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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTIONS
3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO INSPECTORS
4. DUTIES OF INSPECTORS
4.1 General
4.2 Civil
4.3 Structural
4.4 Mechanical
4.5 Piping
4.6 Welding
4.7 Non destructive evaluation
4.8 Pressure testing
4.9 Painting/coating
4.10 Electrical
4.11 Instrument
4.12 Pipeline
4.13 Safety
5 Reports
1.1.1 The purpose of this Manual is to establish standard procedures, general duties
and responsibilities of Inspection Company Personnel, for the inspection and
progress reporting of their assigned projects within the Eastern and Western
Divisions of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
(SPDC). Additionally, it highlights the responsibilities of the Project Engineers in
providing project information for the Inspection duties.
1.1.2 Inspectors are in continuous daily contact with the Contractors personnel. They
are the eyes and ears of SPDC on the activity site. The smooth running of the
construction site depends very largely on their attitude and conduct.
1.1.3 The Inspector has an obligation to SPDC to ensure that the work is executed in
the manner, which is set down in the Contract Documents. He also has an
obligation to SPDC to do everything possible to maintain, or improve, progress in
accordance with agreed construction schedule.
1.1.4 The Inspector has an obligation to ensure that work is performed in a safe manner
that the Contractor has authorization to work, that agreements are kept and that
regulations are obeyed.
1.1.5 The Inspector is in a position to observe continuously, on behalf of SPDC, all that
happens on the construction site. He therefore has to direct watchful and critical
attention over the complete activity area with a view to ascertaining factual
information. His outlook should not be contained within the limits of this Manual or
those prescribed in any inspection checklist.
1.2 Definitions
1.2.2 Contract Documents, are the scope of work, approved construction drawings,
construction specifications, work procedures and schedules relevant to the project.
Specifically excluded from being within this definition are the condition of contract,
commercial and legal documents.
1.2.3 Contractor, is the party who has entered into an agreement with SPDC to provide
quality control and inspection services.
1.2.4 Inspection Company, is the Company, which has entered into an agreement with
SPDC to provide quality control supplies or to provide a service.
1.2.5 Inspector, is an employee of the Inspection Company, who on behalf of the Project
Engineer monitors and reports the quality and progress of the service being
provided by the Contractor.
1.2.6 Project Engineer, in an employee of SPDC, who controls the execution of the
project.
1.2.7 Competent Person, is an employee of SPDC, who has met the requirements of
being appointed a competent person, by MD.
1.3 Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are applicable within the content of this manual.
1.3.1 The Project Engineer is totally responsible for the execution of the project scope of
work, including budget control, schedule, safety, quality and contract
administration. Included in the responsibility of safety is the covering and minute of
site safety meetings and the procurement of the work permits when required.
The Project Engineer is responsible for the quality of his project and the standard
of quality is determined by the Project Engineer and forms part of the Contract
Documents in the form of the Construction Specification.
1.3.2 The Inspector is responsible, to the Project Engineer, for ensuring that completed
work; materials and/or services furnished by the Contractor are in compliance with
the standard of quality of predetermined by the Project Engineer and documented
in the Contract Documents.
1.3.3 A competent person is responsible for supervising the work procedures being
executed under the scope of a hot work permit.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTORS
The physical condition of the Inspector must be sufficiently good to permit him to
fulfil his duties. Good vision is vital, corrective aids such as glasses, if required,
must be used during inspections. Good hearing is also vital.
2.2 Appearance
An Inspector should be neatly dressed and well groomed, since his appearance
reflects upon both his own Inspection Company and SPDC.
2.3 Attitude
2.4 Safety
The Inspector shall be completely familiar with all of the safety rules, regulations
and requirements of SPDC. He shall monitor the work of SPDC and the
Contractor to ensure a safe work environment. He shall direct the work to be
stopped if performed unsafely.
The Inspector must be able to read and thoroughly understand all drawings and
specifications applying to the section of the project on which he is working.
A number of test methods are available to the Inspector to help him to determine
whether the work meets the standards for quality. Senior and Grade I Inspectors
must be capable of evaluating the test results to ascertain if adequate information
was yielded to establish acceptance standards as specified in the Contract
Documents.
