Inspectable Construction Materials Checklist

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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 INSPECTABLE INSPECTION METHOD
Cement blocks & Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
brick
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
platforms

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 & Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
charges

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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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
carpentry
Furniture w/out Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
electrical raceway

F. Thermal Moisture Protection

*Note:
Metallic membranes preferred as they offer some degree of RF attenuation.
DESCRIPTION INSPECTABLE INSPECTION METHOD
Water-proof Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
membrane
Water-proof Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
membrane (Metallic)
Bituminous water Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
proofing
Thermal Insulation Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Spray on Fire Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Proofing

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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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Windows/Frames
Wood Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Windows/Frames
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Ducts
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
ins
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
fixtures
Florescent light Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
fixtures
Light bulbs (tubes) Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Circuit breaker Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
boards
Electrical Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
component boards
Transformers Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
Transient Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
suppressor
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
conditioners
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 Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
equipment
Security alarm Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
systems
Acoustical Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test
insulation
Locks Yes No X-Ray Ultrasonic Visual Metal Detector Destructive Test

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