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Brickwork Inspection Checklist

A brickwork inspection checklist can help ensure that bricklaying and masonry work is being done according to building codes. Conduct an incoming goods inspection to ensure bricks are of the quantity, color, and quality specified upon order. Check the bricks for imperfections such as scoring and Harding and that they are vertically or horizontally aligned. Give this template to contractors and bricklayers to use as they go and again for a final inspection.

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Mark each item with a tick if satisfactory, if not satisfactory do not tick, note defect or any comment below.
Check that all bricks are ordered / delivered as per purchased order & color selection
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Check bricks for imperfections (ie scoring & Harding)
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Consistent bed joint thickness of 10mm (+/-3mm)
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Consistent perpend joint thickness of 10mm (+/-5mm)
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Max 8mm difference in perpend thickness in any wall.
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Perpends vertically aligned
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Walls plumb (+/-10mm single storey & +/-25mm double storey)
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Walls straight (bow +/-3mm over 2.0m)
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Articulation joints located in accordance with drawings, continual, 10mm width & plumb
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Weep holes located maximum 1.2m apart & clear of mortar
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Consistent mortar colour
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Check joint type is correct (eg, ironed, raked, flush)
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Acceptable mortar strength (scratch test)
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Brick ties installed within 300mm either side of articulation joint
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Bricks blended satisfactorily
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20mm gradient on window sills & project 15-20mm over face of wall
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Deviation (step) of any exposed brick from adjacent brick surfaces (2mm)
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Brick overhang on rebate edge (15mm max)
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Flashings located above all openings to extend 500mm on both sides. Window flashings located 1 course below sill height.
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Window sill flashing located 1 course below sill brick
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Base damp proof course to extend over full width of brick (flashing visible)
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Sufficient gap allowed between window & brick sill. (5mm ground floor, 10mm upper)
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Nominal cavity width of 40mm (+/-15mm)
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Cavities are to be spotless in particular at the corners & window flashing. There are to be no "dags" on the back of brickwork. Cavity flashing is to be nailed back to the frame & weep holes are to be clean.
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Glass, window, door frames, fascias cleaned without damage to surfaces
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Cavity wall ties installed at a maximum 600mm spacings & 300mm around openings
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Perimeter cavity flashings at first floor joists
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Flashings cut into sisal action
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Minimum 3 courses above all window/door openings
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Cavity flashing - minimum 1 course above finished ground level
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Cavity flashing installed above lower level roof line
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Stepped flashing to be boxed correctly & drained away from sliding door & window heads
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Check to ensure that electrical wiring does not impede the cavity flashings or bridge cavities
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Check flexible conduit is installed correctly for external lights
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Check the piers are plumb & straight with no twists, and set forward of garage beam 10mm for plaster
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Check plumbing services pipes are firmly secured
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Check hoop iron straps & cyclone rods are installed to all piers where required
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Boundary retaining wall constructed in accordance with engineers detail
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Debris placed in one pile at front of property and site clean
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Dwelling clean internally
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Score this contractor
1 - unacceptable 2 - marginal pass 3 - meets expectation 4 - exceeds expectation
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WH&S
Site Manager :
Date :
Construction Manager :
Date :
Re inspection All defects have been rectified :
Site Manager :
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Construction Manager :
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The Importance of Brickwork Inspection Checklists in Construction


A brickwork inspection checklist is a document used by construction professionals to ensure that brickwork is installed properly and meets the required quality standards. The checklist includes various tasks, such as verifying the dimensions of the bricks, checking for proper mortar application, and confirming that the wall is plumb and level.


The use of a brickwork inspection checklist is essential to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the building. It helps to identify any potential issues during the installation process, such as improper mortar application or uneven wall alignment, before they become major problems.


By using a brickwork inspection checklist, construction professionals can ensure that the brickwork installation is in compliance with industry regulations and meets the required quality standards. This, in turn, helps to increase the lifespan of the building, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the safety of those who will use the building.


Please note that this checklist template is a hypothetical appuses-hero example and provides only standard information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law. You should seek your professional advice to determine whether the use of such a checklist is appropriate in your workplace or jurisdiction.