What is an ITP in construction?

An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) is a quality assurance document used in construction to define inspection activities, hold points, and witness points at key stages of work. It specifies what needs to be checked, by whom, and records the results for audit and compliance purposes.

How much does HoldPoint QA cost?

HoldPoint QA charges $45 AUD per active project per month for 1–5 projects, and $35 per project per month for 6 or more active projects. There are no per-seat fees or per-document charges. Projects start as draft (free) until the first document is added.

Can external clients sign ITPs without an account?

Yes. HoldPoint QA sends a secure sign-off link via email. External signatories — clients, principal's representatives, or engineers — can review the full ITP checklist and sign digitally without needing an account or app.

Does HoldPoint generate ITP PDFs automatically?

Yes. When an ITP is approved, HoldPoint automatically generates a branded PDF containing all checklist results, inspection notes, photos, and signatures. PDFs are regenerated if any information changes.

What hold points apply to civil subdivision ITPs?

The most common hold points for civil subdivisions are pipe pressure testing (sewer, water, stormwater), subgrade inspection before pavement, compaction testing at specified depths, and CCTV inspection of drainage lines. These are items that cannot be re-verified once covered, so they require mandatory sign-off before the next stage.

Do I need a separate ITP for each lot in a subdivision?

You typically use one ITP template for the entire subdivision but track each lot as a separate entry. This gives you consistent inspection criteria while maintaining lot-specific records for council certification. HoldPoint's Areas feature is designed for exactly this workflow.

What compaction testing is required in a civil ITP?

Compaction testing requirements depend on the project specification, but typically include density testing (nuclear gauge or sand replacement) at subgrade, sub-base, and base course layers. Results must meet the specified percentage of maximum dry density (usually 95-98% MDD). Hold points are placed at each layer to prevent the next layer being placed before testing confirms compliance.

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Background

What is a Civil ITP?

A civil construction ITP covers the inspection and testing requirements for civil infrastructure works — including earthworks, stormwater drainage, sewer reticulation, water mains, road pavement, kerb and channel, and associated services. It defines what gets inspected at each stage, who performs the inspection, and where mandatory hold points apply.

Civil works are particularly sensitive to hold point compliance because many items are buried or covered over. Once a pipe trench is backfilled or a road pavement is sealed, re-inspection is extremely costly. A complete ITP register is critical evidence during practical completion sign-off and defect liability periods.

For multi-lot civil subdivisions, the same ITP template is typically applied to every lot — with each lot tracked separately. This allows consistent quality documentation across hundreds of lots while keeping the inspection records lot-specific for council certification.

Quality checkpoints

Civil ITP Hold Points & Witness Points

The AI generator automatically includes these checkpoints based on your scope description. Hold points require mandatory sign-off before work proceeds; witness points notify the relevant party but don't stop work.

Hold Points

Work stops until signed off

Pipe pressure testing (water main, sewer, stormwater)
Subgrade inspection prior to pavement
Compaction test verification at specified depths
CCTV inspection of stormwater and sewer lines

Witness Points

Party notified, work can continue

Trench bedding and backfill material inspection
Pavement layer placement and rolling
Kerb and channel alignment and level
Density testing at each compaction layer

Applicable Australian Standards

AS/NZS 3725 — Design for Installation of Buried Flexible Pipes
AS 1289 — Methods of Testing Soils
AS 2159 — Piling

Common questions

Civil ITP — Frequently Asked Questions

What hold points apply to civil subdivision ITPs?: The most common hold points for civil subdivisions are pipe pressure testing (sewer, water, stormwater), subgrade inspection before pavement, compaction testing at specified depths, and CCTV inspection of drainage lines. These are items that cannot be re-verified once covered, so they require mandatory sign-off before the next stage.
Do I need a separate ITP for each lot in a subdivision?: You typically use one ITP template for the entire subdivision but track each lot as a separate entry. This gives you consistent inspection criteria while maintaining lot-specific records for council certification. HoldPoint's Areas feature is designed for exactly this workflow.
What compaction testing is required in a civil ITP?: Compaction testing requirements depend on the project specification, but typically include density testing (nuclear gauge or sand replacement) at subgrade, sub-base, and base course layers. Results must meet the specified percentage of maximum dry density (usually 95-98% MDD). Hold points are placed at each layer to prevent the next layer being placed before testing confirms compliance.

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