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NO. STANDARD CHECK REMARKS

A GENERAL
1 All necessary piping/plumbing shop drawings submitted to and Y N NA
approved by OIC
2 Detailed drawing clearly indicates the proposed location of all Y N NA
individual water meter submitted to and approved by OIC and
DWS. All water meters shall be installed at locations easily
accessible for reading, repair and maintenance
3 Complete catalogue with all necessary technical data of entire Y N NA
materials submitted to and approved by OIC & DWS prior to
purchase
4 PWD qualified and registered plumber & plumbing contractor's Y N NA
detail submitted to and approved by OIC. All plumbing works
done by skilled/specialised personnel led by approved PWD
qualified plumber
5 All necessary test certificates/factory certificates from Y N NA
manufacturer or MOD certified laboratory to ensure material
quality and strength etc. (if necessary)
6 Proper selection of pipe material for hot and cold water piping as Y N NA
per specifications/construction drawing:
a. Stainless steel pipe to BS 4127 (replaced by BS EN 10312) Grade Y N NA
304 and 316
b. Copper pipe for hot water to BS 2871 Part I (replaced by BS EN Y N NA
1057+A1)
c. Brass fittings to BS 864 Part II (replaced by BS EN 1254 -1 & 2) Y N NA
d. Other approved material: Y N NA
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7 ___All proposed pipe fittings/appliances/accessories comply with Y N NA
BS/contract specification with warranty of quality of products
8 Proposed water cisterns are with double flush (half flush and full Y N NA
flush buttons)
9 All water meters must be checked and approved by DWS prior to Y N NA
installation
10 All necessary samples are displayed properly at work site with Y N NA
proper labelling and all the material is properly inspected prior to
fabrication
B PREPARATION
1 All material stored properly as per manufacturer's instruction and Y N NA
covering material is applied where necessary to protect pipes,
fittings and specials etc.
2 Work requirements of pipes, fittings and specials and the method Y N NA
of fixing are identified as per contract specification
3 Work sequence is properly planned in a logical order to suit the Y N NA
site conditions
4 Tools, equipments etc are selected and checked prior to use to Y N NA
ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in
a safe condition
5 Sealing methods and fixing and sealing materials are prepared by Y N NA
mixing or cutting to length as appropriate/as per manufacturer's
instructions
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C INTERNAL PIPING INSTALLATION
1 No water pipeline is laid under the building Y N NA
2 Access panels (min. 1.5mx1.5m) provided for water pipeline Y N NA
installed in ceiling space & services shaft for easy maintenance
3 All direct supply pipelines at ground floor and subsequent floors Y N NA
are completed with control valve (e.g. gate valve)
4 All risers to water storage tanks at roof level installed with gate Y N NA
valve at ground floor and at inlet pipe to water tank
5 Flexible metal hose (min. 1.5m long) with nozzle (i.e. angle tap) Y N NA
installed adjacent to water closet instead of bib tap
6 Hot water pipes are insulated with closed cell foam insulation Y N NA
similar to Aeroflex material or approved equivalent
7 Stop cock provided at the inlet to each and every appliance Y N NA
8 No flexible hose joint used for any connection to all appliances Y N NA
9 Control valves installed at all external and internal tee-off Y N NA
connections for future connections and maintenance
10 All underground copper pipe wrapped with Y N NA
25mmx150mmx30mm "Nitto pipe wrap Polyethylene model No.
53-25" or approved equivalent material
11 Automatic relief valve and temperature control switch installed to Y N NA
all electric pressure water heaters
12 "Pestro" type or approved equivalent auto-shut off taps provided Y N NA
at all hand wash basins
13 Auto valve provided for each urinal Y N NA
14 Bib-tap installed at all urinals for washing purposes, or other Y N NA
fitting provided:_________________________________________
15 All stop cocks are chrome plated or of a brass type
Y N NA
16 No water pipeline is concealed inside or under the floor slabs
Y N NA
17 All water taps are min. 150mm away from finished wall surfaces
Y N NA
18 All wall penetrations are firmly attached to framing and all pipes Y N NA
are set with slopes to prevent backward falling drains to suit site
conditions
19 Provide all necessary steel sections, steel tubes, fittings, nuts and Y N NA
bolts, clips, rollers and chains, etc. for the formation of suitable
supports, sleeves and hangers
20 Proper supporting brackets/bracings/saddle straps provided at 1 Y N NA
metre intervals for all exposed and surface run plumbing pipes
21 Provide floor traps, gully traps etc. at correct locations to suit site Y N NA
conditions/as per construction drawing
22 Level, bed, and anchor tubs and showers as per manufacturer's Y N NA
specifications to prevent movement
23 All the plumping installation works are carried out as per Y N NA
construction drawing
D TESTING
1 After completion of each section of pipe work, all joints are Y N NA
sealed for hydrostatic test at a pressure of 125 psi or twice the
working pressure which ever is the greater for a minimum period
of 1 hour
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2 Pressure Test conducted to all water pipelines to 125 psi or twice Y N NA
the working pressure whichever is the greater
3 Tests are witnessed and certified by DWS, PWD Y N NA
E WATER METER INSTALLATION
1 All water meters installed outside of boundary fence
Y N NA
2 Individual water meters installed for building room units, Y N NA
canteen, tuck-shop etc.
3 Master meter enclosed in underground concrete chamber Y N NA
4 Master meter installed above ground is with proper protection Y N NA
such as guard rail
5 Stainless steel pipe is used for the communication pipe laid Y N NA
between the existing government main pipe and the consumer's
water meter and its upstand pipe
6 20mm diameter stainless steel pipe is used for the Y N NA
communication pipe laid between the existing government main
pipe and the domestic individual house water meter connection
7 No water meter is installed adjacent to trash bin or below the Y N NA
staircase
8 All water meters installed at easy to access locations, safe from Y N NA
moving vehicles & easily seen and read by the meter reader
9 Stainless steel saddle strap is used for tapping on all kind of pipes Y N NA
other than ductile iron pipe
10 For ductile iron pipe, only direct tapping on the pipe is allowed Y N NA
F CLEANING
1 Piping, plumbing and fabrication by approved method and as per Y N NA
the manufacturers' instruction
2 All waste and waste material are removed for disposal or Y N NA
recycling as required
3 Entire work area is cleaned and in safe condition & rubbish Y N NA
removed from work area and disposed off site properly
G COMPLETION
1 Completed installation is checked to ensure compliance with Y N NA
contract requirements, specifications etc.
2 Labels provided on all valves and stopcocks on mains and sub- Y N NA
circuits, for identification of services
3 Joints are sealed and the section is hydrostaticly tested at a Y N NA
pressure as per specification
4 All cold water mains, service pipes, distribution pipes, storage Y N NA
cisterns and tanks are sterilised before the systems are brought
into used for domestic purposes
5 Arranged final inspection to ensure the entire installation works Y N NA
are satisfactory
6 Submitted warranty certificates, 3 sets of as-built drawings (both Y N NA
plan and isometric drawings), Internal Water Pressure Test
Report submitted to OIC/DWS
Name of SS: Name of OIC:
Checked & Signed: Reviewed Non-compliance: Verified & Signed: Reviewed Non-compliance:

Date: Date: Date: Date: