SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 CIVIL-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A General Requirements

Connections for secondary structural members (purlins, girts, stair

framing, stair treads, stair bracing, toe plate, handrail, ladders, small 12-SAMSS-007
A1
miscellaneous platforms, stiles, etc.) are bolted with machine bolts Sec. 3.2
conforming to ASTM A307. (PIP STF05520, Para. 4.5)

ASTM A307 bolts supplied for secondary structural members are to be

12-SAMSS-007
A2 limited to sizes 16 mm (5/8 inch) diameter and smaller.
Sec. 3.2
(PIP STF05520, Para. 4.5)

12-SAMSS-007
A3 Bolt holes shall be 1/16" (1 mm) larger than the nominal bolt diameter.
Para. 6.2.5.11

For slotted bolt holes, the long direction is perpedicular to the load 12-SAMSS-007
A4
direction. Para. 6.2.5.14

Enlargement of bolt holes shall be made by reaming or drilling only.

12-SAMSS-008
A5 Flame cutting, burning, gouging, chipping or drift punching shall not be
Sec. I
permitted. (PIP STS05130, Para. 6.7.3)

Hardened washers were installed between bolt heads/nuts and the 12-SAMSS-007
A6
oversized or slotted bolt holes. Para. 6.2.5.15

12-SAMSS-007
A7 Galvanized washers and nuts are furnished on galvanized bolts.
Para. 6.2.5.4

All bolts, nuts, and washers are properly identified and marked with the 12-SAMSS-007
A8
material grade and manufacturer's logo. Para. 6.2.5.5

ASTM A307 bolts are tightened to snug-tight condition. 12-SAMSS-008

A9
(PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.5) Sec. I

The thickness of gusset and stiffener plates are 10 mm (3/8 inch)

A10 IFC Drawings
minimum.

All structural strength welding are continuous with a minimum fillet weld 12-SAMSS-007
A11
size of 3/16 inch (5 mm). Para. 6.2.6.5

The edges of all tightly contacting surfaces of welded structures are

12-SAMSS-007
A12 completely seal welded with a minimum of 3 mm fillet weld regardless of
Para. 6.2.6.9
the base metal thickness.

All damaged hot-dip galvanized coating are repaired or touched-up using 12-SAMSS-007
A13
an organic zinc-rich coating or with SAES-H-101, APCS-26. Para. 5.1.6.4

B WALKWAYS and HANDRAILS

SAES-B-054
B1 Handrails provided on walkways and platforms over 1meter high.
Sec. 7 (6.20)

Page 1 of 6
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Pipe Railing for Walkway and Working Surfaces are 2.4m on center
12-SAMSS-007
B2 maximum spacing and a maximum of 450mm from corners.
Para. 5.4
(PIP STF05520, Detail Drawing Page 5 of 11)

Railings are round structural tubing, cabon steel, Gr B, Std, & 1.9 OD 12-SAMSS-007
B3
(1.5" NPS). (PIP STF05520, Para. 4.3) Para. 5.4

12-SAMSS-007
B4 Bolts are 5/8" -ASTM A307. (PIP STF05520, Para. 4.5)
Para. 5.4

12-SAMSS-007
B5 All weld joints in top rail are smooth finish. (PIP STF05520, Para. 4.6)
Para. 5.4

Height of top rail is 1050mm from floor line. 12-SAMSS-007

B6
(PIP STF05520, Detail Drawing Page 5 of 11) Para. 5.4

Mid-rail installed at 475mm below the top surface of the handrail. 12-SAMSS-007
B7
(PIP STF05520, Detail Drawing Page 5 of 11) Para. 5.4

The bending radius of the top handrail shall be 190mm.

SAES-B-054
B8 (Note: Mitered construction is allowed only on removable railing section
Sec. 7(6.18)
as shown in PIP STF05520, Detail Drawing Pages 9 & 10 of 11)

Rails do not overhang the posts which could pose a projection hazard. SAES-B-054
B9
Ends of rails are terminated at terminal posts. (ANSI A1264.1, Par. 5.4) Sec. 7

12-SAMSS-007
B10 Handrails are not connected to fireproofed columns.
Para. 6.2.1.3

All open ends of steel pipes or tubing are sealed to prevent internal
12-SAMSS-007
B11 corrosion. (Note: Vent holes are normally provided for railings that were
Para. 6.1.4
galvanized and located at the bottom)

Exposed corners, edges, burrs or rough spots on handrails, guards,

12-SAMSS-007
B12 ladders, platforms and stairs, which might cause injury to personnel
Para. 6.1.14
using the assembled structure, shall be ground or filed smooth.