2.7 Records
The Inspector must be able to maintain adequate records. The inspection report
should be concise, yet complete enough to be clear to the reader unfamiliar with
the work inspected. Precise records not only protect the Inspector and SPDC,
they also assist him to adhere to a policy of uniform standards. The Inspector
should keep a personal diary to record outstanding business-related events of
each workday as it happens on the construction site.
Inspectors must obtain permission from the Project Engineer for absence from
their assigned duty. At all other times the Contractor's work shall be witnessed by
an Inspector.
2.10.1 The use or possession of intoxicants or drugs during SPDC working hours, or
reporting for work whilst under the influence of drugs or intoxicants.
2.10.2 Failure or refusal to obey a direct order from the Project Engineer.
2.10.3 Violent verbal abuse towards, or physical attack upon anyone during SPDC
working hours
2.10.4 Misconduct that endangers the safety, welfare, or reputation of SPDC, SPDC
employees, other Inspectors, Contractor's employees, or the general public.
2.10.5 Soliciting or accepting gifts or gratuities from any Contractor.
2.10.6 Leaving assigned work areas without the Project Engineer's permission or
unacceptable time keeping.
The Inspector will receive an assigned work scope, compatible with his
experience, qualifications and grading, from the Project Engineer, in consultation
with the SPDC Quality Assurance Department, prior to commencing his duties. At
that time, he will ensure that he receives, or has full access to the relevant parts of
the Contract Documents. Also that he has knowledge of any work permits
required.
The Inspector shall acquaint himself with the construction area. He shall note the
instructions given by the Project Engineer concerning all underground lines or
cables, and any other possible hazardous conditions/situations that exist in the
construction area He will bring these points to the attention of the Contractor, who
will take precautions to protect these facilities during the execution of his contract.
Whenever any facility is damaged, the Inspector shall inform the Project Engineer.
He will also ensure that the Contract notifies those people who should be made
aware of such damage. Replacement or repair or damaged facilities will be co-
ordinated by the Project Engineer.
It is important that the Inspector appropriately records and reports all damages
incurred and the reason for the damage.
3.3 The Inspector does not have the authority to instruct the Contractor to perform
any work or service, which is not in the Contract Documents. In addition, he
cannot instruct the Contractor to omit work that is specified in the Contract
Documents. All such variations must be communicated by the Project Engineer
and follow the procedures as prescribed by SPDC. The Inspector shall however,
notify the Project Engineer immediately it is apparent that the Contract Documents
require modification.
3.4 In each Inspectors area, one person usually the foreman or leading hand, will
be nominated by the Contractor as his representative. The Inspector shall deal
only with the Contractor's nominated representative on all matters relating to the
work.
3.5 The Inspector shall not supervise, instruct, order or in any manner attempt to direct
the Contractor's employees. Defective work shall be corrected through the
Inspector's contact with the Contractor's designated representative. At no time will
an Inspector take over a Contractor's crew or preparation.
3.6 The Inspector shall check that all work has full authorization to proceed, and that
schedules have been discussed with the relevant field Production Supervisor prior
to the start of any construction operation.
3.7 The responsibility for deciding on methods of working rests with the Contractor.
Advising the Contractor, should the Inspector have sufficient experience of the
operation to be performed, is permitted. Inspectors must not take any action or
make any statement, which could be interpreted as supervising or directing the
work. However, the inspector should immediately warn the Contractor's
representative if he notices any practice which contravenes any provision of the
Contract Documents, the safety or fire regulation or any other standing
regulations.
3.9 Apart from the examples in 3.7 and 3.8 above, the Inspector's responsibility is
to accept or reject according to whether it
complies or does not comply with the Contract Documents, without reference to
the way in which the Contractor performed the work.
3.10 In cases of dispute the Inspector shall in no way depart from his ruling, but shall
refer the matter to the Project Engineer, and shall make a full record of the
circumstances.
3.12 For any work which is within the scope of the Permit to Work procedure, the
progress. The Inspector shall ensure that the Contractor has a Permit to work
prior to any operation being started, and that the Permit to Work requirements are
fulfilled. The Inspector shall halt work for any violation of the Permit to Work and
shall also inform the Contractor that no hot work shall be conducted whilst the
Competent Person is absent from the site.
