Retaining Wall Inspection Report

A retaining wall inspection is a critical procedure that ensures that the wall meets the design specifications and Part A regulatory requirements. However, this can only be achieved if the inspection form contains the right content. To conduct a successful inspection, here are the contents that should be found in the form.

Project information

The inspection form should clearly display the project information. Having complete project information provides stakeholders an overview of what the project is for, who designed the project, where it will be constructed, and who’s going to construct it. When conducting an inspection report, providing these key details about the project ensures that everyone has the necessary context.

A checklist on design and regulatory requirements

Conducting inspection reports primarily aims to verify whether the proposed design adheres to UK regulations and building requirements. The design review form must integrate all regulatory mandates from approved document A, building regulations, and British Standards 1990–1999 Eurocodes to assess compliance with these regulations. To build the structure with the expected integrity and performance, these requirements must be met.

A review on calculations and drawings

Drawings and calculations are the backbone of constructing a building. The calculations will serve as a reference for the specifics of structural members and parts, while drawings will serve as a guide for contractors and subcontractors when building the structure. The inspection report must include a review of these calculations and drawings to ensure they are error-free and completely illustrated.

A quality check on the materials to be used

Good ingredients make delicious food. This universally understood concept also applies to making buildings, since using quality materials makes a sound and sturdy building. The UK government wants to ensure that constructed buildings are of the best quality to ensure the safety of their occupants and their surrounding neighborhood. To achieve this, the inspection report must include a quality examination of the construction materials.

An assessment for the required documents

Audits request these documents because they serve as proof that the proposed design adheres to UK regulatory standards and requirements. To avoid any nonconformance, the completeness of these documents is a requirement; that is why they need to be included during the design review.