Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information to determine damp proofing applications.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements and type of construction, are checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
- Identify damp proofing requirement.
- Type of flashing and damp proofing material are identified in accordance with job specifications, state of structure and job safety (OHS) requirements.
- Area of structure requiring damp proofing is identified from job drawings and specifications or site inspection.
- Area of structure requiring damp proofing is inspected for defects and soundness, in accordance with job and manufacturer specifications.
- Prepare surface.
- Install DPC.
- Damp proof is installed in accordance with work drawings and manufacturer specification.
- Flashing or damp proof course is laid and lapped in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Damp proof material is applied with a consistent mortar bed on top and bottom.
- DPC is folded to follow shape of surrounding structures.
- Install moisture proof barrier or flashings.
- Flashing materials are prepared for application to surrounding structures in accordance with design drawings and manufacturer recommendations.
- Flashing material is laid, lapped and joined to follow shape of surrounding structure.
- Flashings or moisture barrier material is formed and sealed around openings.
- Flashing and DPC are installed to project outside of mortar joint on external surface, and outside of brickwork in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.