3.13 Should it become necessary for the Inspector to leave the site while work is in
progress, he must first take steps to assure that the quality of the work does not
suffer thereby, He cannot halt work on the sole grounds absence, nor can his
order work to be redone because it was performed in his absence, unless he has
a very strong basis or justification for believing that the task has not been
completed satisfactorily. Such Rework would subject SPDC to claims for extra
work if, on examination, the work were found to be satisfactory. Therefore, the
Inspector must arrange his absence for when he can foresee exactly what will be
done, and when he will be able to check the work properly on his return.
Whenever the Inspector finds that for any reason he cannot adequately perform
his duties, he must immediately notify the Project Engineer.
3.14 The Inspector shall record and report to the Project Engineer details of all
defective work, and shall notify the Contractor verbally as soon as such defective
work is discovered. If the Contractor does not agree, or does not see about the
required rectification within a reasonable time, the Inspector shall request the
Project Engineer to issue to the Contractor written notification of the rejection
stating the manner in which the work does not meet the requirements of the
Contract Documents, see Appendix-3. A copy of the Notification of Non-
Conformance shall also be sent to the SPDC Quality Assurance Department.
3.15 Each Inspector will maintain a daily job diary. He will use this to make an on-the-
spot record of all the information to be given in his daily reports, together with any
other items of importance relating to the work. These would include notes on
problems arising, delays occurring and the reasons, accidents, non-acceptable
work with corrective measures, discussions with Contractor's personnel, etc. Each
Inspector must realize that he may be called on, perhaps some time after the
event, to recall any incident and account for his own actions, and the existence of
notes are beneficial in such cases.
3.16 Inspectors shall be required to keep records of the progress of their respective
areas and report this progress on a daily basis in their report. This progress report
will be related as much as possible to the established schedules prepared by the
Project Engineer. All effort should be made to recognise delays or slippage's in
these schedules and these should be reported to the Project Engineer
immediately.
3.17 Inspectors shall liase with the relevant field Productions Supervisor, on the
reporting of progress, on any proposed change to the contract schedule and for
any co-operation may be required.
3.18 Inspectors shall keep accurate daily reports of work quantities completed
satisfactorily, of defective work and the plans, and submit these figures in his daily
report.
3.19 The Inspector will monitor the manpower and equipment available and will report
shortages that could effect the construction schedule to the Project Engineer.
3.20 The Inspector will monitor the conduct of the Contractor's personnel and the
condition of his tools and equipment, to ensure their compliance with the Contract
Documents. Written warning of an unsafe action by the Contractor, or failure to
maintain procedures, or any violation of the safety procedures or any violation of
the safety regulations shall be issued at the construction site. Any verbal warnings
shall be noted in the Inspectors daily report and the Inspector will submit to the
Project Engineer a detailed safety report, see Apppendix-2, for action required and
signature. Repetitive violation will initiate the same procedure and the Contractor
will be advised by the Project Engineer, of the options available to SPDC under
the conditions of the Contract Specification, (see 35.1.1).
3.21 Inspectors should be on the alert to notice and report any cases of loss, damage,
or improper use of SPDC supplied materials, or any contravention of fire, safety, or
other applicable regulations.
3.23 Inspectors will not seek, nor accept, favours from Contractors personnel, so that
there can be no possibility of their being influenced in their judgement.
3.24 Inspectors who are placed on standby by SPDC will report daily to and at a time
agreed with the appropriate SPDC representative, to confirm their availability for
assignment.
4. DUTIES OF INSPECTORS
4.1 General
4.1.1 In many instances the scope of the project may demand that one
Inspector will be responsible for two or more areas of inspection. The
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria's Standard
Construction Specification (Section 1 to 35 contains the technical
specification and notes the codes which govern the works to be
performed, and with the project scope of work and drawings define the
areas of the Inspectors specific duties. Copies of all this data shall be
available to the Inspectors.
4.1.3 In the event that the Inspector is uncertain of the duties that apply to the
project to which he has been assigned, e.g. flowline lifting, ROW
protection, lubrication oil tank fabrication, etc. he shall seek clarification
from the Project Engineer and the SPDC Quality Assurance Department.
