Inspection Pass Rate

A QC readiness KPI. Distinct from punch-list completion, which tracks deficiency close-out after inspection findings.

Pass % = inspections passed ÷ inspections performed × 100.

Tip: Keep “Passed Inspections” and “Total Inspections” on the same basis (period, units, and population) before calculating Inspection Pass Rate.

Cluster: Construction hub · Safety TRIR · CPI · SPI · Percentage guide

Inspection pass rate is the share of inspections (ITP hold points, municipal, or third-party) that passed first time.

Enter passed inspections and total inspections for the same period.

Inspections that passed
All inspections in the period

Inspection Pass Rate

Understanding Inspection Pass Rate

How we calculate. Pass % = inspections passed ÷ inspections performed × 100. The form uses the same arithmetic as the worked examples on this page. See our methodology and accuracy policy.

Real-world scenario: A typical Inspection Pass Rate case uses passed inspections 88 and total inspections 100. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.

What is Inspection Pass Rate?

A QC readiness KPI. Distinct from punch-list completion, which tracks deficiency close-out after inspection findings.

  • Same inspection set
  • Pass = accepted without re-inspection per policy
  • Segment by trade

The Formula

Inspection Pass Rate
Pass % = (Passed inspections ÷ Total inspections) × 100

Worked Example

Scenario: 88 passed of 100 inspections.
Step 1: 88 ÷ 100 = 0.88
Step 2: × 100 = 88%
Answer: Inspection pass rate is 88%.

Common Use Cases

  • ITP tracking: first-time quality
  • Trade scorecards: re-inspection load
  • Owner QA: inspection health

Pro Tips

  • Don’t count waived holds as passes unless labeled
  • Track fail reasons
  • Pair with punch list completion

Limitations: Inspection Pass Rate results are educational construction planning aids—not engineering, safety, legal, or cost-estimating advice. Confirm definitions with your project controls, safety, and contract documents. For earned-value SPI/CPI see the Professional hub.

FAQ

Same as punch list completion?

No. Pass rate is inspections accepted; punch completion is deficiency items closed afterward.

What if total inspections is 0?

Pass rate is undefined—enter a positive inspection count.

Authoritative References

For construction project controls and safety rate concepts, consult:

  • OSHA — workplace safety resources
  • PMI — project management practices
  • AIA — contract and project delivery context