STANDARD

INDUSTRI
PEMBINAAN (LAPORAN DERAF

Pindaan 2)

(CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARD Draft Report Rev. 2)

QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR

COMPLETED ROAD WORKS

Descriptors:

quality of workmanship, road surface, slope & retaining structure, bridge & other
structures, traffic / road furniture, sampling, weightage

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LEMBAGA PEMBANGUNAN INDUSTRI PEMBINAAN MALAYSIA
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Lembaga Pembangunan
Industri Pembinaan Malaysia

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MALAYSIA

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CONTENTS
Page
Committee representation
Foreword

iv
v

SECTION 1 : GENERAL
1.1
1.2

Introduction
Normative references

1
1

1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9

Definition
QLASSIC
Component
Newly Completed Road
Road Category
Elements
QLASSIC Assessor
Qualified Person
Approved Standards
Tolerance

1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4

1.4

Objective of Quality Assessment System for

Completed Road Works

1.5

Use of Quality Assessment System for

Completed Road Works

1.6

Scope of Quality Assessment System for

Completed Road Works

1.7

Assessment Approach

SECTION 2 : QUALITY STANDARD

2.1

Components

2.2

Elements

2.3

Defect Group

10

SECTION 3 : ASSESSMENT
3.1

Road Weightage

14

3.2

Sampling

15

CONTENTS
Page
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5

Weightage Guideline for Assessment

Road Surface
Slope and Retaining Structure
Drainage
Bridge and Other Structure
Traffic / Road Furniture

16
16
17
17
18
19

3.4

Assessment Scoring

26

Table 1.1

Road Category and Description

Table 1.2

Road Elements by Component

Table 2.1

Elements and its Examples

Table 2.2

Defect Groups for Assessment

10

Table 3.1

Road Weightage for All Components

14

Table 3.2

Weightage for Road Surface Elements

16

Table 3.3

Weightage for Drainage

17

Table 3.4

Weightage Guideline for Bridge & Other Structure

18

Table 3.5

Weightage for Traffic /Road Furniture Element

19

Table

Annexes
A

Quality Standards for Road Surface Works

Quality Standards for Slope and Retaining Structure Works

Quality Standards for Drainage Works

Quality Standards for Bridge and Other Structure Works

Quality Standards for Traffic / Roadside Furniture Works

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 1: Road Surface

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CONTENTS

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 2: Slope and Retaining Structures

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 3: Drainage

I1

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 4: Above Ground Structures:
Road/Pedestrian/Motorcycle Bridge

I2

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 4: Underpass/Vehicular Box Culvert and Tunnel

QLASSIC Assessment Form

Component 5: Traffic / Roadside Furniture

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QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR COMPLETED ROAD WORKS

SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1

Introduction

Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works is an independent

method to assess and evaluate the quality of workmanship of newly
completed road works based on this standard.
1.2

Normative Reference

The following normative reference is indispensable for the application of this

construction industry standard. For dated reference, only the edition cited
applies. For undated reference, the latest edition of the normative reference
(including any amendments) applies.

1.3

Specification for Roadworks (JKR/SPJ/2008-S4: Flexible Pavement),

Published by JKR Malaysia
JKR/SPJ/1988 Standard Specification for Road Works
LLM / PLUS Specifications
Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2D/85, Manual on Traffic Control Devices: Road
Marking And Delineation, Public Work Department Malaysia
Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2B/85, Manual on Traffic Control Device: Traffic
Sign Application
Draft on Malaysia Route Numbering and Guide Signs, Published by
REAM
Guidelines for Road Drainage Design, Published by REAM
Guideline for Malaysia Toll Expressway System Design Standard, by
Malaysia Highway Authority (LLM)
Annual Bridge Inspection Manual Quick Inspection Guideline, by JKR
A Guide for Bridge Inspection , Published by REAM
MS 881: Pt1 : 1991 Specification for Precast Concrete, SIRIM
MS 1303 Specification for Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials, SIRIM
MS 164: Specification for Road Marking Paints, SIRIM
AS 4058: 1992 Precast Concrete Pipes (pressure and non-pressure)
Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual,by U.S. Department
of Transportation
Definition

For the purpose on this Construction Industry Standard the following definitions
apply.
1.3.1

QLASSIC

QLASSIC is the acronym for quality assessment system in construction.

1.3.2

Component

A component refers to the physical part which can be found in a road

construction project. For the purpose of this standard the following
components are applicable:
i.
Road Surface;
ii.
Slope & Retaining Structure;
iii.
Drainage;
iv.
Bridges & Other Structures; and
v.
Traffic / Road Furniture
1.3.3

Newly Completed Roads

Newly completed roads are roads which are new, not opened to traffic and
as deemed fit by the Consultant. Ideally, this road has already been assessed
in terms of its adherence to design specifications. The Consultant shall mean
the Main Design & Supervision Consultant for the road project.
Newly completed roads exclude additional and/or upgrading works carried
out on to an already completed road.
1.3.4

Road Category

For the purpose of this standard, the roads are divided into five (5) categories
as defined below:
Table 1.1 : Road Category and Description
Road
Category
A

Description

JKR Standard

Include inter-urban expressways and highways JKR R6/U6 and

where tolls are collected. Normally these roads equivalent
are under the jurisdiction of the Lembaga
Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM).
Include national highways, primary state roads JKR R5/U5 and
and roads within Federal Territories. These are equivalent
inter-urban highways linking Federal Capitals,
State Capitals, points of entry/exit (i.e. seaports
and airports), primary roads forming the basic
network linking State Capitals & major towns
and roads within Federal Territories of Kuala
Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya. Normally these
roads are under the jurisdiction of the Federal
JKR, State JKR or Municipal Councils.

Table 1.1 : Road Category and Description(contd)

Road
Category
C

Description

JKR Standard

Include Regional Development Scheme Roads JKR R4/U4 and

and Secondary State Roads. These are roads equivalent
forming
the
network
within
regional
development areas and secondary roads within
districts. These roads are under the jurisdiction of
the Federal or State JKR.

Include urban collector roads and urban local Municipal

streets. These roads serve as collectors and Roads
distributors offering direct access to abutting
land.

Include minor Federal Roads and roads within Rural and

the village and rural inhabited area. These roads other Federal
are under the jurisdiction of the Federal JKR, Roads
local authorities and District Offices.

1.3.5

Elements

Elements are the physical parts of a component as specified below:

Table 1.2 : Road Elements by Components
Component

Elements

1. Road Surface

Carriageway
Shoulder & Verge
Median

2. Slope & Retaining

Structure

Slope
Retaining Structure
Slope Drainage
Above Ground Services
Slope Furniture

3. Drainage

Drain
Drain cover
Sump
Box/pipe culvert

Table 1.2 : Road Elements by Components (contd)

Component

1.3.6

Elements

4. Bridge & Other

Structures

Above Ground Structures

- Road Bridge & Pedestrian
/Motorcycle bridge
Special Structures
- Underpass/Vehicular Box
Culvert (VBC) & Tunnel

5. Traffic/Road Furniture

Markings
Traffic Calming devices
Traffic Sign
Electrical devices
Pedestrian facilities
Kerb
Traffic Barrier
Delineators

QLASSIC Assessor

The QLASSIC assessor must have attended and is certified by the QLASSIC
Assessors Certification Training before carrying out the assessment.
The QLASSIC assessor shall be continuously updated to ensure consistency
and effective implementation of this standard.
1.3.7

Qualified Person

A qualified person is defined as the Superintending Officer (S.O.) or as defined

by the project contract.
1.3.8

Approved Standard

Approved standard shall mean this CIS standard specified by the qualified
person for the project.
1.3.9

Tolerance

Tolerance shall mean acceptable deviations or permissible values that do not

compromise the quality of workmanship. Where applicable, the tolerances
are adopted from the normative references.

1.4

Objectives of Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works.

Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works was designed and
developed to enable the user to achieve all/any of the following objectives:

1.5

a)

to benchmark the level of quality of the road construction industry

in Malaysia;

b)

to have a standard quality assessment system for workmanship

quality of completed road works;

c)

to assess the workmanship quality of a completed road works

based on the approved standards;

d)

to evaluate the performance of contractors based on the

workmanship quality;

e)

to encourage continual improvements for contractors; and

f)

to compile data for statistical analysis.

