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Hotel & Hospitality Compliance Checklist

Complete maintenance and safety checklist for hotels and lodging facilities covering NFPA fire safety, ASHRAE 188 Legionella prevention, ADA accessibility, and FDA food code compliance. Stay inspection-ready year-round.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance

Hotels and hospitality facilities face regulatory scrutiny from fire marshals, health departments, and accessibility advocates. Missing even one item can lead to citations, lawsuits, or negative reviews.

68%
of hotel operators
cite compliance documentation as their biggest operational challenge
$50K+
average ADA lawsuit settlement
for accessibility violations in lodging facilities
4+ hrs
average prep time
for health department or fire marshal inspections

This checklist helps you stay organized. See how to automate it with Infodeck.

Complete Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your hotel or lodging facility meets NFPA, ASHRAE, ADA, and FDA requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Fire Alarm System (NFPA 72)

Sprinkler System (NFPA 25)

Fire Extinguishers (NFPA 10)

Emergency Systems

Fire Doors & Egress

Guest Room Fire Safety

Balcony & Window Safety

Bathroom Safety

HVAC & IAQ

Water Management Program

Domestic Hot Water

Cooling Towers (if equipped)

Pools, Spas & Decorative Features

Accessible Parking & Entrance

Accessible Guest Rooms

Common Areas

Signage & Communication

Food Storage & Temperature

Kitchen Equipment

Food Handler Compliance

Pest Control

Elevator Safety (ASME A17.1)

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Exterior & Grounds

Total inspection items: 100+ tasks across 6 compliance categories
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Where Sensors Can Do the Work for You

Many hospitality compliance checks can be automated with IoT sensors - monitoring water temperatures for Legionella prevention, tracking food storage temps, and ensuring guest room comfort 24/7.

Water Temperature

Hot water heaters
ASHRAE 188
Legionella prevention, continuous monitoring
Hot water return lines
ASHRAE 188
Ensure >120F throughout system
Pool water temperature
State codes
Guest comfort and safety monitoring

Food Safety

Walk-in coolers/freezers
FDA Food Code
Automatic temp logging, excursion alerts
Hot holding equipment
FDA Food Code
Continuous monitoring during service
Ice machines
FDA Food Code
Cleaning schedule reminders

Guest Room Comfort

Room HVAC
Guest satisfaction
Pre-arrival conditioning, energy savings
Common area HVAC
ASHRAE 62.1
IAQ monitoring, CO2 levels

Energy Management

Unoccupied rooms
Energy efficiency
Automatic setback when vacant
Lighting systems
Energy codes
Occupancy-based control

How Smart Workflows Automate Hotel Compliance

IoT Sensor
Monitors 24/7
Threshold Alert
Water temp drops below 140F
Work Order
Auto-generated
Team Notified
Engineering alerted
Documented
Inspection-ready trail
Implementation Guide

Set Up Compliance Tracking in Infodeck

Follow these steps to automate your hotel's compliance program. Each inspection from the checklist above becomes a scheduled, tracked, and documented task.

1

Create Recurring Work Orders by Frequency

Group compliance tasks by frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) and create recurring work orders. Infodeck auto-generates them on schedule.

Daily: Pool Water Chemistry
Recurring PM
Monthly: Fire Extinguishers
Recurring PM
Annual: Elevator Inspection
Complex PM with checklist
2

Build Digital Inspection Forms (SOPs)

Create standardized forms for each inspection type. Include pass/fail checkboxes, measurement fields, photo requirements, and digital signatures.

Pass/Fail Checkbox Temperature Reading Photo Documentation Digital Signature Deficiency Notes
3

Connect IoT Sensors for Continuous Monitoring

Temperature sensors for hot water systems (Legionella prevention), F&B coolers, and pool water. Smart Workflows auto-create work orders when readings exceed thresholds.

IF Hot water storage < 140F then Create urgent work order and Alert chief engineer
4

Generate Inspection-Ready Reports

When fire marshals or health inspectors arrive, export complete compliance history with one click. All inspections, readings, photos, and corrective actions documented.

Inspection History Temperature Logs PM Completion Rates Deficiency Resolution Photo Documentation

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Disclaimer

This checklist is provided as a general guide for hotel and hospitality facility compliance based on the sources cited above. Requirements vary by state, local jurisdiction, and facility type. Always verify specific requirements with your local fire marshal, health department, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Last updated: February 2026 | Region: United States