Air Barrier Continuity Inspection

Inspection template for verifying air barrier continuity, transitions, detailing, tape integrity, and blower-door readiness prior to enclosure covering.

Inspection Details and Readiness

• Inspection area and elevation identified
  Record the building area, level, gridline, room number, or elevation being inspected.
• Air barrier scope available for review
  Approved drawings, details, or scope documents are available at the inspection point.
• Area is ready for pre-cover inspection
  All intended air barrier work in the area is complete and visible before enclosure covering.
• Obstructions removed for full visual access
  Temporary obstructions, debris, or materials do not prevent inspection of the air barrier line and transitions.

Air Barrier Continuity

• Continuous air barrier line maintained across inspected area
  Air barrier is continuous from one assembly to the next with no visible breaks, unsealed joints, or open seams.
• Transitions between materials are sealed
  Transitions at dissimilar materials, substrate changes, and assembly junctions are fully sealed and supported.
• Corners, edges, and terminations are detailed
  Corners, perimeter edges, and terminations are neatly detailed without fishmouths, wrinkles, or loose edges.
• Air barrier is aligned with design intent
  Observed air barrier location matches the intended continuous plane shown in the project details.

Tapes, Sealants, and Membrane Detailing

• Tape adhesion is secure along full length
  Tape is fully bonded with no lifting, edge curl, bridging, or visible contamination at the bond line.
• Sealant beads are continuous and complete
  Sealant is continuous at joints and interfaces with no skips, voids, or unsealed segments.
• Membrane laps and overlaps are properly installed
  Membrane overlaps meet project requirements and are fully rolled, pressed, or otherwise secured as specified.
• Surface preparation supports adhesion
  Substrates appear clean, dry, and free of dust, oil, frost, or debris that could compromise adhesion.

Penetrations and Openings

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing penetrations sealed
  All visible MEP penetrations through the air barrier are sealed with compatible materials and no visible gaps remain.
• Windows, doors, and rough openings detailed
  Perimeter joints, rough openings, and interface details are sealed and integrated with adjacent air barrier materials.
• Fasteners and attachments do not compromise continuity
  Observed fasteners, anchors, or attachments do not create unsealed penetrations or discontinuities in the air barrier plane.
• Firestopping and air sealing are coordinated where applicable
  Where fire-rated assemblies or penetrations are present, air sealing appears coordinated with the required firestopping detail.

Blower-Door Readiness and Closeout

• All visible deficiencies documented
  Any gaps, loose tape, unsealed penetrations, or incomplete details are recorded as deficiencies or non-conformances.
• Area ready for blower-door testing
  The inspected area appears ready for blower-door testing without known unresolved air leakage paths in the visible scope.
• Photos captured for key conditions
  Photos were taken for representative conditions, critical details, and any deficiencies requiring corrective action.