4.2 Civil
To ensure the Contractor adequately performs site clearing, grading, drainage, soil
testing, compaction, excavation, concrete mix, concrete tests, concrete placement,
equipment grout preparation, grouting, piling, dredging, roads, site finish and
fencing, etc. according to the Contract Documents, the responsible Inspector
shall, where applicable.
4.2.1 Be fully conversant with the requirements of the relevant sections of the
SPDC Standard Construction Specification (e.g. Sections
1,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,15,16, 30, 31 and 35).
4.2.2 Check Contractor site layout and notes to verify the location is according
to Contract Documents. Ensure bench marks are in place and protected,
and that control movement is adequate and permanent.
4.2.3 Ensure the clearing and grubbing is completed according to the contract
documents
4.2.4 Ensure all areas have adequate drainage.
4.2.5 Verify the location, size and depth of excavation to ensure conformance
with the Contract Documents.
4.2.6 Ensure the approved fill material is being used properly compacted; in
layers and within the specified water central limits.
4.2.7 Verify that fill areas are properly prepared prior to starting fill.
4.2.10 Ensure location, elevation and materials are correct for road sub-grade
and sub-base.
4.2.11 Verify finish grade, materials, and materials thickness and elevation.
4.2.12 Check tank pad location and size for conformity to the contract
documents.
4.2.15 Determine requirements for final survey of depth and limits of dredge.
4.2.16 Check piling and layout, and verify horizontal and vertical control of piling
as specified in the Contract Documents.
4.2.17 Ensure sand and cement stored on site is properly protected from
weather.
4.2.18 Check that the design mix of each class of concrete prior to pouring is in
accordance with the Contract Specification
4.2.19 Ensure the forms for concrete are properly placed, prepared and secured.
4.2.20 Verify reinforcing steel/mesh and embedded items are correct and in the
right location before each pour.
4.2.21 Ensure concrete is being properly placed and finished according to the
Construction Specification.
4.2.23 Ensure foundations are properly prepared and the specified grout is used
and properly cured.
4.2.24 Senior or Grade 1 Inspectors shall observe testing and sampling made by
the contractor to ensure that they are in accordance with the Contract
Specification
4.2.25 Senior or Grade 1 Inspectors shall maintain a record of tests and samples
taken and the result of the soil compactions, concrete slump tests, concrete
compressive tests, road paving tests, piling logs and tank foundation reports.
4.2.26 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus or required
scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock area, and the work area is cleared of
rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the Construction
Specification.
4.2.27 Maintain samples of approval materials on site and verify that all materials
activities are to the approval standard and quality.
4.2.28 The Inspector shall be fully conversant with SPDC's HSES Regulations and
his personal responsibility to enforce HSES including the stopping of work.
4.2.29 Ensure that all temporary work sharing formwork scaffolding etc. are within
the specified safety requirements and that all means of access are correctly
postponed and to specification
4.3 Structural
To ensure the contractor adequately performs the construction of building, structures, pipe
supports, platforms, etc. according to the Contract Documents the responsible Inspector
shall, where applicable:
4.3.1 Be fully conversant with the requirements of the relevant sections of the
SPDC standard construction specification (e.g. Sections 1, 13, 14 and 35).
4.3.2 Inspect all structural steel as received to ensure correct fabrication and
marking.
4.3.3 Observe steel erection to affirm that members are not damaged in
handling
4.3.4 Ensure that structures are assembled using the correct rivet or bolts to
verify the torque of all bolts, to ensure they are not left loose or over stressed.
4.3.5 Ensure that welding check as per Section 4.6. are conducted, as
applicable, to any structural welding work.
4.3.6 Ensure all attachments, stiffeners, and braces are in the correct locations
and attached according to the Contract
Documents.
4.3.7 Senior or Grade 1 inspectors shall observe and record all test to ensure
that the installations have met the safety and design requirements as specified in the
Contract Documents.
4.3.8 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or required
scrap, SPDC owned and materials to stock, and the work area is cleared of
rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the Construction
Specifications.
4.4 Mechanical
4.4.1 Be fully conversant with the requirements of the relevant sections of the
SPDC Standard Construction Specification (1,9,28 and 35).
4.4.2 Inspect equipment unloading, storage, and handling to ensure it will not be
damaged.
