Know Your MES: Booklet Vol - II PDF

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KNOW YOUR MES WORKS
CHAPTER - FOUR
CHECK LIST FOR

SITING BOARD OF OFFICERS
SITING BOARD
KLP
Whether the accommodation is for KLP or for non KLP unit?
Whether the accommodation is for long term (more than 10 years) or for s h o r t
term?
Whether the specifications are for permanent or temporary accommodation?
Are all inter services aspects taken care of to avoid duplication of common
items/facilities?
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Are the terms of reference comprehensive and complete?

COMPOSITION OF BOARD
Is the Board represented by all the concerned parties such as DEO, Land
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Acquisition Officer, State Electricity Board, Water Supply And Sewage Board,
Civil Aviation Authority, Corporation Town Planning Authorities as applicable?
ZONAL PLAN
Whether the Zonal/Master plan is available?
If not, have you prepared tentative one to avoid haphazard growth?
Have you clearly explained this in the Board Proceedings?
Does the Zonal Plan cater for any expansion? If so, what?
LAND
To whom does the land belong? (Centre, State, Private etc)
Is there any re-classification of land required?

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If so, what action is to be taken?
Is any acquisition of land involved?
Is a No Objection Certificate required from state Govt / DEO?
If so, has it been obtained?
Has the case for acquisition, hired, leased and private land been floated?
If so, give present position?
What is approximate cost of land for acquisition if any?
Is there any other factor pertaining to land which may hold up the execution of
the project?
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RAILWAY WORKS
Does the project include any railway works?
If so, has the matter been properly taken up with railway authorities?
What is the PDC of the railway work?
SITE CLEARANCE
Have the details of site clearance including filling, cutting of rocks or demolition
been given?
Whether any roads belonging to other agencies such as State PWD/

Corporation exist?
Whether any telephone lines, water mains and so on, lie in the site?
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If so, has any action been taken to divert or shift them?
Is tree cutting required?

ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND WATER SUPPLY
Has the requirement of water and power been worked out?
If the source of water and power is not MES, has the certificate from the
concerned authorities been obtained?
Whether the cost of connection charges and cost of new works to be executed
by civil organisation been furnished?
SPECIAL ITEMS
Whether statement of case is attached for full justification for all the special
items?
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Whether approval has been obtained for the special items?

ACCOMMODATION
Whether accommodation statement has been given in the approved proforma?
Have the requirements of accommodation been worked out?
Have the full requirements of the users been taken into account and is the
project complete in all respects?
Does WE or Govt letter authorizing the establishment exist?
Whether the 10% cut on the WE is applied while planning married

accommodation?
Whether the disposal/utility of all the existing assets has been clearly
indicated?
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SITING BOARD
If any of the existing accommodation is not taken as asset for calculating

deficiency, state the reasons thereof?
Whether the number of blocks/number of storeys to be constructed have been

clearly given?
Whether the demolition of work is involved?
If so, has the following been furnished?

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Age of the building
v
Book value
v
Nature of building
v
Condition of building
v
Alternative arrangement for the demolished building.
Whether surplus accommodation available at the station?
If so, how the surplus accommodation is proposed to be utilised?

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Whether the project is to be completed in phases?
If so, state the number of phases?
In case of special repairs/addition and alteration whether the programme or

phasing for handing/taking over the building by users is given.
Is there any extra height required for the building?
Whether the accommodation required is fully justified with facts and figures
particularly :v
Technical accommodation.
v
Storage accommodation based on size and number of machinery, nature of
material to be stored and so on.
Whether any justification has been given for providing compound wall/
security fencing?
Whether the accommodation catered for MES key personnel and

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constructional staff is justified?
Whether full justification is given for the provision of items like :v

Lift
v
Crane
v
Gas supply
v
Compressed air supply
v
Air-conditioning
v
Fly proofing
v
Machine foundation
v
Special type of floor and finishes
v
Anti-termite treatment
v
Precautions for seismic effects
v
Built-in furniture
v
Cooking range
v
Guard bars
v
Grills
v
Telephone conduit
v
Water cooler
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v
Geyser
v
Stabiliser
v
Standby generator
v
Special items of furniture
Whether the PDC of the project is given? Or is the project a time bound project.
Has the nature of sewage disposal been given? If sewage is to be connected to

sewage system maintained by civil authorities, have they given the permission
and indicated connecting changes?
Is there any residual aspect to be followed up at the ministry level in respect of:v
Terms for water
v
Terms for power
v
Terms for land
v
Terms for resumptions
v
Effluent discharge point
v
Water and power for construction
v
Railway works
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If so, whether the short brief on each of the affected items is attached?.
FURNITURE
Is full provision made for new furniture?
If partial, to what extent it has not been provided for and why?
CERTIFICATES
Has the non-availability certificate for the surplus furniture, signed by GE and
countersigned by OC of the station, been obtained?
Has the certificate for provision of guard bars/grills for the windows in ground
floor of married accommodation been obtained from Station Commander?
Has the 'No Objection Certificate been obtained from DEO/State/Govt Land
Acquisition Officer?
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Have the certificates from representative of State Electricity Board, Water and
Sewage Board, Corporation for supply of power, electricity and for sewage
connections been obtained?
SITE PLANS
Has the environmental plan of the area showing adjoining boundaries/building

along with the buildings to be sited been prepared?
Has the dimensioned site plan showing the following items been prepared:v
Prevailing wind direction in relation to earth point and highest flood level.
v
Spot levels, at 10m grids indicating contour at 1m intervals on flat ground
and 2.5m interval on undulating ground.
v
Roads and path ways.
v
Existing services with sizes of mains such as :
Water supply lines.
Electric supply lines, source, capacity, etc.

