Checklist · Facilities / commercial
Parking lot inspection checklist
Where people trip, where cars scrape, and where the water goes. Parking areas get looked at when something goes wrong: a fall at a curb, a car in a pothole, a dark corner. This is the built-in parking lot and garage template — pavement, signage and access, lighting, and for a garage the deck itself — walked on a schedule and photographed, so repairs are planned instead of discovered.
17 items in 4 areas · the built-in “Parking lot & garage” template, as it ships
How to run it
Three passes, in walking order
Pavement and drainage
Potholes, cracks, curb and wheel-stop trip hazards, faded striping, ponding and catch basins after rain.
Signs, access and light
Accessible spaces and ramps, fire lanes, towing and speed signs, gates, every light pole, and the dark spots between them. Walk it once after dark.
The garage deck
Cracks, spalling and exposed rebar, leaks from above, stairwells, fans, sprinkler piping, call boxes and clearance signs.
The checklist
Parking lot & garage
Pavement, striping, lighting, drainage and signage outside; the deck, stairs and leaks in a garage — each with a photo.
Built-in template, as it ships · reviewed against the app on 2026-09-18
| Pavement | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes & cracks | ||||
| Trip hazards at curbs & wheel stops | ||||
| Striping & space numbers readable | ||||
| Drainage: ponding & catch basins |
| Signage & access | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible spaces, signs & ramps | ||||
| Fire lanes marked & clear | ||||
| Speed, towing & directional signs | ||||
| Gates & barrier arms |
| Lighting | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light poles & fixtures working | ||||
| Dark spots |
| Garage | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete: cracks, spalling or exposed rebar | ||||
| Leaks & water staining from above | ||||
| Stairwells & elevator lobbies: lighting and handrails | ||||
| Ventilation fans running | ||||
| Sprinkler heads & piping: visual damage | ||||
| Emergency call boxes & cameras | ||||
| Clearance signs & bumpers |
In the app an item can also answer as pass/fail, done/not done or a number, and any Fair or Poor item becomes a work order in one tap. The PDF prints the checklist as shown, with a notes line per item and a signature block.
When not to use it
- — Snow events — use the snow removal verification template.
- — The rest of the building exterior — use exterior & grounds.
What goes wrong
- — Walking only in daylight and missing the lights that are out.
- — Photographing a crack without anything in frame to show its size.
What this is not
A manager's visual walk. It is not a structural engineering assessment, an accessibility compliance review or a fire-protection inspection.
The finished report
Complete the walk and the PDF exists
Every item with its rating, notes and photos; an action-items table by priority; signatures captured on the phone or through a link. No export step. See a finished one before you sign up.
Built for facilities teams
Facilities / commercial
Monthly life-safety, PM rounds, HVAC and roof — with a paper trail that survives an audit.
Pick “Facilities / commercial” at signup — or start from this page and it's already picked — and the app leads with this template and speaks the trade's words.
Questions
Parking lot & garage: what people ask
Is this a structural inspection of the garage?
No. Parking structures are assessed by a structural engineer, and some places require it on a schedule. This walk records what a manager can see between those assessments.
Does it check accessibility compliance?
It checks that accessible spaces, signs and ramps are there and in good repair. Whether they meet the applicable accessibility standards is a question for a qualified reviewer.
How often should we walk it?
Monthly or quarterly for most sites, and after any major storm or freeze-thaw season.
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