Method Statement for Interlock or

Paving Block Works

By Noel MadesPosted on March 1, 2014In Method Statement (Civil)19 Comments

Share1Save
There are projects that sometimes can proceed for interlock or paving
block works while progressing the main project. This is sometime a
technique of the management to avoid workers to be idle if they have
extra people while the project is at starting stage.

So here are the method statement for interlock work that you might
want to learn how it will be done.

1. Title

Method Statement for Interlock Works

2. Purpose and scope

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the measures

and ways of proper installation of interlock or paving block within our
project. The work will be as per the project specification and approved
drawing.

3. Work procedure

1. Preparation
 Before interlock work starts, make sure that sub-grade is
compacted when the area is above natural ground.
 The sub-base shall be compacted with vibratory roller, size
of roller shall be suitable for the area where it could
maneuver and can move back and fort.
 Once compacted and met the specification requirement for
compaction and approved by Engineer, base course shall
then be placed above compacted sub-base but make sure
thickness of the bases are as per approved drawing.
  MEP rough-in or underground embedments (wherever
applicable) shall be in placed before interlock work
commences.
 In the areas where there are kerb stone, the blinding shall
be constructed first serve as the base but make sure it shall
be as per drawing.
 The importance of pre-installation of kerb stone is to
prevent the migration or dis-alignment of interlock or block,
and it will serve as reference line or level.
 After compaction of base-course, the black sand shall be
laid on it of 50 mm thick. There are cases that the bedding is
mixed with cement to adhere cohesiveness but it will be as
per specification requirements.
2. Installation of Interlock or Paving block

 The minimum thickness of interlock shall be 60mm with

various colors. Approved interlock or paving block shall be
used in the installation.
 The dimension, thickness and design shall be as per
approve shop drawing.
 Land surveying shall be made to mark the required levels,
alignments, setting out lines for interlock as per approved
drawing.
  Once the whole area is completed, fine sand can then laid
on the installed interlock or paving block. Sand shall be
spread evenly on the whole area.
 Plate compactor shall be used to compact the installed
interlock or paving blocks.
 Once compacted,  cleaning shall be followed to remove all
excess sand and damaged pieces.
 Inspection request will then be submitted to the Engineer
for approval.

Read also:  Method Statement for Assembly of 200 Ton Crawler Crane

4. Safety

1. All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction set

out in project safety plan and Municipality rules and regulations.
2. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff or laborers.
3. All operatives involve in this work shall be inducted before
entering the site.
4. Tool box talk shall be conducted regularly.
5. Equipments and tools

1. Interlock cutter
2. Plate compactor
3. Wheel borrow
4. Meter
6. Materials and references