Civil Engineering Quality Assurance Checklist
Predesign
- Required Deliverables Submitted
- Site Program (Narrative and Site Plans)
- Site Analysis (Narrative and Site Plans)
- Utility Requirements (Design Criteria)
- Verification of Existing Utilities (Pressure, Flow, Capacity, Existing Conditions)
- Geotechnical Investigations/Recommendations
- Hydrologic/Hydrographic Investigations/Recommendations
- Existing Site and Utility Conditions Assessment
- Hazardous Materials Investigations/Recommendations
- Topographic Surveys/Analysis
- Existing Conditions Site Plans
Schematic Design
- Required Deliverables Submitted
- Site Program (Narrative and Site Plans)
- Site Analysis (Narrative and Site Plans)
- Site Program and Functional Analysis
- Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Code Analysis and Verification
- Water System Design Flow Calculations/Modeling
- Wastewater System Design Flow Calculations/Modeling
- Water Treatment Process Identified/Sizing Calculations
- Wastewater Treatment Process Identified/Sizing Calculations
- Stormwater Management (Analysis, Calculations, Site Plans)
- Site Access and Circulation, Traffic and Parking Studies/Calculations
- Environmental/Geotechnical Studies/Hazardous Materials Studies
- Existing Conditions Site Plans
- Demolition Plans
- Site Plans
- Utility plans
- Grading/Drainage Plans
- Identification of Required Site and Utility Permits
Design Development
- Required Deliverables Submitted
- Compliance with all applicable Management Policies
(Reference 2006 Management Policies – The Guide to Managing the National Park System)
- Compliance with all applicable Civil/Environmental Laws and Regulations – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Executive Orders (EOS) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Director’s Orders (DOS) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable NPS Guidelines/Reference Manuals – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Site Design Codes and Standards – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Water Systems and Wastewater Systems Codes and Standards – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Hazardous Materials Codes and Standards – (*)
- Existing Conditions Site Plan (Roads, Parking Areas, Structures, Walks, Utility Systems)
- Proposed Site Plan (Roads, Parking Areas, Structures, Walks, Utility Systems)
- Water System Layout and Components (Collection, Treatment, and Distribution)
- Wastewater System Layout and Components (Collection, Treatment, and Disposal)
- Roadway Layout, Cross-Sections, Profiles
- Drainage Structures/Culverts/Catch Basins/Storm Sewer
- Water Line/Sewer Line Profile Sheets
- Water Treatment Plant Equipment Layout
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment Layout
- System Processes and Flow Diagrams/Sequence of Operations
- Outline Specifications Submitted for All Required Sections
(*) – Reference Civil/Environmental Design Standards.
100% Draft Construction Documents or 100% Draft Design-Build Construction Documents
- Required Deliverables Submitted
- Compliance with all applicable Management Policies
(Reference 2006 Management Policies – The Guide to Managing the National Park System)
- Compliance with all applicable Civil/Environmental Laws and Regulations – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Executive Orders (EOS) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Director’s Orders (DOS) – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable NPS Guidelines/Reference Manuals – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Site Design Codes and Standards – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Water Systems and Wastewater Systems Codes and Standards – (*)
- Compliance with all applicable Hazardous Materials Codes and Standards – (*)
- Existing Conditions Site Plan (Roads, Parking Areas, Structures, Walks, Utility Systems)
- Proposed Site Plan (Roads, Parking Areas, Structures, Walks, Utility Systems)
- Water System Layout and Components (Collection, Treatment, and Distribution)
- Wastewater System Layout and Components (Collection, Treatment, and Disposal)
- Roadway Layout, Cross-Sections, Profiles
- Drainage Structures/Culverts/Catch Basins/Storm Sewer
- Water Line/Sewer Line Profile Sheets
- Water Treatment Plant Equipment Layout
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment Layout
- Complete Specifications Submitted for All Required Sections
- Water Meter Sizing/Locations in Accordance with NPS Policy
- Confirm Capacity/Pressures of Water Storage Structures/Pressure Tanks in Accordance with NPS Policy
- Temporary Water/Sewer Service Adequately Identified
- Pump Controls Clearly Identified
- Survey Control/Layout Information Provided
- Valve Sizing and Locations Clearly Identified
- Drain Sizing and Locations Clearly Identified
- Lift Station Sizing and Locations Clearly Identified
- Piping Sizes and Alignments/Offsets Clearly Identified
- Fire Hydrant Locations Clearly Identified
- Distances Between Manholes in Accordance with Standards
- Pressure Reducing Valve/Air Relief Valve Sizing and Locations Clearly Identified
- Disinfection System Components/Layout in Accordance with NSF Requirements
- Chemical Injection System Components/Layout in Accordance with NSF Requirements
- Chemical Storage Components/Layout in Accordance with NSF Requirements
- Piping Alignments/Stationing/Materials/Size/Transitions/Tracer Wire Clearly Identified
- Trench Details in Accordance with Geotechnical Investigations
- Traffic Control/Traffic Markings/Signage Details Provided
- Pipe Supports/Hangers/Thrust Blocks Provided for Adequate Support
- Manhole/Sewer Cleanout Locations/Details Provided
- Asphalt/Concrete Pavement Sections/Details Provided
- On-Site Wastewater Treatment/Disposal Systems Provide Adequate Layout Information and Detailed Cross-Sections
- Process and Instrumentation Diagrams Included for Water/Wastewater System Controls
- Sequence of Operations for all Water and Wastewater Systems
- Comfort Station Layout/Equipment/Fixtures In Accordance with NPS Policy
- Utility Demolition/Abandonment Clearly Identified and in Accordance with NPS Policy
- Storm Water Prevention Plan/Silt Fencing/Restoration Details Provided
- Trenchless Technology Details Provided
- Pavement Repair Details Provided
- Utility Switch-Over Sequences and Plans Provided
- Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Switch-Over and Start-up Sequences and Plans Provided
- Utility Service Connection/System By-Pass Details Provided
- Confirm Minimum Water Pressure Supplied In Distribution System Network
- Confined Space/Access/Venting Requirements
- Cross-Connection Controls Implemented
- Utility Line Crossing/Separation Requirements
- Seasonal Operation Requirements Implemented
(*) – Reference Civil/Environmental Design Standards.
Submit 100% Complete Construction Documents or 100% Complete Design-Build Construction Documents for Final Approval
- Required Deliverables Submitted
- Include all submittal requirements identified above in 100% Draft Construction Documents
- All Review Comments from 100% Draft Review Satisfactorily Resolved