Column/Beam Alignment and Plumbness Checklist

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Column Base and Footing Alignment

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Verifies the alignment of columns to their foundation footings and establishes the initial plumbness.

Column Base to Footing Offset (East-West)

Column Base to Footing Offset (North-South)

Column Base to Footing Offset (Vertical)

Footing Alignment Verification Method

Detailed Description of Alignment Verification Process (if 'Other' selected above)

Tolerance for Base to Footing Offset (East-West)

Tolerance for Base to Footing Offset (North-South)

Tolerance for Base to Footing Offset (Vertical)

Status of Alignment

Column Verticality (Plumbness)

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Checks the verticality of columns using appropriate measurement techniques and tolerances.

Column ID

Verticality Deviation (at base)

Verticality Deviation (at midpoint)

Verticality Deviation (at top)

Measurement Method

Within Tolerance?

Notes / Observations

Plumbness Photo

Tolerance Limit (inches/mm)

Column Head Alignment

3 of 8

Confirms the alignment of columns at the top, ensuring proper connection points for beams.

Column Head Elevation (Relative to Datum)

Discrepancy from Design Elevation

Column Head Alignment Method

Horizontal Offset from Design Line (Column A)

Horizontal Offset from Design Line (Column B)

Column Head Alignment Status

Notes on Column Head Alignment (If Applicable)

Photo Evidence of Column Head Alignment

Beam Alignment to Column

4 of 8

Checks the horizontal alignment of beams to the supporting columns. Focuses on ensuring proper seating and levelness.

Column Line Offset (mm/inches)

Beam Centerline Offset from Column Face (mm/inches)

Beam Top Elevation Relative to Column Top (mm/inches)

Beam Seating Condition

Beam Levelness Verification Method

Notes on Alignment & Seating (if adjustments needed)

Inspector Signature

Beam Levelness

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Verifies the beam’s horizontal plane and overall levelness along its length.

Levelness Check Point 1 - Elevation (ft/in)

Levelness Check Point 1 - Deviation from Design (in)

Levelness Check Point 2 - Elevation (ft/in)

Levelness Check Point 2 - Deviation from Design (in)

Maximum Allowable Deviation (in)

Levelness Within Tolerance?

Notes/Corrective Actions (if applicable)

Supporting Photos/Level Readings

Column/Beam Connection Alignment

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Confirms the accurate alignment of column and beam connection points for proper bolting/welding.

Column-Beam Intersection Offset (Horizontal)

Column-Beam Intersection Offset (Vertical)

Bolt Hole Misalignment (Max. Allowed)

Welding Gap (If Applicable)

Connection Type

Bolt Pattern Verification

Notes on Connection Alignment

Inspector Signature

Review of Survey Data & Reference Points

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Ensures alignment and plumbness checks are performed relative to established survey points and reference lines.

Survey Data Reviewed?

Survey Point Elevation (Reference)

Grid North Deviation (if applicable)

Description of Survey Data Used

Location of Survey Control Points

Date of Survey Data

Corrections and Re-checks

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Documents any corrective actions taken and subsequent re-checks to ensure compliance.

Description of Correction(s) Required

Amount of Adjustment (mm/inches)

Date of Correction

Time of Correction

Method Used for Correction

Re-check Measurement (mm/inches)

Correction Status

Corrector's Signature

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