The Provisional Acceptance (PA) is a conditional acceptance by owner, usually noticed at the mechanical work is completed (Mechanical Completion (M/C)) that means an owner has accepted the project, but the plant performance test is needed to have a verification or confirmation at the actual operation conditions within an agreed period. The plant is handed over to the owner when the contractor achieves the Provisional Acceptance. The Final Acceptance to be achieved after the plant performance is verified or confirmed (Performance Test) based on the agreed contractual requirement.

Related Definitions in the Project: The Construction; Operation and Maintenance; Project Management