Once-a-year parking garage must-have safety checklist

• Check that gates are visible, functional, and open automatically when cars approach or when there is a loss of power.
• Identify blind spots and ensure either a STOP sign or mirror is posted there.
• Make sure vegetation is trimmed away, both for visibility and surface integrity.
• Identify tripping hazards and repair or highlight.
• Check that slip-resistant surfaces are intact.
• Are storm water control systems in place and functional?
• Review ADA compliance for signage, ramp incline, nad parking spot width.
• Are bicycle/motorcycle areas well-marked and safe from oncoming traffic?
• Check for accumulation of water, snow, and debris.
• Ares upport columns intact? No cracking?
• Is all lighting functional and up-to-date with LED bulbs? Are there any dark areas?
• Are emergency call boxes present, visible, and functional?

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