Who performs and records inspections/tests as defined by the ITP?

• A. Unqualified labor
• B. Client personnel only
• C. Project manager only
• D. Qualified personnel determined by project requirements.

Answer: (D)

Inspections and tests must be performed and recorded by qualified personnel determined by project requirements. The ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) specifies not just what tests are needed, but who is authorized and competent to carry them out for the specific materials, methods, and codes involved. This ensures that testing is done to the appropriate standard and that results are reliable and traceable, with clear accountability for the data and any certificates or records produced.

Qualified personnel have the necessary training, certification, experience, and access to calibrated equipment to perform the test correctly and document the results accurately. The phrase “determined by project requirements” recognizes that different projects, contracts, or codes may demand different qualifications (for example, certified weld inspectors, NDT technicians, or field testing technicians). This approach avoids relying on unqualified labor, client personnel, or solely the project manager, and it ensures that the people responsible for testing are appropriately skilled and authorized.