STRUCTURAL SHEATHING FASTENING CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-INSTALLATION & MATERIAL VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Sheathing Panel Width (ft)
[ ] Sheathing Panel Length (ft)
[ ] Sheathing Panel Type (Plywood, OSB, Waferboard, Other (Specify))
[ ] Sheathing Grade (if applicable)
[ ] Sheathing Exposure (if applicable) (1, 2, 3, 4)
[ ] Project Specifications for Sheathing Installation (notes)
[ ] Weather Conditions (Affecting Installation) (Clear, Rain, Snow, Windy, Other (Specify))
[ ] Other Pre-Installation Observations

--- FASTENER SELECTION & INSPECTION ---
[ ] Fastener Type Specified in Plans? (Yes, No)
[ ] Fastener Material (e.g., galvanized, stainless steel) (Galvanized, Stainless Steel, Other (Specify))
[ ] Fastener Length (inches)
[ ] Fastener Diameter (inches)
[ ] Fastener Head Type (Flat Head, Bugle Head, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' selected for Head Type, please specify:
[ ] Fasteners Corroded/Damaged? (Yes, No)
[ ] If yes, describe damage:

--- SHEATHING LAYOUT & SUPPORT ---
[ ] Panel Width Variation (Maximum)
[ ] Panel Length Variation (Maximum)
[ ] Sheathing Alignment with Framing (Parallel, Perpendicular, As per plans)
[ ] Panel Support Spacing Verified? (Yes, No)
[ ] Maximum Distance Between Panel Supports
[ ] Blocking Installed Per Plan? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Notes on Panel Support/Layout Deviations

--- FASTENING PATTERN & SPACING ---
[ ] Sheathing Edge Distance (inches)
[ ] Fasterner Spacing (inches) - Field
[ ] Fasterner Spacing (inches) - Perimeter
[ ] Fasterner Pattern (e.g., Staggered, Uniform) (Uniform, Staggered)
[ ] Minimum End Nail/Screw Spacing (inches)
[ ] Sheathing Type (affects spacing) (Plywood, OSB, Other)
[ ] Notes on Fastener Pattern Deviations (if any)

--- FASTENER INSTALLATION QUALITY ---
[ ] Fascener Penetration Depth (inches)
[ ] Number of Overdriven Fasteners Observed
[ ] Number of Stripped Fastener Holes Observed
[ ] Sheathing Compression Assessment (Optimal, Slightly Compressed, Insufficient Compression)
[ ] Detailed Observations of Fastener Installation Quality
[ ] Fastener Head Flatness (Satisfactory, Minor Dimpling, Significant Dimpling)
[ ] Number of Fasteners with Visible Head Damage

--- EDGE DISTANCE & BLOCKAGE ---
[ ] Minimum Edge Distance from Sheathing End (inches)
[ ] Minimum Edge Distance from Corner (inches)
[ ] Sheathing Edge Blocking Required? (Yes, No, NA)
[ ] Spacing of Blocking (inches, center-to-center)
[ ] Blocking Material Type (if required) (2x4, 2x6, Other)
[ ] Details regarding blocking requirements (e.g., nailing schedule, span)
[ ] Edge Distance Verified Against Approved Plans? (Yes, No, NA)

--- SHEATHING EDGE TREATMENT ---
[ ] Edge Sealing Method? (Tape, Caulk, None, Other)
[ ] If 'Other' edge sealing method specified, describe:
[ ] Edge Distance to Framing (inches)
[ ] Sheathing Edge Protection? (Yes, No)
[ ] Description of Edge Protection (if applicable)
[ ] Photo Documentation of Edge Treatment

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Sheathing Panel Sequence Number
[ ] Observations & Comments
[ ] Compliance Status (Compliant, Non-Compliant, Partial Compliance)
[ ] Corrective Actions Required
[ ] Corrective Action Completion Date
[ ] Inspector Signature

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