Part 7 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND SAFETY Constructional Responsibilities and Practices Chapter: 2 Storage, Stacking and Handling Practices Chapter 5 Safety During Construction Chapter 4 Demolition WorkTABLE OF CONTENTS PART7 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND SAFETY Chapter 1 Constructional Responsibilities and Practices 1.1 INTRODUCTION 74 LL General 7A | 112 Seope 7 | 113 Terminology 74 12 PLANNING 72 121 Responsibilities 72 122 Temporary Construction 3 1.23 Site Preparation 73 1.24 First Aid Attendant 73 +13. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL 73 131 General 73 132 Permits 73 133 Tests and Inspections 73 14 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND WORKERS. 74 141 General 4 142 Protective Fences and Railings 74 143 Canopies, Overhangs and Platforms 74 144 Protective Devices 74 | 145 Notices and Signs 74 j 146 Watchman and Auditory Signal 75 i 147 Safe Load 75 | 1.5. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY 78 151 General 75 152 Adjoining Property 75 153. Use of Road and Footpath 75 154 Adjoining Structure and Retaining Wall 76 155 Protection of Ulities 76 Chapter 2 Storage, Stacking and Handling Practices 21 GENERAL PRACTICES 77 21.1 General 77 21.2 Protection against Fire 77 213 Housekeeping. 77741 22 23 STORAGE, STACKING AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS 221 Cement 222 Steel Bars and Sections 223 Bricks and Masonry Blocks 224 Aggregate 225 Water 226 Timber 227 Pipes and Tubing 228 Timber Piles and Poles 229° Sanitary Appliances 22.10 Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Grilles 2211 Tiles 2212 — Sheets and Boards 2213. Plastic and Rubber Sheets 22.14 — Glass Sheets 2215 Lime 2216 Paints, Varnishes, Thinners, Bitumen and Road Tar 2217 Flammable Materials 2218 — Explosives 22.19 Asbestos-based Materials. 2220 Miscellaneous LOADING AND UNLOADING OF MATERIALS 23.1 Loading and Unloading Rail Road Wagons ‘and Motor Vehicles 232 Manual Handling Chapter 3 Safety During Construction 3a 32 GENERAL 31.1 Scope 31.2 Safety of Workmen 31.3 Site Precautions 314 Site Amenities EXCAVATION AND FOUNDATION WORK 321 General 32.2 Excavating Machinery and Tools 323 Excavated Materials and Surcharges 324 Groundwater 325 Ground Condition 32.6 Overhang, Slopes and Cavities 327 Blasting and Vibration 328 Health Hazards during Excavation 329 Piling and Deep Foundation 32.10 Working in Compressed Air 32.11 Fencing, Waring Signs and Watchman 32.12 Adjoining Properties and Service Lines 78 78 78 78 78 79 79 710 710 740 740 740 mu ma ma 7 a2 72 733 74 74 744 744 237 ar 77 747 77 7318 738 718 7318 78 78 79 719 719 79 zs 720 72033 34 35 36 37 38 39 PILE RIG 33.1 Erection of Pile Rig 332 Operation of Pile Rig 333 Piles 334 Inspection and Tests (CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS 341 General 342 Ladders 343 Opening in Walls 3.44 Projection from Walls ‘CONSTRUCTION OF FLOORS: 354 General 352 Use of Sheets 353 Platforms 354 Fat Roof 355 Openings and Holes 35.6 Skeleton Construction ‘CONCRETE WORK 361 General 362 Prestressed Concrete 363 Concrete Mixers 364 Concrete Truck and Buckets FORMWORK AND SCAFFOLD 371 Scaffold and Centering Materials 372 Formwork for Concrete 373 Load Capacity 374 — Bamboos 375 Timber Posts 376 Steel Centering ERECTION OPERATIONS 381 Erection and Hoisting. 382 Small Articles 383 Hoist Protection 384 Lifting Gear 385 Cranes 386 Slings 387 Inspection ELECTRIFICATION, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS 39.1 Wiring System 392 Guarding of Cables 393 Lifts 394 Construction Machinery 39.5 Heating of Bitumen and Tar 396 Flame Cutting and Welding 397 Riveting Operation 720 720 720 721 7a 7a 721 721 72 722 72 72 72 723 723 723 723 723 723 723 724 724 724 724 724 7.25 725 7.25 7.26 7.26 7.28 7.26 727 727 727 727 728 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.29 7.29 730340 CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS: 730 3101 General 730 3102 Fire Hazards 730 3103 Health Hazards 732 3104 Skin Hazard 732 3105 Noise Hazard 72 31 MISCELLANEOUS 733 3.11 Stair, Ramp and Gangway 733 3112 Fragile Fixture 733 3113 Hand Tools 733 3114 Steel “Structure 738 3115 Finish Works 733 Chapter 4 Demolition Work 41 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE 735 41.1 General 735 412 Planning 735 413 Protection of Adjoining Property 4.14 Precautions Prior to Demolition 4.15 Protection of Public 41.6 Sidewalk Shed and Canopies 42 PRECAUTIONS DURING DEMOLITION 421 General 422 Sequence of Demolition Operation 423° Wall 424° Floor 425 Special Elements 426 Mechanical Demolition 427 Miscellaneous 43 BLASTING OPERATION AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES 431 