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Method Statement: Screed Installation Over Underfloor Heating (UFH) Systems inspection and test plan example.

Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement: Screed Installation Over Underfloor Heating (UFH) Systems

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

Published 29 May 2026 Rev. 00 21 views 2 downloads
About this ITP: This ITP covers inspections and tests for screed over UFH: substrate, insulation, UFH pressure tests, placement, joints, curing, SR, BRE, moisture, and commissioning.

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 control quality and verify compliance of UFH screed works with standards and specifications through defined inspections and tests with hold/witness points.

Who uses this inspection and test plan

Site engineers, QA/QC inspectors, UFH specialists, screed subcontractors, and the Engineer/Client’s Representative.

When this ITP is prepared and submitted

From pre-start through handover, with hold points prior to pouring, at joint installation, at commissioning, and before finishes.

Who receives or approves this ITP

Engineer/Client Representative for review and approval.

Inspection scope

Documentation, materials, substrate, UFH testing, screed placement and finishing, curing, SR, integrity, moisture, and commissioning.

Typical hold, witness, and review points

UFH pre-pour pressure test (H), movement/joint installation (H/W), commissioning start (H), moisture clearance before finishes (H), first load tests (W).

Typical inspection records

Pressure test logs, batch tickets, flow tests, depth checks, SR survey, BRE test report, moisture/RH logs, commissioning record, NCRs, as-builts.

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 documentation Review method statement, ITP, approvals, TDS, calibrations All approvals current; calibrations valid; permits in place PM / QA-QC / Engineer Pre-start checklist & approvals
Substrate condition Level/cleanliness/damage survey Acceptable substrate ready to receive insulation/VCL; defects repaired QA-QC / Site Engineer Substrate inspection form
Insulation & VCL installation Visual and lap measurements Tight boards; gaps <5 mm; laps ≥150 mm; upstands intact QA-QC / Screed Subcontractor Checklist & photos
Perimeter isolation Continuity/height check Continuous strip; height ≥ screed finish level QA-QC Inspection record
UFH hydrostatic test (pre-pour) Pressurization to specified level with duration and log No leaks; pressure decay within allowance [Verify] UFH Subcontractor / QA-QC / Engineer Pressure test certificate & log [HOLD POINT]
Level controls (pins/rails) Spot height survey vs FFL Depth/cover within ±5 mm; datum verified Site Engineer / QA-QC Level check sheet
Screed receipt and consistency Flow ring/consistency per TDS; temperature Within supplier limits (e.g., 230–270 mm CA); temp 5–30°C [Verify] QA-QC / Screed Foreman / Engineer Batch tickets; on-site test forms [WITNESS]
Placement & cover checks Depth probe at grid; visual finish Min cover over pipes met; no segregation/voids Screed Subcontractor / QA-QC Depth check sheet; photos
Movement/day joints Location/type vs drawings As per approved layout; neat execution QA-QC / Engineer As-built markups [HOLD/WITNESS]
Curing and early-age condition Daily visual; record ambient T/RH Curing per TDS; no early cracking/damage Screed Subcontractor / QA-QC Curing log; photos
Surface regularity (SR) 2 m straightedge checks on grid SR class per spec (SR1/SR2/SR3) QA-QC / Engineer SR survey sheet
Screed integrity (BRE) BRE Drop Hammer Indentation ≤ specified category (e.g., Cat B ≤3.0 mm) [Verify] Independent Tester / QA-QC / Engineer BRE test report [WITNESS]
UFH initial heat-up Commissioning ramp profile and log Ramps per EN 1264 and TDS; stable system; no leaks UFH Subcontractor / Engineer UFH commissioning record [HOLD]
Moisture/RH prior to finishes In-situ RH and/or CM test Within project limits (e.g., ≤75% RH; CA ≤0.5/0.3 CM%) [Verify] QA-QC / Finishes Contractor / Engineer Moisture test certificates [HOLD]
Handover documentation Document completeness review All records complete and approved PM / QA-QC Handover dossier sign-off

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

As a minimum, perform three tests per room or one per 20 m², whichever yields more test points. Increase in high-load or suspect areas.

Yes. Maintain the hydrostatic test pressure during screed placement to help reveal leaks and stabilize pipe geometry.

Subject to Engineer approval and compatibility with finishes, a surface-applied DPM may be used for cement-sand screeds. Verify with finishes manufacturer.

Related method statement

This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement: Screed Installation Over Underfloor Heating (UFH) Systems 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: Screed Installation Over Underfloor Heating (UFH) Systems method statement →

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