SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Gypsum Wall Board Pre-installation Inspection SAIC-M-1037 18-May-05 CIVIL-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Gypsum boards manufactured to metric dimensions may be used

provided the necessary adjustment is made to the stud spacing. 16 inch SAES-M-100
A1
spacings shall become 400mm spacings and 24" spacings become Sec. 2511.2
600mm spacings.

The spacing and type of support for gypsum board shall be as shown on
A2 IFC Drawings
IFC Drawings.

Gypsum board shall consist of a noncombustible core, essentially

SAES-M-100
A3 gypsum, surfaced with paper bonded to the core.
Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 4.1)

Wood supports for lath or gypsum board shall not be less than 51mm
(2") nominal dimension; Wood furring shall not be less than 51mm (2") SAES-M-100
A4
nominal in least dimension except furring strips used over solid backing. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2503.2)

The minimum thickness of vertically erected studless solid plaster

partitions of 9.5mm(3/8"),19.1mm(3/4") rib lath or 12.7mm (1/2") long- SAES-M-100
A5
length gypsum lath and gypsum board partitions shall be 51mm (2"). Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2503.3)

Only Corrosion Resistant Corner Beads, Cornerite, External Corner

Reinforcement, Steel Studs and Stripping shall be used that are SAES-M-100
A6
inherently rust resistant or have had an approved rust-resistive coating Sec. 2501.4
applied during forming or fabrication.

Gypsum wallboard, type X (Special Fire Resistant) shall be used in all

fireproofing applications; 15.9mm (5/8") for 1 hour fire ratings and SAES-M-100
A7
12.7mm (1/2") for 3/4 hour ratings. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 4.3)

The surfaces of the gypsum wallboard shall be true and free from
SAES-M-100
A8 imperfections that render the gypsum wallboard unfit for use with or
Sec. D
without decoration. (1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 7.1)

Gypsum board shall be a nominal thickness of 12.7, 15.9 or 19.0mm

thick with a tolerance of + 0.4mm overall with a tolerance on local SAES-M-100
A9
variations of + 0.8mm. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 6.2.1)

Gypsum board width shall be 1220mm to 1370mm with a tolerance of

SAES-M-100
A10 -3mm under the specified width.
Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 6.2.2)

Corners shall be square with a tolerance of + 3mm over the full width of SAES-M-100
A11
the board. (1997 UBC, Sec. 2502.14; ASTM C36, Sec. 6.2.5) Sec. D

Hangers for suspended gypsum board ceilings shall not be less than
3.76mm or 4.19mm (9 or 8 gage) wires, 4.76mm, 5.56mm or 6.35mm SAES-M-100
A12
(3/16", 7/32" or 1/4") diameter mild steel rods or 3.76mm by 25.4mm Sec. D
(1/4"x1") steel flat bars. (1997 UBC, Sec. 2504.3 & Table 25-A)

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

The main runner and cross furring shall not be less than 19.1mm,
38.1mm or 50.8 mm (3/4", 1-1/2" or 2") in depth except that other steel SAES-M-100
A13
sections of equivalent strength may be substituted. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2504.4 & Table 25-B)

Interior gypsum wallboard lath shall be applied with the long dimension
perpendicular to supports and with end joints staggered in successive SAES-M-100
A14
courses; End joints may occur on one support when stripping is applied Sec. D
the full length of the joints. (1997 UBC, Sec. 2505.2)

Gypsum lath or gypsum board shall not be used in exterior applications,

except on horizontal supports of ceilings or roof soffits where it can be SAES-M-100
A15
used as backing for metal lath or wire fabric lath with cement plaster. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.3)

Metal lath or wire fabric lath shall be applied with the long dimension of
the sheets perpendicular to supports. Metal lath shall be lapped not less
SAES-M-100
A16 than 12.7mm (1/2") at sides and 25mm (1") at ends; Wire fabric shall be
Sec. D
lapped one mesh width at sides and ends but not less than 25mm (1").
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2505.3)

Weather resistive barriers shall be installed under cement plaster on all

SAES-M-100
A17 exterior surfaces and when applied over wood base sheeting.
Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.4)

Masonry and concrete surfaces shall be clean, free of efflorescence,

SAES-M-100
A18 sufficiently damp and rough to ensure proper bond with cement plaster.
Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2508.8)

The application of exterior metal lath or wire fabric shall be furred out
from vertical supports or backing not less than 6.4mm (1/4") except for SAES-M-100
A19
self furring lath which may be applied directly to supports. Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.5)

Where no external corner reinforcement is used, lath shall be furred out

SAES-M-100
A20 and carried around corners at least one support on frame construction.
Sec. D
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.5)

A minimum 0.48mm (0.019" or 26 gage) corrosion resistant weep screed

with a minimum vertical attachment flange of 89mm (3.5") shall be
provided at or below the foundation plate line on all exterior stud walls;
SAES-M-100
A21 The bottom of the screed shall be a minimum of 100mm (4") above earth
Sec. D
or 50mm (2") above paved surfaces. The screed shall be of a type that
allows water to drain to the exterior of the building.
(1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.5)

The weather resistive barrier shall lap the attachment flange of the weep
SAES-M-100
A22 screed and the exterior metal lath or mesh shall cover the weather
Sec. D
resistive barrier. (1997 UBC, Sec. 2506.5)

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-M-100 -- Saudi Aramco Building Code, 29 January 2003
2- 1997 UBC -- Uniform Building Code, 01 January 1997

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Gypsum Wall Board Pre-installation Inspection SAIC-M-1037 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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