPECTION RECORD FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Project
: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : _________________________

Date
: _________________________
Location : _________________________
Element
: _________________________
Investigation Report
Reference Documents (Specifications, Drawings, other):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nature of Defect:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Checked
Repaired
Yes
NCR
No
Yes
Date Completed
No
Material Used:
Description: _______________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Material Approval No.: ____________________________________________________________________________

Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accepted/Rejected:
Sub-Contractor:
Accept:
Reject:
Main Contractor:
Accept:
Reject:
Consultant/Project Manager:
Accept:
Reject:
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PILE RECORD
Project
:
Client
:
Project Manager :
Consultant
:
Contractor
:
Sub-Contractor :
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________
____________________________________________
Date
: ____________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
D E TA I L S
Drawing Ref. No.
X-axis
Coordinates
Pile No.
Pile Type
Y-axis
Start
Boring Dates
Pile Diameter
Platform Level
End
Start
Concreting Date
& Time
Pile Cut-off Level

Pile Base Level
Volume
Nature of Soil
End
Theoretical
Actual
INSPECTION & CHECKLIST

ACTIVITIES & ITEMS TO BE
INSPECTED
SUBCONTRACTOR
MAIN
CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Layout and survey pile location
As per approved drawings, project

specs, and relevant standards
Casing installed
Length of casing and verticality,

plumbness are within tolerance
Depth of water encountered

during boring
Measure and record depth of water
Cleaning of borehole; depth of

borehole completed
Check and measure level of pile base

according to designed pile depth
Drilling Fluid tested
As per specifications/method statement
Installation of cage reinforcement

(epoxy coated)
Check diameter, spacing, spacers mill

scales removed, rust touch-up
Installation of tremie pipe for

concreting operations
Length of tremie pipe, cleanliness water

tightness, hopper clearance
Safety and awareness, working

platform setup
According to company safety manual

rules and regulations
Stand by equipment and

concreting crew
Availability of stand by equipment and

manpower
10
Check slump, temperature and

elapsed time
According to approved design mix of

concrete and test results
11
Release for concreting operations
According to method statement and

checklist conformance
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sub-Contractor:
Name: _____________________
Main Contractor:
Name: _____________________
Consultant/Project Manager:
Name: _____________________
Accepted/Accepted with Comments/Rejected
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________

Position: ___________________ Signature: _________________
Date: ______________

Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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SECTION 6 : QC CHECKLISTS
INTRODUCTION
CHECKLISTS
The following checklists are provided to establish a guideline for quality

control during construction phase and may be used as basis for the
development of project checklists. These checklists can be modified on a
case by case basis to meet the needs of the individual client or project.
The purpose of these checklists is to standardize the work and to ensure
the items listed in the checklist are filled/answered/checked appropriately.
The prime aim is to achieve consistent quality of inspection related to
each activity with the relevant checklists for any project. The checklist
is the extract from the specification, drawings, standards, Quality
documents, etc. to simplify the inspection and to achieve effective results
without delays.
The attached checklists are developed for major activities on site. For
each inspection the inspection request (IR) will be filled and the relevant
checklist after inspection and filing will be attached with IR for final
inspection by the consultant representative on site. In case the work
is not complying with specs/drawings/QC document, then it will be
highlighted on the relevant checklist during inspection of the works by
the Inspector/site engineer and will be submitted along with the relevant
IR in QA/QC department when work is rectified and recorded on the
checklist by the Inspector/site engineer as rectified.
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PRE-CONCRETE CHECK LIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Ref. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Structure : ____________________________
Proceed with Concrete

Yes
No
Trade
Civil
Electrical
Plumbing
A/C
Fire
Inspected by:
Drawing Ref
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Co-ordinator (MEP services only)