General 432 Codeof Signal 433 Supervision and Responsibility 434 Protection of Site Personnel and Installation 435 Safety of Third Parties 436 Useof Explosives, 437 Blasting Accessories 44 LOWERING, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS. 441 General 442 Useof Chutes 443° Removal of Debris 444 Disposal of Materials 445 Regularization of Plots PvCHAPTER Constructional Responsibilities and Practices ua aa INTRODUCTION General ‘This part of the Code provides the minimum requirements for safe constructional operations. It describes, precautionary measures to be taken to ensure the safety of property, workmen, public, materials, services, lant and equipment. ae Te see re eb eee eR eo os bing te a cre et prs Seer pero veg hbase et ee ee eee Nothing herein contained shall be construed to nullify any rules, regulations or statutes governing the Proto ae public oe workers och my baserd inven mahudicrig: ondng andl cles prostoes toasts wh errant or er emens dangerous tte ropatory seme Sight or heal Terminology ‘This section provides an alphabetical list ofthe terms used in and applicable to this part of the Code. In case of any conflict or contradiction between a definition given in this section and that in any other part, the meaning provided in this part shall govern for interpretation ofthe provisions of this part References hal ‘be made to Part 1 and Part 2 for terms not defined in this section. BLAST AREA: The area in which danger may arise during or prior to demolition including the potential area affected by preparation, handling and use of explosives. ©? pees BLASTING: The operation of disintegrating rock, structure etc. by firing an explosive charge. Part 7 71 Construction Practices and SafetyPart 7 Construction Practices and Safety 12 124 CARTRIDGE : A wrapped or otherwise protected cylinder of defined size of 2 homogencous explosive material CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: All equipment, machineries, tools and temporary retaining structures and. working platforms, such as derricks, staging, scaffolds, runways, ladders and all material handling equipment Including safety devices. DETONATOR ; An instantaneous or delay initiator for explosive materials and containing a charge of high explosive fired by means of aflame, spark or electric current EXPLOSIVE : Any substance, whether or not contained in a device, used or manufactured with a view to producing an effect by explosion. FLOOR HOLE : An opening in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard, measuring less than 300 mm but more than 25 mm in its least citnension, through which materials but not persons may fall, eg. a belt hole, Pipe ‘opening or slot opening. FLOOR OPENING: An opening in any floor platform, pavement or yard bigger than a floor hole measuring B00 mm or more in its east dimension, thrdugh which a person may allt. hatchvay, stair oF laddet opening, hopper mouth pitor large manlole GUARD RAILING : A barrier erected along exposed edges of an open floor, floor opening, wall openin amp, platform, catwalk or balcony, ec to prevent the fall of persons Reeder HOISTS: A platform, bucket or similar enclosure made of steel frames, struts and timber planks used for the lifting or lowering of construction material and workmen, the hoists being operated from a point outside the conveyance. MAGAZINE: Any building or structure used for the storage of explosives with approval ofthe Authority. PILE RIG: The complete pile driving equipment comprising piling fame leader, hammer, extractor, winch and power unit. Complete ple driving rig, may be mounted on ral or pontoon or ral Pile ig may also bea Fobile unit mounted on tales of euch ora special al revolving rg for aking ples PLATFORM : A working space for persons, elevated above the surrounding floor or ground, e.g. balcony ot platform for the operation of machinery and equipment. re ae PRIMER: A cartridge cord or container of explosive into which a detonator or detonating cord is inserted or attached and is designed to initiate a larger charge. SALVAGE : An act of saving and utilization of reusable scrap materials conforming to the requirements of this Code. -e B id ss SCAFFOLD : A temporary erection of timber or metal work to support or to allow the hoisting and lower Of workmen, toes nel materials zh = SS SHOTFIRER : The person in immediate control of the use of explosives. ‘TOE BOARD : A vertical barrier erected along exposed edge of a floor opening, wall opening, canopy, platform, catwalk or ramp at floor level to prevent fll of materials or persons WALL HOLE: An opening in any wall or partition having a height of25 mm to 750 mm and any width. WALL OPENING : An opening in any wall