NOTES FOR BUILDING RELATED ACTIVITIES

1. Concrete Masonry Units and Building Plastering

2. Waterproofing of Roof Slabs
3. Gypsum Board System Installation
4. Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles
5. Doors and Windows
6. Acoustical False Ceiling System
7. Glass and Glazing
8. Resilient Vinyl Composition Floor Tile & Base

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Concrete Masonry Units and Building Plastering
SATIP-M-100-01
1. SAIC-M-1006
2. SAIC-M-1007
3. SAIC-M-1008
4. SAIC-M-1009

1. The average compressive strength, on the average net area of 3 CMU units shall be at least 1900psi
(13.1MPa) and at least 1700psi for one unit.
2. The mixing water for mortar/grout shall be have TDS less than 500ppm and the pH value 6.0 and 8.0,
both shall be tested weekly.
3. Mortar to be used shall conform to ASTM C 270
4. Compressive strength of mortar is not be less than 12.4 MPa (1800 psi)
5. Grout shall conform to ACI 530.1, ASTM C 476.
6. Compressive strength of Grout is not be less than 13.79 MPa (2,000 psi)
7. The minimum compressive strength of concrete masonry units shall be 13.1 MPa (1900 psi). The
corresponding specified compressive strength of masonry unit shall be limited to a maximum of 10.34
MPa (1500 psi)
8. For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content
determinations, six units shall be selected from each lot of 10,000 in the lot.
9. For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content
determinations, 12 units from each lot of more than 10,000 and less than 100,000 units in the lot..
10. For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content
determinations, for lots of more than 100,000 units, six units shall be selected from each 50,000 units
in the lot.
11. For standard units dimension (width, height, and length) difference shall not be more than ±3.2mm
from the specified dimensions.
12. Five percent of a shipment containing chips, not larger than 25 mm in any dimension, or cracks not
wider than 0.5mm and not longer than 25% of the nominal height of the unit is permitted.
13. The minimum vertical reinforcement shall be 12mm diameter bars at 1.2 meters spacing.
14. Vertical bars are placed within 50mm (2") of the required location of the length of wall.
15. The minimum horizontal joint reinforcement shall be 2 longitudinal truss bars of 5mm diameter
placed at 400mm centers.
16. Tolerances on the placement of reinforcement in walls and flexural elements shall be ±12.7mm.
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17. Alignments of masonry walls shall be within ± 12.7mm for bearing walls and columns and ±19.1mm
for non-bearing walls.
18. The top of unfinished masonry work shall be covered to protect the masonry from the weather.
19. For hot weather, when the ambient temperature exceeds 100°F (38°C), the temperature of mortar
shall be maintained below 120°F (49°C).
20. Mortar shall be used within 2 hours of initial mixing.

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 21. The bed and head joints shall be 9.5mm in thickness except at the foundation where the thickness
shall not be less than 6.4mm (1/4 in.) and not more than 19.1 mm (3/4 in.)
22. Levelness of both bedding joints and tops of walls shall be within ± 6.4mm in 3.05m or ± 12.7mm
maximum.
23. Plumpness’ of masonry walls shall be ± 6.4mm in 3.05m to ± 9.5mm in 6.10m or to a maximum of ±
12.7 mm
24. Solid masonry units shall have head and bed joints filled with mortar.
25. Weep holes provided in the outside of masonry walls shall be at a maximum spacing of 838 mm on
center.
26. Weep holes diameter shall not be less than 4.8 mm.
27. Grout and mortar shall not be re tempered.
28. Where bond beams are required, all cells of the last course of masonry below the bond beam shall be
filled with grout.
29. Masonry mortar joints are properly cured, sufficiently hydrated, and capable of supporting the
masonry members' designed dead load before plaster application.
30. Plaster thickness minimum19.1mmm.
31. Control joints/Expansion joints in plastering at maximum

Waterproofing of Roof Slabs

SATIP-M-100-02
1. SAIC-M-1012
2. SAIC-M-1014
3. SAIC-M-1018
4. SATR-M-1014

1. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)

