Free water services installation ITP template

What this plan covers

Original editable baseline for ordinary building cold-water, heated-water and non-drinking water service pipework where selected. Covers product evidence, service routing, jointing, project-specified testing, conditional flushing/disinfection, operational checks and handover. Excludes fire-fighting, gas, process/high-pressure, HVAC, pools, off-site utility mains and specialist treatment plant. System selection and all numeric criteria must come from applicable authority, approved design and contract.

Define the package before tailoring it

Included water services: Select cold, heated, non-drinking/rainwater and exact system boundaries; fire-fighting water is excluded.
Jurisdiction and adoption: Identify state/territory authority, code adoption and project compliance pathway.
Products and evidence: List approved pipes, fittings, valves, devices and required product evidence.
Testing and commissioning: Confirm test sections, methods, limits, flushing/disinfection, sampling and records from controlled sources.
Roles and handover: Confirm licensed roles, authority notices/inspections, releases and records.

Inspection sequence and project requirements

This starting plan contains 9 inspection steps. Proposed timing and roles need project confirmation; no contractual hold point or engineering acceptance value is assigned by this template. Actual results and signatures remain blank.

WTR-01 · Service boundary and design release

Work stage: Service boundary and design release
Inspection / test: Confirm the included cold, heated and non-drinking water systems, tie-in points and work boundaries before installation.
Method: Compare approved service drawings, schedules, scope and interface register; distinguish potable/non-potable, cold/heated services, utility work and excluded fire/process systems.
Acceptance condition: Only identified services and current approved drawings are released; unresolved design, cross-connection or point-of-connection decisions are recorded for the responsible designer/authority. Project basis: [Fill: Approved service drawings and revisions]; [Fill: Service boundaries and connection interfaces]; [Fill: Jurisdiction and authority basis].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water service scope and interface register
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Jurisdiction and authority basis; Approved service drawings and revisions; Service boundaries and connection interfaces; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Service/system ID; Drawing and revision; Tie-in / work boundary; Open decision reference

WTR-02 · Product approval and delivery check

Work stage: Product approval and delivery check
Inspection / test: Check pipe, fittings, valves and devices against the approved service schedule and applicable evidence-of-suitability requirements.
Method: Match product identity, size/material, pressure/service designation and required certification/document references to approved submittals; segregate mismatched or damaged products.
Acceptance condition: Products match approved project schedule and required evidence is available for the intended service and jurisdiction. No product approval is inferred from this template. Project basis: [Fill: Approved product and material schedule]; [Fill: Project specification and adopted standards].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water product receipt and approval register
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Approved product and material schedule; Project specification and adopted standards; Jurisdiction and authority basis; Project records and handover requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Product / component; Service and location; Approval / certification reference; Condition / disposition

WTR-03 · Set-out, support and service separation

Work stage: Set-out, support and service separation
Inspection / test: Verify installed route, identification and supports against approved drawings and service coordination before concealment.
Method: Walk the installed section; compare route, levels/clearances, support details, sleeves and service identification to controlled drawings and coordination requirements; record deviations.
Acceptance condition: Installed route and support/interface details agree with approved documents; separation, access and identification requirements are resolved from project sources. Project basis: [Fill: Approved service drawings and revisions]; [Fill: Project specification and adopted standards].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water service installation and pre-cover record
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Approved service drawings and revisions; Project specification and adopted standards; Concealment, cover and access requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Section / location; Drawing and revision; Support / restraint reference; Deviation / RFI reference

WTR-04 · Jointing and concealed workmanship

Work stage: Jointing and concealed workmanship
Inspection / test: Inspect completed joints and fittings while accessible, before insulation or enclosure.
Method: Verify joint type and installer/process evidence against manufacturer instructions and approved method; visually inspect accessible joints and record defects and repair references.
Acceptance condition: Jointing method and workmanship meet approved product instructions and project criteria; all identified defects are dispositioned before concealment. Project basis: [Fill: Approved product and material schedule]; [Fill: Project specification and adopted standards].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water joint and pre-concealment inspection log
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Approved product and material schedule; Project specification and adopted standards; Concealment, cover and access requirements; Project records and handover requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Section / location; Joint type / installer; Observation / defect; Repair / reinspection reference

WTR-05 · Pressure test readiness and isolation

Work stage: Pressure test readiness and isolation
Inspection / test: Confirm each test section, boundaries, compatible test setup and protection of connected components before testing.
Method: Review approved test procedure; verify section limits, gauge/instrument identification and calibration status if required, isolated appliances, test medium and safety controls.
Acceptance condition: Test section and procedure match project-approved test plan and applicable service requirements; vulnerable components are protected and setup is recorded before pressurisation. Project basis: [Fill: Project-specific test method and acceptance]; [Fill: Project specification and adopted standards].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water pressure test setup record
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Project-specific test method and acceptance; Project specification and adopted standards; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority; Project records and handover requirements
Blank record fields: Test section; Procedure / revision; Gauge ID / calibration reference; Isolation and protection check

WTR-06 · Pressure test and defect closeout

Work stage: Pressure test and defect closeout
Inspection / test: Record the specified water-service test result and verify repair/retest evidence where required.
Method: Perform the approved test for the defined section; record actual medium, set conditions, start/end readings, times, observed leakage and test instrument; repair and repeat per approved procedure.
Acceptance condition: Actual results satisfy only the project-approved acceptance criteria and authority pathway; failed tests remain open until documented repair and accepted retest. Do not apply WA example values unless expressly adopted. Project basis: [Fill: Project-specific test method and acceptance]; [Fill: Jurisdiction and authority basis].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water service test and retest certificate
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Project-specific test method and acceptance; Jurisdiction and authority basis; Project records and handover requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Test section; Actual readings / result; Actual start/end time; Defect / repair / retest ref.