Name: _____________________
Approved by:
Remarks
Project Engineer
Name: _____________________
Verified by:
Signature
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Project Manager
Name: _____________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PILE CAP CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Reference Documents (Specifications, Drawings, others):
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Preliminary pile test completed & approved
___________________
Sonic Integrity test completed & approved
___________________
Static test completed & approved
___________________
Dynamic Pile test completed & approved
___________________
Core test completed & approved
___________________
Cut off level as per Dwg. No. ____________
___________________
Pile head treatment
___________________
Compaction tests passed/blinding done satisfactorily
___________________
Specified starter bars/other provisions for structures connected to pile cap as per drawings
___________________
10 Levels checked
___________________
11 Reinforcement placed as per drawings and schedules
___________________
12 MEP installations completed and clearance obtained
___________________
13 Formwork is checked for grout leak, dimensions, alignment supports and cleanliness etc.
___________________
14 Check chamfers and adjust forms as per drawings and Specifications
___________________
15
___________________
Consultant inspection completed and approved for casting
16 Authority (CED) approval obtained prior to casting
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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FOOTINGS CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Preliminary pile test completed & approved
___________________
All materials in accordance to approved material submittals
___________________
PCC cast after achieving required compaction
___________________
Waterproofing, if any completed
___________________
Form work for footings and strap beams, if any, is checked for dimensions
firmness, supports and cleanliness, ground leakage.. Release agent applied
___________________
Reinforcement placed as per drawings & specifications
___________________
Dowels for slab columns, stair cases, walls placed as per specs
___________________
Alignment & orientation checked against grids
___________________
Cover blocks/ spacers placed as per specifications
___________________
10 Chamfers required at edges are as per drawings/ specifications
___________________
11 Setbacks with references to demarcation points checked
___________________
12 MEP works completed and clearance obtained
___________________
13 Consultant inspection completed and approved for casting
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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TIE BEAMS CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
All materials comply with project specifications
___________________
All materials in the tie beams are according to approved material submittals
___________________
Masonry solid blocks for the periphery are complete
___________________
Top of tie beam level established and cross- checked
___________________
Form work checked for alignment, depth width and supports release agent applied
___________________
Reinforcement placed as per drawings & specifications
___________________
Necessary gate level achieved
___________________
Floating columns and main columns, walls, stair cases etc., reinforcement
placed as per drawings & specifications
___________________
Chamfers to concrete edges are provided as per drawings/ specifications
___________________
10 Inspection from survey department (if any), and consultant complete and
approved for concreting
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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SLAB-ON-GRADE CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Levels checked and recorded
___________________
Compaction of ground/ formation and test passed
___________________
Blindings/EPDM, bitumen impregnated fibre board etc completed as specified & approved
___________________
Construction joints in the slab are as per drawing method statement and
approved by consultant
___________________
Necessary MEP drainage etc. works completed
___________________
Reinforcement placed as per drawings/ specs
___________________
Starter bars, if any, are checked as per drawings
___________________
Form work checked for alignment, supports, sleeves, finish, level, step up/down etc.
___________________
Thickening of slab (haunching), if any, for partition wall completed
___________________
10 Type of finish required is agreed on/ approved
___________________
11 Approval for casting obtained from consultant
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
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Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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WALLS CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Reinforcement placed as per drawings and specifications
___________________
Formwork checked for grout leakages, dimensions, alignment and proper

