STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2019

Module 01 – Guidance & General Specifications

Edition 2.0
Acknowledgement
The Standard Specification for Construction Works 2019 is a collaborative experience
involving the efforts and responses of many people involved during the review process.
The Ministry of Works of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain would like to express
its deepest appreciation to the following persons for the help, assistance and collaboration
provided.

 H.E. Essam Bin Abdulla Khalaf – Minister of Works

 Mr. Ahmed A. Aziz Al Khayat – H.E. Undersecretary, Public Works Affairs

(Chairman, Specifications Steering Committee)

 Ebrahim Hassan Al-Hawaj - Assistant Undersecretary, Technical Services

(Vice Chairman, Specifications Steering Committee)

 Specifications Steering Committee Members

 Mr. Sameer Abdul Karim Affouni

 Mr. Shaifful Anuar Bin Mohd Yunus
 Mr. Radzlan Bin Ramli
 Mr. Khalifa Kadhim
 Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al Ekri
 Mr. Ayman Mohammed Saeed Nasser
 Mr. Wasantha Kahaduwa
 Mr. Mahmoud Mohammed Seffo
 Mr. Subah Al-Sabah
 Ms. Mona Yousif Ahmed Rashid
 Dr. Faisal M. Falih
 Mr. Mouathe Ali Hasan Ali
 Mr. Yassin Eisa Adam Khaleel
 Mr. Francisco Victor T. Feniz

 Technical Working Group

 Mr. Khalifa Kadhim (TWG Leader)

 Ahmed Fadle Abd-Hafiz

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and all other organizations who contributed in updating of Standard Specifications for
Construction Works

Standard Specifications for Construction Works

Ministry of Works

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Standard Specifications for Construction Works is solely owned by the Ministry of Works, P.O. Box 5, Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain. No contents of this document may be reproduced, stored in the retrieval system or
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Introduction
The Standard Specifications are published as a series of 21 stand-alone modules each addressing a

single distinct area of the construction process. This stand-alone module 01 is an integral part of the

Standard Specifications.

The purpose of the MoW STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION is to provide the

design professional with a guide for accepted construction practices for Ministry of Works projects. As an

aid to the designer, these Standard Specifications are provided for the inclusion in proposed

development projects for ease, efficiency and cost savings.

The Standard Specifications are not intended to limit the design responsibility of the design professional.

However, they establish a minimum acceptable criterion and/or quality for use within Ministry of Works

projects.

The design professional may increase the requirements of an item contained in the Standard

Specifications to meet job requirements, but when this is done, there should be no reference for that item

on the drawings to the Ministry of Works Standard Specifications and a new specification should be

included with the drawings or project contract documents.

The design professional must review all Standard Specifications to be sure that they are adequate for the

proposed project based on the job site conditions; the design professional is solely responsible for the

designs submitted under his seal.

In order to keep design standards current with changing regulations and improved construction materials

and practices this section will be updated and maintained by the concerned authorities of the Ministry of

Works. Prior to starting a new project, the design professional should contact the concerned Directorate

of the Ministry of Works to verify that he/she has the latest document revisions.

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Module List

Module
No Module Title
01 Guidance and General Specifications

02 Concrete

03 Earthworks

04 Glass and Glazing

05 Joinery and Carpentry

06 Ironmongery

07 Internal Finishes including Thermal Insulation

08 Painting and Decorating (Internal & External)

09 Metalwork

10 Roofing

11 Structural Steel (and Coatings)

12 Structural Timber

13 Masonry

14 Plumbing and Sanitary

15 Mechanical Installation in Buildings

16 Electrical Installation

17 Sewerage, Pipelines and Pipework

18 Sewerage M&E Works

19 Roadworks

20 Landscaping

21 Dredging, Reclamation and Shoreline Protection

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Table of Contents

CLAUSE DESCRIPTION PAGE

Introduction 1

Module List 3

Table of Contents 4

Foreword 5

1 PART 1 GUIDANCE FOR USE 6

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Applicability ..................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Particular Specifications ................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 Precedence..................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 Modularization ................................................................................................................................ 6

1.6 Structure of Modules ...................................................................................................................... 6

1.7 Using the Modules .......................................................................................................................... 6

2 PART 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 7

2.1 Equivalence .................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Engineer’s Establishment ............................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Submittals ....................................................................................................................................... 8

2.4 Site Management ......................................................................................................................... 12

2.5 Materials........................................................................................................................................ 14

2.6 As-Built Records ........................................................................................................................... 16

2.7 Survey Directorate Markers.......................................................................................................... 16

2.8 Existing Services ........................................................................................................................... 17

2.9 Reference Documents……………………………………………………………………………… 12

Abbreviations 18

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Foreword
This specification is an integral part of the Standard Specifications and applies to all construction works.

This general specification addresses and defines matters which are not specific to construction

processes but which are essential to the overall management of a project.

