Framing Layout Verification Checklist

Ensure accurate and code-compliant framing with our comprehensive Framing Layout Verification Checklist. Downloadable & printable, this construction checklist helps prevent costly errors, speeds up inspections, and guarantees a solid foundation for your project. Perfect for carpenters, inspectors, and project managers. Get your checklist today!

This Template was installed 4 times.

General Site Conditions & Documentation

1 of 8

Verifies the readiness of the site and confirms access to necessary documents before layout begins.

Date of Layout Verification

Time of Layout Verification

Project Location

Weather Conditions During Layout

Drawing Set Used for Verification

Copy of Approved Framing Layout Plans

Permit Status

Layout Verification Company

Foundation Verification

2 of 8

Confirms the foundation is prepared and meets tolerances before framing begins.

Foundation Elevation (Existing)

Foundation Elevation (Proposed)

Foundation Levelness Deviation (Max)

Foundation Type

Rebar Size Verification

Rebar Spacing (Inches)

Comments/Observations (Foundation)

Foundation As-Built Drawing (Uploaded)

Wall Layout Verification

3 of 8

Focuses on verifying the position and dimensions of exterior and interior walls.

Wall Offset from Property Line (East)

Wall Offset from Property Line (West)

Wall Length (Wall 1)

Wall Length (Wall 2)

Wall Thickness (Check consistency)

Wall Alignment (Consistent with plans?)

Interior Wall Location (Consistent with plans?)

Notes on Wall Layout Discrepancies (if any)

Beam and Header Layout

4 of 8

Checks the location and dimensions of beams, headers, and other load-bearing elements.

Beam Elevation (Top of Beam)

Header Height (Bottom of Joist)

Beam Width

Header Width

Beam/Header Material Type

Bearing Length (Beam)

Bearing Length (Header)

Connection Type

Notes/Comments

Door and Window Openings

5 of 8

Ensures proper placement and size of door and window openings.

Window Sill Height (above finished floor)

Window Header Height (above finished floor)

Door Head Height (above finished floor)

Door Sill Height (above finished floor)

Window Width (actual measurement)

Window Height (actual measurement)

Door Width (actual measurement)

Door Height (actual measurement)

Window Opening Squareness

Notes/Corrections Required (if any)

Stairway Layout (If Applicable)

6 of 8

Verification of stairway location, rise, run, and headroom.

Total Rise (inches)

Total Run (inches)

Rise per Step (inches)

Run per Step (inches)

Nosing (inches)

Stairway Type

Headroom (minimum 9ft or as per code) (inches)

Handrail Presence

Handrail Location/Details (if applicable)

Shear Wall/Bearing Wall Layout (If Applicable)

7 of 8

Verification of shear wall and bearing wall placement, reinforcement, and thickness.

Shear Wall/Bearing Wall Layout Drawing Version

Shear Wall Thickness (inches)

Bearing Wall Thickness (inches)

Shear Wall Type (per structural drawings)

If 'Other' Shear Wall Type Selected, Please Specify:

Nail Spacing (inches) - Horizontal

Nail Spacing (inches) - Vertical

Reinforcement Check (Select all that apply)

Location of Shear Wall Detail for verification

Final Review & Sign-Off

8 of 8

A final check and authorization before proceeding with framing.

Date of Final Verification

Time of Final Verification

Summary of Findings/Discrepancies

Corrective Actions Taken

Overall Verification Status

Inspector Name

Inspector Signature

Revisions/Rework Required (if any)

Supporting Photos/Documents (if applicable)

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