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Telephone line.
Sewage-Sewerage-surface drains.
Fencing obstructions.
v
Bearing capacity of soil-sub strata-sub soil water.
v
Means of access, right of way if any.
Has the tentative layout plan showing all proposed buildings along with
services been prepared?
Has the siting of buildings been verified at site by pegging out on the ground
based on the tentative layout plan?
Is the proposed building in restricted area?
If so, state the condition and timings of working hours?
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PRIORITIES FOR HANDING TAKING OVER OF COMPLETED BUILDINGS.
Have the users indicated their functional priorities for taking over building when
completed ?
Whether type of trees / shrubs / bushes mentioned?
Whether the maintenance responsibility of the plantation is clearly given along

with the period of maintenance?
Whether the dissenting notes of members if any, been recorded ?
Have all the members signed on the board proceedings ?
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ADDITIONAL POINTS
FOR CONSIDERATION IN
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION
ADM BUILDING
v
Front margin of the building should be kept minimum 50m.
v
Such buildings should be as far as possible on high ground.
v
Approach road should be two way with a median. Avenue plantation must be
made along with approach road.
v
Parking spaces must be provided to the sides or the back.
v
Building should as far as possible follow symmetry within main VIP entrance
at the centre. Additional entrances must be made from the rear and sides for
the different category of pers coming to the building.
v
Whenever three storey bldg is planned, lift may be catered as a special item.
v
The main car porch should be able to hold at least two cars.
v
The entrance lobby should be sufficiently large enough.
v
The entrance door should be between 2 to 2.5m wide.
v
Each entrance must have ramps so that physically handicapped persons can
enter the building without any difficulty.
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The connecting passage should be 1.5m wide in case rooms are on one side of
the passage and minimum 2.0m wide whenever rooms are provided on either
side of the passage.
v
Toilets should be provided as per authorisation. However, it should be located
as per requirment.
v
Provision of officers tea room and cafeteria for other ranks must be catered.
v
Architectural design to cater for future expansion both vertically and
horizontally.
v
Light and ventilation aspects must be given due care.
v
Besides the main approach, the building should have approach road from rear
or the side.
v
Compound wall with decorative grill must be part of the project.
v
Sentry post at all gates must be designed to match the main building.
v
As far as possible, avoid locating any building along either side of the main
approach road.
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OFFERS MESSES AND INSTITUTES

v
Front margin should be minimum 30m from the road.
v
All the parking areas should be to the side or rear.
v
Car porch should be big enough to accommodate at least two cars.
v
Wide entrance doors with wide entrance lobby to cater to the need of the
reception during any social.
v
The main approach road should be 7.5 m wide.
v
Messes of strength up to 14 officers could be of single storey but above 15
officers it should preferably be of two storeys.
v
Design should be flexible to cater for varying strength. The provision of movable
partitions may be adopted for this purpose.
v
Toilets for ladies and gents should preferably be on different sides. As far as
ladies toilet is concerned, it should be located with the private dining room.
v
Compound wall with decorative grill must be part of the project.
v
Sentry post at all gates must be designed to match the main building.
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SCHOOL BUILDING
v
Irrespective of the size of the school, compound must have main gate, gate for
students coming on school buses, students coming on foot, students coming
on two/four wheelers.
v
Adequate parking spaces must be created on side/rear of the school for
parking/offloading of buses, students and teachers vehicles. Separate parking
for parents and guests.
v
Classrooms must be planned only on one side of the corridor.
v
Classrooms must be so located that students do not get the glare of the Sun.
v
Classroom furniture should be based on different age groups.
v
Adequate No of staircases must be provided. There should be one ramp for
handicapped children.
v
Toilets should be separate for staff and students. The boys and girls toilet must
be at different corners. In the toilet blocks, provision must exist for physically
challenged students too.
v
Adequate number of play fields must be catered for all age groups.
v
Adequate number of drinking water points must be catered.
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HOSPITALS
v
Entrance to the building must be wide.
v
Location of staircases must be well defined and not tucked into corners.
v
Adequate lawns and gardens should be located within the hospital for patients.
v
Parking spaces for visitors and doctors must be made available for outstation
visitors of patients.
v
Guest room with catering facility must be made available for outstation
visitors of patients.
v
For physically challenged persons, adequate ramps, lifts and toilets should be
provided.
SHOPPING COMPLEXES
v
The location should be central to all the married accommodation of the station.
v
Layout should be open type with scope for expansion.
v
Separate entrance for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
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Adequate parking for two-wheelers and cars.
v
Separate service lane for heavy vehicle carrying goods.
v
Area around shopping complex should be landscaped similar to a park.
v
Adequate toilets for ladies & gents must be provided.
v
Provisions of ramps and toilets must made for physically challenged persons.
OTM ACCOMMODATION FOR UNITS
v
The entire master plan must be finalized during the Phase-I stage of the board.
v
The entire layout should be based on functional relationship between various
spaces of the unit.
v
The line plans of the each and every building should be finalised during board
stage with active participation of the user.
v
Characteristics of each and every building with a unit must have similarity.
v
The inner space management must be done to optimize the functional
efficiency of the unit.
v
Similarly Kote and facilities for parking of guns & Armoured Vehicles must be
done as per requirements of unit administration.
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CHAPTER - FIVE
EXHAUSTIVE LIST
OF OBSERVATIONS BY
TECHNICAL EXAMINERS
STORAGE OF MATERIAL
CEMENT
Should be stored in godowns with proper cover.
Bags placed on proper dunnage.
Clearance from walls.

