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Waterproofing punch checklist
Waterproofing 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 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 waterproofing foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing leak-related punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, as leak reports and inspector comments come in — each one located, repaired and re-proven.
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
Entry point located, not just the symptom
The repair photo shows the actual breach or failed termination, with a wide shot locating it on the wall or pan.
- 2 photos
Repair re-tested with water before closure
Localized water test or flood re-test documented on the repaired area, with the dry side photographed after.
Sign-off
- 1 photo
No remaining waterproofing items before area sign-off
All leak and termination items closed with photos before the area is released to turnover.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Leak repaired at the visible stain without tracing the actual entry point above or behind it.
- Repair photographed but never re-tested, so the punch item bounces back after the next rain.
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 punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections — repair and proof, sign-off. 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 waterproofing foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing leak-related punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, as leak reports and inspector comments come in — each one located, repaired and re-proven.
- 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 punch inspection?
- Leak repaired at the visible stain without tracing the actual entry point above or behind it. Repair photographed but never re-tested, so the punch item bounces back after the next rain.
- 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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