2. EPDM thickness 1.52mm (0.060")
3. Modified Bitumen membrane systems thickness 5 mm (0.2")
4. TPO (Thermoplastic PolyOlefin) or PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride) membrane thickness 1.52mm.
5. If PVC and TPO membrane is exposed, thickness shall be 2.0 mm reinforced & UV resistant.
6. Roof slab (screed) 75mm thickness.
7. Lightweight foam concrete 50mm thickness shall be placed as per the manufacturer's instructions for
the slopes.
8. Bitumen coating.
9. Styrofoam 75mm thick.
10. Geotextile separation layer (Non-woven) 20mm over lapping, Min. 150g/m2.
11. Ballasted roofs shall have a minimum of 19 mm (¾") washed gravel placed to a minimum thickness of
50 mm (2").
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12. All completed flat roofs shall be subjected to a flood test for a period of not 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).
13. Flood test results as performed per ASTM D5957 using SATR M-1014 shall indicate a "PASS".
14. Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches.
15. Testing is to be performed after waterproofing membrane and flashings are inspected and any
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 16. Testing is performed prior to the installation of any top layer, slab, tiles or pavers.
17. Plug all drains in the area to be tested and provide temporary containment dykes where needed.
18. Flood the test area with 25 to 100 mm's (50mm below the level of flashings) of water for a minimum
of 24 hours.
19. Use a large flat bottomed, vertical sided metal pan adjacent on site as a test control on the amount of
evaporation.
20. If the water level is significantly less on the Test Area than in the Pan after 24 hours the test has been
failed.

Gypsum Board System Installation

SATIP-M-100-05
1. SAIC-M-1035
2. SAIC-M-1037
3. SAIC-M-1038
4. SAIC-M-1039
1. All materials are delivered in the original factory sealed, unopened packages, containers, or bundles
bearing the brand name, applicable standard designation, and the name of the manufacturer, or the
supplier for whom the product is manufactured.
2. All materials are kept dry. Where gypsum board is stored outside, it is off the ground, properly supported
on a level platform and fully protected from the weather or direct sunlight exposure. Adequate ventilation
is provided to prevent condensation.
3. Hangers for suspended gypsum board ceilings shall not be less than 3.43mm, 3.77mm or 4.12mm (10, 9 or
8 gage) wires, 4.76mm, 5.56mm or 6.35mm (3/16", 7/32" or 1/4") diameter mild steel rods or 4.76mm by
25.4mm (1"x3/16") mild steel flat.
4. Metal lath and lath attachments shall be corrosion-resistant material.
5. Gypsum board are neatly stacked flat, not on its end or edge, to prevent toppling, sagging or damage to
the ends, edges, and surfaces.
6. Gypsum board studs spacing 400mm X 600mm.
7. Gypsum board width 1220mm-1370mm
8. Gypsum board nominal thickness 12.7mm to 15.9mm
9. Corners shall be square with a tolerance of + 3mm over the full width of the board.
10. Gypsum boards shall be applied to wood or light gage metal framing, furring strips or by direct adhesive
application to masonry or concrete as shown on IFC Drawings.
11. Runners shall be aligned accurately at the floor and ceiling and securely anchored approximately 2 in.
(50mm) from the runner ends, not more than 24 in. (610 mm) on center.
12. Metal lath shall be lapped not less than 12.7mm (1/2") at sides, or nest the edge ribs. Wire fabric shall be
lapped one mesh width at sides and ends. Lap metal lath 25mm.
13. Masonry or concrete walls shall be dry, free of dust, oil, or form release agents, protrusions or voids, or
foreign matter that inhibit bond adhesively applied gypsum board.
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14. Weather protection for installation shall be provided prior to the installation of gypsum wallboard,
gypsum lath or gypsum plaster.
15. Room temperature shall be maintained at not less than 4°C during application of gypsum board.
16. When bonding of adhesive is used. For bonding of adhesive, joint treatment, texturing, and decoration,
the room temperature shall be maintained not less than 10°C for 48 hours prior to application and
continuously until completely dry.
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 18. Cut edges and ends of the gypsum board shall be smoothed to obtain neat joints.
19. Gypsum board shall be applied first to the ceiling and then to the walls so as to provide support for the
floated edges of the ceiling gypsum board.
20. Gypsum board shall be applied with the bottom edge spaced not less than 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) above the floor.
21. Gypsum board shall be not less than 8 in. (203 mm) from the finished grade in fully weather and water
protected siding systems, and not less than 12 in. (305 mm) from the ground within properly drained and
ventilated crawl spaces.
22. No joints shall occur within 12 inches of the corner of the opening, unless control joints are to be installed
at these locations.
23. Gaps at joints shall not be greater than 6mm.
24. The external corners shall be protected with a metal corner bead or other suitable type of corner
protection.
25. Exposed surface of gypsum board shall be applied with sealer or paint.

Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles

SATIP-M-100-06
1. SAIC-M-1041
2. SAIC-M-1043
3. SAIC-M-1044

1. Ceramic tile conform to the requirements of ANSI A137.1

2. All wall tile and ceramic tile shall be shipped sealed with the grade conformance label on the shipping
container.
3. A maximum of 5 defective tiles out of every 80 received shall permit acceptance of any lot of tiles; 6 or
more defective tiles out of 80 shall be the basis for rejection of the entire lot of tiles delivered.
4. First grade tile shall meet the requirement of no surface defects when viewed at 3 feet; Second grade
shall meet the requirement viewed from 10 feet.
5. Each container of adhesives or grout shall be labeled with the date of manufacture and the age after
which the material shall not be used.
6. Store and handle materials in a manner to prevent damage or contamination by water, freezing or foreign
matter.
7. All surfaces to receive tile shall be structurally sound, clean, dry and free of oily or waxy films and all
foreign matter; Concrete surfaces shall be free of form oil, curing compounds and laitance.
8. Surfaces to receive tile shall be plumb, level and true with square corners.
9. Maximum variation from required plane surfaces shall be 6mm in 3m for subfloors, wall and ceiling
surfaces.
10. Concrete floors shall be screed-finished for application of bonded Portland cement mortar bed, but steel
trowel finished if a cleavage membrane is used under the mortar bed.
11. When tile is bonded directly to concrete floor with one of the thin-set methods, the slab shall have a steel
trowel and fine broom finish, wood float finish or mechanical scarification.
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12. Grounds, anchors, plugs, hangers, door frames electrical, mechanical & other work in or behind tile shall
be installed before tile work is started.
13. Concrete substrates for tile floors shall be dry-set, latex Portland cement mortar beds that comply with
flatness tolerances. (Maximum variation from required plane surfaces shall be 6mm in 3m for subfloors,
wall and ceiling surfaces.
14. Ceramic tile mortar compositions are:
Walls:
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 i. Scratch coat: 1 cement; 1/5 hydrated lime; 4 dry or 5 damp sand
ii. Setting bed and leveling coat: 1 cement; 1/2 hydrated lime; 5 damp sand to 1 cement 1 hydrated
lime, 7 damp sand.
Floors:
i. Setting bed: 1 cement; 1/10 hydrated lime; 5 dry or 6 damp sand; or 1 cement; 5 dry or 6 damp sand.
Ceilings:
i. Scratch coat and sand bed: 1 cement; 1/2 hydrated lime; 2 1/2 dry sand or 3 damp sand.

Doors and Windows

SATIP-M-100-07
1. SAIC-M-1046
2. SAIC-M-1047
3. SAIC-M-1049
4. SAIC-M-1051

1. Door to resident sleeping units shall have a clear width of not less than 711 mm.
2. Exterior door openings in dwelling units and sleeping units shall not be less than 1,930 mm. in height.
3. Means of egress doors shall provide a clear width of not less than 813 mm.
4. The maximum width of swinging door leaf shall be 1,219 mm. nominal.
5. The height of doors shall not be less than 2,032 mm.
6. Egress doors shall be side-hinged swinging.
7. Fire door assemblies shall be labeled by an approved agency. The labels shall comply with NFPA 80, and
shall be permanently affixed to the door or frame.
8. Fire doors shall be labeled showing the name of the manufacturer or other identification readily traceable
back to the manufacturer.
9. Access doors for Telecommunications Entrance Facility or space measures a minimum of 910 mm wide.
10. Telecommunications Entrance doors minimum 2000 mm high.
11. Telecommunications Entrance doors are fitted with a combination lock. The door should open outward.
12. Combination door lock shall be provided for telecommunication entrance facility room for buildings
exceeding 2000m² of usable floor.
13. Blast resistant doors shall have door closers and dust proof/ air stop weather strips.
14. External frames for blast resistant doors shall be set in grooves on all side.
15. Window dimensions shall be as per the approved Schedule reflected in the IFC Drawing.
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16. Window texture, finish, and color shall be as per the approved Schedule reflected in the IFC Drawing.
17. Fire-protection-rated glazing used in fire windows with a maximum fire resistance rating of 1 hour.
18. Windows between fabrication areas and exit access corridors are permitted to be fixed glazing listed and
labeled for a fire protection rating of at least 3/4 hour.