or partition having a height of atleast 750 mm and a width of at least 450 mm. PLANNING. Responsibilities In srconstraction or demolition work, the terms of contract between the owner and the contractor, and between a consultant and the owner, shal be clearly defined and put in writing. ‘These, however, will not absolve the awner from any of his responsibilities under the various provisions of this Code, and other applicable regulations and bye-laws. es gates oe ea cata cue ete ai a cea Ug ce meee ey are ae ee ee a ae ea es The owner, or the professional appointed by him to supervise the work, shall ensure the quality of materials used, soundness of the work and observance of all precautionary measures. 72122 12.3 124 13 131 132 133 Chapter 1 Constructional Responsibilities and Practices pte aaa Bete eee eee eto eae geet ke ae Pe bron tee ane ees ne ey nese een one ofl rae Sp fsa atin Ws en ies eer eee petra ‘Temporary structures may be constructed from inflammable materials, but they shall be so located as not to cause any fire hazard to adjoining structures or works and neighbouring properties. ite Preparati ‘While preparing the site fo construction, bushes, hedges, debris ec. shall be removed and propetly disposed Dif the site: The site shall be prepared in such a way that the following fois are provided a¢ all umes Suing the constriction 2) access roads for fire fighting vehicles; 8) fee acces rom set ore hydrant and ttc wats tani applicable; ©) access ment, temporery and portable first aid equipment where spplebie, Stand pipe system Wi hire hydrant fomnedtion at accesible locations adjacent to ¢) required number of exits: and 8) adequate sanfry aces All sanitary facilites shall be kept in a hygienic condition. Temporary toilets shall be enclosed, screened and ‘weather proofed and shall be Intlled and maintained in accordance with Sec 314 Fins Ald Attendant a stnework atl Pe Peer Depending on the scope and nature ofthe work, a least one person trained in firs aid for every 100 workers shail be available at work site fo render and direc first aid to casualties. The first aid attendant shall have a refresher course every five years and certificates renewed. ‘A telephone, if possible, shall be made available to first aid assistant with emergency telephone numbers prominently displayed. A record /reports ofall accidents and actions taken thereon skall be kept by the fist Nidattendant and forwarded to appropriate authorities when asked. Se also Sec 310 3.4 (CONSTRUCTION CONTROL, General All construction including extension, alteration and demolition shall require a permit from the Authority. Permits shall also be obtained from relevant organizations for service connections and other facilities. The construction work shall conform to the plan approved by the Authority. ‘The owner shall make arrangements for obtaining the required approvals. All mew work or alteration shale planned, designed, supervised and executed by competent professional of relevant discipline. ing shall obtain permission from the Authority for the work to be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Part 2 af this Code, ‘Special permits shall be obtained from relevant authorities before commencement of a particular construction _work for the following items and for any other item as decided by the Building, Official cee Sse erae ene een eater Bebe meinem mri siorraie ae rennen cone eee ee rene reine Tests and Inspections The Authorty thal not both the owner and the gotzactor of any sae unlaf r unetia situaton iscovered during inspection and direct them to take necessary einedial measures to remove the hazard of secity the violation 2 Where the srength or adequacy of any scaffold or other device or construction equipment is in doubt or where any complaint ode the Actor shal nspect such eqaipinent and stall profit ts use unt tested safe as required by See LA, or until all danger is removed. Bangladesh National Building Code 73Part 7 Construction Practices and Safety 14 14a 142 143 144 145 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND WORKERS. General Erection, alteration, renovation, remodelling, repairing, removal or demolition of a, building or structure shall be conducted in a safe manner. Suitable protection for the general public and workers employed thereon shall be provided according to the various provisions of this Code. All equipment and safeguard required forthe construction work such as temporary sat, ladder, ramp scaffold, hoist, runway, barricade, chute, lift et. shall be substantially constructed and erected so as not t6 create any unsafe situation for the workmen using them or the workmen and general public passing under, on ‘or near