Major and/or High Risk Water/Sewer Site Inspection Report

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Enter time of Commencement of compliance audit

  Date

• Enter the section of works being audited

1 - MANAGEMENT

• Have construction activities commenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there copies of current Project Drawings on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are copies of relevant MRWA Codes and specifications on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have MRWA customers been notified of works in accordance with MRWA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have competent and qualified employees been allocated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate affected authorities been notified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a PMP prepared for each project to control Quality OHS and Environmental issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ITPs been prepared for the activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work instructions and technical procedures available for activities that are critical to the work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff competent in the use of the work instructions or technical procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foremen running regular toolbox meetings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of toolbox meeting being kept and available on site for all to see.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2 - MATERIALS/PRODUCTS

• Have Materials and/or Products been delivered to the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Pipes on MRWA approved Products List and according to Design Drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Fittings on MRWA approved Products List and according to Design Drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Backfill materials on MRWA approved Products List and according to Design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Embedment materials on MRWA approved Products List and according to Design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Concrete materials and works comply with MRWA Codes Part 3 and are according to Design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are precast maintenance structures on MRWA approved Products list and according to design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all surface fitting on MRWA approved Product List and according to design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water supply mains conveying drinking water constructed from pipes that are blue in colour, blue striped or sleeved with blue polyethylene sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on water supply mains conveying drinking water coloured blue or are buried components sleeved with blue sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on water supply mains conveying drinking water not coloured purple.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycled water supply mains conveying Non-drinking water constructed from pipes that are purple in colour, purple striped or sleeved with purple polyethylene sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on recycled water supply mains conveying Non-drinking water coloured purple or are buried components sleeved with purple sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on recycled mains conveying Non-drinking water not coloured blue

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubber rings stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3 - STORAGE

• Is there a designated site compound or storage compound

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes unloaded according to manufacturer's requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes stored in a secure location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes and fittings stored according to manufacture's requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plastic pipes within their use by date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do amenities on site comply with the Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4 - MOBILE PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Is there mobile plant and equipment on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that operators of all plant are trained and have been assessed as competent in the operation of the plant (Certificate of Competency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Mobile Plant and Equipment comply with OHS Code of Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the contractor demonstrate evidence of a company planned maintenance program in accordance with the plant manufacturers specification and schedules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the contractor demonstrate examples of recently completed pre-start plant safety checks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that faults can be recorded and rectified.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all plant to be used on the road reserve have current registration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant/cranes being operated as required in the No Go zone regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plant have appropriate hazard warning lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plant have appropriate audible warning devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plant/crane have rollover protection and falling object protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a carbon dioxide or dry chemical hand fire extinguisher present in each plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the wire rope used on drums and sheaves have >19 wires per strand with an inner core.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel in the vicinity of operating mobile plant wearing high visibility clothing, safety helmet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there systems to effectively protect pedestrians working around mobile plant. (e.g. barriers, warning signs, bunting, communications, signals, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Trucks, Cars and trailers parked to reduce impact on Road users and pedestrians

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Job safety Analysis (JSA) been conducted in relation to the safe use of cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are JSA requirements for the safe use of cranes being met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator have a certificate of competency to operate the crane/ plant for lifting loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator been instructed in the safe operation of this equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a log book used by the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all equipment been inspected and maintained to the manufacturer's specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator carried out a load estimation (weight and centre of gravity)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls marked and colour coded for identification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the mobile crane outrigger pads set up as required by the Code of Practice.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do quick hitches in use on plant have a locking device which is positively locked in the engaged position as required by Work safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads suspended to a positively fixed attachment on a boom, not to a safety or quick hook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all slings and chains tagged with Safe Working Load clearly indicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fibre ropes/slings free of wear, break or other defects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all hook and shackles conform to OHS requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hooks used on winches closed hooks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 - MANUAL HANDLING

• Has a Job safety Analysis (JSA) been conducted in relation to manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees carried out appropriate training for manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are JSA requirements being met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting techniques appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6 - FIRST AID

• Are appropriate first aid facilities and suitably trained persons on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following phone numbers clearly displayed - Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the criteria for deciding the content of the First Aid Kit been assessed based on the nature of hazards and severity of the risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees been made aware of who the trained First Aider is

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees been made aware of the location of a first aid kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7 - PUBLIC SAFETY