Use of Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works

The Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works is intended to

complement the best engineering practices, contractual drawings and
specifications in a project. It is not intended to be used independently as
working specifications.
The qualified person shall not use the Quality Assessment System for
Completed Road Works as a design standard and/or to decide if the road or
parts of the road works are in accordance with the relevant Specifications
and by-laws.
It is still the responsibility of the qualified person to ensure that the quality of
the Completed Road Works conform to approved standards, best practices,
specifications and drawings.
Where accessible and practical, all elements identified in this standard shall
be assessed.

1.6

Scope of Quality Assessment System for Completed Road Works

The standard sets out the quality of workmanship for the various aspects of
the construction elements for the general road works. The Quality Assessment
System for Completed Road Works covers five main components: Road
Surface, Slope & Retaining Structure, Drainage, Bridge & Other Structures and
Traffic/Road Furniture.
Assessments on the workmanship are carried out based on this standard and
marks are awarded if the workmanship complies with the standards. These
marks are then summed up to give a total score (%) for the road works.
However, the assessment excludes works and tests carried out in pre
construction and during construction works. The road is assessed primarily on
workmanship standard achieved through site inspection and field nondestructive testing.
1.7

Assessment Approach

Assessment of the quality of workmanship is carried out upon completion of

the road project and preferably, before the road is opened to traffic. This is to
ensure that any non-compliance to specific standards is purely based on
quality of construction and not from wear and tear of the completed road.
The assessor shall inspect and assess the identified samples against the
standard and tolerance using the tools specified.
Prior to conducting each assessment, the assessor determines the number of
samples and locations to be assessed. The number of samples and locations
are selected from drawings and plans. The selected samples shall be
distributed as uniformly as possible throughout the project length. All locations
shall be made available for sample determination.
The assessment shall only be limited to this pre-determined sample size and
location and is done on the work that is inspected for the first time.
Rectification and correction carried out after the quality assessment will not
be re-scored. The objective of this practice is to encourage contractors
towards doing things right the first time and every time.
The assessment shall be recorded using the site assessment forms as shown in
Annex F to Annex I. An objective yes () or no (x) assessment approach is
adopted to indicate compliance or non compliance of the assessed
component and its respective elements. A - is given to indicate if the
element is not available for assessment. The quality score is computed based
on the number of over the total number of elements assessed.

SECTION 2: QUALITY STANDARD

2.1

Components

The Quality Standards for Completed Road Works are divided into five main
components:1)

Road Surface
The ultimate function of a road is to transport people and goods
from one place to another efficiently with a desirable comfort and
level of safety.
A road can only serve its function and achieve its designed life if
the actual construction is properly done, all the paving materials
are of the required standards and meet the required design
specifications.
Because the road surface is in direct contact with road users, it is
considered the most important component in assessing the quality
of a completed road works. The road surface component is further
divided into three elements namely carriageway, shoulder & verge
and median.
The carriageway is the part of the road where most vehicles are
travelling on. The shoulder & verge is the part of the road which is
adjacent to the carriageway. Vehicle would not normally use this
part of the road as the shoulder act as the emergency lane. Thus
the road shoulder is given less importance than the road
carriageway. The median is the center part which serves as
separator between carriageways.
The elements are assessed in terms of its riding quality, safety and
aesthetics as detailed in Annex A.

2)

Slope & Retaining Structure

The slope & retaining structure component considered in this
standard is only applicable to the structure that is visible after
construction.
The functional performance of the slope & retaining structure
component has an influence on the safety as well as the comfort of
the road user. This component is divided into five (5) main elements:
slope (rigid, soft surface cover, rock), retaining structure, slope
drainage (surface and subsurface), above ground services and
slope furniture.
These elements are assessed in terms of its defect groups such as
crack & damage, joint, fillers and gaps, functionality, finishing and
installations as detailed in Annex B.

3)

Drainage
The functional performance of the drainage system of a
completed road works is evaluated to ensure no flooding occurs
which may affect the operations of the road.
For the purpose of this standard, this component is further divided
into four (4) elements: drain (not included under the Slope and
Retaining Structure component), drain cover, sump and pipe/box
culverts.
These elements are assessed in terms of its crack & damage, joints
& gaps, functionality and finishing as detailed in Annex C.

4)

Bridges and Other Structures

The bridge and other structures should be constructed according
to approved standards to ensure structural integrity. Repair and
rectification works should be avoided as this tends to be very costly,
not to mention the inconvenience to the road users.
The bridges and other structures component are grouped into the
different bridge/structure types: above ground structures (such as
road bridges, pedestrian/motorcycle bridges) and special
structures (such as underpass/vehicular box culverts and tunnels).
Each of these bridges/structures is further assessed in terms of its
respective elements as detailed in Annex D.
For special structures such as tunnels, where practical and
accessible, the assessment shall include all visible elements such as
structural, mechanical, electrical, emergency response and fire
protection system. Assessment of these elements shall be by visual
inspection of its physical conditions and system operational.

5)

Traffic / Road Furniture

The Traffic / Road Furniture ideally cover a wide range of physical
fixtures and markings of a road. For the purpose of this standard
and for practicality of implementation, this component has been
streamlined to only cover elements that will have a direct impact to
the traffic operations and flow of a completed road.
The elements covered in this standard are: pavement markings,
traffic calming devices, traffic signs, electrical devices, pedestrian
facilities, kerbs, traffic barriers and delineators.
These elements are assessed in term of crack & damage,
functionality, visibility, finishings and installation as detailed in Annex
E.

2.2

Elements
For each of the components identified, the elements to be assessed
are identified accordingly to facilitate practical assessment and
scoring system. The elements and some examples of the type of
elements are summarized in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Elements and its Examples
Component

Road Surface

Element
Carriageway

Asphaltic concrete

Shoulder & Verge

Paved or unpaved

Median

Paved or unpaved

Slope

Rigid, soft, rock surface

Retaining Structure

Facing wall

Slope & Retaining Drainage

Structure
Above ground
service furniture

Drainage

Bridge & Other

Structures

Example of elements

Surface & Subsurface Drainage

Water pipes,
telecommunication tower

Slope Furniture

Handrail and fencing

Drain

Roadside, median, shoulder

drain

Drain Cover

R.C. Slab, M.S Grating

Sump

Concrete Sump, Brickwall sump

Pipe / Box Culverts

Culvert Body (steel &

Concrete), Headwall &
Wingwall, R.C., C.M.P. Culvert

Above ground
structures (bridges)

Road bridge, Pedestrian /

Motorcycle bridge

Special structures

Box culvert, tunnels

Table 2.1: Elements and its Examples (contd)

Component

Element
Markings

Traffic / Road
Furniture

2.3

Example of elements
Pavement markings,
pedestrian Crossing, traffic
Ghost Island

Traffic Calming
devices

speed hump/table

Traffic Sign

Warning, information signs

Electrical devices

Traffic Signal, Pedestrian Push

Button Signal, Variable Sign
(VMS), street lighting

Pedestrian facilities

Sidewalk, bus stop,

Kerb

Roadside, median, traffic

island kerb

Traffic Barrier

Guardrail, concrete & noise

barrier, crash cushion

Delineators

Road studs, flexible pole

Defect Groups
Defect groups represent the parameter to benchmark the quality of
workmanship. The defect groups for all components are summarized in
Table 2.2.
Table 2.2: Defect Groups for Assessment
Component
Road Surface

Element
Carriageway,
Shoulder & Verge,
Median

Defect Groups
1. Riding Quality
2. Safety
3. Aesthetic

Slope & Retaining Slope, Retaining

Structure
structure, Slope
drainage, Above
ground services,
Slope furniture

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Crack and damage

Joint, filler and gaps
Functionality
Finishing
Installation

Drainage

1.
2.
3.
4.

