ANNEX A – CHECKLISTA FOR PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING
BUILDING(S) AT__________________________________________ _________________
<Building Address>
Please tick Y or N/A, which are defined below, accordingly for all checklist items:
Y – Yes, I declare that I have checked and addressed the item in my report
N/A – Not applicable, I declare that I have checked and found the item to be not applicable
(i.e. does not exist)
Y NA
1. Structural System of the Building:
a) Reference to structural layout plans and details
b) Description of foundation system
c) Description of structural system (including storey height)
Location of critical floor systems (e.g. flat slab, flat plate or pre-stressed slab
d)
etc.), if any
2. Special and Critical StructuresB:
a) Signs of distress, cracks, deformation or corrosion
3. Structures without RedundanciesC:
a) Signs of distress, cracks, deformation or corrosion
4. Concealed Key Structural Elements And Connection Systems Of Prefabricated
Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) Constructed Buildings:
a) Reference to approved structural plans for location and detail of inspection
access points
b) Signs of distress, deformation or corrosion on concealed structural elements
and connection systems
A This checklist is to be included in the inspection report.
B Examples of special and critical structures are transfer girders/ beams/ trusses, small / slender
columns, long span structures, cable structures, inclined columns, etc.
C Examples of structures without redundancies are cantilever structures, cantilever structures without
backspan, cantilever balconies exposed to elements, tension columns, hanging/suspended
structures, nibs and corbels, etc. Reference should also be made to Annex C.
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Y NA
5. Timber structures (including Mass Engineered Timber):
Signs of biological damage or decay (e.g. termite attack or fungus growth,
a) etc.)
b) Signs of deterioration (e.g. creep deformation, delamination, cracks, etc.)
Areas prone to water leakage, accumulation of water that can result in ingress
c) of water (e.g. end cap protection remain intact and water tight, waterproofing
is still effective)
Increase in moisture content beyond code and specialist recommendations
d)
checked using devices such as moisture meters and scanners.
Need for inspection and testing by a specialist (e.g. anti-termite, timber
e) specialist, etc.)
6. Survey of Loading:
a) Compatibility of existing usage with the design loading
Deviation from intended use or supporting higher imposed load as
b) recommended in the design codes (e.g. CP3, BS 6399 or SS EN 1991 and the
relevant national annexes)
Signs of distress or deformation due to overloading (to show affected
c) location(s) on plan)
7. Unauthorised WorksD:
a) Presence of unauthorised works (to show locations on plan)
b) Impact of unauthorised works on the building structure
c) Record of previous strengthening works without Approved Plans.
d) Additional unauthorised floor within a high volume/headroom space
8. Signs of structural defects and deterioration:
a) Building tilt/ settlement
b) Structural deformation
c) Major structural defects (e.g. structural cracks, decayed timber member, etc.)
d) Minor structural defects (e.g. minor corrosion and minor spalling, etc.)
e) Non-structural defects
D Examples of slope protection structures are soil nails, ground anchors, shotcrete slope, etc.
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Y NA
9. Exposure to aggressive environment:
a) Column immersed in water (e.g. ground floor water tank, seawater, lakes, etc.)
Aggressive chemicals or other similar substances which may accelerate the
b) deterioration of structural elements, particularly in industrial buildings
10. Slope, Retaining Walls And Slope Protection StructuresE:
a) Signs of slope erosion
Defects of retaining wall and other slope protection structures (e.g. cracks, tilt,
b) displacement, etc.)
Signs of undesirable condition surrounding retaining wall (e.g. tension cracks
c) in soil, choked weephole(s), presence of big trees nearby, inadequate surface
drainage etc.)
11. Safety Barriers (i.e. parapets & railings):
a) Any signs of structural defect, deformation or deterioration
b) Any continuous handrail for full glass barriers
12. Other Surveys Or Checks Carried Out
Presence of heavy suspended fixtures (e.g. thick cement plaster, large
a) cement-based or gypsum board over) in crowded locations, such as food
courts, atrium, waiting/seating areas
Records of and comments on any known maintenance problems and previous
b) rectification carried out on the building structure.
13. Inspection Coverage
Summarised list of units inspected
a)
• Percentage of units inspected: %
F
At least 30% of cladded columns are exposed for inspection
b)
• Percentage of cladded columnsF exposed: %
Suspended ceiling accessed points are indicated on a structural/building
c) layout plan
d) Justification of inspection coverage
E Evidence of any structural works that are or were carried out without any prior approval of the plans
of those works where prior approval is required by Part 2 of the Building Control Act
F Columns concealed behind architectural finishes with air gaps between the column face and the
finishes. It excludes those columns concealed with materials adhered fully to the column face, i.e. tiles,
plaster, wallpaper
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Y NA
14. Recommended remedial actions for all defects detected
15. Standard Certification on first and last page of report
__________________________ _________________
Structural Engineer
For Periodic Inspection of Buildings Date
(Signature and Stamp)
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