Services – Rough In and Fit Off
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all rough in and fit off works associated with the services subcontractors on Hansen Yuncken projects are constructed in accordance with relevant Standards, project documentation, and HY processes. This includes the installation of new services and redirection/upgrade of existing services.
The scope of works for services rough-in and fit off include cabling, supports, piping, access panels, and wall and floor penetrations.
This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the Electrical Supply and Equipment procedure and HYer Standard which document the safety requirements associated with these works.
When Isolating or Energising services, the Isolation and Energisation procedure applies.
Responsibilities
PROJECT MANAGER
- Ensuring design changes are assessed for constructability risks
- Ensure any design constructability risks are assessed, controlled, and documented in the Project’s Risk Register
- Ensuring any constructability risks identified are communicated to workers performing the work and the HY project team
HY PROJECT TEAM
- Obtaining and reviewing project documentation, drawings, and specifications
- Managing workflows to document RFIs and design changes
- Managing the project’s document registry and communicating documentation to relevant parties
- Communicating requirements for submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans to Subcontractors and other parties as applicable
- Ensure nominated subcontract users are registered in the QA platform and invited to the Project Profile
- Ensuring relevant quality control pre-work checks are complete prior to starting works
- Ensuring any applicable hold and witness points are in place and adhered to
- Receiving and controlling submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans
SUBCONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR
- Ensure personnel responsible for using the QA platform are registered and have means to access the platform via mobile or desktop devices
- Ensuring relevant quality control checks are complete at various stages of work (pre, during, post)
- Ensuring any applicable hold and witness points are adhered to
- Providing any required submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans
Quality Verification
Hansen Yuncken predominantly utilises Autodesk platforms (BIM360 and ACC) to carry out quality control checks and verifications. Subcontractor supervisors or nominated representatives must have a registered Autodesk account and be invited onto the Project Profile by the HY project team.
The Services – All Disciplines (Rough In) and Services – All Disciplines (Fit Off) Checklists in the QA platform are to be completed prior to and throughout the relevant stages of works. HY representatives are responsible for completing the header and site preparation sections. The relevant services subcontractor representatives are responsible for completing the remaining sections respectively. All hold points must be adhered to and verified by the HY representative to proceed. This is to ensure that all works have been verified and completed as specified.
In addition to the “All discipline” checklists, there are individual checklists for each of the services subcontractors which list activities specific to their trade. The individual checklists can be used in lieu of the “all Disciplines” checklists when quality checks are only required for an individual services trade.
Guidance on the use of software for Subcontractor users can be accessed via the Onboarding Induction and Training Procedure.
Note: Defence Projects and select Government Projects may have unique requirements regarding Quality Control and the use of software packages to carry out verifications. The agreed methods and software packages will be determined at Project Commencement considering the specific project needs and client requirements.
Preparation
Project drawings and specifications will detail the locations and requirements to construct wet areas including set downs, penetrations, finishes and materials to be used.
The latest revisions of drawings and specifications are to be referenced for the works, which are to be provided to the subcontractors carrying out the works.
Approvals
Submittals, samples, and materials are to be identified, reviewed, and approved by the respective responsible parties in accordance with project specifications prior to works beginning. Any changes are to be captured via appropriate channels for the project (e.g., Aconex Workflow) and communicated to workers.
For the services rough in and fit off works various materials may be required to be submitted for approval. Samples such as, pipes, conduits, access panels, and equipment related to the comms, data, security subcontractors.
Electrical Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- Cables are supported by either cable tray or catenary wire, as required by the specification.
- All cabling is appropriately identified.
- All cabling has been checked for continuity.
- All required conduits have been installed and appropriately secured.
- The size of submains cabling is in accordance with the design.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Conduits have been provided in walls/floors where required.
- Electrical services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All plant has been installed in accordance with the design drawings, specification and manufacturer’s instructions.
- All power and lighting circuits are fit off and safe.
- General lighting operation and control function including dimming.
- Monitoring of exit and emergency lighting is commissioned.
- Light switches / general purpose outlets (gpos) have been correctly labelled in accordance with the specification.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Mechanical Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- All ductwork is appropriately installed and contained within ceiling void/riser/bulkhead.
- Volume dampers/actuators have been installed in accordance with approved details.
- Installed pipework has been pressure tested (free of leaks/design pressure maintained).
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Mechanical services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All plant has been installed in accordance with the design drawings, specification and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Dampers are fully open.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Systems have been air balanced.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Hydraulic Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- Cold and hot water supply is sized as per design.
- Isolation valves have been installed in accordance with the design, and will be accessible once wall/ceiling linings have been installed.
