Capstone Project: Complete a Small Residential Room Remodel

A. Finished-Project Specification

Deliverable: one complete, approved small laundry or utility room remodel, or one fully documented alternate powder-room refresh, carried from readiness decision through demolition, concealed repair, rough work, finish restoration, fixture and storage installation, operational testing, punch-list inspection, cleanup, and signed owner acceptance.

B. Deliverable Schedule

Document	Contents	Completed In	Signed By
Capstone Plan Package	Selected design, existing-condition report, measured plan, final layout, finish and fixture schedules, storage design, budget, permits, trade assignments	Section E	Inspector and Owner
Readiness Decision	Chapter 1 readiness inspection and approved start decision for the capstone room	Section E	Inspector and Owner
Concealed-Condition and Change-Order Record	Every stop-work condition, change order, and rough-work inspection result	Sections F, G	Inspector
Finish and Installation Record	Drywall, paint, flooring, trim, fixture, and storage installation details and product data	Section H	Inspector
Operational Test Log	Every required leak, drain, flush, appliance, ventilation, electrical, and hardware test result	Section I	Inspector
Closed Punch List and Closeout Record	Deficiencies, corrections, reinspections, final cleaning, and written owner acceptance	Section J	Inspector and Owner

C. Information and Records Takeoff

• Continuity records: any Chapters 1–19 measurements, photographs, materials, tests, and acceptance records available for the selected room.
• Design documents: the approved room plan, finish schedule, fixture schedule, storage design, and product data selected in Steps 1–3.
• Controlling chapter references: Chapters 1–3 for readiness, protection, and demolition; Chapters 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 for trim, drywall, flooring, casing, and paint; Chapters 11, 12, 14, 15 for plumbing fixtures, backsplash, and hardware; Chapters 16 and 17 for any verified non-structural opening or minor water-damage repair within the approved scope; Chapter 18 for room-level sequencing; Chapter 19 for the punch-list method.
• Do not select a design, product, or method that conflicts with the Capstone Design Control without first revising the plan through the change-control process.

D. Acceptance Standards

Check	Standard
Design selection	One approved capstone design selected and recorded before procurement or demolition; no mixing of the two designs
Readiness	Chapter 1 readiness decision issued as approved before demolition begins
Protection	Chapter 2 containment, floor protection, and dust control tested and accepted before demolition begins
Demolition control	Demolition limited to the approved boundary; every concealed condition that differs materially from the approved scope stopped and processed through change control
Concealed-work inspection	Every plumbing, electrical, structural, and fire-rated item inspected and accepted before enclosure
Substrate acceptance	Drywall, flooring, and trim installed only over substrates verified flat, sound, clean, and dry
Operational testing	Every reconnected fixture, appliance, and utility tested under its controlling chapter's procedure with no leakage, strain, or malfunction
Punch-list closure	No safety, code, water, structural, utility, fire, permit, or required-inspection item open at closeout
Owner acceptance	Written acceptance obtained, or every deferred item documented with responsibility and due condition