STEEL
Should have proper dunnage.
Dia wise stacking.
Coat of cement slurry.

SAND AND AGGREGATES
Should be stored on bins/platforms.
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SITE DOCUMENTS
SITE DOCUMENTS
Works Diary, Site Order Book, Stage Passing Register, Sample Approval
Register, Material Testing Register, Cement and Steel Acceptance R e g i s t e r ,
DO Register, Cement Consumption Register, Cement Requirement R e g i s t e r,
Steel Reinforcement Register.
Stages to be passed by GE /AGE / JE shall be indexed in Stage Passing

Register and timely approval shall accordingly be given.
Level sheet showing levels of existing ground duly signed by GE.
Various stages of sample quarter are duly passed by GE and the sample
quarter is complete in all respects within the time fixed for its completion.
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SITE LABORATAORY
SITE LABORATORY
List of equipment required to be kept in site lab shall form part of contract and
all equipment as per CA shall be available at site.
All equipment shall be duly calibrated.
Contractor shall employ separate technician for site lab.
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DESIGN MIX
DESIGN MIX
Whether design mix got done from approved laboratory/institution.
RMC or batch mix plant at site.
In case of RMC, requirements for visiting the RMC plant complied or not.
Approval for admixtures to be added given or not.
Cement content and w/c ratio as per approved design mix to be deliberated
(As per IS 456 : 2000 max cement content is 450kg/m3).
Trial mixes carried out or not and record for the same is maintained.
Test samples of three reserve test cubes should be available, record of test
cubes casted commensurate with the quantum of concrete.
Acceptance criteria as per IS 456 : 2000 or not.
Weighing arrangements for cement and water provided or not.
Potability of water used for concrete verified or not.
In case of mechanical mixers, sufficient number available at site or not.
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RCC CHAJJAS AND PLINTH PROTECTION
RCC CHAJJAS
Thickness and width.
Throating/drip mould.
Length of chajjas with respect to the opening length.
Slope at top.
Finish of plaster at top and coving.

PLINTH PROTECTION
Mix of PCC and hardcore below it.
Width of plinth protection.
Joints and filling material.
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STONE MASONARY
STONE MASONARY
Size of stones.
Thickness of mortar joints.
PCC bond stone:v

Cast-in-situ/precast.
v
Size.
v
Numbers provided per sqm.
Hollowness of mortar.
Weep holes in case of retaining/drain walls.
PCC coping- thickness, projection and throating.
Raking of mortar joints and its depth.
Type of masonry- coarsed / un-coarsed / brought to coarse etc.
Dressing of stones.
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FOUNDATION
FOUNDATIONS
Plinth beams provided at plinth level or not to avoid DPC.
In case of pile foundations, initial load test report, routine load test report,
depth of pile, mix design for pile to be perused with reference to CA and IS
specification.
If any rock met with during excavation, whether mechanical means adopted
and how the DO paid including credit for rock obtained.
In case water met during excavation whether any DO paid for removal of water
or not.
ATT chemical firm approved.
Soil investigation report.
Dimension of excavation, adequate room for working, deweeding etc.

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STEEL REINFORCEMENT
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Procurement from main producers or secondary producers as specified in CA.
In case of main producers, manufacturer's test certificate and vouchers to be

seen and also independent testing carried out by GE.
In case of secondary producers, thermax

allowing procurement.
facilities verified by GE before
Cement slurry application to prevent rusting provided or not.
Centering of reinforcement properly done or not (in case of columns, generally

non-uniform cover is obtained due to not holding of reinforcement in place).
Lap length at splicing portion and anchorage length at beam-column junctions

shall not be less than development length.
In slabs, chairs between two layers of reinforcement near supports shall be

provided.
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BRICK WORK & FORMWORK
BRICK WORK
Bricks- class, quality, dimensions and source.
Filling of vertical joints.
Raking of joints , depth and thickness.
Line and level of brickwork.
Curing of brickwork.
Mix and strength of mortar joints.
Efflorescence on brick masonry surfaces.
Testing of bricks.
FORM WORK
Only steel props for scaffolding are to be provided as per latest instructions.
Plywood or steel shuttering to be used.
Removal of form work to be planned as per number of days given in CA.
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ROOF TREATMENT
WATER PROOFING TREATMENT
Localised depressions on top surface.
Primer - make, grade, rate of application testing.
Bitumen make, grade rate of application testing.

POLYMERIC WATER PROOFING
Make , thickness of central core.
Manufacturer and independent test certificate.
Side and end overlaps.
Torching of overlapped portions.
Filleting in parapet walls.
Bubble formation.
Turning on vertical face of roof projections.
Weight per sqm.
Treatment below and around water tanks placed on roof.
Treatment on mouth of rain water pipes.

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ROOF TREATMENT
Also the treatment at parapets (upward) and downward fascias should be

inserted in grooves in parapets.
In case of non-accessible roofs, there should be no further treatment over

polymeric membrane except if required from thermal insulation consideration.
In case of accessible roofs, the quality and thickness of PCC machine pressed
tiles to be seen.
BRICK TILE PROTECTION OVER MEMBRANE
Size and thickness of brick tiles.
Quality of brick walls, mix and thickness of mortar bedding layer.
Width of joints.
Mix of mortar in joints.
Thickness of pointing.
Mixing of crude oil.
Level and slope of top surface of brick tiles.
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ROOF TREATMENT
PCC PADDING PROTECTION OVER MEMBRANE
Thickness.
Finish of top surface.
Size of grooves and filling materials.
Cracks.
Weight of wire mesh.
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DOORS AND WINDOWS
WOODEN FRAMES
Type of timber.
Dimensions.
Surface finish.
Preservative treatment.
Chamfering/rounding of edges.
Tongued and grooved joint.
Length & thickness of hold fast.
Size of PCC block for hold fast.