This specification must be read in its entirety, as it is structured in order of work-flow, which means that

items or activities appear in several places in the specification corresponding to the progression of the

construction process.

For larger or more complex specialized projects, a project-specific Particular Specification may also be

provided.

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1 PART 1 GUIDANCE FOR USE

1.1 Introduction

The Ministry of Works has issued a Standard Specifications for use in the construction industry.
The Standard Specifications have been published as a series of stand-alone modules each
addressing a single distinct area of the construction process. These stand-alone documents
address all the main aspects of construction.

This document (module 01), is an integral part of the Standard Specifications.

1.2 Applicability

The Standard Specifications form part of the Contract, and are applicable to all parties involved,
including Designers, those preparing tender packages and contract documentation, and
Contractors and Site Supervisory staff (Consultants and Ministry of Works direct employed staff)
involved in the construction processes.

This general specification addresses and defines matters which are not specific to construction
processes but which are essential to the overall management of a project. The requirements of
this module are intended to be implemented on all Ministry projects, but may be varied by project
specific documents.

Commercial considerations are outside of the scope of the Standard Specifications. The Civil
Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM-UK), and/or the Standard Method of
Measurement (building work) (SMM), should be adopted in this respect where directed by the
contract.

1.3 Particular Specifications

Particular (Project specific) Specifications may be prepared and form part of the Contract.
Particular Specifications may contain and address matters relating to design and to specific project
requirements which are not addressed within the Standard Specifications.

1.4 Precedence

Particular Specifications will take precedence over the Standard Specifications. Where an
apparent conflict arises between the requirements of two or more modules of the Standard
Specifications the Engineer shall adjudicate and provide guidance to the Contractor.

The latest version available at the date of tender of any national or international standard quoted in
the Standard Specifications shall be used.

1.5 Modularization

The Ministry of Works Standard Specifications comprise twenty-one stand-alone modules.

These modules are as listed in the Module List on Page 2 of this module.

1.6 Structure of Modules

Modules 02 to 21 inclusive are structured as process documents specifying the actions to be taken
by the Contractor in order to source approved materials, apply quality control to the delivery of
materials; adequately store, handle and protect materials on site, and apply suitable and
acceptable construction methodologies, workmanship, and verification, to the installation and
assembly of materials into the Works. The final section of each module apart from this comprises
a summary.

1.7 Using the Modules

The modules have been prepared as stand-alone documents. It is envisaged that the user will
familiarize himself with the contents of each document and understand both the principles

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 underlying the modules, details and requirements of each document.

2 PART 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Equivalence

National and international standards for products and services are stipulated throughout the
Standard Specifications. When a reference is made to a standard or a part of a standard, the
latest version of that standard is deemed to be the applicable document. Parts of standards called
up "Part 1" are equivalent to the standard format for a call-up of part of a standard written as "-1".

The contractor may propose services, materials, plant, components or equipment supplied or
manufactured in accordance with other national or international standards where it can be
demonstrated that the resulting performance will be at least equivalent to that required in the
Standard Specifications. Proposal should state the reasons for the substitutions, its effect to the
other parts of the works and the cost benefit. Care should be taken in selecting or approving
alternatives to ensure there is no loss of quality or serviceability in the products offered. Care
should also be taken when selecting or approving such items to ensure their compatibility and
satisfactory interface with other items, systems, and sub-systems and that completed installed
systems operate as designed.

New materials may be feasible in some circumstances, or be required by the Particular

Specifications, and Contractors are encouraged to consider submitting well-supported technical
proposals to this effect.

When submitting a product manufactured in accordance with an alternative standard the

Contractor shall specifically draw this fact to the attention of the Engineer. The Contractor may be
required to provide details providing assurance relating to matters of system interfacing. The
Engineer’s decision on the acceptability of any such submission is final. The Contractor shall
submit all relevant specifications and testing standards upon request by the Engineer.

2.2 Engineer’s Establishment

All items provided for the Engineer’s establishment shall be new, fit for purpose and shall have a
record of satisfactory use in the region.

2.2.1 Engineer’s Vehicles

Where required by the Contract, the Contractor shall submit for approval a schedule of pool
vehicles based on requirements stipulated in the particular specifications for the use of the
Engineer, detailing the manufacturer, model and year of registration of each vehicle and detailing
the type and duration of insurance for each vehicle. The schedule should be for pool vehicles for
site use only and be as detailed in the contract. Any use off site shall be at the Engineer’s expense.
The schedule shall indicate the proposed date of supply for each vehicle. Following any approval
of such a schedule the Contractor shall not vary any element of the supply without written approval
from the Engineer.

The Contractor shall arrange the proper service and maintenance of the Engineer’s vehicles at the
dealership workshop.

The Contractor shall arrange and maintain the agreed insurance until the vehicles are returned by
the Engineer.

2.2.2 The Engineer’s Offices

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer’s offices as detailed in the particular specifications
and/or contract drawings.

