Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist

SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU - 15-Nov-2017 - REV. 2016.06.00 (Standards Cutoff -June 30, 2016) Rev. 2016.06.
00 30-Jun-16
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

SAIC-Q-1013 15-Nov-17 MAH-SA-C-5365
Inspection
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR
HAWIYAH AND HARADH DEVELOPMENT SATELLITE GAS COMPRESSION 10 - 01996 / 0007 MOFARREH AL-HARBI & PARTNERS
EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?
3.3
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
H H
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A Verification of Embedded Items
All reinforcing steel and other embedded items/materials have been duly received
and documented prior to installation as per requirements of SAIC-Q-1007 (FBE Schedule Q, Att.
A1
Rebar & Embedments Receiving Inspection), signed copies of which are available IV, Sec. 3.3
during reinforcing steel installation inspection
Anchor Bolts, Nuts & Washers for Structural Connections have been duly received
and documented prior to installation as per requirements of SAIC-M-2021, Schedule Q, Att.
A2
(Receiving Inspection - Bolts, Nuts & Washers for Structural Connections), signed IV, Sec. 3.3
copies of which are available during anchor bolt installation inspection
B Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Forms are inspected and checked before the reinforcing steel is placed to the
SAES-Q-001
B1 dimensions and locations on the structural plans.
Sec. 7.19
(ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.2.4.1)
Form coatings shall be applied before reinforcing steel is placed; reinforcing steel,
SAES-Q-001
B2 embedments or joints shall not be contaminated with form coating. (ACI 347-04,
Sec. 7.19
Sec. 3.2.5.2)
Reinforcing bars shall be deformed billet steel in accordance with ASTM SAES-Q-001
B3
A615/A615M, Grade 60, Sec.6.1.1
Use of welded wire fabrics shall conform to SASO SSA 224, (cold drawn) wire with SAES-Q-001
B4
minimum yield strength of 422 Mpa (60.0 Ksi). Sec. 5.3
SAES-Q-001
B5 Galvanized welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A767.
Sec. 6.1.4
Coated reinforcing steel bars shall be Fusion-Bonded Epoxy in accordance with 09- SAES-Q-001
B6
SAMSS-106. Sec. 6.1.2
Coated wire and welded wire fabric used for reinforcement shall be fusion bonded SAES-Q-001
B7
epoxy in accordance with ASTM A884. Sec. 6.1.4
All field cut ends of rebar are coated with approved Epoxy Coating Material. (ASTM SAES-Q-001
B8
A775/ A775M-2007, Sec. 11.4) Sec. 6.1
Damaged coated steel reinforcing bars are repaired with the approved patching SAES-Q-001 Sec.
B9
material. (ASTM A 775/A 775M-07, Sec. 11.2) 6.1
The minimum concrete cover shall be measured from the outer most rebar (tie bar),
that shall be provided for reinforcement of cast-in-place concrete structures as
follows:
Table 2-Minimum Concrete Cover
Concrete Structure Minimum Cover (mm)
Concrete cast against and permanently
exposed to earth (including foundations
over a sub-slab) 75
Formed concrete exposed to earth or weather
Supporting Process Equipment 75 SAES-Q-001 Sec.
B10
Buildings, walkway platforms, stairs, AC pads 50 7.18.9
Concrete not exposed to weather nor in contact with
ground (which can be inspected from all sides):
Beams, Columns 50
Slabs, Walls, Joists 25
Concrete exposed to sea water, raw water or sewage 75
Between reinforcement and anchor flange/pipe within
pipeline anchor blocks 100
Concrete slab over 50 mm sub-slab 50
The maximum amount of repaired damaged rebar coating shall not exceed 1% of
the total surface area in each 0.3 m (1-ft) of the bar; This limit shall not include SAES-Q-001
B11
sheared or cut ends that are coated with patching material. (ASTM A 775/ A 775M- Sec. 3.2
07, Sec. 11.1)
Reinforcing steel rebar shall be correct in quantity, layout, spacing, position, etc. per
B12 IFC Drawings
the IFC Drawings.
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Inspection
3.3
H H
ITEM
No.
Reinforcing steel lap splice lengths for each bar size shall be as detailed for each
B13 IFC Drawings
size as shown on the IFC Drawings.
All wire bar supports, spacers, and tying wire shall be coated with dielectric material,
SAES-Q-001
B14 for example, an epoxy-coated or plastic coated material. (ASTM A 775/A 775M-
Sec. 6.1.6
2007, Appendix X1.3.13)
Reinforcing steel bars, anchor bolts or other steel embedments are not used as a
SAES-Q-001
B15 means for grounding electrical equipment and are not be tied to grounding neutral
Sec.7.18.9
conductors, or any part of the lightning protection system.
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, in sizes from No.
SAES-Q-001
B16 10 through No. 25 shall be 6 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, for sizes No. 29
SAES-Q-001
B17 through No. 36 shall be 8 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, for sizes No. 43
SAES-Q-001
B18 through No. 57 shall be 10 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The inside diameter of bends for stirrups and ties shall be no less than 4 bar
SAES-Q-001
B19 diameter for sizes 5 and smaller, all other sizes shall be bent in accordance with
Sec. 6.1.6
items 16, 17 and 18 above. (ACI 318-2011, Se. 7.2.2)
SAES-Q-001
B20 Welded wire fabric shall be located as shown on IFC Drawings.
Sec. 6.1.6
Welding of reinforcement shall not be permitted unless authorized by Saudi Aramco

