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Parking Lot Inspection Checklist
This checklist is designed to help identify potential hazards during a parking lot inspection.
As a general rule, complete weekly to document findings that represent higher-risk conditions. More frequent inspections may be needed depending on your findings, needed repairs and follow up.
Yes If visual inspection has confirmed situation to be okay
No If visual inspection has identified a situation needing corrective action
NA If situation is not applicable
CartsYes No NA
Shopping basket corrals are clearly marked and well-maintained, including constant snow and ice removal.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Entrance/ExitsYes No NA
Entrance/exit features are ADA compliant,
Entrances and exits are maintained free of obstacles.
Tire deflation devices (spike strips) are well-maintained and well-marked.
Foliage, signs, etc., do not impede sight lines or allow intruder protection when entering, exiting or navigating.Entrance gates are tested for safe working conditions. If gate is automatic, there are warning signs/safety closure sensors.Gate closure safety shut-off is tested frequently to ensure working condition.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
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HousekeepingYes No NA
Good housekeeping is maintained throughout the lot and adjacent features (e.g., benches, pavilions, plant basins, trash receptacles, etc.).Fire and traffic lanes are kept clear of cars and obstacles.
Storm water drain covers/grates have high-visibility paint and are flush with surrounding pavement and do not pose a trip or fall hazard.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
LightingYes No NA
Parking lot and perimeter lights are in good condition and turn on at dusk. Check lighting timers and test lights.All areas of the parking lot, including walks and building perimeter, are well lit. Check during evening hours.Lighting over steps and stairs is in good condition.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Lot Markings/ SignageYes No NA
Parking blocks are anchored to the pavement, maintained properly and clearly marked with high visibility paint, preferably safety yellow.All parking lot striping, pedestrian crosswalks, traffic directions and curb warnings are easily visible and well-maintained.Curb cuts, wheelchair ramps and shopping cart ramps are well-differentiated.Stanchions, lighting posts and other uprights are clearly marked with high visibility paint.Traffic signage is well placed, in good repair, stable and offers no hazards.Special areas (e.g., pick-up/delivery, access routes) are controlled with lines or directional arrows that are well-marked and prominent.Signs, utility poles, cash meters, power transformers, fire hydrants, etc., are well-marked and protected.
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Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Pavement ConditionYes No NA
There are no potholes or cracked paving in the parking lot or sidewalks.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
RailingsYes No NA
Guard rails, fences, handrails are all stable, well-maintained and structurally sound.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
SecurityYes No NA
Perimeter security, such as fencing, is maintained in good condition.
Emergency panic alarms and communication systems are highly visible and tested.Cashier booths have 360 degree visibility.
Cashier booths have communication means to summon central dispatch or patrols anytime day or night.Roaming security force reports on suspicious vehicles, packages or related peculiarities. Protocol dictates that they contact local emergency authorities as needed.
Security has two-way communications with someone staffed at central location onsite or with remote dispatch unit.
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Security follows written policy for handling or assisting motorists who have parked vehicles on the lot (e.g., locked keys in car, jumps).If portable heaters are used in cashier booths, working CO detectors are used.Employees who empty cash from self-pay kiosks follow standard operating procedures.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Stairs/StepsYes No NA
Stairs are kept clean, in good repair and have non-slip surface.
Steps at building entrances and exits are free of slip and fall hazards (snow, ice, grease, water, etc.).
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Snow and IceYes No NA
Snow shoveling frequency at entryway and sidewalks is completed before building occupants and guests arrive, and then periodically as conditions warrant.
Snowplowing frequency for the parking lot is appropriate for conditions.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Valet ServicesYes No NA
Protocol exists to pre-inspect vehicles before parking. Inspections are documented on ticket.Installed cameras that provide a good pan of areas are used.
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Offsite surveillance is used to monitor cameras.
Standard operating procedures are in place to address when vehicle damage is observed.Special protocols exist to address oversized vehicles or those with dual-back tires (e.g., parked in special area, off site or prohibited).Vehicle keys for valet-parked vehicles are stored in secured/lockable area.
Identify Corrective Action Needed
Person Responsible Date Corrected
Notes:
Management Signature Date of management review
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