ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL INFORMATION ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Project Address
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Inspector Name
[ ] Inspector Company
[ ] Project Phase (e.g., Framing, Roofing)
[ ] Weather Conditions (Clear, Rain, Snow, Cloudy)

--- ROOF PLAN REVIEW ---
[ ] Describe the roof drainage plan details (e.g., gutter size, downspout locations, scupper placement)
[ ] Upload a copy of the approved roof drainage plan.
[ ] Does the installed drainage system match the approved plan? (Yes, No, Minor Discrepancies, Not Reviewed)
[ ] Gutter Size (as per plan):
[ ] Number of Downspouts (as per plan):
[ ] Are downspout locations as per plan? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] If discrepancies exist, please detail them here:

--- GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS - VISUAL INSPECTION ---
[ ] Gutter Sagging/Deformation? (No, Minor, Moderate, Severe)
[ ] Gutter/Downspout Alignment? (Properly Aligned, Slightly Misaligned, Significantly Misaligned)
[ ] Gutter/Downspout Damage (linear feet)
[ ] Description of any visible damage (e.g., cracks, dents)
[ ] Evidence of previous repairs? (No, Yes, Minor, Yes, Significant)
[ ] Location of observed damage (GPS coordinates)

--- GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS - DEBRIS & FLOW ---
[ ] Type of Debris Observed (Check all that apply) (Leaves, Twigs/Branches, Dirt/Sediment, Pine Needles, Animal Nests, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Debris selected, please specify:
[ ] Water Flow Condition (Free-Flowing, Restricted, Blocked)
[ ] Describe any observed flow restrictions:
[ ] Estimated Debris Volume (Cubic Feet)
[ ] Gutter Slope Verification (Within Specified Tolerance, Slightly Low, Significantly Low)

--- DOWNSPOUT DISCHARGE & GRADING ---
[ ] Downspout Discharge Point 1 Location (GPS)
[ ] Distance from Downspout to Foundation (ft)
[ ] Discharge Method (Surface Drainage, Underground Pipe, Dry Well, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' discharge method, please describe:
[ ] Slope of Grading Away from Foundation (%),
[ ] Evidence of Erosion/Water Pooling? (Yes, No)
[ ] If Yes, describe location and severity of erosion/pooling.
[ ] Photo of Downspout Discharge & Grading

--- ROOF SCUPPERS (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Scupper Location(s) Verified? (Yes, all locations, Yes, some locations (specify below), No)
[ ] Specify Scupper Locations (if 'Yes, some locations' selected)
[ ] Scupper Condition - Debris? (No Debris, Minor Debris (easily removed), Significant Debris (requires cleaning), Blocked)
[ ] Scupper Outlet Size (inches)
[ ] Scupper Screen/Guard Present? (Yes, No)
[ ] Screen/Guard Condition? (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor - Recommend Replacement)
[ ] Comments Regarding Scupper Inspection

--- INTERNAL DRAINS (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Drain Type? (Sump Pump, Gravity Drain, Other)
[ ] Drain Capacity (GPM)
[ ] Description of Drain Location
[ ] Drain Functioning Properly? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] If 'No', Describe Drainage Issues
[ ] Upload Photo of Internal Drain (if issues present)
[ ] Drainage Flow Rate (Gallons/Minute)

--- CONNECTIONS & JOINTS ---
[ ] Gutter-to-Gutter Connections: Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Downspout-to-Gutter Connections: Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Downspout-to-Foundation/Ground Connections: Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Number of Leaks Observed (if any)
[ ] Detailed Description of Leak Locations/Concerns
[ ] Connection Type (e.g., Rivet, Clamp, Soldered) (Rivet, Clamp, Soldered, Other)
[ ] Notes on Connection Material Integrity (corrosion, cracking)

--- MATERIAL CONDITION ---
[ ] Gutter Material Type (Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Vinyl, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' material, please specify:
[ ] Evidence of Rust/Corrosion (Gutters) (None, Minor, Moderate, Severe)
[ ] Percentage of Gutter Surface with Rust/Corrosion
[ ] Evidence of Damage (Gutters) (None, Dents, Cracks, Sagging, Separation at Joints)
[ ] Photo Evidence of Material Degradation
[ ] Downspout Material Type (Aluminum, Steel, PVC, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' downspout material, please specify:

--- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS ---
[ ] Overall Assessment Summary
[ ] Severity Rating (1-5, 1=Minor, 5=Critical)
[ ] Detailed Recommendations
[ ] Recommended Actions (Select all that apply) (Gutter Cleaning, Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair/Replacement, Downspout Repair/Replacement, Scupper Repair/Replacement, Ground Grading Adjustment, Further Investigation Required, No Action Required)
[ ] Recommended Completion Date
[ ] Responsible Party (for corrective actions)
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Notes (additional comments)

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