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 are required for electrical ITPs?

The two critical hold points are rough-in inspection (before walls are closed up — verifying cable types, support spacing, separation from other services, and earthing) and final testing before energisation (insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and protection device operation). These stages cannot be re-verified without significant disruption.

What Australian Standard applies to electrical ITPs?

AS/NZS 3000 (Electrical Installations — Wiring Rules) is the primary standard. It covers installation requirements, cable selection, protection, earthing, and testing. Most project specifications also reference AS/NZS 3008 for cable sizing and various AS 61439 standards for switchgear.

Does the electrical ITP need to cover low-current and data?

If low-current systems (data, security, fire, communications) are in your scope, they should be included in the ITP or have a separate ITP. Low-current work typically has witness points at containment installation and testing, rather than the hold points required for power systems.

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What is a Electrical ITP?

An electrical ITP defines the inspection and testing requirements for electrical installation — from rough-in through to final testing and energisation. It ensures every critical stage is inspected and recorded against AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules), the project specification, and any authority requirements.

Electrical work is heavily regulated in Australia, and a complete ITP register demonstrates compliance at each stage. The document covers cable installation, containment systems, switchboard installation, protection device settings, insulation resistance testing, and final commissioning.

Hold points in electrical ITPs typically occur at rough-in inspection (before walls are closed up) and at final testing before energisation. These are stages where re-inspection after concealment or energisation is either impossible or extremely costly.

Quality checkpoints

Electrical 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

Rough-in inspection prior to wall close-up
Final testing and verification before energisation
Switchboard installation and protection device settings

Witness Points

Party notified, work can continue

Cable containment installation and support spacing
Insulation resistance testing
Earth loop impedance testing
Final commissioning and labelling

Applicable Australian Standards

AS/NZS 3000 — Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3008 — Electrical Installations — Selection of Cables

Common questions

Electrical ITP — Frequently Asked Questions

What hold points are required for electrical ITPs?: The two critical hold points are rough-in inspection (before walls are closed up — verifying cable types, support spacing, separation from other services, and earthing) and final testing before energisation (insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and protection device operation). These stages cannot be re-verified without significant disruption.
What Australian Standard applies to electrical ITPs?: AS/NZS 3000 (Electrical Installations — Wiring Rules) is the primary standard. It covers installation requirements, cable selection, protection, earthing, and testing. Most project specifications also reference AS/NZS 3008 for cable sizing and various AS 61439 standards for switchgear.
Does the electrical ITP need to cover low-current and data?: If low-current systems (data, security, fire, communications) are in your scope, they should be included in the ITP or have a separate ITP. Low-current work typically has witness points at containment installation and testing, rather than the hold points required for power systems.

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