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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.

Yes No N/A

Thermostat Setpoints and Controls

Thermostat setpoint recorded

Record the current thermostat setpoint for the auditorium.

Note (optional)

Setpoint matches approved operating target critical (required)

Verify the thermostat setpoint matches the approved target for the auditorium and occupancy condition.

Yes No N/A

Thermostat controls accessible to authorized staff only

Verify controls are secured from unauthorized adjustment and accessible to authorized personnel.

Yes No N/A

Thermostat display functioning and readable

Confirm the thermostat display is operational and can be read without obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Any evidence of tampering or override critical (required)

Check for signs of tampering, unauthorized override, or bypass of normal HVAC controls.

Yes No N/A

Temperature and Humidity Readings

Ambient temperature at seating area critical (required)

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 critical (required)

Verify there are no significant hot or cold spots across the seating area.

Yes No N/A

Humidity variation across auditorium is acceptable

Verify humidity is reasonably consistent across the auditorium and not causing discomfort or condensation concerns.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

Verify supply air is reaching the occupied seating zone without obvious dead spots.

Yes No N/A

No unusual noise, vibration, or odor from HVAC equipment

Check for abnormal noise, vibration, or odors indicating a possible mechanical deficiency.

Yes No N/A

Diffusers, grilles, and returns unobstructed critical (required)

Confirm air outlets and returns are not blocked by signage, curtains, debris, or stored items.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

Confirm patron comfort complaints are documented by auditorium and reviewed for trends.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up required before next show

Indicate the urgency of follow-up needed based on findings.

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Run: Cinema Auditorium Climate Control and Patron Comfort Audit

Audit Scope and Auditorium Identification

Thermostat Setpoints and Controls

Temperature and Humidity Readings

Air Distribution and HVAC Performance

Patron Comfort Complaints and Corrective Actions

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