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Acoustical False Ceiling System
SATIP-M-100-08
1. SAIC-M-1052
2. SAIC-M-1053
3. SAIC-M-1054

1. Class A: Flame spread index 0-25; smoke-developed index 0-450.

2. Class B: Flame spread index 26-75; smoke-developed index 0-450.
3. Class C: Flame spread index 76-200; smoke-developed index 0-450.
4. Wire hangers for suspended carrying channels or main runners from an existing structure shall be
minimum 12 gage (2.70mm) galvanized, soft-annealed, mild steel wire.
5. For aluminum and steel systems, the thickness of the metal used in main runners, cross runners, wall
moldings, splines or nailing bars shall be within the tolerance stated in the data sheets of the suspension
system manufacture.
6. Straightness Tolerances
i. Bow: 0.80 mm in any 600 mm
ii. Camber: 0.80 mm in any 600 mm
iii. Twist: 1° in any 600 mm
7. Main runners, cross runners, wall moldings, splines or nailing bars shall not contain local kinks or bends.
8. The variation in the specified length of main runner sections or cross runner sections that are part of an
interlocking grid system shall not exceed 0.25mm/ 1200mm.
9. The variation in the specified spacing of slots or other cutouts in the webs of main runners or cross
runners that employed in assembling a ceiling suspension grid system shall not exceed 0.25mm.
10. For steel systems, the overall height of the cross section of main runners, cross runners, wall moldings, or
nailing bars shall be within ± 0.75mm of the specified dimension. The width of the cross section shall be
within 0.20mm of the specified dimension.
11. For aluminum systems, the overall variation shall be stated by the system suspension manufacturer in
published literature.
12. Components fabricated from sheet steel shall be given an electro galvanized, hot dipped galvanized, or
equal protective coating.
13. Components fabricated from aluminum alloys shall be anodized or protected by other suitable technique
as selected by the manufacturer.
14. Store all materials in the original manufacturer's packaging in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
15. Hangers for carrying channels or main runners are spaced 4 ft. (1200 mm) on centers.
16. Hangers formed from galvanized sheet metal stock.
17. Hangers should not yield, twist, or undergo other objectionable movement.
18. Each suspension wire shall not hang more than one in six out of plumb unless a counter sloping wire or
horizontal bracing is provided.
19. Carrying channels are installed so that they are all level to within 3.2 mm in 3600 mm.
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20. Main runners are installed so that they are all level to within 06 mm in 3000 mm.
21. Local kinks or bends shall not be made in hanger wires as a means of leveling carrying channels and main
runners.
22. Cross runners are supported by either main runners or by other cross runners to within 0.80 mm of the
required center distances. The stated tolerance shall be non-cumulative beyond 12 ft (3600 mm).
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 24. Fixtures shall not be supported from main runners or cross runners if the weight of the fixture causes the
total dead load to exceed deflection capability of the suspension ceiling system. In such cases, the fixture
load shall be supported by supplemental hangers within 6 in. (150 mm) of each corner or the fixture shall
be separately supported.
25. Assembly devices shall provide sufficient spacing control so that horizontal gaps between exposed
surfaces of either abutting or intersecting members shall not exceed 0.50mm.
26. Spring wire clips used for supporting main runners shall maintain tight contact between the main runners
and the carrying channels.
27. A joint connection shall be judged suitable both before and after ceiling loads are imposed if the joint
provides sufficient alignment so that the exposed surfaces of two abutting main runners lie within a
vertical distance of 0.40 mm of each other and within horizontal distance of 0.40 mm of each other.
28. Acoustical tiles are installed to the elevation and alignment shown in the IFC drawings.