PRESSED STEEL FRAMES
Profile dimensions.
Thickness of sheet.
Make.
Pipe sleeve for door bolt.
Stiffener at bottom.
Length & thickness of hold fast.
Size of PCC block for hold fast.

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DOORS AND WINDOWS
WOODEN SHUTTERS
Dimension of stiles, rails & thickness.
Sub-tenoned or full tenoned.
Factory made or locally fabricated.
Type of timber used.
Preservative chemical treatment.
Surface finish.
Type of particle board for panel inserts.
Testing of door/window shutters.
Nos & dimensions of sash bars in mosquito proof doors are mitred.
Dia of wire and aperture of wire cloth.
Wooden door stoppers.
Self closing arrangement in mosquito proof door shutters.
Aluminium sheet lining on doors of WC / Bath / Toilet.

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Thickness
v
Height of coverage
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DOORS AND WINDOWS
PELMET BOXES
Length shall be more than opening.
Width of pelmet box.
Type and thickness of particle board/plywood used.
Fixing arrangement with walls.
Stiffeners between top face and front face.
Wooden edging.
CURTAIN ROD
External dia and wall thickness.
Type: Aluminum or MS.
Tie Hanger (Al): Length & thickness.
Type of door spring and its length.
ISI marking and make of tower bolts, sliding, door bolt, handles, door spring etc.
Types of screws for fixing the hardware.
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BUILDERS HARDWARE
MS BUTT HINGES
Type: Heavy or medium.
Flap length and thickness.
ISI marking and make.

TOWER BOLTS
Material: Aluminium/MS/ Brass.
Length of bolt and dia of shoot.

SLIDING DOOR BOLT
Material: Aluminium / MS / Brass.
Length of bolt and dia of shoot.
Backside screws provided or not.

HANDLES
Material and type of handles.
Grip length.
Base plate.
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STEEL AND ALUMINIUM WORK
ALUMINIUM DOORS/WINDOWS
Dimensions of stiles, rails & chowkat.
Wall thickness of members.
Degree of anodizing.
Manufacturer's test certificate.
Floor spring.
Locks- make, type and No of levers.
Rubber gasket lining.
Type of insert panel.

v
Glass thickness.
v
Prelam particleboard: int/ext grade.
STEEL WINDOWS
Configuration of windows.
v
Glazed and wire gauged shutter on common frame.
v
Glazed and wire gauged shutter on separate frame.
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STEEL AND ALUMINIUM WORK
v
Glazed bars in wire gauged shutters.
Width and thickness of 'Z' section, glazing bars and sash bars.
Hinges:v
Projecting/friction/box type.
v
Electro galvanizing of hinge pin.
v
Thickness/length of sheet, washer Nos & thickness.
v
Oil paper used for covering during plaster.
Nos of lugs used on sides.
Size of PCC block for lugs.
Lugs welded or bolted, length and thickness of lugs.
Fixing arrangement of windows flush with RCC columns.
Smoothening of flash butt welding.
Length, thickness and finish of peg stay.
Window handles.
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CEILING
CEILING
Size of aluminum tee including wall thickness.
Method of suspension from roof.
Level adjustor.
Holding clips.
Tiles.
v
Perforated particle board.
v
Plain AC board.
v
Other material/type.
Gypsum false ceiling.

v
GI channel size & wall thickness.
v
Thickness & make of gypsum board.
v
Fixing screws: Brass/GI.
v
Tape at joints.
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FLOORING
PCC FLOORING
Thickness.
Finish & level and slope of top surface.
Size of panels.
Dividing strips, material and size.
Test for hollowness by tapping.

KOTA STONE
Size and thickness of kota stone slabs/tiles.
Uniformity of colour.
Scratch marks on surface.
Width of joints.
Level of top surfaces and slope.
Cutting & polishing normal/mirror finish.

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FLOORING
CERAMIC AND GLAZED TILES
Make and quality of tiles.
Colour.
Size & thickness.
Finish: Matt or non-skid.
Width of joint.
Depth of filling of white cement.
Level of top surface.
Testing for hollowness by tapping.

MARBLE AND GRANITE FLOORING
Thickness and size of tiles/slab.
Width of joint.
Cutting/polishing normal/mirror finish.
Type of granite.
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FLOORING
Type of marble.
Thickness of screed layer.
Level of top surface.

TILE DADO
Type, make and quality of tiles.
Colour.
Height of dado.
Size & thickness of tiles.
Width of joint.
Depth of filling of white cement.
Rounding of edges on jamb locations.
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PLASTERING AND POINTING
PLASTERING
Thickness.
Surface finish.
Line and level.
Mix and strength.
Plaster grooves.
Number of layers in external plaster.
Plaster on chajja tops and coving.
Type of sand used in plaster.
Cracks.
POINTING
Type of pointing specified, incorporated and its adequacy.
Quality of workmanship.
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PAINTING
PAINTING
Surface preparation.
Removal of mortar deposits from door/windows frames.
Primer.
Brush marks and uniformity of colour.
Class of synthetic enamel paint.
Curing of cement paint.
Whether cement paint coming out on rubbing by hands.
Removal of stains from plinth protection and glass panes.
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WATER SUPPLY AND PLUMBING
BIB COCKS & PILLAR COCKS
Material and type.
Long/short shank.
Weight.
Make & ISI marking.

