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Form · QC-GEN-FRM-008
Hold Point Release
17 checkpoints across 4 sections. At every mandatory hold point as defined in the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP). Must be completed before work proceeds past the hold point.
17 Checkpoints
4 Sections
As per ITP schedule - typically multiple times per construction phase
Contractor QC Engineer, Consultant QC Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. Hold Point Identification
A1Hold Point ID - State the unique identifier assigned to this hold point (e.g., HP-001, HP-002)
Acceptance: Hold Point ID must match ITP reference and be clearly documented
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Activity Description - Clearly describe what activity/work is being held (e.g., Concreting of Column C-1, Welding of Joint J-4, Plumbing Rough-in of Block B2)
Acceptance: Activity must be precisely described so that work scope is unambiguous
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Location on Site - Specify exact location with reference to drawings (e.g., Grid F/4, Level 5, North Wing, Basement Sump Pit 3)
Acceptance: Location must be identifiable on site drawings and physically locatable
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4ITP Reference - State the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) clause or section that defines this hold point
Acceptance: ITP reference must be directly traceable to the approved ITP document
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5IS Code Clause Reference - State applicable IS code and clause that governs this hold point (e.g., IS 456:2000 Clause 15.2 - Concrete Quality, IS 800:2007 Clause 6.1.1 - Welding)
Acceptance: IS code clause must be directly applicable and cited with correct version year
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. Prerequisites Check - All Must Be Satisfied Before Release
B1All preceding inspections and tests have been completed - Verify that every inspection activity listed in the ITP prior to this hold point has been executed and documented
Acceptance: 100% of prerequisite inspections must be marked Complete in inspection records; no gaps allowed
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Test results received and reviewed - Obtain lab test reports, certificates, gauge calibration reports. All test results must be in hand and legible
Acceptance: All required test reports present; no missing data; reports dated and signed by authorized lab
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3All test results are compliant with acceptance criteria - Review each test value against specified limits. Example: concrete strength >= specified 28-day strength; slump within 25 mm tolerance; steel grade meets specification
Acceptance: 100% of test results must fall within specified tolerance bands; any failure requires root cause analysis
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Any NCRs (Non-Conformances) have been identified and resolved - Cross-check against all open NCRs. If NCRs exist related to this hold point, verify that corrective actions are complete and closed
Acceptance: Zero open NCRs related to this hold point; all closed NCRs must have evidence of completion and approval
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Documentation is complete - Verify that all related quality documents, checklists, test reports, photos, and inspection records are filed and traceable
Acceptance: Complete document set present in project QA/QC file with clear filing and cross-references
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. Inspection Summary
C1Inspection performed by (Name & Designation) - State the name, company, and role of the person who conducted the final hold point inspection
Acceptance: Inspector must be qualified QC engineer / third-party inspector as per ITP; must have valid authorization
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Inspection Date & Time - Record the actual date and time of final inspection
Acceptance: Date must be current and consistent with inspection records
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Inspection Result Summary - Provide a brief summary of findings (e.g., All material samples passed strength tests. Welding workmanship complies with IS 801. Concrete surface is uniform with no honeycombing observed.)
Acceptance: Summary must be factual, specific, and support the release decision
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Photographic evidence attached - Attach dated photos showing the completed work and any testing/inspection evidence
Acceptance: Photos must be legible, dated, and clearly show the hold point activity
Recommended
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. Hold Point Identification
A1Hold Point ID - State the unique identifier assigned to this hold point (e.g., HP-001, HP-002)
Mandatory (Generic)
Hold Point ID must match ITP reference and be clearly documented
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Activity Description - Clearly describe what activity/work is being held (e.g., Concreting of Column C-1, Welding of Joint J-4, Plumbing Rough-in of Block B2)
Mandatory (Generic)
Activity must be precisely described so that work scope is unambiguous
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Location on Site - Specify exact location with reference to drawings (e.g., Grid F/4, Level 5, North Wing, Basement Sump Pit 3)
Mandatory (Generic)
Location must be identifiable on site drawings and physically locatable
OKNCNAHOLD
A4ITP Reference - State the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) clause or section that defines this hold point
Mandatory (Generic)
ITP reference must be directly traceable to the approved ITP document
OKNCNAHOLD
A5IS Code Clause Reference - State applicable IS code and clause that governs this hold point (e.g., IS 456:2000 Clause 15.2 - Concrete Quality, IS 800:2007 Clause 6.1.1 - Welding)
Mandatory (Generic)
IS code clause must be directly applicable and cited with correct version year
OKNCNAHOLD
B. Prerequisites Check - All Must Be Satisfied Before Release
B1All preceding inspections and tests have been completed - Verify that every inspection activity listed in the ITP prior to this hold point has been executed and documented
Mandatory (Generic)
100% of prerequisite inspections must be marked Complete in inspection records; no gaps allowed
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Test results received and reviewed - Obtain lab test reports, certificates, gauge calibration reports. All test results must be in hand and legible
Mandatory (Generic)
All required test reports present; no missing data; reports dated and signed by authorized lab
OKNCNAHOLD
B3All test results are compliant with acceptance criteria - Review each test value against specified limits. Example: concrete strength >= specified 28-day strength; slump within 25 mm tolerance; steel grade meets specification
Mandatory (Generic)
100% of test results must fall within specified tolerance bands; any failure requires root cause analysis
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Any NCRs (Non-Conformances) have been identified and resolved - Cross-check against all open NCRs. If NCRs exist related to this hold point, verify that corrective actions are complete and closed
Mandatory (Generic)
Zero open NCRs related to this hold point; all closed NCRs must have evidence of completion and approval
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Documentation is complete - Verify that all related quality documents, checklists, test reports, photos, and inspection records are filed and traceable
Mandatory (Generic)
Complete document set present in project QA/QC file with clear filing and cross-references
OKNCNAHOLD
C. Inspection Summary
C1Inspection performed by (Name & Designation) - State the name, company, and role of the person who conducted the final hold point inspection
Mandatory (Generic)
Inspector must be qualified QC engineer / third-party inspector as per ITP; must have valid authorization
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Inspection Date & Time - Record the actual date and time of final inspection
Mandatory (Generic)
Date must be current and consistent with inspection records
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Inspection Result Summary - Provide a brief summary of findings (e.g., All material samples passed strength tests. Welding workmanship complies with IS 801. Concrete surface is uniform with no honeycombing observed.)
Mandatory (Generic)
Summary must be factual, specific, and support the release decision
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Photographic evidence attached - Attach dated photos showing the completed work and any testing/inspection evidence
Recommended (Generic)
Photos must be legible, dated, and clearly show the hold point activity
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
APPROVED - Work may proceed
NOT APPROVED - Rework required
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - Subject to conditions listed
Name / Sign / Date
Name / Sign / Date
Name / Sign / Date