Inspection checklists for pre-pour, framing and MEP rough-in.

Three starter checklists for your own quality inspections before the authority or special inspector arrives. Answer each item Pass, Fail or N/A, and give every failure a follow-up.

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Inspection checklist starter pack

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Project
Location / area
Inspection date
Inspector
Responsible contractor
Drawing / spec references

Pre-pour (slab or footing)

Item	Pass	Fail	N/A	Comment / follow-up
Forms set to line, grade and dimensions on the drawings; braced and tight
Subgrade or base prepared and approved; no standing water, mud or frost
Vapor retarder lapped, taped and undamaged where required
Reinforcing size, spacing, laps and cover match the drawings; chairs and supports in place
Embeds, anchor bolts, sleeves and blockouts located and secured
Under-slab MEP installed, tested where required and signed off by each trade
Required authority and special inspections complete and documented
Concrete mix, testing agency and pour sequence confirmed; weather plan in place
Access, pump or chute location and cleanup area ready

Framing

Item	Pass	Fail	N/A	Comment / follow-up
Wall layout, openings and dimensions match the drawings
Stud size, spacing and plates as specified; top plates lapped
Headers and beams sized and supported as shown
Hold-downs, straps and connectors installed as shown on the structural drawings
Shear wall sheathing and nailing pattern as specified
Fire blocking and draftstopping in place where required
Backing and blocking installed for fixtures, grab bars, cabinets and equipment
Framing ready for MEP rough-in: no conflicts at known duct and pipe routes

MEP rough-in (before cover)

Item	Pass	Fail	N/A	Comment / follow-up
Penetrations through rated assemblies fire-stopped with the listed system
Pipe, duct and conduit supported at the specified spacing
Drain and vent lines sloped as specified
Piping pressure-tested and the test recorded
Ductwork sealed; fire and smoke dampers installed at rated walls with access
Electrical boxes secured at the heights shown; conductors protected at framing
Clearances to ceiling heights and other trades checked before close-in
Required authority rough-in inspections passed and documented

Sample rows are illustrative and marked for deletion. Your contract, drawings and specifications govern. Template from os.construction/resources/templates/inspection-checklist

How to use it

Using the inspection checklist starter pack

Copy the checklist that matches the work and delete items that don’t apply. Add the items your specs, drawings and inspector care about.
Inspect before you call for the official inspection, with the responsible trade present if you can.
Answer every item: Pass, Fail or N/A. A blank is not a pass.
For every failure, write what is wrong, take a photo and name who will fix it by when.
Re-inspect the failed items only, then sign and date the sheet.
Keep the signed sheet with the day’s log: it is part of the job’s quality record.

Checklist templateBuilt once per type of work
Inspection scheduledLocation, date, point of contact
Each item answeredPass, Fail or N/A
Failures followed upObservation and photo, then punch if needed
In reviewChecklist complete
Signed and closedResponses locked

From checklist to signed inspection

Text version

Checklist template: Built once per type of work
Inspection scheduled: Location, date, point of contact
Each item answered: Pass, Fail or N/A
Failures followed up: Observation and photo, then punch if needed
In review: Checklist complete
Signed and closed: Responses locked

In os.construction

Do this in os.construction instead of a spreadsheet

The Inspections tool in os.construction runs this as a template: sections and items with Pass/Fail, Yes/No, text or number responses, and an option to require a photo or an observation when an item fails. Inspections can recur daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly. A failed item creates a linked observation, which converts to a punch item, and signing an inspection locks its responses.

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FAQ

Questions about the inspection checklist starter pack

Is this checklist enough to pass an authority inspection?

No. It is a starter for your own quality checks. Your drawings, specifications, the adopted code and the authority having jurisdiction decide what is required; add their items to the list.

What is the difference between Fail and N/A?

Fail means the item applies and is not acceptable yet. N/A means the item does not apply to this location. Keeping them separate stops “not checked” from hiding as “fine”.

What happens to a failed item?

It needs a record with an owner and a date. In os.construction a failed item creates an observation, and an observation can be converted to a punch item that is tracked to closed.

Can I schedule repeat inspections?

On paper, add a date column. In os.construction an inspection can recur daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly, and Generate next occurrence creates the next one.