STOP COCK
Type-brass or copper /fancy type.
External or internal threading.
Weight.
PLUMBING
Soil/Waste/Vent pipes.
v
Material and class/grade and conformity to specifications/IS.
v
Make & ISI marking.
v
Type of jointing material.
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v
Fixing arrangements with walls.
v
Height of vent pipe above roof level.
v
Size of pipes.
Nahani/Floor Traps
v
Material.
v
Long body or short body.
v
Make & ISI marking.
v
Weight & size.
v
Type of grating CI or CP/hinged or non hinged.
SANITARY FITTINGS
WHB/WC/Urinals.
v
Make, ISI marking and quality.
v
Sizes.
v
Fixing arrangement.
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Flushing cistern.
v
Type and capacity.
v
Make and ISI marking.
v
Fixing arrangement with walls.
v
Waste pipe, its type & specification and fixing to cistern & WC.
v
Overflow pipe.
EWC Seat & Cover.

v
Colour.
v
v
Hinges MS CP or brass CP.
Towel Rails.
v
Material and type.
v
Length.
v
Outer dia and wall thickness.
Testing of plumbing and sanitary fittings.

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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SGSW PIPES
v
Size, make and ISI marking.
v
Thickness of bedding layer.
v
Returning/fitting of soil in trenches.
v
Haunching / surrounding.
v
Precaution in black cotton soil areas.
v
Depth/precaution in portions under roads.
MANHOLES
v
Type of cover RCC or CI.
v
Size and finish of covers.
v
Smoothness of plaster.
v
PCC coping on top of walls.
v
Handle.
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SEPTIC TANK / SOAK WELL

v
Overall dimensions.
v
Thickness, grade of concrete and finish of top slab.
v
Finish of inside and outside plaster.
v
Filter material type and thickness of each layer.
v
Vent pipes.
v
Manhole covers.
v
Twin septic tanks preferred.
Testing of sewage system
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INTERNAL ELECTRIFICATION
BATTEN WIRING
v
Quality of wood in battens, thickness and width, surface finish, varnishing.
v
Fixing arrangement with wall and spacing of gutties.
v
Thickness, size and spacing of aluminium clips.
PVC CASING AND CAPPING

v
Whether proper specifications are given in the contract and if given whether
execution is as per IS.
v
Screws used for wiring(should be cadmium plated).
v
Accessories to casing and capping size and quality.
CONDUIT WIRING
v
Type of conduit PVC or MS.
v
Type of fittings PVC or MS.
v
Make and ISI marking on conduits and fittings.
v
Fixing arrangement with wall/in chases.
v
Grade of conduit, outer dia and wall thickness.
v
Number of cables in one conduit.
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CABLES FOR WIRING

v
Make grade and ISI marking and size.
v
Type aluminum or copper, solid or stranded.
v
Size of the cable.
v
Dia of strands and number of strands.
v
Colour coding.
v
Purchase vouchers.
Provision of sleeves at all wall crossings.
EARTHING
v
Type and dia of wire.
v
Earth dolly connection to sunken boxes.
v
Light fittings connected with earth wire.
v
Earthing wire connected to main earthing.
v
Size and thickness of earth plate.
v
Watering and protection pipe.
v
Earth pit covers.
v
Funnel and wire mesh.
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SUNKEN BOXES
v
Type MS or CI.
v
Size and wall thickness and depth.
v
Bituminous paint on embedded surfaces.
v
Paint on exposed surfaces.
v
Cover sheet bakelite or PVC, thickness, make and ISI marking , screws
GI or brass.
LIGHT FITTINGS
v
v
Thickness of sheet.
v
Fixed on wooden boards or directly on walls.
v
Purchase vouchers.
137
MCBs
v
v
Rating.
v
Wires connected with thimbles.
v
Purchase vouchers.
DBs
v
Make.
v
Thickness of sheet enclosure.
v
Ways 2,4,6 or 8 ways.
v
Blanking plates.
v
Purchase vouchers.
v
On wooden boards or directly embedded on walls.
138
ROAD AND PATH WORK
AGGREGATE
v
Type: Trap/Basalt/Granite.
v
Tests: Sieve analysis, flakiness index, abrasion value, stripping value,
soundness, and water absorption.
Earth work in embankments/sub grade.
Camber.
SOLING AND WBM

v
Size of stones.
v
Filling of gaps chippings/moorum.
v
Camber.
v
Brick edging.
v
Compaction.
v
Testing of stones.
PREMIX CARPET AND SEAL COAT

v
Grading of aggregate and sand.
139
ROAD AND PATH WORK
v
Thickness of carpet.
v
Voids on surface.
v
Seal coat type and its suitability and uniformity.
v
Rolling and compaction.
v
Edges.
v
Camber.
v
Localised depressions.
v
Temperature of mix at laying and rolling.
v
Paver used or not.
v
Hot mix plant or mixed at site.
Bitumen source of procurement, purchase vouchers and test certificate.
SEMI DENSE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

v
Job mix design.
v
Percentage of binder used.
v
Gradation of aggregate.
v
Filler type cement/lime/stone dust and gradation.
140
ROAD AND PATH WORK
v
Camber.
v
Localised depressions.
v
Thickness and compaction.
v
Voids and surface finish.
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES

v
Marshall stability test.
v
Temperature records.
v
Rolling hours.
v
Gradation, flakiness test, abrasion test, stripping value test, water
absorption test of aggregate.
v
Gradation of filler material.
Laying by paver and mixing by hot mix plant.
Stack measurements.
141
AREA DRAINAGE
AREA DRAINAGE
Location, grid, direction and slopes of drains with respect to topography and
slope of natural ground.
Adequacy of size/cross section of drain with respect to discharge.
Section of culverts with respect to discharge.
Precautions in black cotton soil area.
Quality of brickwork, PCC and plaster of drains adequacy of laid down

specifications vs executed.
Coping at top of walls.
Weep holes.
142
EXTERNAL ELECTRIFICTION
CABLES
v
Grade HT/LT.
v
Voltage 660/1100 volt or 1100 volt for LT-6.5 KV/11 KV for HT.
v
Specifications, make-drum No and ISI marking.
v
Purchase vouchers and test certificate.
v
Trench width and depth.
v
Sand cushioning.
v
Protection covers (Brick/PCC, size/shape and mix of concrete, their
make and testing).
v
Insulation test at site.
v
UG cable for LT preferred.
TRANSFORMERS
v
Specifications, capacity, make and winding (Aluminium/Copper).
v
v
Oil level.
v
Various accessories.
143
v
Neutral and body separately earthed.
v
Type indoor or outdoor.
v
Insulation test at site.
v
Plinth of transformer.
OCB/ACB/VCB
v
Specifications, make and rating.
v
Configuration and various parameters.
v
MCCB
v
v
Configuration and various parameters.
v
DG SETS
v
v
Various gauges, dampers in outlet soak pipe.
v
Asbestos rope ,fuel tank.
144
v
Make and rating of engine and alternators.
v
Vibration isolation.
v
Foundation, mounting channel frame.
v
v
Testing.
STEEL TUBULAR POLES

v
Specifications, make and ISI marking on tubes.
v
Smoothening of welding.
v
Final tapers at top.
v
PCC plinth.
v
Painting and pole numbering.
v
Danger plate and anti climbing device in HT poles.
v
Earthing of poles.
v
PANELS
v
Specifications and make.
145
v
Size and thickness of sheet.
v
Voltmeter, ammeter and CTs bus bar aluminum/copper and size.
v
Earthing.
v
Rubber gasket lining and locking arrangement.
v
v
CPRI approval.
LIGHTING ARRESTORS
v
v
Type linear resistance type or expulsion type.
v
v
Fixing of strip conductors or porcelain saddles.
v
Testing joints.
HT / LT CABLE END JOINTS

v
v
146
EXTERNAL WATER SUPPLY
CI PIPES
v
Specifications, class, make and ISI marking.
v
Size and weight.
v
Pressure rating.
v
Lead/Tyton joints.
v
Width and depth of trench.
v
Laying.
v
Returning/filling of soil in trench.
v
Testing.
GI PIPES
v
Specifications, grade, make and ISI marking.
v
Size, weight and grade.
v
ISI marking of fittings.
v
Width and depth of trench.
v
Anti corrosive paint on exposed threaded positions.
v
Laying.
v
Returning/filling of soil in trench.
v
Testing.
147
EXTERNAL WATER SUPPLY
SLUICE VALVES
v
Specifications, make and ISI marking.
v
Size and class.
v
Spindle Brass/Steel.
v
Serial No on sluice valve.
v
PUMPS
v
Type submersible/centrifugal.
v
Discharge head and RPM.
v
v
v
Noise.
v
Earthing.
v
Starter.
v
Testing.
148
CHAPTER - SIX
TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT

ON BUILDING MATERIALS
BRICKS
VISUAL AND DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

v
Testing as per IS 1077.
v
Frequency-as per table 1 of IS 1077 given as under :Lot Size (Nos)
Sample (Nos)
Permissible No Of Defective Bricks
20
32
50
1
2
3
2001 to 10000
10001 to 35000
35001 to 50000
v
Test to be conducted at Site Laboratory.
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
v
Testing as per table 2 of IS 3495.
v
Frequency-as per table 2 of IS 5454 given as under :149
BRICKS
Lot Size (Nos)

2001 to 10000
10001 to 35000
35001 to 50000
Sample (Nos)
05
10
15
0
0
1
v
Water absorption tests as per compressive strength above.
EFFLORESCENCE
v
Test as per IS 3495 part II.
v
Frequency-as given for compressive strength above.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Laboratory.
150
COARSE AGGREGATE
SIEVE ANALYSIS
v
Testing as per IS 2386 part-I.
v
Sample (Nos)
Up to 100
101 to 500
501 to 1500
1501 to 5000
1
3
5
7
v
Flakiness index tests as per sieve analysis above at Site Laboratory.
ESTIMATION OF DELETERIOUS MATERIALS

v
Test as per IS 2386 part- II.
v
Frequency-as given for sieve analysis above.
v
151
COARSE AGGREGATE
TEST FOR ORGANIC IMPURITIES

v
Testing as per IS 2386 part -I.
v
v
Test to be conducted at National Test House/SEMT Wing/Engg College.
MOISTURE CONTENT
v
Test as per IS 2386 part -I.
v
v
152
CEMENT
SETTING TIME
v
Test as per IS 4031.
v
Frequency-once for each consignment of 50 MT or part thereof.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Laboratory and National Test House/SEMT
Wing/Engg College.
SOUNDNESS AS GIVEN FOR SETTING TIME ABOVE

v
v
v
Wing/Engg College.
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND FINENESS

v
v
v
Wing/Engg College.
153
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
v
Test as per IS 516.
v
Frequency test as under :Quantity Of Concrete ( in m)
No Of Samples
1-5
6-15
16-30
31-50
51 and above
1
2
3
4
4 Plus one addl sample for each
addl 50m or part thereof.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Laboratory /National Test House/SEMT Wing/Engg
College.
SLUMP/COMPACTION FACTOR FOR WORKABILITY

