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Checklist · QC-PIP-CHK-001
Pipe Receiving Checklist
20 checkpoints across 5 sections. Upon delivery of pipes to site; before storage or use
20 Checkpoints
5 Sections
For each pipe delivery
QC Engineer, Material Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. DELIVERY & DOCUMENTATION
A1Purchase Order vs Delivery Challan Matching
Acceptance: Challan references PO; pipe type, size, length, grade match; quantity ±2%
Verify material matches ordered specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Manufacturer Certificate & Lab Testing Data
Acceptance: ISI mark present; test certificate from accredited lab; batch number traceable
Verify supplier quality credentials
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Pipe Classification (Class A/B/C, PN rating if applicable)
Acceptance: Class (A=10kg/cm², B=6kg/cm², C=3kg/cm²) clearly marked on pipe
Confirm pressure class for application
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Manufacturing date verification (Not >2 years old)
Acceptance: Pipes manufactured within 24 months; date marked on pipe; checked visually
Verify material is not aged beyond acceptable limit
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. QUANTITY & DIMENSION VERIFICATION
B1Piece count verification (sample counting first 10%)
Acceptance: Count matches challan ±1 piece; recorded
Verify count accuracy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Pipe length measurements (sample 5 pieces per size)
Acceptance: Length ±5 mm of nominal; deviation recorded in cm
Verify cutting accuracy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Outside diameter measurement (micrometer, 3 points per pipe)
Acceptance: OD within ±0.5% of nominal or ±1 mm (whichever is greater)
Verify pipe OD within tolerance
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Wall thickness check (sample pipes, measured with calipers)
Acceptance: Thickness within -0% to +10% of nominal per IS 4985 Table 2
Ensure structural adequacy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. VISUAL QUALITY INSPECTION
C1Surface cracks, splits, or mechanical damage
Acceptance: No cracks >1 mm length, no splits, no dents >5% diameter depth
Assess structural integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Color consistency and discoloration checks
Acceptance: Uniform color per material type (UPVC white/grey, HDPE blue/black); no fading
Verify material quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Surface finish smoothness (no pits, bubbles, rough spots)
Acceptance: Smooth surface; no pits or bubbles >1 mm diameter on external surface
Assess external quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Straightness check (lay on flat surface, measure bow)
Acceptance: Bow ≤ 5 mm per 1 m length for straight pipes
Ensure pipe linearity for installation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Internal surface condition (visual inside with torch/mirror)
Acceptance: Clean interior; no debris, dirt, or foreign material visible
Verify internal cleanliness
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. DELIVERY & DOCUMENTATION
A1Purchase Order vs Delivery Challan Matching
Verify material matches ordered specification (IS 4985)
Challan references PO; pipe type, size, length, grade match; quantity ±2%
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Manufacturer Certificate & Lab Testing Data
Verify supplier quality credentials (IS 4985)
ISI mark present; test certificate from accredited lab; batch number traceable
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Pipe Classification (Class A/B/C, PN rating if applicable)
Confirm pressure class for application (IS 4985)
Class (A=10kg/cm², B=6kg/cm², C=3kg/cm²) clearly marked on pipe
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Manufacturing date verification (Not >2 years old)
Verify material is not aged beyond acceptable limit (IS 4985)
Pipes manufactured within 24 months; date marked on pipe; checked visually
OKNCNAHOLD
B. QUANTITY & DIMENSION VERIFICATION
B1Piece count verification (sample counting first 10%)
Verify count accuracy (IS 4985)
Count matches challan ±1 piece; recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Pipe length measurements (sample 5 pieces per size)
Verify cutting accuracy (IS 4985)
Length ±5 mm of nominal; deviation recorded in cm
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Outside diameter measurement (micrometer, 3 points per pipe)
Verify pipe OD within tolerance (IS 4985)
OD within ±0.5% of nominal or ±1 mm (whichever is greater)
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Wall thickness check (sample pipes, measured with calipers)
Ensure structural adequacy (IS 4985)
Thickness within -0% to +10% of nominal per IS 4985 Table 2
OKNCNAHOLD
C. VISUAL QUALITY INSPECTION
C1Surface cracks, splits, or mechanical damage
Assess structural integrity (IS 4985)
No cracks >1 mm length, no splits, no dents >5% diameter depth
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Color consistency and discoloration checks
Verify material quality (IS 4985)
Uniform color per material type (UPVC white/grey, HDPE blue/black); no fading
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Surface finish smoothness (no pits, bubbles, rough spots)
Assess external quality (IS 4985)
Smooth surface; no pits or bubbles >1 mm diameter on external surface
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Straightness check (lay on flat surface, measure bow)
Ensure pipe linearity for installation (IS 4985)
Bow ≤ 5 mm per 1 m length for straight pipes
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Internal surface condition (visual inside with torch/mirror)
Verify internal cleanliness (IS 4985)
Clean interior; no debris, dirt, or foreign material visible
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED WITH DEDUCTIONS
REJECTED
Summary of Inspection
Name / Sign / Date
Quantity Accepted (m)
Name / Sign / Date
Quantity Rejected (m)
Name / Sign / Date
Defects Found
Name / Sign / Date
Acceptance Decision
Name / Sign / Date
Remarks
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By
Name / Sign / Date
Reviewed By
Name / Sign / Date