Method Statement MIP-MS-CT-CM-010

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Roof Waterproofing Method Statement for Roof REV 00A
Waterproofing

Subcontract: SM12-SC-IK-AR-001

BI/JO: BI-09003-005

Client’s Name: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (SAUDI ARAMCO)

MIP PKG12 - UTILITIES, FLARE AND PIPERACK FOR TANAJIB GAS

Project Title:
PLANT PROJECT

Project Location: TANAJIB, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

REV. 00 00A
Sig. Sig.
DATE 04 JUL. 21 07 AUG. 21

ORIG. BY H.BELTRAN H.BELTRAN

ENGINEERING ENGINEERING

SAFETY S.FLORES S.FLORES

REVIEW BY SAFETY-IN-CHARGE SAFETY-IN-CHARGE

QA ETISHAM ETISHAM
REVIEW BY QC MANAGER QC MANAGER

APP. BY M.RIYAZ M.RIYAZ

PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER

CLIENT
APP

Issue History

Rev Reason for Issue

00 Issued for Review

00A Comments has been incorporated accordingly

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL..............................................................................................................................................3

1.1 DESCRIPTION:..............................................................................................................................3

1.2 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................................3

1.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY.........................................................................................................3

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE...................................................................................................................4

1.5 SITE PLANNING............................................................................................................................5

2. PRODUCTS...........................................................................................................................................6

2.1 WATERPROOFING MATERIALS.....................................................................................................6

2.2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS............................................................................................................8

2.3 MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING..........................................................................................8

3. REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................8

4. EXECUTION..........................................................................................................................................8

4.1 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................9

4.2 PRE‐APPLICATION........................................................................................................................9

4.3 SURFACE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES.............................................................................................9

4.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................10

5. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY...........................................................................................15

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 1. GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedures, sequence and responsibilities for the installation of
Sure-Seal EPDM waterproofing system, to be executed in roof area as per project specification and safety requirements
throughout the progress of works.

1.2 SCOPE

1.2.1 The scope of this method statement is to describe how waterproofing materials will be installed in roof
as per manufacturer’s recommendations and to detail the methods, sequence and quality procedures
for the application of Carlisle Sure-Seal EPDM waterproofing membrane system and related accessories.
1.2.2 is method statement has been issued to ensure that those involved in this activity will do so in a correct
and safe manner.
1.2.3 The content of this method statement is to be fully understood by all those involved in waterproofing
activities.
1.2.4 The waterproofing works will not start until the substrates conditions are satisfactory and acceptable.

1.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

1.3.1 Main Contractor:

 Project Director: Ensure that the range of works quality, health and safety risks are considered
across the works.
 Construction Manager: responsible for quality, the health and safety of work force in all areas under
his control and for ensuring compliance with HSE Management Plan.
 QC Manager: Responsible in quality to execute work as per applicable Standards and procedures.
 QC Supervisor, QA/QC Engineer: He will be monitoring all activities and making sure that all
required inspections & tests are carried out and that all work shall be operated and recorded in
accordance with Method Statement.
 Site Engineer: Responsible for the activities related to the construction and/or roof waterproofing
activities fulfilling all Contractor responsibility.
 Surveyor: Responsible for the proper alignment and required elevation that related to roof
waterproofing activities.
 Safety Officer: Responsible for all safety requirements related to roof waterproofing activities.
 Designated Foreman/Supervisor shall be supervising closely the activities designated to them and
ensure that all instructions are followed and all necessary work permits are in place prior to
commencing the work and safety procedures of the project are strictly adhered to.
1.3.2 Sub-Contractor:
 All waterproofing items including EPDM membrane, accessories, geotextile sheets and Insulation
Boards will be applied by approved supplier/subcon.
 Designated Foreman/Supervisor shall be supervising closely the activities designated to them and
ensure that all instructions are followed and all necessary work permits are in place prior to
commencing the work and safety procedures of the project are strictly adhered to.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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 1.4.1 Checking Compliance of Products:

 The sources, types, qualities, finishes and colors are correct, and match any approved
samples.
 All accessories and fixings which should be supplied with the goods have been supplied.
 Sizes and dimensions are correct. Where tolerances of components are critical, measure a
sufficient quantity to ensure compliance
 The delivered quantities are correct, to ensure that shortages do not cause delays in the work.
 The products are clean, undamaged and otherwise in good condition.
 Any products which have a limited shelf life are not out of date.

