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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
Inspector
Location
Date

INSPECT THESE ITEMS AT LEAST MONTHLY

 

Exterior conditions

Yes

No

Comments

Speed limit posted/enforced      
Vehicle traffic flow controlled      
Speed bumps adequate and color highlighted      
Roads in good condition      
Vacant buildings and construction sites controlled      
Fire hydrants accessible and in good condition      
Mobile home rules clearly posted and enforced      
Water exposures protected to prevent adults and children from entering area      
“No swimming” signs posted in restricted areas      
Playground equipment properly maintained      
Pet control rules posted and enforced      

Slip and fall hazards

Yes

No

Comments

Sidewalks, walkways and parking areas well maintained      
Steps and stairs in good condition and adequately lighted      
Lighting adequate and maintained throughout community      
Common grounds are free from obstructions, holes, and other hazards      
Warning signs/barricades posted to prevent slips and falls on wet surfaces      
Oil leaks and spills cleaned immediately      
Snow and ice removal program established      

Swimming pool (if applicable)

Yes

No

Comments

Minimum four-foot fence with self-closing childproof latch gate      
Children supervised at all times      
Rules posted and enforced      
Lifeguard on duty      
Rescue and medical first aid equipment and supplies available      
Depth over 5 ft. marked by a life line      
Pool water clarity above average      
Chemicals tested regularly      
Chemicals safely stored      
Pool properly illuminated at night      
Adequate maintenance on pool and equipment considered good      
Non-slip surfaces around pool area      
Depth marks clearly visible      

General building protection

Yes

No

Comments

Adequate number of fire extinguishers      
Proper extinguishers for occupancy      
Extinguishers properly charged      
Extinguishers properly mounted      
Electrical, heating and plumbing in good condition      
No smoking rules posted and enforced      
Trained employee on premises      
Proper maintenance of cooking area      
Sprinkler heads free of paint, dust, residue and other obstructions      
Sprinkler heads are connected and provided where needed      
Sprinkler heads and piping in good condition      
Spare sprinkler heads available      
Fire hydrants accessible      
Fire department connection accessible      
Fire department caps in place      
Fire alarm system operational      
Manual pull stations tested periodically      
Inside hoses accessible      
Inside hoses in good condition      
Emergency exits illuminated      
Emergency back-up lighting available      
Emergency exit floor plans posted      
Emergency telephone available      

Laundry room

Yes

No

Comments

Lighting adequate      
Lint traps cleaned frequently      
Metal trash containers, with metal covers provided      
Non-slip floor or slip proof mats      
Inspection and proper maintenance of machines      
Washing and drying machines properly grounded      
Wiring and electrical in good condition      

Vending machines

Yes

No

Comments

Installed on flat surface      
Electrical properly grounded      
Certificates of insurance received from vending service companies      
Proper maintenance of machines      

LP gas

Yes

No

Comments

Cylinders properly arranged      
Protective caps on all valves      
Located safe distance away from ignition sources      
Certificates of insurance obtained from service companies      

Maintenance and housekeeping

Yes

No

Comments

General maintenance, housekeeping, and tie downs throughout park: all good      
Disabled cars/vehicles, old appliances, and hazardous materials removed from park immediately      
Smoking regulations enforced with signs posted throughout      
Grass and weed control      
Flammable/toxic containers safely handled and stored      
Trash disposal safely arranged      
Dumpsters maintained and are a safe distance from structures      
Pest control program established      

Management/emergency assistance

Yes

No

Comments

Accident and injury reports prepared immediately      
Accident investigation and correction action measures taken immediately      
Emergency telephone numbers posted      
Fire department familiar with layout of park facilities      
Fire hydrants properly distributed and accessible      
Fire/smoke and burglary alarms working properly and tested monthly      

Owned rental units

Yes

No

Comments

Smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms      
Fire extinguisher in each unit      
Fuel oil tanks maintained and in good condition      
All units tied down      
Two exterior doors from all manufactured homes      
Large window in sleeping room for emergency exit      
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This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not provide any coverage or guarantee loss prevention. The examples in this material are provided as hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. The Hanover Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“The Hanover”) specifically disclaim any warranty or representation that acceptance of any recommendations contained herein will make any premises, or operation safe or in compliance with any law or regulation. By providing this information to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you. The decision to accept or implement any recommendation(s) or advice contained in this material must be made by you.

LC JAN 2019 14-04
171-0861 (11/13)