The Contractor shall submit for approval:

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 a) A key plan showing the location, building layouts, services routings and security fencing and
access for the Engineer’s compound
b) A full set of drawings detailing the Engineer’s compound and each of the buildings
comprising the Engineer’s establishment including power, telephone and internet connections
and outlets.
c) A schedule of the external and internal building finishes
d) Schedules of fixtures and fittings for each room and area
e) Schedules of furniture to be supplied to each room and area
f) Schedules of equipment to be supplied to each room
g) Test equipment for consultants use
h) Services and utilities
i) Proof of agreement between the Contractor and land owner (in case of private property) or
approval from the relevant government agencies (in case of government land)

2.2.3 Maintaining the Engineer’s Establishment

The Contractor shall maintain the Engineer’s establishment in a condition acceptable to the
Engineer based on the Contractor’s proposal for maintenance and cleaning.

The Contractor shall supply and re-supply all consumables upon request by the Engineer.
Consumables should be reclaimed against the project.

2.3 Submittals

2.3.1 Materials Schedule

The Contractor shall submit for approval a schedule programming all submittals for materials,
plant and equipment to be incorporated into the permanent works. The schedule shall be
predicated on the approved construction program and shall list each material, item of plant, piece
of equipment or component to be incorporated into the Works or that is itemized in the Bill of
Quantities. The schedule shall detail the date planned for submittal, the actual submittal date, the
date of the Engineer’s response and the approval status of the item. In planning the submittal date
sufficient time shall be allowed for the Engineer’s review and response and for a possible re -
submittal subsequent to any Engineer’s comments.

Subsequent to the approval of the schedule the contractor shall continuously update the schedule
and shall re-submit it with each monthly progress report.

2.3.2 Method Statements Schedule

All construction activities shall be governed by approved Method Statements and Risk
Assessment. The Contractor shall submit for approval a schedule programming the submission of
Method Statements. The schedule of Method Statements shall be predicated on the approved
construction program and shall plan and allow sufficient time for Engineer’s review, comment and
subsequent resubmission. The schedule shall detail the title, planned submittal date, actual
submittal date, and submittal status of each Method Statement planned. In planning the submittal
date sufficient time shall be allowed for the Engineer’s review and response and for a possible re-
submittal subsequent to any Engineer’s comments. Construction must not proceed prior to having
an approved Method Statement. Attention is drawn to the requirements of clause 2.4.3 which
requires that each Method Statement submission shall include a separate Inspection & Test Plan
and a separate Risk Assessment.

The contractor shall continuously update the schedule and shall re-submit it with each monthly
progress report.

2.3.3 Project Organizational Chart and Contractor Key Staff CV

The Contractor shall submit for approval the project organizational chart and curriculum vitae of
all key staff on the project. Each curriculum vitae shall detail the overall qualifications and general
experience of the staff member as well as detailing experience directly relevant to the particular
requirements of the project and CRPEP (Council Regulating Professional Engineer Practice)
License. As a minimum requirement, the following information shall be provided in the CV;

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 a) Current position title
b) Current role/responsibilities
c) Indicate the extent of each person’s involvement in activities that demonstrate capability in
relevant projects
d) Clearly identify the scope of works involved in each project
e) Qualifications (including date of qualification)
f) Employment period with the Contractor
g) Period in current role/position
h) Details of previous experiences/employments

2.3.4 Project Sign Boards

The Contractor shall provide the Project Sign Boards as detailed in the particular specifications
and/or contract drawings

The Contractor shall submit for approval the details of proposed sign boards. Details to be
addressed shall include the layout and contents of each sign board as well as details of location,
support structure and lighting. Project signboards shall be provided in English and Arabic and shall
detail:

 Client
 Project
 Consultant
 Contractor
 Start and finish dates, project duration and number of working days.

Secondary signboards for Specialist Consultants and Sub-Contractors shall satisfy the
requirements of the project signboards.

Foundation and support structure details for each signboard shall be submitted.

At the end of the maintenance period, the project sign boards and supports shall be dismantled
and removed from the site by the Contractor. All works disturbed shall be made good to match
adjoining areas.

2.3.5 Construction Site Management Plan

The Contractor shall submit for approval a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan
shall employ narrative and sketches or drawings to detail the management for safety and security
of the entire site. Where appropriate the Site Management Plan submission shall include
additional drawings and other details showing the evolution of the site layout over time providing
detail at various key stages, linked to the programme. This Plan will detail, as a minimum, the
following:

 The anticipated period of validity for the plan

 The perimeter security fence
 The layout and details of any site security gates
 Details of all site accesses
 Temporary connections to permanent service supplies
 Routing and protection details for proposed temporary site services
 General arrangements for all workshops
 Configuration of lay-down areas
 Details of both the Contractor’s and the Engineer’s office compounds
 Details of any proposed site cabins
 Details of workers’ rest and care facilities
 Details of temporary and haul roads and any specific routing and safety requirements
 Existing services
 Existing buildings
 Visible and any detectable buried infrastructure and any other features
 Survey Directorate markers and relocation positions for any markers to be moved

