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Checklist · QC-TMB-CHK-001
Timber Receiving Checklist
20 checkpoints across 5 sections. Upon delivery of timber to site; before use in construction
20 Checkpoints
5 Sections
For each timber delivery
QC Engineer, Material Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. DELIVERY & DOCUMENTATION VERIFICATION
A1Delivery challan vs purchase order matching
Acceptance: Challan references PO, grades match, quantity ±2% of ordered amount
Verify material matches ordered quantity and specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Manufacturer/Supplier certification and credentials
Acceptance: Supplier certificate, mill marks visible, species identification clear
Verify source reliability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Mill certificate and moisture content data sheet
Acceptance: Certificate showing moisture content ≤15-18% for structural timber
Verify seasoning and drying status
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Preservation/Treatment certificate (if applicable)
Acceptance: Treatment certificate with chemicalsused, retention rates, treatment date
Verify chemical treatment against termites/fungi
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. QUANTITY & DIMENSIONS CHECK
B1Piece count verification (sample counting first 10%)
Acceptance: Count matches challan ±2% tolerance on sample
Verify count accuracy in delivery
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Length measurements (spot-check minimum 5 pieces per batch)
Acceptance: Length ±5 mm of specified, recorded in cm
Verify dimensions per specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Cross-section dimensions (width x depth, 5 random samples)
Acceptance: Width & depth ±2 mm of nominal size, measured with calipers
Verify cross-sectional sizes
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Volume calculation (L x W x D) for payment verification
Acceptance: Volume matches or exceeds ordered quantity; wastage <2%
Confirm material volume received
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. VISUAL QUALITY INSPECTION
C1Knots, defects, and structural integrity
Acceptance: Grade as per IS: small knots ≤10 mm acceptable in FG (Feature Grade)
Grade checking per IS standard quality classes
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Checks, splits, and cracks (length and depth)
Acceptance: Surface checks ≤1 mm depth acceptable; edge/end splits <10 mm length
Assess drying-induced defects
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Insect damage, termite holes, fungal stains
Acceptance: No active insect galleries >1 mm; no dark fungal stains; no wood-worm damage
Verify freedom from pests and decay
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Discoloration, staining, or surface soiling
Acceptance: Natural aging acceptable; fungal stains >10% area rejection threshold
Assess appearance and cleanliness
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Warping, bowing, cupping, twisting
Acceptance: Bow/warp ≤10 mm per meter length; cup/twist ≤5 mm acceptable
Check distortion from drying
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. DELIVERY & DOCUMENTATION VERIFICATION
A1Delivery challan vs purchase order matching
Verify material matches ordered quantity and specification (IS 401)
Challan references PO, grades match, quantity ±2% of ordered amount
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Manufacturer/Supplier certification and credentials
Verify source reliability (IS 401)
Supplier certificate, mill marks visible, species identification clear
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Mill certificate and moisture content data sheet
Verify seasoning and drying status (IS 1141)
Certificate showing moisture content ≤15-18% for structural timber
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Preservation/Treatment certificate (if applicable)
Verify chemical treatment against termites/fungi (IS 401)
Treatment certificate with chemicalsused, retention rates, treatment date
OKNCNAHOLD
B. QUANTITY & DIMENSIONS CHECK
B1Piece count verification (sample counting first 10%)
Verify count accuracy in delivery (IS 1141)
Count matches challan ±2% tolerance on sample
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Length measurements (spot-check minimum 5 pieces per batch)
Verify dimensions per specification (IS 1141)
Length ±5 mm of specified, recorded in cm
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Cross-section dimensions (width x depth, 5 random samples)
Verify cross-sectional sizes (IS 1141)
Width & depth ±2 mm of nominal size, measured with calipers
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Volume calculation (L x W x D) for payment verification
Confirm material volume received (IS 1141)
Volume matches or exceeds ordered quantity; wastage <2%
OKNCNAHOLD
C. VISUAL QUALITY INSPECTION
C1Knots, defects, and structural integrity
Grade checking per IS standard quality classes (IS 1141)
Grade as per IS: small knots ≤10 mm acceptable in FG (Feature Grade)
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Checks, splits, and cracks (length and depth)
Assess drying-induced defects (IS 1141)
Surface checks ≤1 mm depth acceptable; edge/end splits <10 mm length
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Insect damage, termite holes, fungal stains
Verify freedom from pests and decay (IS 401)
No active insect galleries >1 mm; no dark fungal stains; no wood-worm damage
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Discoloration, staining, or surface soiling
Assess appearance and cleanliness (IS 1141)
Natural aging acceptable; fungal stains >10% area rejection threshold
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Warping, bowing, cupping, twisting
Check distortion from drying (IS 1141)
Bow/warp ≤10 mm per meter length; cup/twist ≤5 mm acceptable
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED WITH DEDUCTIONS
REJECTED
Summary of Inspection
Name / Sign / Date
Defects/Issues Found
Name / Sign / Date
Average Moisture Content (%)
Name / Sign / Date
Acceptance Decision
Name / Sign / Date
Remarks
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By
Name / Sign / Date
Reviewed By
Name / Sign / Date