ITP (Inspection & Test Plan) Template
Define inspection and test points, hold/witness points and acceptance criteria so quality is verified, not assumed.
Download free (.xlsx)An ITP turns the specification into a checklist of what gets inspected, when, by whom and against what criteria. This template gives quality and site teams a clear record of hold points, witness points and sign-offs.
What's inside
- Activity and reference to spec/standard
- Inspection/test type and acceptance criteria
- Hold (H) / Witness (W) / Surveillance (S) point classification
- Responsible party and verifying records
- Sign-off and date columns
Columns
| Item | Activity | Spec / Standard Ref | Inspection / Test | Acceptance Criteria | Point Type (H/W/S) | Responsible | Record / Evidence | Signed | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reinforcement placement - L2 slab | AS 3600, Dwg S-110 | Visual inspection of bar size/spacing/cover | As per drawing, cover +/- 5mm | H | Engineer | Photos, checklist | ||
| 2 | Concrete pour - L2 slab | AS 1379 | Slump and sample for compressive test | Slump 80 +/- 15mm; 32 MPa @ 28d | W | Engineer / Lab | Dockets, test cert |
How to use it
- Hold points stop work until released — make sure the right person is notified in advance.
- Tie every line back to a spec clause or standard so the acceptance criteria aren't arguable.
- File the verifying record (photo, test cert, docket) against the line as it's signed off.
Frequently asked
What is an ITP in construction?
An Inspection and Test Plan lists the inspections and tests for an activity, the acceptance criteria, who performs and verifies them, and which are hold, witness or surveillance points. It's how quality is demonstrated rather than assumed.
What is the difference between a hold point and a witness point?
Work cannot proceed past a hold point until it's inspected and released. A witness point gives a party the opportunity to attend an inspection, but work can continue if they don't — the inspection still happens and is recorded.
From template to system
This template captures the data by hand. Alloovium reads it straight from your project documents, keeps it current, and checks it against your compliance gate automatically.
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General template for Australian construction — not legal advice. Tailor it to your project and verify jurisdiction-specific requirements with the relevant regulator.