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  Proposed arrangements for reducing nuisance to neighbours and occupied premises
 Trees and hedges to be protected
 Positioning of Project Sign Boards
 Measures for dealing with storm and surface water
 Access for emergency services
 Facilities management plans for each significant office, workshop or any other enclosed
space where people work. These plans shall detail the safety management processes to
be followed and shall include:
o Indications of emergency exits and exit routes and muster points
o Position, type and nature of fire extinguishers
 Special storage facilities, including diesel or cement.
 Protection of:
o Survey Directorate markers
o Above and below ground services
o Existing property
o Adjoining property

2.3.5.1 Site waste management plan

For any project with Contract Price more than BD 300,000/-, the Contractor shall submit the site
waste management plan for the Engineer’s approval. The plan shall detail, as minimum, the
following;

 Brief description of proposed construction work

 The Employer’s name
 The Contractor’s name
 The precise location of Site
 Project value / Contract Price
 Nature of the project, its design and construction method
 Materials employed in order to minimize the quantity of waste produced on site
 Describe waste type expected to be produced in the course of the project
 Estimates of the quantity (in kg) of each different waste type that expected to be produced
 Identify the waste management action proposed for each different waste type, including re-
using, recycling, recovery and disposal
 It must contain a declaration that the Contractor will take all reasonable steps to ensure
that;
a) All waste from the site is dealt with in accordance with the waste duty of care as
prescribed by Bahrain Environmental Protection Agency
b) All materials will be handled efficiently and waste managed appropriately
c) Waste disposal transfer note showing precise location where the waste is disposed
d) Vehicle registration of the truck and driver’s name disposing the waste
e) Type of waste
f) Every movement of waste must be accompanied by a Transfer Note, or , in the
case of hazardous Waste, A Consignment Note
g) Consignment Notes will be retained, filed and held at the site office
h) Transfer Notes will be retained for at least two years and Consignment Notes for
three years as required by the EPA

2.3.6 Overtime Working

Where the Contractor proposes to work on the permanent works outside of the normal working
hours specified in the Contract or on public holidays, he shall submit an application, together with
justification for approval at least twenty-four hours in advance of the shift. Approval of such
submittal is at the Engineer’s absolute discretion. Where the Contractor proposes to work overtime
routinely he shall submit a proposal for the Engineer’s approval. In the event that a particular
operation may overrun its planned duration into overtime the Contractor shall inform the Engineer
as soon as possible and shall submit a report the following day detailing the reasons for the
occurrence.

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2.3.7 Site Survey

Within a reasonable period as per Engineer instruction and after taking possession of the site, the
Contractor shall submit a detailed site survey. The survey shall detail the site topography and show
all existing features, buildings, trees, Survey Directorate markers, visible and detectable buried
infrastructure and existing services with associated photographs.

2.3.8 Progress Reporting

The Contractor shall submit reports detailing progress against the approved program at the
intervals required by the Engineer and shall attend progress meetings as required. The progress
report shall include;
 Summary of progress made in each key area of the project including the percentage
accomplished
 Accomplishments in the previous fortnight. Analysis of progress against the program for key
performance indicators
 An explanation of the causes of any delays. The implications to the overall delivery and
delay to complete as well as costs
 Analysis of any quality issues with summary of laboratory tests reports and major violations.
All test results are required to be submitted on daily basis
 Key risks and how they are to be managed or mitigated. An assessment of any health and
safety issues and submission of reports to OHS, MOW
 Changes to the project scope or associated aspects such as timeframe, budget, policy,
program etc are to be explicitly identified with supporting factors driving the change
 Any design issues/stakeholder concerns and any instructions required from the client
 An assessment of any other issues that need to be addressed and proposals for
addressing them.
 Manpower, materials and equipment on site during the report period and compare to
required numbers. Contractor shall submit daily site activities including materials
 Look ahead program for the next period

2.3.9 Damage to Existing Services

The Contractor shall submit a procedure identifying and itemising his emergency response actions
in the event of damage to any existing services on the Site. The emergency procedure shall
address the hierarchy of notifications to the various authorities for each identified emergency
scenario and the immediate actions to be taken to contain the results of the emergency until the
relevant authority takes control of the situation.

2.3.10 Fences and Hoardings

The Contractor shall submit for approval details of all security fences and hoardings with relevant
signage prior to erection. Fences and hoardings that have not been approved shall be removed on
the instruction of the Engineer and replaced with approved fences and hoardings with relevant
signage

2.3.11 Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Project Quality Procedures

The Contractor shall submit PQP for the Engineer approval to ensure that the activities carried out
by the Contractor during the project are in line with the standard of quality set by the Ministry of
Works and will result the desired quality in the completed project.

2.3.12 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan and Project HSE Procedures

The Contractor shall submit the HSE plan and procedures for Engineer approval. This is to ensure
that the activities carried out by the Contractor during the project conform to the standard
international HSE practice and relevant regulations by the government.

