Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist

Use this Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist to ensure all construction work meets building, safety, and compliance standards before occupancy.

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Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist

Commercial Building Final Inspection Checks

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Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist

Use this Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist to ensure all construction work meets building, safety, and compliance standards before occupancy.

1. Are all required final sign-offs from relevant fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors recorded and complete?

2. Are all required permits and licenses (e.g., Certificate of Occupancy documents) finalized and ready for issue?

3. Is fire and life safety documentation (e.g., fire alarm test reports, sprinkler certifications) accessible and complete?

4. Are all required fire extinguishers mounted, signed, and tagged?

5. Are the fire alarm system, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors fully functional and tested?

6. Are all emergency and exit lights operational and providing sufficient illumination?

7. Are all exit doors functioning properly and free of obstructions?

8. Are all exterior finishes, siding, and roofing complete and installed according to approved plans?

9. Is the site work (e.g., final grading, landscaping, paving) complete?

10. Are accessible paths of travel (ADA), ramps, and parking stalls complete and compliant?

11. Are exterior lighting fixtures installed and operational?

12. Are all plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, faucets) installed and functional with hot and cold water?

13. Has the mechanical system (HVAC units) been fully commissioned, and are thermostats and controls functioning correctly?

14. Are all electrical outlets and switches installed and operating, and are panels properly labeled?

15. Is the required lighting (fixtures) installed and operational in all interior spaces?

16. Are all elevators and conveyance systems fully installed, tested, and certified?