Method Statement For Building Works
Method Statement For Building Works
Method Statement For Building Works
2. Checks showing that any existing floors are capable of sustaining the additional load being imposed by the
new construction. (Include relevant appendix number/s)
a. An estimate of existing and proposed loads in every floor, and a declaration that the structural elements of each
individual floor are capable of sustaining the additional loads when checked in accordance with established codes of
practice;
b. A description of any additional reinforcement work that may be necessary in each floor.
3. Checks showing that the foundations of the building are capable of sustaining any additional loads placed
over the existing storeys. (Include relevant appendix number/s)
a. An estimate of the existing and proposed loads at foundation level;
b. Information about the nature of the foundations of the building, including type and dimensions;
c. Information on the nature of the ground, supported by the respective ground investigation reports that shall be
attached to the method statement.
4. If any of the information required in items 2 and 3 of the sixth schedule is not available:
I, the undersigned, Perit responsible for the project am assuming full responsibility for the structural
capacity of the building, the safety of its occupants, and the safety of operatives working on its
construction, notwithstanding the missing information that precludes the necessary checks from being
made.
5. Proposed Methodology
(Include relevant appendix number/s)
a. The risks involved after taking account of the structural condition of the construction itself and contiguous structures:
c. Measures to safeguard the stability of the works being undertaken, the stability of contiguous structures or terrain
as the case may be;
g. If applicable, the type of crane to be used, the location where this is to be set-up, the methodology for setting up the
crane, the relevant ground conditions below the crane, and other information relating to the crane that may be
relevant, supported by certificaction by a warranted engineer;
Avoidance of Damage to Third Party Properties Regulations
6. Procedure to be adopted for the loading and carting away of the resulting debris
Prepared by: