Building & Property

Building Maintenance Monthly Inspection

Monthly walkthrough inspection of a commercial or residential building to identify maintenance, safety, and compliance issues.

31 checklist items

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Checklist Items

ItemPass / YesFail / No
BUILDING DETAILS
Building Name / Address___________________________
Inspection Date___________________________
Inspector Name___________________________
Building Manager / Owner___________________________
STRUCTURAL AND EXTERIOR
Roof: no visible damage, leaks, or debris accumulationPass ☐Fail ☐
Gutters and downpipes clear and securePass ☐Fail ☐
Exterior walls: no cracking, spalling, or water damagePass ☐Fail ☐
Windows: no broken panes, frames in good conditionPass ☐Fail ☐
External doors: secure, weatherseals intactPass ☐Fail ☐
Carpark / driveways: no significant cracking or trip hazardsPass ☐Fail ☐
COMMON AREAS
Lobbies and corridors: clean, unobstructed, lighting operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Stairwells: handrails secure, treads in good conditionPass ☐Fail ☐
Lifts: operational, current inspection certificate displayedPass ☐Fail ☐
Toilets / bathrooms: no leaks, fixtures operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
FIRE SAFETY
Fire extinguishers in place, current service tagPass ☐Fail ☐
Fire hose reels accessible and undamagedPass ☐Fail ☐
Exit signs illuminatedPass ☐Fail ☐
Emergency lighting tested (monthly flick test)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Fire doors: self-closing, not propped openPass ☐Fail ☐
Sprinkler heads: no damage, blockages, or missing headsPass ☐Fail ☐
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
General lighting: all lamps operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Switchboards: no visible faults, doors securedPass ☐Fail ☐
Air conditioning / HVAC: operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Hot water system: no leaks, pressure relief valve accessiblePass ☐Fail ☐
GROUNDS AND LANDSCAPING
Paths and walkways: clear, no trip hazardsPass ☐Fail ☐
Lighting in external areas operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Trees / branches: no overhang hazardsPass ☐Fail ☐
MAINTENANCE ACTIONS
Items requiring urgent attention___________________________
Items for scheduled maintenance___________________________
Inspector Signature___________________________
Building Manager Signature___________________________

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