- Hot and cold-water pipes have been clipped and supported correctly.
- Installed pipework has been pressure tested (free of leaks/design pressure maintained).
- Verify hot water pipes have been lagged.
- Sewer vents have been installed in the correct location.
- Wastes have been installed to suit fixtures at correct heights.
- Suspended drains have been installed with correct gradients.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Hydraulic services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
- Hydraulic services are not installed in Communication Rooms.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All plant has been installed in accordance with the design drawings, specification and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pipes have been flushed.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Thermostatic mixing valves (tmvs) have been correctly placed and set.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Fire Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- Installed pipework has been pressure tested (free of leaks/design pressure maintained).
- All cabling is appropriately identified.
- All cabling has been checked for continuity.
- All required conduits have been installed and appropriately secured.
- No other services are located within fire hose reel cupboards.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All plant has been installed in accordance with the design drawings, specification and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Interfacing with interconnected systems.
- No other services are located within fire hose reel cupboards.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Communication Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- Cables are supported by either cable tray or catenary wire, as required by the specification.
- All cabling is appropriately identified.
- All cabling has been checked for continuity.
- All required conduits have been installed and appropriately secured.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Conduits have been provided in walls/floors where required.
- Communication services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All fibre optic backbone cabling is installed.
- All copper backbone cabling is installed.
- All patch and fly leads are installed.
- All switch gear is installed.
- All outlets have been correctly labelled in accordance with the specification.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Data Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- Cables are supported by either cable tray or catenary wire, as required by the specification.
- All cabling is appropriately identified.
- All cabling has been checked for continuity.
- All required conduits have been installed and appropriately secured.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Conduits have been provided in walls/floors where required.
- Data services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- All fibre optic backbone cabling is installed.
- All copper backbone cabling is installed.
- All patch and fly leads are installed.
- All switch gear is installed.
- All outlets have been correctly labelled in accordance with the specification.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Security Services
Rough In:
The following items are to be verified:
- Rough-in materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been installed in the correct location.
- All cabling is appropriately identified.
- All cabling has been checked for continuity.
- All required conduits have been installed and appropriately secured.
- Noggings are installed for services and fixtures at correct location/height.
- Ceiling or wall mounting is acceptable.
- Uni-struts/hangers/supports are securely anchored into supporting structure.
- Penetrations through studs are siliconed or lagged.
- Minimum clearance is provided between services.
- Provision has been made for service access panels/framing.
- Conduits have been provided in walls/floors where required.
- Security services are not installed in fire hose reel cupboards.
Fit Off:
The following items are to be verified:
- Fit-off materials are in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services have been fit-off in the correct location.
- Correct functioning of access control (i.e. Electric strikes, magnetic locks, key pads).
- Doors are correctly interlocked.
- Correct function of CCTV.
- Access panels have been provided for service access.
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls are correctly sealed and labelled.
- Commissioning results have been recorded.
Specifications and Compliance
Current Project Specifications are to be used to confirm all approvals, samples, and submittals required for the project. Project Specification requirements are to be entered into the Project’s Compliance Schedule.
The following approvals/samples may be required:
- Pipe material.
- Cabling Material.
- Access Panels.
- Comms, Data, Security equipment.
The following supporting documentation or submissions may be required from the subcontractor:
- Material compliance certificates.
- Manufacturer’s Warranty Certificate.
- Inspection/Test records from the relevant services subcontractor uploaded to BIM and attached to the relevant sections of the checklist.
- Certificates of Installation for completed works.
- Commissioning results.
Hold/Witness Points to be adhered to throughout works:
- Photographs/360 captures of services placements prior to closing walls/ceilings
- Services rough-in and fit off works have been inspected by Services Consultants in accordance with specified requirements.
- Services rough-in and fit off works have been inspected by relevant State and Local authorities in accordance with regulations, standards, or local by-law requirements.
Definitions
CCTV – Closed Circuit Television
ITP – Inspection and Test Plans
RFI – Request for Information
References
- AS/NZS 3000 – Electrical Installations – Buildings, structures and premises
- AS 2118 – Automatic fire sprinkler systems (document set)
- AS/NZS 3500.1 – Plumbing and drainage
- NCC – Volume One, Part E1 Fire fighting equipment
- NCC – Volume Three, Part B1 Cold water services
- NCC – Volume Three, Part C1 Sanitary plumbing systems
Associated Checklists and Documents
- Services – Rough in and Fit Off Checklist (Autodesk)
- Underground and Overhead Services Procedure and HYer Standard
- Electrical Supply and Equipment Procedure and HYer Standard
- Isolation and Energisation procedure