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Completing the 2. Urgent: Work demanding prompt
attention to alleviate temporary emergency
Other Considerations
Inspection Forms repairs or a condition requiring correction
within one to five days to prevent a
A problem which may have to be settled by
the audit leader is what to do with mixed-use
The standard inspection forms are designed to buildings, those that have recent additions to
subsequent emergency is classified as
be used in conjunction with the system the original construction, or buildings that
urgent.
checklists. A system checklist of typical have, under emergency circumstances, been
3. Routine: A specific completion date can
deficiencies for each building system is forced to house new activities for which they
be requested or required for routine work.
completed as part of the inspection process. were not designed. Such problems will have to
This includes work that has no short range
Then for each building deficiency, a standard be dealt with individually by the audit team.
effect on life safety, security of personnel,
inspection report is generated listing the
or property. Routine work can be planned The data gathered in a facilities audit must be
identifying information as required on the
in detail and incorporated into a trade kept current, gathered consistently, and
form. With the deficiency defined and
backlog for scheduling within twelve regularly updated. An annual cycle of
described, the specific work items required to
months. inspections is recommended. Each
correct the deficiency can be entered,
4. Deferred: Projects that can be deferred organization initiating a comprehensive audit
prioritized, and costed in Part 3 of the form.
into the following year’s work planning are and continuing with annual cycles of
The priority rating is further described below.
classified as deferred. inspections will benefit from organizing data
Priority Ratings Cost Estimates for
in a systematic format. Conducting annual
Priority rating is the inspector’s judgment of audits in a consistent format provides the basis
the priority of an observed deficiency. The Maintenance for monitoring the backlog of deferred
rating provides guidance for facilities managers A major characteristic of the audit described maintenance and preparing effective long-term
who must review overall deficiencies and here is the application of detailed cost plans and budgets for maintenance and repair
develop maintenance schedules and capital estimates. To prepare cost estimates for work operations.
budgets. The following priority rating terms, required to correct deficiencies, detailed The forms are designed for ease of field entry
commonly used in maintenance management, information about the nature and extent of the of data and manual preparation of summaries
are a suggested guideline for priority values. facility’s condition is required at the beginning and reports. The forms can also be created
The scale may be expanded as required to fit of the audit. However, when cost estimates are using basic word processing and spreadsheet
specific needs. incorporated, the audit process generates software or database programming. Although
1. Emergency: This designation indicates highly useful summaries outlining major the self-evaluation process is readily adaptable
work that demands immediate attention maintenance costs and priorities. Including to data processing programs, not every
to repair an essential operating system or cost estimates allows for comparisons to be organization has the capabilities or resources
building component, or because life safety made in order to prioritize repair and available. For those without computer
or property is endangered. A response replacement needs on a project-by-project and capabilities, a manual method of storing and
should occur within two hours of building-by-building basis. updating must be developed and used.
notification.
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Summarizing the • Major Maintenance: A current or
prospective property owner may want to
Conclusion
Audit Data evaluate major maintenance needs to plan
and estimate the cost of a corrective
The information and forms for conducting an
audit of the facility are included in RSMeans
Information collected on the audit forms is Facilities Maintenance & Repair Cost Data to
program.
compiled and used to determine the condition provide a method for applying the cost data to
• Deferred Maintenance: A backlog of
of the facility’s buildings and what should be routine and major maintenance can be the actual maintenance and repair needs of a
done to maintain and/or improve them. addressed using a survey of conditions to specific facility. The Facility Audit presented
Summaries of a building audit can serve plan and budget a deferred maintenance here is a subset of a more comprehensive audit
several purposes, some of which are listed program. program. The more comprehensive approach
below. • Renovations and/or Additions: Prior to includes assessment of the building’s
• Routine Maintenance Needs: A current developing feasibility studies on alternatives functional performance, as well as additional
property owner may be interested in to renovations and/or additions, a survey of forms and procedures to incorporate the cost of
planning and estimating a program for the existing conditions may be necessary. maintenance and repair into a comprehensive
cost of routine operations and maintenance. • Capital Budgeting and Planning: A multi-year facility management plan.
comprehensive audit of facilities conditions
will incorporate major maintenance
requirements into overall capital needs.
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BUILDING DATA SUMMARY
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FACILITIES INVENTORY FORM
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STANDARD INSPECTION FORM
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A10 FOUNDATIONS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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A20 BASEMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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B10 SUPERSTRUCTURES INSPECTION CHECKLIST
580
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B10 SUPERSTRUCTURES INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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B20 EXTERIOR CLOSURE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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B30 ROOFING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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B30 ROOFING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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C10 PARTITIONS & DOORS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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C30 WALLS & FINISHES INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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C30 FLOORS & FINISHES INSPECTION CHECKLIST
587
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C30 CEILINGS & FINISHES INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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D10 CONVEYING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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D20 MECHANICAL/PLUMBING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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D30 MECHANICAL/HVAC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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D30 MECHANICAL/HVAC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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D50 ELEC./SERVICE & DIST. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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G20 SITE WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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H10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
595
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H10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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