WORK PROCEDURE

Ref No. FOUN/06

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME
PAGE 1 OF 2
SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE
FOUNDATIONS Dec.2012
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
CONTROL OF SEWERAGE AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE APPROVED BY:
QHSE MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

1. SCOPE

This procedure covers controls to be carried out during

construction of underground sewerage and surface water
drainage works.

2. PROCEDURE

.1 All sewerage and surface water drainage works will be carried Project Request for
out in accordance with the contract specification and good Engineer Information
practice.

Where specifications are not provided or are incomplete, the

matter shall be referred back to the Consultant for additional
information.

.2 Depending upon the complexity of the work, and the Project Method
requirements of the PQP, a method statement shall be prepared Engineer Statement
and approved by the Consultant which shall include:

i) Proposed plant and equipment.

ii) Jointing technique.
iii) Trench support (in case of deep excavation).
iv) Manufacturer’s jointing and installation details and test
certificates (where relevant).
v) Sequence of activities.
vi) Compaction method and quality of fill material.
vii) Test plan.
Store-
.3 Check delivery order and certificates against the specification keeper/Site
and examine marks, labels and condition of material and Engineer
components.
Store-
keeper/Site
.4 Unload and handle materials and components with care to Engineer
minimise damage and soiling.
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PROJECT: PROJECT NAME Ref No. FOUN/06
PAGE 2 OF 2
SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE
FOUNDATIONS Dec. 2012
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
CONTROL OF SEWERAGE AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE APPROVED BY:
QHSE MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

.5 Before commencing excavation, fence or board the area of work Site

so as to prevent unauthorised access. Provide adequate Engineer/S
afety
safeguards, e.g. gangways, handrails, notices or direction Officer
boards and lighting at night.

.6 Contact local authority departments to obtain details of existing Site FOUN/06/A,

underground services. Proper marking will be employed on the Engineer Records/
Drawings
site to avoid damage to any adjacent services. obtained
from local
departments

.7 Provide adequate trench support to retain the sides of Site

Engr/Gen. FOUN/06/A
excavations and ensure the safe and proper construction of Foreman
works and completion of backfilling.

.8 Spoil heaps stacked material and vehicles to be kept at a Site

Engr/Gen.
distance of more than the trench depth from the trench. Foreman

.9 Temporary supports to excavations will be maintained in Site

position until sufficient backfill has been placed and compacted Engr/Gen.
to ensure the stability of the sides of the excavation. Foreman

.10 Employ the proper jointing method as recommended by pipe Gen.

manufacturer. Ensure that jointing faces are dry, clean and free Foreman Test Plan
from soil or bedding particles.
Site
.11 Finalise an intermediate test plan and water testing to be done Engineer
to check water tightness of pipeline.

3. DOCUMENTATION

.1 Appendix FOUN/06A and Appendix FOUN/06/B, shall be used QA/QC Check sheets
to monitor drainage construction. Approval to proceed will be
given by the QA/QC.
 PROJECT: PROJECT NAME SITE NO.:

CHECK SHEET FOR SEWERAGE AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE Sheet No.

SUBCONTRACTOR: CLIENT

SECTION OF WORK ____________________________ LOCATION _________________

Checked
STAGE ITEM by DATE
PIPEWORK OR
CHANNEL 1. Set line and level. SU
2. Check location of underground services before
commencement of excavation. SE

3. Check inverts levels and gradients. SU

4. Check correct diameter and material. Also
check the compatibility of pipes, fittings and
accessories for jointing e.g. ring seals, solvent
cements, lubricants. SE

5. Check position and no. of connections. SE

6. Check availability of trench support material. GF

7. Check bedding and granular surround. GF

8. Backfill to specification material/compaction. SE

9. Ensure protection of laid pipeline from damage
by construction traffic. SE
10. Pipe run rodded and tested. PE/MEP

APPROVAL TO PROCEED QA/QC

GULLEY
CONNECTION 1. Check correct gulley used. SE
2. Check position and level of gulley. SE/SU
3. Check correct surround. GF
4. Check gulley grid. GF
5. Check gulley cleaned out. GF

APPROVAL TO PROCEED QA/QC

QA/QC – Quality Assurance/Quality Control, PE – Project Engineer, SE – Site Engineer,

SU – Surveyor, MEP – MEP Coordinator, GF – General Foreman
 PROJECT: PROJECT NAME SITE NO.:

CHECK SHEET FOR SEWERAGE AND SURFACE WATER MANHOLES Sheet No.

SECTION OF WORK: ____________________________ MANHOLE No: ______________

Checked
STAGE ITEM by DATE

PREPARATION 1. Set position of manhole and base level. SE/SU

2. Check base concrete. GF

3. Check correct base rings (outlets). SE

4. Check rings/reducer/step irons. SE

5. Checks cover slab level and location of SE

opening.

6. Check concrete surround. GF

7. Check correct cover/brick bedding/concrete GF

haunch.

8. Check manhole benching. GF

9. Clean out manhole. GF

APPROVAL TO PROCEED QA/QC

QA/QC – Quality Assurance/Quality Control, SE – Site Engineer, SU, - Surveyor, GF – General Foreman