Site Quality Audit Checklist for Road Construction

Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Location: [Insert Location]
Date of Audit: [Insert Date]
Auditor: [Insert Name of AE/CSC]
Contractor: [Insert Contractor Name]
Document Version: 1.0
Approval Authority: [Insert Name/Designation]

1. General Information

  • Audit Reference No.: [Insert Unique ID]
  • Stage of Construction: [e.g., Earthwork, Sub-base, Base Course, Bituminous Layer]
  • Applicable Standards: MoRTH Specifications (5th Revision), IRC: SP: 57-2018, IRC: SP: 47-2014, IS Codes
  • Inspection Type: [Routine/Periodic/Special]
  • Audit Frequency: As per MoRTH Clause 901.3 (min. monthly or per critical stage)

2. Material Quality Verification

ItemDescriptionStandard ReferenceCompliance (Yes/No)Remarks
Aggregates for WMM/GSBGrading, abrasion, and flakiness indexMoRTH Clause 401/406, IS: 383-2016
Bituminous MaterialsBitumen grade (VG-30/VG-40), penetrationMoRTH Clause 501, IS: 73-2013
Cement for ConcreteOPC 43/53 grade, compliance certificatesMoRTH Clause 601, IS: 269-2015
Sand/Soil for EmbankmentPlasticity index, MDD, OMCMoRTH Clause 305, IS: 2720 (Part 5, 8)
Steel ReinforcementFe 500/Fe 550, test certificatesMoRTH Clause 1602, IS: 1786-2008

3. Workmanship and Construction Process

ItemDescriptionStandard ReferenceCompliance (Yes/No)Remarks
Embankment CompactionMin. 95% MDD, layer thicknessMoRTH Clause 305.3, IS: 2720 (Part 8)
WMM LayerThickness (75-200 mm), gradationMoRTH Clause 406.3
Bituminous LayerMixing temp (150-165°C), rolling tempMoRTH Clause 507, IRC: SP: 57-2018
Concrete MixSlump (50-100 mm), compressive strengthMoRTH Clause 602, IS: 1199-1959, IS: 516-1959
Surface RegularityMax. 4 mm under 3m straightedgeMoRTH Clause 902.3, IRC: SP: 57

4. Testing and Documentation

ItemDescriptionStandard ReferenceCompliance (Yes/No)Remarks
Material Test CertificatesValid and available for all batchesMoRTH Clause 901.2
Field Density TestsMin. 1 test per 500 sq.m (WMM/GSB)MoRTH Clause 903.2, IS: 2720 (Part 28)
Bitumen Content TestsMin. 1 test per 100 tonnesMoRTH Clause 510.2, IS: 6241-1971
Quality Control RecordsDigital/Physical, updated dailyMoRTH Clause 901.4, IRC: SP: 57
Inspection Test Plan (ITP)Approved and adhered toMoRTH Clause 901.1

5. Safety and Environmental Compliance

ItemDescriptionStandard ReferenceCompliance (Yes/No)Remarks
Worker PPEHelmets, gloves, high-visibility vestsMoRTH Clause 112.2, IS: 2925-1984
Dust ControlWater sprinkling, covered stockpilesMoRTH Clause 111.1
Erosion ControlSilt fences, slope protectionMoRTH Clause 306, IRC: SP: 56-2011
Waste ManagementProper disposal of construction debrisMoRTH Clause 111.4
Traffic ManagementSignage, barriers, and diversionsIRC: SP: 55-2014

6. Digital Record-Keeping

  • System Used: [e.g., Procore, Excel, Custom Software]
  • Record Accessibility: [e.g., Cloud-based, On-site server]
  • Backup Frequency: [e.g., Daily/Weekly]
  • Compliance: Digital records maintained as per MoRTH Clause 901.4

7. Observations and Non-Conformances

  • Non-Conformance Identified: [Yes/No]
  • Details of Non-Conformance: [e.g., “Field density of embankment below 95% MDD at chainage X”]
  • NCR Issued: [Yes/No, Reference No. if issued]
  • Corrective Action Recommended: [e.g., “Recompact layer and retest as per IS: 2720”]

8. Auditor’s Remarks

  • Summary of Findings: [Brief summary]
  • Recommendations: [e.g., “Strengthen testing frequency for bitumen content”]
  • Next Audit Schedule: [Insert Date]

Auditor’s Signature: ___________________________
Contractor’s Representative Signature: ___________________________
Approval Authority Signature: ___________________________

References:

  • MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (5th Revision, 2013)
  • IRC: SP: 57-2018 – Guidelines on Quality Systems for Roads
  • IRC: SP: 47-2014 – Guidelines on Quality Systems for Road Bridges
  • IRC: SP: 55-2014 – Guidelines on Traffic Management in Work Zones
  • IRC: SP: 56-2011 – Guidelines for Road Construction in Hilly Areas
  • IS: 383-2016 – Coarse and Fine Aggregates for Concrete
  • IS: 73-2013 – Paving Bitumen
  • IS: 269-2015 – Ordinary Portland Cement
  • IS: 2720 – Methods of Test for Soils (Parts 5, 8, 28)
  • IS: 456-2000 – Plain and Reinforced Concrete
  • IS: 1786-2008 – High Strength Deformed Steel Bars
  • IS: 1199-1959 – Methods for Sampling and Analysis of Concrete
  • IS: 516-1959 – Methods for Tests for Strength of Concrete
  • IS: 6241-1971 – Method of Test for Determination of Bitumen Content
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