SAES-Q-001
B21 or called for specifically on the IFC Drawings.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318, Sec. 7.5.4)
Reinforcing, including tendons and post-tensioning ducts shall be accurately placed

and adequately supported before concrete is placed and shall be secured against SAES-Q-001
B22
displacement. Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.5.1)
C Anchor Bolts & Embedded Items Inspection
Anchor bolts shall be in compliance with Standard Drawing AA-036322 Sht. 001 SAES-Q-005
C1
(Rev. 8 or later). Sec. 4.8.1
Material selection and galvanizing of anchor bolt assemblies shall be per SAES-Q-005
C2
requirements of 12-SAMSS-007. Sec. 4.8.1
Anchor bolt set in a foundation pedestal should never extend below the bottom of SAES-Q-005
C3
the pedestal into the footing. Sec. 4.8.3
Minimum clear distance from anchor bolts or anchor bolt sleeves to edge of SAES-Q-005
C4
concrete shall be 100mm. Sec. 4.8.8
SAES-Q-005
C5 Metallic anchor bolt sleeves are not permitted.
Sec. 4.8.8
Anchor bolts subject to uplift or vibration are equipped with an additional nut to serve SAES-Q-005
C6
as a lock nut to ensure against loosening. Sec. 4.8.7

Inspection
3.3
H H
ITEM
No.
The minimum anchor bolt diameter shall be 20mm unless specified by the vendor
for small equipment or for the anchorage of small miscellaneous items e.g. ladder SAES-Q-005
C7
supports, small piping supports, handrail anchorage, stair stringers, small platforms Sec. 4.8.5
etc.
Anchor bolts that are exposed to the weather in coastal areas, subjected to frequent
wash downs, or subjected to firewater deluge testing shall have their diameters SAES-Q-005
C8
increased by 3 mm as a corrosion allowance in addition to the coating required by Sec. 4.8.6
12-SAMSS-007
Post-installed anchor bolts are not be used for new construction without prior written
approval from the Supervisor, Civil Engineering Unit, Rotating Equipment & Civil
SAES-Q-005
C9 Engineering Division, Consulting Services Department. When approved for use, the
Sec. 4.8.9
post-installed bolts shall be designed per ACI 318, Appendix D and in strict
compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
SAES-Q-005
C10 Anchor bolts and embedded items shall be set accurately, using templates.
Sec. 4.8.2
The bottom of the anchor bolts are secured to prevent movement or tilting of the SAES-Q-005
C11
anchor bolts during concrete placement. Sec. 4.8.2.
Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent anchor bolt within and SAES-Q-005
C12
anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 3mm. (AISC 303, Sec 7.5.1a) Sec. 4.8.2
Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is as follows:

