METHOD STATEMENT OF BRICKWORKS

OBJECTIVE

To assure that brickworks are inspected and confirmed to be correctly installed

in accord with drawings, specification and good working practice.

PRODUCT

Common Clay Brick

PROCEDURES

1.
The average compressive strength when tested shall be 5.2 N/mm2.
2.
The average size of the bricks in a batch should not vary greatly from t
he average size in the sample of 24 bricks tested.
3.
Familiarize the setting out and dimensioning of brickwork on constructio
n drawings and coordinate them with M&E services and architectural elements.
4.
Check the cement mortar mixed ration as specified in the construction dr
awing / specification.
5.
Check the setting out of brickworks with reference to the grid lines and
columns.
6.
Locate the position of the stiffener (if needed) and cast before brickwo
rk.
7.
Check the installation of Damp Proof Course on the ground floor. Ensure
that a layer of bituminous compound is laid on the concrete floor base before la
ying of the bituminous felt and the 12mm thick base cement mortar.
8.
Check if the exmet wire and the tie rod bedded at every fourth course an
d ensure proper lapping of joining exmet wire.
9.
Check the brickwork partition height and ceiling beam height to ensure t
hat they are laid with bricks 100 mm above ceiling level.
10.
Check the consistency of the 12 mm thick cement mortar bedded on
bricks
to ensure that no four courses to rise more than 300mm in height.
11.
Check if the joint are deeply raked to 19 mm during construction.
12.
Check the stopped end wall, junction wall an intersection wall for prope
r bonding.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS

Brick Hammer, trowel set, cement edgers and brick jointer.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.
Establish a clear access / egress way to allow for the safe movement of
brick packs and other materials and equipment around the site.
2.
Material delivery and storage areas should have enough space and lightin
g to allow for the safe movement of the materials.
3.
Developing and maintaining safe work practices reduces the risk of injur
y.
4.
Do not manually lifting and handling equipment when and as required.
5.
Always use the suitable tools / equipment for the job.