Structural Design & Inspection

Checklist for inspecting reinforced concrete structures per CSA A23.3 (Design of Concrete Structures) and CSA A23.1/A23.2 (Concrete Materials and Methods of Construction/Test Methods).

Checklist for inspecting structural steel fabrication and erection per CSA S16 (Design of Steel Structures), CSA W59 (Welded Steel Construction), and NBC Part 4 (Structural Design).

Checklist for inspecting structural timber construction per CSA O86 (Engineering Design in Wood), NBC Part 4 (Structural Design), and CSA S406 (Permanent Wood Foundations).

Checklist for inspecting masonry construction per CSA A371 (Masonry Construction for Buildings), CSA A179 (Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry), and NBC structural and building envelope requirements.

Checklist for inspecting garage and parking structure construction per the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), CSA A23.1 (Concrete Materials), CSA B149 (gas piping in garages), and applicable fire and ventilation codes.

Checklist for rebar and reinforcement: bar size, spacing, cover, lap splices, chairs, and tie wire.

Checklist for formwork: alignment, bracing, dimensions, cleanliness, and release agent.

Checklist for pile foundation: driving records, alignment, capacity, cutoff level, and pile cap.

Checklist for slab-on-grade: subgrade, vapor barrier, reinforcement, thickness, and curing.

Checklist for crawl space: moisture control, ventilation, insulation, structural elements, and pest prevention.

Checklist for retaining wall: drainage, structural integrity, lean, cracks, and surcharge loading.

Checklist for basement wall construction: waterproofing, reinforcement, drainage, and wall type verification.

Checklist for structural connections: bolts, welds, hangers, hold-downs, and hardware.