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2.4 Construction Site Management

2.4.1 General

The Contractor shall diligently implement all aspects of the approved Site Management Plan. If
Site Management arrangements deviate significantly from the approved plan a suitably revised
plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Engineer.

2.4.2 Traffic Management

Traffic management shall be in accordance with the Traffic Management at Road Works Part 16-
Bahrain Road Design Manual, GCC Manual for Traffic Control and other related guidelines for
uniform traffic control devices.

2.4.3 Construction Health, Safety, Environment and Quality – General

All construction activities shall be controlled by Method Statements. Each Method Statement shall
comprise a documented safe system of work and shall be supported by a Risk Assessment and
an Inspection and Test Plan.

Each Method Statement together with its supporting Risk Assessment and Inspection & Test Plan
shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the approved Method Statement Schedule. The
Contractor shall address all relevant legal and regulatory requirements in his submissions, and in
particular the Occupational Health and Safety Department of the Human Resources Directorate of
the MoW and their requirements.

All work carried out by or behalf of the Contractor shall as a minimum be in accordance with
relevant legislation and standards and also as per applicable labour laws governed by Ministry of
Labour, Kingdom of Bahrain. In addition to legislative requirements and specific details outlined by
Ministry of Labour, contractor shall adhere to additional project requirements governed by HSE
department of HRD, MoW like fire marshal; first aider, full time safety officer, accident reporting
system are to be mentioned. Also OHS has many statutory forms which are required to be
submitted monthly. The Method Statement shall include how the contractor will ensure training
and personnel competence as well as ensuring the equipment used has fitness certificate issued
by concerned authorities. HSE department has the authority to require Contractor to stop work if
they are breaching their safety obligations. The Contractor shall not commence any work on the
project unless appropriate permits have been granted.

The Contractor shall prepare a Work Hazard Analysis or comparative risk assessments for all of
its operations which have a pre-task classification of ‘low risk’ to ‘high risk’. All the prepared Work
Hazard Analysis shall be reviewed and approved by MoW prior to commencement of any work. All
contract personnel shall be made aware of the emergency response protocols, signage and
emergency point locations in HSE Induction by means of tool box meetings. A copy of the minutes
with photographs should be submitted to Engineer for comments of any and record. All electrical
equipment brought onto the project site/ site offices shall be within a current electrical test period
by a registered electrical testing contractor. All electrical items shall be used with a suitable
Residual Current Device (RCD)

2.4.3.1 Method Statements

Each Method Statement shall comprise a step-by-step engineering approach to safe construction
and shall detail the actual construction activities together with responsibility for the satisfactory
implementation of each activity and any other document to be used as a control.

Method Statements shall satisfy the applicable requirements of any relevant Methodology and
Workmanship section in other modules of this Specification.

Method Statements shall address all applicable requirements of any Particular Specifications.

Method Statements shall comply with any manufacturer’s recommendations for the use,

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 application or installation of products or materials or equipment.

2.4.3.2 Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)

Each Inspection and Test Plan shall indicate the type, frequency, responsibilities, controlling
document, acceptance criteria, any hold points and form of record for each Inspection and Test
required or implied by the Contract, the Standard Specifications, Particular Specifications, or by
good construction practice.

Inspection & Test Plans shall satisfy the applicable requirements of any relevant Methodology and
Workmanship section in other modules of this Standard Specifications.

Inspection and Test Plans shall address the requirements of any applicable requirements of any
Particular Specifications.

Inspection and Test Plans shall address any relevant requirements of any applicable requirements
of any manufacturer’s recommendations.

In addition to those required to provide assurance of quality, Inspection & Test Plans shall detail
any required Health, Safety and Environmental inspections, checks or tests.

Every ITP should follow (more or less) the sequence of the works that is described in the Works
Method Statement. The contractual requirements for tests and frequencies should be clear. In
case of non-clarity, the contractor should issue Request for Information from the Engineer.

The ITP should have clear references to the documents that specify the requirements. The
specific clauses should be referenced.

The responsibilities (Hold Points, Witness Points and Review Points etc) for each test/inspection
should have been agreed before the works start, otherwise there will be confusion and
compromises from all parties

The ITP should clearly state and also have as attachments of every form, check sheet and other
record like RFI that needs to be completed during inspection.

The ITP should clearly state if the completed record/form has to be part of the As-Built / Handover
packages.

The inspection process shall have the inspection criteria for every Inspection and Test Plan item.
Here are the following;

Surveillance (S) = random attendance at site, no signature required on the Request for Inspection
(RFI) or its accompanying documentation

Execution (E) = attendance at the site is a must; the signature is always on the Request for
Inspection (RFI) and Checklist.

Witness (W) = attendance at the site is expected, the signature is required on the Request for
Inspection (RFI) and checklist, but if the signatory is not present to sign at the time, follow on work
may proceed and the document to be signed later

Hold Point (H) = attendance at site is mandatory and signature is required on the Request for
Inspection (RFI) at the time of the inspection to release the following work.

