Commissioning inspections

In the commissioning inspection, Tukes assesses whether the terms set by Tukes in the permit are realised or not. With the terms, Tukes highlights the issues in legislation to which a facility must pay particular attention in its operation. The fulfilment of some terms can be confirmed before inspection or after it with e.g. documents or photos. With an on-site inspection, Tukes ensures that the facility has been constructed as planned.

Act as follows

Below are some examples of the documents that Tukes may request for review. Find out which documents concern your operations.

Tanks, pipes and equipment:

declaration of conformity
declaration of conformity for the measure by the installation company
drawings, commented versions updated
piping and instrumentation diagrams (PI&D)
electrical and automation drawings
plan for the location of pressure equipment
periodic inspection of pressure equipment
assessing pressure equipment as a whole
review of the tank foundations and their inspection during construction
construction inspection
underground inspection

EX areas:

ventilation measurements, especially if the facility has not been classified based on it
explosion protection document and equipment list
ensuring the safe use of the facilities

Electrical installations:

EX area certification inspection record
Measurement record on earthing and equipotential bonding

Other:

fire safety inspection record
safety automation inspection certificate
documentation of the alarm and fire extinguishing equipment
maintenance plans and instructions
operating instructions and the personnel training plan
approving the operation supervisor for their duties
an internal emergency rescue plan

Commissioning inspections

Act as follows

1. Arrange the commissioning inspection well in advance together with the authorities and the contractors.

2. Tukes will send the inspection programme approximately one month before the agreed inspection.

3. Collect the materials and reserve the key persons for the inspection.

4. The schedule of the inspection day can be arranged so that not everyone has to be there for the whole day.

5. During inspection, record the defects so that you can start dealing with them immediately.

6. Correct the defects by the deadlines and draw up reports to prove that the defects have been dealt with.

7. Develop the safety management system continuously.

Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes)