CP Project Implementation: Task to Be Considered (Equipment &Documentation supply)

Cathodic Protection installer must ensure all the equipment required to execute the project are available. This equipment includes:-

i. Machineries
ii. Power supply
iii. Tool box
iv. Testing Equipments
v. Spare parts

Most of the client required factory acceptance test before CP equipment brought and installed at the construction site. Throughout the production, client might need to access to the factory periodically to check:-

i. Manufacturing progress
ii. That the equipment conforms to their specifications
iii. To be present during factor testing.

Factory test reports, anode material chemical analysis, the certificates of approval for electrical equipment to be used in hazardous areas, etc., shall be supply to the client which is also included in the final report.

The final report shall consist of:

• A detailed description of the installation

• Drawings and the operating and maintenance instructions

• The as built drawings

• The equipment list with references and manufacturer addresses

• The list of spare parts for two years of operation, with complete references

• The operating procedures

• The complete list of measurements taken before and during the starting up phase

• The reports stating the agreements taken with the COMPANYS of the neighbouring structures (duly signed by the various parties concerned) on the corrective measures to be taken for any interference of these structures

• The results of the enquiry and the permission of the local authorities if the installations are to be in countries where such installations are subject to special legislation

CP Project Implementation: Task to Be Considered (Administrative Formalities)

If local legislation requires that an enquiry takes place before a cathodic protection system is installed, the legal file shall be prepared before the project execution.

The file shall be transmitted to the competent administrative body. The project execution shall be hold until the results of enquiries obtained to avoid problems in the future.

Any questions from the administrative body regarding the property which might be involved in the installation of the cathodic protection system must be answered in a proper technical way.

Information and documents required for the land and rights of way of the project owner facilities must be obtained, these documents include:-

• Extracts of land survey maps

• Delimitation on the land survey maps of the land to be acquired and the temporary and/or permanent rights of way to be acquired.