ther. Protective Fences and Railings Pedestrian traffic on the adjacent road or footpath, or the walkway constructed in accordance with Se< 15:3) shal be protected by a raling ot fence: Protective railing or fence shall also be placed adjacent 19 excavations. Railings shall be af least Im in height and when adjacent to excavations, shall be provided with a mict-rail All construction work within 1.5 m from the road shall be enclosed with a fence not less than 2.4 m high from the grade. Ifthe work is more than 1.5 m away from the road, a fence or other barriers shall be erected atleast i side ofthe site nearest to the footpath road. The fence shall extend over the entire length of the side. (Openings in fences may have doors which normally shall be kept closed. All fences shall be of adequate strength to resist wind pressure and other load as specified in Chapter 2, Fart 6. All fences shall be well braced. The side of any fence /handzail adjacent to a toad or sidewalk shall be kept smooth. Fences, barriers, or temporary structures of any kind located on public roads shall not obstruct vision at the intersection of streets Canopies, Overhangs and Platforms rotestive canopy shall have a clear height of 2.4 m over the walkway. Walkways under the canopy shall be not less than 1.5 m wide in the clear. However, the Building Official may instruct differently regarding the lear width in congested teas. Every canopy shall havea fence built along. its entice length on the constriction side. If materials are stored Cor work is dane on the roof of the canopy, elges ofthe canopy roo! shall havea tight curb board not less than 260 mmgh nda ring not ies tha m high The ene sractre aul be ese to cary the Toads fo “The posts or other supporting. members of any temporary structure on the road side shall be designed for the load’ due to vibration generated by the street traffe. The framework supporting, the covering shall be well braced and designed to support atleast 7 KPa, However, the top deck shal be designed to carry not es than ‘The roof covering shall be of a width sufficient to cover the entire walkway or sidewalk and shall be made ‘watertight. Also see Sec 4.1.6. Covered walkways shall be provided with adequate lights at all times. Cantilevered platforms or other substitute protection in lieu of sidewalk sheds shail not be used unless approved by the engineer and deemed. adequate to insure public safety. Materials shall not be stored on overhangs unless these are designed for the load. Such storage shall in no case exced day's supply All materia Shall be pled in an orderly manner and height to permit removal ‘without endangering the stability ofthe pile and cahopy. Protective Devices No structure, fire protection or sanitary safeguard or device shall be removed or made inoperative unless instructed by the engineer. Pedestrian protection required by all relevant regulations shall be maintained in place and kept in good order as long as pedestrians may be endangered. Every protection, fence, canopy and ‘ther protective devices shall be removed within 7 days after such protection is no longer required. Notices and 5 Every walkway adjacent toa construction, demolition or excavation site shall be kept well-lighted at night. ‘The outer edge of the occupied space ofthe street or footpath shall have re lights placed thereon which shal fash continuously day and night Boards with caution signs, along with safety regulations and emergency instructions painted in bright colour, preferably red, shal be erected neat the entry and in prominent places of the site It shall describe Eppropriate measures forthe elimination or contol of the danger and the conduct and course of action tbe ‘BEer Teed caution marks shalalco be placed on the bullding, Squipment and ulity connections. 7146 147 15 151 152 153 Chapter 1 Constructional Responsibilities and Practices Watchman and Auditory Signal ‘A watchman shall be employed to warn the general public when intermittent hazardous operations are Gonacted: Audible sia hulle sd cate of exter anger: e habe sch hat any Peon nthe Feception area can recognize and reac tthe signal as intended: An auditory emergency evacuation signal Shall take precedence concerning recognition over allaudtory signal. ee eae i Nae aed cera ncn RG ed ce ee caren Nose eae Ayer ea eee ee ess ‘Whenever the structural quality or strength of scaffolding plank or other construction equipment is in doubt, these shall be replaced or be subject to a strength test to two and half times the superimposed live load; the ‘member may be used ifit sustains the test load without failure, [Requirements of Sec 3.7.3 shall be observed regarding design loads in scaffolds. