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Method Statement: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Chlorination of Domestic Water Storage Tanks and Distribution Piping inspection and test plan example.

Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Chlorination of Domestic Water Storage Tanks and Distribution Piping

AI-assisted inspection and test plan connected to a method statement, with PDF and Excel export.

Published 07 Jun 2026 Rev. 00 14 views 1 downloads
About this ITP: Defines hold/witness points, inspections, and acceptance criteria for tank and mains chlorination, flushing, dechlorination, and laboratory sampling/testing.

More than a static template

Unlike a downloadable Word or PDF template, this ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point directly connected to its method statement. Every inspection activity, hold point, and acceptance criterion is structured and ready to adapt to your project.

  • AI-assisted customization — Tailor inspection activities and acceptance criteria to your specific project scope.
  • Linked method statement — This ITP is connected to the corresponding method statement describing the work sequence.
  • Multiple export formats — Download as a formatted PDF or editable Excel spreadsheet.
  • Editable starting point, not a final document — Review and verify all content against your project specifications and standards before use.

What you can customize

When you save this ITP to your account, every inspection row becomes editable. You can add, remove, or modify:

  • Inspection activity — Description of what is being inspected.
  • Inspection type — Hold point (H), Witness point (W), Review (R), or Monitor (M).
  • Responsibility — Contractor, subcontractor, engineer, or client.
  • Frequency — How often the inspection occurs.
  • Acceptance criteria — Referenced standard or specification requirement.
  • Records — Forms, test reports, or checklists required as evidence.

Why this ITP is used

To ensure chlorination and water quality verification are executed and documented to recognized standards and project requirements.

Who uses this inspection and test plan

Contractor’s site engineers, chlorination specialists, HSE supervisors, and the Engineer/Client for witnessing and acceptance.

When this ITP is prepared and submitted

After mechanical completion and pressure testing, prior to commissioning and handover of the potable water system.

Who receives or approves this ITP

Engineer/Client Representative; local Water Authority if required.

Inspection scope

Permits and CSE, isolation, cleaning, pre-flush, dosing, contact periods, dechlorination, final flushing, sampling, and lab result review.

Typical hold, witness, and review points

CSE permit issue; dosing calculation check; dechlorination/discharge authorization; sampling event; final acceptance review.

Typical inspection records

Permits, logs (FCR/pH/turbidity), dosing sheets, calibration certificates, CoC, lab reports, NCR/CAR records, and handover dossier.

Important approval note

This ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point, not a pre-approved document. Before use on any project, all inspection activities, hold points, and acceptance criteria must be reviewed and approved by the relevant parties (superintendent, principal contractor, or client representative) in accordance with your contract and project quality plan.

Always verify acceptance criteria against your applicable drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Hold points must be confirmed with the relevant authority before work proceeds past that point.

Inspection and test plan

Activity Inspection / Test Acceptance Criteria Responsibility Record
Method statement/ITP approval Approval Approved prior to work start. Contractor/Engineer Approved Method & ITP
Permits and CSE set-up Checklist Valid PTW/CSE; rescue equipment ready. Contractor/HSE PTW; CSE Permit; Gas Log
Isolation and drain-down Zero pressure/flow Isolation boundaries secured; LOTO applied. Contractor Isolation Log
Mechanical cleaning (tank) Cleanliness check; rinse turbidity No visible debris; rinse turbidity ≤5 NTU [Verify]. Contractor Cleaning Log; Photos
Pre-flush of mains Flow/turbidity checks Velocity 1.0–1.5 m/s [Verify]; turbidity trend decreasing to ≤1–5 NTU [Verify]. Contractor Flushing Log
Chlorine dosing—stock solution Concentration verification Stock within ±10% of target; CoA recorded. Contractor Dosing Calc Sheet; CoA
Tank disinfection contact period FCR monitoring Initial 50±10 mg/L; end ≥25 mg/L [Verify per AWWA C652]. Contractor Tank Disinfection Log
Pipework disinfection contact period FCR monitoring at extremities Residuals per chosen AWWA C651 method maintained. Contractor Main Disinfection Log
Dechlorination and discharge FCR and pH at discharge Residual below authority limit; pH 6–9. Contractor Dechlorination Log; Permit
Final flushing FCR/turbidity/pH checks FCR 0.2–0.5 mg/L; turbidity ≤1 NTU; pH 6.5–8.5 [Verify]. Contractor Final Flush Log
Sampling (field) ISO 19458 compliance CoC complete; temp 2–8 °C; hold times met. Contractor/Lab Sampling Sheets; CoC; Cooler Log
Laboratory results review Results against criteria E. coli 0/100 mL; Total Coliform 0/100 mL; HPC and others within limits [Verify]. Engineer/Contractor Lab Reports; Acceptance Memo
Handover documentation Completeness check All records submitted and accepted; NCRs closed. Contractor Handover Dossier

This table is a read-only public reference. Download the PDF or Excel version, or customize this ITP to edit it for your project.

Frequently asked questions

At minimum: two per tank (inlet/outlet) and samples at network extremities and branches (typically ≤200 m spacing). Final numbers must follow project specs and authority guidance.

Yes, where suitable, subject to Engineer approval. Maintain ≥100 mg/L slug passing through with ≥3 h contact and required residuals at extremities per AWWA C651.

Completed Chain of Custody, sampling plan with locations, instrument calibration certificates, and lab accreditation certificate (ISO/IEC 17025).

Related method statement

This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Chlorination of Domestic Water Storage Tanks and Distribution Piping method statement, which describes the step-by-step construction sequence, resources, materials, equipment, safety controls, and environmental controls for this activity.

View the Method Statement: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Chlorination of Domestic Water Storage Tanks and Distribution Piping method statement →

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