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CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE  >> MECHANICAL >>

SUPERINTENDENT'S CHECKLIST
 


 

1. Plumbing
2. HVAC
3. Sprinklers


Plumbing:


  1. What plumbing fixtures are proposed?
  2. How are the plumbing fixtures to be controlled? Is power or control wiring required?
  3. What sanitary sewer pipe is to be used and at what slope?
  4. Will the sanitary sewer line, as proposed, avoid other proposed and existing piping and structures?
  5. How will the pipe be staged on the project?
  6. Does the proposed venting system make sense? Are the vent locations aesthetically acceptable?
  7. What water pipe and size is proposed?
  8. Do the water pipe runs conflict with other piping or structures?
  9. What is the insulation for the water piping?
  10. When will the water pipe insulation be installed?
  11. Do I understand the public (or on site) water and sewer rules and requirements?
  12. How are as-built drawings getting done?
     

HVAC:


  1. What is the fuel used for heating? Gas, oil, coal, electricity, etc?
  2. What is the type of cooling? Electric heat pump, electric air conditioner, chiller, gas air conditioner, etc?
  3. How is the heat or cooling delivered to the occupant space? Hot and cold ducted air system, hot and cold water system (hydronic or steam), radiant heat system, etc?
  4. What is the ventilation? Summer ventilation with intake louvers and fans, supply and return air with outside air introduced for ventilation, dedicated ventilation system, etc?
  5. What are the sizes of the units, both for energy use and physical dimensions and weights?
  6. Will the duct work interfere with other piping or structures?
  7. Are there noise or vibration issues I should be thinking about?
  8. How is the HVAC system going to be tested and balanced?
  9. Is there a commissioning process for the HVAC system?
  10. How are as-built drawings getting done?

Sprinklers:


  1. What are the requirements for the sprinkler main coming into the building?
  2. What is the fire hazard level of the building? Light Hazard? Ordinary Hazard 1? Ordinary Hazard 2? Extra Hazard 1? Extra Hazard 2?
  3. What is the Design Area and the Design Density?
  4. What is the basic concept of the sprinkler piping system? Tree? Grid? Loop?
  5. What type of sprinkler heads will be used? Where?
  6. Can the control valving fit in the space allocated?
  7. Are there any dry systems, deluge systems or pre-action systems required?
  8. How are as-built drawings getting done?