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Inspection Setup and Reference Conditions

Inspection area identified and accessible critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Lighting conditions meet GA-214 evaluation requirements critical (required)

Verify that lighting is appropriate for finish evaluation, including the required viewing angle and intensity.

Yes No N/A

Reference standard available on site

Confirm that the applicable GA-214 criteria or project specification is available for comparison.

Yes No N/A

Inspection surfaces are dry and ready for review critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Photos of inspection setup

Drywall Taping and Joint Treatment

Taped joints are continuous and properly embedded critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Joint compound is smooth and uniformly applied critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Fasteners are concealed and free of popping or shadowing critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Corners, beads, and transitions are straight and clean

Yes No N/A

Surface defects in taped areas

Rate the overall quality of taped and finished joints.

Primer and Base Coat Evaluation

Primer applied uniformly across all specified surfaces critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Primer coverage is complete with no missed areas critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Surface porosity and sheen are consistent after priming

Yes No N/A

Primer defects observed

Select any defects found in the primer coat.

Level 5 Finish Appearance

Final finish is smooth and uniform under inspection lighting critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No visible joint ridges, tool marks, or sanding scratches critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Surface is free of blotches, flashing, and color variation critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Level 5 finish consistency across the inspected area

Areas requiring touch-up or rework

Document any locations that require corrective action.

Final Acceptance and Sign-Off

Inspection result critical (required)

Note (optional)

Corrective actions documented

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspection date and time critical (required)

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Run: Drywall Finish Level Acceptance Audit

Inspection Setup and Reference Conditions

Drywall Taping and Joint Treatment

Primer and Base Coat Evaluation

Level 5 Finish Appearance

Final Acceptance and Sign-Off

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