• Has hording protection for construction or scaffolding been provided over public access ways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate warning signs and lighting provided, where necessary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures being taken to prevent unauthorised persons entering the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHs and other openings barricaded when unattended (or covered when practicable).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations backfilled or barricaded when site is unattended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have temporary walkways/ roads for control of pedestrians or traffic been maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are public safety requirements of the contract specifications being complied with.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mobile plant secure to prevent tampering or unauthorised use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has security fencing been provided, if appropriate and practicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor identified and marked the location of underground services prior to excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor complied with the relevant Utilities notification and construction conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Contractor have the Utilities services plans on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the location of all services been proven e.g. by potholing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate method for exposing and protecting services been adopted by the contractor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor arranged for isolation and subsequent restoration of any service that needs to be removed from service while works are in progress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor immediately notified the asset owner of any damage or interference to any service, structure or property.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant operating in a way that may breach the No Go Zone regulations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Spotter been nominated to guide the plant operator as required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8 - EXPLOSIVES

• Are Explosives being used on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does Blasting conform with appropriate statutory regulations and Australian Standards AS2187

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a licensed explosive person on site as required by Work cover

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the blasting permit on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does blasting comply with the restrictions specified on the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are explosives properly stored and secured when not in use (e.g.. kept in a lockable cover)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tunnel/Shaft ventilated before people enter after blasting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9 - TRENCHING AND MINOR SHAFTS

• Has trenching and minor shaft works commenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor taking appropriate precautions to protect assets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Contractor identified underground and overhead assets from plans and undertaken a site examination before digging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavators adhering to the No-Go-Zone of adjacent power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an effective Traffic Management Plan in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a competent person conducted Job Safety Analysis relating to any excavations and what to do to prevent a collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the JSA requirements being met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a qualified Mine Manager for the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the qualified Mine Manager on site during all excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor using a fall injury prevention system or hand rails if personnel risk falling >2 m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steel plates adequately pinned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground support system in the ground for all excavations >1.5 m deep

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground support suitable for the ground conditions and depth of the excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground support provided for all excavation open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the base of trench shields <1 m from base of trench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers provided with a ladder (or other means) where necessary for trench access and egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trench shields of an approved design, without twisted struts cracked welds or missing bolts.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant and/or equipment a safe distance from the trench sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the trench wall battered at a safe angle and in accordance with Code of Practice.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spoil, pipes and tools placed at least 0.5 m from the edge of a trench.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety helmets worn by all persons in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a minimum of 2 persons on site (one person always topside)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the edge fretting and dropping into trench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are timbers bowing or creaking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there tension cracks on the surface parallel to the edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power poles, buildings, driveways (in close proximity to excavations) secure against collapse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excavation being dewatered adequately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sediment pollution control on the construction site in accordance with EPA guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drains, channels and gutters being kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trenches backfilled as soon as shields removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the trench width in accordance with Standard Drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operations confined to easements, reserves or approved areas where possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has damage to vegetation and trees been kept to a minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excess excavated material being progressively removed from private properties and road reserves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 - WINCH

• Is a Winch in use on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a positive connection such as a "D" shackle being used to connect the winch cable to the kibble bucket for shaft excavation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a qualified dogman certificate or equivalent held by the winch operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do maintenance records exist in conformity with manufactures recommendations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment tagged indicating next service and safety check date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 - FOUNDATION PREPARATION

• Is the Contractor Preparing Pipe Foundations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the foundation material achieve the required compaction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the foundation suitable for the adopted constructed method (Refer to WAT-1200 or SEW-1200)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is widening of the excavation being carried out for areas with insufficient side support strength

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct special bases being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation being kept free of water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Owners/ Regulators requirements for discharge of dewatering into SWD and waterway's being complied with.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water being filtered prior to discharge into the stormwater system or waterway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the turbidity and PH of water within acceptable limits (SEPP EPA Waters of Victoria)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pump inlet being floated to prevent sediment from being suctioned.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12 - EMBEDMENT MATERIALS

• Have pipe embedment works commenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the support (bedding) thickness within tolerance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is support being placed prior to the laying of pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is support being correctly compacted for the material being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the embedment material placed in layers less than 150mm thick

