Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement – Intumescent Paint Application to Structural Steelwork
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 establish hold/witness points and objective acceptance criteria ensuring the coating achieves the required fire performance and durability.
Who uses this inspection and test plan
QA/QC inspectors, coating supervisors, third-party inspectors, and the Client/Engineer’s Representative.
When this ITP is prepared and submitted
Throughout the coating process from material receipt through final acceptance and handover.
Who receives or approves this ITP
Client/Engineer for approval prior to works.
Inspection scope
Material verification, substrate preparation, cleanliness/contamination tests, environmental monitoring, primer and intumescent application, thickness control, adhesion testing, topcoat application, and final documentation.
Typical hold, witness, and review points
Post-blast inspection (Hold), pre-intumescent application (Hold), total DFT mapping (Hold), adhesion testing (Witness), final acceptance (Hold).
Typical inspection records
CIRs, WFT/DFT logs, environmental logs, Bresle/dust/profile results, adhesion test reports, batch logs, calibration certificates, NCR/CARs, MDR.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material receipt and storage | Verify PDS/SDS, batch numbers, shelf-life, storage temperatures | Conforms to approved submittals; storage within PDS limits; no damaged containers | QA/QC + Materials Controller | Material Receipt & Storage Log |
| Surface degreasing (pre-blast) | Visual and wipe test per SSPC-SP1 | No oil/grease residues; clean, dry surface | Coating Inspector | Pre-blast Inspection Report |
| Abrasive blasting | Visual vs ISO 8501-1; profile ISO 8503 | Sa 2½; profile 40–75 µm Rz [Verify] | Coating Inspector | Post-blast Report; Profile Measurements |
| Dust testing | ISO 8502-3 dust tape test | Max Class 2 (quantity/size) [Verify] | Coating Inspector | Dust Test Record |
| Soluble salt testing | ISO 8502-6/9 (Bresle), conductivity to mg/m² | ≤20 mg/m² chloride (as NaCl) [Verify] | Coating Inspector | Bresle Test Record |
| Environmental conditions (pre-coating and during cure) | Air/steel temp, RH, dew point | Steel temp ≥3°C above dew point; RH ≤85%; within PDS limits | Coating Inspector | Environmental Log |
| Primer application | WFT (ASTM D4414) and DFT (ISO 19840/ASTM D7091) | Uniform primer DFT 50–75 µm [Verify]; visual free from defects | Coating Inspector | Primer WFT/DFT Log; CIR |
| Recoat window verification | Time/ambient review; surface condition | Within PDS recoat interval or surface properly prepared | Painting Supervisor + QA/QC | Recoat Verification Record |
| Stripe coats to details | Visual coverage; WFT spot checks | Continuous coverage on edges/welds/bolts; no misses | Coating Inspector | Stripe Coat Inspection Record |
| Intumescent basecoat application (each coat) | WFT during spray; defects check | Per-coat WFT within PDS limit; no runs/sags/cracks | Painting Supervisor + Coating Inspector | WFT Log; CIR |
| Curing between coats | Time/ambient verification; surface condition | Meets minimum recoat criteria per PDS; surface firm/non-tacky | Coating Inspector | Cure Verification Log |
| Total DFT mapping (final) | DFT per ISO 19840/SSPC-PA 2 sampling plan | Mean ≥ NDFT; no individual <80% NDFT unless permitted [Verify] | Coating Inspector | DFT Map & Acceptance Report |
| Adhesion testing (representative) | ASTM D4541/ISO 4624 pull-off | Average ≥1.5 MPa; no individual <1.0 MPa; acceptable failure mode [Verify] | Coating Inspector / Third-Party (if specified) | Adhesion Test Report |
| Topcoat/sealer application (if specified) | WFT/DFT; compatibility check | Within PDS DFT; applied within recoat window; uniform finish | Coating Inspector | Topcoat Inspection Record |
| Final acceptance and documentation | Review of MDR, close-out of NCRs, housekeeping | All records complete; coating free of defects; protection in place | QA/QC Manager + Client Rep | Final Acceptance Certificate; MDR |
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Frequently asked questions
Related method statement
This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement – Intumescent Paint Application to Structural Steelwork 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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