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY eRe NE ee rere i at a asia oe earn eat Rete alee aa eee Ce acd ee Sa ae Te cea ee te ee i Fu wn sl pd ary rab pn wi tn ete ee Re eee eee eee Bg anton sno Suny feat fotos aren Gh ce Sa tbm Uae ire dai etreyer er nn aera Tc eee rare ete ce re oo Scare muna ag eee eroeeec eee re Lees ae IE required, the owner of the adjoining plot building or structure shall be granted necessary permission to enter the construction site to make his Gwn property soe e ne Noypart of any structs, excopt ss, hal project yond the property Hin of the ite, Sidewalk hed fepinning and other {emporary protective gusrds and devices may project beyond the property lines it ‘gproved bythe Authority Where neces, he dining property owner all ‘permission of the adjeining property owner shalt also be Where a construction or demolition is undertaken ata level higher than the adjacent structure, the roof, oof outlets, skylights and other roof structures of adjoining buildings shall be protected against damage. This shall bé ensured by the owner of the construction site at his own expense. IE the owner, lessee or tenant ofthe adjoining building refuses permission to have the cofs and skylights of the adjoining building protected, the responsibility and expense forthe said protection shall transer tothe person refusig such permission Use of Road and Footpath Road and footpath spaces may be used only temporarily during construction subject to the following, conditions a) permissions shall be obtained from relevant authorities for all such uses; 1b). theallocated space or any portion thereof shall be more than 1.5 m away froma railway track; a walkway shall be constructed in the outer portion of the road space permitted to be occupied in conformity with See 142 and 14.3; : ei = 4) an 1 m clear passage shall be maintained along the building site; ©) person(s) who has been issued a permit to use road and footpath spaces shall furnish a bond with the Felevant autho ofsuch type and amount as may be deemed advioble by the authority ap protection fom all abilities, 4 el ey ee ih Oe roar ed ead ein Stee ay Ser Srna are Seen oe Bangladesh National Building Code 75Part 7 Construction Practices and Safety itshall be used in a manner that will not deface it or create a nuisance, The owner, upon the completion ofthe balling, shall immediately removeall temporary walkways debris and all other obstruction and Teave such public property in as good a condition as it was before such work commenced. 154 Adjoining Structure and Retaining Wall ‘The owner of the construction site shall preserve all adjoining structures and walls from damage. He shall support the adjoining building or structure by proper foundations to comply with Sec 15.2, During any demolition or excavation work; the structure or the wall shall be maintained structurally safe by adequate temporary props and lateral supports, if necessary. Where the grade of the adjoining plot is lower than the site level, a retaining wall shall be erected, if necessary, at the owner's expense and on his site. Design and construction of retaining wall shall conform to the structural requirements for such walls, and may have a railing or fence at the top to provide a total height ‘of not less than I'm above the finished grade of the higher plot. 1.55 Protection of Utilities Protective frame and boarding shall be built around and over every street lamp, utility box, fire and police alarm box, fire ydran, catch basin and manhole that may be damaged By any construction work. The protection shall be maintained while such work is being done; and shall not obstruct the normal functioning, Sfthe device. Building materia, fence, shed ec. shall not obstruct re acess to any fire hydrant, Iamppost, manhole, ire alarm box, or eatch basin, or interfere with the drainage of the site. Protective covers shall be provided to ‘such utility fixtures during the progress of the work without obscuring their identity. Precaution shall be taken during construction to prevent concrete, mortar washing or any other material from centering and blocking a sewer.” ae oe 7-6CHAPTER Storage, Stacking and Handling Practices 24 244 242 213 GENERAL PRACTICES General ‘Materials required in construction operations shall be stored, stacked and handled in a manner to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign matter, and to ensure the preservation of their quality for the work Materials shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the public the workers or the adjoining proper Materials shall be stacked on welrdrained, fat and unilding surface, Material stacks shall not pose any {undue stresses on walls or other