Hotel Safety & Security Checklist
Monthly safety and security walkthrough run by the Chief Engineer and Director of Operations at independent and small-chain hotels. Covers fire and life-safety equipment, emergency procedures, access control, and incident reporting in line with NFPA, OSHA, and state innkeeper ...
6 sections
26 steps
1
Fire & Life Safety Equipment
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Inspect fire extinguishers monthly
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Verify sprinkler and standpipe gauge readings
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Test guest-room smoke and CO detectors
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Run the monthly generator load test
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Confirm fire alarm panel status
2
Egress & Emergency Procedures
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Walk every stairwell and corridor
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Verify exit signage and emergency lighting
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Audit guest-room evacuation maps
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Confirm AED battery and pad expiration
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Review the property emergency response plan
3
Hazard Communication & OSHA
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Inspect chemical storage and SDS binder
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Verify pool chemical storage per NFPA 400
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Check bloodborne pathogen kit stock
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Confirm housekeeping ergonomics tools available
4
Access Control & Surveillance
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Test back-of-house door access readers
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Audit master and submaster key inventory
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Spot-check CCTV coverage and recording retention
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Verify night-audit lobby lockdown procedure
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Review overnight security patrol log
5
Staff Training & Posted Notices
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Verify anti-trafficking notices are posted
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Confirm staff identification and uniform compliance
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Review emergency response training records
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Schedule the next quarterly fire drill
6
Findings & Sign-Off
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Record overall walkthrough result
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Open work orders for any deficiencies found
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Notify GM of any life-safety findings
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