Inspecting and testing the build

Key Build Stage 1 Drainage

Traditional drainage checks

Evidence

Frequency

Verification of pipe material

Ticket

All sources

Verification of precast concrete units

Ticket

All sources

Verification of surface water covers & frames

Ticket

All sources

Verification of bedding material

Ticket

All sources

Verification of backing material

Ticket

All sources

Inspection of pipe bedding

Visual

All lengths

Inspection of line and level of laid pipes

Visual

All lengths

Inspection of backfill (Type 1/Type 3) and compaction

Visual

All lengths

Verification of protection method of any pipework.

Visual

All lengths

Check dimensions of any highway drain

Visual

All lengths

Air tests on pipelines

Testing

Each length between chambers

 

Sustainable drainage checks

Evidence

Frequency

Verification of type B sub-base material

Ticket

All sources

Verification of geotextile

Ticket

All sources

Verification of grass seed & turf species

Ticket

All sources

Confirm air voids ratio for sub-base -permeable paving

Ticket

One sample

Check SuDS dimensions / profile on site

Visual

All lengths

Check sub-base depth & width in SuDS filter strip

Visual

As required

Check correct erosion & scour protection on outlet pipes

Visual

As required

Check top soil depth

Visual

All lengths

Confirm check dam locations

Visual

As required

Check sub-base depth

Visual

All lengths

Laying and lapping of geotextile – ensuring overhang runs up the back of the back of the kerb race

Visual

All lengths

Groundwater levels are in accordance with the approved design

Visual

As required