Checklist template

Parking facility daily inspection

A ready-to-use checklist with 102 items in 6 sections, covering Entrances and exits, Driving lanes, Stalls, Stairs and elevators, Signage, Cleanliness. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 102 Items
  • 87 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 117 Points

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1. Entrances and exits 20 items

  1. Type of facility walked Choice
    • Surface lot
    • Above-ground garage
    • Underground garage
  2. The facility identification sign at the street is lit and readable from an approaching vehicle Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The rate sign at each entry lane shows the rates currently charged Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The clearance bar at each garage entrance hangs level and swings freely on its chains Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The clearance bar at each garage entrance shows the clearance height in feet and meters Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The "Full" or spaces-available display at the entrance matches what is found inside Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Every entry lane scheduled to be open at this hour is open Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Every exit lane scheduled to be open at this hour is open Yes / No 1 pt
  9. No vehicles are queued back onto the street from an entry lane Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No gate arm is broken, bent or missing Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Bollards and lane islands protecting the lane equipment show no new impact damage Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Overhead doors and roll-down grilles are fully raised during operating hours Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The "vehicle exiting" warning light or buzzer at each sidewalk crossing works when a vehicle leaves Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Convex mirrors at exits with limited sight lines are in place and aimed at the sidewalk Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Shrubs and planters beside the driveways are trimmed below driver eye level Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Pedestrian entrances are free of ice, standing water and trip hazards Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Pedestrian entrance doors close and latch on their own Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Entry lanes open at the time of the walk Number
  19. Exit lanes open at the time of the walk Number
  20. Condition of entrances and exits Rating
    • Every lane open and in good order 5 pts
    • Minor defects, every lane usable 3 pts
    • A lane closed or a hazard present 1 pt

2. Driving lanes 16 items

  1. Drive aisles are free of stopped, stalled or double-parked vehicles Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No cones, carts, pallets or contractor material are left in the drive aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The travel path has no potholes or broken pavement that a tire could drop into Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Ramp surfaces give grip, with no ice, loose gravel or worn-smooth patches Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No fresh fluid spill (oil, coolant, fuel) is left untreated in a drive aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Speed bumps are fully fastened to the pavement, with no loose sections or exposed bolts Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Mirrors at blind corners and ramp turns are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Pipes, conduits and sprinkler heads above the drive aisles show no fresh impact marks Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Fire department connections, standpipe outlets and extinguisher cabinets along the drive aisles are not blocked by parked vehicles or stored material Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Areas closed for repair are barricaded, with the detour route signed Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Exposed ramps and the roof level are cleared of snow and treated for ice in winter conditions Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Snow piles do not block drive aisles, sight lines or drains Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Pedestrian crosswalks across drive aisles are unobstructed by parked vehicles Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No vehicle was seen driving against the marked direction of travel during the walk Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Levels or lot sections walked Number
  16. Condition of driving lanes Rating
    • Clear and sound throughout 5 pts
    • Isolated defects, reported 3 pts
    • Hazard to vehicles or pedestrians 1 pt

3. Stalls 20 items

  1. Vehicles are parked within the stall lines, with none protruding into the drive aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every vehicle in an accessible stall displays an accessible permit or plate Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Access aisles beside accessible stalls are clear of vehicles, carts and snow Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Reserved stalls are occupied only by the vehicles they are reserved for Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stalls for electric vehicles are occupied only by vehicles that are plugged in Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each charging station shows a ready or charging status, with no fault message Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Charging cables are hung on their holders, with no connector lying on the pavement Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No vehicle is parked in a fire lane, on hatched pavement or outside a marked stall at the end of a row Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Vehicles with an alarm sounding, headlights left on or a door left open are reported to the office so the owner can be reached Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Stall guidance lights (green or red above the stall) agree with whether the stall is occupied Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No vehicle shows signs of abandonment (flat tires, expired plates, heavy dust, notices under the wiper) Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Vehicles suspected abandoned on earlier walks have been reported to the manager Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No vehicle has a broken window or other sign of a break-in Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No one is living, sleeping or storing belongings in a stall, corner or vehicle Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Motorcycles are parked in the motorcycle area, not on walkways or hatched pavement Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Bicycle racks are anchored to the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  17. No cut locks or stripped bicycle frames are left on the bicycle racks Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Occupied stalls counted at the time of the walk Number
  19. Vehicles suspected abandoned Number
  20. Order in the parking stalls Rating
    • Vehicles parked correctly throughout 5 pts
    • A few vehicles out of place 3 pts
    • Many vehicles out of place or restricted stalls misused 1 pt

