Commercial Building Compliance Checklist | Infodeck

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Building Name

Inspector Name

Inspection Date

Next Review Date

1

Fire & Life Safety

NFPA 1 / NFPA 101 / NFPA 72

Fire Alarm System (NFPA 72)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire alarm panel visual inspection	Daily
	Manual pull station test	Monthly
	Smoke detector test (sampling)	Annual
	Duct smoke detector test	Annual
	Audible/visual notification device test	Semi-annual
	Fire alarm battery test	Annual
	Central station monitoring test	Monthly

Sprinkler System (NFPA 25)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Control valve position verification	Weekly
	Waterflow alarm test	Quarterly
	Sprinkler head visual inspection	Annual
	Main drain flow test	Quarterly
	Fire pump test (if equipped)	Weekly / Annual
	Standpipe system inspection	Quarterly / Annual

Fire Extinguishers (NFPA 10)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Visual inspection (all extinguishers)	Monthly
	Professional inspection and tag	Annual
	Hydrostatic pressure test	5-12 years
	Verify clear access (3 ft clearance)	Monthly

Emergency Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Emergency lighting 30-second test	Monthly
	Emergency lighting 90-minute discharge test	Annual
	Exit sign illumination check	Monthly
	Emergency generator load test	Monthly
	Emergency generator annual load bank test	Annual
	Emergency generator fuel testing	Annual

2

HVAC & Indoor Air Quality

ASHRAE 62.1 / ASHRAE 188

Ventilation (ASHRAE 62.1)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Outdoor air damper operation verification	Quarterly
	Air filter replacement/inspection	Monthly / Quarterly
	CO2 monitoring calibration	Annual
	Air handling unit inspection	Quarterly
	Exhaust fan operation test	Quarterly

Water Management (ASHRAE 188)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Water management plan review	Annual
	Cooling tower visual inspection	Weekly
	Cooling tower Legionella test	Quarterly
	Hot water temperature verification (>140F storage)	Monthly
	Dead leg/low-flow flushing	Weekly
	Decorative fountain water treatment	Weekly

HVAC Equipment

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Chiller inspection and maintenance	Quarterly / Annual
	Boiler inspection and test	Annual
	Cooling tower maintenance	Monthly
	Variable air volume (VAV) box calibration	Annual
	Building automation system (BAS) review	Annual

3

Elevator & Vertical Transport

ASME A17.1 / State Codes

Elevator Inspection

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	State elevator inspection/certification	Annual / Semi-annual
	Elevator emergency phone test	Monthly
	Elevator emergency lighting test	Monthly
	Elevator firefighter recall test	Monthly
	Elevator door restrictors test	Monthly

Maintenance

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Elevator preventive maintenance (contract)	Monthly
	Elevator pit sump pump test	Quarterly
	Elevator machine room temperature check	Monthly
	Escalator/moving walkway inspection	Annual

4

ADA Accessibility

2010 ADA Standards

Accessible Parking & Entrance

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Accessible parking signage and striping	Annual
	Van-accessible space dimensions (132" wide)	Annual
	Access aisle condition and marking	Annual
	Curb ramp condition	Annual
	Accessible entrance route	Annual

Common Areas

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Lobby accessible route	Annual
	Reception desk accessible portion (36" max height)	Annual
	Elevator accessibility features	Annual
	Restroom accessibility features	Annual
	Drinking fountain accessibility (high/low)	Annual

Signage & Communication

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Room identification tactile/braille signage	Annual
	Directional signage visibility	Annual
	Visual alarm devices in common areas	Annual
	Assistive listening system availability	Annual

5

Electrical & Plumbing

NFPA 70 / Local Codes

Electrical Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Electrical panel clearance verification (36")	Monthly
	Panel labeling verification	Annual
	Electrical connection thermal scan	Annual
	GFCI outlet test	Monthly
	Surge protection inspection	Annual

Plumbing Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Backflow preventer test	Annual
	Water heater inspection	Annual
	Sump pump operation test	Monthly
	Grease trap cleaning (if applicable)	Monthly / Quarterly
	Storm drain inspection	Quarterly

6

Building Envelope & Exterior

Local Codes / Best Practice

Facade & Structure

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Facade visual inspection	Annual
	Window seal inspection	Annual
	Roof inspection	Semi-annual
	Roof drain clearing	Quarterly
	Parking structure inspection	Annual

Site & Grounds

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Parking lot lighting check	Monthly
	Sidewalk/walkway condition inspection	Monthly
	Landscape irrigation inspection	Monthly
	Snow/ice removal readiness	Seasonal
	Exterior signage condition	Monthly

7

Environmental Compliance

EPA / Local Regulations

Indoor Environmental Quality

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Indoor air quality monitoring	Quarterly
	Radon testing (if applicable)	Per state requirements
	Asbestos-containing materials inspection (pre-1980)	Annual
	Lead-based paint inspection (pre-1978)	Annual

Waste & Recycling

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Recycling program compliance	Monthly
	Hazardous waste disposal (if applicable)	Per accumulation
	Trash compactor/dumpster area cleanliness	Weekly
	E-waste collection compliance	Per local requirements

Energy Compliance

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Energy benchmarking reporting (ENERGY STAR)	Annual
	Building energy audit	Per local requirements
	Utility meter calibration verification	Annual