Christian Faith Centre Church foundation inspection report

The foundation inspection focuses on the implementation of workmanship done or used by contractors
following the work given to them by the client. The intent of the foundation inspection is to benchmark the
overall safety and stability of the erected structure observed on site against the criteria contained in the
checklist.
Disclaimer and distribution
This report has been prepared by Sisekelo Mbata for the sole purpose of assessing the standard of the
foundations on ERF 3072, DALPARK, EXT. 13 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
this report, Sisekelo Mbata will not be held liable for the content and the consequences of its use.
Project details

Project name Construction of CFCC structure.

Scope of work Foundation works.

 Other
Type of work  Civil  Residential  Commercial
(specify)

Project reference # CFCC-3072 Job # To be advised

Contract duration (in weeks) To be advised Acceptance date Date to be re-advised

Site address ERF 3072, DALPARK, EXT. 13

Date of inspection 2019-06-05 Inspection # 03

Contract superintendent Client to advise

Phone - Email -

Site Auditors’ details

Auditor name Sisekelo Mbata Site Visit time 9:30am – 11:15am

Phone 078 118 9893 Email sisekelombata@icloud.com

Signature S. Mbata. Date 2019-06-05

Assessment result

To be distinguished below
Overall result (Pass/Fail) FAIL Total demerits
according to workmanship.

Due to various reasons established during the FOUNDATION

Non-compliance summary assessment, it has been established that the foundation(concrete works)
are not sufficient and are not to standard.

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Summary
Introduction
As part of the inspection pre-qualification requirements for building and civil construction contractors, Sisekelo
Mbata received a formal request by the client to undertake a site inspection. This inspection focused the
foundations and concrete works done by contractors following the work given to them by the client.

Findings
Category 1: General Foundations
The foundations have been poorly constructed and impose high risk as they are not suitable to
withstand the imposed loads of the structure. A DCP test could not be conducted due to the
roughness of the hole and surface.

Category 2: Segregation
There is too much segregation, high chances is that it may have been caused by poorly graded
aggregate and excessive water content.

Category 3: Soil.
The soil, in the Dalpark and surrounding areas is found to be collapsible, therefore stabilizing
the invert levels was necessary with adequate reinforcing bars. No evidence to support that this
was done was provided to us nor is it visible on site.

Category 4: Size of the concrete foundation.

The concrete 30-40mm below ground level going down to invert level is too small and is not the
recommended nor is it the standard size of concrete foundation ale to withstand any vertical
loads imposed.

Category 5: Concrete.
There is evidence on site that proves that concrete was mixed on site, therefore possibilities of
poorly grading the aggregate as well as using excessive water is highly likely making the
concrete itself weak.

Risk category Action Required

Category 1 General REDO

Foundations

Category 2 Segregation REDO

Category 3 Soil Stabilize and insert rebar’s

Category 4 Size of the REDO

concrete
foundation

Category 5 Concrete REDO with correct mixing rations or get ready mix concrete
supplied.

Over all corrective Conclusion

From the information made available during the site inspection, the contractor appointed has been found to not
conform> to the benchmarked of professional standards. And therefore the structure needs to be dismantled
and correctly reassembled, with all concrete works done correctly. To continue with the structure will be high
risk to the general public.

A further site inspection is not required.

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