Rebar errors are expensive to find after the pour.
In this article
Shop drawings
Approved.
Placement
Spacing.
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Cover
Chairs and supports.
Laps
Lengths.
Embeds
In place.
A closer look
A failed rebar inspection can delay a pour and waste a concrete order. A superintendent walk with a checklist the day before the inspector arrives catches most issues.
Where to start
Do your own pre-inspection walk using the approved drawings.
An example
A GC's pre-inspection found missing dowels. They were added before the official inspection.
Common mistakes
No pre-check, outdated drawings and supports missing.
What to track
Track inspection pass rates.
Questions to ask
Who pre-checks? Are drawings current? Are embeds coordinated?
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Frequently asked questions
What do inspectors check in rebar?
Bar size, spacing, placement, concrete cover, lap lengths, supports, embeds and conformance with approved drawings.