Excavation to Insulation - Construction Checklist

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• Lot Number /Subdivision

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Personal Builder

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Pre-Construction Checklist

• Take picture of Curb before excavation and notify developer of any cracks

  Media

• Did you review plans, plot plan and all job documents (Pos)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify that Window Ros are uploaded and notify PE if not?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the silt fence installed prior to excavating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you confirmed all manholes are marked and uncovered, all utilities are present and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan holder box installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check stakes at back property line and if not present notify Surveyor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you request gas service (Kansas city will not accept until the foundation is in)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temporary Electrical Meter on site (Check this at the time of excavation or sooner)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify all hubs and flags are intact a few days prior to Excavation/Slot date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ notes

Excavation

• Take picture of excavated lot

  Media

• Is subsurface present (follow subsurface procedures and Send notification if so)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you update schedule Dig/slot date to accurately show day excavation began?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Foundation / Backfill

• Take picture of foundation before and after backfill

  Media

• Did you confirm foundation trade has correct layouts and plans (send confirmation to AM and foundation trade)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you confirm sewer stub location on plot plan and ensure sewer sleeve is placed in footing on correct side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you schedule back fill inspection (if city requires)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is UFER ground installed near location of hot water heater and furnace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is foundation rebar bent over or capped off to prevent physical harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is form lumber picked up and removed from jobsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you measure foundation wall and compare to plans (notify AM of any substantial variances)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the foundation match plot plan wall heights, garage cut out, step downs, and retaining walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is damproofing complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foundation and stoop fully backfilled, and yard graded to allow drainage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all dirt removed from lot (except what will be needed for final grade)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you begin running soaker hoses or root soakers to settle over dig and water/sewer ditch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you follow up on gas service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a clean gravel drive established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you confirm downwall windows shown on plan will work and notify PE so they can place order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is silt fence still intact and/or repaired/replaced as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you schedule Footing and/or wall inspections as needed for some municipalities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall ties all knocked off after forms stripped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is egress ladder installed and drilled into wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ notes

Under slab plumbing / pre-flatwork

• Take picture of underslab plumbing

  Media

• Is radon vent “T” installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sump Pit in correct location and out of future finished areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is interior drain tile installed on all jobs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is silt fence in place and streets clean after water/sewer complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If water or sewer service come from across the street did you repair/replace sod or sidewalk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If trench for water and sewer goes under driveway did you backfill with gravel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify cleanout locations in floors are not in bathrooms or bedrooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was there a City inspection for ground rough plumbing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ notes

Basement / garage flatwork inspection

• Take a picture of rebar in place prior to pour, if you cannot be there have your flatwork trade send you a picture

  Media

• Is there 1 ft. O.C. rebar in garage floors, 2 ft. O.C. rebar in basement slabs (unless plans specify otherwise)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you ensure isolation rings were used at posts and at tub drain on future baths?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you ensure no wood forms poured in at bath stub?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are basement floors saw cut to prevent cracking (unless a structural slab was required due to subsurface)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you ensure no excess slag on walls or left on egress wells?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

1st floor framing inspection

• Take pictures of first floor framing

  Media

• Is there a dumpster on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Port a john on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is 1st floor level (confirm with 6’ level and sign off with framers)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards installed around stair opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are two stud corners installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows at correct height per plans, and standards confirmed with RO sheet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are window sills slopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jobsite clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LVL’s ripped down ¼” (if using dimensional lumber joists)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check full framing specs checklist for more info (see below)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

2nd floor framing inspection

• Take pictures of 2nd floor framing

  Media

• Does exterior siding overlap floor levels properly (barn Lap)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the 2nd Floor level (confirm with 6’ level and sign off with framers)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards installed at stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are two stud corners installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows at correct height per plans, and standards confirmed with RO sheet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are window sills slopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jobsite clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check full framing specs checklist for more info (see below)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

Stoop flashing and flatwork inspection

• Are stoops properly flashed prior to pouring (flashing totally overlaps foundation)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper edging and broom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all forms removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was there a city inspection (if required in municipality)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you follow up on gas service (if not already ran to house)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

Comprehensive framing checklist

• Take picture of all 4 sides when framing is complete and cleaned home on interior

  Media

• Does trim on front elevation match plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Tyvek installed properly and Cap nails used to secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Drain or stucco wrap on front of home, house wrap on sides and rear of homes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a minimum 3/8” gap between garage door framing and concrete floor to eliminate rotting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there 1,000 lb. straps in garage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is window drip cap flashing installed behind Tyvek on single wall construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows shimmed and raised off sills, square, operate smoothly, and have an equal reveal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are window sills properly framed so it slopes to the exterior?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows paned with flexo wrap and taped properly (sides then top)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check for broken window glass or frames inside and out, and initial/date window after inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you mark door swings and check for correct door sizes per the plans (height and width)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are truss hangers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are basement and garage beam post in correct locations per plans, and bolted down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there two stud corners throughout home?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all knee walls or dead spaces adjacent to attics or deck/porch roofs have sheeting on cold side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there proper window header heights (kitchen and main level bath 7’, great room and breakfast 8’, basement 7’)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you pan off dead spaces and chases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exterior doors square and shimmed, and door pans installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check on pre-batt insulation and fireplace install?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fur downs and backing for cabinets in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is structural bearing under point loads and load bearing walls and blocking per I joist layouts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Floor joists, beams, LVL etc. installed per plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trusses free of cuts or damage and vaults plane out, and blocking is in for sheetrock/trimmed beams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is seat in master shower framed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there attic accesses (main attics 18” high for insulation) (garage attic 12” high)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the soap niche in master shower framed and marked on floor for location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are subfloors flat without any crowned joist or raised subfloor edges, and no holes present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you check for missed nails in subfloor (especially where visible in unfinished basements)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you inspect roof for possible defects (like sags or wavy valleys) and is it quality workmanship?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you cut any excess Tyvek or sill sealer hanging below siding on exterior?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are porch roofs properly supported to allow flat workers to pour concrete stoop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are metal post standoffs installed under covered deck or patio post where a patio is being poured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of soffit vents installed including garage and rear patio covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is house swept and clean including yard clean and all debris/scrap in dumpster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excess lumber neatly stacked in garage or front yard for pick up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

Roofing Inspection

• Take picture of roof

  Media

• Is roof kick out flashing installed by roofers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard clean and all trash thrown in dumpster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of roof vents including garages and covered patios?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is step flashing installed behind Tyvek to create proper drainage plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you print and tape all selection and spec sheets to windows for rough in and finish crews to verify selections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

Mechanical / pre-sheetrock inspection

• Take few pictures of HVAC Plumbing and Electrical throughout the home

  Media

• Are furnace and hot water heater are in the correct location, and do not encroach upon future finished living area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double walls or fur downs installed for ductwork and plumbing in garage (at least 3 ½” of insulation)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there blocking above garage beam, where 2nd floor condition floor ends, and garage cold walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Double check attic knee wall sheeting with top and bottom plates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper backing for TV or other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is jet tub deck flush with the underside of jet tub, and level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is jet tub properly supported by framing material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are jet tub and fireplace covered with cardboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you mark studs and location of motor access on floor for cabinet installer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are jet tub motor and electrical outlet accessible and on the correct side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor registers covered with metal filter covers provided by HVAC trade partners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wiring for electrical outlets, switches and light installed in correct locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you schedule an insulation inspection with your Area Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/ Notes

Air Sealing and Insulation Inspection

• Take pictures of kitchen, great room and master bathroom prior to drywall delivery.

  Media

• Did you check overall alignment throughout home – Grade 1 installation (virtually no compaction)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a garage band joist air barrier (bays adjoining conditioned space – picture frame with foam)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there attic eave baffles (Use 3 baffles per soffit vent)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there air barrier at all band Joists (solid blocking and picture frame with spray foam)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wall behind shower/tub insulated and air barrier installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wall behind fireplace insulated and air barrier installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there spray foam at perimeter of floor joist/bottom plate intersection of all floors adjacent to attic spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there flash foam at bottom and exterior rim of all cantilevered floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attic knee walls sheeted and/or air barrier installed, and any gaps are fully sealed with spray foam and insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attic slopes/walls insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wall adjoining porch roof exterior walls or unconditioned spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On double walls – does insulation fill entire cavity with no air gaps (it must)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify blanket insulation has no gaps, voids or compression?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify blown-in insulation has proper density with firm packing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulated floor above garage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors between conditioned and exterior spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cantilevered floors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are openings to unconditioned space fully sealed (duct shaft, piping shaft/penetrations, flue shaft)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does movable insulation fit snugly in opening, and air barrier is fully gasketed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is attic access panel fully gasketed and insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is dropped ceiling/soffit full air barrier aligned with insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recessed lighting fixtures ICAT-labeled and sealed to drywall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is house clean and all debris in dumpster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you verify that HERS inspection has been performed prior to Drywall on all Signature homes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is insulation inspection complete as required by Municipality prior to hanging drywall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Notes

• I certified that the above items have been inspected and completed.

• To be turned in to Area Manager at Pre-Sheetrock Inspection. (Requirement to receive job bonus)

• Personal Builder

  Select

• Signature

  Sign

• Area Manager

  Ben Hendershot

  Brad Hibbs

  Craig Weaver

  Steve Pack

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• Comments / Notes