Pre-Construction Site Assessment Checklist

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General Site Information

1 of 9

Basic details about the site and project.

Project Name

Site Address

Site Area (sq ft)

Date of Assessment

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)

Brief Site Description (existing conditions)

Site Ownership Type

Site Map/Aerial Photo

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

2 of 9

Verifies legal access and adherence to relevant codes and permits.

Proof of Site Ownership/Lease Agreement

Copy of Site Access Permission/Right of Entry

Zoning Compliance Verification

Date of Zoning Compliance Review

Summary of Permitting Requirements

Number of Required Permits

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Required?

Copy of Existing Easements (if applicable)

Topography & Geotechnical Conditions

3 of 9

Assessment of the land's slope, soil type, and potential geological hazards.

Maximum Site Slope (%)

Description of Soil Types Encountered

Soil Bearing Capacity (Estimated)

Geotechnical Report (if available)

Groundwater Level (estimated depth)

Evidence of Past Landfill/Contamination

Presence of Rock Outcrops

Notes on Potential for Subsidence or Settlement

Environmental Considerations

4 of 9

Identifies potential environmental impacts and necessary mitigation measures.

Is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required?

Summary of potential environmental impacts (e.g., noise, dust, water pollution)

Sensitive ecological areas present?

Estimated Noise Levels (dB) at property boundaries

Supporting documentation (e.g., Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment report)

Proximity to water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes)

Proposed mitigation measures for potential environmental impacts

Utilities & Existing Infrastructure

5 of 9

Evaluation of available utilities and existing structures on the site.

Available Water Supply?

Confirmed Water Pressure (PSI)

Existing Electrical Service?

Available Electrical Capacity (Amps)

Gas Service Available?

Description of Existing Infrastructure (buildings, fences, etc.)

Site Map/Survey Showing Utilities (if available)

Sewer/Septic System?

Notes on Existing Utilities Condition

Access & Site Logistics

6 of 9

Assessment of site access routes and logistical considerations for construction.

Primary Site Access Point (GPS Coordinates)

Width of Narrowest Access Road (meters)

Vertical Clearance of Lowest Overpass (meters)

Types of Vehicles Required for Site Delivery (Select all that apply)

Details of Site Delivery Routes (including any turning restrictions or low bridges)

Estimated Daily Vehicle Trips

Traffic Management Plan Required?

Site Map indicating access routes and potential bottlenecks

Hazards & Risks

7 of 9

Identification of potential hazards and risks related to the site conditions.

Known Flood Zone?

Estimated Slope Steepness (degrees)

Observed Ground Instability (e.g., cracks, sinkholes)

Potential Soil Hazards

Proximity to Fault Line?

Description of any unusual odors or visual cues suggesting potential hazardous materials

Attach Site Photos Showing Potential Hazards

Existing Vegetation & Wildlife

8 of 9

Assessment of existing plant life and potential impacts on wildlife.

Describe existing vegetation types (e.g., trees, shrubs, grasses).

Are there any protected or endangered plant species present?

Approximate number of mature trees on site.

Note any signs of wildlife activity (e.g., tracks, scat, nests).

Potential impact on wildlife (High/Medium/Low)

Attach photos of vegetation and wildlife observations.

Describe the potential impact of construction activities on the existing vegetation.

Historical & Cultural Resources

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Identification of potential historical or cultural resources on the site.

Preliminary Desktop Review Completed?

Known Historical Structures Present?

Description of Observed Historical Features (if any)

Photographs of Potential Historical Features

Contact with Local Historical Society Made?

Summary of Consultation with Local Historical Society (if applicable)

Archaeological Survey Required?

Notes regarding potential cultural impacts.

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