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Checklist · QC-STL-CHK-004
Structural Steel Erection Checklist
35 checkpoints across 7 sections. During and after structural steel member erection on-site; inspection of columns, beams, and connections before and after assembly; hold point before floor decking installation
35 Checkpoints
7 Sections
Per erection phase (typically daily during erection, final survey upon completion)
QA/QC Engineer (Steel), Structural Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. PRE-ERECTION VERIFICATION
A1Foundation/anchor bolt check — position tolerance ±2mm per IS 800 Cl. 15.4
Acceptance: Measure bolt hole positions relative to grid reference lines: tolerance ±2mm x-direction, ±2mm y-direction; document actual positions; reject if >±2mm deviation
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4 — Foundation bolt positions
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Column base plate level survey — tolerance ±3mm per IS 800
Acceptance: Spirit level or laser level survey: base plate surface variation ≤±3mm end-to-end; if uneven, grout/shim; document survey data with 4-point measurements
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4 — Base plate leveling
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Grout preparation — strength and placement
Acceptance: Grout mix minimum M25 (25 MPa); thickness under base plate 40-50mm; ensure full contact between plate and grout (no voids); cure grout per spec (min 7 days before full load)
IS 800:2007 practice; foundation design standard
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Erection sequence approved by engineer
Acceptance: Written erection sequence/plan available; signed by engineer; sequence followed on-site; temporary bracing plan documented
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Stability during erection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Crane capacity adequate for heaviest member
Acceptance: Crane capacity ≥1.5× heaviest member weight; certification provided; rigger and supervisor qualified; erection insurance in place
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Safe erection practice
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MEMBER IDENTIFICATION
B1All members marked per erection drawing
Acceptance: Member tag matches erection drawing mark; tag securely attached; legible; member delivered to correct location per drawing sequence
IS 800:2007 practice; traceability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Heat number / test certificate traceable
Acceptance: MTC available before erection; heat number marked on member; MTC filed for QA records; steel grade per drawing (E250/E350/E410)
IS 2062:2011 — Material traceability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3No damage during transport/handling
Acceptance: Visually inspect member: no dents >3mm, no cracks, no section distortion; lateral bracing intact during transport; if damaged, engineer approval required before use
IS 800:2007 practice; workmanship
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Protective coating intact — no major flaking or damage
Acceptance: Inspect 5 locations on member: coating intact (no flaking >50mm²); minor surface scratches acceptable; deep rust or flaking ≥50mm² must be repaired per spec
IS 800:2007 Cl. 11 — Protection against corrosion
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. COLUMN ERECTION
C1Plumb check — tolerance 1 in 600 (max ±12mm per 7m height)
Acceptance: Measure plumb with plumb bob or laser: column vertical within 1:600 (e.g., 7m height: ±11.7mm tolerance); adjust temporary braces as needed; document measurements
IS 800:2007 Table 26 — Erection tolerances
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Alignment to grid — horizontal offset ±5mm per IS 800 Table 26
Acceptance: Measure offset from grid reference lines: x-direction ±5mm, y-direction ±5mm; if offset >5mm, adjust with shims or re-set; document offsets
IS 800:2007 Table 26
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Base plate bearing — uniform contact across bearing area
Acceptance: Check with feeler gauge/straight edge: max gap under base plate ≤1.5mm; if larger gap, add shim/grout; base plate fully seated; anchor bolts snug-tight
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Temporary bracing secured before releasing crane
Acceptance: Temporary bracing installed and secured before crane release; bracing members rated for construction loads; torque checked; bracing remains until permanent connections completed
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Safety during erection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. PRE-ERECTION VERIFICATION
A1Foundation/anchor bolt check — position tolerance ±2mm per IS 800 Cl. 15.4
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4 — Foundation bolt positions (Anchor bolt position tolerance: ±2mm from drawing; critical for base plate fit)
