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Waterproofing final inspection checklist
Waterproofing final inspection is where the punch list is either short or expensive. This checklist walks the finished work the way an owner or AHJ will see it — devices on, systems running, everything labeled — with the photos that close the item instead of reopening it. Work is commonly verified against the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions — confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 5
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The GC's superintendent confirming waterproofing closeout items at terminations, wet areas and below-grade spaces.
When in the schedule
After finishes are on, before turnover — checking what remains visible: terminations, wet-area flood test records and below-grade spaces after a rain.
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.
Visible terminations
- 2 photos
Above-grade terminations sealed and continuous
Counterflashing and sealant beads continuous at every grade-line and parapet termination.
- 2 photos
Below-grade spaces dry after a rain event
Walls and slab joints photographed dry, or any damp spot located, marked and added to the list.
Records
- 1 photo
Flood test and membrane records on file for every area
The photo record export shows substrate, membrane, termination and test photos for each area being turned over.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Termination sealant skipped at the last few feet of a run where the scaffold was already down.
- Below-grade walls never checked after the first real rain event before turnover.
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.
Common questions
- What does this waterproofing final checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections — visible terminations, records. 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 GC's superintendent confirming waterproofing closeout items at terminations, wet areas and below-grade spaces.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- After finishes are on, before turnover — checking what remains visible: terminations, wet-area flood test records and below-grade spaces after a rain.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 5 of the 3 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 waterproofing final inspection?
- Termination sealant skipped at the last few feet of a run where the scaffold was already down. Below-grade walls never checked after the first real rain event before turnover.
- 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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