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has correctly compacted embedment material been used for the full width of trench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the width and depth of the trench within tolerances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excessive excavation being refilled with approved materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do embedment materials comply with MRWA Specifications and Drawing SEW-1201-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do embedment materials comply with MRWA Specifications and Drawing WAT-1201-V, WAT-1202-V, WAT-1260-M and WAT-1261-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do embedment materials comply with MRWA Specifications and Drawing WAT-1810-V, WAT-1201-V and WAT-1202-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13 - PIPELAYING

• Is the Contractor Pipe laying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor using products and materials registered on MRWA's Approved Products List

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current accredited pipe layer on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor visually inspected pipes for defects prior to laying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are damaged pipes suitably tagged and isolated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes being installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has marker tape been installed for UPVC pressure mains in close proximity to drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe barrels firmly embedded along the entire length

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cut pipes square and bevelled or debarred within tolerance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horizontal and vertical clearances being maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct jointing assembly equipment being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the pipe material's diameter and stiffness comply with those specified on the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe sockets prevented from bearing on the bedding in accordance with drawing SEW-1201-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pipe grade rechecked after embedment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the pipe material comply with the diameter and class as specified on the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe sockets prevented from bearing on the bedding in accordance with drawing WAT-1201-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the pipe material comply with the diameter and class as specified on the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe sockets prevented from bearing on the bedding in accordance with drawing WAT-1201-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14 - BORING

• Are boring techniques being used in the construction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has approval been obtained from the relevant authority

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lines been bored as required by the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boring equipment in compliance with the relevant Code of Practice for plant/ equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes approved for use in bores

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations in compliance to Code of Practice for trenching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15 - LASERS

• Is laser equipment being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Operators familiar with the manufactures requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the laser equipment labelled with the relevant laser class

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained in their safe use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the calibration date for the laser still current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16 - SOLVENT CEMENT JOINTING

• Is solvent cement jointing of pipes being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spigot and socket dried before applying priming fluid and solvent cement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct priming fluid and solvent cement being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Solvent Cement materials within their shelf life

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor following safety precautions when using priming fluids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the spigot ends been cut square, and all burrs removed from inside and outside edges.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the witness mark being placed on spigot end of the cut pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe layers making use of witness marks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the pipe layers verified that the pipe is pushed fully home

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PVC solvent cement joints left undisturbed for at least 30 mins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17 - RUBBER RING JOINTING

• Are rubber ring pipes being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct rubber ring being used for pipe type and expected flows

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubber rings stamped and labelled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved rubber ring lubricants being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lubricant being applied correctly to both socket and spigot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe layers making use of witness marks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the pipe layers verified that the pipe is pushed fully home

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the deflection at the joint within allowable tolerances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18 - BUTT WELDED

• Is PE Welding being Conducted on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accredited welder on site (to AS/NZS 4129 / Politic)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the field welding being carried out in a sheltered area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the welding equipment been calibrated within the last six months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the welding being carried out in a barricaded area (due to heat of equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are joints free from contamination - Dust, Dirt, mud.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there wind chill reduction of heater plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate cleaning of pipe joints

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a visual inspection of the welded beading been completed to MRWA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have flanged joints been assembled with backing plate to MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all joint welds been recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all joint welds been marked on pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19 - ELECTROFUSION WELDED

• Is Electro fusion Welding being used on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accredited welder on site (to ASINZS 4129 / Politic)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the welding equipment been calibrated within the last six months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the field welding being carried out in a sheltered area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the welding being carried out in a barricaded area (due to heat of equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fitting and pipe clamped together

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are joints free from contamination Dust, Dirt, mud.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all joint welds been recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20 - STEEL WELDED

• Is Steel Welding being conducted on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accredited welder on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the equipment comply with Hands requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the equipment comply with EPA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the pipe coatings been repaired after welding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21 - MECHANICAL JOINTING

• Is the Contractor undertaking Mechanical Jointing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fittings approved by MRWA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bolts the correct size and material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have bolts been tensioned to the required specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22 - FLANGED JOINTING

• Is the Contractor undertaking Flanged Jointing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gasket an approved material and thickness in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are insulated flanged joints being used where specified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gasket match the flange

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the flange been fabricated from the design specified material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the flange(s) been drilled to the specified table.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor using the correct jointing instructions for flanged joint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have bolts been tensioned to the required specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flange welded to the off take

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all surfaces been coated to MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23 - TRENCHFILL

