Concrete Placement Inspection Checklist
Concrete Placement Inspection Checklist
Concrete Placement Inspection Checklist
Pre-Construction
Conference
Introduction
P
re-construction meetings are of prime impor- The checklist allocates responsibilities and establishes
tance in planning concrete construction work procedures related to concrete construction – sub-
because many potential problems can be avoid- grade preparation, forming, concrete mix design, nec-
ed at the right time – before the start of the project essary equipment, ordering and scheduling materials
when the cost impact is relatively low. and operations, placing, consolidating, finishing, joint-
ing, curing and protection, testing and acceptance, as
In 1999, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associa- well as safety and environmental issues.
tion (NRMCA) and the American Society of Concrete
Contractors (ASCC) joined in a partnership to enhance The checklist covers some of the issues that need to
the quality of concrete construction. This checklist is be discussed at a pre-construction meeting and is not
one of the ongoing initiatives of the partnership. intended to be all-inclusive.
With permission of the original author, the Ready This checklist is meant to be a guide and is not intend-
Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO) and ed to address all safety issues. Please operate safely
the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) and within all the legislations in your area
have reviewed and revised this document for use on
Canadian construction projects following the require-
ments of the most recent CSA A23.1/.2 Standard.
Index
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48 A. Project Information
49 B. Construction Process
56 C. Concrete Requirements
60 D. Ordering and Scheduling Concrete
61 E. Environmental Aspects
62 F. Quality Control/Assurance
65 G. Safety
References
Canadian Standards Association
CSA A23.1
CSA A23.2
CMATS™ www.cmats.com
A. Project Information
1. Project name __________________________________________________________________________
2. Location ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Project start date ______________________________________________________________________
4. Project completion date ________________________________________________________________
5. Project participants
Contact ________________________________________________________________________________
Owner _________________________________________________________________________________
Architect _______________________________________________________________________________
Structural Engineer ______________________________________________________________________
Construction Manager/General Contractor __________________________________________________
Concrete Contractor _____________________________________________________________________
Concrete Supplier _______________________________________________________________________
Concrete Pumping Contractor _____________________________________________________________
Concrete Finisher ________________________________________________________________________
Testing Laboratory _______________________________________________________________________
Inspection Agency _______________________________________________________________________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
6. Background information about the project
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
7. Unique features of the project
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
8. Distribution of completed checklist
Project Participants _______________________________________________________________________
Others _________________________________________________________________________________
B. Construction Process
1. Review notes and changes on drawings that may affect construction process
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Sequence of construction and milestone dates
Foundations ____________________________________________________________________________
Walls __________________________________________________________________________________
Structural slabs __________________________________________________________________________
Slab-on-grade interior ____________________________________________________________________
Slab-on-grade exterior ____________________________________________________________________
3. Construction/acceptance of base/subgrade, compaction, elevation. Responsibility for:
Providing base and subgrade elevations to contractors
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Stability of the base and or subgrade under construction traffic
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Protecting the base and/or subgrade from water damage
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Compacting and final grading of the base and subgrade after all plumbing installations are complete
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Location of electrical lines (conduit)
In subgrade trenched and backfilled with rock ____________________________________________
In rock subgrade _____________________________________________________________________
Protection from truck traffic if required ______________________________________________________
4. Responsibility for site access roads and their maintenance
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Responsibility for available space for pumping operations if required
Access for two trucks to pump, one on each side __________________________________________
Staging area for testing and slump adjustment ____________________________________________
6. Person responsible for directing trucks to pump or placement area _________________________
7. Responsibility for directing/backing up trucks _____________________________________________
8. Responsibility for power, lighting, water, and water pressure during placing and finishing
_______________________________________________________________________________________
9. Responsibility for controlling the ambient temperatures (subgrade, forms, and air)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
10. Forms
Form sizes, types ________________________________________________________________________
Lifting equipment required ________________________________________________________________
Form materials, accessories ________________________________________________________________
Review location of reinforcement, embedded items, waterstops, drains, openings,
openings for frames, etc.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Scheduling form erection and removal correlated to reinforcing and concreting operations
____________________________________________________________________________________
Responsibility for installation and inspection
Reinforcement _______________________________________________________________________
Embedded items _____________________________________________________________________
