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is limited special attention must be given to delivery schedules as to
minimize site storage requirements.
f.2.2 Due consideration should be given to the handling and storage of all
material deliveries so as to prevent damage, deterioration or loss, when
provided, manufactures handling and storage recommendations should
be followed. Any specialist handling equipment or storage requirements
should b e provided to facilitate meeting requirements. Due regard should
be given to quality planning considerations and any subcontractor
agreements providing handling attendances.

f.2.3 Where deemed necessary, secure storage facilities will be set up on site
to prevent inappropriate use o materials. If practicable, there shall also be
an area of for non-conforming materials. Due consideration should be
given to any storage space required by subcontractors.
f.2.4 Materials not affected by atmospheric conditions may be stored in open
areas whereas those liable to deterioration must be stored in a suitable
environment so as to prevent damage or deterioration. This may include
covering of bulk materials such as sand and cement.

f.2.5 Periodic checks shall be carried out by the storekeeper to monitor any
deterioration in stored materials. Stock level will be monitored via the bin
cards.
f.2.6 Consumable items should be adequately stored in an enclosed storage
area and easily identifiable – the material itself or the packaging may be
used for this purpose, otherwise labels should indicate material.
f.2.7 Hazardous materials will be stored in predefined locations, and maintained
under controlled and safe conditions.
f.2.8 All materials delivered to and accepted by site are deemed by the company
to have been issued and no further issue control is required from site
stores, provided such materials are used by the site that ordered them.
However, those with authority to take materials from store must ensure
that materials taken are correct for the intended use.

f.2.9 Where materials are transferred from site to site the project engineer shall
complete a transfer note giving details of materials transferred including
type of material, quantity and destination. One copy of the transfer note
should accompany the delivery and such materials should be treated by
the receiving site as new products and inspected accordingly.

f.3 Preservation and delivery
f.3.1 Preservation of stored materials is ensured through observance of the
procedure as detailed above.

f.3.2 For works that are complete but not handed over, or through which passage
is required, suitable protection shall be given to installations that are
susceptible to damage from dust or traffic, e.g. plant and equipment marble,
carpets, roads, fixtures and fittings, etc. if passage is not required these

areas should be made secure and unauthorized entry prohibited.
f.3.3 Periodic checks should be carried out by the project engineer to monitor
any deterioration in the product.

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