SAMPT has reviewed your subject submittal dated September 18, 2013 and has no objection with the following comments:

1.	This Method Statement is acceptable for areas where there are no interfaces with underground or above ground utilities.
2.	ICC shall submit a separate method statement for every location with a problem that requires a special procedure especially while interfacing with underground and above ground utilities.
3.	Mention the Quality/ RFI requirements for verification of depths and elevations along with standard forms and templates.
4.	Mention excavation checklists required to follow safety requirements.
5.	According to SAES-A-114, fill materials shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 200mm in loose depth. Any standards referring to other depths shall be mentioned in the Method Statement.
6.	All applicable standards shall be mentioned either in the references section or within the clauses of the method statement.
7.	It is contractor’s responsibility to meet with the Saudi Aramco Quality and Safety standards and perform works according to approved scope of work and drawings.

Should you have any questions, please contract Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel. No. +966 12 422 4393
