BRICK AND BLOCK MASONRY

Quality Control Checklist

Building : ________________________________________ Floor : ___________________________________________

Room : ________________________________________ Contractor : ___________________________________________

Sr # Activity Encircle Remarks

PRE-BLOCK MASONARY CHECKS

Has the contractor/Team cleaned the entire floor before starting the
1 Y N N/A
line- out of masonry?

Has the job safety Analysis (JSA) being given and explained to the Y N N/A
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supervisor and team?
Mortar mixer should be available; alternatively tray and shovels must
3 Y N N/A
be used to prepare mortar.

Required size of farmas/Mold (40cm X 35cm X 25cm), 4lit and 1 lit

4 water graduated plastic cans to control water cement ratio, racking Y N N/A
tool, broom, block cutting tools etc.

5 Has the Sand been sieved through 4.75mm sieve, if found coarse? Y N N/A

Has the required Quality, Size and Type of blocks are delivered to
6 Y N N/A
site as per architect's specification?

Have the Blocks (of approved quality) been soaked in water till the
7 Y N N/A
bubble ceases to come up?
Has the Setting out/alignment of the blockwork done as per
8 Y N N/A
Architectural drawings?
Check the dimensions and diagonals of room after laying first layer
9 Y N N/A
of blocks / Kicker.

10 Did the contractor/Team mark the locations of doors and openings? Y N N/A

Has the PPE (personal Protective equipment’s) available for the

11 Y N N/A
activity? If not, has it been ordered or brought to the
engineer/Supervisor notice?
Has a layer of Leveling Course PCC 1:3:6 (Kicker) provided, to adjust
13 Y N N/A
full size blocks, if the ground is not in level

DURING BLOCK MASONARY CHECKS

Check if the Mortar mix (mixed as per specification) is uniform and of

1 Y N N/A
optimum workability (Ease to work with)?

2 Has the quantity of mortar sufficient for the next 30 minutes mixed? Y N N/A

Block work should be in proper alignment and plumb with a

4 Y N N/A
systematic bond (English bond unless otherwise specified).
Has all the Vertical joints been staggered?
5 All Joints to be even and of about 10mm and Raked (8 to 10 mm) Y N N/A
out properly when the mortar is green

6 Ensure only 1.5m of block work is laid in a day & clean and neat Y N N/A
mortar lines in between blockwork (use wire brush).
At every 1m height, Is a band of concrete with chicken mesh
provided in between to avoid cracks is placed in half block masonry? Y N N/A
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Ensure that the top layer, beneath the beam, contains a full
8 thickness block to allow good distribution of load. Otherwise fill the Y N N/A
gap with concrete

10 Check if the mortar is placed between edge of block and column? Y N N/A

11 Has all the voids in block joints filled with consistent grout? Y N N/A

Are Empty cement bags placed near to adjoining wall for collecting
12 Y N N/A
fallen mortar?

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 BRICK AND BLOCK MASONRY
Quality Control Checklist

Sr.No Activity Encircle Remarks

POST BLOCK MASONRY

CHECKS
Has all the dates of work done been marked on walls (to ensure
1 Y N N/A
curing time)

2 Are all courses of blockwork are aligned ( plumb, line & level)? Y N N/A

3 Are all door & window openings being as per the drawing provided? Y N N/A

4 Has the entire floor been cleaned after the work? Y N N/A

5 Has the Block work been Cured for a period of 07 days (minimum)? Y N N/A

Name of Site Supervisor: Name of Officer in Charge:

Checked & Signed: Reviewed Non-compliance: Verified & Signed: Reviewed Non-compliance:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

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