QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION

AUXILIARY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Project : __________________________________

Form No. QA-AUX01

Revision No
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Effectivity Date : 01 Aug 2012
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Location : ___________________________________________

Start : ________________ Finish : ______________ Area: __________________________

Reference(s):
1. Technical Specifications
2. Local and International Codes (NFPA, FCP, PEC, UL, etc.)
3. Construction Plans and Approved Shop Drawings
4. Manufacturer's Recommendation

ATTRIBUTE
Raceways, Fittings and Support
1. Conduit size, type and make as indicated on plans and specifications.
2. Limitations on use of each type of conduit being observed.
3. Required type of fittings provided and compatible with conduit type.
4. Conduits run parallel or perpendicular to walls and to similar structures. Vertical runs are plumb.
5. Conduit runs properly and coordinated with other trades.
6. Proper bending are made based on code requirements.
7. No more than four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points.
8. Bonding jumpers installed on cable trays as shown on plans and where required by code.
9. Areas verified where exposed conduit is allowed and conditions are understood.
10. Raceway support of approved type and based on plans and specifications.
11. Properly and rigidly supported at an interval of approximately 1500mm and within 900mm of boxes
except on areas not permitted by the structural members.
12. Coatings and surface treatment as required.
Junction and Pull Boxes
1. Junction, pull, and outlet boxes are of approved type and make as shown on plans and
specifications.
2. Junction and pull boxes are located on strategic locations for ease of cable pulling.
3. Boxes shall be of sufficient size to provide free space for all conductors.
4. Pull boxes for straight pull and angle or u-pull shall be sized respectively in accordance with code
requirements.
5. Boxes securely and rigidly supported.
6. Boxes are accessible and covered.
7. Unused openings are sealed.
Wires and Cables
1. Conductor material, size, stranding, insulation and make as specified on plans and specifications.
2. Cable type and make as specified on plans and specifications.
3. Applicable to its use and application.
4. Use of suitable equipment and methods for pulling of cables and conductors.
5. Proper color coding of conductors.
6. Cables routed properly to avoid interference by separating power and data.
7. Cable splices not used (i.e. UTP, STP, etc.).
8. Cables properly harnessed and bundled.
9. Cables with proper labeling and tagging.
10. Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Insulation Resistance Test of 220VAC power supply).
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
1. Camera, DVR, monitor, keyboard, and other components as specified on plans and specifications.
2. DVR's, cameras and other devices located as per approved plans and drawings, coordinated with
other trades, in accordance with codes and standards, and as per manufacturer's recommendation.
3. Camera and other components applicable to its use and location.
4. Dedicated power supply tapped to correct tapping point and mechanically protected. UPS supplied
tapping point highly recommended.
5. Back-up power supply (battery) available in case primary power supply shuts down. Back-up time
as per specification or code requirement.
6. Protection from lightning installed if required.
7. Camera in focus and clear of obstruction.
8. Camera installed in location that cannot be tampered.
9. Camera not facing bright light.
10. Camera clean, properly and rigidly supported.
11. Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Functional Test of CCTV)
Access Control

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Access controller, expansion module, emergency break glass, exit push button, proximity/biometric
reader, electromagnetic lock, sounder and other components as per plan and specification.
Access controller and other devices located as per approved plans and drawings, coordinated with
other trades, in accordance with codes and standards, and as per manufacturer's recommendation.
Devices applicable to its use and location.
Dedicated power supply tapped to correct tapping point and mechanically protected. UPS supplied
tapping point highly recommended.
Back-up power supply (battery) available in case primary power supply shuts down. Back-up time as
per specification or code requirement.
Protection from lightning installed if required.
Interfacing with other systems like FDAS and FM 200 already connected.
Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Functional Test of Access Control)

