HVAC DUCTWORK INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-INSTALLATION & PLANNING ---
[ ] Review HVAC Drawings & Specifications? (Yes, No)
[ ] Review HVAC Permit(s)? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Plan Review Completion
[ ] Summary of Plan Review Findings & Discrepancies
[ ] Site Survey Completed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Details of Site Conditions (Obstacles, Existing Utilities, etc.)
[ ] Estimated Ductwork Length (Feet)
[ ] Confirm Material Delivery Schedule? (Yes, No)
[ ] Location of Material Staging Area

--- MATERIAL VERIFICATION & STORAGE ---
[ ] Ductwork Order Quantity (Total Linear Feet)
[ ] Duct Material Type Received (Galvanized Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Flexible Ducting, Other)
[ ] Gauge of Steel Received (if applicable) (.018, .020, .025, Other)
[ ] Material Receiving Notes (damage, shortages, etc.)
[ ] Insulation Type Received (Fiberglass, Foam, Mineral Wool, Other)
[ ] Insulation R-Value Received
[ ] Material Delivery Receipt/Packing List
[ ] Storage Location Notes (e.g., covered/uncovered, protected from elements)
[ ] Condition of Delivered Materials (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- DUCTWORK FABRICATION & FITTING ---
[ ] Duct Length Variation (inches)
[ ] Duct Width Deviation (inches)
[ ] Joint Type Used (e.g., crimped, screwed, welded) (Crimped, Screwed, Welded, Other - Specify)
[ ] Description of 'Other' Joint Type (if selected)
[ ] Sealant Types Used (check all that apply) (Mastic, Foil Tape, UL 181 Listed Duct Sealant, None)
[ ] Duct Profile Alignment (Aligned, Minor Misalignment (less than 1/4 inch), Significant Misalignment (greater than 1/4 inch) - Requires Correction)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Key Joints

--- DUCTWORK HANGING & SUPPORT ---
[ ] Hanger Spacing (Feet)
[ ] Maximum Duct Sag (Inches)
[ ] Hanger Type Used (Wire Hanger, Rope Hanger, Bracket Hanger, Clip Hanger, Other (Specify))
[ ] Notes on Hanger Placement/Adjustments
[ ] Support Materials Verified? (Hangers, Rods, Brackets, Hardware, N/A)
[ ] Ductwork Secured to Structure? (Yes, No)

--- SEALING & INSULATION ---
[ ] Insulation Type Verified? (Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, Foam (specify type), Other (specify))
[ ] Insulation Thickness (inches)
[ ] Joint Sealant Type (Mastic, Foil Tape, Acoustic Sealant, Other (specify))
[ ] Notes on Sealant Application
[ ] Sealed Areas (Duct Joints, Penetrations (e.g., pipes, wiring), Connections to Equipment, Transitions between Duct Sizes)
[ ] Vapor Barrier Installed? (Yes, No, Not Required)
[ ] Sealant/Insulation Material Certificates (if required)

--- CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT ---
[ ] Equipment Connection Type (Furnace, Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Fan Coil Unit, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Equipment Type (if applicable)
[ ] Static Pressure at Equipment Connection (inches of water)
[ ] Connection Method (Slip & Seal, Flange with Gasket, Direct Connect, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Connection Method (if applicable)
[ ] Connection Sealant Used (if applicable) (None, Mastic, Duct Tape, Foam Tape, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Sealant Used (if applicable)
[ ] Photo of Equipment Connection
[ ] Connection Leak Tested? (Yes, No)

--- TESTING & BALANCING ---
[ ] Static Pressure Measurement (Supply)
[ ] Static Pressure Measurement (Return)
[ ] Airflow Measurement (CFM) – System Total
[ ] Pressure Testing Outcome (Pass, Fail, NA (Not Applicable))
[ ] Pressure Test Details (if fail)
[ ] Testing Methods Used (Pressure Test, Smoke Test, Differential Pressure Test, CFM Measurement)
[ ] Date of Balancing
[ ] Time of Balancing
[ ] Balancing Notes/Adjustments Made

--- FINAL INSPECTION & CLEAN-UP ---
[ ] Visual Inspection - Ductwork Condition: (No Damage, Minor Damage (Documented), Significant Damage (Requires Repair))
[ ] Sealing Material Integrity: (Satisfactory, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory)
[ ] Air Leakage Test Result (CFM/ft²):
[ ] Noise Level Acceptable? (Yes, No)
[ ] Comments/Observations:
[ ] Inspection Date:
[ ] Inspection Time:
[ ] Inspector Signature:
[ ] Attach Photos of Inspection:

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