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Cold-formed metal framingCold-formed metal framing punch checklist
Cold-formed metal framing punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against AISI cold-formed steel standards, the applicable building code. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 4
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The framing foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing framing punch before the board crew starts.
When in the schedule
During framing closeout, after other trades have run their sleeves and boxes through the walls and may have cut or dented studs.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Damage and repair
- 2 photos
Studs cut, notched or crushed by other trades repaired
Damaged studs located, reinforced or replaced per the engineer's repair detail, photographed before board covers them.
- 1 photo
Missed or loose fasteners driven
Connections re-checked for skipped or backed-out screws, any missing fasteners added to the required pattern.
Signoff
- 1 photo
Area released clean to the board crew
All framing punch closed with photos on the wall or zone before it's handed to the next trade.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Studs notched or crushed by a plumber or electrician forcing a pipe through, left un-repaired behind the board.
- A missed screw line at a stiffener or connection found only when the wall flexes under the board crew.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 4 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Verified against
Common questions
- What does this cold-formed metal framing punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections, covering damage and repair, signoff. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The framing foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing framing punch before the board crew starts.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During framing closeout, after other trades have run their sleeves and boxes through the walls and may have cut or dented studs.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 4 of the 3 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a cold-formed metal framing punch inspection?
- Studs notched or crushed by a plumber or electrician forcing a pipe through, left un-repaired behind the board. A missed screw line at a stiffener or connection found only when the wall flexes under the board crew.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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