Measure bolt hole positions relative to grid reference lines: tolerance ±2mm x-direction, ±2mm y-direction; document actual positions; reject if >±2mm deviation
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Column base plate level survey — tolerance ±3mm per IS 800
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4 — Base plate leveling (Base plate must be level within ±3mm across bearing area)
Spirit level or laser level survey: base plate surface variation ≤±3mm end-to-end; if uneven, grout/shim; document survey data with 4-point measurements
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Grout preparation — strength and placement
IS 800:2007 practice; foundation design standard (Grout under base plate must be strong, durable, void-free)
Grout mix minimum M25 (25 MPa); thickness under base plate 40-50mm; ensure full contact between plate and grout (no voids); cure grout per spec (min 7 days before full load)
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Erection sequence approved by engineer
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Stability during erection (Safe erection sequence essential; loading order must not cause instability)
Written erection sequence/plan available; signed by engineer; sequence followed on-site; temporary bracing plan documented
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Crane capacity adequate for heaviest member
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Safe erection practice (Crane must have capacity ≥1.5× heaviest single member (safety factor))
Crane capacity ≥1.5× heaviest member weight; certification provided; rigger and supervisor qualified; erection insurance in place
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MEMBER IDENTIFICATION
B1All members marked per erection drawing
IS 800:2007 practice; traceability (Each member tagged with member mark (e.g., C1, B1, G1) per drawing)
Member tag matches erection drawing mark; tag securely attached; legible; member delivered to correct location per drawing sequence
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Heat number / test certificate traceable
IS 2062:2011 — Material traceability (Mill Test Certificate available; heat number matches member marking)
MTC available before erection; heat number marked on member; MTC filed for QA records; steel grade per drawing (E250/E350/E410)
OKNCNAHOLD
B3No damage during transport/handling
IS 800:2007 practice; workmanship (Members must arrive at site undamaged)
Visually inspect member: no dents >3mm, no cracks, no section distortion; lateral bracing intact during transport; if damaged, engineer approval required before use
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Protective coating intact — no major flaking or damage
IS 800:2007 Cl. 11 — Protection against corrosion (Paint/galvanize coating must be intact at delivery)
Inspect 5 locations on member: coating intact (no flaking >50mm²); minor surface scratches acceptable; deep rust or flaking ≥50mm² must be repaired per spec
OKNCNAHOLD
C. COLUMN ERECTION
C1Plumb check — tolerance 1 in 600 (max ±12mm per 7m height)
IS 800:2007 Table 26 — Erection tolerances (Vertical tolerance for columns: 1 in 600 or max 12mm per 7m)
Measure plumb with plumb bob or laser: column vertical within 1:600 (e.g., 7m height: ±11.7mm tolerance); adjust temporary braces as needed; document measurements
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Alignment to grid — horizontal offset ±5mm per IS 800 Table 26
IS 800:2007 Table 26 (Column axis alignment to structural grid within ±5mm)
Measure offset from grid reference lines: x-direction ±5mm, y-direction ±5mm; if offset >5mm, adjust with shims or re-set; document offsets
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Base plate bearing — uniform contact across bearing area
IS 800:2007 Cl. 15.4 (Base plate must have full bearing on foundation/grout; no gaps)
Check with feeler gauge/straight edge: max gap under base plate ≤1.5mm; if larger gap, add shim/grout; base plate fully seated; anchor bolts snug-tight
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Temporary bracing secured before releasing crane
IS 800:2007 Cl. 7 — Safety during erection (Members unstable until connections made; temporary bracing essential)
Temporary bracing installed and secured before crane release; bracing members rated for construction loads; torque checked; bracing remains until permanent connections completed
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
APPROVED — Steel frame erected per specification; ready for next phase (decking/cladding)
APPROVED WITH NCR — Minor deviations documented; acceptable per engineer; NCR filed
REJECTED — Major non-conformances; re-erection or re-alignment required; member may need replacement
Overall Verdict
Name / Sign / Date
Number of NC Items
Name / Sign / Date
Members Approved for Next Phase
Name / Sign / Date
NCR Number (if applicable)
Name / Sign / Date
Inspector Signature
Name / Sign / Date
Date & Time
Name / Sign / Date
Structural Engineer Sign-off
Name / Sign / Date