Civil Works Master Checklist –
From Foundation to Finishing
For Working Professionals
BY
SRIKANTH NEDHUNURI
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Civil Works Checklist
This checklist has been carefully prepared as a practical site tool to
ensure every stage of civil construction is executed with accuracy,
quality, and safety. It covers all major activities — from earthwork
and foundations to finishing and external works — enabling
engineers, supervisors, and quality teams to monitor progress
effectively.
By using this checklist, project teams can:
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and
standards
• Maintain quality and safety at every stage
• Reduce errors, delays, and rework
• Support systematic monitoring and documentation
This is more than just a list — it is a framework for quality
assurance and project success.
I truly believe this checklist can add value to site engineers and
project managers. If you have any valuable suggestions or
improvements, please feel free to share your feedback or revert
back to me — your inputs will help make this tool even more
effective.
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Table of Contents
1. CHECKLIST FOR EXCAVATION WORK
2. CHECKLIST FOR BACK FILLING
3. CHECKLIST FOR PILE
4. CHECKLIST FOR ANTI TERMITE TREATMENT
5. CHECKLIST FOR PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE
6. CHECKLIST FOR REINFORCEDCEMENT CONCRETE
7. CHECKLIST FOR REINFORCEMENT
8. CHECKLIST FOR SHUTTERING
9. CHECKLIST FOR BRICK WORK
10. CHECKLIST FOR PLASTER WORK
11. CHECKLIST FOR IPS FLOORING
12. CHECKLIST FOR TRE-MIX FLOORING
13. CHECKLIST FOR INTERLOCKING PAVERS
14. CHECKLIST FOR FLOORING
15. CHECKLIST FOR DADO
16. CHECKLIST FOR GLAZED TILES WORK
17. CHECKLIST FOR POLISH KOTAH STONE WORK
18. CHECKLIST FOR MARBEL & GRANITE FLOORING
19. CHECKLIST FOR PAINTING
20. CHECKLIST FOR DISTEMPER
21. CHECKLIST FOR INDIAN TYPE WATERPROOFING FOR
TERRACE
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1. CHECKLIST FOR EXCAVATION WORK
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Is the area to be excavated clean and cleared of
1
all obstructions?
Are the layout, alignment and size of excavation
2
marked on the ground as per excavation plan?
Length width
Are adequate working spaces considered all
3
around pit?
Check for arrangement for dewatering is planned &
4
required equipment available.
Check for disposal of excavated earth to specified
5
area.
Check whether barricading & caution signs are
6
provided for deep excavations.
7 Are joint inspection records complete
Pl specify for strata change joint record as per
8
BOQ line item.
9 Original ground level:
10 Founding level:
11 Depth of excavation:
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2. CHECKLIST FOR BACK FILLING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Filling done comply with local, state and the national codes,
1
regulations.
2 Backfill material is tested and approved.
Backfill material free from debris, over size lumps,
3
vegetation, harmful / objectionable material.
Confirmed that an architectural / structural requirement like
4
water proofing treatment is completed.
Foundation honeycomb is patched / repaired and sealed
5
watertight.
All debris and garbage removed from trenches in backfill
6
area.
Completed all utilities and plumbing connections as
7
approved.
All foundations drains are marked with a stake and
8
flagged and are opened.
9 Backfill done in 200 mm layers as specified.
10 Backfilled material is watered / compacted as specified.
Compaction of each layer done to achieve required proctor
11
density and test reports obtained and recorded.
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3. CHECKLIST FOR PILE
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S.
No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Marking
2 BBS Approved
3 BBS as per Drawing
4 Required Length of 'L'
5 Spacing / No of Bar & Placing of Reinforcement
6 Are Reinforcement Tested?
7 Bottom and Top Level Checked
8 Concrete Mix Grade
9 Slump at Site
10 Vibrator Availability
11 Shear Pockets
12 Cover Blocks
13 Theoretical Qty of Concrete (Cum)
14 Actual Qty of Concrete (Cum)
15 Concrete Date/Start Time
16 Concrete Date/Finish Time
17 No's of Cubes Taken
Corrective action, if any:
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4. CHECKLIST FOR ANTI TERMITE TREATMENT
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S.
Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
No.
Specialized agency and method statement is approved by the
consultant.
1
2 Material is as per Indian standard / specifications.
Previous activity / excavation are inspected and ready to receive
pcc.
3
4 Following are available on site;
Protective gloves, Gas-masks, Safety goggles, Helmets & Safety shoes
Local weather condition is favorable to carry out anti-termite
treatment i.e. No rain or probability of raining during anti-termite
5
treatment.
Ensured that foundations / pits are dry and there is no sub-soil
water.
6
Check- drills / holes formed are as per approved method statement
and specification.
7
Dosages are prepared as per approved method statement and
conforming to relevant standards / specifications.
8
Compaction of each layer done to achieve required proctor density
and test reports obtained and recorded.
9
Corrective action, if any:
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5. CHECKLIST FOR PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Survey checked as per approved drawings
Excavation/trenching/filling and surface preparation as per
drawing
2
3 Sprinkling water/pcc bedding as per drawing
Position of sleeves, construction joints, embedment plates, pipe
inserts, if any,etc.as per drawing
4
Check for availability of batching plant, transit mixers, placer
pump, vibrator, slump cone and cube moulds etc. Before start of
5 concreting
6 Minimum number of concrete cubes to be casted
7 Is all material tested as per approved QAP??
8 Check for all concealed electrical / services work are completed
Check for Safety Measures, PPEs, Working /walking
platform/walkway is free of reinforcement
9
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6. CHECKLIST FOR REINFORCEDCEMENT CONCRETE
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S.
No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Survey checked as per approved drawings
2 Excavation/trenching/filling and surface preparation as per
drawing
3 Sprinkling water/pcc bedding as per drawing
4 Bar Bending Schedules prepared and approved Signed off check
Reinforcement placing, tieing with specified binding wire and
welding, if required, as perbbs/ drawings and cleaning of
5
reinforcement if any as required etc.
6 Provided adequate no. of cover blocks of required thickness
7 Position of spacers, chairs, splices, laps etc. as per bbs/ drawings
Position of sleeves, construction joints, embedment plates, pipe
inserts, if any, etc.as per drawing
8
Check for line, level, alignment, plumb, supports and mould
release oil etc. Of shuttering
9
Check for availability of batching plant, transit mixers, placer
pump, vibrator, slump cone and cube moulds etc. Before start of
10 concreting
11 Minimum number of concrete cubes to be casted
12 Is all material tested as per approved QAP??
13 Check for all concealed electrical / services work are completed
Check for Safety Measures, PPEs, Working /walking
platform/walkway is free of reinforcement
14
Corrective action, if any:
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7. CHECKLIST FOR REINFORCEMENT
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
Remarks
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO
1 Reinforcement provided is as tested and approved.
Reinforcement Steel is free from Mill Scale, Rust, Oil, Grease, Paint,
and any other Flaws
2
Reinforcement bars have been cut, binded with approved Binding wire
as per BBS
3
4 For supporting bent up bars, steel chairs are provided and counted.
5 Bars are Staggered and Lap length checked
Joggling is done in case of lapping in column and beam bars passing
through columns reinforcement.
6
7 Adequate no. of Cover Blocks of required thickness provided
8 Couplers provided are as approved.
9 Dowels are kept at required positions.
Corrective action, if any:
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8. CHECKLIST FOR SHUTTERING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Check for dimension
Check for physical condition of scaffolds and shutters. Are
damaged and defective elements removed?
2
3 Check for cleanliness of forms. Is it acceptable?
Check for application of mould releasing agent or shuttering oil
uniformly applied
4
5 Check for appropriate cover blocks & number of cover blocks
6 Check for proper supports & bracings if required.
7 Check for access for concreting
8 Is a structure-specific shuttering scheme designed?
Are sketches showing the approved shuttering scheme available
for reference?
9
10 Is the shuttering scheme verified for suitability & safety?
11 Check for line/level & plumb
Shop drawing submitted?? Is the shuttering in line with
approved shop drawings?
