This standard covers the positioning, securing and preparation of curtain walling. The complexity could be because the products have unique requirements relating to their production, have features that are difficult to achieve, or require a mixture of materials and processes that are particularly unusual. Curtain walling systems will either provide the external surfaces of a building or be positioned within a large aperture. You will need to position system components correctly, secure them to the main structure of a building and prepare them to support the panels.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on site installation work of Curtain Wall systems.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
obtain reliable sources of information and assess the implication of complex requirements on installation processes
report any issues with requirements for curtain walling that you feel may affect safety, quality or timescales to relevant people
check installation location(s) and all relevant surfaces are prepared to meet specifications
use specified installation materials and fixings in line with safe working practices and regulatory requirements
position installation materials to meet specifications
identify, select and use appropriate tools and equipment for installing curtain walling following safe working practices and manufacturers' instructions
fix installation materials to structures so that they are secure and apply specified materials following manufacturer's instructions to provide a weatherproof installation
check installation materials are undamaged and are capable of supporting panels following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
finish work checking that the installation work is plumb, level and square
check the curtain walling screen(s) function as required and meet the specifications
remove tools and equipment from work areas and store them following SOPs
remove surplus materials and debris from work area and dispose of them following, site rules, SOPs and current legislation
restock any materials used from appropriate sources that are necessary for further work
identify any problems relating to installation work and deal with them following SOPs
record information on work in appropriate information systems
pass relevant information to customers about operation and cleaning of curtain walling following SOPs
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
requirements that could arise including unique production requirements, difficult features or unusual combinations of materials or processes
implications of complex requirements on installations
special methods, equipment and resources necessary to deal with installation requirements
health and safety responsibilities, obligations and procedures that need to be followed
how to ensure installation sites are prepared correctly and following safe working practices
purpose of Datum points and levels and how to use them
different types of materials used for installations and weatherproofing of internal and external finishes
factors that could determine whether sections are assembled prior to positioning or assembled in situ and the benefits of them
why it is important to ensure no applied loads are carried by individual sections
how to handle and lift different types of installation materials
methods for securing installation materials to different types of structures
how and when to check and ensure structures are aligned and plumb and why this is important
how different installation materials are assembled and fit together
types of damage that can affect installation materials and how to minimise the risk of damage
how to deal with surplus materials including disposal, recycling and reuse in line with SOPs and current legislation
types of materials to be restocked and how to obtain these
how to undertake final inspection of installation work, including whether drainage is clear and functioning
types of problem that can occur with installation work and SOPs for dealing with them
information systems that should be used and why it is important to use them
information and instructions to provide to customers relating to operation and cleaning
GQAFEN10 Install curtain walling
Overview
This standard covers the positioning, securing and preparation of curtain walling. The complexity could be because the products have unique requirements relating to their production, have features that are difficult to achieve, or require a mixture of materials and processes that are particularly unusual. Curtain walling systems will either provide the external surfaces of a building or be positioned within a large aperture. You will need to position system components correctly, secure them to the main structure of a building and prepare them to support the panels.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on site installation work of Curtain Wall systems.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
Keywords
Fenestration, Curtain Wall