Preventive Maintenance Checklist: ROOF INSPECTION (5000 SF OR LESS) - Semi-Annual

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work order number

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Preventive Maintenance Checklist:

• RO61SA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Code:

• Description:

• Asset Type:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ROOF INSPECTION (5000 SF OR LESS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Ladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof repair kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosion removal tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective coatings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• Follow site safety rules and your supervisor's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use care when working in high places

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use safety line with belt if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform inspection prior to heating and cooling seasons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain and review manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This is a general inspection and deficiencies should be handled on a service call or repair basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the results in the component history log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Check for and remove any material that should not be present such as cans, bottles, leaves, and rags

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean the gutters and downspouts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the roof drains are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the water tightness of the roof. Check for the presence of leaks, and inspect any area where leaks have been reported in the past

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for exposed nails that have worked loose from seams, shingles, and flashings. Repair if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for wrinkles, bubbles, buckles, and sponginess on the built-up roofing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for exposure of bituminous coating due to loose or missing gravel or slag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check shingles for cracking, loss of coating, brittleness, and edge curl

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check to see that roofing membrane and base-flashing sheets are tightly adhered. Loose base flashing can be detected by gently tapping the flashing mid-way between the roof and the vertical surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the seams on the built-up roofing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for water pooling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all flashing for wind damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check lead sleeves on the roof vents for deterioration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for fungus growth and dry rot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for damaged, unattached or deteriorated overhanging material and capping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for flashing flanges that have separated from the roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for movement of edging in relation to roof deck or wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for missing or loose metal roof-edge strips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the caulking joints

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for open or broken joints between metal pieces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the exterior walls, parapets and copings for cracks, movement, and deterioration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check metal counter flashing and termination bars for deterioration and to see that they are properly in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check pitch pockets for shrinkage and cracked filler material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove any material that would hinder drainage from the roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For terra cotta roofs, check that all structural wood members are sound. Check for cracks, rot, or sagging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all metal for corrosion. Remove corrosion, and apply a protective coating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• Time spent on work order?