This post explains the necessary Inspections and testing during rendering (plastering on the external surface) activity. The Indian standards (IS Code) related to this activity is 2402. This is only a summary and a full customizable ITP with the required checklist in word format can be downloaded from the link given at the bottom.
WHAT IS AN INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN OR ITP
Inspection and Test plans and checklists are an integral part of quality management systems not only in construction but in almost every industry where Quality Management systems are in place. It is considered to be master documents through which different parameters and actions of a process or activity would be monitored and recorded which play a vital part during the verification later or in simple terms during auditing.
In the construction industry, where there are a lot of activities, for a variety of trades such as structural, Finishes, Façade, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, etc. are to be completed spanning across excavation for the foundation to handing over the stage, thereby Preparation and implementation of different inspection test plans form the most crucial part of the project management system.
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Inspection and Test Plan For Rendering Work
SECTION 1 – DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
This part deals with the review and approval requirements of necessary documents pertaining to the plastering works. These shall be mainly drawings showing the finished schedule, materials (cement, sand, metal laths, or accessories) as detailed in the project specifications or the standards mentioned in the contract, Method Statement mainly.
SECTION 2 – INSPECTION OF INCOMING MATERIALS
This part deals with the inspection of materials procuring for the plastering activity based on the approved material details. The storage of materials also shall be checked whether it is followed the guidelines or standards applicable.
SECTION 3 – PRE WORK INSPECTION (INSPECTION PRIOR TO START RENDERING)
Pre-rendering inspection is important as there are many aspects that shall be checked. Some project owners or consultants will insist to make a sample of plastering to be applied on a small area – this may be separate for the separate bases like plastering on blockwork, plastering on a concrete surface, etc. The workmanship, the finish, etc will be assessed before proceeding with the work on site. Once the sample is approved it shall be kept as a reference and will be marked for the same.
The first point is the Check on the surface of Block works or concreting for plastering – The approval of the finished blockwork is mandatory before proceeding with it. All joints to be raked.
The rest of the points during pre plastering inspection are
| Check on plastering guide spot/dabs |
| Check on chicken mesh/metal laths |
| Check on scaffolding |
| Check on surface for plastering |
| Protection of Adjacent Work |
| Check for MEP clearance of area |
SECTION 4 – WOK IN PROGRESS INSPECTION
This section includes the testing of
| Check for mixing of plaster. |
| Check on use of mixed mortar |
| Check during application |
| Check on control/expansion joints |
| Check for finishing |
| Check for floated finish for external finish |
| Check for floated finish for internal finish |
| Check for neat cement finish |
SECTION 5 – POST WORK INSPECTIONS
Curing is to be monitored after the plastering for as many days as specified. When the plastered surface is offered for inspection it shall be checked for plumb, straightness, square, crack, and overall smoothness of the wall.
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