QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION WORKS

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 Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia 2014

All enquiries regarding this book should be forwarded to:

Chief Executive
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Level 34, Menara Dato Onn
Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra
No 45, Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Tel : 603-4047 7000

Fax : 603-4047 7070
Email : qlassic@cidb.gov.my
Website : www.cidb.gov.my

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First edition 2006

Second edition 2014 (First print - October 2014)
Second edition 2014 (Second print - April 2015)

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CONTENTS Page

Committee representation iv

Foreword v

SECTION 1: GENERAL

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Normative references 1

1.3 Definition 1
1.3.1 Approved standards 1
1.3.2 Competent person 1
1.3.3 Component 1
1.3.4 Elements 1
1.3.5 QLASSIC 1
1.3.6 Qualified Person (QP) or Principal-Submitting Person (PSP) 1
1.3.7 Superintendent Officer (SO) 1

1.4 Objectives of Quality Assessment System for

Building Construction Works 2

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Building Construction Works 2

1.6 Scope of Quality Assessment System for

Building Construction Works 2

1.7 Assessment approach 2

SECTION 2: QUALITY STANDARD

2.1 Components to be assessed 3

SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT

3.1 Weightage 4

3.2 QLASSIC assessors 5

3.3 Sampling 5

3.4 Structural works assessment 5

3.5 Architectural works assessment 8

3.6 M&E works assessment 11

3.7 External works assessment 13

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Tables

1 Allocation of weightage for components of building construction works according to

building category 4

2 Weightage for reinforced concrete structure elements 5

3 Sampling guidelines for reinforced concrete structure works 6

4 Weightage for structural steel elements 7

5 Weightage for prestressed concrete elements 7

6 Sampling guidelines for structural steel works 8

7 Weightage for architectural elements 8

8 Sampling guidelines for architectural works 9

9 Weightage for location of architectural works according to building category 10

10 Weightage for M&E elements according to building category 11

11 Sampling guidelines for M&E works 12

Annexes

A Quality Standards for Structural Works 14

B Quality Standards for Architectural Works 25

C Quality Standards for M&E Works 38

D Quality Standards for External Works 52

E Defect Groups for Assessment of Architectural Works (Internal Finishes) 55

Acknowledgement 56

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Committee representation

This Construction Industry Standard (CIS) was developed and reviewed by the Construction
Industry Development Board Malaysia with the assistance of the Technical Committee and
working groups on Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works which comprises
representatives from the following organisations:-

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd
Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan
Malaysia Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association
Master Builders Association Malaysia
National House Buyers Association of Malaysia
Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia
Persatuan Pengilang, Pembekal, Kontraktor, Industrial Elektrik, Elektronik, Mekanikal dan
ICT Melayu dan Bumiputra Malaysia
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
Real Estate and Housing Developers Association Malaysia
Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
Sime Darby Property Berhad
Sunway Integrated Properties Sdn Bhd
The Electrical and Electronic Association of Malaysia
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 FOREWORD

The Malaysian Construction Industry Standards (CIS), hereby referenced as CIS 7:2014, was
developed as a quality assessment system for building construction works standard by the
Technical Committee on Quality Assessment in Construction, with the assistance of Construction
Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB), which acted as a moderator and facilitator for
the technical committee throughout the development process of this standard. CIS 7:2014 is an
improved and updated version of the CIS 7:2006 standard.

While the CIS 7:2014 on quality assessment system for building construction works adopts several
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(Eighth Edition 2012): Building and Construction Authority, Singapore, it is also dependent on
new and/or updated information and developments concerning this subject area made available
through the Technical Committee and Working Groups.

The use of this CIS 7:2014 is voluntary and compliance with this document does not in itself
confer immunity from legal and contractual obligations.

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 QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORKS

SECTION 1: GENERAL

1.1 Introduction

Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works is an independent method to assess and
evaluate primarily on the quality of workmanship of building projects based on this standard.

1.2 Normative references

The following normative reference is indispensable for the application of this construction industry
standard. The latest edition of the normative reference (including any amendments) shall apply.

Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (Amendment 2007)

CIDB Act 520 1994 (Amendment 2011)

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For the purpose of this Construction Industry Standard, the following definitions apply.

1.3.1 Approved standards

Approved standards shall mean standards specified in the CIS 7, unless specified otherwise by the
qualified person for the project.

1.3.2 Competent person

A person who possesses a valid certificate from an accredited institution.

1.3.3 Component

General building works are divided into four different components, which are structural works,
architectural works, mechanical and electrical (M&E) works and external works.

1.3.4 Elements

A subdivision of a component, for example concrete for structural works, floor finishing for architectural
works, drains for external works, performance test for M&E works and others.

1.3.5 QLASSIC

An acronym for quality assessment system in construction.

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A QP as defined in the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (Amendment 2007). Hereon, wherever QP
appears in this document, it also refers to PSP.

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The SO shall be the person appointed to administer the contract during construction.

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Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works was designed and developed to enable the
user to achieve any of the following objectives:

a) to benchmark the level of quality of the construction industry in Malaysia

b) to have a standard quality assessment system for quality of workmanship of building projects

c) to assess quality of workmanship of a building project based on CIS 7 standard

d) to evaluate the performance of contractors based on quality of workmanship

e) to compile data for statistical analysis

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Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works is intended to complement the normal
contractual drawings and specifications in a project. It is not intended to be used independently as
working specifications. Unless specified in the building contract, qualified persons should not use
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works to decide if the building or parts of the
building project are in accordance with the relevant by-laws. It is still the responsibility of the qualified
person to ensure that the quality of the construction works conforms to approved standards, practices,
specifications and drawings, as specified in the contract.

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This standard sets out the quality of workmanship for the various aspects of the construction elements
for the general building works. The Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Works covers
four main components, which are UVTWEVWTCNYQTMUCTEJKVGEVWTCNYQTMU/'YQTMUCPFGZVGTPCN
YQTMU Assessments on the workmanship are carried out based on CIS 7 standard and marks are
awarded if the workmanship complies with the quality standard. These marks are then summed up to
give a total quality score (%) for the building project.

However, the assessment excludes works such as piling, foundation and substructure works, which are
heavily equipment-based and called under separate contracts or subcontracts.

The building is assessed primarily on workmanship standards achieved through site inspection and field
testing. For structural and M&E works, assessment is carried out throughout the construction process.
For completed building projects, the assessment is done for architectural, M&E fittings and external
works.

Apart from site inspection on finishing works, the assessment also includes field tests, test results on
the materials and the functional performance of selected services and installations. These tests help to
ascertain the quality of building workmanship for occupants in relation to safety, comfort and aesthetics,
whereby, defects may surface only after sometime.

