Door Frame Fabrication Inspection

Inspection template for verifying hollow metal or wood door frame fabrication against the order before finishing, including welds, miters, hinge preparation, and overall dimensions.

Inspection Details

• Frame identification matches shop order and drawing
  Verify frame tag, job number, opening mark, handedness, material type, and fire rating match the approved order and fabrication drawing.
• Frame type and material match specification
  Confirm the fabricated frame type and material match the order.
• Inspection date and inspector name recorded
  Record the date of inspection and the inspector performing the check.
• Reference drawing or template available at point of inspection
  Confirm the correct approved drawing, template, or hardware schedule is available for comparison.

Welds, Joints, and Frame Build Quality

• Welds are continuous, sound, and free of visible defects
  Inspect welds for cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, burn-through, or excessive spatter that could affect fit or finish.
• Miter joints are tight and properly aligned
  Check that corner miters close tightly with no open gaps, mismatch, or distortion at the corners.
• Frame members are straight with no visible twist, bow, or warp
  Verify the frame is not twisted, bowed, or otherwise distorted beyond project tolerance.
• Surface is free of sharp edges, burrs, and weld spatter
  Check all accessible surfaces and edges for burrs, slag, sharp protrusions, and spatter that could interfere with finishing or handling.
• Weld cleanup and grinding are acceptable for finishing
  Confirm welds have been dressed as required and will not telegraph through paint, stain, or other finish systems.

Dimensions, Squareness, and Opening Geometry

• Overall frame height
  Measure the overall frame height and compare to the order or approved drawing.
• Overall frame width
  Measure the overall frame width and compare to the order or approved drawing.
• Frame throat dimension
  Verify throat dimension matches the specified wall condition and frame type.
• Jambs and head are square within tolerance
  Check diagonals and corner condition to confirm the frame is square and not racked.
• Reveal and return dimensions match the approved template
  Verify reveal, return, and stop dimensions are consistent with the approved template or hardware schedule.

Hinge, Hardware, and Prep Openings

• Hinge prep location and quantity match the order
  Confirm hinge locations, number of preps, handing, and spacing match the approved hardware schedule or template.
• Hinge prep cutouts are clean and correctly sized
  Inspect hinge mortises, reinforcement areas, and cutouts for clean edges, correct depth, and proper fit.
• Hardware prep openings align with templates
  Check strike, closer, lock, and accessory prep locations against the approved template where applicable.
• Fastener holes, reinforcement, and anchor points are present where specified
  Verify required reinforcement, anchor locations, and preps are installed and accessible for downstream hardware installation.

Fire, Safety, and Release Readiness

• Fire-rated frame labeling and construction match the order
  For rated openings, confirm labeling, construction details, and any required listing conditions match the approved specification and AHJ requirements.
• No damage, contamination, or handling defects present before finishing
  Check for dents, dents at corners, oil, rust, moisture, or other defects that could affect finishing or installation.
• Non-conformances documented and dispositioned
  Record any deficiency, rework requirement, or hold status before the frame is released to finishing or shipment.