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Rooftop solar PVRooftop solar PV punch checklist
Rooftop solar PV 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 NEC (NFPA 70), the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 5
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The install crew lead on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing rooftop punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after the array has cycled through weather and other trades have finished any rooftop work above or around it.
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.
Repair and proof
- 2 photos
Each defect located and photographed in context
A close shot of the clamp, label or flashing plus a wide shot placing it on the array by row and column.
- 1 photo
Loose clamps retorqued and re-marked
Clamp brought back to the specified torque, torque mark reapplied, adjacent clamps in the row spot-checked.
Labels and closure
- 1 photo
Missing or faded labels replaced
Rapid-shutdown, disconnect and directory labels present and legible at every required location before the array is signed off.
- 1 photo
No remaining rooftop items before array signoff
All punch items closed with photos, roof left clear of debris and fasteners before the area is released to turnover.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A clamp backed off after thermal cycling and was retorqued, but never marked, so the next walk can't tell it was addressed.
- A flashing touch-up sealed on the surface while the underlying reverse lap that let water in was left in place.
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 5 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 rooftop solar pv punch checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering repair and proof, labels 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 install crew lead on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing rooftop punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after the array has cycled through weather and other trades have finished any rooftop work above or around it.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 5 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 rooftop solar pv punch inspection?
- A clamp backed off after thermal cycling and was retorqued, but never marked, so the next walk can't tell it was addressed. A flashing touch-up sealed on the surface while the underlying reverse lap that let water in was left in place.
- 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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