Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement – Installation of Chilled Water Pumps (End‑Suction and Split‑Case)
AI-assisted inspection and test plan connected to a method statement, with PDF and Excel export.
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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.
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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 assure pump installation quality, structural anchoring integrity, and performance meet codes, standards, and project specifications.
Who uses this inspection and test plan
Contractor QA/QC, consultant/client representatives, third‑party inspectors, and commissioning engineers.
When this ITP is prepared and submitted
From pre-installation through final vibration run and handover.
Who receives or approves this ITP
Engineer/Client Representative and, where required, Third‑Party Inspector.
Inspection scope
Civil/structural checks, anchoring and grouting, mechanical alignment, piping fit-up and pressure testing, flushing, and performance/vibration tests.
Typical hold, witness, and review points
Grouting (Hold), Anchor proof testing (Hold), Hydrotest (Hold), Initial vibration run (Witness), Pipe strain verification (Witness).
Typical inspection records
IRs, calibration certificates, concrete/grout COCs, anchor logs and test reports, alignment and vibration reports, hydrotest/flushing logs, torque sheets, as‑built drawings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-installation verification | Check drawings, materials approvals, calibration | All approvals/calibration current; site ready | QA/QC, Site Engineer | IR, checklist |
| Foundation and setting out | Dimensions, levelness | Within drawing tolerance; finish ≤ 1 mm/m [Verify] | QA/QC, Surveyor | Survey report, IR |
| Inertia base rebar/anchors/formwork (pre‑pour) | Anchor position, rebar, cleanliness | Anchor position ±3 mm; cleanliness OK | QA/QC, Engineer, Consultant | IR with photos |
| Concrete placement and curing | Slump/temperature; cubes/cylinders | Slump within 75–100 mm [Verify]; strength per spec | QA/QC | Concrete report |
| Isolators/seismic restraints installation | Load/deflection, level | Within ±10% deflection of design [Verify] | QA/QC, Mechanical | Checklist |
| Grouting under base/baseplate | Flow, placement, bearing | Full contact; no voids; curing commenced | QA/QC, Consultant (Hold) | IR, photos |
| Post‑installed anchors installation | Hole cleaning, embedment, curing time | Per ETA/manufacturer; torque per OEM | QA/QC | Anchor log |
| Anchor proof/pull testing | Proof/pull to specified load | No failure; displacement within limits | QA/QC, Third Party (Hold) | Pull test report |
| Pump placement & soft‑foot | Feeler/laser check | Soft foot ≤ 0.05 mm | QA/QC, Mechanical | Soft‑foot sheet |
| Preliminary laser alignment (cold) | Laser readings | Offset ≤ 0.05 mm; angular ≤ 0.05 mm/100 mm [Verify] | QA/QC, Mechanical | Alignment report (cold) |
| Piping fit‑up at pump nozzles | Orientation, straight run, flange parallelism | Parallelism ≤ 0.4 mm/100 mm; correct orientation | QA/QC, Mechanical | Fit‑up checklist |
| Pipe strain verification | Nozzle movement measurement | ≤ 0.5 mm movement when bolts loosened [Verify] | QA/QC, Consultant (Witness) | Pipe strain record |
| Electrical rotation check (uncoupled) | Bump test, phasing | Rotation matches arrow; IR/megger per spec | Electrician, QA/QC | Pre‑commissioning sheet |
| Hydrostatic test of connected piping | Pressurization and hold | No leakage/pressure drop; gauges calibrated | QA/QC, Consultant (Hold) | Hydrotest report |
| System flushing/cleanliness | Flow velocity and clarity | ≥ 1.5–2.0 m/s; clean strainers | Commissioning, QA/QC | Flushing log |
| Final coupling torque/guarding | Torque check; guard fit | Per OEM torque; guards installed | Mechanical, QA/QC | Torque sheet |
| Initial run vibration test | ISO 20816‑3/HI 9.6.4 readings | Within OEM/ISO limits [Verify] | QA/QC, Consultant (Witness) | Vibration report |
| Hot alignment verification (if specified) | Laser alignment (hot) | Meets alignment tolerances or OEM hot targets | Mechanical, QA/QC | Alignment report (hot) |
| Documentation and handover | Dossier review | All IRs/test reports approved; punch list cleared | QA/QC, PM | Handover dossier |
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Frequently asked questions
Related method statement
This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement – Installation of Chilled Water Pumps (End‑Suction and Split‑Case) method statement, which describes the step-by-step construction sequence, resources, materials, equipment, safety controls, and environmental controls for this activity.
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