PIPING MATERIAL PECIFICATION

CERCG-C01-PP-12-1001 Rev. 1

1.0 SCOPE
This Project Specification covers the general Piping Material requirements for Front End
Engineering Design (FEED) Services for LNG Iso-tank and Bunker Vessel / Barges
Loading Facility at Jurong Port, Jurong Island.
Purpose of this specification is to outline by means of a Service Index, General Notes, Pipe
Classes, the basic material and general piping component requirements for piping systems on
this project. The CONTRACTOR shall verify all the information including, material selection,
pressure / temperature conditions, service description, process duties, wall thickness, etc. Any
deviations shall be sent by the CONTRACTOR to COMPANY for inclusion prior to any use.
2.0 GENERAL NOTES
This specification has been developed using the American National Standard Code for
Pressure Piping – Process Piping, ASME B31.3 – 2010.
2.1 PRESSURE RATING
All pressures given in this specification are gauge pressure, unless otherwise clearly.
All pressures given in this specification are design, unless otherwise clearly stated.
2.2 TEMPERATURE
All temperatures given in this specification are design, unless otherwise clearly stated.

2.3 PIPE SIZES

Minimum pipe size shall be NPS ¾ unless stated otherwise in the individual piping
classes. Smaller sizes may be permitted for instrument connections and steam tracing etc., only
where specifically stated.

Non-standard pipe sizes NPS 1¼, NPS 2½, NPS 3½, NPS 5, NPS 7, NPS 9 & NPS 22 shall not be
used in any piping class, except where specifically shown on P&ID's. Pipe sizes shall be in
accordance with ASME B36.10M and ASME B36.19M as applicable. Pipe sizes outside ASME
B36.10M shall not be used on P&ID’s without prior agreement with piping.

Note: Where equipment is supplied with non-standard nozzle sizes, these shall be adjusted to a
standard size by means of a reducing fitting immediately adjacent to the equipment. The non-
standard adaptor component shall be supplied by the Equipment manufacturer. Wall
thicknesses of such fittings shall be in accordance with the next standard size up.

2.4 THREADS
All screwed connections shall have taper threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1
(NPT), and limited to NPS 1 1/2 or less.
Galvanised piping components shall be supplied with threads free of galvanising.
Galvanising shall be by hot dip method with coating weights equal to ASTM A153
requirements.

2.5 THREADED PIPING SYSTEM

As a general design policy to reduce the incidence of leakage, the use of threaded
joints and unions (where permitted by the Pipe Class) shall be kept to a minimum
consistent with ease of pipe work fabrication, installation and maintenance.
All threaded connections that require seal welding, shall meet the requirements of the
relevant fabrication specification.
Threaded plugs on hydrostatic vents not provided with a valve, shall be seal welded after
testing has been carried out.
Threaded connections, not requiring seal welding, shall be sealed as follows:
 230°C & below use PTFE Jointing Tape, or approved jointing compound.

 Above 230°C – seal weld wherever possible, otherwise use pipe jointing compound to
manufacturer’s standards.

2.6 SMALL BORE PIPING JOINTS

Straight lengths of small bore piping NPS 1 ½ and smaller, shall be joined by butt
welding or full couplings where socket weld joints are permitted. In CS galvanised pipe
classes screwed coupling shall be used for joining straight lengths of pipe.
In small bore welded piping NPS 1 ½ and smaller, hot or cold formed bends with a radius of 5D
min. are permitted except otherwise stated. The pipe for bending shall be of seamless
construction. The maximum permissible ovality after bending is 5% on outside diameter. The
maximum permissible thinning on the back of the bend shall be 12.5% of nominal wall thickness.

2.7 PIPE

The pipe dimensions shall be in accordance with ASME B36.10M and B36.19M.
Carbon Steel, Impact Tested Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo) pipes T NPS 14, and
Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel & Ni Alloy pipes T NPS 8 shall be of seamless
construction except where specified otherwise.
All welded pipes shall be supplied in single seam construction. However, for sizes
≥NPS 36 a double seam construction is acceptable.
Spiral welded pipe shall not be accepted in any material.
Material certificates for pipes shall comply to BS EN10204, 3.1.
2.8 PIPE FITTINGS
Swaged nipples - For dimensions of swage nipples refer to MSS SP-95, and end
condition shall be accordance with pipe class requirements and/or Contractor’s
standard.
For pipe classes which use socket weld / threaded connections, reduction in size shall
be by swage nipple.
For pipe classes which have a combination of butt weld and small bore socket weld / threaded
connections, reductions from butt weld to socket weld / threaded shall be made by swage
nipple. The maximum size of large end shall be NPS 3.
Ex.
 NPS 3 to NPS 1 shall be swage nipple BLE / PSE or TSE
 NPS 2 to NPS 1 shall also be swage nipple BLE / PSE or TSE
 NPS 1 ½ to NPS 1 shall also be swage nipple PSE or TSE / PSE or TSE

