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Overhead and coiling doorsOverhead and coiling doors rough-in inspection checklist
Overhead and coiling doors 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 NFPA 80, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 5
- Photos required
- 9
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The door installer's lead checking the opening ahead of the setting crew, or the GC's superintendent releasing openings before walls and headers are closed.
When in the schedule
After the opening is framed and headers are set, before drywall, masonry or metal panel closes the jamb and while backing can still be added.
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.
Opening and jamb
- 2 photos
Opening width, height and headroom checked against the door
Rough opening and side room, headroom and backroom measured against the specific door and track type before setting begins.
- 2 photos
Jambs plumb and floor level across the opening
Both jambs plumb, floor level checked at the door line so the bottom bar and weatherseal will meet the slab evenly.
Backing and anchorage
- 2 photos
Backing and blocking in place for tracks, operator and springs
Solid backing behind track brackets, the spring anchor plate and the operator mount, located where the door manufacturer's mounting details call for it.
- 2 photos
Track and guide anchors suit the wall type
Anchor type and spacing matched to masonry, concrete or steel at each bracket, no lag into unblocked drywall.
Electrical rough
- 1 photo
Power and control rough set for powered doors
Circuit stubbed at the operator location on the correct side, control station and safety-device conductors roughed to their mounting points.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Header short on clearance for the drum and springs, discovered when the coil won't fit above the opening.
- Operator and spring backing left out because the wall was closed before the door package arrived on site.
- Power for a motorized operator stubbed to the wrong side of the opening, forcing a surface conduit run later.
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 9 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 overhead and coiling doors rough-in checklist cover?
- 5 items across 3 sections, covering opening and jamb, backing and anchorage, electrical rough. 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 door installer's lead checking the opening ahead of the setting crew, or the GC's superintendent releasing openings before walls and headers are closed.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- After the opening is framed and headers are set, before drywall, masonry or metal panel closes the jamb and while backing can still be added.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 9 of the 5 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 overhead and coiling doors rough-in inspection?
- Header short on clearance for the drum and springs, discovered when the coil won't fit above the opening. Operator and spring backing left out because the wall was closed before the door package arrived on site. Power for a motorized operator stubbed to the wrong side of the opening, forcing a surface conduit run later.
- 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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