1.4.2 Protection of Products:

 Prevent over-stressing, distortion and any other type of physical damage.

 Keep clean and free from contamination. Prevent staining, chipping, scratching or other
disfigurement, particularly of products exposed to view in the finished work.
 Keep dry and in a suitably low humidity atmosphere to prevent premature setting, moisture movement
and similar defects. Where appropriate store off the ground and allow free air movement around and
between stored products.
 Prevent excessively high or low temperatures and rapid changes of temperature in the products.
 Protect adequately from rain, damp, sun and other elements as appropriate. Ensure that products are
at a suitable temperature and moisture content at time of use.
 Ensure that sheds and covers are of ample size, in good weather-proof condition and well secured.

 Keep different types and grades of products separately and adequately identified.
 Keep products in their original wrappings, packing’s or containers, until they are used.
 Ensure that protective measures are fully compatible with and not prejudicial to the
products/materials.

1.4.3 Suitability of Related Work and Conditions:

Ensure that all trades are provided with necessary details of related types of work. Before starting each new type or
section of work, ensure that:
 Previous, related work is appropriately complete, in accordance with the project documents, to a
suitable standard and in a suitable condition to receive the new work.
 All necessary preparatory work has been carried out, including provision for services, openings,
supports, fixings, damp proofing, priming and sealing.
 The environmental conditions are suitable, particularly that the building is suitably weather tight
when internal components, services and finishes are installed.

1.4.4 General Quality of Workmanship:

 Workers must be appropriately skilled, trained and experienced for the type and quality of work.
 Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the work from sun, rain and other hazards.
 Inspect components and products carefully before fixing or using and reject any which are

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 defective.
 Fix or lay securely, accurately and in alignment.
 Adjust location and fixing of components and products so that joints which are to be finished with
sealant or otherwise left open to view are even and regular.
 Ensure that all moving parts operate properly and freely. Do not cut, grind or plane pre-finished
components and products to remedy binding or poor fit without approval.

1.5 SITE PLANNING

1.5.1 Conduction of Safety Toolbox Talks and Start Up Cards with the operatives to ensure that the
content of this Method Statement and all hazard control measures are communicated and
understood by the Supervision and Workforce.
1.5.2 Emergency Procedure related to the project will be communicated to the workforce and supervision,
prior commencement of any work.

1.5.3 Lighting plan to be in place.

1.5.4 Temporary protection to be provided on the area to be waterproofed before and during the
waterproofing.
2. PRODUCTS

2.1 WATERPROOFING MATERIALS

2.1.1 “AERCEL” Light weight foam concrete laid to falls cross falls 50mm minimum thickness, 150mm
average thickness, 640 kg/cbm average dry density.
2.1.2 "SAPTEX Polyisocyanurate" P.I.R thermal insulation rigid board, 120mm (50+70) thick with
rebated edges, fully bonded to light weight foam cellular concrete using synthetic elastomer
adhesive
2.1.3 “Delfix 100” synthetic elastomer adhesive to adhere PIR boards to substrate.
2.1.4 "Sure-Seal HP-250 Primer" A solvent-based primer used to prepare the surface of EPDM
membrane for application of Splice Tape or Pressure-Sensitive products. This Primer can also be
used in conjunction with EP-95 Splicing Cement in lieu of Splice Cleaner or Weathered Membrane
Cleaner.
2.1.5 "Sure-Seal (black)" Non reinforced EPDM rubber elastomeric waterproofing membrane
with 60mil (1.52mm) thick, loose laid.
2.1.6 "Sure-Seal SecurTAPE" A 7.62 cm (3 inch) wide used to splice adjoining sheets together.
2.1.7 "Carlisle 90-8-30A" bonding adhesive.
2.1.8 "Pressure Sensitive Elastoform Flashing" A nominal 60-mil (1.52mm) thick, uncured, EPDM
membrane laminated to a nominal 30-mil (0.75 mm) thick, fully cured pressure- sensitive adhesive.
2.1.9 "Sure-Seal" lap Sealant.
2.1.10 Aluminum strip bar.
2.1.11 Aluminum flashtite 0.8mm x 65mm girth.
2.1.12 "Water cut off mastic Sealant".
2.1.13 Clamping ring
All waterproofing material shall have material receiving inspection prior to utilization.