4. Stairs and elevators 14 items

  1. Every stairwell door opens freely Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every stairwell is passable from top to bottom, with nothing stored on landings Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No stairwell door is propped or wedged open Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Stair treads and landings are dry, with no water tracked in or dripping from above Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Every passenger elevator is in service Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The elevator call buttons on each level served light up when pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  7. An elevator called during the walk stopped level with the floor, with no step at the door Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The elevator cab lights are all working Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The floor indicator inside the cab shows the correct level Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The elevator doors reopen when the door edge is blocked by a hand Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The elevator inspection certificate posted in the cab or the machine room is within its expiry date, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  12. An out-of-service elevator is signed at every level, with directions to the nearest working one Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Elevators out of service at the time of the walk Number
  14. Condition of stairs and elevators Rating
    • Safe and fully working 5 pts
    • Minor defects, reported 3 pts
    • A stair or elevator unusable or unsafe 1 pt

5. Signage 13 items

  1. No sign has been struck, knocked down or turned out of position since the last walk Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No sign is hidden from drivers by a parked vehicle, stored material or a barricade Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Signs lit by a timer or photocell were on during a walk made after dark Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Stop signs are in place at aisle intersections and before each exit Yes / No 1 pt
  5. "Do not enter" and one-way signs face the traffic they are meant to stop Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Lane status lights above the entry and exit lanes (green arrow, red X) agree with the lanes open Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Portable "Lane closed" and "Level full" signs set out today match the lanes and levels actually closed Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Portable signs from an earlier closure were taken in once the lane or level reopened Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Notices asking customers to move vehicles for sweeping, restriping or repairs were posted ahead of the work by the notice period set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No flyers, stickers or unauthorized advertising have been put up on columns, signs or pay stations since the last walk Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Parked vehicles carry no flyers left on windshields by outside solicitors Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Sign defects found on the walk are entered in the work order log with their location Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Signs and lane indicators today Rating
    • All in place, lit and matching the operation 5 pts
    • Minor defects, reported 3 pts
    • Missing or misleading signs affecting traffic 1 pt

6. Cleanliness 19 items

  1. Drive aisles and stalls on the levels walked are free of litter Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Trash receptacles are less than three-quarters full Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Trash receptacles have a liner in place Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Stairwells are free of litter and bodily fluids Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stairwells have no urine odor Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Elevator cab floors, walls and door tracks are clean Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Elevator lobby floors are free of tracked-in mud, salt and water Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No graffiti is visible on walls, doors, signs or equipment Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The floor around each pay station is free of discarded tickets and receipts Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Lobby glass is free of handprints, tape residue and stickers Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No bird nests or droppings are present above walkways and pay stations Yes / No 1 pt
  12. No water is standing on the deck more than a day after rain Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Ash urns at pedestrian entrances have been emptied Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No shopping carts, tires or dumped household items are left in the facility Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The cashier booth or office windows are clean inside and out Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Sidewalks and curb lines around the perimeter are free of litter and weeds Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Overall cleanliness of the facility Rating
    • Clean on every level 5 pts
    • Clean with isolated spots 4 pts
    • Litter or stains on several levels 2 pts
    • Dirty throughout 1 pt
  18. Name of the person who completed the walk Short text
  19. Defects found and actions taken 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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