| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. STORAGE FACILITY CONDITION | |||
| A1 | Storage building/warehouse structure intact with no leaks, cracks, or water seepage Acceptance: Roof, walls, and floor free from leaks; no water stains or dampness; foundation sound | Cl. 8.2 — Storage conditions | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Storage area adequately ventilated with cross-ventilation or mechanical ventilation Acceptance: Vents/openings clear and unobstructed; air circulation adequate; no stagnant air pockets | Cl. 8.2 — Ventilation requirement | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Storage floor level and properly drained; no water pooling or moisture accumulation Acceptance: Floor well-maintained; slope for drainage; no puddles or wet areas; sump/drainage functional | Cl. 8.2 — Drainage and moisture control | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | Temperature control: ambient temperature maintained between 10-35°C (recorded) Acceptance: Temperature monitoring device in place; readings within acceptable range; extreme heat/cold avoided | Cl. 8.2 — Storage temperature | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A5 | Humidity control: relative humidity maintained below 80% Acceptance: Hygrometer installed and functioning; RH reading <80%; dehumidification if needed | Cl. 8.2 — Humidity control | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A6 | Storage facility free from chemical odors, pests, and vermin Acceptance: No rodent droppings, insect activity, or nests; no chemical/industrial odors; pest control measures active | Cl. 8.2 — Contamination prevention | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. BAG STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION | |||
| B1 | Cement bags stacked properly with height not exceeding 8 bags (approximately 4 metres) Acceptance: Maximum 8 bags high; proper support; no overloading; bags secured if stacked horizontally | Cl. 8.2 — Safe stacking height | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Stacks arranged with adequate spacing for air circulation and inspection access Acceptance: Minimum 1-metre spacing between stack rows; aisles clear and accessible; ventilation not blocked | Cl. 8.2 — Ventilation and access | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | Bags placed on wooden pallets or raised platforms (minimum 30 cm above floor) Acceptance: Bags elevated on pallets; not in direct contact with floor; pallets in good condition | Cl. 8.2 — Moisture protection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B4 | Stacks supported on rigid framework; no leaning or unstable arrangements Acceptance: All stacks vertical and plumb; no tilting; framework secure; no collapsing risk | Cl. 8.2 — Stack stability | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B5 | Clear identification labels on cement stacks showing grade, batch number, and manufacturing date Acceptance: Labels visible and legible; batch/lot segregation clear; FIFO (First-In-First-Out) system visible | Cl. 8.2 — Identification and traceability | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B6 | Different cement grades segregated and stored in separate zones/areas Acceptance: OPC, PPC, PSC stored separately; physical barriers or clear demarcation; no mixing risk | Cl. 8.2 — Grade segregation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. BAG INTEGRITY AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT | |||
| C1 | Random inspection of bags for tears, holes, or damage (minimum 2% of visible bags) Acceptance: Damaged bags ≤1% of total stock; isolated damage acceptable if contents unaffected | Cl. 9 — Inspection for quality assurance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | No cement leakage or loss from bags; powder not scattered on storage floor Acceptance: Bags intact; no visible leakage trails; floor clean under stacks; spillage <0.5% of stock | Cl. 8.2 — Containment and prevention of loss | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Cement color and appearance consistent and uniform across all stored batches Acceptance: Light grey (OPC) or darker grey (PPC); no discoloration, dark spots, or pale patches indicating degradation | Cl. 5 — Physical appearance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C4 | No visible caking, lumping, or moisture damage to exposed bag surfaces Acceptance: Powder remains free-flowing; no moisture-hardened surface; no swelling of bags | Cl. 5.1 — Fineness and consistency | OK NC NA HOLD |