4.4.4 Inspect vessel tray nozzles, vessels loading of internals, etc. to ensure
correct location and attachment.
4.4.5 Inspect fan coolers for proper installation, blade pitch sheave size,
alignment, etc.
4.4.6 Check belt tension and coupling alignment before and after attachments,
are in accordance with the Contract Documents.
4.4.7 Inspect heater and boiler refectory, gaskets, doors and spring hangers are
set in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
4.4.10 Observe and record all tests to ensure that the installations have met the
safety and design requirements as specified in the Contract Documents.
4.4.11 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or required
scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock, and that the work area is cleared of
rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the Construction
Specification.
4.5 Piping
To ensure the Contractor install all piping, valves, fittings, etc. according to the
Contract Documents, the responsible Inspector shall, where applicable:
4.5.1 Be fully conversant with the requirements for the relevant sections of the
SPDC Standard Construction Specification (e.g. Section 1,24,33,34, and 35).
4.5.2 Inspect warehousing and storage of material to ensure the material will
not be damaged.
4.5.3 Observe the type/size of pipe and fittings interlude to ensure that these
are in accordance with the Contract Documents.
4.5.4 Ensure valves, gaskets, stud bolt/lengths, pipe supports and hangers,
insulation shoes and insulating kits are correct and installed as specified in the
Contract Documents.
4.5.5 Ensure all pipewoek is correctly aligned and that no strain is transmitted to
equipment or other pipework, or that any undesirable strain in exerted onto the
pipe support or hangers.
4.5.6 Co-ordinates stress relief scheduling with the Contractor, and maintain
a daily record.
4.5.8 Ensure bolts are tightened in correct sequence and to the correct
torque.
4.5.9 Ensure the thread sealant used on screwed pipe fittings conforms to
the requirements of the Construction Specification.
4.5.10 Verify that no pipe or equipment will interfere with valve operation.
4.5.13 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or
required scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock and that the work is
cleared of rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the
Construction Section.
4.6 Welding
4.6.1 Be fully conversant with the requirement of the relevant sections of the
SPDC Standard Construction Specification (e.g., Sections 1,2,21 and 35).
4.6.3 Senior or Grade I Inspectors shall witness the preparation of welds for
the qualification of the welding procedures and the performance of the
qualification test, all in accordance with the provisions of the Construction
Specification. he will record all details and determine whether the
procedures have qualified.
4.6.6 Ensure all welding is carried out in accordance with the qualified
procedures, including joint design and by qualified welders and that each
weld is identified by the welder's symbol.
4.6.7 Check that low hydrogen electrodes are oven dried for the specified
time and temperature, also that the electrodes are maintained in heated
quivers up to the time of actual use.
4.6.8 Ensure each bead and weld groove is cleaned of all slag and scale
by power tools, In addition, ensure high points in the bead and cluster
porosity are removed by grinding.
4.6.9 Visually examine each field weld and adjacent area to ensure it free
of all slag, weld splatter and are burns, and determine whether it complies
with the Construction Specification.
4.6.10 If weather conditions are such that the quality of the weld would be
impaired, halt welding in agreement with the Construction Specification
until conditions are satisfactory or until the Contractor has taken adequate
measures to protect the work.
4.6.11 Ensure each weld is numbered and recorded in the manner stated in
the Construction Specification.
4.6.12 Co-ordinate with the Inspector responsible for NDE to determine
whether defective welds may be repaired under the provisions of the
Construction Specification and, if so, ensure repair is performed in
accordance with the qualified repair procedure.
4.6.14 For structural welding ensures joint design is in accordance with that
specified in the welding procedure before the first pas in made.
4.6.15 Ensure filler metals and fluxes are stored and handled in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations, to avoid damage and exposure
to moisture. The use of filler metals and fluxes, which show signs of
damage or deterioration, shall be prohibited.
4.6.16 Check pipe and fittings prior to welding to ensure there is no physical
damage and that they are prepared as required by the Construction
Specification.
4.6.17 Ensure Contractor's personnel clean the inside of each joint of pipe or
fitting to welding in position.
4.6.18 Keep notes on the performance of each welders and if any welder
consistently performs unacceptable welds suspend him until he has been
re-tested and accepted.