v
Test as per IS 516.
v
Frequency-as given for compressive strength above.
v
154
STRUCTURAL STEEL SECTIONS
TENSILE STRENGTH
v
Test as per IS 1608, IS 1663 and IS 1894.
v
Frequency-one test for every 25 tonnes of steel or part thereof.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Laboratory /National Test House/SEMT
Wing/Engg College.
BEND TEST
v
Test as per IS 1403, IS 1599 and IS 1500.
v
Frequency-one test for every 10 tonnes of steel or part thereof.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Laboratory /National Test House/SEMT
Wing/Engg College.
IMPACT TEST
v
As given for bend test above.
HARDNESS TEST
v
As given for bend test above.
155
PCC HOLLOW BLOCKS
DIMENSION AND VISUAL DEFECTS

v
v
Frequency-20 blocks from every consignment of 5000 blocks or part thereof.
v
v
v
Frequency-8 blocks out of 20 randomly selected blocks.
v
DRYING SHRINKAGE
v
v
v
156
PCC HOLLOW BLOCKS
MOISTURE MOVEMENT
v
v
Frequency-3 blocks out of 20 blocks.
v
DENSITY
v
v
v
157
PCC SOLID BLOCKS
DIMENSION AND VISUAL DEFECTS

v
v
Frequency-20 blocks from every consignment of 5000 blocks or part thereof.
v
v
v
v
DRYING SHRINKAGE
v
v
v
158
PCC SOLID BLOCKS
MOISTURE MOVEMENT
v
v
v
Test to be conducted at Site Lab.
DENSITY
v
v
v
Test to be conducted at Site Lab.
159
FLOORING TILES
FLATNESS, PERPENDICULARITY, THICKNESS OF WEARING LAYER

v
v
Frequency-18 tiles from each source of supply.
v
WATER ABSORPTION
v
v
Frequency-06 tiles out of 18 randomly selected tiles.
v
WET TRANSVERSE STRENGTH

v
v
Frequency-06 tiles out of 18 randomly selected tiles.
v
Resistance to wear as given for wet transverse strength above.

160
BURNT CLAY ROOF TILES
WATER ABSORPTION
v
Test as per IS 3495 part-II.
v
2001 to 10000
10001 to 35000
35001 to 50000
Sample (Nos)
Permissible No Of Defective Tiles
5
10
15
v
v
Test as per IS 3495 part - I.
v
Frequency-as given for water absorption above.
v
161
0
0
1
MANGALORE PATTERN ROOF TILES
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

v
Test as per IS 654.
v
Frequency given as under :Lot Size (Nos)
Upto 3000
3001 to 10000
10001 to 3 5000
35001 and above
Sample (Nos)
32
50
80
125
3
5
7
10
v
Breaking load as given for dimension and weight above.
162
TIMBER FOR WOOD WORK
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND WEIGHT

v
Test as per IS 1708
v
Frequency as per clause 3.3 of IS-8720(amendment-1) given as under.
Lot Size (Nos)
No Of Scantlings
Up to 150
151-300
301-500
20
32
50
v
.
Moisture content as given for weight test above.
163
WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSE
TEST FOR ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY (PH VALUE)

v
Test as per IS-456.
v
Frequency-test once at the stage of approval of source of water.
v
164
TIMBER PANELED DOORS AND WINDOWS
DIMENSION,SIZES,WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

v
Test as per IS 1003 part-I
v
Sample (Nos)
Permissible No Of Defects
26 to 50
5
0
51 to 100
8
0
100 to 150
13
1
151 to 300
20
2
301 to 500
32
3
501 to 1000
50
5
1001 & above
80
7
v
Strength test- all as above but at National Test House/SEMT Wing/Engg College.
Slamming Impact indentation Shock resistance Edge loading as given for

dimension test above.
165
PLYWOOD
MOISTURE CONTENT
v
Test as per IS 1734 part-I
v
Frequency-as per table 1 of IS 7638 for value of Acceptance Quality Level
(AQL) given as under :For value of AQL=1.5%
Lot Size (Nos)
Sample (Nos)
Up to 50
51 to 150
151 to 300
301 to 500
501 to 1000
1001 to 3000
5
8
13
20
32
50
166
0
0
0
0
1
2
PLYWOOD
For value of AQL= 4%

Lot Size (Nos)
Sample (Nos)
Up to 50
51 to 150
151 to 300
301 to 500
501 to 1000
1001 to 3000
5
8
13
20
32
50
0
0
0
1
2
3
v
WATER RESISTANCE TEST

v
Test as per IS 1734 part VI.
v
Frequency-as per moisture content.
v
167
WOODEN PARTICLE BOARD
DENSITY
v
Test as per IS 635 part-III.
v
Frequency-as per table 1 of IS 7638 as given for plywood above.
v
Moisture content all as per particle board given above but at Site Laboratory.
WATER ABSORPTION
v
Test as per IS 635 part XVI.
v
Frequency-as given for plywood above.
v
SWELLING DUE TO SURFACE ABSORPTION

v
Test as per IS 635 part XVII.
v
v
Swelling in water-as given for swelling due to surface absorption test above.
168
WOODEN PARTICLE BOARD
MODULUS OF RUPTURE
v
Test as per IS 635 part- IV.
v
v
SCREW AND NAIL WITHDRAWAL STRENGTH

v
Test as per IS 635 part- XIV.
v
v
169
GLAZED TILES
WATER ABSORPTION
v
Testing as per IS 777
v
Frequency as under :Lot Size (Nos)
3000 to 10000
Over 10000
Nos Of Sample
32
50
v
CRAZING
v
Test as per IS 777.
v
Frequency-as given for water absorption above.
v
Chemical resistance as given for crazing tests above.
Impact strength as given for crazing tests above.

