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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

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Holes in roof sheeting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Silicon around pipe/vents deteriorated or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Roof sheeting rusted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Roof - Tiled

    Broken, cracked or missing tiles

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Pointing broken, cracked or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Silicon around pipes/vents deteriorated or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Guttering, Downpipes & Leaf Catchers

    Excessive build up of debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Rusted, broke or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Silicon deteriorated

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Fencing - Aluminium

    Loose or missing bolts/screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive movement in fence panels or posts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fence panel or post broken, cracked or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges are not loose or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges have correct auto close tension

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate latch is in good working order

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Fencing - Wooden

    Loose or missing fence palings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive movement in fence panels or posts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Missing or protruding nails or screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Rotten or damaged fence palings, posts or rails

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Possible evidence of termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges are not loose or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges have correct auto close tension

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate latch is in good working order

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Fencing - Steel

    Loose or missing bolts/screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive movement in fence panels or posts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fence panel or post broken, cracked or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges are not loose or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate hinges have correct auto close tension

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gate latch is in good working order

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fence panel or post rusting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Retaining Walls - Wooden

    Rotten or damaged sleepers or posts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Loose or missing bolts/screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive leaning or movement in the wall structure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Possible evidence of termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Retaining Walls - Concrete or Block

    Missing or damaged blocks, sleepers, posts or capping

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Mortar damaged, cracked or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive leaning or movement in the wall structure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Building Foundation

    Cracks evident in walls

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive soil errosion around building

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Possible evidence of termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Pathways

    Excessive sized crack in concrete path

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive build up of dirt, mould or algae

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Trip hazard evident

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Obstructions of tree branches, bushes or debris build up

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Carpark

    Inspect condition of carpark lines and marking

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Trip hazard evident

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Carpark signage missing, obstructed or damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Obstruction of tree branches, bushes or debris build up

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Curbing, bollard or wheel stop damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Fire hoses

    No visible water leaking from hose nozzle

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No visible water leaking from main tap

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No water leaks visible in pipework

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No visible damage to the hose reel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No visible damage to the hose

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Taps

    No visible water leaking from main tap

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tap turns on and off freely

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect pipework for damage or leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Drains

    Excessive build up of debris on or around the grating

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Excessive build up of debris inside the drain

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - HVAC

    Visual inspection of the unit for any damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect running unit for any unusual noise

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect unit for any visible leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Hot Water System

    Visual inspection of the unit for any damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect the unit for any signs of water leaking

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect the unit for any signs of rust

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect the unit for any build up of debris around the base

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect the unit relief valve drain is free from debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Lighting

    Inspect and test all exterior lighting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect light for any signs of damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect light housing is securely fastened to the building

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Patios/Lean to's

    Check for loose or missing bolts/screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect holes in roof sheeting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect guttering is free from build up of debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual inspection of the condition of the downpipes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual inspection of the main support posts and beams looking for rotting, damage, rust or termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Buidling Exterior - Sheds

    Shed is securely fixed to the base

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Doors open and close freely

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Door locks and latches in good operating condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Roof is not covered in debris build up

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No visible signs of damage or sharp edges

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guttering is clean and free from debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playgrounds - Softfall/Astroturf/Grass

    Rubber softfall is in acceptable condition, no missing pieces, holes or excessive deteriortion

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Natural grass surface is free of major holes/trip hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Astro turf is in good condition, no tearing or trip hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playfground - Garden beds

    Garden beds are not rusted or rotting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No screws or bolts protruding

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playground - Sand Pits

    Sand levels in sand pits are the required height

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Edging/Boarder around sandpit is in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No excessive sand build up around the outside edge of the boarder

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playground - Shade Sails

    Shade sails are securely attached to a solid structure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual insection of turn buckles, u-bolts and fittings for any signs of wear and rusting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Shade sail clean and free of debris build up

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual inspection of shade sail for damage, splits or tears

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playground - Permanant Play Structure

    Visual inspection of structure looking for loose or missing bolts/screws

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual inspection of the main support posts and beams looking for rotting, damage, rust or termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect slides are secure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Visual inspection of damage to slide

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building Exterior - Playground - Decks/Walkways/Bridges

    Visual inspection looking for signs of rotting, damage, rust or termite activity

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    visual inspection looking for loose or missing screws/bolts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect the structural integrity of the structure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    • Visual inspection of the condition of the painted/stained surfaces

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    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)

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