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Inspection Details

Claim number recorded

Inspection date and time critical (required)

Property address confirmed critical (required)

Weather or disaster event type

Occupancy status at time of inspection

Primary contact on site

Life-Safety and Entry Hazards

Structural instability visible critical (required)

Check for sagging roofs, leaning walls, collapsed sections, or other signs of imminent structural failure.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Downed power lines or exposed electrical conductors present critical (required)

Document any energized or potentially energized electrical hazards near the structure or access path.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Standing water, flood contamination, or slip hazard at entry critical (required)

Assess whether water depth, contamination, or debris creates a hazardous entry condition.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Gas odor, active leak indicators, or fire/smoke conditions present critical (required)

Note any odor of gas, hissing, smoke, soot, or signs of active combustion requiring immediate evacuation or emergency response.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Safe access path available critical (required)

Confirm a clear, stable route to the inspection area without blocked stairs, debris piles, or unstable surfaces.

Yes No N/A

PPE used for site conditions

Record PPE appropriate to the hazard profile, such as gloves, eye protection, hard hat, respirator, waterproof boots, or high-visibility vest.

Exterior Damage Assessment

Roof covering damage observed

Record missing shingles, lifted membrane, punctures, torn flashing, or impact damage.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Windows, doors, or openings compromised

Note broken glazing, missing doors, boarded openings, or breaches that allow water intrusion or unauthorized entry.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Siding, cladding, or exterior envelope damage observed

Document detached panels, punctures, cracks, missing sections, or impact-related damage.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Foundation, slab, or settlement damage observed critical (required)

Look for cracks, displacement, undermining, or visible movement affecting structural integrity.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Debris field or impact source documented

Identify fallen trees, windborne debris, hail accumulation, or other impact evidence supporting the loss narrative.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Exterior damage severity estimate

Provide a quick severity rating for triage and assignment priority.

Interior Damage Assessment

Interior water intrusion observed

Note active leaks, wet ceilings, wet walls, saturated flooring, or signs of recent intrusion.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Smoke, soot, or fire damage observed

Document soot deposition, odor, heat damage, charring, or fire suppression residue.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Ceiling, wall, or floor damage observed

Record collapsed ceiling sections, cracked drywall, buckled flooring, or other interior building damage.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Contents damage observed

Capture damage to furniture, appliances, electronics, inventory, or personal property as applicable.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Utilities appear compromised critical (required)

Note loss of power, visible electrical damage, damaged HVAC, plumbing failure, or other utility interruptions affecting habitability.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Interior affected area estimate

Estimate the approximate area affected by the loss.

Note (optional)

Temporary Mitigation and Access Controls

Temporary protective measures in place

Record tarping, board-up, water extraction, dehumidification, fencing, or other mitigation already completed.

Additional mitigation needed critical (required)

Identify whether emergency services, board-up, roof tarp, drying, debris removal, or utility shutoff coordination is needed.

Note (optional)

Access restrictions or unsafe areas marked

Document blocked rooms, cordoned areas, or sections that could not be inspected due to hazard conditions.

Yes No N/A

Immediate follow-up priority

Select the urgency level for claim handling and restoration coordination.

Documentation and Sign-Off

Photo evidence captured for key findings critical (required)

Confirm photos were taken for major damage, hazards, and mitigation needs.

Yes No N/A

Inspection notes complete and legible

Ensure the narrative supports the observed conditions, scope triage, and any limitations on access.

Yes No N/A

Recommended next action

Summarize the next step for the claim file.

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Run: Catastrophe Claim Field Inspection Protocol

Inspection Details

Life-Safety and Entry Hazards

Exterior Damage Assessment

Interior Damage Assessment

Temporary Mitigation and Access Controls

Documentation and Sign-Off

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