E. Planning and Readiness (Steps 1–17)

1. Select the approved capstone room and design before procurement or demolition. Record the room and design on the Capstone Selection and Boundary Record.
2. Use the preferred small laundry or utility room design, or use the fully documented alternate powder-room refresh. Confirm the selected design meets every condition of the Capstone Design Control before proceeding.
3. Obtain owner authorization, existing-condition report, measured plan, final layout, finish schedule, fixture schedule, storage design, product data, budget, permit requirements, trade assignments, and inspection sequence. Apply Chapter 1's authorization and existing-condition method to the selected room, crediting any available continuity records.
4. Define the exact demolition, repair, fixture, flooring, trim, paint, storage, utility, and finish limits. State the boundary in writing on the approved scope, using Chapter 1's repair-limit and exclusion format.
5. Confirm that structural alteration, major utility relocation, uncontrolled hazardous materials, extensive mold, sewage, fire damage, and other excluded work are not present. Reject or reclassify the capstone selection if any excluded condition is found.
6. Complete required lead, asbestos, mold, moisture, or other environmental assessment. Apply the hazardous-material assessment method from Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 before any disturbance is planned.
7. Verify plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, fire, accessibility, egress, ventilation, and equipment-clearance requirements. Record each verified requirement on the approved scope.
8. Identify work requiring licensed trades, design professionals, specialty contractors, permit, or inspection. List every referral using the Chapter 1 permit-and-referral method.
9. Prepare the project schedule in investigation, protection, demolition, concealed repair, rough work, inspection, closure, finish, installation, test, and closeout order. Sequence the schedule to match this work order's section order.
10. Prepare the material and equipment list and verify compatibility before procurement. Apply the material-takeoff and compatibility-verification method from the controlling chapter for each material category before ordering.
11. Establish the change-control, concealed-condition, owner-communication, utility-shutdown, and emergency procedures. Record each procedure using the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 formats.
12. Perform the Chapter 1 readiness inspection and issue the approved start decision. Do not proceed to Step 13 until this decision is recorded as approved.
13. Remove or protect room contents and coordinate occupant access. Apply the Chapter 2 contents-removal and access-coordination method.
14. Set up the Chapter 2 containment, floor protection, dust control, cutting station, tool staging, debris path, lighting, and public controls. Test and accept the setup using the Chapter 2 acceptance standards before demolition begins.
15. Photograph existing conditions and verify final dimensions before demolition. Use the same reference points established for the room's existing-condition report.
16. Label items for salvage, reuse, disposal, trade disconnection, and owner retention. Record each labeled item on the material and equipment list.
17. Complete required utility shutdowns and disconnections through qualified persons. Verify and document that each shutdown is confirmed before demolition begins.

F. Selective Demolition and Concealed-Condition Investigation (Steps 18–24)

1. Perform selective removal of approved trim, cabinets, shelves, fixtures, flooring, drywall, hardware, or accessories using Chapter 3 controls. Apply the full Chapter 3 demolition procedure and acceptance standards within the approved boundary.
2. Stop for every concealed condition that differs materially from the approved scope. Apply the Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 stop-work standard without exception.
3. Inspect and document exposed framing, subfloor, wall backing, utilities, moisture, fasteners, insulation, and previous repairs. Photograph and measure every concealed condition before any repair or closure.
4. Process required change orders and obtain approval before expanding the work. Apply the change-control procedure established in Step 11.
5. Correct active water, condensation, drainage, vibration, attachment, or ventilation causes. Apply the cause-correction method from Chapter 6, 17, or 18 as applicable to the specific condition found.
6. Complete required plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other rough work through the approved trade scope. Coordinate qualified trades as identified in Step 8.
7. Complete approved minor framing, backing, subfloor, wall-edge, or substrate repairs. Apply the substrate-repair methods from Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7.

G. Rough Work, Backing, and Concealed-Work Inspection (Steps 25–28)

1. Install backing for vanities, cabinets, shelves, trim, accessories, and storage where required. Verify backing width, attachment, plane, and utility clearance using the Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 methods.
2. Restore fire blocking, draft stopping, rated layers, insulation, air sealing, vapor control, and acoustic components affected by the work. Match the restored assembly to the approved design rather than to appearance alone.
3. Complete concealed-work, rough-in, moisture, and pre-closure inspections. Do not proceed to Section H until every required inspection has passed.
4. Photograph all concealed repairs and utility work before closure. File these photographs with the Concealed-Condition and Change-Order Record.