170
AGGREGATE FOR ROAD WORKS
IMPACT
v
Test as per IS 2386 part - IV.
v
Frequency-1 test per 100 m.
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal Lab/National Test House/SEMT Wing/Engg
College.
CRUSHING VALUE
v
Test as per IS 2386 part- IV.
v
Frequency-1 test per source.
v
College.
Loss angles abrasion value all as given for crushing value tests above.
FLAKINESS
v
Test as per IS 2386 part - II.
v
v
171
AGGREGATE FOR ROAD WORKS
WATER ABSORPTION
v
Test as per IS 2386 part III.
v
v
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
v
Test as per IS 2386 part III.
v
Frequency-1 test per source.
v
College.
Density all as given for specific gravity above.
Stripping value of aggregate for BM/AC - All as given for specific gravity tests
above.
172
BITUMEN FOR ROAD WORKS
PENETRATION VALUE
v
Test as per IS 73
v
Frequency-1 test per batch of bitumen supplied in bulk or drums
v
Test to be conducted at Zonal National Test House/SEMT Wing/Engg
College.
Softening points all as given for penetration value above.
Elongation - all as given for penetration value above.
WAX CONTENT
v
Test as per IS 1209
v
Frequency-as given for penetration value above.
v
Test to be conducted as given for penetration value above.
FLASH POINT/FIRE POINT

v
Test as per IS 1208
v
Frequency-as given for penetration value above.
v
Test to be conducted as given for penetration value above. Ductility- all
as given for for flash point above
173
CONCLUSION
Quality is defined as 'fitness to purpose' i.e. Providing a product

(a building) which provides an appropriate quality for the purpose for
which it is intended. The price to be paid for a building is a reflection of the
expectations of quality. A building of inferior material is likely to be less
attractive and less durable. The quality is also related to the timing of when it is
delivered. Therefore quality control can be looked at as having following three
elements:v
To produce a building which satisfies the users?
v
To produce a building where quality is related to the price.
v
To produce a building in which sufficient time is allowed to obtain the
desired quality.
Like most other aspects of construction management, quality control has to

be planned. Planning seeks 'order' and a quality control system for a
construction project reflects this sense of order. It may be seen to
174
CONCLUSION
be in following five basic stages:v

Setting the quality standard or quality of design required by user
v
Planning how to achieve the required quality, construction methods,
equipments, materials and personnel to be employed.
v
Construct the building right first time.
v
Correct any quality deficiencies.
v
Provide for long term quality control through establishing systems and
developing a quality culture.
This booklet would definitely be handy in ensuring monitoring of Quality in

a project and by no means is exhaustive. It is recommended that these
guidelines be read in conjunction with all existing instructions regarding
Construction Management and various policies issued from time to time.
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CHECK LIST FOR

Whether the accommodation is for KLP or for non KLP unit?

Whether the specifications are for permanent or temporary accommodation?

Are the terms of reference comprehensive and complete?

Whether the Zonal/Master plan is available?

If not, have you prepared tentative one to avoid haphazard growth?

Have you clearly explained this in the Board Proceedings?

To whom does the land belong? (Centre, State, Private etc)

Is there any re-classification of land required?

If so, what action is to be taken?

Is any acquisition of land involved?

Is a No Objection Certificate required from state Govt / DEO?

If so, has it been obtained?

If so, give present position?

What is approximate cost of land for acquisition if any?

Does the project include any railway works?

What is the PDC of the railway work?

Whether any roads belonging to other agencies such as State PWD/

If so, has any action been taken to divert or shift them?

Is tree cutting required?

Has the requirement of water and power been worked out?

Whether approval has been obtained for the special items?

Whether accommodation statement has been given in the approved proforma?

Have the requirements of accommodation been worked out?

Does WE or Govt letter authorizing the establishment exist?

Whether the 10% cut on the WE is applied while planning married

If any of the existing accommodation is not taken as asset for calculating

Whether the number of blocks/number of storeys to be constructed have been

Whether the demolition of work is involved?

If so, has the following been furnished?

Whether surplus accommodation available at the station?

If so, how the surplus accommodation is proposed to be utilised?

Whether the project is to be completed in phases?

If so, state the number of phases?

In case of special repairs/addition and alteration whether the programme or

Is there any extra height required for the building?

Whether the accommodation catered for MES key personnel and

constructional staff is justified?

Whether full justification is given for the provision of items like :v

Has the nature of sewage disposal been given? If sewage is to be connected to

Is full provision made for new furniture?

Has the environmental plan of the area showing adjoining boundaries/building

Electric supply lines, source, capacity, etc.

Is the proposed building in restricted area?

If so, state the condition and timings of working hours?

PRIORITIES FOR HANDING TAKING OVER OF COMPLETED BUILDINGS.

Whether type of trees / shrubs / bushes mentioned?

Whether the maintenance responsibility of the plantation is clearly given along

Whether the dissenting notes of members if any, been recorded ?

Have all the members signed on the board proceedings ?

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

OFFERS MESSES AND INSTITUTES

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

SITING BOARD : OTM ACCOMMODATION

Should be stored in godowns with proper cover.

Bags placed on proper dunnage.

Clearance from walls.

Should have proper dunnage.

Dia wise stacking.