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In line with the CIDB Act (Amendment 2011), it is a prerequisite that all projects, which applied for
QLASSIC assessment, submit a declaration document by the SO on the compliance to Section 33C of
the said act.

In general, the assessor determines the samples (elements or locations) to be assessed prior to each

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assessment. The samples are selected from floor plans and site plans. The selected samples shall be
distributed as uniformly as possible throughout the project and construction stages. All locations are to
be prepared for the assessment.

The scoring will be done on the works that are inspected for the first time. Rectification and correction
carried out after the assessment will not be rescored. The objective of this practice is to encourage
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meeting the given standards. A NA will be given to indicate that the item is not applicable. The score
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SECTION 2: QUALITY STANDARD

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The quality standards for building construction work are divided into four main components:-

a) Structural works

The structural integrity of the building is of paramount importance as the cost of failure and repairs are
very significant. The assessment of structural works comprises:

i) Site inspection of reinforced concrete, structural steel and prestressed concrete structures
during construction

ii) Test results of compressive strength of concrete and tensile strength of steel reinforcement

iii) Non-destructive testing of the uniformity and cover of hardened concrete

The quality standards for structural works are given in Annex A.

b) Architectural works

Architectural works deal mainly with finishes. This is when the quality and standard of workmanship are
most visible.

Architectural works encompass floors, internal walls, ceilings, doors, windows, fixtures, external walls,
aprons, perimeter drains, structure car parks and car porches.

The quality standards for architectural works are given in Annex B.

c) M&E works

The quality of M&E works is important in view of its increasingly high-cost proportion and its impact on
the performance of a building. The assessment covers electrical works, air-conditioning and mechanical
ventilation works (ACMV), fire protection works, sanitary and plumbing works, and basic M&E fittings.

The quality standards for M&E works are given in Annex C.

d) External works

External works cover the general external work elements in building construction such as the link-way/
shelter, external drain, roadwork, car park on the ground, footpath, turfing, playground, court, gate,
fence, swimming pool, electrical substation, guard house and bin centre.

The quality standards for external works are given in Annex D.

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SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT

The assessment for building construction work is carried out through a sampling and statistical approach.

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The weightage for structural, architectural, M&E and external works are allocated in accordance to four
categories of buildings (see Table 1).

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Landed housing Stratified housing Public/ Public/
(%) (%) Commercial/ Commercial/
Industrial building Industrial building
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Structural works 15 20 20 20
Architectural works 70 60 55 50
M&E works 5 10 15 20
External works 10 10 10 10
Total score 100 100 100 100

Note:
Category C is without centralised cooling system, Category D is with centralised cooling system.

The weightage system is aimed at making the score quantitative and represent the quality of workmanship
of a building project. It has taken into consideration the distribution between the cost proportions of the
four components in the various buildings and their aesthetic considerations.

The total quality score of a building project is the sum of marks awarded to the four components in each
category of a building.

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ii) %CVGIQT[ $ (Stratified housing) Flats, apartments, condominiums, service apartments, small
office home office (SOHO) and town houses

iii) %CVGIQT[ % (Public/commercial/industrial buildings without centralised cooling system) Office

buildings, schools, factories, warehouses, workshops, hangers, small office flexible office (SOFO),
small office virtual office (SOVO), religious buildings, stadiums, community halls, hospitals, airports,
universities, colleges, police stations, etc

iv) %CVGIQT[ & (Public/commercial/industrial buildings with centralised cooling system) Office
buildings, schools, factories, warehouses, workshops, hangers, small office flexible office (SOFO),
small office virtual office (SOVO), religious buildings, stadiums, community halls, hospitals, airports,
universities, colleges, police stations, etc

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3.2 QLASSIC assessors

The QLASSIC assessors are accredited and regulated by CIDB. They are updated with the latest relevant
information on a regular basis to ensure consistency and effective implementation of the assessment.

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As it is impractical to assess all elements in a building project, the assessment is carried out through
a sampling approach. The sampling, which is based on the gross floor area (GFA) for the building and
10 m length section or per location for the external works, is to ensure that the assessment adequately
represents the entire building project.

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Assessment of structural works is carried out during construction of the building project. The assessment
covers performance testing.

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Elements (%) (%)
Formwork 20 0
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Concrete quality 5 0
Steel reinforcement quality 5 0
Precast specific requirement - 20
NDT UPV test for concrete uniformity 15 20
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concrete cover
Total 100 100

Note:
If total precast concrete volume exceeds 20% of total structural concrete volume, assessment will be carried out for precast
concrete construction. The marks will be distributed proportionately between cast in-situ assessment and precast concrete
assessment based on the respective concrete volume percentage. The qualified person is required to declare the concrete
volume for reinforced concrete and precast concrete construction.

For a typical reinforced concrete structure, selection of samples for assessment is based on Table 3.
Each sample represents a beam, column, slab or reinforced concrete wall.

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at least 50% of the floors in a block. It should also, as far as possible, cover the different types of structural elements.
2. Concrete compressive and steel reinforcement tensile strength - self testing with declaration by qualified person.
On-site verification by assessor.

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The resulting scores for precast and finished concrete will be the sum of the number of checks that meet
the standards.

There is no assessment of precast components at the precast yard. The assessment is applicable for all
types of precast components at site.

The assessment of the non-destructive tests, i.e., on concrete uniformity and cover for steel reinforcement,
is to minimise the risk of carbonation and steel corrosion, which affect the durability of the concrete
structures.

If the structural works consist of structural steelworks, which constitute more than 20% of the structural
cost, assessment will be required for the latter and the marks will be distributed proportionately. This
applies to prestressing works as well. In any case, the distribution should follow the cost composition for
these three types of structural works in the projects.

The weightage for structural steel works and prestressed concrete are allocated as per Table 4 and
Table 5. If the structural steel in all structural works is to be casted, the assessment shall be performed
prior to the covered works.

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Main member/Partially-assembled components 40

Metal decking 20
Erection tolerance 10
Corrosion and fire protection 10
Welding test report 20
Total 100
Note:
Assessment for structural steel roof truss is compulsory, regardless of the 20% costing criteria.

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Tendon and anchorage 25

Sheathing 25
Stressing and grouting 25
Debonding 25
Total 100

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The selection of sample for structural steel works assessment is based on the following guidelines:

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Assessment of architectural works is carried out upon completion of the building project and before the
handover of the project.

The weightage for architectural elements are allocated as per Table 7.