Note: Butt weld type reducing fittings shall not be used below the butt weld transition size.
All other reductions within the butt weld end conditions shall be made by butt weld
reducer type fitting.
Unions - Unions may only be used where indicated on Piping Classes, they shall not be used in:
a) Process lines
b) Systems Class 300 and above
c) Where design temperatures are above 150 °C
d) Highly corrosive fluids
e) Low temperature service
Pulled Bends - Hot or cold formed bends NPS 3 and larger, having radius of 2 times the
nominal pipe size or greater, shall be reviewed with particular reference to wall thickness
& tolerances.
Elbows - For elbows and bends crown thickness shall be checked to ensure that the
thickness due to thinning is not less than that specified in the requisition. For this
purpose a thickness check shall be carried out by ultrasonic or calliper measurement on
the extrados of elbows & bends at the mid-span and end tangents as a minimum.
Dimensions of butt weld fittings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.9 except for
tolerances of all stainless steel and nickel alloy fittings with Sch.5S & 10S wall
thicknesses which shall be in accordance with MSS SP-43.
Dimensions of socket-weld and screwed fittings shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.11.
Dimensions of Swage Nipples shall be in accordance with MSS SP-95 and BS 3799.
Carbon Steel, Impact Tested Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo) wrought fittings ≤ NPS
14, and Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel & Ni Alloy wrought fittings ≤ NPS 8 shall
be of seamless construction except where specified otherwise.
Any fitting manufactured from free machining material is not acceptable.
Fittings shall not be manufactured from bar stock.
Wrought steel butt weld fittings, including branch fittings, made from block forgings are
not acceptable.
Proprietary reinforced branch fittings shall be near shape forged. Welded, cast fittings
and fittings made from bar stock are not acceptable.
Material certificates for fittings shall comply to BS EN10204, 3.1
2.9 FLANGES
Flanges up to and including NPS 24 shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 latest
edition and flanges NPS 26 & above shall be in accordance with ASMEB16.47 Series A
for class rating ≤600. Class 900 rating flanges of NPS 26 & larger shall be in accordance
with ASME B16.47 Series A RTJ unless otherwise stated.
Care shall be exercised where mating to, or replacing, existing installations. In these
cases the Flange standard and rating shall be ascertained from Site supplied data.
Flanges over NPS 60 shall be in accordance with ASME Section VIII Div.1 – Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code.
Slip on flanges may be considered only in above ground non corrosive utilities category
fluid.
Dimensions of Figure 8, Spades and Spacers shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.48 up to and including NPS 24. Dimensions of spades and spacers for sizes
outside the scope of ASME B16.48 shall be determined by the CONTRACTOR to suit
flange dimensions. Thickness of spades and spacers over NPS 24 shall be calculated in
accordance with Para 304.5.3 of ASME B31.3 for process piping.
Gasket contact surface finish for raised face and full face Flanges, Fig.8, Spades and
Spacers shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 Para 6.4.5.3 and ASME B16.47 Para
6.1.4.2. Gasket contact surface finish for raised face flanges in vacuum service pipe
classes shall have smooth surface finish and the average roughness value shall be
restricted to maximum 3.2Wm (125Win).
Gasket contact surface finish for Ring type joint grooved Flanges, Fig.8, Spades and
Spacers shall be finished in accordance with ASME B16.5 Para 6.4.5.2 and ASME
B16.47 Para 6.1.4.1.
Ring type joint grooved Fig.8, Spades and Spacers shall be female grooved type.
Unless specified in individual pipe classes, flat faced flanges shall only be used when
mating to cast iron or non-metallic flanges or to flat face flanges on equipment. For
flanges only forged material are acceptable.
Any flange manufactured from free machining material is not acceptable.
Flanges shall not be manufactured from bar stock.
Figure 8, spades and spacers may be forged or plate material. Components shall be
constructed from single plate; welded joints are not acceptable (except for the handle or
web, if required).
Material certificates for flanges shall comply with BS EN10204, 3.1.
2.10 GASKETS
Class 150 and 300 rating spiral wound gaskets shall be of low stress type.
For design temperature above 480 Deg.C suitable gasket filler material such as
Thermiculite 835 or equivalent (for spiral wound gasket) and Thermiculite 815 or
equivalent (for SS tanged insert gasket) shall be used.
Asbestos in any form is prohibited.
Dimensions of Non-metallic gaskets (including tanged insert gaskets) shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.21.
Dimensions of Spiral Wound gaskets and Ring Joint gaskets shall be in accordance with
ASME B16.20. Spiral Wound gaskets shall be supplied with inner and outer guide rings.
Ring Joints shall have Octagonal section.
Graphite filler / facing layer shall be of expanded graphite with the following
requirements:
 Carbon Purity of minimum 98%
 Density of 1.1 g/cc
 Free chloride content : max 50ppm
 All class 150# and 300# rating spiral wound gaskets shall be of Low Stress type.

