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  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Communal/Landlord Area check

Internal Repairs

  • Are all communal areas in a good state of repair?

  • Decoration Acceptable standard?

General Lighting

  • Any bulbs out or any signs of Damage?

  • Timing/sensors working?

  • Are stairs and corridors adequately lit

Internal Flooring

  • Floor clear of obstructions and hazards?

  • Flooring / carpets damaged?

Staircase

  • Bannisters secured and free of defects?

  • Nosing on stairs secure?

Notice boards

  • Is there a noticeboard present which displays the agreed YHG customer information/ is it up to date?

Cleanliness – Contract Management

  • Is Flooring clean and in good state of repair?

  • Are communal areas free from litter and junk mail?

  • Are internal walls clean/free from marks, scuffs?

  • Are the cleaning attendance records signed and up to date?

  • Have any reports/complaints been made to the respective contract manager?

  • Are lifts and stairways clean and clear from hazards?

  • Have photos been taken of condition on date of inspection?

Communal Facilities - Are all below designated as restricted areas and access secured at all times

  • Storage cupboards

  • Tenant meters

  • Are Basement areas safe

  • Plant rooms

  • Guerder box

External lighting

  • Is external lighting adequate and in working order?

  • Has the light been seen to illuminate or was just a visual inspection of the fitting carried out?

External Doors & ates/barriers

  • Are all external doors, gates, barriers & roller shutters fit for purpose, in good working order & adequate levels of security?

House keeping

  • Is there any general rubbish or stored items which cause trip or fire hazard?

  • Means of escape Clear of obstructions?

Rain water

  • Are all grid covers intact

  • Are all gutters visibly free from blockages/leaking?

Fencing

  • Are all fences and external walls secure and free from damage?

Outside & Grounds Maintenance – Contract Management

  • Are all external footpaths clear and free from trip hazards?

  • Have the Grounds Maintenance contractors carried out their scheduled visit?

  • It is up to standard with all agreed areas maintained to a satisfactory standard?

  • Have any complaints/issues been reported to the respective contractor?

  • Fire Signage

  • Is suitable signage in place and clearly visible, to indicate the emergency procedures and external assembly points

Fly-tipping

  • Are all external areas, including car parks and grounds free from any fly-tipping, graffiti, litter and well-maintained?

Access/Egress

  • Are all designated fire exits visible and provided with emergency lighting?

  • Exit secure and working?

  • Exits clearly signed, well lit, free of obstruction?

  • Is the communal key safe in working order with correct communal keys/fobs in place?

Fire Exit Doors

  • Do fire exit doors open in the direction of escape and are they all in good condition and open/ close properly using the self-closing devices & labelled 'fire door keep shut'

Fire Signage

  • Is suitable signage in place and clearly visible, to indicate the emergency procedures and external assembly points

Asbestos Materials

  • Are there any asbestos containing materials present?

  • Are there any signs of damage or disturbance?

Operational Tests

  • Have you tested the emergency lighting

  • Have you tested the fire alarm

  • If present have you tested the lift emergency call system

Specialist equipment installation check

Electrical systems

  • Communal Electrics

  • Electrical Appliance (PAT)

  • CCTV system

  • Communal Lighting

  • Digital Aerials - Sky TV

  • Door Entry / Intercoms

  • Intruder Alarms

  • Lightning Conductors

  • PABX Systems

  • Warden Call Systems

Mechanical systems

  • Fixed Fall PPE

  • Fixed Fall Systems

  • Automatic Barriers

  • Automatic Door System

  • Automatic Gates

  • Automatic Pedestrian Gate

Heating & Ventilation

  • Commercial Gas and Plumbing

  • Commercial Gas Catering

  • Commercial Gas Laundry

  • Air Conditioning Units & MVHR Systems

Fire

  • Fire Alarms

  • Emergency Lighting

  • Automatic Opening Vents (AOV)

  • Dry Risers

  • Fire Fighting Equipment

  • Fire Sprinkler Installations

Lifting Equipment

  • Lifting Equipment

  • Passenger Lifts

  • Assisted Bathing Disinfection un

  • Assisted Bathing Equipment

  • Assisted Bathing Hoist

Water

  • Water Pumps

  • Water outlets (showers/sinks)

  • Sewerage & Pumping Stations

  • Chlorination (cold water tanks)

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