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PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) Verification Checklist

Essential Checklist+

Complete these critical checks before approving the work or proceeding to the next construction stage.

✓15 Inspection Points
✓4 Verification Categories
✓Volume Estimation & Mix Selection+
  • PCC application confirmed — blinding layer, levelling course, or hard standing
  • PCC volume calculated correctly — area × thickness for slab-type applications
  • PCC mix ratio confirmed — M10 (1:3:6) for blinding, M15 (1:2:4) for hard standing
  • Dry volume factor of 1.54 applied to PCC wet volume
  • Wastage of 3–5% added to PCC volume
✓Substrate Preparation+
  • Ground surface firm and stable — no loose soil, soft spots, or organic material
  • Ground compacted to required level — compaction confirmed before PCC placement
  • Standing water removed before PCC placement — surface moist but not wet
✓Placement & Compaction+
  • PCC mix confirmed correct before placement — slump checked if workability is in doubt
  • PCC compacted — vibrator or tamping rod used for layers above 75mm
  • PCC surface finished level — struck off with a screed board to correct level
  • PCC not placed in standing or running water — dewatering maintained during placement
  • PCC thickness verified during placement using depth pegs — minimum thickness maintained
✓Curing+
  • PCC cured for minimum 7 days — wet hessian or water ponding for exposed surfaces
  • No foot traffic or construction loads on PCC for minimum 24 hours after placing
Full QC Checklist+

Verification checklist for Plain Cement Concrete estimation and placement — covering volume calculation, mix selection, substrate preparation, placement, and curing for blinding layers, levelling courses, and non-structural PCC applications. Use the Essential Checklist for critical checks before placing PCC; expand to Full QC Checklist for complete PCC quality control.

✓20 Inspection Points
✓4 Verification Categories
✓Volume Estimation & Mix Selection+
  • PCC application confirmed — blinding layer, levelling course, or hard standing
  • PCC volume calculated correctly — area × thickness for slab-type applications
  • PCC mix ratio confirmed — M10 (1:3:6) for blinding, M15 (1:2:4) for hard standing
  • Dry volume factor of 1.54 applied to PCC wet volume
  • Wastage of 3–5% added to PCC volume
  • PCC thickness consistent across full area — verified by marked depth gauges
✓Substrate Preparation+
  • Ground surface firm and stable — no loose soil, soft spots, or organic material
  • Ground compacted to required level — compaction confirmed before PCC placement
  • Standing water removed before PCC placement — surface moist but not wet
  • Damp proof membrane (DPM) placed under PCC floor slabs if specified
  • PCC blinding extends minimum 75mm beyond footing plan dimensions on all sides
✓Placement & Compaction+
  • PCC mix confirmed correct before placement — slump checked if workability is in doubt
  • PCC compacted — vibrator or tamping rod used for layers above 75mm
  • PCC surface finished level — struck off with a screed board to correct level
  • PCC not placed in standing or running water — dewatering maintained during placement
  • PCC thickness verified during placement using depth pegs — minimum thickness maintained
  • If pour stopped — construction joint formed at a straight line with a stop board
✓Curing+
  • PCC cured for minimum 7 days — wet hessian or water ponding for exposed surfaces
  • No foot traffic or construction loads on PCC for minimum 24 hours after placing
  • Freshly placed PCC protected from heavy rain for first 24 hours
Inspection Notes+
Use the latest drawings, measured site inputs, supplier quotations, and material test information.
Complete all critical checks before ordering, accepting delivery, or approving the related work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.

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