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Catch Basin Inspection Checklist

Record visible debris, grate, rim, surrounding surface and cleaning evidence. This checklist keeps the visible record, required verification and responsible follow-up together.

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What this resource helps you do

Record visible debris, grate, rim, surrounding surface and cleaning evidence. Start with the exact inspection purpose and location, document only what the submitted evidence supports, and keep measurements, testing or professional determinations clearly marked for field review.

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Use this checklist

  1. 1

    Identify the drainage asset, upstream/downstream context and verified location.

  2. 2

    Capture the opening or flow path plus a wider contributing-area view.

  3. 3

    Describe visible debris, erosion, displacement or standing water without guessing capacity.

  4. 4

    Record weather, recent rainfall and access limitations when relevant.

  5. 5

    Identify cleaning, CCTV, survey, hydraulic or structural follow-up separately.

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Fields to complete

Catch Basin Inspection Checklist
01Area or asset reviewed

Record:

02Visible condition and evidence

Record:

03Measurement or test still needed

Record:

04Applicable source or project requirement

Record:

05Responsible person and follow-up status

Record:

DOCUMENTATION EXAMPLE

A finding that stays within the evidence

Asset or area
Storm drain inlet
Visible condition
Sediment and vegetation visibly cover part of the inlet opening. The image does not establish pipe condition, hydraulic capacity or the full obstruction extent.
Recommended action
Verify the opening and flow path on site, remove material using the approved maintenance method and document the cleared condition.

Make the report easier to review

Use a short finding title, identify the exact location and place the strongest evidence beside the written observation. Explain the recommended next step in practical order: verify, make safe when needed, correct the confirmed condition and retain completion evidence.

Keep sources tied to the finding

Record the jurisdiction, adopted edition, contract, company procedure or customer-supplied requirement that applies. A source link helps the reviewer locate the material; it does not prove that every requirement applies to the photographed condition.

State what the evidence cannot prove

Photo review cannot confirm underground condition, hydraulic capacity, concealed damage, water quality or system performance.

STARTING SOURCES

References for qualified review

Confirm the current edition, jurisdiction and applicability before relying on a requirement.

CREATE THE FINISHED RECORD

Turn drainage photos into organized findings and maintenance recommendations.

New users can purchase one Quick Report for $12 with code TRU40. Regular price $20. Review every finding before sharing the report.