All rubber gaskets with steel inserts shall be spark tested.

Material certificates for metallic gaskets shall comply with BS EN10204, 3.1 .
2.11 BOLTING
The term “Bolting” shall include both stud bolts and hexagonal head type fasteners. The
material certificates for bolting shall comply with BS EN10204, 3.1.
Imperial size bolting and nuts (Inch series) shall be used to ASME B18.2.1 and ASME
B18.2.2 respectively.
All Bolts shall be threaded to ASME B1.1 Cl 2A and Nuts to ASME B1.1 Cl 2B threads
series. Bolting in sizes T NPS 1 shall be supplied in UNC series and bolts in sizes 1 1/8"
and larger shall be with 8 pitch thread series.
All nuts shall be heavy hex nuts in accordance ASME B18.2.2 Table 9.
Bolting Requirements shall generally be as follows:

Bolt Tensioner
Washers
Bolts 1-1/2” (38 mm) diameter and larger shall be supplied complete with hardened
steel washers (2 per bolt) conforming to ASTM F436.
2.12 FABRICATION
The Piping Specification defines the general requirements for PWHT, which has been
identified and is applicable to both component manufacture & site fabrication.
PWHT requirements shall be in accordance with the reference in each Pipe Class,
project specification, applicable codes and standards or service conditions and
individual line service requirement.
Carbon steel piping which is specified to ASME B31.3 shall have PWHT of all weld
joints as per the requirements of this code.
For carbon steel, the applicable services requiring PWHT irrespective of code
requirements are shown below:
 All caustic soda solutions, including caustic carryover.
 All amine solutions
 All material in wet H2S / sour service

