Inspection of construction BS 8110-1:1997

Inspection of construction BS 8110-1:1997

To ensure that the construction is in accordance with the design, an inspection procedure should be set up covering materials, records, workmanship and construction. Tests should be made on reinforcement and the constituent materials of concrete in accordance with the relevant standards; the production and testing of concrete should conform to BS 8500-1 and BS 8500-2. Where applicable, use should be made of suitable quality assurance schemes.

Care should be taken to ensure that ;

a) design and detail are capable of being executed to a suitable standard, with due allowance for dimensional tolerances;

b) there are clear instructions on inspection standards;

c) there are clear instructions on permissible deviations;

d) elements critical to workmanship, structural performance, durability and appearance are identified; and

e) there is a system

Source : BS 8110-1:1997 Part 1: Code of practice for design and construction