structures Materials shall be separated according to kind, size and length and placed in neat, orderly pile. High piles Shull be staggered back at sultableinfervals in height, Piles of malials shall be Srranged 20 as toallew a Iminimuo 800 mm wide passageway in between for inspection and removal. All passageways shall be kept leat of dry vegetation, greasy substance and debris Protection against Fire ‘Timber, coals paints and similar combustible materials shall be separated from each other. A minimum of two dry chemical powder (DCP) type fire extinguishers shall be provided at both open and covered locations where combustible and farinable materisis are stored. ye Flammable liquids like petrol, thinner etc,, shall be stored in conformity with relevant regulations, Explosives like detonators, gun powder etc. chall be stored in conformity with Sec 2.2.17, Sec 310.2 and titer fire protection provisions set forth in this Code. Sarways" ws told all be kept fee of build 1 tool, airways, Walkways, satfolds, gangways and access ways shall be kept fre of building material, tools, accumulated rubbish and obstrucions. ” rr oe Part 7 Construction Practices and SafetyPart7 ‘Construction Practices and Safety 22 224 222 223 224 Materials or equipment stored on the street, footpath and other public places with permission from the yoper Authority, and conforming t Sec 15, shall not interfere with velucular traffic or pedestrians on the Fighway or stret. The piles shall be arranged to leave a safe walkivay unobstructed for es full length, and adequately lighted at night and atl other hecessary times Material and equipment shall_not be located within 7.5 m ofa street intersection. These shall neither be so placed as to obbruct normal observation of traffic signals nor to hinder the use of public transit loading platforms. ‘STORAGE, STACKING AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS Cement ‘Cement shall be stored at the work site in a building or a shed which is dry, leak proof and moisture proof. ‘The building or shed shall have minimum number of windows and close fitting doors which shall be kept closed at all times except during loading and unloading. ctemrecaredle Wet talperatel Oe Satya ana wah amnnee nate eae sore a eee ta ees a ere ene ‘Maximum height of the stack shall be 15 bags and the width not more than four bags or 3m. In stacks more than 8 bags high, the bags shall be arranged alternate length and crosswise. The bags shall be stacked closely as to minimize the surface area exposed to air, A During monsoon, and fr storage for more than 2 months the stack shall be kept completely enclosed by 2 waterproofing membrane suchas polyethylene shet. The waterprooing membrane stall nol be damaged turing the use. Heavy containers of cement shall not be stacked more than two tiers high. Cement shall be used in the order they are received; storage shall facilitate this requirement. Hooks shall not be used for handling cement bags unless permitted by the supervisor. Workers handling ‘Soventsal pul on pctv and fod nee contngeand ee ste plot My dal be acid theneed of from time to time. When entering. silo or bin for any purpose the workman shall wear a lifeline attended by another ‘workman outside, The ejection system shall be shut down and locked out during such operation. Steel Bars and Sections Stel reinforcement bars and structural tel shal be stored in a way to prevent distortion, corrosion scaling fg oan, Ratorcement bars and uc he sections salle cote wih cement aah bale Stacking, specially in humid areas tn ase of long time storage or storage in coastal areas, reinforcement bars Bree rere datiereetecsteat ann me ergeeral eee Ste! sections shall be stacked upon platforms, skids or any other suitable supports. Bars of different types, ‘Sizes and lengths and structural ste sections shall be stored separately to facfitate issues in requized Sizes and lengths without cutting from standard lengths. Ends of bars and sections ofeach type shall be painted ‘with separate designated colours. ‘Tag, ines shall be used to control the load in handling ceinforcing bacs or structural steel when a crane is Us sey steel scons and bundle of enforcing Ears shale ed and cased with the help of sings and tac See EE ea etn eas wa ml a Si accor eed na mar Sach ae Sat ies ae ered Bricks made of clay containing lime shall be thoroughly soaked in water (docked) while in stack. Bricks of different types shall be stacked separately. Concrete blocks, stone blocks and other masonry blocks shall be Stored in stacks of such height as nat to damage the blocks in the lower layers or topple. Bricks shall be loaded or unloaded with care, and shall not be thrown or dumped. They