BOLTING INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL INFORMATION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Location
[ ] Inspector Name
[ ] Inspector ID
[ ] Company Name

--- PROJECT IDENTIFICATION ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Project Location
[ ] Contractor
[ ] Client
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Drawing/Design Revision
[ ] Bolting Specification Reference
[ ] Specific Location of Bolts Inspected

--- BOLT IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATION ---
[ ] Bolt Diameter (inches/mm)
[ ] Bolt Grade/Strength (A307, A325, A490, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Bolt Material (e.g., Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel)
[ ] Number of Bolts Inspected
[ ] Specific Bolt Specification Reference (e.g., AWS D1.1, Project Specification)
[ ] Bolt Type (Hex Head, Stud, J-Bolt, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Bolt Length (inches/mm)

--- PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION ---
[ ] Bolt Diameter (inches/mm)
[ ] Bolt Grade (A325, A36, A490, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' Grade Selected, Specify:
[ ] Bolt Coating Type (Plain, Galvanized, Zinc-Alum, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' Coating Selected, Specify:
[ ] Thread Condition (Good, Slightly Damaged, Damaged, Severely Damaged)
[ ] Notes on Thread Condition (if applicable)
[ ] Upload Photo of Bolt (optional)
[ ] Quantity of Bolts Inspected

--- TORQUE APPLICATION VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Target Torque Value (kNm/lb-ft)
[ ] Actual Torque Value Recorded (kNm/lb-ft)
[ ] Torque Application Method (Impact Wrench, Torque Wrench (Click), Torque Multiplier, Other (Specify))
[ ] Details Regarding Torque Application Method (e.g., Wrench Calibration, Technique)
[ ] Torque Units (kNm, lb-ft)
[ ] Number of Turns (If Applicable)
[ ] Calibration Status of Torque Equipment (Within Calibration Period, Outside Calibration Period - Record Deviation)
[ ] Notes on Calibration Status/Deviation (if applicable)

--- VISUAL INSPECTION - INSTALLED BOLTS ---
[ ] Bolt Head Condition (No Damage, Minor Damage (Cosmetic), Significant Damage (Cracks, Deformation), Damaged - Requires Replacement, Unsure - Further Evaluation Needed)
[ ] Thread Condition (Clean & Intact, Minor Debris, Galling Present, Thread Damage/Stripping, Unsure)
[ ] Number of Bolts with Visible Corrosion (Estimate)
[ ] Detailed Description of Any Visible Defects
[ ] Was Proper Washer Used? (Yes, No, Not Applicable, Unsure)
[ ] Location of Significant Bolt Defects (e.g., Grid Coordinates)
[ ] Upload Photos of Significant Bolt Defects (optional)

--- CORROSION & COATING ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Coating Type (Galvanized, Painted, Chrome, None)
[ ] Coating Thickness (mm)
[ ] Coating Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Description of Corrosion (if any)
[ ] Percentage of Bolt Surface Corroded (%)
[ ] Corrosion Photos (if applicable)
[ ] Rust Severity (None, Light, Moderate, Severe)

--- GALLING & DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Evidence of Galling Observed? (No, Minor, Moderate, Severe)
[ ] Describe any Galling Observed (Location, Severity, etc.)
[ ] Visible Thread Damage? (No, Minor Damage, Moderate Damage, Severe Damage - Recommend Replacement)
[ ] Describe any Thread Damage Observed (Type, Location, Severity)
[ ] Number of Bolts with Thread Damage
[ ] Evidence of Bolt Head Damage? (No, Minor Deformation, Cracking, Significant Damage - Recommend Replacement)
[ ] Describe Bolt Head Damage (Location, Type, Severity)
[ ] Upload Photo of Galling/Damage (if applicable)

--- DOCUMENTATION & SIGN-OFF ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Inspector Name
[ ] Inspector Certification/License Number
[ ] Summary of Findings & Recommendations
[ ] Number of Bolts Inspected
[ ] Inspection Status (Pass, Fail, Conditional Pass, Requires Further Investigation)
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Supporting Documentation (Photos, Torque Records)

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