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Housekia MEP Inspection Checklist

🧠 Quick Summary

Plan Right • Install Right • Inspect RightA building is only as good as its MEchanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. Use this checklist to ensure your project is safe, functional, durable, and code-compliant before handover. 🏗️ 📌 GENERAL PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK☐ MEP drawings approved and coordinated with architectural/structural plans☐ No clashes between pipes, ducts, and beams☐ Qualified MEP engineers engaged☐ Correct material specifications confirmed☐ Safety standards followed on site☐ Inspection schedule created🔧 MECHANICAL (HVAC & SERVICES) CHECKLISTVentilation & Cooling☐ AC capacity matches room size☐ Proper airflow/vent placement☐ Outdoor units positioned correctly☐ Drain pipes connected and leak-free☐ No air leakage from ducts☐ Noise levels acceptablePumps & Equipment☐ Water pumps tested☐ Proper mounting and vibration control☐ Backup pump available (if required)☐ Equipment easily accessible for maintenanceFire Protection☐ Fire extinguishers installed☐ Fire alarms functional☐ Smoke/heat detectors tested☐ Emergency exits unobstructed👉 Goal: Comfort, airflow, and safety⚡ ELECTRICAL CHECKLISTWiring & Installation☐ Correct cable sizes used☐ Wires properly insulated☐ Conduits concealed neatly☐ No exposed wiring☐ Distribution board labeled clearlyPower & Protection☐ Circuit breakers installed☐ Earthing/grounding provided☐ Surge/lightning protection available☐ No overloading of circuits☐ Generator/inverter changeover workingLighting & Fixtures☐ All lights functional☐ Switches and sockets secure☐ Outdoor/security lights installed☐ Energy-efficient bulbs usedTesting☐ Voltage tested☐ Continuity tested☐ Load test completed☐ Backup systems tested👉 Goal: Reliable power and zero fire risk🚿 PLUMBING CHECKLISTWater Supply☐ Pipes pressure-tested☐ No leakage at joints☐ Proper pipe sizing☐ Borehole/tank connections secure☐ Clean water source confirmedFixtures☐ Toilets flushing correctly☐ Taps and showers working☐ No dripping or seepage☐ Proper sealing around fittingsDrainage & Waste☐ Proper slope for drainage☐ No blocked pipes☐ Manholes accessible☐ Septic/soakaway properly located☐ No foul smellWaterproofing☐ Bathrooms waterproofed☐ Kitchen floors sealed☐ Roof drainage working☐ No water pooling👉 Goal: Clean water in, waste out safely📌 FINAL SITE TESTING☐ All systems tested simultaneously☐ No leakages or sparks☐ No strange sounds/vibrations☐ Emergency systems functional☐ As-built drawings provided☐ User manuals handed over☐ Maintenance plan prepared🏠 Quick Reference GuideSystemWhat to Watch ForMechanicalCooling, airflow, pumpsElectricalSafe wiring, power stabilityPlumbingNo leaks, proper drainage🚨 Housekia Pro Tips✅ Plan MEP before construction✅ Never hide faulty pipes/wires inside walls✅ Use certified electricians & plumbers only✅ Test everything before handover✅ Quality materials save long-term costs✅ Housekia StandardA building is not complete until all MEP systems are safe, tested, and fully functional.

Plan Right • Install Right • Inspect Right

A building is only as good as its MEchanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Use this checklist to ensure your project is safe, functional, durable, and code-compliant before handover.

🏗️ 📌 GENERAL PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK

☐ MEP drawings approved and coordinated with architectural/structural plans

☐ No clashes between pipes, ducts, and beams

☐ Qualified MEP engineers engaged

☐ Correct material specifications confirmed

☐ Safety standards followed on site

☐ Inspection schedule created

🔧 MECHANICAL (HVAC & SERVICES) CHECKLIST

Ventilation & Cooling

☐ AC capacity matches room size

☐ Proper airflow/vent placement

☐ Outdoor units positioned correctly

☐ Drain pipes connected and leak-free

☐ No air leakage from ducts

☐ Noise levels acceptable

Pumps & Equipment

☐ Water pumps tested

☐ Proper mounting and vibration control

☐ Backup pump available (if required)

☐ Equipment easily accessible for maintenance

Fire Protection

☐ Fire extinguishers installed

☐ Fire alarms functional

☐ Smoke/heat detectors tested

☐ Emergency exits unobstructed

👉 Goal: Comfort, airflow, and safety

⚡ ELECTRICAL CHECKLIST

Wiring & Installation

☐ Correct cable sizes used

☐ Wires properly insulated

☐ Conduits concealed neatly

☐ No exposed wiring

☐ Distribution board labeled clearly

Power & Protection

☐ Circuit breakers installed

☐ Earthing/grounding provided

☐ Surge/lightning protection available

☐ No overloading of circuits

☐ Generator/inverter changeover working

Lighting & Fixtures

☐ All lights functional

☐ Switches and sockets secure

☐ Outdoor/security lights installed

☐ Energy-efficient bulbs used

Testing

☐ Voltage tested

☐ Continuity tested

☐ Load test completed

☐ Backup systems tested

👉 Goal: Reliable power and zero fire risk

🚿 PLUMBING CHECKLIST

Water Supply

☐ Pipes pressure-tested

☐ No leakage at joints

☐ Proper pipe sizing

☐ Borehole/tank connections secure

☐ Clean water source confirmed

Fixtures

☐ Toilets flushing correctly

☐ Taps and showers working

☐ No dripping or seepage

☐ Proper sealing around fittings

Drainage & Waste

☐ Proper slope for drainage

☐ No blocked pipes

☐ Manholes accessible

☐ Septic/soakaway properly located

☐ No foul smell

Waterproofing

☐ Bathrooms waterproofed

☐ Kitchen floors sealed

☐ Roof drainage working

☐ No water pooling

👉 Goal: Clean water in, waste out safely

📌 FINAL SITE TESTING

☐ All systems tested simultaneously

☐ No leakages or sparks

☐ No strange sounds/vibrations

☐ Emergency systems functional

☐ As-built drawings provided

☐ User manuals handed over

☐ Maintenance plan prepared

🏠 Quick Reference Guide

System

What to Watch For

Mechanical

Cooling, airflow, pumps

Electrical

Safe wiring, power stability

Plumbing

No leaks, proper drainage

🚨 Housekia Pro Tips

✅ Plan MEP before construction

✅ Never hide faulty pipes/wires inside walls

✅ Use certified electricians & plumbers only

✅ Test everything before handover

✅ Quality materials save long-term costs

✅ Housekia Standard

A building is not complete until all MEP systems are safe, tested, and fully functional.


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