For low alloy steel, all welds shall receive PWHT regardless of wall thickness. The
metal temperature range and holding time shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3
Table 331.1.1.
2.13 BRANCH REINFORCEMENT
Branch reinforcement shall be calculated by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the
requirements of the Design code referred to in the service index.
2.14 STANDARD SUB ASSEMBLIES
Vent, drain & instrument connections standard assembly details shall be developed by
the CONTRACTOR for individual pipe classes.
2.15 SPECIAL PIPING ITEMS
Special Piping items are defined as unique items which are generally not
interchangeable, require individual tagging and therefore cannot be considered as a bulk
piping item. Contractor shall develop specification for Special Piping items and the
technical requirements for the supply of Special Piping items.
All special piping items shall be listed, identified, procured and installed fully in
accordance with all relevant process and piping specifications. Installation shall conform to
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.16 BURIED PIPING
All buried carbon steel piping shall be externally protected in accordance with Project
specifications.
When connecting above ground pipe to underground pipe use flange insulating
assemblies to prevent galvanic corrosion
2.17 VALVES
Unless otherwise specified, Valves shall comply with all relevant manufacturing &
dimensional standards as given in the table below. For face to face / end to end
dimensions of valves not covered in ASME B16.10, reference shall be made to
manufacturer’s standard.
5.0 GENERAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
All Carbon Steel and Low Temperature Carbon Steel materials shall be fully killed steel
and supplied in normalised condition.
The chemical composition of Carbon Steel and Low Temperature Carbon Steel, by ladle
and product analysis, shall be restricted as follows:-
 Carbon : 0.23% max (for Pipes, Wrought fittings, Castings)
 Carbon : 0.25% max (forgings).
 Carbon Equivalent (C.E.) : 0.45% max., where
C.E. = C + Mn + Cr +Mo+ V + Cu+ Ni
6 5 15
Carbon Steel pipes, fittings and plates with wall thickness over 25mm, Charpy V notch
impact testing shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM A370 for weld and base
metal. The impact test energy values at 0degC shall be in accordance with Table
323.3.5 of ASME B31.3. However, if the design temperature is below zero deg.C., then
the impact test shall be conducted at (-)29 deg.C for wall thickness above 12.7mm.
Radiographic examination of the longitudinal weld shall be performed after all forming
and heat treatment
For ASTM A671 pipe & ASTM A560 plate, impact test absorbed energy values shall be
as a minimum 18J average for 3 specimens and 16J minimum for 1 specimen.
Cold expanded API 5L pipe is not acceptable. API 5L Pipe shall be furnished in the non-
expanded condition. Delivery condition of API 5L pipe shall be normalizing rolled,
normalizing formed or normalizing.
Hydrostatic testing of finished pipes shall be as per material specification standard.
All Stainless Steel materials including gaskets and bolts shall be supplied in the solution
anneal heat treated condition.
All Stainless Steel materials shall be Dual Certified.
Alloy materials including all grades of Cr-Mo steels, Nickel based alloys, Stainless
Steels and non-ferrous materials shall be subjected to PMI inspection in accordance with
project specification.
Carbon steels are not subject to PMI.
All welds in welded pipes and fittings shall be made with the addition of filler metal.
If steel castings are specified, forgings can be substituted.
If forgings are specified, substitution of castings or plates is not permitted.
5.1 CRYOGENIC SERVICE (MINIMUM DESIGN TEMPERATURES BELOW -46
DEG.C)
All pressure containing components shall be Austentic Stainless Steel (or) materials
having equivalent impact absorption energy. Base metals, weld metals and HAZ (Heat
Affected Zone) shall comply with ASME B31.3 Para 323.
Refer to ASME B31.3 clause 323.2.2(d) (2) (f) and table 323.2.2 and appendix ‘A’ Note
(6) for the relevant ASTM materials for the impact testing requirements of austenitic SS,
at design minimum temperatures of -101 C and lower. Welded austenitic SS pipe and
fittings made with addition of filler metal shall be subjected to impact testing for design
minimum temperatures of -101 C and lower.
Valves in Service below -101 C: Valves shall have the packing gland positioned in an
extended bonnet to operate at ambient temperature (to provide vapour space for
liquefied gas service) in accordance with BS 6364 – Cold box application. Valves which
trap the service fluid into cavity area shall be provided with internally cavity relief function
such as vent hole on the disc. Location of cavity relief hole opening shall be marked on
valve body.
Valves in Service below -46 C to -101 C: Valves shall have the packing gland
positioned in an extended bonnet to operate at ambient temperature (to provide vapour
space for liquefied gas service) in accordance with BS 6364 – Non Cold Box application.
Valves which trap the service fluid into cavity area shall be provided with internally cavity
relief function such as vent hole on the disc. Location of cavity relief hole opening shall
be marked on valve body.
Valves in cryogenic service shall be type tested in accordance with BS 6364.
10% of the lot selected at random, with a minimum of one valve of each type, size and rating
per manufacturer shall be tested per BS 6364 Appendix A except the test temperature shall be
the minimum temperature on valve data sheets and any external leakage shall be measured by
a mass spectrometer type helium leak detector.
Pressure containing welded joints shall be full strength butt weld design, the finished
joint shall be free from overlapping components and crevices.
All pressure containing welds shall be subject to radiographic and liquid penetrant
examination in accordance with ASME V article 2 and 6.
5.2 LOW TEMPERATURE SERVICE (MINIMUM DESIGN TEMPERATURE BELOW
-29 C TO – 46 C)
All carbon steel pipe work Seamless Carbon steel pipe
components subject to Design
Minimum Temperatures below
-29 C to – 46 C are specified
as Impact tested materials in
accordance with the following:
ASTM A333 Gr. 6
ASTM A671 Gr. CC60, Class Weld seam Carbon Steel pipe
32, S2
ASTM A420 Grade WPL6 Seamless Carbon Steel Fittings
5.3 VACUUM SERVICE
To determine wall thickness and stiffening requirements for straight pipe under external
pressure, the procedure is outlined in the BPV Code, Section VIII, Division1, UG-28 trough UG-30
shall be followed.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION PLAN

