Roof inspection checklist

Building name

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Date of inspection

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Street address

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Year roof installed 

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Year roof renovated (most recent)

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Reason for inspection
	Annual inspection
	Following severe weather (Check all that apply)
	Damaging wind
	Lightning
	Hail
	Excess snow accumulation
	Heavy rain
	Falling debris
	Other conditions:

 

Type of roofing system (check all that apply)
	Thermoset single-ply membrane
	Thermoplastic single-ply membrane
	Built-up
	Metal
	Shingle
	Modified bitumen
	Other (describe):

 

Supporting documentation
	Current roof drawing or diagram containing the following information:
	Date drawing/diagram completed
	Location of all HVAC air handling units
	Location of all exhaust stacks (including type and height of each stack notated)
	Location of all roof drains
	One copy of this document for each inspection conducted since the last inspection

 

Rooftop HVAC and exhaust system components (check all that apply)
	Air handling units
	Kitchen exhaust stacks
	Combustion flues
	Dryer vent stacks
	Sanitary system vent stacks
	Chemical fume hood exhaust stacks
	Restroom exhaust stacks
	Other (describe):

 

Inspection items Adverse conditions indicated by “Yes” responses	YES	NO	N/A	IF YES PROVIDE DETAILED EXPLANATION AND LIST ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN OR PLANNED TO REMEDIATE
Evidence of standing water on ground adjacent to storm drains
Gutters/downspouts/storm drains blocked with debris
Cracks, gaps or other damage to gutters/downspouts/storm drains
Standing water or evidence of past standing water on roof deck
Accumulation of excessive debris on roof deck
Suspected microbial growth or other water damage on roof deck
Evidence of bird, rodent or insect infestation
Roof deck material cracked, damaged or missing
Roof deck seals cracked or broken creating openings for water intrusion
Flashing systems improperly sealed creating openings for water intrusion
Cracks, gaps or other damage to walls
Suspected microbial growth on any rooftop surfaces
Other conditions that may result in water intrusion into the building
Suspected microbial growth on HVAC system components
Air contaminant sources near out-side air intakes to air handling units
Outside air intakes blocked, obstructed or broken
Air intake screens broken or missing on air handling units
Excessive noise generated by HVAC system components
Other safety concerns

 

Completed by:

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Title:

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Organization:

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Signature:

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Date:

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Phone:

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Roof inspection notes

Built-up

A continuous, semi-flexible, multi-ply roof membrane, consisting of plies (layers) of saturated felts, coated felts, fabrics or mats, between which alternate layers of bitumen are applied. Generally, built-up roof membranes are surfaced with mineral aggregate and bitumen, a liquid-applied coating or a granule-surfaced cap sheet.

Modified bitumen

A bitumen modified through the inclusion of one or more polymers (e.g. atactic polypropylene, styrene butadiene styrene, etc.). Composite sheets consisting of polymer modified bitumen often reinforced and sometimes surfaced with various types of mats, films, foils and mineral granules.

Metal

Metal roofing panels come in two types: structural and architectural. Structural panels are designed not to have a continuous substrate and can span between purlins unsupported. Architectural panels need a continuous substrate and cannot span between purlins.

Thermoplastic

Materials that soften when heated and harden when cooled (e.g., PVC single-ply membrane).

Thermoset

A material that solidifies or sets irreversibly when heated (e.g., EPDM single-ply membrane).

Roof diagram requirements

A roof diagram must include the following items:

• Date drawing/diagram completed.
• Location of all HVAC (heating ventilating and air conditioning system air handling units).
• Location of exhaust stacks (including type and height of stack).
• Location of roof drains.

Standing water

Standing water means water remaining on the roof surface for longer than a 48-hour period. Evidence of standing water might be persistent water or rust-type stains on the decking or the accumulation of debris on areas of the roof surface.

 

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171-0931 (01/14)              LC12-66