supports with respect to approved drawings
___________________
All openings for inlets & outlets checked as per drawings
___________________
Verticality of the formwork checked and within tolerance
___________________
Construction joints are well prepared/no laitance
___________________
Starter bars from footing/slab/walls are cleaned
___________________
Cover blocks/ spacers placed adequately and firm
___________________
The kicker location checked before closing forms
___________________
Reinforcement clean and overlap as per drawings/ specs
___________________
10 Formwork in good condition and leak proof for slurry
___________________
11 Approval for casting obtained from consultant
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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COLUMNS CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Layout, mentioning size, shape, height of casting and spacing of columns prepared
___________________
Special formwork, if any, in the columns provided
___________________
Approval of MEP works, if any, in the columns taken
___________________
Reinforcement placed as per drawings/ specifications
___________________
Tie rods, if any, fixed to consultants approval
___________________
Approval for reinforcement prior to closing of formwork
___________________
Form work checked for firmness, plumb and supports as per approved shop dwg
___________________
Check type of finish required and the forms accordingly
___________________
Cover to reinforcement is satisfactory. Spacer blocks adequately placed
___________________
10 Starter bars are cleaned and overlap satisfactory
___________________
11 Laitance at construction joints removed and joint cleaned
___________________
12 Approval from consultant to proceed with casting
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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SLABS CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
All the materials (Concrete, reinforcement steel, Hourdi Blocks etc.)

comply with the project specifications
___________________
All the materials are approved by the consultant
___________________
All supports, jacks, props, and cross braces fixed are as per specs & to the consultants approval
___________________
Floor levels checked and maintained as in drawings
___________________
Shuttering/Form work properly checked for alignment and firmness
___________________
Supports of formwork as per approved shop drawings
___________________
All the necessary ducts, openings, concrete stops considered
___________________
Release agent applied to formwork/shuttering
___________________
___________________
10 All required dowels for shafts, parapets, columns etc.. are placed
___________________
11 MEP works clearance obtained
___________________
12 Shuttering/ formwork sufficiently wet prior to casting.
___________________
13 Necessary sleeves & conduits installed prior to casting
___________________
14 Necessary approval from consultant taken prior to pouring
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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REINFORCED CONCRETE WATER TANKS CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
All the materials (Concrete, reinforcement steel, Hourdi Blocks etc.)

comply with the project specifications
___________________
All the materials are approved by the consultant
___________________
All supports, jacks, props, and cross brackets are fixed as per specs & to the consultants approval
___________________
Floor levels checked and maintained as in drawings
___________________
Form work checked for alignment, firmness, leakages and cleanliness.

Formwork/false work supports as per approved shop drawings
___________________
All the necessary ducts, openings, concrete stops considered
___________________
Release agent applied to formwork/shuttering
___________________
___________________
Openings for manholes considered
___________________
10 All required dowels for shafts, parapets, columns etc.. are placed
___________________
11 Type of finishes required are checked
___________________
___________________
13 Authority (CED) approval obtained prior to pouring
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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WATER PROOFING CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Material to be used
: _______________________________________________________________________________
Material Approval Number
: _______________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
All materials are complying with the project specifications
___________________
All materials are approved by Consultant
___________________
Surface preparations are completed and approved
___________________
Services entries are prepared as required for waterproofing
___________________
Primer applied and dried completely
___________________
Filleting of internal angles completed
___________________
Water proofing membrane installed according to method statement
___________________
Junction with service openings is as required
___________________
Water proofing of pile caps completed
___________________
10 Protection board, screed installed after approval
___________________
11 Approval obtained for backfilling from consultant
___________________
12 MEP work coordinated prior to placing of water proofing
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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BACK FILL CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Sub-structure protection carried out and approved by consultant
___________________
Water proofing carried out as per specifications & approval
___________________
Back fill material comply with project specifications
___________________
Back fill material approved by consultant
___________________
Back filling is done in specified no. of layers and in specified thickness
___________________
Method of compaction as approved by consultant, and test results recorded
___________________
Final levels checked and recorded
___________________
Approval to proceed with further works obtained from consultant
___________________
MEP work coordinated prior to placing water proofing
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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BLOCK WORK CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
All materials are approved by Consultant
___________________
Required tests are conducted to specified frequency
___________________
Cleanliness
___________________
Layout prepared considering all the joints and openings
___________________
Insulation, reinforcement, accessories are in place
___________________
Mortar mixed as specified
___________________
Blocks wet before placing
___________________
Each course checked for alignment and verticality
___________________
10 Number of courses as specified
___________________
11 All joints properly filled and pointed/flush as specified
___________________
12 Wall anchorages checked (where required)
___________________
13 Approval obtained from consultant to proceed with works
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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PLASTERING CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
All materials comply with the project specifications
___________________
All the materials and fixtures approved by Consultant
___________________
Preliminary MEP works complete
___________________
Plaster accessories are fixed to consultant approval
___________________
Concrete surfaces sand/grit blasted to achieve required roughness