12
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9. CHECKLIST FOR BRICK WORK
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Have the protective equipment been provided such as safety
helmets safety boots, safety gloves, safety belt to the workers,
approved & check scaffolding available with considering height
1 work?
Is the survey and setting out and level work checked as per the
drawing?
2
Whether any opening, cutouts, pipe sleeves, bends, mullion
details referred or not.
3
Whether dimensions are as per drawing and edges are ok.
Check quality of blocks and dimensions (approved source).
4
Check type of masonry and the nature of bond / toothing
required.
5
6 Whether hacking has been done or not.
7 Whether size of block has been checked.
Surface cleaning, removal of nails, binding wire from rcc
members.
8
Whether surface over which block work is to be done cleaned or
not.
9
Is the proportion of cement mortar (1:4)? / check for ready mix
mortar proportion (test reports & approve make)
10
Whether horizontal and vertical joints for each layer filled fully
and neatly with cement mortar.
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12 Whether the walls taken up truly in line level and plumb or not.
Whether height of the lift for each day’s work is checked and
13 maintained. Check after 1st layer -dimensions, right angles,
plumb and offset etc.
Whether vertical and horizontal rcc band are provided as per the
drawing.
14
Whether 10 mm deep racking and cleaning of blocks has been
ensured.
15
Ensure the spilled mortar is removed from site and the area is
tidy.
16
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10. CHECKLIST FOR PLASTER WORK
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
Rem arks
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO
Have the protective equipment been provided such as safety helmets
safety boots, safety gloves, safety belt to the workers, approved &
1
check scaffolding available with considering height work?
2 Verify the plaster material and mixing is approved.
3 Surface over which plastering is to be done has been cleaned.
4 Horizontal and vertical joints in block work were racked properly.
5 All concrete surfaces were hacked properly before plastering.
6 All the surfaces were sprinkled with water before plastering.
Whether scaffolding work checked and safe working platform is
provided.
7
8 Level dots were checked for thickness.
Proportion of cement mortar (sand & cement) checked.(1:3 for ceiling
and 1:4 for walls) (please specify : ) check boq /technical
9
specification
10 Thickness, line, level and plumb of plastered surface were checked.
Adhesives / waterproofing compound, if any were checked for
proportion.
11
Chicken wire mesh at vertical and horizontal joints of r.c.c. And
masonry were checked.
12
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13 Scaffolding holes were filled properly and checked.
Curing work after sufficient hardening of plastered surface were done
and checked.
14
15 Conduits and sleeves properly laid and protected.
16 Ensure the spilled mortar is removed from site and the area is tidy.
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11. CHECKLIST FOR IPS FLOORING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S.
Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
No.
1 Surface preparation
Check undulation & loose particles
Surface roughening
Surface watered, cleaned & dried before laying
2 Marking of slope & level
3 Mix proportion
Water cement ratio
Concrete mixing placement location admixtures, if any added
Color pigment if to be used
4 Activity start time
5 Overall average thickness of concrete
6 Finishing
7 Marking of string/roughening of surface after initial setting
8 Activity end time
9 Curing start date
10 Curing end date
11 Complete work released
Corrective action, if any:
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12. CHECKLIST FOR TRE-MIX FLOORING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Surface preparation
Check undulation & loose particles
Surface roughening
Surface watered, cleaned & dried before laying
2 Marking of slope & level
3 Mix proportion
Water cement ratio
Concrete mixing placement location admixtures, if any added
Color pigment if to be used
4 Activity start time
5 Overall average thickness of concrete
6 Finishing
7 Marking of string/roughening of surface after initial setting
8 Activity end time
9 Curing start date
10 Curing end date
11 Complete work released
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13. CHECKLIST FOR INTERLOCKING PAVERS
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Machine
1 Dimensions of master mould
2 Mix proportioning-w/c, mixing machine, mixing time &
admixture
3 Pressing/Compacting mechanism
4 De-moulding process
5 Transfer from machine to drying yard
6 Drying period
7 Curing method
Manual
1 Mixing
2 Water control
3 Mould type
4 Compaction
5 Curing
6 Dimensional accuracy
7 Finishing
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14. CHECKLIST FOR FLOORING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Pre-tiling checks
1 Has the surface been prepared for tiling?
2 Is the surface smooth, free from dust and other contamination?
3 Has the setting out been done?
4 Are all pre cursory works completed?
5 If tiles are used, have they been soaked for at least 30 minutes?
6 Has the thickness of mortar bed checked?
7 Are the required tools available?
8 Are there any specific requirements of the Client?
9 Has the tile code number and tile name ensured?
10 Check For MEPF services below Tiling Area
Shop drawing submitted?? Is the shuttering in line with
approved shop drawings?
