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Checklist · QC-SCF-CHK-001
Scaffold Erection Inspection Checklist
18 checkpoints across 7 sections. Immediately after scaffold erection; before work commences on scaffold
18 Checkpoints
7 Sections
Per scaffold erection; re-inspection if modified
Safety Officer, QC Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. SCAFFOLD DESIGN & MATERIALS
A1Design plan approved: Scaffold design per IS 3696 reviewed & approved by structural engineer before erection
Acceptance: Design drawing present; Load capacity noted; Engineer stamp; Approved date within 30 days
Cl. 4.1 — Design documentation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Material inspection: All components (tubes, couplers, boards) visually checked for defects, rust, cracks, bends
Acceptance: No visible defects; Tubes straight; Couplers functional; Boards free from rot/splitting; Color-coded per code
Cl. 5.1 — Material quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Tube specifications: Diameter (48.3mm standard), wall thickness (3.2mm), length confirmed per design
Acceptance: Standard size (48.3×3.2mm) per code; Tagging present with MFG date; Material cert available
Cl. 5.2 — Tube compliance
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. GROUND & FOUNDATION PREPARATION
B1Ground level and bearing capacity: Foundation level (±50mm), firm soil confirmed; bearing capacity ≥ design load per geotechnical report
Acceptance: Level measured with spirit level; Bearing capacity confirmed; SBC document reviewed; No soft spots
Cl. 6.1 — Foundation adequacy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Base plates installed: Rigid steel plates (min 300×300×12 mm) or concrete pads placed to distribute load; spacing per design
Acceptance: Plates installed at each leg location; Level (±10mm); Spacing matches design drawing; No settlement
Cl. 6.2 — Load distribution
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Adjustable jacks used for leveling: Jacks not more than 300mm extension; locked after leveling
Acceptance: Jacks used per design; Extension ≤300mm; Locked after leveling; No subsequent adjustment
Cl. 6.3 — Leveling method
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL MEMBERS
C1Uprights plumb: Vertical tubes checked with plumb bob or level every 2 levels; deviation ≤1:250 (4mm per meter)
Acceptance: Plumb check documented; Deviation ≤1:250; Corrected if needed; Photo evidence recorded
Cl. 7.1 — Vertical alignment
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Ledgers secured: Horizontal members bolted to building at minimum 1.2m vertical spacing; anchors tested for load
Acceptance: Ledgers bolted every 1.2-2.0m height; Bolts M12 min; Anchorage load test ≥anchor load + safety factor
Cl. 7.2 — Structural tie-in
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Transverse bracing: Diagonal braces installed at all levels per design; prevents lateral sway
Acceptance: Diagonal bracing at 45° ±10°; No gaps; Couplers tight; Bracing pattern matches design
Cl. 7.3 — Lateral stability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. SCAFFOLD DESIGN & MATERIALS
A1Design plan approved: Scaffold design per IS 3696 reviewed & approved by structural engineer before erection
Cl. 4.1 — Design documentation (IS 3696)
Design drawing present; Load capacity noted; Engineer stamp; Approved date within 30 days
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Material inspection: All components (tubes, couplers, boards) visually checked for defects, rust, cracks, bends
Cl. 5.1 — Material quality (IS 3696)
No visible defects; Tubes straight; Couplers functional; Boards free from rot/splitting; Color-coded per code
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Tube specifications: Diameter (48.3mm standard), wall thickness (3.2mm), length confirmed per design
Cl. 5.2 — Tube compliance (IS 3696)
Standard size (48.3×3.2mm) per code; Tagging present with MFG date; Material cert available
OKNCNAHOLD
B. GROUND & FOUNDATION PREPARATION
B1Ground level and bearing capacity: Foundation level (±50mm), firm soil confirmed; bearing capacity ≥ design load per geotechnical report
Cl. 6.1 — Foundation adequacy (IS 3696)
Level measured with spirit level; Bearing capacity confirmed; SBC document reviewed; No soft spots
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Base plates installed: Rigid steel plates (min 300×300×12 mm) or concrete pads placed to distribute load; spacing per design
Cl. 6.2 — Load distribution (IS 3696)
Plates installed at each leg location; Level (±10mm); Spacing matches design drawing; No settlement
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Adjustable jacks used for leveling: Jacks not more than 300mm extension; locked after leveling
Cl. 6.3 — Leveling method (IS 3696)
Jacks used per design; Extension ≤300mm; Locked after leveling; No subsequent adjustment
OKNCNAHOLD
C. VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL MEMBERS
C1Uprights plumb: Vertical tubes checked with plumb bob or level every 2 levels; deviation ≤1:250 (4mm per meter)
Cl. 7.1 — Vertical alignment (IS 3696)
Plumb check documented; Deviation ≤1:250; Corrected if needed; Photo evidence recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Ledgers secured: Horizontal members bolted to building at minimum 1.2m vertical spacing; anchors tested for load
Cl. 7.2 — Structural tie-in (IS 3696)
Ledgers bolted every 1.2-2.0m height; Bolts M12 min; Anchorage load test ≥anchor load + safety factor
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Transverse bracing: Diagonal braces installed at all levels per design; prevents lateral sway
Cl. 7.3 — Lateral stability (IS 3696)
Diagonal bracing at 45° ±10°; No gaps; Couplers tight; Bracing pattern matches design
OKNCNAHOLD
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REJECTED — REMEDIATE & RETEST
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