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 Provide material data sheet for waterproofing materials and shall be in accordance to the requirement mention below;

1. The preferred roof systems for new flat roofs with a slope of less than 13mm (1/2inch) vertical to 305mm
(12inches) horizontal are:
• Inverted, loose laid and ballasted single-ply membrane system.
• Fully adhered single ply membrane system.
• Loose laid ballasted single ply membrane systems.
2. Acceptable systems are 1.52 mm (0.060") thick EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or 5 mm (0.2") Modified
Bitumen membrane systems or
1.52 mm TPO (Thermoplastic Poly Olefin) or PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) membrane. f PVC and TPO membrane is
exposed, thickness shall be 2.0 mm reinforced & UV resistant.
3. Ballasted roofs shall have a minimum of 19 mm (%") washed gravel placed to a minimum thickness of 50 mm
(2").
4. Stone used as ballast shall comply with ASTM D 448. (IBC 1507.1
5. Class A, B and C roof coverings are tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. Class A roof coverings are
listed and identified as Class A by an approved testing agency. Class B roof coverings are listed and identified as Class
B by an approved testing agency. Class C roof coverings are listed and identified as Class C by an approved testing
agency (IBC Section
1505)
6. Modified bitumen roof coverings shall comply with CGSB 37-GP-56M, ASTM D 6162, ASTM D 6163, ASTM D
6164, ASTM D 6222, ASTM D 6223, ASTM D 6298 or ASTM D 6509 (Section 1506.4)
7. Thermoplastic single-ply roof coverings shall comply with ASTM D 4434 Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
Sheet Roofing,ASTM D 6754, ASTM D 6878 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet
Roofing or CGSB CAN/CGSB 37-54.
8. Roof-covering materials shall be delivered in packages bearing the manufacturer’s identifying marks and approved
testing agency labels required in accordance with Item A7. (Section 1506.4) Thermoset single ply roof coverings
shall comply with ASTM D 4637 Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in Single-ply Roof Membrane, ASTM D 50 19
Specification for Reinforced Nonvulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membrane or CGSB 37-GP-52M.
(IBC Section 1507. 12.2
9. Thermal insulation board are incompliance with the standards below (IBC, Table 1508.2).

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 2.2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

2.2.1 Power Tools – Needed for the case of application.

2.2.2 Air Compressor – Needed to clean the working area.
2.2.3 Brush / Paint Roller – for Primer application.
2.2.4 Silicone Seam Roller – for seams application.
2.2.5 Soft Bristle Broom – to push the membrane against the substrate.
2.2.6 Fire Extinguisher – Needed in case of fire for the safety of the labors.
2.2.7 Cutting Knife – to cut the membrane.
2.2.8 Measure – to take the dimension for the executions.

2.3 MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

2.3.1 Loading and unloading of material shall be carried out by authorized forklift driver with extra care
to prevent damaging the materials or spills.
2.3.2 Provision of competent and certified personnel i.e. Riggers and Operator.
2.3.3 All products delivered to job site shall be in the original un-opened containers or wrappings.
2.3.4 Handle all materials to prevent damage. Place all materials on pallets, and fully protect from
moisture by means of clean canvas tarpaulins.
2.3.5 Membrane rolls shall be stored laying down on pallets and fully protected from moisture with
clean canvas tarpaulins.
2.3.6 All flammable materials shall be stored in a cool, dry area away from sparks and open flames.
Follow precautions outlined on containers and supplied by material manufacturer supplier.
2.3.7 All materials should be stored in a covered area, protect from direct sunlight and rain.
3. REFERENCES
a. SAES-M-100
b. SAES-Q-001

4. EXECUTION

A. GENERAL

When feasible begin the application at the highest point of the highest roof level and work to the lowest point to prevent
moisture infiltration and to minimize construction traffic on completed sections. This will include completion of all
flashings and terminations.

B. PRE-APPLICATION

1) BMC specialist contractor experienced in the correct installation and procedures of Manufacturer’s
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 Products will install the waterproofing system.
2) Request for inspection (RFI) will be submitted prior to each stage of work.
3) Application of waterproofing will not be permitted at exterior areas during rainy, damp, foggy or
excessive wind weather conditions.
4) All applications like laying, lapping, sealing, storage and handling requirements shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and to comply with project specification.
5) After stripping the formwork and upon completion of the concrete curing period inspect the concrete
surface for concrete works, the defective areas on the concrete should be repaired prior to any
waterproofing activities. The application of waterproofing materials shall follow the approved
detailed drawings for waterproofing.

