QLASSIC SLIDE

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS:

Internal finishing: Ceiling Defect Group: Roughness & Patchiness

Defect Group Standard Type of Finishes Tolerance Assessment No. Type of finishes Symbol
Tool Plaster / Skim coat PSCC
FCGS
No rough or patchy PSCC/FCGS Visual 1 ceiling
Roughness/Patchiness surfaces False ceiling/grid
PSCC Visual
No trowels marks 2 system

52

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Ceiling Defect Group: Roughness & Patchiness

Trowel mark

Rough & patchy
surface

53

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Ceiling Defect Group: Jointing

Defect Standard Type of Tolerance Assessment No. Type of finishes Symbol
Group Consistent, aligned and neat Finishes Tool Plaster / Skim coat PSCC
FCGS
Jointing PSCC/FCGS Visual 1 ceiling
False ceiling/grid

2 system

Access opening joints should be PSCC/FCGS Visual
neat and consistent width Visual
Visual
Formwork joints are grounded PSCC
smooth

Gap between ceiling and wall PSCC/FCGS
should not be detected

54

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Ceiling Defect Group: Jointing

Access opening joints not neat Visible gap at edge of ceiling
and inconsistent width/gap

55

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Door Defect Group: Joints & gaps

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool
Joints and Gaps Consistent gap between bottom of door leaf ≤ 5 mm
and finished floor ≤ 5 mm Steel wedge
No visible gaps between door frame and wall
Visual
Neat joints between frame and wall internally Visual
and externally
Consistent and no visible gaps for joints at Steel Gauge
door leaf and frame

56

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Door Defect Group: Joints & gaps

Gap between door leaf and floor
finishing more than 5mm

Gap between door leaf and
frame more than 5mm

57

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Door Defect Group: Alignment & Evenness

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool
Alignment and Aligned and level with walls
Evenness Double leaf doors to flush with each Visual
other
Doors frame and leaf to flush Visual
Door leaf and frame corners maintained
at right angles Visual
L-square
No rattling sound when the door is (200 x
closed 300)mm

Physical
and auditory
(hearing)

58

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Door Defect Group: Alignment & Evenness

Door frame corners not meet at Double door leaf not flush
right angles with each others

59

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Door Defect Group: Material & Damages

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool

No stains marks and any visible damages Visual

No sags warps on door leaf Visual

Door joints and nail holes filled up, properly sanded Visual
with good paintwork
Materials and Glazing clean and evenly sealed with gasket Visual
Damages
No sign of corrosion Visual
Visual and
Good paintwork (including top and bottom of door angle mirror
leaf) Visual

Consistent colour tone

60

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Door Defect Group: Material & Damages

Inconsistence colour tone Top of door leaf not paint

Crack & damages on
door leaf

61

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Door Defect Group: Functionality

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool

Ease of opening, closing and locking Physical

No squeaky sound during opening and closing Test Physical
of the door minimum 1 and auditory
time (hearing)
Functionality continuously
Lockset should be functional
Test Physical
minimum 1
time
continuously

62

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Door Defect Group: Functionality

Door leaf unable to open and
close.

63

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Door Defect Group: Accessories Defects

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Accessories with good fit and no stains Tool

Visual

No sign of corrosion Visual
Visual
Accessories Defects Visual
(e.g., lock set, No missing or defective accessories Visual

doorknob, hinges,
door closer and door Screws levelled and flushed. No over-
tightened screws
stopper)

For timber frame, no additional timber strips

added for site adjustment should be

detected

64

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Door Defect Group: Accessories defects

Missing screw/
accessories

Paint stain on hinges Corrosion on door knob

65

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Window Defect Group: Joints & Gaps

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool
Consistent gap between window leaf and
frame (for timber window only) Visual

No visible gaps between window frame and Visual
wall
Joints and Gaps Neat joints between window frame and wall, Visual
internally and extremely
Visual
Consistent and no visible gaps for joints at
window leaf and at frame

66

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Window Defect Group: Joints & Gaps

Not neat joint between window frame Gap between window Visible gap between
and wall leaf & frame window frame

Visible gap between 67
window frame and wall

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Window Defect Group: Alignment & Evenness

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Alignment/level with wall openings Tool
Alignment and
Evenness Window leaf and frame corner Visual
maintained at right angles
Visual

68

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Window Defect Group: Alignment & Evenness

Window leaf not align Window frame not align
with the wall opening

69

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Window Defect Group: Material & Damages

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool

No stain marks and visible damages/ defects Visual

Materials and Louvered window with glass panels of correct Visual
Damages length Visual
Visual
Glazing clean and evenly sealed with putty or
gasket for aluminium windows

No sign of corrosion

Good paintwork Visual

70

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Window Defect Group: Material & Damages

Paint stain on window frame

Damages on window frame

71

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Window Defect Group: Functionality

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool

Ease opening, closing and locking Physical

No squeaky sound during opening and closing Tested Physical
of the window
minimum 1 and auditory
No sign of rainwater leakage
Functionality time (hearing)

continuously

Visual

72

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Window Defect Group: Functionality

Not able to close

73

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Window Defect Group: Accessories Defects

