Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement — Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiling Works (Wet and Dry Areas)
AI-assisted inspection and test plan connected to a method statement, with PDF and Excel export.
More than a static template
Unlike a downloadable Word or PDF template, this ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point directly connected to its method statement. Every inspection activity, hold point, and acceptance criterion is structured and ready to adapt to your project.
- AI-assisted customization — Tailor inspection activities and acceptance criteria to your specific project scope.
- Linked method statement — This ITP is connected to the corresponding method statement describing the work sequence.
- Multiple export formats — Download as a formatted PDF or editable Excel spreadsheet.
- Editable starting point, not a final document — Review and verify all content against your project specifications and standards before use.
What you can customize
When you save this ITP to your account, every inspection row becomes editable. You can add, remove, or modify:
- Inspection activity — Description of what is being inspected.
- Inspection type — Hold point (H), Witness point (W), Review (R), or Monitor (M).
- Responsibility — Contractor, subcontractor, engineer, or client.
- Frequency — How often the inspection occurs.
- Acceptance criteria — Referenced standard or specification requirement.
- Records — Forms, test reports, or checklists required as evidence.
Why this ITP is used
To assure compliance with specifications and standards, and to formalize inspection hold/witness points and records.
Who uses this inspection and test plan
Contractor QA/QC, Site Engineers, Consultants, and Client Representatives.
When this ITP is prepared and submitted
From material receipt through substrate acceptance, waterproofing, flood testing, fixing, grouting, sealing, and final handover.
Who receives or approves this ITP
Consultant/Engineer for approval and implementation on site.
Inspection scope
Materials verification, substrate acceptance, waterproofing and flood tests, adhesive application and coverage, alignment/lippage, joints, grouting, sealing, and final acceptance.
Typical hold, witness, and review points
Substrate acceptance (H), waterproofing completion (H), flood test (H), layout approval (W), pre-grout inspection (H/W), final inspection (H).
Typical inspection records
MIRs, SIRs, IRs, waterproofing and flood test reports, coverage/lippage checklists, grouting logs, sealant records, photos, completion certificates.
Important approval note
This ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point, not a pre-approved document. Before use on any project, all inspection activities, hold points, and acceptance criteria must be reviewed and approved by the relevant parties (superintendent, principal contractor, or client representative) in accordance with your contract and project quality plan.
Always verify acceptance criteria against your applicable drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Hold points must be confirmed with the relevant authority before work proceeds past that point.
Inspection and test plan
| Activity | Inspection / Test | Acceptance Criteria | Responsibility | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials receipt (tiles, adhesives, grouts, membrane) | Check COA, batch, expiry, conformity to ISO 13007/EN 12004/EN 13888 or ANSI A118 | Approved MIR; materials undamaged; within shelf life | QA/QC Engineer | MIR; delivery notes; photos |
| Substrate acceptance (floors/walls) — HOLD | Flatness and level survey; moisture as required; cleanliness and soundness | Within tolerances; dryness per spec/TDS; sound and clean | QA/QC Engineer / Consultant | SIR; IR |
| Waterproofing application (wet areas) — HOLD | WFT/DFT checks; continuity at corners/penetrations; upstand heights | DFT per TDS (typically ≥1.0 mm); continuous film; details complete | QA/QC Engineer / Consultant | Waterproofing checklist; IR; photos |
| Flood test (wet rooms/showers) — HOLD | 24 h water retention; leakage inspection below/adjacent | No leaks; water drop ≤2 mm/24 h (evaporation adjusted) | QA/QC Engineer / Consultant | Flood Test Report; IR; photos |
| Setting out and dry layout — WITNESS | Control lines, datum, joint width, cut tiles at edges/fixtures | Approved layout; balanced cuts; joints coordinated | Site Engineer / Consultant | Layout approval; IR |
| Adhesive mixing and application | Mix ratio, pot life; bed thickness; open time; lift-and-check coverage | Bed 3–6 mm; coverage ≥95% wet/large-format, ≥80% dry; fresh adhesive | Tiling Foreman / QA/QC | In-process checklist; batch log |
| Tile alignment and lippage control | Straightedge checks; feeler gauges; joint gauge checks | Lippage ≤1.0–1.5 mm; joint width within approved range; plane/level tolerance met | QA/QC Engineer | Inspection report; photos |
| Pre-grout inspection — HOLD/WITNESS | Joint cleanliness/depth; curing time; damage/snags | Ready for grout; defects rectified | QA/QC Engineer / Consultant | IR; checklist |
| Grouting and cleaning | Mixing per TDS; full joints; colour uniformity | No pinholes/voids; uniform colour and finish | Tiling Foreman / QA/QC | Checklist; batch log; photos |
| Sealant to movement/sanitary joints | Primer as required; adhesion and finish; correct joint dimension/backer rod | Clean, bonded, tooled; locations per drawings | QA/QC Engineer | Sealant record; IR; photos |
| Final inspection and handover — HOLD | Overall quality, alignment, levels/falls, cleanliness, protection | All tolerances met; snag list closed; area protected/ready for use | QA/QC Engineer / Consultant | Final IR/FIR; completion certificate |
This table is a read-only public reference. Download the PDF or Excel version, or customize this ITP to edit it for your project.
Frequently asked questions
Related method statement
This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement — Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiling Works (Wet and Dry Areas) method statement, which describes the step-by-step construction sequence, resources, materials, equipment, safety controls, and environmental controls for this activity.
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