Ball State University Engineering MEP And FP Construction .

Ball State University EngineeringMEP and FP Construction InspectionMaster ChecklistUpdated 11/30/17Project:Civil/Site Utilities Meter pits have meters or spool piece same size as meter installedLink seals around all vault pipe penetrations with bolt heads inside the vaultTamper switches on the PIV and other FP valves presentSump pump installed in vault completeBuried water piping is 5’0” deep minimumHHW piping is ductile iron with granular insulationCHW is HDPEThrust blocks are installedPiping tracer wires are installed.HHW and CHW valves are installed and boxes are at finished grade and the correct lids areinstalledElectrical duct banks are concrete encased. Warning tape installed.Duct bank conduits have been swabbed and mandrel pulled throughAll piping systems have been flushedDomestic disinfection complete with test reports turned overHydrostatic pressure test report on fire, domestic, CHW and HHW receivedAll excavations have been properly backfilled and compactedFlow fill used around valve boxes and CHW pipingNatural gas service installed and activeField set of as-builts checked periodically

Plumbing Drains are cast ironDomestic water is copper with soldered jointsBackflow preventers are Watts 909Pump bases are groutedCleanouts are accessible and per planHammer arresters are accessible and per planShut off / isolation valves are accessible and per planSteam pressure is verified and PRV is correctInsulation is fiberglass and correct thicknessValves and accessories are insulated per specsVents are through roof instead of using air admittance valvesNatural gas piping is black iron painted yellowNG pressure is acceptableCompressed air is per plans and is 80 psi minimumWater lines have been flushed and disinfected and reports turned overPressure test reports turned overStorm drains are insulatedAutoflush valves tested and operationalMop sink H/C supply lines have check valves installedThermostatic mixing valves are set up and witnessed operationalStored HW is 140 degrees minimumHand washing sink HW is 100 - 120 degreesDishwashing sink HW is 110 - 120 degreesHW system has thermometers and pressure gages per planWater heater(s) are plumbed per plan and piped to drainCondensing water heaters have neutralizer kits installedWater softener(s) are plumbed per plan and piped to drainWater softener(s) are set up and tested. Hardness report turned overInitial softener salt fill is suppliedExterior spigots/hydrants present per planBasement pipe penetrations are sealed with link seals with bolt heads inside.Field set of as-builts checked periodically

Fire Protection Design drawings submitted to FM Global and the State w/ comments receivedMains schedule 40. Roll grooved, not cut groovedComplete drain down is possible. Piped to drain. Incl. fire pump test headerNo traps without drainsPressure ratings (175 or 300) per specsHead temps are per drawings and specsHydrostatic pressure test reports turned overSprinkler bell is present and functioningFDC is 5” StorzTest header is located near a storm drain, easily hose accessibleAll flows and tampers are wired and testedAll dry/preaction points are monitored by the fire alarm systemPreaction system panel is installed and tested completeConcealed heads in finished spacesZone valves are accessible and equipped with flow switches and drains/insp. testFire pump transfer switch has been tested and pump run on generatorPump controller alarm points monitored by the fire alarm systemJockey pump is accessibleAir compressor is accessibleRisers have automatic air ventsHydraulic calcs and name plates presentAll testing complete and test reports turned overAll valves are locked and monitoredFire pump room lighting is on emergency powerFire pump normal power feed is from pad mounted xfmr and thru a fused disconnectField set of as-builts checked periodically

Mechanical Incoming HHW and CHW basement penetrations sealed with link sealsCopper hydronic piping is brazed jointPump bases groutedPumps alignedBelts aligned and tensionedAll equipment and system startup tasks complete and documentedIsolation valves installed per plan and accessibleControl wiring installed in conduitData jacks installed near BAS system control panelsLED displays are installed on the front of main control panelsLaminated copies of control drawings are located in control panelsBTU Meters are installed per manufacturer’s recommendations and are Onicon system 10 withF-3500 flow metersRoller hangers are used where HHE or steam pipe exceed 100’ of straight lengthFilter sections accessibleHHW incoming full flow bag filter installedBridges installed per planIncoming HHW and CHW S/R are labeledFire and smoke dampers installed and accessibleControl boxes on VAV’s and FCU’s are accessibleVolume dampers installed and accessible with handles left onCorrect insulation and thickness installed complete incl. at valves and accessoriesInsulation sealedPiping system and direction labeling completeValve tags installed and chartedPiping and ductwork pressure test witnessed and reports receivedDuct openings sealed throughout constructionEquipment clearances maintainedPiping systems flushed and treatedFlex duct limited to 5’0” maxAir vents installed at high pointsPiping per details incl. all accessoriesTAB complete and pencil copy and final copies of reports turned overCommissioning visits documented and deficiency reports addressedCommissioning completeBMS user interface (laptop/tablet) has been turned overAir handling units, fan coil units and blower coil units have been cleaned including all internalsectionsAll air filters are new and an extra set has been provided for each piece of equipment.Field set of as-builts checked periodically

Electrical Correct feeder/service main bonding jumper arrangementCorrect generator bonding arrangement (3P/4P ATS’s)Ground ring installed and/or bonded toTransformers properly grounded and bondedBreakers are set per Engineer’s settings reportNo water piping over electrical equipmentPanel covers are hinged door-in-door styleWorking clearances maintainedAll box supports in stud walls span 2 studsBox rough-in heights are correctNo back-to-back boxesNo MC/AC cable except for fixture whipsFixture whips are 6’0” or less and are only from box to fixture, not daisy chainedConduits run in center of stud walls to avoid drywall screw penetrationConduits supported within 3’ of boxesEMT fittings are steel (no die cast)Rigid elbows used for floor slab penetrationsMinimum conduit size is 3/4"No conduits run within floor slabsExposed exterior conduits are GRCOffice and conference room sensors are vacancy mode set to 30 minutesCorridor and RR sensors are occupancy and set to 30 minutesAll sensors are PIR only with the most sensitive settingGenerator housing is true walk-inGenerator fuel initial fill providedGenerator testing and training completeArc flash labels are installedMeters are installed in main switchgear and have Ethernet jack installedField set of as-builts checked periodically

Fire Alarm All fire alarm cabling is installed in conduitMetasys cabinet furnished and installedAll flows and tampers are wired and accessibleSprinkler bell is wired through FACPFire pump control panel is monitored (all points)Preaction system panel is monitored and/or controlledAll smoke and heat detectors are accessible incl. duct detectorsOwner’s witnessed testing is 100% completeFinal test reports are turned overInternet connectivity demonstratedAll mass notification functions tested and demonstratedAll panel bypasses tested and demonstratedTraining is completeCopy of the software is turned overField set of as-builts checked periodicallyTelecommunications All box supports in stud walls span 2 studsMinimum conduit size is 1” and is stubbed to corridor skeletal openingsData cabling is CAT 6A with blue jacketAll cabling is plenum ratedMDF and IDF’s are built per the drawingsData jacks are installed at each meter, each BMS panel, FACP and each access control panelCopper and fiber test results turned overField set of as-builts checked periodicallyNOTE: The above list is meant to be used as a tool for both all involved to use for MEP constructioninspection from rough-in through punch-out. It is not an all-inclusive list and is not project specific butrather a "one size fits all" minimum requirement for the applicable items on any given project. Someprojects may require more or less inspection.

Nov 30, 2017 · NOTE: The above list is meant to be used as a tool for both all involved to use for MEP construction inspection from rough-in through punch-out. It is not an all-inclusive list and is not project specific but r