Single Nuts
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair above
C13 the top of grout) + 2.0 x diameter of anchor bolt SASD-AA-036322
Double Nuts
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair above
the top of grout) + 3.0 x diameter of anchor bolt
The thread length required at the top of the anchor bolt must be sufficient to
C14 accommodate two nuts and about ½ of the anchor bolt diameter projecting above SASD AA-036322
the top nut. The thread length for Types 2 & 3 anchor bolt is 4 bolt diameters.
The thread length required for Type 1 anchor bolt is as specified in Table 1 of SASD
C15 SASD AA-036322
AA-036322, Rev.8.
The spacing, embedment and edge distance of the anchor bolts shall comply with
C16 SASD AA-036322
SASD AA-036322.
Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent bolt groups shall be equal to SAES-Q-005
C17
or less than 6mm.(AISC 303,Sec. 7.5.1b) Sec. 4.8.2
Variation in elevation of the tops of anchor bolts shall be equal to or less than ± SAES-Q-005
C18
13mm. (AISC 303, Sec 7.5.1c) Sec. 4.8.2
The accumulated variation in dimension between centers of anchor bolt groups

along the established column line through multiple anchor bolt groups shall be equal
to or less than 2mm per 10,000 mm, but not to exceed a total of 25 mm. (AISC 303,
Sec. 7.5.1d) SAES-Q-005
C19
Note - The tolerances that are specified in Items B17, B18 & B19 shall apply to offset Sec. 4.8.2
dimensions shown in the structural Design Drawings, measured parallel and perpendicular
to the nearest Column Line, for individual columns that are shown in the structural Design
Drawings as offset from Column Lines

Inspection
3.3
H H
ITEM
No.
Variation in dimension from the center of any anchor-rod group to the established
SAES-Q-005
C20 column line through that group shall be equal to or less than 6mm. (AISC 303, Sec
Sec. 4.8.2
7.5.1e.)
All sleeves, inserts, anchor bolts, waterstops and other embedded items shall be
SAES-Q-001
C21 installed in accordance with the design drawings and supported against
Sec 7.22.1
displacement.
Waterstops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is required. SAES-Q-001

C22
Waterstop type shall be as specified on the IFC Drawings. Sec 7.20.8
Projecting steel items which are attached to the formwork and cast at the concrete
SAES-Q-001
C23 surface shall be either hot dip galvanized or coated with a zinc rich epoxy primer
Sec 7.22.3
(APCS 1C).
Conduits, pipes and other items made from aluminum shall not be embedded in SAES-Q-001
C24
structural concrete unless effectively coated to prevent aluminum-concrete reaction. Sec. 7.22.5
Fabrication and Installation Tolerances on Embedded Items shall be:

Lateral Alignment for weakened plane embedments in slabs
19 mm
Level Alignment on grooves and items
exposed to view 12.7mm
Relative alignment on Grooves 50mm or less 3 mm
Lateral Alignment of other embedded items:
SAES-Q-001
C25 Reglets for glazing gaskets 3 mm
Sec. 7.18.9
Bolts 6 mm
Flashing reglets 6 mm
Flashing reglets at panel edges 3 mm
Electrical outlets and pipe sleeves 12.7mm
Weld plates 25 mm
Inserts 12.7mm
(ACI 117, Sec. 2 & 3)
Anchor bolt sleeves shall be fully grouted in accordance with SAES Q-010 after the
based plate has been positioned.
SASD AA-
C26 Note:
036322, Note 8
Water or other loose particles shall not be allowed to collect in the sleeve before the
sleeve is grouted. (PIP STF0521 3.6.2)
D Form Closure Inspection
Telltale devices shall be installed on the formwork shores to detect formwork SAES-Q-001
D1
movements during concreting. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.1) Sec. 3.2
Wedges used for final alignment before concrete placement shall be secured before SAES-Q-001
D2
placing concrete. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.2) Sec. 3.2
Side forms spacers shall be provided to maintain the concrete cover over
SAES-Q-001
D3 reinforcement and secured in order not to be disloged during concrete placement
Sec. 3.2
and vibration. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 5.3.5)
Attachments of inserts, rustification strips, and ornamentals reliefs are installed in

