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3 lists · 11 items · 19 photosWall and corner protection inspection checklists
Wall and corner protection inspection checklists for the rough-in, final and punch walks: 3 free lists, 11 items and 19 photo requirements, each item naming what to look for and the photo that proves it.
The wall and corner protection walks, in build order
Wall and corner protection Rough-in· Wall and corner protectionWall and corner protection rough-in inspection checklistIn-wall blocking and backing verified against mounting heights and impact loads before the wall is closed4 items6 photosWall and corner protection Final· Wall and corner protectionWall and corner protection final inspection checklistRails, guards and panels level, continuous, securely anchored and at the right heights on the finished wall4 items8 photosWall and corner protection Punch· Wall and corner protectionWall and corner protection punch checklistCloseout walk for loose sections, misaligned splices, and end-cap and color touch-up3 items5 photos
Where each walk sits in the schedule
- Wall and corner protection rough-in inspection checklistrough-in
- While the wall is still open, after framing and before drywall or wall finish closes it, when backing can still be added or moved. Run by: The wall protection installer coordinating with the framer, or the GC's superintendent releasing walls for board once backing is set.
- Wall and corner protection final inspection checklistfinal
- After the protection is fully installed on finished walls, before the owner's punch walk and before corridors open to use. Run by: The GC's superintendent with the wall protection installer, walking finished corridors and rooms before turnover.
- Wall and corner protection punch checklistpunch
- During closeout, after corridors have seen cart and equipment traffic that reveals loose runs and knocked splices. Run by: The wall protection installer on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing Division 10 punch items before turnover.
What most often sends wall and corner protection work back
- Blocking set to a generic height instead of the actual rail and guard mounting heights, so the fastener line lands off the wood once the finish is on.
- Corner guards and crash rails expected to catch impact loads but backed with nothing more than the drywall, because no one confirmed backing at those runs.
- Backing shown on the shop drawing but never verified in the field, discovered missing only when the guard won't hold a pull.
- Handrail runs anchored into the board between blocking, tight at install but pulling loose the first time weight is put on them.
- Corner guards stopped short or misaligned at a splice, leaving the arris of the corner exposed above or below the guard.
- Rails set to a comfortable height by eye instead of the specified mounting height, and the accessible clearance at the wall comes up short.
- A loose section snugged at the bracket without confirming the fastener actually caught backing, so it works loose again under traffic.
- A color touch-up smeared over a scuffed guard while a popped end cap next to it is left off, leaving the run open at the end.
Common questions
- Which wall and corner protection inspections do these checklists cover?
- Wall and corner protection rough-in inspection checklist (rough-in): While the wall is still open, after framing and before drywall or wall finish closes it, when backing can still be added or moved. Wall and corner protection final inspection checklist (final): After the protection is fully installed on finished walls, before the owner's punch walk and before corridors open to use. Wall and corner protection punch checklist (punch): During closeout, after corridors have seen cart and equipment traffic that reveals loose runs and knocked splices.
- Who runs a wall and corner protection inspection?
- The wall protection installer coordinating with the framer, or the GC's superintendent releasing walls for board once backing is set. The GC's superintendent with the wall protection installer, walking finished corridors and rooms before turnover. The wall protection installer on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing Division 10 punch items before turnover.
- What most often sends wall and corner protection work back?
- Blocking set to a generic height instead of the actual rail and guard mounting heights, so the fastener line lands off the wood once the finish is on. Corner guards and crash rails expected to catch impact loads but backed with nothing more than the drywall, because no one confirmed backing at those runs. Backing shown on the shop drawing but never verified in the field, discovered missing only when the guard won't hold a pull. Handrail runs anchored into the board between blocking, tight at install but pulling loose the first time weight is put on them.
- Can I run these checklists in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace and load any of the 3 lists (11 items in total). The Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached, and approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.