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CIS 7:2006
QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK
Descriptors: quality of workmanship, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical, external works, benchmark, site inspection, field
testing, sampling
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QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK
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Foreword ................................................................................................................ vi
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.3 Definition…............................................................................................................ 1
1.3.1 QLASSIC............................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2 Component............................................................................................................ 1
1.3.3 Elements ............................................................................................................... 1
1.3.4 Qualified person .................................................................................................... 1
1.3.5 Approved standards .............................................................................................. 1
SECTION 3: ASSESMENT
iii
Tables
1 Categories of buildings.......................................................................................... 04
9 Weightage for structural steel element and pre-stressed concrete element ........ 11
Annexes
Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................. 57
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Committee representation
This Construction Industry Standard (CIS) was managed and developed by the Construction
Industry Development Board Malaysia with the assistance of the Technical Committee on
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Work which comprises representatives
from the following organisations:-
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FOREWORD
This Malaysian Construction Industry Standards (CIS) hereby referenced as CIS 7: 2006 was
developed as a quality assessment system for building construction work standard by the
Technical Committee on Quality Assessment In Construction with the assistance of
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) which acted as a moderator and
facilitator for the technical committee throughout the development process of this standard.
While this CIS 7: 2006 on quality assessment system for building construction work adopts
several components with reference to CONQUAS 21 – The BCA Construction Quality
Assessment System (Sixth Edition 2005): Building and Construction Authority, Singapore, it is
also dependent on new or updated information and developments concerning this subject
area made available through this Technical Committee.
The use of this CIS 7: 2006 is voluntary and compliance with this document does not in itself
confer immunity from legal obligations.
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QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Work is an independent method to assess and
evaluate the quality of workmanship of building projects based on this standard.
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 Definition
For the purpose of this Construction Industry Standard the following definitions apply.
1.3.2 Component
General building works are divided into four different components: structural, architectural,
mechanical and electrical (M & E) and external works.
1.3.3 Elements
A sub-division of a component, for example formwork for structural works, tiled finishes for
architectural works, drains for external works, surface conduits for mechanical and electrical (M & E)
works and others.
Approved standard shall mean standard specified by the qualified person for the project.
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Work was designed and developed to enable
the user to achieve any of the following objectives:
b) to have a standard quality assessment system for quality of workmanship of building projects;
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d) to evaluate the performance of contractors based on quality of workmanship; and
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Work is intended to complement the normal
contractual drawings and specifications in a project. It is not intended to be used independently as
working specifications. Unless specified in the building contract, qualified persons should not use
Quality Assessment System for Building Construction Work to decide if the building or parts of the
building project are in accordance with the relevant by-laws. It is still the responsibility of the qualified
person to ensure that the quality of the construction works conforms to approved standards,
practices, specifications and drawings.
This standard sets out the quality of workmanship for the various aspects of the construction
elements for the general building works. The Quality Assessment System for Building Construction
Work cover four main components: Structural works, Architectural works, Mechanical and
Electrical (M & E) works and External works. 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 quality score (%) for the building project.
However, the assessment excludes works such as piling, foundation and sub-structure works which
are heavily equipment-based and called under separate contracts or sub contracts.
The building is assessed primarily on workmanship standards achieved through site inspection and
field testing. The assessment is done throughout the construction process for structural and M & E
works. For completed building projects the assessment is done for architectural, M & E fittings and
external works.
Apart from site inspection, the assessment also includes field tests, test results on the material and
the functional performance of selected services and installations. These tests help to safeguard the
interest of building occupants in relation to safety, comfort and aesthetic; these defects may surface
only after sometime.
In general, the assessor determines the samples (elements or locations) to be assessed prior to each
assessment. The samples are selected from drawings and plans. The selected samples shall be
distributed as uniformly as possible throughout the project and construction stages. All locations are
to be offered for the assessment.
The scoring will be done on the works that are inspected for the first time. Rectification and correction
carried out after the assessment will not be re-scored. The objective of this practice is to encourage
contractors towards “doings things right the first time and every time”.
When an assessed item does not comply with the corresponding QLASSIC standards, it is
considered failed and an “X” will be noted in the assessment form. Likewise a “v” is given for an item
meeting the standards. A “-” will be given to indicate that the item is not applicable. The score is
computed based on the number of “v” over the total number of items assessed.