SAES-Q-001
D4 such a way that forms can be removed without exerting pressure on these
Sec. 3.2
attachments. (ACI-347-04, Sect. 5.5.1)
Formwork should be tightened at a construction joint before the next placement to

SAES-Q-001
D5 prevent seepage of water between form and previously placed concrete surfaces.
Sec. 3.2
(ACI 347-04, Sect. 5.5.2)
Formwork shall be anchored to shoring to prevent any movement of any part of the SAES-Q-001
D6
formwork during concreting. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.3) Sec. 3.2

Inspection
3.3
H H
ITEM
No.
Additional elevation of formwork should be provided to allow for closure of form

SAES-Q-001
D7 joints, settlement of blinding slabs, shrinkage of lumber, elastic shortening and
Sec. 3.2
deflections of form members. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.4)
If needed, access holes in wall forms or other high, narrow forms are provided to SAES-Q-001
D8
facilitate concrete placement. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.2.1.7) Sec. 3.2
Bulkheads for joints shall be made by splitting along the lines of reinforcement so
SAES-Q-001
D9 that each can be removed without applying undue pressure upon the reinforcing
Sec. 3.2
steel. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.2.2.2)
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness, shall be

SAES-Q-001
D10 placed beneath slabs on grade. Outdoor sidewalks are exempt from this
Sec. 7.26.1
requirement.
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness or a 50mm SAES-Q-001
D11
sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath concrete foundations. Sec. 7.26.2
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier shall be placed below and around the sides of
SAES-Q-001
D12 concrete that is placed directly into excavation without the use of formwork, where
Sec. 7.26.3
coal tar or bitumen coating cannot be applied.
The top of concrete foundation shall be a minimum of 150 mm above finished grade.
SAES-Q-005
D13 (Note: Not applicable to instrument stand pipe or pedestals inside buildings not
Sec. 4.3.2 (a)
subjected to washdown water.)
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-Q-001 -- Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, 07 January 2016
2- SAES-Q-005 -- Concrete Foundations, 28 January 2009
3- SASD AA - 036322 -- Anchor Bolt Details Rev. 8
4- Schedule Q
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
Mr. Tahir Muhammad
QC Inspector PID Representative
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Mr. Hedayat Ullah Khan Mr. Reynold Casidsid
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Mr. Muhammed Zubair Initials and Date:
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
SAIC-Q-1013 15-Nov-17 MAH-SA-RFI-C2491
Inspection
ITEM
No.
The minimum concrete cover shall be measured from the outer most
rebar (tie bar), that shall be provided for reinforcement of cast-in-place
concrete structures as follows:
Table 2-Minimum Concrete Cover
Concrete Structure Minimum Cover (mm)
Concrete cast against and permanently
exposed to earth (including foundations
over a sub-slab) 75
Formed concrete exposed to earth or weather
Supporting Process Equipment 75
SAES-Q-001 Sec.
B10 Buildings, walkway platforms, stairs, AC pads 50
7.18.9
Concrete not exposed to weather nor in contact with
ground (which can be inspected from all sides):
Beams, Columns 50
Slabs, Walls, Joists 25
Concrete exposed to sea water, raw water or sewage 75
Between reinforcement and anchor flange/pipe within
pipeline anchor blocks 100
Concrete slab over 50 mm sub-slab 50
The maximum amount of repaired damaged rebar coating shall not

exceed 1% of the total surface area in each 0.3 m (1-ft) of the bar; This SAES-Q-001
B11
limit shall not include sheared or cut ends that are coated with patching Sec. 3.2
material. (ASTM A 775/ A 775M-07, Sec. 11.1)
Reinforcing steel rebar shall be correct in quantity, layout, spacing,

