Checklist template

Parking garage cleaning and maintenance

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Sweeping and washing, Drains, Lighting, Stairwells, Striping, Structural observations. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 102 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 132 Points

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1. Sweeping and washing 21 items

  1. A sweeping schedule stating the frequency for each level is posted in the maintenance room Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The sweeper log shows each level was machine-swept at the scheduled frequency over the last 7 days Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Corners, curb lines and the pavement behind wheel stops are swept by hand or blown out where the machine cannot reach Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The sweeper's pre-use check is recorded for each day it ran Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The sweeper's hopper was emptied after its last use Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The sweeper's brushes are not worn below the wear mark Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The sweeper's dust control water spray works Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The full deck wash-down was done within the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Date of the last full deck wash-down Date
  10. Wash water is directed to drains connected to the oil and sand interceptor, not to storm drains or the street, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  11. De-icing salt residue was washed off the decks at the end of the winter season Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Oil stains in stalls have been treated with degreaser Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Used absorbent has been swept up, with none left spread in stalls Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The spill kit holds absorbent, a drain cover and disposal bags Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Trash receptacles are emptied at the scheduled frequency according to the cleaning log Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Pedestrian entrances and elevator lobbies were pressure-washed at the frequency in the cleaning plan, according to the log Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Cleaning chemicals are kept in a locked room Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Every cleaning chemical container is labeled with its contents Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Safety data sheets for the cleaning chemicals are kept in the maintenance room Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Hose connections on each level deliver water, with no leaking valve Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Cleanliness of the parking decks Rating
    • Swept and stain-free 5 pts
    • Swept, old stains remain 4 pts
    • Dust and debris building up 2 pts
    • Not cleaned to schedule 1 pt

2. Drains 18 items

  1. Every floor drain grate on the levels walked is in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Drain grates are clear of leaves, litter and silt Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Water poured into a sample of drains ran away without backing up Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Trench drains at the foot of the entry ramps are cleaned out Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Roof-level scuppers and downspouts are clear Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Drains were jetted or rodded at the frequency in the maintenance plan Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The oil and sand interceptor was pumped out within the interval set by local regulation or company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Date of the last interceptor pump-out Date
  9. Sump pumps started when the float was lifted Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The high-water alarm of the sump sounded when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Drain pipes hung below the slabs show no leaking joint Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Pipe hangers are all attached, with no pipe sagging Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No water drips from pipes or slab cracks onto parked vehicles Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Drip pans hung under known leaks are not full or overflowing Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Locations where water ponds are marked on a plan and reported for repair Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Drains found blocked during the walk Number
  17. Areas of ponding water found during the walk Number
  18. Drainage Rating
    • Every drain runs freely 5 pts
    • A few slow drains, no ponding 3 pts
    • Blocked drains or ponding in stalls or walkways 1 pt

3. Lighting 19 items

  1. Lighting work orders open at the time of the inspection Number
  2. Each fixture found out during the walk has a work order giving its level and location Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Fixture lenses were cleaned at the frequency in the maintenance plan, according to the log Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Lenses are intact, with no yellowed, cracked or missing covers Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Fixtures over drive aisles and on the roof level have no water inside the lens Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Fixtures are firmly mounted, with no hanging conduit or open junction box Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Fixtures or conduit struck by a vehicle have been made safe and reported Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Lighting contactors and timers in the electrical room are labeled with the areas they control Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The monthly emergency lighting test is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The annual full-duration test of the emergency lighting is recorded, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Exit signs stay lit on battery when their test button is pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Light pole bases on the roof level have their covers and all anchor nuts Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Light poles show no rust-through at the base Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Light poles on the roof level stand plumb, with no lean Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Ceilings and beams painted white for light reflection are not blackened by exhaust soot Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Electrical panels are locked Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The floor in front of electrical panels is kept clear of stored material Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Spare lamps or drivers for each fixture type are in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Lighting maintenance Rating
    • All fixtures working and clean 5 pts
    • A few fixtures out, work orders open 3 pts
    • Dark areas in stalls, stairs or walkways 1 pt

