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No 1 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
QUALITY SYSTEM WORK INSTRUCTION WI No 1
CONTROL & INSPECTION OF PIPE SUBSOIL DRAIN
CONSTRUCTION
1. Scope of this WI
Subsoil drain construction other than perforated corrugated plastic pipe.
Subsoil drains are critical to achieving proper control of groundwater and are a
critical factor in road design, land development.
2. Responsibility & Actions
The contract manager shall review both the contract drawings and
specifications to identify the specific requirements of the client. These shall be
noted on the inspection checklist.
The site supervisor shall be responsible for progressively inspecting the work to
ensure it complies with the requirements.
The results of the inspection shall be recorded on the checklist for defined
sections of drain but an inspection checklist must not cover more than a day's
work.
Special attention will be paid to ensure:
(a) Correct pipe type and diameter.
(b) Correct bedding and filter material grading and uncontaminated.
(c) Correct joint details, clean and smooth.
(d) Specified grade and always positive.
(e) Trench narrow with vertical sides.
(f) Backfilled to provide uniform support to pipe (no hard or soft spots).
(g) No stormwater enters drain that can cause clogging.
(h) Outlets (temporary or permanent) don't cause any backup, allow
unimpeded discharge, and dont cause erosion or subsidence.
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INSPECTION CHECKLIST IC No 1
ACTIVITY PIPE SUBSOIL DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT/JOB: ..................................... DATE:.................................
DRAIN LOCATION: ..............................................................................................
Task Special Task/Completion
Requirement Signature/Comment
1. Drawings and specifications checked for Note on this form
specific requirements
2. Pipe details
type class
diameter
joints
3. Filter material
specification
grading/MSA
4. Trench
alignment check
grade (normal min 1:100)
5. Bedding Yes/No
min depth 75mm
sockets not bearing
6. Pipe laying
sockets uphill
joints clean, invert flush
joints as detailed
rings required
no stormwater
7. Backfill
layer depth
uniform support to pipe
compaction
no contamination
8. Outlets
as per drawing
correct discharge/no erosion etc
ACTIVITY COMPLETION SIGN-OFF
All tasks defined above have been satisfactorily completed to the standards required:
Contractor Supervisor:
(Sign/Date)
Client's Representative:
(Sign/Date)
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Appendix D: EXAMPLE OF A NON-CONFORMANCE
REPORT AND A CORRECTIVE ACTION
REPORT
The attached forms are examples of a Non-Conformance Report and a Corrective
Action Report suitable for use by contractors to comply with Element 5 of this
standard.
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No 1 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT (F10)
Contract Name/No: Report No NCR:
1.0 NON-CONFORMING WORK DETAILS:
(provide precise location reference, detailed description and sketches as
appropriate)
Company responsible for NC
Contract Manager (sign/date)
2.0 RECTIFICATION PROPOSAL:
(provide details with sketches)
Company responsible for NC
Contract Manager (sign/date)
3.0 APPROVALS:
3.1 The rectification proposal is accepted/ not accepted/ subject to attached
conditions.
Client Representative (sign/date)
3.2 The rectification work has been completed.
Subcontractor Representative (sign/date)
Contract Manager (sign/date)
Client Representative (sign/date)
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No 1 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORT
Contract Name/No:
CAR No:
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM AND ITS CAUSE
(by Contract Manager/Foreman)
Contract Manager/Foreman (Sign/Date)
Agreement of: Construction Manager (Sign/Date)
Agreement of: Quality Manager (Sign/Date)
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2.0 PROPOSED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Contract Manager/Foreman (Sign/Date)
Agreement of: Construction Manager (Sign/Date)
Agreement of: Quality Manager (Sign/Date)
3.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED
Date Completed:
APPROVALS:
Originator (Sign/Date)
Construction Manager (Sign/Date)
Quality Manager (Sign/Date)
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