Crack and Damage

Joint and Gap
Functionality
Finishing

Drain, Drain Cover,

sump, pipe / box
culvert

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Table 2.2: Defect Groups for Assessment (contd)

Component
Bridge & Other
Structures

Element
Above Ground
bridge (Road
bridge, Pedestrian /
Motorcycle bridge),
Special Structures
(Underpass /
vehicular box
culverts, Tunnel)

Traffic / Road
Furniture

Markings, Traffic
Calming devices,
Traffic Sign,
Electrical devices,
Pedestrian facilities,
Kerb, Traffic Barrier,
Delineators

Defect Groups
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Crack and Damage

Joint and Gap
Functionality
Visibility
Finishing
Installation

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Crack and Damage

Functionality
Visibility
Finishing
Installation

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Figure 2.1: Typical Road Cross Section

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Figure 2.2 : Typical Bridge Cross Section

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SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT
The assessment for the completed road work is carried out through a
statistical and sampling approach.
3.1

Road Weightage
The road weightage for all components are allocated in accordance to
the five road categories. The weightage system is aimed to provide an
objective score corresponding to workmanship quality.
This weightage is developed based on the drivers visual perception and
the component ability to provide comfort, safety, and assistance (i.e.
control) to the driver. It is deemed that each component will have
different level of relevance for the different road categories, hence the
different weightage as shown in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1: Road Weightage for All Components
Weightage by Road Categories (%)

Components
A

Road Surface

40

40

40

40

50

Slope & Retaining

Structure

15

15

10

10

Drainage

10

10

20

20

20

15

15

10

10

20

20

20

20

20

100

100

100

100

100

Bridge & Other

Structures
Traffic/Road
Furniture
Total Road
Weightage (%)

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3.2

Sampling
As it may be impractical to assess the whole length of the road projects, a
sampling approach is recommended. The sample size is developed from
the Statistical formula1 of:
n

N
1 + N (e)

Where,
n =
Sample Size
N =
Total Length of Road in meters / Total Numbers of
Elements
e =
Margin of error, the risk/error the assessor is willing to
accept,
generally this is 5%

To determine an economical and practical sample size, a range of e

value was tested as follows:

Low

Option
Medium

High

N (m)

1000

1000

1000

10%

6.5%

2.5%

9%

19%

62%

From the above range, it is reasonable to adopt a minimum sample size

of 20% or a minimum of one (1) complete sample. The maximum sample
limit shall be determined by the assessor based on economic and
practical considerations.
As a further guideline, the assessor may adopt a minimum or a maximum
sample size as follows:

For roads < 1 km in length , the whole section shall be assessed.

For roads where most elements are available, a minimum sample
size of 20% is sufficient
For roads with limited elements, the following practical sample size
is recommended:

Elementary Sampling Theory, by Yamane 1967

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Sample size
Road
Category

Mainline

Intersection*
(%)

Min

Max

Length per
sample (km)

50%

20%

5 km

B1

25%

B2

50%

20%

5 km

C1

25%

C2

50%

20%

5 km

25%

50%

20%

3 km

0.5

Note: * % of the total number of intersections on the project road.

The sample shall be selected based on the road chainage and each sample
shall, as much as possible, cover all the 5 components to be assessed.
3.3

Weightage Guideline for Assessment

3.3.1

Road Surface

The weightage for Road Surface elements are allocated as per Table 3.2.
Table 3.2: Weightage for Road Surface Elements
Road Surface Elements
1. Carriageway

Total

Weightage %
Breakdown

70

Riding Quality

50

Safety

15

Aesthetic

2. Shoulder & Verge

20

3. Median

10

Total

100

Note :
The highest weightage is given to the carriageway element as traffic travels on
the road carriageway. Therefore, it is imperative that the carriageway is of the
highest quality for functionality and safety reasons. The road shoulder acts as the
emergency lane and is given a lower weightage. The lowest is given to the
median which do not carry any traffic.

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3.3.2

Slope & Retaining Structure

A weightage for the Slope & Retaining Structure component is not applicable
as each of the elements is equally relevant in determining the functionality of
the slope. The Quality Score will be based on the number of compliance over
the total number of elements assessed.
3.3.3

Drainage

The surface and underground drainage are equally relevant in its functionality
and are given equal weightage. However, each drainage elements are
weighted based on its functionality.
For the purpose of the assessment, pipe/box culvert of less than 1.2m in
diameter will only be visually inspected at the inlet and outlet of the culvert.
Whereas pipe/box culvert of 1.2m or bigger in diameter shall be assessed on
all the practical and accessible elements.
The weightage for the drainage elements are shown as per Table 3.3.
Table 3.3: Weightage for Drainage
Drainage Elements
1. Surface Drain

Weightage %
Breakdown

50

Drain

30

Drain Cover

Sump

15

2. Pipe/Box Culvert (Underground)

Total

Total

50

d<1.2m

d>1.2m

Culvert Body

40

Headwall & Wingwall

50

10

100

Note :
The highest weightage value is given to the drainage element that is most affected
in terms of its functionality to carry off water should quality is compromised. The
lowest weightage is allocated to drain cover as its function is for safety purposes

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3.3.4

Bridge & Other Structure

The two (2) elements of this component (i.e.: bridges and special structures)
are equally weightaged as each is equally important in its functionality.
However, each of the bridge and other structural elements are weighted
based on its functionality.
Table 3.4: Weightage Guideline for Bridge & Other Structures
Bridge & Other Structures Elements
1.

Bridge :
Road /
Pedestrian /
Motorcycle
Bridge

Pier
Abutment
Bearing Pad
Beam
Deck Slab
Surfacing
Expansion Joint
Parapet / Handrail
Drain Pipe
Staircase / ramp
Roof

2. Special Structure :
Structure
Underpass /
Road Surface
vehicular box
Drainage
culverts, Tunnel
Road Markings
Traffic Signs / VMS
Exhaust Fan / Ventilation
Fire Protection
Lighting
Plumbing
Fire Detection System
Communication System
Emergency Power System
Power Distribution System
Control Panel (control room)
TOTAL

Weightage %
Total
Breakdown
50
6
6
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
2
1
50

9
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
2
5
2
2
2
2
100

Note :
The highest weightage value is given to the structural element that is most affected
interms of its functionality should quality be compromised. Accessories of the bridge
(i.e.: roof, hand rail, road markings) are given lower weightage as its effect is less
severe.

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3.3.5

Traffic/Road Furniture

The weightage for Traffic/Road Furniture elements are shown in Table 3.5
Table 3.5: Weightage for Traffic/Road Furniture Element
Traffic/Road Furniture Elements
Marking
Traffic Calming
Speed table
Traffic Sign
Electrical Devices
Traffic Signal
Pedestrian Signal
Variable Sign
Street Lighting
Pedestrian Facilities
Sidewalk
Bus stop
Kerb
Roadside / Median Kerb
Traffic Island
Traffic Barrier
Guardrail
Concrete / Noise Barrier
Crash Cushion
Delineator
Flexible Pole
Road Studs
TOTAL

Weightage %
Total
Breakdown
15
10
10
20
15
6
3
3
3
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
5
3
2
10
6
4
100

Note:
The higher weightage are allocated to the elements that controls traffic flow and
gives vital information to traffic. Thus, the lower the effect to the road user, the lower
the weightage.

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1. Examples of Road Surface Conditions:

Riding Quality:

9 Joint smoothness ensures good riding

quality

Poor riding quality caused by undulations

Improper crossfall causing water to pool

Surface colour inconsistencies

Safety:

9 Carriageway with sufficient crossfall and

superelevation

Aesthetic:

9 Consistence surface colour

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2. Different types of road surface defects:

Cracking

Rutting

Shoving

Bleeding

Patching

Pothole

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3. Examples of Slope & Retaining Structure Conditions:

Crack and Damaged:

9 Proper turfing soft surface cover

Visible Cracks at Rigid Surface

Signs of distress

Poor furniture fixtures

Stabilisation:

9 Anchorage points firmly fixed

Above Ground Furniture:

9 Slope furniture securely fixed

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4. Examples of Drainage Conditions

Crack & Damaged:

9 Good Condition of roadside drain

Vertical crack at drain wall

Poor workmanship of grating cover

and sump

Siltation at culvert inlet/outlet

Safety:

9 Grating cover painted and level to

frame

Functionality:

9 Clean culvert inlet/outlet

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5. Examples of Bridge & Other Structures Conditions

Crack & Damaged:

9 Smooth finishing at parapet

Sign of crack at parapet

Cracked joint

Sign of distress

Joints & Gaps:

9 Smooth transition at joint

Finishings:

9 Smooth finishing

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6. Examples of Traffic/Road Furniture

Crack & Damaged:

9 Road kerbs in good and clean

conditions

Road kerbs cracked and damaged

Road markings not distinct

Wiring not covered

Visibility:

9 Road markings distinct and clean

Finishings:

9 Proper coverings of electrical wiring

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3.4

Assessment Scoring

The quality score of the completed road project is computed based on the
number of compliance over the total number of elements assessed and is
recorded in the Quality scoring form as shown in Annex J.
The total number of compliance and total number of item assessed as
recorded in the site assessment form are summarised in the quality scoring
form. The Quality Score for each component is calculated as follow:

Quality
=
Score
Where,

Total Compliance
n

Total Assessed

X 100%

n = Component

In the event that each element of a component is weightaged, the Quality

Score is calculated as follow:

Quality
=
Score
Where,

Total Compliance
n

Total Assessed

Allocated Weightage
TOTAL Actual Weightage

X 100%

n = Component

The actual weightage is recalculated to take into account items that are not
applicable for the specific project.
The quality score of each component are further weightage according to the
respective road categories to derive the QLASSIC Score as follow:

QLASSIC
Score
Where,

Quality Score

Road
Weightage

n = Component

An example is shown in Figure 3.1:

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Figure 3.1: Example of Quality Score Form

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ANNEX A
(Information)
QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ROAD SURFACE WORKS
Item

Element

Standards*

1.
1a

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

CARRIAGEWAY
General Requirements
i) Riding Qualtiy

a) Joint smoothness
Construction joints are smooth and
flushed with the pavement surface
b) Surface Regularity
Transverse irregularities do not exceed
the allowable limit:
Road Category A
Road Category B
Road Category C
Road Category D
Road Category E
Roughness (measured in lane IRI) is not
more than the specified value
Maximum permissible number of
longitudinal irregularities depth
exceeding 4mm over a section length
of 75m:
Road Category A
Road Category B
Road Category C
Road Category D
Road Category E
Maximum permissible number of
longitudinal irregularities depth
exceeding 7mm over a section length
of 75m:
Road Category A
Road Category B
Road Category C
Road Category D

As per
const. spec

3 metre
straight-edge

3 metre
straight-edge
4mm
4mm
8mm
8mm
12mm
2.0m/km

Walking
Profiler or
equivalent
Rolling
Straight Edge

9 nos.
9 nos.
18 nos.
18 nos.
27 nos.

Rolling
Straight Edge
1 nos.
1 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
3 nos.

Road Category E
*Note:This standard is primarily for new roads of flexible pavements. For other types of pavements, specific
requirements/standards in terms of surface regularity and surface texture shall be as per contractual
agreement.

A1

QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ROAD SURFACE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

1.
1a

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

CARRIAGEWAY (contd)
General Requirements (contd)
i) Riding Quality

b) Surface Regularity (contd)

For longitudinal direction, the maximum
surface irregularities depth must not
exceed:
Road Category A
Road Category B
Road Category C
Road Category D
Road Category E

ii) Safety

a) Surface Texture
Surface has sufficient microtexture

Surface has sufficient macrotexture

b) Gradient
The surface grades, crossfall, and
superelevation are functional with no
waterponding
iii) Aesthetics

10 mm
10 mm
15 mm
15 mm
15 mm
As per
construction
spec

Portable Skid
resistance
Tester or
equivalant

As per
construction
spec

Sand patch
or equivalent

Visual/Inclino
meter

a) Surface Appearance, Defects, and

Cleanliness

No visible cracks

No dragging marks

No obstacles, wastes, loose materials

Has consistent color

The road surface has no improper

patching

The road surface has no visible

potholes
The road has no excessive rutting

The road has no visible shovings

Visual

No visible bleeding of the pavement

Visual

For concrete pavement, no exposed

reinforcements

Visual

A2

Visual

5mm

3 metre
straight-edge

QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ROAD SURFACE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

1.
1a

General Requirements (contd)

b) Joints Appearance

There are no visible cracking on

construction joints

Construction joints are not constructed

on wheelpath

2.

Visual
Visual

SHOULDERS AND VERGE

General Requirements
i) Safety

a) Gradient

ii) Aesthetics

The surface grades and crossfall do

not cause waterponding or pose
safety hazard
Height of shoulder should not be
higher than road surface or too low

Not lower
than 50mm

Inclinometer/
Visual / Steel
measuring
tape

a) Turfing & Edge Defects

Appropriate turfing.

Visual

No edge damage

Visual

b) Surface Appearance, Defects, and

Cleanliness

Visual

No dragging marks

Visual

No obstacles, wastes, loose materials

Visual

Has consistent color

No visible shovings
No undesirable disposal of waste
construction material

Visual
Visual
Visual

3.
3a

Assessment
Tool

CARRIAGEWAY (contd)
iii) Aesthetics

2a

Tolerance

MEDIAN
General Requirements
a) Turfing & Edge Defects
a) Aesthetics

Appropriate turfing.

Visual

No edge damage

Visual

b) Surface Appearance, Defects, and

Cleanliness

No undesirable disposal of waste

construction material

A3

Visual

ANNEX B
(Information)
QUALITY STANDARD FOR SLOPE & RETAINING STRUCTURE WORKS
Item

Element

1
1a.

Assessment
Tool

SLOPES: ROCK, RIGID & SOFT SURFACE COVER

i) Crack and
Damage

No visible crack, damage and spalling

Visual

ii) Joint, Filler

and gaps

No open joints

Visual

No loose rock debris

Visual

No missing or deteriorated joint filler and

sealant

Visual

No eroded area/erosion scar

Visual

No bare slope surface

Visual

No undesirable vegetation growth

Visual

No dead, decaying or unstable trees

Visual

Contact with soil underneath

Visual

No severely corroded anchorage points

Visual

No damaged wire mesh or rock netting

Visual

No signs of cracking and any defects at rock

bolt and concrete cover

Visual

Anchorage points must remain intact and

firmly fixed to the rock slope

Visual

iv) Finishing

v) Installation
Rock Slope
i) Crack and
Damage

ii) Installation

2
2a

Tolerance

General Requirements

iii) Functionality

1b.

Standards

RETAINING STRUCTURE
General Requirements
i) Crack and
Damage

No crack, damage and spalling of concrete

surface

Visual

ii) Joint, Filler

and gaps

No missing, deteriorated joint filler and

sealant

Visual

Gaps between facing panels are free from

any undesirable vegetation growth

B1

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR SLOPE & RETAINING STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

2
2a

RETAINING STRUCTURE (CONTD)

iii) Functionality

No sign of distress, settlement and tension

crack, deformation, tilting and bulging of the
retaining structure

Visual

iv) Finishing

Should not have visual exposure of groups of

coarse aggregates resulting from grout
leakage

Visual

No debris from defense measures

No exposed rebar
No dislocation of masonry blocks

Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual

SLOPE DRAINAGE
General Requirements
i) Functionality

3b

Assessment
Tool

General Requirements (contd)

No undesirable vegetation growth

3a

Tolerance

Free flowing and no ponding of water

Visual

No accumulated debris, undesirable

vegetation and other obstructions in
drainage channel

Visual

i) Crack and
Damage

No visible crack, damage, and spalling

Visual

ii) Joint, Filler

and gaps

No missing or deteriorated joint filler and

sealant

Visual

Surface Drain

Visual

No gaps between drainage and soil

3c

Subsurface Drain
i) Crack and
Damage

No crack, damage and spalling of concrete

surface

Visual

ii) Functionality

No traces of seepage

Visual

No obstruction in weepholes and pipe ends

Visual

B2

QUALITY STANDARD FOR SLOPE & RETAINING STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

4
4a

4b

Assessment
Tool

ABOVE GROUND SERVICES

Surface water carrying services
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage

Visual

ii) Functionality

No leaks at exposed water carrying services

Visual

iii) Installation

Pipes properly supported and bent without

damage

Visual

Buried water services

i) Functionality

No signs of water leakage from services

5
5a

Tolerance

Visual and
Leak
Detection
Equipment

SLOPE FURNITURE
General Requirements
No stain mark

Visual

No visible damage / defect

Visual

No sign of corrosion

Visual

ii) Finishing

Level and in alignment

Visual

iii) Installation

Secured and safe

Visual

i) Crack and
Damage

B3

ANNEX C
(Information)
QUALITY STANDARD FOR DRAINAGE WORKS
Item

Element

Standards

1.
1a.

