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Framing inspection checklist
Framing is the last honest look at the structure. Once rock goes on, every connector, every notch and every missing block becomes an argument instead of a photograph. This walk is organised so the concealed conditions are captured before close-in.
- Items
- 13
- Photos required
- 27
- Built for
- Residential builders
Who runs it
Framing foreman, then the GC superintendent before the pre-drywall inspection is requested.
When in the schedule
After MEP rough-in and before insulation and drywall, so notching and drilling done by other trades is visible in the same walk.
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.
Layout and structure
- 2 photos
Walls plumb, straight and on layout
Check with a level and a string line; note any bow that will telegraph through finish.
- 2 photos
Bearing points stacked and supported to foundation
Point loads carried down continuously; no bearing landing on unsupported floor sheathing.
- 2 photos
Headers, beams and posts sized and installed as drawn
Member size and ply count match the plan; full bearing at each end.
- 2 photos
Engineered members installed per the manufacturer's detail
Web stiffeners, hangers and hole locations follow the printed detail, not field judgment.
Connections and fastening
- 3 photos
Every connector fully nailed with the specified fastener
All holes filled, correct nail type and length, no roofing nails substituted.
- 2 photos
Hold-downs and anchor bolts installed and tightened
Correct spacing and embedment, washers present, nuts snug.
- 2 photos
Sheathing nailing pattern correct at edges and field
Edge spacing on shear walls, no overdriven nails breaking the face of the panel.
Penetrations and modifications
- 3 photos
Notching and boring within allowable limits
Walk the runs the plumber and electrician cut; anything oversized gets repaired and re-photographed.
- 2 photos
Nail plates installed where lines are close to the face
Protection at every bored stud within striking distance of a screw.
- 2 photos
Fire blocking and draft stopping in place
Concealed vertical and horizontal spaces blocked at the required intervals, including soffits and chases.
Blocking for what comes later
- 2 photos
Backing installed for cabinets, counters and casework
Continuous blocking at the correct height for every upper run and support bracket.
- 2 photos
Backing for grab bars, handrails and wall-hung fixtures
Every accessible location and every wall-hung item, including ones not yet in the field.
- 1 photo
Backing for mounted equipment and displays
Confirm the location against the furniture or equipment plan before the wall closes.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Studs notched or bored by a trade after framing signed off, with no re-walk.
- Missing blocking for grab bars, cabinets and TV mounts, discovered after paint.
- Connectors installed with the wrong or missing fasteners — a photograph would have caught it.
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 27 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.
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