Tips on Filling out an RCI
Circle the conditions that apply
Make detailed notes
Beds:
- Record deep scratches, chips, writing on furniture, etc.
- Look for bends in the frame
- Check for broken springs
- Flip over mattress and look for stains, tears, and holes
Dresser:
- Pull away from the wall to look for damage on the back
- Record scratches, chips, marks, etc.
- Pull each drawer out and look for damage on the inside
- Record if drawers don’t open, or if they stick
- Look for strips of missing wood
Ceiling:
- Record missing pieces, broken tiles, and markings
Floor:
- Mark where damages are in the box in the bottom right corner
- Look for stains, burns, tears, holes etc.
Windows/Screen:
- Make note of missing screens
- Look for tears, holes, and burns in the screens
- Record bent or cracked screens
- Check for cracked or chipped windows
- Make sure the windows are able to open
- Test the shades to see if they work
Closet:
- Check both sides of the door for scratches, marks, and chips etc.
- Make sure the doors open and close
- Check the inside for stains and other markings
- Insure that the wood at the bottom is not pulling away from the wall
- Test the bar
- Inspect the top shelves for damage
Desk:
- Pull it away from the wall to look at all sides
- Open up all of the drawers and record any that are broken
- Record damage that is on the inside and outside of the desk
Desk Chair:
- Record any stains, tears, holes, burns, chips, or markings etc.
Door:
- Look at the front and back, and note any damage that is found
Mirror:
- Write down any damage found on any of the mirrors in the room (inside closets, on walls, and on the back of the doors)
Towel Bar:
- Tug on the bar to make sure it is secure and in place
- Record any damage that is found
Bookshelves:
- Look over each shelf, the sides, and underneath the bookcase for any damage like tape residue, chips, cracked shelves, scratches, holes, peeled paint etc.
Dartboard:
- Write detailed notes on the types of markings that are on the dartboards
- Record any other damage that is found
Emergency Posters:
- Make sure there is an active shooter poster and a fire safety poster in each room
Accustat/A.C.:
- Check the cover to insure that it is not broken or missing
Outlets:
- Look for scratches along the electrical panel
- Make sure outlets are intact and not hanging out of the wall
- Record scratches, holes, and loose outlets
Smoke Detectors:
- Make sure they are not broken or damaged
Walls:
- Look at each wall and behind the furniture, and record markings or damage
- The door is along wall A