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SECTION 2: QUALITY STANDARD
The quality standards for building construction work are divided into four main components:-
a) Structural works
The structural integrity of the building is of paramount importance as the cost of failure and repairs
are very significant. The assessment of structural works comprises:
ii) Laboratory testing of compressive strength of concrete and tensile strength of steel
reinforcement.
iii) Non-destructive testing of the uniformity and the cover of hardened concrete.
b) Architectural works
Architectural works deal mainly with the finishes. This is the part where the quality and standards of
workmanship are most visible.
Architectural works are works such as floors, internal walls, ceiling, door and window, fixtures and
fittings, external wall, roofs, driveway, porch and apron.
The quality of M & E works is important in view of its increasingly high cost proportion and its impact
on the performance of a building. The assessment covers electrical works, air-conditioning and
mechanical ventilation works (ACMV), fire protection works, sanitary and plumbing works, lifts,
escalator and other basic M & E fittings.
d) External works
External works cover the general external work elements in building construction such as the link-
ways/shelters, drains, road works, car parks, footpaths, turfings, playgrounds, gates and fences,
swimming pools, hardscapes and electrical substation.
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SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT
The assessment for building construction work is carried out through a sampling and statistical
approach.
3.1 Weightage
The weightage for structural, architectural, M & E and external works are allocated in accordance to
four categories of buildings. See Table 1 below.
The total quality score of a building project is the sum of marks awarded to the four components in
each category of a building.
ii) Category B (Stratified Housing) – Flat, Apartment, Condominium, Service Apartment and
Town House.
iii) Category C (Public Building) – Office Building, Schools and other related facilities/ buildings
built intended for public use.
Assessors must attend the QLASSIC training course before being qualified to carry out the actual
assessment at the construction sites. The QLASSIC assessors are continuously updated to ensure
consistency and effective implementation of the assessment.
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3.3 Sampling
As it is impractical to assess all elements in a building project, the assessment is carried out through
a sampling approach. The sampling, which is based on the gross floor area (GFA) of the building and
10 m length section or per location for external work is to ensure that the assessment adequately
represents the entire building project.
Assessment of architectural works is carried out upon completion of the building project and before
handing over of the project.
Weightage %
Architectural elements Total Breakdown
Internal Finishes 56
Floor 16
Internal wall 16
Ceiling 6
Door 6
Window 6
Fixtures (Internal) 6
Roof 10
External wall 10
Apron and perimeter
4
drain
Material and Functional
20
tests
Skim coat or Pre-packed plaster 3
Field window water tightness test
6
(WTT)
Wet area water-tightness test 6
Total 100
NOTE:
A weightage of 3 % is automatically awarded to projects where skim coat or pre-packed plaster is used. This is to
encourage the use of these products in the industry.
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The assessment is based on the sampling guidelines. See Table 3.
A location for Internal Finishes assessment is a functional space of a building such as a room, hall,
toilet, kitchen, corridor or lobby. Locations are further categorised into three types:
- Principal locations are major functional places such as halls and rooms.
- Service locations are utility areas such as toilets, kitchens, balconies and yards.
The total number of locations will be distributed according to “Principal”, “Circulation” and “Service”
based on the percentage set out in the four categories of buildings in Table 4.
Scoring of internal finishes is based on the defects groups shown in Annex E ‘Defects Group for
Assessment of Architectural Works (Internal Finishes)’. In general, any item which is not available in
a project will not be considered for scoring. For such case, the architectural score will be pro-rated
accordingly.
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Table 4. Weightage for location of architectural work
according to building category
An item under assessment will be considered failed if it does not meet the standards. In addition, any
item found to be defective functionally such as evidence of water seepage in the window, slab, ceiling
or roof, is considered to have failed the assessment. Likewise for a particular defect that is found
excessive in an item (say excessive cracks on a wall).
For the assessment of external wall, a minimum 50 % of the total number of building will be
assessed. For a building, the external wall will be divided into 4 walls for assessment.
Under the material & functional tests, self testing items like field window water-tightness test for 25 %
of windows and the use of skim coat or pre-packed plaster for all plastering works are based on
declaration by the project Qualified Person (QP). In general, declaration on passing for self-testing is
based on first-time-right basis.
