Roof Drainage System Inspection Checklist

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This Template was installed 4 times.

General Information

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Details about the project and inspector.

Project Name

Project Address

Inspection Date

Inspection Time

Inspector Name

Inspector Company

Project Phase (e.g., Framing, Roofing)

Weather Conditions

Roof Plan Review

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Verification of the drainage system against approved roof plans and specifications.

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?

Gutter Size (as per plan):

Number of Downspouts (as per plan):

Are downspout locations as per plan?

If discrepancies exist, please detail them here:

Gutters & Downspouts - Visual Inspection

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Assessment of gutters and downspouts for physical damage and proper alignment.

Gutter Sagging/Deformation?

Gutter/Downspout Alignment?

Gutter/Downspout Damage (linear feet)

Description of any visible damage (e.g., cracks, dents)

Evidence of previous repairs?

Location of observed damage (GPS coordinates)

Gutters & Downspouts - Debris & Flow

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Evaluation of debris accumulation and proper water flow through the gutter system.

Type of Debris Observed (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' Debris selected, please specify:

Water Flow Condition

Describe any observed flow restrictions:

Estimated Debris Volume (Cubic Feet)

Gutter Slope Verification

Downspout Discharge & Grading

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Verification of downspout discharge points and surrounding ground grading.

Downspout Discharge Point 1 Location (GPS)

Distance from Downspout to Foundation (ft)

Discharge Method

If 'Other' discharge method, please describe:

Slope of Grading Away from Foundation (%),

Evidence of Erosion/Water Pooling?

If Yes, describe location and severity of erosion/pooling.

Photo of Downspout Discharge & Grading

Roof Scuppers (if applicable)

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Inspection of roof scuppers for blockages and proper function.

Scupper Location(s) Verified?

Specify Scupper Locations (if 'Yes, some locations' selected)

Scupper Condition - Debris?

Scupper Outlet Size (inches)

Scupper Screen/Guard Present?

Screen/Guard Condition?

Comments Regarding Scupper Inspection

Internal Drains (if applicable)

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Inspection of internal drainage systems for functionality and blockages.

Drain Type?

Drain Capacity (GPM)

Description of Drain Location

Drain Functioning Properly?

If 'No', Describe Drainage Issues

Upload Photo of Internal Drain (if issues present)

Drainage Flow Rate (Gallons/Minute)

Connections & Joints

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Assessment of gutter, downspout, and scupper connections for leaks and integrity.

Gutter-to-Gutter Connections: Condition

Downspout-to-Gutter Connections: Condition

Downspout-to-Foundation/Ground Connections: Condition

Number of Leaks Observed (if any)

Detailed Description of Leak Locations/Concerns

Connection Type (e.g., Rivet, Clamp, Soldered)

Notes on Connection Material Integrity (corrosion, cracking)

Material Condition

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Evaluation of the condition of gutter, downspout, and scupper materials (rust, corrosion, damage).

Gutter Material Type

If 'Other' material, please specify:

Evidence of Rust/Corrosion (Gutters)

Percentage of Gutter Surface with Rust/Corrosion

Evidence of Damage (Gutters)

Photo Evidence of Material Degradation

Downspout Material Type

If 'Other' downspout material, please specify:

Summary & Recommendations

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Overall assessment and suggested corrective actions.

Overall Assessment Summary

Severity Rating (1-5, 1=Minor, 5=Critical)

Detailed Recommendations

Recommended Actions (Select all that apply)

Recommended Completion Date

Responsible Party (for corrective actions)

Inspector Signature

Notes (additional comments)

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