ERECTION AND SAFETY MANUAL - Rigid Global Buildings

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ERECTION AND SAFETY MANUAL
b. When bundles, crates, cartons, boxes, etc. are opened following delivery, another check must
be performed to determine the quantity received and their condition.
If during this inspection damages or shortages of items are found upon opening the crates or cartons, a written
claim should be sent to the carrier no later than fourteen (14) days after delivery. If a shortage is discovered
within a container, then a written notice should be mailed to RIGID at the same time the claim is sent to the
carrier.
Unless these two important inspections are made and any reports or claims are fi led immediately, settlements
become very diffi cult and usually all parties suffer the loss.
NOTE:
Even when RIGID trucks are involved in the delivery, careful attention should be paid to the material, and
claims fi led in the same timely manner.
When fi ling claims either with the carrier, or with RIGID, the claim should indicate the item(s) in question, the
bundle or container in question (if any), the actual quantity received, the quantity which should have been
received, or that which was damaged. This is important for quickly retrieving the necessary information. Also,
other information such as numbers, names and addresses of consignees and consignors should be indicated
on claims, as well as invoice numbers.
These procedures are primarily for your protection. A shortage discovered later, can be caused by theft.
misplacement. or other causes, and neither the carrier or RIGID can accept responsibility.
NOTE:
Galvanized and galvalume materials are susceptible to damage from prolonged periods of contact with moisture
while stacked together. If there is evidence of moisture during unloading, the panels should be separated,
dried and stored out of the weather to prevent permanent discoloration. Never install any material if its’ quality
is in question!
2.3 LOCATION OF BUILDING PARTS
• Columns and rafters are usually unloaded near their respective installed positions on blocking on
the slab in position for easy makeup.
• Endwalls are usually laid out at each end of slab with the columns near respective anchor bolts.
NOTE!
An access area through the center of the building should be left for erection equipment.
Technical information contained herein is subject to change without notice.