Checklist template

Lighting, security and pedestrian safety in parking facilities

A ready-to-use checklist with 107 items in 6 sections, covering Lighting, Cameras, Emergency phones, Pedestrian routes, Stairwells, Patrols. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 107 Items
  • 89 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 114 Points

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1. Lighting 19 items

  1. Dark spots found on the levels walked where a person could stand unseen Number
  2. Every parking bay on the levels walked is lit, with no dark bay between fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Drive aisles and ramps are lit along their full length Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Recessed corners, alcoves and spaces behind columns are lit or closed off so no one can stand there unseen Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Rooftop and surface lot pole lights all work after dark, or on a test of the photocell Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The lit perimeter reaches the fence line or property edge of surface lots Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Fixtures within reach from the ground have vandal-resistant lenses or cages Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Light levels are measured with a meter on the company schedule and the readings are kept Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Lowest light reading measured on a walking route or at a pay station during the visit (footcandles or lux) Number
  10. Date of the last documented light level survey Date
  11. Ceilings and walls are painted white or a light color on the levels walked Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Trees and shrubs are trimmed so they do not block pole lights Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Lighting controls that dim unoccupied zones bring the lights to full level when a person or vehicle enters, as tested on one level Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Lighting at the pedestrian entrances lets a person see into the vestibule or lobby before entering Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Lighting outages are reported to security as well as maintenance Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Patrols cover dark areas more often until the lights are repaired Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Lighting around the cashier booth and the office lets staff see people approaching at night Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Pay stations and their approach are lit so a customer's face is visible on camera Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Lighting of the parking areas walked Rating
    • Evenly lit with no dark spots 5 pts
    • A few dark spots 3 pts
    • Dark areas where a person could hide 1 pt

2. Cameras 18 items

  1. Cameras installed at the facility Number
  2. Cameras not showing a usable image at the time of the visit Number
  3. Every camera shows a live image on the monitor or the viewing software Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Camera domes and lenses are clean Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Camera views are not blocked by signs, pipes or columns Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Cameras cover each vehicle entry and exit Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Cameras cover each pedestrian entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Cameras cover the elevator lobbies on every level Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Cameras cover the pay stations Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Images at night are clear enough to recognize a person in the areas sampled Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The recorder is recording, confirmed by playing back footage from yesterday Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Recorded video is kept for at least the number of days set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The recorder is in a locked room or cabinet Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The recorder has backup power, tested on the schedule set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Monitors are watched by an attendant or a remote monitoring center during the hours set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Camera faults are logged with the date reported and the date repaired Yes / No 1 pt
  17. A public-view monitor at the pedestrian entrance or elevator lobby shows that the area is under camera surveillance Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Camera coverage and image quality Rating
    • Full coverage with clear images 5 pts
    • Gaps or poor images in a few places 3 pts
    • Major areas uncovered or not recording 1 pt

3. Emergency phones 16 items

  1. Emergency phones or call stations at the facility Number
  2. Emergency phones or call stations found not working during the visit Number
  3. Every emergency phone tested during the visit connected to a person Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The call was answered within the time set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The person answering could tell which station was calling without being told Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each station is marked by a sign or a blue light visible from across the level Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The blue light or strobe on each station works Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Stations are located at elevator lobbies or stairs on every level, per the facility plan Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Call buttons can be reached from a wheelchair and are not blocked by vehicles or bins Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Instructions on each station are legible Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Emergency phones are tested on the company schedule and the results are logged Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Date of the last logged emergency phone test Date
  13. Calls from emergency phones are logged with the time, the station and the response given Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The person answering emergency calls can dispatch security or call emergency services directly, as described by staff Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The facility's street address and level identifiers are posted at each station so a caller can give a location Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Panic buttons in cashier booths and the office were tested within the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt

4. Pedestrian routes 17 items

  1. Marked walkways lead from the parking areas to the elevators, the stairs and the pedestrian exits Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Crosswalks are painted where walkways cross drive aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Walkways are separated from traffic by curbs, bollards or rails where vehicles pass close Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Pedestrians do not have to walk down vehicle ramps to reach an exit Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Drivers observed during the visit stopped for pedestrians at the crosswalks Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Speed bumps or humps are in place ahead of crosswalks and pedestrian exits Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Convex mirrors or warning signs are placed where drivers cannot see pedestrians stepping out Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Walking surfaces are free of oil, standing water and loose gravel Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Trip hazards over 1/4 in (6 mm), such as raised joints, broken wheel stops or potholes, are repaired or marked Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Wheel stops are painted in a contrasting color Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Vehicle overhang at the stall ends leaves the marked walkway clear for a person to pass Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Pedestrian doors from the parking levels open onto a clear landing, not straight into a drive aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Ice and snow are cleared and treated on walkways and ramps open to the weather, per the winter log Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Slippery-surface warnings are placed at ramp tops and lobby doors during rain or snow Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Gaps in guardrails and barrier cables along open edges are closed where a child could climb or slip through Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Accessible routes from the accessible spaces to the elevators have curb ramps and no obstruction Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Safety of walking routes on the levels walked Rating
    • Marked, clear and well maintained 5 pts
    • Some hazards or faded markings 3 pts
    • Hazards on main routes 1 pt

5. Stairwells 17 items

  1. Stairwells inspected during the visit Number
  2. Every stair flight and landing is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Street-level stair doors cannot be opened from outside without a credential outside public hours, per company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Stair doors that must stay unlocked for exit open freely from the inside Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stair doors or walls have vision panels or glazing so a person inside can be seen Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Stairwell glazing is not covered by posters, paint or film that blocks the view in Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Stair doors on every level open from the stair side for re-entry, or signs state which levels allow re-entry Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A camera covers each stair landing, or the stair tower is glass-walled and open to view from outside Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A person entering the stairwell can see the next landing up and down from the door Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No person is sleeping or sheltering in the stairwells, or security has been called to attend Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Space under the lowest flight is fenced or closed off so no one can hide there Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Doors to closed or unused levels are locked or barricaded so the public cannot wander into empty areas Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Alarms on emergency-exit-only stair doors sound when the door is opened Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Elevator lobbies on every level can be seen from the drive aisle, with no wall or sign blocking the view Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Each elevator cab has a window, a convex mirror or a camera so a rider can see who is inside before boarding Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Roof-level stair doors and the final exit doors at street level are free of ice, debris and obstructions on the outside Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Condition of stairwells and elevator lobbies Rating
    • Clean, bright and open to view 5 pts
    • Minor defects 3 pts
    • Dark, dirty or concealed 1 pt

6. Patrols 20 items

  1. Security or staff patrols follow a written schedule that covers every level and stairwell Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Patrol rounds are recorded by checkpoint tags, an app or a signed log Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Patrol rounds recorded in the last 24 hours Number
  4. Patrol times vary from day to day Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Patrol staff wear a uniform or high-visibility vest that identifies them Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Vehicles found with a broken window or other sign of a break-in are reported to the manager and the police during the same shift Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Patrol staff carry a radio or phone that works on every level, tested during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A safety escort to the vehicle is offered, and the number to call is posted at the pedestrian entrances Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Security incidents (break-ins, assaults, thefts, trespass) are logged with date, time and location Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Security incidents logged in the last 30 days Number
  11. Incidents are reported to police and the report number is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Hot spots from the incident log are reflected in the patrol route Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Vehicle and pedestrian gates or roll-down doors are closed and locked outside operating hours Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Unused areas, storage rooms and mechanical rooms are locked Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Loiterers and trespassers are asked to leave, or police are called, following the written trespass procedure Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Staff asked could describe what to do when a customer reports feeling unsafe or being followed Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Lone employees working at night have a check-in procedure, and the check-ins are recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Name of the facility manager or security supervisor Short text
  19. Overall personal safety of the facility Rating
    • Safe and well controlled 5 pts
    • Some weaknesses 3 pts
    • Serious weaknesses 1 pt
  20. Hazards found and corrective actions Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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