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Checklist · QC-SRV-CHK-003
Setting Out Checklist
19 checkpoints across 5 sections. Before construction begins; at each phase of work
19 Checkpoints
5 Sections
At each major phase; re-verified if construction interrupted
Surveyor, Site Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. PRE-SETTING OUT PREPARATIONS
A1Design drawings and working drawings review
Acceptance: Drawings reviewed; dimensions verified; design approval obtained; changes noted
Cl. 3.1 — Design verification
A2Setting out data and reference points
Acceptance: Coordinates extracted from design; reference to survey control points; data sheet prepared
Cl. 3.2 — Coordinate establishment
A3Survey instrument calibration and checking
Acceptance: Total Station/GPS calibrated; accuracy verified; batteries charged; reflectors available
Cl. 3.3 — Equipment readiness
A4Site access and obstruction clearance
Acceptance: Site cleared for survey; line of sight available; ground firm for equipment; safety measures
Cl. 3.4 — Site readiness
B. SETTING OUT EXECUTION
B1Orientation of structure on site
Acceptance: Structure oriented per design; north direction confirmed; centerline established; marked
Cl. 4.1 — Alignment verification
B2Corner and key point location
Acceptance: Corners set to ±50 mm; key points within tolerance; offset stakes placed; distance verified
Cl. 4.2 — Dimensional accuracy
B3Horizontal alignment and skew angles
Acceptance: Angles to ±0.01°; skew angles verified; diagonals measured for rectangle check
Cl. 4.3 — Angle accuracy
B4Vertical datum and reduced levels
Acceptance: RL tied to BM; levels transferred to site; level marks on profiles; accuracy ±50 mm
Cl. 4.4 — Elevation control
B5Setting out marks and temporary benchmarks
Acceptance: Marks on pegs/paint; TBM established for ongoing use; protected; documented with sketches
Cl. 4.5 — Mark permanence
C. DIMENSIONAL VERIFICATION AND CHECKS
C1Overall structure length and width
Acceptance: Measured dimensions ±100 mm of design; recorded in field book; diagonals equal for rectangles
Cl. 5.1 — Overall dimensions
C2Spacing and intervals (piers, supports, etc.)
Acceptance: Spacing ±50 mm; cumulative tolerance tracked; adjustment points identified if drift detected
Cl. 5.2 — Internal spacing
C3Offset and setback distances
Acceptance: Offsets ±50 mm; setbacks measured; road shoulder line verified if applicable
Cl. 5.3 — Lateral positioning
C4Grade/slope and elevation transitions
Acceptance: Grade line ±30 mm; transitions smooth; slope verified at intervals
Cl. 5.4 — Vertical alignment
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A. PRE-SETTING OUT PREPARATIONS
A1Design drawings and working drawings review
Cl. 3.1 — Design verification (IS 6926)
Drawings reviewed; dimensions verified; design approval obtained; changes noted
A2Setting out data and reference points
Cl. 3.2 — Coordinate establishment (IS 6926)
Coordinates extracted from design; reference to survey control points; data sheet prepared
A3Survey instrument calibration and checking
Cl. 3.3 — Equipment readiness (IS 6926)
Total Station/GPS calibrated; accuracy verified; batteries charged; reflectors available
A4Site access and obstruction clearance
Cl. 3.4 — Site readiness (IS 6926)
Site cleared for survey; line of sight available; ground firm for equipment; safety measures
B. SETTING OUT EXECUTION
B1Orientation of structure on site
Cl. 4.1 — Alignment verification (IS 6926)
Structure oriented per design; north direction confirmed; centerline established; marked
B2Corner and key point location
Cl. 4.2 — Dimensional accuracy (IS 6926)
Corners set to ±50 mm; key points within tolerance; offset stakes placed; distance verified
B3Horizontal alignment and skew angles
Cl. 4.3 — Angle accuracy (IRC 6)
Angles to ±0.01°; skew angles verified; diagonals measured for rectangle check
B4Vertical datum and reduced levels
Cl. 4.4 — Elevation control (IS 6926)
RL tied to BM; levels transferred to site; level marks on profiles; accuracy ±50 mm
B5Setting out marks and temporary benchmarks
Cl. 4.5 — Mark permanence (IS 6926)
Marks on pegs/paint; TBM established for ongoing use; protected; documented with sketches
C. DIMENSIONAL VERIFICATION AND CHECKS
C1Overall structure length and width
Cl. 5.1 — Overall dimensions (IRC 6)
Measured dimensions ±100 mm of design; recorded in field book; diagonals equal for rectangles
C2Spacing and intervals (piers, supports, etc.)
Cl. 5.2 — Internal spacing (IRC 6)
Spacing ±50 mm; cumulative tolerance tracked; adjustment points identified if drift detected
C3Offset and setback distances
Cl. 5.3 — Lateral positioning (IRC 6)
Offsets ±50 mm; setbacks measured; road shoulder line verified if applicable
C4Grade/slope and elevation transitions
Cl. 5.4 — Vertical alignment (IRC 6)
Grade line ±30 mm; transitions smooth; slope verified at intervals
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