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Floor 18
Internal wall 18
Ceiling 8
Door 8
Window 8
Fixtures 8
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Roof 10
External wall 10
Apron and perimeter drain 3
Car park/Car porch 3
Material and functional 6
tests Skim coat or prepacked plaster 3
Wet area water-tightness test -
QP declaration and report 3
Total 100
Note:
A weightage of 3% is automatically awarded to projects, where skim coat or prepacked plaster is used. This is to encourage
the use of these products in the industry

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The assessment is based on the sampling guidelines, as outlined in Table 8.

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1a Internal finishes 70 m2 30 700 Category A

1b Internal finishes 70 m2 30 600 Category B
1c Internal finishes 500 m2 30 150 Category C
1d Internal finishes 500 m2 30 100 Category D
2 Roof - 50% - 50% of the blocks/units
3 External walls - 50% - 50% of the blocks/units
4 Apron and perimeter - 2 - 10 m length section per
drain sample
5 Car park/Car porch - 2 - 10 m length section per
car park floor
6 Skim coat or - - - Declaration by QP
prepacked plaster
7 Wet area water- - - - Declaration by QP
tightness test
Note:
1. GFA means Gross Floor Area.
2. This sampling guideline is not applicable to mock-up unit/sample unit. It requires a full assessment to be carried out.

A location for Internal Finishes assessment is a functional space of a building such as room, hall, toilet,
kitchen, corridor or lobby. Locations are further categorised into three types:

- Principal locations are major functional places such as halls and rooms

- Circulation locations are passages and areas of human traffic such as lift lobbies, corridors and
staircases

- Service locations are utility areas such as toilets, kitchens, balconies and yards

The total number of locations will be distributed according to Principal, Circulation and Service
based on the percentage set out in the four categories of buildings in Table 9.

Scoring of internal finishes is based on the defects groups shown in Annex E Defects Group for
Assessment of Architectural Works (Internal Finishes). In general, any item which is not available in
a project will not be considered for scoring. For such cases, the architectural score will be prorated
accordingly.

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Landed Stratified Public/ Public/
Housing Housing Commercial/ Commercial/
(%) (%) Industrial building Industrial building
(%) (%)

Principal 40 40 60 60
Service 40 40 15 15
Circulation 20 20 25 25

Note:
For other types of building, the distribution of percentage shall be in accordance to Category C.

An item under assessment will be considered to have failed if it does not meet the standards. In addition,
any item found to be defective functionally such as evidence of water seepage in the window, slab,
ceiling or roof, is considered to have failed the assessment. Likewise for a particular defect that is found
excessive in an item (for instance, excessive cracks on a wall).

For the assessment of external wall, a minimum 50% of the total number of building will be assessed.
For a building, the external wall will be divided into four walls for assessment.

The use of skim coat or prepacked plaster for all plastering works and wet area water tightness test
(WTT) are based on the declaration by the project QP. Further site evidences of WTT need to be
provided.

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Assessment of M&E works is carried out during construction and upon completion of the building project
and before the handover of the project. The assessment covers basic M&E fittings and performance
tests.

The assessment covers the following area, with their weightages allocated in accordance with the four
categories of projects (see Table 10).

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Electrical works 15 15 20 20
ACMV works 10 10 20 25
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Note:
1. NA means that no assessment on M&E element is required.
2. Performance tests will be done for electric power supply, water supply and sanitary flushing system.
3. The sampling for basic M&E fittings will be based on internal finishes guideline for architectural works. Refer to
Table 8 and Table 9.

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Just as architectural works, sampling for M&E works in progress will be determined based on the four
categories of building as per the guidelines in Table 11.

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Item Landed Stratified Public/ Public/
Housing Housing Commercial/ Commercial/
Industrial Building lndustrial Building
(GFA/3,500 m2) (GFA/3,500 m2) (GFA/1,000 m2) (GFA/1,000 m2)

Electrical
1. Main cables 1 1
2. Surface conduits 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
3. Concealed conduit
system 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
4. Cable tray, ladder
and trunking 1+ 1+ 1+
5. Distribution board 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
6. Wiring system 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
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1. Air handling unit 1+
2. Pump 1
3. Cooling tower 1
4. Chiller 1
5. Pipework 1
6. Split unit/Window
air conditioner 3+ 3+ 2+ 2+
7. Air conditioner comfort 2+ 2+ 1+ 1+
8. Ductwork 3+ 3+
9. Fire-rated duct 1 1
10. Dampers 1+ 1+
11. Fire dampers 1 1
Fire protection
1. Wet/Dry riser 1+ 1+ 1+
2. Sprinkler 1+ 1+
3. Fire alarm 1 1
4. Hose reel 1+ 1+ 1+
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1. Concealed pipes 2+ 3+ 1 1+
2. Exposed pipes 2+ 4+ 4+ 4+
3. Water tank 1 1 1 1
4. Pump and motor 1 1+ 1+
Minimum Sample 15 22 27 32
Maximum Sample 22 35 40 47
Note:
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Assessment of external works is carried out upon completion of the building and before the handover
of the project.

The assessment consists of the following locations:

a) Link-ways/shelters - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples

b) External drains - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples

c) Roadwork and parking bay - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples
on the ground

d) Footpaths and turfing - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples

e) Playground - 1 location

f) Court - 1 location

g) Fence and gate - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample

h) Swimming pool - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample

j) Electrical substation - 1 location

k) Guard house - 1 location

l) Bin centre - 1 location

Each item in the external works will be assessed separately and all the listed locations must be assessed,
where applicable. The total QLASSIC score for external works shall be the marks achieved divided by
the total achievable marks.

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ANNEX A

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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL WORKS

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Item Element Standard Tolerance Assessment

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dimensions and dimensions of cast in-situ and - 5 mm tape
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services
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opening for services size and tape
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1 m, maximum tape and plumb
20 mm bob

iii. Maximum deviation of mean 5 mm Steel measuring

level of staircase tread to tape
temporary bench mark

iv. For cast in-situ elements, the 10 mm Precise levels

deviation of level of any mark
from the intended level

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3. Condition of i. Formwork must be free from Visual
HQTOYQTMRTQRUCPF defects
DTCEKPI
ii. Before concreting, the interior Visual
must be free from debris

iii. All formwork joints must not Visual

have gaps to prevent leakage

iv. There must be adequate Visual

support, bracing and tie-back
for the formwork to prevent
bulging or displacement of
structural elements

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1. /CKPCPFUGEQPFCT[ i. According to structural Visual and caliper

