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Are conduit connections made tightly?
Are conduit seals installed in accordance with drawings?
Are conduits free of stoppages, grout and leakage?
Are elevations set for PIV's and hydrants?
Are field bend radius correct per drawings and specification – bends are free of deformities?
Are field changes documented on as-built drawings?
Are locations and elevations known for manholes?
Are pipe caps on ends?
Are reinforcing bars installed when specified?
Are rigid steel elbows used for stub-ups, including PVC Runs?
Are soils test to verify material selections required?
Are stub-up concrete encasements correct?
Are stub-up dimensions and locations correct?
Are the conduit size, type and location verified for conformance to specifications and drawings?
Are trench forms free of debris?
Does design and installation schedule for piping, grounding, duct banks and ductwork support installation during site work and foundation phase of the project?
Have we considered the use of fiberglass ground wells rather than the clay pipe?
Have we reviewed underground utilities to make certain that we have eliminate or minimized the routing of water lines over underground cable?
Is backfill and compaction correct?
Is cast iron soil pipe supported per specification?
Is cathodic protection required?
Is concrete color in accordance with specifications?
Is concrete coverage adequate, spaces not left exposed?
Is conduit sloped to drain into manholes?
Is minimum concrete coverage in accordance with specifications on sides of conduits?
Is trench verified for conflicts with other underground construction?
Is trenching verified for location, elevation and forming?
What are backfill requirements in ditches?
What type of material is used for underground?
What‘s required regarding underground inspection and testing?
Who provides encasements around piping?
Who provides vaults and manholes?
Who‘s responsible for any tie ins to city and associated permitting?
Who‘s responsible for installing metering devices?
Who‘s to provide trenching for the underground?
Will hydrants be ordered early because of delivery lead-time?
Will manholes be precast, fiberglass or poured in place?
Validation (TOC)
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Are validation reviews handled on individual turnover document basis, to expedite process?
Do we have establish system boundaries for validated and non-validated systems in the project as early as possible?
Have the responsibilities for Validation and Commissioning Master Plan been defined?
Have we completely defined ―validation requirements?
Have we confirmed the use of the Engineer of Record ‗As-Built‘ P&ID as the Regulatory/Validation document?
Have we implemented a tracking matrix for validation documents, including status?
Is [Client] providing the Schedule and Resource requirements for Validation activities to facilitate appropriate project support?
When will we provide training to staff and subcontractors on proper execution of GMP required documents that will be included in the turnover packages?
Warehousing (TOC)
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Are any special rigging requirements identified?
Are arrangements made for radio repair on a blanket order?
Are blanket orders written for UPS, Airborne, Federal Air Express, etc.?
Are communications between storage areas developed?
Are construction lay down areas furnished?
Are construction lay down areas maintained?
Are delivery hours developed and are they printed on POs?
Are initial supplies of hard hats, safety glasses and side shields received?
Are inside storage plans developed?
Are markings in compliance to applicable standards (ASTM, ASME, etc)?
Are necessary office equipment card file, stamps, specialty items and copier
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requisitioned and received?
Are off loading equipment requirements determined?
Are open orders set up at local hardware stores and rental equipment dealers for short-term rentals
Are padlocks for the project procured?
Are provisions made for initial fuel and lubrication needs?
Are provisions made for scrap sales?
Are receiving summaries issued on a daily basis?
Are storage areas gridded off? Are they properly marked?
Are there any offsite warehouse needs?
Are there any special requirements on setting up trailers within the state for inspection?
Are there special requirements for [Client] equipment receipts?
Are we received information for any special storage requirements on process and/or contractor ordered material?
Are we reviewing each equipment delivery for complete supplier documentation?
Are we using a bar coded identification system to aid in tool and bulk material inventory control?
Can we get blanket approval for regular and spot overtime for warehouse personnel or must they be approved by [Client] for every hour?
Do shipments require Itemized Packing Sheet for vendor furnished items? Upon receipt on site, uncrate and check boxes for items and note condition and acceptance Do we have a protection program in place for piping gasket faces?
Do we have good delivery information on process equipment?
Does project have a centralized location for deliveries?
Has a Clearance Report developed and is it in use?
Has an Equipment Tagging And Checkout Procedure developed for getting [Client]
material out of the warehouse?
Has receiving inspected for hidden or internal damage?
Has verification been made for conformance to P.O. requirements?
Have we arranged for labor to lubricate new equipment?
Have we arranged for labor to lubricate the existing equipment?
Have we developed a complete min-max supply system for crafts?
Have we developed and issued a complete lube oil and lubrication schedule for rotating equipment?
Have we identified material and equipment that needs QC inspection?
Have we ordered lubrication material for existing and new equipment?
Have we reviewed certified material test reports?
In conjunction with the construction manager, have permanent radio numbers assigned and where will they
In the schedule, what timing Is permanent warehouse going to be built on and can it be used for construction deliveries?
Is a computer required for use in the warehouse?
Is a log initiated for collect freight bills?
Is a master lock system developed?
Is a numerical purchase order file set up?
Is a plan developed for the liquidation of surplus equipment and materials?
Is a warehouse storage facility plan developed?
Is a warehouse withdrawing record system being used?
Is an alphabetical vendor file set up?
Is an authorized signature list developed for the clearance and gate pass?
Is an outside laydown yard and facility plan developed?
Is equipment received being inspected?
Is Field Material Requisition Procedure developed?
Is heating and cooling provided for storerooms?
Is identification for equipment tags identified and has proper equipment and material ordered?
Is Material Receiving Report used?
Is Material Shipping Report Procedure developed and implemented?
