Comprehensive checklist for inspecting and accepting a new retail store before opening. Verify drawings and permits, contractor quality checks, and fire safety documentation. Assess structural safety including stairs, handrails, glass, shelving, and shutters. Confirm electrical safety with labeled panels, grounding, conduit, outlets, and equipment tagging. Review fire safety readiness such as exits, alarms, emergency lighting, evacuation signage, and extinguisher placement and maintenance. Designed to help retail teams open stores safely, meet GS25 standards, and ensure compliance before launch.
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