Checklist template

Shopping centre tenant safety inspection

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Exits, Fire equipment, Electrical, Storage, Housekeeping, Emergency contacts. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 108 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 138 Points

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1. Exits 19 items

  1. The storefront doors or grille are fully open and unlocked during trading hours Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The rear exit door opens from the inside in one motion, without a key Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The outside of the rear exit door is not blocked by carts, pallets or trash in the service corridor Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The path from the sales floor to the rear exit is clear for its full width Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The exit sign above each exit is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Exit signs can be seen from the sales floor, with no banner or fixture hiding them Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Emergency lights come on when their test button is pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The monthly emergency light test is recorded in a log Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Exit doors swing open through their full arc, with nothing stored behind them Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No chain, padlock or slide bolt is fitted on an exit door while the unit is occupied Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The roll-down grille can be raised by hand if the power fails Yes / No 1 pt
  12. An employee asked can show how to release the grille manually Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The service corridor behind the unit is clear as far as the mall exit, or the obstruction was reported to mall management Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The evacuation plan showing the unit and the assembly point is posted near the exit Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Seasonal displays and queue posts do not narrow the storefront opening Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Stairs to the mezzanine or basement are clear of stock Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Handrails on the stairs to the mezzanine or basement are secure Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Exits serving the unit Number
  19. Condition of the exit routes Rating
    • Clear, signed and lit 5 pts
    • Minor obstruction corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Exit blocked, locked or unlit 1 pt

2. Fire equipment 20 items

  1. The unit has the number of fire extinguishers shown on its fire safety plan Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each extinguisher is mounted on its bracket with its sign visible Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No stock or fixture stands in front of an extinguisher Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each extinguisher gauge is in the green zone Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The pin and tamper seal are in place on each extinguisher Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The monthly check is initialed on each extinguisher tag Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The annual service tag on each extinguisher is dated within the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Date of the last annual extinguisher service Date
  9. Nothing is stored within 18 in (46 cm) below the sprinkler heads Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Nothing hangs from sprinkler pipes or heads Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No sprinkler head is painted, taped over or bent Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Every ceiling tile is in place on the sales floor and in the stockroom, with no open gap to the ceiling space Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Smoke and heat detectors are uncovered Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The fire alarm pull station is within reach, with nothing in front of it Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The fire door to the service corridor closes and latches by itself Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No fire door is wedged or tied open Yes / No 1 pt
  17. No open hole is left around pipes or cables in the stockroom walls shared with neighboring units Yes / No 1 pt
  18. An employee asked can point to the nearest extinguisher and pull station Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Contractor work involving heat or sparks has the landlord's permit on site Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Readiness of fire equipment Rating
    • Serviced, visible and unobstructed 5 pts
    • Minor gaps corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Equipment missing, expired or blocked 1 pt

3. Electrical 20 items

  1. The electrical panel has 36 in (91 cm) of clear space in front of it Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No breaker slot is open in the panel Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Breakers are labeled on the circuit directory Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No extension cord is used as permanent wiring Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No power strip is plugged into another power strip Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Power strips are mounted off the floor, per company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  7. No cord is frayed, taped or showing bare wire Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No cord runs under a rug, across an aisle or through a doorway Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Outlet and switch cover plates are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Junction boxes in the stockroom are covered Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Stockroom lamps near stacked stock have a guard or cover Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Staff room appliances (microwave, kettle, refrigerator) are plugged directly into a wall outlet Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Portable heaters in use have a tip-over shut-off switch Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Portable heaters in use have 3 ft (0.9 m) of clear space around them Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Display lamps and lit signs do not touch merchandise or packaging Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Outlets near sinks trip when their test button is pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Batteries (scanners, cleaning machines, pallet jacks) are charged in a designated spot away from cardboard Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Decorative string lights are switched off at closing, per the closing checklist Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The panel closet or electrical room holds no stock Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Electrical condition of the unit Rating
    • No hazard seen 5 pts
    • Minor items corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Hazards that need an electrician 1 pt

4. Storage 20 items

  1. Stockroom shelving is anchored to the wall or the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No shelf is bowed under its load Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Heavy cartons are stored between knee and shoulder height Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Carton stacks are stable, with no leaning stack or crushed bottom carton Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A ladder or step stool is available in the stockroom Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Ladders have intact feet and rungs Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The wheels of rolling ladders lock under weight Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Employees do not climb on shelving or cartons Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Flammable products (aerosols, cleaners, bulk fragrance) are kept in a closed cabinet Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Chemical containers are labeled Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Safety data sheets are available for the chemicals kept in the unit Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Helium cylinders are chained upright Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Nothing belonging to the store is stored in the service corridor Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Nothing is stored in the washroom, the mechanical room or under the stairs Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The mezzanine load limit is posted Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The open edge of the mezzanine has a guardrail Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The open edge of the mezzanine has a toe board Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The mezzanine loading gate is closed Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Flattened cardboard is taken to the mall compactor every day Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Safety of stock storage Rating
    • Stable, anchored and orderly 5 pts
    • Some unstable stacks or clutter 3 pts
    • Risk of falling stock or blocked stockroom 1 pt

5. Housekeeping 17 items

  1. Sales floor and stockroom floors are dry Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Wet floor signs are available in the unit Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Entrance mats lie flat, with no curled edge Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Flooring has no loose tile, torn carpet or hole Yes / No 1 pt
  5. An employee asked knows where the mop and spill supplies are kept Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Floor fixtures are stable when pushed Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Fixtures have no sharp edge or broken glass shelf Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Wall-mounted fixtures and mirrors are firmly attached Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Fitting room hooks and benches are firmly attached Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The staff washroom has soap and running hot water Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The first aid kit is stocked according to its contents list Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The first aid kit was checked in the last month Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Stained or sagging ceiling tiles have been reported to mall management Yes / No 1 pt
  14. There are no droppings or other signs of pests Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Air supply and return vents are not blocked by stock Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The storefront glass is uncracked Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Housekeeping of the unit Rating
    • Clean, dry and in good repair 5 pts
    • Minor issues 3 pts
    • Slip, trip or injury hazards present 1 pt

6. Emergency contacts 24 items

  1. The mall security phone number is posted at the cash desk Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The mall security phone number is posted in the back room Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The after-hours number of mall management is posted Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The unit number and the street address of the mall are posted by the phone for calls to emergency services Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The store's emergency contact list (manager, district manager, keyholders) is up to date Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Mall management holds the current list of the store's keyholders Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Date the emergency contact list was last updated Date
  8. Two employees asked can name the evacuation assembly point Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Employees can tell the mall's evacuation signal from its standby signal Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The store took part in the mall's last fire drill Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Date of the last fire drill Date
  12. A fire warden is named for each shift Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Employees asked can name where to shelter in the unit during a mall lockdown Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Employees asked know how to close the grille quickly in a lockdown Yes / No 1 pt
  15. New employees have a signed safety orientation record Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Incidents of the last 12 months were reported to head office Yes / No 1 pt
  17. An employee asked can describe what to do when a customer is injured Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Employees opening or closing alone follow a check-in procedure Yes / No 1 pt
  19. A trained first aider is on each shift where required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Employees know where the nearest defibrillator in the mall is Yes / No 1 pt
  21. A copy of the landlord's tenant manual or fire safety plan is kept in the unit Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  23. Overall safety of the store unit Rating
    • Safe, no action needed 5 pts
    • Minor actions 4 pts
    • Several actions needed 3 pts
    • Unsafe conditions found 1 pt
  24. Comments 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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