WTR-07 · Flushing and disinfection, where required

Work stage: Flushing and disinfection, where required
Inspection / test: Determine and complete project-required flushing, disinfection and water-quality checks before service use.
Method: Confirm system type, scope and written procedure; flush/disinfect only where required and by approved method; record water quality samples/results, disposal and clearance where specified.
Acceptance condition: Applicable flushing/disinfection and water-quality evidence meets authority and project requirements; where not required, the basis is recorded. No universal disinfection trigger, dose or residual is supplied. Project basis: [Fill: Flushing, disinfection and water quality requirements]; [Fill: Jurisdiction and authority basis].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water flushing, disinfection and sampling record
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Flushing, disinfection and water quality requirements; Jurisdiction and authority basis; Project specification and adopted standards; Project records and handover requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: System / section; Approved procedure reference; Sample point / lab result; Clearance / disposition

WTR-08 · Operational checks and service identification

Work stage: Operational checks and service identification
Inspection / test: Check completed valves, outlets, controls, labels and access against approved schedules and operation requirements.
Method: Operate each scheduled item; verify intended service identification, access/isolation, flow direction and documented function; record exceptions and closeout actions.
Acceptance condition: Installed items match approved schedule and perform as specified; access and service identification are maintained and defects are closed. Project basis: [Fill: Approved service drawings and revisions]; [Fill: Project specification and adopted standards].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water service functional check and asset register
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Approved service drawings and revisions; Project specification and adopted standards; Project records and handover requirements; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority
Blank record fields: Valve / outlet / control ID; Location / service; Observed function; Defect / closeout reference

WTR-09 · Regulatory inspection and handover

Work stage: Regulatory inspection and handover
Inspection / test: Confirm required authority notifications, inspection outcomes and service records are complete for handover.
Method: Reconcile regulator/utility approvals, certificates, approved deviations, test/flush results, marked-up drawings and operation information against the project dossier index.
Acceptance condition: All required project and jurisdiction records are indexed; outstanding authority conditions, defects or exclusions are visible and not represented as accepted. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]; [Fill: Project records and handover requirements].
Timing / coverage: Proposed: At the identified item / lot before the next step that would obscure or change the evidence; confirm project-defined coverage and timing.
Responsible role: Proposed: Assigned licensed plumbing contractor performs and records; reviewer / regulator acts only within documented authority. Project role basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Control / release arrangement: Proposed: Contractor check only. Confirm contractual or regulatory Hold/Witness points, notice, evidence and release authority from the project; none is assigned here. Project basis: [Fill: Licensed roles, inspections and release authority]
Record: Water services commissioning and handover dossier index
Project document reference: Enter the governing document, revision and clause, drawing detail or register entry for this check.
Project inputs to resolve: Jurisdiction and authority basis; Licensed roles, inspections and release authority; Project records and handover requirements; Service boundaries and connection interfaces
Blank record fields: Record / certificate; Document number / revision; Status / authority; Open condition / owner

Source notes

Australian Building Codes Board, NCC 2022 Volume Three — Plumbing Code of Australia
Official national framework and source locator. State adoption, variations, application and project compliance pathway must be confirmed; NCC edition is not assumed to be the contract edition.
Accessed 2026-10-07; Volume Three index: Section B Water services, Section C Sanitary plumbing and drainage systems, state/territory schedules and Schedule 2 referenced documents.
Australian Building Codes Board, NCC 2022 Volume Three — Schedule 2 Referenced documents
Confirms NCC 2022 referenced-document editions and provision cross-references only. Verify the edition actually adopted by the project jurisdiction and contract; full standards text was not used.
Accessed 2026-10-07; entries AS/NZS 3500 Part 1:2021 (B1D3 etc.), Part 2:2021 (C1/C2 provisions) and Part 3:2021 (F1D3, H2D2/H2D6 and 7.4.3).
Australian Building Codes Board, NCC 2022 Volume Three — Section B Water services
Defines service group coverage and compliance topic routing; it does not set project-specific test methods, design values, hold points or blanket disinfection requirements.
Accessed 2026-10-07; index entries Part B1 Cold water services, B2 Heated water services, B3 Non-drinking water services, B5 Cross-connection control, B6 Rainwater services and B7 Rainwater storage.
WA Plumbers Licensing Board, Pipe sizing and commissioning
WA-specific technical example only. Its stated pressure/time and disinfection triggers are intentionally not reproduced as generic criteria; use only if confirmed applicable by jurisdiction, contract and service design.
Version 4, May 2023: page 4 Testing and commissioning of water services flowchart; page 5 WA scope and adopted-code notes. Checked 7 October 2026.
ABCB WaterMark, What requires WaterMark?
Topic support for checking certification applicability and product identity; not every plumbing product requires WaterMark. No individual product or installation is certified by this template.
Transcript: schedules of products/excluded products and matching certificate/product identity. Checked 7 October 2026.

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