Set the inspection criteria

In the inspection or verification section of the inspection test plan, the contractor,
consultant or engineer, and client or employer will be involved. The parties involved
should determine their responsibilities based on the inspection process criteria, and
it should be done before works start, to avoid confusion and compromises. Below is
the inspection process criteria for every inspection plan item:

 Surveillance (S) – this means attendance on site can be random and that there is no need for
signature on the inspection request or its accompanying documentation.
 Execution (E) – this means attendance on site is required, and signature is always on the
inspection request and checklist.
 Witness (W) – this means that attendance is expected on site, and that a signature will be
required on the inspection request and checklist. In any case that the signatory is not
present, they may follow up on the work and proceed with the work and sign the
document(s) later.
 Hold Point (H) – this refers to attendance on site being mandatory, and requiring a signature
on the check sheet of the inspection request during the inspection to release the following
work.
 Review (R) – this pertains to documents to be reviewed. No signature is needed on the
inspection request or any of its accompanying document(s).