Audit Apartment Emergency Exit Route Compliance

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Checklist Tasks

• Inspect exit doors and hallways for items or debris blocking emergency paths.
• Check exit signs are clearly visible from all hallway angles.
• Test exit doors to ensure they open fully and without excessive force.
• Verify all exit door locks open from inside without keys.
• Measure hallway and exit widths for compliance with fire code minimums.
• Confirm fire extinguishers and alarms are accessible along exit routes.
• Review posted evacuation maps for alignment with actual exit paths.
• Remove tripping hazards like loose rugs or cords near escape routes.
• Test emergency lighting in hallways and stairs for proper function.
• Photograph exit routes and obstructions for compliance documentation.
• Notify management in writing of any blocked or obstructed exits.
• Set quarterly reminders to re-audit exits after changes or renovations.