or approved coating sprayed prior to plastering
___________________
Block work applied with scratch coat at least 24 hours prior to plastering
___________________
Level pads fixed, considering the specified minimum thickness of concrete
___________________
Mortar homogenously mixed by mechanical mixers to required specification
___________________
All timber and steel frames fixed prior to plaster
___________________
10 Surfaces wet prior to plaster
___________________
11 Mortar consumed before initial set
___________________
12 Surfaces checked for allowed tolerance
___________________
13 Surfaces roughened where tiles are applicable.
___________________
14 Approval obtained from consultant to proceed with works.
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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ROOF WATER PROOFING CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
Materials comply with project specifications
___________________
Method Statement & Materials approved
___________________
Roof is cleaned, all loose materials removed
___________________
Primer laid to approval
___________________
Liquid Membrane / sheeting laid to manufacturer instruction
___________________
Laps, Fillets and flashing checked
___________________
Flood test complete to approval, procedure and results recorded
___________________
All necessary guarantees recorded
___________________
Necessary approvals taken prior to commencing of tile works or other protective works
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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SWIMMING POOL CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
Method statements and water proofing system is approved by Consultant
___________________
Bottom slab levels are established considering the varying water levels
___________________
Water proofing is completed as specified and approved.
___________________
MEP works are completed as specified
___________________
All reinforcement, shutters and sleeves completed and approved
___________________
Level of concrete established
___________________
Plastering of Walls completed with approved waterproofing
___________________
Ceramic tiles for deck completed with required slopes
___________________
10 Testing completed and approved, results recorded.
___________________
11 Necessary approval taken from consultant.
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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CERAMIC TILES CHECKLIST

Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
All materials and method statements are approved by Consultant
___________________
Layout of tiling prepared and approved
___________________
Water proofing checked and approved
___________________
Surface is free of oil
___________________
Datum points are established under the supervision of site engineer
___________________
All anchors, inserts are installed prior to tiling
___________________
Tiles are immersed in water prior to placing
___________________
Spacers are used to assure uniform spacing between tiles
___________________
Floor
10 Temperature for installations is as specified
___________________
Wall
11 Mortar consumed before initial set
___________________
12 Mortar is applied properly to avoid any hollowness beneath
___________________
13 Grout lines of wall tile match with that of floor tiles
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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MARBLE / GRANITE CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
All materials and Method Statement approved
___________________
All the concerned MEP works are complete
___________________
FLOORING
a.
Levels / Datum established
___________________
b.
Workface of tiles, pattern etc. considered
___________________
c.
Compact mortar ensured below the tiles
___________________
d.
Mortar consumed before initial set
___________________
e.
Grouting if any, completed to approvals
___________________
f.
Protection coat applied to approval
___________________
g.
Protection of tiles against damage ensured
___________________
CLADDING
a.
Line level and vertically checked and established
___________________
b.
Approved metal clamps are securely fixed in position
___________________
c.
Work face and patterns as specified
___________________
d.
Protective coat (if any) applied
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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ALUMINIUM CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
All materials and samples are approved by the Consultant
___________________
All the openings for doors & windows are as per the measurement forwarded for fabrication
___________________
All units received from the workshop have QC passed tag
___________________
Plaster works completed and approved
___________________
All gaps are properly sealed
___________________
Drainage (if applicable) is provided for bottom members
___________________
All the fittings are in good conditions
___________________
Testing is complete and approved.
___________________
10 Necessary approval taken from consultant.
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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PAINTING (METAL SURFACES) CHECKLIST
Project
:
Client
:
Project Manager :
Consultant
:
Contractor
:
Sub-Contractor :
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________
____________________________________________
Date
: ____________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
1 All materials comply with project specifications
___________________
2 Method statements and water proofing system is approved by Consultant
___________________
SURFACE PREPARATION
3 Surface free from dust, unstable matters, grease or oil
___________________
4 Sweep blasting done satisfactorily
___________________
5 Surface cleaned/scrubbed to receive primer coats
___________________
PAINT PREPARATION
6 Name, color and type of paint inspected and conform to specifications
___________________
7 Thinning ratio and mix ratio (correct proportioning) in accordance to manufacturers recommendations ___________________
8 Paint used is within pot life
___________________
PAINTING ENVIRONMENT
9 Surrounding temperature and relative humidity is checked to manufacturers recommendations ___________________
10 Environment conditions (no strong wind, free from dust or pollutants) observed
___________________
11 Adequate ventilation and lighting provided
___________________
PAINT APPLICATION
12 No. of coats and location of application checked
___________________
13 Parts not to be painted (if any) protected prior to commencement of works
___________________
14 Surface clean and dry
___________________
15 Surface temperature checked to manufacturers recommendations
___________________
16 Clean application tools are used
___________________
17 Painting frequency, interval and wet film thickness to manufacturers recommendations
___________________
18 Process of application complies with approved submission
___________________
19 Drying time is checked
___________________
20 Lab test results submitted
___________________
Final
21 Completed painting works protected
___________________
22 Color, gloss and texture (if required) checked as per approved sample
___________________
23 Adhesion checked as per approved sample
___________________
24 Necessary approvals obtained from consultant
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
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Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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PAINTING (CONCRETE/PLASTER SURFACES) CHECKLIST
Project
:
Client
:
Project Manager :
Consultant
:
Contractor
:
Sub-Contractor :
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________
____________________________________________
Date
: ____________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
___________________
Surface Preparation
3 Fresh surface cured for 21 days (applicable to new coating only)
___________________
4 Moisture level as per manufacturers recommendations
___________________
5 Surface free from algae, unstable matters, grease or oil
___________________
___________________
7 Sweep blasting done satisfactorily
___________________
8 Substrate hairline cracks patched
___________________
9 Type of stopper or filler used for deep holes or shallow depressions checked
___________________
Paint Preparation
___________________
___________________
Painting Environment
13 Surrounding temperature and relative humidity is checked to manufacturers recommendations ___________________
___________________
___________________
Paint Application
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
Final
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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PAINTING (TIMBER SURFACES) CHECKLIST
Project
:
Client
:
Project Manager :
Consultant
:
Contractor
:
Sub-Contractor :
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________
____________________________________________
Date
: ____________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
____________________________________________
Reference Documents (Specifications, Drawings, Others):

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
___________________
Surface Preparation
3 Surface free from algae and unstable matters
___________________
4 Moisture level checked to manufacturers recommendations
___________________
___________________
6 Substrate imperfections treated
___________________
7 Type of stopper or filler used for deep holes or shallow depressions checked
___________________
Paint Preparation
___________________
___________________
Painting Environment
11 Surrounding temperature and relative humidity is checked to manufacturers recommendations
___________________
___________________
___________________
Paint Application
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
22 Lab test results submitted
___________________
Final
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
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Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
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FALSE CEILING CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________

Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
___________________
All materials and method statements are approved by the Consultant
___________________
Setting out of all points is completed
___________________
All MEP services are installed and checked
___________________
Positioning of service outlets in grid is completed
___________________
MEP works are tested before start of ceiling works
___________________
Line and Level of installed grid checked
___________________
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Alignment of Ceiling tiles completed and approved.

