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Form · QC-MAS-FRM-001
Brick/Block Masonry Method Statement
13 checkpoints across 5 sections. Before masonry work begins; reviewed with team
13 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Once per project
QC Engineer, Site Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. MATERIAL PROCUREMENT & VERIFICATION
A1Step 1: Procure bricks/blocks from approved suppliers with quality certifications
Acceptance: Supplier approved; certifications on file; material meets specification
Cl. 3 — Material selection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Step 2: Conduct receiving inspection per QC-MAS-CHK-001; verify quality and quantity
Acceptance: Checklist completed; samples collected; lab testing initiated
Cl. 9 — Quality control
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Step 3: Store material in designated stockpile area; organize by batch for traceability
Acceptance: Organized stockpile; batch identification clear; inventory register maintained
Cl. 8 — Storage
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MORTAR PREPARATION
B1Step 4: Prepare mortar per design: cement:sand or cement:lime:sand as specified
Acceptance: Proportions accurate; materials fresh; daily batching per consumption
Cl. 7 — Mix design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Step 5: Collect mortar samples; prepare cubes for strength testing (QC-MAS-TST-003)
Acceptance: 3 samples daily; 7-day and 28-day cubes prepared; documented
Cl. 12 — Quality verification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
C1Step 6: Pre-wet bricks 30 minutes before laying; achieve proper moisture level
Acceptance: Bricks damp but not waterlogged; suction controlled; good bond achieved
Cl. 6.2 — Moisture condition
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Step 7: Lay bricks with 10-12 mm mortar bed; ensure full joint filling
Acceptance: Bed thickness measured; all joints filled; no hollow joints
Cl. 6.4 — Joint thickness
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Step 8: Verify plumb and level at regular intervals during construction
Acceptance: Plumb tolerance <10mm per storey; level <5mm per meter
Cl. 6.4 — Alignment
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Step 9: Daily inspection per QC-MAS-CHK-002; document workmanship quality
Acceptance: Checklist completed daily; defects noted; rectification tracked
Cl. 9 — Quality assurance
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. MATERIAL PROCUREMENT & VERIFICATION
A1Step 1: Procure bricks/blocks from approved suppliers with quality certifications
Cl. 3 — Material selection (IS 1905)
Supplier approved; certifications on file; material meets specification
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Step 2: Conduct receiving inspection per QC-MAS-CHK-001; verify quality and quantity
Cl. 9 — Quality control (IS 1905)
Checklist completed; samples collected; lab testing initiated
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Step 3: Store material in designated stockpile area; organize by batch for traceability
Cl. 8 — Storage (IS 1905)
Organized stockpile; batch identification clear; inventory register maintained
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MORTAR PREPARATION
B1Step 4: Prepare mortar per design: cement:sand or cement:lime:sand as specified
Cl. 7 — Mix design (IS 2250)
Proportions accurate; materials fresh; daily batching per consumption
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Step 5: Collect mortar samples; prepare cubes for strength testing (QC-MAS-TST-003)
Cl. 12 — Quality verification (IS 2250)
3 samples daily; 7-day and 28-day cubes prepared; documented
OKNCNAHOLD
C. MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
C1Step 6: Pre-wet bricks 30 minutes before laying; achieve proper moisture level
Cl. 6.2 — Moisture condition (IS 1905)
Bricks damp but not waterlogged; suction controlled; good bond achieved
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Step 7: Lay bricks with 10-12 mm mortar bed; ensure full joint filling
Cl. 6.4 — Joint thickness (IS 1905)
Bed thickness measured; all joints filled; no hollow joints
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Step 8: Verify plumb and level at regular intervals during construction
Cl. 6.4 — Alignment (IS 1905)
Plumb tolerance <10mm per storey; level <5mm per meter
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Step 9: Daily inspection per QC-MAS-CHK-002; document workmanship quality
Cl. 9 — Quality assurance (IS 1905)
Checklist completed daily; defects noted; rectification tracked
OKNCNAHOLD
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