Annual Building Inspection Checklist

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1 Annual Building Inspectin Checklist Is the building address r identificatin clearly visible? Are exterir lights in wrking rder? Are the exits nt public streets free frm visibility bstructins? Are all building sides accessible t emergency equipment? Des the building appear t be in gd repair? Are exterir walls free frm cracks r ther damages? Are windws free frm cracks r brken panes? Are paved surfaces inspected and repaired (i.e., lifts, cracks, etc.)? Facility Exterir YES NO N/A Are stairs, landings and handrails in gd repair and fastened securely? (inspect the bttm f each step) Are facilities peridically inspected and dcumented? Are all sewer clean ut caps in place? Are all irrigatin cvers in place? D entrance drs clse slwly t avid hazards t fingers? Electrical Systems Are all electrical panels secured? Have all electrical circuits been identified? Are all electrical switches and receptacles in gd repair? Facility Interir YES NO N/A Have Grund Fault Interrupter's been prvided n circuits in prximity t water? Is there a "lck-ut" prcedure in place? Heating System: Is a 3' clearance prvided arund all heating equipment? Are furnace/biler rms kept lcked? Are furnace/biler rms free frm cmbustible strage?

2 PM Schedule updated Has the unit been serviced regularly Has the filter been changed and clean? Has the unit been cleaned? Are the thermstats in gd wrking rder? Are vents clean? Check pipes r lines fr leakage f fluids. Repair if needed. Check electrical supply fr damage. Repair if needed. Are residents reminded t keep cmbustibles away frm heaters? Air Cnditining PM Schedule updated Has the unit been serviced regularly Has the filter been changed and clean? Has the unit been cleaned? Are the thermstats in gd wrking rder? Are vents clean? Check pipes r lines fr leakage f fluids. Repair if needed. Check electrical supply fr damage. Repair if needed. Private Prtectin: Is building equipped with an autmatic sprinkler system? If s, cntinue. Is the main sprinkler cntrl valve accessible? Are all valves supplying water r air t the system pen? Is system peratin mnitred by an alarm cmpany? Is valve peratin mnitred by an alarm cmpany? Is the sprinkler system tested n a quarterly basis and dcumented? Is the building equipped with a fire detectin system? If s, cntinue.

3 Des the system prtect the entire building? Des the system prvide an alarm signal in the building? Is system tested n a mnthly basis and dcumented? Is the main alarm panel in nrmal perating cnditin? Are prtable fire extinguishers prvided? Are all extinguishers inspected n a mnthly basis and dcumented? D all extinguishers have a current inspectin tag? Emergency Evacuatin: Are all exits and travel paths identified with illuminated "EXIT" signs? Are travel paths leading t exits free f bstructins? Are exits unlcked and peratinal? Are wrking emergency lights prvided in the building? Are emergency lights tested peridically and dcumented? Are evacuatin diagrams psted thrughut the building?

4 Visual Rf Inspectin Cmments Visually inspect the rf fr the fllwing cnditins: Debris Drainage (n evidence f standing water) Physical damage Structural Defrmatin Fr Flat/Membrane Rf: Cnditin f cating Granular lss Punctures Cracks (Alligatring) Blisters (Fishmuths) Pnding Fr Slped Rf: Rf Material Surface Cnditin Defrmed edges Shingle Cnditin Buckled Curled Missing Granular lss Crrsin (metal) Fasteners Visually inspect the fllwing cmmn rf features (if applicable) fr visible signs f damage r repair: Fascia Sffit Flashing Gutters / Drains, etc. Skylights Chimneys / Vents Fall Arrest Anchrs Cntrl Zne Access Drains / Vents Rfing repairs may als becme nticeable by bserving the fllwing cnditins: Ceiling Cnditins: Cracks Water Staining Water Leaks Seasnal Change Exterir Wall Cnditins: Defrmed Finish Surface Deteriratin Staining Interir Wall Surfaces: Cracks Water Staining Water Leaks Defrmed Finish Seasnal Change Windw Leaks Dr/Windw Alignment

5 Annual Plumbing Inspectin Cmments Lk fr signs f leaks in all expsed pipes, and in areas where pipes run thrugh the walls r fundatin. Lk fr signs f crrsin, which culd indicate a prblem with the water, r with the pipe itself. Watch fr green stains arund brass and cpper fittings and n shutff valves, a sign f either crrsin r electrlysis caused by mismatched metals. This will cause leaks and bad cnnectins if left uncrrected. Check the water pressure. Lw pressure culd mean a prblem with the line r just sediment buildup in the faucet aeratr. Check drains fr speed f drainage - a slw drain may have a clg r a blcked vent pipe. Lk fr a full swirling drain; bubbling drains are a sign f a prblem. Flush the tilets t make sure they perate prperly. Open their tanks and lk fr wrn r missing parts. Then wait arund fr a few minutes t see if the tilet runs after a pause, a sign f a slw leak. Lk inside the burner chamber f the water heater fr rust flakes. Check the flame; it shuld be an even blue, with n yellw. A yellw flame indicates st r a prblem with the gas-air mixture, meaning the jets need cleaning. Drain the water heater t remve sediment that has settled t the bttm. Smetimes leaks in faucets are caused by hard water wearing ut the washers. Watch ut fr cracked tiles sinks. Tap n tiles lking fr lse r hllw nes, which culd be masking rtted backer-bard behind them. Check n the state caulking t see if its time t replace it. Lk fr evidence f mildew where water has a chance t stand fr lnger perids. Manipulate the tilet base t be sure it desn't rck, which might mean a leak has damaged the flr arund it. Lk fr cracks n the tilet tank r bwl r n sinks. Turn n faucets and check fr leaks arund handles and valves. Are they easy t use, r harder t turn n and ff? Address Inspected: Date: Inspected by: (print) (signed)