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Wall and corner protectionWall and corner protection rough-in inspection checklist
Wall and corner protection 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, the applicable building code. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 6
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The wall protection installer coordinating with the framer, or the GC's superintendent releasing walls for board once backing is set.
When in the schedule
While the wall is still open, after framing and before drywall or wall finish closes it, when backing can still be added or moved.
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.
Backing layout
- 2 photos
Backing located against mounting heights
Blocking or backing plate present at every rail, guard and panel run, centered on the actual mounting heights from the approved layout.
- 2 photos
Continuous backing at rails and corners
Backing continuous behind handrails and crash rails and at outside corners, no gaps at splices or where runs cross studs.
Load and coordination
- 1 photo
Backing rated for the impact and pull loads
Backing type and fastening able to carry the guard and rail loads per the manufacturer's requirement, not relying on board alone.
- 1 photo
Backing coordinated with devices and finishes
Backing clears switches, outlets and other in-wall work, and its depth suits the finish thickness so anchors reach solid material.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- 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.
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 6 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 wall and corner protection rough-in checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering backing layout, load and 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 wall protection installer coordinating with the framer, or the GC's superintendent releasing walls for board once backing is set.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- While the wall is still open, after framing and before drywall or wall finish closes it, when backing can still be added or moved.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 6 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 wall and corner protection rough-in inspection?
- 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.
- 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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