Prerequisites—power, loops, signage, documentation.
Avoid false starts and site churn. This checklist confirms documents (FDS 711, ITP 714), as-builts (731), and evidence standards (716, 444) are ready before any power-on. Visually verify crash rated bollard alignment (626), foundations and drainage (334), and enclosure integrity (347, 516). Prove electrical continuity/IR, HPU oil/pressure (512), and I/O points (523). Ensure safety devices (343–345) and risk controls (351) are present, then secure sign-offs for SAT path (638). Include one-sentence context that naturally links upward to the parent hubs (this section and the chapter hub). Add SIRA context with a link to SIRA Bollards (UAE) when relevant. Link installation pages only if helpful: What to Expect and Installation Guide.
Important: This is a general guide. For live projects we develop a tailored
Method Statement & Risk Assessment (MS/RA) and align with authority approvals (e.g., SIRA) where in scope.
631.1 Documentation ready
Have FDS (711), ITP (714), drawings (931), certificates (431), and NCR log (719). Paperwork proves HVM bollard readiness for crash rated bollard witness (638).
Before energizing any system, compile a single FDS set with a signed Inspection & Test Plan, the current CAD/BIM title-block standards, and all certificates that underpin the tested configuration. Include an indexed submission pack and the open/closed NCR register. Use evidence capture standards so photos and measurements meet the SAT threshold.
| Aspect | What matters | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Traceability | Latest revs, superseded files removed | Final Archive & Retrieval |
| Test scope | Matches SAT / Witness Procedure | FDS |
631.2 Visual/mechanical checks
Inspect heads, sleeves, anchors, grout (625), and finishes (629). Visuals often catch HVM bollard issues before they harm crash rated bollard acceptance.
Walk the line with a gap gauge and confirm clear-gap rules, head rotation marks, grout shoulders, and socket verticality from 626 Datum & Alignment. Check sealing around sleeves and glands, verify drainage is functional, and record defects with geo-tagged photo redlines for rapid repair.
631.3 Electrical continuity/IR
Measure continuity/insulation per 514; record values. Clean readings stabilize HVM bollard controls and protect crash rated bollard safety devices.
With power isolated (confirm LOTO and zero-energy verification), test cable continuity and voltage drop limits from the Electrical Supply & Protection spec. Record insulation resistance (IR) by core and by route; unacceptable readings often trace to moisture at enclosure penetrations or inadequate drip loops.
631.4 Hydraulic oil & pressures
Verify oil type, levels, filters, and standby pressure (512). Healthy HPUs keep HVM bollard timing within crash rated bollard criteria (636).
Confirm HPU oil grade and cleanliness against ISO 4406 cleanliness codes, check filters, and verify accumulator pre-charge where used. With a pressure test port, measure standby and actuation pressures; compare to FDS limits and correct any ride-through expectations. Log results into the ITP with date/time, temperature and gauge ID for repeatability.
631.5 Device I/O point checks
Dry-run every input/output against the I/O list (523). Correct mapping prevents crash rated bollard interlock gaps (352).
Using the approved I/O list template and tag naming conventions, exercise each input (loops, beams, E-stops, key switches) and each output (beacons, sounders, bollard drives). Where needed, use a loop simulator or dry contact jumper. Confirm interlock truth-table rows from the interlock matrix and capture a COS log snapshot.
631.6 Safety devices present
Confirm loops, beams, edges, E-stops (343–345). Safety presence underpins HVM bollard SAT confidence (638).
Verify the full set of induction loops, photo-eyes, safety edges, beacons/sounders, and stop category hardware. Check conspicuity and safety signalling against the FDS. Where third-party systems interface (fire/BMS/SCADA), confirm fail-state and Safe Local Mode behavior.
631.7 Risk controls in place
Barricades, signage (353), PTW (611). Controls keep crash rated bollard tests safe.
Before the first energization, secure Permit to Work, set test signage & markings, and establish an exclusion zone with stewards. Cross-check hazards from the hazard analysis, including traffic management and bystander controls. Note: for UAE sites, align with SIRA guidance where applicable.
631.8 Tools & spares on hand
Simulators, gauges, fuses, oils (529). Spares reduce HVM bollard downtime during SAT.
Assemble a tested kit: commissioning tools (multimeter, IR tester, pressure gauges), loopback plugs, fuses, relays, spare hydraulic filters, top-up oil, and labelled cable spares. Bring printed point lists and a rollback runbook in case a change must be undone quickly.
631.9 Sign-offs to proceed
Get consultant/client go-ahead (717). Formal sign-off protects crash rated bollard traceability (444).
Hold a Commissioning Readiness Review, record the Go/No-Go decision, and collect signatures aligned to authority submittals. Only then move to Power-On & Controls Health (632), followed by Loop & Sensor Proving (633) and the remaining SAT path.
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631 Pre-Commission Checklist — FAQ
What documents must be in place before power-on?
At minimum: the signed FDS, the current ITP with pre-power hold points, updated as-built drawings/models, relevant product and test certificates, and a current NCR log with closures or planned actions. Keep them indexed in the submission pack.
How do we judge acceptable insulation resistance (IR)?
Use the Electrical Supply & Protection requirements and manufacturer recommendations for each device route. Compare phase-to-earth and core-to-core readings by run; outliers often indicate moisture ingress or damaged insulation at glands or terminations.
Do we need every safety device installed before SAT?
Yes. Induction loops, photo-eyes, safety edges, beacons, sounders, and E-stops must be present and mapped. Missing devices create interlock gaps and invalidate SAT findings.
Who signs the Go/No-Go to proceed with commissioning?
Typically the contractor’s commissioning lead, the consultant/engineer, and the client representative. On UAE projects, include any authority sign-offs required by SIRA or local procedures.