WORK PROCEDURE
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME Ref No. FINI/01
PAGE 1 OF 3
SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE
FINISHING Dec. 2012
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
1. SCOPE
This procedure provides a method of control for construction of
block masonry work in order to achieve compliance with the
contract specifications and drawings.
2. PROCEDURE
.1 All precast concrete masonry blockwork will be carried out in
accordance with the specification and Project Quality Plan.
In any circumstances where specifications are not provided or Project Request
they are in any way incomplete, the matter shall be referred Manager For
back to Consultant’s representative for additional information. Information
.2 Checks Prior to Start of blockwork:
i) Ensure that the area to receive the blockwork is as per
the contract drawings and approved finishing schedule.
ii) Check if preceding activities have been inspected and Project FINI/01/A,
approved. Engineer Source
iii) Ensure that blocks are procured from approved docs,
manufacturer (s). Except where otherwise approved in approvals
writing each material shall be obtained from a single
source.
iv) Source certificates shall be obtained for all raw materials
e.g. sand, cement and blocks to show compliance with
the contract specification.
.3 Handling and Storage of Materials:
i) Blocks shall be delivered to site palletised, off loaded as Store-
near to the point of use as practicable on a clean hard keeper
surface free from contamination by mud or surface water.
ii) Cement shall be stored off the ground, kept dry and used
in order of delivery. Store-
iii) Store metal ties and straps under cover and protect them keeper
from damage and distortion. Store-
keeper
WORK PROCEDURE
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME Ref No. FINI/01
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SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE
FINISHING Dec. 2012
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
.4 Preparation of Work, Materials and Components:
i) When the materials and components are distributed to Site
the work area, ensure that the structure is not Engineer
overloaded.
ii) Plan for scaffolding material required for block work at Site
heights. Plan for additional manpower for lifting blocks at Engineer
heights.
iii) Set out anticipating the position of openings etc. in the Gen.
work above to avoid unnecessary cutting and adjustment Foreman
of masonry units leading to incorrect or uneven bonding.
.5 Preparation of Mortar Mixes:
i) Mortar shall be mixed by machine except for small
quantities only (not containing plasticiser). Hand mixing Gen.
(if permitted) may be done on a watertight platform. Foreman
ii) When mixed at site, batch boxes shall be used to ensure Gen.
correct and consistent mix proportions. Foreman
iii) Use mortars (other than retarded mortars) within 2 hours Gen.
of mixing or as specified. Foreman
.6 Building Blocks Walls:
i) Build block work within permissible deviations as
specified.
ii) Unless otherwise specified/permitted, lay blocks on a full Site Engr
bed of mortar and fill all joints. Keep courses levelled and
perpend vertically aligned. Plumb quoins and all faces as Gen.
the work proceeds. It is preferable to Align vertically Foreman FINI/01/A
every fifth or sixth perpend and `even out’ the size of
Intermediate joints. Try to keep horizontal joints of Gen.
uniform thickness. Foreman
iii) Do not carry one course more than the height specified
in the contract specifications. Gen.
iv) Rake out joints as work proceeds, on all faces to be Foreman
plastered or rendered. This will provide a good key for
the coating. Gen.
v) If pointing is specified, the mortar used for the pointing Foreman
should not be stronger than that used when constructing
the wall unless specified otherwise.
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SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE
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SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
vi) All blockwork shall be bonded to adjacent reinforced Gen.
concrete structures by means of galvanised mild steel Foreman
cramps at specified spacing unless specified otherwise.
vii) Partitions shall be bonded to main walls by toothing as Gen.
specified in the contract. Foreman
.7 Chases and Holes:
Cut chases and holes neatly and without damaging the walls as Gen.
per the following unless specified otherwise: Foreman
i) Chases in blockwork to be less than 75mm.
ii) For hollow units maintain a minimum of 15mm thickness
between bottom of chase and void.
iii) Do not cut horizontal or raking chases to a depth
exceeding one-third the thickness of the single leaf in
walls or leaves contracted of solid units.
iv) Holes shall not exceed 300mm x 300mm unless
specified otherwise.
v) Do not cut chases back-to-back exceeding the
dimensional restrictions in (i),(ii) and (iii). Offset such
chases in line by a distance at least equal to the wall
thickness.
vi) It is preferable to use mechanical rotary cutters,
particularly when it is necessary to avoid heavy impact
and vibration. The number and position of chases shall
be strictly in accordance with the specification since
unauthorised chasing might adversely affect one or more
of the functional requirements of the walls e.g. its
loadbearing capacity.
Site Blocks Site
.8 Appendix FINI/01/B shall be used to record deliveries of blocks Engineer Register
if required by the specification.
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME SITE NO.:
CHECK SHEET FOR CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK Sheet No.
SUBCONTRACTOR: CLIENT
SECTION OF WORK ____________________________ LOCATION _________________
Checked
STAGE ITEM by DATE
PRIOR TO BLOCK-
WORK 1. Setting out (openings etc.) SE/SU
2. Check source certificates of blocks, sand
and PE
cement.
3. Check mix proportion of mortar. GF
CHECKS DURING
BLOCKWORK 4. Check alignment/width of perpends. GF
5. Check line and level of courses. GF
6. Check metal ties. GF
7. Check raked out joints. GF
8. Check toothing at joint of main wall with
partitions. GF
9. Check compliance of chases with GF
specifications.
APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE NEXT
TRADE QA/QC
QA/QC – Quality Assurance/Quality Control, PE – Project Engineer, SE – Site Engineer,
SU – Surveyor, GF – General Foreman
SITE REGISTER (BLOCK)
PROJECT NAME: _________________________BUILDING PERMIT NO. _____________
AREA: ____________ PLOT NO.: _______________________BLOCK REQUIRED: _______________ SIZE: ______________
CONTRACTOR: ________________________CONSULTANT: __________________________________________
DATE OF INVOICE CONSULTANT'S INSPECTOR'S
NO. LOT SIZE FACTORY NAME LOT NO. C.O.C. NO. REMARKS
PRODUCTION NO. SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
