Scaffold Erector

SCAFFOLD PLAN COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST

Saudi Aramco 9613 (10/01) Front
Scaffold Location / Description
SECTION A: FOR SCAFFOLDS OVER 12.2 m (40 ft) TALL, CHECK TO INDICATE IF IN SCAFFOLD PLAN:
Scope of Work
1a Brief description of work to be performed from the scaffold
1b Duration of work
1c Exact location where the scaffold will be erected
Scaffold Drawings
2a Height of scaffold shown
2b Length and width of scaffold at base shown
2c Type of scaffold (tube & coupler, fabricated tubular frame, system, etc.) noted
2d Light-duty, Medium-duty, or Special-duty load rating noted and used for design of scaffold
2e Maximum intended load (personnel, equipment, tools, and materials) per working level noted
2f Total number of planked/platformed levels noted
2g Maximum number of working levels noted
2h Tubing size (diameter, wall thickness) and material specification (including yield stress) noted
2i Platform units type, size, and material specified
2j Drawings adequately show complete construction information and details for the scaffold:
2k Posts, bearers, runners, horizontal (plan) and vertical bracing, etc.
2l Attachments or ties to buildings or structures / guy wires and their anchors
2m Ladders or other access to all working levels
2n Guardrail systems locations, dimensions, and toprail, midrail and toeboard sizes
2o Base support details, including base plates and sills
2p Drawn to scale on at least A3 size paper and scale noted on drawings
2q Scaffold fully and properly dimensioned
2r Plan views show complete layout of all horizontal members (bearers, runners, horizontal bracing, etc.)
2s Elevation views show complete layout of all vertical members (posts, braces, etc.)
2t All potential obstructions and interferences (piping, cable trays, platforms, etc.) shown and cleared
2u All areas to remain free of scaffold obstructions shown (roads, corridors, etc.)
2v If stairs are used, adequate handrails are provided and detailed
2w Note or signature on drawings to show they have been checked for accuracy
Other information
3a Manufacturers specifications and technical data for materials, planks, fittings, etc., included
3b Names and contact phone numbers for the proponent organization and scaffold erector organization
SECTION B: FOR SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS Including over 38 m (125 ft) tall CHECK IF IN SCAFFOLD PLAN:
Structural Calculations
4a Design loads, including uniformly distributed and concentrated loads and locations
4b Complete design calculations provided verifying safety factor of 4 for scaffold and all components
4c Calculations verifying foundation and/or existing support structure capacity
4d If required, wind load analysis for all critical wind directions as per SAES-A-112
4e Calculations prepared as per SAES-A-204 (including plots if computer program printouts submitted)
4f Calculations legible and in English
4g Calculations checked and approved by a qualified civil/structural engineer
Support Information/Technical Data
5a Load Tables for posts, bearers, planks, etc.
5b Coupler Safe Working Loads (SWL)
5c Other:
The needed information, shown above, has been verified as being contained within this scaffold plan package by:
Organization
Print Name
Signature
Date
Telephone Number
Is this scaffold plan complete (Y/N)?
Proponent Loss Prevention

Saudi Aramco 9613 (10/01) Reverse

SCAFFOLD PLAN COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST - Explanatory notes
Purpose of this checklist: To help the Scaffold Erector, Proponent, and Loss Prevention verify that the scaffold plan is
complete (contains all necessary information) when it is submitted for Saudi Aramco review. Signature(s) at bottom of the
checklist only indicate that scaffold plan is complete and ready for review. Signature(s) do not indicate that the scaffold
plan is correct or otherwise approved for erection.
Scaffolds over 12.2 meters (40 feet) tall: Scaffold Erectors representative shall complete section A and sign at the
bottom of checklist confirming that scaffold plan is complete, before submittal of scaffold plan (with checklist attached) to the
Proponent. Proponent shall verify scaffold plan is complete and sign at bottom, before submittal to the Area Loss Prevention
Division (ALPD) for review. ALPD review is required for all scaffolds over 12.2 m (40 ft) tall and for Special Scaffolds.
Special Scaffolds, including scaffolds over 38 m (125 ft) tall: Scaffold Erectors representative shall complete both
sections A and B. Proponent shall verify both sections before submittal of scaffold plan to ALPD. For Special Scaffolds,
review of scaffold plan by Consulting Services Department (CSD), Civil Engineering Unit is required, after review by ALPD is
complete.
Scaffold Drawings:
2a) Height of scaffold - height measured from the foundation to the uppermost (highest) platform.
2b) Length of scaffold - measured between the extreme posts (standards) along the runners (ledgers).
Width of scaffold - measured between the outside and inside posts (standards) along the bearers (putlog or transom) or
at right angles to the runners (ledgers).
2c) Type of scaffold:
G
Tube and coupler
G
System, with manufacturers brand name noted (e.g., typical system scaffolds used in Saudi Aramco include SGB
Cuplok, SSF Kwikstage, and Layher Allround)
2d) Each scaffold must have a Load Rating, as follows:
G
Light-duty - maximum uniformly distributed load on the platform shall not exceed 120 kg/m
2
(25 psf). Commonly used
for inspection, painting, access and light cleaning.
G
Medium-duty - maximum uniformly distributed load on the platform shall not exceed 240 kg/m
2
(50 psf). Used when
light materials are deposited on the platforms.
G
Special-duty - maximum uniformly distributed load on the platform exceeds 240 kg/m
2
(50 psf). Used when scaffold is
required to carry heavy loads, such as masonry, piping, or equipment.
2e) Maximum total weight (personnel, equipment, tools, materials, etc.) that each platform needs to support.
2f) The maximum, total number of levels that will be planked or decked at one time.
2g) The maximum number of platforms that will be in use by workmen at one time (working levels).
2h) Diameter and wall thickness of tubing to be used, tubing material specification (i.e., ASTM, BS) and minimum specified
yield stress (Fy) noted.
2i) Planking or scaffold deck (fabricated) type, size, and material specification.
2k) Are locations and spacing for all posts (standards), bearers (putlogs, transoms), and runners (ledgers) clearly shown on
the drawing(s)?
2l) Are all attachments or ties to buildings or structures clearly shown and detailed on the drawing(s)?
2m) Are ladders, stairs, or other access to all working levels clearly shown on the drawing(s)?
2n) Are guardrail (toprail, midrail, and toeboard) locations, dimensions, and sizes clearly shown?
2o) Are foundations and other supports, including base plates and sills, fully detailed?
2p) Are drawings drawn to scale on at least size A3 paper (297 x 420 mm) and the scale noted?
2q) Are complete dimensions shown to fully locate all scaffold components?
2t) Are all potential obstructions and interferences clearly shown? Will they prevent the construction of the scaffold exactly
as shown? In most cases, this will require a site visit to confirm.
2u) Have areas that should remain free of scaffold obstructions, such as roads, corridors and excavations, been adequately
considered? This may require a site visit to verify.
3a) Are specifications, technical data, brochures or other manufacturers information for scaffold components and fittings
included in the submitted package?
Special Scaffold: either: (a) higher than 38 m [125 ft] or exceeds the maximum height limits in section 9.11 of the Saudi
Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook; (b) cantilevered by more than 3 m [10 ft]; (c) over 30 square meters [320 sq ft] total
platform area and supported by or hung from an existing structure or building (e.g., roof, pipe rack, offshore platform); (d)
supporting loads greater than 240 kg/m
2
[50 psf], including piping, equipment, masonry, new or existing structures, or loads
other than workers and their materials; (e) supported by or hung from one or more outrigger beams; or (f) supported by or
hung from wind girders or roofs of floating roof tanks.