General Requirements
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage e.g cracks,

leaks

Visual
(1.2m distance
from structure)

ii) Joints and

Gap

Consistent joint width and neat

joint

Visual

iii) Functionality

Clear and free from silt, debris

and vegetation growth
Flowing with no obstruction or
ponding water
No erosion or scour in earth
channel

2.

Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual

DRAIN COVER
General Requirements
i) Joints and
Gap

No gaps between drain covers

Visual

No gaps between side of drain

Visual

ii) Finishing

Covers to be leveled with

frames

Visual

Grating cover to be properly

painted

3.
3a.

Assessment
Tool

DRAIN

Consistent gap

2a.

Tolerance

Visual

SUMP
General Requirements
i) Functionality

Clear and free from silt, debris

and vegetation growth

Visual

Invert level at drain inlet is

higher than drain outlet

Visual

Sitting below invert level of

incoming drains or culverts
Free flowing with no obstruction
ii) Finishing

Exposed brickwork to be
finished with neat joint

C1

Visual
Visual
Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR DRAINAGE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

4.
4a

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

CULVERT
General Requirement
i) Functionality

Clear and free from silt, debris

and vegetation growth

Visual
(Use torchlight)

Recent high water mark at up

stream not higher than culvert
internal diameter

Visual

No sign of erosion/siltation

Visual

No visible water ponding (For dry

Visual

culvert)

Free flowing with consistent

gradient (for waterway crossing)

ii) Finishing

End of pipe to be normal to the

Visual
(use ping pong
ball)

Visual

headwall and centerline of the

pipe

4b

Box / Pipe Culvert Body (Steel)

i) Crack and
Damage

ii) Joint and

Gap

No erosion or rusting of steel

Visual

Steel member not fractured

Visual

No permanent deformation

Visual

No paint deterioration

Visual

No loose or missing fastener at

Visual

connection

C2

QUALITY STANDARD FOR DRAINAGE WORKS (continued)

Item
4c.

Element

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

Box / Pipe Culvert Body (Concrete)

i) Crack and
Damage

ii) Joint and

Gap
4d.

Standards
No visible damage e.g large or
deep cracks, leaks etc

Visual

Free from rust stain due to

corrosion of reinforcement

Visual

Assembled and jointed to line

and level

Visual

Headwall and Wingwall

i) Crack and
Damage

No crack through the full

thickness of the wall
No honey combing or open
texture

Free from rust stain due to

corrosion of reinforcement

No sign of erosion, undermining

and settlement

C3

Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual

ANNEX D
(Information)
QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS
Item

Element

Standards

I.
A.

B.

Assessment
Tool

ROAD/PEDESTRIAN/MOTORCYCLE BRIDGE
GENERAL
REQUIREMENT

PIERS
(pile cap& end,
pier wall and
column)

1)

1)

2)

C.

Tolerance

ABUTMENTS
(Including
headwall and
wingwall)

1)

2)

3)

Crack and Damage

No horizontal or vertical
crack at concrete structure
No crack or fracture at
steel member
Crack and Damage
No rust stain/marine growth
at exposed surface
No tilt or settlement
Finishing
No material deterioration
or honey combing
No concrete discoloration
Formwork joint not visible
Crack and Damage
no deteriorating concrete
in areas that exposed to
roadway drainage
construction joints at
backwalls not crack or
move
Finishing
No rust stain in the exposed
concrete
No stain or patching
No left over foreign
material on finish surface
Formwork joint not visible
Functionality
Drains and weepholes are
clear and functioning
properly

4)

No sign of erosion around

the abutment

Installation
Interlocking abutment (if
any) properly install

D1

Visual
Visual

Visual
Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item
D.

Element
BEARING PADS

Standards
1)

Crack and Damage

No splitting or tearing,
either vertically or
horizontally

2)

E.

STEEL
BEAM/GIRDER

F.

CONCRETE
BEAM/
GIRDER
(Beam, Cross
beam)

Crack and Damage

Steel members show
neither corrosion nor rusting

2)

Joints and Gap

No loose or missing
fastener
Finishing
No deformation of steel
members

1)

Visual
Visual

No variable thickness other

than due to normal
rotation of the bearing

1)

3)

Visual

No bulging on the sides of

the pads caused by
excessive compression

Functionality
No abnormal flattening
due to overloading
No displacement

Finishing
No spalling concrete,
especially at point of
bearing

Assessment
Tool
Visual

Finishing
No debris/vegetation or
ponding water

3)

Tolerance

Visual
Less than 3mm

Steel
measuring
tape
Visual

Visual
Visual

Visual

Expose concrete surface

free from rust stains due to
corrosion of reinforcement

Visual

Disintegrated concrete at
area exposed to roadway
drainage

Visual

Debris and standing water

not appear at the top of
cross beams

Visual

D2

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item
G.

Element
STEEL DECK
SLAB

Standards
1)

Crack and Damage

Steel members are not
corroded

No deformation of steel
members

Slab free from water

leaking
Joints and Gap
No loose or missing
fastener at connection

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

Visual
Visual

H.

CONCRETE
DECK SLAB

1)

2)

Crack and Damage

No surface defect
especially near the
expansion joint
Finishing
No map cracking of
wearing surface which
develop by reflection
cracking of concrete deck

I.

SURFACING

1)

Smooth riding transition

from one pavement
segment to the next

Finishing
Pavement in good
condition with no potholes
or cracks
Proper crossfall
For pedestrian bridge, finish
materials are properly
install

No loss of bond and

delamination
No wheel track rutting
No settlement/depression
at approach slab to
abutment

D3

Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual
Visual
Visual

Visual
Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item
J.

Element
EXPANSION
JOINT

Standards
1)

2)

K.

DRAIN PIPES

PARAPET/HAND
RAIL

Finishing
Securely fixed/using
appropriate material

1)

Crack and Damage

Pipes not damage

2)

Functionality
Drain opening and outlet
provided and no clogging
Evenness of scupper drain
No entrapped water which
cause deterioration
No sand and debris at
drain opening
No sign of leaking

3)

L.

Crack and Damage

No water leaking
No difference in level
No abnormal spacing

1)

2)
3)

4)

Installation
Proper drain direction
Hanger properly located
and spacing.
Crack and Damage
No impact damage or
spalling at concrete
Joints and Gap
Concrete expansion joint
to be neat
Installation
Handrail joint provided at
correct location
Bridge parapet consistently
align to road carriageway
Hand railing properly fixed
No loose or missing
fasteners at every joints of
steel member
Finishing
Consistent painting for steel
railing
Neat concrete finishing at
all jointing

D4

Tolerance

10mm

Assessment
Tool
Visual
steel
measuring
tape
Visual

Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual
Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

M.

RAMP/STAIRCASE
(PEDESTRIAN/RAMP
BRIDGE)

1)

2)

N.

ROOF
(PEDESTRIAN/RAMP
BRIDGE)

II.
A.

Tolerance

Finishing
Consistent friction between
ramp surface and
motorbike tyre
Staircase with consistent
step height and landing
width
Ramp with safe gradient
for motorbike
Installation
Ramp/staircase aligned
with pedestrian walkway

1)

Crack and Damage

No crack or damage

2)

Finishing
Roof properly fixed with no
loose jointing

Assessment
Tool
Visual
Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual
Visual

UNDERPASS/VEHICULAR BOX CULVERT AND TUNNEL

GENERAL
REQUIREMENT

1)

Crack and Damage

No water leakage or water
penetration through
concrete/steel surface

2)

Joints and Gap

No loose or missing
connection bolt of
fabricated concrete, steel
and cast iron liners.

3)

No settlement occur in
transition area

Visual

Visual

Visual

Gasket between
segmental tunnel liners not
dislodged from the joint.

Visual

Finishing
Colour of wall to be bright
and clean

Visual

D5

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

B.

CONCRETE
STRUCTURE

1)

Crack and Damage

No crack or scaling on
structure

Visual

C.

STEEL STRUCTURE

1)

Crack and Damage

Steel members are not
corrosion and crack

Visual

D.

E.

F.

G.