• Is the contractor in the process of backfilling and compacting trench fill

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mechanical compaction being carried out within support zone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is impact loading being avoided during trench fill placement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does trench fill material in road reserves comply with standard drawings and council requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have trenches and shafts been backfilled in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have drives and tunnels been refilled in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has compaction testing been carried out by a NATA registered tester

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does trench fill comply with MRWA Specifications and drawing SEW-1201-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is trench fill around MH, MS, IS and property branches been placed evenly to eliminate movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have property branch sewers been backfilled as specified for the relevant manhole length

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have MS's, IS's and property branch vertical drops been protected with the appropriate surround of trench fill material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does trench fill comply with Project Drawings, MRWA Specifications and Drawings WAT-1201-V, WAT-1202-V, WAT-1260-M and WAT-1261-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does trench fill comply with Project Drawings, MRWA Specifications and Drawings WAT-1810-V, WAT-1201-V and WAT-1202-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24 - FITTINGS

• Are only MRWA approved fittings being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all fittings have standard mark identification to a specified AS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are prefabricated fittings being supplied by a MRWA approved Supplier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25 - REPAIR

• Is an approved repair method being used by the Contractor in accordance with SEW-1500.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26 - PROPERTY BRANCH SEWERS

• Is the Contractor constructing Property Branch Sewers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are property branch sewers constructed in accordance with SEW-1153-M/ 1154-M/ 1155-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the position (tie) and variation from plumb within tolerance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the openings of VC property branch sewers sealed in accordance with SEW-1153-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are allowances made for setting of concrete surround at bottom bend of drops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vertical drops being backfilled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does excavation extend minimum of 300mm beyond end of property connection fittings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is property branch sewer marker tape being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is SN10 PVC material being used for construction of property branch sewers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the last fitting of property branch sewer compatible with AS1741orAS/NZS1260

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the insertion of junctions for property branch sewers in accordance with SEW-1501-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an approved gasket that matches the outside profile of the Ultrix wall pipe being used with a Stainless Steel OB for new HCB's on an existing profile wall pipe.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor using approved Stainless Steel OB's for installation of HCB's on existing sewers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27 - MAINTENANCE HOLES

• Is the Contractor constructing maintenance holes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the Maintenance Holes bottom been setup using appropriate base and nib wall formwork and case former for different connection types.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the concrete been placed and vibrated correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cast in-situ type MHs excavated and constructed in accordance with SEW-1301-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Internal and external formwork been locked together during pouring and vibration.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all forms been coated with an approved form-release agent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have maintenance holes been built within tolerances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do MH pipe connection details comply with SEW-1302-V, and SEW-1313-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do MH change in level arrangements comply with SEW-1303-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MH channel constructed in accordance with SEW-1304-V and SEW-1305-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MH internal drop arrangements constructed in accordance with SEW-1306-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step irons and ladders constructed in accordance with SEW-1307-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the finished level of MH covers comply with SEW-1308-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the selection of MH cover type comply with design drawings and SEW-1308-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the concrete surface finish of maintenance hole channels acceptable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the concrete surface finish of maintenance hole walls acceptable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have distorted covers or frames been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ductile iron MH covers filled with N25 grade concrete and ID cover exposed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MH covers/frames cleaned and greased after completion of works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is construction of a maintenance hole over an existing sewer in accordance with SEW-1502

  Yes

  No

  N/A

28 - PRE-CAST MAINTENANCE HOLES

• Are pre-cast maintenance holes being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct jointing material being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is jointing of components made correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all jointing surfaces cleaned thoroughly before jointing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have holes for pipe connections been core drilled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have connections been correctly sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have approved methods of repairs been used to prevent infiltration and exfiltration.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

29 - MAINTENANCE SHAFTS

• Is the Contractor installing maintenance shafts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Maintenance Shafts been constructed in accordance with SEW-1316

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is location of MS within tolerance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are opening of MS being sealed appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does finished level of MS covers comply with SEW-1317

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does selection of MS cover type comply with design drawings and SEW-1317

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horizontal bends located immediately upstream of Maintenance Shafts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is construction of a maintenance shaft over an existing sewer in accordance with SEW-1502

  Yes

  No

  N/A

30 - NOISE

• Has the contractor identified equipment emitting sounds levels above 85dB and implemented noise abatement measures to manage these so far as is practicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where practicable, has the contractor reduced noise levels at the source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise hazard/hearing protection signs been erected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site personnel wearing approved hearing protection in proximity to noise hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31 - MAINS - SUPPLIED ELECTRICITY