Glass and Glazing

SATIP-M-100-09
1. SAIC-M-1057
2. SAIC-M-1059
3. SAIC-M-1060
4. SATR-M-1060 A
5. SATR-M-1060 B

1. Glass framing and glass anchorage accessories are received based on the specifications and description as
written in approved submittals and Purchase Order.
2. Glazing in railing in-fill panels shall be of an approved safety glazing material. For all glazing types in
handrails and guards, the minimum nominal thickness shall be 1/4 inch (6.4mm). For all glazing types, the
minimum nominal thickness shall be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). Fully tempered glass and laminated glass shall
comply with Category.
3. Multi-pane glazed assemblies having individual panes not exceeding 1 square foot (0.09 m2) in exposed
areas shall have at least one pane in the assembly marked as indicated in Item A3. Other panes in the
assembly shall be marked.
4. Fire Department glass access panels shall be of tempered glass. For insulating glass units, all panes shall
be tempered glass.
5. Plastic glazing shall meet the weathering requirements of ANSI Z97.1
6. Glass in vision panels in elevator hoist way doors shall be permitted to be any transparent glazing material
not less than 1/4 inches (0.64 mm) in thickness conforming to Class A in accordance with ANSI Z97.1 or
Category II in accordance with CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201. The area of any single vision panel shall not be less
than 24 square inches (15 484 mm2) and the total area of one or more vision panels in any hoist way door
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shall be not more than 85 square inches (54 839 mm2).

7. The framing members for each individual pane of glass are designed so the deflection of the edge of the
glass perpendicular to the glass pane does not exceed 1/175 of the glass edge length or 19.1 mm,
whichever is less, when subjected to the larger of the positive or negative load.
8. Heat-strengthened glass, fully tempered glass and wired glass used in sloped multiple-layer glazing
systems as the bottom layer over the walking surface, are equipped with screening that conforms to
requirements of monolithic glazing systems.
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 9. Skylights set at an angle of less than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) from the horizontal plane are mounted at least
102 mm above the plane of the roof on a curb constructed as required for the frame. Skylights shall not
be installed in the plane of the roof where the roof pitch is less than 45 degrees from horizontal.
10. Wired glass with wire exposed on longitudinal edges shall not be used in louvered windows or jalousies.
11. Glass and glazing systems shall be installed to the dimensions as shown and in accordance with the IFC
drawings.
12. Glass, glass framing, anchorage and accessories are installed based on approved methodology and quality
procedures.
13. SATR-M-1060 A: Glass Window or Glass Curtain Wall Installation Leak Test Procedure and form.
14. SATR-M-1060 B: Glass Window or Glass Curtain Wall Installation Tests and Warranties.

Resilient Vinyl Composition Floor Tile & Base

SATIP-M-100-10
1. SAIC-M-1062
2. SAIC-M-1063
3. SATR-M-1063
4. SAIC-M-1064/ Contractor procedure

1. New concrete slabs shall be properly cured and dried or treated before installation of resilient flooring.
2. Concrete floors shall be smooth to prevent irregularities, roughness, or other defects from telegraphing
through the new resilient flooring.
3. The surface of concrete floors shall be flat to within the equivalent of 3.9 mm in 3.048m.
4. Cleaning shall take place a minimum of 48 h before testing.
5. Concrete floors shall be tested for alkalinity prior to the installation of resilient flooring.
6. Levels of pH shall not exceed the written recommendations of the resilient flooring Manufacturer or the
adhesive manufacturer, or both.
7. Moisture Testing Method F 1869, the moisture emission from the conc. floor shall not exceed 3 lb/1000
ft2 per 24 hour at the time of testing.
8. Resilient floor vinyl tile are installed on the locations specified in the Appendices in SAES R-004.
9. The tile shall consist of binders, fillers and pigments.
10. The binder shall be polyvinyl chloride or vinyl chloride copolymers or both, compounded with suitable
polymeric resins.
11. Tolerances on size of tiles shall be 0.4mm per 300mm's length.
12. Tiles come in thicknesses of 1.6mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm with a tolerance of + 0.13mm.
13. The out of squareness of any tile shall not exceed 0.25mm's on any side relative to the others.
14. The floor tile furnished shall be in accordance with this specification shall be an acceptable match to
approved samples in pattern, color and surface appearance.
15. The tiles shall be free of defects that adversely affect performance or appearance such as blemishes,
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spots, indentations, cracks, blisters or breaks in corners or edges.

16. The installations of resilient vinyl floor tiles comply with the manufacturer's installation procedures.

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