CERCG-C02-PM-04-1002

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The objective of this document is to provide the Terminal EPC Contractor with the main
requirements for the inspection of the materials and equipment during the various
phases of design, procurement, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and
commissioning.
The whole Inspection plan and the details of its execution shall be in full compliance with
the relevant Singapore Laws, International Standards, Codes of Practice, the ISO
Quality Standards and the approved Contractor’s Quality Plan and procedures.
2.0 SCOPE
This Plan is applicable to all the Contractor’s local and overseas inspection activities.
3.0 LOCAL INSPECTIONS

3.1 Qualified Persons for Design

3.2 Qualified Persons for Supervision

3.3 Inspectors
The Contractor shall be responsible to provide adequate and qualified Inspectors in
addition to the above Qualified Persons (Supervision) for all disciplines of Work at all
times in carrying out supervision and inspection works. The Inspectors shall closely
supervise the works that carrying out by the workers, sub-contractor and or suppliers
irrespective at site or at manufacturing plant. The Inspectors shall closely coordinate with
Qualified Persons (Supervision) and the Employer’s Representative and it
representatives for timely carrying out the
3.4 Inspections by Authorities
3.5 Third Party Inspections
The Contractor shall engage Third Party Inspection and / or Certification Agency
to conduct overseas final inspections of the following:
a) All mechanical equipment procured from overseas;
b) All instruments and control systems procured from overseas;
c) All electrical equipment procured from overseas
d) All piping & fittings (tees, elbows etc) procured from overseas;
e) All marine related equipment and materials procured from overseas;
f) All steel plates procured from overseas;
g) All safety-related equipment procured from overseas

4.1 Equipment and Materials

All equipment, materials and control system are subjected to inspection at the
manufacturing plants prior delivery to site. The essential items that need to be
inspected shall include, but not limited to the following items:
Materials
a) Steel materials for tanks, pipes and piles
b) Pipe Fittings

Vessels and Valves

a) Fresh water and Foam tanks
b) Process, ESD & Control valves
c) Motorized actuator with valves

Rotating equipment
a) Product Centrifugal pumps
b) Product Positive Displacement pumps
c) Submersible pumps
d) Foam pumps
e) Diesel driven fire water pumps
f) Diesel driven generators

Equipment

a) Pig Launcher and Receiver and traps

b) Marine Loading arms
c) Marine fenders
d) Gangway way column with crane
e) Capstan with quick release hooks
f) Waste water treatment unit
g) Foam / Water monitors
h) Oil dispensers
i) Oil boom
 j) Fire hoses, foam branch pipes etc
k) Foam proportioners
Electrical
a) HV/MV switchgear
b) HV/MV transformer
c) HV panels
d) LV switchgear
e) LV panels and distribution panels
f) Motor control panel and variable speed drivers
g) Essential panels
h) UPS
i) Cables
j) Lighting

Instrumentation
a) DCS control panels including marshalling cabinets
b) Instrument console
c) DCS control system
d) ESD system and control panels
e) Flow metering systems
f) Tank gauging & inventory system
g) Thermal relief valves, PSV, PRV valves, vacuum valves etc
h) CCTV systems
i) Fire alarm systems
j) Gas detection systems
k) Level, temperature and pressure instruments
l) Cables

