Title Page

  • Center Name

  • Inspection Date

  • Inspected by

  • Name of Dormitory(s) Inspected

Dorm Inspection

INSPECTION REQUIREMENT

  • Per PRH 5.9 R5, dormitories must be inspected monthly by the Center Safety Officer.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

  • Floors: clean, cleanable, in good repair

  • Walls and ceilings: clean, paint in good condition, cleanable

  • Foundation structurally sound ; no water leaks or flooding; walls and ceilings intact

  • Windows and doors not broken; open and close as designed

  • Stairways, stair tread and hand rails: in good repair; and free of trip hazards

  • Exterior walls and gutters are free of defects; and gutters are secured to building, and free of sagging, holes, cracks and leaks

GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • No evidence of vermin, insects or rodents. Outer openings protected.

  • Ventilation adequate, no odors or moisture

  • Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms properly stored

  • Carpets and floor coverings securely fastened

  • Windows, sills, curtains, screens, shades: clean and in good repair

  • Lighting adequate, fixtures clean

  • Water fountains clean and working properly

  • First aid kits are stocked and conveniently located

  • AED is operational, with batteries and pads within the expiration dates

  • Enter location of AED that was inspected

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and conveniently located (SDS are on file for all chemicals; MSDS have been replaced with SDS)

  • Emergency eyewash station is inspected and flushed regularly; functioning properly

FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Fire extinguishers accessible, charged

  • Fire escapes, accessible, marked, unlocked; periodic fire drills conducted

  • Evacuation route maps posted; no smoking signs posted; designated smoking areas marked

  • Flammable liquids, oily rags and waste properly stored; No fire hazards

  • Alarm system functioning properly; exit signs illuminated; smoke detectors working properly

  • Emergency lighting/Exit Signs functioning properly<br>(functional testing should be conducted by pressing the "push to test" button for a minimum of 30 seconds).

  • Fire Sprinkler Systems: in good condition with no visible damage; free of external leaks

  • 18” clearance maintained between sprinkler heads and stored items

  • Electrical installations adequate

  • GFCIs functioning properly

BATHROOMS (Common and Individual)

  • Toilets: adequate in number, in good repair, clean, toilet paper available

  • Showers and tubs: in good repair, hot and cold water, clean, mildew free

  • Sinks: clean, in good repair, hot and cold water, soap available, drying device available

  • Adequate ventilation, no odors or moisture

  • Plumbing installations and drains adequate

  • Rubbish containers: provided, adequate, clean, emptied daily

Dormitories

  • Only approved electrical appliances are used in dorm rooms

  • Lockers and clothing storage adequate, clean, and in good repair

  • Soiled linen: properly stored and handled

  • Beds: clean, in good repair, free of vermin

  • Blankets and linens clean and dust-free

  • Mattress covers in use, clean

  • Laundry room equipment functioning properly; clothes dryers vented and lint traps cleaned regularly

  • Washers and dryers grounded; GFCIs functioning properly

Additional Comments/Information/Photos

  • Any further comments or recommendations from this inspection?

  • Add any additional relevant photos

Completion

  • All persons involved in the inspection will sign below

  • Signature of Inspector

  • Dorm Supervisor/Manager/Director (If involved in the inspection)

  • Name of others involved in inspection

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