Scope of Work Waterproofing 1.1 General
Scope of Work Waterproofing 1.1 General
Scope of Work Waterproofing 1.1 General
WATERPROOFING
1.1 GENERAL
A. WORK
The term “Work” includes all labor, materials, equipment and services required of the CONTRACTOR, as shown, described
or inferred in the Contract Documents.
The CONTRACTOR is only to use its own forces and/or OWNER/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER approved sub-trades to
undertake the Work. The CONTRACTOR may not sub out further work without the prior written consent of the OWNER,
such consent to be granted at the discretion of the OWNER.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to do all work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and performance standards and in
accordance with good building practice, any and all civic, municipal, provincial and federal laws and codes pertaining
thereto and to the satisfaction of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR further agrees to obtain all licenses required in connection
with his work and to inform the site superintendent of the date and time work will be ready for inspection as well as nature
of the inspection.
C. LIABILITY INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain, at his expense, a minimum of $2,000,000 general liability insurance against
claims made for damages for personal injury or property damage by reason of anything done or not done by the
CONTRACTOR, its employees or agents, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Proof that the OWNER and
the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER are named insured is required upon successful awarding of the contract.
D. WORKSAFE B.C.
At any time during the term of this Contract when requested by the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall provide such evidence
of compliance by himself and any or all of his Sub-Contractors with all requirements with respect to payments and rules and
regulations due under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct weekly safety meetings and supply
appropriate paperwork to the Site Superintendent as required by WorkSafe B.C.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall clean up, remove, and dispose of all debris associated with this work to the bin
provided by OWNER. Maintain cleanliness of the property at all times.
3. All work, including start-up of equipment, is to be performed during regular working hours as per the City
of Surrey bylaws.
4. It is the intent of this contract to be complete and functional in all respects meeting all applicable codes
and requirements and to the final approval of local governing authorities having jurisdiction;
5. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for protecting the work of other trades from any damage caused by his
own work forces;
6. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any protected trees damaged
by his own work forces.
7. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for WHMIS compliance and enforcement as it relates to this scope
of work.
F. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Contractor is responsible to familiarize himself with the site and point out any potential problems
before starting the job.
2. The awarding of this Contract shall be based on the assurance that adequate, qualified manpower will be
provided to carry out this scope of work, and work will be commenced and completed as per the Project
Schedule, as revised from time to time by the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
3. Upon award of this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall provide certification of WorkSafe BC registration and
good standing, and current letter of clearance. Provide WorkSafe BC letters of clearance on a monthly
basis thereafter.
4. Provide all necessary equipment and flagging personnel required for off-loading handling and distribution
of the CONTRACTOR’s materials.
5. Provide additional labour, including safety personnel, for overtime and Saturday work as required from
time to time to comply with Project Schedule at no additional cost to the OWNER.
6. Provide all necessary temporary facilities necessary to carry out this work. Obtain permission from the
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER prior to locating any temporary facilities on site. Erection of any sign on the
site by the CONTRACTOR or its Sub-Contractors is not allowed without permission from the OWNER and
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
7. Cooperate with other trades to ensure a smooth and safe flow of work. Provide a plan detailing
sequencing of work to the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
8. Provide a certified Trade Safety Coordinator as required by City of Surrey bylaws. Provide certification of
qualification to the Construction Manager.
9. Comply with all requirements for safety procedures, reports, and meetings in accordance with applicable
regulations, bylaws, and safety programs.
10. The CONTRACTOR agrees that the OWNER is not responsible for fire, theft, loss and/or vandalism of any
of the CONTRACTOR’s tools, equipment, materials, supplies and/or work in progress.
A. To supply all labour, materials, supervision and equipment for the suspended slab waterproofing application as per
Architectural drawings, latest revision.
B. All work shall be in accordance with the requirements, direction and specifications of the OWNER’s building
envelope consultant, Aqua-Coast Engineering Ltd. It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to familiarize himself with
this consultant’s specifications and requirements.
C. All work shall be performed in accordance with contract documents, specifications and drawings, and all relevant
codes, regulations and requirements as deemed necessary by the City of Surrey and the Province of British
Columbia.
D. The CONTRACTOR confirms that he is an expert in this field of work and is fully knowledgeable and experienced in
all aspects of procedures, methods, regulations, codes and municipal requirements and the CONTRACTOR further
acknowledges that the OWNER is relying on this expertise.
E. The work shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install to the suspended slab either a two-ply fully reinforced hot
rubberized asphalt waterproof membrane slab or an approved torch-on waterproof membrane. All
material and application is to be to the satisfaction of the OWNER’s building envelope consultants.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install a rolled roofing protection sheet over waterproofing
membrane. Such protection sheet is to be permanently fastened so it cannot be displaced by weather
conditions or by other means.
3. The CONTRACTOR shall apply the waterproofing membrane 12 inches up all suspended slab concrete
and/or frame walls and all other up-stands, as may be required.
4. The CONTRACTOR shall apply the waterproofing membrane 12 inches over the suspended slab perimeter
edge that shall lap the exterior foundation wall damp proofing/waterproofing membrane.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install all required miscellaneous metal counter flashings to terminate
the waterproofing membrane on concrete walls, stair shaft walls, air shaft walls etc.
6. The CONTRACTOR shall supply regular clean up and place all waterproofing material related debris in an
on-site container;
7. The CONTRACTOR shall install the waterproofing membrane in accordance with all building codes and
manufacturer’s recommended specifications.
8. The CONTRACTOR shall provide for the future building strata, a 5 year company guarantee and a 10 year
membrane manufacturer’s warranty upon completion of the work.
9. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a telephone number and contact for 24 hour emergency service. If, after
consulting with the homeowner, it is identified as an emergency situation, then service shall be provided
within 24 hours.
10. The CONTRACTOR’s quotation shall form part of the contract, (Appendix D) as a reference only. Should
there be any conflict between the terms and conditions of the contract and the CONTRACTOR’s
quotation, the contract terms and conditions shall apply.