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool

Locksets with good fit and aligned Visual

Accessories No sign of corrosion Visual
Defects (e.g., Visual
hinges, screw, No missing or defective accessories Visual
and handle )
Screws levelled and flushed. No over-tightened
screws

74

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Window Defect Group: Accessories Defects

Window handle not align

Corrosion on hinges

75

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Internal finishing: Internal fixtures

Element Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment Tool

Internal fixtures (e.g.: Joints and Gaps Consistent joint width and Visual
wardrobe, kitchen cabinet, Alignment and Evenness neat Visual
vanity top, mirror, bathtub, Materials and Damages No visible gaps Visual
water closet, shower screen, Welding joints grounded or Visual
sink, basin, signage, railing, Functionality flushed Visual
unit number plate, grill door, Accessories Defects Level and in alignment Visual
No stain marks Visual
etc.) No visible damages/ defects Visual & Physical
Visual
Note: All M&E fitting that Consistent with colour tone Visual
comes with internal fixtures Functional, secured and safe Visual
shall be assessed as part of
No missing accessories
internal fixtures consider No sign of corrosion
under accessories No damages/ defects

76

DEFECT PICTURES

Internal finishes: Internal Fixtures

Joints & Gaps Alignment & Evenness Material & Damages Functionality Accessories Defects

Visible gaps between Basin not level / align Paint stain on sink Sink not securely fixed Corrosion on basin trap
basin and wall

77

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

• Internal finishing Form

7788

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Roof: Flat roof including exposed waterproofing, gutters and rain water
down pipes (RWDP)

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment Tool
Finishing No stain marks Visual
Good paintwork Visual
Rough/Uneven/Falls No paint defects Visual
Visual
Cracks and Damages Smooth and with no tool marks Visual

Even and level, especially with no Visual
potential of stripping Visual
Falls in right direction Visual

Surface to level to avoid tripping Visual

No visible damages/defects, e.g., cracks,
chippings, etc

No signs of damage to membrane/
coating

79

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Roof: Flat roof including exposed waterproofing, gutters and rain water
down pipes (RWDP) (continue)

Defect Group Standard Tolorence Assessment Tool
Joint/Sealant/Alignment Consistent joint width, neat and aligned < 3 mm Visual
RWDP inlet to be lower than the Visual
Chockage/Ponding surrounding gutter invert level
Water ponding Visual and
Construction measuring tape
No sign of chockage
Proper dressing for any protrusion Visual
Opening to be sealed to prevent pest Visual
invasion Visual
Evently installed, no sharp protusion
Complete adhesion to base Visual
Good laps at joints and proper vertical Visual
abutment details Visual

Gutter and RWDP inlet to be covered to Visual
prevent chockage, where practical

80

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Roof: Pitched roof including gutters and rain water down pipes (RWDP)

(continue)

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment Tools
Finishing No stain or rust Visual
Consistent color tone Visual
Rough/Uneven/Falls Visual
Cracks and Damages Good painting to roof structural members Visual
Joint/Sealant/Alignment Visual
Smooth and with no tool marks
Visual
Even and level, especially with no potential Visual
of stripping
Falls in right direction Visual
Visual
No visible damages/defects, e.g., cracks,
chippings, etc
Consistent joint width, neat and aligned

RWDP inlet to be lower than the
surrounding gutter invert level

81

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Roof: Pitched roof including gutters and rain water down pipes (RWDP)

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment Tools
Chockage/Ponding No sign of chockage and ponding at gutter & Visual
rain water down pipes
Construction Visual
Proper dressing for any protrusion Visual
Opening to be sealed to prevent pest invasion

Gutter and RWDP inlet to be covered to Visual
prevent chockage, where practical

82

DEFECT PICTURES

Roof : Pitched roof

Joint / Sealant / Crack & Finishing
Alignment Damages

Jointing not neat Chip off Visible gap between Paint stain
between facia board external ceiling and wall
83

DEFECT PICTURES

Roof: Pitch Roof

Finishing Crack & Damages

Stain mark Visible damages

84

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

• Roof Form

8855

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

External wall

Defect Group Standards Type of Finishes Tolerance Assesment No. Type of finishes Symbol
Tool 1 Plaster finishes PF

No stain marks (e.g. mortar stain, paint PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual 2 Tiled finishes T
3 Cladding/curtain wall CL
stain, paint drips) 4 Facing brickwork FB
5 Architectural coating AC
Consistent color tone, good paintwork, PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual 6 Painting P

no efflorescence, no discoloration and

Finishing fading PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual
No rough/ patchy surface

No sign of corrosion CL Visual

Surface should be free from peeling, P Visual

blister and chalkness

Alignment and Wall should be aligned and not wavy PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual
Evenness Edges to be straight and aligned PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual
Visual
Evenness of surface CL

86

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

External wall

Defect Group Standards Type of Finishes Tolerance Assesment No. Type of finishes Symbol
Tool 1 Plaster finishes PF