SAES-B-054
B13 All edges of the walkway are installed so there is no trip hazard.
Para. 4.6.3

SAES-B-054
B14 Dead ends in elevated work areas shall not be over 7.6 m long.
Para. 4.6.4

Toe boards have minimum height of 3-1/2" (89 mm). SAES-B-054

B15
(ANSI A1264.1, Para. 5.7) Sec. 7

Toe boards are installed on walkways & platforms that are two (2) meter SAES-B-054
B16
high and over. Sec. 7 (6.21)

SAES-B-054
B17 Toe boards are extended across the first riser at bottom of the stair.
Sec. 7 (6.22)

Toe boards and mid-rails are seal welded to handrail posts. SAES-B-054
B18
(ANSI A1264.1, Para. 5.6.1) Sec. 7

Minimum clear width of normal walking/surfaces, stairways and stiles SAES-B-054

B19
shall be 760 mm. Para. 4.7.1

Page 2 of 6
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

The minimum clear width of walking/surfaces, stairways and stiles shall

be 910 mm where working area is needed such as in the front of a SAES-B-054
B20
manhole for servicing trays, the end of a heat exchanger for servicing the Para. 4.7.1(b)
bonnet, channel, and tube bundle, or around rotating equipment.

The minimum clear width of aisles shall be 1020 mm. (An aisle is SAES-B-054
B21
personnel walking space around the equipment at grade level.) Para. 4.7.1(c)

The minimum headroom above walking/working surfaces shall be 2030 SAES-B-054

B22
mm, measured to the lowest point of an overhead obstacle. Para. 4.7.2

Non-grating walking surfaces including patterned steel plates shall have

SAES-B-054
B23 a nonskid surface, i.e., anti-skid paint on steel plate (see SAES-H-101,
Para. 4.9.2
APCS-12).

Deck plates and grating around equipment such as pumps, drivers, and SAES-B-054
B24
compressors shall be removable to allow easy access for maintenance. Para. 4.9.4

All removable deck plates and grating shall be held in place with bolts SAES-B-054
B25
and/or clips Para. 4.9.4

Checkered plate flooring with joints perpendicular to the span of the plate 12-SAMSS-007
B26
flooring shall occur only at supports. Para. 6.1.18

The method for fastening grating shall be as specified on the design 12-SAMSS-007
B27
drawings. Para. 6.1.16

Grating panels are provided with a minimum of 2 fasteners at each

support with a minimum of 4 fasteners per panel.
12-SAMSS-007
B28 (Note: Two fasteners, each at approx. 6" from each sides at the ends of
Para. 6.1.16
the bearing bar, and one fastener at each intermediate support.--NAAMM
MBG 531-00, Page 14)

Grating fasteners (Grating clips/hold down bolts) are tight and provide
12-SAMSS-007
B29 firm anchorage of grating.
Para. 4.14
(NAAMM MBG 531-00, Page 14)

Checkered plate have ½ inch (12 mm) diameter drain holes (when
12-SAMSS-007
B30 specified on contract drawings) provided for each 20 ft² (2m²) of area,
Para. 6.1.19
with a minimum of one hole per panel.

Grating or checkered plate openings for penetrations dimensioned on the 12-SAMSS-007

B31
design drawings are cut and banded as shown on the IFC Drawings. Para. 6.1.17

Grating material shall be ASTM A1011/A1011M, galvanized per ASTM 12-SAMSS-007

B32
A123. Para. 4.14

Grating construction conforms with all of the following

a) Rectangular welded type with plain 3/16" x 1-1/4" (5mm x
32mm) bearing bars
12-SAMSS-007
B33 b) 1-3/16" (30mm) spacing between bearing bars and,
Para. 4.14
c) with cross bars at 4" (100mm) spacing.
(Note: When specified, gratings shall conform with the minimum
standard sizes specified in NAAMM MBG 531-00, Page 7.)