Is OS&D Procedure developed and implemented?
Is procedure set up for off-hours delivery - Friday, Saturday and Sunday and nighttime?
Is program implemented to ensure cable reels are returned promptly for credit and no additional charges are incurred?
Is there a local vendor with a fifth wheel that can be used for trailer moving & setups?
Verify documents accompanying any shipment?
Verify inspection release for shipment from supplier?
Verify tagging, marking and identification to the P.O. requirements?
Verify that equipment is entered into maintenance program?
Verify that equipment is in proper storage?
What are [Client]'s requirements for frequency of inventories for small tools and material?
Who‘s responsible for repair of equipment that is stored?
Who‘s responsible for spare parts?
Who‘s responsible for temporary lubrication and permanent lubrication of equipment prior to [Client] take over?
Will there be a need to build an onsite warehouse or will trailers be used?
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Warranty (TOC)
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Are equipment warranties filed together or preferably have been made electronically?
Are there any mechanical guarantees or warrantees?
Are there parameters set for [Client] versus contractor implementation of warranty items?
Do we have process guarantees identified?
Do we have record - spread sheet - developed showing warranty start dates and ending dates for each warranted portion of the project?
Do we have repair and replacement on project? How are we tracking? What‘s deductible per occurrence?
How long are the guarantees or warrantees?
Is warranty administration plan in place?
Who‘ll administer the warranty?
Welding (TOC)
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Are corrective actions for welds reported?
Are dimensions, angles, gaps and tolerances acceptable?
Are fillet or socket weld contours in conformance with the applicable code?
Are fillet or socket welds surface free from coarse ripples, grooves and merges smoothly with the surfaces joined?
Are fillet sizes correct?
Are reexamined welds marked with QC inspector's symbol, number or accepted stamp or mark?
Are repairs made in accordance with the original WPS or an approved procedure?
Are there any restrictions on welding at the site which could require additional expense?
Are unacceptable welds reported to the appropriate craft supervisor?
Are unaccepted welds documented properly?
Are unaccepted welds reexamined by QC inspector?
Are we documenting pipe welds on visual inspection report or entering into the computer weld tracking system?
Are we documenting structural welds on structural welding visual inspection report?
Are we inspecting internal alignment and root opening prior to welding?
Are we inspecting welds for surface discontinuities such as undercut?
Are we properly protecting surfaces?
Are we using qualified personnel to perform visual examinations accordance with the contractor visual inspection procedures which is in accordance with the ASNT (SNT‑TC‑lA) or AWS (QC-1)?
Are weld filler material requirements verified?
Are weld joints subjected to visual examination on a random surveillance basis?
Are weld joints visually inspected after completion of the assembly or after final erection and welding?
Are weld procedure electrical characteristics verified?
Are welder qualifications and identification verified?
Are welders stamping or marking their assigned symbol adjacent to the weld made?
Are welding sequence requirements verified?
Are welding testing procedures implemented?
Are weldments marked with QC inspector's symbol, number or accepted stamp or marked?
Are welds free from cracks, incomplete fusion, overlap, excessive piping porosity, slag and other similar defects?
Are welds that are not accessible for examination after final assembly inspected immediately prior to the condition resulting in the inaccessibility, and if post weld heat treatment is required, visual examination is conducted on the weldments after the post weld heat treatment is complete?
Do we have application of welder identification when required?
Does visual inspection of the welds begin immediately after the completed welds have cooled to ambient temperature?
Does visual inspector maintain and use visual inspection tools? (Portable Light, Calibrated Tape Measure, Set of Weld Size Gauges, 4X Magnifier and 6" Vernier Calipers, etc)
For ferrous material 1/4-in. and over, are low-stress steel die stamps having a rounded used?
For ferrous material less than 1/4-in., Is welder's symbol documented on the base metal using approved paint markers?
Have we inspected completed welds for proper reinforcement?
Have we inspected end preparation and joint configuration as established by applicable weld procedures and engineering specifications?
Is cleanliness of final weldment acceptable?
Is final acceptance of visual inspection for welds in ASTM, A514 and A517 or other special materials completed after 48 hours of the weld completion or when required by code or specification?
Is Fit up of the following type joints - Fillets, Butt, Non-Butt and Tack welds correct?
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Is inspection of welding accomplished by the direct visual examination of the welds or the use of visual aids, such as Magnifiers, Optical Instruments, and Bore scopes?
Is inspector verifying complete information regarding location, type, size, and extent of welds?
Is internal alignment acceptable?
Is interpass temperature within requirements?
Is lighting in the test area verified by the use of a light meter that reads white light intensity in foot-candles when required by the specifications?
Is material identified for both base and weld before welding?
Is portable lighting available for the inspection of inaccessible areas that are not properly illuminated by the conventional lighting system?
Is project adhering to the maintenance of pre-heat requirements?
Is proper cleaning being done between welding passes?
Is QC inspector flagging and documenting the unacceptable welds? Inspector must use number or other acceptable identification, location of, nature of defect, and the area of the weld that is unacceptable.
Is root pass checked for incomplete penetration, cracks, porosity, slag, fusion lines and quality workmanship?
Is test area is adequately illuminated for the proper evaluation of indications revealed on the test surface?
Is throat size verified?
Is welder ID documented on the isometric drawings by the applicable crafts?
Is workmanship acceptable?
Verify for pre-heat requirements.
Verify for proper welding materials, position, and other essential variables of applicable weld procedures?
Verify for tack welds that are to be incorporated into the final weld?
Verify the root pass for incomplete penetration, cracks, porosity, slag, fusion lines and quality workmanship?
When and where Is welder testing done?