JAN OWEN MARTIN CONSTRUCTION CORP.

37-A J.P. Rizal St., (BagongCalzada), Tuktukan, Taguig City, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: 628-1016; 643-8734; 640-9020; 628-1017 / Fax No.: 571-0608
Website: www.janowenmartin.com Email: [email protected]
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METHOD STATEMENT

FLOOD TESTING METHODOLOGY

Document Review

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Prepared by:

JESSICA B. ESTEBA
Project Supervisor-SPD

Noted by:

LILIBETH HABON
Technical Manager, JOMCC

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 Table of Contents
1. SCOPE OF WORK…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………3
3. WORK METHODOLOGY……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
4. MAJORP LANT AND
5. EQUIPMENT………………………………………………………………………………………..................................3
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES………………………………………………………………………..5
8. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL………………………………………………………………………………………….5
8.1. Tests……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
8.2. Measuring and Testing Equipment to Calibrated…………………………………………………………..5
8.3. Inspections……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
8.4. Parties Requiring Accreditation…………………………………………………………………………………….5
9. RESPONSIBILITIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
10. APPENDICES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

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1. SCOPE OF WORK
This method statement covers the procedures of flood testing after the application of
waterproofing.
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
 Not applicable
3. WORK METHODOLOGY
1. Ensure swimming pool is emptied clean and all foreign objects removed.
2. Make sure that all inlet and outlet pipes are neatly sealed with rubber fittings and ball
valves are closed.
3. Fill in the swimming pool with a minimum 600mm depth of water.
4. Flood tests duration should be conducted from 24– 72 hours’ time range.
5. It is important that flood testing should be constantly monitored the whole testing time.
6. If leakage is observed during the flood test, immediately drain the water and repair the
leak-source area based on the waterproofing contractor recommendations.
7. Let the applied waterproofing material to sit and cure for a sufficient amount of time
basis on manufacturer’s specifications.
8. Conduct another flood test run after the repair to ensure that complete waterproofing
integrity is achieved.
9. If no leak was found after the follow-up flood test, drain the water using submersible
pump or let it drain thru the main drain.
10. The flood test will only be marked-up as completed and considered as successful when
no leak was found during flood testing.
4. MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 Not Applicable
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All trade contractors are obliged to provide safety policies, plans and method of
statements and will be interviewed prior to order placement on all aspects of safety, health
and welfare.
All sites are subject to independent site safety checks, inspection and reports by our
independent site safety inspector and advisors. Employer’s direct contractors will be
required to accord and be subject to the same JOMCC safety procedures and requirements.

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Safety inspections will also include the works to the employer’s direct contractors if
appropriate.
A. Accident Prevention Program
1. Before starting work site, the contractor will submit, for the construction
manager’s approval, his Accident Prevention Program naming the key person in
his organization who will be responsible for administering of the safety program,
which follows, and in particular the safety requirement listed in the safety check
list.
2. All personnel will be physically qualified for performing the duties to which they
are assigned. Operation of the equipment and vehicles shall be to read and
understand sign, signals and operating instructions is use. Prior to start of work,
arrangements will be made for assistance from medical services in existence in
the vicinity of the project site. Communication and transportation to effectively
care of injured workers will be provided as necessary. First aid should be easily
accessible to all the workers.
B. Safety Program
1. The safety program established and maintained on this project will incorporate
the requirements of the safety and health requirements of the general
contractor and all other local codes and regulations.
2. The purpose of the program is to elicit the interest and efforts of all the
personnel both management and supervisory, required for the prevention of
injuries and accidents, though proper and through training instructions to
employees and labor.
3. This safety program embodies the prevention of the accident injury,
occupational illness and property damage. Each contractor shall provide and
maintain a safe, hazard free workplace for their employees, for fellow workers
and the general public. As a minimum, the contractor’s safety program shall
incorporate all the principals of the project safety program.
4. This project safety program shall ensure the involvement and active participation
of all project employees by requiring safety training will promote recognition of
unsafe acts, potential and actual hazards and immediate corrective action to be

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 taken. All employees shall be constantly aware of their responsibility to work in a
safe manner.
5. Each contractor, and his subcontractors, has contractual obligation to perform
their work using safe methods and comply with project’s safety project program.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES

A. Noise Control
Management of the noise pollution and vibration will be given a high priority.
Where the works are in close proximity of occupied buildings, JOMCC will ensure that
acceptable levels of noise are adhered to as well as statutory levels imposed by the
Environmental Health Officers.
B. Waste Management
A waste removal strategy will be developed during the pre-commencement
period. This strategy will be incorporated for all JOMCC personnel on-site. All trade
contractors will be required to transport and deposit their waste on proper disposal
areas.
C. Dust Control
Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.
Provide position means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.
7. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL
7.1. Tests
 Flood test
7.2. Measuring and Testing Equipment to be Calibrated
 Not applicable
7.3. Inspections
 Visual inspection
7.4. Parties Requiring Accreditation
 Not applicable
8. RESPONSIBILITIES
All personnel will be inducted prior to gaining access to the site. They will be
informed of the site rules required in the preliminaries relating to this project.

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 1. Site Supervisor – The site supervisor shall be overall responsible for monitoring,
directing, and coordinating all the ongoing works on site. She/ He will coordinate
with the main contractor for all construction issues. The site supervisor is obliged
to attend all coordination meetings whenever needed.
2. Project Coordinator – The Project Coordinator will run, administer and organise
all project activities in cooperation with and under the direction of Project
Supervisor.
3. Safety Officer – The safety officer is responsible for monitoring and preventing all
the possible risk and hazards that could occur during the actual work.
4. Foreman – The foreman is responsible for monitoring and directing workers on
what to do and where to work. The foreman must always report to site
supervisor for all the activities that they will do and the things that they have
accomplish.
5. Plumber – The plumber is responsible for installing plumbing works.
6. Electrician – The electrician is responsible for electrical works.
7. Helper – The helper will be responsible for assisting all the workers and personnel
on-site
9. APPENDICES

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