Assessment of external works is carried out upon completion of the building and before handing over
of the project.
c) Roadwork and Car park - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample;
d) Footpaths and turfing - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples;
e) Playground - 1 location;
f) Court - 1 location;
g) Fence and Gate - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample;
h) Swimming Pool - 10 m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample; and
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Each item in the external works will be assessed separately and all the locations listed above must
be assessed where applicable. The total QLASSIC score for external works shall be the marks
achieved divided by the total achievable marks.
Assessment of M & E works is carried out upon completion of the building project and before handing
over of the project. The assessment covers basic M & E fittings and performance testing.
The assessment covers the following area, with their weightages allocated in accordance with the
four categories of projects. See Table 5.
NOTES:
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Like the architectural works, sampling for M & E works in-progress will be determined based on the
four categories of building as per the guidelines in Table 6:
Minimum Samples 9 16 25 25
Maximum Samples 15 29 43 44
NOTES:
1. Basic M & E fittings – 500 m2 per sample with min 30 samples and max 150 samples
2. Remarks: means to be repeated for additional samples required
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Table 7. Weightage for reinforced concrete structure element
For a typical reinforced concrete structure, selection of samples for assessment is based on Table 8.
The resulting scores for the formwork/ rebar/ pre-cast and finished concrete will be the sum of the
number of checks that meet the standards.
There is no assessment of pre-cast components at the pre-cast yard. The assessment is applicable
for all types of pre-cast components at site.
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The assessment of the non-destructive tests, i.e. on concrete uniformity and cover for steel
reinforcement, is to minimise the risk of carbonation and steel corrosion which affect the durability of
the concrete structures.
If the structural works consist of structural steelworks which constitutes more than 20% of the
structural cost, assessment will be required for the latter and the marks will be distributed
proportionately. This applies to pre-stressing works as well. In any case the distribution should follow
the cost composition for these three types of structural works in the projects.
The weightage for structural steelwork and pre-stressed concrete are allocated as per Table 9.
Table 9. Weightage for structural steel element and pre-stressed concrete element
Assessment for structural steel roof truss is compulsory irregardless of the 20 % costing criteria.
The selection of sample for structural steel works assessment is based the following guidelines:
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ANNEX A
(Informative)
1. FORMWORK
1a. Formwork
dimensions and
openings for
services
1) Tolerance for cross- +10 mm/ Steel
sectional dimensions of -5 mm measuring
cast in-situ & precast tape
elements
• 3 m to 4.5 m ±9 mm
• 4.5 m to 6 m ±12 mm
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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL WORKS (Continued)
• Up to 3 m ±6 mm Steel
measuring
tape
• 3 m to 4.5 m ± 9 mm Steel
measuring
tape
• 4.5 m to 6 m ± 12 mm Steel
measuring
tape
• Up to 3 m ±6 mm
• 3 m to 6 m ±9 mm
• 4.5 m to 6 m ±12 mm
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Assessment
Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
4) Sitting of element according to Visual
specifications
5) Installation of sealant according to Visual
and waterproofing specifications
4d. Cast-in steel 1) Tolerance for position ±6 mm from Steel
items/welded & bolted of cast-in steel items centre line measuring
connection location in tape
drawings
2) Tolerance for position ±3 mm from Steel
of openings for bolt centre line measuring
connections location in tape
drawings
5. STRUCTURE QUALITY
5a. Concrete Cube test 1) According to Test records
specifications; for
every pour of
concrete, test cubes
results at 28 days
must satisfy the
passing criteria in
relevant approved
standard
5b. Reinforcement (Rebar) 1) To pass the tensile Test records
strength test for all the
reinforcement bars
used as according to:
• Approved Standard for
Grade 500 ribbed bars
• Approved Standard for
Grade 460 ribbed bars
2) All the welded steel Test records
fabric used to comply
with approved
standard in their
respective specified
characteristic strength
of not less than 250 N
2
per mm , 460 N per
2
mm and 485 N per
2
mm
