Domestic Construction – Timber Framing –
Completion Checklist
Owner:
Builder:
Project:
Site Address:
Supervisor:
Date:
Component
QBCC Licence:
Phone No:
Job No:
/
Action/Comment
Check plans and contract documents
for any variations
Room set outs and wall locations
consistent with approved plans
Wall frame plumb and straight
sufficient to receive wall finishes
Tie down fixings to slab at least 50mm
from slab edge
Bottom plate not overhanging slab
edge by more than 10mm.
All wall bracing in position as required
on approved plans and properly fixed
including tie-down rods. Nails not
overdriven
Roof and truss point loads supported
and blocked if required
Truss layout consistent with truss plan
and fixed at correct centres
Trusses plumb (max allowable 50mm
or height/50) and not bowed (max
allowable 50mm or bowed section/200)
Saddle trusses properly fixed to
supporting truss top chord
Roof tie down in accordance with
approved plans and truss
manufacturers requirements
Strengthening for installation of solar
hot water system installed
Roof steel bracing properly installed in
accordance with truss plan. Where
fixed to wall frame bracing nailed flat to
avoid interfering with wall sheet or
cornice
Truss bottom chord bracing installed
where suspended ceilings or metal
furring channel ceiling battens used.
This example is a guide
only and not a QBCC
recommendation
Current as at: May 2011
Domestic Construction – Timber Framing –
Completion Checklist
Owner:
Builder:
Project:
Site Address:
Supervisor:
Date:
Component
QBCC Licence:
Phone No:
Job No:
/
Action/Comment
Binders installed
Transfer noggings installed connecting
bracing walls to trussed roof frame
Non load bearing walls set down a
minimum of ceiling batten depth +
10mm from the level of external load
bearing walls.
Non load bearing walls connected to
trusses with slotted wall brackets
where required.
Entry bulkheads straight and level
Ceilings nogged for plaster sheet joins
and at change of direction
Internal door opening sizes consistent
with plans
Bottom plate removed from all internal
doorways
Internal bulkheads installed plumb and
straight
Plumbing duct and vent pipe framing
plumb and straight
Lintel sizes as shown on approved plan
Windows fixed in accordance with
window manufacturers requirements or
Aust Window Assoc. recommendations
Windows plumb and level
Bath properly framed up and supported
with appropriate clearance for tiles and
sheeting
Nogging installed for WC cistern and
toilet roll holder
Nogging installed for ensuite cistern
and toilet roll holder
Nogging installed for bathroom towel
rails
Nogging installed for ensuite towel rail
Noggings installed for panel lift door
Noggings installed for clothes dryer
Other noggings required and installed
This example is a guide
only and not a QBCC
recommendation
Current as at: May 2011
Domestic Construction – Timber Framing –
Completion Checklist
Owner:
Builder:
Project:
Site Address:
Supervisor:
Date:
Component
QBCC Licence:
Phone No:
Job No:
/
Action/Comment
Manhole correctly positioned & framed.
Fascia fixed and aligned properly
Fascia properly aligned for external
cladding or brickwork where there is no
eaves overhang
Trimmers and battens installed to
eaves to properly fix eaves lining
Temporary bracing removed
Windows checked to ensure they are
not damaged
House swept and clear of debris
Site clear of rubbish
Frame inspection passed
Sub-Contractor:
QBCC Licence:
This example is a guide
only and not a QBCC
recommendation
Current as at: May 2011