| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. SUBSTRATE AND BASE PREPARATION | |||
| A1 | Base surface level, clean, and moistened but not waterlogged before laying Acceptance: Surface firm and level; debris removed; pre-wet for good bond; not soggy | Cl. 6.1 — Base preparation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | No soft material, dust, or weak concrete on base surface Acceptance: Base solid and clean; dust brushed off; ready for mortar bond | Cl. 6.1 — Surface cleanliness | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. BRICK/BLOCK WETTING AND MOISTURE | |||
| B1 | Bricks pre-wetted 30 minutes before laying; surface damp but no free water Acceptance: Bricks properly wetted; not dry (high suction); not waterlogged (no water drainage) | Cl. 6.2 — Moisture condition | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | High suction bricks identified and properly wetted to prevent excess suction Acceptance: Water absorption test done if suspected high suction; 30-min soak applied as needed | Cl. 6.2 — Suction control | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. MORTAR QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY | |||
| C1 | Fresh mortar used (not older than 4-5 hours); no slaked lime residue visible Acceptance: Mortar workable and plastic; no stiffening from air exposure; fully mixed consistency | Cl. 6.3 — Mortar freshness | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | Mortar consistency uniform and plastic; adequate for uniform bedding Acceptance: Mortar spreads easily; no segregation; proper flow and workability; retempered as needed | Cl. 6.3 — Consistency | OK NC NA HOLD |