Checklist library
Construction inspection checklists you can run tomorrow
Every list below is written the way a walk actually happens: sections in build order, an item that says what you are looking for, and the number of photos that would prove it. Use them on paper, or load one into RTI and let the Photo Gate hold the submit button until the evidence exists.
69 checklists
Roof inspectionRoof inspection checklistDeck through edge metal, including the penetrations that leak first.11 items19 photosPunch listPunch list templateRoom-by-room closeout items with the before-and-after that closes them.15 items21 photosHVACHVAC inspection checklistEquipment set, duct, condensate, controls and startup readings.14 items24 photosFramingFraming inspection checklistPre-drywall walk: bearing, connectors, notching, blocking.13 items27 photosSite walkSite inspection checklistDaily walk: access, housekeeping, protection, environmental controls.12 items18 photosElectrical rough-inElectrical rough-in inspection checklistBoxes, conductors, grounding and protection before close-in.13 items21 photosDrywallDrywall inspection checklistPre-cover sign-off, hang, rated assemblies and finish level.12 items23 photosPlumbing rough-inRough-in plumbing inspection checklistSupply, DWV, slope, supports and the pressure test that proves it.13 items24 photosPre-pourPre-pour concrete checklistSubgrade, formwork, rebar, embeds and cover before the truck arrives.13 items23 photosFinal inspectionFinal inspection checklist for constructionThe handover walk: systems, life safety, finishes and documentation.15 items25 photosQC planConstruction quality control planRoles, definable features of work, three-phase control, nonconformance.12 items15 photosITPInspection and test plan (ITP)Activities, acceptance criteria, hold points and the record per row.11 items8 photosPre-drywallPre-drywall inspection checklistOne walk covering structure, MEP rough-in, insulation and blocking.11 items20 photosWindowsWindow installation inspection checklistRough opening, sill pan, flashing sequence, operation.12 items18 photosWaterproofingWaterproofing inspection checklistSubstrate, detailing, membrane, terminations and the flood test.12 items26 photosInsulationInsulation inspection checklistAir sealing, coverage, spray foam and vapor control before cover.12 items26 photosFirestoppingFirestopping inspection checklistRated assemblies, penetrations, joints and listed system compliance.13 items27 photosFoundationFoundation inspection checklistExcavation, footings, anchorage, damp-proofing and backfill.12 items28 photosExcavationExcavation and trench inspection checklistLocates, protective systems, access, spoil and daily re-inspection.12 items23 photosSafety walkConstruction safety inspection checklistFall protection, access, electrical, equipment and PPE.12 items25 photosSidingSiding and cladding inspection checklistWeather barrier, flashing, drainage plane, clearances.12 items25 photosMasonryMasonry inspection checklistMortar, reinforcement, grout, flashing and weeps.12 items25 photosPaintingPainting inspection checklistPreparation, conditions, priming, coverage and final acceptance.12 items21 photosFlooringFlooring installation inspection checklistSubstrate flatness, moisture testing, layout and protection.12 items25 photosStructural steelStructural steel inspection checklistAnchorage, erection tolerance, bolting, welding and coatings.12 items27 photosElectrical Rough-inElectrical rough-in inspection checklistBoxes, raceways, conductors and grounding before the walls close10 items14 photosElectrical Pre-coverElectrical pre-cover inspection checklistThe hold-point walk before insulation and drywall bury the rough-in6 items14 photosElectrical FinalElectrical final inspection checklistDevices, terminations, labeling and energization before turnover9 items14 photosElectrical PMElectrical preventive maintenance checklist checklistRecurring walk of panels, devices and life-safety circuits in an occupied building6 items8 photosPlumbing Rough-inPlumbing rough-in inspection checklistUnderground and in-wall piping, slopes and supports before pressure testing9 items14 photosPlumbing Pre-coverPlumbing pre-cover inspection checklistThe hold-point walk before slabs are poured and walls are closed6 items10 photosPlumbing FinalPlumbing final inspection checklistFixtures, supplies, traps and water heater set and operating before turnover9 items12 photosHVAC Rough-inHVAC rough-in inspection checklistDuctwork, refrigerant lines, condensate and equipment setting before the walls and ceilings close8 items13 photosHVAC Pre-coverHVAC pre-cover inspection checklistThe above-ceiling walk before the grid and drywall close on ductwork and lines7 items11 photosHVAC FinalHVAC final inspection checklistGrilles, registers, balancing and controls verified before startup and turnover7 items9 photosFraming Rough-inFraming rough-in inspection checklistStud layout, plumb, headers and connectors verified during the erection walk8 items13 photosFraming Pre-coverFraming pre-cover inspection checklistThe hold-point walk before sheathing and drywall bury blocking, bracing and connectors6 items11 photosFraming FinalFraming final inspection checklistFinish-adjacent framing checked for flatness and backing