Review (R) = documents to be reviewed, no signature required on the Inspection Request or its
accompanying documentation.

Records (RE) = documentation to be recorded, no signature required on the Inspection Request or

its accompanying documentation.

Test (T) = attendance is required, signature required on check sheet of inspection request and

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 checklist.

2.4.3.3 Risk Assessments

Each risk assessment shall analyze and quantify the health, safety and environmental hazards
and risks at each step in the Method Statement. Management of risk to be addressed by
instructions related to personal behavior or personal protective equipment shall be included in
‘Tool Box Talks’ delivered by qualified supervisory staff. Management of risk to be addressed by
modification or addition to the construction process shall be addressed within the Method
Statement. Management of risk addressed by additional inspections, checks or tests shall be
addressed within the Inspection & Test Plan. The Risk Assessment shall record in what manner
each identified risk is to be managed.

The Risk Management Plan (RMP) describing the management processes used on the project to
plan, identify, assess, categorize, quantify, handle and report/track risks associated with the
achievement of the project requirements should be submitted before start of works for approval by
the Engineer. The assessment needs to take into consideration the specific risks related to the
work activities being undertaken in that specific project and the works environment in which it is
taking place. Identify risks that may impact the successful completion of the project and also
assessment should also be conducted when any information about a hazard is received during the
entire project cycle. Assessment reports of the risks are to include their likelihood and impact on
the project’s cost, schedule, and or work scope. This includes a qualitative and quantitative
assessment of the consequences (impact) of the risks as well as the risks probability of occurring.
Method statement should be submitted for every risk assessed based on hazard consequence
should exposure occur, probability rating table and control measures taken to eliminate, substitute,
reduce the hazard, control it at source, implement a safe system of work and as a last resort
provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The assessment rating should be based on the
following calculation;

Determine first the “Probability and Consequence” based on probability is the quality or state of
being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen and Consequence is something
that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions.

The probability has 5 different rates values which are: 5= Almost certain, 4=Probable, 3=Moderate,
2=Unlikely and 1=Rare

And the Consequence has also 5 different rates value which are; 5=Death, 4=Severe, 3=Major,
2=Minor and 1=Insignificant

The established conditions are: 1-6 Acceptable, 6-12 Acceptable with strict controls measures &
12-25 Unacceptable. If the risk rating is unacceptable the “control measures” shall then be
identified in order to reduce the risk and be approved by MoW before staring the works.

2.5 Materials

The Contractor shall submit and maintain a submittal schedule which will be initially submitted
within 14 days after the award of the contract and thereon every two weeks with baseline schedule
updates for review and approval by the Engineer. The submittal schedule will become the baseline
against which receipt of all required submittals will be compared for resource availability planning.
When a submittal is not accepted by the Engineer, then the Contractor will revise the submittal and
indicate this revision on the new form.

For products with source inspection, the Contractor should plan the work so that the Engineer has
sufficient advance notice to perform the sampling and testing requirements.

For materials where visual inspection is done; Manufacturer’s written certification that indicates
material complies with the specifications or contract, commercial label tag, or other marking which
indicates product specification compliance and/or an approved source/manufacturer is required for
approval. Acceptance or rejection of material based on assessment of its markings, physical
dimensions, obvious defects or damage, and close conformity with contract specifications. No lab
or field tests are required.

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 Approval on the basis of visual inspection provided by the producer or manufacturer who has
recently furnished similar material found to be satisfactory under the MoW normal sampling and
testing procedures is required. Supplier certifications are not acceptable.

Materials are sampled at the source or jobsite by the Engineer or his representatives and tested at
the jobsite, Material Engineering Directorate or an approved independent laboratory to verify
specification compliance. Jobsite sampling and testing is always a prerogative of the Engineer.
Investigative samples may be taken to verify certain characteristics at the time of inspection. The
Engineer has the right and the responsibility to question, sample, and/or reject any material
arriving on the project.

Inspections shall be performed to verify compliance with documented instructions, drawings,

procedures, and specifications as required by the contract. All inspections shall be documented by
the contractor and produced whenever required. Materials or equipment intended for use in
construction are identified and segregated until inspection confirms that they conform to technical
and quality requirements, and materials are traceable to documents attesting to their conformance
with technical requirements that are stated in specifications or drawings. Testing of materials will
also be conducted as necessary to verify conformance with material specifications.

When material, performed work, or installation is found deficient, the Engineer shall ensure that
the non-conforming material, work or installation is identified and controlled to prevent unintended
use or delivery. The Engineer will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with any of the
foregoing requirements. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take
corrective action. The contractor will implement corrective actions to remedy work that is not in
accordance with the drawings and specifications. The corrective actions will include removal and
replacement of deficient work using methods approved by the Engineer. Replacement must be
done in accordance with the corresponding technical specifications and any of the disturbed
material must also be removed and replaced. Replacement will be subjected to the same scope
of inspection and testing as the original work.

