Closing Checklist

Complete on Departure

I have completed all items contained in the Opening and Closing checklists

Note - under no circumstances leave any part of the lodge open on departure UNLESS the next group has already arrived (in case of unforeseen late cancellation)

Our group used the following bunkrooms
Include any faults or problems with the lodge. Please also detail if any other groups used the lodge while you were here and which bunkrooms they were in

Lodge Closing Procedures

Do not leave any part of the lodge open unless the next group has arrived

Lodge Heating (if required)

Follow the directions to turn thermostat off – note: thermostat has pre-set safety temperature to so pipes don’t freeze.
Turn off hydronic heaters in bunkrooms and communal areas
ENSURE bathroom and ensuite heaters are left on. Boiler will come on automatically if necessary to ensure pipes don’t freeze.

General

Turn off all switches – lights, electric blankets, power points
Close all windows
Close blinds
Check for left items under bunks and in cupboards, and on shelves
Ensure all rooms vacuumed and left tidy, remove any rubbish
Close all bunkroom doors

Bathrooms/Ensuites

Clean showers and mop floors
Remove all rubbish
Leave heaters on (valves open) to ensure pipes do not freeze if lodge gets below safety temperature.

Sunroom

Turn off all switches, lights, power points
Close windows and blinds, check for left items and close door

Kitchen

Turn off fridges, remove food, prop doors ajar (Except Lodge Fridge at west end (Moose end) of kitchen, with useable supplies inside)
Turn off all other appliances, microwaves etc.
Drain, clean and turn Dishwasher off, and leave door slightly open (See duty 11)
Remove all rubbish to Garbage Hut
Wash and dry tea towels (see duty 21)

Lounge/Dining

Mop floor, leave chairs on tables
Ensure carpet is clean and vacuumed
Turn off boiling water heater
Turn off all wall fan heaters
Drain, clean and turn Glass Dishwasher off, and leave door slightly open (See duty 11)
Turn off all switches and appliances (bar fridge, coffee bar fridge, coffee machine, glasswasher, ice maker) but leave lodge laptop powerpoint on.
Check for left items

Basement

BBQ gas valve in boiler room no action required, it is on

Remove all rubbish
Leave Left freezer ON, right freezer should be off and door propped open
Close all doors and switch off all lights

BBQ

Ensure BBQ has been cleaned if used
Turn off BBQ gas valve next to BBQ
ENSURE ALL FIRE ESCAPE AND EXIT DOORS ARE CLOSED

Foyer

Ensure desk is tidy and all rubbish is taken to Garbage Hut
Turn off foyer lights, close glass door
Lock front entry door (keyhole in doorknob) and check that the door knob will NOT open the door.
Return key to key safe outside boot room door