Childcare Preventative Maintenance Exterior Checklist
Ensuring that a space for children is 100% safe can ease employees/parents to feel that the children are safe from harm. Keeping tabs on the quality of the equipment can avoid unnecessary repairs and costs.
Ifix Property Services
08/28/2023
Childcare Preventative Maintenance Exterior Checklist
Ensuring that a space for children is 100% safe can ease employees/parents to feel that the children are safe from harm. Keeping tabs on the quality of the equipment can avoid unnecessary repairs and costs.
Name
Centre Name
Date
Building Exterior - Roof - Metal
Loose or missing screws
Holes in roof sheeting
Silicon around pipe/vents deteriorated or missing
Roof sheeting rusted
Building Exterior - Roof - Tiled
Broken, cracked or missing tiles
Pointing broken, cracked or missing
Silicon around pipes/vents deteriorated or missing
Building Exterior - Guttering, Downpipes & Leaf Catchers
Excessive build up of debris
Rusted, broke or damaged
Silicon deteriorated
Building Exterior - Fencing - Aluminium
Loose or missing bolts/screws
Excessive movement in fence panels or posts
Fence panel or post broken, cracked or damaged
Gate hinges are not loose or damaged
Gate hinges have correct auto close tension
Gate latch is in good working order
Building Exterior - Fencing - Wooden
Loose or missing fence palings
Excessive movement in fence panels or posts
Missing or protruding nails or screws
Rotten or damaged fence palings, posts or rails
Possible evidence of termite activity
Gate hinges are not loose or damaged
Gate hinges have correct auto close tension
Gate latch is in good working order
Building Exterior - Fencing - Steel
Loose or missing bolts/screws
Excessive movement in fence panels or posts
Fence panel or post broken, cracked or damaged
Gate hinges are not loose or damaged
Gate hinges have correct auto close tension
Gate latch is in good working order
Fence panel or post rusting
Building Exterior - Retaining Walls - Wooden
Rotten or damaged sleepers or posts
Loose or missing bolts/screws
Excessive leaning or movement in the wall structure
Possible evidence of termite activity
Building Exterior - Retaining Walls - Concrete or Block
Missing or damaged blocks, sleepers, posts or capping
Mortar damaged, cracked or missing
Excessive leaning or movement in the wall structure
Building Exterior - Building Foundation
Cracks evident in walls
Excessive soil errosion around building
Possible evidence of termite activity
Building Exterior - Pathways
Excessive sized crack in concrete path
Excessive build up of dirt, mould or algae
Trip hazard evident
Obstructions of tree branches, bushes or debris build up
Building Exterior - Carpark
Inspect condition of carpark lines and marking
Trip hazard evident
Carpark signage missing, obstructed or damaged
Obstruction of tree branches, bushes or debris build up
Curbing, bollard or wheel stop damage
Building Exterior - Fire hoses
No visible water leaking from hose nozzle
No visible water leaking from main tap
No water leaks visible in pipework
No visible damage to the hose reel
No visible damage to the hose
Building Exterior - Taps
No visible water leaking from main tap
Tap turns on and off freely
Inspect pipework for damage or leaks
Building Exterior - Drains
Excessive build up of debris on or around the grating
Excessive build up of debris inside the drain
Building Exterior - HVAC
Visual inspection of the unit for any damage
Inspect running unit for any unusual noise
Inspect unit for any visible leaks
Building Exterior - Hot Water System
Visual inspection of the unit for any damage
Inspect the unit for any signs of water leaking
Inspect the unit for any signs of rust
Inspect the unit for any build up of debris around the base
Inspect the unit relief valve drain is free from debris
Building Exterior - Lighting
Inspect and test all exterior lighting
Inspect light for any signs of damage
Inspect light housing is securely fastened to the building
Building Exterior - Patios/Lean to's
Check for loose or missing bolts/screws
Inspect holes in roof sheeting
Inspect guttering is free from build up of debris
Visual inspection of the condition of the downpipes
Visual inspection of the main support posts and beams looking for rotting, damage, rust or termite activity
Buidling Exterior - Sheds
Shed is securely fixed to the base
Doors open and close freely
Door locks and latches in good operating condition
Roof is not covered in debris build up
No visible signs of damage or sharp edges
Guttering is clean and free from debris
Building Exterior - Playgrounds - Softfall/Astroturf/Grass
Rubber softfall is in acceptable condition, no missing pieces, holes or excessive deteriortion
Natural grass surface is free of major holes/trip hazards
Astro turf is in good condition, no tearing or trip hazards
Building Exterior - Playfground - Garden beds
Garden beds are not rusted or rotting
No screws or bolts protruding
Building Exterior - Playground - Sand Pits
Sand levels in sand pits are the required height
Edging/Boarder around sandpit is in good condition
No excessive sand build up around the outside edge of the boarder
Building Exterior - Playground - Shade Sails
Shade sails are securely attached to a solid structure
Visual insection of turn buckles, u-bolts and fittings for any signs of wear and rusting
Shade sail clean and free of debris build up
Visual inspection of shade sail for damage, splits or tears
Building Exterior - Playground - Permanant Play Structure
Visual inspection of structure looking for loose or missing bolts/screws
Visual inspection of the main support posts and beams looking for rotting, damage, rust or termite activity
Inspect slides are secure
Visual inspection of damage to slide
Building Exterior - Playground - Decks/Walkways/Bridges
Visual inspection looking for signs of rotting, damage, rust or termite activity
visual inspection looking for loose or missing screws/bolts
Inspect the structural integrity of the structure
• Visual inspection of the condition of the painted/stained surfaces
Building Exterior - Playground - Other Structures
Please describe the structure and faults found
Please describe the structure and faults found
Source: Ifix Property Services (Community Member)