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Operable partitionsOperable partitions punch checklist
Operable partitions 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 manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 4
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The partition installer on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing partition punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, once the room is fully finished and the wall has been cycled a few times in real use.
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.
Operation and seals
- 1 photo
Dragging panels adjusted and re-cycled
Binding or dragging panel adjusted, wall cycled again through a full extend and stack, movement confirmed smooth.
- 2 photos
Seal gaps closed top and bottom
Any light or air gap at the top or bottom seals traced and adjusted, seals confirmed in contact across the closed run.
Latch and closure
- 1 photo
Latch and jamb closure adjusted
Closure panel and any latch adjusted to close tight at the jamb without forcing, both ends checked.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A dragging panel adjusted at the shoe when the real cause is the track loading down under weight, so the drag comes right back.
- Seal gap chased at the panel while the top seal is the one not deploying fully, so the acoustic complaint stays.
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.
Common questions
- What does this operable partitions punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections, covering operation and seals, latch and closure. 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 partition installer on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing partition punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, once the room is fully finished and the wall has been cycled a few times in real use.
- 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 operable partitions punch inspection?
- A dragging panel adjusted at the shoe when the real cause is the track loading down under weight, so the drag comes right back. Seal gap chased at the panel while the top seal is the one not deploying fully, so the acoustic complaint stays.
- 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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