ROAD SURFACE

TRAFFIC SIGN

MARKINGS

DRAINAGE

1)

1)

No buckles and kinks

Finishing
Pavement in good
condition with no potholes, cracks or wheel
track rutting

Visual
Visual

Proper crossfall

Visual

No loss of bond and

delimitation

Visual

Crack & Damage

No visible damage (not
bend, broken or dented)

Visual

2)

Visibility
Distinctly visible

Visual

1)

Visibility
Marking is distinct and clean

Visual

Visual

Recto reflective of road

marking

1)

Crack and Damage

No visible damage e.g
cracks, leaks

2)

Functionality
Capable of handling
water flow
Sump pumps are clear of
debris to permit free flow
through the drain

D6

Visual

Visual
Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item
H.

Element
VENTILATION
SYSTEM
(Fan, airway,
louver, motor
operated and
dampers)

I.

CONTROL PANEL

J.

PLUMBING
SYSTEM

Standards
1)

Finishing
All equipment in good
condition

2)

Functionality
Fan and associated
motor operated
dampers are operational
Airways (where
accessible) are free of
obstruction and debris

1)

Functionality
Control panel indicators
are functioning
Crack and Damage
Piping is free of leakage
Functionality
Plumbing fixtures are
properly install and
function

K.

FIRE PROTECTION
(Fire
extinguishers,
hose
connections,
piping, pumping
system,
circulation
pumps and hose
reels)

1)

Installation
All equipments are
properly fixed.

2)

Finishing
Fire protection storage
tanks, alarm and level
switches in good
condition

3)

Functionality
Fire control panel is
functioning

D7

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool
Visual

Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item
L.

Element
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM

Standards
1)

Crack and Damage

No sign of damage and
overheating equipment
No damage or corrosion
of wiring system

2)

Installation
Enclosure box covers and
conduit are in place and
secure

3)

Functionality
Motor controller properly
operate

M.

EMERGENCY
POWER SYSTEM

1)

Functionality
System is functioning
when the normal power
fails

N.

LIGHTING SYSTEM

1)

Crack and Damage

No visible damage of all
lightings
Bulb not burnt out

2)

3)

O.

FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEM

Installation
Lighting is properly fixed
and clean
Functionality
Sufficient lighting
provided
Lighting with different
ranges of nighttime and
daytime illumination

1)

Crack and damage

Drill switch in good
condition

2)

Functionality
Annunciators and
notification appliances
are functioning

D8

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool
Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual

Visual
Visual
Visual

Visual
Visual

Visual

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR BRIDGE AND OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

P.

COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM
(SCADA, CCTV
Cameras,
telephone and
radio)

Standards
1)

Functionality
Communication devices
are functioning
Traffic signals properly
operate

D9

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool
Visual
Visual

ANNEX E
(Information)
QUALITY STANDARD FOR TRAFFIC / ROADSIDE FURNITURE WORKS
Item

Element

Standards

1.
1a

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

PAVEMENT MARKINGS
General Requirements
i) Visibility

Visual

Marking is distinct and clean

Recto reflective of road marking

White=
90mcd/lx.m
Yellow=65mcd/lx.
m

ii) Finishing

No other patches and spray and crack

on the painting

Drive on road
(night) and
Rectro
reflectivemeter
Visual

Markings is align to the edge line of the

road

2.
2a

TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES

Speed Hump / Speed Table
i) Visibility

Painting is distinct and clean

Visual

ii) Finishing

Interlocking pavers are properly

interlocked with no missing pavers

Visual

3.
3a

TRAFFIC SIGN
General Requirement
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken, dented,

rusty)

Visual

ii) Functionality

Mounted facing the direction of the

traffic that is being served

Visual

iii) Visibility

Sign face and painting is distinct, no

paint peeling and no debris on the
signs

Visual

iv) Installation
v) Finishing

Visual

Sign face is not obstructed by any

object

Visual (Flash
with Torch light)

Night time visibility

Pole is sturdy, straight and secure

Visual
Physical/Plumb
Bob/Spirit level
Visual

Proper joint and no visible gap of the

sign face
Paint of the sign pole is clean & no
patches

E1

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR TRAFFIC / ROADSIDE FURNITURE WORKS (continued)

Item

4
4a

Element

Standards

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

ELECTRICAL DEVICES : TRAFFIC/PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL, STREET LIGHTING, MESSAGE

SIGNS
General Requirements
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken, dented,

rusty)

Visual

ii) Functionality

All light bulb / LED are lighted

Visual

Push button facility is operational when

pressed

Visual

iii) Visibility

Lighting covers the traffic lane

continuously i.e. no zebra effect/
blackspot

Visual

Distinct and clear

Visual

Facing the traffic lane served

iv) Finishing

Paint is clean i.e. no bleeds or patches

Reflective border is clear and not
peeling

Visual

Made good for the footing & its

surrounding
v) Installation

Pole is sturdy and vertically straight

Wire is hidden and wire casing is closed
No displaced grass/landscape at
foundation
All components must securely installed

5
5a

Physical/Visual
/Plumb
Bob/Spirit level
Visual
Visual

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Sidewalk and railing
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken, dented,

rusty)

Visual

ii) Finishing

Surface is even and flat

Visual

Paint is clean and distinct

Visual

No overgrown grass

Visual

iii) Installation

Railing is sturdy

Physical/Visual

E2

QUALITY STANDARD FOR TRAFFIC / ROADSIDE FURNITURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

5
5b

PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES (Contd)

i) Crack and
Damage

No sign of leaking

Visual

Fixtures are not damaged

Visual

ii) Finishing

No overgrown grass or trees

All components must properly painted

Visual

iii) Installation

Fixtures are sturdy

Physical/Visual

KERB : ROAD SIDE, MEDIAN, TRAFFIC ISLAND

General Requirements
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken, dented,

rusty)

Visual

ii) Finishing

No overgrown grass

Visual

Paint is clean and distinct (no patches

or bleeding )

Visual

Joint is not too wide

iii) Installation

7
7a

Assessment
Tool

Bus Stop (includes seats and railings)

6
6a

Tolerance

25mm
(desirable)

Steel ruler

Kerbs are installed consistently align to

the alignment

TRAFFIC BARRIER
Guardrail
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken, dented,

rusty)

Visual

ii) Visibility

Distinct and clean

Visual

Reflective strips are clearly to be seen

Visual

No displaced grass/pavement at
foundation / made good to the
foundation

Visual

iii) Finishing

Consistently aligned to the

carriageway
iv) Installation

Guardrail post is secure

Physical/Visual

W-beam is securely bolted to the splice

and post

Visual

Guardrail joint is not against the traffic

flow

Visual

E3

Visual

QUALITY STANDARD FOR TRAFFIC / ROADSIDE FURNITURE WORKS (continued)

Item

Element

Standards

7
7b

Tolerance

Assessment
Tool

TRAFFIC BARRIER (CONTD)

Concrete & Noise Barrier
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken,

cracked or chipped)

Visual

ii) Visibility

Paints are distinct & clean, no

debris and no patches

Visual

Reflective strips / sheets are clean

and not bend

Visual

No overgrown grass

Visual

No discolouration

Visual

i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken,

dented, cracked)

Visual

ii) Visibility

Reflective strips are clean

Visual

iii) Finishing

No overgrown grass

Visual

iv) Installation

Cartridge is inflated

iii) Finishing

7c

Crash Cushion

Crash cushion is facing on-coming

traffic flow

8
8a

Visual

DELINEATOR: ROAD STUDS, FLEXIBLE POLE

General Requirements
i) Crack and
Damage

No visible damage (broken,

dented, cracked)

Visual

Reflective sheet not peeling

ii) Visibility

Reflective and clearly seen

Seen during night time

iii) Installation

Securely installed
Consistently aligned to the road
carriageway

E4

Visual
Visual (night
time drive)
Visual /
Physical
Visual

Annex F
QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM
Component 1: Road Surface
Project Name:
Project ID:

Assessor 1:
Assessor 2:

Road Category:
Carriageway Type: Single/Dual
Type of Surfacing :

Date:

Element

Carriageway
Defect
Group

Riding Quality

Safety

Shoulder and Verge

Median

Aesthetics

Safety

Aesthetics

Aesthetics

General

Category A & B

Category C & D

Category E

4 mm

8 mm

12 mm

- Longitudinal irregularities (depth >4mm over 75m)

9 nos

18 nos

27 nos

- Longitudinal irregularities (depth >7mm over 75m)