4.2 Vendor and its Acceptance

4.4 Acceptance of Inspection Test Plans
The Inspection and Test Plans for shop inspection (ITP) shall be established at an early
stage of the project and submitted to Employer’s Representative for acceptance at least
three months prior to commencement of a scheduled activity for which they are a control
document. The ITP shall detail in chronological order, the tasks, activities and
procedures necessary to implement and record the Contractor’s quality system.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit the ITP to the Employer’s Representative. The
Contractor shall remain responsible for all ITPs submitted for acceptance to the
Employer’s Representative. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to review and
approve all Subcontractors’ ITP before submission to the Employer’s Representative.
The ITP shall include all fabrication, construction, inspection and test activities taking
place during the fabrication, construction, installation and testing phases
in accordance with the Scope of Work and technical requirement (inclusive of
FATs) Each separately identifiable activity shall be controlled by a procedure or
work instruction reference which shall be entered into the Contractor’s ITP.
Verification of the results of each activity shall be identified in the plan and the
verifying documents stated.
The ITP shall stipulate the requirement on “Hold” points, witnessing or not for each major
activity (particularly for welding, NDT, mechanical and hydrostatic testing).
The specific acceptance criteria used to determine the quality of each activity
shall be stated. Responsibility for performing the work shall be identified for each
 activity, and the responsibility for measuring the quality of each activity shall be
stated.
The Employer’s Representative will use the approved ITP as the main document
for quality control activities.
The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure the correct level of quality system
is in place in order to attain the final Work quality level requirements for the
quality of the performing Work.
The review and acceptance of the ITP by the Employer’s Representative or comments of
Employer’s Representative shall not relieve the Contractor from the entire responsibility
of compliance with specification requirements applicable to correctness of engineering,
design, workmanship, material and all other matters, or for any other liability.
4.5 Factory Acceptance Tests

4.6 Third Party Inspection Agencies

4.7 Employer’s involvement

4.8 Non Conformance

5.0 INSPECTIONS DURING SITE CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for all field quality control and particularly for
the following inspection activities. All the documents are to be submitted to
Employer’s Representative for review and acceptance.
• Establish field inspection procedures for all disciplines.
• Review and confirm that technical documents applicable to inspection are the
latest, and also ensure that these documents are the same as those for the field
supervisor.
• Establish the welding process specifications (WPS) and the procedure
qualification records (PQR).
• Witness, review and approve the certification of welder’s qualification test (WPQR).
• Maintain a list of qualified welders and monitor their quality of works through welder
continuity log and welder performance register.
• Verify the validity of the calibration report for testing and measuring equipment that use
in carrying out the inspection.
• Ensure that the installed materials and equipment are properly protected from
damage.
• Coordinate with the Employer’s Representative for its witness inspection.
• Prepare and compile inspection reports for submission.

Quality control / inspection meeting shall be held at the initial construction stage of each
construction activity to establish the specific procedure for quality control. This shall be
followed by regular meetings for effective implementation. Contractor shall submit the
applications to the Employer’s Representative at least two (2) weeks in advance for
witnessing the inspection. Upon satisfactory completion the Employer’s Representative
will submit the results of the inspection on the acceptance form sheets to Employer in
which the inspection has been carried out satisfactorily.
5.1 Acceptance of Method Statements and Construction Procedures
The Contractor shall establish methods of statements and conduct Risk
Assessments for each and all the construction activities. The method of
 statement shall be submitted to the Employer’s Representative for acceptance.
The method of statement shall provide the following details as a minimum.
a) Background information;
b) Material storage and preservation;
c) Methodology of construction and installation;
d) Detail the possible danger / risks associated with the particular part of the work;
e) The methods of control to show how the work will be managed safely; This includes
but shall not be limited to the following, • Safety measures for working at site
• Safety measures for working below ground level
• Crane arrangement and rigging data
• Rigging data
• Offloading, moving and assembling of heaving equipment
• Hazardous substances storage and transportation
• Electrical installation with leakage protection
• Hot work including welding

5.2 Materials testing

The jobsite inspection works that need to carry out shall not be limited to the
following activities.
a) Welding Control, Testing and Non Destructive Examination (NDE)

Contractor shall review and approve the weld procedures of its subcontractors and
suppliers prior to the commencement of any work. Contractor shall submit its and all
subcontractor’s welding procedures for review by Employer’s Representative prior to
commencement of any welder qualification tests. Welder’s qualification testing and weld
inspection shall be performed in accordance with project procedures.
b) Inspection of Pipe Fabrication and Erection

The Contractor shall prepare and follow a comprehensive inspection and test
procedure for all piping systems, such as pipe dimension check, fit up
check, welding check, taking into account the requirements of the
technical specifications and applicable codes as well as the duties of the
piping systems under consideration.
The Contractor shall ensure that piping, fittings, and valves, are accompanied by the
required original Material Certificates. Contractor shall establish the Positive Materials
Identification Procedure for the Work in accordance with the Construction Quality
Assurance Plan accepted by the Employer’s Representative. This procedure shall be
maintained throughout construction and up to Mechanical Completion.
The inspection procedures shall be submitted to Employer’s Representative for
comments and shall include the method of identification, verification and
control to ensure that components of the correct materials are installed.
Contractor shall identify in its subcontractor strategy the need or otherwise for
specialist bolt tensioning and equipment alignment techniques and the timing
for mobilization.
c) Inspection of Steelwork