shall be carried from {he stack to the site of placement in smal baiches as and when necessary. Aggregate ‘Aggregates shal be stored at site on a hard, dry and level ground. f such a surface is not available, a iEfiotn of planks or old iron sheets, ora floor of Bricks, ofa tun layer of lean concrete shall be used Rontact with’clay, dust vegetable and otter foreign matter shall be avoided 7225 226 227 Chapter 2 Storage, Stacking and Handling Practices Fine and coarse aggregates shal either be stored éeparatelyor heaps be separated by dividing walls, Fine aggregate shall be stored in a place and manner where loss due to the effect of wind is minimum, viz. in the Iceward side behind a wall, or by covering with a polyethylene sheet. When withdrawals are made from heaps, no overhang in the original heap shall be permitted. Water Water to be used in construction shall be stored in tanks, bottom and the sides of which shall be constructed, ‘with brick or concrete. Contact with any organic impurities shall be prevented. The total capacity ofthe storage tank shall be determined taking into account the water required for fice Tghting Ab SeePar4,Sec4S e a “The tank shall be so located as to facilitate easy storage and filling in, and supply both for construction work and for fire fighting. Passage to the water tank shall not be blocked at any time, Timber ‘Timber shall be stored in stacks on well treated and even surfaced beams, sleepers or brick pillars so as to be at least 200 mm above the ground level. Contact with water shall be avoided under all circumstances. Members shall be stored separately in layers according to lengths. Crossers or wooden battens of sound ‘wood, straight and uniform thickness shall separate one layer from another. ‘A.25 mm space shall be kept between members. The longer pieces shall be placed in the bottom layers and ‘shorter pietes in the top layers. At least one end of the stack shall be in true vertical alignment. The crossers themselves shall be in vertical alignment. ‘The recommended width and height ofa stack are 1.5 m and 2.0 m respectively. Minimum distance between {80 stacks shall be 800 mm. In ese stacking wit battens isnot posible, the timber may be close piled in ‘heaps, and the precautions specified above observed. ‘The ends of all members to be stored for a year or more shall be coated with coal tar, aluminum leaf paints (hardened gloss oll), microcrystalline wax or other suitable material. ‘The stacks of timbers shall be protected from hot dry wind, direct sun and rain. Weights may be placed on top of the stacks to prevent warping of timber. Nal, metal straps, et. attached to used timber, particularly planks and formwork for shattering: shall be removed before stacking Pipes and Tubing Pipes shall be stored in stacks with rovided at the bottom layer to keep the pipe stack stable. The stack, pact of alle “ismctes pipes shal bei pyramid ebape Pipes shal Hot be stacked more ani Smhig’ Each stack shall have pipes ofthe samme type and size only. Removal of pipes shall start from the top layer andby Baling eee Apipe shal wot be stored Batle another pecs pipes tay al be placed ecnately length and crosswise Asbestos cement. pipes shall be unloaded at location, for example near trenches. Cast iron detachable joints apd tings Shall Ue sacked under coves and Separated (rom the asbestos cement pipes and tings, Rubber ings shall be kept clean and away from grease, oil, heat and light. Pipe shall be carried one ata time on shoulders by at least two workmen. Pipe fittings and joints shall be handled individually. : eae Black polyethylene pipes may be stored either under cover or in the open. However, natural coloured polyethyitne pipes shall be tered under cover only and protected from direct slight. Coils of tubing shall be stored either on edge or stacked flat one on top of the other; in either case they shall rot be allowed to come into contact with hot water or steam pipes and should be kept away from hot Surface. Seals gaa eaten rare cal orreeee cesar el acinar Fe Ce lal lp gba lara ccieeger pe lange ples, especially uader worm conditions. Socket an spigot pipes shal be stacked in layers with sockets Pideietiitcontecuscttinand avorioparieisad = PVC pipes shall be stored in a shaded area. The ends of pipe, particularly those specially prepared for jointing, shall be protected from abrasion. Damaged portion ofa pipe shall be cut out completely. Pipes of conducting, pater bs stacka on sol evel and cating a mans wo prevent Spreading or rolling of the pipe. For storage in large quant, stable tween t iBvers Dsingtansportaton te pipes shal be so secured a o prevent displacement oling. Bangladesh National Building Code 79