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Method Statement: Cement–Sand Floor Screed Works inspection and test plan example.

Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement: Cement–Sand Floor Screed Works

AI-assisted inspection and test plan connected to a method statement, with PDF and Excel export.

Published 25 Jun 2026 Rev. 00 2 views
About this ITP: This ITP defines hold/witness points, inspections, and test criteria for cement–sand screeds. It ensures compliance with SR, thickness, bond, and moisture limits before finishes.

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 verify that screed works meet specified tolerances and material properties prior to acceptance and floor finish installation.

Who uses this inspection and test plan

Contractor QA/QC, Site Engineer, Consultant/Engineer, and Third-Party Laboratories.

When this ITP is prepared and submitted

From substrate preparation through mixing/placement, curing, and final moisture testing before flooring installation.

Who receives or approves this ITP

Engineer/Consultant for review and approval.

Inspection scope

Covers substrate readiness, membranes/edge strips, bonding, mixing control, thickness, SR/level, strength, adhesion, curing, and moisture condition.

Typical hold, witness, and review points

HP1 pre-start; HP2 membranes/insulation; HP3 bonding coat; HP4 moisture testing; HP5 final handover. Witness points at mixing start-up and sampling.

Typical inspection records

Inspection requests, batch and placement logs, SR/thickness checks, strength and adhesion test reports, moisture test reports, curing logs, as-built surveys, NCR/CAR closures.

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
Pre-start substrate and FFL verification (HP1) Visual, drawings review, level survey Area released; FFL confirmed; services clear SE/QA/Engineer IR HP1, level log
Surface preparation quality Cleanliness check; pull-off spot test (bonded) Clean, sound, CSP 3–5; pull-off ≥1.0 N/mm² (bonded) [Verify] QA/Engineer Prep log, photos, test report
Membranes/insulation/edge strip installation (HP2) Visual; lap/tape check; level Continuous membrane; 150 mm laps; no punctures; insulation level; perimeter strip continuous SE/Engineer IR HP2
Bonding coat application (HP3) – bonded screed Wet-on-wet observation; coverage check Uniform coverage; screed placed while coat wet/tacky SE/QA/Engineer IR HP3
Mixing and placement controls (WP) Batch logs; consistency checks; time to placement Mix per approved design; placement ≤60 min from water addition [Verify] QA/Foreman Batch/placement logs
Thickness checks Depth probe at 1/20 m² Not less than design minimum QA/Site Engineer Thickness log
Surface regularity and levelness 2 m straightedge; laser level survey SR1/SR2/SR3 as specified; level ±5 mm/10 m [Verify] QA/Engineer SR sheets; level survey
Strength testing (if specified) EN 13892-2 compressive/flexural Meets specified class (e.g., ≥CT-C25-F4) [Verify] QA/Lab Lab report
Bond adhesion test – bonded screed Pull-off test EN 13892-8 ≥1.0 N/mm² (typical) [Verify] QA/Lab Adhesion report
Curing verification Visual; curing duration log Protected for ≥7 days or per TDS [Verify] QA/Foreman Curing log
Moisture testing before floor finishes (HP4) In-situ RH (BS 8203/ASTM F2170) or MVER (ASTM F1869) Within floor finish system limits (e.g., RH ≤75%) [Verify] QA/Engineer Moisture test report
Final inspection and handover (HP5) Visual; documentation review All criteria met; records complete; area protected QA/Engineer/Client Final IR/acceptance

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

Typical minimum is 3 tests per room or 1 per 100 m², whichever is greater. Increase frequency for irregular layouts or critical finishes. Verify per project.

Not always. Many projects rely on SR/thickness/moisture acceptance. Strength testing is performed if specified or for performance classes under EN 13813. Verify contract requirements.

For bonded screeds, perform at 14–28 days on representative areas, avoiding edges and defects, to confirm minimum bond strength per specification.

Related method statement

This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement: Cement–Sand Floor Screed Works method statement, which describes the step-by-step construction sequence, resources, materials, equipment, safety controls, and environmental controls for this activity.

View the Method Statement: Cement–Sand Floor Screed Works method statement →

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