11
Checks during tiling
1 Has slope been provided wherever required?
2 Has the laying procedure been followed?
Has it been ensured that back of the ceramic tiles is completely
coated with cement slurry?
3
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Have the tiles been gently tapped after laying on the mortar
bed?
4
Post-tiling checks
1 Have the joints been cleaned to remove loose mortar?
2 Are the joints properly aligned?
3 No hollow sound on the tile when tapped
4 Is the finished floor, level?
5 Are all the laid floor tiles properly covered?
Has it been ensured that grouting is only done after 24hrs of
laying of tiles?
6
Has the area been barricaded so as not to allow foot movement?
8 Chek for Floor Cover?
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15. CHECKLIST FOR DADO
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Pre-tiling checks
1 Has the surface been prepared for tiling?
2 Is the surface smooth, free from dust and other contamination?
3 Are all pre cursory works completed?
4 Are the required tools available?
5 Are there any specific requirements of the Client?
6 Has the tile code number and tile name been ensured?
7 Check plaster in to in dimension?
8 Check the start point of wall tiling?
9 Is the cement less than 3 months old?
Checks during tiling
1 Are the tiles moist before placing in mortar?
2 Have the edges been checked for straightness?
3 Is the tile surface even and in one level?
4 Have the tiles been coated with a layer of cement slurry?
Have the tiles been gently tapped after laying on the mortar
bed?
5
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6 Have the tiles been mixed from different boxes?
Post-tiling checks
1 Are the joints less than 3mm in width?
2 Are the joints properly aligned?
3 Checked no hollow sound on the tile when tapped?
4 Have the edges been checked for straightness?
5 Are all the laid floor tiles properly covered?
6 Has the grouting been done?
7 Is the tile surface plumb?
8 Is Cleaning of plumbing line and groove filling?
9 Check for in to in dimension?
10 Checked Deep cleaning after the completion of work.
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16. CHECKLIST FOR GLAZED TILES WORK
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Pre-tiling checks
1 Has the surface been prepared for glazed tiles?
2 Is the surface smooth, free from dust and other contamination?
3 Has the setting out been done?
4 Are all pre cursory works completed?
5 If tiles are used, have they been soaked for at least 30 minutes?
6 Has the thickness of mortar bed checked?
7 Are the required tools available?
8 Are there any specific requirements of the Client?
9 Has the tile code number and tile name ensured?
10 Check For MEPF services below glazed tiling Area
Shop drawing submitted?? Is the shuttering in line with
approved shop drawings?
11
Checks during tiling
1 Has slope been provided wherever required?
2 Has the laying procedure been followed?
Has it been ensured that back of the ceramic tiles is completely
coated with cement slurry?
3
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Have the tiles been gently tapped after laying on the mortar
bed?
4
Post-tiling checks
1 Have the joints been cleaned to remove loose mortar?
2 Are the joints properly aligned?
3 No hollow sound on the tile when tapped
4 Is the finished floor, level?
5 Are all the laid floor tiles properly covered?
Has it been ensured that grouting is only done after 24hrs of
lying of tiles?
6
Has the area been barricaded so as not to allow foot movement?
8 Check for Floor Cover?
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17. CHECKLIST FOR POLISH KOTAH STONE WORK
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
Remarks
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO
Pre-kotah stone work checks
1 Has the surface been prepared for polish kotah stone?
2 Is the surface smooth, free from dust and other contamination?
3 Has the setting out been done?
4 Are all pre cursory works completed?
5 If kotah are used, have they been soaked for at least 30 minutes?
6 Has the thickness of mortar bed checked?
7 Are the required tools available?
8 Are there any specific requirements of the Client?
9 Has the tile code number and tile name ensured?
10 Check For MEPF services below kotah area?
Shop drawing submitted?? Is the shuttering in line with approved
shop drawings?
