Building Inspection Checklist

This Building Inspection Checklist can be used to perform multiple building and premises safety compliance audits. A complete building inspection includes information about the building and its surroundings, as well as structural, mechanical and electrical information.

Building Inspection Checklist



General Information

2. Building Description


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3. Building ID#


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Site Work

1. Backfill


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2. Surface drainage


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3. Manholes


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4. Ditches adjacent to building


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5. Trees and vegetation on site, including hazard trees


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6. General site maintenance


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7. Parking area if applicable


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10. Railings


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11. Building Accessibility (From Parking area to building.)


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12. Pathway & Sidewalks (width and ADA)


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14. Other items (list)


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16. Stairs/Steps


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Architectural Work

1. Foundation


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2. Walkways


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3. Exterior slab


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4. Interior slab


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6. Crawl Space


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9. Columns/Supports


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10. Interior walls


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11. Window casing


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12. Window (glass, screen)


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13. Door hardware


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14. Door jam


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16. Sidelights


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17. Interior wall finish


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18. Porches and covered walkways


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19. Exterior wall finishes


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20. Insulation


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21. Roofing


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22. Fascia


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23. Flashing


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24. Roof drainage


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25. Partitions and interior doors


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26. Tile and/or floor finishes


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27. Masonry (stone, brick)


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28. Ceiling


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30. Skylights


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31. Basement for composting unit


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32. Stairs/Ladders/Handrails


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33. Attic access


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35. Other items (list)


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Mechanical Work

1. Water supply


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2. Faucets


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4. Fixtures (Note type)


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5. Toilet Stool


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6. Hangers


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7. Composting Unit


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8. Vault (crack, leaks, capacity & material)


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9. SST Standards


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10. Toilet paper dispenser


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11. Floor drains


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12. Other items (list)


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Electrical Work

1. Electrical service


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2. Fixtures


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3. Solar panels


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4. Batteries


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5. Switches


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6. Switches


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7. Breaker panel/fuse boxes/disconnects


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8. Grounding


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9. Other items (list)


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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