Preventative Maintenance

Introduction

A planned and controlled program of periodic inspections, adjustment, lubrication and replacement of parts as well as performance testing and analysis.

Preventative Maintenance

• Includes corrective measures such as repair or replacement of obsolete, worn or broken building systems.

• Critical in identifying and submitting requests for capital funding for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) upgrades, electrical upgrade and energy conservation programs.

• Some of these activities include;

•  Monthly and quarterly inspections of all elevators.
•  Biannual inspections, lubrication and belt replacement on all washers and dryers.
•  Twice a week - inspection of all mechanical and electrical room equipment & systems.
•  Annual infra red testing of electrical panels and high voltage equipment.
•  Biannual inspections and cleaning of all roof drains.
•  Annual cleaning and vacuum of storm sewers.
•  Annual inspections and replacement of steam traps.
•  Annual inspection of fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems.
•  Annual inspection and flushing of fire hydrants.
•  Biannual inspection of all kitchen and cooking equipment.
•  Monthly air filter replacement is all AHU’s.