1 nos

2 nos

3 nos

10 mm

15 mm

15 mm

Sample
Sample ___ (km
From ____ to
____)

Sample ______
(km From ____ to
____)

Sample ______
(km From ____ to
____)

Sample ______
(km From ____ to
____)

Sample ______
(km From ____ to
____)

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Total Compliance

Total Assessment

* Tolerance Table
Riding Quality
i) Joint Smoothness

3 mm

ii) Surface regularity

- Traverse irregularities
- Lane IRI

2.0m/km

- Maximum surface irregularities

Safety
i) Microtexture

As per Construction Specifications

ii) Macrotexture

As per Construction Specifications

Aesthetic
i) Rutting

5 mm

Annex G
QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM
Component 2: Slope and Retaining Structures

Sample ______ Left

(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Sample ______ Left
(km From ____
to ____)
Right
Total Compliance
Total Assessment

Note:
* = included rock slope, rigid and soft surface cover

Slope Furniture

Installation

General
Requirements

Finishing

Functionality

Subsurface Surface Water Buried

Drain
Carrying
Water
Crack & Damages

Joint, Filler & Gaps

Surface
Drain
Crack & Damages

General
Requirements

Above Ground Service

Crack & Damages

Slope Drainange

Functionality

Finishing

Functionality

Joint, Filler & Gaps

Installation

Crack & Damages

Rock
Slope

Installation

Finishing

Functionality

Sample

Joint, Filler & Gaps

Defect
Group

Crack & Damages

General
Requirements

Retaining
Structure
General
Requirements
Crack & Damages

Slopes *

Elements

Functionality

Date:

Installation

Road Category:
Carriageway Type: Single/Dual

Functionality

Assessor 1:
Assessor 2:

Crack & Damages

Project Name:
Project ID:

Annex H

QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM

Component 3: Drainage

Project Name:

Assessor 1:

Project ID:

Assessor 2:

Road Category:

Date:

Carriageway Type: Single/Dual

Left
Sample
_____ (KM
From ___ to
____)

Median

Right

Left
Sample
______ (KM
Median
From ____ to
____)
Right

Left
Sample
______ (KM
Median
From ____ to
____)
Right

Left
Sample
______ (KM
Median
From ____ to
____)
Right

Left
Sample
______ (KM
Median
From ____ to
____)
Right

Left
Sample
______ (KM
Median
From ____ to
____)
Right

Total of Compliance

Total of Assessed

HEADWALL &
WINGWALL

Finishing

Finishing

Functionality

Joint & Gap

Crack & Damage

CULVERT BODY (RC/STEEL)

Functionality

Finishing

Crack & Damage

SUMP

Finishing

Joint & Gap

Crack & Damage

Functionality

Joint & Gap

Sample

Crack & Damage

Defect
Group

CULVERTS (BOX/PIPE)

DRAIN COVER

Crack & Damage

SURFACE DRAIN
DRAIN

Anex I1

QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM

Component 4: Above Ground Structures : Road/Pedestrian/motorcycle Bridge
Project Name:

Assessor 1:

Project ID:

Assessor 2:

Road Category:

Date:

Carriageway Type: Single/Dual

Left
Sample ____
(km ______
Right

Sample
_____ (km
______

Sample
_____ (km
______

Sample
_____ (km
______

Sample
_____ (km
______

Sample
_____ (km
______

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Total Compliance
Total Assessed
Note : Sampling guide for Girder/beam, Pier and Bearing Pad at each bridge. Random sample selected and marked on As Built Drawing before inspection.
1. Less than 50 numbers = 5 numbers sample
2. 51 to 100 numbers = 10 numbers sample
3. More than 100 numbers = 15 numbers samples

Finishing

Roof

Crack & Damage

Installation

Finishing

Ramp /
Staircase

installation

Finishing

Joint & Gaps

Parapet / Handrail

Crack & Damage

Installation

Crack & Damage

Functionality

Drain Pipe/Drain
Opening

Finishing

Expansion
Joint

Crack & Damage

Finishing

Surfacing

Crack & Damage

Concrete
Deck Slab

Finishing

Steel Deck
Slab

Joint & Gap

Finishing

Concrete
Beam / Girder

Crack & Damage

Finishing

Joint & Gap

Crack & Damage

Finishing

Functionality

Crack & Damage

installation

Finishing

Functionality

Crack & Damage

Sample

Abutments

Finishing

Defect
Group

Crack & Damage

Pier

Steel Beam / Girder

Crack & Damage

Above ground Structures

Bearing Pad

Crack & Damage

Elements

Annex I2
QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM
Component 4: Underpass/Vehicular Box Culvert and Tunnel
Project Name:

Assessor 1:

Project ID:

Assessor 2:

Road Category:

Date:

Carriageway Type: Single/Dual

Left
Sample ______
(km From ____
to ____)
Right

Left
Sample ______
(km From ____
to ____)
Right

Left
Sample ______
(km From ____
to ____)
Right

Left
Sample ______
(km From ____
to ____)
Right

Left
Sample ______
(km From ____
to ____)
Right

Total Compliance
Total Assessed

Fire
Detection
System

Communication
System

Functionality

Functionality

Installation

Functionality

Lighting System

Crack & Damage

Installation

Functionality

Power
Distribution
System
Crack & Damage

Emergency
Power
System

Functionality

Installation

Finishing

Fire Protection

Functionality

Functionality

Plumbing
System

Crack & Damage

Functionality

Finishing

Ventilation Control Panel

System

Functionality

Functionality

Drainage

Crack & Damage

Traffic Signs Markings

Visibily

Road
Surface

Visibily

Steel
Structure

Crack & Damage

Concrete
Structure

Finishing

Finishing

Sample

Joint & Gap

Defect
Group

Crack & Damage

General
Requirements

Crack & Damage

Underpass / Vehicular Box Culverts and Tunnel

Crack & Damage

Elements

Annex J
QLASSIC ASSESSMENT FORM
Component 5: Traffic/Roadside Furniture

Left
Sample ___
(km From
________ to
_____)

Median

Right

Left
Sample ___
(km From
________ to
_____)

Median

Right

Left
Sample ___
(km From
________ to
_____)

Median

Right

Left
Sample ___
(km From
________ to
_____)

Median

Right

Left
Sample ___
(km From
________ to
_____)

Median

Right

Total Compliance

Total Assessment
Note:
* = include Traffic / Pedestrian Signal, Street Light, Massege Sign
** = include Road side, Median and Traffic island kerbs
*** = include Road Studs and Flexible Pole

Delineator***

Installation

Visibility

Crack & Demage

General Requirements

Installation

Finishing

Crack & Demage

Finishing

Crack & Demage

Visibility

Crash Cushion

Concrete & Noise Barrier

Installation

Finishing

Visibility

Guardrail
Crack & Demage

Installation

Finishing

General Requirements
Crack & Demage

Installation

Finishing

Bus stop (Seats & railing)

Crack & Demage

Sidewalk & Railing

Traffic Barrier

Kerb**

Visibility

Pedestrian Facilities

Installation

Finishing

Finishing

Visibility

Finishing

Sample

Visibility

Defect
Group

Visibility

General Requirements

Functionality

General Requirements
Crack & Demage

Electrical Devices*

Speed Hump /
Table

Installation

Traffic Sign

General
Requirements

Visibility

Traffic Calming
Devices

Functionality

Pavement
Markings

Crack & Demage

Element

Finishing

Date:

Crack & Demage

Assessor 1 :
Assessor 2:

Road Category:
Carriageway Type: Single/Dual

Installation

Project Name:
Project ID:

ANNEX K
(Informative)
DEFECT GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT OF ROAD SURFACE WORKS
ELEMENTS
Carriageway

DEFECT
GROUP
Riding
Quality

Safety

Aesthetics

DEFECT DESCRIPTION

TOLERANCE

Joints are smooth and

flushed
Maximum Transverse
Regularity

As per Construction Specifications

International
Roughness Index
Maximum number of
longitudinal
regularities exceeding
allowable limit, over a
traverse length of 75m

2 m/km

Shoulder and
Verge

Median

Microtexture
Macrotexture
Gradient
No cracks/dragging
marks/patching
No loose
material/potholes
No excessive rutting
No shovings/
bleedings
No exposed
reinforcement
(concrete)
Joints not cracked/on
wheelpath
No waterponding
Shoulder not too low