Fail tests are cleared by one of the following methods;

 Retest – retest if there is any doubt that the first test was not adequate
 Rework – re-inspect and re-test
 Failed material – remove, replace, re-inspect and re-test

Contractor shall maintain a daily log of all inspections performed for both contractor and
subcontractor operations on a form acceptable to the Engineer. All records shall be available for
inspection and audit, at any time, by the Engineer and Contractor

2.5.1 Materials Suitability

Materials shall, where available, be specifically designed for use in hot climates. Proof of
satisfactory performance in the Arabian Gulf region is highly desirable and shall be provided where
available. Otherwise proof of satisfactory performance in other hot and arid regions shall be
provided.

2.5.2 Materials Submissions

Each material, plant or equipment or component intended for incorporation into the permanent
works or included in the Bill of Quantities shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the
approved Materials Schedule. Materials that have not been approved shall not be used.Each
material submission shall include a clear unambiguous statement indicating whether the submittal
conforms to the contract or is a non-conforming or alternate submission.

Each material submission shall provide documented evidence of conformance to the relevant
national or international standard, the requirements in the materials section of the applicable
module of this Standard Specifications and the requirements of any applicable Particular
Specifications. The entirety of any referenced Standard shall apply even if a particular part of a
standard is quoted in this Standard Specifications.

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 Manufacturer’s data sheets and recommendations for use shall, where available, be submitted.

Samples shall be provided as part of the submittal process when this is indicated by the contract
documentation or required by the Engineer.

As a minimum, all materials shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Status of material submission shall be updated before and discussed at every progress meeting.

2.5.3 Use of Materials

Materials shall be handled, stored and protected in accordance with manufacturers’ written
instructions and recommendations.

Materials shall only be used within the limits of any approved submission. Widening the scope of
any material use shall only be permitted following a re-submittal and subsequent approval.

Evidence of contract conformance during delivery and installation or incorporation into the Works
shall be retained by the Contractor. Such evidence shall be submitted to the Engineer as required.

2.6 As-Built Records

The Contractor shall maintain a printed set of construction and shop drawings for As-Built records
which shall be marked up concurrently with construction activity. The Engineer shall be
responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the records. The Contractor shall
appoint CRPEP approved Survey Consultant to do the As-built surveys. As-built drawings shall be
submitted as CAS files (Microstation format) and one set of hardcopies signed and stamped by the
Contractor and the Survey Consultant. The Contractor shall report the progress of As-Built record
preparation together with each progress report.

The Contractor shall provide summaries of all Quality records compiled in accordance with the
Contract and approved Inspection & Test Plans during the execution of the Works together with
each progress report.

Submissions of As-Built and Quality records shall take place in accordance with a schedule
defined by the Engineer.

2.7 Survey Directorate Markers

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damage to Survey Directorate
reference points, bench marks, plot markers and the like.

The Contractor shall submit for approval his plans for protection of any Survey Directorate
markers identified on the site.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer in the event of accidental damage to Survey
Directorate markers and rectify the same to the approval of the Survey Directorate.

The Contractor shall not without permission from the Survey Directorate, reset or reposition any
Survey Directorate markers.

In case of damage to any survey markers, it will be replaced by Survey Directorate at the cost of
the Contractor. If any survey marker needs to be removed for any valid reasons, written approval
shall be taken from Survey Directorate by the Contractor.

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2.8 Existing Services

The Contractor shall be responsible to familiarize himself with the project site and the location of
all underground facilities whether it is shown or not shown on the plan. The Contractor will be
unilaterally responsible for any damage done to any existing utilities/services.

The Contractor shall notify all service authorities of proposed works and obtain way leave
approvals before starting site operations. The Contractor shall provide relevant copies of all the
necessary approvals to the Engineer.

Prior to construction, the Contractor shall contact all utility agencies to determine the exact location
of all underground facilities whether shown or not shown. The service location information should
be copied onto the working drawings for the guidance of those carrying out the work. It shall be the
Contractor’s responsibility to protect all existing facilities from damage during construction. Defined
crossing points should be provided and used where heavy equipment has to cross any services
during construction work. No heavy equipment should be kept idling/work on the service location.

Services should be traced through the full extent of the work area as they may not run in straight
lines. Cables will often have kinks or loops and pipes may have joints or bends that are not shown
on service drawings. Works will have to be carried out as per rules and regulations of the Service
providers.

The Contractor shall uphold and prevent damage to all services and shall not interfere with their
operation without the consent of the appropriate authority, and shall be responsible for submitting
any applications for consents and gaining consents from government authorities prior to starting
any activity that might affect existing services.