TGDCTU drawings (numbers/sizes)

ii. Spacing of bars not more than Steel measuring

specified tape

2. #PEJQTCIGUCPFNCR Required lap length and not Steel measuring

NGPIVJU less than specified tape

3. Cover provision According to specifications + 5 mm Steel measuring

tape

4. .KPMUUVKTTWRUCPF i. According to structural Visual and caliper

VTKOOKPIDCTU drawings (numbers/sizes)

ii. Spacing of links not more than Steel measuring

specified tape

5. 4GDCTEQPFKVKQP i. Rebars must be securely and Visual

properly tied in place

ii. Rebars must be free from Visual

concrete dropping, corrosion,
etc

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III   (+0+5*'&%10%4'6'
%#56+05+6724'%#56

1. Dimension for i. Tolerance for cross- + 10 mm/ Steel

GNGOGPVUQRGPKPIHQT sectional dimension of cast - 5 mm measuring
services in-situ and precast elements tape

ii. Tolerance for opening + 10 mm for Steel

size and measuring
25 mm for tape
location

iii. Tolerance for length of

precast members (major
dimension of unit):

 8SWRP 6 mm
Steel
 PWRP 9 mm measuring
tape
 PWRP 12 mm

 $GGLWLRQDOGHYLDWLRQIRU 6 mm
every subsequent 6 m

iv. Straightness or bow

(deviation from intended
line) of precast member:

 8SWRP 6 mm Steel
measuring tape,
 PWRP 9 mm spirit level
and L-square
 PWRP 12 mm

 $GGLWLRQDOGHYLDWLRQIRU 6 mm
every subsequent 6 m

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v. Squareness of precast
member - difference between
the greatest and shortest
dimensions should not exceed
the following:

Length of shorter sides

 8SWRDQGLQFOXGLQJP 6 mm Steel
measuring
 2YHUPEXWOHVVWKDQP 9 mm tape

 PDQGRYHU 12 mm

vi. Twist of precast member-

corners should not be more
than the deviation stated from
the plane containing the other
3 corners:

 8SWRPPZLGHDQGPLQ 6 mm Steel wedge,

length L-square and
spirit level
 2YHUPPZLGHDQGIRUDQ\ 12 mm
length

vii. Flatness PPSHU Steel wedge and

1.2 m spirit level

2. #NKIPOGPVRNWOD i. Tolerance for departure of any 10 mm Steel measuring

and level mark from its position tape

ii. Tolerance for plumb: maximum 3 mm/1 m Plumb bob and

20 mm for floor to floor height steel measuring
and 40 mm for the entire tape
building height

iii. Maximum deviation of mean 10 mm Precise levels

level

iv. For cast in-situ elements, the 10 mm Steel measuring

maximum deviation of levels tape
within the elements

iv. Chamber at mid-span: Steel measuring

according to specifications tape and L-square

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3. 'ZRQUGFUWTHCEG i. Should not have visual exposure Visual

of groups of coarse aggregates
resulting from grout leakage

ii. Cold joints and formwork joints must Visual

be smooth

iii. No bulging of structural element Visual

iv. All formwork, nails, zinc strips, etc,
Visual
must be removed

v. No cracks or damages Visual

vi. No exposed rebar Visual

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1. .KHVKPIRQKPVU i. Tolerance for position 20 mm from Steel measuring tape
inserts centre line
location in
drawing

ii. Lifting devices and inserts free from Visual

damages

2. 5NGGXGU[UVGO i. Tolerance for position 6 mm from Steel measuring tape

connections centre line
location in
drawings

ii. Bar protrusion length according to Visual

requirements. No bending, cranking
or damages to bars

iii. Bars free from concrete droppings or Visual

corrosion

iv. Sleeves, grout holes, grout tubes not Visual

congested with debris

3. +PVGTHCEGLQKPV i. Joint taper:

requirement  2YHUPOHQJWK 6 mm
Steel measuring tape
 0D[LPXPIRUHQWLUHOHQJWK 9 mm

ii. Alignment of horizontal and vertical 6 mm Steel measuring tape

joint

iii. Jog in alignment of matching edges 6 mm Steel measuring tape

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iv. Sitting of element According to Visual
specifications

v. Installation of sealant and According to Visual

waterproofing specifications

4. %CUVKPUVGGN i. Tolerance for position of cast-in steel 6 mm from Steel measuring

items/welded and items centre line tape
DQNVGFEQPPGEVKQP location in
drawings

ii. Tolerance for position of openings 3 mm from Steel measuring

for bolt connections centre line tape
location in
drawings
8  5647%674' CONCRETE QUALITY
1. %QPETGVG%WDG i. For every pour of concrete, test Test records
Test cubes results at 28 days must
satisfy the passing criteria as
specified in the design specification.
The summary of test records must
be endorsed by the QP

All testing shall be carried out at QP-

approved accredited laboratory

8+   5647%674'56''.4'+0(14%'/'0637#.+6;

1. Reinforcement i. To pass the tensile strength test for Test records

4GDCT all the reinforcement bars used
as according to the contract
specifications. The summary of test
records must be endorsed by
the QP

ii. All welded steel fabric used are to Test records

comply with the design specifications.
The summary of test records must
be endorsed by the QP

iii. No non-conforming reinforcement

detected through test records has
Test records
been installed in the structure

All testing shall be carried out at QP-

approved accredited laboratory

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1. Ultrasonic pulse i. To conduct non-destructive testing
XGNQEKV[
728 (NDT) using UPV to check the
test for concrete degree of uniformity of hardened
WPKHQTOKV[ concrete

ii. 5 columns/walls per set and 2

readings per column/wall UPV meter

iii. Assessment is based on the

difference between 2 UPV readings
within a column/wall not exceeding
0.05 km/s

iv. Method as per approved standard

2. 'NGEVTQ i. To check hardened concrete cover Minimum cover

covermeter for reinforcement bars after casting according to
test for concrete specification
cover
ii. 5 structural members per set
including:

a) 3 for slab soffit @ 4 readings each

b) 1 for column @ 2 readings each on

both axis of the column
Covermeter
c) 1 for beam @ 2 readings each on
the soffit and one side of the beam

iii. For each reading, full marks for

5 mm and half marks for > 5 mm
to 8 mm. For each location, no
mark will be awarded if any of the 4
readings exceeds 12 mm

iv. Method as per approved standard

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1. 2J[UKECN i. Cross sectional tolerance should Steel measuring
dimensions meet approved structural steel tape
specification or approved plan

ii. Tolerance for length of structural 3 mm Steel measuring

steel member tape

iii. Tolerance for bolt hole size:- Caliper

  'LDPHWHUPP PP
  'LDPHWHUPP PP
Steel measuring
iv. Tolerance for bolt hole position 2 mm tape