Cracks and No visible damages/ defects /no PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual 2 Tiled finishes T
Damages dented or scratches 3 Cladding/curtain wall CL
PF/T/CL/FB/AC/P Visual 4 Facing brickwork FB
Jointing Consistent and neat marking T Visual 5 Architectural coating AC
Joints are aligned between tiles, and 6 Painting P
consistent in size T Visual
No lippage between tiles CL Visual
Gaps around openings to be properly
sealed CL Visual
CL Visual
Joints of regular width as specified
Sealant material compatible with FB Visual
cladding
Weep holes are provided as specified

87

DEFECT PICTURES

External wall

Finishing Alignment & Evenness Crack & Damages

Inconsistent colour tone Wavy surface Visible crack

Inconsistent 88
rough surface

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

• External Wall Form

8899

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Apron & Perimeter Drain

Item Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment
Tool
Finishing No stain marks Visual
No patchiness & brush marks Visual

Finishes must be even, level, aligned Visual

Apron & Alignment and Evenness and consistent
Level and do not wrap or rock Visual
Perimeter drain Visual
Visual
Cracks and Damages No visible cracks and damages Visual

Fall/Gradient Free flowing and no water ponding

Joints and Gaps Consistent joints width and neat

90

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Apron & Perimeter Drain

Item Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment Tool

Drain cover/ Finishing No stain marks Visual
Inspection No patchiness & brush marks Visual
Chamber
No sign of corrosion on the drain Visual
grating

Alignment and Finishes must be even, level, aligned Visual
Evenness and consistent Visual & Physical

Level and do not wrap or rock

Cracks and No visible cracks and damages Visual
Damages Visual and Physical
Fixtures installed must be safe,
secured and functional

Fall/Gradient Free flowing and no water ponding Visual
Visual
Drain grating to be safely and securely
fixed and functional

Consistent joints width and neat Visual

Joints and Gaps Gap between drain covers 5-10 mm wide Visual

Gap between sides of drain 5-10 mm wide Visual 91

DEFECT PICTURES

Apron & Perimeter Drain

Finishing Crack & Damages Joints & Gaps

Paint stain mark Gaps between
drain cover not
within 5-10mm

Patchy surface Crack & Damages

92

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

• Apron & Perimeter
Drain Form

9933

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Carpark / Car porch

Defect Group Standard Tolerance Assessment No. Item
Tool 1 Floor
Finishing No stain marks 2 Wall
Consistent color and good paintwork Visual 3 Ceiling
Alignment and No rough/patchy surface Visual 4 Column fixtures
Evenness Evenness of surface Visual 5 Basic M&E Fittings
Edge to be straight
Materials and No visible damages/defects Visual 94
Damages No missing or defective accessories
Visual
Functionality No sign of corrosion
Securely fixed, functional and safe Visual
Visual

Consistent joints width and neat Visual
Joints and gap No visible gaps for M&E fittings Visual and
physical

Visual
Visual

DEFECT PICTURES

Carpark / Porch

Stain & damage

Ponding due to
unevenness surface

95

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

• Carpark / Porch Form

9966

DEFECTS
CLASSIFICATION

BASIC M&E FITTINGS

97

Basic M&E Fittings (B M&E F)

B M&E F assessment consist of:

1.Plumbing
• gully trap & floor trap
• pipes
• fittings (e.g: shower/ shower tap/ water tap & others)

2.M&E fittings
• (e.g: power points/ switches/ lights, telephone point, air-con

diffuser, fan coil unit, lighting, smoke alarm, sprinkler heads,
CATV/CCTV camera & etc.)

98

BASIC M&E FITTINGS

Plumbing fittings

Item Defect Group Standard Tolorence Assessment Tool

Joints and Gaps No visible gap Visual
Consistent joints width and neat Visual

Alignment and Aligned, levelled and straight Visual & Spirit level
Evenness Traps top lower than the surrounding floor level Visual

Materials and No visible damages/defects Visual

Gully and floor trap Damages

No stain marks Visual
Visual
Consistent color tone Physical & Visual

Functionality and No operational defects

Safety

Must be securely fixed Physical
Visual
No chokings Visual
Visual
Accessories Defects No missing accessories

(eg., Floor trap No visible damages/defects

cover)

Accessories with good fit and no stains Visual

99

DEFECT PICTURES

Plumbing fittings : Floor Trap

Inconsistent gap joint Floor trap should be
between floor trap and lower than surrounding
floor finishes area of floor finishes

100

BASIC M&E FITTINGS

Plumbing fittings

Item Defect Group Standard Tolorence Assessment Tool
Pipes Joints and Gaps Visual
No visible gap Visual
Consistent joints width and neat Visual
Visual & Spirit level
Joints properly sealed and marked Visual

Alignment and Aligned, levelled and straight Visual
Visual
Evenness Horizontal, vertical and parallel aligned to Visual
Visual
building surface
Physical & Visual
Materials and DamagesNo stain marks Visual
Physical
Consistent color tone Visual
Visual
If painted, no drippings with good opacity
101
No visible damages/defects, bent without

distortion and kink

Functionality and No operational defects

Safety No leakage at joints

Securely fixed

Accessories Defects No missing accessories

(eg., Bracket & Screw) Brackets securely fixed & pipes properly

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