Building Safety Checklist

• Building Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• 

• Instructions:
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  1. Answer "Yes", "No", "N/A" for the questions below.
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Stairs

• Stairs maintained, inspected, and repaired if defective

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs free of trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair treads, including front edges, have non-slip/slip resistant surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worn or broken treads repaired promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All stairs have firm railings and good lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs kept clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The stairs are in safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs are provided where there is a change in structure level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed stairs are at least 22 inches wide

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All stairs have railings on all open sides of the Stairways and stair platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair railings are provided on at least one side of a closed stairway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Every flight of stairs four (4) or more risers high has standard hand rails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways less than 44 inches wide with both sides enclosed, have railing on the right side descending, as a minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways less than 44 inches wide with one open side have at least one railing on the open side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways less than 44 inches wide with both sides open have railings on both sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways between 44 and 88 inches wide have railings on both sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways more than 88 inches wide have railings on both sides and one in the middle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate (including emergency lighting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramps have non-slip surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair treading is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways are kept clear and are not used for storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guardrails are installed (where needed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corridors are kept clear of equipment and supplies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No storage is allowed within 18 inches of sprinkler heads (24 inches of ceiling where no sprinkler system exists)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate ladders are provided for high storage area access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors and Open Floors

• Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above an adjacent floor level or ground level is guarded by a standard railing on all open sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The following are protected by either standard guard rails or other methods (i.e. covers, gates, etc.): stairway floor openings, ladder way floor openings, hatchway and chute openings, skylight pit and trapdoor openings, and manhole floor openings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The top surface of the railing is 42 inches (nominal) from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The top rail is smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The intermediate rail is approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Every flight of stairs having four or more risers is equipped with standard stair railings or standard hand rails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The railing is able to support 200 lbs. in any direction, at any point on the top rail

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The railings and supports are securely fastened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All railings, covers, grates, screens, etc. are capable of withstanding 200 lbs. of force applied in any direction except upward

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry

• Work spaces are properly ventilated and illuminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spaces are neat, clean, and free of clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment, belts, gears, and steam lines are guarded to prevent accidents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer lint traps are cleaned on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire regulations are prominently displayed and enforced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer vents are connected to metal exhaust ducting where they terminate to the exterior

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shutoff valves and switches are conspicuous and easily operated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to the next section for Part 2.

Lighting

• General lighting in all unit locations are adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ramps and Loading Docks

• Ramps have limited slope and nonskid surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Changes in floor level clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading docks have metal plates and drainage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Good Housekeeping

• Loose/missing tiles, broken concrete and turned-up rugs fixed immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All indoor and outdoor walkways have adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights kept clean and burned-out bulbs replaced promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All holes in the side walks covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways kept clear of obstacles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trash disposed of promptly and properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All drop offs marked and protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction and cleaning areas blocked off and clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Icy areas sanded promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All spills cleaned up immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Equipment

• Playgrounds are inspected regularly to ensure that equipment and surfacing are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surfaces around playground equipment are covered with an appropriate level of acceptable material (e.g., wood chips, sand, pea gravel, mats made of safety-tested rubber or rubber-like materials) for the height of equipment present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, surfacing extends, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending bar (except for tot swings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surfacing material is maintained (prevent compaction or displacement) at appropriate depths throughout the play area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharp points, edges, and corners, protrusions, suspension hazards, and head or finger traps are eliminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous hardware, like open "S" hooks or protruding bolt ends are eliminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spaces that could trap children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs, measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated surfaces, such as platforms and ramps, are provided with guardrails to prevent falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tripping hazards, such as exposed concrete footings, tree stumps, and rocks are eliminated (footings should be under the protective surfacing material)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lightweight plastic or rubber swing seats are used in place of wood or metal seats (to reduce severity of impact injuries)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deteriorated paint (peeling, cracking, chipping, or chalking) on playground equipment is evaluated and tested (if necessary) for lead content and appropriate action(s) taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fiber ropes are not utilized to suspend swings (unraveled fiber ropes have resulted in strangulation incidents)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All playground equipment is well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervision of children on playgrounds occurs where appropriate (e.g., Child Day Care Centers) to ensure their safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The play area has satisfactory drainage, especially under swings and slide discharge areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Play structures which are more than 30 inches high are spaced at least 9 feet apart

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The average incline angle of slides is not greater than 30 degrees (no single portion of the slide chute exceeds 50 degrees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to the next section for Part 3.

Outside Areas

• All vehicle travel areas and parking areas free from hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ponds have adequate protection from children falling into them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pool have proper signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pool have proper life saving equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pool area free from obvious hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All pool chemicals and facility maintenance chemicals properly stored in a locked area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fire extinguisher checked monthly by maintenance and semi-annually by the fire extinguisher service company

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All resident entry areas free from obstructions where intruders could hide

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The outside playground area been checked and all playground equipment checked for unprotected sharp edges, missing covers on bolts and broken pieces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any sprinklers causing wet areas on sidewalks that could cause the growth of algae and pose a slipping hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance have a card they leave in a resident’s apartment to let them know they were in their apartment when the resident was not home

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All repairs to any stair, handrail, landing rails, sidewalk, and raised walking surfaces been made and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles are established and are kept clear (minimum 36")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No tripping hazards present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are even (no holes or cracks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpets, rugs, and mats do not present a tripping hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are kept dry as practical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance mats are available for wet weather

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outside walkways and stairs are in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Swimming Pools

• Pools are constructed of materials which are nontoxic, impervious and enduring, and watertight with a smooth and easily cleaned surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs, ladders, or recessed steps are provided at both the shallow and deep ends of the pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs, ladders, and recessed steps are located so they do not interfere with racing lanes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The finished texture of walks are non-slip and cause no discomfort to bare feet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water depths are plainly marked at or above the surface on the pool wall, or on the edge of the deck or walk next to the pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Depth markings are in numerals of 4 inch minimum height, of a color contrasting with background, and are provided on both sides and ends of pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical wiring for power and lighting associated with the pool conforms to Article No. 680 of the National Electric Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All portions of the potable water supply system that serve the swimming pool and auxiliary facilities are protected against backflow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All potable water introduced (directly or through a recirculation system) is supplied through an air gap

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recirculation and filtration equipment is of adequate size to turnover the entire pool water capacity at least three (3) times every twenty-four (24) Hour period

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disinfecting residuals in the pool water are equivalent to 0.6 to 1.0 ppm of free available chlorine (FAC)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Monthly pool bacteriological tests are conducted, daily chlorine residual samples are taken, and results logged and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chlorinating procedures for the pool maintain minimum acceptable free available chlorine residuals based on pH and other factors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free available chlorine readings are obtained every 2 hours during pool use at varying locations with one test made at peak occupant load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A life line is provided two feet toward the shallow portion from the break in grade between shallow and deep portions, with its position marked with colored floats at not greater than 5 feet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calcium hypochlorite compound is not stored or subject to spillage, moist or wet environment, or with oxidizing material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate dressing and sanitary plumbing facilities are provided for pool patrons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking fountains are provided at the pool and in the bathhouse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal or plastic soap dispensers are provided at each lavatory and between each pair of shower heads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Patrons are required to take showers before entering the pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Swimming pool inspections are conducted at least monthly by a Maintenance Department representative

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Both a Coast Guard approved ring buoy with an attached 1/4" rope (minimum length = 1 ½ width of pool) and a life pole or shepherd's crook with minimum length handle of 12' is provided for every 2,000 sq. ft. of pool area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor swimming pools are protected by a 4' high (minimum) barrier with self-closing, positively latching door/gate capable of being locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A telephone is provided in the immediate deck area for possible emergency needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glass containers are prohibited in the pool area and food and beverage consumption is prohibited on the pool walks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pool managers are qualified in pool and filter operation and principles and practices of sanitation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pool is supervised by a person with a Red Cross or equivalent certifications in life saving, first aid, filter operation, and sanitation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary facilities (e.g., showers, lavatories) are provided for use by hot tub patrons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to the next section for Part 4.

Electrical Hazards

• Extension cords are not used as permanent wiring and/or are unplugged from wall outlet when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When used, all extension cords are 3-wire type and in good condition - no splices or broken insulation are allowed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used, multi-outlet power strips are UL listed and have circuit breakers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords and power strips are plugged directly into wall outlet, not other extension cords or power strips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment power cords are in good condition with no splices or broken insulation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs are in good condition - there are no exposed wires and the ground is not removed from 3-way plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All wall outlet and junction box covers are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electric circuit panels are kept clear (at least 36 inches open area)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical circuits are not overloaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wires or extension cords do not run under carpets or rugs, through doorways, or placed in other traffic areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention, Emergency Exits, Housekeeping

• Fire extinguishers are not obstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors are not blocked open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits are unobstructed and kept unlocked during normal business hours or special events

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits properly marked, exit signs illuminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good housekeeping is practiced - liquid spills are absorbed, (especially oils), and excess paper and trash is removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable/Combustible liquids are stored properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electric space heaters are UL listed with working temperature controls and tip switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no holes through walls or ceilings, and all ceiling tiles are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupancy limits are observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspected by:

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