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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1. MAIN MEMBER/ PARTIAL ASSEMBLED COMPONENT
1a. Physical 1) Cross sectional tolerance should Steel
dimensions meet approved structural steel measuring tape
specification or approved plan
2) Tolerance for length of structural ±3 mm Steel
steel member measuring tape
3) Tolerance for bolt hole size:- Caliper
• Diameter <24 mm =2 mm
• Diameter = 24 mm =3 mm
4) Tolerance for bolt hole position ±2 mm
1b. Type and 1) According to the structural steel Visual
condition specifications
2) Surface preparation shall meet Visual
the surface roughness
specifications
3) Material used must be traceable Visual
to its original mill certificates
1c. Welding 1) Welding size, length and profile Steel
shall meet the structural steel measuring tape
specification and drawings and visual
2) Visual inspection shall meet the Visual
structural steel specifications
3) All welding must be done by Evidence of
qualified welders welders
certificate
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1d. Bolting 1) Bolts and washers, type, size and Visual
number shall be according to the
structural steel specifications
2) Drilled holes shall be free from Visual
burrs
3) The condition of bolted parts Visual
adjacent to the bolt heads, nuts,
flat washers, connection gussets
and splice plates shall be free
from oil, paint, and loose mill
scales or otherwise specified by
the structural steel specifications
4) Gap between adjacent parts <2 mm Caliper
5) Threaded bolts protruding at least Visual
one thread length with washers
2. METAL DECKING
2a. Type and 1) Correct type and thickness of Visual
condition metal decking used
2) All decking joints must not have Visual
gaps
3) All metal decking must be Physical &
properly secured in place visual
4) Metal decking must be free from Visual
defects and visible damages
5) Before concreting, the decking Visual
must be free from grease, oil,
paint and all other foreign
materials
6) All accessories such as pour
stop, and end closures and cover
plates must be in place before
concreting
2b. Shear studs 1) Correct numbers and type of
shear studs used
2) Spacing and position according to
approved plan
3) Strength of shear stud welds not
less than specified
4) All welds should show a full 360-
degree weld fillet. All welds free
from visible damages
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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL WORKS (Concluded)
Assessment
Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
1 Condition of 1) All pre-stressing strands and Steel
tendons & wires should comply with the measuring
anchorages specified standards and tape
requirements and be free from
loose rust, oil, tar, paint and any
foreign objects
2) All tendon anchorage are to Visual
comply with the specified
standards and protected from
corrosion
Thread parts to be greased Visual
wrapped and tapped holes
protected until use
2 Installation of 1) Sheathing properly secured and Visual
sheathing protected and free from damage
or puncture
2) Sheathing profile according to ±5 mm Steel
drawings throughout the length measuring
with position tolerance tape
3) Splice to sheathing shall be Visual
mortar tight
4) Air vents grout tubes provided Visual
according to the drawing
3 Stressing & 1) Tendon ducts clean and free Visual
grouting from foreign objects and tendon
process free moving in the duct
2) All grouting operations of the Visual
tendons must be smooth and
achieved without need to flush
out in the first grouting
4 Debonding 1) Open ends of debond tubes Visual
over the debond length of
strands sealed
2) Debond lengths according to the Steel
drawings measuring
tape
3) Debonding materials not Visual
punctured or damaged
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ANNEX B
(Informative)
INTERNAL FINISHES
I. FLOORS
A. General 1) Finishing
Requirements
• No stain marks Visual
• Consistent colour tone Visual
4) Hollowness/Delamination
• No hollow sound when tapped Tapping rod
with a hard object
• No sign of delamination Visual
5) Jointing
• Consistent skirting thickness Visual
and no visible gap between
wall & skirting
• Edge to be straight and aligned = 3 mm per Spirit level
1.2 m and steel rule
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FLOORS
C. Tiled Floor 1) Finishes
• Joints are aligned with skirting Visual and
and wall tiles Caliper
• Joints are aligned between tiles Visual
and consistent size Visual
• Consistent and neat marking
• Lippage between two tiles = 1 mm Caliper
E. Carpet 1) Finishes
• Surface should be stretched = 3 mm per Spirit level
and even 1.2 m and steel rule
• Joints should not be visible Visual
• All edges should be properly Visual
anchored
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3) Hollowness/Delamination
• No hollow sound when Tapping rod
tapped with a hard object
• No sign of delamination Visual
