AS-BUILT CHECKLIST
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Take this checklist with you on-site to ensure you're capturing the necessary measurements
for your next remodel project.

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS1.

LASE R ME ASUR I NG
D E VI C E

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LAPT OP C OMPUT E R

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FLASH D R I VE

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BAT T E R I E S(BAC K UP FOR LASE R )5.

T APE ME ASUR E

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E LE C T R ONI C LE VE L

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PE NC I L

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C AME R A

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BOOT I E S

9. PAPE R

For resources and information about how you can use Chief Architect
Software for your remodeling project, visit chiefarchitect.com/remodelingsoftware/. View the video on the full As-Built Measurement Process which
covers using Chief Architect to gather as-built measurements, tools used in
the field, measuring walls, their thicknesses and openings, as well as areview of vaulted ceilings and site study.

Let's get started! As-Built Checklist begins on next page.

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On site, field measurements will be entered directly into Chief Architect, or your design
software of choice, using a laptop computer. Walls will be placed first. Roughly draw out
interior walls as necessary. Insert interior dimension lines and begin collecting the asbuilt measurements. Starting from the center of the structure, begin updating the roughmodel in the software to conform to the actual structure. Work out from the center tothe front, back and sides to minimize additive errors.
Depending on the capabilities of the measuring device (laser), it may be possible todisplay 5 measurements on screen and store 20 or more in memory. Given thiscapability, it is possible to take 5 or more dimensions and enter those into Chief
Architect, moving 5 or more walls in sequence. That amounts to at least a 5-foldincrease in speed of input.

FLOOR & CEILINGROOM DIMENSIONS
Dimension Walls

Floor & Ceiling Changes
Ceiling Heights & Changes

Front to back, & side to sideVaults

Recesses
Bump Outs

Slope of Ceiling
Wall Height at the low side of the vault

Skylight Size & Location
Note materials if not default in plan file.

Expert Tips & Advice

Take 2 dimensions on each wall todetermine if the room is square. If theroom is not square, the larger dimension
is used and notes made in the plan toindicate the discrepance.
If using a laser measuring device,minimize errors introduced by wavy or
out-of-plumb walls by taking multiple
dimensions across the room at a specificheight on the wall and averaging them.
Take readings low on the wall, justabove the baseboard, to eliminate
errors from wavy or out-of-plumb walls.

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DOORSWINDOWS

Width, Height, Thickness

Width, Height, Thicness

Distance from edge of door to adjacentwall or corner

Distance to adjacent wall or corner

Verify defaults in plan file
Door type, casing size, casing offset, styleand material.

Verify defaults in plan file
Window type, shapes, lites, materials

Transom Windows
If present, use the window levels to aid
placing the transoms over the primarywindows. Mull transom and primarywindows as desired for plan file

CABINETRY

TRIM & MOLDINGS

Width, Depth, Height

Base Molding

Door & Drawer Styles

Chair Rail Molding

Verify defaults in plan file

Crown Molding

Modify for plan as-needed to match siteconditions

HVAC
Heat RegistersOPPENINGS
Attic & Crawl Space
Locate & Size

Locate & Size

Cold Air Returns
Locate & Size

House Fans
Locate & Size

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SPECIFIC TO KITCHENS, BATHS & LAUNDRY ROOMSAppliances
Locate & Size

Plumbing Fixtures
LocateDistance from center to adjacent wall

HVAC
Range Hoods
Mechanical Fans
Furnaces
Water Heaters

Natural Gas Outlets
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Fireplaces

Primary Water Inlet/ Valve

Location

Main Water Valve

Height, Width, Depth- Location & Size

FireboxPrimary shut off- Height, Width, Depth, Offset

Stairs (Interior & Exterior)
Floor to floor distance
Overall width of the staircase
Tread width
Riser height
Number of treads or risers
Landings- Length, Width, Height
Railing Height

Furnaces & Water Heaters
Appliance Location
Appliance Type
Appliance Capacity- Location

Electrial Service & Panels
Power Pole or Service Box- Locate & Note
Main Panel Size
Main Breaker Capacity
Sub Panels

Location of outlets and switches by request
onlyGas Meter
Primary Gas Meter- Location
Main Gas Inlet Pipe
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Floor Framing
Joist- Type, Size, Spacing
Subfloor- Thickness

Roof Framing
Eaves (if exposed)- Framing & Spacing
Trusses/ Rafters (if attic access isavailable)- Size, Spacing, Roof Sheathing

General information only, typically on
request

EXTERIOR (IF A SITE STUDY IS REQUIRED)
Measurements from each corner of the building to fences on the property.
Left rear to side, right rear to back, right rear to side, etc.
Clearly note that all dimensions are to fences on the site study sheet

Avoid calling the site study a "plot plan". A plot plan is typically the result of a survey which uses
physical evidence (bench marks, etc.) to establish the actual property lines. If a plot plan is required,a licensed surveyor should be retained.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Before you leave the site, take lots of photographs.
Every side of the structure & from corners of the property
Take as many photos as are needed to verify existing conditions and provide clarity

If a straight-on photo of a gable end is taken centered on the ridge, the slope of the roof can be
determined in Chief Architect by importing the photo and drawing lines over the gable fascia. The
slope will display in the line specification dialog.

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