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Inspectable Construction Materials Checklist
Organization Name:
Project Name:
Contents
A. Foundation Materials ........................................................................................................ 2
B. Masonry ............................................................................................................................... 2
C. Tools and Fasteners ........................................................................................................... 2
D. Metal Items .......................................................................................................................... 3
E. Carpentry and Furniture ................................................................................................... 3
F. Thermal Moisture Protection ........................................................................................... 3
G. Doors and Windows (excluding locks) .......................................................................... 4
H. Finishes ................................................................................................................................ 4
I. Plumbing and Mechanical Systems ................................................................................ 4
J. Electrical Items ................................................................................................................... 5
K. Other Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................... 5
All items listed as “inspectable” may be procured locally using allotted random
procurement percentages. All items that are “non-inspectable” must be procured in the
US and securely shipped to the construction site.
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A. Foundation Materials
* Note:
1. Aggregate cement, sand and gravel should be poured through an appropriate sized mesh, and a magnet
should be utilized to occasionally check for inappropriate metallic particles.
2. At least 10% of the rebar should be examined for internal voids using ultrasonic testing. If the ultrasonic
tester is unavailable, then destructive testing may be used.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Water
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Sand
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Cement
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Aggregate
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Gravel
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Rebar
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Rebar ties & mesh
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
B. Masonry
*Note:
1. Precast is not acceptable if created off site unless constructed in the US and shipped secure. If a CST
inspects the precast as it is made, it is acceptable.
2. Stonework for the façade needs only visual inspection. Internal stone work must undergo a 3% random
destruction test.
3. Scaffolding should be inspected internally before allowed on site.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTION METHOD
Cement blocks &
brick
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Precast concrete
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Stone Work
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Forms
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Scaffolding/work
platforms
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
C. Tools and Fasteners
* Note:
Personal tool boxes will be examined when first brought on site, and randomly thereafter. They will be
locked on the site when not in use and workers will not be allowed to carry them on and off the site.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Tool boxes
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Welding rod & solder
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Fasteners
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Hilti fasteners &
charges
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
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D. Metal Items
*Note:
Visual inspection applies only to common, commercially available items. Items requiring special fabrication
are not inspectable unless CST is present during fabrication.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Structural Steel
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Metal Decking
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Metal Fabrications
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Metal Stairs
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
E. Carpentry and Furniture
*Note:
1. Finished and rough carpentry items constructed on site will be monitored by CSTs.
2. Furniture having built in electrical devices or lamps must be disassembled and inspected separately
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Lumber
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Rough & finished
carpentry
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Furniture w/out
electrical raceway
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
F. Thermal Moisture Protection
*Note:
Metallic membranes preferred as they offer some degree of RF attenuation.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Water-proof
membrane
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Water-proof
membrane (Metallic)
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Bituminous water
proofing
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Thermal Insulation
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Spray on Fire
Proofing
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
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G. Doors and Windows (excluding locks)
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Metal Doors/Frames
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Wood Doors/Frames
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Metal
Windows/Frames
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Wood
Windows/Frames
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Vault Doors/Frames
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Glazing
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
H. Finishes
* Note:
Bundles of tiles will be unpacked and no more than two tiles at a time will be examined.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Plaster Lath
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Plaster
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Gypsum Wallboard
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Raised Flooring
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Carpet and Curtains
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Paint Varnishes
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Adhesives
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Wall Coverings
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Ceramic Tile
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Acoustical Tile
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
I. Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
* Note:
Can be inspected if no tape, insulation and/or other finishes have been used.
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Plumbing (Metal)
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Plumbing (plastic)
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Plumbing fixtures
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Valves
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Fan Coil Units
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Site Fabricated
Ducts
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Prefabricated Ducts
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
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J. Electrical Items
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Wire
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Conduit
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Junction boxes
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Outlets w/out built
ins
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Outlets w/built ins
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Switches, Breakers
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Incandescent light
fixtures
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Florescent light
fixtures
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Light bulbs (tubes)
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Circuit breaker
boards
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Electrical
component boards
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Transformers
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Transient
suppressor
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Voltage regulators
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Generators
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Power line
conditioners
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Switch gears
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Telephone systems
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
K. Other Miscellaneous
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTABLE
INSPECTION METHOD
Chalk & tack boards
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Fire extinguishers
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Fire alarm systems
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Fire alarm sensors
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Sprinkler/gas heads
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Kitchen appliances
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Electrical dark room
equipment
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Security alarm
systems
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Acoustical
insulation
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Locks
Yes No
X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test