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Sunday, June 27, 2021

CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLATION OF GI CONDUITS AND ACCESSORIES

Check that the latest approved as-built / Shop Drawing is attached.

Check that the material used in the installation is in accordance with the approved material technical submittal.

Check that the conduit route is as indicated on the latest approved construction drawing.

Check that the conduit system is installed according to the type of circuit category.

Check that the installation permits easy drawing of cables.

Check that the conduits and fittings are of the size and type indicated in the drawings and manufactured per specification requirements.

Check that all field bends are free of cuts, dents, or flats.

Check that the cut ends of the conduit are reamed to remove rough edges.

Check that there are no running threads on the conduit.

Check that all joints between lengths of conduit, and between conduit couplings, fittings, and boxes, are made using approved methods.

Check that the conduit supports are approved fittings, with spacing of 1.0 meter for horizontal runs, 1.2 meters for vertical runs, and within 200 mm on either side of bends or boxes.

Check that the maximum run between two outlet boxes does not exceed 25 meters for a straight run and 10 meters for a run with one bend.

Check that the number of bends in a run of conduit between pull points does not exceed the equivalent of two quarter bends (180 degrees total), including bends located immediately at the boxes.

Check that the conduit run is square, perpendicular, parallel to, or at right angles to the wall, in accordance with acceptable practices.

Check for a minimum distance of 150 mm between the conduit run and water pipe services when installed in parallel.

Check that the conduit system is mechanically continuous and watertight after installation.

Check that the box earth terminal is available in every installed box.

Check that the boxes are properly oriented for the installation of wiring accessories.

Check that any exposed conduit threads or scratches are touched up with approved zinc paint.

Check for earthing and bonding as per the project requirements.

  

CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLATION OF GI CONDUITS AND ACCESSORIES

Check that the latest approved as-built / Shop Drawing is attached. Check that the material used in the installation is in accordance with...