4. Stairwells 19 items

  1. Stairs were swept at the scheduled frequency according to the cleaning log Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Stairs and landings were washed with disinfectant at the scheduled frequency Yes / No 1 pt
  3. An odor treatment has been applied in stairwells with a recurring urine problem Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Handrail anchors are tight, with no rusted-through bracket Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Concrete treads have no broken edge or loose nosing strip Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Metal stair pans and stringers have no rust-through Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Door closers pull each stair door fully shut Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Door closers on stair doors show no oil leak Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Panic bars and latches on stair doors release with one push Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Door hinges are complete, with no missing pin or screw Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Vision panels in stair doors are intact Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Stairwell wall and handrail paint is free of peeling and bare rusted metal Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Landing drains are clear Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Stair tower ceilings show no fresh water stains from roof leaks Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Standpipe hose connections have their caps in place Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Fire extinguishers carry a service tag dated within the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The elevator contractor's last maintenance visit is recorded in the machine room log Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Date of the elevator contractor's last maintenance visit Date
  19. Upkeep of the stairwells Rating
    • Clean, painted and in good repair 5 pts
    • Clean, repairs outstanding 3 pts
    • Dirty or in disrepair 1 pt

5. Striping 18 items

  1. Stall lines can be seen along their full length on the levels walked Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Stalls counted with lines less than half visible Number
  3. The accessible symbol is clearly visible in each accessible stall Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Hatching of the access aisles beside accessible stalls is clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Directional arrows on the pavement are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Crosswalk markings are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Stop bars at intersections and exits are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Stall numbers can be read where stalls are numbered Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Fire lane curb paint and lettering are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Column corners and curb ends in the drive path are painted safety yellow Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Speed bumps are painted or striped in a contrasting color Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Date of the last restriping Date
  13. Restriping followed the approved layout drawing for stall width and stall count Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The number of accessible stalls painted equals the number on the approved layout, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Old lines were removed or blacked out where the layout changed, leaving no ghost lines Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Paint on pedestrian walkways has a non-slip finish Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Wheel stops are pinned to the deck with both pins Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Pavement markings Rating
    • Sharp throughout 5 pts
    • Worn in high-traffic areas 3 pts
    • Faded enough to cause confusion 1 pt

6. Structural observations 25 items

  1. No loose or broken concrete is hanging from ceilings or beams above stalls and walkways Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No fallen concrete fragments were found on the deck Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No reinforcing steel is exposed in slabs, beams or columns Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No rust stains run from cracks in ceilings or walls Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No white mineral deposits or drips hang from ceiling cracks above stalls Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No slab crack lets water through to the level below Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Expansion joint seals are continuous, with no torn or missing section Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Sealant in the control joints and at the foot of walls is not split or pulled away Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The deck coating is not worn through to bare concrete in turning areas and drive lanes Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Barrier cables are taut Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Barrier cable anchors show no heavy rust Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Parapet walls and vehicle guardrails show no impact damage or displacement Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Columns show no impact damage or cracking at the base Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Bearing pads under precast beams and tees are in place, not squeezed out or missing Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Facade panels and screens show no loose fixing Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No water is leaking into electrical rooms or elevator pits Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Any area under loose concrete is barricaded until made safe Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Defects seen are photographed and logged with their level and column grid location Yes / No 1 pt
  19. New structural defects logged during this walk Number
  20. The engineer's condition assessment was done within the interval set by local regulation or company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Date of the last engineer's condition assessment Date
  22. Repairs recommended in the last assessment are completed or scheduled with a date Yes / No 1 pt
  23. Structural condition as observed Rating
    • No new defect seen 5 pts
    • Minor defects logged for monitoring 3 pts
    • Defect needing an engineer's review 1 pt
  24. Name of the person who completed the inspection Short text
  25. Work required and priorities 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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