C. SURFACE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES.

 Concrete upstands shall be dry, clean and smoothly finished; CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)
upstands must be properly plastered smoothly finished.

 Sweep all loose debris from the concrete substrate prior to application of waterproofing
membrane.

 Inverted, loose laid, ballasted single ply roofs; fully adhered single ply
membrane roofs and loose laid, ballasted single ply roof systems shall have a slope of less than 1h
inch (13mm) vertical to 12 inches (305 mm) horizontal.
 The surface preparation for the roof coverings are completed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations (IBC Sec.1507.1)

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  Remove splatters, fins, ridges or other projections to provide a level vertical or horizontal
surface. Fill holes, honeycombs, rock pockets, spall or other voids and indentations with
approved concrete patching compound.

D. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1) Slope Layer:

 Once the concrete slab is clean, dry and ready to receive the waterproofing assembly, apply the
slope layer of light weight foam concrete laid to falls and cross falls with a minimum thickness of
50mm & average 150mm, smoothly finished with an average dry density of 640 kg/cbm (2%
slope).

2) Thermal Insulation:

 Install a layer of "Polyisocyanurate" P.I.R thermal insulation rigid board, 12cm (5cm+7cm) thick
with rebated edges, fully bonded to light weight foam cellular concrete using synthetic elastomer
adhesive.

3) Waterproofing Membrane:

 Lay waterproofing membranes in direction of slope with laps towards drainage outlets.

 Unroll and position the EPDM membrane without stretching. Allow the membrane to relax for
approximately 1/2 hour prior to splicing.

 Overlap adjacent Carlisle Sure-Seal EPDM waterproofing membrane sheets a minimum of 3

inches wide.

 Rollers apply the Carlisle Sure-Seal HP-250 Primer to the splice area of the membrane sheet with a
short nap length paint roller.

 Install Carlisle Sure-Seal SecurTAPE 3” (75mm) immediately after Carlisle Sure-Seal HP-250
primer flashes off to minimize potential of dust contamination and promote adhesion in cold
weather.

 Unroll approximately 3 inches of Carlisle Sure-Seal SecurTAPE. Align the tape with a marked line
and press tape to bottom sheet using firm even hand pressure. Continue for the length of the splice,
top roll ends should be overlapped 1”. Allow top sheet to rest on poly backing after application, a
minimum of 1/8” (3 mm) of tape must be extended beyond the splice edge. A continuous piece of
Carlisle Sure-Seal SecurTAPE must be used at all field and factory splice intersections.

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  Rolling the Carlisle Sure-Seal SecurTAPE with a silicone seam hand roller after application to the
primed seam areas will significantly reduce the frequency of air blisters in the completed field
seam.

 Pull the poly backing from the Carlisle Sure-Seal SecurTAPE beneath the top sheet and allow the
top sheet to fall freely onto the exposed tape. Press top sheet onto tape using firm even hand
pressure across the splice towards the splice edge.

 The horizontal EPDM membrane will be applied loose laid over the thermal insulation and make
sure to allow enough EPDM membrane for the height of the wall/skirting and mechanical
termination with aluminum strip bar around parapet.

 Cease the EPDM membrane in the angle change to eliminate bridging and roll the EPDM
membrane up to the wall. And immediately apply Carlisle Sure-seal 90-8-30A Bonding Adhesive at
vertical surface minimum 150mm height above finish level and skirting of EPDM shall be applied.

 This operation is repeated until the entire surface is covered.

 Installation of waterproofing layer shall be as per manufacturer's recommendation and I

IFC Drawing

• IInstallation of fully adhered EPDM sheets over the entire area shall have a minimum thickness of
1.52mm (0.060 ") thickness.

• I nstallation of fully adhered Modified Bitumen Membrane over the entire area shall have a
minimum thickness of 5 mm (0.02") thick.

• I nstallation of fully adhered TPO {Thermoplastic Poly Olefin) or PVC {Poly Vinyl Chloride)
membrane over the entire area shall have a minimum thickness of 1.52 mm thick.

• If PVC and TPO membrane is exposed, thickness shall be 2.0 mm & UV resistant.

• Ballasted roofs shall have a separation layer installed below the gravel ballast.

• Ballasted roofs shall have a minimum of 19 mm {%") washed gravel placed to a minimum
thickness of 50 mm (2").

• Lightweight foam concrete roof screeds shall be installed per the manufacturer's instructions to the
slopes and to the extent indicated on IFC Drawings.

