Roof Inspection Checklist
Roof Inspection Checklist
Roof Inspection Checklist
MMS-427
BACKGROUND
PROCESS
PURPOSE
Regular inspection of building roof systems will lead to
early detection of roof problems, protection of Government
capital assets, and maintenance of safe working
environments for building occupants.
OBJECTIVES
GENERAL APPROACH
ROOF INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
General Roof Conditions
Ceiling Conditions
Item
Debris on Roof
Drainage
Physical Damage
Attic Conditions
Structural Deformation
Other
Remarks
Item
Cracks
Water Staining
Water Leaks
Seasonal Change
Other
Remarks
Remarks
Sloped Roof
Item
Roof Material
Condition of Surface
Deformed Edges
Shingle: Buckled
Curled
Missing Tabs
Granular Loss
Other
Metal: Corrosion
Fasteners
Other
Remarks
Remarks
Remarks
Door/Window Alignment
Other
Summary/Comments
Roof Features
Item
Remarks
Fascia
Soffit
Flashing
Gutters / Drains, etc.
Skylights
Chimneys / Vents
Fall Arrest Anchors
Control Zone Access
Drains / Vents
Other
OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
ROOF INSPECTIONS
ROOF INSPECTIONS
Comment on changes from previous inspections, and overall roof condition. Indicate recommended action of roof repair and/or further
assessment, and estimated remaining life expectancy of roof system. Include any photographs and thermography records in this report.
Identification Code
A Access Hatch
B Base Flashing
C Cap Flashing
D Roof Drain
R Roof Vent
U HVAC Unit
J Flag Pole
W Ponded Water
P Parapet or Fire Wall
V Vent Pipe
L Ladder
S Skylight
T Walkway
PWS RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a maintenance program, including using the Roof Inspection Checklist.
Perform annual visual roof inspections for all GNWT operated facilities, and complete a report based on the checklist.
Recommend actions to repair unsatisfactory conditions, including developing a maintenance workplan based on the urgency of required upgrades.
Maintain a history of roof inspection reports for each GNWT owned/operated facility at the Regional PW&S office in order to monitor changes in
roof system performance.
Report rapidly deteriorating roofs and/or water damage to the PW&S Regional Superintendent.
The PWS Regional Superintendent is to notify the PW&S Deputy Minister of significant roof deterioration when the risk of a major failure
becomes apparent.
Inform Technical Support Services of significant roof degradation for their review related to failed building system performance and consideration
of changes to building design standards.
ROOF INSPECTIONS
ROOF INSPECTIONS
GLOSSARY OF ROOFING TERMS USED IN THIS CHECKLIST
Alligatoring
Shrinkage cracking of the bituminous surface of builtup or smooth surface roofing, producing a pattern of
deep cracks resembling an alligator hide.
Asphalt
Ballast
Bitumen
Blister
Built-up
Roofing
(BUR)
Cant Strip
Crack
EPDM
Expansion
Joint
Eaves
Fascia
The finish member covering the edge or eaves of a flat or sloping roof or
roof overhang.
Fishmouth
Flashing
Connecting devices that seal membrane joints, drains, gravel stops and
other places where membrane is interrupted. Base flashing forms the
upturned edges of the watertight membrane. Cap or counter flashing
shields the exposed edges and joints of the base flashing.
Gravel Stop
High Risk
Roof
Modified
Bitumen
PVC
A generic term for single ply plastic sheet membrane (poly vinyl
chloride); seams are fused by solvent or hot-air welding techniques.
Parapet
Ponding
Slope
The ratio between the measures of the rise and the horizontal span.
Soffit
TCA#: ____________
______________________________
Flat / Membrane: ____________________
Sloped: _______________
Slope: _____ in 12
Date: ____________________