• Is mains supplied electricity being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a job Safety Analysis required in relation to Electrical Installations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the JSA requirements being met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was electricity installation work carried out by a licensed electrician.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Certificates of Electrical Safety been issued.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Residual Current Device (RCD) protection been tested for tripping current and time by a licensed electrician every month.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

32 - GENERATOR - SUPPLIED ELECTRICITY

• Have portable generators been provided to supply electricity to the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable generators fully serviced and properly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the socketed -outlet(s) on the generator fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD) protection not greater than 30 mA and either double pole switch(s) on the socket-outlets(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the type of socketed -outlet(s) fitted to the generator self switching, that operate on the insertion and withdrawal of the plug top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the socketed -outlet(s) fitted to the generator a minimum classification of IP23.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the portable generator positioned to avoid exhaust gases entering the relocatable site building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the relocatable site building fitted with inlet -socket(s) with a minimum classification IP24 or other approved connection method

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the relocatable site building fitted with double pole switch(s), that operate in all-live (active and natural) conductors of each final sub-circuit and on the socket-outlets(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the relocatable site building fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD) protection, with a rated tripping current not greater than 30 mA to protect every final sub-circuit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads used to supply power to relocatable site building the heavy type duty

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads supplying power to relocatable building the correct current rating for the inlet-socket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads supplying power to relocatable building the correct length for flexible rating of the cord

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads supplying power to relocatable building installed so they do not run across the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical tools and flexible leads been inspected, tested and tapped by a licensed electrician

  Yes

  No

  N/A

33 - PORTABLE ELECTRICAL HANDTOOLS

• Is the contractor using portable hand tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has portable electrical equipment been inspected and tagged by a licensed electrician every 3mths

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using portable electrical equipment protected by a residual current device (RCD)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flexible electrical lead in a position where it is subject to damage or is a tripping hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flexible electrical leads supported off the floor/ ground when located >10m from appliance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intrinsically safe electrical tools being used in an explosive/ suspected explosive atmosphere

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor wearing all the personal protective equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers or screens erected to protect the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

34 - PNEUMATIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Is the contractor using pneumatic tools or equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pneumatic Hoses and fittings maintained in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety pins used on all air hoses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pneumatic tools fitted with a silencer to their exhaust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

35 - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Does the JSA require a traffic management plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Traffic Management Plan been prepared by the contractor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Traffic Management Plan available for inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adherence to the Traffic Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs the correct size

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in pairs (required on both sides of road for high speed high volume roads ( >1500 vapid))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have roadwork's speed limits been determined correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there flashing arrows signs (required on high volume roads (>1500vpd))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has possible traffic congestion been considered and steps taken to avoid it

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Qualified Traffic Controllers (personnel) in place when required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have needs of other road users and properties been provided for

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs properly displayed, securely mounted, and do not obscure the drivers view.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the traffic control system give adequate advance warning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any contradictory, distracting or superfluous signs or marking been covered or removed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs free from damage and defects and easy to read.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clearances between workers and adjacent traffic being maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have safety barriers ( where used) been installed correctly( Note proper end treatment of safety barriers is mandatory water filled barriers are often used as crash attenuators)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel wearing high visibility vests when working on roads and with road reservations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

36 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND DANGEROUS GOODS

• Does the contractor have hazardous materials or dangerous goods on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the company carried out an investigation to identify the use of hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a register of hazardous substances available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the company have copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) for the hazardous substances used or stored at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there worksite control measures to minimise the risk in using hazardous substances?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees had an appropriate level of training in the safe use of hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are substances not in use sealed and safely stored in a secure area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is product use and storage is in accordance the MSDS (including PPE and precautions to avoid fire)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage displayed and in accordance with the Code of Practice for Hazardous Substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

37 - WELDING

• Is the contractor engaged in welding activity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LPG cylinders stored upright and suitably restrained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LPG cylinders stored in a well ventilated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LPG cylinders kept away from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the regulators and gauges compatible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a flash back arrestor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

38 - SCAFFOLDING

• Is scaffolding being utilised on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do scaffolders hold certificates of appropriate class to erect, alter or dismantle any scaffold from which a person or object could fall more than three metres.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffolding comply to AS/NZS 4576

  Yes

  No

  N/A

39 - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

• Is the Contractor working in confined space conditions or on a MRWA live asset

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor complied with MRWA notification procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Job Safety Analysis been prepared for CSE works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Confined Space Entry Permit been completed and a copy is on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have isolations been completed where applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is atmospheric monitoring being conducted where there is a potential for a dangerous atmosphere

