BUILDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Exterior: 1. Is the building address or identification clearly visible? D Yes D No 2. Are exterior lights in working order? D Yes D No 3. Are periodic inspections conducted and documented? D Yes D No 4. Is an unobstructed access road to the building provided? D Yes D No 5. Are the exits onto public streets free from visibility obstructions? D Yes D No 6. Are trees and shrubs pruned and documented? D Yes D No 7. Are roots pruned and documented? D Yes D No 8. Are all building sides accessible to emergency equipment? D Yes D No 9. Are fire hydrants accessible? D Yes D No D N/A 10. Are sprinkler/standpipe connections accessible? D Yes D No D N/A 11. Are sprinkler/standpipe connections clearly marked? D Yes D No D N/A 12. Are landscape sprinklers at least 6 inches from walkways or pathways? D Yes D No D N/A 13. Does the building appear to be in good repair? D Yes D No 14. Is building free from signs of vandalism? D Yes D No 15. Are exterior walls free from cracks or other damages? D Yes D No D N/A 16. Are windows free from cracks or broken panes? D Yes D No D N/A 17. Has vegetation been cut back from the building? D Yes D No D N/A 18. Are turf areas inspected for holes, exposed roots, etc. and documented? D Yes D No D N/A 19. Are paved surfaces inspected and repaired (i.e., lifts, cracks, etc.)? D Yes D No 20. Are combustible materials stored away from the building? D Yes D No D N/A 21. Is the building free from signs of exterior damage? D Yes D No D N/A 22. Are stairs, landings and handrails in good repair and fastened securely? (inspect the bottom of each step) D Yes D No 23. Are facilities periodically inspected and documented? D Yes D No 24. Are all sewer clean out caps in place? D Yes D No 25. Are all irrigation covers in place? D Yes D No D N/A 26. Are housing authority owned light post bases free of rust and/or deterioration? D Yes D No D N/A 27. Do entrance doors close slowly to avoid hazards to fingers? D Yes D No 28. Are utility/cable boxes marked "Keep Off"? D Yes D No D N/A Interior: Electrical System:
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1.Are all electrical panels secured? D Yes D No D N/A 2.Is a 3' clearance provided around all electrical panels? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Are all electrical rooms free from combustible storage? D Yes D No D N/A 4.Are all electrical panels cool to the touch? D Yes D No D N/A 5.Are all electrical panels free from evidence of burning? D Yes D No D N/A 6.Have all electrical circuits been identified? D Yes D No D N/A 7.Are all electrical switches and receptacles in good repair? D Yes D No D N/A 8.Has the use of extension cords been discontinued? D Yes D No D N/A 9.Have Ground Fault Interrupter's been provided on circuits in proximity to water? D Yes D No D N/A 10.Is there a "lock-out" procedure in place? D Yes D No D N/A
Heating System:
1.Is a 3' clearance provided around all heating equipment? D Yes D No D N/A 2.Are furnace/boiler rooms kept locked? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Are furnace/boiler rooms free from combustible storage? D Yes D No D N/A 4.Are residents reminded to keep combustibles away from heaters? D Yes D No D N/A
Smoking:
1.Is smoking prohibited in the building common areas? D Yes D No 2.Are designated smoking areas properly identified? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Are non-combustible receptacles provided in smoking areas? D Yes D No D N/A 4.Are smoking materials disposed of properly? D Yes D No D N/A
Housekeeping:
1.Is trash removed from the building daily? D Yes D No 2.Is storage restricted to designated areas? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Is storage neatly arranged and secured from rolling away? D Yes D No D N/A
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Private Protection:
1.Is building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system? D Yes D No 2.Is the main sprinkler control valve accessible? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Are all valves supplying water or air to the system open? D Yes D No D N/A 4.Is system operation monitored by an alarm company? D Yes D No D N/A 5.Is valve operation monitored by an alarm company? D Yes D No D N/A 6.Is the sprinkler system tested on a quarterly basis and documented? D Yes D No D N/A 7.Are spare sprinkler heads available in the building? D Yes D No D N/A 8.Is the building equipped with a fire detection system? D Yes D No 9.Does the system protect the entire building? D Yes D No D N/A 10.Does the system provide an alarm signal in the building? D Yes D No D N/A 11.Is system tested on a monthly basis and documented? D Yes D No D N/A 12.Is the main alarm panel in normal operating condition? D Yes D No D N/A 13.Are portable fire extinguishers provided? D Yes D No 14.Are all extinguishers inspected on a monthly basis and documented? D Yes D No D N/A 15.Do all extinguishers have a current inspection tag? D Yes D No D N/A
Emergency Evacuation:
1.Are 2.Are 3.Are 4.Are 5.Are 6.Are
all exits and travel paths identified with illuminated "EXIT" signs? D Yes D No travel paths leading to exits free of obstructions? D Yes D No exits unlocked and operational? D Yes D No working emergency lights provided in the building? D Yes D No emergency lights tested periodically and documented? D Yes D No evacuation diagrams posted throughout the building? D Yes D No
Miscellaneous:
1.Has flammable storage been limited to designated areas? D Yes D No D N/A 2.Is all cooking equipment protected by extinguishing systems? D Yes D No D N/A 3.Is cooking equipment clean? D Yes D No D N/A 4.Are filters inspected periodically and documented? D Yes D No D N/A 5.Are all computer areas free from combustible storage? D Yes D No D N/A
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NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR IF ANY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED "NO"
Inspected By: Date:
The following items have been followed-up on. This has been accomplished by putting them on a work order: Item No. Work Order # Item No. Work Order # Item No. Work Order #