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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INTERNAL WALLS
D. Painting 1) Finishes
Surfaces are evenly painted Visual
• Good opacity, no patchiness Visual
resulted from touch up work
• Surface should be free from Visual and
peeling, blister, chalkiness (No physical
discolouration and fading)
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
III. CEILING
A. General
1) Finishing Visual
Requirements
• No stain marks Visual
• Consistent colour tone Visual
• No patchy surface Visual
4) Roughness Visual
• No rough surface Visual
5) Jointing Visual
• Consistent, aligned and neat Visual
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CEILING
C. False Ceiling/ Grid • Alignment of rails should be Visual
System visually straight
• Chipped/cracked surfaces or Visual
corners should not be
detected
• Gap between ceiling and Visual
wall should not be detected
• Panels should not warp and Visual
laid neatly into grids
• No sign of corrosion Visual
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4) Functionality
• Ease in opening and closing Physical
• No squeaky sound during tested 5 times Physical
opening and closing of the continuously
door
• Lockset should be functional tested 20 Physical
times
continuously
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
DOOR & WINDOW & FIXTURES (INTERNAL)
5) Accessories Defects
• Accessories with good fit and Visual
no stains
• No sign of corrosion Visual
• No missing or defective Visual
accessories
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5) Accessories defects
• Lock sets with good fit and Visual
aligned
• No sign of corrosion Visual
• No missing or defective Visual
accessories
4) Functionality
• Function, secured and safe Visual and
physical
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Item Element Standards Tolerance
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Item Element Standards Tolerance
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V. ROOF
A. General
1) Finishing
Requirements
• No stain marks Visual
• Good paint works Visual
5) Chockage/ Ponding
• No sign of chockage / Visual
ponding
6) Construction
• No sign of leaking Visual
• Proper dressing for any Visual
protrusion
• Neat and secured Visual
installation of fixtures
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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ROOF
C. Pitched Roof • No leaking Visual
• No rust or stains Visual
• Good painting to roof Visual
structural members
• Roof tiles in alignment Visual
• Openings to be sealed to Visual
prevent pest invasion
• Consistent colour tone Visual
• Proper dressing for any Visual
protrusion
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EXTERNAL FINISHES
VI EXTERNAL WALLS
A. General 1) Finishing
Requirements
• No stain mark Visual
• Consistent colour tone and Visual
good paintwork
3) Roughness
• Not wavy and not patchy Visual
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Item Element Standards Tolerance
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EXTERNAL WALLS
F. Architectural • Finished texture and colour to Visual
Coating be uniform
• No paint drips and other stains Visual
H. Fixtures
(External)
External fixtures
such as signage,
emergency
lightings, railings,
unit nos plate, lift
fittings, letter box,
lightings, etc.
General Requirements
1) Joints and gaps
• Consistent joint width & neat Visual
joint.
• No visible gap Visual
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EXTERNAL WALLS
4) Functionality
• Function, secured and safe Visual and
physical
5) Accessory Defect
• No missing accessory Visual
• No sign of corrosion Visual
• No visible damage / defect Visual
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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ANNEX C
(Informative)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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I ELECTRICAL
1) Main Cables
i Properly • Cables adequately Visual
supported supported
2) Surface Conduits
i Installation • Conduit end properly Visual
connected
• Metallic conduits properly Visual
earthed
• Conduits properly bent Visual
without distortion and
damage
3) Cable Tray,
Ladder and
Trunking
i Installation • Joints protected against Visual
corrosion
• Metallic trunking properly Visual
earthed
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Assessment
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ELECTRICAL
ii Support • Support / brackets rigidly Visual and
fitted physical
• Screw used properly Visual and
fastened physical
5) Distribution Board
i Circuit diagram • Circuit diagram provided Visual
• Proper labeling for panel Visual
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QUALITY STANDARDS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL (M & E) WORKS (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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II ACMV WORKS
