Parking Garage and Lot Safety Inspection Checklist
Parking garages present unique safety challenges including structural integrity, CO accumulation, fire hazards, and pedestrian safety. Monthly inspections ensure compliance with NFPA 88A, building codes, and ADA requirements.
- Industry: Real Estate & Property Management
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Facilities Manager / Building Inspector
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures, IBC International Building Code Parking Structures, ADA 2010 Standards Accessible Parking, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 Noise and CO Exposure, ICC International Fire Code Parking Structures
Structural Condition
Assess structural integrity of parking structure.
- No evidence of post-tension cable failure (exposed cable ends, delamination, spalling)?
- No significant concrete spalling, delamination, or rebar exposure?
- Expansion joints in good condition with seals intact?
- Structural columns free of impact damage, cracks, or vehicle damage?
- Floor drains and drainage systems clear and functioning?
Fire and Life Safety
Verify fire protection systems in parking structure.
- Sprinkler heads unobstructed and undamaged throughout?
- Exit signs illuminated and directing occupants to exit routes?
- Emergency lighting functional throughout?
- Fire extinguishers in required locations and inspected annually?
- All pedestrian exit stairways clear and doors functional?
- CO detection system (required by NFPA 88A) functional with no faults?
Lighting and Security
Inspect lighting and security systems.
- Minimum 0.5 foot-candle lighting throughout (1.0 fc at entrances)?
- No dark corners or areas with non-functioning lighting?
- Security cameras operational with no blind spots?
- Emergency call stations functional throughout?
- Structural columns and walls not creating excessive blind spots?
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Verify traffic control and pedestrian safety measures.
- One-way traffic direction signs, speed limit, and height clearance signs present?
- Traffic lanes and pedestrian walkways clearly striped?
- Wheel stops or curbs at all end stalls to prevent vehicle overrun?
- Vehicle guardrails and barriers at exposed edges and level changes functional?
- Speed bumps or other speed control in ramp transitions?
ADA Accessible Parking Compliance
Verify ADA accessible parking requirements.
- Correct number of accessible spaces for total capacity per ADA Table 208.2?
- Van-accessible spaces with 98-inch minimum height clearance throughout route?
- Accessible route from accessible spaces to building entrance without crossing traffic?
- ISA signage at accessible spaces mounted at minimum 60-inch height?
- Parking garage elevator accessible and operational?
Documentation
Maintain parking structure inspection records.
- Annual structural inspection by licensed structural engineer current?
- Latest structural engineer report on file?
- NFPA 25 sprinkler ITM reports current (if sprinklered)?
- Vehicle damage and incident log maintained?
- Building occupancy permit current for parking structure?
- Monthly inspection report filed with property management?
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Why Use This Parking Garage and Lot Safety Inspection Checklist?
This parking garage and lot safety inspection checklist helps real estate & property management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for facilities manager / building inspector professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures, IBC International Building Code Parking Structures, ADA 2010 Standards Accessible Parking, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 Noise and CO Exposure, ICC International Fire Code Parking Structures. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Parking Garage and Lot Safety Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 6 sections: Structural Condition, Fire and Life Safety, Lighting and Security, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety, ADA Accessible Parking Compliance, Documentation. It is designed for real estate & property management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Parking Garage and Lot Safety Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Facilities Manager / Building Inspector professionals in the real estate & property management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.