H. Drywall, Paint, Flooring, Trim, and Fixture Installation (Steps 29–41)

1. Install matching drywall or approved wall panels with supported edges and complete tape, compound, sanding, and texture work. Apply the full Chapter 5 procedure and acceptance standards.
2. Prime repaired and porous surfaces using compatible products. Apply the Chapter 10 priming method.
3. Complete ceiling and wall painting in the approved sequence. Apply the full Chapter 10 procedure, including cut-in, rolling, and blending to natural breaks.
4. Prepare the floor substrate and verify flatness, strength, cleanliness, dryness, and product compatibility. Apply the Chapter 7 substrate-verification method.
5. Install approved flooring or localized flooring repair with required movement, transitions, and cure protection. Apply the full Chapter 7 procedure and acceptance standards.
6. Install or replace baseboard, casing, shoe molding, or other trim with matched profiles and controlled joints. Apply the Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 procedures as applicable.
7. For a laundry or utility room, install the approved storage, shelving, cabinets, work surface, hooks, or organizers without blocking service access. Apply the Chapter 18 storage-installation method and load-rated fastening requirements.
8. For the alternate powder room, install the approved vanity, top, faucet, drain, and toilet using Chapters 11 and 12 controls. Apply both chapters' full procedures, including leak and flush testing.
9. Install or update approved cabinet pulls, hinges, drawer slides, accessories, and door hardware. Apply the full Chapter 15 procedure.
10. Install the approved backsplash section where included using Chapter 14 controls. Apply the full Chapter 14 procedure and cure requirements.
11. Reinstall devices, plates, fixtures, registers, alarms, accessories, and trim through the approved trade and finish procedures. Coordinate qualified trades for any device requiring de-energization or reconnection.
12. Reconnect appliances or equipment through qualified persons and approved manufacturer procedures. Verify anti-tip, restraint, and clearance requirements before operation.
13. Restore utilities progressively and inspect each system before full operation. Restore one utility at a time and inspect its connections before restoring the next.

I. Operational Testing and Final Sealant (Steps 42–48)

1. Perform supply-pressure, drain, full-bowl, toilet-flush, appliance, ventilation, electrical, door, drawer, hardware, and other required operational tests. Apply each controlling chapter's specific test procedure and log the result on the Operational Test Log.
2. Inspect every accessible connection for leakage, strain, clearance, support, and serviceability. Correct and retest any connection that fails.
3. Install final sealant, caulk, grout treatment, touch-up finish, and labels only after fit and operational testing are accepted. Apply the sealant methods from Chapters 11, 12, and 14.
4. Allow required cure before loading cabinets, using fixtures, moving appliances, washing surfaces, or opening the room to occupants. Observe each product's stated cure time before returning the room to use.
5. Remove containment in a controlled clean-to-dirty sequence without spreading residual dust. Apply the Chapter 2 containment-removal method.
6. Clean the room, access path, adjacent areas, exterior route, tools, and waste location. Apply the Chapter 2 and Chapter 19 cleanup methods.
7. Restore furniture, contents, window coverings, doors, locks, alarms, and occupant functions included in the scope. Confirm every restored item operates correctly before proceeding to Section J.

J. Punch List, Final Inspection, and Owner Handoff (Steps 49–58)

1. Perform the Chapter 19 inspection of ceilings, walls, doors, trim, cabinets, storage, flooring, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, equipment, finish, and cleanup. Apply the full Chapter 19 inspection sequence and zones.
2. Prepare a categorized punch list with photographs and acceptance criteria. Separate safety, code, water, structural, operational, finish, documentation, and owner-preference items.
3. Correct safety, water, structural, utility, operational, code, finish, and documentation deficiencies. Assign and complete corrections in an order that prevents damage to accepted work.
4. Reinspect and close every punch-list item. Apply the same acceptance criterion used during the original inspection.
5. Complete required final permit and trade inspections. Confirm every permit identified in Step 8 has received its final inspection approval.
6. Compile the approved scope, changes, permits, inspections, product data, warranties, color formulas, finish schedule, moisture records, tests, concealed photographs, fixture information, spare materials, and maintenance instructions. Assemble the complete closeout record.
7. Conduct the owner walkthrough and demonstrate shutoffs, fixtures, storage, doors, drawers, appliances, ventilation, cleaning, and maintenance. Confirm the owner operates each item during the walkthrough.
8. Document any remaining limitation, excluded condition, future maintenance item, or professional referral. State the specific condition and the responsible party for each deferred item.
9. Obtain written acceptance and hand off the room as clean, safe, operational, documented, and ready for its defined use. Do not obtain acceptance while any safety, code, water, structural, utility, fire, permit, or required-inspection item remains open.
10. Document the formal transition to Book 22 property maintenance and building inspection. File the complete closeout record where it will be available to the periodic-inspection and maintenance process.