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Roof Sheathing & Shear Wall Inspection Checklist
Section 1: Roof Sheathing & Shear Wall Inspection Checklist
1. 1. Is the job address posted in a visible location ?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are permits and approved plans on-site and accessible to the inspector?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is permit information correct, including address, permit number, description of work, etc. ?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are previous required building inspections approved ?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Have all inspections, as required by the jurisdiction, received inspection approvals prior to cover, and have they been requested by the permit holder or agent ?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is the exterior wall sheathing inspection completed before papering or siding ?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Has the sheathing been verified to be the grade and thickness specified on the approved plans and/or engineering?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Is the sheathing nailed per the shear wall/braced wall panel schedule on the approved plan, with common nail sizes used for vertical or horizontal diaphragms?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Are sheathing edges and end joints blocked or occurring over horizontal or vertical framing members ?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are plate dimensions per shear wall schedule/approved plans ?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Are plates fastened per the shear wall schedule/approved plans ?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Are nailing/attachment requirements for required double 2x’s or 3x’s as shown on the approved plan and shear wall schedule checked ?
Yes
No
N/A
13. 13. Have stud size, height, and spacing been confirmed?
Yes
No
N/A
14. 14. Are fasteners at end joints not spaced greater than 6 inches on center and are firmly driven into the framing ?
Yes
No
N/A
15. 15. Do fastener heads or crowns not penetrate the outer veneer of plywood, and is loose sheathing attached to framing members using nails?
Yes
No
N/A