MANUAL REF. PMD/D/SOP/1
DATE ISSUED Nov. 2006
ISSUE NO. 1
REVISION NO. 0
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL
MANUAL FOR MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION AND TAKING
SUBJECT
OVER OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM DEVELOPERS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The objective of the manual is to have a standardized procedure of taking over
water supply systems from developers by the districts.
1.2 To enable consultants and developers to know the procedures undertaken by
SYABAS and what is expected of them.
1.3 To facilitate the process of taking over the completed water supply systems
constructed by developers.
1.4 To ensure that completed water supply systems taken over are built according to
the approved plan and is of good quality.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 The manual covers the quality control during construction stage followed by the
taking over processes for civil, mechanical & electrical and telemetry works as
follows :-
a) Taking over of External Permanent Water Supply System
b) Quality Control of Internal Plumbing System
c) Taking over of Mechanical & Electrical and Telemetry System
3.0 GENERAL POLICY
3.1 Role and Responsibility
The role and responsibility of each party involved in the implementation of
external water supply system is listed below:-
i) Authority Given to SYABAS District
a. Districts approve external plan submission for water demand less than
50,000 lpd within three (3) weeks.
b. Districts approve all internal plumbing plan approval for buildings less
than 6 storeys within three (3) weeks.
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c. Districts to oversee and monitor all construction works of all projects,
irrespective of the size of development.
d. Districts have the right to access, monitor, check and inspect all
ongoing works based on approved plans executed by developers
during construction stage, and upon satisfaction with the quality of
works, take over the completed water supply systems.
e. Districts are in-charge of operation and maintenance of the completed
water supply system after taking over from developers.
ii) Authority Given to SYABAS Development Department (H.Q.)
a. Development Department approves plan submission on external water
supply system for water demand more than 50,000 lpd within three (3)
weeks.
b. Development Department approves all internal plumbing plan approval
for high rise buildings more than 6 storeys within three (3) weeks.
c. All approved plans will be forwarded to the districts for supervision
purpose.
d. SYABAS development section will carry out surprise independent check
for quality control based on approved plan at project site.
iii) Role of SYBAS Audit Department (H.Q.)
a. To ensure quality control, audit Department may carry out independent
site auditing on water supply system of ongoing development projects
built by developers and to check whether it complies to approved plans.
iv) Role of SYABAS Committee on Standard, Material and Product (H.Q.)
a. SYABAS Committee on Standard, Material and Product approve the use
of materials and products for SYABAS water supply installations.
b. Only material and product list approved by SYABAS committee are
allowed to be used.
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c. Products approved by the committee shall be provided with a five (5)
years product warranty.
v) Role of Developer
a. All construction works at site must be based on approved plan.
Developer is required to ensure no construction work shall commence
without the water supply system plans already approved by SYABAS.
b. To appoint Professional Engineer registered with Board of Engineers
Malaysia from SYABAS recommended list of consultants who are
familiar with SYABAS technical requirements on water supply system. (A
list of consultants is available from SYABAS office for reference).
c. To engage the same consultant to carry out design works and supervision
of work.
d. The developer must engage consultant supervisor to do supervision of
works based on the following category :-
i). Supervision for civil works on pipeline, reservoir and pump house
shall be as follows:-
For housing development in progress at any stage less than 100 units
or equivalent to 33,000 gallon per day – intermittent supervision by
one full time technician.
For housing development in progress at any stage between 100 – 500
units or equivalent between 33,000 – 165,000 gallon per day – full
time supervision by one full time technician.
For housing development in progress at any stage between 500 –
1,000 units or equivalent between 165,000 – 330,000 gallon per day
– supervision by one full time civil engineer and one technician.
For housing development in progress at any stage more than 1,000
units or equivalent more than 330,000 gallon per day – supervision
by one full time civil engineer and two technicians.
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ii). Supervision for works involving mechanical & electrical and telemetry
systems shall be by a qualified electrical or mechanical engineer and
be engaged when works are being carried out at project site.
e. Developer through its consultant must submit the curriculum vitae of
consultant supervisor who should have more than 5 years experience related
to water supply works and must be approved by SYABAS. Any works found at
site without the consultant supervisor as required, can be rendered as not
acceptable and lead to SYABAS not taking over the external water supply
system.
f. To appoint a contractor registered with CIDB or PKK with relevant sub head
related to water supply works.
g. To engage a registered plumber, with registration from Jabatan Kawalselia Air
Selangor.
h. Any water supply system completed without approved plan by SYABAS and
works not supervised by consultant will not be taken over by SYABAS.
i. Developer is responsible to repair and make good any defects during the
defects liability period which in general is 36 months after the date of taking
over ( but is subjected to details in SYABAS ‘s letter to REDHA ref. No(6201)
dlm.SYABAS 22/1/315 dated 8 November 2006 on the defect liability period .
Developer is also responsible to repair and make good any latent defects
which appear after defects liability period due to negligence, inferior quality of
materials and shoddy workmanship.
j. Developer is required to deposit a bank guarantee against defects as a
condition to the taking over of water supply system by SYABAS. Bank
guarantee value will be based on 5% of SYABAS estimated value of
construction cost of the water supply system involved, including civil and M &
E works.
k. Developers are expected to complete the permanent water supply system on
time for their own development. No temporary water supply will be
considered. For big development projects, developer needs to plan and
develop a complete water supply system for phased development to be
handed over to SYABAS in stages.
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l. Developers are required to allow access at their respective project site and
assist SYABAS staff to carry out site inspection on ongoing works as directed.
m. The developer has to make sure that stealing of water does not take place
at project site.
vi) Role of Consultant
a. To prepare a quality assurance plan
b. To supervise all works through its site representative
c. To ensure all works are built according to approved drawings and
specifications
d. To prepare bimonthly progress reports and works programmes.
e. Consultant shall take full responsibility for all proper study, design,
authority approval, specification, construction drawings, supervision,
material inspection, testing and commissioning.
f. Consultant will not be relieved of its design obligation and supervision
even after the water supply system is taken over by SYABAS.
3.2 General Conditions
a. The quantity of water for construction supply and testing purposes can be given
in 2 stages:-
• Stage 1: For construction supply, the meter installed at site shall be small
(generally not more than 25 mm diameter). Water for construction supply
will be used for construction, leakage and pressure testing and general
cleaning purposes
• Stage 2: For pump testing and flushing purposes, the meter can be
increased to full bore diameter, for example 100 mm diameter (generally)
depending on water requirement of the water supply system. Water for
sterilization and flushing and pumping system test shall be obtained after
connection to the existing mains has been carried out.
b. SYABAS will take over the permanent water supply system only if developers
have completed the said system according to the approved plans. For big
developments, the taking over can be done by phases of development provided
each phase of development has completed its entire water supply system.
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The complete water supply system shall refer to all the incoming mains, external
water reticulation mains, internal plumbing, completion of suction tank, pump
house and service reservoir, installation of M & E works and telemetry system.
c. The developer is expected to complete the permanent water supply system and
handover to SYABAS before handing over of houses to the purchasers.
d. Please refer to item 4.0 for the details of workflow procedures for construction
and post construction of the external permanent water supply system, internal
plumbing system and Mechanical & Electrical and Telemetry system.
4.0 WORK FLOW PROCEDURES
4.1 External Permanent Water Supply System Workflow Procedures
4.2 Internal Plumbing System Workflow Procedures
4.3 Mechanical & Electrical and Telemetry System Workflow Procedures