• All completed flat roofs shall be subjected to a flood test for a period of no less than 24 hours. Roof
flood tests shall be carried out in a manner acceptable to the Company Representative and the Saudi
Aramco Inspection Department Representative (or as per SATR M-1014).
4) Membrane Termination:

 Upper ends of waterproofing membrane skirting shall be terminated using aluminum flashtite 0.8
mm thick x 65mm girth, mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic sealant and protected
sealant – U.V resistant.

5) Pipes Penetration:

 Waterproofing dressing around service pipes and supports should be done using Carlisle EPDM
Elastoform Flashing of un-cured EPDM, 60 Mils thick.

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  Upper ends of membrane shall be held tight with clamping ring and UV sealant protection.

6) Water Tightness Test:

 The area to be tested is subdivided as required by the containment assemblies, and drains with
the subdivided area are temporarily blocked to prevent water leakage into the drainage system.

 No Test shall be performed during the first 24hrs following installation of system materials (48hr
min. if material are installed at a time when ambient temperatures are below 10 °C.)

 The space below the test location is monitored for leakage during the test period.

 Testing should be performed only after waterproofing membrane and flashings are inspected and
any deficiencies repaired.

 Testing prior to installation of protection layer, insulation boards and etc.

 Installation of temporary containment assemblies:

• Secondary roof drain systems shall have the end point of discharge separate from the primary
system.

• Scuppers used for secondary drainage shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from
exceeding that for which the roof was designed.

• Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches

Construct containment assemblies consist to be non-destructive, non-penetrating of the waterproofing

installation, and easily removable.

 Plug all drains within the segmented area, fill area around sump of drain with water, and check for
leakage around the plug before proceeding with testing the full segmented area.

 Flood segmented area with clean water to achieve a water flood test 20mm minimum ponding from the
highest point of test area as stipulated in SAES-M-100 Section 1501.1. Hoses used to flood the test
area should be located away from laps in the membrane and the water aimed to flow with the laps and
not against the lap's edges.

 Maintain water in the test area so as not to exceed a minimum level.

 Prior beginning the flood test, take the following precautions.

 Observe existing conditions and elements within the test area that may be sensitive to water
leakage during the test

 Develop contingency plans to be enacted should leakage occur

 Testing should not be performed if rain is anticipated to occur during the test period.

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 7) Flood Test Period:

 Perform continuous flood testing for a minimum time interval of 24 hours. Begin the test at the
time the water has obtained the recommended depth

 Provide constant monitoring during the full duration of the flood test.

 If leakage is detected during the test period, immediately drain water from the test area and
determine the location of leakage, and make appropriate repairs to the system.

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  Following the completion of the repairs, retest the area under the same
conditions as initial flood test.

 When draining the test area, slowly release the drain plug to avoid the drain
system and to avoid personal injury. Uncontrolled discharge can damage the
drainage system.

 Completion Flood Tests:

- Upon completion of the flood test and repairs, of any, it is recommended that
all permanent or temporary protection material be installed to protect the
membrane and flashings from foot and construction traffic or other damage.
• All completed flat roofs are subjected to a leak detection test using Electric Field Vector
Mapping (EFVM) or approved equal by an approved testing
lab/company for a period of no less than 24 hours. Roof flood tests are carried out in a
manner acceptable to the Company Representative and the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Department Representative
• Flood test results as performed per ASTM D5957 using SATR M-10 14 shall
indicate a "PASS”

8) Waterproofing Repair:

 Repairs to cuts and tears in the membrane must be accomplished by splicing a

membrane section over the affected area.

 The new membrane, which is the same material as that to be replace, should
exceed the cut or tear area minimum of 150 mm in any direction., round
corners of the repair membrane prior to splicing.

 Prime the repair area with HP-250 primer after cleaning with water and soap,
install Carlisle’s Sure-Seal SecurTAPE and place the membrane above and
remove the film.

 Use a steel roller and apply pressure to remove entrapped air. Cover the edges
with Carlisle’s Lap Sealant.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

General Safety Conditions

The following General safety precautions will be exercised:
a. Ensure that workers shall wear proper personal protective equipment.
b. Implementation of “Permit to work” system.
c. Conduct Daily Tool Box meeting for mutual understanding of the works and
record attendance of attendees.
d. Conduct regular or daily check of equipment and machineries prior to use of it.

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 e. A competent Site Supervisor shall be present at all times during the works.

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