Dry Cleaners Field Inspection Worksheet
Field worksheet for documenting dry cleaning and laundry operations, boilers, equipment, fire protection, building systems, premises conditions, and report-ready notes.
Risk / Building / Contact
Building / System Updates
Operations / Services
Confirm whether dry cleaning occurs on site or garments are only accepted and transported elsewhere. This distinction changes the solvent, machine, boiler and property exposures.
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Equipment
Identify the actual solvent or cleaning process; observe labeled containers, spill control and waste handling. Ask how dryer lint and exhaust ducts are cleaned and record any visible buildup or vent obstruction.
Boiler / Heat / Venting
Field reminder: Document and photograph any clothing or combustible storage above or near boilers; recommend removal when warranted.
Underwriting Focus — Boiler SafetyVerify the last inspection date and photograph the posted certificate or service tag when present. Observe venting, pressure relief components, leaks, and combustibles stored beside or above the boiler. Do not operate valves or test equipment.
Values / Protection / Life Safety
Exterior / Premises / Losses
Review public entry, wet floors, sidewalk and parking defects, and rear delivery routes. Document observed conditions rather than assuming compliance from a reported maintenance schedule.
Photos to Obtain
Required when applicable: clear equipment, boiler inspection/service tag, solvent/chemical storage, and deficiency photos. If inaccessible or absent, document the limitation.
Narrative Insert
The risk ___ this ___-story ___ construction building located in a ___ area, approximately ___ miles from ___. The building, housekeeping and premises are maintained in ___ condition. Recent building/system updates include roof ___, electrical ___, plumbing ___ and HVAC ___. Total building area is approximately ___ sq. ft.
The risk operates as a ___ (full-service dry cleaner / drop-off station / laundromat / wash-fold) with business hours ___. Dry cleaning is / is not conducted onsite using ___ machines and a ___ process/solvent. There are ___ washers, ___ dryers, ___ stitching machines, ___ clothing racks and ___ conveyors. Pickup/delivery is ___.
Production equipment includes ___. Dryer ventilation discharges to ___, with lint/exhaust cleaning reported as ___. Spotting chemicals / solvents consist of ___, stored ___. Waste solvents, separator water or other regulated waste are handled by ___.
A boiler is / is not present and is used for ___. Venting and visible relief components are ___. The last reported boiler inspection was ___; the certificate/tag was ___. Combustible storage near the boiler was ___. Contents are estimated at $___, consisting of ___; projected annual sales are $___ (contact ___).
Protection consists of ___ fire alarm, ___ sprinklers, ___ fire extinguishers (last service ___), ___ smoke detection, and ___ burglar alarm. Exits, emergency lighting, exterior lighting, sidewalks, parking and rear areas were observed in ___ condition. Prior losses in the last five years were reported as ___.