before trim and cabinetry6 items9 photosConcrete Rough-inConcrete rough-in inspection checklistFormwork, reinforcement and embeds verified on the deck the morning of the pour9 items17 photosConcrete FinalConcrete final inspection checklistStripped concrete walked for surface defects, curing and joint work before turnover8 items15 photosRoofing Rough-inRoofing rough-in inspection checklistDeck condition, fastening and underlayment verified before the finish layer goes on6 items11 photosRoofing Pre-coverRoofing pre-cover inspection checklistFlashing and underlayment details verified before the finish roofing layer covers them5 items11 photosRoofing FinalRoofing final inspection checklistCompleted roof walked for field workmanship, edge detailing and drainage before turnover5 items10 photosRoofing PMRoofing preventive maintenance checklist checklistRecurring roof walk to catch debris, drainage and membrane problems before they leak5 items8 photosFire Protection Rough-inFire Protection rough-in inspection checklistPiping, hangers and head locations verified against the reflected ceiling before rough-in sign-off7 items11 photosFire Protection Pre-coverFire Protection pre-cover inspection checklistHydrostatic test held and head clearances verified before the ceiling closes above the system4 items8 photosFire Protection FinalFire Protection final inspection checklistHeads, escutcheons, spare stock and system interface verified before the AHJ final and turnover6 items9 photosFire Protection PMFire Protection preventive maintenance checklist checklistRecurring inspection round of gauges, valves and system condition in an occupied building5 items8 photosMasonry Rough-inMasonry rough-in inspection checklistFirst-lift walk of layout, coursing, mortar joints and reinforcement before the wall builds height9 items14 photosMasonry Pre-coverMasonry pre-cover inspection checklistThe hold-point walk before grouting and insulation seal cells, ties and weeps out of view6 items10 photosMasonry FinalMasonry final inspection checklistCompleted veneer or CMU walk checking finish, movement joints and cleaning before turnover8 items11 photosDrywall Rough-inDrywall rough-in inspection checklistBoard-hanging walk checking fastener pattern, joints and rated assembly layers before taping starts9 items12 photosDrywall Pre-coverDrywall pre-cover inspection checklistBoard inspection before taping and finishing conceal fastener defects and damaged panels5 items7 photosDrywall FinalDrywall final inspection checklistFinish-level walk checking joints, corners and texture match under critical light before turnover8 items11 photosPainting Rough-inPainting rough-in inspection checklistSurface-prep walk checking substrate condition, patching and priming before coats go on8 items10 photosPainting Pre-coverPainting pre-cover inspection checklistPrimer and first-coat check confirming full coverage before the final coats go on5 items7 photosPainting FinalPainting final inspection checklistFinish walk checking color, sheen and coverage consistency before turnover7 items10 photosRooftop unit (RTU) QuarterlyRooftop unit (RTU) quarterly maintenance checklistFilters, belts, drains and safeties on each unit, every quarter6 items7 photosRooftop unit (RTU) AnnualRooftop unit (RTU) annual maintenance checklistFull service: coils, electrical connections, refrigerant and combustion checks8 items13 photosStandby generator set QuarterlyStandby generator set quarterly maintenance checklistFluids, batteries and an off-load run test on the standby set7 items9 photosStandby generator set AnnualStandby generator set annual maintenance checklistFull load bank test, coolant system service and transfer switch exercise7 items12 photosFire pump (electric or diesel) QuarterlyFire pump (electric or diesel) quarterly maintenance checklistChurn test, controller status and supervised valve checks on the fire pump7 items9 photosFire pump (electric or diesel) AnnualFire pump (electric or diesel) annual maintenance checklistFull-flow performance test against the pump curve and mechanical inspection7 items11 photosMain electrical switchgear / service section QuarterlyMain electrical switchgear / service section quarterly maintenance checklistExterior walk-down of switchgear for clearance, ventilation and heat signs6 items8 photosMain electrical switchgear / service section AnnualMain electrical switchgear / service section annual maintenance checklistDe-energized interior inspection of connections, insulation and breaker mechanisms7 items11 photosCommercial heating boiler QuarterlyCommercial heating boiler quarterly maintenance checklistOperating pressures, combustion and low-water cutoff test on the heating boiler7 items8 photosCommercial heating boiler AnnualCommercial heating boiler annual maintenance checklistFire-side and water-side teardown, burner service and full safety test7 items12 photosBackflow prevention assembly QuarterlyBackflow prevention assembly quarterly maintenance checklistVisual check of valve positions, leaks and enclosure condition on the backflow assembly6 items7 photosBackflow prevention assembly AnnualBackflow prevention assembly annual maintenance checklistCertified field test of the check valves and relief valve, with the report filed7 items8 photos