BUILDING MAINTENANCE

METHOD

WHAT IS BUILDING MAINTENANCE?

All activities that maintain facilities and equipment in good
working order so that a system can perform as intended

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SCOPE

http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/MMFScopePan.pdf

1. SUBSTRUCTURE basement, foundation, piles, floor structure

2. SUPERSTRUCTURE columns, upper floor, staircases, roof, external
wall, windows, internal wall, internal doors.
3. FINISHES wall, floor and ceiling finishes.
4. FITTINGS fitment, bolting
5. SERVICES sanitary fixtures, sanitary plumbing, water supply, gas
service, air con, fire protection, electric light and power, back up
power, CCTV
6. EXTERNAL SERVICES external drainage, external lighting
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MAINTENANCE METHOD
1. PREDICTIVE / PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. (MOST USED)
the key to solving problems before they become serious.
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2. OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
where equipment is maintained in using.

3. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
where equipment is maintained after break down. This maintenance is often
most expensive because worn equipment can damage other parts and cause
multiple damages.
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EXAMPLE BUILDING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

http://www.cf.edu/departments/admin/plantops/preventative_maintenance.pdf

1. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM (consist of fire hydrant, smoke alarm, fire

alarm, fire extinguisher)
Smoke alarm (6 month frequency)
-Battery efficiency (if not hard wired)
-Connection conditions for proper wiring and deficiencies such as arcing or exposed wires

-Housing condition

Fire extinguisher ( 1 year frequency)

-Certification
-Charge

-Housing condition

Fire alarm (1 month frequency)

-Battery efficiency
-Hard wire connections
-Housing condition
-Overall condition
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2. EMERGENCY GENERATOR (MONTHLY FREQUENCY)

The emergency generator in a building should be maintained annually. However, during the calendar year, the fuel level,
battery charge, cleanliness, and wiring shall be checked monthly. PM shall also be performed after each use of the
generators.
Operation
Fuel level
Oil and engine air filter conditions

Battery charger condition

Battery conditions for proper charge and connection
Gauge conditions
Circuit breaker conditions

Activation device conditions (starter, pull cord, switches, etc.)

Spark plug conditions
Terminal conditions
Belt conditions for deficiencies such as wear and stress

Wiring conditions
Cleanliness
Overall condition
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3. CCTV AND MONITOR

Preventive maintenance of security systems is critical for occupant safety.
Function
Fixture integrity
Mounting condition/stability
Location accuracy
General console condition
Power source continuity
Overall condition