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is atmospheric monitoring equipment within calibration date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Oxbows being used and within use by date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standby person(s) in place and monitoring entrants.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an appropriate rescue plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outside activities controlled (e.g. exhaust are not near ventilation intakes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unauthorised persons being denied access (with barricades and signs where necessary)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all personnel have appropriate training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Harness, life line and winch systems properly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools appropriate for works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disused sewers abandoned in accordance in accordance with MRWA Codes Clause 13.5.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surface fittings on sewers to be abandoned e.g. MH's, MS's and IS broken down 1 metre below surface and filled with Class A material or approved grout.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are abandoned sewer pipes grouted with an approved grout

  Yes

  No

  N/A

40 - SEWER TESTING

• Is the Contractor commissioning new works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has MRWA been given sufficient notice of acceptance testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MRWA representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the downstream MH been isolated to prevent gases coming upstream

  Yes

  No

  N/A

41 - EXFILTRATION (LOW PRESSURE)

• Is Low Pressure Exfiltration being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing equipment to MRWA Specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing gauge calibrated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate plugs on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lines been flushed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flushing water being disposed of correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pipelines being subjected to an air pressure test at a pressure of 28Kpa

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have lines passed an air test for required time as defined by MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have vent air source (compressor) been disconnected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

42 - INFILTRATION

• Does infiltration exceed MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

43 - VACUUM TESTING (MAINTENANCE STRUCTURES)

• Is Vacuum Testing being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the required % of cast in situ and pre cast MH's been tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the backfilling around M/H shaft been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing equipment to MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing gauge calibrated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the MH's been tested to MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

44 - OVALITY TESTING

• Is Ovality testing being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the compaction of the backfill been completed prior to ovality testing proceeding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the prescribed time lapsed prior to conducting ovality testing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ovality testing tool approved for use by MRWA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ovality testing tool within the specified tolerances as defined by MRWA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ALL lines been tested to determine any excessive deflection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ALL lines passed the ovality test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

45 - SERVICE CONNECTIONS

• Is the Contractor installing new main to meter service connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the connections being constructed according to WAT-1106-V, WAT1107-V,WAT-1108-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are services being installed using materials on MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water supply mains conveying drinking water constructed from pipes that are blue in colour, blue striped or sleeved with blue polyethylene sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on water supply mains conveying drinking water coloured blue or are buried components sleeved with blue sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on water supply mains conveying drinking water not purple.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycled water supply mains conveying Non-drinking water constructed from pipes that are purple in colour, purple striped or sleeved with purple polyethylene sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on recycled water supply mains conveying Non-drinking water coloured purple or are buried components sleeved with purple sleeving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buried appurtenances installed on recycled mains conveying Non-drinking water not blue

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an approved pre tapped connector being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PE pipe a minimum of PN12.5

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is main connection ball valve approved (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is main connection ball valve open (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is main connection ball valve on the Non-drinking water service approved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is main connection ball valve on the Non-drinking water service open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve approved (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve closed (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve on the Non-drinking water service approved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve on the Non-drinking water service closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve a minimum of 300mm inside title boundary (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve a minimum of 300mm and a maximum of 500mm from surface (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve on the Non-drinking water service a minimum of 300mm inside title boundary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is service isolation ball valve on the Non-drinking water service a minimum of 300mm and a maximum of 500mm from surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the service been installed allowing a 4 metre clearance from the side boundary of the property (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Non-drinking water service been installed allowing a 4 metre clearance from the side boundary of the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water service connection installed perpendicular to the mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water service connections embedded in accordance with standard drawings (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Non-drinking water services embedded in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water services backfilled in accordance with standard drawings (drinking water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Non-drinking water service backfilled in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a W marked on the concrete kerb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Duct and Non-drinking water service marking in accordance with WAT-1803-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

46 - EXISTING SERVICE CONNECTIONS

• Is the Contractor altering existing main to meter water service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a licensed plumber on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter the Plumber Name, License No. and Expiry Date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the licensed plumber checked for earth leakage in accordance with AS 3500

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the customer been notified of disruption of water supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any existing fire services to be reconnected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire services and sprinklers been replaced using materials similar to existing services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire service isolating valve been reinstalled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any galvanized iron pipe being replaced with PE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are services being constructed at a level to suit road works and the minimum cover

