Framing inspection checklist

Walk the framing before the inspector does: layout, openings, connections, blocking and the details that get written up.

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Framing inspection checklist

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What this checklist covers

The framing inspection is the one every other trade waits on. Missed connector nails and fire blocking are among the things that get written up most often, and both are quick to fix before the inspector arrives.

Blocking for cabinets, grab bars and wall-mounted TVs costs almost nothing now and saves the owner a hunt for studs later.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Estimates and change orders

Anything the walkthrough turns up that is outside the scope goes on a new estimate, signed on the customer's phone before you do it. Koira keeps the original, the change and the photos together on the job.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

FAQ

What does a framing inspection check?

That the framing matches the plans and code: layout, headers, connections, sheathing, fire blocking and stairs.

When is the framing inspection?

After framing and usually after the trades' rough-ins, before insulation.

Why add blocking now?

Backing for cabinets, grab bars and TVs is easy before drywall.

Who has the final word?

The plans and your local building inspector.

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