Frame Audit Checklist 3

• Document No.

• Plan Type

• Community

• Lot Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Are there any drawn options on this homesite?

• Plan type

  Select Single Level Two Story Basement

  • Single Level
  • Two Story
  • Basement

Architectural Drawings

General Items

• Review Date of General Items

  Date

All General Locations

• Are grade beams properly ran to accept loading from all bearing walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary details listed for all slab applications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all slab details been confirmed for accuracy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do window sill heights meet code?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do window layouts allow adequate lighting to each room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have we utilized the most effective grouping of Clad vs. Vinyl if applicable? (I.e. Front vs. sides and rear)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all value added opportunities been reviewed with supplier and Design Team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any windows that don't offer value to the product and should be relocated or deleted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Master Plan Checklist been 100% completed by CAD and is it attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevations

• Are window head heights clear of frieze and cornice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirmed that window grids are consistent and match plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that details match plan or if plan details need to change based on field conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Framing

• Review Date of Architectural Drawings

  Date

All General Areas

• Identified all inefficient usage of space and made recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified specific location of where storage ends under stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the head height clearance been verified at stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do we have attic access doors for all areas that are required by code?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Architectural Drawings, Master Rafter Layout Diagram, EWP Layout been reviewed and signed off on by framing subcontractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roof loads properly identified to show where roof should be braced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Relax

• Are all fireplace rough openings are listed on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Master Bath

• Are all necessary master tub dimensions listed on plan details? [Including but not limited to tub deck]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Garage

• Is hot water heater location noted on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevations

• Ensured that all windows have a minimum of 6" clearance for flashing? [i.e. Dormers and windows above roof lines]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HVAC

• Review Date of HVAC and Architectural Drawings

  Date

All General Areas

• Are return air sizes and locations marked in plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all register locations marked on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all chase locations been verified to ensure that they are properly being utilized? If not, have they been omitted from the Architectural Drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I has the primary condensate line location been confirmed on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can any chase sizes be reduced on the Architectural Drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are thermostat locations properly noted in plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Attic

• Has the location and proper orientation of all air handler units been identified on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified HVAC platform location to ensure proper size and materials noted on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Confirmed that center line of stove is indicated on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry

• Confirmed that dryer is on right and washer is on left?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Garage

• Will the location of the water heater create any issues with venting through roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior

• Confirmed condenser/AC pad locations on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing

• Review Date of Plumbing and Architectural Drawings

  Date

• Identified manifold location? Is manifold location properly noted on plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified hose bib locations? (Ensure height takes into account exterior elevation materials)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hot water heater location noted on plans with correct framing detail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do we have 2x6 wall behind washer and dryer for plumbing and dryer vent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is location noted for drain with clean out in laundry room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Should have 2x4 walls behind toilets unless 2x6 wall is required to accommodate for 3" drain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that no tub drains are on exterior walls, unless not feasible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that all exterior walls with tub drains are 2x6?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that vertical drain risers are located so that clean outs are in approved locations? (Closets, cabinets, garage, storage, and laundry room)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vertical drain risers located where they will not be in "waterfall" noise issue for Home Owner? (Away from Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining, Relax or Living)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all drain risers in the best locations for straightest and shortest runs to toilets with least amount of turns and drilling through floor joists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that 2x6 walls are provided for vertical drain risers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that horizontal drain piping in floor system does not interfere with restricting airflow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are distribution manifolds located so that they can be accessed by cutting Sheetrock if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that Distribution Manifolds are not located on exterior walls, but are in walls where there is plenty if work room and pipes can be connected in a neat and orderly manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hot water distributed throughout the home by the shortest routes from water heater for quickest delivery of hot water to fixtures? (The sink and master bath are the number one focus)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that hose bibs are in the best practical locations for servicing all outside areas of the home?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified that hose bibs are not in a location where rolled up water hoses and sprayers would not become an eyesore?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Structural Drawings

Framing

• Review Date of Structural Drawings

  Date

Master Rafter Layout Diagram

• Reviewed rafter layout for efficiency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does rafter layout parts list align with the design indicated on the Master Layout Rafter Diagram?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Master Rafter Layout Diagram been reviewed and signed off by the Framing Subcontractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EWP Plans

All General Areas

• Reviewed EWP plan to identify inefficient usage of LVL material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the EWP plan parts list align with the design indicated on the plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all load bearing walls and/or point loads noted on plans to to show proper locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed wall placement of 2nd Floor walls to check for areas to stack in order to create greater efficiency for EWP plan layout materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed ceiling joist layout, orientations and sizing for efficiency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plumbing CAD drawing properly overlaid onto EWP plan drawing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are I joists properly spaced to to accept the installation of air return?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed EWP plan to identify inefficient usage of I-joist material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HVAC

• Review Date of HVAC and Structural Drawings

  Date

EWP Plan

• Do we have HVAC layout mapped out on EWP plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each run easily identifiable on EWP plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified main truck line locations and ensured I-joists are properly spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirmed that I-joist layout provides proper spacing above range for vent hood to outside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed precut hole placement on EWP drawings to accommodate flex layouts? Do any holes need to be added or taken away.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing

• Review Date of Plumbing and Structural Drawings

  Date

EWP Plan

• Are I-joists properly spaced to accept the proper installation of all plumbing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Parts List

Framing

• Reviewed Parts List

  Date

• Verified all materials by drop? [Ensure material is located in proper drop]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified miscellaneous details in parts list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified All Material Counts and Updated Master Parts List?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Field Verify

Framing

• Field Audit Completion Date

  Date

• Verified all material counts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verified material counts in basement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Basement 2x4x14'

Plate Type

• Plate Dimensions and Type

  Select 2x4x14 Treated 2x4x14 SYP 2x6x14 Treated 2x6x14 SYP

  • 2x4x14 Treated
  • 2x4x14 SYP
  • 2x6x14 Treated
  • 2x6x14 SYP

• Actual Field Count

• Basement Studs

Stud Type

• Stud Dimensions

  Select 2x4x92-5/8" 2x6x92-5/8 2x4x104-5/8 2x6x104-5/8 2x4x116-5/8 2x6x119-5/8

  • 2x4x92-5/8"
  • 2x6x92-5/8
  • 2x4x104-5/8
  • 2x6x104-5/8
  • 2x4x116-5/8
  • 2x6x119-5/8

• Actual Field Count

• Basement OSB

OSB Type

• OSB Count

  Select Sheathing Roof Decking Shear Wall

  • Sheathing
  • Roof Decking
  • Shear Wall

• Actual Field Count

• Verified material counts for first floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Floor 2x4x14'

Plate Type

• Plate Dimensions and Type

  Select 2x4x14 Treated 2x4x14 SYP 2x6x14 Treated 2x6x14 SYP

  • 2x4x14 Treated
  • 2x4x14 SYP
  • 2x6x14 Treated
  • 2x6x14 SYP

• Actual Field Count

• First Floor Studs

Stud Type

• Stud Dimensions

  Select 2x4x92-5/8" 2x6x92-5/8 2x4x104-5/8 2x6x104-5/8 2x4x116-5/8 2x6x119-5/8

  • 2x4x92-5/8"
  • 2x6x92-5/8
  • 2x4x104-5/8
  • 2x6x104-5/8
  • 2x4x116-5/8
  • 2x6x119-5/8

• Actual Field Count

• First Floor OSB

OSB Type

• OSB Count

  Select Sheathing Roof Decking Shear Wall

  • Sheathing
  • Roof Decking
  • Shear Wall

• Actual Field Count

• First Floor Floor Decking

Type of 3/4" Decking

• 3/4" T&G Floor Decking Count

  Select 3/4" Commodity Decking 3/4" 50 Year Decking

  • 3/4" Commodity Decking
  • 3/4" 50 Year Decking

• Actual Field Count

• Verified material counts for second floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Second Floor 2x4x14'

Plate Type

• Plate Dimensions and Type

  Select 2x4x14 Treated 2x4x14 SYP 2x6x14 Treated 2x6x14 SYP

  • 2x4x14 Treated
  • 2x4x14 SYP
  • 2x6x14 Treated
  • 2x6x14 SYP

• Actual Field Count

• Second Floor Studs

Stud Type

• Stud Dimensions

  Select 2x4x92-5/8" 2x6x92-5/8 2x4x104-5/8 2x6x104-5/8 2x4x116-5/8 2x6x119-5/8

  • 2x4x92-5/8"
  • 2x6x92-5/8
  • 2x4x104-5/8
  • 2x6x104-5/8
  • 2x4x116-5/8
  • 2x6x119-5/8

• Actual Field Count

• Second Floor OSB

OSB Type

• OSB Count

  Select Sheathing Roof Decking Shear Wall

  • Sheathing
  • Roof Decking
  • Shear Wall

• Actual Field Count

• Second Floor Floor Decking

Type of 3/4" Decking

• 3/4" T&G Floor Decking Count

  Select 3/4" Commodity Decking 3/4" 50 Year Decking

  • 3/4" Commodity Decking
  • 3/4" 50 Year Decking

• Actual Field Count

• Verified All Material Counts for Elevations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Siding and Cornice

Type of Siding

• Singing Type

  Select 8-1/4"x12' Hardie 5-1/4"x12' Hardie 5-1/4"x12' Artisan 1x4x12 Hardie 1x6x12 Hardie 1x8x12 Hardie 1x10x12 Hardie Brick

  • 8-1/4"x12' Hardie
  • 5-1/4"x12' Hardie
  • 5-1/4"x12' Artisan
  • 1x4x12 Hardie
  • 1x6x12 Hardie
  • 1x8x12 Hardie
  • 1x10x12 Hardie
  • Brick

• Actual Field Count

Bathroom

• Do all cased openings adjacent to kitchen cabinet uppers leave enough room so that crown molding does not interfere with casing? [Need X" from back of cabinet to leading edge of rough opening]<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Do all vanity tops have enough room so as to not interfere with door casing? [Need 25" Fromm back of cabinet to leading edge of door rough opening]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HVAC

• Review Date of HVAC Field Audit

  Date

• Do we have proper clearances for vent pipes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any supply runs in conflict with lighting or plumbing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What issues occurred during rough installations that require design changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Should this floor plan require multiple returns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing

• Review Date of Plumbing Field Audit

  Date

• Will distance to hot water heater create the need to rough for a recirculating pump?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed plumbing rough layout to confirm most efficient layout of drains and supply piping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any plumbing rough drain lines restrict airflow? If so, should plumbing of HVAC design be altered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has home been walked with Freddie Hale and plumbing subcontractor to evaluate most efficient layouts and/or value added opportunities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensured that all vent pipes vent to rear of home or in areas that are not visible from street?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PO Details

General Items

• Review Date of General Items and PO Details

  Date

• Has the window parts listed provided by subcontractor been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HVAC

• Review Date of HVAC and PO Details

  Date

• Has Po been reviewed with HVAC contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the sizing of the units been reviewed with the HVAC contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing

• Review Date of Plumbing and PO Details

  Date

• Has PO been reviewed by plumbing contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HVAC Rough Diagram

• Reviewed HVAC Rough Diagram

  Date

HVAC

• Dow we have HVAC layout mapped out from HVAC contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviewed overall HVAC plan. Are there any value added opportunities in the design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Master Plumbing Diagram

• Reviewed Master Plumbing Diagram

  Date

Plumbing

• Has the Master Plumbing Diagram been completed by Freddie Hale?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all clean out sizes and locations noted on Master Plumbing Diagram?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clean out locations placed in the most aesthetic and efficient locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is location of sleeve for sewer outfall noted on Master Plumbing Diagram?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Master Plumbing Diagram been reviewed and signed off by plumbing contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Master Plumbing Diagram been added to set of Architectural Drawings for this plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A