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Home Plumbing Upgrade
Project
Submission 7 to CIS-272
Scope Statement
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Project Objective:
Update existing home plumbing system,
changeover from original cast/galvanized iron
pipe to modern copper/brass components, not
to exceed a budget of $1200.00, without
compromising existing dwelling functionality
during update. Completion near Spring 2010.
Scope Statement
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Deliverables
1. Dismantling / removal of existing
plumbing system,
2. Installation of modern copper/brass
plumbing system,
3. Environmentally responsible disposal /
recycling of old plumbing system
components.
Scope Statement
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Milestones
1. Secure worksite permits required by City,
2. Establish detailed plan of (tiered) project
execution,
3. Identify and gather all components, all
required tools/equipment, all required
installation aids and safety equipment.
Scope Statement
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Milestones con’t
4. Final Testing of New System
5. Overall work area and home clean-up
6. Project Complete
Scope Statement
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Technical Requirements
1. Adherence to standard workplace and work-practice
safety,
2. High quality components & installation methods
required by local ordinances and State rules:
a.
Type K or L (blue code) components
3. New system must by accessible for required City
inspection.
Communications Management Plan
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Primary Communications Participants
1. City, state and other housing/ordinance authorities,
2. Suppliers of copper/brass upgrade components,
3. Suppliers of common and specialized tools,
4. Plumbing system experts and consultants.
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Secondary Communications Participants
1. Internet and WWW research contacts.
Risk Management and Mitigation Plan
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Risk Identification and Levels
1. Financial:
Component/Tubing Price Increases
2. Technical:
Minor to None Identified
3. Commercial
None Identified
4. Execution
Minor to None Identified
5. Contractual
None Identified
6. Legal
None Identified
Risk Management and Mitigation Plan
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Risk Mitigation Strategy
1. Financial:
7% Contingency for any unforeseeable events
2. Technical:
TBD due to very low probability/consequences
3. Commercial
None, Homeowner Acceptance Established
4. Execution
Minor, low probability of execution risk
5. Contractual
N/A
6. Legal
N/A
Project Life Cycle Phases
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Phase I: Conceptualization
1.
Provide update(s) to existing home plumbing system, changeover from
original cast/galvanized iron pipe to modern copper/brass components,
2.
Not to exceed a budget of $1200.00,
3.
Execution cannot compromise dwelling functionality during update.
4.
Completion at or near Spring 2010.
i. Adherence to standard workplace and work-practice safety,
ii. Use of high quality certified components and installation methodologies
as required by all local ordinances and State rules,
iii. All project materials will adhere to Type K (blue code) due to
superior installation/quality and anticipated compliance to budget
Project Life Cycle Phases
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Phase II: Planning
1.
Confirm with City acceptability of homeowner-performed upgrades/repairs,
2.
Secure any worksite permits required by City (if any),
3.
Establish and document detailed plan of (tiered) project execution,
4.
Identify and gather all required copper/brass components for upgrade,
5.
Identify and gather all required common or specialized tools and equipment,
6.
Identify and gather all required installation aids including solder, heat
protection and safety equipment (eye protection, fire extinguisher, etc.),
7.
Formalize Project Schedule by use of PERT/Gant chart
Project Life Cycle Phases
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Phase III: Execution
1.
Commence execution of project plan (tiered plan):
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
2.
Hot water (Bathroom feed from hot water heater), prior Spring,
Cold water (upstream, feed to hot water heater), prior Spring,
Hot water (Kitchen feed from hot water heater), near Spring,
Cold water side (Kitchen feed), at/near to Spring.
Testing of system:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
installation stability,
leak test,
low noise confirmation,
insulation of Hot side plumbing for each tier,
overall testing/confirmation of system.
Project Life Cycle Phases
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Phase IV: Termination
1.
Overall work area and home clean-up post.
2.
Inspection by City of Dearborn for updating of Certificate
of Occupancy and Ordinance Compliance documents
Project Schedule
Project Resources Plan
Facilities
Home Work Bench and Garage Work Areas
Equipment
Fein Multimaster Cutting Tool
Makita Right-Angle Drill
Benzomatic LowTemp Propane Torch
Worthington MAP Hi-Temp Propane Torch
Brasscraft 18” and Rigid 10” & 14” Pipe Wrenches
Rigid Constant Swing Tubing Cutter
Rigid ½” x ¾” Tubing Bender
Rigid internal and external wire brushes
Safety gloves, goggles and Fire extinguishers (multiple locations)
Software Tools
Windows XP-SP3, Internet Explorer 8, and MS Project 2007
Other
Copper Lengths: 8-foot ½” dia quantity 7, 8-foot ¾” dia quantity 6.
Miscellaneous Copper fittings in ½” and ¾” diameter.
Miscellaneous Brass fittings in ½”, ¾” & 1” diameter.
Lenox Premium Lead-Free Solder (16 ounces)
Project Budget / Financial Plan
► Project Costs and Expenses:
Cost of Labor
Cost of Materials
Cost of Equipment & Tools
Facilities
Subcontractors
Outsourced Items
Travel
Administrative/other
Total C & E Outlay
Original C&E Estimate
Outlay (O)/U Original
► Contingency Reserve:
► Management Reserve:
Total Reserves
►Outlay (O)/U Original
Total Budget (Over)/Under Original
Totals
500 . 00
775 . 00
30 . 00
35 . 00
$ 1340 . 00
$ 1340 . 00
1200 . 00
($ 140 . 00)
$
25 . 00
65 . 00
90 . 00
($ 140 . 00)
($ 50 . 00)
Home Plumbing Upgrade
Project
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