Construction Quality Inspection

An audit checklist to inspect the quality of construction foundation pre-pour and post-pour, frames, doors, windows, etc.

Construction Quality Inspection



Shear Wall, Windows, Doors

1. Is the lumber the correct grade as specified on the plans?


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2. Is all hardware installed as per the engineer's specs?


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3. Are the correct trusses installed per the engineered layout?


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4. Is the lumber installed and spaced correctly?


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5. Are all anchor bolts installed correctly and spaced properly?


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6. Do all point load points have a direct traceable bearing to the slab?


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7. Are all fire stops and blocking installed?


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8. Does the house match the elevation drawings on all sides of the house?


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9. Are the correct nails used on all framing members?


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10. Is the roof sheathing installed and nailed correctly?


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11. Only treated materials in contact with masonry?


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12. Proper nailing, glue of sub floor? No squeaks?


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13. Fully supported seams in the sub floor. No sagging or weak spots?


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14. All hangers installed properly. Nails in all required holes?


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15. No bowed walls (check all plumbing, and stud shoes)


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16. Wet walls where needed?


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17. Are wall sheathing nail patterns consistent with IRC regulations 3” & 6”


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18. Proper ventilation space left in gables and ridge for air flow


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19. Ply wood clips in place


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20. All options included in Framing (fireplaces, islands, vaults, trey,)


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21. Are all strong backs in place and diagonals tied in?


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22. 1/8 inch OSB spacing?


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23. Exterior load bearing walls 16” OC?


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24. Garage Rough Openings correct?


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25. Check all rough door and window openings.


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26. All crickets built?


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27. All interior walls plumb and square?


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28. No damaged material left in place?


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29. Stairs shimmed and nailed in place per specifications?


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30. All windows set, level, visible silicone, window flashing? (enough nails)


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31. No broken glass or damage window or door frames?


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32. All exterior doors level and plumb? (check all reveals)


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33. House is broom clean, all trash in containers, extra material stacked in garage?


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34. Dimensional Lumber Drop


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35. Floor and Roof Turf Drop


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Pre-Pour

1. Dimensions Consistent with Elevations, Selections and Change orders?


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2. Beams/footings clear of water and debris? 20" wide?


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3. Poly installed properly?


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4. Island conduit installed ( if applicable )?


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5. Water meter Installed?


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6. Temporary electric meter installed?


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7. All Inspections Clear?


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8. Lot clean and fresh of trash?


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9. Overall Neighborhood appearance


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Post-Pour

1. Does Framing correspond to Foundation?


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2. Honeycombs in the foundation?


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3. Foundation level, with 2" tolerance front to back?


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4. Overall neighborhood appearance


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5. Flatwork complete ( Rear Patio) ?


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6. Lot clean and fresh of trash?


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