Procedure for Inspection of conduits

installation and verification

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 Procedure for Inspection of conduits
installation and verification
Issue Date 24 Sep 2020 QI.P.6004

1. Scope

The purpose of this procedure is to streamline and standardize the process of inspection of conduits installation
and verification. The scope of this procedure is to check the compliance status of installation of conductors.
This procedure is applicable to employees, who are involved in the provision of inspection of conduits
installation and verification.

2. Reference Standards
- SBC 401 Chapter 61

3. Equipment & Tools Used

N/A
4. Procedure

TUV Austria ensures that a qualified and experienced Inspector is delivering this service with the help of a
Calibrated Infra-red Camera. Inspector shall perform the service taking steps including but not limited to;

• Review the Scope of Work to understand the work volume and Meeting with client focal point to
prepare a schedule.

• Indentifying items, which are to be inspected, with the help of client representative.

• Review the previous inspection reports if available.

• Taking all necessary Safety precautions prior to inspection.

• Ensuring removal of protection screens/covers by the client to gain access to the components.

• Carrying out inspection with the help of the Checklist as given below

• Verify the fill percentage of conduit.

• Verify that the conduit is properly supported.

• Verify PVC coating, threaded lubricant is applied. PVC patching compound must be on sleeves.

• Verify that the conduit connections are wrench tight. Use a strap wrench for PVC-coated conduit.

• Verify that the expansion joints are installed and bonded where needed

• Verify that locknuts are installed and installed correctly.

• Verify the installation of weatherproof hubs on outside installations.

• Verify that bushings are installed at boxes.

• Verify that there is no more than 360 degrees of bend between pull points.

• Verify that conduit is buried at the proper depth in underground installations.

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• Verify that conduit was reamed after cutting.

• Verify that conduit threads are properly cut

• Verify that conduits are fireproofed where needed.

• Verify that conduit bodies containing splices are completed in accordance with the SBC 401 Chapter
61 and NEC, Article 314-16(c)

6. Checklist

Item Inspection Activity Comments

1. Support and spacing as per specification and drawings.

2. Support adjustment to terminal fittings

3. Conduit clean, Stub-ups protected. Open ends plugged not
damaged during construction period.
4. Field bend radius correct per specification and code. Bends free
of deformities
5. Installation neat and evenly spaced.
6. Spacing between instrument and power conduit as per
specification
7. Conduit permanently and effectively grounded
8. Proper fitting installed with threads fully engaged, proper
sealing compound used, no wrench cuts, conduit ends have
bushing and cover installed.
9. Seal and drains installed per drawings.
10. Aluminum, PVC or PVC coated conduits installed where
specified on drawings.
11. Flexible conduit with proper bending radius and whit standard
fittings
12. Metal junction boxes leveled and supported per drawings with
proper hubs, locknuts and bushing installed.
Seal poured.

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7.Report

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