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JIS Brickwork
JIS Brickwork
JIS Brickwork
S/N DESCRIPTION
1 REQUIREMENTS
i. Materials: Burnt clay bricks/ concrete blocks, Sand, Cement, Water, Whoop
Iron, DPM
ii. Tools & Equipment: Trowel, Wheel Barrows, Spades, Hoes, Plumb bob,
Builder's square, Tape measure, Water Level, Spirit Level, Jerry cans, Mortar
pans, Building Line
iv. PPE: Helmet, Safety shoes/ Gumboots, Overalls/ reflector jackets, Dust masks,
Gloves
2 SPECIFICATIONS
Mix Ratios: 1:4, 1:6 (Cement: Sand)
Brick size (mm): 200 x 100 x 75, 215 x 115 x 75, 230 x 115 x 75
Block size (mm): 300 x 150x 225, 400 x 200 x 225
Quality (onsite tests): Should be strong and able to withstand fall from heights of up to
two meters, should have uniform colour throughout, should be able to resist scratching
from a sharp object, and should produce a clear bell ringing sound when struck with
another brick/block.
3 PRECEEDING ACTIVITIES:
Concrete Casting for floor or Foundation: The brick wall should sit on a well finished
and cured concrete slab.
4 DESIRED OUTCOME
The walls to be vertically upright, perpendicular to the ground/ floor
The mortar joints not to exceed specified thickness (usually 25mm)
No cracking of the mortar joints.
The top line of the brickwork to be on level.
JOB INSTRUCTION SHEET