Inspection of steelwork shall be carried out in accordance with the technical

specifications. All steelwork shall be lined and leveled and grouted. Bolted steelwork
shall be torqued to the correct settings and recorded. Welding shall conform to the
welding control procedures
 d) Mechanical Equipment
All inspections which are to be witnessed and monitored by Employer’s
Representative, shall be performed in accordance with procedures that
accepted by the Employer’s Representative. The check shall include the
equipment foundation, equipment rating and nameplate in line with P&IDs,
correct piping as requirement to obtain proper alignment, paint works etc.
e) Inspection of Civil Materials

Piling Records - Contractor shall supply pile-driving records, if applicable, in accordance

with the specifications and relevant Civil Engineering Standard and Quality Control
Procedures

f) Inspection of Electrical Equipment

g) Inspection of Instrument Equipment

h) Inspection of Fire Protection Equipment

i) Inspection of Painting / Coating

The Contractor shall submit an inspection procedure report indicating
inspections and tests to be conducted during preparation and application
of the paint system to Employer’s Representative for acceptance.
A full time paint vendor’s representative must be present on site to
supervise and conduct inspection on the painting work. The inspections
and tests shall comply with the technical specification, which include but
shall not be limited to the following,
- Test for surface contamination
- Wet film thickness test
- Dry film thickness test
- Holiday test
- Adhesion test

The Employer’s Representative shall deserve the right to inspect the paint
work at all stages of preparation and to reject any tools, instruments,
materials, equipment or work which do not conform to this document.
j) Inspection of Tank and Vessel

Tank and vessel installation shall comply with the approved technical specification, it
includes the roundness and verticality check for tank, welding, plate alignment, platform
and stairway are properly installed, suitability of the orientation of nozzles and sizes,
earthing lugs and datum plates are installed etc. Contractor shall submit tank erection
procedure to Employer’s Representative for acceptance. The procedures shall
specifically address the following:
Progressive and Non-Destructive (NDT) examination procedures to ensure
control of welding and welders, vacuum testing activities, dimensional
control, etc during construction;

- Settlement monitoring during construction with at least eight reference

points per tank shall be established and monitored.
 5.3 Surveillance
The ITP requirement for site inspection shall include all fabrication,
construction and installation activities in accordance with the Scope of
Work. The Employer’s Representative will use the approved ITP as the
main interactive document for quality control activities.

a) Inspection and Test Point

b) Hold Point

Witness Point

Surveillance (Monitoring

Review
5.4 Reporting
5.5 Non Conformance

a) Reporting Nonconforming Items

b) Segregating Nonconforming Items

6.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING AT DURING PRE-COMMISSIONING
6.1 Systems and Sub-systems

b) Piping Line Schedule Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Test Summary

Contractor shall prepare hydrostatic test packages for all piping systems subject
to such tests. The limits of all piping systems test packages shall correspond to
the limits of Employer’s Representative for approved turnover and completion
packages. These are to be accepted by Employer’s Representative prior to use.
System test packages shall form part of the Quality Control documentation.
It includes all the Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Test Reports for the piping systems with test
data such as: test date, test pressure, test duration, test equipment utilized with
calibration dates, NDE verifications, etc.
c) Mechanical Equipment Check Sheets

Contractor shall prepare the equipment specific check sheets as per the
instruction from the manufacturer’s manuals to verify that the equipment has
been properly installed, aligned and pre-commissioned as required. The check
sheets shall include the tests perform for the following equipment

d) Tank Testing and Calibration

e) Electrical Work Check Sheets

f) Instrument Calibration Check Sheets

g) DCS / PLC Instruments, ESD and/or Control Loop Check sheets

h) Fire Fighting System Check sheets

i) Utility System Check sheets

j) Painting and Coating Check Sheets

k) Preservation plan
6.2 Planning and Scheduling
The6.3 Acceptance of Inspection & Testing Plans (ITPs
6.4 Acceptance of Test procedures
6.5 Surveillance
6.6 Reporting
6.7 Non Conformance

7.1 Systems and Sub-systems

7.2 Planning and Scheduling
7.3 Acceptance of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
7.4 Acceptance of Test Procedures
7.5 Surveillance
7.6 Reporting
7.7 Non Conformance