Title: Describe how field inspections and observations are used to ensure quality control on a project.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Exploring Construction Inspection and Quality Control

Description should include

- why and how standards and codes inspections are performed
- why and how materials inspections are performed
- observations that are undertaken during construction
- why and how construction tolerances are monitored.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of inspections?
- How are inspections conducted?
- Who is responsible for inspections?
- How are inspections arranged?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Four (28103-13): Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications

This module provides a review of the calculation of distances and areas common in masonry work, describes the information found on residential construction drawings, and reviews the role of specifications, standards, and codes.

Level Two, Module Seven (28207-14): Construction Inspection and Quality Control

This module introduces the quality control requirements for masonry construction. In addition, the module presents procedures for inspection and testing of masonry materials and finished masonry construction.