2.9 Reference Documents

Reference
Institution of Civil Engineers. 1991. Cesmm3 Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement,
Thomas Telford Ltd, ISBN-10: 0727715615

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. 1988. SMM7: Standard Method of Measurement of

Building Works, 7th edition, RICS Books. ISBN-10: 0854063609

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Abbreviations
ACB Air Circuit Breakers EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ACOP Approved Code of Practice EPDM Ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer copolymer
ACRIB Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry
Board FA Fresh Air
ADCM Acoustic Doppler Current Meters FBA Factory Built Assembly
AFMA Australian Fisheries Management Authority FRP Fibre Reinforced Polymer
AGMA American Gear Manufacturers’ Association FSC Forest Stewardship Council
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute GANA Glass Association of North America
AS Acceptance Strength GGBS Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag
ASTA Association of Short-circuit Testing GMS Galvanized Mild Steel
Authorities GRC Glass Reinforced Cement/Glass Reinforced
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials Concrete
ATS Automatic Transfer Switch GRP Glass Reinforced Plastics
AWS American Welding Society HCFC Hydrofluorocarbons
BASEC British Approval Service for Electric Cables HDPE High Density Polyethylene
BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air
BRE Building Research Establishment Ltd. HFC HydroFluoroCarbon
BS British Standards HPL High Pressure Laminate
BSRIA Building Service Research and Information HPPE Higher Performance Polyethylene
Association HRC High Rupturing Capacity
CBR California Bearing Ratio HSE Health and Safety Executive
CCTV Close Circuit Television HSFG High Strength Friction Grip
CECOMAF Comité Européen des Constructeurs de HV High Voltage
Matériel Frigorifique HVCA Heating and Ventilating Contractors’
CENELEC Comité Européen de Normalisation Association
Electrotechnique ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
CFC Chlorofluorocarbons IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council
CIBSE Chartered Institution of Building Services IGE/UP Institution of Gas Engineers – Utilization
Engineers Procedures
CHW Chilled Water IP Ingress Protection
CI Cast Iron ISAT Initial Surface Absorption Test
CLW Cooling Water ISO International Standard Organization
CM Current Margin / Communication cable ITP Inspection Testing Plan
CMP Communication cable (Plenum) KD Kiln Dried
CP Code of Practice kVA Kilovolt Ampere
CPC Circuit Protection Conductor LCD Liquid Crystal Display
CPT Cone Penetration Testing LED Light Emitting Diode
CRS Categorised Required Strength LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas
CRT Cathode Ray Tube LS0H Low Smoke Zero Halogen
CRZ Capillary Rise Zone LSF Low Smoke and Fume
CT Current Transformer LV Low Voltage
c(UL) Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
(Canada) MCC Motor Control Centre
DEO Defence Estate Organisation MCCB Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
DFT Dry Film Thickness MDF Medium Density Fireboard
DI Ductile Iron MDD Maximum Dry Density
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene
DPC Damp Proof Course MEP Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
DPDT Differential Pressure, Differential Temperature MICC Mineral Insulated Copper Covered Cable
MIO Micaceous Iron Oxide
DS Durability Strength MMI Man Machine Interface
DVR Digital Video Recorder MOD Ministry of Defence
DW Ductwork Specification MS Micro-silica
EA Exhaust Air MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
ECMA European Computer Manufacturers MSRPC Moderate Sulphate Resistance Portland
Association Cement
EA Exhaust Air N Nitrogen
ECMA European Computer Manufacturers NDFT Nominal Dry Film Thickness
Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association
ECR Extra Chemical Resistant NFPA National Fire Protection Association
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment/ NRC Noise Reduction Coefficient
Electronic Industries Alliance NS Norwegian Standard

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O/D Outside Diameter
ODP Ozone Depletion Potential
OFS Oil Fired (Appliance/Equipment) Standard
OFTEC Oil Firing Technical Association
O&M Operation and Maintenance
OPC Ordinary Portland Cement
PD Published Documents
PE Polyethylene
PFA Pulverised Fuel Ash
PFC Power Factor Correction
PM Project Manager
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC Polyvinylchloride
PVC-u Unplasticised Polyvinylchloride
PWTAG Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
RA Return/Recycled Air
RCCD Residual Current Circuit Breaker
RCD Residual Current Device
R&D Research and Development
REFCOM Register of Companies Competent to handle
refrigerants
RPM Reinforced Plastic Mortar
RPZ Reduced Pressure Zone
RTD Resistant Temperature Detector
RTR Reinforced Thermosetting Resin
SA Supply Air
SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress
International (Incorporated)
SDR Standard Dimension Ratio
SIS Swedish Institute of Standards
SP Super-plasticizing
SPDT Single Pole Double Throw
SRPC Sulphate Resistance Portland Cement
SS Structural Strength
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
TIA Telecommunication Industry Association
TRA Trussed Rafter Association
UL Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated
ULPA Ultra Low Penetration Air
UP Unsaturated Polyester Resin
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
UV Ultra Violet
VC Vitrified Clay
VR Video Recorder
WBP Weather and Boil Proof
W/C Water Cement Ratio
WIS Water Industry Specification
WP Water Proofing
WRAS Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene

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