11
Checks during kotah stone work
1 Has slope been provided wherever required?
2 Has the laying procedure been followed?
Has it been ensured that back of the kotah stone is completely coated
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3 with cement slurry?
4 Have the kotahbeen gently tapped after laying on the mortar bed?
Post-kotah stone work checks
1 Have the joints been cleaned to remove loose mortar?
2 Are the joints properly aligned?
3 No hollow sound on the tile when tapped
4 Is the finished floor, level?
5 Are all the laid floor tiles properly covered?
Has it been ensured that grouting is only done after 24hrs of lying of
kotah?
6
7 Has the area been barricaded so as not to allow foot movement?
8 Check for Floor Cover?
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18. CHECKLIST FOR MARBEL & GRANITE FLOORING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
Pre-tiling checks
1 Has the surface been prepared for tiling?
2 Is the surface smooth, free from dust and other contamination?
3 Has the setting out been done?
4 Are all pre cursory works completed?
5 If tiles are used, have they been soaked for at least 30 minutes?
6 Has the thickness of mortar bed checked?
7 Are the required tools available?
8 Are there any specific requirements of the Client?
9 Has the tile code number and tile name ensured?
10 Check For MEPF services below Tiling Area
Shop drawing submitted?? Is the shuttering in line with
approved shop drawings?
11
Checks during tiling
1 Has slope been provided wherever required?
2 Has the laying procedure been followed?
Has it been ensured that back of the ceramic tiles is completely
coated with cement slurry?
3
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Have the tiles been gently tapped after laying on the mortar
bed?
4
Post-tiling checks
1 Have the joints been cleaned to remove loose mortar?
2 Are the joints properly aligned?
3 No hollow sound on the tile when tapped
4 Is the finished floor, level?
5 Are all the laid floor tiles properly covered?
Has it been ensured that grouting is only done after 24hrs of
laying of tiles?
6
Has the area been barricaded so as not to allow foot movement?
8 Check for Floor Cover?
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19. CHECKLIST FOR PAINTING
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Material confirming to approved make
Surface preparation – Cleanliness of cement mortar droppings,
dirt, dust, algae and grease marks
2
3 Check for mobilization & condition of tools and tackles
4 Check for primer application (Alkali resistance) and mixing ratio
5 Wall paint : Approved shades :-
6 Painting mixing ratio
Check for application as per manufacturer recommendation of
uniform shade with out-patches, brush marks & paint drops etc
7
8 First coat : with brush/roller
9 Second coat : with brush/roller
10 Final coat : with brush/roller
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20. CHECKLIST FOR DISTEMPER
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO Remarks
1 Material confirming to approved make
Surface preparation – Cleanliness of cement mortar droppings,
dirt, dust, algae and grease marks
2
3 Check for mobilization & condition of tools and tackles
4 Check for primer application (Alkali resistance) and mixing ratio
5 Wall paint : Approved shades :-
6 Painting mixing ratio
Check for application as per manufacturer recommendation of
uniform shade with out-patches, brush marks & paint drops etc
7
8 First coat : with brush/roller
9 Second coat : with brush/roller
10 Final coat : with brush/roller
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21. CHECKLIST FOR INDIAN TYPE WATERPROOFING FOR TERRACE
Project
Report No. Date of Inspection:
Ref. Drg. No.
Remar ks
S. No. Description of Activity YES NO
1 Checked agency of water proofing is approved?
2 Checked all materials to be used are approved?
3 Checked adequate man & material are available?
4 Checked method statement of water proofing is approved?
5 Checked cleaning work water proofing area with air/blower ?
6 Checked approved chemical used for terrace/toilet?
7 Checked water proofing area with ponding for 24 hours?
Checked / review and do check up any leakage or absorption with
consultants and/or site engineer in charger and/or site supervisor.
8
9 If leakage appears, clean out the water and re-again process.
10 Hand over the water proofing checklist to client and/or site in charge.
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