Cinema Auditorium Climate Control and Patron Comfort Audit

Periodic inspection template for auditing cinema auditorium HVAC performance, thermostat setpoints, temperature and humidity readings, air distribution, and patron comfort complaints by auditorium.

Audit Scope and Auditorium Identification

• Auditorium identifier recorded
  Record the auditorium number or name being inspected.
• Inspection date and time recorded
  Capture the date and time the audit was performed.
• Inspector name recorded
  Record the name or role of the person performing the inspection.
• Current operating mode documented
  Document whether the auditorium is occupied, pre-show, showtime, or closed during the inspection.
• Any recent HVAC complaints reviewed
  Confirm whether recent patron comfort complaints for this auditorium were reviewed before or during the audit.

Thermostat Setpoints and Controls

• Thermostat setpoint recorded
  Record the current thermostat setpoint for the auditorium.
• Setpoint matches approved operating target
  Verify the thermostat setpoint matches the approved target for the auditorium and occupancy condition.
• Thermostat controls accessible to authorized staff only
  Verify controls are secured from unauthorized adjustment and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Thermostat display functioning and readable
  Confirm the thermostat display is operational and can be read without obstruction.
• Any evidence of tampering or override
  Check for signs of tampering, unauthorized override, or bypass of normal HVAC controls.

Temperature and Humidity Readings

• Ambient temperature at seating area
  Measure the air temperature at a representative seating location in the auditorium.
• Relative humidity at seating area
  Measure relative humidity at a representative seating location in the auditorium.
• Temperature variation across auditorium is acceptable
  Verify there are no significant hot or cold spots across the seating area.
• Humidity variation across auditorium is acceptable
  Verify humidity is reasonably consistent across the auditorium and not causing discomfort or condensation concerns.
• Measurement method documented
  Record the instrument used and the approximate location of the reading.

Air Distribution and HVAC Performance

• Supply air reaches occupied seating areas
  Verify supply air is reaching the occupied seating zone without obvious dead spots.
• No unusual noise, vibration, or odor from HVAC equipment
  Check for abnormal noise, vibration, or odors indicating a possible mechanical deficiency.
• Diffusers, grilles, and returns unobstructed
  Confirm air outlets and returns are not blocked by signage, curtains, debris, or stored items.
• Airflow feels balanced across the auditorium
  Rate the perceived balance of airflow across the auditorium seating area.

Patron Comfort Complaints and Corrective Actions

• Comfort complaints logged by auditorium
  Confirm patron comfort complaints are documented by auditorium and reviewed for trends.
• Complaint summary entered
  Summarize complaint type, location, time, and frequency, if any.
• Corrective action initiated for open comfort issues
  Verify any open comfort issues have an assigned corrective action or work order.
• Follow-up required before next show
  Indicate the urgency of follow-up needed based on findings.