Waterstops __________________________________________________________________________
Drains ______________________________________________________________________________
Opening frames ______________________________________________________________________
Responsibility for form inspections
Preliminary – prior to rebar placement ___________________________________________________
Semifinal – with rebars, embedded items, waterstops and drains _____________________________
Note: Reinforcement inspection must include:
Location and spacing to allow access for vibration equipment and proper coverage
Spacing of reinforcement in relation to aggregate size
Final – before placing concrete __________________________________________________________
11. Vapor retarder or vapor barrier membrane
Type of membrane _______________________________________________________________________
Location of membrane relative to subgrade __________________________________________________
Effect on curling _________________________________________________________________________
Effect on bonding of applied floor coverings _________________________________________________
Basis of acceptance for installation of moisture sensitive flooring materials (wood, carpet, tiles)
on the slab
Moisture emission requirements for flooring materials to be installed
____________________________________________________________________________________
Responsibility for
Testing and reporting of the test results __________________________________________________
Acceptance of the slab ________________________________________________________________
12. Placing concrete: equipment and procedures
Deposit from truck _______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Buggy _________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Belt conveyor ___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Bucket placement _______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Pumping _______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
13. Consolidation of concrete: equipment and procedures
Vibrators _______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Vibratory screeds (surface vibrators) ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Back up equipment ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Power source ___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
14. Responsibility for inspection of placing and consolidation of concrete_______________________
15. Ventilation in enclosed spaces
Type of test required ______________________________________________________________________
Responsibility for ventilation:
During placement ____________________________________________________________________
During finishing ______________________________________________________________________
C. Concrete Requirements
1. Concrete mix designations
All concrete materials and supply shall conform to CSA A23.1
2. Concrete mix designs submittal
Have mix submissions been received Yes No
Prescriptive requirements Yes No
Performance requirements Yes No
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Copies of the mix submittal provided to
Owner Yes No
Architect Yes No
Structural engineer Yes No
Special materials
Cement ____________________________________________________________________________
Aggregates _________________________________________________________________________
Water ______________________________________________________________________________
Admixtures _________________________________________________________________________
Sealers _____________________________________________________________________________
Release agents _______________________________________________________________________
Architectural samples or mockups
Location ____________________________________________________________________________
Preservation _________________________________________________________________________
Responsibility for acceptance ___________________________________________________________
Repair methods _________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
E. Environmental Aspects
1. Environmentally sensitive areas around the project: Yes No
Comments __________________________________________________________________________
2. Contractor identified concrete wash out area at the jobsite _______________________________
3. Responsibility for clean up of the wash out areas _________________________________________
4. Person responsible for directing trucks to the wash out area _______________________________
5. Are spill response kits available on site? Yes No
Comments __________________________________________________________________________
6. On-site emergency contact person _______________________________________________________
7. Responsibility for disposal of curing compounds __________________________________________
8. Other items ___________________________________________________________________________
F. Quality Control/Assurance
1. CSA/CCIL Accreditation requirements for laboratory _______________________________________
2. Certification requirements for
Laboratory testing technicians name(s)
CSA Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician ______________________________________________
Field testing technicians name(s)
ACI Grade I Certified __________________________________________________________________
CSA Certified Concrete Tester __________________________________________________________
CCIL Type J Certified Concrete Tester ____________________________________________________
3. Advance notice for scheduling testing personnel __________________________________________
4. Procedures for verification of specified requirements
Strength tests ___________________________________________________________________________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
G. Safety
1. Personal protective equipment required:
Hard hats Yes No
Safety boots Yes No
Eye protection Yes No
Safety vests Yes No
Specific protective clothing Yes No
Respirators Yes No
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
2. Responsibility for
First aid supplies _________________________________________________________________________
Providing and maintaining information such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Spills Response
Plans at the jobsite ___________________________________________________________________
Job site Ingress and Egress ________________________________________________________________
Fall protection __________________________________________________________________________
Safety inspections _______________________________________________________________________
Signalers _______________________________________________________________________________
Safety meetings _________________________________________________________________________
3. Emergency contacts ____________________________________________________________________