2. 6[RGCPF i. According to the structural steel Visual

condition specifications

ii. Surface preparation shall meet the Visual

surface roughness specifications

iii. Material used must be traceable to Visual and test

its original mill certificates records

3. 9GNFKPI i. Welding size, length and profile Steel measuring

shall meet the structural steel tape and visual
specification and drawings

ii. Visual inspection shall meet the Visual

structural steel specifications

iii. All welding works shall be carried out Competent welders

by qualified welders certificate

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4. $QNVKPI i. Bolts and washers, type, size and Visual

number shall be according to the
structural steel specifications

ii. Drilled holes shall be free from burrs Visual

iii. The condition of bolted parts Visual

adjacent to the bolt heads, nuts,
flat washers, connection gussets
and splice plates shall be free from
oil, paint and loose mill scales or
otherwise specified by the structural
steel specifications
Steel measuring
iv. Gap between adjacent parts PP
tape
v. Threaded bolts protruding at least Visual
one thread length with washers

II. METAL DECKING

1. 6[RGCPF i. Correct type and thickness of metal Visual

condition decking used

ii. All decking joints must not have Visual

gaps

iii. All metal decking must be properly Physical and visual

secured in place

iv. Metal decking must be free from Visual

defect and visible damages

v. Before concreting, the decking must Visual

be free from grease, oil, paint and all
other foreign materials

vi. All accessories such as pour stop, Visual

and end closures and cover plates
must be in place before concreting

2. 5JGCTUVWFU i. Correct numbers and type of shear Visual

studs used

ii. Spacing and position according to Steel measuring

approved plan tape

iii. Strength of shear stud welds not less Test records

than specified

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iv. All welds should show a full 360 Visual
weld fillet. All welds are free from
visible damages

3. .CRRKPICPF i. According to structural steel Steel measuring

FGEMQRGPKPIU specifications or approved plan tape

III. ERECTION TOLERANCE

1. Column i. Tolerance for verticality ( H/600 mm Plumb bob and steel

XGTVKECNKV[ or 5 mm, maximum 25 mm; where measuring tape
H is the floor to floor height in mm)

2. Column position i. The position in plan of steel column Steel measuring

at the base shall not deviate from tape
the specified position by more than
10 mm along either of the principal
setting out axes

3. Beam level i. Maximum deviation of level at each 5 mm Steel measuring

end of the same beam tape

ii. The level of the top of the steelwork Precise levels

at any storey shall be within 10
mm of the specified level

4. Beam position i. Beams shall not deviate from their Steel measuring
specified positions relative to the tape
column to which they are connected
by more than 5 mm

+8   %14415+10#0&(+4'2416'%6+10

1. 6JKEMPGUUQH i. Average thickness of the coating or Steel measuring

EQCVKPI the protective layer must not be less tape
than specified

2. Condition i. No visible damages Visual

ii. No spalling of coating or protective Visual

layer from structural steel members

3. 9GNFKPIVGUV i. Reports for all critical welding Test records

report joints from the specified contract
requirements shall be submitted to
the QP

ii. Test records shall comply with the Test records

acceptable criteria and to be
endorsed by the QP

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1. Condition of i. All prestressing strands and wires Visual and steel

tendons and should comply with the specified measuring tape
CPEJQTCIGU standards and requirements and be
free from loose rust, oil, tar, paint
and any foreign objects

ii. All tendon anchorage are to comply Visual

with the specified standards and
protected from corrosion

Thread parts to be greased wrapped

and tapped holes protected until use

2. Installation of i. Sheathing properly secured and Visual

UJGCVJKPI protected and free from damage or
puncture

ii. Sheathing profile according to 5 mm Steel measuring

drawings throughout the length with tape
position tolerance

iii. Splice to sheathing shall be mortar Visual

tight

iv. Air vents grout tubes provided Visual

according to the drawing

3. 5VTGUUKPICPF i. Tendon ducts clean and free from Visual

ITQWVKPIRTQEGUU foreign objects and tendon free
moving in the duct

ii. All grouting operations of the Visual

tendons must be smooth and
achieved without need to flush out in
the first grouting

4. &GDQPFKPI i. Open ends of debond tubes over the Visual

debond length of strands sealed

ii. Debond lengths according to the Steel measuring

drawings tape

iii. Debonding materials not punctured Visual

or damaged

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I. FLOOR

1. General i. Finishing
requirements  1RVWDLQPDUNV Visual

 &RQVLVWHQWFRORXUWRQH Visual

ii. Alignment and Evenness PPSHU Spirit level 1.2 m

 (YHQQHVVRIVXUIDFH 1.2 m and steel wedge

 )DOOVLQZHWDUHDVVKRXOGEHLQULJKW Spirit level 1.2 m

direction

 )RUVWDLUFDVHVWKHYDULDQFHLQ Spirit level 1.2 m

lengths of treads and risers must and steel wedge
not exceed 5 mm from dimensions
specified in the approved drawings

iii. Cracks and Damages Visual

 1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVGHIHFWV

iv. Hollowness/Delamination
 1RKROORZVRXQGZKHQWDSSHG Tapping rod

 1RVLJQRIGHODPLQDWLRQ Physical

v. Jointing Visual
 &RQVLVWHQWVNLUWLQJWKLFNQHVVDQG
no visible gaps between wall and
skirting

 (GJHWREHVWUDLJKWDQGDOLJQHG Visual

2. 5ETGGFPKUJGU  6XUIDFHVKRXOGQRWEHXQGXO\URXJK Visual

or patchy

 1RSHUPDQHQWIRUHLJQPDWHULDO Visual
visually detected

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3. 6KNGFQQT  -RLQWVDUHDOLJQHGZLWKVNLUWLQJWLOHV Visual