B12 IFC Drawings
position, etc. per the IFC Drawings.
Reinforcing steel lap splice lengths for each bar size shall be as detailed
B13 IFC Drawings
for each size as shown on the IFC Drawings.
All wire bar supports, spacers, and tying wire shall be coated with
SAES-Q-001
B14 dielectric material, for example, an epoxy-coated or plastic coated
Sec. 6.1.6
material. (ASTM A 775/A 775M-2007, Appendix X1.3.13)
Reinforcing steel bars, anchor bolts or other steel embedments are not
used as a means for grounding electrical equipment and are not be tied to SAES-Q-001
B15
grounding neutral conductors, or any part of the lightning protection Sec.7.18.9
system.
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, in sizes
SAES-Q-001
B16 from No. 10 through No. 25 shall be 6 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, for sizes
SAES-Q-001
B17 No. 29 through No. 36 shall be 8 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The diameter of reinforcing bar bends, other than stirrups or ties, for sizes
SAES-Q-001
B18 No. 43 through No. 57 shall be 10 bar diameters.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.2.3, Table 7.2)
The inside diameter of bends for stirrups and ties shall be no less than 4
SAES-Q-001
B19 bar diameter for sizes 5 and smaller, all other sizes shall be bent in
Sec. 6.1.6
accordance with items 16, 17 and 18 above. (ACI 318-2011, Se. 7.2.2)
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Inspection
ITEM
No.
SAES-Q-001
B20 Welded wire fabric shall be located as shown on IFC Drawings.
Sec. 6.1.6
Welding of reinforcement shall not be permitted unless authorized by

SAES-Q-001
B21 Saudi Aramco or called for specifically on the IFC Drawings.
Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318, Sec. 7.5.4)
Reinforcing, including tendons and post-tensioning ducts shall be

accurately placed and adequately supported before concrete is placed SAES-Q-001
B22
and shall be secured against displacement. Sec. 6.1.6
(ACI 318-2011, Sec. 7.5.1)
C Anchor Bolts & Embedded Items Inspection
Anchor bolts shall be in compliance with Standard Drawing AA-036322 SAES-Q-005

C1
Sht. 001 (Rev. 8 or later). Sec. 4.8.1
Material selection and galvanizing of anchor bolt assemblies shall be per SAES-Q-005
C2
requirements of 12-SAMSS-007. Sec. 4.8.1
Anchor bolt set in a foundation pedestal should never extend below the SAES-Q-005
C3
bottom of the pedestal into the footing. Sec. 4.8.3
Minimum clear distance from anchor bolts or anchor bolt sleeves to edge SAES-Q-005
C4
of concrete shall be 100mm. Sec. 4.8.8
SAES-Q-005
C5 Metallic anchor bolt sleeves are not permitted.
Sec. 4.8.8
Anchor bolts subject to uplift or vibration are equipped with an additional SAES-Q-005
C6
nut to serve as a lock nut to ensure against loosening. Sec. 4.8.7
The minimum anchor bolt diameter shall be 20mm unless specified by the
vendor for small equipment or for the anchorage of small miscellaneous SAES-Q-005
C7
items e.g. ladder supports, small piping supports, handrail anchorage, Sec. 4.8.5
stair stringers, small platforms etc.
Anchor bolts that are exposed to the weather in coastal areas, subjected
to frequent wash downs, or subjected to firewater deluge testing shall SAES-Q-005
C8
have their diameters increased by 3 mm as a corrosion allowance in Sec. 4.8.6
addition to the coating required by 12-SAMSS-007
Post-installed anchor bolts are not be used for new construction without
prior written approval from the Supervisor, Civil Engineering Unit, Rotating
Equipment & Civil Engineering Division, Consulting Services Department. SAES-Q-005
C9
When approved for use, the post-installed bolts shall be designed per ACI Sec. 4.8.9
318, Appendix D and in strict compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Anchor bolts and embedded items shall be set accurately, using SAES-Q-005
C10
templates. Sec. 4.8.2
The bottom of the anchor bolts are secured to prevent movement or tilting SAES-Q-005
C11
of the anchor bolts during concrete placement. Sec. 4.8.2.
Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent anchor bolt within

SAES-Q-005
C12 and anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 3mm. (AISC 303, Sec
Sec. 4.8.2
7.5.1a)

Inspection
ITEM
No.
Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is as follows:

Single Nuts
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair
C13 above the top of grout) + 2.0 x diameter of anchor bolt SASD-AA-036322
Double Nuts
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair
above the top of grout) + 3.0 x diameter of anchor bolt
The thread length required at the top of the anchor bolt must be sufficient
to accommodate two nuts and about ½ of the anchor bolt diameter
C14 SASD AA-036322
projecting above the top nut. The thread length for Types 2 & 3 anchor
bolt is 4 bolt diameters.
The thread length required for Type 1 anchor bolt is as specified in Table
C15 SASD AA-036322
1 of SASD AA-036322, Rev.8.
The spacing, embedment and edge distance of the anchor bolts shall
C16 SASD AA-036322
comply with SASD AA-036322.
Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent bolt groups shall SAES-Q-005
C17
be equal to or less than 6mm.(AISC 303,Sec. 7.5.1b) Sec. 4.8.2
Variation in elevation of the tops of anchor bolts shall be equal to or less SAES-Q-005
C18
than ± 13mm. (AISC 303, Sec 7.5.1c) Sec. 4.8.2
The accumulated variation in dimension between centers of anchor bolt

groups along the established column line through multiple anchor bolt
groups shall be equal to or less than 2mm per 10,000 mm, but not to
exceed a total of 25 mm. (AISC 303, Sec. 7.5.1d) SAES-Q-005
C19
Note - The tolerances that are specified in Items B17, B18 & B19 shall apply to Sec. 4.8.2
offset dimensions shown in the structural Design Drawings, measured parallel
and perpendicular to the nearest Column Line, for individual columns that are
shown in the structural Design Drawings as offset from Column Lines
Variation in dimension from the center of any anchor-rod group to the

SAES-Q-005
C20 established column line through that group shall be equal to or less than
Sec. 4.8.2
6mm. (AISC 303, Sec 7.5.1e.)
All sleeves, inserts, anchor bolts, waterstops and other embedded items
SAES-Q-001
C21 shall be installed in accordance with the design drawings and supported
Sec 7.22.1
against displacement.
Waterstops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is SAES-Q-001

C22
required. Waterstop type shall be as specified on the IFC Drawings. Sec 7.20.8
Projecting steel items which are attached to the formwork and cast at the
SAES-Q-001
C23 concrete surface shall be either hot dip galvanized or coated with a zinc
Sec 7.22.3
rich epoxy primer (APCS 1C).
Conduits, pipes and other items made from aluminum shall not be
SAES-Q-001
C24 embedded in structural concrete unless effectively coated to prevent
Sec. 7.22.5
aluminum-concrete reaction.

Inspection
ITEM
No.
Fabrication and Installation Tolerances on Embedded Items shall be:

Lateral Alignment for weakened plane embedments
in slabs 19 mm
Level Alignment on grooves and items
exposed to view 12.7mm
Relative alignment on Grooves 50mm or less 3 mm
Lateral Alignment of other embedded items:
SAES-Q-001
C25 Reglets for glazing gaskets 3 mm
Sec. 7.18.9
Bolts 6 mm
Flashing reglets 6 mm
Flashing reglets at panel edges 3 mm
Electrical outlets and pipe sleeves 12.7mm
Weld plates 25 mm
Inserts 12.7mm
(ACI 117, Sec. 2 & 3)
Anchor bolt sleeves shall be fully grouted in accordance with SAES Q-010
after the based plate has been positioned.
SASD AA-
C26 Note:
036322, Note 8
Water or other loose particles shall not be allowed to collect in the sleeve
before the sleeve is grouted. (PIP STF0521 3.6.2)
D Form Closure Inspection
Telltale devices shall be installed on the formwork shores to detect SAES-Q-001

D1
formwork movements during concreting. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.1) Sec. 3.2
Wedges used for final alignment before concrete placement shall be SAES-Q-001
D2
secured before placing concrete. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.2) Sec. 3.2
Side forms spacers shall be provided to maintain the concrete cover over
SAES-Q-001
D3 reinforcement and secured in order not to be disloged during concrete
Sec. 3.2
placement and vibration. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 5.3.5)
Attachments of inserts, rustification strips, and ornamentals reliefs are

SAES-Q-001
D4 installed in such a way that forms can be removed without exerting
Sec. 3.2
pressure on these attachments. (ACI-347-04, Sect. 5.5.1)
Formwork should be tightened at a construction joint before the next

SAES-Q-001
D5 placement to prevent seepage of water between form and previously
Sec. 3.2
placed concrete surfaces. (ACI 347-04, Sect. 5.5.2)
Formwork shall be anchored to shoring to prevent any movement of any SAES-Q-001