1) Ductwork
i Paints • Exposed ductwork and Visual
hanger properly painted to
approve colour code
2) Fire-rated ducts
i Installation • No hanging of other Visual
services
3) Dampers
i Access door • Damper / splitter damper Physical
can be adjusted freely
between the open and close
position
4) Fire dampers
i Installation • Dampers in open position Visual
and held in position by
fusible link
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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ACMV WORKS
5) Split unit/ Window
air conditioner
i Installation • Units are leveled when placed Visual
on plinth
• Drainage provided/units Visual
slightly tilted for condensation
• Drain hose connected to the Visual
drain pipe
• Cool air is not blocked by wall Visual
beam, shelving or other built-in
furniture in the room
6) Air-con comfort
i Temperature • Room temperature between Temperature
23°C - 25°C or according to meter
specification
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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III FIRE PROTECTION WORKS
A. Wet/Dry Riser
I Landing Valve • Landing valve must be Visual
accessible
B. Sprinkler
i Installation • Double layer sprinkler for Visual
false ceiling > 800mm in
depth
• No obstruction and painting Visual
to sprinkler heads
• Correct sprinkler heads Visual
used in correct locations
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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D. Hosereel
i Installation • Hosereel cabinet properly Visual
labeled
• Hosereel pipe properly fixed Visual
with hanger & bracket
• Hosereel operation Visual
instruction fixed on hosereel
drum or door
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Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
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IV PLUMBING & SANITARY WORKS
A. Exposed pipes
i Installation • Pipes properly support, bent Visual
without distortion, kink and
damage
• Joint are watertight Visual
• Pipe ends properly capped Visual
• No cold water pipes below Visual
sewerage pipes
B. Water tank
i Installation • All openings properly Visual
covered
• Joints and pipe connections Visual
are watertight
• Not located below sewerage Visual
pipes
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QUALITY STANDARDS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL (M & E) WORKS (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
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QUALITY STANDARDS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL (M & E) WORKS (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
V. BASIC M&E FITTINGS
A. General 1) Joints and gap
Requirements
• No visible gap Visual
• Consistent joint width & Visual
neat
4) Functionality
• Functional and safe Physical and
visual
5) Accessories defects
• No missing accessories Visual
• Visible damage/ defects Visual
B. Plumbing &
Sanitary Fittings
i Gully & Floor trap • No damage and choked Visual
• Must be securely fixed Visual
• Trap's top lower than the Visual
surrounding floor level
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QUALITY STANDARDS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL (M & E) WORKS (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
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QUALITY STANDARDS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL (M & E) WORKS (Concluded)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
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ANNEX D
(Informative)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
I EXTERNAL WORKS
A. Link-way/Shelter • Floor as per internal finishes
for floor where applicable
• Column as per External Wall
where applicable
• Ceiling as per internal
finishes where applicable
• Other finishes as per
Fixtures - External
• M & E Fittings as per Basic
M & E Fittings
• No sign of corrosion Visual
2) Drain Cover
• Level and do not warp or Visual and
rock physical
• Gap between drain covers. 5–10 mm Caliper or steel
wide. measuring
tape
• Gap between sides of drain 5–10 mm Caliper or steel
wide. measuring
tape
• Drain grating properly Visual
painted
3) Apron
• No visible cracks Visual
• No water ponding Visual
4) Inspection Chamber
• Inspection chambers are Visual and
level with surrounding steel
without depression and with measuring
tolerance of 20 mm for tape
protrusion
• Covers to be level with Visual
frames
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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXTERNAL WORK (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
EXTERNAL WORKS
C. Roadwork and
1) Road surface
Car park
• No water ponding Visual
• Road painting according to + 5 mm Measuring
drawings tape
• Gaps between aeration Visual
slabs properly filled up with
sand
• Aeration slabs stable and Visual
not broken
2) Kerbs
• Consistent joint width & Visual
neat
• No stain marks and visible Visual
