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Build a make-ready inspection with FMEA

Use FMEA thinking to design a make-ready checklist around likely failure modes and effects.

A unit marked ready creates a poor move-in because the roll-up door sticks and old hardware is still visible. FMEA: identify likely failure modes, their effects, and the detection or control that catches them before the customer does. The common trap is treating make-ready as cosmetic cleaning only. A unit can look swept and still fail the customer's first use if the door, hasp, light, odor, or moisture cues were not tested. Failure mode Door is hard to open, old lock tab remains, or moisture/pest cues are present. Naming failure modes moves the checklist beyond vague clean and inspect language.…

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