Suspended Concrete Slab Inspection Form (Australia)

Project: ______________________
Date: __________ Engineer: __________

Inspection Checklist
Item Pass Fail Comments

Latest approved ☐ ☐
drawings available

Formwork complete ☐ ☐

Props and bracing ☐ ☐

adequate

Reinforcement ☐ ☐
matches drawings

Concrete cover ☐ ☐
verified

Embedded items ☐ ☐
installed

Services/penetrations ☐ ☐
checked

Concrete test plan ☐ ☐

confirmed

Approved to pour ☐ ☐

NCR
Description:

Corrective Action:

Photos
Photo 1: ______________________
Photo 2: ______________________
Engineer Sign-off
Name: __________ Signature: __________ Date: __________

1. FORMWORK INSPECTION/WALL LOACTIONS AS PER PLANS

Item Yes No N/A Comments

WALL LOCATION AS PER DRAWINGS OR NOT □ □ □

DOWELS FROM WALLS AND COLUMN □ □ □

CANTILEVER DISTANCES □ □ □

Formwork clean □ □ □

Release agent applied □ □ □

No debris inside formwork □ □ □

Construction joints prepared □ □ □

Stop ends installed □ □ □

Edge forms secure □ □ □

2. PROPPING & FALSEWORK

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Props adequate □ □ □

Prop spacing correct □ □ □

Bracing installed □ □ □

Base plates installed □ □ □

Sole plates provided □ □ □

No damaged props □ □ □

Falsework stable □ □ □
3. REINFORCEMENT

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Reinforcement grade correct □ □ □

Bar size correct □ □ □

Bar spacing correct □ □ □

Bottom reinforcement installed □ □ □

Top reinforcement installed □ □ □

Extra bars over supports □ □ □

Beam reinforcement correct □ □ □

Torsion reinforcement provided □ □ □

Shear reinforcement complete □ □ □

Laps correct □ □ □

Development lengths adequate □ □ □

Anchorage correct □ □ □

Reinforcement securely tied □ □ □

Reinforcement free from mud/oil □ □ □

Starter bars correct □ □ □

4. COVER REQUIREMENTS

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Bottom cover achieved □ □ □

Top cover achieved □ □ □

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Side cover achieved □ □ □

Plastic/concrete chairs adequate □ □ □

Chair spacing adequate □ □ □

Chairs stable □ □ □

5. EMBEDDED ITEMS

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Cast-in bolts □ □ □

Anchor plates □ □ □

Ferrules □ □ □

Hold-down bolts □ □ □

Services sleeves □ □ □

Pipe penetrations □ □ □

Electrical conduits □ □ □

Hydraulic penetrations □ □ □

Blockouts □ □ □

6. SERVICES

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Plumbing complete □ □ □

Electrical conduits secured □ □ □

Fire services installed □ □ □

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Mechanical services complete □ □ □

No clashes with reinforcement □ □ □

7. CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS

Item Details

Concrete Grade

Slump

Exposure Classification

Maximum Aggregate Size

Pump Required Yes / No

Test Cylinders Ordered Yes / No

7-Day Cylinders □

14-Day Cylinders □

28-Day Cylinders □

8. SITE SAFETY

Item Yes No N/A Comments

Edge protection installed □ □ □

Working platform safe □ □ □

Access ladders provided □ □ □

PPE worn □ □ □

Concrete pump access □ □ □

9. SHORING WALL DRAINAGE AND AG LINES

Item Yes No N/A Comments

ANCHORS installed/REMOVED □ □ □

CAPPING BEAM TOP SLEEVES □ □ □

DOWELS □ □ □

DRAINAGE HOLES DRILLING □ □ □

AG DRAIN BEHIND THE RETAINING WALLS □ □ □

[Link] POINTS

Hold Point Status

Formwork inspection complete □

Reinforcement inspection complete □

Services inspection complete □

Engineer inspection complete □

Builder approval □

Ready for concrete pour □

FROM TAFE NSW:

Pour Site Inspection - What to look out for

Hotspot 1 - Embedded services

 The fire-rated box and fire collars are required to achieve compliance with the
National Construction Code (NCC). Check that these are installed as per the
manufacturer's requirements and are secured.

Hotspot 2 - Reinforcement chair

  Check chairs are secured and supporting the reinforcement. When a chair is
knocked over, the reo drops to the bottom of the pour. This can result in a
defect in the build.

Hotspot 3 - Set outs

 In concrete slabs with falls, the low points are at the floor waste. Check that
the floor wastes have been set out correctly and that they are at the right
height. These will be used as a guide to set the minimum thickness of the slab.

Hotspot 4 - Dirt and debris on formwork

 Check for dirt and debris on the formwork. Dirt and debris on the formwork
will embed itself into the concrete and then be visible on the underside. This
may just cause an aesthetic issue (surface finish), but if there’s a lot of debris,
it can create voids that weaken the structure.

Hotspot 5 - Damaged formwork

 Damaged formwork could cause formwork to get stuck and reduce the quality
of the finished surface. Only re-use formwork if the slab is going to be covered.

Hotspot 6 - Dirt and debris

 Check for dirt or rubbish falling into the formwork when pouring columns and
slabs. If columns are poured at the same time as the slab, look out for dirt or
rubbish that can fall into the formwork.

Hotspot 7 - Temporary structures

 Be aware that temporary structures may be embedded in the slab. Temporary

structures won’t be shown in the main architectural or structural drawings.
Check that temporary structures embedded in the slab are installed according
to the manufacturer’s requirements.

Hotspot 8 - Dowel connections

 Check for the dowel connection between the wall and slab. Dowels are
required and essential for the stability of the building.

1 Level Down of the pour of concrete

Hotspot 1 - 100% Back propping

 Check formwork is fully supported and ready for pour.

Hotspot 2 - Temporary supports

  The tilt props are essential for the stability of the structure whilst the concrete
is still curing. Check temporary supports.

Hotspot 3 - Approved props

 Check props supporting formwork are secured with approved pins. The
formwork engineer needs to sign off on the formwork before starting the
pour.

2 Levels down of the pour of concrete

Hotspot 1 - 100% Back Propping

 2 levels down, the formwork is fully supported on a slab that has been poured.
100% back propping.

3 Levels down of the pour of concrete

Hotspot 1 - 50% Back Propping

 Formwork stripped, but the slab is still 50% back propping.

NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT (NCR)

Item Details

NCR No.

Description

Corrective Action

Closed Out By

Date

PHOTO RECORD

Photo No. Description

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ENGINEER'S COMMENTS

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FINAL APPROVAL

Role Name Signature Date

Site Supervisor

Builder

Structural Engineer

Inspector