Construction Of Lulu Hypermarket in

Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)

ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Date Approved Revision #

QA/QC Project 6-June-2021
HSE Manager 0
Engineer Manager

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 Construction Of Lulu Hypermarket in
Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)
ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

INDEX
Page
1. Scope. 3
2. Purpose. 3
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS. 3
4. Definitions/Abbreviations. 3
5. Responsibility. 3-4
6. Tools & Equipment. 4
7. Work procedures 4-5-6.
8. House Keeping Work. 5-6
9. HSE REQUIRMENTS. 6

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 Construction Of Lulu Hypermarket in
Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)
ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

1. SCOPE.
This Method Statement covers all activities for installation of bituminous damp proofing over
surface of structure concrete surfaces and non-structural concrete surfaces below grade At
Lulu Hypermarket Project – Haii Alfahd – Yanbu industrial City.

2. Purpose
The Purpose Of these quality procedures is to provide documented procedures for all the
Activities related to the installation of damp proofing over surface of structural and non-
structural Work below grade.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
a. Design Drawing / IFC Drawings.
b. TYA Project Specification.
Section 071113: Bituminous damp proofing.
c. Project Quality Plan.
d. Safety And Medical Plan
e. International standard

ASTM E 96 : Standard Method of Test for Water Vapor Transmission of Material

ASTM E 154: Test Method For water Vapor retarders used in contacts with earth under
concrete slabs, on walls, or as ground cover.

4. DEFINITIONS/ ABBREVIATIONS

CLIENT LULU Properties L.L.C

Consultant TYA
CONTRACTOR ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C
PQP Project Quality Plan
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
PPE Personal Protective Equipment

5. RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager (PM): shall ensure that all documents are verified before and after
approval.

Site Engineers: Shall report to the PM and are responsible for the day to day planning and
supervision as well as implementing the technical requirements, dimensions, and
measurements related to the execution of work and equipment preparation.

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 Construction Of Lulu Hypermarket in
Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)
ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

QA/QC Manager: Shall report to the project manager and he is responsible for the
implementation of project quality plan and insuring the maintenance and effectiveness of the
project quality systems.

Document Controller:
Shall keep records of all documents to be controlled in systematic order that they can be
accessed with easy. Maintains clear communication all departments and ensures proper
and effective flow of information.

Engineering Department: shall provide technical assistance in construction operation. Ensure

that IFC drawings on site shall be in most recent revision together with the relevant shop
drawing shall be provided on site.

Work foreman: Responsible to day to day supervision of the work and ensure works carry out
the work tasks correctly and in a safe manner. He acts as a direct link to between Construction
Manager and the works and he reports the works progress and material planning through daily
report.

Surveyor: Shall report to the PM and Site Engineers, also responsible in determining the precise
location, distances, directions and elevation of points, lines and contours of important features
in the survey area. Records the results of surveys and verify the accuracy of data, prepares plots
for documentation.

HSE Engineer: shall ensure that all HSE requirements are meeting and implemented while
executing the work. Safety Supervisor shall control, supervise and record toolbox meetings,
conducted inspections, approve or rejected engaged recourse.

6. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS :

• Brush.
• Squeegee.
• Containers
• Grinder (Concrete cutting machine).

7. WORK PROCEDURE :

7.1.1 Preparation :
• All surfaces shall be free from oil, grease, friable matter, concrete laitance, dirt, dust or
any other contaminants that may impair adhesion.
• Surfaces can be prepared using high pressure water jetting, grit blasting or surface
grinding.

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 Construction Of Lulu Hypermarket in
Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)
ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

• Voids and joints on the substrate surface should be filled with a proper surface repairing
material prior to coating application. Repair work should not produce a dusty and flaky
finish.
• Surface protrusions shall be ground down to ensure a leveled substrate.
• As settlement can occur, agitate the contents or roll the drum vigorously before use.

7.1.2 Quality Assurance:

A. Material to be inspected by TYA Engineer upon delivery at site prior to installation works.
B. Material of Damp proofing or primers shall obtain through one source from a single
manufacture.
C. Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened, labeled containers.
D. Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect from extremes of temperature.
E. Shelf life is up to 6 month, in unopened containers, when stored as above.
F. Proceed with installation only when existing and forecasted weather conditions are from
(+5°C to +55°C).
G. Allow the initial coat to dry for at least 12 hours before the second coat is applied. Ensure
that all pinholes and blowholes are filled when the second coat is applied.
H. Provisions of good ventilation will significantly reduce drying time.
I. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before backfilling or lying of screed.
7.1.3 Applying:
A. For porous substrate, prime the surface with a single coat of MasterSeal 620, diluted at
1:5bitumen to water ratio, having an approximate coverage rate of 0.15L/m², prior to the
main coating application.
B. For general damp proofing application, apply Damp proof material, at a total coverage
rate of 1.0L/m², in 2 coats by using brush or roller to the previously prepared surface.
C. Install protection course within 24 hours of installation of damp proofing (while coating is
tacky) to ensure adhesion.
7.1.4 Protection of Equipment and property:
A. Before Material has dried, clean tools using soapy water. If dried, remove by scraping and
with paraffin or white spirit.
B. Remove damp proofing materials from surfaces not intended to receive damp proofing.

7.1.5 Housekeeping work:

A. All personnel shall perform good housekeeping on a daily basis. Supervisors shall be
responsible in ensuring that workers under their responsibility conduct clean-up and maintain
their areas clean and litter-free.

B. All areas shall be cleaned, materials stacked accordingly, tools cleaned and stored, and wastes
removed prior to the end of each working day. A minimum 15-minutes clean-up shall be
implemented daily before leaving the job site.

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Yanbu Industrial City ( YIC)
ASIA General Contracting Company L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BITUMINOUS

DAMPPROOFING WORK BELOW GRADE
Document No: MS-7497-CE-001
Date: 6 June. 2021 Rev.0 Contract: RCL-7497

C. Project management shall provide a housekeeping team to maintain and monitor good
housekeeping in the job site.

D. Waste and garbage shall be removed in a daily basis. Garbage skips shall be provided for ease
of waste segregation and disposal.

E. Burning of waste shall never in any way be allowed in the job site. Wastes and garbage shall
be disposed at approved disposal areas.

7.1.6 Health safety and environment (HSE) :

A. All works shall comply as per TYA, HSE safety rules and regulation.
B. To avoid injuries during the work execution, all safety requirements pertaining to utilization
of vehicles, equipment’s & machine shall be properly planned and inspected.
C. The orientation of each individual, pertaining to their respective duties and responsibilities
during the activities, must be done prior to the commencement of work.
D. Access and egress for vehicles & equipment and pedestrians shall be properly identified and
disseminated to the job site for implementation during the activity. Provision of Signage’s for
this matter is highly suggested.

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