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Concrete thrust blocks been constructed as shown in the design drawings, in accordance with WAT-1205 and WAT1206.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concrete Thrust blocks are installed in accordance with WAT-1811-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

47 - VALVES

• Are valves being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve in accordance with MRWA approved products list .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve surface box and surround in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the valve surface box been installed in accordance with WAT-1303 and WAT-1304

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves anti-clockwise closing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves and valve spindles being installed in accordance with drawings WAT-1301

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a PVC pipe or other shroud been used to protect the extension spindle. WAT-1301

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Shroud support ring and/or premix asphalt seal been installed in accordance with WAT-1303 and WAT-1304

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve spindle a min. of 100 mm to a max. of 300 mm to Finished Surface Level FSL

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve spindle centrally located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have valve identification markers and posts been installed in accordance with WAT-1300-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve chamber installation in accordance with WAT-1308

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do thrust restraints not affect the operation of the valves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves with flanges being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stainless steel bolts being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soc-soc valves being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have valve identification markers and marker posts been installed in accordance with WAT-1300-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve chambers installation in accordance with WAT-1308

  Yes

  No

  N/A

48 - HYDRANTS / WASHOUT ASSEMBLIES

• Have Hydrants/ Washout Assemblies been specified on the design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hydrant fittings in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hydrant covers in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrants being installed in accordance with WAT-1302, WAT-1305-V and WAT-1306

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hydrant cover installed within a roadway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hydrant cover centrally located over the hydrant head

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hydrant head a mm of 100mm and a max of 200mm from the top of the cover

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Shroud support ring and or premix asphalt seal been installed in accordance with WAT-1305 and WAT-1306

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stainless steel bolts being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the backfilling in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ductile iron fittings FBE coated or wrapped in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valve control hydrant assemblies in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hydrant identification markers and posts been installed in accordance with WAT-1300-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air relief valve assemblies in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has air relief been installed in accordance with drawing WAT-1302

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an approved concrete pit been used to house the air relief valve WAT-1302

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have scour arrangements been constructed in accordance with drawing WAT-1307

  Yes

  No

  N/A

49 - FLUSHING ASSEMBLIES

• Have flushing assemblies been specified on the design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fittings in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gate valves in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has correct blocking been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top of the PE main a minimum of 450 mm and a max of 600 from FSL

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has approved embedment material been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has approved backfill material been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a 150 mm UPVC Class 4.5 been used to allow access to the gate valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all covers in accordance with the MRWA approved suppliers list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a detail A assembly being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are connections being made being made domains 150 mm to 375 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Soc Flange Tee with a blank flanged plate tapped to Standard drawings been used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are connections being made to 100 mm mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an approved tapping saddle being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a detail B assembly being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the washout assembly been constructed in accordance with the standard drawing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an approved 100 x 300 mm riser, tapped to standard drawings been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all galvanised bolts been wrapped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ductile iron fittings FBE coated or wrapped in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a detail D assembly being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the 90 bend been connected to the main

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the straight pipe been installed to adjust the height of the ferrule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the 40 mm ferrule bend installed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the charlock been installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the plastic cap being installed on the charlock been installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have 80 x 50 mm red gum blocks been placed under the washout assembly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flushing assembly in accordance MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the embedment material in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the backfilling in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the compaction in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a maximum of 100 mm from under the cover to the top of the charlock fitting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the main been laid at a min depth of 450 mm and a max of 600 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the ferrule assembly been installed correctly in relation to the flushing box assembly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have flushing assemblies been specified on the design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fitting in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all charlock fittings in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the embedment material in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the backfilling in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the compaction in accordance with MRWA specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a maximum of 100 mm from under the cover to the top of the charlock fitting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flushing installations on PE mains installed in accordance with WAT-1822-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flushing installations on PE mains installed in accordance with WAT-1823-V

  Yes

  No

  N/A

50 - CHLORINATION ASSEMBLY

• Does the design specify the installation of a chlorination assembly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all works in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1320-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fitting in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all covers in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve cover and surround in accordance with MRWA approved products list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves being installed in accordance with drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has correct blocking been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has spindle protection pipe been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have valve spindles been installed in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve spindle a min of 100mm to max of 450 mm to Finished Surface Level (FSL)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve spindle centrally located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has approved embedment material been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has approved backfill material been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the backfill been compacted in accordance with MRWA drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stainless steel bolts being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ductile iron fittings FBE coated or wrapped in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a 900mm Flange socket connector been installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the concrete thrust restraint been installed in accordance with WAT-1205 and WAT-1257-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

