{
  "format": "punchlistai.checklist-template",
  "version": 1,
  "exportedAt": "2026-09-19T09:00:00Z",
  "template": {
    "name": "Pre-drywall inspection",
    "summary": "Framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, HVAC, insulation, flashing and fire blocking before the walls close.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "room": "Framing",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Studs plumb, straight, no bowed or split members",
            "category": "structural"
          },
          {
            "text": "Headers sized and bearing correctly; jack studs full height",
            "category": "structural"
          },
          {
            "text": "Top plates lapped at corners; no over-notched or over-bored studs",
            "category": "structural"
          },
          {
            "text": "Blocking for cabinets, grab bars, TV mounts and towel bars in place",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Floor and ceiling joists not cut or notched beyond code",
            "category": "structural"
          },
          {
            "text": "Hurricane ties, hold-downs and straps installed as drawn",
            "category": "structural"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "Rough plumbing",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Supply lines strapped, protected with nail plates where within 1¼\" of the face",
            "category": "plumbing"
          },
          {
            "text": "DWV pipes sloped, vented, and pressure-tested (test caps on)",
            "category": "plumbing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Tub and shower valves centered and at the right height",
            "category": "plumbing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Hose bibs, ice maker and washer boxes located as drawn",
            "category": "plumbing"
          },
          {
            "text": "No stress on PEX at fittings; expansion allowed",
            "category": "plumbing"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "Rough electrical",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Boxes at correct heights and counts per room; nail plates on bored studs",
            "category": "electrical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Cable stapled within 12\" of boxes and every 4½ ft",
            "category": "electrical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Smoke and CO detector locations roughed in; interconnected",
            "category": "safety"
          },
          {
            "text": "Dedicated circuits for kitchen, bath, laundry and HVAC",
            "category": "electrical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Low-voltage, data and speaker runs in before insulation",
            "category": "electrical"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "HVAC rough-in",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Ducts sealed with mastic, not tape; supported every 4 ft",
            "category": "mechanical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Returns in every closed room or transfer grilles",
            "category": "mechanical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Bath and range exhaust ducted to the exterior",
            "category": "mechanical"
          },
          {
            "text": "Condensate drain routed with trap and secondary pan where required",
            "category": "mechanical"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "Insulation and air sealing",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Gaps at plates, penetrations and window jambs foamed or caulked",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Batts fill the cavity without compression; no voids behind pipes",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Vapor retarder on the correct side for the climate zone",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Attic access and knee walls insulated",
            "category": "finishing"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "Windows, doors and flashing",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Sill pan or flashing at every window; laps shingle-fashion",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "House wrap taped at seams and integrated with flashing",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Windows square, shimmed, foamed, operate every sash",
            "category": "finishing"
          },
          {
            "text": "Exterior doors flashed and sealed at the threshold",
            "category": "finishing"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "room": "Fire blocking and draft stops",
        "checks": [
          {
            "text": "Fire blocking at soffits, drop ceilings and chases",
            "category": "safety"
          },
          {
            "text": "Penetrations through top plates fire-caulked",
            "category": "safety"
          },
          {
            "text": "Garage-to-house separation continuous",
            "category": "safety"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}