An HVAC rough-in inspection checks ductwork, refrigerant piping and controls before they're covered. This checklist covers duct supports, sealing, insulation and fire dampers, refrigerant lines, condensate drains, control wiring and thermostat locations, plus the nitrogen pressure test and how long it held.
Ductwork, piping and controls before cover.
| Ductwork | PASS | FAIL | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeves and penetrations | |||
| Elevation / pitch, location and alignment | |||
| Supports and anchors | |||
| Fire dampers installed and accessible | |||
| Joints sealed (mastic / tape) | |||
| Ductwork insulated where required |
| Piping & controls | PASS | FAIL | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant lines supported and insulated | |||
| Condensate drain sloped, trapped | |||
| Control conduit and wiring routed | |||
| Thermostat locations per plans |
| Tests | PASS | FAIL | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen pressure test psi | |||
| Held for minutes | |||
| Equipment check-out |
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This is a field checklist, not the code. Your inspector enforces the code and local amendments your jurisdiction has adopted.
Ductwork and its supports, sealing, insulation and fire dampers; refrigerant and condensate piping; control wiring; thermostat locations; and the pressure test.
A nitrogen test proves the line set is tight before refrigerant goes in. Record the pressure and how long it held.
On this checklist: the HVAC tech's QC check, the GC and the mechanical inspector.
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This checklist is built into myBivy for Trades: Pass, Fail or N/A on every item, notes, photos and readings, the GC signs on site, and a clean PDF goes out the same day. Free for up to 5 people.
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