Safety

Aesthetics

No cracks/dragging
marks/patching
No loose
material/potholes
No overgrown turfing
No damaged edge
of pavement
No shovings/
bleedings
No undesirable
construction waste
No overgrown turfing
No damaged edge
of pavement
No undesirable
construction waste

Aesthetics

K1

A
B
C
D
E

4mm
4mm
8mm
8mm
12mm

>4mm
>7mm
>10mm >15mm
A 9 nos.
1 nos.
0
0
B 9 nos.
1 nos.
0
0
C 18 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
0
D 18 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
0
E 27 nos.
3 nos.
3 nos.
0
As per Construction Specifications
As per Construction Specifications
Water drainable (No water ponding)

5mm

Not lower than 50mm

ANNEX L
(Informative)
DEFECT GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT OF SLOPE & RETAINING STRUCTURES WORKS
ELEMENTS
Slope

DEFECT GROUP
Crack &
Damages
Joints, filler & gaps
Functionality
Finishing
Installation

Retaining
Structure

Crack and
Damage
Joint, fillers & gap
Functionality
Finishing

Slope
Drainage

Crack & Damage

Joint, fillers & gaps

Functionality
Above ground
services
Slope Furniture

Crack & Damage

Functionality
Installation
Crack & Damage
Finishing
Installation

DEFECT DESCRIPTION
No visible crack, damages and spalling
No corroded anchorage points (rock
slope)
No damaged wire mesh/rock netting
No open joints/loose debris
No missing/deteriorated fillers/sealant
No eroded area/bare surface
No undesirable vegetation/dead
/unstable trees
Contact with soil underneath
Anchorage is intact & firmly fixed (rock
slope)
No visible crack, damages and spalling
No missing/deteriorated fillers/sealant
No undesirable vegetation at panel gaps
No signs of distress, settlement,
deformation, tilting, bulging
No exposed aggregates/rebar
No undesirable vegetation
No dislocation of masonry blocks
Crack, damage and spalling
No missing and deteriorated joint
fillers/sealant
No gaps between drainage & soil (surface
drain)
No seepage
No obstruction in weepholes/pipe ends
No visible damage/
No leaks
Pipes properly supported, not damaged
No stain marks/visible damage/corrosion
Level and in alignment
Secured/sturdy

L1

TOLERANCE

ANNEX M
(Informative)
DEFECT GROUP FOR DRAINAGE WORKS

ELEMENTS
Drain

Drain Cover

DEFECT GROUP
Crack and
Damage

No visible damages/cracks

Joint and Gap

Consistent joint width and neat

Consistent gap

Functionality

Clear and free from

silt/debris/vegetation
Free flowing with no ponding water
No visible erosion or scouring in earth
channel
No gaps between drain covers, side of
drain
Covers level with frame
Gratings painted properly

Joint and Gap

Finishing

Sump

Functionality

Finishing
Culvert

DEFECT DESCRIPTION

Crack and
Damage
Functionality

Jointing and
Gap
Crack and
Damage
Finishing

Clear and free from

silt/debris/vegetation
Free flowing with no ponding water
Inlet invert level is higher than outlet
Sitting below invert level of incoming
drain
Neat joints
No erosion/rusting/deformation (steel
culvert)
No honey combed/open texture
(headwall/wingwall)
Clear and free from
silt/debris/vegetation
Water mark level at up stream not higher
than culvert internal diameter
Free flowing with consistent gradient and
no ponding (dry culvert)
Assembled and jointed to line and level
(concrete culvert)
No loose or missing fastener (steel
culvert)
No visible damage/defect
End pipe normal to headwall and centre
Surface smooth and even
Free from rust stain

M1

TOLERANCE

ANNEX N
(Informative)
DEFECT GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT OF BRIDGE & OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS
ELEMENTS
Above ground
structure /
bridge

DEFECT GROUP
Crack and
Damage

DEFECT DESCRIPTION

Jointing and Gap

Functionality

Finishing

Installation

No visible crack/defect/fracture
No corrosion/ fracture/deformation of
steel members
No tilt/settlement (pier, expansion joint)
No deterioration of concrete (abutment)
No splitting/tearing/bulging (bearing
pads)
No abnormal spacing (expansion joint)
No leakages (drain pipes)
No cracked joints (abutment, joint)
No loose/missing fastener (steel
beam/girder, slab, roof)
Drains/weepholes/outlets are clear
No abnormal flattening (bearing pads)
No debris / ponding water (beams, slab,
drain)
Evenness (scupper drain)
No deterioration/honey comb (pier,
beam)
No debris/vegetation/ponding (bearing
pads)
No variable thickness other than normal
rotation (bearing pads)
No deformation of steel members (steel
beam/girder)
No spalling concrete
No rust stains
No pot holes (surface)
Proper crossfall (surface)
No rutting (surface)
Consistent painting
Consistent step height & landing width
(stairs)
Safe gradient (motorcycle ramp)
Hanger properly located and spaced
(drain pipes)
Fixtures securely fixed (handrail)
Consistently aligned to road (parapet)
Ramp/staircase aligned to pedestrian
walkway

- N1 -

TOLERANCE

DEFECT GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT OF BRIDGE & OTHER STRUCTURE WORKS

(contd)
ELEMENTS

Underpass /
Vehicle Box
Culvert,
Tunnel

DEFECT GROUP
Crack and
Damage

Jointing and Gap

Functionality

Finishing

Visibility
Installation

DEFECT DESCRIPTION

No water leakages
No settlement
No crack/spalling
No corrosion/buckle/kinks
No visible damage/cracks
No overheating (equipments)
No loose/missing connection bolt
No dislodged gasket

No ponding
Clear of debris/obstruction (drain, airways)
Equipments are operational (dampers,
control panel, fire control, communication)
Equipments are operational when power
failure (emergency power system)
No burnt bulbs
Consistent lighting (no blackspots/zebra
effects)
Clean wall
No potholes/cracks/wheel track rutting
(surface)
Proper crossfall
No loss of bond/delimination (surface)
Equipments in good condition/clean
Markings is distinct (pavement marking)
Recto reflective of road markings
Equipments are securely installed (lightings,
electrical equipments)
Box covers are in place & secure

- N2 -

TOLERANCE

ANNEX O
(Informative)
DEFECT GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAFFIC & ROADSIDE FURNITURE WORKS
ELEMENTS
Pavement
Markings

Traffic
Calming
Device
Traffic Sign

DEFECT GROUP

DEFECT DESCRIPTION

Visibility

Marking is clearly seen

Night time visibility

Finishing

No other patches / crack

Properly / uniformly align
Marking is clearly seen
No missing pavers

No visible damage (broken, dented, rusty)

Sign is facing on-coming traffic
Marking is clearly seen
Night time visibility
Sturdy & straight
No visible gap & proper joint of the signage
face
Paint of the signage pole is clean & no
patches
No visible damage (broken, dented, rusty)
All bulb & LED is lighted
Push button is functional when pressed
No blackspot and zebra effect
Message/Symbol is clearly seen
Paint/reflective border is clean/not peeling
Made good at foundation
Sturdy & straight
Wiring is hidden & covered
No displace turfing at foundation
No visible damage (broken, dented, rusty)
No leakage (bus stop)
Surface is flat & even
Paint is clean
No overgrown grass
Fixtures are sturdy
No visible damage (crack, broken)
No overgrown grass
Painting is clean
Kerb joints not too wide
Consistently aligned to road
No visible damage (crack, broken, dented)
Clearly seen (day & night)
No displaced grass at foundation
No discolouration (concrete/noise barrier)
Consistently aligned to road
Post is secure/securely bolted
Joint is not against traffic flow
Cartridge is inflated (crash cushion)
No visible damage (crack, broken)
Clearly seen (day & night)
Securely installed
Consistently aligned to road

Visibility
Aesthetic
Crack & Damage
Functionality
Visibility
Installation
Finishing

Electrical
Devices

Crack & Damage

Functionality
Visibility
Finishing
Installation

Pedestrian
Facilities

Crack & Damage

Finishing

Kerb

Traffic Barrier

Installation
Crack & Damage
Finishing
Installation
Crack & Damage
Visibility
Finishing

Installation
Delineator

Crack & Damage

Visibility
Installation

O1

TOLERANCE