User: ammklq143, Location: Iowa
Asked on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 8:50 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:05 am EDT
Question: Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for a checklist for residential construction from start to finish? I'd like to have something to go by, so nothing gets forgotten or overlooked. Something like:1. Ufer ground2. Intersystem bonding connection3. 2 small appliance circuits4. Laundry circuit5. Bathrooms on separate circuits6. GFSI's in garages, basements, outside.......7. AFCI's for bedroom, living room, den, office, etc. lighting and receptacles.8. GFCI's on front and back of home9........If I have a list of requirements, I could give it to a helper, so they would be aware of what the requirements are.
Pre-Construction Phase1. Secure building permit and architectural plans2. Establish job site and layout utilities3. Excavate and prepare foundationFoundation and Framing Phase1. Install Ufer ground2. Install underslab plumbing and electrical3. Pour concrete foundation4. Frame exterior walls, roof trusses, and interior partitionsElectrical Phase1. Install electrical service entrance2. Run electrical wiring and install receptacles, switches, and fixtures3. Install 2 small appliance circuits4. Install laundry circuit5. Install bathrooms on separate circuits6. Install GFIs in garages, basements, and outdoors7. Install AFCIs for bedrooms, living room, den, office, etc. lighting and receptacles8. Install GFCIs on front and back of home9. Run doorbell and telephone wiring10. Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectorsPlumbing Phase1. Install water heater and water softener2. Install plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers/tubs)3. Install waste and drain piping4. Install venting system for appliances, fixtures, and plumbingHVAC Phase1. Install HVAC equipment (furnace, air conditioner, heat pump)2. Run ductwork and install registers3. Install air filtration systemInsulation and Drywall Phase1. Install insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors2. Install drywall on walls and ceilings3. Finish and paint drywallFinishing Phase1. Install flooring (carpet, tile, hardwood, etc.)2. Install trim and moldings (baseboards, casings, crown molding)3. Install kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances4. Install bathroom vanities, mirrors, and accessories5. Install light fixtures and window treatments6. Install hardware (door knobs, locks, etc.)7. Paint exterior surfacesFinal Inspection and Completion1. Conduct final walk-through with inspector and homeowner2. Obtain final building inspection approval3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy Flag for review