Open Parking Lot Inspection

A maintenance and safety checklist to audit open-air car parks and parking lots. Identify potential hazards and repair needs, ensuring public health and safety and fully functioning facilities.

Open Parking Lot Inspection



Around The Building

1. Is the Parking lot sign and/or number clearly visible from the street?


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2. Are garbage containers available on the premises and are they emptied on a regular basis?


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3. Is all waste stored in appropriate waste or recycling bins?


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4. Are the premises kept clear of litter, combustibles, hazardous materials, old batteries, etc.?


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5. Is the security system working correctly?


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6. Are procedures on how to use the security system available?


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7. Are smoking areas present and if yes, are they clean?


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8. Is an appropriate receptacle available for disposing cigarette butts?


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Parking Lot

1. Are appropriate signs posted?


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2. Are the parking areas free from trip hazards?


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3. Is the lighting adequate in the area?


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4. Are the walkways well-lit especially at night?


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5. Is the parking lot free of all kinds of trash and debris?


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6. Is the parking lot free from ice and snow in the winters?


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Stairs

1. Are stairs, stairwells, and landings kept clear and unobstructed?


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2. Are stairs, stairwells, and landings kept clear from ice and snow in the winters?


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3. Are stairways well-lit and free of trash and debris?


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4. Are hand rails and any guards secure and in good condition?


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5. Do treads and landings have non-skid surfaces and are they in good condition?


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Exits / Fire Safety

1. Are all emergency exits, exit doors, landings, and steps from the building well marked, unobstructed, and maintained in good conditions?


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2. Are all exits kept free of ice and snow during winters?


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3. Is the roof area over the exits free of falling ice and snow hazards in winters?


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4. Are exit doors, landings, and steps well lit?


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5. Are the lights over the exit doors working and in good condition?


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6. Is the access ramp clear of ice and snow, and is there good traction in winters?


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7. Are water hose connections kept clear, accessible and secured with caps (for fire safety)?


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8. Is the electrical service entrance area clear of trees and low-hanging branches?


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9. Are all electrical wires out of reach of the public?


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10. Is the chimney in good repair with the correct clearances?


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11. Can the building be easily accessed by the fire department?


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12. Are fire lanes accessible and clearly sign-posted?


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Grounds

1. Are walkways clear and in good condition?


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2. Are the grounds and walkways free of any holes or trip hazards?


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3. Are ice and snow promptly cleared from walkways in winters?


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4. Is all lighting fully functional?


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5. Are exit routes well marked, and free of trash and unobstructed?


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6. Is the fencing in good condition?


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