or wall tiles

 -RLQWVDUHDOLJQHGEHWZHHQWLOHVDQG Visual
consistent in size

 &RQVLVWHQWDQGQHDWPDUNLQJ Visual

 /LSSDJHEHWZHHQWZRWLOHV PP Tapping rod or L-

square (200 mm x
300 mm) and steel
wedge

4. 6KODGTQQT  1RZDUSDJH Visual

 7LPEHUVWULSVWRUHVWILUPO\RQMRLVWV Visual
or screeds

 1RYLVLEOHJDSVEHWZHHQWLPEHU Visual
strips

 (GJHVRIWKHIORRUDUHSURSHUO\ Visual
sealed

5. Carpet  6XUIDFHVKRXOGEHVWUHWFKHGILUP Visual

and even

 -RLQWVVKRXOGQRWEHYLVLEOH Visual

 $OOHGJHVVKRXOGEHSURSHUO\ Visual
anchored

6. 5RGEKCNQQT  )LQLVKHGWH[WXUHDQGFRORXUWREH Visual

PKUJ uniformed

 )ROORZJHQHUDOUHTXLUHPHQWZKHUH Visual
applicable

7. 4CKUGFQQT  1RORRVHIORRUSDQHOVRUURFNLQJ Visual

 1RSURWUXVLRQSRWHQWLDORIWULSSLQJ Visual
over floor panels

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II. INTERNAL WALL

1. General i. Finishing
requirements  1RVWDLQPDUNV Visual

 &RQVLVWHQWFRORXUWRQHDQGJRRG Visual
paintwork

 1RURXJKSDWFK\VXUIDFH Visual

ii. Alignment and Evenness

 (YHQQHVVRIVXUIDFH PPSHU Spirit level 1.2 m
1.2 m and steel wedge

 9HUWLFDOLW\RIZDOO Visual

 :DOOVPHHWDWULJKWDQJOH PPRYHU L-square (200 mm x

300 mm 300 mm) and steel
wedge

iii. Cracks and Damages

 1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVGHIHFWV Visual

iv. Hollowness/Delamination
 1RKROORZVRXQGZKHQWDSSHG Tapping rod

 1RVLJQRIGHODPLQDWLRQ Physical

v. Jointing
 (GJHVWREHVWUDLJKWDOLJQHGDQG Visual
consistent

2. 2NCUVGTPKUJGU  1RYLVXDOFUDFNV Visual

3. 6KNGFPKUJGU  -RLQWVDUHDOLJQHGEHWZHHQWLOHVDQG Visual

consistent size

 &RQVLVWHQWDQGQHDWPDUNLQJ Visual

 /LSSDJHEHWZHHQWZRWLOHV PP Tapping rod or

L-square (200 mm x
300 mm) and steel
wedge

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4. 2CKPVKPI  6XUIDFHVDUHHYHQO\SDLQWHG Visual

 *RRGRSDFLW\QRSDWFKLQHVV Visual
resulted from touch-up work

 6XUIDFHVKRXOGEHIUHHIURPSHHOLQJ Visual and physical

blister, chalkiness (no discolouration
and fading)

 1REUXVKPDUNVWREHVHHQ Visual

5. Wall paper  :DOOSDSHUVKRXOGEHVWUHWFKHGDQG Visual

even surface
 -RLQWVVKRXOGQRWEHYLVLEOH Visual
 (GJHVVKRXOGEHQHDWO\ODLGDQG Visual
finished
 3URSHUDQFKRULQJDWDOOHGJHV Visual

6. 9QQFVKODGT  7LPEHUSDQHOVVKRuld rest firmly on Visual and physical

panels joists or screed
 1RJDSVcan be detected between
panels Visual
 (GJHVVKRXOGEHSURSHUO\DOLJQHG Visual
and sealed
 6XUIDFHVKRXOGEHVPRRWKO\ILQLVKHG Visual
 &UDFNVDQGZDUSDJHVKRXOGQRWEH Visual
detected

7. %NCFFKPI  3URSHUDQFKRUDJHIRUSDQHOV Visual

 Joints aligned and with consistent Visual
joint size
 Sealant material compatible with Visual
cladding
 Consistent spacing and within Visual
allowable tolerance
 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual

8. )NCUUDNQEMU  &RQVLVWHQWDQGQHDWPDUNLQJ Visual

INCUURCPGNU  -RLQWVVKould be even Visual
 *ODVVEORFNs/panels should be Visual
properly aligned
9. #TEJKVGEVWTCN  )LQLVKHGWH[WXUHDQGFRORXUWREH Visual
EQCVKPI uniformed

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Item
III. Element CEILING

1. General i. Finishing
requirements  1RVWDLQPDUNV Visual

 &RQVLVWHQWFRORXUWRQH Visual

 3DLQWZRUNZLWKJRRGRSDFLW\DQGZLWK Visual
no brush marks

ii. Alignment and Evenness

 6XUIDFHVKRXOGEHVPRRWKHYHQQRW Visual
wavy and not sagging

 6WUDLJKWDQGDOLJQHGFHLOLQJHGJHV Visual

iii. Cracks and Damages

 1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVHJVSDOOLQJ Visual
leaks, cracks, etc

iv. Roughness/Patchiness
 1RURXJKRUSDWFK\VXUIDFHV Visual

v. Jointing
 &RQVLVWHQWDOLJQHGDQGQHDW Visual

2. 2NCUVGTUMKOEQCV  1RSLQKROHVDQGZLWKQRWURZHO Visual

EGKNKPI marks

 )RUPZRUNMRLQWVDUHJURXQGHG Visual
smooth

 1RJDSEHWZHHQZDOODQGFHLOLQJ Visual

3. (CNUGEGKNKPIITKF  $OLJQPHQWRIUDLOVVKRXOGEHYLVXDOO\ Visual

U[UVGO straight

 &KLSSHGFUDFNHGVXUIDFHVRUFRUQHUV Visual
should not be detected

 *DSEHWZHHQFHLOLQJDQGZDOOVKRXOG Visual
not be detected

 3DQHOVVKRXOGQRWZDUSDQGODLG Visual
neatly into grids

 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual

 $FFHVVRSHQLQJMRLQWVVKRXOGEH Visual
neat and have consistent width

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Item &114

1. General i. Joints and Gaps

requirements  &RQVLVWHQWJDSEHWZHHQERWWRPRI PP Steel wedge
door leaf and finished floor
 1RYLVLEOHJDSVEHWZHHQGRRU Visual
frame and wall
 1HDWMRLQWV Visual
 &RQVLVWHQWJDSEHWZHHQGRRUOHDI PP Steel gauge
and frame
 &RQVLVWHQWDQGQRYLVLEOHJDSVIRU Visual
joints at door leaf and frame

ii. Alignment and Evenness

 $OLJQHGDQGOHYHOZLWKZDOOV Visual
 'RXEOHOHDIGRRUVWRIOXVKZLWK Visual
each other
 'RRUIUDPHDQGOHDIWRIOXVK Visual
 'RRUOHDIDQGIUDPHFRUQHUV L-square
maintained at right angles (200 mm x 300 mm)
 1RUDWWOLQJVRXQGZKHQWKHGRRULV Physical and
closed auditory (hearing)

iii. Materials and Damages

 1RVWDLQPDUNVDQGDQ\YLVLEOH Visual
damages
 1RVDJVZDUSVRQGRRUOHDI Visual
 'RRUMRLQWVDQGQDLOKROHVILOOHG Visual
up, properly sanded with good
paintwork
 *OD]LQJFOHDQDQGHYHQO\VHDOHG Visual
with gasket
 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual
 *RRGSDLQWZRUNLQFOXGLQJWRSDQG Angle mirror
bottom of door leaf)
 &RQVLVWHQWFRORXUWRQH Visual

iv. Functionality
 (DVHLQRSHQLQJFORVLQJDQG Physical
locking
 1RVTXHDN\VRXQGGXULQJRSHQLQJ Tested minimum Physical and
and closing of the door one time auditory (hearing)
 /RFNVHWVKRXOGEHIXQFWLRQDO Tested minimum Physical
one time
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v. Accessories Defects
 $FFHVVRULHVZLWKJRRGILWDQGQR Visual
stains
 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual
 1Rmissing or defective accessories Visual
 6FUHZVOHYHOOHGDQGIOXVKHG1R Visual
over-tightened screws
 )RUWimber frame, no additional
timber strip added for site adjustment Visual
should be detected

