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Operable partitionsOperable partitions rough-in inspection checklist
Operable partitions rough-in is the last time the work is fully visible. Once the cover inspection passes and the walls, ceilings and slabs close, every defect left behind becomes a demolition bill. This checklist walks the rough-in in the order the work goes in, with the photo each item needs before it gets buried. Work is commonly verified against manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 8
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The partition installer's field lead with the GC's superintendent, coordinating with the framer and electrician before the ceiling contractor closes in.
When in the schedule
After the overhead track support is framed and the track is hung, and before the ceiling closes — once the grid and tile are in, nothing above the track can be reached or corrected.
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.
Structural support
- 2 photos
Independent overhead support framed and attached to structure
Support steel or framing carried up to the building structure, not hung from the ceiling grid, connections made per the shop drawings.
- 2 photos
Support capacity verified against the loaded panel weight
Framing and attachments matched to the panel weight and hanger spacing on the manufacturer's support drawings, no field-substituted anchors.
Track
- 2 photos
Track level and straight along the full run
Track checked level end to end and straight along its length, splices aligned, switches and intersections smooth where fitted.
Coordination
- 2 photos
Power and pocket coordinated before close-in
Power for any powered operation roughed in at the track, storage pocket framing and clearance confirmed, all verified before the ceiling closes.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Track hung off the ceiling grid or a joist that was never sized for the loaded panel weight, so it sags the first time the wall is stacked.
- Track set level but not straight, so panels bind and drag along part of the run.
- Ceiling closed before the pocket framing and the panel-storage clearance are confirmed, trapping panels that no longer clear the opening.
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 8 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 rough-in checklist cover?
- 4 items across 3 sections, covering structural support, track, coordination. 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's field lead with the GC's superintendent, coordinating with the framer and electrician before the ceiling contractor closes in.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- After the overhead track support is framed and the track is hung, and before the ceiling closes — once the grid and tile are in, nothing above the track can be reached or corrected.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 8 of the 4 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 rough-in inspection?
- Track hung off the ceiling grid or a joist that was never sized for the loaded panel weight, so it sags the first time the wall is stacked. Track set level but not straight, so panels bind and drag along part of the run. Ceiling closed before the pocket framing and the panel-storage clearance are confirmed, trapping panels that no longer clear the opening.
- 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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