4.6.19 Ensure that the Contractor reinstates the work area to an acceptable
standard as per the Construction Specification.
4.7 Non-Destructive Evaluation
4.7.14 Ensure that the work area is left clear of rubbish as per the
Construction Specification.
4.8.4 Ensure all lines to be tested are clean, flushed and where applicable
pigged, prior to testing in accordance with the Construction Specification.
4.8.5 Ensure blinds are correctly located and are of the correct size and
type.
4.8.6 Ensure all air is bled from system prior to applying pressure. On
pipeline test, witness and verify all records of fill volumes, pressure and
pressure/volume charts to determine air content.
4.8.7 When testing pipelines, witness loading and recovering of all pigs,
check gauging plate before launch and upon recovery. Record every
events and timing in detail.
4.8.10 In the event of a failure where the liability is not freely accepted by the
Contractor or the Inspector considers that it may be later disputed, e.g.
poor weld on a pre-fabricated skid, SPDC supplied material failure, record
all equipment placed on standby, and consult the Project Engineer for
additional instructions.
4.8.11 Witness all piping tests to ensure compliance with the Contract
Documents, sign/date all records and charts and completes a
comprehensive report containing as a minimum where applicable.
4.8.12 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or
required scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock, and that the work area is
cleared of rubbish and reinstated on an acceptable standard as per the
Construction Specification.
4.9 Painting/Coating
To ensure the Contractor adequately prepares all pipe, fittings, steel, etc.
prior to wrapping, insulating, painting, etc. and to ensure the coating is applied all
according to the Contract Document, the responsible Inspector shall, where
applicable:
4.9.6 Co-ordinate with the Inspector responsible for welding and NDE to
ensure all defects including rejected welds are cut out or repaired prior to
painting/coating.
4.9.7 Observe the weather conditions in the area and ensure that all area
and ensure that all Construction Specification restrictions on working on
moist, hot, cold surfaces or in unsuitable conditions are enforced.
4.9.8 Verify that the shelf life of the coating materials has not expired and
report quantities/reason for rejection of materials.
4.9.11 Inspect hot/cold insulation for correct installation type and thickness,
and that all joints covering, straps, etc. are in accordance with the
Construction Specification.
4.9.13 Verify that surface cleanliness adhesion and dry film thickness,
colour and visual standard, no sags of runs, are all in compliance with the
requirements of the Construction Specification.
4.9.14 Be aware of any hazardous materials and ensure any additional
safety requirement is enforced.
4.9.15 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or
required scrap SPDC owned materials to stock, and that the work area is
cleared of rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the
Construction Specification.
4.10 Electrical
To ensure the Contractor installs and test all lighting and power conduct wire
fittings, and wiring termination's etc. according to the Contract Document , and the
responsible Senior or Grade I Inspector shall:
4.10.8 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus,
required scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock and that the work area is
cleared of rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the
Construction Specifications.
4.11 Instrument
To ensure the Contractor installs, calibrates, tests, etc, all pneumatic and/or
electrical instruction, etc. according to the Contract Documents, the responsible
Senior or Grade I Inspector shall:
4.11.4 Ensure instrument airlines are air cleaned before they are connected
to instrument.
4.11.6 Ensure that for buried cables, cables, the cable trench is of adequate
depth and free of objects which could damage the cable, the cable is free
of kinks and damage, and the backfield and tiles and positioned all in
accordance with the Construction Specification.
4.11.7 Ensure and signal cable separation in maintained, the cables are
correctly identified, supported, fastened, glanded and terminated all in
accordance with the Construction Specification.
4.11.8 Witness instrument calibration, loop continuity and insulation tests and
record results.
4.11.9 Ensure that the Contractor collects and returns any surplus, or
required scrap, SPDC owned materials to stock and that the work area is
cleared of rubbish and reinstated to an acceptable standard as per the
Construction Specification.
4.12 Pipeline
4.12.2 Ensure that the Contractor preserves the R.O.W. boundary markers
and that the R.O.W is graded to allow suitable travel.
4.12.3 Ensure any cuttings are made in a manner that the soil can be
restored in its natural condition and that loose soil is removed from the
trench line so that the pipeline will not be constructed in a fill area.