SAES-B-054
B34 Gratings cut from a standard length are provided with end banding.
Sec. 7, (6.23)

Grating joints perpendicular to the span of the grating are made only at 12-SAMSS-007
B36
supports. Para. 6.1.18

Page 3 of 6
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Bearing surface of grating or grating panels on supports shall be 1"

12-SAMSS-007
B37 (25mm) minimum for bearing bar depths up to 2-1/4". (NAAMM MBG
Para. 4.14
531-00, Page 15)

Bearing of grating or grating panels on supports shall be 2 " (50mm) for 12-SAMSS-007
B38
bearing bar depths of 2-1/2" and over. (NAAMM MBG 531-00, Page 15) Para. 4.14

Grating Span (unsupported distance) does not exceed the span

12-SAMSS-007
B39 limitations stated in Load Table for Steel Grating of NAAMM MBG 531-
Para. 4.14
00.

C STAIRS

Stair treads shall be of steel grating type with an abrasive or checkered

12-SAMSS-007
C1 plate nosing and galvanized per ASTM A123 and NAAMM MBG 531 &
Para. 4.14
MBG 532.

Treads of fixed stairs are installed with a rise of 190 mm and a tread run
SAES-B-054
C2 of 254 mm (Minimum). (Tolerance for Riser: +/-3mm and +/-13mm for
Sec. 7 (6.4)
bottom step. Refer to Dwg AB-36106 & AC-36198)

SAES-B-054
C3 Height of stair rail is 2'-10" (850 mm) per PIP-STF05520.
Sec. 7 (5.5)

SAES-B-054
C4 Clear width for all stairs except stairs on tanks is 760mm minimum.
Sec. 7 (6.3)

SAES-B-054
C5 Clear width of stairs on tanks is 710mm minimum.
Sec. 7 (6.3)

SAES-B-054
C6 Stairway landing provided every 5m of vertical rise.
Sec. 7 (6.9)

Vertical clearance above any stair tread to an overhead obstruction shall SAES-B-054
C7
be at least 2030mm. Sec. 7 (6.12)

SAES-B-054
C8 Bending radius of the top handrail shall be 190mm.
Sec. 7 (6.18)

C9 Mid-rail is installed on the handrail and seal welded. AC-36106

Bracing bars (angular 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/8") installed across bottom of

C10 AC-36106
stair stringer at 4'2" spacing per Std. Dwg.AC-36106.

Concrete plinth at the bottom of the stair shall have 7-1/2" rise and a
C11 leading edge of 12" from the anchor bolt per Detail 2 of Std. Dwg. AC- AC-36106
36106.

C12 Base of stairs are anchored. AC-36106

D Ladders and Cages

A cage, well, or ladder safety system shall be required where the length
of climb is more than 6 m or above or below ground level, or above or SAES-B-054
D1
below a floor or roof with access/egress from ground level, floor, or roof Sec. 8 (4.1.1)
(see Figure 2, ANSI A14.3)."

Page 4 of 6
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Cage or well is installed on ladder where the length of climb is less than 6
SAES-B-054
D2 meters but the top of the ladder is greater than 6 m above ground level,
Sec. 8 (4.1.2)
floor or roof. (ie: ladder is located on elevated platform.)

Cage well installed on ladders where the single length of climb is greater SAES-B-054
D3
than 6 meters but not exceed 15.2m. Sec. 8 (4.1.3)

Safety guard (drop bar) provided on all fixed ladders serving elevations
SAES-B-054
D4 1.2 meters or more above ground or above existing platform, except on
Sec. 8 (4.1.7)
building roof or a loading dock.