51 - CREEK / CULVERT CROSSING

• Is the Crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1211

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1211

  Yes

  No

  N/A

52 - MAJOR ROAD / CROSSING

• Is crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1212

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrolysis work installed in accordance with drawing WAT-1411-M and WAT-1410-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1212

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrolysis work installed in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1411-M and WAT-1410-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

53 - AQUEDUCT

• Is the aqueduct in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1310 and WAT-1311

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the aqueduct in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1310 and WAT-1311

  Yes

  No

  N/A

54 - RAILWAY CROSSING

• Is crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1213

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrolysis work installed in accordance with drawing WAT-1411-M and WAT-1410-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is crossing in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1213

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrolysis work installed in accordance with standard drawing WAT-1411-M and WAT-1410-M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

55 - CONCRETE STRUCTURES

• Are concrete structures being constructed in accordance with standard drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

56 - WATER CONNECTION

• Is a water connection being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MRWA representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accredited pipe layer on site (record name and expiry date)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this a total fire ban day

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials required for the connection on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation free of water at the point of connection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the excavations conform to the minimum dimensions shown on the Drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the minimum cover over the water main maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

57 - CUT - IN

• Is a cut-in occuring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the affected water customers been notified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation free of contaminated water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there pumps available onsite to dewater the excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have MRWA maintenance contractor verified to the consultant/contractor that the water has been turned off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the connection into an AC main

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have a copy of the EPA requirements for asbestos on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have a copy of the Hands regulations for asbestos on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have a copy of the Work Cover Authority statutory regulations or codes of practice relating to asbestos on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor/ employee working on asbestos cement pipelines received appropriate training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area barricaded to prevent unauthorized entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel within the restricted area using the appropriate safety equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have facilities been provided for employees to clean hands and face after contact with asbestos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have asbestos contaminated waste and soil protective apparel been placed in heavy duty plastic wrapping, secured with tape and labelled CAUTION ASBESTOS DO NOT INHALE DUST

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has contractor arranged for a licensed EPA cartage contractor to dispose of asbestos waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor arranged for disposal at a EPA landfill licensed to accept asbestos waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before transporting, has the contractor completed part A of an EPA waste transport certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct tools being used for cutting AC pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes being cut kept wet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mains being flushed thoroughly before reconnection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the excavation been carried out on dry ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the pipe surface been prepared in accordance with MRWA specifications (coating removed and cleaned)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the off take been fabricated in accordance with MRWA drawings WAS.216 note 2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the off take been concrete lined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the off take been set with the holes parallel to allow the valve to be vertical to the surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the weld a 5mm full penetration continuous fillet weld.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a compensating ring required (refer MRWA drawings WAS 216 note 4.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the internal and external welds been carried out in accordance with MRWA WAS.216

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all sharp edges and slag been removed from weld

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has successful testing of the welded joint been carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has pipe coating been restored in accordance with MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has pipe coating been successfully tested to MRWA specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are insulated bolts specified on the design drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate thrust restraints been installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the lay flat sleeving being installed to MRWA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient backfill to enable charging of mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

58 - TAPPING UNDER PRESSURE

• Is a tapping under pressure occuring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an approved TUP contractor on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter the TUP Contractor's Name and Details

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment for tapping machine and valve on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tapping band an approved MRWA product

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has tapping band been pressure tested on mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has appropriate blocking been placed under valves in accordance with MRWA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has coupon been removed from pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve turned off on completion of TUP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an approved TUP contractor on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter the TUP Contractor's Name and Details

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tapping band an approved MRWA product

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has tapping band been pressure tested on mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate blocking been placed under valves in accordance with MRWA requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has coupon been removed from pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the valve turned off on completion of TUP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

59 - WATER TESTING

• Is the Contractor/ MRWA commissioning new assets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MRWA representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a traffic management plan required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan in accordance with Vic Roads code of Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sediment pollution control on construction site in accordance with EPA guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor/ MRWA commissioning new assets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MRWA representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a traffic management plan required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan in accordance with Vic Roads code of Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sediment pollution control on construction site in accordance with EPA guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A