REHAB WORK IN PROGRESS

**INSPECTION CHECKLIST**

Note: All construction materials and methods can be evaluated using
detailed technical specifications and tests. Inspectors are encouraged
to pursue this information. The following list includes the major
inspection issues to consider. It may not address all of the issues in
the work write-up for a particular job.

**Remember to take all relevant documents, plans, write-up, previous
change orders, payment request and other documents to job site.**

Job Number or Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Contractor: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_ Time: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
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*Attach a list if more space is required.*

Condition of Work Site (E for excellent, G for good, F for fair, P for
poor):

Comments

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\_\_\_ Presence of debris
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\_\_\_ Presence of unused materials
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## Items to Consider:

-   Do workers appear to know what they are doing?

-   For small projects, interview owner to determine satisfaction and
    what they know about how the job is going.

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## FOOTING CHECKLIST

\_\_\_ Is footing dug and formed to adequate size?

\_\_\_ Footing depth will be below the frost line (36 inches in most
areas)

\_\_\_ Soil under footing is undisturbed

\_\_\_ Forms level +/- ¼ in. per 10 ft.

\_\_\_ Is sufficient reinforcing bar installed and securely joined?

\_\_\_ Drain tubing installed properly and covered with gravel

\_\_\_ A slump test was performed

\_\_\_ Concrete is finished flat and level +/- ¼ in. in 10 ft., not more
than ½ in. overall, and left rough

\_\_\_ Proper steps taken to keep concrete from freezing in cold weather
or drying too fast in hot weather or high winds

\_\_\_ Soil is unfrozen, without snow or ice

## FOUNDATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

\_\_\_ Is foundation plumb and level?

\_\_\_ Walls square +/- ¼ in. in 20 ft. Not more than ½ in. out of
square in any dimension.

\_\_\_ Walls straight +/- ¼ in. in 20 ft. Not more than ½ in. overall in
any wall.

\_\_\_ Foundation bolts or hold down anchor straps are placed 6 ft. o.c.
Bolts or straps are placed within 12 in. of each corner in both
directions.

\_\_\_ J-bolts or anchors centered in sill plate.

\_\_\_ Is foundation properly sealed with waterproof sealant (good
complete coverage, no missed spots)?

\_\_\_ Parging is 3/8 in. thick and covered at the bottom of the wall
where it meets the footing.

\_\_\_ Cores on block walls poured with concrete grout (not mortar)
according to the prints or drawings.

\_\_\_ Are mortar joints completely sealed and resistant to chipping or
flaking?

\_\_\_ Is concrete poured and worked properly to assure curing with no
air pockets?

\_\_\_ Has adequate drainage been provided around foundation?

## FRAMING QUALITY CHECKLIST

\_\_\_ All lumber meets or exceeds CABO code requirements and spec
requirements.

\_\_\_ Are components plumb, level and square?

\_\_\_ Is framing installed to provide proper support at all points,
especially at corners and around doors and windows?

\_\_\_ Are proper sized used for the spans involved, and are adequate
piers and beams installed where necessary to support load?

\_\_\_ Is framing installed to provide adequate nailers for drywall,
electrical and plumbing components, especially in corners and around
fixtures?

\_\_\_ Is the lumber dry, reasonably straight, and properly secured?

### FLOORS

\_\_\_ Sill sealer insulation installed between foundation sill plates
and concrete.

\_\_\_ Minimum bearing of floor joists is 1 ½ in.

\_\_\_ Rim joist toe-nailed to mud sill plate every 16 in. with 16d
nails.

\_\_\_ Floor joist crowned up.

\_\_\_ Each joist is nailed to the rim joist with at least 3 16d nails.

\_\_\_ Floor joists which are doubled are nailed together with 12d nails
at 16 in. o.c.

\_\_\_ Double floor joists installed around stairwell openings, at
bearing walls and at other locations as required by the plans and
specifications.

\_\_\_ Notches, holes or cuts, if necessary, are made in the center of
joists' width, not on the top or bottom edges.

\_\_\_ Notches, holes or cuts, if necessary, are made in the first third
of the jost span, not on the center 1/3 of the span.

\_\_\_ Construction adhesive used under all floor sheathing.

\_\_\_ Plywood or OSB subfloor nailed 6 in. o.c. on edges, 12 in. o.c.
at intermediate supports.

\_\_\_ 1/16 in. to 1/8 in. spacing around plywood or OSB sheets for
expansion or T&G sheets used.

### WALLS

\_\_\_ Wall plumb +/- ¼ in. in 8 ft.

\_\_\_ Bearing wall studs are not notched more than 25% of the width of
the studs, non bearing wall studs are not notched more than 40% of the
width of the studs.

\_\_\_ Holes drilled in studs do not exceed more than 40% and are at
least 5/8 in. from the edge of the stud.

\_\_\_ Backing installed for cabinets, grab bars, etc.

### INTERIOR PARTITIONS

\_\_\_ Plumb +/- ¼ in. in 8 ft.

\_\_\_ Bottom plates are nailed to the floor 16 in. o.c.

\_\_\_ All drywall backing is installed.

### ROOF FRAMING

\_\_\_ Truss anchors installed on both ends of every truss.

\_\_\_ Attic vents installed properly.

\_\_\_ A minimum bearing surface of 3 in. is required of all rafters.

\_\_\_ Lateral bracing installed per truss specs.

\_\_\_ Roof sheathing nailed 8 in. o.c. on edges and 12 in. o.c. at
supports.

\_\_\_ Joist hangers installed on girder trusses.

### BACKING

\_\_\_ Backing for cabinets installed.

\_\_\_ Backing for grab bars, towel bars, etc.

\_\_\_ Cabinet soffits are correct size and straight, plumb and level.
(Check carefully with a tape, square and level.)

\_\_\_ Fire blocking installed at cabinet stops.

\_\_\_ Fire blocking installed wherever required by local code.

### **WINDOWS AND DOORS INSPECTION CHECKLIST**

\_\_\_ Door openings plumb +/- ¼ in.

\_\_\_ Door properly shimmed, especially at each hinge and at the strike
plate.

\_\_\_ Windows installed level, plumb and square +/- 1/8 in.

\_\_\_ Windows properly shimmed and nailed at 16 in. o.c. or per
manufacturer's specs.

\_\_\_ Check to assure window is not in upside down or backwards.

\_\_\_ Installed plumb and level and work properly, sealing well with no
binding or rubbing?

\_\_\_ Warranties provided?

## INSULATION QUALITY CHECKLIST

\_\_\_ Gaps around window foam-insulated or caulked on the side and top.
Stuffed with batt insulation on the sills.

\_\_\_ Rim joists, vertical joints at outside corners and bottom plates
on exterior or garage walls sealed and caulked.

\_\_\_ All pipes and outlet boxes penetrating outside walls sealed or
insulated.

\_\_\_ Cracks or holes in exterior sheathing sealed with foam prior to
batts being installed.

\_\_\_ All holes penetrating double top plate are sealed.

\_\_\_ Exterior sheathing holes repaired and taped properly.

\_\_\_ Wall insulation batts not compressed.

\_\_\_ Tightly cut to fit irregular spaces.

\_\_\_ No insulation within 1 ½ in. of B-vents. Unfaced insulation only
near B-vents.

\_\_\_ Cut out for electrical boxes, no compression insulation cutout
placed behind the electrical box.

\_\_\_ Vapor barrier, 2 mil. Polyethylene, installed properly, no holes,
splices overlap, proper thickness, etc.

\_\_\_ Insulation collar installed around attic access.

\_\_\_ Statement of R-Value stapled to side of attic access opening.

\_\_\_ Access hatch insulated to the same R-Value as the rest of the
ceiling.

## PLUMBING ROUGH QUALITY CHECKLIST

\_\_\_ Are roughed-in pipes sealed during other work to prevent entry of
foreign material?

\_\_\_ Are joints secure and straight?

\_\_\_ Make sure that all water and drainage lines are properly
supported.

\_\_\_ Make sure vent lines at roof are properly flashed with a roof
jack.

\_\_\_ Make sure tub is properly installed and nail flange is nailed
with 8d nails 16 in. o.c.

\_\_\_ Studs in an exterior or bearing wall should not be notched more
than 25% of their width. 2x4=1 in., 2x6=1¼. Studs on interior or
nonbearing walls should not be notched more than 40% of their width.
2x4=1 5/8, 2x6=2 in.

\_\_\_ Studs may be drilled a maximum of 40% of their width provided the
hole is no closer than 5/8 in. from edge of the stud and the stud is not
notched.

\_\_\_ Holes in floor joists should not be more than 1/3 of the depth of
the joist in diameter and should not be located within 2 in. of the top
or bottom of the joist.

\_\_\_ Notches in the joists should not exceed 1/6 of the depth of the
joist and should not be located within the middle of the third span.

\_\_\_ Steel protection plates are used whenever plumbing pipes are
closer than 1 ½ in. from the edge of the plate or stud.

\_\_\_ Tubs and showers on exterior walls are insulated behind them
prior to being set.

\_\_\_ Inspection card is filled out and signed.

\_\_\_ Have lines been pressure tested?

\_\_\_ Shut-offs installed at right places?

\_\_\_ Warranties provided for fixtures?

\_\_\_ All equipment works properly with no signs of leaking or loose
mounts?

## ELECTRICAL

\_\_\_ Are circuits marked?\
\_\_\_ Adequate number of circuits and GFI circuits?

\_\_\_ Wire run properly protected from nails?\
\_\_\_ Equipment functions properly with no sign of excess load?\
\_\_\_ Warranties provided?

## HEATING AND COOLING

\_\_\_ Ducts secure, well sealed and insulated?\
\_\_\_ Balanced delivery of treated air with adequate return?

\_\_\_ Combustion air provided from outside?

\_\_\_ Exhaust stack vents properly?

\_\_\_ All piping installed with no sign of crimping or damage?

\_\_\_ Equipment works properly with no leakage of gas or exhaust?

\_\_\_ Warranty provided?