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General i. Joints and Gaps

requirements  &RQVLVWHQWJDSEHWZHHQZLQGRZOHDI Visual
and frame (for timber window only)
 1R visible gaps between window Visual
frame and wall
 Neat joints between window frame Visual
and wall, internally and externally
 Consistent and no visible gaps for Visual
joints at window leaf and at frame

ii. Alignment and Evenness

 $OLJQPHQWOHYHOZLWKZDOORSHQLQJV Visual
 :LQGRZOHDIDQGIUDPHFRUQHU Visual
maintained at right angle
iii. Materials and Damages
 1RVWDLQPDUNVDQGYLVLEOHGDPDJHV Visual
defects
 Louvered window with glass panels Visual
of correct length.
 *OD]LQJclean and evenly sealed Visual
with putty or gasket for aluminium
windows
No sign of corrosion Visual
 *RRGSDLQWZRUN Visual

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iv. Functionality
 (DVHRIRSHQLQJFORVLQJDQG Physical
locking
 1RVTXHDN\VRXQGGXULQJRSHQLQJ Tested minimum Physical and
and closing of the window one time auditory (hearing)
 1RVLJQRIUDLQZDWHUOHDNDJH Visual
v. Accessories Defects
 /RFNVHWVZLWKJRRGILWDQGDOLJQHG Visual
 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual
 1RPLVVLQJRUGHIHFWLYH Visual
accessories
 6FUHZVOHYHOOHGDQGIOXVKHG1R Visual
over-tightened screws
8+      FIXTURES

1. General  )L[WXUHVVXFKDVZDUGUREHNLWFKHQ
requirements cabinet, vanity top, mirror, bathtub,
water closet, shower screen, sink,
basin, signage, railing, unit
number plate, grill door, etc
i. Joints and Gaps
 &RQVLVWHQWMRLQWZLGWKDQGQHDW Visual
 1RYLVLEOHJDSV Visual
 :HOGLQJMRLQWVJURXQGHGRUIOXVKHG Visual
ii. Alignment and Evenness
 /HYHODQGLQDOLJQPHQW Visual
iii. Materials and Damages
 1RVWDLQPDUNV Visual
 1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVGHIHFWV Visual
 &RQVLVWHQWLQFRORXUWRQH Visual
iv. Functionality
 )XQFWLRQDOVHFXUHGDQGVDIH Visual and physical
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aligned
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surrounding gutter invert level
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paintwork
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of different circuit
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interval rigidly fitted
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management and tied with cable tie
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each circuit individually connected
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cable entry opening
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manufacturers name, serial
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supported
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coupling and moving parts
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manufacturers name, serial
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capacity
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support each low point and automatic air
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plinth
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tilted for condensation
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pipe
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shelving or other built-in furniture
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opening after pipes are installed
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d) All elements  1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHV Visual

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specification psychrometer
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properly painted to approved
colour code
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provided with fire-rated enclosure of
equipment for maintenance
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adjusted freely between the open
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in position by fusible link
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dampers according to relevant code
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padlocked Visual
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riser/yellow for dry riser
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provided at the highest mark of
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support  /DEHOLQJDQGSDLQWLQJIRUULVHUSLSH Visual
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rising main

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penetration

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correct locations

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c) Wall/floor  3URSHUZDOOIORRUSHQHWUDWLRQ Visual

penetration

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paintwork for panel and conduit

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zoning diagram provided near panels/subpanels

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hanger and bracket
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fixed on hose reel drum or door

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paintwork

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capped
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c) All elements  No visible damages Visual

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without distortion, kink and
damage
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sewerage pipes

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aligned to building surface
 ,QFOLQHGSLSHVODLGWRSURSHU Visual
gradients
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height steel measuring tape
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safety hazard at public areas
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installed pipes/ceiling and pipes/
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watertight
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ladders provided for large water
tank

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proper location

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bearers

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warning/ vent pipes

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d) All elements  1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVGHIHFWV Visual

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if pump and motor from
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termination terminations

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aligned to building surface

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properly sealed and marked
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good opacity
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without distortion, kinks and
damages
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installed pipes and building
surface for accessibility

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sealed and marked
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telephone point, air-con diffuser,
fan coil unit, lighting, smoke alarm,
sprinkler heads, CATV/CCTV
camera, speakers, alarm system,
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ii. Alignment and Evenness

 (YHQQHVVRIVXUIDFH Visual
 (GJHWREHVWUDLJKWDQGDOLJQHG Visual

iii. Materials and Damages

 1RYLVLEOHGDPDJHVGHIHFWV Visual
 1RPLVVLQJRUGHIHFWLYH Visual
accessories
 1RVLJQRIFRUURVLRQ Visual

iv. Functionality
 6HFXUHO\IL[HGIXQFWLRQDODQGVDIH Visual and physical

v. Joints and Gaps

 &RQVLVWHQWMRLQWVZLGWKDQGQHDW Visual
 1RYLVLEOHJDSVIRU0 (ILWWLQJV Visual

2. .KPMYC[UJGNVGT Floor, column, ceiling, fixtures and Refer to item 1

basic M&E fittings (General
requirements)
3. 'ZVGTPCNFTCKPU Drain, drain cover and inspection
chamber
i. Drain
 )UHHIORZLQJDQGQRSRQGLQJRI Visual
water, no siltation

ii. Drain Cover

 /HYHODQGGRQRWZDUSRUURFN Visual and physical
 *DSEHWZHHQGUDLQFRYHUV 510 mm wide Steel measuring
tape
 *DSEHWZHHQVLGHVRIGUDLQ 510 mm wide Steel measuring
tape
 'UDLQJUDWLQJSURSHUO\SDLQWHG Visual

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Item Element Standard Tolerance Assessment

/GVJQF
iii. Inspection Chamber Visual and steel
 ,QVSHFWLRQFKDPEHUVDUHOHYHOZLWK measuring tape
surroundings without depression
and with tolerance of 20 mm for
protrusion
 &RYHUVWREHOHYHOZLWKIUDPHV Visual