Water Leak Detection

1. Alarm panel, sensor interface module, sensing cables, and other components as specified on plans
and specifications.
2. Equipments and other components installed, and sensing cable routed as per approved plans and
drawings. All works coordinated with other trades, in accordance with standards and as per
manufacturer's recommendation.
3. Dedicated power supply tapped to correct tapping point and mechanically protected. UPS supplied
tapping point highly recommended.
4. Sensing cable installed after all piping, air conditioning, raised flooring, and other mechanical work
is completed. Sub-floor cleaned prior to installation.
5. Contact of sensing cable with potential contaminants avoided.
6. Sensor cable routed to avoid pedestal grounding wires and main communication cabling pathways.
Insulation between sensor and ground wires installed, and support provided for communication cabling
to pass above sensor cable if avoidance is impossible.
7. Sensing cable securely fastened to the surface of the floor slab every 1.2m (4ft) or lesser.
8. Sensor cables installed so as to remain serviceable.
9. Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Functional Test of Water Leak Detection)
Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)
1. Control panel, detectors, alarm bell, manual pull station and other components as per plan and
specification.
2. Control panel, detectors, alarm bell, manual pull station and other devices installed as per plan and
approved drawings, coordinated with other trades, in accordance with codes and standards and as
per manufacturer's recommendation.
3. Equipments and devices applicable to its use and location. Does not exceed the voltage, temperature,
and humidity limits.
4. Devices located and mounted so that accidental operation or failure is not caused by vibration or jarring.
5. Dedicated power supply tapped to correct tapping point and mechanically protected. UPS supplied
tapping point highly recommended.
6. Circuit disconnecting means with red marking, accessible only to authorized personnel and identified
As Fire Alarm Circuit.
7. Location of the circuit disconnecting means permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit.
8. Back-up power supply available in case primary power supply shuts down. Number of hours as per
specification and code requirement.
9. Initiating device protected from mechanical damage listed for use with the detector.
10. Initiating device supported independently of their attachment to the circuit conductors.
11. Detectors installed on all areas (complete coverage) unless except excepted by code. Detector not to
be installed in excessively dusty or dirty areas, outdoors, wet or excessively humid areas, elevator
lobbies where people smoke, extreme cold or hot environments, areas with combustion particles, and
manufacturing areas unless specially designed for such purpose.
12. Detectors installed at least 0.30m (1ft) away from flourescent lighting fixture to avoid unwanted alarm
caused by electrical noise generated by such lighting fixture.
13. Initiating device installed in a manner that provides accessibility for periodic maintenance.
14. Smoke and heat detectors not recessed mounted unless listed for such use.
15. Smoke and heat detectors on smooth ceiling spaced so that all points on the ceiling shall have a
detector within 0.7 times the listed spacing. Consider height of ceiling for reduced spacing.
16. Smoke and heat detectors on smooth ceiling located within a distance one-half () the listed spacing,

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measured at right angle, from all walls or partitions extending to within 460mm (18in) of the ceiling.
17. Smoke and heat detectors properly located, unobstructed, securely mounted and operational.
18. Smoke detectors installed to prevent nuisance alarm or improper operation.
19. Smoke detectors not installed where air velocity exceeds 1.5m/s (300ft/min) unless specifically
designed.
20. Smoke detectors installed under raised floors orientated to minimize dust contamination and for which
they have been listed.
21. Smoke detectors installed after the construction cleanup of all trades are final unless protected.
22. Manual fire alarm boxes securely mounted and free from physical damage.
23. Manual fire alarm boxes located throughout the protected area so that they are conspicuous,
unobstructed and accessible.
24. Manual fire alarm box located within 1.5m (5ft) of the exit doorway opening at each exit on each floor.
25. The operable part of the manual alarm box not less than 1.1m (3 1/2ft) and not more than 1.37m
(4 1/2ft) above floor level.
26. Manual fire alarm boxes mounted on both sides of grouped openings over 12.2 m (40 ft) in width, and
within 1.5 m (5 ft) of each side of the opening.
27. Additional manual fire alarm boxes provided so that the travel distance to the nearest fire alarm box will
not be in excess of 30 m (100 ft) measured horizontally on the same floor.
28. Protection from lightning installed if required.
29. Interfacing with other systems like Access Control System, FM 200, PACU, AHU, etc. already
connected.
30. Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Functional Test of FDAS)
Background Music and Public Address (BGM/PA)
1. Equipments, microphone, speaker and other components as specified on plans and specifications.
2. Equipments, speakers and other components installed as per approved plans and drawings and in
coordination with other trades. All works comply with standards and manufacturer's recommendation.
3. Speakers applicable to its use and location.
4. Dedicated power supply tapped to correct tapping point if required.
5. Speakers clean, properly and rigidly supported.
6. Test(s) required conducted (i.e. Functional Test of BGM/PA, Sound Level Measurement)

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Prepared by:
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QA Engineer

Noted by:
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QA Supervisor

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