Run DIFM Vehicle Lift Annual ALI Inspection Verification — Free

Inspection Setup & Lift Identification

Store number and DIFM bay location

Enter the store number and specific bay designation (e.g., Bay 1, Bay 2) where the lift is installed.

Lift manufacturer and model number

Record the lift manufacturer name and model number as shown on the lift's data plate or nameplate.

Lift serial number

Record the serial number from the manufacturer's data plate affixed to the lift structure.

Date of this verification

Record the date this verification is being performed.

Inspector / verifier name and title

Name and job title of the store associate or manager performing this verification.

Annual ALI/ANSI Third-Party Inspection Sticker

Annual ALI/ANSI inspection sticker is physically present on the lift critical (required)

Visually confirm that an inspection sticker from a qualified third-party inspector is affixed to the lift structure in a visible location. A missing sticker is an immediate critical deficiency.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Inspection sticker expiration date — sticker is current (not expired) critical (required)

Confirm the sticker's expiration date has not passed. Annual inspections must be performed at least once every 12 months per ALI/ANSI ALOIM. Record the expiration date in the comment field.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Note (optional)

Inspection sticker expiration date (MM/YYYY)

Record the expiration date printed on the current ALI/ANSI inspection sticker.

Inspecting company or inspector name on sticker is legible

Confirm the name of the third-party inspection company or ALI Certified Lift Inspector (CLI) is readable on the sticker.

Yes No N/A

Sticker is securely affixed and not damaged, obscured, or altered

The sticker must be intact, unobscured, and not tampered with. A damaged or illegible sticker should be treated as absent.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Next scheduled inspection date (if shown on sticker)

If the sticker indicates the next scheduled inspection date, record it here. Enter 'N/A' if not shown.

Load Rating and Capacity Posting

Manufacturer's load rating / rated capacity placard or label is posted on the lift critical (required)

Confirm a placard, label, or decal showing the lift's rated load capacity (in pounds or tons) is affixed to the lift structure and visible to the operator. This is a critical safety posting requirement.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Rated load capacity value (lbs)

Record the rated load capacity as shown on the lift's capacity placard or data plate.

Load rating placard is legible and not damaged or obscured

The capacity posting must be clearly readable by the lift operator from the normal operating position.

Yes No N/A

Manufacturer's operating instructions or safety decals are present and legible on the lift

Confirm that all OEM safety decals (e.g., lifting point diagrams, operating warnings) required by the manufacturer are present and readable per ALI/ANSI ALOIM Section 7.

Yes No N/A

Visual Safety Condition — Observable Deficiencies

No visible hydraulic fluid leaks observed at cylinders, hoses, or fittings critical (required)

Inspect the base, columns, and hydraulic lines for active leaks or pooled fluid beneath the lift. Any active leak is a critical deficiency requiring immediate out-of-service action.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Lift arms, adapters, and pads are present, undamaged, and free of visible cracks or deformation critical (required)

Visually inspect all lift arms and rubber pads/adapters for cracks, bends, missing components, or excessive wear.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Safety locks / mechanical locking devices are present and appear functional critical (required)

Confirm that mechanical safety locks (automatic locking pawls or equivalent) are visibly present on both columns and show no obvious damage. Do not cycle the lift during this visual check unless qualified to do so.

Yes No N/A

Documentation and Records

Copy of the most recent annual ALI/ANSI inspection report is on file at the store

Verify that the written inspection report from the third-party inspector is retained on-site (physical or electronic). The sticker alone is not a substitute for the full inspection report.

Yes No N/A

Date of most recent annual inspection report on file (MM/DD/YYYY)

Record the date of the inspection report currently on file.

Any open deficiencies from the last inspection report have been addressed and documented

If the prior inspection report noted deficiencies, confirm corrective actions were completed and documented. Select 'N/A' if no deficiencies were noted.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Overall verification result critical (required)

Select the overall outcome of this verification based on findings above.

Note (optional)

Description of any deficiencies found

List all deficiencies observed during this verification. Include item name, observed condition, and location on the lift. Enter 'None' if no deficiencies were found.

Corrective action(s) taken or planned

Describe corrective actions taken immediately and/or planned, including responsible party and target completion date. Enter 'N/A' if no deficiencies.

Photo of current ALI/ANSI inspection sticker (required) critical (required)

Attach a clear photo of the inspection sticker showing the expiration date and inspector/company name.

Photo of load rating / capacity placard (required)

Attach a clear photo of the lift's rated load capacity placard or data plate.

Inspector / verifier signature critical (required)

Signature of the store associate or manager completing this verification.

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Run: DIFM Vehicle Lift Annual ALI Inspection Verification

Inspection Setup & Lift Identification

Annual ALI/ANSI Third-Party Inspection Sticker

Load Rating and Capacity Posting

Visual Safety Condition — Observable Deficiencies

Documentation and Records

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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