Attic Inspection Checklist

Use this Attic Inspection Checklist to thoroughly assess attics for proper attic framing, roof sheathing, plumbing checks, masonry inspections, etc.

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Attic Inspection Checklist

General Conditions

Observations

Framing

Chimney(s) - Masonry

Metal Flue

Plumbing

Forced Air Heating / Cooling Ductwork

Conclusions

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Attic Inspection Checklist

Use this Attic Inspection Checklist to thoroughly assess attics for proper attic framing, roof sheathing, plumbing checks, masonry inspections, etc.

1. What is the property address?

2. What is the city?

3. What is the state?

4. What is the ZIP code?

5. What is the property owner’s name?

6. What is the date of inspection (mm/dd/yyyy)?

7. What is the inspector’s name?

1. What is the extent of the attic?

2. Where is the access location(s)?

3. What type of attic framing is present?

4. What type of roof sheathing is used?

1. Is there any damage to the top and bottom connections of diagonal braces between the ridge board and ceiling framing, or failure of braces?

2. Is there a separation of framing at the ridge board?

3. Are there any fresh fractures in framing members?

1. Are there any visible cracks or offsets?

2. Is there damage to the framing adjacent to the chimney?

3. Is there damage to the framing where metal tie straps connect masonry to the framing?

1. Are there any open or offset joints?

1. Are there any broken pipes or joint separations in sewer vent piping?

1. Is there any crushed ductwork?

2. Are there any separated joints in ductwork or appliance flues?

3. Is there any presence of asbestos insulation or joint taping on ductwork or appliance flues?

4. Is there any damage to asbestos insulation or joint taping on ductwork or appliance flues?

5. Are there any shifted or disconnected furnaces or fan coil units?

6. Are there any other abnormal conditions?

1. Is there any evidence of earthquake-induced damage observed in the attic?

2. Were any nonstructural or structurally insignificant conditions observed that may be earthquake-induced and require repair? If so, what are they?

3. Are there indications of potentially structurally significant earthquake damage that require an inspection by a technical consultant?

4. Is there impact damage to roof framing from a fallen chimney?

5. Is there framing damage adjacent to the chimney?

6. Is there buckling or fracture of diagonal braces supporting the ridge board, or damage to end connections?

7. Is there a separation between roof framing and an adjacent wall?

8. Are there fresh separations of framed connections?

9. Were any indications of conditions unrelated to the earthquake observed that require further investigation? If so, what are they?