Summary
For Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installation Inside Secure Environments
Provided by Aldevra – Correctional Foodservice Systems
This checklist ensures the facility, custody staff, and installation team are fully prepared for a secure, compliant, and uninterrupted installation.
SECTION 1 — Facility Security & Clearance Requirements
1.1 Contractor Clearances
☐ All installers submitted for background checks
☐ Facility has approved all contractor personnel
☐ Temporary badges or security IDs prepared
☐ Contractor names entered into visitor/contractor logbook
☐ Escort officer(s) assigned for entire installation window
1.2 Restricted Access & Movement
☐ Approved access route provided (gate → sally port → work zone)
☐ Facility map or escort-only zones reviewed with contractor
☐ Installation times scheduled around inmate movement periods
☐ Tool/equipment staging area assigned and secured
SECTION 2 — Tool Control & Contraband Prevention
2.1 Tool Logging
☐ Facility-approved tool list submitted
☐ Serial numbers documented
☐ Entry inventory set for tool check-in
☐ Exit inventory process reviewed with escort officer
2.2 Prohibited Items Reviewed
☐ No personal bags, phones, or unapproved items
☐ No loose hardware or unsecured small parts
☐ All packaging materials accounted for during and after work
SECTION 3 — Delivery & Logistics Coordination
3.1 Delivery Clearance
☐ Delivery vehicle approved by facility
☐ Driver and crew listed on arrival manifest
☐ Sally port scheduling confirmed
☐ Security screening procedures provided to contractor
3.2 Path of Travel
☐ Doors, hallways, and sally ports measured for equipment clearance
☐ Escort staff aware of oversized items
☐ All obstacles removed (furniture, carts, storage racks)
☐ Temporary floor protection installed if required
SECTION 4 — Utility Readiness (Must Be Completed Before Install)
4.1 Electrical
☐ Correct voltage, amperage, and outlets installed
☐ Breakers labeled and accessible
☐ GFCI or disconnect switches installed per code
☐ Electrical contractor available onsite (if required)
4.2 Plumbing
☐ Hot/cold water lines terminated at correct locations
☐ Floor drains clear and properly trapped
☐ Backflow preventers installed where needed
☐ Final connections confirmed per manufacturer drawings
4.3 Gas (If Applicable)
☐ Gas shutoff valves tested and labeled
☐ Quick-connect couplings approved for institutional use
☐ Ventilation interlock compliance confirmed
4.4 Ventilation
☐ Hoods cleaned and inspected (UL 300 if cookline)
☐ Make-up air running properly
☐ Dampers functioning
☐ Negative/positive airflow verified
4.5 Refrigeration Lines (If Remote)
☐ Line sets installed
☐ Condensing unit pad prepared
☐ Penetrations sealed per security requirements
SECTION 5 — Work Zone Preparation
5.1 Area Access
☐ Work zone cleared of inmates
☐ Officer supervision assigned
☐ Perimeter secured during install
5.2 Space Clearance
☐ Old equipment removed
☐ Floors cleaned, walls repaired
☐ Storage rooms prepared for parts and packaging
5.3 Safety Requirements
☐ Lockout/tagout procedures reviewed
☐ Fire suppression disabled/enabled per code
☐ PPE requirements communicated to contractor
SECTION 6 — Packaging, Debris, and Material Control
6.1 Material Tracking
☐ All packaging accounted for upon entry
☐ No loose banding, nails, staples, or foam left unattended
☐ Debris removed immediately after installation
6.2 Final Sweep
☐ Officer and contractor conduct joint sweep of area
☐ Tool list reconciled
☐ All materials logged out of the facility
SECTION 7 — Testing, Training & Acceptance
7.1 Operational Testing
☐ Equipment powered on and tested
☐ All controls, gauges, valves, and safety mechanisms checked
☐ Tamper-resistant features verified
7.2 Staff Training
☐ Kitchen staff instructed on operation
☐ Chemical/detergent vendors notified for setup
☐ Inmate labor roles reviewed (if applicable)
7.3 Documentation
☐ Warranty registration completed
☐ O&M manuals delivered
☐ Preventive maintenance schedule provided
7.4 Final Sign-Off
☐ Deficiencies corrected
☐ Facility representative signs acceptance form
