Foundation Excavation Inspection Checklist
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Pre-Excavation Verification
Ensuring site preparation and planning are complete before excavation begins.
Permit Issue Date
Utility Locating Confirmation Received?
Utility Clearance Radius (ft)
Site Survey Completed and Approved?
Any Observed Site Conditions Requiring Mitigation?
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Approved?
Copy of Approved Permits
Excavation Dimensions & Layout
Verifying excavation matches design specifications and plans.
Excavation Length (feet)
Excavation Width (feet)
Excavation Depth (feet)
Match Design Depth?
Describe any discrepancies between excavation and design plans.
Benchmark/Control Points Verified?
Attach Site Survey/Layout Verification (Optional)
Soil Conditions & Stability
Assessment of soil types, groundwater, and excavation stability.
Describe the observed soil types encountered during excavation.
Depth of excavation to date (feet/meters)
Presence of Groundwater?
Groundwater Level (feet/meters) – if applicable
Observed signs of instability (select all that apply)
Description of any observed instability and corrective actions taken (if any).
Soil Bearing Capacity Confirmation?
Attach Photos of Soil Conditions
Shoring & Slope Stability
Inspection of shoring systems, slope protection, and erosion control measures.
Maximum Allowable Slope Angle (degrees)
Shoring System Type (if applicable)
Description of Shoring/Slope Protection System Used
Vertical Spacing of Shoring Supports (inches/feet)
Condition of Shoring Materials (if applicable)
Potential Stability Concerns Observed?
Details of any observed instability or corrective actions taken
Photos/Documentation of Shoring/Slope Protection
Utilities & Underground Obstructions
Confirmation of utility locations and clearance of obstructions.
Utility Location Verification Method
Details of Utility Locations Confirmed
Underground Utilities Identified
Distance from Excavation Edge to Nearest Utility (Feet)
Utility Protection Measures Implemented
Notes on Utility Conditions or Potential Hazards
Utility Location Maps/Diagrams (if available)
Environmental Protection
Verification of measures to prevent environmental damage.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Available?
Description of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures Implemented:
Silt Fences/Barriers Installed?
Distance of Silt Fence from Property Line (feet):
Dust Control Measures in Place?
Description of Dust Control Methods:
Photos of Erosion and Sediment Controls:
Safety & Access
Assessment of safety protocols and access routes to the excavation.
Were Competent Person (CP) presence and documentation verified?
What types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are being used?
If 'Other' PPE was specified, please describe:
Are Access and Egress points clearly marked and secured?
Minimum Safe Vertical Distance from Excavation Edge?
Are warning signs and barricades in place and visible?
Describe any safety concerns or corrective actions needed:
Location of nearest emergency access point.
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