Construction Structural Steel High Strength Bolting Checklist

Comprehensive high strength bolting checklist for structural steel connections.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Per connection/Daily
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Inspector/Ironworker Foreman
  • Total Items: 20
  • Compliance: AISC 360, RCSC Specification, AWS D1.1

Pre-Installation

Verification

  • Lot number verified/documented?
  • All parts from same lot (nut, washer, bolt)?
  • Threads lubricated (if required)?

Faying Surfaces

Contact surfaces

  • Faying surfaces clean?
  • Class A/B surface prep (if slip-critical)?

Installation

Bolt tightening

  • All bolts brought to snug-tight first?
  • Proper tightening pattern followed?
  • Pretensioning method verified (TC, calibrated wrench, DTI)?

Verification

Final inspection

  • DTI gaps acceptable (if used)?
  • Proper bolt stick-out?

PPE Compliance

PPE inspection

  • Hard hats worn?
  • Safety glasses worn?
  • High-vis vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M

  • Fall protection above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact?
  • Harnesses inspected?

Housekeeping & Organization

Site organization

  • Walkways clear?
  • Materials stored safely?
  • Debris removed?

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