Detail of Safety guard (Drop Bar) shall ensure that the bar is self- SAES-B-054
D5
dropping. Sec. 8 (4.1.7)

Ladders shall be of the side-step design, except for ladders on tanks SAES-B-054
D6
under 3 meter high. Sec. 8 (4.1.9)

SAES-B-054
D7 Grab bars on ladders are not allowed.
Sec. 8 (4.1.11)

SAES-B-054
D8 Side rails and rungs of ladders shall not be used for hangers or supports.
Sec. 8 (5.4.3.4)

Vertical spacing of steps and rungs shall not exceed 12" on centers and SAES-B-054
D9
shall be uniform in the same length of climb. (ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.1.1) Sec. 8

The minimum inside clear width of step surfaces for steps and rungs SAES-B-054
D10
shall be 16". (ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.1.2) Sec. 8

Ladders are welded construction and welds are continuous, smooth and SAES-B-054
D11
sealed. (PIP STF05501, Para. 3.3) Sec. 8

SAES-B-054
D12 Ladder rungs are 20mm diameter. (ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.1.3.1(3))
Sec. 8

Ladder bolts are 5/8" diameter, ASTM A307 bolts. SAES-B-054

D13
(PIP STF05501, Para. 3.4) Sec. 8

Top of rung adjacent to the floor line of the upper platform shall be level SAES-B-054
D14
with the floor line. (PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 4 of 9) Sec. 8

Side step ladder is extended by at least 4 feet above the upper platform SAES-B-054
D15
floor line . (PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 4 of 9) Sec. 8

Intermediate supports of ladders shall be provided and not to exceed 10 SAES-B-054

D16
feet. (PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 4 of 9) Sec. 8

Intermediate platform/rest platform shall be provided at 50ft. maximum SAES-B-054

D17
per ANSI A14.3, Fig. 5. Sec. 8

Intermediate platform/rest platform shall have a minimum space of 30"

SAES-B-054
D18 from the centerline of the ladder on the climbing side and width of not
Sec. 8
less than 30". (ANSI A14.3, Para. 6.3.2)

First bottom rung shall be 1ft above the walking surface. SAES-B-054
D19
(PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 4 of 9) Sec. 8

Minimum clear space at the back side of ladders is 7" measured from the
centerline of rung, or 1-1/2" min. measured from the edge of the side rail SAES-B-054
D20
for unavoidable obstructions, ie; columns or insulated structures. (PIP Sec. 8
STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 7 and ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.4.2.1)

Page 5 of 6
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Structure Installation SAIC-M-1073 18-May-05 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Minimum clear space on the sides of ladders is 1'-3" from center line of
ladder to each sides. (PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 7) SAES-B-054
D21
c) Front : 2'-6" , or 2'-3" if ladder is facing a smooth wall. Sec. 8
(PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 7 and ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.4.3.1)

Minimum clear space in front of ladders is 2'-6", or 2'-3" if ladder is facing

SAES-B-054
D22 a smooth wall.
Sec. 8
(PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 7 and ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.4.1.1)

Ladder rungs shall be drilled through the side rail (stringer), plug welded
12-SAMSS-007
D23 on the outer side of bar rails, or seal welded on the outer side of channel
Par. 5.3
rails. (PIP STF05501, Detail Dwg. Page 7)

Ladder rungs of ladders in high humidity and offshore areas are seal
12-SAMSS-007
D24 welded on the inner side of the side rails (either bar or channel rails).
Par. 5.3
(Refer to seal welding requirements of SAES-M-001, Para. 7.1.9.3)

All structural material for ladders shall be ASTM A36 Steel. (PIP SAES-B-054
D25
STF05501, Para. 3.2) Sec. 8

Vertical bars of the bottom section of ladder cage are extended and
SAES-B-054
D26 bolted to the top of handrails for ladders installed on top of platforms.
Sec. 8
(PIP STF05501, Detail Drawing Page 6)

Centerline of side-step ladder shall be within 1'-3" to 1'-9" from the edge
SAES-B-054
D27 of the platform. This is the step-across distance of the ladder. (PIP
Sec. 8
STF05501, Detail Drawing Page 7 and ANSI A14.3, Para. 5.4.3.2)

SAES-B-054
D28 Bottom of ladder stringers are anchored. (PIP STF05501, Page 8 of 9)
Sec. 8

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-M-001 -- Structural Design Criteria for Non-Building Structures, 30 June 2004
2- SAES-B-054 -- Access, Egress, and Materials Handling for Plant Facilities, 31 March 2001
3- 12-SAMSS-007 -- Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, 28 April, 2004
4- 12-SAMSS-008 -- Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, 28 January 2004
5- SAES-H-001 -- Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings, 30 October 2002
6- SAES-H-101 -- Approved Protective Coating Systems, 31 August 2003

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

Page 6 of 6