Mobile home community self-inspection checklist
The following items should be regularly inspected and maintained to help ensure safety in your mobile home community. A copy of the inspection report should be sent to the designated person in charge for necessary action.
This checklist is intended to provide our customers with guidelines and general information needed to help identify conditions that may contribute to accidents. Preventing accidents from occurring is the best way to minimize pain, suffering and your overall cost of risk. Any questions answered with “no” should be explained in comments.
Facility
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Inspector
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Location
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Date
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INSPECT THESE ITEMS AT LEAST MONTHLY
Exterior conditions |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Speed limit posted/enforced |
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| Vehicle traffic flow controlled |
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| Speed bumps adequate and color highlighted |
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| Roads in good condition |
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| Vacant buildings and construction sites controlled |
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| Fire hydrants accessible and in good condition |
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| Mobile home rules clearly posted and enforced |
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| Water exposures protected to prevent adults and children from entering area |
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| “No swimming” signs posted in restricted areas |
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| Playground equipment properly maintained |
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| Pet control rules posted and enforced |
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Slip and fall hazards |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Sidewalks, walkways and parking areas well maintained |
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| Steps and stairs in good condition and adequately lighted |
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| Lighting adequate and maintained throughout community |
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| Common grounds are free from obstructions, holes, and other hazards |
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| Warning signs/barricades posted to prevent slips and falls on wet surfaces |
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| Oil leaks and spills cleaned immediately |
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| Snow and ice removal program established |
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Swimming pool (if applicable) |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Minimum four-foot fence with self-closing childproof latch gate |
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| Children supervised at all times |
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| Rules posted and enforced |
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| Lifeguard on duty |
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| Rescue and medical first aid equipment and supplies available |
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| Depth over 5 ft. marked by a life line |
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| Pool water clarity above average |
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| Chemicals tested regularly |
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| Chemicals safely stored |
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| Pool properly illuminated at night |
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| Adequate maintenance on pool and equipment considered good |
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| Non-slip surfaces around pool area |
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| Depth marks clearly visible |
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General building protection |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Adequate number of fire extinguishers |
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| Proper extinguishers for occupancy |
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| Extinguishers properly charged |
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| Extinguishers properly mounted |
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| Electrical, heating and plumbing in good condition |
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| No smoking rules posted and enforced |
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| Trained employee on premises |
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| Proper maintenance of cooking area |
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| Sprinkler heads free of paint, dust, residue and other obstructions |
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| Sprinkler heads are connected and provided where needed |
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| Sprinkler heads and piping in good condition |
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| Spare sprinkler heads available |
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| Fire hydrants accessible |
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| Fire department connection accessible |
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| Fire department caps in place |
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| Fire alarm system operational |
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| Manual pull stations tested periodically |
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| Inside hoses accessible |
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| Inside hoses in good condition |
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| Emergency exits illuminated |
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| Emergency back-up lighting available |
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| Emergency exit floor plans posted |
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| Emergency telephone available |
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Laundry room |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Lighting adequate |
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| Lint traps cleaned frequently |
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| Metal trash containers, with metal covers provided |
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| Non-slip floor or slip proof mats |
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| Inspection and proper maintenance of machines |
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| Washing and drying machines properly grounded |
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| Wiring and electrical in good condition |
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Vending machines |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Installed on flat surface |
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| Electrical properly grounded |
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| Certificates of insurance received from vending service companies |
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| Proper maintenance of machines |
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LP gas |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Cylinders properly arranged |
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| Protective caps on all valves |
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| Located safe distance away from ignition sources |
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| Certificates of insurance obtained from service companies |
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Maintenance and housekeeping |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| General maintenance, housekeeping, and tie downs throughout park: all good |
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| Disabled cars/vehicles, old appliances, and hazardous materials removed from park immediately |
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| Smoking regulations enforced with signs posted throughout |
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| Grass and weed control |
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| Flammable/toxic containers safely handled and stored |
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| Trash disposal safely arranged |
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| Dumpsters maintained and are a safe distance from structures |
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| Pest control program established |
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Management/emergency assistance |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Accident and injury reports prepared immediately |
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| Accident investigation and correction action measures taken immediately |
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| Emergency telephone numbers posted |
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| Fire department familiar with layout of park facilities |
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| Fire hydrants properly distributed and accessible |
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| Fire/smoke and burglary alarms working properly and tested monthly |
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Owned rental units |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms |
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| Fire extinguisher in each unit |
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| Fuel oil tanks maintained and in good condition |
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| All units tied down |
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| Two exterior doors from all manufactured homes |
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| Large window in sleeping room for emergency exit |
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LC JAN 2019 14-04
171-0861 (11/13)