damages/ defects
• Finishes must be even, Visual
level, align & consistent
• Good paint works Visual
3) Road Sign
• Firm and secured at base - Visual
with footing if required
• Metals parts below ground Visual
are corrosion treated
4) Lightings
- as per Road Sign above
2) Turfing
• Turfing should be according Visual
to drawing & specification –
spot/close turfing
• No depression or bald Visual
patches
• Turfing done evenly, no Visual
dead grass or weeds
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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXTERNAL WORKS (Continued)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
EXTERNAL WORKS
3) Lighting
• Firm and secured at base - Visual
with footing if required
4) Other fixtures
• As per Fixtures- External
E. Playground 1) Floor
- as per Internal Finishes-
Floor
2) Permanent Fixture
- as per External Fixtures
3) Lightings
• Firm and secured at base - Visual
with footing if required
• Metals parts below ground Visual
are corrosion treated
4) Signage
- as per External Fixtures
• Firm and secured at base - Visual
with footing if required
• Metals parts below ground Visual
are corrosion treated
F. Court 1) Floor
- as per Internal Finishes -
Floor
2) Signage
- as per Fixtures - External
• Firm and secured at base - Visual
with footing if required
• Metals parts below ground Visual
are corrosion treated
3) M & E Fittings
- as per Basic M & E
Fittings
4) Permanent Fixture
- as per Fixtures - External
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QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXTERNAL WORKS (Concluded)
Assessment
Item Element Standards Tolerance
Tool
EXTERNAL WORKS
G. Fence & Gate • vertical tolerance for piers to =5 mm per Spirit level, L-
be perpendicular & straight 1.2 m Square and
steel rule
• Fencing to be plumb and =5 mm per Spirit level, L-
straight 1.2 m Square and
steel rule
• Good paintworks Visual
4) Other fixtures
- as per Fixtures - External
5) Signage
- as per External Fixtures
ANNEX E
(Informative)
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ARCHITECTURAL WORKS (INTERNAL FINISHES)
DEFECTS
COMPONENTS GROUPING DEFECTS DESCRIPTION TOLERANCE
Floors & Finishing Stain mark -
Internal/ Colour tone & paintwork -
External Walls Patchy & rough surface (for internal walls only) -
Alignment and Evenness of surface =3 mm/ 1.2 m
evenness Falls in wet areas -
Variance in lengths of treads and risers for =5 mm
staircases
Verticality of wall =3 mm/ 1.2 m
Walls meet at right angles =4 mm/ 300
mm
Edges of walls to be straight and aligned =3 mm/ 1.2 m
Crack and damages Damages/ defects -
Hollowness/ - -
Delamination
Jointing Skirting thickness -
Gaps between wall & skirting -
Edges of floors to be straight and aligned =3 mm/ 1.2 m
Ceiling Finishing Stain mark -
Colour tone -
Patchy surface -
Alignment and Surface smooth, even & not wavy =3 mm/ 1.2 m
evenness Straightness of corners -
Crack and damages Spalling & leaks -
Roughness Rough surface -
Jointing Consistent, align & neat -
Door & Joints and Gap Gap between bottom of door leaf & finished =5 mm
Window floor
Gaps between window/ door frame & wall -
Neat joints between frame & wall internally & -
externally
Gap between window/ door leaf & frame =5 mm
Alignment and Parallel with wall opening -
evenness Window/ door frame to be plumb & square -
Window/ door leaf & frame corners at right -
angles
Double leaf doors to flush with each other -
Door frame & leaf to flush -
Material and Stain mark (corrosion) & defect -
damages Louvered window with glass panels of correct -
length
Glazing clean, evenly sealed with putty or -
gasket
Sags/ warps on door leaf -
Nail holes & joints proper for door -
Good paintwork (including top & bottom of door -
leaf)
Functionality Ease in opening & closing -
No squeaky sound during opening & closing 5 times
Lockset for door 20 times
Accessories defects Lock sets are aligned with good fit & no stain -
(corrosion)
Missing/ defective accessories -
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- No additional timber strip added for timber frame -
ANNEX F
(Informative)
MARKS ALLOCATED
Electrical
1. Embedded conduit 2
2. Main cable 1
3. Surface conduits 2
4. Cable tray, ladder and trunking 2
5. Distribution board 4
ACMV
1. Air handling unit 2
2. Pump 1
3. Cooling tower 1
4. Chillier 1
5. Pipework 1
6. Split unit / Window air conditioner 3
7. Air-con comfort 2
8. Ductwork 4
9. Fire-rated duct 1
10. Dampers 2
11. Fire dampers 1
12. Flexible ducts 3
13. Flexible connectors 1
Fire protection
1. Wet / Dry riser 2
2. Sprinkler 2
3. Fire alarm 1
4. Hosereel 2
Plumbing & Sanitary
1. Concealed pipes 2
2. Exposed pipes 5
3. Water tank 1
4. Pump 1
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The committee which developed this Malaysian Construction Industry Standard consists of the
following representatives:
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