The infrastructure a building depends on.
WHAT SYSTEMS TYPICALLY EXIST
Electrical supply and distribution Backup generation Water supply, storage and pumping Drainage and sewage Air conditioning Fire detection and suppression Lifts, where applicable Security systems
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FOR EACH
What it is, its age and capacity When it was last serviced Who maintains it What happens when it fails
WHY CAPACITY MATTERS
Systems become inadequate as buildings are occupied more densely.
WHAT POWER MANAGEMENT REQUIRES
Understanding the load Generator sized and maintained Fuel arrangements Switchover tested
WHY TESTING SWITCHOVER
Generators that do not start on demand are discovered during outages.
WHAT WATER MANAGEMENT REQUIRES
Storage adequate for interruption Tanks cleaned periodically Pumps maintained Leaks addressed promptly
WHY LEAKS PROMPTLY
Water damage is progressive and expensive.
WHAT DRAINAGE REQUIRES
Periodic clearing Attention before rainy periods Gutters and downpipes clear
WHY BEFORE RAINY PERIODS
Blocked drainage floods buildings, and it is entirely preventable.
WHAT AIR CONDITIONING REQUIRES
Filter cleaning Servicing Drainage of condensate
WHY FILTERS
Dirty filters reduce efficiency, raise power cost and affect air quality.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
A schedule for each of these.
WHAT TO RECORD
Every intervention.
WHAT TO REPORT
Systems approaching end of life.
