Run Door Frame Fabrication Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Frame identification matches shop order and drawing critical (required)

Verify frame tag, job number, opening mark, handedness, material type, and fire rating match the approved order and fabrication drawing.

Yes No N/A

Frame type and material match specification critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

Welds, Joints, and Frame Build Quality

Welds are continuous, sound, and free of visible defects critical (required)

Inspect welds for cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, burn-through, or excessive spatter that could affect fit or finish.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Miter joints are tight and properly aligned critical (required)

Check that corner miters close tightly with no open gaps, mismatch, or distortion at the corners.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Frame members are straight with no visible twist, bow, or warp critical (required)

Verify the frame is not twisted, bowed, or otherwise distorted beyond project tolerance.

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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.

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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.

Yes No N/A

Dimensions, Squareness, and Opening Geometry

Overall frame height critical (required)

Measure the overall frame height and compare to the order or approved drawing.

Overall frame width critical (required)

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 critical (required)

Check diagonals and corner condition to confirm the frame is square and not racked.

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Reveal and return dimensions match the approved template

Verify reveal, return, and stop dimensions are consistent with the approved template or hardware schedule.

Yes No N/A

Hinge, Hardware, and Prep Openings

Hinge prep location and quantity match the order critical (required)

Confirm hinge locations, number of preps, handing, and spacing match the approved hardware schedule or template.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Hinge prep cutouts are clean and correctly sized

Inspect hinge mortises, reinforcement areas, and cutouts for clean edges, correct depth, and proper fit.

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Photo evidence (optional)

Hardware prep openings align with templates

Check strike, closer, lock, and accessory prep locations against the approved template where applicable.

Yes No N/A

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.

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Fire, Safety, and Release Readiness

Fire-rated frame labeling and construction match the order critical (required)

For rated openings, confirm labeling, construction details, and any required listing conditions match the approved specification and AHJ requirements.

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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.

Yes No N/A

Non-conformances documented and dispositioned critical (required)

Record any deficiency, rework requirement, or hold status before the frame is released to finishing or shipment.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Door Frame Fabrication Inspection

Inspection Details

Welds, Joints, and Frame Build Quality

Dimensions, Squareness, and Opening Geometry

Hinge, Hardware, and Prep Openings

Fire, Safety, and Release Readiness

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