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Checklist · QC-STL-CHK-003
Reinforcement Placement Checklist
26 checkpoints across 6 sections. Before concrete placement; final inspection after all rebar positioned in formwork; hold point for concrete pour clearance
26 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Once per element pour
QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. PRE-PLACEMENT VERIFICATION
A1Formwork inspection completed and approved
Acceptance: Formwork approval record available; no defects (cracks, gaps >5mm, instability); struts and bracing secure; inspection date within 7 days of concrete pour
IS 456:2000 Cl. 14 — Formwork
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Cover blocks placed — spacer type and spacing verified
Acceptance: Cover blocks (plastic/precast) used; type matches specification; spacing ~1m c/c both directions; blocks securely tied to bars; height = design cover
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4 — Concrete cover to reinforcement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Correct bar marks selected per drawing
Acceptance: Each bar bundle checked against drawing; correct mark (e.g., B1, B2, C1) placed in correct location; BBS matched; date of fabrication verified
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26 — Reinforcement detailing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Bars clean — free from loose rust, oil, mud, concrete
Acceptance: Bars free of loose rust, oil, dirt, or hardened concrete; light mill scale acceptable; clean with wire brush if necessary; moisture film acceptable (not standing water)
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.1
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT — MAIN & DISTRIBUTION BARS
B1Main bars — correct diameter per drawing
Acceptance: Verify 5 random bars: diameter matches drawing; use vernier calipers; tolerance per IS 1786 Table 3; document actual diameter
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.2
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Main bars — correct number per drawing
Acceptance: Count actual bars in section; compare to drawing; no missing or extra bars; count tolerates ±0 (exact match required)
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.2
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Main bars — correct spacing per drawing
Acceptance: Measure spacing between adjacent bars: minimum clear spacing = max of (bar diameter, 1.5× max aggregate size, 75mm); document min/max spacing; tolerance ±50mm
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.3
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Distribution bars placed correctly
Acceptance: Distribution bars perpendicular to main bars; spacing ≤max of (main bar spacing/5, 300mm, 0.3× lesser span); correct diameter per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.2 — Distribution bars
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Cover verified — bottom cover per IS 456 Cl. 26.4.2
Acceptance: Measure cover with cover meter or cover gauge at 5 locations; cover ≥specified minimum per exposure class (e.g., 30mm for M30 moderate); tolerance -5/+10mm
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4.2 — Minimum cover
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. TOP REINFORCEMENT
C1Negative moment bars in correct position
Acceptance: Negative bars extend per drawing; typically extend from 0.2L each side of support; anchored with hooks/laps; spacing and diameter correct
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.5.2 — Top bars (cantilever/continuous spans)
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Cranking bars at correct location
Acceptance: Cranking location matches drawing ±100mm; cranked bars inclined ~45° per drawing; anchor beyond bend per Cl. 26.2.5.1
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.2 — Bent-up bars
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Chair bars/spacers support top bar mat
Acceptance: Chair bars or plastic spacers placed at ~1m grid spacing; height = design cover over top bars; chairs securely tied; no settling of top bars evident
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26 — Bar support practice
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Cover to top bars verified per drawing
Acceptance: Measure cover at 5 locations; cover ≥specified minimum (e.g., 30mm for M30 slab, 40mm for M30 beam bottom); use cover meter; tolerance -5/+10mm
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4.2
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. PRE-PLACEMENT VERIFICATION
A1Formwork inspection completed and approved
IS 456:2000 Cl. 14 — Formwork (Formwork must be safe, stable, and adequate to support construction loads)
Formwork approval record available; no defects (cracks, gaps >5mm, instability); struts and bracing secure; inspection date within 7 days of concrete pour
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Cover blocks placed — spacer type and spacing verified
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4 — Concrete cover to reinforcement (Cover blocks maintain specified concrete cover; standard spacing 1m c/c)
Cover blocks (plastic/precast) used; type matches specification; spacing ~1m c/c both directions; blocks securely tied to bars; height = design cover
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Correct bar marks selected per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26 — Reinforcement detailing (Bar identification critical for proper placement)
Each bar bundle checked against drawing; correct mark (e.g., B1, B2, C1) placed in correct location; BBS matched; date of fabrication verified
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Bars clean — free from loose rust, oil, mud, concrete
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.1 (Clean bar surface essential for bond with concrete)
Bars free of loose rust, oil, dirt, or hardened concrete; light mill scale acceptable; clean with wire brush if necessary; moisture film acceptable (not standing water)
OKNCNAHOLD
B. BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT — MAIN & DISTRIBUTION BARS
B1Main bars — correct diameter per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.2 (Bar size critical for structural design)
Verify 5 random bars: diameter matches drawing; use vernier calipers; tolerance per IS 1786 Table 3; document actual diameter
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Main bars — correct number per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.2 (Number of bars as per structural design)
Count actual bars in section; compare to drawing; no missing or extra bars; count tolerates ±0 (exact match required)
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Main bars — correct spacing per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.3 (Minimum clear spacing between bars)
Measure spacing between adjacent bars: minimum clear spacing = max of (bar diameter, 1.5× max aggregate size, 75mm); document min/max spacing; tolerance ±50mm
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Distribution bars placed correctly
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.2 — Distribution bars (Distribution bars perpendicular to main bars (in slabs); spacing typically 1/5 main bar spacing or 500mm max)
Distribution bars perpendicular to main bars; spacing ≤max of (main bar spacing/5, 300mm, 0.3× lesser span); correct diameter per drawing
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Cover verified — bottom cover per IS 456 Cl. 26.4.2
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4.2 — Minimum cover (Mild: 15-20mm, Moderate: 25-30mm, Severe: 40-50mm (for bars, see Table 16))
Measure cover with cover meter or cover gauge at 5 locations; cover ≥specified minimum per exposure class (e.g., 30mm for M30 moderate); tolerance -5/+10mm
OKNCNAHOLD
C. TOP REINFORCEMENT
C1Negative moment bars in correct position
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.5.2 — Top bars (cantilever/continuous spans) (Negative bars positioned to resist hogging moments at supports)
Negative bars extend per drawing; typically extend from 0.2L each side of support; anchored with hooks/laps; spacing and diameter correct
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Cranking bars at correct location
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.3.2 — Bent-up bars (Bent-up bars locate at approximately L/7 from support (for cantilevers, at face of column))
Cranking location matches drawing ±100mm; cranked bars inclined ~45° per drawing; anchor beyond bend per Cl. 26.2.5.1
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Chair bars/spacers support top bar mat
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26 — Bar support practice (Top bars must be held in position during concrete placement)
Chair bars or plastic spacers placed at ~1m grid spacing; height = design cover over top bars; chairs securely tied; no settling of top bars evident
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Cover to top bars verified per drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 26.4.2 (Top cover typically same as bottom (e.g., 30mm) for slabs, varies for beams)
Measure cover at 5 locations; cover ≥specified minimum (e.g., 30mm for M30 slab, 40mm for M30 beam bottom); use cover meter; tolerance -5/+10mm
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
APPROVED FOR CONCRETING — All checkpoints OK; ready for concrete pour
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS — Minor NCR raised; correctable defects noted; rebar inspection to resume after corrections
REJECTED — Major non-conformances; concrete placement halted; rebar repositioning or replacement required
Overall Verdict
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NCR Number (if applicable)
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Inspector Signature
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Date & Time
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Engineer Approval Signature
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