Necessary approvals obtained from consultant
___________________
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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FALSE CEILING CLOSURE CHECKLIST
Project
: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Client
: ____________________________________________
Project Manager : ____________________________________________
Insp. No. : ____________________________

Date
: ____________________________
Consultant
: ____________________________________________
Contractor
: ____________________________________________
Location : ____________________________
Sub-Contractor : ____________________________________________
Element : ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity/Item:
Y/N
1)
Civil
Closure of all extra openings provided in Slabs/Walls is completed
___________________
Inspection for Civil/Structural works cleared by the consultant
___________________
For Fire rated walls/slabs proof mastic/foam application completed around duct/pipe
penetrations and between pipe & sleeve
___________________
Foam application completed around duct/pipe penetrations and between

pipe & sleeve for non fire rated walls
___________________
All open ends of unused pipes/conduits are closed
___________________
Treatment of concrete faces (if any) completed
___________________
2)
MEP
MEP services above false ceiling have been completed in all respects
___________________
Pressure tests for all piping services completed.
___________________
Final adjustments of heights for services completed.
___________________
All the nuts of thread rods have been tightened
___________________
Cut edges of thread rods have been painted with galvanization paint.
___________________
All services have been cleaned and painted
___________________
Drawings are updated to AS Built Status
___________________
Identification of Services completed ( i.e. direction arrows etc.)
___________________
Remarks:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checked by:
Civil Works
Name: _____________________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
Position: ___________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________
MEP Works
Name: _____________________
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Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai

Construction Materials Quality Control Guidelines

This edition was issued in March 2007

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai

Chairman Quality Policy Statement -------------------------------------------- 11

Section 3: Recommended Practices Before and During Concreting -----

Formwork ---------------------------------------------------------------Concrete Consolidation ----------------------------------------------Concreting -------------------------------------------------------------Hot Weather Concreting -----------------------------------------------

Section 4: Schedule of Tests and Inspections --------------------------------

Section 5: QC Forms ------------------------------------------------------------a.

Section 6: QC Checklists --------------------------------------------------------

CHAIRMAN QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT

need for and use of a Quality control function can not be

Quality is controlled by adequate advance planning, coordination,

Quality is verified through checking, reviewing and monitoring

Quality is achieved by providing proper training of personnel

Quality is achieved by focusing on preventing problems or errors

This manual requires the attention and cooperation of all consultants,

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Quality Policy

The Project shall prepare a Statement of Commitment to the

Minimum requirements shall be as specified herein.

B. Quality Control Organization Plan

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

D. Submit inspection and test results, certificates of compliance, and

Ensure equipment and material conform to applicable

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

Maintain specified quality in all areas of the Work including

e. Site construction activities

Identify discrepancies when they do occur and then take

Instruct workmen, sub-contractors, material suppliers,

C. Assign specific responsibility for implementing the quality

Record results in formal reports.

Establish corrective action logs to track all actions.

E. Assist Employer Representative in auditing quality control

F. Inspect and test all work under this Contract.

Maintain records of such inspections and tests.

Prepare and submit signed checklists for all work offered

G. Arrange for factory inspections and tests when required by the

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

Repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming

All re-testing and re-inspections shall be performed at no

J. The Employer Representative may elect to perform additional

Inspections and tests performed by the Employer

Inspections and tests by the Employer Representative shall

K. Non-conforming materials, whether in place or not, will be

Contractor shall be notified in writing to correct or remove

If the Contractor fails to respond, the Employer

L. Materials accepted on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance

The fact that the materials were accepted on the basis of

M. Contractor shall impose all of the specified QCP requirements

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

In the event the Contractor fails to adequately perform

This remedy for Contractors failure to perform shall be in

2.04 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Statement of Commitment to Ports, Customs & Free Zone

Organization chart identifying all personnel responsible

Section 2 : QUALITY CONTROL (GENERAL)

Procedures for reviewing shop drawings, samples,

Procedures used to ensure compliance with the Contract

A description of the services provided by outside

A test and inspection schedule keyed to the construction

Document and submittal control procedures.