STRUCTURAL STEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL INFORMATION ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Drawing Revision Number
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspector's Name
[ ] Contractor
[ ] Weather Conditions (Clear, Rain, Cloudy, Windy, Snow)
[ ] Reference Documents (e.g., Shop Drawings, Field Drawings)

--- FOUNDATION/BASE PLATE ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Foundation Elevation Verification (mm)
[ ] Base Plate Levelness (mm)
[ ] Column-to-Base Plate Offset (X-Axis) (mm)
[ ] Column-to-Base Plate Offset (Y-Axis) (mm)
[ ] Base Plate Anchor Bolt Location Verification (Correct Location, Minor Adjustment Required, Significant Adjustment Required)
[ ] Observations/Comments on Base Plate Alignment
[ ] Photo Documentation of Base Plate Alignment
[ ] Base Plate Surface Condition (Clean & Smooth, Minor Imperfections, Significant Imperfections)

--- COLUMN ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Column Verticality (degrees from plumb)
[ ] Column Straightness (out-of-straightness, inches)
[ ] Column Position Relative to Grid Line (Left/Right/On) (Left, Right, On)
[ ] Column Offset from Design Location (inches)
[ ] Column Alignment with Level Line (Above/Below/On) (Above, Below, On)
[ ] Column Slope (inches per foot)
[ ] Notes on Column Alignment Deviations
[ ] Column Alignment Photo (before adjustment)
[ ] Column Alignment Photo (after adjustment)

--- BEAM ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Beam Elevation Deviation (Max)
[ ] Beam Levelness Deviation (along length)
[ ] Beam Alignment with Grid Lines (Within Tolerance, Outside Tolerance, NA (Not Applicable))
[ ] Details of any Alignment Issues Found
[ ] Beam Straightness Visual Inspection (Straight, Slightly Bowed, Significant Bow)
[ ] Measured Beam Length
[ ] Design Beam Length
[ ] Beam Wobble/Movement during measurement (None, Slight, Significant)

--- CONNECTION ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Bolt Hole Offset (Max)
[ ] Weld Length (Actual vs. Required)
[ ] Bolt Hole Alignment - Satisfactory? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Weld Quality - Visual Inspection (Acceptable, Repair Required, Reject)
[ ] Detailed Notes on Connection Alignment Issues
[ ] Connection Alignment Photos
[ ] Connection Type (Bolted, Welded, Other)

--- BRACING ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Diagonal Brace Verticality (Degrees)
[ ] Horizontal Brace Levelness (Degrees)
[ ] Brace Connection Type (Bolted, Welded, Shop Welded, Field Welded)
[ ] Connection Inspection Status (Visual Inspection Complete, Weld Inspection Complete, Bolted Connection Tightened, No Issues Found)
[ ] Remarks/Observations Regarding Brace Alignment
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Brace Alignment
[ ] Brace Location (Grid Coordinates)

--- ROOF TRUSS/FRAME ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Truss/Frame Slope (Degrees)
[ ] Deviation from Design Slope (Degrees)
[ ] Maximum Allowable Deviation (Degrees)
[ ] Levelness of Top Chord (Within Tolerance?) (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Chord Alignment Checks Completed? (Gridline 1, Gridline 2, Gridline 3, All Gridlines)
[ ] Notes/Observations Regarding Alignment
[ ] Connection Bolt Tension Verified? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Supporting Photos/Documentation

--- GIRDER & MAIN BEAM ALIGNMENT ---
[ ] Girder/Beam Elevation Check (at North end)
[ ] Girder/Beam Elevation Check (at South end)
[ ] Girder/Beam Levelness Variance (max allowed)
[ ] Girder/Beam Alignment Method Used (Laser Level, Transit Level, String Line, Other)
[ ] Detailed description of any corrections made (if applicable)
[ ] Girder/Beam Position Relative to Grid Line (Within Tolerance, Outside Tolerance - Correction Required)
[ ] Alignment Photos (pre and post correction)
[ ] Specific Location of Girder/Beam being checked (e.g., Grid Coordinates)

--- AS-BUILT VERIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Summary of Alignment Verification Activities
[ ] Alignment Survey Data (PDF/CAD)
[ ] Total Number of Alignment Checks Performed
[ ] Were any alignment discrepancies found? (Yes, No)
[ ] Detailed Description of Discrepancies (if any)
[ ] Corrective Actions Taken for Discrepancies
[ ] Date of As-Built Verification
[ ] Time of As-Built Verification
[ ] Inspector Signature

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