4. 4QCFYQTM Road surface, road marking,

CPFECTRCTMQP kerbs, road signs and road lightings
VJGITQWPF i. Road surface
 1RZDWHUSRQGLQJ Visual

5. (QQVRCVJUCPF Footpath, turfing, lighting and

VWTPI fixtures (eg., fixed benches,
signange, lighting, railing, etc.)
i. Turfing
 1RGHSUHVVLRQRUEDOGSDWFKHV Visual
 7XUILQJGRQHHYHQO\QRGHDG Visual
grass or weeds
6. 2NC[ITQWPF Floor, playground equipment,
lighting, side drain and fixtures
(eg., fencing, fixed bench,
signage, etc.)
i. Floor
 1RZDWHUSRQGLQJ Visual
ii. Side drain
 )UHHIORZLQJRIZDWHU Visual

 1RZDWHUSRQGLQJ Visual
 1RVLOWDWLRQ Visual

7. Court Floor, signage, basic M&E fittings

and fixtures (eg., net post, fencing,
fixed bench, etc.)
i. Floor
 1RZDWHUSRQGLQJ Visual

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Item Element Standard Tolerance Assessment

/GVJQF
8. (GPEGCPFICVG Fence, gate, basic M&E fittings
and fixtures (eg., signage, etc)

i. Gate
 3LHUVDQGJDWHWREHYHUWLFDO Visual
perpendicular and straight.
Gate to be parallel and aligned

9. 5YKOOKPIRQQN Overflow drain, pool deck, ladder

and railing, basic M&E fittings and
fixtures (eg., signage, etc)

i. Overflow drain
 1RFKRFNDJH Visual

ii. Pool deck

 1RVLJQRIGHODPLQDWLRQ Physical and visual

10. Electrical External wall, door and window, Visual

UWDUVCVKQP fence and gate, apron and drain

11. )WCTFJQWUG External wall, apron and drain, Visual

barrier, door and window, and roof

12. Bin centre External wall, floor, apron and

drain, door and window, and roof

i. Floor
 )DOOLQWKHULJKWGLUHFWLRQ Visual
 1RZDWHUSRQGLQJ Visual

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ANNEX E

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ELEMENT &'('%6)4172+0) &'5%4+26+101(&'('%6

Floor/Wall Finishing Stains, painting/coating defects, tonality, patchy,

roughness
Alignment and Unevenness
evenness
Cracks and Cracks, chipping, dents, scratches
damages
Hollowness/ Hollow sound, voids
delamination
Jointing Inconsistent joints, visible gaps

Finishing Stains, painting/coating defects

Alignment and Wavy, not aligned
evenness
%GKNKPI Cracks and Cracks, chipping, dents, scratches
damages
Roughness/ Rough, patchy
patchiness
Jointing Inconsistent joints, visible gaps

Joints and gaps Joints or gaps too wide, inconsistent, improper seal
Alignment and Not aligned, sagging, not flushed
Door/
evenness
Window/
Materials and Cracks, chipping, dents, scratches, stains, tonality,
(KZVWTGU
damages warping
/'
Functionality Cannot be opened or closed properly, squeaky
(KVVKPIU
sound
Accessories Missing items, improper fixing, stains, corrosion,
defects other damages, not aligned

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The committee which developed the Malaysian Construction Industry Standard consists of the
following representatives:

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Dato Ir. K Laxana Naidu (Chairman) Master Builders Association Malaysia

Ir. Mukhtar Che Ali (Vice Chairman) Construction Industry Development Board
Malaysia

Mr. Chuang Kuang Hong (Secretary) Construction Industry Development Board

Malaysia

Ir. Noraini Bahri Construction Industry Development Board

Mr. Ibrahim Mohd Yusoff Malaysia
Mr. Sazali Che Amat
Ms. Heryanti Hilmi
Mr. Md Zahari Abdul Rahman

Ir. Abu Harith Shamsuddin Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

Tuan Haji Azme Hassan

Mr. Tan Lai Seng Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar,

Haji Ahmad Redza Ghulam Rasool Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan

Ir. Kamarudin Mohd Salleh Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia

Ir. Jamaludin Non

The late Ir. Kor Chan Wah Master Builders Association Malaysia

Ir. Ng Hong Poo Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Ar. Chan Seong Aun Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia

Ar. Steven Thong Boon Ann

Dato Soam Heng Choon Real Estate and Housing Developer

Mr. Amirrudin Ismail Association Malaysia

Brid. Gen. Sr. Haji Mohd Amin Mohd Din Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
Sr. Joshua Kang Wee Leng

Ar. Dr. S C Vadiveloo National House Buyers Association of Malaysia

Mr. Chang Kim Loong

Dato Ir. Haji Md Nasir Ibrahim Guild of Bumiputra Contractors Berhad

Allahyarham Mohd Shah Mohd Ali
Mr. Haris Azman Abd Aziz

Prof. Madya Sr. Dr. Ilias Said Universiti Sains Malaysia

Dr. Radzi Ismail

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Sr. Joshua Kang Wee Leng (Chairman) Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd

Mr. Chuang Kuang Hong (Secretary) Construction Industry Development Board

Malaysia

Ir. Mukhtar Che Ali Construction Industry Development Board

Mr. Ibrahim Mohd Yusoff Malaysia
Ms. Heryanti Hilmi
Mr. Rahlan Ali
Mr. Anuar Mat Daud
Mr. Azam Syah A. Kadir
Mr. Md Zahari Abdul Rahman

Dato Ir. K Laxana Naidu Master Builders Association Malaysia

Mr. Jeganathan Sime Darby Property Berhad

Mr. Teh Tik Guan Sunway Integrated Properties Sdn Bhd

Haji Rastam Hamzah Senior QLASSIC Assessor

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/'9QTM

Ir. Looi Hip Peu Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Mr. Chuang Kuang Hong (Secretary) Construction Industry Development Board

Malaysia

Ir. Mukhtar Che Ali Construction Industry Development Board

Mr. Md Zahari Abdul Rahman Malaysia

Ir. Sharinah Hamid Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

Sr. Joshua Kang Wee Leng Canaan Building Inspection Sdn Bhd

Mr. Perumal Vengadasalam The Electrical and Electronic Association of

Mr. How Chee Seng Malaysia

Mr. Peter Tan Malaysia Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration

Association

Ms. Nor Sakinah Sallehuddin Persatuan Pengilang, Pembekal, Kontraktor,

Mr. Sukri Wahad Industrial Elektrik, Elektronik, Mekanikal dan
ICT Melayu dan Bumiputra Malaysia

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