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Checklist · QC-GEN-CHK-002
Pre-Activity / Pre-Work Checklist
30 checkpoints across 6 sections. BEFORE commencing ANY construction activity — used daily on site as the 'pre-flight checklist'
30 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Daily — once per activity or shift
Site Engineer, QC In-charge

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. Documentation Readiness
A1Approved working drawings available on site, marked with latest revision and sign-off date
Acceptance: Drawings must be signed by approved authority, revision stamp visible, no conflicting versions present
All construction shall follow approved drawings
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Method Statement (MS) for this activity is prepared, reviewed and signed by all stakeholders
Acceptance: MS document available, contains step-by-step procedure, approved signatures present (Contractor, Consultant, Client where required)
Work execution shall follow approved method statement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) for this activity is finalized and distributed to all stakeholders
Acceptance: ITP document signed by QC In-charge, inspection levels (H/W/R) clearly defined, hold points identified
Quality inspections shall be performed per ITP
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Work Permit issued by Authority / Client for this activity (if required)
Acceptance: Permit number visible, validity dates cover planned activity duration, all conditions understood
Permit obtained before commencing work
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Daily Inspection Schedule / Calendar posted and communicated to all personnel
Acceptance: Schedule visible on site notice board, copies given to Contractor and Consultant
Inspections shall be scheduled and tracked
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. Material Readiness
B1All materials for this activity are approved (quality certificates, MTC, test reports available)
Acceptance: Material Test Certificates present, samples tested if required, batch numbers recorded, no expired materials
Only approved materials shall be used in construction
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Material Test Certificates (MTC) verified against required specifications (strength, dimensions, composition)
Acceptance: MTC values within specification range, signature of authorized testing agency, test date within validity period
Materials meet design and IS code requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Materials stored properly on site (protected from weather, organized, identified with labels)
Acceptance: Materials stacked safely, protective covers in place, labels visible, segregation from hazardous materials
Materials shall not deteriorate before use
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Sufficient material quantity available for planned activity (no shortage expected)
Acceptance: Material quantity cross-checked against bill of quantities (BOQ), buffer stock verified
Adequate materials ensure uninterrupted work and quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Material expiry dates checked (cement, additives, sealants, paints — all time-sensitive items valid)
Acceptance: Manufacturing and expiry dates legible, materials not expired as per IS standards or supplier specs
Expired materials shall not be used
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. Equipment Readiness
C1All equipment and tools required for activity are present and functional
Acceptance: Equipment list cross-checked against method statement, all items accounted for, visual inspection passed
Equipment shall be fit for purpose
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Calibration certificates available for measuring instruments (total station, level, tape, compass, gauges) — all within calibration validity
Acceptance: Calibration certificates dated, valid until date noted, instruments not damaged, accuracy class meets requirement
Measurement accuracy per IS standards
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Safety certificates available for lifting equipment, scaffolding, cranes (if used) — load test reports within validity
Acceptance: Safety certificate signed by competent authority, SWL clearly marked, inspection date within 6-12 months
Equipment shall have valid certification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Testing and commissioning equipment available (concrete slump cone, compression testing machine access, NDT equipment if needed)
Acceptance: Testing lab identified, equipment available for immediate use, procedures known
Suitable testing equipment available on site or accessible
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Power supply, water supply and compressed air supply adequate for planned activity and equipment
Acceptance: Power capacity verified (kW available), water flow rate confirmed (liters/hour), pressure adequate
Utilities must support activity requirements
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. Documentation Readiness
A1Approved working drawings available on site, marked with latest revision and sign-off date
All construction shall follow approved drawings (IS 456:2000 / IS 875 / General Quality Standards)
Drawings must be signed by approved authority, revision stamp visible, no conflicting versions present
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Method Statement (MS) for this activity is prepared, reviewed and signed by all stakeholders
Work execution shall follow approved method statement (Quality Management Standards)
MS document available, contains step-by-step procedure, approved signatures present (Contractor, Consultant, Client where required)
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) for this activity is finalized and distributed to all stakeholders
Quality inspections shall be performed per ITP (Quality Management Standards)
ITP document signed by QC In-charge, inspection levels (H/W/R) clearly defined, hold points identified
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Work Permit issued by Authority / Client for this activity (if required)
Permit obtained before commencing work (Site Safety & Regulatory Requirements)
Permit number visible, validity dates cover planned activity duration, all conditions understood
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Daily Inspection Schedule / Calendar posted and communicated to all personnel
Inspections shall be scheduled and tracked (Quality Management Standards)
Schedule visible on site notice board, copies given to Contractor and Consultant
OKNCNAHOLD
B. Material Readiness
B1All materials for this activity are approved (quality certificates, MTC, test reports available)
Only approved materials shall be used in construction (IS 456:2000, IS 875, Material Specifications)
Material Test Certificates present, samples tested if required, batch numbers recorded, no expired materials
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Material Test Certificates (MTC) verified against required specifications (strength, dimensions, composition)
Materials meet design and IS code requirements (IS 456:2000, IS 875, IS 1786, Material Standards)
MTC values within specification range, signature of authorized testing agency, test date within validity period
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Materials stored properly on site (protected from weather, organized, identified with labels)
Materials shall not deteriorate before use (Handling & Storage Standards)
Materials stacked safely, protective covers in place, labels visible, segregation from hazardous materials
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Sufficient material quantity available for planned activity (no shortage expected)
Adequate materials ensure uninterrupted work and quality (Project Planning Standards)
Material quantity cross-checked against bill of quantities (BOQ), buffer stock verified
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Material expiry dates checked (cement, additives, sealants, paints — all time-sensitive items valid)
Expired materials shall not be used (Material Quality Standards)
Manufacturing and expiry dates legible, materials not expired as per IS standards or supplier specs
OKNCNAHOLD
C. Equipment Readiness
C1All equipment and tools required for activity are present and functional
Equipment shall be fit for purpose (Equipment Specifications)
Equipment list cross-checked against method statement, all items accounted for, visual inspection passed
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Calibration certificates available for measuring instruments (total station, level, tape, compass, gauges) — all within calibration validity
Measurement accuracy per IS standards (IS 1200 (various parts), Calibration Standards)
Calibration certificates dated, valid until date noted, instruments not damaged, accuracy class meets requirement
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Safety certificates available for lifting equipment, scaffolding, cranes (if used) — load test reports within validity
Equipment shall have valid certification (IS 3949, IS 4014, Safety Standards)
Safety certificate signed by competent authority, SWL clearly marked, inspection date within 6-12 months
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Testing and commissioning equipment available (concrete slump cone, compression testing machine access, NDT equipment if needed)
Suitable testing equipment available on site or accessible (Testing & Quality Standards)
Testing lab identified, equipment available for immediate use, procedures known
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Power supply, water supply and compressed air supply adequate for planned activity and equipment
Utilities must support activity requirements (Site Infrastructure Standards)
Power capacity verified (kW available), water flow rate confirmed (liters/hour), pressure adequate
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
All checks passed — Activity may commence
Minor deficiencies noted — Activity approved with conditions (list below)
Major deficiencies — Activity must not commence until resolved
Checked By (QC/Supervisor Name & Designation)
Name / Sign / Date
Signature
Name / Sign / Date
Approved By (Consultant/Authority Name & Designation)
Name / Sign / Date
Signature
Name / Sign / Date
Deficiencies / Conditions for Approval (if any)
Name / Sign / Date