D6
part of the formwork during concreting. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.3) Sec. 3.2
Additional elevation of formwork should be provided to allow for closure of

SAES-Q-001
D7 form joints, settlement of blinding slabs, shrinkage of lumber, elastic
Sec. 3.2
shortening and deflections of form members. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.6.1.4)
If needed, access holes in wall forms or other high, narrow forms are SAES-Q-001
D8
provided to facilitate concrete placement. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.2.1.7) Sec. 3.2
Bulkheads for joints shall be made by splitting along the lines of

SAES-Q-001
D9 reinforcement so that each can be removed without applying undue
Sec. 3.2
pressure upon the reinforcing steel. (ACI 347-04, Sec. 3.2.2.2)

Inspection
ITEM
No.
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness,

SAES-Q-001
D10 shall be placed beneath slabs on grade. Outdoor sidewalks are exempt
Sec. 7.26.1
from this requirement.
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness

SAES-Q-001
D11 or a 50mm sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath concrete
Sec. 7.26.2
foundations.
A plasticized sheet vapor barrier shall be placed below and around the
SAES-Q-001
D12 sides of concrete that is placed directly into excavation without the use of
Sec. 7.26.3
formwork, where coal tar or bitumen coating cannot be applied.
The top of concrete foundation shall be a minimum of 150 mm above

finished grade. SAES-Q-005
D13
(Note: Not applicable to instrument stand pipe or pedestals inside Sec. 4.3.2 (a)
buildings not subjected to washdown water.)
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-Q-001 -- Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures, 07 January 2016
2- SAES-Q-005 -- Concrete Foundations, 28 January 2009
3- SASD AA - 036322 -- Anchor Bolt Details Rev. 8
4- Schedule Q
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: TAHIR MUHAMMED Name, Initials and Date:
QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
MUHAMMED YOUSIF REYNOLD CASIDSID
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
REHMAN ALI Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU - 15-Nov-2017 - REV. 2016.06.00 (Standards Cutoff -June 30, 2016) Rev. 2016.06.

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

A Verification of Embedded Items

B Reinforcing Steel Inspection

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

Welding of reinforcement shall not be permitted unless authorized by Saudi Aramco

Reinforcing, including tendons and post-tensioning ducts shall be accurately placed

C Anchor Bolts & Embedded Items Inspection

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is as follows:

The accumulated variation in dimension between centers of anchor bolt groups

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

Waterstops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is required. SAES-Q-001

Fabrication and Installation Tolerances on Embedded Items shall be:

D Form Closure Inspection

Attachments of inserts, rustification strips, and ornamentals reliefs are installed in

Formwork should be tightened at a construction joint before the next placement to

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

FBE Reinforcing Steel, Embedded Items, and Form Closure

Additional elevation of formwork should be provided to allow for closure of form

A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness, shall be

The maximum amount of repaired damaged rebar coating shall not

Reinforcing steel rebar shall be correct in quantity, layout, spacing,

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Welding of reinforcement shall not be permitted unless authorized by

Reinforcing, including tendons and post-tensioning ducts shall be

C Anchor Bolts & Embedded Items Inspection

Anchor bolts shall be in compliance with Standard Drawing AA-036322 SAES-Q-005

Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent anchor bolt within

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is as follows:

The accumulated variation in dimension between centers of anchor bolt

Variation in dimension from the center of any anchor-rod group to the

Waterstops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is SAES-Q-001

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Fabrication and Installation Tolerances on Embedded Items shall be:

D Form Closure Inspection

Telltale devices shall be installed on the formwork shores to detect SAES-Q-001

Attachments of inserts, rustification strips, and ornamentals reliefs are

Formwork should be tightened at a construction joint before the next

Formwork shall be anchored to shoring to prevent any movement of any SAES-Q-001

Additional elevation of formwork should be provided to allow for closure of

Bulkheads for joints shall be made by splitting along the lines of

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness,

A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.25mm (10mils) in thickness

The top of concrete foundation shall be a minimum of 150 mm above

QC Inspector PID Representative

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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