4.12.5 Ensure that as far as possible the grading does not interfere with
natural drainage. Where this not possible, see that the Contractor takes
proper measures for temporary drainage.
4.12.6 Inspect the cutting of fences and the installation of temporary gates
and see that any agreements with landowners are observed. Report any
off R.O.W damage, e.g. to private property, roads, etc. in detail.
4.12.7 Ensure the correct positioning of the pipe on the R.O.W and that the
Contractor strings the pipe in such a way as to leave access gaps across
the R.O.W.
4.12.11 Verify that provision is made for adequate clearance between the
pipeline and any other buried facilities as stipulated in the Contract
Specification.
4.12.12 Note any natural drainage channels and see that the Contractor takes
proper precautions against possible flooding, or against restriction of flow
in such channels.
4.12.16 Ensure the stringer beads are properly applied. if defects are present,
determine whether these can be repaired within the provisions of the
Construction. In no case will repair of cracks be authorised.
4.12.17 Ensure that unacceptable stringer beads are cut out immediately, and
see that acceptable stringer beads are properly cleaned before the hot
pass is laid.
4.12.18 Check that the hot pass is properly applied. If the welding procedure
specifies a maximum time interval between stringer bead to be overnight
without the hot pass.
4.12.19 Visually inspect that the hot pass is left clean and ready for
successive beads and that all repair have been completed.
4.12.20 Periodically check that the following crew is keeping pace, so that the
filling runs are being deposited within the allowed after hot pass, as set
out in the approved welding procedure.
4.12.21 Visually inspect each bead to make sure that is properly cleaned
before the application of the next bead.
4.12.22 Examine each field weld visually and determine whether it complies
with the Construction Specification.
4.12.23 When the requirement for radiography is less than 100% determine
which welds are to be radiograph.
4.12.24 Ensure the Contractor uses night caps and leaves no open ends of
pipe overnight or when work is suspended.
4.12.25 Inspect the ditch to ensure it is clear of rocks, sticks, welding rods and
other debris and that dewatering is completed, and padding is sufficient,
where necessary, prior to lowering pipe.
4.12.26 Check that a holiday detector set to the correct voltage i s run over the
line just prior to lowering, and that all damaged area and skid marks are
properly repaired and checked. Examine damage areas to ensure that the
pipe has not been gouge or grooved.
4.12.27 Ensure that slings and cradles used are of the approved type and are
in acceptable condition, also that there is adequate space in the ditch to
remove the slings without damaged the coating.
4.12.28Check that the pipe contour conforms everywhere to the ditch contour
and that anchors, weights, and all special assemblies are installed as
specified in the Contract Documents.
4.12.29 Check that cathodic protection tests points and markers are
markers are correctly installed in the designated locations and that the
leads are not damaged during the backfill operation.
4.12.30 Ensure backfill material is free from sticks, can, welding rods,
coating materials and other debris. Where the backfill contains hard clods,
etc. ensure that the initial cover over the pipe is properly screened free
from pieces that could damage the coating. In areas where the top soil
has been set aside, ensure this material is used only for the final layer.
4.12.31 Ensure that the Contractor collects and haul away all cans, bottles
cartons and scrap materials also that all surplus SPDC owned materials
are returned to stock.
4.13 Safety
To ensure Contractor executes all work and performs all services according to the
safety requirements of the Contract Documents, the responsible Inspector shall:
4.13.4 Be fully conversant with the SPDC Permit to work system and the
scope of its applicability.
4.13.7 Ensure all work has the required authorization to proceed before any
operation commences.
4.13.8 Liase with the relevant field Production operations and that suitable
precautions are taken to control the operation and situation.
4.13.9 Ensure Contractor's staff are fully supplied with the specified and
applicable safety and protective equipment.
4.13.10 Ensure Contractor's staff are fully supplied with the specified and
applicable safety and protective equipment.
4.13.11 Ensure Contractor has an adequately stocked First Aid Kid on site
and that it is easily accessible at all times.
4.13.12 Ensure Contractor has the specified safety equipment on site, that it is
accessible and used correctly, (e.g. safety barriers, warning notices,
lifelines harness and fire extinguishers).
4.13.20 Ensure during any test that only essential personnel are permitted in
the test area.
5. REPORTS
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